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1 | Oklahoma National Guard - 2010 Governor’s Report 2 | Oklahoma National Guard - 200109 Governor’s Report 3 | Oklahoma National Guard - 200109 Governor’s Report OMD Organization.....................................................................................................4-5 State Resource Management.....................................................................................6 USPFO................................................................................................................................7 Logistics/G4......................................................................................................................8 Personnel and Administration J-1..........................................................................11 Personnel and Administration G-1.........................................................................17 Plans, Operations, Training, and Military Support............................................21 Camp Gruber Training Site........................................................................................29 Facility Management..................................................................................................36 Headquarters, Air National Guard..........................................................................41 State Army Aviation, Safety, and Occupational Health..................................43 Information Management J-6..................................................................................45 Public Affairs Office......................................................................................................47 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team.....................................................................48 45th Fires Brigade........................................................................................................49 90th Troop Command................................................................................................52 189th Regional Training Institute...........................................................................53 137th Air Refueling Wing...........................................................................................54 138th Fighter Wing......................................................................................................56 146th Air Support Operations Squadron (ASOS)..............................................60 205th Engineering Installation Squadron (EIS).................................................62 219th Engineering Installation Squadron (EIS).................................................63 45th Infantry Division Museum...............................................................................64 Thunderbird Youth Academy...................................................................................66 State Transition and Reintegration System (STARS).........................................67 Starbase Oklahoma.....................................................................................................68 Financial Summary......................................................................................................70 table of contents 4 | Oklahoma National Guard - 2010 Governor’s Report MAJ. GEN. MYLES L. DEERING The Adjutant General Oklahoma National Guard Honorable Brad Henry Governor Commander-in-Chief Oklahoma National Guard Command SGT. MAJOR STEVEN L. JENSEN State Command Sergeant Major Oklahoma National Guard 5 | Oklahoma National Guard - 2010 Governor’s Report Brig. Gen. James mcormack Assistant Adjutant General Oklahoma Air National Guard Brig. Gen. ROBIE ASHER Director, Joint Staff Oklahoma Army National Guard Brig. Gen. RICKY ADAMS Assistant Adjutant General Oklahoma Army National Guard Brig. Gen. wiliam hadaway ii Chief of Staff Oklahoma Air National Guard COL. JERRY CUSIC Chief of Staff Oklahoma Army National Guard CW5 PAUL E. MERCHANT State Command Chief Warrant Officer Oklahoma Army National Guard 6 | Oklahoma National Guard - 200109 Governor’s Report Lt. Col. Brent Wright Director, State Resource Management Com: (405) 228-5373 DSN: 628-5373 State Resource Management Mision Our mission is to provide the best facilities for our Soldiers and Airmen in the Oklahoma National Guard within regulatory guidelines of National Guard Bureau and the financial capability of the State of Oklahoma. The quality of the facilities relates to the quality of the work environment, efficiency of the work force, and the overall readiness of the unit. STATE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT DIRECTORATE The State Resource Management Director is the state advisor to the Adjutant General and is responsible for the State of Oklahoma operating budget for the Oklahoma National Guard. He is detailed to receive and account for all allotted state funds, equipment, and property (including all state facilities) in the possession of the Oklahoma Military Department. He is director for the State Accounting Section, State Employee Personnel Office, Youth Program Division, State Transition and Reintegration System, and Thunderbird Youth Challenge Program which received the “Best All-Around Program Award” from National Guard Bureau in 2006. STATE ACCOUNTING OFFICE The State Accounting Office, with seven state employees, is responsible for budgeting, procurement, and the financial management of funds processed through the Military Department, to include appropriated and non-appropriated state and federal funds. STATE EMPLOYEE PERSONNEL OFFICE The State Employee Personnel Office is responsible for the state employees authorized by our state legislature for Fiscal Year 2008. Although limited in the number of employees, there is a significant economic impact made by the 351 state employees on board in this agency. A high percentage of these employees have also made a positive impact on the youth of our state through the administration of several “at-risk” and troubled youth programs. 45TH INFANTRY DIVISION MUSEUM The 45th Infantry Division Museum is acknowledged as the largest and the best National Guard Museum in the United States. As such, it is held as the model for all other National Guard Museums. The 2003 Scholastic Book of World Records lists Oklahoma as the state with the largest military museum, “The 45th Infantry Division Museum.” The Museum’s ten galleries tell the story of Oklahoma’s military history from the year 1541 through Operation Desert Storm. The 45th Infantry Division’s history is a large part of the story line with its 511 combat days and eight campaigns in World War II and 429 combat days and four campaigns during the Korean War. Plans stand ready to tell the story of Oklahoma’s contribution in the current War on Terror pending the arrival of artifacts from the theatre of operations. With its surrounding 15-acre military park containing over 60 military vehicles, aircraft, armored vehicles, artillery, and ancillary equipment, the museum’s two ceremonies on Veterans Day and Memorial Day attract over 37,000 visitors per year from all over the United States and the world. 7 | Oklahoma National Guard - 200109 Governor’s Report united states property and fiscal office COL. LARRY STICE USPFO for Oklahoma Com: (405) 228-5280 DSN: 628-5280 MISSION The United States Property and Fiscal Officer is the federal agent representing the Chief, National Guard Bureau, with a duty station in Oklahoma City. The USPFO is detailed to receive and account for all allotted federal funds, equipment and property (including all federal facilities) in the possession of the Oklahoma Military Department. His principal staff consists of employees of the Oklahoma Military Department with the following functions in support of the Oklahoma Army National Guard. In addition, he has a secondary staff at each Oklahoma Air National Guard base with senior officials serving as Assistant USPFO’s for Air in the areas of resource management, logistical management and facilities or real property management. In the event of a mobilization of any of the reserve components in Oklahoma, the Office of the USPFO for Oklahoma is prepared to extend their support function to assist that unit in the transition to federal active duty. ADMINISTRATION The Administration Division performs general office services; operates official mail desk; provides defense communications service; obtains and provides duplicating and printing services; and procures, stores, issues, and handles the disposition of federal supplies and equipment. INTERNAL REVIEW & AUDIT COMPLIANCE The IR Division performs internal audits, non-audit consulting and advisory services, and follow-up reviews for the Oklahoma Army and Air National Guard under the supervision and direction of the USPFO, with input from the Adjutant General. Internal Review provides a systematic, objective evaluation of operations and controls within an organization, in order to assist management in accomplishing goals and objectives. During CY 2010, the Internal Review (IR) Division completed 28 engagements, identifying over $546,000 in cost savings. The IR Division also identified non-monetary benefits resulting in 64 recommendations in the area of improved processes, regulatory compliance, and improved management controls. Further, the IR Division assisted the Oklahoma National Guard through seven external audit agency inspections. DATA PROCESSING DIVISION The Data Processing (DP) Division maintains the necessary system and database administration to protect against unlawful intrusion and to provide the highest degree of data integrity and accessibility for OKARNG pay and personnel systems. The DP Division assists management by designing and developing local computer applications, including the creation of the software interface used to pay insurance benefits to state Guardsmen through Oklahoma’s State- Sponsored Life Insurance program. All DP personnel acquire and maintain civilian-acquired Information Technology security and operating environment accreditations in accordance with Department of Defense Directive 8570.1-M. COMPTROLLER DIVISION The Comptroller Division is responsible for receiving and accounting for all federal funds issued to the USPFO for Oklahoma to include: Budgeting, Accounting, Military Pay and Entitlements, Civilian Payrolls, Travel Pay and Commercial Accounts. The Division ensures that all expenditures of federal funds comply with the State Operating Budget as well as applicable laws and regulations. The Budget Office is responsible for monitoring fund control and budget execution. The goal of the Fiscal