We are the Army s Home Serving the Rugged Professional

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1 Installation Management Command integrates and delivers base support to enable readiness for a globally-responsive Army We are the Army s Home Serving the Rugged Professional

2 School Preparedness WHAT: Elementary School Response Plan Review WHO: Fort Polk DES, Vernon Parish Sheriff s Office, Parkway Elementary, and North Polk Elementary WHEN: 26 Feb - 15 Mar 2018 School Resource Officers, Elementary School Administration, Patrol Officers and DES Staff work as a team to protect Fort Polk schools. North Polk Elementary School The team discusses security issues, trends, and mitigation efforts. Parkway Elementary School - Vernon Parish s newest facility WHERE: Fort Polk, Louisiana WHY: In response to recent national events Fort Polk DES, VPSO, and School Administrators from both on post schools reviewed and tested preparedness to respond to school crises. MAJOR AREAS OBSERVED: - Lockdown drill - Response to fire alarm - Emergency communications - Physical security measures - Student drop off and pick up (bus and parent) - Deliveries DES reviewed response plans of Parkway/North Polk Elementary Schools. Preparedness and immediate action plans were discussed with faculty and staff. Both schools conducted exercises which concentrated on immediate actions in response to an intruder. Vernon Parish Sheriff s Office assisted with the evaluation of school physical security posture. Both schools are well prepared to respond to crises. POC: Leo M. Stolfi, IMPO-SE, leo.m.stolfi.civ@mail.mil

3 Pathway to Violence Interdiction 531- COPS (2677) / 911

4 Active Shooter/Mass Casualty Assailant Desire is to kill and seriously injure without concern for their safety or threat of capture Normally has intended victims and searches them out Accepts targets of opportunity while searching for or after finding intended victims Will continue to move throughout the building/area until stopped, suicide, or other intervention Shooters mentality is no escape. Goal is to kill There is no typical profile for active shooters; HOWEVER COPS (2677) / 911

5 Active Shooter/Mass Casualty Assailant Loner, usually quiet, with defiant outbursts, emotionally unstable History of violence Elevated frustration level Erratic behavior Pathological blamer or complainer Strained relationships Reduced productivity Extremist views Feels victimized, makes threats Fascination with weapons Exhibits paranoia Seems depressed Dependence on alcohol or drugs Troubled, work-related situations Dramatic mood swings Threatening behavior 531- COPS (2677) / 911

6 Active Shooter/Mass Casualty Assailant Mental Alertness - Situational Awareness - The Freeze ACT!

7 Active Shooter/Mass Casualty Assailant

8 Armed Forces Disciplinary Control Board AFDCB Used to report off installation complaints of poor business practices, discrimination, safety issues, etc. Governed by AR , Armed Forces Disciplinary Control Boards and Off-Installation Liaison and Operations Purpose is to advise and make recommendations to commanders on matters concerning eliminating conditions at offpost establishments which adversely affect the health, safety, welfare, morale, and/or discipline of the Armed Forces To report incidents/complaints call: (337) /9491 Board is conducted quarterly with findings provided to Commanding General for decision POC: Leo M. Stolfi, IMPO-SE,

9 Fort Polk Thrift Boutique Fort Polk Thrift Boutique Bldg Alabama Ave Hours of Operation Tuesday Wednesday Thursday st Saturday of the month, Providing a trendy shopping atmosphere to our community!! POC Kaitlyn Sutherland, (337)

10 R2 Performance Center Performance Enhancement Training Leader Development Course (LDC) Unit-specific training (i.e., Gunnery) Individual Mastery (i.e., APFT) Academic Performance Training (APT) Resilience Training Master Resilience Trainer (MRT) Level 1 courses QA/QE for unit level MRTs Recertification for updated MRTs ENGAGE Not in My Squad (NIMS) ARD Approved and Supported Research and New Content Validation Army National Guard and U.S. Army Reserve Requirements Reserved Officers Training Course (ROTC) Summer Camps Executive Resilience and Performance Courses (ERPC) Training for Special Populations, including Warriors in Transition Unit (WTU) Deliver Phase II Goal Setting Supplement Adaptive Reconditioning activities for Soldiers in the WTU Warrior Games To learn more about these and many more offerings, stop by the Performance Center at 8148 Alabama Ave, Bldg 2380 POC: SFC Alonzo Davis or Mr Branden Green (337)

