Ohio Adjutant General’s Department When called, we respond with ready units ANNUAL REPORTS 2003-2005 The Honorable Bob Taft Governor of Ohio 30th Floor 77 South High Street Columbus, Ohio 43215 Dear Governor Taft, I am pleased to present you with the Adjutant General’s Department com- bined annual report for 2003-2005. It contains financial information for the state’s fiscal years from July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2005 and highlights the department’s training years, which extend through September 2005. It has been a challenging and rewarding time for the Ohio National Guard and I am extremely proud of what we achieved over this three-year period. We continued to answer our nation’s call to duty, with more than 14,500 Guardmembers mobilized for federal missions. We activated nearly 10,000 Guardmembers in support of the Global War on Terrorism, with many vol- unteering for multiple or extended deployments. When Hurricanes Katrina and Rita devastated the Gulf Coast in September 2005, Ohio troops, many fresh from overseas deployments, again answered the call to duty. The Ohio National Guard had Soldiers and Airmen on site within 24 hours. In all, Task Force Buckeye deployed 2,670 servicemem- bers, and provided command and control over some of the worst hit coun- ties. Within the state, the Ohio National Guard responded with ready units to as- sist local communities in their times of need. Air and Army units responded to flooding, snow storms and power outages throughout the state and pro- vided much needed medical services during GuardCare excercises in Hock- ing, Lucas and Washington counties. Despite increased deployments and the accompanying demands on our Guardmembers, Ohio’s recruiting and retention efforts continued to exceed expectations, and at the end of FY05, the Ohio National Guard was ranked number one nationwide in overall readiness. I attribute this feat to leader- ship at all levels within the organization, who continue to train our troops to the highest stan- dards. Sincerely, Gregory L. Wayt Major General The Adjutant General C o n t e n t s MISSION The mission of the Ohio National Guard contents is to organize, train and equip our units to serve the vital interests of our com- munity, state and nation by: The Department at a Glance 4 • Supporting U.S. national security ob- jectives–our federal role. • Protecting life and property, and pre- Military Support to Civil Authorities 6 serving peace, order and public safe- ty–our state role. • Participating in local, state and na- Roll Call 8 tional programs that add value to America–our community role. 2003 State and Federal Funding 10 2004 State and Federal Funding 12 2005 State and Federal Funding 14 Ohio’s Fallen Heroes 16 Property Management 18 Building the Force 24 005 Annual Reports 005 Supporting Agencies 26 003- Ohio National Guard History 28 THIS PAGE: Airmen from the 269th Combat Communications Squadron set up operations in Stennis, Miss., following Hur- State of Ohio ricane Katrina in September 2005. OPPOSITE PAGE TOP: Adjutant General’s Department MG Harry “A.J.” Feucht pins a Purple Heart Medal on an Air- 2825 West Dublin Granville Road man from the 200th Red Horse Squadron during an Aug. 18 Columbus, Ohio 43235-2789 welcome home ceremony in Port Clinton. OPPOSITE PAGE BOTTOM: Engineers from A Co., 216th Engineer Battalion Website: www.ohionationalguard.com construct a temporary holding facility at Forward Operating Adjutant General of Ohio Public Affairs: (614)336-7000 Base Duke near An Najaf, Iraq, in April 2004. In accordance with Ohio Revised Code, Sec. 5913.01 (A)(10). VISION A world class team providing premier units, culturally diverse, eager and capable to meet the challenges of the 21st century, in partnership with com- munity, state and nation. VALUES We are committed to the militia tra- dition: Citizen-Soldiers and -Airmen, supported by families and employers. We believe in: • Integrity • Courage • Diversity with equal opportunity • Excellence in all we do 3 DEPARTMENT G LAN CE AT A GLANCE he Adjutant General’s Department, which provides to serve in that capacity. Maj. Gen. Gregory L. Wayt was military organization for the state’s militia, is appointed Ohio’s 80th adjutant general July 1, 2004. Tcomprised of the Ohio National Guard, the Ohio Brig. Gen. Paul J. Sullivan served as the assistant ad- Military Reserve, the Ohio Naval Militia and the Selec- jutant general for Air until December 2003, and was fol- tive Service System. lowed by Brig. Gen. Richard M. Green. Maj. Gen. Harry The Ohio National Guard, Army and Air, is the orga- “A.J.” Feucht took the helm on Jan. 30, 2005 and remains nized military force of the state, except when ordered in the position. Brig. Gen. Ronald G. Young served as the into federal service. Under the National Defense Act, the assistant adjutant general for Army until January 2005. Army and Air National Guards are reserve components Brig. Gen Matthew