This document provides examples of charts and graphics used in USAREC briefing decks between 1997-2011. It includes charts depicting recruiting statistics, missions, organization structures, and initiatives. Notes accompany many of the charts to provide additional context. The graphics were created for various generals and commanding officers to illustrate topics discussed in briefings at the time.
Brian Moore retires after nearly five decades with the Corps, District breaks ground for replacement hospital project and still BUILDING STRONG and Taking Care of People!
The document summarizes:
1) The North Carolina Air National Guard trains and takes command of Modular Airborne Fire Fighting Systems (MAFFS), then deploys them for firefighting missions.
2) Photos show NCANG loadmasters conducting pre-flight checks on a MAFFS system aboard a C-130 and a C-130 loaded with MAFFS executing a water test.
3) The NC National Guard is facing budget cuts that will result in civilian and technician furloughs, causing financial hardship for Guard families. The Adjutant General is advocating for the continued operational use of the National Guard to maintain readiness and capabilities.
This document provides information on various events and updates for Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. It announces job openings for a childcare director and cook positions. It also lists upcoming classes, briefings, blood drives, movies and sports activities happening around the base over the next month. Reminders are provided about annual training requirements and ways to provide feedback to improve base services.
The document discusses Memorial Day weekend and the start of the "critical days of summer" period where accident rates spike. It reminds readers to take safety precautions like wearing seat belts and avoiding drinking and driving to prevent accidents during this time. The goal is to reduce accidents by 50% or achieve zero accidents altogether. Readers are encouraged to discuss safety hazards with subordinates and enjoy Memorial Day safely.
Published by The United States Army Garrison Humphreys Public Affairs Office in coordination with USAG Red Cloud, USAG Yongsan and USAG Daegu Public Affairs Offices
This Army newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the Department of Defense. Contents of The Morning Calm are not necessarily official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, Department of Defense, or Department of the Army. The editorial content of this biweekly publication is the responsibility of U.S. Army Garrisons in Korea. Circulation: 9,500
Printed by Pyeongtaek Culture Newspaper, a private firm in no way connected with the U.S. Government, under exclusive written contract with the Contracting Command. The civilian printer is responsible for commercial advertising. The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the U.S. Army or Pyeongtaek Culture Newspaper of the products or service advertised. Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. If an violation or rejection of this equal opportunity policy by an advertiser is confirmed, the printer shall refuse to
print advertising from that source until the violation of the equal opportunity policy is corrected.
Submitting stories or photos to The Morning Calm Biweekly
Send your Letters to the Managing Editor, guest Commentaries, story submissions, photos and Other items to: clint.l.stone.civ@mail.mil. All items are subject to editing for content and to Insure they conform with DoD guidelines.
This biography is about a student named Joan who attends CeipGiroi la Garriga school. Some of Joan's favorite subjects are English, sport, maths, technology and history. In their free time, Joan enjoys activities and hopes others will like learning about them.
The Chief of Staff of the Army announced that the Army will reduce its number of brigade combat teams from 45 to 33 by the end of fiscal year 2017 due to force restructuring under the Budget Control Act of 2011. Ten brigade combat teams based in the continental United States will be inactivated, with one BCT being eliminated from each of the following installations: Fort Bliss, Texas; Fort Bragg, N.C.; Fort Campbell, Ky; Fort Carson, Colo.; Fort Drum, N.Y.; Fort Hood, Texas; Fort Knox, Ky.; Fort Riley, Kan.; Fort Stewart, Ga., and Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. The Army's active duty end strength will also be reduced by 14
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This document discusses the need for the U.S. Army to have sufficient end strength and readiness levels to meet national security commitments and mitigate strategic risks. It finds that planned cuts to the Army will leave it with too few ground forces. Key threats that have emerged or worsened since 2014 include ISIL, Russian aggression in Europe, and North Korean provocations. The document recommends pausing Army drawdowns and increasing readiness to avoid strategic failure and regret from an inability to meet commitments.
Brian Moore retires after nearly five decades with the Corps, District breaks ground for replacement hospital project and still BUILDING STRONG and Taking Care of People!
The document summarizes:
1) The North Carolina Air National Guard trains and takes command of Modular Airborne Fire Fighting Systems (MAFFS), then deploys them for firefighting missions.
2) Photos show NCANG loadmasters conducting pre-flight checks on a MAFFS system aboard a C-130 and a C-130 loaded with MAFFS executing a water test.
