History of International Military Student Programs at USASMA. The International Military Student Program and Exchange Instructor Program

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1 History of International Military Student Programs at USASMA The International Military Student Program and Exchange Instructor Program 1975 Students in Class #6 of the Sergeants Major Course began their studies in August, Robert J. May of Australia was the very first and only international military student in attendance at USASMA and paved the way for future international students after his graduation in January, May of 1984: at the direction of the Chief of Staff of the Army, the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations asked the commander of the Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) to study ways to expand Army programs for interaction between U.S. Army and foreign Army military and civilian personnel. Based on comments from TRADOC, ODCSOPS forwarded to the Army Chief of Staff in October of 1985, an Issue Paper recommending the Opening the Sergeants Major Course to Foreign Students. The proposal was ultimately approved by the CSA October 1985: West Germany, Britain, and Canada were offered the opportunity to station an NCO at USASMA as a Sergeants Major Course (SMC) Instructor. The initiative by the Army Chief of Staff was a means of enhancing the Academy s growth and bolstering credence to USASMA s International Military Student Program initiatives. The countries that initially participated were selected because their NCOs had much in common with U.S. NCOs. Britain was the first to formally accept, and then the Canadian Army also agreed to the idea. West Germany initially declined, but later requested the opportunity to provide an instructor in the future. Also in October of that same year, HQDA directed TRADOC to conduct a worldwide survey to determine foreign interest in attending the SMC. TRADOC was also directed to open the course to foreign students no later than Fiscal Year 87 if sufficient interest was found. As a means of enhancing the image of SMC in the eyes of foreign countries, course attendance was initially only by CSA invitation. This allowed for the same course structure as the Command and General Staff College and Army War College.

2 November 1985: a survey initiated by Security Assistance Field Agency (SATFA) was sent out to nations worldwide, with a response deadline of January The survey canvassed 118 countries and resulted in a total of 74 responses. Only 30 countries declared any interest in sending their service members to USASMA s SMC. A pilot course instituted in April 1986, consisting of four to six NCOs was proposed, and it was recommended the pilot course kick-off with SMC Class #31 (Jan 88) to coincide with the opening of USASMA s new facility. Five International Military Students attended the Sergeants Major Academy Additional Timeline July 1986: Great Britian s Regimental Sergeant Major, Geoffrey Guest, attended Class #28. Upon graduation in January 1987, he assumed instructor duties as the first sergeant major in our Exchange Instructor Program January 1988: Students from seven countries arrived and participated in USASMA s International Military Student Program Pilot Course. Country participation included West Germany, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Canada, United Kingdom, and Kenya. The Chief of Staff of the Army asked for a pilot course critique after graduation. Geoffrey Guest of the United Kingdom was selected as SMA Exchange Instructor. Seven international military students attended the Sergeants Major Academy. July 1988: Class #32: Included two Exchange Instructors. Regimental Sergeant Major Philip J. Everett of Britain replaced RSM Guest, and Canada provided her first Exchange Instructor, Chief Warrant Officer Lucien J. Durelle. Two international military students attended the Sergeants Major Academy. July through August 1988: CSA sends invitations to various ambassadors for attendance to Class #33 January to July January 1989: Class #33 includes students from Botswana, Italy, Kenya, Malaysia, Philippines, and Spain. The class graduates in July 89. Philippines initiated its program at USASMA with gusto when the country s military leaders send Command Sergeant Major of the Army, Joel T. Trompeta, as their first

3 student. Seven international military students attended the Sergeants Major Academy. July 1989: Class #34. Students were from Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Somalia, Rwanda, and Zimbabwe. Class #34 graduated in January of Sergeant Major Richard Ee of Singapore was later appointed as the Sergeant Major of the Singapore Armed Forces. Six international military students attended the Sergeants Major Academy January 1990: Class #35. CWO Durelle of Canada and RSM Everett of the United Kingdom were selected as International Exchange Instructors to attend class. Other countries participating were Italy, Kenya, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Spain, and Switzerland. Sergeant Major Gottfreid Wiedmer of Switzerland went on to become the Sergeant Major of Swiss Army. Unique to Class #35 is the attendance by the first Swiss NCO to attend schooling at any U.S. Army school or academy. Class #35 graduated seven international military students and two international exchange instructors in July July 1990: Class #36. Students attended from the Philippines, Korea, Italy, Somalia, Singapore, and the United Kingdom. This class graduated in January of SGM Nawrat of Germany, CWO Durelle of Canada, and RSM Everitt of the United Kingdom, taught as International Exchange Instructors for this class. Six international military students attended the Sergeants Major Academy January 1991: Class #37 consisted of representation from Italy, Spain, Botswana, Philippines, Singapore, Jordan, and the Netherlands. Sergeant Major Willem M. Tanis went on to be the Sergeant Major of the Army in the Netherlands. Class #37 graduated in July SGM Nawrat of Germany, CWO Durelle of Canada and RSM Smith of the United Kingdom served as International Exchange Instructors. Seven international military students attended the Sergeants Major Academy. July 1991: Four students attended Class #38. Sergeants major from Turkey, Italy, Singapore and the Philippines graduated in January of SGM Nawrate of Germany, CWO Durelle of Canada and RSM Smith of the United Kingdom all served as international exchange instructors. Four international military students attended the Academy. 1992

4 January 1992: Class #39. SGM Smith of the United Kingdom served as an international exchange instructor. No international student data is available for Class 39. July 1992: Class #40 consisted of representation from Canada, United Kingdom, Philippines, Spain, Swaziland, Korea, Belize, Botswana, Singapore, and the Netherlands. Class #40 graduated in January of RSM Smith of the United Kingdom served as an international exchange instructor, and 10 international military students attended the Academy February 1993: Class #41 arrived with students from the Philippines, Netherlands, Italy, Singapore, Columbia, and Guyana. Class #41 graduated in July of CWO Ferretti of Canada and RSM Hill of the United Kingdom served as international exchange instructors. Six international military students attended the Sergeants Major Academy. July of 1993: Class #42. Participating countries were Singapore, Brazil, Spain, Switzerland, Poland, Botswana, Germany, France, Australia, and the Philippines. The class graduated in January CWO Ferretti of Canada and RSM Hill of the United Kingdom served as international exchange instructors. Ten international military students attended the Sergeants Major Academy. January 1993: Class #43 arrived at Fort Bliss with students from Lebanon, Italy, Switzerland, Philippines, Botswana, Singapore, and the Netherlands. Class#43 graduated in July of CWO Ferretti of Canada, RSM Hill of the United Kingdom, RSM Pressley of Australia, and SGM Pauli of Germany served as international exchange instructors. Seven international military students attended the Sergeants Major Academy July 1994: Class #44 graduated one student from the United Kingdom in January CWO Ferretti of Canada, RSM Hill of the United Kingdom, RSM Pressley of Australia, and SGM Pauli of Germany served as international exchange instructors January 1995: Class #45 consisted of students representing Australia, (2) Japan, Singapore, Italy, Botswana, Lebanon, and the Philippines. All graduated June RSM Pressley of Australia served as an international exchange

