ESC Today - October 2013

Vol. 7, Issue 7

143D SUSTAINMENT COMMAND (EXPEDITIONARY)

October 2013

ESC TODAY

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Brig. Gen. Bryan W. Wampler, commanding general of the 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), places a 143d patch on the right shoulder of a Soldier during a ceremony held Sept. 20 in Doha, Qatar. The ceremony signifies a Soldier’s commitment to the unit during operations conducted in a designated combat zone.

Photo by Spc. Aaron Ellerman, 143d ESC

ESC today Commander 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) Brig. Gen. Bryan W. Wampler Command Executive Officer 143d ESC Mr. Fred Guzman Command Sergeant Major 143d ESC Command Sgt. Maj. Don B. Jordan Public Affairs Officer/Editor 143d ESC Maj. John Adams Sgt. John L. Carkeet IV “ESC Today” Layout & Graphic Designer

Inside This Issue >> Messages from the top..........................................................3 YLEAD Summit in Puerto Rico...............................................9 Soldier on the street...............................................................10 Supporting the defenders of freedom.................................12 Around the ESC..................................................................16

Sustaining friendship............................................................20 ‘I.A.M. Strong’.......................................................................22 873rd Quartermaster Company activates.............................23 143d ESC safety message...................................................24 ‘Droit et avant:’ How IG sustains victory................................25 ESC Today is the monthly command information magazine of the 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) and is an authorized publication for members of the Department of Defense, according to provisions in Army Regulation 360-1. The opinions and views expressed in ESC Today are not necessarily official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, Defense Department, Department of the Army or the headquarters, 143d ESC. The editorial content 2

of this publication is the responsibility of the 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) public affairs officer. This publication is written, edited and published by the public affairs office of the 143d ESC, 9500 Armed Forces Reserve Dr., Orlando, Fla. 32827.

Submit comments to: patrick.s.compton.mil@ mail.mil or call 800-221-9401 ext. 1132. Send editorial and photographic submissions to: patrick.s.compton..mil@mail.mil.

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CONTRIBUTORS: Lt. Col. Terrence P. Murphy 143d ESC Staff Judge Advocate Lt. Col. Brian Ray 143d ESC Chaplain Maj. Mark L. Carpenter 143d ESC Command Inspector General Maj. Sandra L. Gosciniak 143d ESC SHARP Officer 1st Lt. Nicole Rossman 143d ESC Public Affairs Executive Officer Master Sgt. Daniel Lopez 143d ESC Safety NCOIC Sgt. 1st Class Tim Lawn 1st Theater Sustainment Command Staff Sgt. Ian B. Shay 143d ESC Public Affairs NCO Staff Sgt. Rauel Tirado 204th Public Affairs Detachment Sgt. Elisebet Freeburg 204th Public Affairs Detachment Sgt. Tracy l. Korff 210th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment Spc. Aaron Ellerman 143d ESC Public Affairs Specialist Saul Marrero Army Child, Youth & School Services

The Command Post

T

he 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary)

is

civilians and their families.

performing

We need to continue to do all in our power

beyond expectations on a global

to support the Army as an institution. That

scale, and I am so very proud of all the

is why we will not assume risk in five critical

hard work of our Soldiers, civilians and

areas. They are:

family members who are making this reality

1. Sexual Harassment and

possible. Today’s total Army represents 1.1

Assault Prevention (SHARP)

million Soldiers, 266,000 Army civilians and

2. Suicide Prevention

1.4 million family members who are standing

3. Safety

united around the world. The Army’s primary

4. Risk Mitigation

purpose remains steadfast and the 143d ESC, now more than ever, is contributing on a global scale accomplishing numerous missions both home and abroad.

5. Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness

Brig. Gen. Bryan Wampler Commander 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary)

Commanders and leaders must continue to establish and sustain a positive climate, free

Many of you may ask yourselves what

from sexual assault and harassment while

exactly does the ESC do for the Army? Well,

upholding standards and fostering teamwork.

we plan, prepare and execute operational

Sexual harassment and assault is inconsistent

able to thrive and achieve their full potential.

sustainment, conduct Coalition and Joint

with Army values and the Army culture.

Please work to build trust and let’s all work to

Reception, Staging and Onward Movement,

Incorporating the Battle Buddy program and

create a positive climate through continuous

along with redeployment and re-posturing to

building a strong team is fundamental for all

education and training, peer involvement and

support operational requirements. This is our

solutions.

transparency.

mission when forward deployed, and we are currently engaged doing just that. for

units

across

Leader development is one of the pillars of

http://www.

the Army, which is a deliberate, continuous

sexualassault.army.mil/ or contact the

and progressive process that grows Soldiers

please

At home, we perform mission command functions

For more information concerning SHARP,

the

follow

this

link

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143d ESC SHARP coordinator Annamaria

and Army civilians into competent, committed

Southeastern states. Our mission command

Doby at 800-221-9401 x2410 or annamaria.

professional leaders of character. Our strategy

functions and daily tasks set the143d ESC

doby.civ@mail.mil. In addition, please

focuses on providing opportunities for our

apart from other operational commands in the

contact Maj. Sandra Gosciniak SARC/SHARP

members to complete training, educational

Army Reserve. To put it simply, the members

officer in charge, at sandra.l.gosciniak.

opportunities and gain experience through

of the 143d ESC are very good at what they

mil@mail.mil.

diverse assignments. It is so important that

do. None of this could be possible without

It is so important that we create a climate

all leaders within the command support our

our most precious resources: Soldiers, Army

and an environment in which every person is

members in taking advantage of institutional training,

operational

assignments

and

self-development courses. Through these opportunities, our members will develop vision and lead change, maintain a moral and ethical compass, and learn, think, adapt, balance risk and opportunity, build agility, construct effective and high performing teams, empower subordinates and underwrite risk.

As always, stay safe out there, foster a profession at arms environment and continue to jealously protect the reputation of this great organization, the 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary)!

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Sustaining Victory! Army Strong!

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‘Officers of my unit . . .’