3) The NC National Guard is facing budget cuts that will result in civilian and technician furloughs, causing financial hardship for Guard families. The Adjutant General is advocating for the continued operational use of the National Guard to maintain readiness and capabilities.
This document provides information on various events and updates for Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. It announces job openings for a childcare director and cook positions. It also lists upcoming classes, briefings, blood drives, movies and sports activities happening around the base over the next month. Reminders are provided about annual training requirements and ways to provide feedback to improve base services.
The document discusses Memorial Day weekend and the start of the "critical days of summer" period where accident rates spike. It reminds readers to take safety precautions like wearing seat belts and avoiding drinking and driving to prevent accidents during this time. The goal is to reduce accidents by 50% or achieve zero accidents altogether. Readers are encouraged to discuss safety hazards with subordinates and enjoy Memorial Day safely.
Published by The United States Army Garrison Humphreys Public Affairs Office in coordination with USAG Red Cloud, USAG Yongsan and USAG Daegu Public Affairs Offices
This Army newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the Department of Defense. Contents of The Morning Calm are not necessarily official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, Department of Defense, or Department of the Army. The editorial content of this biweekly publication is the responsibility of U.S. Army Garrisons in Korea. Circulation: 9,500
Printed by Pyeongtaek Culture Newspaper, a private firm in no way connected with the U.S. Government, under exclusive written contract with the Contracting Command. The civilian printer is responsible for commercial advertising. The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the U.S. Army or Pyeongtaek Culture Newspaper of the products or service advertised. Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. If an violation or rejection of this equal opportunity policy by an advertiser is confirmed, the printer shall refuse to
print advertising from that source until the violation of the equal opportunity policy is corrected.
Submitting stories or photos to The Morning Calm Biweekly
Send your Letters to the Managing Editor, guest Commentaries, story submissions, photos and Other items to: clint.l.stone.civ@mail.mil. All items are subject to editing for content and to Insure they conform with DoD guidelines.
This biography is about a student named Joan who attends CeipGiroi la Garriga school. Some of Joan's favorite subjects are English, sport, maths, technology and history. In their free time, Joan enjoys activities and hopes others will like learning about them.
The Chief of Staff of the Army announced that the Army will reduce its number of brigade combat teams from 45 to 33 by the end of fiscal year 2017 due to force restructuring under the Budget Control Act of 2011. Ten brigade combat teams based in the continental United States will be inactivated, with one BCT being eliminated from each of the following installations: Fort Bliss, Texas; Fort Bragg, N.C.; Fort Campbell, Ky; Fort Carson, Colo.; Fort Drum, N.Y.; Fort Hood, Texas; Fort Knox, Ky.; Fort Riley, Kan.; Fort Stewart, Ga., and Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. The Army's active duty end strength will also be reduced by 14
The Army We Will Need - Options for the NationBonds Tim
This document discusses the need for the U.S. Army to have sufficient end strength and readiness levels to meet national security commitments and mitigate strategic risks. It finds that planned cuts to the Army will leave it with too few ground forces. Key threats that have emerged or worsened since 2014 include ISIL, Russian aggression in Europe, and North Korean provocations. The document recommends pausing Army drawdowns and increasing readiness to avoid strategic failure and regret from an inability to meet commitments.
The Army Contracting Command conducted its first virtual NCO of the Year competition due to budget constraints. The competition was held May 6-10 via video teleconference. Master Sgt. Michael Bonds said planning the virtual event was a unique experience compared to traditional in-person competitions. Some wanted the competition held in-person at Redstone Arsenal, but all understood the funding situation and supported the virtual format. The winner of the ACC competition will now compete for the AMC title.
The Multiyear II Contract Evaluation Team was able to save the government over $810 million on a contract to purchase 155 CH-47F Chinook cargo helicopters. The savings were achieved through tough negotiations with Boeing, applying lessons learned from the prior contract, and relying on subject matter experts. A key factor was requiring Boeing to provide updated actual cost data and adopting the government's maintenance standard hours methodology rather than Boeing's own.
The document provides information on upcoming events and stories from Fort Carson including:
- A film screening Friday evening about sexual assault awareness month.
- A story and photo about a father-daughter dance event for military families.
- An article about five Fort Carson soldiers who provided first aid to two men who were shot at a local park.
- Background information on the America's Army - Our Profession education and training program.
- Details on National Volunteer Week activities at Fort Carson to recognize and encourage volunteering.
