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Highlights from the 2013 Army Ten-Miler Pages 5-6 302nd QM Soldiers shower mainland exercises Page 9 9th MSC Soldiers shoot for the sky Page 2 Vol. 1 Iss. 3 - Fall 2013
Highlights from the2013 Army Ten-Miler
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302nd QM Soldiersshower mainland exercises
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9th MSC Soldiersshoot for the sky
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Vol. 1 Iss. 3 - Fall 2013
THE
PRIDE
Commander’s Corner
Contents9th MSC Soldiersshoot for the sky Page 2
Miss American Samoa:Ambassador for Reserve Page 3
303rd MEB excels atWARPATH exercise Page 4
Cover Story:Runners take honorsat 29th annualArmy Ten-Miler Page 5
Pacific Army ReserveLeaders Converge Page 7
9th MSC goes green Page 8
302nd QM builds showers for mainland exercises Page 9
Messages from EO & IG Page 10
Remarks from:CSM Wacker, 4960th MFTB Page 11
Family Programs Message Page 12
The PrideEditoral staff:Capt. Liana Kim, Public Affairs Officer, 9th MSC
Mr. Brian Melanephy, Public Affairs Specialist, 9th MSC
Content Manager/Writer:Sgt. Elizabeth Cole, Public Affairs NCO, 9th MSC
Send photos and stories for upcoming issues to:[email protected] and [email protected]
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As I write this another year is coming to a close. 2014 was my first year in command at the 9th MSC. When I took command in January of this year, I quickly became a student of the 9th MSC to bet-ter understand what we do as an organization and how we contribute to the total force in the region.
At a quick glance, I realized that we as an organization add a lot of value to the total force.I began to analyze our structure, our mission and vision, and what we participate in - from annual training to theater securi-ty cooperation to homeland defense and all points in between. After a period of analysis I realized the organization may need to go through some change to make it more effective and efficient.Fast forward to July – the 4th of July weekend ushered in a new era at United States Army Pacific. USARPAC transitioned from a 3-star to a 4-star headquarters as Gen. Brooks took command of the organization.USARPAC is undergoing change and since they are our higher headquarters, we will likely do the same. Why should we change and is change positive or negative? I believe that change is positive and that we as an Army Reserve headquarters have capabilities that the total force in the Pacific needs. What are some of these capabilities? The 9th MSC has a lot to bring to the table from the engineers, to mortuary affairs, to our ‘Army mariners’ who man the Logistics Support Vehicle (LSV-7) SSGT Robert T. Kuroda. This is just to name a few.In October 2013, the Secretary of the Army released his top priorities. There were 10 priorities on the list. Priority number four is ‘Bolster Army activities in the Asia-Pacific region.’ In this paragraph the Secretary of the Army opens with the following, “As America refocuses its attention on emerging partners and reaffirms our commitment to enduring allies in the Pacific Rim, the Army is building on its already strong Pacific presence in support of this strategy.”You, the Soldiers and Civilians of the 9th MSC, are a part of this Pacific presence. We are living in an exciting time where we have the opportunity to validate our capabilities to all around us.Thank you for your service this year. Pride of the Pacific!
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Expert marksmanship is a common goal across all branches of the military. Among the ranks of the 9th Mission Support Command are two Soldiers who are taking their marksmanship proficiency to the next level. Master Sgt. Robert Mango, infantry senior sergeant and Sgt. 1st Class Keith Sanderson, infantryman with the 4960th Multi-Function Training Brigade, 9th MSC, are lauded as world-class athletes consistently bringing home top prizes for their expertise in pistol and rifle marksmanship.As members of various marksmanship teams including the Army Reserve Marksmanship Team and the U.S. Army World Athlete Program, Mango and Sanderson most recently won first and second place, respectively, in the 2013 Hawaii State Pistol Championship, held here, Oct. 19-20. For the better part of a decade, the two have journeyed across the U.S. and even around the world competing in a variety of competitions. Among other distinctions, Mango is ranked in the top five of all Highpower Service Rifle and Pistol shooters in the U.S., while Sanderson is a two-time Olympian.Following in each other’s footsteps, both Sanderson and Mango have made marksmanship their lifelong passion, each spending eight years in the Marine Corps’ Competition in Arms Program before joining the Army’s shooting team, and ultimately joining the Army Reserve.
