SOATC 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) Enlisted Green Platoon Information Packet DATED: 1 FEB 09 i Table of Contents Commander’s Welcome…………………………………………………….1 Inprocessing……………………………………………………………………2 Uniform…………………………………………………………………………..2 Emergency / Medical………………………………………………………..3 Student Mailing Address…………………………………………………..3 POC List…………………………………………………………………………3 Training Overview……………………………………………………………4 Combat Skills Enlisted Packing List…………………………………..6 Physical Fitness Training………………………………………………….8 Road Marches…………………………………………………………………8 Night stalker Creed …………………………………………………………9 ii Commander’s Welcome Welcome to the Special Operations Aviation Training Company and the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne). Your assignment here is testimony to your success as a professional Soldier. We produce professional Soldiers and Officers who insure the success of the Regiment’s worldwide mission. Green Platoon is your first step to becoming a Night stalker. You are about to begin 5 weeks of intense training. This is intense training which will include Medical First Responders Course, Weapons qualification, Land Navigation, Physical Training, Water Survival, and Combatives. You may complete one or more phases of training depending upon your Military Occupation Specialty (MOS). Phase one orients all soldiers to Special Operations Aviation. In phase two, we train our Nonrated Crewmembers (NRCM) through the maintainers/flight training course. These courses are designed to provide Soldiers with necessary skills and knowledge they need to maintain the Special Operations Aircraft. My cadre will challenge you in many different ways. You will find that the standards of performance are exacting and unwavering. Our expectations are high, but attainable. Perform your best. Contact my staff or me concerning any issues you may have. We will do our best to prepare you for success in the Army’s most elite aviation unit. NIGHT STALKERS DON’T QUIT! SALOME HERRERA LTC, AV Commanding 1 In processing th PCS (160th SOAR, FTCKY) begins with the sign-in at Ft. Campbell 20 Replacement Detachment, Bldg. #6919, at 34 Street and Desert Storm Avenue. On weekdays from 0600 – 1700 the uniform is ACU’s. When reporting on weekdays after 1700 or reporting on a non-duty day you are authorized to report in civilian clothes. Telephone numbers are: Commercial (270) 798-5473 / 2817 (DSN 635). It will take approximately 5 working days or longer to complete the post in-processing procedure. During this time 160th SOAR (A) will be notified of any incoming Soldiers. Upon clearing the 20th Replacement Detachment, you will begin in-processing the 160th Hold Platoon Section prior to the start of Enlisted Green Platoon. th All TDY enroute students will report according to the date on their orders to Bldg 6921, at 38th and Desert Storm Avenue. Telephone number is Commercial (270) 798-5019/5024. You will be given a room in the barracks (regardless of your rank) along with any equipment you will need for training. DO NOT SHIP YOUR HOUSE HOLD GOODS TO FT CAMPBELL. TDY Enroute (3/160th and 4/160th) 160th In processing All service members are required to bring a copy of their birth certificate, a current copy of their LES, DD 93 and SGLI, 6 copies of their PCS orders and amendments, and be able to access both AKO and My Pay. Ensure you bring Linen as it will not be issued. NCOs are required to bring a copy of their last NCOER. You maybe entitled to receive DLA and a travel advance. You must request these entitlements before you leave your prior duty station. The 160th SOAR (A) strongly advises you to request these entitlements before you leave your duty station. There is no way to request these entitlements while you are TDY to Fort Campbell. -Pay entitlements: *Dislocation Allowance (DLA) - allowance the Army gives a married soldier to help cover the cost of a PCS move. Initial Entry Soldiers (AIT) are not authorized DLA. *Travel Advance – an 80% advance on your travel allowance. Uniform Combat Skills. Uniform is ACU’s with soft cap and subdued insignia of rank, Tan boots with 2 quart canteen w/cover and Name Tag, and black leather gloves. Gore-Tex is authorized when designated by Cadre. As a student, PT is conducted in a modified PT uniform with 2 quart canteen, Army ACUs, Tan shirt, white socks, and running shoes. Winter uniform will also consist of the Grey Fleece Watch Cap and black leather gloves. Summer uniform will not include the ACU shirt. Standard Army IPFU’s pants, top, Grey Fleece Watch cap, and black leather gloves will be worn as directed by the cadre. Snowbirds will wear the standard Army PT uniform with 2 quart canteen. PT is conducted under Cadre guidance. Physical fitness training. Headgear throughout Green Platoon will be the ACU soft cap and subdued rank insignia. Wear and appearance of military uniforms and grooming standards will be strictly enforced IAW AR 670-1. 