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MARYLAND ARMY NATIONAL GUARD RECRUIT SUSTAINMENT
PROGRAM NEXT DRILL 16-17
MAY 2015
DRILL SCHEDULE
– 17 May 2015 16 13 – 14 June 2015 18-­‐19 July 2015 15-­‐16 August 2015 19-­‐20 September 2015 www.facebook.com/MDARNG RSP updates on your smart phone text: MDRSP to 95577 MDARNG Recruiting Site http://mdarmyguard.com Attendance at the Recruit Sustainment Program (RSP) is mandatory. If you must be absent from training (illness, scheduling problems, etc.), contact your recruiter or Company RSP NCO as soon as possible. guidance for providing documentation They will provide and on making up the missed training. You will remain attached to the RSP until you have completed all of your Initial Active Duty Training (IADT). After completing IADT you will participate in a Graduation and Battle Handoff Ceremony and introduced to a representative from your Unit. Battalion
Commander
Most of us are conditioned by the mass media to visualize the marine running towards a storm, or a super high-­‐speed Special Forces team exiting the ramp of an aircraft at 10,000 feet when we think of joining the military. However, this past month over 2,500 of your peers took part in an operation which this force is specifically designed to execute. Due to civil unrest in the City of Baltimore, the Maryland National Guard mobilized in hours to calm the violence. These types of operations no other military service branch can or will ever do. It's not that they aren't fully capable of doing this type of operation, but it is due to the Posse Commitatus Act signed in 1878. This act prohibits the Army and Air Force from ever being used in a law enforcement capacity. The other service branches have also passed regulations containing the same restrictions. This is what makes your Guard special from the other service branches. Not only are you trained and expected to perform at the same level as your active component peers, but you serve your community and state directly. When we conduct this type of operation we demonstrate the professionalism and care that no Soldier from a unit 1,000 miles away could ever do because this is our state, our city and our neighborhood. “Provide the Line!” George L. Downey LTC, IN, Commanding GOLD
PHASE
A COMPANY
ATTENTION GOLD PHASE:
First
of all congratulations on a job well done!
You are now
officially MOSQ’d Soldiers!!!
What to bring to drill:
-ID/CAC
card and ID tags
-ALL Medical & Dental Records
-ALL
records from IET
-Naturalization Documentation (if applicable)
-Proof of Honor Grad/High PT for Recognition
-PT gear and cold weather clothing
-Report in ACU’s
What to expect during drill weekend:
Saturday:
-Report to Bldg 4227 with all records (0830-0930)
Grace)
-Clothing
& Equipment issue (Havre de
-Bonus/Education Benefits Counseling
-Employment
briefing
-Issue of Initial Equipment
-Assembly
of Initial Equipment
-complete surveys (battle handoff/customer service)
Sunday:
-Physical
Health Assessment (PHA) [for
those selected]
-Graduation Practice
-Luncheon
with unit representatives -Patch Ceremony
RSP GRADUATION CEREMONY 1300 Sunday
Edgewood
Conference Center
BLDG E4810 Austin Rd
APG-Edgewood
Area, MD 21010
You
can do the following surveys before
drill:
1. Battle handoff survey
https://g1arng.army.pentagon.mil/Pages/StayGuardSurvey.aspx
For PHA registration you need Your CAC card; go
2. to: https://rc.mods.army.mil/MHA/pdha/DHADeploymentCh
eck.aspx Click new form on the right side of the page First
Sergeant
For those of you who will be shipping in the next few
months, you need to make sure you are ready for the
challenges you are going to face at Basic Combat
Training (BCT) and Advanced Individual Training
(AIT). That means not only being physically prepared,
but mentally as well. Make sure you continue to be
proactive on your APFT standards, as this will help you
in the future. Do not wait until drill to conduct PT,
working out a minimal of 3-4 days a week will help you
successfully complete Basic Combat Training (BCT)
without any injuries.
Talk with your Recruiter
or one of the cadre members at
RSP concerning any changes since your enlistment.
Some examples are: change of address, bank account,
marital status, or you have become a new parent. We
also need to know about any open law violations. All of
these could prevent you from shipping, if we are not
aware of them ahead of time. We are here to help you
successfully start your military career. Always remember,
you are the future of the Maryland Army National Guard
and a member of the family. This is a life changing career
and not just a job!
1SG John Pownall
A Company First Sergeant
Points of Contact Your primary Point
of contact is always your
recruiter.