Accounting Office is to provide accurate accounting data to the funds managers of the Oklahoma Army National Guard. The mission of the Entitlements Section is to accurately process the pay and entitlements of 8 | Oklahoma National Guard - 200109 Governor’s Report all soldiers and civilians assigned to the OKARNG as timely as possible. PURCHASING & CONTRACTING The Purchasing and Contracting Division provides federal acquisitions for services, supplies, and construction through various contract vehicles such as: Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity; Multiple Award Task Orders; Blanket Purchase Agreements; Firm Fixed Price; Cooperative Agreements; Government Purchase Cards. The USPFO Contracting Division provides approval and oversight for the Oklahoma Air National Guard federal contracting offices. The Supervisory Contract Specialist is a Level III certified Contracting Officer with an unlimited warrant. There are five warranted contracting officers and four contracts specialists to support the Oklahoma Army and Air National Guard. SUPPLY & SERVICES The Supply and Services Division is responsible for planning, organizing and directing the logistical and supply services of the USPFO for Oklahoma to include; Central Issue Facility, Individual Clothing, Property Management, Commercial Transportation, and Storage & Distribution Management. This includes but is not limited to receiving, procuring, distributing and accounting for all federal property and funds allocated by National Guard Bureau for the State of Oklahoma in support of the Army National Guard. The Supply and Services Division also advises and assists Oklahoma Army National Guard units to ensure proper use of federal property and funding. We manage the federal logistics support system for the state, and upon mobilization, provide support for the transition of mobilized units into active status. The Division monitors the Oklahoma Army National Guard’s Recycle Programs and OKARNG Contingency Ammunition Program. logistics/G4 LT. COL. BUTCH BOND Logistics Management Officer / Interim G4 Com: (405) 228-5007 DSN: 628-5007 MISSION Our mission is to provide overall program management for all command aspects of the Oklahoma Army National Guard Logistics Program. Logistics Programs consist of command level responsibilities in the area of supply, maintenance, transportation and services. This directorate employs 256 employees generating an annual payroll of approximately 11.2 million dollars. LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT The Logistics Management Branch is responsible for planning, directing and administering logistical services to include management of supply, equipment, food service, logistical automation systems and individual training. At the conclusion of FY10, OKARNG had obligated approx. $10M for funding of supplies, equipment and services. The SASMO office employs four full time federal employees. The mission of the SASMO is to support the Standard Army Management Information Systems (STAMIS). The SASMO completed over 2K help desk tickets for FY10 that included software, hardware and training related issues for over 15 different STAMIS systems. MATERIAL MANAGEMENT CENTER The Material Management Center (MMC) is responsible for the management of all purchases of fuel, supplies, and equipment to include medical supplies and equipment. The shop consists of four full time federal employees. The MMC processed 9 | Oklahoma National Guard - 200109 Governor’s Report over 500 local purchase requests, 10K SARSS/IMAP requests, which includes medical. The shop executed over $6M in purchases. DEFENSE MOVEMENT The Defense Movement Branch is responsible for unit movement planning, collection of mobilization movement data, and military air deployment/ redeployment requirements for 120 OKARNG units. This section manages utilization, maintenance and administration of 168 federally leased vehicles. This section also operates the State Movement Control Center (SMCC) which coordinates with local and state agencies on behalf of all Department of Defense (DOD) agencies and manages all military ground traffic by functioning as the approval authority for all DOD convoys operating in the state of Oklahoma. The SMCC has approved 235 convoy clearances and 240 oversize/overweight permits this year. COMMAND SUPPLY DISCIPLINE The Command Supply Discipline (CSDP) section is responsible for inspecting and providing logistical guidance and expertise to all OKARNG units. The shop consists of one full time federal employee. The CSDP section conducted over 40 inspections and a large amount of assistance visits. FOOD SERVICE SECTION The Food Service Section is responsible for managing the food service budget, rations (prepared and unprepared) and all OKARNG kitchen equipment and personnel training. The Food Service Section managed and executed a ration budget of over $2M while providing assistance and support to 120 OKARNG units. SURFACE MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT OFFICE (SMMO) The SMMO is responsible for planning, executing and directing the Surface Equipment Maintenance Program. The office implements the Army system of maintenance throughout the Oklahoma Army National Guard to include training, managing on-hand equipment readiness. The SMMO employs a work force of 12 