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 Army Stand-To Digest-Aug 19-Aug 21 2008
Edition: Tue, August 19, 2008 SENIOR LEADERS ARE SAYING "We've been able to achieve this success because of an increasingly effective Iraqi security force, one that is growing in capability and in confidence. And as a result, we have seen signs of hope and prosperity return to many parts of the country that were once previously threatened by criminals and terrorists and others who don't want Iraq to achieve its full potential." Commander, Multinational Corps Iraq, Lt . Gen. Lloyd Austin III TODAY'S FOCUS Civilian Education System Registration What is it? The Civilian Education System (CES) provides the Army Civilian Corps at all levels the opportunity to develop leadership skills through a progressive and sequential program through a blended learning environment, distributed learning (DL) and resident instruction. Army civilians register for CES courses through the Civilian Human Resource Training Application System (CHRTAS), a portal of the Army Training Requirements and Resources System (ATRRS). CHRTAS was developed in 2004 by the Civilian Human Resource Agency and selected by the Army in 2006 as the registration tool for the four new CES courses (Foundation, Basic, Intermediate and Advanced). What has the Army done? On June 1, 2007, CHRTAS was launched as the online method for submitting CES applications. CES registration involves the employee, supervisor and training coordinator. In CHRTAS, employees can submit their CES applications, print completion certificates and track training progress. Once an employee applies for a CES course, the request is forwarded to the supervisor for approval and training coordinator for quota management. Supervisors play a key role in the registration process as the designated ÅÂpproval authority." Not only can supervisors approve their employees training applications, they can review employee training history as well. Training coordinators from each of the Army commands, Army service component commands and direct reporting units process the applications, run rosters and reports, and ensure training seats are filled in a timely manner. Once complete, the training is recorded in ATRRS and downloaded into the Defense Civilian Personnel Database System (DCPDS), the official system of record for civilian employees. What efforts does the Army plan to continue in the future? Based on lessons learned during the first year of CHRTAS deployment, the system is being modified to make CES registration more ÅÖser friendly." Tutorials, help desk support and frequently asked questions (FAQs) are being updated to help individuals navigate through CHRTAS more efficiently. In addition, the three legacy civilian leader development online courses Action Officer Development Course (AODC), Supervisor Development Course (SDC) and Manager Development Course (MDC) will be added to CHRTAS for registration capability. Additional enhancements are planned to move CHRTAS from a self registration portal to a central access point for functional as well as leader development training. Why is this important to the Army? As we look to the future, we see the roles and responsibilities of Army civilians continuing to change. These changes demand that we invest in the training and development of our leaders and the Army Civilian Corps. CHRTAS gives us the tool to ensure the right person attends the right CES course at the right time. Resource: CHRTAS Web site Army Management Staff College Web site INFORMATION YOU CAN USE 2008 Strategic Communication Guide - Read the 2008 Army Strategic Communication Guide for key messages and updates Strategic Communication Coordination Group (SCCG) Workspace Army Public Affairs Portal Stories of Valor Speaker's Toolkit Information Papers with " 2008 Army Posture Statement" A CULTURE OF ENGAGEMENT The Army Community Relations Calendar Bloggers Roundtable CALENDAR Aug. 8 - 24, 2008: XXIX Olympic Games: Beijing 2008: U.S Army Olympian Web site Aug. 16, 2008: 25th Anniversary of Army Family Action Plan site SOCIAL NETWORKING
NEWS ABOUT THE ARMY
External Links Disclaimer - The appearance of hyperlinks to external sites does not constitute endorsement by the Department of the U.S. Army of the linked web site or the information, products or services contained therein. For other than authorized activities such as military exchanges and Morale, Welfare and Recreation sites, the Department of the U.S. Army does not exercise any editorial control over the information you may find at these locations. Such links are provided consistent with the stated purpose of this DoD web site. Stand-To!