What’s even more interesting, Mango explained, is the two also have the same civilian job and are in the same Reserve unit.When not on the road competing, Mango and Sanderson spend their days teaching Marines marksmanship at Marine Corps Base Hawaii. As Warrior Citizens in the 4960th MFTB, the two use their expertise to train 9th MSC Soldiers for battle.“Being a competitor validates what I do when I’m training Army Reserve Soldiers and the Marine Corps,” said Sanderson. “If I’m teaching, I can say ‘hey you know I’m pretty good. I was in the Olym-pics.”Mango said that with the skills he’s learned shooting in high-level competitions, he’s able to teach tomorrow’s leaders how to more effectively save lives in combat.“The stress and mental discipline needed to succeed in competition is very similar to the skills needed to survive in a firefight,” said Mango.Over the years, in addition to becoming friends, Mango and Sanderson have developed a mutual respect for one another and hold one another on the highest of pedestals.“I wouldn’t have had near the success this year without Keith’s influence,” said Mango. “He has a deep rooted passion to train and win in everything he competes with.”Sanderson echoed Mango’s sentiments. “I remember just being totally in awe of Mango’s instructor abilities,” said Sanderson. “He still challenges me to constantly improve as both an instructor and a shooter.”“If you surround yourself with excellence, you can achieve greater goals and accomplishments,” said Mango.Soldiers who are interested in becoming a competitive shooter can contact Master Sgt. Robert Mango at [email protected].
SHOOTINGfor the sky
4960th Marksmanship Champions train Soldiers, Marines
Story by: Sgt. Elizabeth Cole, 9th MSCPhotos by: Capt. Liana Kim, 9th MSC and John Boul, Army Reserve Marksmanship Team
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Long after the sun had set on the south Pacific island, rhythmic drums and chanting voices rang into the night as the final performance marked the end of the 20th annual Miss American Samoa pageant here, Nov. 1. “By far the best part, everyone agreed, was when the outgoing Miss American Samoa, who is an Army Reserve Soldier here, had the youth from her village sing and join in her farewell dance,” said Sgt. 1st Class Jancy Shimasaki, an Army Recruiter from Am. Samoa who said the payoff for attending the pageant until after midnight was the grand finale. For her farewell production, Arrielle La’asaga Tuilefano Maloata, Miss American Samoa 2012-2013, had invited her peers from the village of Malaeloa to perform on stage with her before relin-quishing the crown.“I take great pride in my village, and when I first entered the pageant Ma-laeloa had my back to the fullest. So I always said that I entered with Malae-loa, and I would leave with them at the pageant,” Maloata said. “We did an awesome farewell number and I think it touched everybody because usually at the end of every pageant the Miss just says good-bye. Now they have something to top next year!”Maloata’s focus has always been one of service. During the past year, while supporting local philanthropic events or performing traditional Samoan dances for distinguished visitors, she served as an ambassador on several fronts – for American Samoa, the U.S. Army and her faith. She said she found great fulfillment in encouraging youth that “living for God is cool.”As the only daughter and eldest of five children, Maloata joined the Army after high school to make her father proud. She soon discovered Soldiering was something she was really good at, and loved. As a truck driver with the 740th Forward Support Company, of the 9th Mission Support Command headquartered in Hawaii, she wanted to share her patriotism with the people of American Samoa and the world.