federal employees generating an annual payroll of approximately $670,000 dollars. These employees provide technical and operational control of the Combined Support Maintenance Shop, Maneuver Area Training Equipment Site, Unit Training Equipment Site, and Field Maintenance Shops though out the State. All maintenance activities perform field level maintenance repairs to equipment and are ready to support unit and battalion training programs in addition to state or federal mobilizations. The SMMO also has the responsibility to conduct Home Station Field Reset. Field Reset is the completion of field level maintenance and repairs to bring equipment to Technical Manual, (TM) safety, services standards, and perform remediation of delayed desert damage degradation. The Surface Maintenance Activities supervised over 118 Full Time National Guard Operations Support (FTNGDOS) soldiers in support of RESET throughout fiscal year 2009. At the conclusion of FY 10, OKARNG had obligated approx. 6 million of RESET funding for labor and supplies. Of the approx. 6 million, 3.2 million was obligated for supplies, parts, and services. 2.8 million was obligated for RESET Active Duty Operational Support (ADOS) Labor. COMBINED SUPPORT MAINTENANCE SHOP (CSMS) The CSMS activity is co-located with the Surface Maintenance Management Office at 3745 Thunderbird Street, Norman, OK. This Field Support Maintenance facility of approximately 89,000 square feet was constructed in 1996. The activity employs a total of 64 federal technicians and one state employee generating an annual payroll of approximately 2.5 million dollars. These employees perform highly technical maintenance tasks on all surface equipment belonging to the Oklahoma Army National Guard. MANEUVER AREA TRAINING EQUIPMENT SITE (MATES) Located at Fort Sill, near Lawton, OK in Comanche County, is the site for MATES #72. The activity employs a total of 35 federal technicians and one state employee generating an annual payroll of approximately 1.6 million dollars This activity serves as a storage and repair site for pre-positioned field artillery equipment that is ready for immediate use. The equipment positioned here is available for units conducting Annual Training and Inactive Duty Training. The full-time support force of 33 federal 10 | Oklahoma National Guard - 200109 Governor’s Report employees performs field level maintenance repairs and services to equipment in support of unit(s) and battalion training programs in addition to state or federal mobilizations. UNIT TRAINING EQUIPMENT SITE (UTES) Camp Gruber (near Muskogee) in Muskogee County is the site of the Oklahoma Army National Guard’s UTES. This activity serves as a storage and repair site for heavy equipment such as cranes, engineer equipment, and large tactical vehicles. The UTES employs a full-time support force of 25 federal employees generating an annual payroll of approximately 1.2 million dollars. The activity performs Field level maintenance repairs to equipment ready to support unit and battalion training programs in addition to state or federal mobilizations. During fiscal year 20, 1096 work orders for 21,44 items (vehicles, weapons, and special purpose equipment) were processed for repair or services. It is not uncommon to have over 400 work orders open in the various stages of the repair or service process. The UTES employed eight additional soldiers with an additional payroll of two hundred fifty five thousand dollars under the RESET program which services and repairs equipment used by mobilizing units both overseas and at home. This equipment is used for training and operations in mobilized units and repairs are completed to bring the equipment to the best possible condition. During 2009, the UTES provided support to Oklahoma, and Illinois units conducting pre-mobilization training by issuing, servicing and repairing equipment used during the training at Camp Gruber. FIELD MAINTENANCE SHOPS (FMS) Eleven Field Maintenance Shops and Two Sub Shops provide regional support for all of the units within the Oklahoma Army National Guard. These Field Maintenance Shops perform critical field level maintenance repairs and services for supported MTOE units. They are responsible for ensuring unit equipment is fully mission capable and meets or exceeds established readiness goals set by Department of the Army and National Guard Bureau. The full-time support force consists of 102 maintenance technicians generating an annual payroll of approximately 5.3 million dollars. During fiscal year 2009, over 6,693 work orders for 13,659 items (vehicles, weapons, and special purpose equipment) were processed for repair and /or services for units in which they support. All FMS’s had 16 full time technicians mobilized during FY09 representing 16% of the authorized workforce. Camp Gruber Unit Training Equipment Site (UTES) 11 | Oklahoma National Guard - 200109 Governor’s Report COL. Gail Lusty Director of Manpower & Personnel Com: (405) 228-5249 DSN: 628-5249 J1, personnel and administration MISSION Our mission is to plan, direct and administer all joint personnel programs and services for the Oklahoma National Guard. FAMILY PROGRAM OFFICE BRANCH The Family Program Office (FPO) serves as the foundation for support of our Oklahoma National Guard (OKNG) Service Members (SM) and their family