ANNEX A to HQDA EXORD 155-18 ISO Best Warrior Competition 2018. The Following is a list of the Eligible Army Commands (ACOMs) and Direct Reporting Units (DRUs). FORSCOM TRADOC MEDCOM USAREUR ARNG ARCYBER USARPAC AMC USASOC USARC ARNORTH MDW - CENTCOM through ARCENT through ARNORTH - TRANSCOM through SDDC through AMC - PACOM through EUSA through USARPAC - AFRICOM through USARAF through EUCOM through USAREUR - SOCOM through USASOC - USCYBERCOM through STRATCOM through NETCOM/9th SC through ARCYBER - IMCOM through ARNORTH - NORTHCOM through ARNORTH - SOUTHCOM through ARSOUTH through ARNORTH - USACE, USACIDC, USMA, NCR, HRC, DLA, DIA, DISA, ATEC, USAASC, SMDC through MDW -INSCOM through ARCYBER
ANNEX B to HQDA EXORD 155-18 ISO Best Warrior Competition 2018 Competing Command Structure 2018 Best warrior competition 11 Competing commands HQDA FORSCOM AMC TRADOC USARPAC USAREUR USASOC MEDCOM ARNG USARC ARCYBER ARNORTH ARSOUTH SDDC EUSA EUCOM SOCOM IMCOM ARCENT TRANSCOM PACOM USARAF CENTCOM AFRICOM MDW INSCOM SOUTHCOM NORTHCOM NETCOM/9 th SC USAASC ATEC NCR USACIDC USMA USACE HRC DLA DIA DISA SMDC STRATCOM USCYBERCOM Changes Competing Commands
ANNEX C to HQDA EXORD 155-18 ISO Best Warrior Competition 2018. (EXAMPLE PACKET) Office Symbol Unit Letterhead Date MEMORANDUM FOR Sergeant Major of the Army, 203 Army Pentagon, Room 3E677, Washington, DC 20310-0203 SUBJECT: Nomination for the 2018 Department of the Army Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) and Soldier of the Year (SOY) "Best Warrior" Competition 1. The following individual has been selected as the NCO (or Soldier) of the Year for (Command) and is nominated for the Department of the Army NCO (or Soldier) Best Warrior of the Year Competition. a. Name: b. Rank: c. PMOS: d. Unit: e. Years of Service: f. Time in grade: g. Qualification in Arms (include type of weapon) (if applicable-some Soldiers, assigned to TDA units may not have a current qualification) h. Service schools attended: i. Decorations and Awards: j. Civilian Education: k. Duty address and duty phone number: l Supervisor s duty address and duty phone number: m. Name and address of next of kin: n. Significant achievements in the last 12 months:
SUBJECT: Nomination for the 2018 Department of the Army Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) and Soldier of the Year (SOY) "Best Warrior" Competition 2. Commanders and Command Sergeants Major are certifying their competitor in the last 12 months has not received UCMJ action, not currently under suspension of favorable action or bar to reenlistment, and has at least 1 year remaining on their enlistment after the Department of the Army BWC. 3. The nomination packet is enclosed. JOHN Q. LEADER Commander, USA JOHN Q. LEADER Command Sergeant Major, USA Encl
ANNEX D to HQDA EXORD 155-18 ISO Best Warrior Competition 2018. PERSONAL DATA SHEET Name: John Q. Soldier Rank: PV1-SFC MACOM: Nominating Command MOS: Candidate's primary MOS TIS: Years in the Army Objective: Long term and short term goals Experience: Personal work history, start with most recent and work backward Military Education: NCOES courses attended, start with most recent and work backward Civilian Education: Civilian schooling, start with most recent and work backward Family: Married/Single (Names of spouse and children if applicable) Hometown: City/Town and State Personal Interests: Hobbies, community involvement, etc.
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ANNEX E to HQDA EXORD 155-18 ISO Best Warrior Competition 2018. EXAMPLE BIOGRAPHY: Sergeant Major Heyz T. Seeker Sergeant Major Heyz T. Seeker, hails from Memphis, Tenn. He enlisted in the United States Army Reserve on February 23 rd, 1985, and attended Basic Combat Training and Advance Individual Training at Fort Jackson, SC. Sergeant Major Seeker later enlisted in the Regular Army and changed his Military Occupational Skill (MOS) to Infantry and attended One Station Unit Train (OSUT) at Fort Benning, GA. His overseas assignments include three tours in the Federal Republic of Germany, one tour in the Republic of South Korea, three in the Persian Gulf and the Republic of Honduras. His stateside assignments include tours at Fort Bragg, NC; Fort Benning, GA; Fort Hood, TX; Fort Bliss TX, Fort Polk, LA and Camp Atterbury, IN. He has served in a variety of duty positions to include: Vehicle Driver; Shop Foreman; Motor Sergeant; Rifle Squad Leader; Infantry Fighting Vehicle Commander (Bradley); Rifle Platoon Sergeant; Assistant Operations Sergeant; Senior Drill Sergeant (OSUT); Observer/Controller (CMTC); Rifle Company First Sergeant; and Sergeant Major of Operations Group; Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) Sergeant Major Seeker has attended various military schools: Primary Leadership Development Course (PLDC); Basic Noncommissioned Officers Course (BNCOC); Advanced Noncommissioned Officers Course (ANCOC); United States Army First Sergeants Course; Basic Airborne Training; 82 nd Airborne Division s Advanced Airborne School (Jumpmaster); JFK Special Warfare Center s SERE Course (Level C); Air Assault School; 75 th Ranger Regt. s Pre-Ranger Course; Mobile Retention Course; Pathfinder School; Light Infantry Leaders Course; Drill Sergeant School; Bradley Leaders Course. United States Army Sergeants Major Academy. Sergeant Major Seeker ark s awards and decorations include: Legion of Merit; Bronze Star (1 st Oak Leaf Cluster); Meritorious Service Medal (3 rd OLC); Joint Service Commendation Medal; Army Commendation Medal (7 th OLC); Army Achievement Medal (7 th OLC); National Defense Service Medal (with 1 Bronze