“I stand here before you to let you know that I am a warrior in the United States Army,” Maloata said to the cheering crowd as she shed the tribal coat she wore for her final song in the 2012 pageant that crowned her Miss American Samoa, revealing her Army Combat Uniform underneath. “We are who we are to protect our culture, to protect our ancestors, and we fight for everything they did for us.”An Oct. 22, 2012 Samoa News article by Joyetter Feagaimaalii-Luamanu tells how the 21-year old Army Reservist won the MASI crown, was named Miss Float and took the categories of best Traditional Wear, Best Formal Puletasi, and Best Talent — for person-
ifying the two variations of a Samoan female warrior – both the matriarch of ancient times and today’s modern Soldier.For Maloata, warrior means more than a pose. According to Capt. Charles Scheck, commander of Bravo Company, 100th Infantry Battalion to which the 740th FSC is attached, Maloata is an expert marksman who achieved the second-highest shooting score of the entire battalion.“An articulate young Soldier who does
extremely well, Specialist Maloata embodies every-thing that you’d want in a Soldier. Not only is she an ambassador to American Samoa, she is really an ambassador to the Army Reserve,” Scheck said. “It is a joy watching Soldiers like her develop and blossom, it’s what makes being in command so rewarding.”“American Samoans bring a lot to the military – especially numbers!” said Maloata. “We also bring a lot of respect, humility and discipline. I love being Samoan.”“There is a proud military history in American Samoa, their enlistment rate is very high compared to other areas. The culture down here is one of respect and strong religious faith, and I think it parlays right into the military’s discipline,” Scheck said. “We are fortunate to have Samoan Soldiers in the U.S. Army. They are extremely disciplined, hard working Sol-diers. I could not ask for a better group of men and women to lead.”
Story by: Capt. Liana Kim, 9th MSCPhoto by: J.D. Hall
Miss American Samoa: Ambassador for the Army Reserve
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Less than three months after successfully completing their annual training, Soldiers of the 303rd Maneuver Enhancement Brigade traveled thousands of miles to support the 2nd Infantry Division and participate in the annual WARPATH II exercise.The intent of the WARPATH II exercise is to prepare commanders and units to respond to possible military threats in South Korea. The exercise consists primarily
of computer-simulated training, and focuses on full spectrum operations.This was the first time the 303rd MEB participated in an exercise of this nature.“It is a special honor to serve with the 303rd MEB during this year’s celebration of the 60th Anniversary of the Republic of Korea (ROK) - U.S. Alliance,” said Maj. Gen. Thomas Vandal, commander of the 2nd ID.“My overall intent is to continue to improve the readiness of the division and its assigned units both U.S. and ROK,” said Vandal. “By incorporating the MEB’s multiple capabilities into our training this enhances our ability and increases readiness to meet our 2ID mission to ‘fight tonight’ and ‘win if called upon’.”Upon arriving in Korea, members of the 303rd went straight to work. The first few days Soldiers remained busy setting up their tactical operations center and integrating with their superior and subordinate units.Just a few short days later, the 303rd MEB began operations.
“The MEB has the unique capability of being a battle space owner like BCTs,” said Lt. Col. Frank Hopkins, deputy commander of the 303rd MEB.“They also have the ability to provide niche capability to phase IV operations like functional brigades, for example, with engineers, military police and chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive formations,” said Hopkins.“The MEB can also conduct reach back operations to the Army Corps of Engineers which gives them the ability to immediately solve any engineer problem on the ground big or small that may come up,” said Hopkins.The 303rd MEB had the chance to flex their various capabilities during the WARPATH II exercise.In addition to participating in the exercise, the 303rd MEB conducted an engineering reconnaissance of a nearby bunker, conducted an independent training event for the fire support cell and implemented newly fielded communication equipment.“It is important because it enables the MEB to see if they can indeed hang in there with the big guys,” said Hopkins. “Meaning, 2ID in Korea is the real deal and our MEB was able to go into the WARPATH II exercise and strive.”Despite the short turn around from their annual training exercise, the 303rd MEB excelled.“The 303rd MEB seamlessly integrated into the division staff as the command and control organi-zations for various missions,” said Vandal. “2ID is pleased with the outcome of WARPATH II and could not have asked for a better partner than the 303rd MEB.”