- Pandemic Influenza Preparation - Aug. 20, 2008 Wednesday, August 20, 2008 7:51 AM SENIOR LEADERS ARE SAYING ThereÃÔ a dramatic decrease in mortality from previous wars because of the advancements made in trauma care. The key has been those medics, those doctors and medical teams doing what they do in horrible conditions. Army Medical Research and Materiel CommandÃÔ, Combat Casualty Care Director, Col. Dallas Hack TODAY'S FOCUS Pandemic Influenza Preparation What is it? An influenza pandemic is caused when the influenza (or ÅÇlu? virus mutates to produce a strain so different from previous strains that there is no natural immunity to it and the disease becomes widespread. Each year there is a worldwide flu season that ordinarily causes about 37,000 deaths in the U.S. Flu pandemics occur about three times each century. What has the Army done? The Army Operations Center (AOC) completed an Avian Influenza Response Table Top Exercise (TTX) Oct. 2-13, 2006. The Army has developed a Pandemic Plan. In accordance with DOD Directive 6200.3, Public Health Emergency Officers (PHEOs) have been appointed at Army installations and AMC depots. To continue reading this topic in its entirety, click here. Information Papers with 2008 Army Posture Statement INFORMATION YOU CAN USE 2008 Strategic Communication Guide - Read the 2008 Army Strategic Communication Guide for key messages and updates Strategic Communication Coordination Group (SCCG) Workspace Army Public Affairs Portal Stories of Valor Speaker's Toolkit Information Papers with " 2008 Army Posture Statement" A CULTURE OF ENGAGEMENT The Army Community Relations Calendar Bloggers Roundtable CALENDAR Aug. 8 - 24, 2008: XXIX Olympic Games: Beijing 2008: U.S Army Olympian Web site Aug. 16, 2008: 25th Anniversary of Army Family Action Plan site Sept. 7, 2008: Freedom Walk SOCIAL NETWORKING
NEWS ABOUT THE ARMY
External Links Disclaimer - The appearance of hyperlinks to external sites does not constitute endorsement by the Department of the U.S. Army of the linked web site or the information, products or services contained therein. For other than authorized activities such as military exchanges and Morale, Welfare and Recreation sites, the Department of the U.S. Army does not exercise any editorial control over the information you may find at these locations. Such links are provided consistent with the stated purpose of this DoD web site. Forwarded Message: Stand-To!- Medical Evaluation Board/ Physical Evaluation Board (MEB/PEB) Process- Aug. 21, 2008 Stand-To!- Medical Evaluation Board/ Physical Evaluation Board (MEB/PEB) Process- Aug. 21, 2008 Thursday, August 21, 2008 8:09 AM SENIOR LEADERS ARE SAYING Å¢merica owes the men and women of the Veterans of Foreign Wars a debt that could really never be repaid. You fought for our freedoms. And then when you came home, you volunteered to continue to serve this nation.ÆûBR>- President George W. Bush, at Veterans of Foreign Wars convention in Orlando, Fla. Bush salutes veterans, present-day military at VFW convention TODAY'S FOCUS Medical Evaluation Board/ Physical Evaluation Board (MEB/PEB) Process What is it? When a physician determines a Soldier is unable to perform full military duty or is unlikely to do so within a reasonable period of time (normally 12 months) or when optimum medical care has been reached, the Soldier is referred to the Medical Evaluation Board (MEB). The MEB, made up of at least two physicians, documents the full clinical information of all medical conditions and determines whether each condition meets medical retention standards. If condition(s) meet retention standards, the Soldier returns to duty. If there are condition(s) which do not meet retention standards, the MEB forwards its findings onto the Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) for review. The PEB, a three member board, to include a physician, conducts an informal review to determine whether the Soldier is fit or unfit to continue to perform his or her primary military duties. If fit, and the Soldier agrees with the findings, the Physical Disability Agency (PDA) provides the final approval and the Soldier is returned to duty. If unfit, the PEB determines whether the Soldier is eligible for compensation. If eligible, the PEB determines a rating percentage using the Veterans Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities and makes a recommendation as to whether the Soldier should be separated with or without severance pay, permanently retired or placed on the temporary disability retirement list. Soldiers may appeal any findings and recommendations of the informal PEB and demand/request a formal board. All PEB findings, whether the Soldier is found fit or unfit, go to the PDA for final approval. Soldiers may appeal any findings of the PDA. Who or what can help Soldiers through the MEB/PEB process? The SoldierÃÔ primary counselor and information resource is the Physical Evaluation Board liaison officer (PEBLO). The PEBLO counsels the Soldiers on their MEB/PEB findings and related rights and benefits. There are many moving parts to the MEB/PEB process and by keeping in close communication with their PEBLO, Soldiers can move smoothly through the process. The PEBLO works in the patient administration division (PAD) for the medical treatment facility and not for the PEB. Soldiers can track their MEB /PEB online. What is important for Soldiers to remember when going through the MEB/PEB process? While the MEB/PEB process can be complicated at first glance, the Army is dedicated to the care of its Soldiers, whether they are staying with the Army or transitioning to civilian life. Soldiers should take every opportunity to seek the advice of SoldierÃÔ counsel while going through the MEB/PEB. Resources: My MEB/PEB Portal Online Office of the Soldiers Counsel INFORMATION YOU CAN USE 2008 Strategic Communication Guide - Read the 2008 Army Strategic Communication Guide for key messages and updates Strategic Communication Coordination Group (SCCG) Workspace Army Public Affairs Portal Stories of Valor Speaker's Toolkit Information Papers with " 2008 Army Posture Statement" A CULTURE OF ENGAGEMENT The Army Community Relations Calendar Bloggers Roundtable Towns show support for Soldiers Soldiers strive to improve conditions for Iraqis Small rewards program reduces munitions in Afghanistan CALENDAR Aug. 8 - 24, 2008: XXIX Olympic Games: Beijing 2008: U.S Army Olympian Web site Aug. 16, 2008: 25th Anniversary of Army Family Action Plan site Aug. 25, 2008: Launch of Army Service Uniform (ASU) Web site Aug. 26, 2008: Women's Equality Day Sept. 7, 2008: Freedom Walk SOCIAL NETWORKING
