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April 2016 Th e Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Timothy Orr Public Aff airs Offi cer Col. Greg Hapgood Supply by the numbers Editor/Designer Master Sgt. Duff McFadden Master Sgt. Duff E. McFadden State Photographer Staff Sgt. Chad D. Nelson

Th e Warrior Ready is an offi cial publication authorized under the provisions of AR 360-1. It is Features 6 published electronically by the Iowa National Guard State Public Aff airs Offi ce on a monthly basis. News and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those Maj. Gen. Walker tours Iowa facility of the Adjutant General of Iowa, Master Sgt. Duff E. McFadden the National Guard, or the Department of Defense.

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Reaction to an active shooter Address all submissions to: Master Sgt. Duff E. McFadden Th e Iowa National Guard Warrior Ready Magazine State Public Aff airs Offi ce 7105 NW 70th Ave. Johnston, Iowa 50131-1824 10 » STC catches First Army eye or contact us at: by Master Sgt. Duff E. McFadden http://www.iowanationalguard.com/contact_us.htm From wheeled and tracked vehicle repair Comm: (515) 252-4582 to ammunition handling, the Sustainment Training Center located at Camp Dodge has become nationally-recognized as a unique, one-stop shop for all U.S. Army sustainment training needs

12 » SAPR Refresher Training by Staff Sgt. Matthew Doyle Th e recently OnOn tthe Cover hosted Sexual Assault Prevention and Are yyou ready for the Lean Response (SAPR) Refresher Training at in '16'16 challenge? 1st Sgt. Camp Dodge in Johnston, Iowa, allowing RobertRobe Vogel, fi rst sergeant Advocates to attain refresher training. forfor CCompany A, 334th BSB workswor a kettlebell during a recentrec workout at the Camp 13 » Be Lean in '16 DodgeDo Wellness Center. by Lydia Erp Th e Lean in ’16 Campaign Th e Iowa National Guard took on a new isis geared to improve the look this year. It’s fi erce, it’s strong, it’s overallo health and wellness “Lean in ’16." Th is campaign is geared to of all Iowa National improve the overall health and wellness of Guard Soldiers. (Iowa all Iowa National Guard Soldiers. NationalNationa Guard photo by Master Sgt.Sgt Duff Du E. McFadden)

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Through the ranks Command Sgt. Maj. Rachel Fails, State Command Sergean Major Soldier '2020' Truths and myths What is Soldier '2020' and what will it mean to all of us as Soldiers?

aybe you’ve never heard of physical and physiological demands Soldier ‘2020. I have to be required for Soldiers on specifi c task A deliberate and methodical plan has Mhonest, I really didn’t know performance. This validation will been developed to match the right much about it until a month ago when dramatically change how we think Soldier to the right job that best fi ts Maj. Gen. Tim Orr and I attended the about being a Soldier and how we think their physical ability. U.S. Forces Command (FORSCOM) about physical readiness. According to Gen. Robert W. Cone, – U.S. Army Training and Doctrine TRADOC commanding general, when Command (TRADOC) Senior Leader What started as a process to carefully Soldier 2020 was initiated, “Using a Summit at Fort Bragg, N.C. research, identify, and detail physical requirements also identifi ed the fact that standards-based approach, Soldier 2020 As far as I could see, It wasn’t a a lot of Soldiers experience training- aims to remove barriers, thereby giving widely-discussed process prior to that related injuries because they’re not every Soldier the opportunity to serve summit, but it’s quickly exploded into physically prepared for the job they in any position, where he or she is a new way of doing business for the signed up to do – this includes both capable of performing to the standard.” future. I think this is a topic that’ll be male and female Soldiers in a variety of So, what does it mean to us? First, of great interest to all of our leaders and MOSs/Army Occupation Codes (AOC). it’ll assist in overcoming the primary Soldiers. The plain truth is there’s a physical obstacle to integration – the culture and So, I will now answer your fi rst component to being a Soldier in the tradition of conventionally all-male question. Soldier 2020 is the initiative Total Army, where we have 10 percent organizations and the belief that female the U.S. Army has been working since of our force that’s non-deployable; Soldiers aren’t able to do the same 2013, opening combat roles to women. 80 percent of those identifi ed as non- things as our male Soldiers. While it’s A major portion of the plan was to deployable are due to physical or true not all females can do the same re-evaluate existing physical standards medical issues. things as male Soldiers, it’s also true where they existed, establish them some females can, and just want the where they didn’t, and validate gender- This initiative will also debunk one chance to compete equally. neutral standards for all Army jobs. of the primary myths regarding integrating women into combat The second impact is implementation Prior to this initiative, there were no roles – that standards are going to be defi nitive physical standards established lowered. Army leadership is staunchly to serve as an 11B (Infantryman), a committed to establishing clear, updated 19D (Cavalry Scout), or in many other standards, measured against combat Soldier '2020' Military Occupational Specialties requirements that will better match (MOS). TRADOC conducted extensive today's Soldiers – both men and women continued on page 15 testing and research to determine the – with the demands of specifi c MOSs.