If you are unable to reach your Recruiter:
Senior RSP NCO:
SFC Simpson
Office: 410-702-9011
cell: 240-527-0336
wayne.k.simpson.mil@mail.mil
RSP Contractor:
Ms. Diane Groft
Office: 410-702-9632
Cell: 717-634-9114
diane.l.groft.ctr@mail.mil
First Sergeant 1SG Pownall 410-206-8695
Commander MAJ
Fincato 410-440-8574
NCOIC’s
Team ‘W’
Team ‘N’
Team ‘M’
MSG
Bagley
MSG Sievers
MSG Seitz
240-529-7066
240-529-2005
443-655-2863
Report Time: 0800-0945
Report Place: Bldg 4228
First Formation: 0945
at Barracks
GRADUATION
RSP GRADUATION: The Recruiting and Retention Battalion/ Recruit Sustainment Program cordially invite you to the February RSP Graduation Ceremony. **UPDATED Graduation Details** When: Sunday 17 MAY 2015 @ 1300 Where: Conference Center Building E4810 Austin Road Edgewood Area Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland 21010 We look forward to having as many people as possible in attendance! April D. Deanes 1LT, Adjutant Recruiting & Retention BN S1 Office: 410-­‐702-­‐9244 Cell: 410-­‐251-­‐9045 APFT WILL BE THE
MORNING OF SUNDAY
DRILL.
Remember
to
bring
your
complete PT uniform to include
white
socks and running shoes
for morning PT. Red phase will
be 1-1-1 all others will do full
diagnostic
2-2-2.
BATTLE HAND–OFF
SURVEY
All Soldiers in Gold Phase are
required to take the Battle HandOff Survey
You can access the BHO survey via the
G1 Portal (CAC access is not needed)
https://g1arng.army.pentagon.mil/Page
s/StayGuardSurvey.aspx
Clicking the Battle Hand Off (survey)
will take you to the log on page.
button
You will need your assigned Unit
Identification
Code (UIC) - NOT the
RSP UIC - in order to log on and
complete
the survey
Contact your recruiter for the UIC.
GUARDSMAN FOR A DAY
Tell your friends, family and co-­‐
workers to come out and join us for an RSP drill weekend. Help them to understand this important career decision you have made and see if they too are ready to join living the Army Values, reaping you the educational benefits and most of all serving your country! Remember those individuals you bring to RSP (GFAD) that lead to an enlistment are a promotion for YOU!
C COMPANY
Points of Contact Your primary Point of contact is always
your Recruiter.
If you are unable to reach your Recruiter:
Senior RSP NCO:
SSG Ramsey
410-702-9054 Cell: 443-641-4233
Office:
sharon.r.ramsey.mil@mail.mil
RSP Contractor:
Mr. Dan Granofsky
410-702-9054 Cell: 410-877-4805
Office:
daniel.m.granofsky.ctr@mail.mil
***********************************************
First Sergeant-1SG Mickle 410-292-4375
Commander-MAJ
Taylor 443-614-0707
NCOICs
Team ‘T’
Team ‘E’
Team ‘S’
MSG Sutphin
410-292-0380
SFC Cox, Chris 410-253-3767
SFC Cox, Fred 410-292-4530
Report Time: 0800-0945
Report Place: Bldg 4228
First Formation: 0945 at Parade Field
IMPORTANT
NOTES:
-EVERY
RECRUIT MUST HAVE AN AKO
ACCOUNT
-EVERY RECRUIT MUST ESTABLISH MYPAY
ACCT - EVERY RECRUIT Begin hydrating for drill
NLT 5 days prior to RSP drill.
-EVERY RECRUIT Bring your Cold Weather
issue until further notice!!!
INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF SUCCESS
BY BEING CONFIDENT, PHYSICALLY FIT
AND RESILIENT AT ALL TIMES! STUDY
YOUR BLUE BOOK, ASK QUESTIONS
AND FULFILL YOUR OBLIGATIONS.
PT
Tips
WARRIOR
FIT Coming this drill!
Stretch
out and drink plenty of water before
drill weekend! We will be starting an intensive
exercise
regime that will change the way you
look at working out as well as the way your
body
feels.-Major Fincato
(commissioned,
-KEEP A WRITTEN TRACK OF YOUR EXERCISE
EXAMPLE
WARM UP:
-BE COMMITTED
TO YOUR GOALS
Neck
Rotations: Stand with your back straight
and feet shoulder width apart. With your hands
on your hips rotate your neck to the left 5
rotations and then reverse for another 5.