303rd MEB excels in WARPATH II exerciseStory and Photos by: Staff Sgt. Melissa McGaughey, 303rd MEB, Fort Shafter Flats
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Runners take honors at29th Annual Army Ten-Miler
Story by: Lt. Col. Mark Woommavovah, 9th MSCContributing writer: Sgt. Elizabeth Cole, 9th MSCPhotos by: Capt. Liana Kim, 9th MSC, and Army Ten-Miler Staff
A cannon blast rang out in the early morning hours as 35,000 runners stepped off to start the 10-mile trek through the streets of Washington, D.C. for the 29th annual Army Ten-Miler, Oct. 20.Since 1985, the Army Ten-Miler has grown to be one of the largest ten-mile races in the world with runners from across the U.S. and around the world coming together to compete.Among those running were 33 Soldiers who traveled thousands of miles from Hawaii, Guam, Alaska and Korea to represent the 9th Mission Support Command in this year’s race. Racing alongside other Soldiers, retirees, Department of Defense employees, veterans, civilians and wounded warriors, the 9th MSC Soldiers tirelessly dashed toward the finish line ultimately bringing home multiple awards for their efforts.The women’s team, made up of eight 9th MSC Soldiers, received first place in the Army Reserve’s
women’s category, while the men’s team placed second for their Army Reserve category.“I could not have been more proud of the Soldiers that placed in the race,” said Capt. David Goodman, 9th MSC team officer in charge and plans officer for the 100th Battalion, 442nd Infantry Regiment. “To see the girl’s team standing on stage with their 9th MSC shirts was amazing, and the men’s team passing around their plaque was just as important to me.”This is not the first win for the 9th MSC teams. Since 2009, each of the 9th MSC teams have come out on top in their respective categories. “What our runners love about the race is the team competition,” said Goodman. “Also, it is the premier event for espre de corps for the Army, and our Soldiers get a unique experience since many of them have never been to the nation’s capital.”The road to the Ten-Miler was not a short one. In order to participate in this year’s race, the Soldiers first had
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to compete against one another in timed trial events held in each of the 9th MSC’s locations throughout the Pacific, which include Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, Saipan, American Samoa, Korea and Japan.Nearly 85 Soldiers pushed themselves to the ultimate limits to earn one of the coveted spots to represent the 9th MSC. 1st Lt. Christina Sewell, policy plans officer for U.S. Army Pacific - Support Unit said it was a nice surprise when she found out she earned her place to compete. “Overall, we were extremely proud to be able to represent the 9th MSC at an event that is so motivating to Soldiers, wounded warriors, retirees, and families of the fallen across the world,” said Sewell.Although the Soldiers of the 9th MSC felt a tremen-dous amount of pride for their accomplishments, their motivation came from a particular team competing against them in the race.“Seeing the Army’s wounded warriors participate in this race was a huge inspiration to everyone there,” said Sewell. “They have such a positive outlook on life and have clearly made it their mantra to never, ever quit.”“It gives the everyday person immeasurable strength seeing them fight through the pain, and in my opinion, their efforts are what make this race such a success,” added Sewell.
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The leadership teams of about 50 Army Reserve units across the Pacific converged at their 9th Mission Support Command headquarters here to learn and build camaraderie, Sept. 4-6.The Soldiers attended briefings and classes and participated in workshops and team building exercises on the 9th MSC campus and at Schofield Barracks during the Commanders Training and Readiness Academy designed to provide command teams with pertinent information and awareness of processes to intensify focus on operational priorities including Personnel Readiness, Unit Readiness, and Leader Development.“We have a great reputation throughout the Pacific,” said Brig. Gen. John Cardwell, Commander of the 9th Mission Support Command, during his address at the conclusion of the conference. “We need to work to maintain that reputation, and the way is simple - get back to the basics.”Cardwell identified four basic
priorities for command teams to focus on: the health of the force, manning the force, training the force, and the Army’s Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) program.“On manning the force, keep a balanced focus on retention, readiness and growing your formations,” Cardwell said. On training the force, he encouraged leaders to embrace the mindset of training their formations from within instead of relying solely on outside training. “Company commanders, I am asking for your help on SHARP issues. Do the right thing. Allowing minor infractions only leads to major issues. If you notice something wrong, have the courage to say something.”The commanders and command sergeants major participated in team building exercises to foster professional relationships among the command teams from Alaska, Guam, Saipan, Korea, American Samoa, and Hawaii. Part of the training event was
conducted at the Mission Training Complex at Schofield Barracks where the leaders engaged in the art and science of the Mission Command Warfighting Function by accurately replicating the complexities of the operational environment.Soldiers of the 9th MSC Primary and Special Staff sections facilitated readiness stations in their respective areas, where they shared helpful information with the leadership teams on training and readiness focus areas and best practices and techniques critical to increasing overall unit readiness.