- An overview of planning for potential civilian furloughs resulting from sequestration budget cuts.
The project aims to establish paid internships for military veterans and their families to help them complete college and prepare for civilian careers. It will partner with Joshua Tree National Park Association to place up to 8 individuals in internships over one year. Interns will receive mentoring and job training support while working up to 20 hours per week and attending college classes. The goals are to help participants complete their education and increase their employment opportunities through these real-world work experiences combined with classroom learning.
The Army Contracting Command-National Capital Region (ACC-NCR) contracting center in Alexandria, Virginia inactivated on July 11, 2013. This was part of an Army announcement in November 2012 to close the center which was estimated to save around $13 million annually through increased efficiencies and reduced costs. Over 200 civilian employees were offered reassignments while soldiers received new assignments. The closure ceremony on July 11 marked when the ACC-NCR center officially cased its colors and concluded its operations.
In this issue of the U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys Annual Report, we will review many of the significant projects and accomplishments achieved over the course of fiscal year 2015. We will also provide an update on progress being made in support of U.S. Forces Korea Transformation & Restationing efforts and offer an assessment on some of the key challenges we are going to face in the coming years.
The document discusses budget cuts facing the U.S. Army and their potential impact on readiness. The Undersecretary of the Army, Joseph Westphal, expressed concerns to civic leaders from Lawton, Oklahoma about how the Army will be able to train, equip, and sustain soldiers to be ready if called upon due to sequestration and requested budget cuts. Westphal noted that the Army has already started reducing and modifying training due to fiscal constraints, which could negatively impact soldiers' readiness to deploy quickly if needed. However, he assured the civic leaders that the Army would endure and remain ready to defend the nation despite budget challenges.
The document summarizes announcements by Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel regarding reductions to planned furloughs for hundreds of thousands of civilian Department of Defense employees due to budget cuts from sequestration. Hagel announced that furlough days were reduced from 22 to 14, and that furloughs would be delayed until mid-June. However, the Defense Department will still face a budget shortfall of at least $22 billion which will require cuts to base operating costs and training. Hagel has ordered a review of strategic interests and capabilities to determine priorities given fewer resources.
The average scores on the General Classification Test (GCT), which all Marine officers take, declined significantly from 1980 to 2014. The mean score decreased from 130.9 to 122.7, a drop of 8.2 points. This represents a decline of over 6% and is statistically significant. Additionally, the distribution of scores shifted downward, with fewer officers scoring above 150 and more scoring in the lower ranges. The steady decline indicates a reduction in the average intellectual ability of Marine officers over this period.
This document summarizes the accomplishments of Clay Socha and Gloria Golden who were selected for the 2012 Louis Dellamonica Award for Outstanding Personnel of the Year by the Army Materiel Command. Socha was recognized for his performance as a contracting officer deployed to Afghanistan where he oversaw $300 million in contracts. Golden was recognized for her leadership initiatives as the chief of the Information Systems Engineering Command Branch and her 26 years of contracting support. Both recipients exemplify dedication to the Army Materiel Command's mission.
The document is a newsletter for members of the New York Guard. It provides information on upcoming training and events, recognizes soldiers' accomplishments, and encourages recruitment. It discusses training that recruiting and public affairs teams received from the New York Army National Guard. It also commemorates the 14th anniversary of 9/11 and the NY Guard's response to the attacks. Finally, it announces the pre-order of a commemorative coin for the NY Guard's 100th anniversary in 2017.
Military_Intelligence_Professional_Bulletin_OCT_DEC_2015Victor R. Morris
This document provides information about subscriptions and reprints for the Military Intelligence Professional Bulletin (MIPB). Free electronic subscriptions are available by emailing the editor and providing contact information. Notification should be provided when units move or deploy to ensure continuous receipt of the bulletin. Material in the MIPB is not copyrighted and can be reprinted while crediting the MIPB and authors. The document also lists leadership and staff positions for the MIPB as well as information on themes, submissions, and contacting the editor.
The document discusses the need for changes within the Recruiting and Retention Battalion for the Army National Guard in Georgia. As a former member, the author has intimate knowledge of how the organization works and its mission. The key points that will be addressed are: 1) detailing major changes needed to move the organization to a different mindset; and 2) sharing the Defense Department's strategic plan regarding its needs going forward, in light of changing threats but the end of wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The goal is to improve the organization and how it accomplishes its mission of finding qualified individuals to join the Army National Guard, which impacts not only Georgia but the entire Army and Defense Department.
The Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced a reduction in the number of unpaid furlough days for Defense Department civilian employees from 11 to 6 days. This provides some relief to the hundreds of thousands of employees, including over 5,000 Army Contracting Command workers, who have been taking unpaid days off since July 8th due to budget cuts from sequestration. However, Hagel warned that the budget crisis is still ongoing and more cuts may be needed for fiscal year 2014 if changes are not made to the Budget Control Act. The article also summarizes the change of command ceremony for the 411th Contracting Support Brigade and highlights a soldier who reclassified to become a contracting specialist.
The document provides an executive summary of the National Commission on the Future of the Army's report. Some key findings include:
1) The Army currently faces significant challenges meeting mission demands due to declining budgets and growing requirements.
2) The Commission recommends a minimally sufficient Army of 980,000 soldiers, including a Regular Army of 450,000, an Army National Guard of 335,000, and an Army Reserve of 195,000.
3) Current funding levels risk being insufficient to maintain such a force structure with reasonable readiness and modernization.
4) The Army faces shortfalls in key capabilities like aviation, air defense, and others that increase national security risks.
The document summarizes a memo from the Deputy Secretary of Defense preparing DOD employees for a possible government shutdown at the end of the month if Congress does not pass a budget. It notes that while military personnel would continue working, many civilian employees would be furloughed. The administration is working with Congress to pass a budget and avoid a shutdown but contingency plans are being updated in case a lapse in funding does occur.
This document is a student paper that analyzes the U.S. Army's Regionally Aligned Forces (RAF) policy and provides recommendations for improving it. The paper discusses how RAF aims to provide tailored forces to Combatant Commanders (CCDRs) for sustained engagement overseas. It recommends that the Army: 1) conduct an information campaign to communicate RAF's value, 2) establish longer-term RAF unit alignment with less rotation, 3) assign active Army divisions instead of brigades to Combatant Commands, and 4) clarify RAF funding responsibilities. The goal is to maximize the value of RAF and Army forces for preventing conflicts, shaping security environments, and ensuring victory if deterrence fails.
The document provides information about registering online for the Army Contracting Command Dining Out event on October 1st at Redstone Arsenal in Alabama. Individuals can now register and select their menu preferences online through the ACC SharePoint site. Out-of-town guests are encouraged to pay via credit card. If anyone has problems accessing the site or doesn't have access, they should contact Donna H. Brown. The second article discusses the Army's efforts to prevent suicide and highlights that seeking help is a sign of strength. Building resilience and strong relationships are important for creating safe environments and preventing suicide.
The article discusses an agreement between Excelsior College and the Army that will allow 51C noncommissioned officers to receive college credit for completing various military contracting courses. This includes courses from the Army Acquisition Foundation Course to the Army Basic Contracting Course. The agreement will help 51C NCOs earn credits toward bachelor's degrees required for contracting certification. It was facilitated by the U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center and ACC to recognize the business education and experience NCOs gain through their military training and duties in contracting. The ACC Command Sergeant Major supports the agreement as it helps NCOs obtain credits for the contracting education and experience they receive in the military.
The document discusses several topics:
1) It announces upcoming Warrior Games at the U.S. Olympic Training Center and U.S. Air Force Academy from Saturday to Thursday.
2) It covers a change of command ceremony at Fort Carson where Col. (P) John "J.T." Thomson III replaced Brig. Gen. Ryan Gonsalves as deputy commander.
3) It provides information about a motorcycle safety day and ride at Fort Carson on May 30th that will travel from Fort Carson to Pueblo, Cañon City, and back.
The Army Contracting Command conducted its first virtual NCO of the Year competition due to budget constraints. The competition was held May 6-10 via video teleconference. Master Sgt. Michael Bonds said planning the virtual event was a unique experience compared to traditional in-person competitions. Some wanted the competition held in-person at Redstone Arsenal, but all understood the funding situation and supported the virtual format. The winner of the ACC competition will now compete for the AMC title.
The Multiyear II Contract Evaluation Team was able to save the government over $810 million on a contract to purchase 155 CH-47F Chinook cargo helicopters. The savings were achieved through tough negotiations with Boeing, applying lessons learned from the prior contract, and relying on subject matter experts. A key factor was requiring Boeing to provide updated actual cost data and adopting the government's maintenance standard hours methodology rather than Boeing's own.
The document provides information on upcoming events and stories from Fort Carson including:
- A film screening Friday evening about sexual assault awareness month.