5 instructor and eight international military students attended the Sergeants Major Academy. August 1995: Class #46 Sergeants Major from Botswana, Australia, (2) Japan, Singapore, Switzerland, Namibia, Brazil, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Canada and Lebanon arrived and graduated in May of RSM Cattemole of the United Kingdom, and SGM Pauli of Germany served as international exchange instructors. 12 international military students attended the Sergeants Major Academy August 1996: Class #47, consisting of students from the Philippines, Australia, Belize, Botswana, Poland, Thailand, Korea, Switzerland, Argentina, Italy, Japan, Korea, Namibia, Singapore, Germany, Japan, Netherlands and Brazil. Class #47 graduated in May of Sergeant Major Marion A Bowen of Australia was the first female International Military Sergeant Major to attend the academy. RSM Rodgers of the United Kingdom, RSM Wonderham of Canada, and RSM Hansford of Australia served as International Exchange Instructors. Sergeant Major Tom Isaacs became the Sergeant Major of the Botswana Defense Force, and 18 international military students attended the Sergeants Major Academy August 1997: Class #48 included student representatives from the Philippines, Poland, Italy, United Kingdom, Lebanon, Guyana, Namibia, (2) Japan, (2) Korea, Netherlands, Botswana, Singapore, South Africa, Austria, Brazil, Australia, Switzerland, Croatia and Argentina. SGM Schulze of Germany, WO1 Bowen of Australia, RSM Rodgers of the United Kingdom and CWO Wonderham of Canada served as international exchange instructors. Sergeant Major Predrag Toplak of Croatia went on to be appointed as the Sergeant Major of the Croatian Army. 21 international military students attended the Academy August 1998: Class #49 had students from Lebanon, Philippines, New Zealand, Italy, Swaziland, Australia, (2) Japan, St Christop[her (Kitts/Nevis), Singapore, Belize, Brazil, Canada, Switzerland, Zimbabwe, Netherlands, Korea, Argentina, Trinidad, and Croatia who graduated in May of RSM Creggan of the United Kingdom, SGM Schulze of Germany, and RSM Speter of

6 Australia served as international exchange instructors. 20 international military students attended the Academy Class #50 began in August of Argentina, Philippines, Brazil, (2) Singapore, Croatia, Switzerland, (2) Netherlands, Thailand, Australia, Korea, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Italy, (2) Japan, Taiwan, Bosnia, New Zealand, Guyana, graduated May RSM Fischer of the Netherlands served as International Exchange Instructors. 22 international military students attended the Sergeants Major Academy Class #51 began in August of Brazil, Philippines, Netherlands, Canada, Ghana, Poland, Germany, New Zealand, Korea, Japan, Singapore, Bosnia, Antigua, Italy, Australia, Austria, Zimbabwe, Croatia, and Zambia were the countries represented. Class #51 graduated in May international military students attended the Sergeants Major Academy Class #52 began in August of Lithuania, Brazil, Romania, New Zealand, Bosnia, Barbados, Australia, Switzerland, Netherlands, Namibia, South Africa, Poland, Korea, Italy, Philippines, Japan, Botswana, Singapore, Argentina, Croatia, Austria, Guyana, and Taiwan attended the Sergeants Major Academy. Class #52 graduated in May Franciscus L.J. Frederix, Netherlands, Ward D. Brown, Canada, Reimond A. Heep, Germany served as International Exchange Instructors. 28 international military students were in Class # Class #53 began in August of Australia, Philippines, Argentina, Colombia, Macedonia, Botswana, Croatia, Hungary, Canada, Singapore, Slovakia, Switzerland, Italy, Croatia, Romania, Guyana, Japan, Korea, Namibia, Netherlands, Philippines, Poland, Slovakia, South Africa, Taiwan, Trinidad, and Zambia graduated in May Unique to Class #53 is the attendance by the first NCOs from Hungary, Macedonia, and Slovakia. Wayne J. Giddings, Australia, EEF L. M. Hendrikx, Netherlands, Ward D. Brown, Canada, Reimond A. Heep, Germany, served as international exchange instructors. Class #53 consisted of 33 international military students. 2003