How many of you have seen an officer doing

Many of us know firsthand the time and

a task usually reserved for a noncommissioned

effort needed to cultivate a successful marriage.

officer? I wouldn’t be surprised if the answer is,

Much like married couples who work together

“all of us.”

to enrich their relationships and raise their

But this observation brings a more important

families, NCOs must work closely with the

question to bear: Why is an officer doing

officer corps to understand every leadership

an NCO’s job in the first place? That answer

level and how each one relates to leading the

requires no verbal reply because all we need to

team. In my experience, the most effective teams

do is look in the mirror and read the first line of

build around those NCOs who continuously

the last paragraph in the NCO Creed:

took initiative in projecting the unit’s needs and

“Officers of my unit will have maximum time to accomplish their duties. They will not have to accomplish mine.”

providing sound advice to their battle buddies.

Our Army benefits greatly from NCOs who make decisions and seize opportunities that

Command Sgt. Maj. Don B. Jordan Command Sergeant Major 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary)

To become leaders of Soldiers, NCOs must

corresponded with their leadership’s intent.

earn the trust and confidence of not only their

Rarely should NCOs wait for officers to tell them

subordinates but their superiors as well. A key

exactly what to do and how to do it. Rather, they

element in creating an environment of mutual

must empower officers—particularly young

respect lies in the relationship between NCOs

lieutenants—by giving them the time and

and responsibilities. However, their goals of

and their officers.

resources to concentrate on unit effectiveness.

accomplishing the mission and promoting the

Shortly before his retirement in 1989, Maj.

I know of no better way to support the officer

welfare of their Soldiers should never deviate

Gen. Donald Infante, the former chief of

corps than upholding the standards, care and

from one another. By demonstrating sound

Army air defense, said, “the officer and NCO

professionalism of enlisted Soldiers. NCOs do

character traits, confidence and initiative,

relationship is like a marriage. When you’re

this by facilitating individual training programs

NCOs will not only earn the respect from their

married you take care of your partner. Together,

while fostering camaraderie among the ranks.

officers, but also that of our next generation of

you make sure things come out right.”

NCOs and officers have distinct duties

leaders.

“On the Way to the LZ”

Illustration by Sgt. 1st Class Tim Lawn

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‘Lights on After School’

The Army Reserve Child, Youth and School Services program will host its inaugural ‘Lights on After School’ event at the David R. Wilson Armed Forces Reserve Center in Orlando, Fla., Oct. 17 from 10 a.m. to noon. This free event offers tutoring and other educational activities for children of 143d ESC Soldiers. For more information, contact Saul Marrero at saul.marrero.ctr@mail.mil.

Army Family Action Plan

The Army Family Action Plan is the primary tool to communicate to leaders issues of importance to Soldiers, retirees, family members and civilians. AFAP provides a “people’s perspective” of adjustments and improvements that will improve recruitment, retention and work-life satisfaction. AFAP issues encompasses a wide spectrum of issues to include benefits, entitlements, education, medical, child care, employment and relocation. Submit your issue today at http://www.arfp.org/index.php/programs/armyfamiy-action-plan.

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Reflections by the Chaplain SHOULDER TO SHOULDER

STAY ARMY STRONG!

Dear Soldiers and families of the 143d ESC,

as an Army family are to succeed in this critical

I’d like to take this opportunity to build on the

endeavor.

momentum that we as an Army Family built

Suicidal ideations and high-risk behaviors

during September which was Army Suicide

continue to be a huge concern for the Army.

Prevention Month. Our commanding general,

Suicide affects every segment of the force, and

Brig. Gen. Bryan W. Wampler, has stressed many

no rank, component or family is immune to its

times that this is one area in which we will not

effects. Suicidal and self-destructive behaviors

accept risk. Each of us in the 143d ESC Family . . .

have mental and physical dynamics that adversely

Soldiers, civilians, and families . . . must maintain

impact both Soldiers and their dependents. These

Lt. Col. Brian Ray Command Chaplain 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary)

the highest vigilance in this extremely important

impacts are not always visible from the outside

reinforces the shoulder-to-shoulder theme and

area. Moreover, the Army’s senior leadership

and often require intentional engagement at the

builds trust and communication at the individual

. . . Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Raymond

Battle Buddy level in order to reduce the risk of

Soldier level.

T. Odierno, Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F.

individuals engaging in destructive actions and/

Squad/Section Level: During each battle

Chandler and Secretary of the Army John M.

or thoughts. Across the 143d ESC, I would like

assembly, first-line supervisors should conduct

McHugh . . . stressed in a recent letter the “team

for us all to address this very real threat to our

at least one ten to fifteen minute section-level

effort” that must be part of our vigilance if we

Soldiers in the following manner.

“resiliency map check.” This map check reinforces

Individual Soldier Level: At the individual

the shoulder-to-shoulder model and provides

Soldier level, each service member should have a

a second level of risk reduction. The intended

143d ESC Shoulder to Shoulder Stay Army Strong

outcomes of the “map check” are stronger section

card with current point of contact information for

cohesion and greater esprit de corps.

his or her Battle Buddy, first line leader, chaplain and trusted family member or friend.

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Soldiers of the 143d ESC, you and I can meet this challenge. Standing “shoulder to shoulder”

Battle Buddy Level: Battle Buddy teams are the

with our Battle Buddy is the best line of defense.

“center of gravity” in suicide prevention. During

To quote a Maori proverb, “Turn your face to the

each battle assembly, first line leaders should

sun and the shadows will fall behind you.” When

ensure that every Battle Buddy team in his or her

the dark shadows of life come—and they come

section conducts a “link up operation.” The nature

at various points in life for all of us—let us turn

of this monthly link-up involves battle buddies

to our Battle Buddy or other trusted confidant

talking with one another about the current events

to help guide us back into the light of resiliency

in their life (e.g., positive, negative, challenging,

and strength. Together we will all stay ARMY

overwhelming, etc.). This monthly “link up”

STRONG!

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The Legal Corner

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ACHIEVING SUCCESS THROUGH DISCIPLINE

n deciding the subject of this month’s

various locations who are doing an exemplary

article, I thought about discussing the

job in their assigned tasks while under severely

pitfalls of having a “too easy” attitude in

understaffed circumstances.

the execution of our mission. To be sure, when

We all know we’re doing more with less

I speak of “too easy”, I interpret the words to

during this deployment. Success in our mission

mean having a misunderstanding that a tasking

requires the vigilant exercise of discipline. As

is simple and easily accomplished. In many

explained in Army Regulation 600-20, chapter

instances, such an erroneous belief leads to

4-1(a) (b):

mission failure.