Warrior Ready | April 2016 | 3 Supply by the Numbers: N Story and photos While recognition is always nice, their by Master Sgt. Duff E. McFadden biggest impact is in servicing Soldiers through the day-to-day operations of a rmy supply and logistics is fl uid, functioning, logistics system. not for the faint of heart. Once Asupply or logistics personnel Need examples? receive, inventory, store, and issue JFHQ received 93,000 items from the supplies and equipment, they also have Defense Reutilization Management to maintain an automated supply system Offi ce, worth approximately $840,000. that accounts for all those items. Those items were then re-issued to units They also ensure millions of dollars of throughout the state, making a huge supply fl ows freely, smoothly, and most impact on spending, while putting the importantly, accurately, throughout their equipment to good use. They’ve scored organization. 100 percent on their Physical Security Inspections over the last two years, However, when it comes to supply and as well as on their Command Supply logistics, Joint Forces Headquarters Discipline Program. (JFHQ) Soldiers can readily depend on Sgt. 1st Class Harold G. Tackett, 51, According to Tackett, if there’s any Senior Supply Sergeant, of Runnells, one key to running a successful Iowa and Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Aguirre, supply operation, it would have to be organization. 33, Supply Sergeant, of Altoona. Sgt. 1st Class Harold G. Tackett, Senior Supp These two Soldiers manage the day- “To be successful, you have to be well ters, prepares to issue ammunition during th to-day logistical support for the Iowa organized. You have to be on top of all Profi ciency (Das Abzeichen für Leistungen im National Guard’s JFHQ, United States your suspense and you have to answer Dodge, in Johnston. Property and Fiscal Offi ce (USPFO), all your service calls. Your semi-annual Warehouse 12, Employer Support key inventory must be done, as well as for the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), your clothing validation. Education Offi ce, Identifi cation Card “You have to be really, really, organized Section, the U.S. Army Operation in supply,” he added. “If you’re not Support Airlift Command (OSACOM) organized, you’ll have nothing but and 671st Troop Command. chaos. You simply have to pay attention Within JFHQ alone, they service nearly to detail on a daily basis.” 300 Soldiers, 54 percent of whom are Tackett’s been involved with supply offi cers. All told, this Camp Dodge duo throughout his entire military career, is ultimately responsible for more than beginning with his fi rst Active Duty $21 million worth of equipment and Army assignment in Okinawa, Japan. supplies. After leaving the U.S. Army in 1992, he Recently, they were presented the joined the regional Chief of Staff, Army, Supply the very next day. A native Ohioan, his Excellence Award (SEA), which wife’s family lived near Mason City. recognizes supply excellence at the A 22-year Iowa National Guard organizational level. member, as well as serving in the “It’s validation that we’re good at what Active Duty Army for 11 years, Tackett we do,” Tackett said. “We’ve won the has seen or done just about everything regional competition, after going up when it comes to supply. It's business as usual for Sgt. 1st Class D against seven other states. Now we go “We’re simply doing our job and geant from Altoona, Iowa, as he checks in on to the national level.” adhering to the standards set forth by tory checklist. 4 | Warrior Ready | April 2016 Not for the faint of heart Army and National Guard regulations. Military Day parade. There are too many young supply sergeants today who have been While having only two supply suddenly thrust into new jobs and left personnel servicing so many to fend for themselves. They need to units can provide unique supply have mentoring sessions. challenges, Tackett is confi dent he and Aquirre are up to the task. “You have to mentor junior logisticians on how to do their job and how to do “While a normal unit usually has it profi ciently. Once you get the basics three full-time people providing down, it’s easy,” he said. support for fewer people, here there are two Soldiers who have a lot of One such Soldier is Tackett’s right-hand people to support on a daily basis. man. A 14-year Iowa National Guard veteran, Aquirre has been a member of “Daniel can do everything I can the JFHQ supply team since July, when do, from credit card purchases for his position moved from the 671st local purchases, to dispatching out Troop Command and was incorporated a vehicle. I’m in charge ultimately with JFHQ. and I oversee everything that comes in and out. Between the two of us, Aguirre joined the Iowa National we provide a much better customer Guard in 2001, during his senior year service.” at Ankeny High School. He originally ply Sergeant, at Joint Forces Headquar- served as a supply technician with the According to Aquirre, the best part he German Armed Forces Badge for Military 186th Military Police and then became of their job is, “Taking care of the m Truppendienst) competition, held at Camp a supply sergeant for the 671st Troop people, Soldiers, customers and Command. He began looking into a outside organizations we assist. full-time, Active Guard and Reserve We help with the Rerserve Offi cers (AGR) position, so he reclassifi ed into Training Corps (ROTC) loan the Unit Supply Specialist (92Y) fi eld. agreements with the University of Iowa, Iowa State University and In July, he volunteered to move to Joint University of Northern Iowa. We also Forces Headquarters to assist JFHQ support the Recruiting and Retention with supply issues. After all, he fi gured, Branch with the Recruit Sustainment helping JFHQ with their supply issues Program. would help him with his unit-specifi c issues. In fact, Aquirre said, their work load can be pretty challenging, “Sgt. Tackett knows everything there is to know about supply,” Aquirre “It’s pretty amazing how much said. “Anything I can learn from him stuff gets accomplished during the defi nitely helps me. He mentors me, he week in order to get ready for a drill gives me advice, he answers any and all weekend. You have to be really fl uent of my questions. in multi-tasking and in working under pressure,” he said. For them, there are no such thing as a “typical work day.” An automated property book problem may arise, just as easily as a supply, repair,3 or Supply purchasing issue. They may have to support the Command Retreat one day, Daniel Aguirre, 33, a JFHQ Supply Ser- prepare weapons and ammunition for continued on page 15 ncoming equipment against the inven- the qualifi cation range the next, while getting ready for the Iowa State Fair Warrior Ready | April 2016 | 5 Iowa National Guard facility helps produce next generation of Total Army technicians Story and photos by Master Sgt. Duff E. McFadden

