361st PAOC - NEWSLETTER
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200 Duane Rd., Ft. Totten, NY 11359 LTC John J. Dowling, Commander / CSM Gregory Santana
MAY 2011
361st PAOC Battle Assembly Dates: 13-15 May 2011 FIRST FORMATION: 0730
Public Affairs in action during Annual Training, Operation Vibrant Response 2011, at Camp Atterbury, Ind.
The mission for May’s BA is Weapons Qualification and APFT. We recommend you pack your TA-50, ACU’s, PT uniform and glasses if applicable.
COMBATIVES COURSE OPPORTUNITY Combatives Level I course is designed to help you be more confident in hand to hand combat. The Combatives training helps to instill courage and selfconfidence.
PERSONNEL SUPPORT SECTION Medical Readiness
EVALUATIONS TRACKER Unit
Rank
Rated Soldier
Annual Due
Medical Readiness is the main priority this month. Soldiers need to be physically fit, mentally though and healthy to stay Army Strong.
354th MHD SGT
FINK
26-May-11
311th MHD SFC
MCNEAL
28-Mar-11
361st PAOC SSG
NAVARRO
21-Mar-11
356th BOD
GREGORY
16-Mar-11
The qualified personnel at LHI will tell you about any medical areas that need attention. Call LHI (1-866-697-4299) immediately and schedule appointment(s).
361st PAOC SFC
SHEELY
14-Jun-11
311th MHD SGT
MCCABE
21-May-11
214th MPAD SGT
THOMAS
28-Mar-11
214th MPAD SFC
THOMPSON
06-Jun-11
361st PAOC CPT
AGOSTO
14-Jun-11
52nd MHD
Here are your options: 1. Schedule the appointments yourself by BA, attend, and then submit your signed voucher for pay. Call LHI (1-866-697-4299). 2. Ms. Marte will schedule your appointments between today and 13 MAY. If you are NO-SHOW, you will be counseled by the Commander.
SGT
HARLAN
31-May-11
305th MHD MAJ
MAJ
KISH
31-May-11
354th MHD MAJ
OURADA
26-Mar-11
214th MPAD CPT
TARRY
23-Mar-11
53rd MHD
WRIGHT
04-Jun-11
ZUZAK
20-May-11
CPT
354th MHD 1LT
Contact your rater ASAP to get your evaluation started. Do you need help completing your NCOERs/OERs? Contact your Unit Administrator for assistance.
Level I Combatives will be conducted at 316th ESC HQ, 16-20 MAY 2011. This is a 5 day course. NO PROFILES. This is a physically demanding course. Interested? Contact SFC Sheely by 2 MAY 2011
May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Details on page 4.
Annual Training 2011 – Camp Atterbury, IN 1. Falafels 2. Beer Run 3. Cat food
MAJ Mannoel Gorospe is ready to answer your questions
I got this Sarge! No sandbags needed.
SGT Nazly Confesor prepares for AT
I better cover my flat-top
CPT Carlos Agosto
SPC Aubrey Lewis and SPC Anthony Steglik taking care of DVIDS
SOMEBODY GET ME SFC SHEELY!!
CSM Gregory Santana checking on the troops
All photos by LTC John J. Dowling Page 2
SSG Chantell Black
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DOD Launches Online Career Transition Training
TRAINING/OPS SECTIONS Schools (NCOES)
All E4-E6 that have not completed WLC or BNCOC Common Core, ALC, pick two dates from the list and contact your Section Leader to request be sent to school. Already Scheduled? – Great. Ensure you request your orders and checklist.