The more I thought about whether this was

“Military discipline is founded upon selfdiscipline, respect for properly constituted

an appropriate subject, however, the more

Lt. Col. Terence P. Murphy Staff Judge Advocate 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary)

observant I became of the tremendous effort of the 143d ESC’s contingency planning

cohesion, bonding, and a spirit of teamwork;

team led by Lt. Col. Chris Howard. There

by smartness of appearance and action; by

was nothing “too easy” about executing the

deference to seniors and mutual respect

planning mission. Howard’s solid leadership

between senior and subordinate personnel; by

was demonstrated by working long hours,

the prompt and willing execution of both the

expressing a willingness to listen, learning to

letter and the spirit of the legal orders of their

adjust, and a 24/7 professional attitude. His

lawful commanders; and by fairness, justice,

team has achieved great results even though the

and equity for all Soldiers, regardless of race,

job is not yet done. Based on my observations,

religion, color, gender and national origin.”

I determined that writing of a “too easy”

authority,

the

The above excerpt reveals the standard to

attitude would not do justice to the hard work,

professional Army ethic with its supporting

and

the

embracing

of

which – as Soldiers – we commit ourselves. It

determination, dedication and professionalism

individual values . . . [Military discipline]

also explains in words the character, quality

of the many Soldiers involved in the planning

is the result of effective training, [and] it is

and professionalism of our 143d Soldiers. It

mission. Indeed, to speak of Soldiers having

affected by every feature of military life. It

describes the how and why all of our Soldiers

a “too easy” attitude would not do justice to

is manifested in individuals and units by

are doing such a great job, wherever and in whatever capacity they are serving.

the overwhelming number of our Soldiers in

We’re trained, we’re ready, and we have demonstrated the unit’s ability to get the mission done even with reduced manpower and added mission requirements.

We are

prepared for all contingencies. The 143d ESC will continue to understand our mission even as it changes; we will adapt and overcome without complaint; and execute the mission however structured.

As the Soldier’s Creed states, “[we are] disciplined, physically and mentally tough, trained and proficient in [our] warrior tasks Soldiers from the 143d ESC’s Judge Advocate General section sit atop of a T-55 tank Sept. 19 in Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. The section provides legal services for scores of units currently deployed throughout the Middle East.

and drills”. We will succeed. We will serve with honor and return with honor.

Photo by Sgt. John L. Carkeet IV

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CONUS: Charity E. Albritton (800) 221-9401 charity.e.albritton.civ@mail.mil

Kuwait: Maj. Sandy Gosciniak (772) 519-8926 sandra.l.gosciniak.mil@mail.mil Afghanistan: Master Sgt. Christine Wilkens (808) 429-5690

PHOTOS AND STORY BY STAFF SGT. RAUEL TIRADO Public Affiairs NCOIC, 204th Public Affairs Detachment

YLEAD Summit held in Puerto Rico

S

AN JUAN, Puerto Rico – In

[more

Soldiers

Family Values, When Deployment

in Puerto Rico, and that they

the backdrop of beautiful

from Puerto Rico in support of

Hits Home and Stress Management.

experience the same issues and

Old San Juan, more than

contingency operations.”

Altogether there were 10 different

concerns as military families in the

topics concerning military life for

U.S.

40 teenagers of Army Reserve

than]

5,000

Fernandez said it’s extremely

families from Puerto Rico attended

important

the Youth, Leadership, Education

information and services to family

and Development Summit Aug. 29

members of Soldiers.

through Sept. 2.

The Children, Youth, and School Services

hosted

the

to

provide

any

the children to attend.

The former senator not only

VIP guests such as former Puerto

spoke to the children as a VIP

Rican senator Lucy Arce and Army

guest, she volunteered the weekend

“In this particular event, we’re

Reserve ambassadors Luis Berrios

to support the summit and CYSS

dealing with teenagers that are

and Horacio Cabrera were in

members who hosted the event.

YLEAD

mostly from our command,” said

attendance to talk with the group

summit. Some of the objectives of

Fernandez. “This is a difficult age.

of teenagers.

the summit are to connect youths

We must make sure the children

from

know

“I’m

very

surprised

at

the

maturity level of most of them,”

“I’m honored to have the privilege

said Arce, after spending the

are

to be part of this event on behalf of

weekend with the teens. “The sky is

with one another, learn about the

deployed and to give them the tools

our nation to speak with the youth

the limit for them in the future. The

Army Reserve, and participate in

to deal with the separation.”

of our military families,” said Arce.

tools and knowledge they received

“They are our future leaders.”

over the weekend will also help

Army

Reserve

families

why

their

parents

activities that promote success at

The summit provides teens with

home, in school and within the

group sessions lead by program

community.

Arce said the summit is an

directors from the Army Family

excellent

share

Along with group sessions, the

in

Advocacy and Military Family

information that helps teens cope

teens experienced a field trip to

experienced

Life Counseling. They participated

with military life. The program

the historic site of Castillo de San

deployments in which their parents

in several different sessions like

shows them they are not alone

Cristobal, a tour of the Puerto

Many

of

attendance

the

teenagers

have

program

to

them develop into young leaders.”

have been away from home for

Rico Capitol building and a visit

extended periods of time, while

to Hogar Intermedio de Mujures

other young teens are currently

community service project.

experiencing their first deployment

The teenagers bonded together

in which their mother or father is

in

overseas supporting continuing

throughout the weekend. On the

operations.

final night, many of them enjoyed

“This

is

a

very

team-building

activities

significant

showing off their singing and

program,” said Brig. Gen. Fernando

dancing skills in a talent show.

Fernandez, commanding general of

the

1st

Mission

Support

Command. “During the past 11 years, the 1st MSC has mobilized

Teens of Army Reserve families listen to a U.S. Park Ranger tell stories of the building of Castillo de San Cristobal National Historic Site during a field trip at the Youth Leadership Education and Development Summit held Aug. 29 to Sept. 2.

The summit was able to create new friendships, lasting memories and

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<<< YLEAD, continued lessons learned.

ready for the responsibilities.

“Now that my father is away, I

For brothers and sister, Sergio,

have to take charge. I have to take

16, Fabio, 15, and Isabella, 11, this

care of my brother and sister, just

was their first YLEAD Summit. It

like my father,” said Sergio. “The

comes at a time when their father,

classes in coping with this situation

Spc. Jorge Guzman of the 49th

have helped me a lot. Staying busy

Multifunctional Medical Battalion,

will help me keep my mind off

is deployed to Afghanistan in

thinking about him, I know he’ll

support of Operation Enduring

come home safe.”