members (FM) throughout the “deployment cycle” (pre, during, and post), the life of SM and beyond to SM survivors. The FPO consists of a Senior Family Readiness Support Assistant (SFRSA), Joint Family Support Assistance Program (JFSAP) Team, a Child and Youth Coordinator (CYC), a Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program (YRRP) Team, an Airmen and Family Readiness Program Coordinator (AFRPC) at each air base, ten Family Assistant Centers (FAC), each manned by a Family Assistant Specialist (FAS), and a Family Readiness Assistant Specialist (FRSA) for each Army major subordinate command (45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT), 45th Fire’s Brigade (FiB), 90th Troop Command (TC), and Joint Force Headquarters. In addition to supporting the needs of the OKNG, the FPO also provides assistance to SMs and their families serving in all other branches of the military who reside in the State of Oklahoma. The FPO assists SMs and FMs to gain a greater understanding and appreciation of the military as a whole to enhance their quality of life. FP training, information sharing, referrals, one-on-one consults, seminars, workshops and Yellow Ribbon Reintegration events are incorporated into the training cycles of each MSC who view the FPO as a combat multiplier. The Family Assistance Centers (FACs) are located in Oklahoma City, Sand Springs, Lawton, Enid, Norman, Ada, Stillwater, and McAlester; and focus on what the Department of Defense (DoD), the National Guard Bureau (NGB), and the OKNG recognize as the “essential” services to be provided to SMs and their families; legal, financial, and TRICARE resource and referral, identification cards and Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) enrollment, crisis intervention & referral, and community information and outreach. The FACs have provided services, recourse, and/ or resource referral to more than 5,000 Service Members and their families this past year, and in most cases multiple contacts per individual are common. Contact with a FAS is available 24 hours a day. The Family Readiness Support Assistants (FRSAs) serve as the family readiness program assistant for the commander to assist with the execution of family readiness command responsibilities (AR 600-20). They provide training, hands-on assistance and information to subordinate unit commanders and unit family readiness groups on all aspects of family readiness, well being, and deployment cycle support. The SFRSA is also responsible for coordinating with the FRSAs and AFRPCs to recruit, train, and sustain the OKNG’s volunteer program. The SFRSA was responsible for the recruitment, training, and sustainment of approximately 300 volunteers state wide during calendar year 2010. The JFSAP team has provided services, resources, and/or resource referral to more than 35,000 individual Service Members and family members statewide for 2010 from all branches of the military. The team includes the following specialties: Military One Source (MOS) Consultant Military Family Life Consultants (MFLC) Child and Youth Behaviors Adult Behaviors Personal Financial Consultant (PFC) Specialist OKLAHOMA NATIONAL GUARD FAMILY PROGRAM MISSION FIRST, FAMILY ALWAYS 12 | Oklahoma National Guard - 2 0 0 9 1G2o v | e Ornkolar’hs oRmepao Nrtational Guard - 2010 Governor’s Report Survivor Outreach Specialist (SOS) specializing in long-term case management of surviving family members of Service Members who die while on active duty, American Red Cross representative Oklahoma Operation Military Kids (OMK) representative. The YRRP Team is responsible for coordinating and executing all DoD required YR events, pre-mobilization, during mobilization, and post mobilization, that bring together all the resources available to service members and their families. For 2010, YRRP has conducted more than 29 events reaching out to approximately 3,000 Service Members and families. The Child & Youth Coordinator is responsible for creating, implementing, and executing a multi-facetted program designed to function throughout the deployment cycle. The goal is to educate, inform and enhance mentally, emotionally, and physically children and youth (infant to 18 years of age) of the OKNG, but can include children and youth of all service members throughout the state. The CYC has provided services to more than 1,800 children and youth, but has the potential as we develop to reach in excess 12,000 military children and youth within the state. We continue to support the Inter-Service Family Assistance Committee (ISFAC), as we have done since September 2007. ISFAC brings at least 40 various military, government and community organizations together to better understand the services each can provide for our service members and their families. The committee also works to identify service member and family needs and gaps in service. TRANSITION ASSISTANCE ADVISOR (TAA) PROGRAM The mission of the Transition Assistance Advisor (TAA) program is to provide a point of contact and assist Service Members (SMs) in accessing veterans’ affairs benefits and healthcare services. The TAA program also provides assistance in obtaining entitlements through the TRICARE Military Health System and access to community resources. The program is designed to serve the members of the National Guard and their