“More than 95 percent of all the great things that are accomplished in this command are done by you,” Cardwell said to his unit command teams, “On the flip side of that, most of our issues are there also, which is why I look forward to command-wide events like this. If we can arm you with the tools and information, we can help you work through challenges and solve problems. So I need your feedback after these sessions.”
Story by: Capt. Liana Kim, 9th MSCPhotos by: Capt. Liana Kim and Mr. Brian Melanephy, 9th MSC
Pacific Army Reserve leaders converge on Oahu
Soldiers of 9th MSC learn best practices, build comraderie
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With budgetary constraints top of mind for the Army, one Reserve unit is looking for unique ways to save money without impacting Soldier readiness.Using alternative energy sources, the 9th Mission Support Command conducted its bi-annual consolidated Soldier Readiness Program, here, Nov. 1-3.The SRP brings together more than 1100 Soldiers from Oahu to update their medical, dental, personnel, family readiness, finance, security and legal records.
When the 9th MSC’s U.S. Army Reserve Theater Support Group – Pacific, also known as the TSG, was tasked with running this year’s event, Commander Col. Eddie Rosado decided the use of solar panels and other alternative energy sources where the only way to go.“We pay four times the national average for energy within the Pacific,” said Rosado. “To be good stewards of the government’s money, it’s our responsibility to reduce the energy bill and operational energy.”The dental portion of the event, which provides Soldiers with a cost-free way to receive cleanings, examinations and treatments like fillings and extractions, along with the administrative portion were completely run by solar panels.“It’s good for the 9th MSC as a whole to use this technology because it helps for better efficiency and will drive down our electric costs,” said Ms. Shelia Woods, medical readiness coordinator for the TSG. “Normally on a weekend like this we will have over 1000 Soldiers on campus so electricity as a whole is being consumed more.”“By using solar power, it’s taking a strain off the current infrastructure and we’re able to use natural energy to help run this particular SRP,” added Woods.
The benefits of using this type of equipment go further than just cost effectiveness.Rosado explained the use of the technology also allows Soldiers the opportunity to train on the equipment so they are ready in case of a natural disaster.“The number one reason to use this equipment is to save earth for the future of our children, but also to be ready and have a system that can be used in case of a natural disaster.,” said Rosado. “When we have an event like this, it gives our Soldiers the opportunity to get hands-on training with the equipment and actually use it.”In addition to the solar panels, the TSG used a water purification system, the Aspen 2000, to train Soldiers on effectively purifying creek water. Once purified the unit will have the water tested by a Fort Shafter veterinarian to ensure it is safe for consumption.“We’ll be able to purify water from any source during a natural disaster,” explained Rosado. “We can purify from the ocean or a creek with all kinds of bacteria. So it will be a backup system in case we have any kind of water disruption during a natural disaster.”The SRP was not the first event the equipment has been used. The TSG team has made it a point to incorporate the technology into several events throughout the year, including the Earth Day celebration and annual training exercise in March.Rosado said there are future plans to utilize similar alternative energy sources in other locations throughout the Pacific. “Since we’ve been so successful in Oahu, our goal is to use the same energy sources in Guam and American Samoa and train our Soldiers there on this equipment because we have the same package at each site,” said Rosado.
Story and Photos by: Sgt. Elizabeth Cole, 9th MSC
9th MSC goes green for SRP
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If you’re in the military, at some point a deployment will likely be in your future. When that happens, you will trade in your bed for a cot, your faucet for a water buffalo and your well-stocked kitchen for a Meal, Ready-to-Eat. Then there are the showers. During Warrior Exercise/Global Medic 2013, that necessity was provided by U.S. Army platoon sergeant Staff Sgt. Frank Castro and the men and women of the 302nd Quartermaster, 9th Mission Support Command, Fort Shafter, Hawaii. “Our main priority is to provide showers and other amenities for the troops, to make sure they can do their job and have a little comfort of home too,” said Castro. What makes these Soldiers unique is not only the service they provide, but where they came from to provide that service. The Soldiers of the 302nd live in the Pacific islands of Guam, Saipan and Rota. A distance of 7,251 miles from Fort McCoy, Wis.