2 Emergency / Medical Your Combat Skills NCOIC is the point of contact for all administrative and emergency requirements during your training. Enlisted Combat Skills NCOIC SFC Ross: Comm. 270-798-5374 / DSN 635-5374 Medical sick call will be conducted Monday through Friday at the 185 training complex. For treatment during non- duty hours report to the emergency room at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital. will be conducted Monday through Friday 0730-0930 hours at Taylor Dental Clinic, Bldg. # 5580 Desert Storm Ave. The telephone number is 798-6362. For treatment during non-duty hours, report to the emergency room at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital. Dental sick call Students will report to work, and then go to sick call. Privately Owned Weapons All privately owned weapons will be registered with the Provost Marshal within 72 hours of signin to Fort Campbell, or procurement of the weapon. Personnel arriving during weekends or Division or Corps DONSA's may obtain temporary registration from the Provost Marshall Office, (PMO). Prior coordination with PMO is required. Registration Individuals who live in the barracks and who possess privately owned weapons will store these weapons in the unit arms room. PMO registration card will be kept with the weapon in the unit arms room. DA Form 3749 will be issued to the individual by the armorer in lieu of a hand receipt. Personnel Required to Store POWs Privately owned weapons will be accounted for and inventoried in the same manner as all government weapons and safeguarded the same. Accountability All POWs will be signed out in the same manner as government weapons through the use of FC Form 2171 and DA Form 3749. POW Issue If a soldier desires to sign out his POW, he must have written authorization from the unit commander or his representative. The memorandum must state where the weapon will be stored while out of the arms room, how long it will be gone, and the reason for the request. This must be verified by the armorer prior to issue. Written Authorization POWs will at no time be stored at any place other than the unit arms room. Cleaning of POWs will be done in the company weapons cleaning area. POWs and ammo will be stored in locked containers separate from military AA&E. POW Security, Storage, and Cleaning Storage of POW Ammo room. No more than 100 rounds of POW ammo per weapon may be stored in the arms 3 POWs will be included on the monthly PBO sensitive items inventories by use of FC Form 2170(attach this FC 2170 to the monthly printout upon completion for that month) and included on the daily inventories on FC Form 2171. Inventories of POWs If a POW is sold, lost or stolen, the Provost marshal will be notified within 24 hours and furnished with applicable description of the weapon such as make of weapon, serial number, caliber, and any other details available so that appropriate action may be taken. POW Sale, Loss, or Theft Pitfalls and Lessons Learned from SOATC Green Platoon Check your AKO email for periodic updates. Check your insurance expiration date and paperwork before you drive here. If you plan to drive in to Fort Campbell on I-24, use exit 86. Several exits along I-24 will say “Fort Campbell”, but unless you’re ready to go sightseeing on day one, use exit 86. That will put you only a few miles from the post. Head past McDonald’s and keep driving; there are several gates along the way. The Welcome Center is inside Gate 4. There, you can get your POV registered, get a post decal (if required), and help with directions to 20th Replacement or wherever your destination may be. DRIVING TIP Visit the “bookmarks” for a few useful links. If Fort Campbell is your destination, call Fort Campbell Family Housing office at (931) 431-9003 and see what the wait