or today’s Army to grow their next generation of skilled Fmechanics and diagnosticians, it takes proper training, knowledgeable instructors, certifi able skill sets, and a basic understanding of schematics and technology.

And that’s where the Iowa National Guard’s Sustainment Training Center may well play a key role in helping develop those future Total Army technicians.

On Feb. 19, Maj. Gen. Flem B. Walker, Jr., the Deputy Chief of Staff, Logistics (G-4) for U.S. Army Forces Command, toured the Camp Dodge facility, located in Johnston, Iowa. Maj. Gen. Flem B. Walker, Jr., the Deputy Chief of Staff, Logistics (G-4) Walker’s visit comes on the heels of for the U.S. Army Forces Command, observes students training at the Gen. Robert Abrams’ earlier visit to Sustainment Training Center, located in Johnston, Iowa. More than 4,800 the STC. Abrams was the fi rst U.S. Soldiers pass through this facility on an annual basis. Forces Command commander to visit Camp Dodge since 1993, when Gen. Dennis Reimer visited the state-of- the-art facility. active duty units are unable to train training highlight a superior training here because of their high operations environment. For example, in the The STC, along with the Mission tempo. Often, those brigade support tracked vehicle course, there’s a one- Training Complex – Dodge, provides battalions have to travel with to-four, teacher-to-student ratio, with a collective-level training to support their brigades and don’t have the total of eight students making up each battalions, distribution companies, opportunity to come to Iowa. two-week class. fi eld maintenance companies, support maintenance companies, Babb pointed out that during the Walker was able to talk with a few of brigade support medical companies last rotation, nearly 100 active duty the instructors from the 15 technician and infantry brigade combat teams. Soldiers from the 584th Support courses STC offers to the more than Originally established in 1991, it’s Maintenance Company (part of the 12,000 federal technicians within since evolved into a one-stop shop for U.S. Army’s 101st Airborne Division) the 54 states and territories. Each all sustainment training needs. from Fort Campbell, Ky. trained here. course features a digestible, 80-hour curriculum. Lt. Col. David Babb, the Sustainment Following the briefs, Walker was Training Center commander, briefed given a tour of the Center’s technology According to Mike Bacino, Director, Walker on the many facets that training and allied trades areas, National Guard Services and former make up the collective technical and followed by a visit to the Rough STC commander, these unique STC tactical sustainment unit training, and Terrain Container Handler (RTCH) programs feature “old school,” hands- individual technician training at this training center, complete with its two on training. RTCH simulators. one-of-a-kind facility. “Approximately 65 percent of all Unfortunately, Walker said, many Fewer distractions, a low teacher-to- training is done on the vehicle itself, student ratio, and interactive, hands-on with the other 35 percent in the 6 | Warrior Ready | April 2016 classroom. They see it, touch it, and become an even more valuable training program much akin to that of the work on it. They troubleshoot it, isolate resource within the Total Army Master Gunnery (J3) program, where the problem, identify it, and then repair Concept. students attend a residence course and it from their schematics,” he said. attain a skill identifi er. In this particular Following his early February visit, case, it would be directed at staff “Our courses are much richer in Abrams emphasized the importance sergeants and sergeants fi rst class, as content today than they were back in of four fl eets – the Bradley, Stryker, well as warrant offi cers, who would day one. That’s a benefi t, thanks to Paladin and M1A2 Abrams tank. The then earn certifi cation as a Master the constructive feedback from our STC currently trains Soldiers on two of Diagnostician. students.” those vehicles and could conceivably widen its training base with an “This is mission essential, it’s Among the many military vehicles increase of instructors and equipment, building the bench for future students can dirty their hands on are benefi tting all components of today’s Army maintenance,” Walker said. eight Abrams tanks, ranging from an Army. “Maintaining equipment to the Army M1A1ED to an M1A2SEPV2. There’s standards is a tough task. It’s all about also a Bradley Fighting Vehicle (BFV) What is envisioned, however, is a getting back to the basics.” M2A3 on loan from Tank-automotive and Armaments Command, as well as the RTCHs. The Center is also hoping (Left) Rough Terrain Container to receive a pair of Stryker vehicles Handler (RTCH) Instructor Josh within the next 90 days. Asher explains the details of a RTCH engine to Maj. Gen. Flem B. “Word is getting out about what this Camp Dodge facility does for our Total Walker, Jr., the Deputy Chief of Staff, Army and it’s important to all our Logistics (G-4) for U.S. Army Forces components – the Active Duty, U.S. Command. Walker toured the Camp Army Reserves and National Guard,” Dodge facility during a recent visit. said Walker. (Below) Walker consults with U.S. FORSCOM staff members, CW5 “It’s a very impressive operation,” he Martin Olinger and CW5 Rick Myers added. during his visit. The STC provides There is a distinct possibility that collective-level training to support an asset such as Iowa’s STC could battalions, distribution companies, fi eld maintenance companies, support maintenance companies, “This is mission essential, brigade support medical companies and infantry brigade combat teams. it’s building the bench for future Army maintenance. Maintaining equipment to the Army standards is a tough task. It’s all about getting back to the basics.”

'Maj. Gen. Flem B. Walker, Jr. U.S. FORSCOM Logistics

Warrior Ready | April 2016 | 7 What do you do?

When an active shooter strikes? by Master Sgt. Duff E. McFadden more than 16 shootings per year. Besides serving as an armory, the Iowa During that same time, there were National Guard facility provides access rom the Cinemark Century 16 for prospective recruits and their par- Theater in Aurora, Colo., to 1,043 casualties, including 486 killed and 557 wounded, not including the ents, servicemembers and military fam- FSan Bernardino, Calif.’s Inland ily members wanting to update military Regional Center, America has seen a shooters. Seventy percent of those in- cidents occurred in either a commerce/ identifi cation cards, and is often used discernible increase in active shootings. for public facility rentals. Even the military is not immune to this business or education environment. violence, as evidenced by the Readiness Recently, the full-time staff at the “This is training everyone needs. Not Processing Center shootings at Fort National Guard Readiness Center in just those in the National Guard, but Hood, Texas on Nov. 5, 2009, where 13 Iowa City, Iowa received “ALICE” for everyone within the community,” people were killed and 32 wounded. active shooter training from the Iowa said Sgt. Jorey Bailey, Assistant SWAT City Police Department. Police of- Team Commander, Iowa City Police According to a Federal Bureau of Department. Investigation (FBI) “Study of Active fi cials have been working with area Shooter Incidents in the United States schools, businesses, churches and Iowa City Soldiers faced a variety of between 2000 and 2013,” of the 160 other organizations to educate staff on scenarios during the seven-hour ses- incidents studied, there was an aver- violent intruder responses.The Iowa sion, ranging from agitated visitors age of six active shootings each year City Soldiers quickly learned what to carrying concealed weapons to a dis- during the fi rst half of the study. During do if there was an active shooter within gruntled employee seeking vengeance the second half of the study, there were the approximately 93,000-square foot against co-workers. Weapons consisted Readiness Center. of non-lethal track and fi eld starter’s 8 | Warrior Ready | April 2016 National Guard recruiter, believed this very well on several levels. “There was pistols fi ring blanks, to a plastic “cap” training gave a better understanding of a huge learning curve on the National gun. Each scenario ran for three to fi ve what individuals could realistically face Guard side, but after working with lo- minutes, followed by an after-action in their armory workplace. cal law enforcement, both sides learned review. “It’s quite a bit different from a mobi- a lot from this collaboration. I would While facing an aggressive, hostile lization,” Keeler said. “If we have an like to continue this collaboration into shooter brings an element of danger active shooter in our facility, how do the future,” he said. into your “home,” ALICE training is you react? What do you do? Today, it’s Everyone agreed the feedback follow- merely part of the “bigger box of tools” not so much a question of if, but a ques- ing each scenario was perhaps the most available for use in these situations, tion of when. invaluable part of the training. Bailey noted. “Going through all these different “It was great seeing those undergo- ALICE stands for: scenarios teaches you to expect the ing the training with ideals benefi cial unexpected. I think we’re much better to them and their teammates,” Bailey Alert – Use plain and specifi c language prepared if such a situation were to oc- said. “After all, who better knows their to alert others to the danger; cur here,“ Keeler said. workplace than the full-timers who Lockdown – Barricade the room in “This has been a great opportunity for work there?” order to protect yourself from intrud- our Iowa City garrison full-timers to Wisehart said what his Soldiers ac- ers, if there is no opportunity for a safe look at every action plan and build- complished when they talked together escape; ing plan we have,” said Lt. Col. Jason as group was just as important as what Wisehart, 67th Troop Command com- Information –Communicate the intrud- they saw in training. er’s location and direction in real time. mander. “It all has value,” Wisehart said. “What Provide a physical description of the “We’re used to Army weapons and did we do wrong? What did we do intruder, or intruders, as well; tactics,” he said, “but not used to hav- right? How do we fi x these? We also ing an active shooter in our building, Counter – Create noise, movement, or got their invaluable perspective on in our work environment. However, we distractions, with the intent of reducing what they face on an almost daily basis. the shooter’s ability to shoot accurately; were able to put every action plan in action and allowed our Soldiers to work “I want to thank the Iowa City Police Escape or Evacuate – When safe to do together as a team to prepare for any for their experience and expertise,” he so, remove yourself from the danger situation such as this.” added, “and for working with our Sol- zone. diers in a very real-world environment Bailey said he felt the training went dealing with shooters.” Bailey reminded the Soldiers there is never any “one” set answer. Each and every situation is, by nature, very fl uid, so those in harm’s way need to be alert for changes as the situation evolves and information becomes available.

