Battle Hand-Off Administrative Checklist Student Handout #1 Battle Hand-Off Administrative Checklist Soldier Name: RSP POC: Unit: Unit POC: Action Follow-up Action Y/N Scan in a copy of Soldier s DD 214 Email to Soldiers Unit and RSP Admin NCO at RSP HQ s for processing through SIDPERS/Education office/incentives office Scan in a copy of Soldier s MOS orders Email to Unit and RSP Admin NCO at RSP HQ s for processing through SIDPERS Scan in a copy of Soldier s final DA 705 (APFT Scorecard) for record Ask if Soldier was Honor Graduate from BCT or AIT Update on RCAS and email to Soldiers Unit and RSP Admin NCO at RSP HQ s Record under final disposition for Soldier on Vulcan Collect Soldier s Medical and Dental Records Process through channels according to State SOP Verify Soldiers current mailing address/phone number/cell phone/email address Call Soldier s unit Record in Vulcan and email information to Soldiers Unit and RSP Admin NCO at RSP HQ s Verify Battle Hand-Off date, dates of next drill, and Unit contact information for Soldier s reference Secure RSP Graduation Coin Ensure coin is passed on to RSP 1SG, Soldier or Soldiers Unit for presentation during Battle Hand-Off in accordance with State SOP Battle Hand-Off Online Survey Ensure BHO is completed
Battle Hand-Off Survey Student Handout #2 Battle Hand-Off Survey Log onto https://g1arng.army.pentagon.mil/pages/stayguardsurvey.aspx and click on the Click Here to Start. Clicking the Battle Hand Off (survey) button will take them to this log on page: Soldier s will need their assigned Unit UIC (NOT the RSP UIC) in order to log on and complete the survey. 1
Battle Hand-Off Survey Log onto https://smms.army.pentagon.mil and click on the Login link (outlined in red). https://smms.army.pentagon.mil 5 Use the scroll bar on the right to scroll down until you see Stay Guard Surveys and click on that icon. 7 2
Battle Hand-Off Survey Click on the Click Here To Start (outlined in red). 8 Begin the survey. 9 3
Battle Hand-Off Survey Once you get to the bottom of the page, save your work and click next. 10 When you have finished the survey, save your work and click Done. 11 Be sure to print out your completion certificate and bring it to your RSP. 4
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Comprehensive Soldier Fitness / Global Assessment Tool (GAT) Survey Student Handout #4 Global Assessment Tool Survey homework assignment instructions What is the Global Assessment Tool (called the GAT ) survey? This survey allows you to assess yourself on the dimensions of emotional, spiritual, social, and family fitness. You will navigate through 6 screens, which contain approximately 100 questions. The survey will take about 10-20 minutes of your time and at the end you will be presented with a rapid estimate of your individual fitness in the above listed dimensions. The spiritual dimension questions on the GAT pertain to the domain of the Human Spirit: they are not "religious" in nature. The Comprehensive Soldier Fitness Program defines spiritual fitness as strengthening a set of beliefs, principles, or values that sustain a person beyond family, institutional, and societal sources of support. Also, spiritual fitness provides a person a sense of purpose, meaning, and the strength to persevere and prevail when faced with significant challenges and responsibilities. It promotes general well-being, enhances selfconfidence, and increases personal effectiveness. How to Log onto and complete the Global Assessment Tool: 1. Log on to the http://www.nationalguard.com/rsp-resilience-training-modules. 2. Click on the Comprehensive Soldier Fitness link. 3. Click on Soldiers: Take the GAT. 4. Click on Log in with AKO user ID and password. 5. Log in to the survey with your AKO user name and password. 6. Click on Continue to the GAT. 7. Read the web page and click on Continue to the GAT. 8. Start the survey and answer every question. You must complete the survey at one time, you will not be able to save at any point and go back to the survey. 9. Once you complete the survey, click on Submit. 10. Once you have completed the entire GAT Survey you will need to print off this page and your Completion certificate turn it into your RSP chain of command. 11. Once you have printed your score sheet, you need to print off your certificate. To do this you must log off and then log back in. 12. Log back in to the survey with your AKO user name and password. 13. Click the Download My GAT Completion Certificate link. 14. Click the button that says Open. 15. Print off your completion certificate and turn it in along with your score sheet to the RSP Chain of Command. Completion of Training: Once you have completed the entire Global Assessment Tool survey you will need to print off your final page and Completion Certificate and turn them into your RSP chain of command. 1
Comprehensive Soldier Fitness / Global Assessment Tool (GAT) Survey 1. Log on to the http://www.nationalguard.com/rsp-resilience-training-modules. 2. Click on the Comprehensive Soldier Fitness link. 3. Click on Soldiers: Take the GAT. 2
Comprehensive Soldier Fitness / Global Assessment Tool (GAT) Survey 4. Click on Log in with AKO user ID and password. 5. Log in to the survey with your AKO user name and password. 3
Comprehensive Soldier Fitness / Global Assessment Tool (GAT) Survey 6. Click on Continue to the GAT. 7. Read the web page and click on Continue to the GAT. 4
Comprehensive Soldier Fitness / Global Assessment Tool (GAT) Survey 8. Start the survey and answer every question. You must complete the survey at one time, you will not be able to save at any point and go back to the survey. 9. Once you complete the survey, click on Submit. 5
Comprehensive Soldier Fitness / Global Assessment Tool (GAT) Survey 10. Once you have completed the entire GAT Survey you will need to print off this page and your Completion certificate and turn it into your RSP chain of command. 11. Once you have printed your score sheet, you need to print off your certificate. To do this you must log off and then log back in. 6
Comprehensive Soldier Fitness / Global Assessment Tool (GAT) Survey 12. Log back in to the survey with your AKO user name and password. 13. Click the Download My GAT Completion Certificate link. 7
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Comprehensive Soldier Fitness / Global Assessment Tool (GAT) Survey 14. Click the button that says Open. 15. Print off your completion certificate and turn it in along with your score sheet to the RSP Chain of Command. 9
Physical hand-off procedure: 1. RSP site NCOIC responsibility. Battle Hand-Off Procedures Instructor Handout #1 Soldier Training Readiness Modules Battle Hand-Off Procedures a. Conduct a BHO ceremony rehearsal. The BHO rehearsal will be used to ensure that all participants are aware of personal responsibilities and actions during the BHO. Participants will include: Master of Ceremony (MC): will facilitate the ceremony and ensure that all personnel and actions are announced in a professional and timely manner. Commander of Troops (CT): will rehearse all Troop movement procedures and commands outlined in FM 3.21-5 to ensure proficiency. Soldiers being promoted: are prepared by the RSP Cadre to perform all commands given by the CT or the presenting official. Soldiers being transferred: are prepared by the RSP Cadre to perform the commands given by the CT. All other RSP Soldiers: will rehearse the actions and commands to be given by the CT as a formation. NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: Refer to Battle Hand-Off Ceremony Diagram (Instructor Handout #2) for a suggested BHO set up. Refer to Battle Hand-Off Ceremony Script (Instructor Handout #3) for a suggested BHO execution. Consider preparing and supplying a Ceremony Program. A possible technique is to produce a RSP Site specific template and include a single page insert specific to each particular IDT/Ceremony. b. Receive unit representatives. c. Provide guest speaker a list of speaking points. 2. RRNCO responsibility. a. Ensure coordination between Unit and RSP. b. Master of Ceremonies during BHO. 3. Site Readiness NCO responsibility. a. Confirm the return of Soldiers from IET. b. Contact the unit Readiness NCO responsible for providing unit sponsorship for the transitioning Soldier. c. Verify attendance of Unit Representatives. d. Schedule guest speakers. In order to reinforce the Soldiers commitment to the ARNG, the MACOM chain of command should be involved in the BHO process. The MACOM chain of command is an excellent source for guest speakers. Guest speakers should be personnel not commonly encountered 1