list is for your rank and family size. If you are PCSing, you can call the Guest Lodging (270) 439-2229 up to about 60 days early to make reservations. HOUSING AND REPORTING All Soldiers who are being stationed at Fort Campbell (PCS) need to report to 20th Replacement as soon as they get to Fort Campbell. Once you are done with the Replacement Detachment, you will be picked-up by Cadre of the SOATC Hold Platoon. You need to hand carry a copy of your DD93, SGLV, current LES, latest NCOER (if applicable), 6 copies of all orders and amendments, a copy of your CIF records from Ft. Campbell CIF, and a copy of your birth certificate for security clearance processing. Yes, you must bring a copy of your birth certificate even if you have an active security clearance. All TA-50 on the packing list necessary for class will be issued to you when they arrive to Fort Campbell. You will, however, have to purchase certain items, such as: map pens, face camo paint, pocket knife/Gerber, etc. Temporary Duty Enroute (TDY) personnel: If you are going to be stationed at Fort Lewis or Hunter Army Airfield, you will report for Temporary Duty to Fort Campbell, KY for Enlisted Green Platoon training. All TDY personnel should arrive to Fort Campbell at least 2 calendar days prior to your Temporary Duty (TDY) report date (note: early reporting is authorized). Your TDY report date is located on your orders just underneath your Assignment report date. All Temporary Duty Enroute (TDY) personnel should report to Bldg 6921 and report to the Hold Platoon NCOIC. Regardless of your rank or marital status, all TDY Soldiers will reside in the barracks; you need to bring your own linen. Soldiers are discouraged from bringing their family members to a “TDY” location due to the financial hardship that it may cause and the possibility of reassignment due to non-completion of the Enlisted Green Platoon course. A fridge and microwave is in most rooms. If reporting after duty hours, you will check in with the CQ and be assigned to a transient room until the next day. You need to bring the following documents: 1. A current LES 2. Copy of birth certificate 3. Copy of DD93 & SGLV 4. Latest NCOER if applicable 5. 6 copies of all orders, amendments or TDY orders. 4 6. 2 Quart Canteen w/ Cover 7. OD Green Name Tapes w/o Velcro All Soldiers (PCS and TDY) should be informed that they will not be issued linen and will need to bring/procure those items on their own. You all will also be receiving BAS and a DFAC will not be available to you at government expense. If you have issues while on leave or in-transit: Here are 3 separate Hold Platoon phone numbers: Office1: 270-798-5024 Office2: 270-798-5019 HP NCOIC Cell: 931-220-0792 160th Staff Duty can be reached at (270) 798-1605. Student Mailing Address Commander ATTN: “YOUR NAME” SOATC, 160TH SOAR (A) Bldg 7269 Night stalker Way Fort Campbell, KY 42223-6012 POC List SOATC Commander (270) 798-1729 salome.herrera@soar.army.mil SOATC SGM (270) 798-1725 mark.mastrian@soar.army.mil Enlisted Combat Skills NCOIC (270) 798-5374 john.paul.ross@soar.army.mil Hold Platoon NCOIC (270) 798-5019/5024 james.john.chambers@soar.army.mil SOATC Admin Clerk (270) 956-3729 selvin.smalls@soar.army.ml Regimental Personnel Actions (270) 798-1501 arthur.reynoso@soar.army.mil Regimental Staff Duty Officer (270) 798-1605 1-800-762-7348 5 Training Overview The Combat Skills training program goal or mission statement is to train newly assigned soldiers and NCOs in the subject areas of Land Navigation, Combatives, Medical First Responders Course, Weapons qualification and familiarization with the M9 Pistol and the M4A2 Carbine. The course also covers execution of Wills and Power of Attorney, Law of War classes, security briefings, security inprocessing, equal opportunity/extremist brief, moral leadership class, HAZCOM/HAZMAT class, unit history class, pool training, Aviation Life Support Equipment (ALSE) class, TDY/AMEX class, and SINCGARS operation class. The Cadre assigned to this department use these classes not only to train, but to assess the newly assigned soldiers and NCOs. The subjects that are taught during the course focus on a scenario of a downed aircraft, vehicle, or FARP team behind enemy lines. Due to the unique mission of the 160th SOAR(A) and the units it supports, this scenario aids in the realism and the importance of