In fact, communication plays a key role in active shooter situations. As soon as possible, Bailey recommends dialing 911 and providing offi cials as much information about the situation as you can, including where you are located, to include building and room numbers.

Once police arrive at the scene, he said their focus is on fi nding the shooter. For anyone barricaded in an offi ce, law enforcement will breach the door, rather Members of the Iowa City Police Deparment discuss their next scenario than attempt to induce those inside into at the Iowa City National Guard facility. The Iowa Army National Guard's opening it. Douglas Rossell, Antiterrorism Program Manager and Sgt. Zachary Schultz, Despite the highly stressful day, Sgt. Physical Security Manager (left), served as observers during the seven-hour 1st Class Brandon Keeler, an Iowa session of active shooter training. (Photo by Master Sgt. Duff E. McFadden)

Warrior Ready | April 2016 | 9 Sustainment Training Center catches eye of 1st Army leaders From wheeled and tracked vehicle repair to ammunition handling, from petroleum distribution to Tactical Combat Casualty Care and Unifi ed Land Operations, the Sustainment Training Center located at Camp Dodge has become nationally-recognized as a unique, one-stop shop

for all U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Sam K. Young (center), the First Army command sustainment training needs sergeant major, observes just one of the many realistic, anatomical training aids used as part of the Iowa Army National Guard’s Sustainment Training Center medical training. By utilizing modern ”cut suits,” Army medics are by Master Sgt. Duff E. McFadden able to use hands-on training in learning how to emplace chest tubes or even rmy offi cials are intrigued trachea tubes at the Camp Dodge training facility in Johnston, Iowa. (Iowa with the prospect of expanding National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Duff E. McFadden) ASTC’s training footprint in order to provide more proactive, cost- effective training for today’s Total warrant offi cer individual training. Florida Army National Guard, perform Force, encompassing the active duty annual training. Army, U.S. Army Reserve and Army “This visit,” Young said, “I actually National Guard. got to see a Brigade Support Battalion The four-acre STC provides (BSB) going through a culminating collective-level training to support Within the past two months, Army training event. I got to go out to the battalions, distribution companies, Gen. Robert Abrams, the U.S. Forces fi eld and see an actual sling-load fi eld maintenance companies, support Command commander and Maj. Gen. operation, I got to see the delivery maintenance companies, brigade Flem B. Walker, Jr., the Deputy Chief of palletized equipment, and I got to support medical companies, and of Staff, Logistics (G-4) for U.S. Army see the linkage between the Charlie infantry brigade combat teams. More Forces Command have visited the Iowa Med (battalion medical company), than 4,800 active duty Army, U.S. training complex. the headquarters and everybody else Army Reserve and Army National training. So it really showed you Guard Soldiers pass through the STC Most recently, it was Command Sgt. how the total exercise comes together on an annual basis. Maj. Sam K. Young, the 1st Army and the training for the battalion as a command sergeant major. Young, who whole.” “The trip today was to observe the travelled from Illinois’ Rock Island training going on with the BSB units,” Arsenal, previously toured the Camp Young was also able to observe Young said. “What we are trying to do Dodge facility in 2014. Unfortunately, Soldiers from the 53rd Brigade Support is fi nd ways to economize the training Young said, all he was able to see Battalion and the 779th Forward for a BSB while maximizing their time. during his fi rst visit was some of the Support Company, both from the For instance, during Annual Training, 10 | Warrior Ready | April 2016 how can we get the biggest bang for our buck, how can you get the most training out to each level, so the lowest Soldier doesn’t feel like he wasted his time?

“At the end of the day, when a Soldier goes to takes his boots off he should have confi dence in his unit, confi dence in his training, and confi dence in his equipment. And that’s what we’re looking for,” said Young.

While most focus on the collective training piece early in the planning process, STC generates a hand-tailored, unit-specifi c training curriculum based upon the incoming unit commander’s intent, their force structure and the equipment they have available. Once that training is completed, the commander receives a comprehensive unit evaluation.

Using weapons repair as one example, the STC trains unit armorers on weapons ranging from a pistol all the way up to an M777 howitzer. According to Lt. Col. David Babb, the Sustainment Training Center commander, STC’s critical role in an ideal world is to train armorers in a Forward Support Company to a higher level of realism, providing multi-echelon, hands-on training focused on completing their arms mission the right way, rather than simply performing mission support for the unit.

One part of that ongoing process involves STC ultimately determining “What right looks like.”

“By working with the G3 (Operations) (Top photo) Command Sgt. Maj. Sam K. Young (left), the First Army command and G4 (Logistics) communities, as sergeant major, observes Soldiers from the Florida Army National Guard well as the Joint Readiness Training conducting annual training at the Iowa Army National Guard’s Sustainment Centers and National Training Centers, Training Center, located at Camp Dodge in Johnston, Iowa. More than 4,800 the STC is attempting to integrate those active duty Army, U.S. Army Reserve and Army National Guard Soldiers ‘best practices’ into our training, all the from across the country train at the STC on an annual basis. (Bottom photo) while building upon those relationships Young speaks with Chief Warrant Offi cer 3 Rick Tucker, the Supply Support to ensure we do what’s right,” Babb Activity offi cer during sling load training. Tucker was serving as the Offi cer- said. in-Charge during the sling load and aviation hot refueling operations being taught to Soldiers from the Florida's 53rd Brigade Support Battalion. The CSM Young visit STC generates their unique, hand-tailored, unit-specifi c training curriculum based upon the incoming unit commander’s intent, force structure and the continued on page 15 equipment they have available. (Iowa National Guard photos by Master Sgt. Duff E. McFadden) Warrior Ready | April 2016 | 11 Air National Guard 132nd Wing, Iowa Air National Guard SAPR refresher training keeps Victim Advocates up-to-date by Staff Sgt. Matthew T. Doyle 132nd Wing

he Iowa National Guard hosted Sexual Assault Prevention and TResponse (SAPR) Refresher Training March 3-4 at Camp Dodge in Johnston, Iowa. This training allows SAPR Victim Advocates (VA) to attain 16 hours of refresher training to maintain their Department of Defense Sexual Assault Advocate Program certifi cation.

SAPR VAs provide services and support to survivors of sexual assault, which strengthen their resilience and instill confi dence and trust in the especially when in a deployed 40 hours at the programs start) each reporting process, for both restricted environment. Topics such as a advocate must complete 16 hours of and unrestricted reports. Restricted commander’s responsibilities, victim continuing education each year. reports are confi dential, but not rights, legal issues, and how to best care anonymous and unrestricted reports for the victim as VAs take them through While most of this refresher training are shared with the commander and the process. is truly a refresher, there were some investigated by Military Criminal new resources unveiled. One is www. Investigation Organizations. "In each class there were questions and crisistextline.org , which allows anyone discussion, but there were sessions that to text 741-741, where they’ll receive Military members, including were meant to specifi cally generate assistance from a certifi ed counselor or representatives from the Air and Army dialogue between advocates,” said advocate. This allows a person to send National Guard and Army Reserve from Starmer, the 132nd Wing Victim a text for help discreetly. It's quick and all over Iowa, as well as Minnesota Advocate. “There were a few heated private, while providing the help you and Michigan, attended the two-day discussions, but that just shows that we need. training. Three of the 132nd Wing's have many people who feel strongly seven VAs, Master Sgt. Becky Starmer, about the crime of sexual assault and Starmer hopes to continue as a VA Master Sgt. Tina Bizios and Tech. Sgt. the need to provide for the survivors," after she retires and will start working Molly Skovronski also completed this she said. towards her National Advocate training. credentialing program her last year When the program began in before retirement. Leaders of the event were Capt. Erin 2007, advocates received military Doyle, Joint Forces Headquarters certifi cation. Now, the VAs go through Members of the 132nd Wing fi nding Sexual Assault Response Coordinator a similar certifi cation as a civilian themselves in a crisis are encouraged (SARC), and Sgt. Maggie Passer, JFHQ advocate would, in addition to classes to reach out to Jenny Schoer, Wing Victim Advocate Coordinator. They with the primary focus on "military Director of Psychological Health, used Powerpoint briefi ngs, case studies, sexual assault.” or any chaplain, for a VA. Major group discussions and guest speakers as improvements to the program have part of their training. This DoD program is certifi ed through been made since it fi rst launched, and the National Organization for Victim there’s a team of caring people waiting All aspects were covered, allowing Assistance. In addition to the 80 hours to help. members to be as effi cient as possible, of initial training (increased from 12 | Warrior Ready | April 2016 fi erce BE strong lean in '16

by Lydia Erb includesi monthly challenges. These Health Promotions Manager challengesc allow units to encourage one anothera to reach their highest potential he Iowa National Guard took on ini specifi c exercises, although, there’s a a new look this year. It’s fi erce, bonusb for Soldiers with the top score in Tit’s strong, it’s “Lean in ’16.” thet Iowa National Guard. The Lean in ’16 campaign is geared to They’llT receive recognition from improve the overall health and wellness SeniorS Leadership, as well as having of all Iowa National Guard Soldiers. thet opportunity for Senior Leadership The campaign is not about being the tot participate in physical training with fi ttest, strongest, or most physical theirt unit. individual in your unit, but rather about AsA of April 2016, there have been a being a team, a battle buddy, and a true totalt of three Lean in ‘16 monthly Iowa National Guard Warrior. challengec winners. In January, Sgt. Lean in ’16 was implemented in RobertR Kargle from Company C, January and is well underway. As 2/147th2 Aviation won after holding a of March 2016, there are 42 units straights arm plank for 18 minutes and with trained Health Promotion Non- 343 seconds. Commissioned Offi cers. These they are taught nutrition basics, goal In February, Pvt. 1st Class Leon Belzer individuals are the unit subject setting, motivational interviewing, from Headquarters and Headquarters matter experts and a resource to the fi tness tips, and more. Company, 224th Engineer Battalion Commander. They’re to assist and There will be two more Health earned fi rst place by doing 103 sit ups motivate individuals to pass their Army Promotion Workshops within this Fiscal Physical Fitness Test (APFT) and Year (FY) with the overall goal of height and weight Standards. having 102 Soldiers trained as Health Lean in '16 Additionally, Health Promotion NCOs Promotion NCOs by the end of FY 2016. hold those Soldiers accountable who continued on page 14 are struggling and provide support to The Campaign doesn’t stop there. One help them pass. During their training, component of the Lean in ’16 program

Warrior Ready | April 2016 | 13 Family Readiness Sara Christoffel, Senior Family Readiness Support Assistant

Family fi tness with young children s a parent of young children, Take a trip to the park. Visit the play- ing alley may even offer a discount for your time may not always feel ground on your installation or fi nd a the entire familly. Alike your own. Despite efforts park in your surrounding community to stay on top of your family's sched- where you and your child can run, Have a dance party. Fitness doesn't ule, it may seem like there's always climb, swing and jump. have to be a formal activity to be good another mess to clean or mouth to feed. for your body. Turn on some music and Go for a bike ride. Attach a child's seat have a family dance party at home. Finding time to exercise... well, let's to your bike and get ready for a good just say it rarely makes it to the top of time. Make sure you have the proper Remember: it doesn't matter how you your to-do list. safety equipment (like a helmet) before add activity into your daily life. Every you set out. little bit counts — whether it's fi tting in But here's the thing: you don't have to jumping jacks during television com- choose between spending time with Rent sports equipment. Check to see mercial breaks or playing a game of tag your children and your physical fi tness. what equipment is available if you with your children in the backyard. Regardless of your fi tness level, there aren't yet sure of your child's unique are ways to include your family in your interests. This is a way to introduce Use whatever time and equipment you active lifestyle, which ultimately sets a your child to a wide range of sporting have at your disposal to prioritize your positive, healthy example for your kids. options without breaking the bank. fi tness while still spending time with your family. Not only will your family's Rather than juggling schedules with Go bowling. Not only does bowling health improve, but your children will your spouse or going through the provide a great way to get some activ- learn the types of healthy habits that expense of fi nding a babysitter just to ity on a rainy day, but your local bowl- last a lifetime. fi t in some activity, try these ideas for exercising if you have young children. Lean in '16 the traveling plaque. They’ll also Fitness with a baby receive recognition from Iowa National Put your baby in a stroller and take a continued from page 13 Guard leadership as the most improved brisk walk. You'll get exercise, your company in physical fi tness the entire child will enjoy a change of scenery organization. and you'll both get some fresh air. in two minutes, and in March, Sgt. Be on the lookout for the latest unit Andrew Shadlow from Company B, Invest in a jogging stroller. Once your challenge winners, most improved 334th Brigade Support Battalion won child is old enough, a jogging stroller units, and Lean in ’16 resources and after completing 120 perfect push-ups. is a great way to pick up the pace and tips on the Warrior Health and Wellness improve your cardiovascular fi tness. April’s Wall Sit Challenge is still up for tab on the Iowa National Guard website (www.iowanationalguard.com), or Check out upcoming walks, fun runs or grabs. Be sure to check if your unit has on the Iowa Army National Guard races. See if your community or Mo- taken on the Lean In ’16 Challenge. Recruiting and Retention and Iowa rale, Welfare and Recreation activity But wait, there’s more! National Guard Warrior Ready Sports offers a stroller-friendly option. Facebook pages. The company (small – one to 75; Hike with a baby carrier. There are nu- medium – 76 to 120; and large – 120 Let’s create a culture of health and merous options that allow you to safely or more) who improves their APFT and wellness! Take care of yourself, your strap your child to your chest or back height and weight Scores per quarter fellow Warriors, your family, and most so you can enjoy a hike. will receive a traveling plaque with importantly, your future. So challenge Fitness with a toddler/child their unit’s name engraved. yourself and post your improvements. Check with Morale, Welfare and Recre- At the end of the calendar year, the Take on this new look and be Lean in ation on your installation for a schedule unit who has improved the most from ’16. of swimming lessons. January to December 2016 will keep