One of the main purposes of the

Freedom.

“I thought it was important

YLEAD Summit is to educate the

with

youth’s participants on the culture

deployments and knowing that

of the Army Reserves and provide

everything is going to be okay while

an understanding of deployments.

to

Teens of Army Reserve families tour the Castillo de San Cristobal National Historic Site during a field trip at the Youth Leadership Education and Development Summit held Aug. 29 to Sept. 2. Child, Youth, and School Services, a program that supports the readiness and well-being of Army Reserve families by reducing the conflict between parental responsibilities and mission requirements, hosts YLEAD summits throughout the country.

learn

about

dealing

my father is away to Afghanistan,” said Isabella.

“By doing these events and keeping your kids involved in your

For Fabio, his experience at the

military career, the children are

Capitol building and sessions of

having a better understanding what

values will be most memorable.

mom and dad do in the military,”

“I enjoyed studying about values

said Elsa Cortes, 1st MSC Family

and self esteem,” said Fabio. “It will

Program Director. “It makes them

help me make it through the year

feel that they’re part of the Army

while my father is in a dangerous

family, that they are important and

place.”

not alone. A happy family makes

As the oldest sibling, Sergio is

for a happy Soldier.”

on the street 143d ESC Soldiers deployed to Kuwait and Qatar were asked: “How has the 135th ESC helped you conduct your mission overseas?”

Sgt. Lisette Vera Human Resources Specialist Orlando, Fla.

Sgt. 1st Class John A. Rosado Senior Mortuary Affairs NCO Clermont, Fla.

Master Sgt. Emily J. Catala Operational Contract Support NCOIC Orlando, Fla.

“The 135th’s guidance has helped gel and create strong professional relationships with our counterparts and my fellow 143d ESC colleagues.

This has fostered a team approach to support those strong relationships while adding value and meaning to my job position.”

“My counterpart gave me an overview of what the 135th is doing [in Qatar]. [Its mission] is different than what the 143d did in 2009, but his detailed explanations were helpful and will prepare me when we RIPTOA (Relief in Place/Transfer of Authority) with them in October.”

“The 135th ESC has taken the time to make sure I have all the tools and training I need to keep the mission moving forward. They’ve done an excellent job here, and our OCS team will continue to do the same!”

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Capt. C. Russell Green Battle Captain Midlothian, Va. “The 135th has allowed me to step in and perform my job while providing oversight and resourcing where needed. This ‘hands on’ approach has allowed a more rapid integration of lessons learned through training with real world mission requirements.”

Supporting the defenders of freedom

PHOTOS AND STORY BY SPC AARON ELLERMAN Public Affairs Specialist, 143d ESC

Soldiers from the 143d ESC pose in front of the U.S. Army Central Command sign Sept. 18 at Camp As Sayliyah, Qatar. The group arrived here in August to conduct planning missions for contingency operations throughout the region.

D

OHA, Qatar — “Have a CAS-tastic Day,” the electronic sign flashes at the entrance to Camp As Sayliyah, Qatar.

The expression, familiar to thousands of service members and personnel that traveled here, sums up the astounding quality of life and joyous attitude on camp. CAS is home to Area Support GroupQatar, which serves as the Army component headquarters for assigned Army forces and joint tenant units in this region. ASG-QA facilitates countless numbers of service members traveling through the AOR since establishing in 1993. A prior rest and recuperation destination, CAS became known as an oasis in this region. ASGQA however, has another important purpose; one that provides support to the war fighter.

“Our main mission is to support and provide force protection for our forces that pass through CAS,” said Col. William Wozniak, commander, ASG-QA.

“That’s our charter; supporting the

defenders of freedom.”

ASG-QA also provides housing facilities for Army Prepositioned Stock, a program which allows rapid deployment of equipment and goods to forward areas of operation.

“I think a lot of people hear Qatar and they think that it’s just a rest and recovery spot,” said Command Sgt. Maj. Earla Reddock, Command Sgt. Maj., ASG-QA. “But this base has done a lot more than rest and recovery.” “ . . . the biggest issue is getting over the mindset that Qatar is only a rest and recovery location,” said

Soldiers from the 143d ESC help rotate medical supplies and inventory a warehouse Sept. 12 in Doha, Qatar. The Soldiers volunteered to help for two weeks during a medical logistics inventory. The warehouse serves as a site for Army Prepositioned Stocks, a program that allows quicker deployment of equipment and goods for forward areas of operation.

Maj. David Bornn, deputy commanding officer ASG-QA. “We are here specifically to support

business, [and] we ensured their Soldiers were well

143d ESC with the office space and furnishings

many different missions. The rest and recovery

taken care of so the command could focus on the

they needed, but we really tried to see how we

program is just a small facet of what ASG-QA has

mission.”

could make their move onto CAS seamless.”

been doing since 1993.”

Setting off on a new endeavor, a group of Soldiers from the 143d Sustainment Command

Fatigued from a more than 17 hour journey here,

An element from the 135th Sustainment

the group of 143d ESC Soldiers welcomed the

Command (Expeditionary) and 143d ESC arrived

smooth transition onto CAS.

weeks prior to start preparing for the main group’s

(Expeditionary), an Army Reserve unit from

“I think the most important thing to do in

arrival. The elements worked closely with ASG-

Orlando, Fla., arrived at CAS in late August. Their

preparing for new arrivals is the way we bring

QA to identify and communicate what needs were

mission: to conduct sustainment planning for

them into CAS,” said Reddock. “When we found

required.

contingency operations throughout their area of

out when the 143d ESC was coming, we ensured

“I did not think the office space was going to

responsibility. The support from ASG-QA was

transportation was set up, rooms were ready, and

be this big,” said Lt. Col. William Schermerhorn,

critical to the success of this mission.

the senior leadership was met and taken care of.

distribution management chief, 143d ESC. “The

“When Col. Wozniak and I received the brief

We had a reception for the 143d the first night they

135th ESC did a great job of communicating our

on why the 143d ESC was coming and what they

arrived. If people feel they are part of a team and

needs to ASG-QA.”

needed, the key thing for me was to make sure

valued, they really want to do more.”

we had the barracks space and a bed available for

“It was incumbent upon us to make sure the

every Soldier,” said Reddock. “ [We} gave the

143d ESC knew all of the things that were available

143d ESC a location where they could conduct

to them on CAS,” said Wozniak. “We provided the

Having only a small group to accomplish the demanding workload of its monumental operation, the 143d ESC received help from the

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<<< ‘FREEDOM,’ continued 135th ESC and ASG-QA to ease distractions, allowing Soldiers to better focus on their mission.