the Combat Skills training that is taught in the department. Combat skills: To train all incoming 15T personnel for maintenance duties on the MH-60K/L helicopter. This course is designed to provide the 15T qualified student with the necessary skills and knowledge required to perform maintenance tasks on the MH-60 helicopter. Training will consist of academic subjects peculiar to the MH-60K/L airframes and all related systems. Practical exercises (PE) will be given to evaluate the students’ retention of presented materials. MH-60 Maintainers Course: To train selected 15F, 15N, 15J or civilian equivalent personnel in troubleshooting the highly complex Integrated Avionics (Glass Cockpit), Electrical and Advanced Flight Control System on the MH-60K helicopter. This course is designed to provide the student with the necessary skills and knowledge in troubleshooting and repairing all Integrated Avionics, Electrical and Advanced Flight Control System malfunctions. Training is conducted over 45 training days. The student will receive academic classroom instruction as well as practical exercise with hands on the aircraft. MH-60K Integrated Avionics and Electrical Systems Maintenance Course: To train selected 15T MOS qualified enlisted personnel in basic mission tasks required to qualify for duty as a nonrated crewmember (NRCM) on the MH-60K/L helicopter. This course is designed to provide the student with the necessary skills and knowledge to achieve NRCM certification in the MH-60K/L helicopter. Training is conducted during day, night and NVD conditions over 54 training days. Training will include: (a) academic and flight instructions on the MH-60K/L systems, safety and inspections, (b) base and mission tasks outlined in TC 1-212-1). MH-60K/L Nonrated Crewmember Flight Training Course: To train all incoming 15U personnel for maintenance duties on the MH-47E helicopter. This course is designed to provide the 15U qualified student with the necessary skills and knowledge required to perform maintenance tasks on the MH-47E helicopter. Training will consist of academic subjects peculiar to the MH-47E airframe and all related systems. Practical exercises (PE) will be utilized to give the student a better understanding of the classroom instruction. Weekly examinations will be given to evaluate the students’ retention of presented materials. MH-47G Maintainers Course: To provide selected 15F, 15N, 15J or civilian equivalent personnel with the skills and knowledge to perform Aviation Unit Maintenance (AVUM) on the Integrated Avionics, Electrical and Advanced Flight Control Systems for the MH-47E helicopter. This course will enable soldier or civilian contractor to be able to understand the theory and operation of the MH-47E Integrated Avionics, Electrical and Advanced Flight Control Systems, and be able to perform maintenance, adjustments and troubleshooting on the MH-47E. Training is conducted over 52 training days. MH-47G Integrated Avionics and Electrical Systems Maintenance Course: 6 To train selected 15U personnel in basic mission tasks required to qualify for duty as a nonrated crewmember (NRCM) on the MH-47E helicopter. This course is designed to provide the student with the necessary skills and knowledge to achieve NRCM certification in the MH-47E helicopter. Training is conducted during day, night, and NVD conditions over 74 training days. Training will include: (a) academic and flight instructions on MH-47E systems, safety and inspections, (b) base and mission tasks outlined in TC 1-216-1. MH-47G Nonrated Crewmember Flight Training Course: 7 GREEN PLATOON PACKET STUDENTS MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: - Green Platoon Packing List - Layout for Inspection Sheet - MOLLIE/Alice-Pack Cross Loading Sheet - Night Stalker Creed - Phone Roster’s (Cadre and class) 1. The 2QT Canteen (w/ Name Tag) and cover, with zip lock bag inside: will be 100% full for inspections and minimum of 75% throughout the day. 2QT will be carried at all times. 2. Inside Zip-lock bag: a. ID Card b. Pen c. Note pad d. Profile copy e. Green Platoon Packing List, Layout for Inspection Sheet, Alice-Pack Cross Loading Sheet, Night Stalker Creed and Phone Roster’s (Cadre and class). f. Power/Energy Bar. 3. ID Tags: a. Without silencers, with both large and small chains and worn at all times. 