14 | Warrior Ready | April 2016 anyone enlisting into the National and offi cer, will be subject to screening Soldier '2020' Guard after June 1, 2016. According to with the OPAT.” the Memorandum of Instruction recent- The HPDT, CRT, and other, as yet continued from page 3 ly published by National Guard Bureau, undefi ned, annual tests are still in “The OPAT is designed to be used as a development. The important informa- of the Occupational Physical tool to predict individual performance tion is change is coming and it’s not Assessment Test (OPAT), High Physical on the physical demand tasks of Sol- necessarily a bad or scary change. This Demands Test (HPDT), and an eventual diers. The OPAT is intended to improve is a change that will better fi t Soldiers Combat Readiness Test (CRT) to readiness and the quality of enlistees to jobs they are physically qualifi ed for replace the current Amy Physical while decreasing injuries and attrition. and thereby reduce injuries, ensure we Fitness Test (APFT). Additionally, there remain a standards-based Army with will be some sort of annual test, related “The OPAT is a four-event test that combat readiness remaining our num- to MOS/AOC specifi c tasks, for all consists of the Seated Power Throw ber one priority, and ultimately build Soldiers regardless of rank, measuring (PT), Strength Deadlift (SD), Interval a stronger Army through selecting and the ability to meet the physical demands Aerobic Run (IR) and Standing Long training the best-qualifi ed Soldier for of the MOS/AOC. jump (LJ). All newly-accessed Army each job – regardless of gender. National Guard Soldiers, both enlisted The OPAT is being implemented for

Supply Worldwide Supply Conference held its purpose is four-fold: It increases in November 1984. The Deputy Chief the logistical readiness of all Army continued from page 5 of Staff for Logistics tasked the U.S. units; Enforces the Command Supply Army Quartermaster School to assist Discipline Program; Encourages the in developing an award program, use of available resources; and provides similar to the Phillip A. Connelly Award a structure for recognition of units, The easiest part of the day, Tackett (Subsistence) and the Chief of Staff, organizations and individual Soldiers. concludes, is coming to work. “It’s Army, Maintenance Excellence Award what happens when you get here,” he Programs, that would recognize supply Evaluators inspect and grade units in said with a laugh. excellence at the various unit and various areas of supply operations, organizational levels. to include unit standard operating The Chief of Staff, Army, Supply procedures, records management, Excellence Award (SEA) Program Highlighting the critical role sustainers fi nancial data accuracy and inventory was conceived during the Total Army play in supporting the warfi ghter, accountability.

CSM Young visit “I think we have just a couple of more things we have to link together as far continued from page 11 as where it fi ts into the training model, where it fi ts into the Sustainment, Restoration and Moderation (SRM) The other reason Young said he was and how it will improve the readiness here, was to see if it was possible to of the unit and assist the unit in link the orders process through the accomplishing its objective,” he said. battalion and down to the lowest level. With the Army National Guard’s new “I wanted to get that linkage to where, force structure rapidly approaching instead of training individuals or – generating new units such as platoons, we’re training at the battalion Composite Truck Companies, level,” Young said. “So the training Composite Supply Companies, goes all the way from the orders, to the Command Sgt. Maj. Quartermaster Supply Companies and Classifi cation and Inspection higher, from the higher headquarters, Sam K. Young to the battalions, down through the Companies – it’s even more imperative that the STC evolves even further to companies, to the actual person that Overall, Young said, it was “a good executes the mission. So that’s what provide modern, innovative training for visit” and that the complex had “a lot of the Army’s Total Force of tomorrow. we’re trying to get after.” potential.” Warrior Ready | April 2016 | 15 The Iowa National Guard is the only branch of service that offers 100% State Tuition Assistance at the State Regents' rate, for Iowa public and private colleges, universities and community colleges. The average Iowa student has $26,000 in student debt, but you could grad- uate DEBT FREE!

The Iowa National Guard has armories in 40 communities located across the state, more than any other military service. This allows you to serve close to home, keeping travel expenses and time away from your family to a minimum.

Don't put your life on hold! You can serve while still working towards your life goals no matter what they are. You can work full-time, attend college, or start a business while gaining valuable leadership and on-the-job training through the Iowa National Guard.

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