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Eighth United States Army Headstart Program

Eighth United States Army Headstart Program. Headstart is a 5-Step Program. Sponsorship Welcome & Orientation Local Area Orientation Sustainment Joint Security Area References: USFK & Eighth Army Regs 600-55. Sponsorship. RESPONSIBILITY: Commanders implement the program

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Eighth United States Army Headstart Program

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  1. Eighth United States Army Headstart Program

  2. Headstart is a 5-Step Program • Sponsorship • Welcome & Orientation • Local Area Orientation • Sustainment • Joint Security Area References: USFK & Eighth Army Regs 600-55

  3. Sponsorship • RESPONSIBILITY: Commanders implement the program • GOAL: Orient inbound personnel to the theater & Korean culture prior to arrival • When practical, mail sponsorship package to inbound personnel • Continued improvement through 8th PERSCOM S-GATE Web Page STEP #1

  4. Welcome & Orientation • Commanders are responsible to ensure all new personnel are properly welcomed • New personnel will receive an initial orientation briefing 48 hours after arriving in the theater STEP #2

  5. Welcome & Orientation(Cont.) • Personnel will view two videos (“Keeping the Peace” & “Tour of Duty”) • New arrivals will receive: • Eighth Army Standards Handbook • Status of Forces (SOFA) Card • Korean Customs Handout • Welcome to Korea – PAO Guide • Current KORUS Magazine • Counterpart Guide for Korea (Field Grade Officers & Senior NCOs) • Communicating with Koreans Handout • Eighth Army Emergency Information/Phone Number Card STEP #2

  6. Local Area Orientation • MSC & ASG Commanders will conduct local area orientations • Mandatory for all service members & DA civilians • Highly encouraged for family members • Local area orientation briefings include: • EO • Community Relations • Local community representative STEP #3

  7. Sustainment Training • Conducted Quarterly • Tailored for local communities & commands • Commanders emphasize how to avoid the “ugly American” behavior STEP #4

  8. Joint Security Area (JSA) • Optional • Commanders should encourage personnel to take the tour within 90 days of arrival • May use government transportation to minimize the cost of the tour • No charge for exercise augmentees • USO tours offered for family members STEP #5

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