MARYLAND ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
RECRUIT SUSTAINMENT
PROGRAM NEXT DRILL 18-19
October 2014
Attendance at the Recruit Sustainment Program (RSP) is mandatory. If you must be absent from training (illness, scheduling problems, etc.), contact your recruiter or Task Force RSP NCO as soon as possible. They will provide guidance for providing documentation and on making up the missed training. You will remain attached to the RSP until you have completed all of your Initial Active Duty Training (IADT). After completing IADT you will participate in a Graduation and Battle Handoff Ceremony and introduced to a R epresentative from your Unit. www.facebook.com/MDARNG RSP updates on your smart phone text: MDRSP to 95577 Battalion Commander
DRILL SCHEDULE
– 19 October 2014 18 15 – 16 November 2014 13 – 14 December 2014 24 – 25 January 2015 21 – 22 February 2015 14 – 15 March 2015 18-‐19 April 2015 16 – 17 May 2015 13 – 14 June 2015 18-‐19 July 2015 15-‐16 August 2015 19-‐20 September 2015 http://mdarmyguard.com Ironically enough, October is the time that we begin to change seasons and begin our decent into fall. This from a military stand point is the beginning of a new year or what we call TY. With the transition it brings with it the most predictable events in your military career, change. As the leaves fall every year at this time so do the changing regulations and budgets in the military. All of you will see these types of changes throughout your entire military career. Even now as you prepare for Octobers RSP we will be changing our training location to Edgewood training area. As you prepare for basic training and AIT you may be going into an MOS that will change to another by the end of your initial enlistment. Whether it be due to budgetary reasons or adapting to the geo-‐political threat, the one thing I will guarantee you the Army will provide you with is change. “Provide the Line!” George L. Downey LTC, IN, Commanding ALPHA
COMPANY COMMANDER “CHANGE”
First
Sergeant
For those of you who will be shipping in the next few months, you need
to make sure you are ready
for the challenges you are going to face at
Basic Combat Training (BCT) and Advanced Individual Training
(AIT). That means not only being physically prepared, but mentally as
to be proactive on your APFT standards,
well. Make sure you continue
as this will help you in the future.
This
RSP weekend will ALL ABOUT
CHANGE.
There
is a new RSP Training site, new
barracks
and a new chow hall. Remember as you begin
certain…the
your
military career, one thing is for
ARMY
is always CHANGING! Training
will
improve, doctrine is updated, uniforms and
equipment
are upgraded and replaced.
Don’t let change discourage you and your efforts.
Change is a vital part of military life, therefore
except
it as a challenge and you will
become a
better Soldier for it!
Do not wait until drill to conduct PT, working out a minimal of 3-4
days a week will help you successfully complete Basic Combat
Training (BCT) without any
injuries. If you are interested in extra
group PT, A Company has set up extra PT sessions. Email 1SG
Pownall / SFC Simpson(Hagerstown) or MAJ Topfer / MSG Sievers
(Camp Fretterd) the day prior if you are interested in attending. A
Company has PT sessions at the following locations:
“Provide
The Line”
1SG John Pownall
A Company First Sergeant
Tuesdays at 1600 – Camp Fretterd (PT Track)
Wednesdays at 1600 - Hagerstown Armory
Talk with your Recruiter or one of the cadre members at RSP
concerning any changes since your enlistment. Some examples are:
change of address, bank account, marital status, or you have become a
new parent. We also need to know about any open law violations. All
of these could prevent you from shipping, if we are not aware of them
ahead of time. We are here to help you successfully start your military
career. Always remember, you are the future of the Maryland Army
National Guard and a member of the family. This is a life changing
career and not just a job!
MAJ
JOHN M. FINCATO Company Commander A
Points of Contact Your primary Point of contact is always your recruiter.
First Sergeant
Commander
NCOIC’s
If you are unable to reach your Recruiter:
Senior RSP NCO:
SFC Simpson
Office: 410-702-9011
cell: 240-527-0336
[email protected]
RSP Contractor:
Ms. Diane Groft
Office: 410-702-9632
Cell: 717-634-9114
[email protected]
Admin NCO:
SSG Pringle
Office: 410-702-9054
Cell: 410-841-4251
[email protected]
Senior RSP NCO:
SSG Ramsey
Office: 410-747-2309
cell: 443-641-4233
[email protected]
Team ‘W’
Team ‘N’
Team ‘M’
Pownall
1SG
CPT Fincato
410-206-8695
410-440-8574
Bagley
MSG
MSG Sievers
SFC Seitz
240-529-7066
240-529-2005
443-655-2863
Report Time: 0830 Report Place: Bldg 4228
First Formation: 1000 at Parade Field
I wanted to take this opportunity to remind all of you reading this to make sure and take time each day to be grateful for what you have in life. I think too often these days we can get wrapped up with ourselves and our own day to day rat race, to really look at the big picture. We get caught up with our friends having all this "stuff" or "keeping up with the Jones'" and lose sight of the fact that we need to be thankful for what we have and truly happy for it. My mother and father used to tell me that no matter how hard you think your life is, how unfairly you think you've been treated, or that you've been wronged in your life some way that someone's always got it worse off than you do...and that's a certainty! Here's an example; From NOV 10-‐NOV 11, I was deployed to Kandahar, Afghanistan...but I got married in SEP10, just weeks before the deployment. So many people outside the military were saying "man, that's terrible, being away your whole first year of marriage?" Yea, it was tough, but though difficult for both my wife and I, it had only been my first deployment in eight years (which I attribute to being a member of the National Guard with an OPTEMPO far slower than if I'd have stayed on active duty). Contrast that with while I was over there, running into so many of my West Point classmates who had stayed on active duty. Many of them had families, 3-‐4 kids, and were on their 3rd or 4th deployments in just six or eight years. I even ran into a friend of mine who hadn't even left Kandahar yet, was taking a battalion command in 6 months, and already knew his battalion's redeployment date back to Afghanistan 18 months later!!! I thank the guard for not having to experience that -‐ ever! Now I'm not saying you shouldn't be competitive or work to improve your situation in life? Absolutely not, do your best and strive to become your best. Provide the best lifestyle you can for yourselves and your families. But in the end, once you've made your choices and done your best -‐ then you need to be satisfied and happy with the outcome and not base your happiness or sadness in life off your achievements or setbacks. Focus on the process...the process of being your best, becoming a better Soldier, Leader, Coach, Husband, Wife, etc....and in that process you become the person you want to be -‐ and a grateful, smiling, happy one at that! APFT WILL BE THE
MORNING OF SUNDAY’S
DRILL.
Being Grateful:
Michael G. Krause MAJ, AV C Company Commander CHARLIE
COMPANY
CHARLIE COMPANY
"I'll lead the way!" Remember
to
bring
your
complete PT uniform to include
white socks and running shoes
for Sunday morning PT. Red
phase will be 1-1-1 all others will
do full diagnostic 2-2-2.
BATTLE HAND–OFF
SURVEY
All Soldiers in Gold Phase are
required to take the Battle HandOff Survey
You can access the BHO survey via the
G1 Portal (CAC access is not needed)
https://g1arng.army.pentagon.mil/Page
s/StayGuardSurvey.aspx
Clicking the Battle Hand Off (survey)
will take you to the log on page.
button
You will need your assigned Unit
Identification
Code (UIC) - NOT the
RSP UIC - in order to log on and
complete
the survey
Your primary Point of contact is always your
Recruiter.
If you are unable to reach your Recruiter:
Admin NCO:
SSG Pullin
Office: 410-960-7839
cell: 410-392-5394
[email protected]
RSP Contractor:
Mr. Dan Granofsky
410-747-8129
Office:
cell: 410-877-4805
[email protected]
Senior RSP NCO:
SFC Barker
Office: 410-702-9012
cell: 443-545-6080
[email protected]
Senior RSP NCO:
SFC Franklin
Office:
cell: 410-292-0359
410-702-9704
[email protected]
***********************************************
First Sergeant-1SG
C. Mickle 410-292-4375
Commander-MAJ Krause 410-807-2065
NCOICs
Team ‘T’
Team ‘E’
Team ‘S’
Contact your recruiter for the UIC.
GUARDSMAN FOR A DAY
Tell your friends, family and co-‐
workers to come out and join us for an RSP drill weekend. Help them to understand this important career decision you have made and see if they too are ready to join living the Army Values, reaping you the educational benefits and most of all serving your country! Remember those individuals you bring to RSP (GFAD) that lead to an enlistment are a promotion for YOU!
Points of Contact MSG Sutphin
SFC Cox, Chris
SFC Cox, Fred
410-292-0380
410-253-3767
410-292-4530
Report Time: 0830
Report
Place: Bldg 4228
First Formation: 1000 at Parade Field
IMPORTANT
NOTES:
-EVERY
RECRUIT MUST HAVE AN AKO ACCOUNT
-EVERY RECRUIT MUST ESTABLISH MYPAY ACCT
- EVERY RECRUIT Begin hydrating for drill NLT
prior to RSP drill.
5 days
INCREASE
YOUR CHANCES OF SUCCESS
BY BEING CONFIDENT, PHYSICALLY FIT
AND RESILIENT AT ALL TIMES! STUDY
YOUR BLUE BOOK, ASK QUESTIONS
AND FULFILL YOUR OBLIGATIONS.
EXECUTIVE
OFFICER
XO
is rapidly approaching. We are at a new
RSP
location and looking forward to a new
beginning
at Aberdeen Edgewood Area. Get
yourself ready for an exciting and productive
weekend.
If you have had any significant
changes in your life (wedding, graduation,
childbirth, etc) please bring the appropriate
paperwork to update your files.
is healthy eating important?
Why
combined with exercise, a healthy diet
When
can help you lose weight, lower your
cholesterol
level, and improve the way your
body functions on a daily basis. People of
different
ages and activity levels have different
calorie needs. How much you eat of a certain
of food, such as fruits and vegetables,
type
should depend on your individual calorie
needs.
For example, a person who needs 1,000
calories per day will have food serving
requirements
that are different from someone
who needs 1,600 calories per day. Take a look
at the U.S. Department of Agriculture's website
ChooseMyPlate.gov offers good information
about nutrition for children and adults.
Why is physical activity important?
Regular physical activity can produce long
term
health benefits. People of all ages, shapes,
sizes, and abilities can benefit from being
physically
active. The more physical activity
you do, the greater the health benefits.
•
•
Aerobic activities make you breathe
harder and make your heart beat
faster. Aerobic activities can be
moderate or vigorous in their
intensity. Vigorous activities take
more effort than moderate ones.
Muscle-strengthening activities make
your muscles stronger. These include
activities like push-ups and lifting
weights. It is important to work all the
different parts of the body - your legs,
hips, back, chest, stomach, shoulders,
and arms
AKO (Army Knowledge Online) Do you have an AKO account? Do you know your user name and password? If you cannot answer “YES” to both questions, please contact your recruiter immediately! Not only is AKO a requirement for shipping, it is also a very important communication tool that links to your MyPay, email account, training information and individual readiness. WEIGHT CONTROL
STANDARDS
Army
Regulation
600-9,
The
Army Weight control Program,
states
that
each
Soldier
warrant,
or
enlisted) is responsible for
meeting service weight control
standards.
“You can’t
out exercise a bad diet”
this workout at your local track!!
Try
(commissioned,
On the day of your MEPS
physical you met the Army weight
control standards.
It is your
responsibility
to
remain
in
compliance. You must meet the
same requirements when you
ship to Basic or Advanced
Individual Training.
Know
you
maximum
weight
allowed (or body fat percentage if
necessary). You will be weighed
on if needed, taped each month
at drill in order to ensure you
maintain the Weight control
standard.
RSP TRAINING
RED Phase is your first drill weekend with
the Recruit Sustainment Program (RSP).
Red Phase weekends will teach the recruit
the basics of being a Soldier in the ARNG
Physical Fitness Assessment.
QUICK SHIP Phase is your first drill and
only weekend with the Recruit Sustainment
Program (RSP) prior to shipping to Basic
Combat Training (BCT). It is a combination
of the RED and BLUE Phases
WHITE Phase varies in length to cover the
period between the RED and BLUE
Phases and is designed to mimic the
training environment you will enter at Basic
combat Training (BCT).
BLUE Phase is the final drill before
shipping to BCT or to Advanced Individual
Training (AIT). Blue Phase also allows the
Cadre one last quality check to ensure that
you are Mentally Prepared, Physically Fit
and Administratively Correct.
GREEN Phase is for warriors who have
completed BCT and have returned to RSP
prior to attending AIT.
Green Phase
reintegrates BCT graduates into the RSP
through advanced training, and sustains
Soldiering skills learned at BCT.
GOLD Phase will be your final drill
with RSP. It will ensure that you are
Administratively Correct to join your
MDARNG Unit. You will be
introduced to a member of your unit
at the Battle Handoff Ceremony. Major Colette Topfer RRB Executive Office (XO) BLUE
/ QUICK SHIP PHASE
All Blue and Purple Phase Warriors will need their
Photo ID, SS Card, ATM Card and any change
documents for the Pre-Shipper Brief and
Counseling
at 1300 on Saturday. Verify your
AKO and MyPay accounts prior to Drill.
To receive
Basic Allowance for Housing you must
have a copy of a lease or mortgage, with your
name on it, dated prior to the date on the MEPS
orders (MEPS orders are usually published 30
prior to Ship Date) and a utility bill in your name
for the same address. The Address for the Lease
/ Mortgage and Utility Bill must be the same as
your orders
which is the address you used for
enlistment. If there is a discrepancy – contact
your Recruiter.
CAC CARD WEBSITE: Walk through
site step by step CAC installation
@www.militarycac.com
MDARNGBenefitsGuide: www.md.ngb.army.mil/absolutenm/articlefi
les/842MDARNG_Benefits_Guide_130129.p
df Soldier Transportation Schedule
Pickup
Route 1
Cheltenham (0600) 9900 Surratt’s Rd, Cheltenham, MD 20623
Glen
Burnie (0700) 14 Dorsey Rd, Glen Burnie, MD 21061
5th Regiment (0730) 29th Division St, Baltimore, MD 21201
Route
2
Green
Belt (0630) 7100 Greenbelt Rd, Laurel, MD 20770
White Oak (0700) 12200 Cherry Hill Rd, Silver Springs, MD 20904
Ellicott City (0730)4244 Montgomery Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043
Route 3
Salisbury (0530) Royal Farms, 101 N. Salisbury,Salisbury,MD 21801
Easton (0630) 7111 Ocean Gateway, Easton, MD 21601
Annapolis (0730) 18 Willow St, Annapolis, MD 21401
Route 4
Cumberland (0500) 1100 Brown Ave, Cumberland, MD 21502
Hagerstown (0630) 18500 Roxbury Rd, Hagerstown, MD 21740
Frederick (0700) 8501 Old National Pike, Frederick, MD 21701
Route 5
Pikesville (0700) 610 Reisterstown Rd, Pikesville, MD 21208
Parkville (0800) 3727 Putty Hill Ave, Parkville, MD 21236
Privately owned vehicles: Recruits are not authorized
to drive their own vehicles unless instructed to do so
by their recruiter.
All vehicle keys will be secured by your phase
instructor for the weekend.
HISTORICAL DATES FOR OCTOBER Prepare Yourself Administratively
You can help prepare yourself using the acronym APPLE MD. This
acronym is used in screening prospects for enlistment. You must
continue to meet the Enlistment Eligibility Criteria until you have
completed AIT.
A-AGE you are as old as you are – nothing you can do about it. However, does
your Social Security Card match your Birth Certificate? Did you enlist under the
name on your Social Security Card? Remember to have your Social Security Card
and State issued photo ID when you report to MEPS to ship.
P-PHYSICAL Has anything changes since you took the Entrance Physical? Have
you seen a doctor or gone to the hospital? If you have - contact your Recruiter
immediately. Do you still meet Height and Weight Standards?
P-PRIOR SERVICE This mainly affects Phase 2 Shippers (Green Phase). Do you
have a copy of your Clothing Record? Do you have everything that was issued at
BCT?
L-LAW VIOLATIONS Has anything changed since you enlisted? Did you get a
Traffic Ticket? Even if it is paid – contact your recruiter immediately – at a
minimum you will need to have the paid receipt when you return to MEPS.
E-EDUCATION Official Transcripts and Diplomas that must be in your records.
Even if you have given it to your Recruiter – take a copy with you to MEPS.
M-MARRIED Did you get married since enlistment? Contact your Recruiter
immediately. All married soldiers, even if you were married when you enlisted,
should have a copy of their certified (file number and raised seal) marriage
certificate when they report to MEPS.
D-DEPENDENTS Do you have any Dependents? (Spouse, children, stepchildren)
You will need to have copies of Spouse’s State issued Photo ID, copies Spouse’s
and dependent children’s SS Cards. Parental Affidavits, Custody Agreements, or
Family Care Plans if required.
If any doubt – contact your Recruiter
immediately. Does your Spouse and/or dependent children (over 10 years old)
have a Military ID Card?
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
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To receive Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) you must have a copy of a
lease or mortgage, with your name on it, dated prior to the date on the
MEPS orders (MEPS orders are usually published 30 prior to Ship Date).
The Address for the Lease / Mortgage must be the same as your orders
which is the address you used for enlistment. If there is a discrepancy –
contact your Recruiter.
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31 Halloween http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halloween MYPAY
Everyone needed to have a SF1199a Form (Direct Deposit) to Enlist.
Once you have set up your AKO account you will receive information via
your AKO email concerning the set up of your MyPay account. This is
where you will find your Leave & Earning Statements (LES), W-2s and all
information concerning your pay status. If you change bank account and/or
have moved, you can update your information in MyPay. (Always
remember to report these changes to your unit as well.) If you feel you
have a pay concern, you will need to access your LES to show the
concern.
CHAPLAIN’S CORNER
Tom Landry, legendary football coach of the Dallas Cowboys and one of the finest leaders in professional sports, once
said, “Leadership is a matter of having people look at you and gain confidence, seeing how you react.” In other
words, it’s not what you say that counts or even what you look like that matters. It’s what you do that inspires people.
Actions define leaders, not words. In this political season, we are hearing lots of tough talk about defeating terrorists in
Iraq and Syria. But tough talk doesn’t make a leader; actions do. As soldiers we will most hardily follow those who are
willing to lead by example; not those who shout “Go get ‘em guys! I’ll be waiting for you when you get back!”
During World War II, British Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery, although sometimes irritating his American
colleagues, was loved by the troops serving under him. To them he was a real leader; someone they would follow into
the toughest battle. He had paid his dues, including being seriously wounded in World War I, lived humbly, and cared
greatly for those under his command. He was willing to lead by example.
Field Marshal Montgomery enunciated seven ingredients required of a good leader:
(1) A leader should avoid getting immersed in detail
(2) A leader must not be petty
(3) A leader must not be pompous
(4) A leader must be a good judge of people
(5) A leader should trust those under him and let them do their jobs
(6) A leader should have the ability to make clear decisions
(7) A leader should inspire confidence.
Every American Soldier must be prepared to lead when the time comes. So what kind of leader will you be? Perhaps a
better question might be: “What kind of leader are you?” Are you like the politician, who bloviates and slings around
tough, noble-sounding phrases about taking the fight to the enemy but then retreats to a place of safely, or are you out
front leading by example like Field Marshal Montgomery? As you think about this question, remember your Soldier’s
Creed. It speaks about actions and not words. So always be prepared to lead. Inspire others by your actions and not just
your words. Lead your life in a way that inspires confidence and respect. That is what it means to be an American
Soldier.
Raymond W. Copp CH (LTC) Maryland Military Department 70th Recruiting & Retention Battalion [email protected] [email protected] 610-‐639-‐1082 (C) 610-‐429-‐9007 (H) Recruiting Command Sergeant Major Seek the “squared away” battle buddy When you arrive at BCT one of the first things that will happen is that you will be assigned a “battle buddy”. You will go almost everywhere together and this is to teach you that in the Army, we do not do anything alone. We have our battle buddy to watch our back and we watch our battle buddy’s back. Sometimes we get to choose our battle buddy but often our battle buddy is chosen for us by nature of the squad, team or section that we are in. Starting from the day you leave for your BCT location to your last day in the Guard, seek the “squared away” battle buddy. This becomes even more important when the battle buddy assigned to you is not “squared away”. Seek the Soldiers and leaders around you that care, work hard, strive for perfection, are where they are supposed to be, when they are supposed to be there. Find the Soldiers and leaders that will teach you what is right and show you the correct way, not just the easy way. Almost every Soldier and leader that does the wrong thing wants some company when they do it. This is not only true in the Army but also in our civilian lives. Whether at work or school, we should seek those that want to do the right thing and have them as our “battle buddy”. "Provide The Line" Thomas N. Thompson Command Sergeant Major Maryland Recruiting & Retention Battalion JOB SITES
If you are looking for a job in Maryland please register at our state site: http://www.msccn.org/MDNationalGuard/MDJobs.html Once registered you will receive personal advice on resume writing and job searching. Other helpful sites: www.usajobs.gov http://www.baltimorecity.gov/Government/ActsofStateLegislature/CivilServiceCommission.aspx www.vetjobs.com http://www.indeed.com/q-‐gateway-‐jobs.html www.recruitmilitary.com https://h2h.jobs/ www.clearancejobs.com http://www.proudtoserveagain.com/ https://www.fbo.gov/ http://www.snagajob.com/ RESERVE COMPONENT COMPANY COMMANDER NOMINATION-‐ USMA (WEST POINT). The United States Military Academy (West Point) has allocated a total of 85 slots to Army Reserve and Army National Guard Soldiers that each year remains mostly unfilled. One of the biggest detractors to Reserve Component Soldiers applying to West Point is the "belief" that they need a Congressional nomination. Not so. Army Commanders, company level or higher, in lieu of Congress, are authorized to nominate Soldiers for admission to West Point. Visit the following link for more information. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/message/475384 The Maryland Army National Guard currently has 3 cadets and 2 at prep school. This has been a successful program for us and may be an option to students who have a goal to attend the academy but weren't selected by their Congressman.