families; however we routinely provide services to members of all of the reserve components. We help Service Members navigate through the numerous benefits and entitlements in the Department of Defense and the Veterans Administration system, and take the time to personally assist the Service Member with honor and respect so they don’t feel like they are falling through the cracks. We educate them so they understand the benefits they have earned. The TAA partners with the Family Program Office and the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Team as part of the Deployment Cycle Support. DIRECTOR OF PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALTH The mission of the Director of Psychological Health is to oversee and coordinate mental health access for assessment, problem solving, educational and motivational activities; referral, monitoring, behavioral health consultation and follow-on services for members of the Oklahoma Army & Air National Guard and their families. Assessments and consultations were conducted with unit commanders for roughly 425 members of the Air and Army Oklahoma National Guard this year. Assistance was provided to Service Members in other states as needed on temporary basis as directed by the National Guard Bureau. Behavioral health briefings were presented to Service Members at the 30, 60, and 90 day Yellow Ribbon post deployment cycles. Assessment and referral support was also provided for at Post Deployment Health Reassessments (PDHRA) events throughout 2010. Behavioral health support and liaison duties are also provided during unit demobilizations in order to identify such issues early after a Service Member’s redeployment. Community partnerships have been developed to assist service members in receiving behavioral health services at no or limited cost. Clinical consultation, assessment, and referral services to service members and commanders are available on a daily basis in regards to behavioral health issues. STATE SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM The goal of the Oklahoma Army National Guard Suicide Prevention Program is to prevent soldiers from reaching the point where suicide is seriously contemplated. To increase the focus on prevention, 13 | Oklahoma National Guard - 200109 Governor’s Report the Army has established the Comprehensive Soldier Fitness (CSF) program to increase the resiliency and performance of Soldiers, family members, and DA civilians. The ultimate goal is improved Soldier performance and readiness by increasing skills in the emotional, spiritual, social, physical and family domains. There are four pillars of CSF: The Global Assessment Tool; Self-Development Modules; Institutional Military Resiliency Training; and Master Resiliency Trainers (MRT). Master Resiliency Trainers are the core of the Army’s resiliency program; graduates of the 10-day MRT course live the skills they have been taught, teach the skills to Soldiers, serve as the Commander’s advisor, and know when to refer Soldiers for professional counseling with behavioral health providers, chaplains, or other appropriate resources. To date, the Oklahoma National Guard has two trained MRT’s. Four more are scheduled to complete the training by the end of FY2011. Another goal of the CSF program is Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training, known as ASIST. The five-day ASIST workshop is a “train the trainers” course that will certify key personnel identified at the Company / Battery / Troop level, who upon completion will be qualified to conduct the two-day ASIST course for their unit. The ASIST training, combined with the ACE curriculum (Ask, Care, Escort) and continuing education on stigma reduction are key Army efforts to increase the ability of Soldiers and families to cope with stress and adversity with increased mental toughness. CSF is a long term strategy to expand the assessment and training of every member of the Army to face challenges personally and professionally. Establishment of the CSF program recognizes the tremendous stress that Soldiers and family members face, and seeks to educate them to overcome hardships and adversity, and grow stronger in the process. The end-state is a fit, resilient and ready force. SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION PROGRAM The Sexual Assault Prevention Program (SAPR) reinforces the Army’s commitment to eliminate incidents of sexual assault through a comprehensive policy centered on awareness and prevention, training and education, victim advocacy, response, reporting and accountability. The Oklahoma National Guard employs a full-time Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) as well as a full-time Assistant SARC. The SARC coordinates and oversees implementation and execution of the SAPR program for both the Oklahoma Army and Air National guard. The SARC is also the designated program manager of victim support services. If an incident should occur, the SARC ensures victims have access to sensitive and comprehensive treatment to restore the victims’ health and well-being. A main goal of the SAPR program is prevention, creating a climate with the goal of eliminating sexual assaults through comprehensive training, awareness and intervention programs. These programs are conducted throughout the State to educate Soldiers and Airmen