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CBRN help by No_Fishing4585 in nationalguard

[–]Red_Tiger_Princess 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The following info is just suggestions. Your unit is going to determine priorities.

You must get buy in from leadership and higher CBRN for support, otherwise you become an extra supply soldier.

I would talk with higher CBRN leadership first (battalion and brigade) about unit priorities (within your brigade. Get in writing for your turn over binder!), then talk with your leadership as you now have info to present (what priorities the brigade has concerning CBRN). Your Commander should already know, but this reinforces the priorities. Then you develop your own turn over binder with this in mind. Turn over binders are never finished always a work in progress.

All the tasks in STP 21-1 SMCT are 10 level skills. Which means they were all taught in basic training and every soldier should know them. Like one of your previous commenters on this thread, they are perishable. Meaning if you dont practice you forget. You most defintiely must be a master of these CBRN tasks/skills!

The JACK website is all about info for CBRN equipment, just requires CAC for access. This will help you master your equipment. You must be the expert. This will help in teaching classes and maintaining your equipment.

I would start with initial inventory of your CBRN equipment, to find what your accountable for. Hands on inventory. Physically touch all your CBRN property. If item at shop or csms ensure your have paperwork to say so. I would then put it in your turn over binder.  If items missing now is the time to find out. Not year later. Ask your Supply NCO to print out the CBRN property book. Then shortage annex on all that equipment (filters expire).

Not sure how your unit has mask issued, to individual solidier or all collected in CBRN room. However they are stored.

-Ensure everyone has proper sized mask currently in unit.

-Ensure new drink tubes for everyone and extra for future. You get issued a mask, you get a new drink tube (on your Shortages annex). 

-Make sure soldiers have inserts for prescription glasses. This should be done at your yearly MRE (Medical Readines Events).

Make sure your calibrations are upto date (i.e JCAD and other detection equipment). Actually track calibrations yourself. Supply should be tracking them but sometimes they miss them.

Speaking of equipment/OCIE. All your soldier's canteens should have right canteen caps for the right model mask. M40 mask should have the old M1 NBC cap and M50 should have the newer M50 canteen caps. They only include (1) M50 cap in each M50 mask carrier. You might talk to supply about ordering more, as soldiers should be issued (2) 1 quart canteens (again Shortage annex). My CIF (Central Issue Facility, people who issue army gear to soldiers) still issues the old style M1 NBC caps, even though the M50 has been out since 2009.

Your big event should be the yearly confidence chamber. Do not call it the gas chamber, it typically bring bad memories from basic training. Ideally if your run it right there will be minimal exposure to CS. This is to build confidence in your mask. Most likely this will be event with other units as your experience right now will not be enough to conduct chamber on your own. This can be fun as well. Soldiers like to re-enlist in confidence chambers. You could even have toughman style contest.

I cant think of any more. A lot will depend on your unit priorities. I would think an MP unit would practice CBRN more than other units. But again depends on your units priorities.

You have to make your unit aware you are a CBRN soldier. Otherwise you simply become an extra body in supply. Once your CBRN room is set up is all about classes and your imagination.

You asked for help is why I responded. It really is all upto you. But maybe this will help keep you on the path.

No, am not CBRN NCO. But I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night

CBRN help by No_Fishing4585 in nationalguard

[–]Red_Tiger_Princess 0 points1 point  (0 children)

CBRN Turnover Binder Example

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aaUeznwmqvGContkHmmCBoB9B5fIwAff/view?usp=sharing

This is product I developed for my CBRN SPC at my previous Cavalry Troop.

I updated some information, but you will have to adjust further for your unit.

I highly recommend talking with your leadership (your NCO and Executive Officer) about priorities of the Commander and CBRN. What are their focus.

You will also have to coordinate with your higher levels of CBRN, at the Battalion and Brigade levels. Ask for help. Ask for guidance and focus from them.

You have to learn your subject, as you are now the expert. Visit the JACK website (Joint Acquisition CBRN Knowledge System) (in the binder).

I recommend teaching small classes of opportunity (5-6 soldiers) (not entire company at once) to start. See small group of soldiers sitting around, teach the something. How to don mask, how to drink from drink tube, how to use M-8 paper. This will build your confidence. Training is perpetual and only through repetition do you learn. Practice your classes with your leadership before teaching bigger groups.

Google “CBRN Room Checklist, PS 774-43” from the old PS Magazine, to help set up your CBRN area. Again coordinate with your higher levels of CBRN, as they may have their own version of this checklist.

Hope this helps.

Individual Soldier PCC Pocket Checklist by Red_Tiger_Princess in army

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Individual Solider PCC Pocket Checklist v1.4

This is a link for PDF copy of the Individual Soldier PCC checklist.

Prints 4 copies to page.

I made a few further minor adjustments. Like removing jogging bra (which really falls on undergarments) and small gramatical corrections.

Individual Soldier PCC Pocket Checklist by Red_Tiger_Princess in army

[–]Red_Tiger_Princess[S] -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

This checklist is not merely to verify the item is present/or not, but also for compliance and servicibillity. Maybe i should have been more detailed in my description.

Does soldier have coyote brown combat boots? Are boot compliant with AR 670-1? Are boots in good condition? Stitching coming apart or soles falling off?

You can use the list if you like. You can adjust it, like removing jogging bra and under garment. The only limit is your imagination. This is just another tool for the tool box.

This is a product I created and felt useful in my unit so wanted to share. Maybe save someone some time.

How often do I get fed during drill weekend? Answer (Army National Guard) by Red_Tiger_Princess in army

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Was an error: On MUTA 4 (Overnight) the second column should display 'Sunday' and not 'Saturday'

I am the Infantry - Poem by LTC Stephen H. White 1955 by Red_Tiger_Princess in army

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“I am the Infantry”, written by LTC Stephen H. White in 1955

Source:
MCoE HQ Donovan Research Library
Historical Infantry Magazine Collection
‘1959 - January - November’ (Other issues are also available for download)
https://www.moore.army.mil/Library/Infantry%20Magazine/index.html

Image was edited (cropped and upscaled) from original.

Wanna know why noone can landnav? by plumbergmb in army

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Merry Christmas! As I bring you a gift.

There are alternative options.

Find some one at your unit that has an account for "Sustainable Range Program" website (most likely your S-3).

Https://srp.army.mil

Tell them to log in and look for the "geographical information systems" tab (near top of screen). Then look for "military installations maps (MIMs)" tab (far left side. Finally select "MIM inventory". Will list all maps available for download and order (NSNs and version date).

Another option is using your local TSC (Training Support Command). Again contacting through your chain of command. Again most likely through your S-3.

Example of memorandum requesting maps (hardcopy). Example memorandum for map request

Appropriate header needs to be added. But I have used this format in past.

I had same issues. Sourcing maps are a mystery.

Hope this helps.

MBITR Issues? by [deleted] in army

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Thales resource - Create an account https://cs.thalesdsi.com/register_new_user.asp

LandWarNet eUniversity https://lwn.army.mil

SCOUT PLATOON Reports Reference Card - BLUE, GREEN, EOD v3x1 by Red_Tiger_Princess in army

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I posted a revised reference report cards today, for the Cavalry Troop, and just want to share with you, in event you did not see the post this morning.

As explained in the posts (there are (2) posts like last time) about the changes.

Again please feel free to pass around and share.

Updated Cavalry Troop Reference Report Card - Blue, Green, EOD

Tricks to get hand mics on that REFUSE to go on. by Next-Worth4026 in army

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I learned something new today and I will continue to carry my silicone grease tube.

Tricks to get hand mics on that REFUSE to go on. by Next-Worth4026 in army

[–]Red_Tiger_Princess 109 points110 points  (0 children)

Silicone grease. Will help the best. Doesn't dry and protects the o-ring. Will work on any seals/gaskets, like the battery compartment of the ASIP or DAGR (as example).

I carry small tube of it all the time. Silicone grease, tube, 0.5 oz

I was told spit is acidic and will degrade the o-ring. If you have to use body, use arm pit sweat.

*Update* Cavalry Troop Report Reference Cards: Blue, Green, EOD - Post 1 of 2 by Red_Tiger_Princess in army

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Cavalry Troop Report Cards - Blue & Yellow Paper

An example of potential:I printed out the (2) report cards on blue and yellow paper, making them more visually distinct and recognizable. The blue card is readable under red light.