11 Religious Support Fortifying Spiritual Readiness MOPS meets every other Thursday, at BLDG 744, Utah Drive. (April 12, & April 26th) Call for More Info: (337) or 4226 or 1161 Welcoming, Mentoring, Creative Activities, Relevant and most of all childcare! PWOC Meets EVERY Tuesday at building Location: BLDG 744, Utah Drive. (April 10, April 17, April 24 th.) All kinds of Bible Studies and Activities! A Protestant Women s Group that provides support, quality fellowship, Fortifying Spiritual Readiness and most of all childcare! POC: CH (LTC) Folsom, Deputy Garrison Chaplain, Bldg 428,

12 Religious Support Fortifying Spiritual Readiness SUNDAYS April 8 th April 15 th Pine Cove Senior High retreat April th End of Brief CWOC Meets Every Friday Location Glory Chapel. (April 13 th, 20 th, & 27 th ) A Catholic Women s Group that provides support, quality fellowship, Fortifying Spiritual Readiness and most of all childcare! Glory Chapel POC: CH (LTC) Folsom, Deputy Garrison Chaplain, Bldg 428,

13 Religious Support Fortifying Spiritual Readiness Friday afternoons from Glory Chapel. Dinner AWANA CCD Worship Study BREAKOUTS BLDG 744 Starting April 11, 2018 POC: CH (LTC) Folsom, Deputy Garrison Chaplain, Bldg 428,

14 Religious Support Fortifying Spiritual Readiness Regular Chapel Services Glory Chapel Catholic Service: 0830 Chapel Next Service: 1030 Gospel Service: 1200 Catholic Service: 1600 Youth of the Chapel: 1700 Education Center Traditional Protestant Service: 0930 Fort Polk Chapel Page May 28 June 1, 2018 Siegfried Youth Center Experience Church Camp in a whole new way! April 4, 2018, Open House, BLDG 744 Religious Education Programs. Join us for a House Warming Party. POC: CH (LTC) Folsom, Deputy Garrison Chaplain, Bldg 1947,

15 BOSS UPCOMING EVENTS Monthly BOSS Board Study Nights Occurrence Every Tues. & Thurs & 18 April Representative Meeting ( ) 7-8 April Comic Con Trip to Dallas 14 April Life Skills Cooking Class Trip to NOLA 21 April Angola Rodeo Trip to Alexandria 28 April Lake Charles Imperials New Monthly Soup Kitchen every Mon & Wed Occurrence The President Volunteer Service Award Unless otherwise noted, all events will be held at the Home of Heroes Soldiers Rec Center POC: CPL Devon Douglas, HOH Soldiers Rec Center, (337)

16 President Volunteer Service Award Eligibility Hours are measured over a 12-month period and awards are designated based on cumulative hours. The awards are offered in multiple levels and are designed to recognize each milestone of your service achievement. Levels include bronze, silver, gold and the highest honor, the President s Lifetime Achievement Award for those who contribute more than 4,000 hours of service in their lifetime. POC: CPL Devon Douglas, HOH Soldiers Rec Center, (337)

17 SHARP WeCare, JRTC & Fort Polk App The necessary tool for information and contacts for SHARP, Suicide Prevention and Chaplains. This app will also aide personnel about the definition of sexual harassment and sexual assault, and the reporting procedures for both. Available in Apple s App Store and Google Play. 1LT Wayne, JaQueeta, Installation VA, jaqueeta.j.wayne.mil@mail.mil

18 SHARP DEMIN DAY 2018 JRTC and the Fort Polk Community will recognize Denim Day, April 27 th, 2018, in the support against victim blaming. 1LT JaQueeta Wayne, Installation VA,

19 SHARP WHO: Volunteers made up of Junior Soldiers, Civilians age 18 & above PURPOSE: Eliminate sexual harassment and sexual assault using a collective effort involving senior leader mentoring, peer to peer accountability and employment of safe bystander intervention GOALS: Include but not limited to o Encourage positive peer to peer intervention o Promote healthy relationships among peers o Create a healthy community where complainants and victims feel safe to report sexual harassment and sexual assault o Assist in integration and preservation of Army Values through supporting the SHARP program 1LT Wayne, JaQueeta, Installation VA, jaqueeta.j.wayne.mil@mail.mil

20 SHARP Date: April 21, 2018, Honor 9a.m. Hosted by 3/10 1LT JaQueeta Wayne, Installation VA, jaqueeta.j.wayne.mil@mail.mil