Arms & Shoulders: Stand with your back
straight
and feet shoulder width apart. Extend
the arms outward to shoulder height and rotate
the shoulders forward making a large circular
motion
with the arms. Repeat this action in the
opposite direction. Do this 5 times each
direction.
Hips:
Stand in the same manner as for the
neck rotation. Rotate the hips clockwise while
keeping the back straight. Repeat this action
counterclockwise.
Do this 5 times.
Abdominal
Stretch: Stand and extend the
arms upward and over your head. Interlock
fingers with the palms turned upward.
your
Stretch your arms upward and slightly back.
this position for 15 seconds, relax and
Hold
repeat 5 times.
Cross leg Stretch: From a standing position
Cross right leg over left leg and slowly bend
down
to touch your toes. Hold this stretch for
15 seconds. Repeat by crossing your left leg
over
your right touch your toes and hold for 15
seconds. Repeat each stretch 3 times each leg
position.
Army
states
Do you have an AKO account? Do you know your user name and password? If you cannot answer “YES” to both questions, please contact your recruiter immediately! Not only is AKO a requirement for shipping, it is also a very important communication tool that links to your MyPay, email account, training information and individual readiness. Regulation
600-9,
The
each
Soldier
warrant,
or
enlisted) is responsible for
meeting service weight control
standards.
that
On the day of your MEPS
physical you met the Army weight
control standards.
It is your
responsibility
to
remain
in
compliance. You must meet the
same requirements when you
ship to Basic or Advanced
Individual Training.
Know you maximum weight
allowed (or body fat percentage if
necessary). You will be weighed
on if needed, taped each month
at drill in order to ensure you
maintain the Weight control
standard.
WEIGHT CONTROL
STANDARDS
Army Weight control Program,
AKO (Army Knowledge Online) Sample
Workout RSP TRAINING
RED Phase is your first drill weekend with
the Recruit Sustainment Program (RSP).
Red Phase weekends will teach the recruit
the basics of being a Soldier in the ARNG
Physical Fitness Assessment.
QUICK SHIP Phase is your first drill and
only weekend with the Recruit Sustainment
Program (RSP) prior to shipping to Basic
Combat Training (BCT). It is a combination
of the RED and BLUE Phases
WHITE Phase varies in length to cover the
period between the RED and BLUE
Phases and is designed to mimic the
training environment you will enter at Basic
combat Training (BCT).
BLUE Phase is the final drill before
shipping to BCT or to Advanced Individual
Training (AIT). Blue Phase also allows the
Cadre one last quality check to ensure that
you are Mentally Prepared, Physically Fit
and Administratively Correct.
GREEN Phase is for warriors who have
completed BCT and have returned to RSP
prior to attending AIT.
Green Phase
reintegrates BCT graduates into the RSP
through advanced training, and sustains
Soldiering skills learned at BCT.
GOLD Phase will be your final drill
with RSP. It will ensure that you are
Administratively Correct to join your
MDARNG Unit. You will be
introduced to a member of your unit
at the RSP Graduation Ceremony. “You can’t
out exercise a bad diet”
Some things
to help your success:
-SET PERSONAL
GOALS & WRITE THEM DOWN
-DON’T TALK ABOUT IT, BE ABOUT IT
-DON’T LET EXCUSES SLOW YOUR PROGRESS
-SEEK HELP FROM FAMILY AND FRIENDS
-VARY YOUR EXERCISE PLANS
-STICK TO YOUR PROGRAM AND DON’T QUIT
YOURSELF FOR MAKING PROGRESS
-REWARD
TO YOUR BODY
-LISTEN
-MAKE IT FUN
BLUE
/ QUICK SHIP PHASE
All Blue and Purple Phase Warriors will need their
Photo ID, SS Card, ATM Card and any change
documents for the Pre-Shipper Brief and
Counseling
at 1300 on Saturday. Verify your
AKO and MyPay accounts prior to Drill.
To receive
Basic Allowance for Housing you must
have a copy of a lease or mortgage, with your
name on it, dated prior to the date on the MEPS
orders (MEPS orders are usually published 30
prior to Ship Date) and a utility bill in your name
for the same address. The Address for the Lease
/ Mortgage and Utility Bill must be the same as
your orders
which is the address you used for
enlistment. If there is a discrepancy – contact
your Recruiter.