“My main job in preparing for the 143d ESC’s arrival was to identify shortcomings and issues as far as resources. I think everything worked very smoothly,” said Bornn. “The level of professionalism I see among the units is amazing.”

Bornn emphasized the importance of ASG-QA supporting the 143d ESC Soldiers, which are managing higher levels of responsibility, many of whom are the only point of contact for their section.

“The Soldiers are doing a real world mission that is more focused here, and they all took on a significant amount of responsibility,” said Bornn.

This burden of responsibility did not prohibit the Soldiers of the 143d ESC to participate in many activities on camp during resiliency periods. CAS offers a plethora of things for Soldiers to do including monthly marathons, miniature golf, bowling, a 3-D movie theater, off-post trips sponsored by the Morale, Welfare and Recreation office and more.

With tensions in the region rising, the need for the 143d ESC to conduct real world exercises and planning missions is imperative. With the support from the 135th ESC and ASG-QA, the 143d turned bare walls and carpet into an efficient and productive operations center where they execute their mission while maintaining communication with other elements spread throughout the region.

Having an operational center in Qatar allows the 143d ESC and its counterparts to come together in a strategic centralized location.

“I was shocked at the number of strategic partners that were here,” said Schermerhorn. “It’s great when you can walk over and talk to a person face to face.”

ASG-QA was pivotal in helping the 143d ESC become operational and provided support at every opportunity.

“ASG-QA was over here on a constant basis making sure everything was functioning,” said Schermerhorn. “They have been extremely responsive.”

During its stay on CAS, the 143d ESC established many great relationships with the units it worked with.

Col. William Wozniak, commander, Area Support Group-Qatar, answers questions during an interview Sept.

11. Wozniak, who took command of ASG-QA in July, is the main proponent in upholding the ASG-QA charter to support the defenders of freedom. ASG-QA serves as an Army component headquarters for assigned Army forces and joint tenant units.

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Soldiers from the 143d ESC, headquartered in Orlando, Fla., act as wounded victims during a Mass Casualty Exercise at an undisclosed location Sept. 24. The exercise is designed to test the effectiveness of every first responder on base such as firefighters, emergency medical technicians, quick response forces, explosive ordnance teams and military police.

“What I really like about the 143d ESC is that they jumped in and became a part of the CAS team immediately,” said Wozniak. “With the 143d ESC, 135th ESC and ASG-QA all working together, I know there is no limit to what can be done.”

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AROUND THE ESC

Photo by Sgt. Tracy Korff

Photo by Sgt. John L. Carkeet IV

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Brig. Gen. Bryan W. Wampler (front), commanding general of the 143d ESC, leads his fellow Soldiers on a unit run Aug. 26 at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. Wampler and more than 150 troops from the 143d ESC arrived in Kuwait several days earlier in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Photo by Spc. Aaron Ellerman

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Air Force Staff Sgt. Jessica Wofford (left), ultrasound technician with the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, applies moulage or medical training material Sept. 24 to Spc. Kayla Farrar, a signal support specialist with the 143d ESC. Several Soldiers from the 143d ESC acted as victims in a mock attack to test emergency response procedures.

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210th MPAD

Lt. Col. Brian K. Woodford receives the 362nd Quartermaster Battalion colors from Lt. Col. John Perrel during the 362nd Quartermaster Battalion change of command ceremony Aug. 10 in Winterville, N.C.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Ian Shay

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Col. Chris Bagley, chief of staff for the 143d ESC and 1st Theater Sustainment Command (forward), places the 143d ESC’s patch on the right shoulder of Cpl. Chuck Kwon, the unit’s only aircraft maintenance supervisor, during a patching ceremony held Sept. 20 in Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. Dating back to the Second World War, this tradition signifies that a Soldier served in a forward theater of operations during a time of war.

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Spc. Brian Torres, a signal support systems specialist with the 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), replaces a defective laptop screen Sept.

9 in Doha, Qatar.

Photo by Spc. Aaron Ellerman

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Soldiers from the 143d ESC pose for a group photo after competing in the Camp As Sayliyah annual Patriots Day 5k run Sept. 11 in Doha, Qatar. Chief Warrant Officer Rui Wu, the 143d ESC’s support operations air mobility chief, took third place with a time of 20:49, beating more than 300 participants. The Morale, Welfare and Recreation department here hosts at least one run every month.

Photo by Sgt. John L. Carkeet IV

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Master Sgt. Alejandro J. Arroyo, the 143d ESC’s G3 Operations noncommissioned officer in charge, poses next to a young cowboy during the 76th annual Gatesville Riding Club Rodeo held Aug. 15 in Gatesville, Texas. Arroyo and scores of other Soldiers from the 143d ESC received free admission to this uniquely American tradition that included various events from barrel racing to bull riding.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Rauel Tirado

204th PAD

Teens of Army Reserve Families take a moment for a group photo during a field trip to the Castillo de San Cristobal National Historic Site during a Youth Leadership Education and Development Summit held Aug. 29 to Sept. 2. Child, Youth, and School Services hosts the YLEAD Summit, which is a program that supports the readiness and well-being of Army Reserve families by reducing the conflict between parental responsibilities and mission requirements. www.flickr.com/143dESC • http://www.facebook.com/143dESC• October 2013

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AROUND THE ESC

Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Tim Lawn

1st TSC

Brig. Gen. Duane A. Gamble (left), deputy commanding general of the 1st Theater Sustainment Command, presents a 1st TSC combat patch to Chief Warrant Officer 1 Sandra Hawkins (right), a 143d ESC Soldier now serving as the 1st TSCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s property book officer, Sept. 20 in Kabul, Afghanistan. Hawkins and more than 70 Soldiers from the 143d ESC received combat patches that day as part of their deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Ian Shay

Photo by Sgt. John L. Carkeet IV

Photo by Staff Sgt. Ian Shay

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Soldiers from the 143d ESC break tradition to bolster teamwork and camaraderie by playing kickball during their Saturday physical training session Sept. 14 at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait.