The first step in the 302nd’s mission is shipping their equipment. This process started two months in advance to ensure showers and other amenities arrive for the start of the exercise. Along with running the shower service, the 302nd can provide laundry services, cooking capability, administration, supply and maintenance personnel. To alleviate some of the stress of shipping, the laundry containers were already in place at Fort McCoy. As in anything in life, sometimes plans don’t work out and you have to improvise. Upon arrival to Fort McCoy for WAREX/Global Medic ‘13, their shower tent did not arrive in time for the start of exercise operations. Only one shower tent was available for a large number of service members, including both males and females. Eventually, the second shower tent did arrive, and the dedicated
Soldiers that they are, they immediately assembled the second tent late into evening hours with illumination provided by the headlights of a forklift, and the moon, which happened to be full that night. Deployment life: success is determined by many factors, which include attitude, awareness, support from others and the little things, like showers. If anybody who has been deployed, such as Iraq, Afghanistan, the environment plays a major role. At the end of one of those 14-hour days, a shower will bring relief and help you focus on the next. Being able to see the smiles on their faces after they shower is what Sgt. Castro enjoys the most. Thanks to Sgt. Castro and the men and women of the 302nd Quartermaster, service members down range will keep on smiling at the end of their day.
Story and Photos by: Tech. Sgt. Stephen Schester, 4th Combat Camera Squadron
302nd Quartermasterbuild showers formainland exercises
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Anyone, regardless of status, may make a complaint or request information to any Army Inspector General concerning matters of Army interest. There are no pre-conditions for coming to the Inspector General for Assistance. However, during normal duty hours, military and Department of Defense (DoD) personnel must inform the chain of command that they are leaving their place of duty. They cannot just walk off the job and fail to inform their supervisors where they are going. After duty hours, they may go to the Inspector General without notifying their supervisors. The Inspector General will encourage the Soldier or civilian employee to discuss
complaint or request for information first with the commander, chain of command, or supervisor as outlined in Army Regulation 600-20. If the complainant does not wish to do so, the Inspector General will accept the Inspector General Action Request (IGAR).IGARs can come from anyone and anywhere. They come from walk-ins, call-ins, e-mail messages, write-ins, anonymously, or with Inspectors General hearing the IGARs for themselves. An Inspector General’s responsibility is to receive the IGAR and determine if it is appropriate for that Inspector General to work or refer to another agency. Because an Inspector General assists on an area basis, these IGARs can come from anyone and anywhere. As long as the matter is Army-related, the Inspector General will provide Assistance by working the case, either via the Assistance or Investigations function, or referring the matter to the appropriate agency for action.
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Mission: Deliver world-class EO and Human Relations services through balanced compliance providing equal opportunity advice, support, and training to Commanders, Equal Opportunity Advisors (EOA), Equal Opportunity Leaders (EOL), Service Members, Civilians, and Family Members assigned and or attached to the 9th Mission Support Command (MSC). Vision: Enhance the 9th MSC mission through an inclusive culture that promotes positive human relations and teamwork in an environment of equity, dignity, and respect.
The Equal Opportunity (EO) program formulates, directs, and sustains a comprehensive effort to maximize human potential to ensure fair treatment for military personnel, family members, and DA civilians without regard to race, color, gender, religion, or national origin, and provide an environment free of unlawful discrimination and offensive behavior.
Aloha and greetings from the EO office!