L. Kambic took the helm on Jan. 1, of the United States Army and Air Force. The Guard also 2005 and remains in the position. may be ordered by the governor to serve the state by During FY03-FY05, the Ohio National Guard was com- protecting persons and property from disasters—man- prised of just under 16,000 traditional Guardmembers, made or natural—and suppressing or preventing riot, with FY03 state authorization levels settling at 10,625 insurrection, invasion or violence. for Army and 4,848 for Air. During FY04 and FY05, the The governor, as commander in chief of the militia levels for Air settled at 5075 and 4,966 and the levels for of the state, appoints the adjutant general to serve dur- Army were 10,393 and 10,344 respectively. Typically, ing his term in office. At the beginning of fiscal year these men and women volunteer one weekend a month 2003, Maj. Gen. John H. Smith was serving as Ohio’s and 15 additional days a year in service-related career 79th adjutant general until his retirement on June 30, fields. These “traditional Guardmembers” are supported 2004. Smith was the first Air National Guard general by a full-time staff of state employees, federal techni- Denotes Joint Staff GOVERNOR Ohio Naval Militia ......... Ohio Military Reserve ADJUTANT GENERAL Inspector General ......... U.S. Property & Fiscal Office Assistant Judge Assistant Human Joint State Assistant Public Quartermaster Advocate Adjutant Resources Operations Finance Adjutant Relations General General General - Federal & General - Army State Air Public Affairs Military Support 005 Annual Reports 005 Camp Perry Chief of Staff Legislative Liaison Chief of Staff Weapons of Mass Destruction Business Military Personnel Headquarters, Ohio ANG 003- Administration Plans, Operations and Training Counterdrug/Drug State Purchasing/Contracting Demand Reduction 11st Air Refueling Wing Logistics State Information Management Federal Information Managment Family Readiness 178th Fighter Wing State Property Army Aviation Employer Support of 179th Airlift Wing Facilities Management Safety and Occupational Health the Guard and Reserve 180th Fighter Wing State Armories Senior Army Advisor Selective Service Federal Facilities Geographically Separated Units: 73rd Troop Command ONG Scholarship Program 13rd Air Control Squadron 16th Weather Flight 200th RED HORSE Squadron 37th Armor Brigade 220th Engineering Installation Squadron 251st Combat Communications Group 269th Combat Communications Squadron 16th Engineer Brigade 555th Air Force Band Adjutant General of Ohio cians and Active Guard/Reserve personnel dispersed at various locations around the state. Headquarters for the organization is located at Personnel Figures the Maj. Gen. Robert S. Beightler Armory in northwest Columbus. ONG End Strength 2003 2004 2005 Ohio’s Army National Guard is comprised of Army 10,625 10,393 10,344 three major commands: 73rd Troop Command, Air 5,167 5,075 4,966 37th Armor Brigade and the 16th Engineer Total 15,792 15,468 15,310 Brigade—fulfilling a wide range of missions. The assistant adjutant general for Army ensures Full-time Staffing mission accomplishment and adherence to AGR (Air) 361 370 366 Department of Defense, U.S. Army, National AGR (Army) 518 541 590 Guard Bureau and state military policies with Technician (Air) 1,043 1,045 1,044 the support of an active component senior Technician (Army) 559 587 596 Army advisor and Ohio’s Army National State 359 358 352 Guard chief of staff. The Ohio Air National Guard is comprised of Total 2,840 2,901 2,948 the 121st Air Refueling Wing, 178th and 180th Fighter Wings and the 179th Airlift Wing, which deploy worldwide to fulfill aerial refuel- tions—Columbus, Toledo, Springfield, Cincinnati, ing missions, no-fly zone enforcement and air transport Mansfield, Zanesville and Port Clinton—and the requirements. With the aid of Ohio’s Air National Guard state’s Army Guard units occupy several training chief of staff, the assistant adjutant general for Air over- sites and 66 armories statewide. sees the activities of the four flying units as well as seven Though the Adjutant General’s Department keeps subordinate Air National Guard units in the state. its focus on the diverse needs of the future, it retains At the close of FY05, the Ohio National Guard main- its historical precedent of the Citizen-Soldier--com- tained a presence in 47 of the state’s 88 counties. Ohio’s mitted to meeting the needs of the community, state Air Guard units are dispersed in seven geographic loca- and nation. The Department at a Glance 5 s u p p o r t Civil support he Ohio National Guard community relations pro- gram has succeeded in cementing department ties Tto the public and facilitating appreciation of the Guard’s federal/state missions and responsibilities. Though many activities begin and end at the unit, such as participation in local charitable events, others often require coordination at state and sometimes national levels.