WARRIOR LEADER (WLC) FY: 2011 School: 1012 Course Length: 2 Weeks 5.0 Days Class
Report Date
Start Date
End Date
State
010
13 May 2011
14 May 2011
28 May 2011
PA
011
03 Jun 2011
04 Jun 2011
18 Jun 2011
PA
012
08 Jul 2011
09 Jul 2011
23 Jul 2011
PA
013
29 Jul 2011
30 Jul 2011
13 Aug 2011
PA
014
19 Aug 2011
20 Aug 2011
03 Sep 2011
PA
015
09 Sep 2011
10 Sep 2011
24 Sep 2011
PA
BNCOC COMMON CORE (600-BNCOC) FY: 2011 School: A400 Course Length: 2 Weeks 0.0 Days Class
Report Date
Start Date
End Date
State
008
07 May 2011
08 May 2011
19 May 2011
NJ
009
04 Jun 2011
05 Jun 2011
16 Jun 2011
NJ
010
16 Jul 2011
17 Jul 2011
28 Jul 2011
NJ
011
13 Aug 2011
14 Aug 2011
25 Aug 2011
NJ
012
10 Sep 2011
11 Sep 2011
22 Sep 2011
NJ
FY: 2011
BNCOC COMMON CORE (600-BNCOC) School: 1012 Course Length: 2 Weeks 0.0 Days
Class
Report Date
Start Date
End Date
State
010
13 May 2011
14 May 2011
26 May 2011
PA
011
03 Jun 2011
04 Jun 2011
16 Jun 2011
PA
012
08 Jul 2011
09 Jul 2011
21 Jul 2011
PA
101
29 Jul 2011
30 Jul 2011
11 Aug 2011
PA
On March 29, the Department of Defense announced the launch of an online Career Decision Toolkit that will allow service members to self assess transition needs and thoroughly explore an array of transition related subjects such as: career exploration, financial planning for transition, job search success, effective resumes and cover letters, interviewing excellence, and negotiating your ideal compensation. The online toolkit will deliver 24-hour global access to career transition training to service members who are not geographically able to attend Transition Assistance Program (TAP) classes traditionally offered at military installations. The toolkit's online launch also marks the second phase of a major redesign of the Defense Department's main career transition website, and a cornerstone of the transformation of TAP into a blended delivery model that takes advantage of online resources, as well as a virtual classroom settings and platforms to enhance the traditional "brick and mortar" TAP experience that most service members receive. For more information: http://www.turbotap.org 703-428-7649 or warriorcare@osd.mil .
GI-BILL POST 9/11 CHANGES Effective October 1, 2011
Allows students to use the Post-9/11 GI Bill for -
Non-college degree (NCD) programs: Pays actual net cost for in-State tuition and fees at public NCD institutions. Up to $17,500 at private and foreign institutions. Plus up to $83 per month for books and supplies.
On-the-job and apprenticeship training: Pays a monthly benefit amount prorated based on time in program and up to $83 per month for
SUPPLY/ MAINTENANCE SECTIONS ARMY SERVICE UNIFORM (ASU) WEAR POLICY Soldiers can still continue to take their DA photo in the Army green service uniform until the mandatory possession date of 4th quarter FY14. During this transition period, official DA photos can be in either the Army green service uniform or the ASU. The wear out date for the Army green service uniform with accessories is the 4th quarter of FY14.
books and supplies. Flight programs: Per academic year, pays up to $10,000.
Correspondence training: Per academic year, pays the actual net costs for in-state tuition and fees assessed by the school or $8,500, whichever is less.