Lt. Col. Frederick LevineEO Program Manager
808-438-1600 ext 3281
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Upcoming EO / Cultural Events
Equal Opportunity Leaders CourseHawaii: January 6-17, 2013 (POC: MSG Maynard)
Hawaii: April 7-8, 2013 (POC: MSG Maynard)
FY14 Observances Martin Luther King Birthday January 2014 American/Black History Month February 2014 Women’s History Month March 2014
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CSM ChallengeStandards are key
Command Sgt. Maj. Forrest Wacker4960th Multifunctional Training Brigade
Standards, discipline, training and leadership are very large parts of our profession.Knowing and understanding the Army standards and having the discipline to enforce these standards are a key component and hallmark of a well-functioning unit
in our profession of arms.Our standards come from multiple sources, which include U.S. law, Army regulations and standard operating procedures.We learn many of these standards through three primary methods: repetitive training; various development opportunities, like Noncommissioned Officers Professional Development; and specialty schools, i.e., the NCO Education System/Officer Education System, or NCOES/OES.In my unit, my team oversees and schedules all three arenas very closely.Discipline to learn, know, understand and then interact within the standards normally grows individuals into leaders and leadership positions. This type of discipline is usually recognized and rewarded with advancement to schools and/or positions of greater responsibility.Training time is one of our most precious resourc-es in the Army Reserve. Training schedules are developed and reworked multiple times to ensure maximum training value from the few precious hours we have available to us each battle assembly.Military schooling is valuable because it provides knowledge that will be used in the future and provides an opportunity for interaction with peers that provides additional knowledge and insight.Scheduling Soldiers for NCOES, OES or specialty schools, however, is a wrestling match,
as our Soldiers are constantly balancing family responsibilities, their civilian jobs and annual training with when a particular military school is available. We try to set and control scheduling by management and involvement in the entire training process.At the brigade level, this approach starts with an evaluation of the readiness and training level of the brigade to develop the yearly training calendar, or YTC, no later than late winter for execution starting the following October. We are looking for placement of the major muscle movements on the calendar, like field training exercises, or FTXs, range operations, Soldier Readiness Processing events and so forth.The YTC is validated and approved when briefed to the higher command by the commander and command sergeant major during the yearly training brief, or YTB, in the spring. Once the YTC and YTB are approved, a unit budget is also submitted, and then the detailed planning begins.After something like an FTX or range fire, an after-action review, or AAR, is always conducted with maximum participation to capture the same items as above, but also to get input and perspective from the entire audience population. The specialist and the captain who participate usu-ally have different takes and observations, and we need to listen to what they have to say, to try and understand it, and to work it as necessary.Leadership sets, monitors and evaluates the environment and the actions of Soldiers. These actions happen in a continuous cycle, no matter if we are at our home station, a training site, on an exercise or deployed.Leadership must be trusted by those under it. In the training and learning environment, if trust is not developed and fostered, then the training and learning will be at a slower level, if it happens at all.Successful units in the profession of arms succeed because of standards, training, discipline, leadership and trust.
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From the G2 OfficeThe Army Language Program (AR 11-6) is the Army’s mechanism to provide Commanders and linguists with sufficient resources to sustain and enhance foreign language skills
required to perform mission essential tasks critical to the success of Army missions. The latest incident in the Philippines highlights the need for qualified linguists who can speak local dialects. If you or your Soldiers are fluent in a foreign language and would like to be tested, see your security manager or contact the 9th MSC G2 to schedule a language proficiency exam to document your skill. In addition, qualified linguists may be eligible for a foreign language proficiency bonus.
Mr. Fernando BaduaSecurity [email protected] ext. 3476
SFC Mark TownleyG2 [email protected] ext. 3568
He stood only 5’2” before a much taller world, but towered over much of that world as its leader by the time he was 41. How did Napoleon Bonaparte do it? His actions in his first general-officer command give us a glimpse: he appreciated his Soldiers. He assumed leadership of a rag-tag command unprepared to win because their leaders had not cared for them. Their uniforms disintegrated, their stomachs groaned, and their wallets had been empty for months.Napoleon turned them into the best Army of his day by showing his appreciation—feeding and paying them, and seeing they were recognized. “Give me enough medals and I’ll win you any war,” he said. That wasn’t a self-serving gimmick; Napoleon was onto something that’s supported by research today. My graduate studies in 1993 discovered that feeling unappreciated was one of the top three reasons people left their jobs.A November 17, 2013 Boston Globe article by Taryn Luna, referenced research that concluded the same thing
(“Appreciation more important than pay, employees say”). After ten years of war and facing severe resource constraints, if we’re going to succeed at the USAR’s “Prevent, Shape, and Win” strategy, then we’ll have to show our people we appreciate them—with words we prove sincere by clearly related recognition and other actions.When’s the last time you nominated anyone for an award?