4. Alice-pack: a. Will be packed immediately following Alice-pack pack class. b. Must be ready for Road march or layout at any time. c. All equipment on the packing list will be kept in your secured vehicle. 5. Uniform Pockets should remain empty at all times. 6. Motivation and team work at all times. 7. All Equipment must have your name on it. a. Zip lock bags will have your name, item, and quantity marked on it. b. All personal items will have your name written with a permanent marker. c. All Issue items will be marked with 100-mile hour tape. Use a permanent marker to write your name on the tape. The following items will be packed in the Alice-pack while assigned to the Special Operations Aviation Training Company (SOATC). The Alice-pack will be packed in accordance with the packing list provided. All items on the packing list will be with you starting day one after OCIE and SOATC/Combat Skills equipment issue. You are responsible and accountable for your equipment at all times! 8 PACKING LIST ITEM QTY ALICE-PACK: (See additional items by season for layout). Alice-Pack w/Frame and Shoulder Straps (Issued) 1ea Water Proof Bag / Large Trash Bag (Issued) 1ea Sleeping Bag: Outer Shell (Green) (Issued) 1ea Compression Bag (Issued) 1ea Poncho (Camouflaged, OD Green) (Issued) 1ea Poncho Liner (Camouflaged, OD Green) (Issued) 1ea Boots (basic issue), Cold Weather Boots allowed winter months. ***1 pr ACU’s: (Summer/Winter) 1 set Underwear (Brown or White) 3 pr T-Shirts: (Tan) 3 pr Socks: (Green or Black) 3 pr Bath Towel: (Brown) 1 ea Wash Cloth: (Brown) 1 ea 1QT Canteen w/Covers (Issued) 2 ea Cup, 1QT Canteen (Issued) 1 ea Flashlight w/Red or Green Lens and Serviceable Batteries 1 ea Batteries (extra for Flash Light) 2 ea Fire Starter Kit or Lighter or Matches 1 ea Camouflage Stick or Compact 1 ea Wiley-X Safety Glasses (Issued) ****1 ea Compass w/Cover (Issued) 1 ea Whistle (Issued) ****1 ea Black Leather Gloves w/Inserts 1 pr Running shoes: Will be laid out for all inspections, when wet return to vehicle to dry. 1 pr Reflective PT Belt: Will be laid out for inspections; worn for all PT events. 1 ea 2QT Canteen w/Cover or Camelback (Issued) *****1 ea Simulated Weapon (Rubber Duck) (Issued) *****1 ea Additional items packed in Alice Pack by season: Winter: Gortex: Top and Bottom (Issued) Grey Fleece Watch Cap (PT Cap) Summer: Wet Weather Gear, Light Weight. (Top and Bottom) *1 set *1 ea **1 set Additional Items When Training Requires: These items will be laid out for inspection during training block. All other times, when not used, these items will be kept in laundry bag with a name tag. SOF MED Kit (worn) (Issued) ****1 ea Weapon Sling ****1 ea Laundry Bag/Barracks Bag: OD Green (Issued) 1 ea Knife: Gerber or Leather-man authorized ****1 ea MRE’s when issued during training (Issued) TBD Complete PT Uniform (Summer/Winter) will be kept in vehicle during training. 1 set 9 All other issued items from CIF, OCIE, and Combat Skills not on the packing list will be left at home or in the barracks, unless directed to bring in for equipment inventories. Additional Items needed for training: Classroom: Notepad, pencils and any additional items needed for note taking in class. Land-Nav: Mechanical pencil(s) (fine point .05 or smaller) Map pens (fine point or smaller) Protractor (Issued) Eraser(s) Bug juice Laminate maps (Issued) 2ea min. 2ea min. 1ea min. 1ea min. Combative: Groin cup Mouthpiece Wrestling shoes (optional) 1ea 1ea 1 set of ACU’s will be worn or available for wear, 1 set of ACU’s in Alice pack, a minimum of 2 more sets of ACU’s will be in your vehicle ready for wear at all times. This makes a total of 4 clean, serviceable uniforms each morning! (BRING OLD ACU’S FOR TRAINING!) * Winter Only ** Summer Only *** Winter/Summer dictates **** Worn when Training Requires. All other times placed in Alice-pack. ***** Will be worn/carried at all times. IF YOU ARE MISSING ANY ITEMS YOU WILL NOT START CLASS!!! Physical Fitness Training is the ability to function effectively in physical work, training, and other activities and still have enough energy left over to handle any emergencies which may arise. Factors such as speed, agility, muscle power, eyehand coordination, and eye-foot coordination affect a soldier’s survivability on the battlefield. Appropriate training can improve these factors within the limits of each soldier’s potential. Physical training will