Housing allowance is now payable to students (other than those on active duty) enrolled solely in distance learning. The housing allowance payable is equal to ½ the national average BAH for an E-5 with dependents. For further information and details go to: http://www.gibill.va.gov/benefits/post_911_gibill/Post91 1_changes.html
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MUST BE FORWARDED THROUGH THE PROPER CHAIN OF COMMAND. IF YOU DO NOT INFORM YOUR SECTION LEADER, YOU WILL BE REDIRECTED UNTIL YOU DO SO. Contact Info for Full-time Staff/Key Leaders Commander (TPU) LTC Dowling John.dowling@usar.army.mil Command Sergeant Major (TPU) CSM Santana - (845) 803-3279 Gregory.santana@usar.army.mil Executive Officer- XO (TPU) MAJ Gorospe Mannoel.gorospe@us.army.mil Operations Officer (AGR) CPT Pyeatt - 718-352-4295 Jason.pyeatt@usar.army.mil Operations/Training NCO (AGR) SFC Sheely - 718-352-5647 Cj.sheely@usar.army.mil Unit Administrator/EO Leader Ms. Marte - 718-352-5716 naurys.marte@usar.army.mil Supply NCO (AGR) SGT Lawler - 718-352-2246 Yvonne.lawler@usar.army.mil Escort Section Leader (TPU) SSG Pisano – 845-803-2936 Christopher.pisano@us.army.mil Radio/Video Section Leader (TPU) SSG Navarro – 631-220-2259 Adam.navarro@us.army.mil
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY CORNER Asian Pacific American Heritage Asian Pacific Americans have made lasting contributions to America’s wartime efforts. Read eight stories from World War II, Korea, Vietnam, and Iraq, with special emphasis on the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, the “Go for Broke” outfit of Japanese-Americans who fought valiantly in Europe during World War II. Many of these men put their lives on the line for their country while their families were confined to internment camps back in the States. Read on! http://www.loc.gov/vets/stories/ex-warasianpacific.html
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“DON’T ASK DON’T TELL” TOP 10 REPEAL FACTS 1. Accessions & Separations Policies: Upon repeal, the Army will no longer separate Soldiers solely on the basis of homosexual acts, a statement that a Soldier is gay, lesbian or bisexual, or marriage to a person of the same sex. Statements about sexual orientation or lawful acts of homosexual conduct will not be a bar to military service or admission to any accession program. Sexual orientation will continue to be a personal and private matter. 2. Standards of Conduct Apply Equally to Everyone: All Soldiers will be held to the same standard of conduct. All members are responsible for upholding and maintaining high standards of the U.S. Military at all times and in all places. 3. Personal Privacy: Commanders may not establish practices that physically segregate Soldiers according to sexual orientation. Commanders do have the discretion to alter billeting assignments to accommodate privacy concerns of individuals on a case-by-case basis where it is in the interest of maintaining morale, good order and discipline, and is consistent with performance of the mission. 4. Moral and Religious Concerns: There will be no changes regarding any Soldier's free exercise of religious beliefs, nor are there any changes to policies concerning the Chaplain Corps and its duties. The Chaplain Corps' First Amendment freedoms and its duty to care for all will not change. Soldiers will continue to respect and serve with others who may hold different views and beliefs. 5. Benefits: There will be no changes to eligibility standards for military benefits and services. A same-sex partner should be treated the same as an unrelated third party (e.g. girlfriend, boyfriend). All Soldiers will continue to have various benefits for which they may designate any beneficiary regardless of relationship. 6. Equal Opportunity: Sexual orientation will not be placed alongside race, color, religion, sex and national origin as a class under the Military Equal Opportunity Program and therefore will not be dealt with through the MEO complaint process. All Soldiers, regardless of sexual orientation are entitled to an environment free from personal, social, or institutional barriers that prevent Soldiers from rising to the highest level of responsibility possible. Harassment or abuse of any kind, including that based on sexual orientation, is unacceptable and will be dealt with through command or inspector general channels. 7. Duty Assignments: There are no changes to assignment policy. All Soldiers will continue to be eligible for world-wide assignment without consideration of sexual orientation. Soldiers assigned to duty, or otherwise serving, in countries in which gay and lesbian conduct is prohibited will abide by the guidance provided to them by their local commanders. 8. Medical Policy: There are no changes to existing medical policies. 9. Release and Service Commitments: There will be no new policy to allow for release from service commitments for Soldiers opposed to repeal of DADT or to serving with gay or lesbian Soldiers. 10. Collection and Retention of Sexual Orientation Data: Sexual orientation is a personal and private matter. Commanders will not request, collect, or maintain information about the sexual orientation of Soldiers. WHERE CAN I GO FOR INFORMATION? For more information on the repeal of DADT and the tiered training program being launched, contact your local G1 / Human Resources Office, or visit the following websites: DADT Repeal Training Story: http://www.army.mil/-news/2011/02/18/51862-dont-ask-repeal-training-set-tobegin/ DADT Army Reserve Operational Force Update: http://www.usar.army.mil/arweb/newsandmedia/wordfromthetop/Pages/AROFU _RepealofDon'tAskDon'tTell.aspx MAY 2011 ● Volume 1, Issue 3 ● 361ST Public Affairs Operations - 718-352-5716