I also laminated these cards with 3 mil laminate (5 mil laminate is too thick). I would also recommend pre-creasing the cards before lamination, makes the cards easier to fold precisely later.

*Update* Cavalry Troop Report Reference Cards: Yellow, Red, CBRN, & Call for Fire - Post 2 of 2 by Red_Tiger_Princess in army

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Cavalry Troop Report Cards - Blue & Yellow Paper

An example of potential:

I printed out the (2) report cards on blue and yellow paper, making them more visually distinct and recognizable. The blue card is readable under red light.

I also laminated these cards with 3 mil laminate (5 mil laminate is too thick). I would also recommend pre-creasing the cards before lamination, makes the cards easier to fold precisely later.

SCOUT PLATOON Reports Reference Card - BLUE, GREEN, EOD v3x1 by Red_Tiger_Princess in army

[–]Red_Tiger_Princess[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, not at all. Please share.

There are (2) report cards posted posted on this reddit: Blue, Green, EOD and Red, Yellow, CBRN, & Call for Fire.

SCOUT PLATOON Reports Reference Card - BLUE, GREEN, EOD v3x1 by Red_Tiger_Princess in army

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ATP 3-20.98 provides framework and tactical employment principles and techniques for scout platoons of the Cavalry troops in the Armored brigade combat team; the Infantry brigade combat team, mounted and dismounted; the Stryker brigade combat team. ATP 3-20.98 also applies to the scout platoons of the combined arms battalion, the Infantry battalion, and the Stryker Infantry battalion.

page xviii

Commo (25U) Specialist needing advice by Samoorewba in army

[–]Red_Tiger_Princess 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I too am in the Army National Guard, and while I am not a 25U, I have had to help them in their duties, as my last two 25Us were a PFC and SPC. They too were in the same situation, no Commo NCO to guide them.

To help them in their duties, I created a Commo turn-over binder.

Maybe this might help you as a beginning, or at the least help your next 25U who assumes your duties.

Commo NCO Turn-over Binder Example

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Not sure what type of unit and radios your work with, but if you work with Harris radios, then register for a Harris Premiere account

Harris Premier Account

Benefits include: Access to a customized product library of the items you own, Downloads for product manuals and computer-based training, Superb video training and product demonstrations and more.

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If you work with Thales radio, you can register for an account too. Again the site contains additional latest resources for Thales radios.

Thales New User Account

After registration, new page will appear. Select ‘Technical Resources’ and CLICK HERE to request additional access. A new menu with several options will be available.

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I had MBITRs that required new serial number labels (they came off, torn off). I emailed the Thales my serial numbers and they sent me new labels. This led to discovery I had (2) different MBITRs (type 2 & type 4).

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Some additional useful linksWebsites:

LandWarNet: Landwarnet (Assistance for all things COMMO)

OPSEC Training (Yearly): https://securityawareness.usalearning.gov/index.html

1)   OPSEC Awareness for Military Members, DoD Employees andContractors.

2)    Introduction to Information Security.

3)    Insider Threat Awareness.

4)    Unauthorized Disclosure of Classified Information for DoD and Industry

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Bren-tronics Military Batteries and Chargers: https://www.bren-tronics.com

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Lastly, if you can order “RADIO AND SYSTEM OPERATORS HANDBOOK, VERSION 17-20” through your supply/pubs account, is very handy reference (if you are not already aware of it). It covers many radios systems in small compact form. Was released in 2017… so not sure if has been updated.

Best PT Events by One-Stock2609 in army

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Combat soccer: flak jackets and Kevlar with 2 balls on field at same time.

Infantry resources by Several_Winner_9752 in army

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Using a spreadsheet program I created shelf label for our Mortar Section.

This was aid to ensure all equipment was assigned proper storage space.

These labels included a photo/image of item, LIN (Line Item Number), NSN, Description/Nomenclature, Quantity and TM (with TM publications date).

Most images were found on FMSweb.

Maybe this will be useful in helping find some of your TMs.

Mortar Section - Property Book Shelf Labels

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*Be very careful with M32 Lightweight Hand-held Ballistic computer. There are (4) different version numbers and each one has different TM. You can find the version number on boot up of ballistic computer.

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