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Published in the Interest of the Personnel at Fort Hood, Texas
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2010 09:51:30 AM |
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Across DoD
Balance Iraq drawdown, reset for least impactFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The process of drawing down and resetting equipment in Iraq to meet the 2011 pull-out deadline set by the president must not affect Soldier dwell time, according to the Army’s top logisticians. Part of the drawdown means moving equipment now in Iraq out of country and placing it elsewhere – in the United States or in another theater of operations, such as Afghanistan. Part of that means reset – the equipment moved may need to be replaced, recapitalized, or repaired, depending on where it is needed. Also part of the reset process is ensuring Soldiers have time to recuperate from deployment, said Gen. Ann E. Dunwoody, commander, Army Materiel Command. “We have to remember that is the dwell time for our Soldiers,” Dunwoody said Thursday to members of the press at th...
National elections part of ‘big picture’ security issues facing Iraqi policeDHI QAR PROVINCE, Iraq –Iraqi police are preparing themselves for the elections in Iraq. With the help of U.S. forces, they have been working to build a safe and secure environment, not only during the elections, but long after the last ballot is cast.
Army Community Covenant: We all should know what gratitude looks like
As our nation commits to preserving freedom despite the uncertainty of deployments and conflicts across the world, Americans give us a special gift – embracing Soldiers and their families with sincere support. It warms my heart to see adults, children, organizations and businesses that represent all walks of life sending care packages to deployed Soldiers and extending special invitations to them when they return. In a larger way, the Army Community Covenant generates a great deal of community support for Army families while their Soldiers are away.
As our nation commits to preserving freedom despite the uncertainty of deployments and conflicts across the world, Americans give us a special gift – embracing Soldiers and their families with sincere support. It warms my heart to see adults, children, organizations and businesses that represent all walks of life sending care packages to deployed Soldiers and extending special invitations to them when they return. In a larger way, the Army Community Covenant generates a great deal of community support for Army families while their Soldiers are away.
U.S. engineers train Haitians to assess building damageTOURGEAU, Haiti – The Naval Facilities Engineering Command partnered with U.S. Navy Seebees and Air Force and Army engineers Friday to train Haitian engineers to perform assessments in order to ensure that Haitian citizens are living in structurally sound buildings.
Plan to reduce warrior tasks, battle drills forwarded to CSAWASHINGTON – The deputy commanding general for initial military training told bloggers Feb. 24 he hopes the current warrior tasks and battle drills that all Soldiers from the top down are expected to know will be reduced significantly to stop what he called “task paralysis.”
Stand To! Briefs
Key Army issues identified
Each week, the Sentinel will pull key issues from the Army’s Stand To! and highlight them here to better inform Soldiers and families on top issues from Washington D.C. For more on these topics visit www.army.mil/standto.
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injuries are treatable and some can be prevented by following safety guidelines of wearing helmets, seatbelts and obeying speed limits when operating a motor vehicle. The Army will raise awareness and educate leaders, Soldiers, family members and civilians on the signs, symptoms, prevention and resources available to diagnose and treat TBI.
TBI is a disruption of function in the brain that results from either a blow or jolt to the head or a penetrating head injury. The severity of TBI can range from “mild” commonly know as a concussion, to severe and an extended period of unconsciousness or amnesia after the injury. The majority of personnel who sustain a concussion can expect a full recovery with no lasting mental or physical effects.
The Army has increased TBI training for combat medics in theater and for all physicians, nurse case managers and specialists in the neurosciences. The Military Acute Concussion Evaluation is a screening tool available in theater to assist in diagnosing mild TBI. The Army also in coordination with the Defense Center of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury and the Department of Veterans Affairs, continues to expand resources dedicated to TBI research and treatment. The DCoE Outreach Center serves as the open door for Soldiers, veterans and family members needing support or assistance with TBI and is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week at (866) 966-1020, or by e-mail to DCoE Outreach Center.
The Army wants everyone – leaders, Soldiers, family members and civilians – to know that there is no stigma associated for persons who seek a diagnosis or treatment for TBI. Whether in a combat or non-combat environment, reporting a TBI and getting prompt medical care is an act of strength and courage and the key to recovery.
Each week, the Sentinel will pull key issues from the Army’s Stand To! and highlight them here to better inform Soldiers and families on top issues from Washington D.C. For more on these topics visit www.army.mil/standto.
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injuries are treatable and some can be prevented by following safety guidelines of wearing helmets, seatbelts and obeying speed limits when operating a motor vehicle. The Army will raise awareness and educate leaders, Soldiers, family members and civilians on the signs, symptoms, prevention and resources available to diagnose and treat TBI.
TBI is a disruption of function in the brain that results from either a blow or jolt to the head or a penetrating head injury. The severity of TBI can range from “mild” commonly know as a concussion, to severe and an extended period of unconsciousness or amnesia after the injury. The majority of personnel who sustain a concussion can expect a full recovery with no lasting mental or physical effects.
The Army has increased TBI training for combat medics in theater and for all physicians, nurse case managers and specialists in the neurosciences. The Military Acute Concussion Evaluation is a screening tool available in theater to assist in diagnosing mild TBI. The Army also in coordination with the Defense Center of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury and the Department of Veterans Affairs, continues to expand resources dedicated to TBI research and treatment. The DCoE Outreach Center serves as the open door for Soldiers, veterans and family members needing support or assistance with TBI and is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week at (866) 966-1020, or by e-mail to DCoE Outreach Center.
The Army wants everyone – leaders, Soldiers, family members and civilians – to know that there is no stigma associated for persons who seek a diagnosis or treatment for TBI. Whether in a combat or non-combat environment, reporting a TBI and getting prompt medical care is an act of strength and courage and the key to recovery.