Star); Army Good Conduct Medal (9 th Award); South West Asia Service Medal (with 1 Bronze Star); Saudi Arabian Defense Medal; Kuwait Liberation Medal; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal; Korean Service Medal; Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal; Iraqi Campaign Medal (3 campaign stars); Expert Mechanic Badge; Expert Driver Badge (Wheel); Master Parachutist Wings; Air Assault Wings; Drill Sergeant Badge; Pathfinder Badge; Expert Infantryman s Badge; Combat Infantryman s Badge; German Army Marksmanship Badge; Joint Meritorious Unit Citation; Valorous Unit Citation; Army Superior Unit Citation (3 rd Award); and the Army Staff Identification Badge. Sergeant Major Seeker is a member of the U.S. Army Infantry s Order of St. Maurice and the U.S. Army Field Artillery s Order of St. Barbara. Sergeant Major Seeker holds a Bachelors of Science degree from XXXXX College. He is married to the former Regina Reed and they have been blessed with three wonderful children: Jack, Everett, and Kiah. Sergeant Major Seeker interests are in culinary arts, and auto mechanics. Sergeant Major Seeker short term goals are to become a Battalion Command Sergeant Major and his long term goals are to become a Division Command Sergeant Major.
ANNEX G to HQDA EXORD 155-18 ISO Best Warrior Competition 2018. (PAO Media Profile Sheet) Full Name (First, Last): Rank: Age: Date of Enlistment: Date of Rank: MOS (Spell Out): Current unit of assignment (full name and location): Unit Address: Daytime phone number: Evening phone number (home or cell): Email address (military): Email address (secondary): AKO Email Address: Place of birth (City, State or Country): Hometown (City, State or Country): High school Attended (City, State or Country): College Attended (City, State or Country): Degree(s) Earned and Year Earned: Degree: Degree: Degree: Year: Year: Year:
Spouse s name, age, hometown: Spouse s degree(s)/special interests: Deployed? Deployed to: When: Question: What were your job responsibilities while deployed? Question: What is the most interesting thing about your time deployed that you want to share with the American People? Question: Do you have any family members who have served or are serving in the military? Question: What military awards and achievements have you received or accomplished? Question: Why did you join the Army? Question: Why did you choose your MOS?
Question: What motivated you to compete in the DA level Best Warrior Competition? Question: If successful in accomplishing your goal as one of the Army s Best Warriors, what do you think your role would be in representing the Army? Question: Who is your professional mentor? Question: How did your mentor help you in your professional career? Question: Who or what inspires you? Question: What are your military career goals for the future?
Question: What was the biggest challenge along the way to get to this level of competition? Question: Who is your Sponsor? How did they help prepare you for this level of competition? Question: What will be the most challenging event for you? Why? Question: What do you think will be your best/favorite event? Why? Question: What are some significant facts about you that are not known by others; i.e. interesting stories, unique hobbies or accomplishments? Question: What are your hobbies/special interests? Question: If you have a civilian employer (full-time or part-time), what is the name
of your employer? Question: Do you have any additional information you d like to share?
ANNEX H to HQDA EXORD 155-18 ISO Best Warrior Competition 2018. (Pre- Competition Checklist) COMPETITOR INFORMATION Name: Social Security Number: (Not DOD ID #) Date of Birth: Height: Weigh: Command: Rank: MOS: GENERAL DATA Candidate's Address: Emergency Contact: Public Affairs Date: Home Phone: Cell Phone: Work Phone: DSN: Email Address: Combat Training Date: Combat Life Saver Qualified: Combat Pre-Level Certified:
TICKET INFORMATION FOR AUSA EVENTS (BWC AWARD LUNCHEON) Number of Tickets: (10 seats for each Competing Command: FORSCOM, AMC, TRADOC, USARPAC, USAREUR, USASOC, MEDCOM, USARC, ARNG, ARCYBER) Chain of Command Attending: Full Name and Unit Competitors Family Attending: Full Name (Competitors Family Members have priority at the head table) Note: The no-cost awards luncheon 10 seats are provided by AUSA for the Chain of Command, Competitor, and family. Beyond the 10 tickets provided by AUSA personal wishing to attend BWC 2017 award luncheon and other events can purchase tickets from AUSA. Vegetarian: Yes or No GEICO Pasta Dinner: Mandatory for competitors Army 10 Miler: Mandatory for competitors UNIT OF ASSIGNMENT Unit Address: TRAVEL DATA Arrival Flight Airline: Arrival Airport: Arrival Time: Departure Flight Airline: Departure Airport: Departure Time: MEDICAL DATA Blood Type:
Allergies: Medications: Other Medical Conditions: Wears Glasses: Wears Hearing Aid: LOGISTICAL DATA Boot Size: Helmet Size: Suspender Size: Glove Size: Mask Size: Vest Size: Suit Size: Pistol Belt Size: Left Handed Firer: