Document 6595238

 MARYLAND ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
RECRUIT SUSTAINMENT
PROGRAM – 16 November 2014 15 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 www.facebook.com/MDARNG 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. RSP updates on your smart phone text: MDRSP to 95577 NEXT DRILL 15-16
November 2014 DRILL SCHEDULE
MDARNG Recruiting Site http://mdarmyguard.com Battalion Commander
For this month as I considered which topic to discuss in the newsletter for November I stumbled across an article written by a young women discussing why she had not served. She noted that she knew multiple people in her family or friends that had, but felt she just wouldn't be a very good soldier. Although, she felt that with enough coaxing and inspiration she and most people are capable of doing it. However, she felt that this was just not something she would be very good at. She wrote on, that in life people have certain niches and roles and this was not her own. She correctly described that very few if any soldiers will say "everyone should have to be a soldier". Simply because most of us know that the majority of the people around us would be a similar soldier as admitted to by the author of the article. Only about 1% of this country's population has served in the military in any branch of the service. In most current marketing information, slightly less than 25% of your peers posses the aptitude and physical requirements required to enter into the U.S. Armed Forces. You are a special group of citizens that should take great pride in your membership with the United States military. There is a very good reason why we do so well as an Army and as soldiers, and that is because you are a very select group well beyond your peers. “Provide the Line!” George L. Downey LTC, IN, Commanding ALPHA
COMPANY Alpha Company Commander
"Alpha Company, I hope that you all enjoyed our first RSP weekend at Edgewood Area of Aberdeen Proving Grounds. I want all of you to be prepared for this coming RSP. The weather has changed so make sure that you are prepared for the cooler weather. Pay attention to your packing list and begin to prepare your body for the cold by spending more time outdoors, especially during the days leading up to RSP. Also, remember your personal fitness. As the months get colder and the days grow shorter, some Soldiers find it harder to find the time to do P.T. outside. Continue with your P.T. plan and keep working out! The APFT is an essential piece of being a Soldier -­‐ and passing it can go a long way in getting you promoted!" “Provide
The Line”
MAJ JOHN M. FINCATO
A
Company Commander 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.
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:
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!
1SG John Pownall
A Company First Sergeant
Points of Contact Your primary Point of contact is always your recruiter.
If you are unable to reach your Recruiter:
Senior RSP NCO:
SFC Simpson
Office: 410-702-9011
cell: 240-527-0336
wayne.k.simpson.mil@mail.mil
RSP Contractor:
Ms. Diane Groft
Office: 410-702-9632
Cell: 717-634-9114
diane.l.groft.ctr@mail.mil
Admin NCO:
SSG Pringle
Office: 410-702-9054
Cell: 410-841-4251
timickia.l.pringle.mil@mail.mil
Senior RSP NCO:
SSG Ramsey
Office: 410-747-2309
cell: 443-641-4233
sharon.r.ramsey.mil@mail.mil
First Sergeant
Commander
NCOIC’s
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
Fall is upon us and so will be the holiday season quite soon. Take time to celebrate all the blessings you have in life -­‐ good friends, family, loved ones -­‐ there is much to be thankful for. If you are going through some troubling times however, please reach out and tell someone. Inform your chain of command...there may be some assistance they can provide. For the most part, we are very fortunate...more fortunate than most out there. My dad always told me to "quit complaining" because no matter how bad it seems...there's someone out there worse off than you...ain't that the truth! Keeping it short and sweet this month. Start preparing for the cold winter months ahead...dress appropriately, don't drive too fast for the road conditions, look out for one another and take care of your buddy... "I'll lead the way!" Michael G. Krause MAJ, AV C Company Commander APFT WILL BE THE
CHARLIE
COMPANY
CHARLIE COMPANY
MORNING OF
SATURDAY’S DRILL.
Remember
to
bring
your
complete PT uniform to include
white socks and running shoes
for 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
stephen.d.pullin.mil@mail.mil
RSP Contractor:
Mr. Dan Granofsky
410-747-8129
Office:
cell: 410-877-4805
daniel.m.granofsky.ctr@mail.mil
Senior RSP NCO:
SFC Barker
Office: 410-702-9012
cell: 443-545-6080
robert.c.barker.mil@mail.mil
Senior RSP NCO:
SFC Franklin
Office:
cell: 410-292-0359
410-702-9704
renitta.s.franklin.mil@mail.mil
***********************************************
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:
RECRUIT MUST HAVE AN AKO ACCOUNT
-EVERY
-EVERY
RECRUIT MUST ESTABLISH MYPAY ACCT
- EVERY RECRUIT Begin hydrating for drill NLT
5 days prior to RSP drill.
RECRUIT Bring your Cold Weather issue
-EVERY
until further notice!!!
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
is rapidly approaching.
RSP
is our second month at Edgewood,
This
Remind your family and friends that graduation
is at 1300 on Sunday!! 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.
Cold Months are rapidly
The
approaching….don’t forget that eating
healthy,
working out, and staying hydrated
are still important event when it’s cold
outside!!
Healthy eating important!
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
type of food, such as fruits and vegetables,
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
needs 1,600 calories per day. Take a look
who
at the U.S. Department of Agriculture's website
ChooseMyPlate.gov
offers good information
about nutrition for children and adults.