NEWS ABOUT THE ARMY
ARMY SPORTS
External Links Disclaimer - The appearance of hyperlinks to external sites does not constitute endorsement by the Department of the U.S. Army of the linked web site or the information, products or services contained therein. For other than authorized activities such as military exchanges and Morale, Welfare and Recreation sites, the Department of the U.S. Army does not exercise any editorial control over the information you may find at these locations. Such links are provided consistent with the stated purpose of this DoD web site. Forwarded Message: Stand-To!- RAND survey of Stand To! readers on Army strategic communications- Aug. 22, 2008 Stand-To!- RAND survey of Stand To! readers on Army strategic communications- Aug. 22, 2008 Friday, August 22, 2008 8:08 AM Edition: Fri, August 22, 2008 WHAT THEY'RE SAYING Å°ne of the most exciting applications is an electromagnetic cloak that can bend light around itself, similar to the flow of water around a stone. Making invisible both the cloak and an object hidden inside.ÆûBR> -Dr. Richard Hammond, theoretical physicist, Optical Physics and Imaging Science (U.S. Army's Research Office) Army research on invisibility not science fiction TODAY'S FOCUS RAND survey of Stand To! readers on Army strategic communications What is it? In an effort to help the Army communicate more effectively with internal and external audiences, the Army's Office of the Chief of Public Affairs has asked the RAND CorporationÃÔ Arroyo Center to conduct a survey of Stand To! readers on issues related to Army strategic communications; the survey is designed to assist the Army in identifying ways to improve its strategic communication capabilities. The RAND Corporation is a non-profit research institution that is independent of the Army, and the Arroyo Center is the U.S. ArmyÃÔ federally-funded research and development center. RAND was asked to conduct the survey as part of fiscal year 2008 study, on ways to improve Army's strategic communication. Why is this important to the Army? Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. George Casey has identified Army strategic communication with internal and external audiences as a critical enabling capability for achieving broader Army objectives. However, the Army currently lacks baseline data for identifying the best ways to improve Army strategic communications. The survey is designed to fill this gap, and help identify areas where the Army is in good shape, and where additional attention and effort may be indicated. What has the Army done? Headquarters Department of the Army is in the early stages of building a strategic communication capability, and commissioned RAND to provide research assistance. To date, the study team has conducted a survey of a representative sample of active-duty Soldiers; this survey of Stand To! readers will complement the first survey. What continued efforts does the Army have planned for the future? The Office of the Chief of Public Affairs has expressed interest in continuing the present study in fiscal year 2009, and having RAND conduct additional surveys of Army Guard and Reserve, Army civilians, and Army veterans. How can Stand To! readers participate in the survey? Readers can participate in the survey by directing their web browser to Army STRATCOMM Web survey . Participation in this survey is voluntary, and responses are confidential; the survey should take 15-20 minutes to complete. If you have any questions regarding this survey, or cannot access the website for any reason, you can email to the RAND survey coordinator, Megan Zander. Resources: RAND Corporation Web site INFORMATION YOU CAN USE 2008 Strategic Communication Guide - Read the 2008 Army Strategic Communication Guide for key messages and updates Strategic Communication Coordination Group (SCCG) Workspace Army Public Affairs Portal Stories of Valor Speaker's Toolkit Information Papers with " 2008 Army Posture Statement" A CULTURE OF ENGAGEMENT The Army Community Relations Calendar Bloggers Roundtable Secretary Geren visits Leonard Wood, signs covenant CALENDAR Aug. 8 - 24, 2008: XXIX Olympic Games: Beijing 2008: U.S Army Olympian Web site Aug. 16, 2008: 25th Anniversary of Army Family Action Plan site Aug. 26, 2008: Women's Equality Day September, 2008: National Preparedness Month Sept. 2, 2008: Post World War II Japan Sept. 7, 2008: Freedom Walk SOCIAL NETWORKING
NEWS ABOUT THE ARMY
External Links Disclaimer - The appearance of hyperlinks to external sites does not constitute endorsement by the Department of the U.S. Army of the linked web site or the information, products or services contained therein. For other than authorized activities such as military exchanges and Morale, Welfare and Recreation sites, the Department of the U.S. Army does not exercise any editorial control over the information you may find at these locations. Such links are provided consistent with the stated purpose of this DoD web site.      |
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