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U T A H MINUTEMAN 2 Volume 2020 IPPS-A, What It Is and Why You Should Care Utah Guard Olympians Can You Do A Leg Tuck? Utah Minuteman 1 FROM THE TOP Brigadier General Michael J. Turley Command Sergeant Major Eric Anderson The Adjutant General Senior Enlisted Leader oldiers and Airman of the wish to express S Utah National Guard, it is an I my gratitude and honor to be your adjutant general. I thanks for the Soldiers emphasize the fact that I am YOUR and Airmen of the Utah adjutant general because it is the National Guard. I see bedrock of this organization; that our your hard work and efforts “Guardsmen” (men and women) towards our mission as are what make this organization! part of the United States My intent is to continue building Military. As we welcome capability by amplifying your Brigadier General Turley talents, reinforcing your training, as our new Adjutant and strengthening your resiliency. We can do that together by General, I know he is fully invested in the members of understanding the current world as it is, and building strategies the UTNG. I am confident in his leadership abilities for that reality. and excited to serve with him as part of the our As I have mentioned earlier, we live in a complex and Command Team. Expanding upon my last article, dangerous time. While we have been fighting insurgencies over which touched on the topic of leadership, recently the the past 19 years, our global competitors have been building Army released the updated Noncommissioned Officers large-scale combat power. While the bravery, warfighting Guide (TC 7-22.7). Through my initial study of it, I skills, and professionalism we have gained over these years are found a part in chapter three of particular interest. indispensable, we must shift our efforts to a large scale combat Chapter three, paragraph 3.7, states, "Military operations. This will require a new mindset of strategic and leaders are responsible for achieving any and all tactical training. We must think differently about our training assigned missions. They can do this through either and our tempo of operations while in combat. commitment or compliance-focused influence. It is the ability to deter our competitors and hold their units Compliance-focused is directed at a follower's behavior. at “risk” while we build long-term strategic over-match that will It is generally effective for gaining short-term and ensure our way of life for our children and grandchildren. This immediate results. Long-term and lasting change means counter-insurgency operations become less emphasized requires a different focus. Leaders must move beyond in our training and maneuver warfare with “deep/strategic,” compliance-prompted behavioral changes and focus “medium,” and “close/tactical” air operations become our on influencing followers attitudes, beliefs and values STATE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM training focus. Our force structure, equipment, and training will in order to gain commitment. Commitment-focused reflect that reality in the near future and we can see our national is directed at a follower's thinking and implies the In support of the State Partnership command authority currently working toward that end. followers want the organization to succeed and positive Program, Chief Warrant Officer This requires a to look at all domains (air, land, maritime, changes to occur." 4 Jared Jones of 1-211th Attack space, cyber, information) as spheres of conflict and strategy. As leaders of Soldiers and Airmen, NCOs must Reconnaissance Battalion and Col. It goes without saying that our service takes its toll on pro-actively dedicate themselves to a constant self- Khalid Samit of the Royal Moroccan resiliency. I am concerned that as we shift our efforts to large- assessment of the leadership style they are using with scale combat operations, you and your families will be able to their teams. We must also ask ourselves this question, Army prepare to fly an AH64-D handle the stress. I see Soldiers and Airman every day struggling "Am I committed to the mission, or am I compliant? As Apache helicopter during annual with financial and interpersonal stress that cause despair. We we assess ourselves, our Soldiers and Airmen will see training held in Wendover, Utah from must draw together as teams (large and small) to help each other, our efforts to improve and better the team. It requires July 29 to August 2, 2019. support each other, progress together, and become stronger! a leader to have the humility to assess themselves and Members of the Utah National Guard I ask all of you to engage your fellow Soldiers and Airman, to seek improvement. This humility is critical in the directly counsel your subordinates