7 Class #54 began in August of Japan, Poland, New Zealand, Singapore, Taiwan, Italy, Bosnia, Ghana, Jamaica, Macedonia, South Africa, Australia, Netherlands, Czech Republic, Hungary, Croatia, Lithuania, Philippines, Romania, Botswana, Albania, Argentina, Brazil, Slovenia, Korea, Switzerland, Guyana, and Niger graduated May Robert G. Aboud, Australia, James D. Butters, Canada, and Jan Van Triest, Netherlands served as international exchange instructors. Class #54 consisted of 42 international military students. ACADEMIC YEAR 2003 ~ 2004 Class #55 began in August of Korea, Lithuania, Romania, Italy, Singapore, Philippines, Switzerland, Australia, Japan, Hungary, Canada, Slovenia, Germany, Netherlands, Philippines, Jamaica, Romania, Macedonia, Singapore, Czech Republic, Poland, Colombia, Zambia, Bosnia, New Zealand, Slovakia, Taiwan, Yemen, and Botswana graduated in May Mark Kjellgren, Australia, and Renee Van Boxtel, Netherlands served as international exchange instructors. Class #55 consisted of thirty-five international military students. ACADEMIC YEAR 2004 ~ 2005 Class #56 began in August Yemen, Japan, Botswana, Romania, Macedonia, Canada, Netherlands, Guyana, Slovenia, Italy, Singapore, Romania, Poland, Switzerland, Uganda, Hungary, Czech Republic, Malaysia, Trinidad, Australia, Slovakia, Korea, Lithuania, Netherlands, Bosnia, Singapore, Belize, Jamaica, Taiwan, and Afghanistan will graduate May Class #56 had first Afghanistan student to attend the Sergeants Major Academy. Renee Van Boxtel, Netherlands, Craig Egan, Australia, Kenneth Hodge, Canada, Manfred S. Jerabek, Germany, and Paul Kerkhofs, Netherlands, are currently serving as international exchange instructors. Class #56 consists of 46 international military students. ACADEMIC YEAR 2005 ~ 2006 Class #57 began in August 2006 with 44 international students from Yemen, Belize, Netherlands, Jamaica, Czech Republic, Slovenia, Lithuania, Canada, Taiwan, Philippines, New Zealand, Macedonia, Switzerland, Germany, Japan, Chile, Australia, Latvia, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, Germany, Brazil, Trinidad- Tobago, Romania, Botswana, Ghana, Macedonia, Estonia, Poland, Hungary, Singapore, Jordan, and Bosnia. Singapore was selected to participate in the Academy s Military Exchange Personnel Program and was assigned as an instructor in the Leadership Division of the Sergeant Major Course. Other exchange instructors included Manfred Jerabek of Germany, Ashley Haywood of Australia, Derrik Bisson of Canada, and Bos, Anroldus of the Netherlands.

8 ACADEMIC YEAR 2006 ~ 2007 Class #58 began in August of 2007 with 49 International Military Students, the largest international class to date. They represented Afghanistan, Switzerland, Slovakia, Philippines, Singapore, Macedonia, Australia, Trinidad-Tobago, Belize, Hungary, Bosnia, Mongolia, Poland, Hungary, Germany, South Africa, Brazil, Canada, Romania, Uganda, Albania, Chile, Slovenia, Estonia, Czech Republic, Netherlands, Croatia, Papua New Guinea, Bolivia, Jordan, Botswana, Lithuania, New Zealand, and Japan. ACADEMIC YEAR 2007 ~ 2008 Class #59 of the SMC included 47 students from 33 countries attending the Sergeants Major Academy. The class began August 2008 with students from Afghanistan, Australia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Columbia, Czech Republic, El Salvador, Estonia, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Lithuania, Macedonia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Poland, Romania, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa and Uganda attended. Our exchange instructors included, Nam Toh Kwee of Singapore, Kim Felmingham of Australia, Uwe Lieske of Germany, Daniel Moyer of Canada, and Patrick Slagers of the Netherlands. The International Student Hall of Fame was established with the induction of Sergeant Major of the Armed Forces Boban Stojanovik, Regimental Sergeant Major of the Australian Army, Stephen Ward, and Forces Sergeant Major of the Botswana Land Forces, Herman Bahuma. ACADEMIC YEAR 2008 ~ 2009 Class #60 of the SMC started in August of 2009 with 42 students from 36 countries. Countries represented were Afghanistan, Albania, Australia, Bonsia- Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Columbia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Lithuania, Mongolia, Montenegro, Namibia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Republic of Macedonia, Rwanda, Serbia, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, South Africa, Switzerland, Taiwan, and Turkey. This was the first time Specialized English Training was mandatory for all international students due to a new course curriculum.

9 ACADEMIC YEAR 2009 ~ 2010 Class #61 of the SMC started in August of 2010 with 46 students from 38 countries. Countries represented were Afghanistan, Australia, Botswana, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Columbia, Estonia, Czech Republic, Georgia, Ghana, Germany, Croatia, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Lithuania, Slovak Republic, Mongolia, Montenegro, Macedonia, Netherlands, Suriname, New Zealand, Philippines, Poland, Papua New Guinea, Serbia, Rwanda, Slovenia, Singapore, Switzerland, Turkey, Taiwan, Uganda, and Namibia. This was the first year Suriname sent student to the Sergeant Major Course, and there were two sergeants major of the Army selects among the IMS body; SMA Raphael Oa of Papua New Guinea and SMA Kirilov Lambov of Bulgaria. Five international SMA equivalents were inducted into the International Student Hall of Fame, CSM Predrag Toplak of Croatia SMA Dickson Owusu of Ghana, SMA Andre Odenkirchen of the Netherlands, LFSM UPDF WO1Patrick Ekirita of Uganda, and PAP CSM Augustin Nicolau of Romania. There were five MPEP instructors, CSM Uwe Lieske of Germany, MWO Govindasamy Parthiban of Singapore, WO1 Jason Burford of Australia, Adjudant Rico Mesman of the Nertherlands, and CWO Jaques Roy of Canada. ACADEMIC YEAR 2010 ~ 2011 Class #62 of the Sergeants Major Course started in August of 2011 with 38 International Students from 30 countries. Countries that participated in Class 62 included; Afghanistan, Australia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Columbia, Croatia, Estonia, Georgia, Germany, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Lithuania, Macedonia, Malawi, Montenegro, Netherlands, Poland, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Turkey, Trinidad- Tobago and The Cultural Institute of Taipei. Our MPEP Instructors for Class 62 are Adjutant Johannes Haans of the Netherlands, CSM Juergen Stark of Germany, WO1 John Kirkham of Australia, SGM Sergeant Major Joao Marcelo De Camargo Mota of Brazil, CWO Garth Hoegi of Canada, and MWO Mok Chai Kee of Singapore. On 21 June 2012 there were three International Graduates who were inducted into the United States Army Sergeants Major Academy s International Student Hall of Fame; Sergeant Major of the New Zealand Army, Warrant Officer Class One Daniel Lawrence Broughton; Sergeant Major of the Singapore Army, Senior Warrant Officer Tang Peck Oon; and Force Sergeant Major Victor Martin of Trinidad-Tobago. ACADEMIC YEAR 2011 ~ 2012 Class #63 of the Sergeants Major Course included 41 students from 32 countries attending the Sergeants Major Academy. The class commenced on 14 August Students from Afghanistan, Bosnia, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Columbia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Jordan,

