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Fourth Brigade JROTC. Fourth Brigade JROTC Overview. Mr. John Sovine Chief, 4 th Bde JROTC. AGENDA. Personnel Introductions Fourth Brigade AOR Battle Rhythm Budget Odds & Ends Downsizing Contact Information Open Discussion/Questions. Command Team. COL Farrell J. Duncombe
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Fourth Brigade JROTC Overview Mr. John Sovine Chief, 4th Bde JROTC
AGENDA • Personnel Introductions • Fourth Brigade AOR • Battle Rhythm • Budget • Odds & Ends • Downsizing • Contact Information • Open Discussion/Questions
Command Team COL Farrell J. Duncombe CDR, 4th Brigade CSM Christopher W. Newsom CSM, 4th Brigade
PERSONNEL • Authorized – 9; 9 on hand (As of 30 Sep: 8 authorized)
4th BRIGADE Area of Operations DC DAI Richmond DAI WSFC DAI Charlotte DAI Closures SY 16/17 Central HS New Starts SY 16/17 Phelps HS – NDCC New Starts SY 17/18 Northwest Halifax – NDCC Southeast Halifax - NDCC 4Th Brigade Approx 55K Cadets 730 Instructors 334 Programs Horry County DAI
4th Brigade JROTC Battle Rhythm Winter Break Maximum Use of Leave Spring Break Unit/Assistant Visits JPA Inspection Schedule Development JPA Inspection Schedule Development CPFT/CTLT (all) Commissioning (MS IV) JPA Inspection Execution MTS Review Inst Tng Workshop Instructor Tng Workshop Planning & Coordination Maximum Use of Leave Rappel Cert Training Essay Contest Contract Management JCLC Execution & Visitation JCLC Planning & Coordination HR Update OE Report BoB Raider Rappel Cert Training JLAB Planning, Coordination Phase I and Phase II Execution JLAB Execution Army Air Rifle BoB Rifle Meet Natl Air Rifle All Other Reports IG, AP Reports Natl Drill Meet Army Drill Meet BoB Drill Meet OE Report Unit Report Evaluation Maximum Use of Leave Redistribution of Equipment Continuous Reqs: Admin, Log, Tng, Suspense Tracking, Calendar, Taskings, Cadre Tng/Cert/Mgmt (marksmanship, rappel, JSOCC, Interviews, etc.), Budget Actions, GPC Oversight, Expansion and Closure Actions AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG
BUDGET INFO • All FY17 spending has stopped unless approved by Brigade • FY18 Budget allocation to be provided on/about 10 Oct • Anticipate a CRA • Budget execution timeline for FY18 is: 31 Jan 15: 40% 31 Mar 15: 60% 30 Jun 15: 90% • School Template OMA and MPA MPA: 4.4M (Includes laundry & alterations held at Bde level) OMA: .697M
ODDS & ENDS • Regional Instructor Training • Last year for off post training. All future workshops will be at a military facility. • Future workshops will probably be smaller and more frequent. • Mandatory training for continued certification • Instructors will attend the training on an alternating basis • Brigade Commander decision authority for excusals • JROTC Program of Accreditation (JPA) • Final version of CCR 145-8-3, dated 15 Jan 17. • No significant changes from draft • SY 17/18 will be 3nd year for the new JPA process • Evaluation of Cadre play major roll in process • Lengthy process • 4th BDE JPA Results for SY 16/17 • Scheduled: 65 • Completed: 65 • HUD: 44 (67%) • SAT: 18 (28%) • Unsat: 3 (5%)
ODDS & ENDS(continued) • CNACI Background checks • Directed by SECARMY • All cadre will undergo regardless of current security clearance • Do not initiate until instructed to do so • Comply with timeline; several instructors have lost their certification for failure to meet the timeline requirements • All instructors will have completed CNACI prior to entering the classroom • Some schools may have to operate with only 1 instructor for a period of time • Re-verified every 5 years • Common Access Cards (CACs) • On hold UFN due to vetting issues
ODDS & ENDS(continued) Policy Memo #8 Serious Incident Reports • CAT 1 Serious Incident Reports (CCIR Related) • See matrix for list of CAT 1 SIRs • Make telephonic notification immediately • Submit 5Ws • Submit SIR within 24 hours of incident • If unsure – send it • Send all SIRs to myself, Mr. Perry & Mr. George James; do not bypass the Brigade • CAT 2 Incident Reports (non-CCIR related) • See matrix for list of CAT 2 SIRs • Submit SIR within 24 hours of incident • Instructor injury or illness requiring hospitalization • Any instructor absence for 30 calendar days or more for any reason Note: Be sure to use the new form located on the 4thBde JROTC website.
4th Bde JROTC Downsizing • 4th Brigade will downsize current position authorizations from a high of 11 to 8 authorizations in FY 18. Results in a reduction of approximately 28% in available man-hours. • FY 15 – 11 Authorizations • FY 16 – 10 Authorizations (Current) • FY 17 – 9 Authorizations (30 Sep 16) • FY 18 – 8 Authorizations (30 Sep 17) • Cadet Command is working hard to meet our manpower requirements with BMM, over hires and terms. • Workload has actually increased and continues to do so. • JPAs • GPC Support • CAC (TASM & TA responsibilities) • Check Writing • COR Responsibilities • Increased individual TDY requirement due to fewer available personnel • May require the elimination of some “nice to do” things/events. More to follow.
The Good • JPA process • Very successful and safe JCLC 2017 with few exceptions • Mount Tabor – 2nd Place finish in leadership at JLAB; 3rd Place last year • Hopewell HS – Reached National Level in Raider, Drill and Marksmanship • SY 16/17 Best of the Best Competitions • 1st Place Raider: Landrum HS, SC • 1st Place Drill: Airport HS, SC (3 years running) • 1st Place Marksmanship: North Brunswick HS, NC (5 years running)