21 SHARP APRIL SAAPM EVENTS Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 Spring Holiday BJACH Teal Cake and 3 Torch Run 4 USAG SAAPM Proclamation Signing, th SHARP Defense Class 0630, Viper Gym 7 Punch Ceremony, , Bayou Theater Pop of Teal Info booth Commissary, Wheelock, PX, and BJACH BJACH DFAC th BN Denim Day Contest Kick-off th TEAL-BLUE WOD, 0630, Spike Field 12 BJACH Chalk The Walk, , BJACH Ent. A; Ent. B th SHARP Defense Class 0630, Viper Gym 115 th MRT/SHARP Intervention and Team Building, 0630, Golf Course Pop of Teal Info booth Commissary, Wheelock, PX, and BJACH th SHARP Defense Class 0630, Viper Gym 115 th SHARP Guardian Booth Setup, 1130, PX Pop of Teal Info booth Commissary, Wheelock, PX, and BJACH OPS GRP SHARP Social Breakfast 24 BJACH- Flash Mob 1200, PX , 19, and 26 March- Guardian Article Focus: SHARP Upcoming Events th Burning The Past, Lighting The Future 1730, MP Barracks Parking lot 02 Apr- PAO Radio Spots SAAPM Events, Focus on SHARP PSA Contest Kick off 02 Apr -30 Apr- SHARP Static Display, Ed. Center 03 Apr-30 Apr- Directorates, SHARP Information Displays Apr- Shine The Light Against Sexual Assault Week 27 5 th AVN SHARP Golf Scramble/Family Feud, 1000, Golf Course 519 th SHARP Defense Class 0630, Viper Gym 46th SHARP Bulletin Board Contest Judging/Denim Day Pop of Teal Info booth Commissary, Wheelock, PX, and BJACH Apr- SA Prevention Fact of the Day [Facebook] Apr- TEAL-BLUE Latrine Literature focus 30 Mar-Apr 28- Static Display 21 3/10 Run/Walk A Mile in My Shoes, 0900, Honor Field 28 USAG SHARP PSA Script Contest Submission Deadline Every Tuesday in April- Teal Tuesdays & FB awareness pictures 2 April-1 May- SHARP Screen Savers 1LT JaQueeta Wayne, Installation VA, jaqueeta.j.wayne.mil@mail.mil

22 RED CROSS Summer Youth Volunteer Program BJACH Dates: June 4 - August 10 Applications available Pick up/drop-off IN PERSON ONLY Applications drop-off: NLT MAY 18 th 9:00am - 4:00pm Red Cross Office 1778 Third St, Bldg. 220 Fort Polk, LA Contact Us Ava Carter, Program Manager (804) Building 220 Office (337) Volunteer Opportunities: BJACH-Admin/Clinical Patient Escort Briefers 1st Aid/CPR Instructor 24/7 Emergency Line POC: Ava Carter, Program Manager, (337) , ava.carter@redcross.org

23 PAO UPCOMING EVENTS Spring Herb Day 7 April Kent Plantation House, Alexandria. Herbs, arts and crafts. Scottish Tartan Festival - Minden 7 April Bagpipes, step dancing, Highland games, food, all things Celtic. Louisiana Railroad Days Fest April DeQuincy. Carnival, crafts, food, trains. Natchitoches Jazz and R&B Fest April Riverfront. Four stages. Great, well-known entertainment. Downtown Lake Charles Crawfish Fest April Lake Charles Civic Center. Food, entertainment, carnival, 30,000 pounds of crawfish. POC: Kim Reischling, PAO, (337)

24 PAO UPCOMING EVENTS Battle of Pleasant Hill- Minden April One of the biggest Civil War re-enactments. Party for the Planet 21 April Alexandria Zoo. Environment, resources, up close encounters with animals, activities for kids. Melrose Arts and Crafts Fest April Near Natchitoches. More than 100 vendors. Louisiana Pirate Fest 3-13 May Lake Charles Civic Center. Mayfest downtown Leesville 4-5 May Community events update, unit, organization coverage, upcoming events, human interest POC: Kim Reischling, PAO, (337)

25 CORVIAS Weekly Resident Activities in the Community Centers Check our Facebook Page for Details Army Survey Ongoing 5 minute Survey Moving Out? Provide At Least a 30 Day Notice Express Move-Out Cleaning Program Pay a fee to have Corvias Clean for you Stress Free Convenient POC: Matthew McGee, Corvias (337)

26 CORVIAS POC: Matthew McGee, Corvias (337)

27 SCHOOL SUPPORT SERVICES School Calendar State Testing - 9 April 4 May School Ends - 24 May Other School Options Louisiana School of Math and Science Grades- Sophomore through Senior Years Agreements to Award College Credit for coursework Grading System A- (100-90) Online Public Schools Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy-K-12 or University View Academy (Connections Academy) Louisiana s highest performing on-line free, public online k-12 public charter school BESE Approved Certified Teachers studentservices@uview.academy, LSU Summer Online Reading Program Subject Areas: Phonics, Textbook Study Skills, Comprehension, Speed Reading Grades-PK POC Peggy Bluitt, DFMWR, (337)

28 Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) Military Star cards are accepted Self Service Bagging is available at Lane 8 Special order form is available at Customer Service Remember to shop the commissary for all of your Easter celebration items POC Sarah Hoskie, Commissary Manager,

29 FORT POLK EXCHANGE EVENTS Fort Polk Bayou Theater Advanced Screening of RAMPAGE, Rated PG-13 - Saturday, 7 April at 1800hrs (Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Possessing a pass does not guarantee a seat. Theater is not responsible for over-booking.) Fort Polk Expresses 1APR-30JUN All Roller Grill snack items will be 3 for $4 (excluding Bahama Mama premium product). Fort Polk Main Exchange Month of the Military Child Military Brats Serve Too Patch Giveaway, 7 April beginning at 1100hrs while supply of patches lasts. Final Clearance Markdown on Select Apparel Items 60-90% off Original Price 4-25 April. Fort Polk North Fort Troop Store Troop Appreciation Event 27 and 28 April, hrs each day sales, samples, giveaways and more. Fort Polk Boston Market New Menu Items for the Season, for a Limited Time Only: Rosemary Lemon Chicken and Spicy Honey Glazed Chicken Half-Chicken Meal $9.99; Quarter White or 3-Piece Dark Meal, $8.99. New Bacon Vinaigrette Broccoli Premium Side. Exchange Sweepstakes Offers Enter for a chance to win at or Visit for More Details Candy Carnival Sweepstakes Enter for a Chance to Win one of ten $500 Exchange Gift Cards from 1-30 April. Show Your Pride with Tide Enter for a Chance to Win the Grand Prize One Washer and Dryer Set up to $1200 value, or one of two $150 Tide Prize bundles, by uploading a picture showing your pride with Tide from 1-21 April MILITARY STAR Savings $15 off your $60 Purchase of Regular Price Women s Apparel, Footwear, Sunglasses or Handbags with your Military STAR Card 30MAR-12APR. 0% Interest + No Payments for 6 Months on Outdoor Living Purchases of $299 or More with Military STAR 30MAR-19APR. ONLINE ONLY: Free Samsung P 4K HDR 120HZ Smart TV with Ashley Online Purchase of $1999 or more with Military STAR Card 30 MAR-12APR. Fill Your Fridge for Free Sweepstakes use your Military STAR two times at the Exchange and two times at the Commissary between 1April and 30 April for your change to win one of one hundred Exchange Gift Cards valued at $300. For more details, visit MyECP.com/CustomerAds/Page/Exchange.com. Visit the Fort Polk Exchange Facebook page at for Event and Offer Details. POC Beth Pritchard, Fort Polk Exchange General Manager, ext. 201

30 BAYNE-JONES ARMY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Pharmacy Refill Options ScriptCenter, located inside Entrance A, is a 24/7 site for picking up refills. You must enroll and create your ID and Pin. To enroll, you will need to bring an active current prescription with a refill to complete the enrollment. Refills will be ready for pickup at the ScriptCenter two business days after you call them in. TRICARE Mail Order Pharmacy 90-day supply for just one co-pay charge ($7 per script) Great for maintenance medications Delivered to your home For more options, check out Network Pharmacy Co-pays may apply. 30-day supply Network pharmacies within 25 miles of BJACH POC: Mrs. Kathy Ports, BJACH PAO, kathy.l.ports.civ@mail.mil,

31 BAYNE-JONES ARMY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL New Nurse Advice Line Expanded services to better serve beneficiaries needs. New access via new website at Options are: - Over the telephone - web chat or - secure video teleconference POC: Mrs. Kathy Ports, BJACH PAO, kathy.l.ports.civ@mail.mil,

32 BAYNE-JONES ARMY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Joint Commission Survey Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital is undergoing its Joint Commission Survey inspection from now through April 6, The Joint Commission is an independent, not-forprofit, national body which overseas the safety and quality of health-care and other services provided in accredited organizations. Monthly Third Thursday Training Closure 19 April 18: BJACH clinics and ancillary services are closed until 1:00 p.m. the third Thursday of each month for training. BJACH dining facility is not open for breakfast on training days but will open at 11:00 a.m. for lunch. Entrance B, 2 nd floor, will remain locked until 12:45 p.m. Future training days: April 19, May 17, June 21, July 19, August 16, and September 20. POC: Mrs. Kathy Ports, BJACH PAO, kathy.l.ports.civ@mail.mil,

33 Veterinary Treatment Facility Bldg. 665 Colorado Ave. M, T, W, F /1323 Requirements for post: *Registered with the VTF ( ) *DA2PP, FVRCP *Leptospirosis *Rabies *Heartworm Test & Prevention *Microchip *Compliance with Garrison Policy 40-3 Services Offered: Wellness and Sick Calls Bloodwork Dentals Minor and Reproductive Surgery Mass Removal Biopsy Radiology Heartworm, Flea and Tick Products (Competitively Priced) Domestic and International Pet Travel Education and Health Certificate POC: CPT. Cipolla at or SSG Noble at

34 OSJA TAX CENTER Provides FREE State and Federal Tax Preparations for Soldiers, Retirees, and Dependents. Preparers and Reviewers trained and certified by the IRS Monday Wednesday, Friday: 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Thursday: 12:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Call to set up appointment POC MSG Brenda Martinez, OSJA, Chief Paralegal,

35 DFMWR UPCOMING EVENTS SPECIAL EVENTS 7 Apr Dye Hard Warrior 5K Color Fun Run (Showboat Theatre, 0900) 14 Apr Movie Night Coco. Free admission and snacks (HQ Field, 2000) 11 May Brunch and Bingo (Military Spouse Appreciation Day) (Showboat Theatre, 1000) 19 May Movie Night Ferdinand. Free admission and snacks (HQ Field, 2000) 09 June Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band (HQ Field,1800) COMMUNITY RECREATION 6 Apr Army Ten-Miler qualifier #2 (trail across BJACH, 0630) 6 Apr Fort Polk Golf Scramble (WHGC, 1130) 7 Apr Monthly Bass Tournament (TBRS, Safelight-1500) 21 Apr Melrose Plantation Tour, $30 per person (departs Library 0800) 28 Apr GC s Fishing Tournament (TBRS, Safelight 1500) 28 Apr Champagne s Cajun Swamp Tour, $35 per person (departs Library 0800) Visit the MWR Facebook page Fort Polk Family and MWR and the MWR Webpage POC Loretta Nale, DFMWR, (337)

36 DFMWR UPCOMING EVENTS CHILD AND YOUTH SERVICES Apr Month of the Military Child Celebration (variety of activities across all facilities) 7 Apr First Baseball Game 12 Apr CYS Field Day 27 Apr ACS FAP / CYS combined celebration Glow Event ( ) 19 May CYS Fun Run (open to public) Jun Camp Warrior 30 Jul-3 Aug Camp Warrior Ongoing Volunteer opportunities (coaching, youth mentorship) INTRAMURAL SPORTS 10 Apr Intramural Company Level Softball Season (Soldiers Athletic Complex, 1800) 24 Apr Intramural Sports Kickball Tournament (Soldier Athletic Complex, 1800) LIBRARY 4 Apr Legos Duplo at the Library, Ages 0-4 (1630) 9-13 Apr National Library Week, Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead! 10 Apr Creation Station Red Ribbon Ceremony (1700) 11 Apr Story Time & a Movie Moana (1700) 24 Apr Month of the Military Child: Story Time & a Craft (1100) 25 Apr Legos at the Library, Ages 5-12 (1630) POC Loretta Nale, DFMWR, (337)

37 ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE Family Readiness Center (FRC) Under Repair. All programs located in the ACSC. Employment Readiness Program (ERP), Call Apr 10 Steps to a Federal Job, (ACSC, ) 24 Apr 10 Steps to a Federal Job, (ACSC, ) Mobilization, Deployment & Stability Support Operations (MD&SSO), Call Apr FRG Leader Training, (ACSC, & ) Family Advocacy Program (FAP), Call Apr Stress & Anger Management, (ACSC, & 17 APR ScreamFree Parenting, (ACSC, ) Army Family Team Building (AFTB), Call APR Level K, Military Knowledge (ACSC, ) New Parent Support Program (NPSP), Call Tuesdays Play Morning! (ACSC, ) 27 Apr Glow Night 2018 (ACSC, ) POC Clarence Harmonson, ACS, ACSC, Bldg. 920, (337)

38 ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE Friday, April 27, :00pm-8:30pm Army Community Service 1581 Bell Richard Ave. BLDG. 920 Fort Polk, LA Pizza Snowcones Popcorn bouncers glow games face painting making slime Come Join New Parent Support/FAP & CYS for a family night filled with FUN and glow prizes, in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month and Month of the Military Child Take a picture with Aquaman and our Mermaid POC Clarence Harmonson, ACS, ACSC, Bldg. 920, (337)

39 The next Community Information Forum 2 MAY 2018, 10:00-11:00 ACS Center, Bldg. #920 Main Ball Room