10 Kosovo, Lithuania, Macedonia, Mongolia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Serbia, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, South Africa, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tonga, and Trinidad-Tobago attended the course. The International Student Office received the IMS for Class 63 from 22 May thru 02 June June, 19:40 hours, marked the largest international student population in USASMA s history. There were 181 international students and family members supported by the IMSO on campus. Class 63 contained the first student from Kosovo and Sweden. There is one SMA equivalent, SMA Genc Metaj of Kosovo s Land Forces attending Class 63. Taiwan has the largest population of IMS attending Class 63, and set a record for the first time a partner nation has sent two female students to a single Sergeants Major Course. MPEP: On 24 June 2012, Australia was added as the 7 th participant in the Military Professional Exchange Program with the United States Army Sergeants Major Program. This is the largest population of international instructors on USASMA since the MPEP was initiated. Participants in the 2012 included: 1. Warrant Officer Class One John P. Kirkham of the Australian Army 2. Warrant Officer Class One Gregory Burns of the Australian Army 3. Sergeant Major Joao Marcelo De Camargo Mota of the Brazilian Army 4. Chief Warrant Officer Martin Cartier of Canada 5. Master Sergeant Uwe Stark of Germany 6. Adjudant Johannes Haans of the Royal Netherlands Army 7. Master Warrant Officer Kee Mok Chai of the Singapore Armed Forces The USASMA inducted the following three noncommissioned officers into the International Student Hall of Fame on 21 June 2012: 1. Sergeant Major of the New Zealand Army, Danniel Broughton 2. Sergeant Major of the Singapore Army, Tang Peck Oon 3. Sergeant Major of the Trinidad Tobago Defence Force, Victor Martin ACADEMIC YEAR 2012 ~ 2013 Class #64 had 39 international students from 28 countries The class commenced on 23 May Students from Afghanistan, Australia, Belize, Bosnia Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Columbia, Croatia, Estonia, Germany (3), Hungary, Italy, Japan (2), Jordan, Lithuania, Macedonia, Malaysia, Netherlands (2), New Zealand, Poland (2), Serbia, Singapore (2), Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Taiwan (2), Tonga and the Ukraine attended the course.

11 MPEP: The Military Personnel Exchange Program consisted of 6 international instructors from 6 countries: 1. Warrant Officer Class One Gregory Burns of the Australian Army 2. Sergeant Major Delcio Pivetta of the Brazilian Army 3. Chief Warrant Officer Martin Cartier of Canada 4. Master Sergeant Juergen Stark of Germany 5. Adjudant Remko Weijts of the Royal Netherlands Army 6. Master Warrant Officer Kee Mok Chai of the Singapore Armed Forces ISHOF: The International Student Hall of Fame induction ceremony was held on June 20th, 2013 at nine a.m. in the Kenneth W. Cooper Lecture Center. This year s inductees were: 1. Sergeant Major of the Swiss Army, Pius Muller 2. Sergeant Major of the Taiwan Army, Chi Jui Chuang 3. Sergeant Major of the Papau New Guinea Army, Raphael Oa ACADEMIC YEAR 2013 ~ 2014 CLASS # : The International Student Office received Sergeant Major Course Class 65 s international students from 20 May thru 24 May There were 99 international students and family members supported by the IMSO on campus and 22 MPEP participants and dependents. Class 65 s student population boated two SMAs equivalents, SMA Vladin Kojik of Montengro and SMA William Richmond of Guyana. In additional to the Sergeants Major Course, the international military student office facilitated international participation in the BSNCO Course and the Warrior Leaders Course. In late 2014, the IMSO opened the Army Basic Instructors Course and the Small Group Instructors Training Course to IMS for the first time at USASMA and Fort Bliss, TX and seen participation from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 1. Throughout the year the International Military Student Office supported four courses: a. The Sergeants Major Course Class 65 had 37 international students from 30 countries. The class commenced on 23 May Students from Afghanistan (2), Australia, Bosnia Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil (2), Bulgaria, Columbia,

12 Croatia, Estonia, Georgia (2), Germany (2), Guyana, Italy, Japan (2), Jordan, Korea, Lithuania, Malawi, Montenegro, Netherlands (2), New Zealand, Philippines (1), Poland, The Republic of Macedonia, Singapore (2), Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Sweden and Turkey attended the course. Class 65 IMS at the New Mexico Air Museum 2014 b. The International Fellows Pre-Course: 37 international students from 30 countries: International students come to USASMA with a wide variety of backgrounds and skills. Each has shown a proficiency in reading, writing and speaking English. Many have already spent time in the United States taking courses in English in preparation for the course. Even so, there was a lot of knowledge and orientation needed to help the new international students adjust to the USASMA Sergeants Major Course. The adjustment came in a ten-week pre-course offered in the summer just before the beginning of class. The course provided cultural orientation, an overview of the SMC course, a review of the academy s standards and regulations, physical fitness training, country briefs, international sponsorship and a series of formal functions. The course provided an opportunity to bring the students families and their USASMA

13 sponsors together. The additional subjects taught in the Writing for Academic Excellence portion of the course were: a. Technology and Presentation Strategies b. Presentations and Respect and Tolerance in the Workplace c. Class Mission Statement d. Introducing Army Standard of Communication e. Gathering and Categorizing Information f. Presentations g. Sentence Structure and Grammar Lessons h. Introducing Country and Culture i. Reverse Outline j. Saying A Lot With A Little: Six Word Stories k. Sentence Diagramming l. Observation Paper m. Sentence Structure n. Introducing Peer Review o. Instructor/Peer Review p. Critical Review q. Peer Review/Film Review r. Army Bio and Newspaper Writing Structure s. Autobiographical writing/letter of Introduction t. Sentence Structure and Grammar Exercises u. Narrative Argument Pre Assignment v. Narrative Argument w. Introduction to the Rhetorical Triangle x. Mind Mapping 2 y. Initial Research and Annotated Bibliography z. Compare and Contrast aa. Essay Writing bb. Thesis for Comparison Essay cc. Peer Review of Comparison Paper Draft dd. Taking a Position ee. Paraphrasing ff. APA Citations gg. Reviewing Composition hh. Position Paper Peer Review ii. Counterargument jj. Persuasive Paper Pitch kk. Introduction to Persuasive Writing: Ad Analysis ll. Persuasive Paper Peer Review