- A story and photo about a father-daughter dance event for military families.
- An article about five Fort Carson soldiers who provided first aid to two men who were shot at a local park.
- Background information on the America's Army - Our Profession education and training program.
- Details on National Volunteer Week activities at Fort Carson to recognize and encourage volunteering.
- An overview of planning for potential civilian furloughs resulting from sequestration budget cuts.
The project aims to establish paid internships for military veterans and their families to help them complete college and prepare for civilian careers. It will partner with Joshua Tree National Park Association to place up to 8 individuals in internships over one year. Interns will receive mentoring and job training support while working up to 20 hours per week and attending college classes. The goals are to help participants complete their education and increase their employment opportunities through these real-world work experiences combined with classroom learning.
The Army Contracting Command-National Capital Region (ACC-NCR) contracting center in Alexandria, Virginia inactivated on July 11, 2013. This was part of an Army announcement in November 2012 to close the center which was estimated to save around $13 million annually through increased efficiencies and reduced costs. Over 200 civilian employees were offered reassignments while soldiers received new assignments. The closure ceremony on July 11 marked when the ACC-NCR center officially cased its colors and concluded its operations.
In this issue of the U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys Annual Report, we will review many of the significant projects and accomplishments achieved over the course of fiscal year 2015. We will also provide an update on progress being made in support of U.S. Forces Korea Transformation & Restationing efforts and offer an assessment on some of the key challenges we are going to face in the coming years.
The document discusses budget cuts facing the U.S. Army and their potential impact on readiness. The Undersecretary of the Army, Joseph Westphal, expressed concerns to civic leaders from Lawton, Oklahoma about how the Army will be able to train, equip, and sustain soldiers to be ready if called upon due to sequestration and requested budget cuts. Westphal noted that the Army has already started reducing and modifying training due to fiscal constraints, which could negatively impact soldiers' readiness to deploy quickly if needed. However, he assured the civic leaders that the Army would endure and remain ready to defend the nation despite budget challenges.
The document summarizes announcements by Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel regarding reductions to planned furloughs for hundreds of thousands of civilian Department of Defense employees due to budget cuts from sequestration. Hagel announced that furlough days were reduced from 22 to 14, and that furloughs would be delayed until mid-June. However, the Defense Department will still face a budget shortfall of at least $22 billion which will require cuts to base operating costs and training. Hagel has ordered a review of strategic interests and capabilities to determine priorities given fewer resources.
The average scores on the General Classification Test (GCT), which all Marine officers take, declined significantly from 1980 to 2014. The mean score decreased from 130.9 to 122.7, a drop of 8.2 points. This represents a decline of over 6% and is statistically significant. Additionally, the distribution of scores shifted downward, with fewer officers scoring above 150 and more scoring in the lower ranges. The steady decline indicates a reduction in the average intellectual ability of Marine officers over this period.
This document summarizes the accomplishments of Clay Socha and Gloria Golden who were selected for the 2012 Louis Dellamonica Award for Outstanding Personnel of the Year by the Army Materiel Command. Socha was recognized for his performance as a contracting officer deployed to Afghanistan where he oversaw $300 million in contracts. Golden was recognized for her leadership initiatives as the chief of the Information Systems Engineering Command Branch and her 26 years of contracting support. Both recipients exemplify dedication to the Army Materiel Command's mission.
The document is a newsletter for members of the New York Guard. It provides information on upcoming training and events, recognizes soldiers' accomplishments, and encourages recruitment. It discusses training that recruiting and public affairs teams received from the New York Army National Guard. It also commemorates the 14th anniversary of 9/11 and the NY Guard's response to the attacks. Finally, it announces the pre-order of a commemorative coin for the NY Guard's 100th anniversary in 2017.
Military_Intelligence_Professional_Bulletin_OCT_DEC_2015Victor R. Morris
This document provides information about subscriptions and reprints for the Military Intelligence Professional Bulletin (MIPB). Free electronic subscriptions are available by emailing the editor and providing contact information. Notification should be provided when units move or deploy to ensure continuous receipt of the bulletin. Material in the MIPB is not copyrighted and can be reprinted while crediting the MIPB and authors. The document also lists leadership and staff positions for the MIPB as well as information on themes, submissions, and contacting the editor.
The document discusses the need for changes within the Recruiting and Retention Battalion for the Army National Guard in Georgia. As a former member, the author has intimate knowledge of how the organization works and its mission. The key points that will be addressed are: 1) detailing major changes needed to move the organization to a different mindset; and 2) sharing the Defense Department's strategic plan regarding its needs going forward, in light of changing threats but the end of wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The goal is to improve the organization and how it accomplishes its mission of finding qualified individuals to join the Army National Guard, which impacts not only Georgia but the entire Army and Defense Department.
The Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced a reduction in the number of unpaid furlough days for Defense Department civilian employees from 11 to 6 days. This provides some relief to the hundreds of thousands of employees, including over 5,000 Army Contracting Command workers, who have been taking unpaid days off since July 8th due to budget cuts from sequestration. However, Hagel warned that the budget crisis is still ongoing and more cuts may be needed for fiscal year 2014 if changes are not made to the Budget Control Act. The article also summarizes the change of command ceremony for the 411th Contracting Support Brigade and highlights a soldier who reclassified to become a contracting specialist.
The document provides an executive summary of the National Commission on the Future of the Army's report. Some key findings include:
1) The Army currently faces significant challenges meeting mission demands due to declining budgets and growing requirements.
2) The Commission recommends a minimally sufficient Army of 980,000 soldiers, including a Regular Army of 450,000, an Army National Guard of 335,000, and an Army Reserve of 195,000.
3) Current funding levels risk being insufficient to maintain such a force structure with reasonable readiness and modernization.
4) The Army faces shortfalls in key capabilities like aviation, air defense, and others that increase national security risks.
The document summarizes a memo from the Deputy Secretary of Defense preparing DOD employees for a possible government shutdown at the end of the month if Congress does not pass a budget. It notes that while military personnel would continue working, many civilian employees would be furloughed. The administration is working with Congress to pass a budget and avoid a shutdown but contingency plans are being updated in case a lapse in funding does occur.
This document is a student paper that analyzes the U.S. Army's Regionally Aligned Forces (RAF) policy and provides recommendations for improving it. The paper discusses how RAF aims to provide tailored forces to Combatant Commanders (CCDRs) for sustained engagement overseas. It recommends that the Army: 1) conduct an information campaign to communicate RAF's value, 2) establish longer-term RAF unit alignment with less rotation, 3) assign active Army divisions instead of brigades to Combatant Commands, and 4) clarify RAF funding responsibilities. The goal is to maximize the value of RAF and Army forces for preventing conflicts, shaping security environments, and ensuring victory if deterrence fails.
The document provides information about registering online for the Army Contracting Command Dining Out event on October 1st at Redstone Arsenal in Alabama. Individuals can now register and select their menu preferences online through the ACC SharePoint site. Out-of-town guests are encouraged to pay via credit card. If anyone has problems accessing the site or doesn't have access, they should contact Donna H. Brown. The second article discusses the Army's efforts to prevent suicide and highlights that seeking help is a sign of strength. Building resilience and strong relationships are important for creating safe environments and preventing suicide.
The article discusses an agreement between Excelsior College and the Army that will allow 51C noncommissioned officers to receive college credit for completing various military contracting courses. This includes courses from the Army Acquisition Foundation Course to the Army Basic Contracting Course. The agreement will help 51C NCOs earn credits toward bachelor's degrees required for contracting certification. It was facilitated by the U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center and ACC to recognize the business education and experience NCOs gain through their military training and duties in contracting. The ACC Command Sergeant Major supports the agreement as it helps NCOs obtain credits for the contracting education and experience they receive in the military.
The document discusses several topics:
1) It announces upcoming Warrior Games at the U.S. Olympic Training Center and U.S. Air Force Academy from Saturday to Thursday.
2) It covers a change of command ceremony at Fort Carson where Col. (P) John "J.T." Thomson III replaced Brig. Gen. Ryan Gonsalves as deputy commander.
3) It provides information about a motorcycle safety day and ride at Fort Carson on May 30th that will travel from Fort Carson to Pueblo, Cañon City, and back.
1. Example of a Briefing Deck Cover for the FY97 State of the Command Report. The
large image in the center of the page is the Recruiting Patch watermarked in the
background with the logo images of each of the five Recruiting Brigades at that time
within the Command.
In the past I created a new image to be used on subsequent briefs for each new
Commanding General. This makes recognition of a given brief easier when
determining when the brief was created and during which Commander’s tenure. The
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bottom image on this example was for Major General Mark Hamilton. It depicts the
Recruiting Patch along with the Gold Recruiting Badge which is a symbol of
excellence worn by Army Recruiters.
2. Simple artwork to accompany the speaker’s talking points, this image was created for
Major General Kenneth Simpson.
3. An example of text and graphics used in a given brief. This particular page usually
followed the cover page and outlined the topics to be discussed during the brief. I
designed the graphic specifically for Brigadier General James Shane who asked for
an image that reflects our history and our vision of the 21st Century Soldier.
4. Current Organization Chart used in USAREC Standard Brief. I used a color based
legend to depict four categories – Command, Staff, Production and External units
within the command.
5. This chart was added to the USAREC Standard Brief to show the full spectrum of
assigned missions tasked to USAREC – Major General Campbell requested a
depiction that includes the Medical / Special missions in addition to the Active and
Reserve enlisted missions.
6. Chart created to show the multi-tiered path of the annual Army Accession Mission
travels and the considerations that affect the mission composition.
7. Example of current chart used in Standard Brief for USAREC including notes –
Combined mission for Air Force, Navy & Marines = 128,746, a difference of 19,574 when compared to the
Total Army mission of 148,320 (19.6K is ~13% of the Army FY11 mission).
FY11 Active
FY10 Reserve FY10 Guard
Army – 64,000
Army – 28,320 Army – 56,000
Navy – 35,100
Navy – 9,179 Air Force – 6,745
Air Force – 27,816
Air Force – 9,118
Marine – 31,500
Marine – 9,288
8. Another example of notes that accompany current chart in USAREC Standard Brief –
A great testimonial to the absolute success of the All-Volunteer military – we all share
the benefits that the Department of Defense has earned over the years and is
reflected in the trust and confidence that America has for it’s uniformed forces.
The Military has ranked #1 or #2 in Gallup’s annual Confidence in Institutions list
almost every year since the measure was instituted in 1973 and has been #1
continuously since 1998.
9. Another example of notes that accompany current chart in USAREC Standard Brief –
In 2009, for the first time, a medical recruiter was named Army recruiter of the year. “It was an honor — I
don’t think they took us as seriously as maybe we would have liked them to,” said Army Recruiter of the
Year, Sgt. 1st Class Anika Anderson-Hack, 5th Medical Recruiting Battalion. “So I think it was a bit of a
surprise to them that a medical recruiter would actually bring home the hardware.” Anderson-Hack’s job is
to get doctors, nurses and dentists to join the Army — people who already have college degrees and are
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looking for jobs in the civilian world. “We have a difficult mission because we have to find medical
professionals and get them to want to serve their country,” she said. “Most of the people in a medical
career are there because they want to serve somebody. We have to convince them to give that service to
Soldiers.” In 2008, Anderson-Hack was able to convince 12 civilians to become Army medical officers. That
was double the mission that was given to her. And this year, she’s on target again for her mission and
hopes to again get 200 percent of her target. “The Army doesn’t stop needing doctors and nurses,” she
said. “So I can’t stop providing them.”
10. An example of text combined with graphics. This chart was used to describe what
points recruiters focus on while determining the dominant buying motive of an
applicant. I created the graphic for Major General Alphonso Lenhardt who asked that
it include ethnicity and both genders.
11. This chart was created for the USAREC G7/9 and shows the level of college degrees
earned in a given year by Soldiers on active status.
Note: The DANTES report does not capture Doctorate Degrees earned for the Army.
12. Example of a Data-Heavy Chart (occasional requests made to bring a great deal of info to a single page format) -
Diversity
FY09 data from the Demographics office at DAG1 shows the Army very close to even-balance on the Enlisted side
of the house, both in accessions during FY09 and in the total Enlisted population already serving. A bit more
improvement in Hispanic contracts is indicated for enlisted representation and we do recognize that as we work
through our Market Targeting efforts.
On the Officer side, we were very close to matching civilian representation in FY09 and we can see that African
Americans consider an Army Commission as an officer an excellent career option.
FY10 P2P reinforces the need to focus some effort on the Hispanic market. Fell a bit short on the African American
production but based on the over representation figures from FY09 we believe we are just about right where we
should be.
Precision
We keep a Priority list of top 25 MOS for priority fill along with the aggregate – as depicted, we are doing extremely
well the last 3 years with a 99% fill rate.
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Medical AOCs
Professional medical positions are extremely competitive and in some special fields such as Dentistry we
encounter greater reluctance and stiffer competition from the private sector also vying for that specialized career
professional.
Language
As of 17 Nov, our 09L RA mission for FY11 is 85, of which we have accessed 5 so far this year and have 17 in the
FSTP pool awaiting ship date.
On the AR side our 09L mission is 50 and we have accessed 3 so far in FY11. These are counted as immediate
accessions at swear-in.
13. This chart is updated annually and is shared with internal audiences such as
Accession Command G4/8.
15. Another example of text and graphics combined to convey information. This slide
was created for Major General Mark Hamilton who emphasizes that all his briefing
charts should be instructional in content.
16. Another example of notes that accompany current chart in USAREC Standard Brief –
• The four Veteran Service Organizations listed in the gray portion (upper left) currently have
formal partnerships w/USAREC in the form of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
f l t hi /USAREC i th f f M d fU d t di
• By increasing the Army’s participation in community development activities, we will
promote public awareness of Army opportunities and options, thereby:
- Appealing to the patriotism of American youth
- Underscoring and endorsing the benefits of serving our Nation in the Army
• Ultimately, the Army returns the soldier to his or her community with expanded knowledge,
experience, and continued opportunities. Outreach “spreads the word.”
• Current partners include the National Urban League, US Hispanic Chambers of Commerce,
American School Counselors Association, American Legion, VFW, League of United Latin-
American Citizens, and many others
Citizens
17. Chart created for Major General Campbell and USAREC G1 depicting the initiatives
and programs currently available to the USAREC field force that fall under the
Wellness campaign beginning in FY08-09.
18. Example from Profession of Arms briefing created for LTG Benjamin Freakley in 2011 depicting events that provide
examples that led to Army Leadership recommending increased emphasis on Professionalism among Soldiers and
Civilians. Notes to the chart are listed below:
• Aberdeen Proving Ground – 7 N 1996 Army announces 3 male trainers charged with rape, abuse & h
Ab d P i G d Nov A l t i h d ith b harassment t
of female Soldiers under their supervision. Eventually the Army brought charges against 12 instructors involving
nearly 50 females.
• LTG Claudia Kennedy retired on 2 Jun 2000 after 31 years of service after a sexual harassment charge against
MG Larry G. Smith became public knowledge in March of that year. Army investigators substantiated her claim.
• CBS first aired photos of prisoner abuse at Abu Ghraib on 28 Apr 2004 despite the Army’s request to delay the
broadcast to prevent possible repercussions against troops in country and western hostages held by militants.
• MG George Weightman was relieved of command on 1 Mar 2007 in wake of a scandal over outpatient treatment
and specifically living conditions of wounded troops at Walter Reed.
• Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan kills 12 Soldiers and 1 civilian at Ft. Hood on 5 Nov 2009.
• Army investigators reported that more than 100 unmarked graves, scores of unrecorded grave sites with
headstones on cemetery maps, and at least four burial urns had been unearthed and dumped in an area where
excess grave dirt is kept at Arlington National Cemetery on 10 Jun 2010
2010.
• GEN Stanley McChrystal retires on 23 Jul 2010 after disparaging comments he and his aides made about the
Obama administration appeared in a Rolling Stone article.
• PFC Bradley Manning is charged on 5 Jul 2010 with violations involving transferring classified data to his
personal computer and use of unauthorized software along with delivering classified information to an
unauthorized source.
• Army releases the Health Promotion Risk Reduction and Suicide Prevention report on 29 Jul 2010 following an
19. I created the puzzle design in support of our campaign to gain additional resources for the command.
Each of the six individual pieces represented factors having an adverse impact on Army recruiting
efforts (such as low unemployment in a robust economy, erosion of enlistment incentives, reduced
funding for Army Advertising).
Identifying these factors and their collective impact on the command brings the puzzle together; our
plan to deal with these elements and the accompanying requests for additional resourcing were
represented with the puzzle assembled. The campaign was briefed through the chain of command up to
p p p g g p
Secretary of Defense.
As a result, the Army College Fund was increased from $30,000 to $40,000 per qualified enlistment, the
Loan Repayment Program increased from $50,000 to $65,000 per qualified enlistment and Cash Bonus
increased from $8,000 to $12,000 per qualified enlistment. We also secured an additional $15.9 million
for Army advertising and $7 6 million for Recruiter Support
$7.6 Support.
20. An example of a transition chart used when moving from one subject to another
within the brief. I created this graphic for Major General Alphonso Lenhardt’s
briefings.