Battle Hand-Off Procedures during RSP drill. Some good examples are Brigade or Battalion Commanders and Command Sergeants Major, Company Commanders, and First Sergeants. e. Prepare administrative record for transfer to the Soldier s unit of assignment. Administrative records will be transferred to the Soldier s Personnel Management Section at their unit of assignment, or the state SIDPERS office for scanning into the Personnel Electronic Records Management System (PERMS). Administrative records should be hand-carried and signed to maintain accountability. f. Ensure all promotions orders are on hand. Promotion orders are processed for eligible Soldiers in accordance with AR 600-8-19 Chapters 2 and 7. Promotion orders are signed by the approving authority and placed with the administrative records to be scanned. A copy of the promotion orders are provided to the Soldier at the BHO Ceremony. 4. Site Supply NCO responsibility. a. Ensure rank and coins are available. Rank is provided as needed for the Soldiers that are being promoted. Rank is on-hand to promote the Soldier during the BHO ceremony; request additional coins through ARNG GSS-S. b. Schedule facilities. 5. Unit Representatives responsibility. a. Report NLT 30 minutes prior to scheduled BHO ceremony in the designated uniform. b. Provide incoming Soldiers with a welcome packet. NOTE: NOTE: Before presenting this training module ensure Soldiers feel free to, and are given the opportunity to invite family members to be present at the Battle Hand-Off Ceremony that will conclude this presentation. Invite Unit Representative(s) to attend the Battle Hand-Off Ceremony and ensure they bring a Welcome Packet containing as many as possible of the following items: Yearly Training Calendar Training schedule for the next drill Transportation instruction for the next drill State Chain of Command Map showing location of the unit armories and directions Emergency contact information and telephone numbers for company chain of command, including the first-line leader and unit-assigned sponsor Latest unit newsletter Welcome letters from the First Sergeant and Commanding Officers Unit shoulder sleeve insignia (SSI) and distinctive unit insignia (DUI) Brief written history of the unit 2
Battle Hand-Off Diagram Instructor Handout #2 Soldier Training Readiness Modules Battle Hand-Off Diagram Master of Ceremony (MC) Commander of Troops (CT)
Battle Hand-Off Script Instructor Handout #3 Battle Hand-Off Script STEP 1: The first step is for the Cadre to initiate movement of Troops to their appropriate positions. The formation or formations will be aligned in a company or horseshoe formation. This horseshoe will face the stage or presentation area, as the facilities permit. If the facilities are not available, the BHC will be conducted in an appropriate outdoors area. STEP 2: The CT takes charge of the formation and calls the formation to ATTENTION. The MC announces the arrival of the official party consisting of the GUEST SPEAKER and any presenting officials for the ceremony. STEP 3: The MC asks the guests to please be seated. The CT commands the formation to the position of PARADE REST. STEP 4: The CT orders the Warriors being promoted to POST themselves in front of the CT. Then the CT requests any guests or family members to POST themselves behind the appropriate Warrior. The promoting official/family/guest will POST in front of the Warriors to be promoted. The CT commands the formation to the position of ATTENTION, and commands the MC to Publish the Orders. STEP 5: The MC reads the orders for the Warriors being promoted. The promoting official/family/guest presents the appropriate rank to the Warriors individually. The MC will ask for a round of applause. STEP 6: The CT commands the promoted Warriors to FALL IN to the formation. The CT commands the Warriors being transferred to POST themselves in front of the CT. STEP 7: The MC orders the Unit Representatives to POST themselves in front of the appropriate Warrior being transferred. The MC orders the Unit Representatives to welcome their new Warriors to the Unit. STEP 8: The Unit Representatives will give the Warriors to be transferred the SSI and DUI. The MC orders the Unit Representatives to return to the designated area. STEP 9: The MC announces the GUEST SPEAKER or speakers for comments. The GUEST SPEAKER returns to his/her seat. The MC thanks all guests for their participation and concludes the ceremony. STEP 10: The CT commands the Warriors to the position of ATTENTION and orders the Cadre to take charge of their formations. The Phase Cadre for the Soldiers to be transferred will ensure that the Unit Representatives deliver a sponsorship packet and give clear guidance about the next drill for their new Soldiers.