14 a. Position: Debate b. Peer Review: Persuasive Paper Draft c. Argument Essay d. Transitions e. Argument Essay Preparation f. Presentation Assignment g. Presentation / Revision h. Revision Strategies i. Revision: Argument Essay c. The Battle Staff NCO Course: There were six partner nations which attended the Battle Staff NCO Course, Bosnia Herzegovina, Canada (4), Jordan (4), Kazakhstan (3), New Zealand, and Singapore (3) d. The Warrior Leaders Course: 10 IMS from Jordan attended the Warrior Leaders Couse at the NCO Academy on Fort Bliss. e. Army Basic Instructors Course: 4 IMS from Saudi Arabia attended the 1 st ABIC course at Fort Bliss, Texas f. Small Group Instructors Training Course: 4 IMS from Saudi Arabia attended the 1 st SGITC at Fort Bliss, Texas. 2. OJT: 1 st Armored Division OJT: 10 IMS from Jordan participated in an OJT (on the job training program) in which JAF students attending WLC completed follow on training with their battle buddies from 1 AD where they observed U.S. Sergeant s practical application of their duties and responsibilities at the unit level. An additional OJT was completed with nine JAF in which previous JAF (Jordanian Armed Forces) WLC graduates observed U.S. Army instructors in the execution of their duties. These JAF participants returned to Jordan and were assigned as instructors in the establishment of the JAF NCO Academy s inaugural class.

15 International Spouses meet the Commandant s Spouse, Jane Defreese, at a reception Field Studies Program Field Studies Program (FSP) trips for Class 65 were to Washington D.C., (Congress, the Supreme Court, the Smithsonian, several federal other institutions, the Pentagon {visit with the SMA}, and the Holocaust Museum). IMS from Class 65 participated in a Field Studies Program in Baltimore, Maryland where they received detailed information briefings on the war of 1812 which inspired the writing of the Star Spangled Banner, the Flag House, the Immigration Museum, the Maritime Museum, and Fort McHenry. IMS also participated in a program of study in Austin and San Antonio, Texas, which took them to state government institutions and included a trip to the LBJ Ranch, museum and library. Students attended a legislative hearing in the Texas House of Representatives and were invited to a luncheon hosted by State Representative Joe Pickett who gave a detailed information brief on the duties and responsibilities of a congressional representative. An FSP event at Fort Davis, Texas focused on familiarizing international students to rural Texas. Due to the remote location of the event, cellular phones, television, and other electronic devices were not available and/or did not have signal. The FSP event focused on life in Western Texas, West Texas Forts used during Westward expansion, and the role of the Buffalo Soldiers. Students also received briefs and detailed tours of the McDonald Observatory in the Davis Mountains.

16 Class 65 IMS and guests at Big Bend National Park in October The International Military Student conducted the following Field Studies Program Events: a. El Paso Field Studies Program b. West Texas Field Studies Program c. State Capitol Field Studies Program d. Nation s Capital Field Studies Program e. Western U.S.A. Field Studies Program

17 International Students and family members receive briefing at Fort Davis National Monument 2. Major events hosted by the IMSO: a. Spouses Reception b. International student reception c. Armed Forces Day exposition d. Sponsorship Appreciation Picnic e. International Student Hall of Fame f. English as a Second Language Program for IMS dependents:

18 Students from Class 65 learn about the free market system at a local boot manufacturer MPEP Participants in the 2015 MPEP included: 8. Warrant Officer Class One Brian Moore of the Australian Army 9. Sergeant Major Delcio Pivetta of the Brazilian Army 10. Chief Warrant Officer George Martin of Canada 11. Master Sergeant Uwe Leiner of Germany 12. Adjudant Remko Weijts of the Royal Netherlands Army 13. Master Warrant Officer Kee Mok Chai of the Singapore Armed Forces There were several incentives which commenced this year in the MPEP program the proposal by USASMA and Italy to initiate a reciprocal exchange between the countries and a Non-Reciprocal agreement with the Kingdom of Jordan.

19 2014 U.S. MPEP participants are: 1. Australia: SGM William Rizzo- Land Warfare Centre, Canunugra, Queensland 2. Brazil: SGM Karim M. Mella- Brazilian NCO Academy, Cruz Alta, 3. Canada: SGM Allen Williams- Noncommissioned Member Professional Development Center (NCMPDC), Quebec 4. Germany: SGM Kyle Brunell- German NCO Academy, Delitzsher. 5. Netherlands: SGM Ronald MaCauley- Royal Military NCO School 6. Singapore: SGM Gregg D. Larsen-Singapore Armed Forces Warrant Officer School SAFWOS, Pasir Laba Camp, Singapore Sergeant Major Watandost of Afghanistan gives class 65 an information brief on his country

20 International Military Student Hall of Fame The United States Army Sergeants Major Academy (USASMA) International Military Student (IMS) International Student Hall of Fame was dedicated to provide a prestigious and visible means of recognition to International Military Student Graduates who have attained, through military merit, the highest positions in their nation's armed forces, or who have held an equivalent position by rank or responsibility in a multi-national military organization in February of This year s induction ceremony was held on June 5 th, 2014 at nine a.m. in the Kenneth W. Cooper Lecture Center. This year s inductees were: 1. Sergeant Major of the Estonian Defense Forces, SMA Siim Saliste 2. Sergeant Major of the Hungarian Defense Forces, SMA Istvan Kriston 3. Sergeant Major of the Croatian Armed Forces, SMA Davor Petak

21 CSM Rory Malloy and SMA Istvan Kriston of Hungary at the ISHOF induction ceremony June 2014 ACADEMIC YEAR 2015 ~ 2016 IMSO Mission The mission of the International Military Student Office (IMSO) is to create the conditions and climate for sustained professional growth and success for international students attending the Sergeants Major Academy. The staff provided and coordinated support for the students and promoted a favorable impression of the American way of life. The office supported the Security Assistance Training Program (SATP) objectives and ARFORGEN through the following objectives: International Program - Provide the International Military Students (IMS's) with advance information to assist them as they travel to Fort Bliss, in-class information, and preparation for their return journey to their home country; Administration - Manage all matters pertaining to the administration, liaison, personal affairs, welfare, discipline and official activities of the International Military Students (IMSs); Courses - Assist the IMSs in developing expertise and systems needed for the effective management and operations of their armed forces while attending the USASMA; Field Studies (formerly, the "Informational Program") - Provide a better understanding of the United States, its people, political system, military, institutions and way of life through Department of the Army's Field Studies Program; Graduates - Maintain contact with USASMA International Officer Graduates and recognize the high-level achievements of graduates by inducting them into the USASMA International Officer Hall of Fame; Sponsorship - Plan, coordinate and execute Department of the Army's International Officer Sponsorship Programs. The motto was "American Volunteerism at Work." Organization