Quality of Life
Kevin J. Gilbert, Ph.D., Family Programs Director
“Give me enough medals and I’ll win
you any war”
-Napoleon Bonaparte
Wishing you and your Family a safe and
Happy Holidays
- From the 9th MSC Command Group
9th MSC Second Annual MWR Golf Tournament
Hawaii Prince Golf Club Sunday, 23 February 2014
0900 hrs – 2000 hrs
Who: 9th MSC MWR - Soldiers / Civilian Employees / Family Members. Single Soldiers may bring one guest. What: Four Person (Man) player 18 hole scramble (Best Ball Format) . All team members tee off, select best ball, play within one club length of selected shot, continue same format to the green – automatic 2 putt rule in effect upon reaching the green - no mulligans. Handicaps are not required. Each Player must contribute at least one tee shot. Teams will be established based on entries received. When: Registration will begin at 0900 hours/ shotgun start promptly at 1130 hours (NO EXCEPTIONS). Complimentary range balls will be available for warm-up. Where: Hawaii Prince Golf Club, 91-1200 Ft. Weaver Road, Ewa Beach, HI 96706. Why: Camaraderie, Team Building and having a “GREAT TIME”. Dress Code: Collar shirt, khaki –dress shorts/slacks/skirts & covered shoes (rental available). No metal spikes. Registration for the 18 Hole golf outing is $25 per player paid to the POCs. The price includes Green Fees / Cart Fees / Rental Clubs / Lunch / Dinner. Payments are non refundable (CASH ONLY). If you can’t play, please join us for dinner following the tournament at no cost. There will be a hole in one putting challenge, two longest drive contest (male & female), four closest to the pin on par 3s, door prizes, best dress (male/female), and team prizes (number of prizes depends on how many people enter). Sign-up is open to the first 120 golfers and must sign-up and pay NLT Monday, 10 February 2014. There is a non refundable payment (CASH ONLY). Registration form is posted on the 9MSC Share Portal or see POCs.
POCs: LTC Frederick Levine 808-438-1600 x3281 (Bldg 1555, 1st Floor, Rm #112) [email protected]
CPT Wrencla Lopez 808-438-1600 x3121 (Bldg 1555, 2nd Floor, Rm #211) [email protected]
SSG Herotia Porter 808-438-1600 x3263 (Bldg 1555, 2nd Floor TSG HQ) [email protected]
9th MSC Second Annual MWR Golf Tournament
Hawaii Prince Golf Club Sunday, 23 February 2014 0900 hrs – 2000 hrs
Who: 9th MSC MWR - Soldiers / Civilian Employees / Family Members. Single Soldiers may bring one guest.
What: Four Person (Man) player 18 hole scramble (Best Ball Format) . All team members tee off, select best ball, play within one club length of selected shot, continue same format to the green – automatic 2 putt rule in effect upon reaching the green - no mulligans. Handicaps are not required. Each Player must contribute at least one
tee shot. Teams will be established based on entries received.
When: Registration will begin at 0900 hours/ shotgun start promptly at 1130 hours (NO EXCEPTIONS). Complimentary range balls will be available for warm-up.
Where: Hawaii Prince Golf Club, 91-1200 Ft. Weaver Road, Ewa Beach, HI 96706.
Why: Camaraderie, Team Building and having a “GREAT TIME”.
Dress Code: Collar shirt, khaki –dress shorts/slacks/skirts & covered shoes (rental available). No metal spikes. Registration for the 18 Hole golf outing is $25
per player paid to the POCs. The price includes Green Fees / Cart Fees / Rental Clubs / Lunch / Dinner. Payments are non refundable (CASH ONLY).
If you can’t play, please join us for dinner following the tournament at no cost.
There will be a hole in one putting challenge, two longest drive contest (male & female), four closest to the pin on par 3s, door prizes, best dress (male/female), and team prizes
(number of prizes depends on how many people enter).
Sign-up is open to the first 120 golfers and must sign-up and pay NLT Monday, 10 February2014. There is a non refundable payment (CASH ONLY). Registration form is posted on
the 9MSC Share Portal or see POCs.
POCs: LTC Frederick Levine 808-438-1600 x3281 (Bldg 1555, 1st Floor, Rm #112) [email protected]
CPT Wrencla Lopez 808-438-1600 x3121 (Bldg 1555, 2nd Floor, Rm #211)
SSG Herotia Porter 808-438-1600 x3263 (Bldg 1555, 2nd Floor TSG HQ) [email protected]