and to build resiliency across development of lasting, inspiring, and meaningful and the 1-211th ARB hosted delegates our formations. Every person in this organization has value. teams. I highly encourage you all to take time and study from the Royal Moroccan Army in Again, thank you for your service and support. I am the updated Noncommissioned Officers Guide. It's an preparation of Morocco's purchase of encouraged by what you do and how you do it. Don’t wait until honor to be a leader in the Utah National Guard. Your 24 Apache helicopters as approved by tomorrow to amplify your talent, to train at the highest level both team is counting on you to make the right decision as the U.S. State Department. individually as well as collectively, and to become stronger and you lead! UTAH ARMY NATIONAL GUARD PHOTO more resilient personally. BY Sgt. 1st Class Stacey Olson 2 Utah National Guard Utah Minuteman 3 EDITORS NOTE MARK THE CALENDAR UT.NG.MIL/CALENDAR Lt. Col. D.J. Gibb Calendar events are subject to change do to the guidelines regarding novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak. Public Affairs Officer Check with sponsoring agency for updates. hen I started this position two years ago, me know what you think. If you have 4/25 6/6 W I noticed some trouble communicating suggestions for it, please send them basic information about the Utah National my way. The UTNG has an amazing STEM FEST-MONTH OF MILITARY CHILD EVENT: MILITARY BALL: Utah's all-service military ball. 6:00 pm. Utah National Guard Youth Programs' STEM FEST for ALL Guard to the public. Our social media channels story to tell from its Soldiers, Airmen, 6/6 were all working, and the local media was and their families. The website is just AGES from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at Draper National Guard DAY OF SERVICE AND BBQ: At Fort Douglas Military connected to our activity, but there was a one more way to share key information Headquarters. Museum and Utah Fallen Warrior Memorial Park at 10:00 constant “hum” of questions regarding many and all those stories in one place for am. Clean-up park and museum then enjoy a BBQ lunch. UTNG issues like: how to get a new ID card, employment opportunities, everyone. 4/18 calendar events, community support requests, unit information, educational Please contact me by email or call ANNUAL SOS SPRING LUNCHEON: The annual benefits, phone numbers, etc. me directly: Survivor Outreach Services Spring Luncheon's will be held at 6/11 It quickly became obvious the UTNG did not have a functioning public [email protected]; Camp Williams Officer’s Club with U.S. Para Olympic Gold COUNTY FAIR PROJECT DAY: For 8-14 year olds from 9:00- website that worked on smartphones, tablets, or computers. If you have not 801-432-4407. Medal Winner, Mike Schlappi as the keynote speaker, starting 11:30 a.m. seen the website, please check it out: ut.ng.mil (no “www” necessary!). Let at 11:00 am. 6/26-27 See additional content and download photos at: ut.ng.mil 5/6-7 THUNDERBIRD AIR SHOW: Thunderbird Air Show at HAFB. APPLIED SUICIDE INTERVENTION SKILLS TRAINING: June 26 for Gold star families, day before show opens to the ASIST class at Camp Williams. This course is open to any public on June 27. Soldier regardless of rank. Spouses of Utah National Guard INSIDE FEATURE service members are also welcomed to sign up. 7/1 2 From the Top 18 UTAH GUARD OLYMPIANS PRESERVING FOOD: For 6-12 year olds from 10:00 am-12:00 3 State Partnership Program Guard Athletic Program 5/9 pm. Request an application: [email protected] 5 Mark the Calendar There are currently four Olympic athletes serving HORSEBACK RIDING: Survivor Outreach Services 6 Family Focus: Sexual Assault Awareness Month in the Utah National Guard. horseback riding with Utah State University Extension Service 7/9 8 Health and Fitness horse program. 10:00am at Dimple Dell Park, Sandy, UT. STEM: For 6-8 year olds from 9:00-11:00 am taught by 4-H. 10 Benefits: Integrated Personnel and Pay System 5/16, 6/10, 7/8, 8/5 12 Duffel Bag: Ways to Avoid COVID-19 COVER PHOTO 7/16, 7/23, 7/30 JUNIOR MASTER GARDENING KICK OFF EVENT: Coronavirus Utah Guard Soldiers from FEMA Region VIII Homeland STEM: For 9-12 year olds from 9:00-11:00 am taught by 4-H. Utah National Guard Youth Programs offers Junior Master 14 Photos from the Field Response Force decontamination unit respond to a mock Gardening Kick Off for 6-12 year olds from 10:00 a.m.- domestic emergency supporting Hawaii National Guard with 24 Life Encouraged 12:00 p.m. at Camp Williams Building 6220. 7/13-14 a role player being processed through decon tents during a 26 In the News Request an application: [email protected] APPLIED SUICIDE INTERVENTION SKILLS TRAINING: training exercise at Barbers Point, Hawaii Jan.