22 Staffing In January 2016 there were six IMSO authorized positions and six requirements. A term higher position of Field Studies Program Assistant GS7, was changed to permanent on 01 October 2016 and at the end of the calendar year the positions were Director GS12, FSP Manager GS9, Sponsorship Manager GS9, Training and Logistics GS9, FSP Assistant GS7 and IMSO Assistant GS5. REQ AUTH O/B Military Civilia n Contra ct 0 0 0

23 IMSO Staff January 2016 Summary The International Student Office received Sergeant Major Course Class 67 s international students from 18 May 2016 thru 23 June There were 137 international students and family members supported by the IMSO on campus and 21 MPEP participants and dependents. Class 67 s student population boasted first time SMC participants for Fiji, Finland and the Maldives. There were five students who held position equivalent or greater than the Sergeants Major of the Army from Georgia, Macedonia, Mongolia, Poland and the Ukraine. This was the first time in the history of the USASMA that five serving SMA equivalents attended the Sergeants Major Course at the same time.

24 1. Throughout the year the International Military Student Office supported four courses: a. The Sergeants Major Course Class 67 started with 50 international students from 39 countries and finished with 49 international graduates from 38 countries. The class commenced on 23 May Students from Afghanistan,, Albania, Australia, Bosnia Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil (2), Bulgaria, Canada, Columbia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Fiji, Finland, Georgia (2), Germany (5), Indonesia, Italy, Japan (2), Jordan, Korea, Lithuania, Macedonia, Maldives, Mongolia (2), Montenegro, Netherlands (2), New Zealand, Philippines, Poland, Saudi Arabia (2), Singapore (2), Sweden, Tonga, Turkey, Ukraine and the United Kingdom attended the course. Class 67 International Representation

25 International Students from Class 66 at the Flag House in Baltimore, Maryland b. The International Fellows Pre-Course: Started with 50 international students from 39 countries: International students came to USASMA with a wide variety of backgrounds and skills. Each has shown a proficiency in reading, writing and speaking English. Many have already spent time in the United States taking courses in English in preparation for the course. Even so, there was a lot of knowledge and orientation needed to help the new international students adjust to the USASMA Sergeants Major Course. The adjustment came in a ten-week pre-course offered in the summer just before the beginning of class. The course provided cultural orientation, an overview of the SMC course, a review of the academy s standards and regulations, physical fitness training, country briefs, international sponsorship and a series of formal functions. The course provided an opportunity to bring the students families and their USASMA sponsors together. The additional subjects taught in the Writing for Academic Excellence portion of the course were: mm. Technology and Presentation Strategies nn. Presentations and Respect and Tolerance in the Workplace oo. Class Mission Statement pp. Introducing Army Standard of Communication qq. Gathering and Categorizing Information rr. Presentations ss. Sentence Structure and Grammar Lessons tt. Introducing Country and Culture

26 uu. Reverse Outline vv. Saying A Lot With A Little: Six Word Stories ww. Sentence Diagramming xx. Observation Paper yy. Sentence Structure zz. Introducing Peer Review aaa. Instructor/Peer Review bbb. Critical Review ccc. Peer Review/Film Review ddd. Army Bio and Newspaper Writing Structure eee. Autobiographical writing/letter of Introduction fff. Sentence Structure and Grammar Exercises ggg. Narrative Argument Pre Assignment hhh. Narrative Argument iii. Introduction to the Rhetorical Triangle jjj. Mind Mapping 2 kkk. Initial Research and Annotated Bibliography lll. Compare and Contrast mmm. Essay Writing nnn. Thesis for Comparison Essay ooo. Peer Review of Comparison Paper Draft ppp. Taking a Position qqq. Paraphrasing rrr. APA Citations sss. Reviewing Composition ttt. Position Paper Peer Review uuu. Counterargument vvv. Persuasive Paper Pitch www. Introduction to Persuasive Writing: Ad Analysis xxx. Persuasive Paper Peer Review j. Position: Debate k. Peer Review: Persuasive Paper Draft l. Argument Essay m. Transitions n. Argumentive Essay Preparation o. Presentation Assignment p. Presentation / Revision q. Revision Strategies r. Revision: Argument Essay

27 International Students Class 67 inside the Hoover Dam c. The Battle Staff NCO Course: There were nine IMS partner nations which attended the Battle Staff NCO Course a 50% increase in the previous year s attendance. Partner nations participating in the course were, Bosnia Herzegovina, Canada, Jordan, Singapore and Turkey which was also a 20% increase in country participation over the last two years. d. The Basic Leaders Course: 12 IMS from Jordan attended the Warrior Leaders Couse at the NCO Academy on Fort Bliss. e. Commandant s Pre Command Course: The first international attendance of the Commandants Pre Command Course was on 22 June 2016 in which one international student from Jordan and one international MPEP instructor successfully graduated. The first official student was that of Jordan and upon his return to Jordan assumed the position as the Commandant of the Jordanian Armed Forces Basic Leadership Course.

28 First International student to graduate the Commandant s Pre Command Course Field Studies Program Field Studies Program (FSP) trips for Class 67 were to Washington D.C., (Congress, the Supreme Court, the Smithsonian, several federal other institutions, the Pentagon {visit with the SMA}, and the Holocaust Museum). IMS from Class 67 participated in a Field Studies Program in Baltimore, Maryland where they received detailed information briefings on the war of 1812 which inspired the writing of the Star Spangled Banner, the Flag House, the Immigration Museum, the Maritime Museum, and Fort McHenry. IMS also participated in a program of study in New York City, which took them to the Empire State Building, the World Trade Center, the 9/11 Memorial, Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. An FSP event exploring the art of water conservation and development of the Colorado River Basin consisted of a studies at the Grand Canyon and Lake Meade. Organized Crime and the Nuclear Test Facilities were also studied when the group visited the Atomic Museum and the MOB Museum in Las Vegas, Nevada.

29 1. The International Military Student conducted the following Field Studies Program Events: f. El Paso Field Studies Program g. West Texas Field Studies Program h. Colorado River Expanision Field Studies Program i. Nation s Capital Field Studies Program j. Baltimore & Virginia Field Studies Program International Students class 67 receive a briefing at Barnett Harley Davidson 2. Major events hosted by the IMSO: g. Spouses Reception h. International student reception i. Armed Forces Day exposition j. Sponsorship Appreciation Picnic k. International Student Hall of Fame

30 l. English as a Second Language Program for IMS dependents m. Bataan Memorial March Class 67 International Students at the Grand Canyon November 2016 MPEP 2016 MPEP Participants performed duties as instructors in the Sergeants Major Course and included: 14. Warrant Officer Class One Darren Murch of the Australian Army 15. Sergeant Major Marcio Lima of the Brazilian Army 16. Chief Warrant Officer Patrice Gerard of Canada 17. Master Sergeant Uwe Leiner of Germany 18. Adjudant Dennis Wijngaart of the Royal Netherlands Army 19. Master Warrant Officer Nicholas Tan Heng Kiat of the Singapore Armed Forces There were several incentives which commenced this year in the MPEP program with the approval of an MPEP between the USASMA s SMC and Italy

31 to commence with Class 68 of the Sergeants Major Course. Additionally, Poland and the USASMA officially started protocol for the establishment of an MPEP program between our countries. International Military Student Hall of Fame Commandant and Deputy Commandant with nominees for the International Student Hall of Fame The United States Army Sergeants Major Academy (USASMA) International Military Student (IMS) International Student Hall of Fame was dedicated to provide a prestigious and visible means of recognition to International Military Student Graduates who have attained, through military merit, the highest positions in their nation's armed forces, or who have held an equivalent position by rank or responsibility in a multi-national military organization in February of This year there were two induction ceremonies boasting the most international Soldiers in the history of the program. The ceremonies were held on 12 April 2016 and 22 June 2016 at ten a.m. in the Kenneth W. Cooper Lecture Center. This year s inductees were: Mateescu 1. Sergeant Major of the Bulgarian Army, Lyubomir Kirilov Lambov 2. Command Sergeant Major of the Romanian Land Forces, Adrian

32 3. Sergeant Major Marius Stoian, Senior Enlisted Advisor of the Romanian Land Forces 4. Sergeant Major of the Kosovo Security Forces, Genc Metaj 5. Sergeant Major of the Jordanian Armed Forces, Mohammad Al-Smadi 6. Sergeant Major of the Colombian Army, Henry Whistler Dulce Dulce 7. Command Sergeant Major of the Combined Forces Command, Republic of Korea, Lee Gil HO 8. Force Sergeant Major of the Jamaica Defence Force, Anthony Lysight 9. Sergeant Major of the Armed Forces of Montenegro, Vladan Kojic 10. Regimental Sergeant Major of the Australian Army, Don Spinks AY CSM Dennis Defreese & the Regimental Sergeant Major of the Australian Army, Don Spinks The mission of the International Military Student Office (IMSO) is to create the conditions and climate for sustained professional growth and success for international students attending the Sergeants Major Academy. The staff provided and coordinated support for the students and promoted a favorable impression of the American way of life. The office

33 supported the Security Assistance Training Program (SATP) objectives and ARFORGEN through the following objectives: International Program - Provide the International Military Students (IMS's) with advance information to assist them as they travel to Fort Bliss, in-class information, and preparation for their return journey to their home country; Administration - Manage all matters pertaining to the administration, liaison, personal affairs, welfare, discipline and official activities of the International Military Students (IMSs); Courses - Assist the IMSs in developing expertise and systems needed for the effective management and operations of their armed forces while attending the USASMA; Field Studies (formerly, the "Informational Program") - Provide a better understanding of the United States, its people, political system, military, institutions and way of life through Department of the Army's Field Studies Program; Graduates - Maintain contact with USASMA International Officer Graduates and recognize the high-level achievements of graduates by inducting them into the USASMA International Officer Hall of Fame; Sponsorship - Plan, coordinate and execute Department of the Army's International Officer Sponsorship Programs. The motto was "American Volunteerism at Work." Organization Staffing In January 2017 thru 30 July 2017 there were six IMSO authorized positions and six requirements: A Director GS12, FSP Manager GS9, Sponsorship Manager GS9, Training and Logistics GS9, FSP Assistant GS7 and IMSO Assistant GS5.

34 REQ AUTH O/B Military Civilian Contract IMSO Staff January 2016 Summary The International Student Office continued to train the Sergeant Major Course Class 67 s international students from 1 January 2017 thru 30 July There were 137 international students and family members supported by the IMSO on campus and 21 MPEP participants and dependents. There were five students who held position

35 equivalent or greater than the Sergeants Major of the Army from Georgia, Macedonia, Mongolia, Poland and the Ukraine. This was the first time in the history of the USASMA that five serving SMA equivalents attended the Sergeants Major Course at the same time. 1. Throughout the period the International Military Student Office supported four courses: a. The Sergeants Major Course Class 67 started with 50 international students from 39 countries and finished with 49 international graduates from 38 countries. The class commenced on 23 May Students from Afghanistan,, Albania, Australia, Bosnia Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil (2), Bulgaria, Canada, Columbia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Fiji, Finland, Georgia (2), Germany (5), Indonesia, Italy, Japan (2), Jordan, Korea, Lithuania, Macedonia, Maldives, Mongolia (2), Montenegro, Netherlands (2), New Zealand, Philippines, Poland, Saudi Arabia (2), Singapore (2), Sweden, Tonga, Turkey, Ukraine and the United Kingdom attended the course. Later in the year, after a failed coup attempt, the student from Turkey was recalled by his country.

36 International Students from Class 66 at the Flag House in Baltimore, Maryland b. The International Fellows Pre-Course for Class 68: Started on 6 June 2017 with 59 international students from 46 countries which included the Sergeants Major of the Army for Ghana and Lithuania: The course generated $ 1,049, in tuition and sales. International students came to USASMA with a wide variety of backgrounds and skills. Each has shown a proficiency in reading, writing and speaking English. Many have already spent time in the United States taking courses in English in preparation for the course. Even so, there was a lot of knowledge and orientation needed to help the new international students adjust to the USASMA Sergeants Major Course. The adjustment came in a ten-week pre-course offered in the summer just before the beginning of class. The course provided cultural orientation, an overview of the SMC course, a review of the academy s standards and regulations, physical fitness training, country briefs, international sponsorship and a series of formal functions. The course provided an opportunity to bring the students families and their USASMA sponsors together. The additional subjects taught in the Writing for Academic Excellence portion of the course were: Technology and Presentation Strategies Presentations and Respect and Tolerance in the Workplace Class Mission Statement Introducing Army Standard of Communication Gathering and Categorizing Information Presentations

37 Sentence Structure and Grammar Lessons Introducing Country and Culture Reverse Outline Saying A Lot With A Little: Six Word Stories Sentence Diagramming Observation Paper Sentence Structure Introducing Peer Review Instructor/Peer Review Critical Review Peer Review/Film Review Army Bio and Newspaper Writing Structure Autobiographical writing/letter of Introduction Sentence Structure and Grammar Exercises Narrative Argument Pre Assignment Narrative Argument Introduction to the Rhetorical Triangle Mind Mapping 2 Initial Research and Annotated Bibliography Compare and Contrast Essay Writing Thesis for Comparison Essay Peer Review of Comparison Paper Draft Taking a Position Paraphrasing APA Citations Reviewing Composition Position Paper Peer Review Counterargument Persuasive Paper Pitch Introduction to Persuasive Writing: Ad Analysis Persuasive Paper Peer Review Position: Debate Peer Review: Persuasive Paper Draft Argument Essay Transitions Argumentive Essay Preparation Presentation Assignment Presentation / Revision Revision Strategies

38 Revision: Argument Essay International Students Class 67 places a wreath on the tomb of the Unknowns ~ MAY 17 c. The Battle Staff NCO Course: There were three IMS partner nations which attended the Battle Staff NCO Course. Partner nations participating in the course were, Bosnia Herzegovina, Serbia, Benin, Canada and Turkey. This was the first time a female international student graduated the BSNCO Course and the first time Benin participated in a USASMA program. d. The Basic Leaders Course: 07 IMS from Jordan attended the Warrior Leaders Couse at the NCO Academy on Fort Bliss. e. Commandant s Pre Command Course: No students enrolled from 1 JAN 17 to 30 JUL 17.

39 Field Studies Program Field Studies Program (FSP) trips for Class 67 were to Washington D.C., (Congress, the Supreme Court, the Smithsonian, several federal other institutions, the Pentagon {visit with the SMA}, and the Holocaust Museum). IMS from Class 67 participated in a Field Studies Program in Baltimore, Maryland where they received detailed information briefings on the war of 1812 which inspired the writing of the Star Spangled Banner, the Flag House, the Immigration Museum, the Maritime Museum, and Fort McHenry. IMS also participated in a program of study in New York City, which took them to the Empire State Building, the World Trade Center, the 9/11 Memorial, Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. Student from Kazakhstan aboard the USS Constellation ~ April The International Military Student conducted the following Field Studies Program Events: k. Nation s Capital Field Studies Program l. Baltimore & Virginia Field Studies Program m. New York Field Studies Program

40 International Students class 67 at the Statue of Liberty 25 April Major events hosted by the IMSO: n. International student reception o. Sponsorship Appreciation Picnic p. International Student Hall of Fame q. English as a Second Language Program for IMS dependents r. Bataan Memorial March

41 Miss Lori Araiza of IMSO is recognized for 45 years of Service to our Nation MPEP IMSO received and integrated the first Italian MPEP instructor in June of From January 1 st to July 30 th the MPEP Participants performed duties as instructors in the Sergeants Major Course and included: 20. Warrant Officer Class One Darren Murch of the Australian Army 21. Sergeant Major Marcio Lima of the Brazilian Army 22. Chief Warrant Officer Patrice Gerard of Canada 23. Master Sergeant Uwe Leiner of Germany 24. Adjudant Dennis Wijngaart of the Royal Netherlands Army 25. Master Warrant Officer Nicholas Tan Heng Kiat of the Singapore Armed Forces 26. Sergeant Major Andrea Torre of the Italian Army

42 There were several incentives which commenced this year in the MPEP program with the approval of an MPEP between the USASMA s SMC and Italy to commence with Class 68 of the Sergeants Major Course. Additionally, Poland and the USASMA officially started protocol for the establishment of an MPEP program between our countries. International Military Student Hall of Fame Commandant addressing the audience of the International Student Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony June 2017 The United States Army Sergeants Major Academy (USASMA) International Military Student (IMS) International Student Hall of Fame was dedicated to provide a prestigious and visible means of recognition to International Military Student Graduates who have attained, through military merit, the highest positions in their nation's armed forces, or who have held an equivalent position by rank or responsibility in a multi-national military organization in February of This year there were two induction ceremonies boasting the most international Soldiers in the history of the program. The ceremonies were held on 12 April 2017 and 22 June 2017 at ten a.m. in the Kenneth W. Cooper Lecture Center. This year s inductees were:

43 1. Warrant Officer Class One (WO1) Clive Douglas, Regimental Sergeant Major of Australia. 2. Command Senior Enlisted Leader, General Command of the Polish Armed Forces, CW4 Krzysztof Stanislaw Gadowski 3. Chief Master Sergeant Bold Gantumur of the Mongolian Air Force 4. Sergeant Major of the Army Besik Khatiashvili, Georgian Armed Forces (GAF) 5. Command Sergeant Major Joo Sik Kim Command Sergeant Major, Combined Forces Command (Republic Of Korea) & Ground Component Command 6. Lead Sergeant Major Oyunbold Daribish, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of Defense, Mongolian Armed Forces. 7. Sergeant major of the Czech Armed Forces, Petr Seifert. 8. Sergeant Major of the Army, Teo See Keong, Singapore Armed Forces. 9. Sergeant Major of the Georgian Armed Forces, Koba Tsirekidze. Class 67 International Students attend a reception at SMA s Residence