Here, Spc. Sunni Phan, class six operator and maintenance, attempts to boot the ball out of the court.

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Soldiers from the 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) take part in a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration Sept. 24 at the Zone 1 Morale, Welfare and Recreation facility in Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. The celebration included live song performances, a Zumba cultural dance demonstration, and guest speakers honoring Hispanic culture.

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Soldiers from the 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) show off the shirts they earned after running five kilometers in the 9/11 Patriot Run held Sept. 11 in Camp Arifjan, Kuwait.

Hundreds of service members and Department of Defense civilians displayed their patriotic spirit by wearing red, white and blue attire and waving old glory as they ran across the desert landscape.

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Photo by Sgt. Tracy L. Korff

210th MPAD

Several Soldiers from the 135th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) and the 143d ESC took a few hours out of their precious resiliency time Sept. 9 to volunteer at the Kuwait Society for the Protection of Animals and Their Habitat, the country’s only animal welfare organization. Here, Staff Sgt. Lance Stewart, the G3 operations noncommissioned officer for the 143d ESC, pets a horse recently abandoned by his owners.

Photo by Sgt. Elisebet Freeburg

204th PAD

After seven years in hibernation, Soldiers from the 873rd Quartermaster Company celebrate their return to duty during an activation ceremony held Sept. 15 in West Palm Beach, Fla. Here, Command Sgt. Maj. Jose A. Licea, command sergeant major for the 332nd Transportation Battalion, joins the 873rd’s youngest Soldier in cutting the ceremonial cake.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Ian Shay

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Command Sgt. Maj. Luther Thomas, Jr.(left), the senior enlisted advisor of the Army Reserve, meets with Sgt. Maj. Ferdinand Collazo Jr. (center), chief signal sergeant major for the 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary)’s G-6 section, and Sgt. Maj. Thai Ly (right), operations staff sergeant major G-3, during his visit to Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, Sept. 20. www.flickr.com/143dESC • http://www.facebook.com/143dESC • October 2013 19

SUSTAINING FRIENDSHIP Soldiers stand shoulder to shoulder since second grade

BY STAFF SGT. IAN SHAY Public Affairs NCO, 143d ESC

I

t’s zero dark thirty in Kuwait

dripping in sweat are two young

International

Airport,

Soldiers from the 143d Sustainment

and the heat has already

Command (Expeditionary): Spc.

announced its presence to the new

Colin Bucko, a paralegal specialist,

arrivals. Like the fire from a dragon’s

and Spc. Duncan Hayward, a

mouth it has sucked out the oxygen

human resources specialist. It’s

around them.

their first time overseas and their

of

A selected group

noncommissioned

officers

first

introduction

to

Kuwait’s

and enlisted Soldiers prepare for

climate. Details like this one are

baggage detail outside the recently

nothing new to these fresh faced

landed 747.

specialists. It comes with the rank

It’s been a long day. Two flights

in a unit structured at a command

consisting of more than 14 hours

level where smooth faces are

flying time in addition to an eight

seldom seen in a sea of wrinkled

hour loss of time has left the

skin and gray hair.

Childhood friends Spc. Duncan Hayward (left) and Spc. Colin Bucko (right) reunite as Soldiers assigned to the 143d Sustainment Command (Expedtionary). The pair is deployed to Kuwait in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Photo by Cathie Bucko

Soldiers aboard exhausted, but

For most of the younger Soldiers,

blue eyed Bucko. He has just moved

Colin and Duncan would soon

hundreds of bags must be unloaded

the first deployment overseas can

to Florida from Chicago and is

set out on their own journey

from the 747 that took them to

come with added anxiety and

about to start the 2nd grade. Colin

together. Their childhood days

their destination.

stress having never been away

enters the Saint Mary Magellan

were spent doing normal kid

from family and friends for such an

schoolhouse in Altamonte Springs,

things, like playing video games,

Soldiers from multiple units— some of whom have never met before now—start to take off their uniform blouses, strap on gloves and stretch out for the detail.

Most of the bags are bulging at the

[

“We’re always there for each other. We balance each other out pretty well. He can be the bad guy, and I am the the nice guy.”

]

soccer, reading books and building forts. “Lord of the Rings” would hold particular interest to the boys, culminating in both of them getting tattoos later in life. Colin’s

seams, many weighing more than

extended period of time; but Bucko

Fla., and glides into an empty

can be seen on his upper right arm,

70 pounds ready to draw all the

and Hayward share a bond that

seat. The friends and faces he was

bearing the elvish words seen on

energy from the worn out Soldiers

was forged far before their time in

accustomed to are ghosts now,

the popular one ring and Duncan’s

unloading them.

Army green.

replaced with child sized strangers.

white tree of Gondor, can be seen

Among the stubble covered faces

It’s a new day for blonde haired,

One student takes a particular interest in the skinny pale kid from

Few things have ever tested their

Chicago and decided to introduce

friendship. They have avoided ever

himself.

coming to blows, but they did

“I remember he didn’t have anyone,”

said

Hayward,

who’s

much smaller physique and darker features contrast those of the outsider from Chicago. “We were Fifth graders Bucko (left) and Hayward (right) attend a Drug Abuse Resistance Education forum at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic School in the sping of 2003.

Photo by Tracy Hayward

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on his lower leg and calf.

encounter a few bumps along the way.

“All through middle school, we liked the same girls,” said Duncan.

One

girl,

Lauren,

had

both reading ‘The Magic Treehouse’

predominantly caught the eyes of

books, which are fantasy books like

both boys.

King Arthur, where two kids go off on these adventures.”

Like the children in the stories,

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“He (Colin) was dating her and I

See ‘FRIEND,’ pg. 21 >>>

Hayward (left) attends Bucko’s (center) high school graduation June 2010 at Lyman High School in Longwood, Fla. Bucko enlisted in the Army Reserve after completing his first year at Seminole State College in Sanford, Fla., while Hayward would follow in Bucko’s footsteps after his sophomore year at the Univeristy of North Florida in Jacksonville, Fla.

Photo by Tracy Hayward

<<< ‘FRIEND,’ continued in with Colin’s family. The

would make his transition from

disaster illustrated the close

the 174th Legal Operations

liked her,” said Duncan. “They

knit connection their friendship

Detachment, and when the

kept breaking up, and I had

forged within their own families.

opportunity

known her since preschool.”

Photo by Cathie Bucko

The inseparable pair competed in several sports through their high school career.

Here, Hayward (left) and Bucko (right) run in a cross country meet during their sophomore year at Bishop Moore Catholic High School in Orlando, Fla.

presented

itself

After high school the young

for deployment, Bucko would

But as teenage boys do,

men took another step in their

finally get the chance to rejoin

they quickly forgot all about

friendship when they decided to

his friend, this time in uniform.

the Lauren incident and their

push open the doors at the local

Their time in Camp Arifjan

friendship prevailed.

recruitment center and signed

has just started, and Hayward

“We’re always there for each

up for the Army. Duncan’s

and Bucko fill their nights with

other,” said Colin. “We balance

parents responded with support

many of the same activities:

each other out pretty well. He

while Colin’s mother was less

video games, working-out at

can be the bad guy, and I am the

than enthusiastic about her baby

the gym and watching movies.

nice guy.”

boy leaving the nest.

Even though their present has

Even their families have grown

Colin would morph into Pvt.

been decided, their future is

close, and that was never more

Bucko while Duncan waited

still a mystery. Both men attend

apparent than during Hurricane

to enter basic until after a year

different universities and have

Charlie in 2004, when Duncan’s

of college. Hayward would

different goals in life. Whatever

family home was destroyed

start his career as a specialist

paths they take, their friendship

and for a time they moved

with the 143d ESC. Spc. Bucko

is sure to endure.

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BY MAJ. SANDY GOSCINIAK Sexual Assualt Response Coordinator, 143d ESC

What is I. A.M. Strong?

2. Considering whether the situation needs attention: The Department of Defense has chosen to link “duty” with sexual assault prevention. Service members need to understand that it is their moral duty to pay attention to situations that put their friends and co-workers at risk.

Intervene, Act and Motivate (I. A.M.) Strong is the Army’s campaign to

3. Deciding if there is a responsibility to act: A great deal of research

combat sexual assaults by engaging all Soldiers in preventing sexual assaults

has been done to understand the conditions that encourage people to get

before they occur. This month we’ll focus on ways to safely intervene to

involved. There are situational factors that influence a person’s willingness

stop sexual assaults before they occur. The following information on Active

to act. These include the presence of other witnesses, the uncertainty of the

Bystander Intervention was provided by the Department of Defense Sexual

situation, the apparent level of danger or risk to the victim, and the setting

Assault Prevention and Response Office from www.sapr.mil.

of the event. Personal characteristics of the bystander also contribute to a

What is Active Bystander Intervention?

decision to act.

Helping someone you know

This approach encourages people to identify situations that might lead to a sexual assault and then safely intervene to prevent an assault from occurring.

Active bystander intervention discourages victim blaming by switching the focus of prevention to what a community of people can do collectively.

The approach also allows for a change in cultural expectations by empowering everyone to say or do something when they see inappropriate or harmful behavior This method of intervention places the responsibility of sexual assault prevention on both men and women.

When choosing what form of assistance to use, there are a variety of ways to intervene. Some of them are direct, and some of them are less obvious to the perpetrator: Making up an excuse to get him or her out of a potentially dangerous situation Letting a friend or coworker know that his or her actions may lead to serious consequences Never leaving a his or her side, despite the efforts of someone to get him/ her alone or away from you Using a group of friends to remind someone behaving inappropriately

How to intervene

that his or her behavior should be respectful Taking steps to curb someone’s use of alcohol before problems occur

There are three components to Active Bystander Intervention:

Calling the authorities when the situation warrants

1. Recognizing when to intervene: Some people might be concerned that

Understanding how to safely implement the choice. Safety is paramount

they are being encouraged to place themselves in jeopardy to stop crimes

in active bystander intervention. Usually, intervening in a group is safer

in progress. This is not the case. There are many situations and events that

than intervening individually. Also, choosing a method of intervention that

occur prior to a sexual assault that are appropriate for intervention. Active

de-escalates the situation is safer than attempting a confrontation. However,

bystander intervention encourages people to watch for those behaviors and

there is no single rule that can account for every situation. Service members

situations that appear to be inappropriate, coercive and harassing.

must use good judgment and always put safety first.

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873rd Quartermaster Company activates Capt. Teria Belgrave (left), commander of the 873rd Quartermaster Company, and 1st Sgt. Jose L. Lopez, unfurl the unit’s guidon during its activation ceremony held Sept. 15 in West Palm Beach, Fla.

PHOTOS AND STORY BY SGT. ELISEBET FREEBURG Public Affairs NCO, 204th Public Affairs Detachment

W

EST PALM BEACH, Fla. – After seven years of inactivation, the 873rd Quartermaster Company was reactivated in a ceremony in West Palm Beach, Fla. on Sept. 15 with friends, family, and dignitaries in attendance.

The approximately 150 troops have come from different units to the 873rd with about

one third being brand new Soldiers, scheduled to attend Initial Entry Training before returning to the unit.

One of the ceremony planners, Spc. John G. Moore, from Daytona Beach, Fla., works full time for the unit as an Active Guard Reserve mechanic.

“I’m excited to bring everyone up to speed in Army readiness,” he said. “We have a good full-time staff, and lots of strong leadership.”

According to the 873rd’s senior enlisted Soldier, 1st Sgt. Jose L. Lopez, a new Reserve center is scheduled for completion in April 2014. Right now, the 873rd QM Co. and several other Army Reserve units are sharing limited space with the Army National Guard in the current building.

During the ceremony, West Palm Beach Mayor Jeri Muoio addressed the crowd.

“I personally appreciate the freedom of life granted to us and the American way of life,” she said.

Muoio thanked the 873rd and noted that the legacy 9/11 left to us requires a higher level of devotion and dedication by our military.

The new unit commander, Capt. Teria Belgrave, reminded her troops to live the Army values and thanked those present for their continued support.

Also in attendance was the commander of the 332nd Transportation Battalion, Maj. Joseph Hagge, and Command Sgt. Maj. Jose A. Licea. The 873rd reports directly to the 332nd Trans. Bn. “Victorious warriors win first, then go to war,” said Hagge.

Hagge went on to explain that Soldiers win first by establishing relationships with family, reaching proficiency with Army jobs and tasks, and developing partnerships with the local communities.

“The 873rd Quartermaster Company is a good asset to our own battalion,” said Licea.

“Not only because of their skill level, but also because of the experience they have. I’m sure they’ll do a good job at peace time and at war.”

The 873rd QM Co. was inactivated Sept. 15, 2006, in Miami, Fla., and officially

Capt. Teria Belgrave (left), commander of the 873rd Quartermaster Company, and Maj. Joseph Hagge (right), commander of the 332nd Transportation Battalion, cut the ceremonial cake celebrating the 873rd’s reactivation. Approximately one third of the 873rd’s Soliders will temporarily leave the unit to complete Initial Entry Training.

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143d ESC SAFETY MESSAGE

BY MASTER SGT. DANIEL LOPEZ Safety NCOIC, 143d ESC

D

id you know Oct. 6-12 is fire Prevention

Week?

This

was

established to commemorate the

Great Chicago Fire, tragically killing more than 250 people, leaving 100,000 homeless, destroying more than 17,400 structures and burning more than 2,000 acres. The fire began Oct. 8, 1871, but did most of its damage on Oct. 9.

While the Great Chicago Fire was a fiery two-

started a brush fire. Before long, the fast-moving

negligence and avoidable mistakes. Instead, let’s

day stretch, it wasn’t the biggest. That distinction

flames were whipping through the area ‘like a

lean forward. As our Command Sgt. Maj. Don

goes to the Peshtigo Fire, the most devastating

tornado,’ some survivors said. It was the small

B. Jordan says, “just do what we’ve been trained

forest fire in American history. The fire, which

town of Peshtigo, Wis., that suffered the worst

to do.” This includes prohibiting the possession

also occurred on Oct 8, 1871, roared through

damage. Within an hour, the entire town had

and use of:

Northeast Wisconsin, burning down 16 towns,

been destroyed.

~ daisy chains

killing 1,152 people, and scorching 1.2 million

As we all know fires especially electrical

acres before it ended. Historical accounts of the

fires, here in theater continue to be an enemy

fire say that the blaze began when several railroad

waiting for the opportunity to create havoc and

workers clearing land for tracks unintentionally

destruction. Let us not feed this enemy with

~ coffee pots or microwaves in living quarters ~ smoking within 50 feet of main entrance to any building ~ individual or personal heaters

TEEN SAFETY G

GRADUATED DRIVER LICENSING SAVES LIVES raduated

Driver

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need

make

commitment

driving

with their teens to manage their

skills in low risk situations, moving

driving experience and also should

through driver license stages with

set a good example by modeling

gradually increasing responsibility.

the behavior they expect. You

Motor vehicle crashes kill more

can implement life-saving GDL

teens than homicide, suicide and

practices

disease combined, mostly due to

following these six tips:

inexperience and distractions.

1. Extend the learner’s permit period

in

work

a

to

practice

to

to

Licensing allows teens

Motor vehicle crashes are the No.

24

Parents

your

closely

home

by

2. Set a nighttime driving restriction

1 cause of death for teens. Teaching

3. Set a passenger restriction

teens about GDL reduces teen

4. Ban cell phone use while driving

driver crashes and deaths by up to

5. Make safety belts mandatory

40 percent.

6. Prohibit alcohol

‘DROIT ET AVANT’ how ig sustains victory

~ Advising commanders on the effectiveness

BY MAJ. MARK L. CARPENTER

T

Command Inspector General, 143d ESC

of the Organizational Inspection Program.

he eyes, ears, voice and conscience of the commander, the Inspector General (IG) conducts thorough

and impartial inspections and investigations

~ Conducting inspections as the commander requires and monitoring corrective actions. ~Receiving allegations and conducting investigations and investigative inquiries. ~ Monitoring and informing the commander of trends, both positive and negative, in all

maintain

activities.

values,

readiness

and

A personality or interpersonal technique that negatively affects organizational climate.

overarching goal is to help unit leaders Army

An apparent lack of concern for the wellbeing of subordinates.

and provides assistance and training. The

effectiveness in order to promote well-being,

Three key elements that contribute to this climate are:

A conviction by subordinates that the leader is motivated primarily by self-interest.

Leaders are Soldiers first and we are all

as

Soldiers. In holding true to the Army values,

good order and discipline. Everything we do

appropriate, to obtain items for the special

the extensive wielding of respect can go a

is based on a standard.

attention of inspectors and to arrange for

long way in mitigating even the most difficult

technical assistance.

leader interactions.

All IGs serve their commanders and

~Consulting

with

staff

sections,

their commands by performing the four IG

~Providing the commander continuous,

Leaders can protect themselves and their

functions. The IGs use these functions to seek

objective and impartial assessments of the

sections from toxic leadership perceptions by:

out systemic issues that adversely affect the

command’s operational and administrative

~Doing the right thing! A high standard

command and the Army. They then inspect

effectiveness.

those systemic issues to identify problem areas

~Assisting Soldiers, Army civilians, family

and make recommendations that directly

members, retirees, and other members of

address the causes of these problem areas.

the force who seek help with Army~related

The two main concepts that bear directly

problems.

upon and often characterize the execution of these four functions are the IG tenet of

doesn’t mean toxicity. ~Conducting

professional

counseling

sessions to clarify expectations. ~Knowing

their

Soldiers

better

communicating with them.

~ Identifying and helping to resolve systemic problems.

For IG support or additional information, your IG team can be reached as follows:

confidentiality and the restrictions placed

The number one thing senior leaders are

on the distribution and use of IG records.

getting in trouble with is ignoring issues that

Carpenter,

Although confidentiality is not guaranteed, it

bubble up in their sections by focusing on

mark.l.carpenter.mil@mail.mil

is protected to the utmost capacity.

Command Inspector General, Maj. Mark

mission so much that they overlook the drama

Master

command Sgt.

Inspector

Samantha

St.

General:

Louis,

IGs are responsible for:

that is happening to the human element of the

noncommissioned officer in charge:

~Advising commanders and staffs on

organization. When this happens it can create

samantha.b.stlouis.mil@mail.mil.

a toxic climate and an increase in complaints.

Droit et Avant (right, then forward).

inspection policy.

by

IG

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Training, discipline and standards are the bedrock of our Army, and as Soldiers, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been taught what right looks like. As leaders, you have a duty and a responsibility to maintain standards in your formation. You also have an obligation to your Soldiers and their families to manage risk and take action to correct problems. In our fight against accidental pr fatalities, knowledge is the weapon of choice.

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