consist of running, pushups, sit-ups and, in addition to a total-body strength-training program designed for push-up and sit-up improvement. There will be a record APFT administered on the first day of formal training. Students must pass the APFT IAW FM 21-20 and meet the requirements set forth in AR 600-9 to start class. Physical Fitness Road Marches are one of the best ways to improve and maintain fitness. Soldiers must be able to move quickly, carry a load (rucksack) of equipment, and be physically able to perform their missions after extended marching. Because road marches are excellent fitness-training activities, they will be included throughout the course as part of the PT program. The road marches will vary from 4 miles and work up to 12 miles. Each road march will include Road marches 10 your rucksack. Rucksacks need to weigh 35-40 lbs for all road marches. It’s recommended, but not mandatory, that issued combat boots have a non-standard sole (resoled) to help ease in the comfort of the road marches. 11 Night Stalker Creed Service in the 160th is a calling only a few will answer for the mission is constantly demanding and hard. And when the impossible has been accomplished the only reward is another mission that no one else will try. As a member of the Night Stalkers I am a tested volunteer seeking only to safeguard the honor and prestige of my country, by serving the elite Special Operations Soldiers of the United States. I pledge to maintain my body, mind and equipment in a constant state of readiness for I am a member of the fastest deployable Task Force in the world – ready to move at a moments notice anytime, anywhere, arriving time on target plus or minus 30 seconds. I guard my unit’s mission with secrecy, for my only true ally is the night and the element of surprise. My manner is that of the Special Operations Quiet Professional, secrecy is a way of life. In battle, I eagerly meet the enemy for I volunteered to be up front where the fighting is hard. I fear no foe’s ability, nor underestimate his will to fight. The mission and my precious cargo are my concern. I will never surrender. I will never leave a fallen comrade to fall into the hands of the enemy and under no circumstances will I ever embarrass my country. Gallantly will I show the world and the elite forces I support that a Night Stalker is a specially selected and well trained soldier. I serve with the memory and pride of those who have gone before me for they loved to fight, fought to win and would rather die than quit. Night Stalkers Don’t Quit! "The Lord knows the way I take, and when He has tested me, I shall come forth as gold" JOB 23:10 12 FREE NASHVILLE TO FORT CAMPBELL SHUTTLE SERVICE: DO NOT TAKE A TAXI UNLESS YOU HAVE $100 TO THROW AWAY! Here are the instructions for Jarmon transportation and limo service which allows Soldiers traveling on orders FREE transportation from the airport to the 20th Replacement Detachment at Fort Campbell, KY. I strongly suggest you write this information down and carry it with you. Also, review your welcome packet for more information about your PCS. Make sure you have your orders handy. You can call our staff duty office at (270) 798-1605 if you have any issues while enroute. Have a safe flight. After you collect your baggage, you will need to proceed to the rental car area. Along the back left hand corner there is a desk for Jarmon transportation. Here you will either talk to the representative behind the counter or write your name on the available pad and pick up the phone provided. Let them know that you are awaiting them. Eventually someone will be there if they are not already. You will have to provide the driver with a copy of your orders (they will only call the names that are written on the pad). After loading, they will bring all Soldiers directly to the 20th Replacement Detachment at Fort Campbell. Jarmon Transportation Information: The phone number for their office is (931) 648-1411. The website has a schedule for the "free bus ride" http://www.jarmontransportation.com/index.php?pr=Schedule . The fax number is 931-648-2756 and their email is info@jarmontransportation.com 13 COME THRU GATE 3 AND FOLLOW AIR ASSAULT STREET UNTIL DESERT STORM. TURN RIGHT AT DESERT STORM, A LEFT ON 38TH, AND BLDG 6921 ON THE RIGHT IS THE BARRACKS. 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