CAC CARD WEBSITE: Walk through
site step by step CAC installation
@www.militarycac.com
MDARNGBenefitsGuide: www.md.ngb.army.mil/absolutenm/articlefi
les/842MDARNG_Benefits_Guide_130129.p
df Soldier Transportation Schedule
Pickup
Route 1
Cheltenham (0600) 9900 Surratt’s Rd, Cheltenham, MD 20623
Glen
Burnie (0700) 14 Dorsey Rd, Glen Burnie, MD 21061
5th Regiment (0730) 29th Division St, Baltimore, MD 21201
Route
2
Green
Belt (0630) 7100 Greenbelt Rd, Laurel, MD 20770
White Oak (0700) 12200 Cherry Hill Rd, Silver Springs, MD 20904
Ellicott City (0730)4244 Montgomery Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043
Route 3
Salisbury (0530) Royal Farms, 101 N. Salisbury,Salisbury,MD 21801
Easton (0630) 7111 Ocean Gateway, Easton, MD 21601
Annapolis (0730) 18 Willow St, Annapolis, MD 21401
Route 4
Cumberland (0430) 1100 Brown Ave, Cumberland, MD 21502
Hagerstown (0600) 18500 Roxbury Rd, Hagerstown, MD 21740
Frederick (0700) 8501 Old National Pike, Frederick, MD 21701
Route 5
Westminster Armory (0600),350 Hahn Rd, Westminster, MD 21157
Pikesville (0700) 610 Reisterstown Rd, Pikesville, MD 21208
Parkville (0800) 3727 Putty Hill Ave, Parkville, MD 21236
Privately owned vehicles: Recruits are not authorized
to drive their own vehicles unless instructed to do so
by their recruiter.
All vehicle keys will be secured by your phase
instructor for the weekend.
HISTORICAL DATES FOR May: th
May 5 1862 Mexican forces defeat French at Puebla http://latinamericanhistory.about.com/od/thehisto
ryofmexico/p/10cincodemayobasics.htm May 10th is Mother’s Day http://www.mothersdaycelebration.com/ May 16th is Armed Forces Day in the US http://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/us/armed-­‐
forces-­‐day May 17, 1837 The Baltimore Sun starts publication under Arunah S. Abell http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Baltimore_Sun May 19, 1919 the 29th Division is deactivated from WWI duties http://29infantrydivision.org/ May 25th is Memorial Day http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memorial_Day Prepare Yourself Administratively
You can help prepare yourself using the acronym APPLE MD. This
acronym is used in screening prospects for enlistment. You must
continue to meet the Enlistment Eligibility Criteria until you have
completed AIT.
A-AGE you are as old as you are – nothing you can do about it. However, does
your Social Security Card match your Birth Certificate? Did you enlist under the
name on your Social Security Card? Remember to have your Social Security Card
and State issued photo ID when you report to MEPS to ship.
P-PHYSICAL Has anything changes since you took the Entrance Physical? Have
you seen a doctor or gone to the hospital? If you have - contact your Recruiter
immediately. Do you still meet Height and Weight Standards?
P-PRIOR SERVICE This mainly affects Phase 2 Shippers (Green Phase). Do you
have a copy of your Clothing Record? Do you have everything that was issued at
BCT?
L-LAW VIOLATIONS Has anything changed since you enlisted? Did you get a
Traffic Ticket? Even if it is paid – contact your recruiter immediately – at a
minimum you will need to have the paid receipt when you return to MEPS.
E-EDUCATION Official Transcripts and Diplomas that must be in your records.
Even if you have given it to your Recruiter – take a copy with you to MEPS.
M-MARRIED Did you get married since enlistment? Contact your Recruiter
immediately. All married soldiers, even if you were married when you enlisted,
should have a copy of their certified (file number and raised seal) marriage
certificate when they report to MEPS.
D-DEPENDENTS Do you have any Dependents? (Spouse, children, stepchildren)
You will need to have copies of Spouse’s State issued Photo ID, copies Spouse’s
and dependent children’s SS Cards. Parental Affidavits, Custody Agreements, or
Family Care Plans if required.
If any doubt – contact your Recruiter
immediately. Does your Spouse and/or dependent children (over 10 years old)
have a Military ID Card?
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
BAH
To receive Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) you must have a copy of a
lease or mortgage, with your name on it, dated prior to the date on the
MEPS orders (MEPS orders are usually published 30 prior to Ship Date).
The Address for the Lease / Mortgage must be the same as your orders
which is the address you used for enlistment. If there is a discrepancy –
contact your Recruiter.
MYPAY
Everyone needed to have a SF1199a Form (Direct Deposit) to Enlist.