Army
states
Know
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. you
maximum
weight
necessary). You will be weighed
on if needed, taped each month
at drill in order to ensure you
maintain the Weight control
standard.
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.
allowed (or body fat percentage if
each
Soldier
warrant,
or
enlisted) is responsible for
meeting service weight control
standards.
Do you have an AKO account? Do you know your user name and password? that
AKO (Army Knowledge Online) The
A free workout for you:
600-9,
“You can’t
out exercise a bad diet”
(commissioned,
Take five to 10 minutes and do some low level
aerobic
exercise like jogging in place or doing
jumping jacks. That way, when you step
outside,
you'll already be warm! Dressing
properly can also help. Wear layers so that you
can
peel them off as your body temperature
increases. Just because there might be snow
and ice outside there are always local gyms you
can use as well. As long as you have your
CAC card, you can access any active military
gym!!
Regulation
Army Weight control Program,
Physical activity in the cold months is just as
important!
WEIGHT CONTROL
STANDARDS
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 (0600) 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 NOVEMBER 4 Nov 1979-­‐Iranian militants storm US Embassy http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran_hostage_crisis 9 Nov 1989-­‐Fall of the Berlin Wall http://www.history.com/topics/cold-­‐war/berlin-­‐wall 10 Nov 1775-­‐U.S. Marine Corps established http://www.military.com/marine-­‐corps-­‐birthday 11 Nov-­‐Veterans Day http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veterans_Day 19 Nov 1863-­‐The Gettysburg Address http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gettysburg_Address 22 Nov 1963-­‐Assisination of JFK http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assassination_of_John_
F._Kennedy 26 Nov 1789-­‐America’s 1st Thanksgiving http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Thanksgiving 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
BAH
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.
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
The Order of the Iron Cross, undoubtedly the most highly recognizable German military award, has an interesting history. First awarded to Teutonic Knights in Jerusalem (1219), it gained renewed significance during the Napoleonic Wars (1803-­‐1815). In 1813, Prussian King Frederick William III realized Germany was in trouble. The war with Napoleon had left the country broke, but surrender to Napoleon’s Army was unthinkable. So King Frederick asked people to donate their gold and silver jewelry to the government. In return, each person would receive a simple iron cross as a symbol of the country’s gratitude. Each Iron Cross would be inscribed, “I gave gold for iron: 18l3.” The response was overwhelming. Most interesting is that people cherished their iron crosses more than their former jewelry. It even became more fashionable to wear the Iron Cross than to wear expensive jewelry. The reason is quite simple. The cross was proof they had sacrificed for their country. In a way, you have been asked to do the same thing. You have been asked to donate the most precious things you possess; your time, talents and service, to your country. In return you will not receive wealth or fame or gold. You will receive nothing other than a simple iron cross in the form of a ribbon, skill badge or rank insignia. Your cross may become heavy at times. It may weigh upon your shoulders and pull you down. But as American soldiers you will not stay down. You will stand once again to bear your cross with pride and humility and dignity. CH (LTC) Raymond Copp mail be contacted by phone (610) 639-­‐1082 or email rcopp1@mddf.maryland.gov Raymond W. Copp CH (LTC) Maryland Military Department 70th Recruiting & Retention Battalion raymond.w.copp@us.army.mil rcopp1@mddf.maryland.gov 610-­‐639-­‐1082 (C) 610-­‐429-­‐9007 (H) Recruiting Command Sergeant Major You are the “1%”
As I told all of you at formation last month, “you are better than your peers”. Do I mean that you are more intelligent
than your friends or that you have more drive to succeed? Do I mean that your friends do not have a desire to serve in
your community, or give of their time to help others? The answer to both of these is “no”, so what makes you better?
What makes you better is that you have joined the one percent of the nation that has volunteered to serve as a
uniformed member of the armed forces. You have chosen to give your time to serve the citizens of the Nation and the
State of Maryland. You have volunteered to take time away from your family, friends, education, employment or all of
these to go to training to learn to be a Soldier and Guardsman. You have taken an oath to defend this nation and state.
You took this oath knowing that one day, you may be called upon for domestic or national emergencies and that others
will count on you to be ready, trained, physically fit and professional. When you wake up in the cold early morning to
drive to your pick-up point for the bus to RSP, as you sit in a power point class or are performing drill and ceremony;
when you are wondering why the Drill Sergeant is yelling at you, remember, you are one of only 1% that have made
this commitment, and that does make you better than others.
"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/ FAMILY
INFORMATION NIGHT
Who: Parents, Loved ones and Employers of Maryland Army National Guard Recruits preparing to ship to training
What: Family Information Night
Where: Edgewood Recreation Center
Building E4140, intersection of Austin & Wise Roads
Aberdeen Proving Ground Edgewood Area
Gunpowder, MD 21010
When: 1830hrs (6:30pm) 15 November 2014
Why: To give recruits, family members, loved ones and employers answers to questions and address concerns about
Basic Training, Advanced Individual Training and the Maryland Army National Guard.
Points of Contact are:
Diane Groft Office: (410)702-9632
CSM Thompson- Office: (410)702-9705
Cell: (717)634-9114 diane.l.groft.ctr@mail.mil
Cell: (443)846-7154 thomas.n.thompson18.mil@mail.mil