Once you have set up your AKO account you will receive information via
your AKO email concerning the set up of your MyPay account. This is
where you will find your Leave & Earning Statements (LES), W-2s and all
information concerning your pay status. If you change bank account and/or
have moved, you can update your information in MyPay. (Always
remember to report these changes to your unit as well.) If you feel you
have a pay concern, you will need to access your LES to show the
concern.
CHAPLAIN’S CORNER
BLAMING OTHERS EEzekiel 18:2 reads: “The fathers eat sour grapes, and the children's teeth are set on edge.” What happens when you bite into a lemon? It’s so sour that your faces winces and your teeth clamp tight together. That’s exactly what this verse means: “When a parent eats sour fruit, the children suffer the unpleasant effects too.” Put another way: “Children will pay when their parents act badly.” Wouldn’t it be great if we could free ourselves from guilt by placing blame on someone or something else? Unfortunately we can’t do that. Each of us must face up the fact when it’s “my fault”. I am the one who chose to act in a certain way or say a certain thing or adopt a certain attitude. No one made me do it. The Devil didn’t make me do it either. He may have brought the temptation to me, but it was my own desire and my own decision to yield to that temptation. Only when we face up to our own “sour grapes” and admit that we are the one at fault and no one else, can we find true repentance and forgiveness for our bad behavior and or decision. To end the “Blame Game” every one of us must: 1) Accept responsibility for our own actions. 2) Look deep within ourselves -­‐ even if it means we’ll see something we don’t like. 3) Confront the reality that we are flawed BUT no better or worse than anyone else AND 4) There’s only one remedy -­‐ the saving Grace and mercy of God. A good soldier takes responsibility for his or her actions. He doesn’t blame it on someone else. That’s a pretty mature concept many adults don’t ever quite figure out. Learn it now, it will serve you well. Everyone appreciates a person who takes responsibility for his or her own actions. CH (LTC) Raymond Copp mail be contacted by phone (610) 639-1082 or email rcopp1@mddf.maryland.gov
Raymond W. Copp CH (LTC)
Maryland Military Department
70th Recruiting & Retention Battalion
raymond.w.copp@us.army.mil
rcopp1@mddf.maryland.gov
610-639-1082 (C)
610-429-9007 (H)
Recruiting Command Sergeant Major
Why We Serve
The whole country watched as the events in Baltimore spun out of control. Local authorities
were quickly overwhelmed with the response required to restore order and ensure the safety
and protection of the citizens of Baltimore and their property. Maryland Army National Guard
Soldiers arrived on the scene to assist local and state law enforcement and the security
throughout the city was established.
This is what sets us apart from our friends, neighbors and also the other military services. It
was not the US Army or Army Reserve that were in the streets, it was Soldiers like you, who
volunteered to defend both the country AND ensure the safety and security of your STATE. I
hope you felt a sense of pride in your comrades as you watched them go about their duties
with calm and professionalism. I hope that you never have to experience what your fellow
guardsman have over the past weeks. I hope that our cities and state can overcome some of
the barriers that we have, but I am confident, that with Guardsmen and women like you, the
State of Maryland and its’ citizens can be confident that if duty calls, you will be ready.
"Provide the Line"
Thomas N. Thompson
Command Sergeant Major
Maryland Recruiting & Retention Battalion
JOB SITES
If you are looking for a job in Maryland please register at our state site: http://www.msccn.org/MDNationalGuard/MDJobs.html Once registered you will receive personal advice on resume writing and job searching. Other helpful sites: www.usajobs.gov http://www.baltimorecity.gov/Government/ActsofStateLegislature/CivilServiceCommission.aspx www.vetjobs.com http://www.indeed.com/q-­‐gateway-­‐jobs.html www.recruitmilitary.com https://h2h.jobs/ www.clearancejobs.com http://www.proudtoserveagain.com/ https://www.fbo.gov/ http://www.snagajob.com/ For additional job information contact Steve Cutsail at (410) 576-­‐6177 FAMILY INFORMATION NIGHT
Who:
What:
Where:
Parents, Loved ones and Employers of Maryland Army National Guard Recruits preparing to ship to training
Family Information Night
Conference Center (Building E4810)
Austin Road
Edgewood Area of Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland 21010
When:
Why:
1830hrs (6:30pm) 16 May 2015
To give recruits, family members, loved ones and employers answers to questions and address concerns
about BasicTraining, Advanced Individual Training and the Maryland Army National Guard.
Points of Contact is:
Diane Groft Office: (410)702-9632
CSM Thompson- Office: (410)702-9705
Cell:
Cell:
(717)634-9114
(443)846-7154