regarding individual roles and responsibilities in sexual assault prevention and awareness. The FY2011 focus is on Bystander Intervention Training, a program that motivates people who may see, hear or otherwise recognize signs of inappropriate or unsafe situations to intervene and prevent sexual assaults from occurring. EDUCATION SERVICES OFFICE The mission of the Education Services office is to plan, direct and administer all voluntary civilian education personnel programs for the Oklahoma Army and Air National Guard. The Education Services Office (ESO) provides support to the Oklahoma National Guard strength accession and maintenance while providing continuing education opportunities for Oklahoma Army and Air National Guard (OKARNG/ANG) Service Members. Education benefits are a substantial incentive to join the Oklahoma National Guard. The ESO is responsible for managing several Select Reserve Incentive cash bonus programs, the Student Loan Repayment Program and the Federal Tuition Assistance Program. These programs continue to 14 | Oklahoma National Guard - 200109 Governor’s Report be a major source of federal dollars flowing directly into Oklahoma through cash payments directly to Service Members and to State-funded and private institutions of higher education. During the past year incentive payments have been made to over 2,364 Service Members and totaled over $1 million. The ESO made 205 payments towards Service Members’ student loans totaling over $73,000 through the Student Loan Repayment Program. Seven hundred sixteen Soldiers contracted for the Select Reserve Montgomery GI Bill and 95 Soldiers have additionally contracted for the Montgomery GI Bill Kicker Program. Four hundred thirteen OKANG Airmen and 2,981 OKARNG Soldiers participated in the State Tuition Waiver Program with nearly $2.5 million dollars in benefits. The Federal Tuition Assistance Program paid over $1 million throughout the past year, helping 731 service members. The ESO administered the Armed Forces Qualification Test and/or the Alternate Flight Aptitude Selection Test for 91 Service Members representing various military branches/components in order to qualify to become OKARNG officers/ warrant officers and Army flight warrants. Additionally, the ESO briefed and counseled over 2,500 Soldiers regarding their veteran’s and OKARNG membership benefits upon the Soldier’s return from deployments to Afghanistan, Iraq, and Kuwait. Despite the continued deployments and state activations, the numbers of payments and Service Members participating in these programs have remained at high levels, which reflect the desire of our Service Members to continue their pursuit of voluntary education. The State Tuition Waiver Program for those attending State colleges / universities is a very valuable tool in our recruiting and retention efforts. OKLAHOMA EMPLOYER SUPPORT OF THE GUARD AND RESERVE COMMITTEE The Oklahoma Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (OKESGR) is an agency within the Department of Defense established in 1972 to promote cooperation and understanding between the Reserve component service members and their civilian employers. Our vision is to develop and promote a culture in which all American employers support and value the military service of their employees. The ESGR mission statement is “We will gain and maintain employer support for the Guard and Reserve by recognizing outstanding support, increasing awareness of the law, and resolving conflicts through informal mediation”. Currently, our committee is comprised of 57 volunteer members from various employment sectors. The committee consists of three full-time staff members, state chair, vice chair, five area chairs, various directors, and field committee members. Committee meetings and training are conducted throughout the year. A State Awards Conference is held annually at which time Oklahoma employers are recognized and honored for their outstanding support of the Guard and Reserve. ESGR provides various programs to employers, Guard and Reserve members, committee members and general public. Our Ombudsman Program is doing very well. The Oklahoma Committee has eight trained Ombudsmen, who provide information, counseling and mediation relating to compliance with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). Ombudsmen processed 67 USERRA cases with 52 either being resolved, administratively closed, or referred to the Department of Labor. This represents an average mediation time in days of 4.64 or a resolution rate of 77.61%. Statements of Support Ceremonies, both formal and/or informal, are conducted with employers. The Statement of Support (SoS) is an agreement that simply states, as an employer, the business will comply with the existing USERRA laws regarding military service. The 2010 OKESGR goal was 843 of which we attained 847 for 100.47%. The 2011 goal is 843, and we are on course to meet or exceed that goal. The committee strives to conduct Boss Lifts, which transports employers and supervisors to military training sites for the purpose of observing and networking with National Guard and Reserve Service Members in training. We provide Briefings- With-the-Bosses (BWB’s), briefings to service members for mobilizations and demobilizations, increase public awareness, and participate in various conferences and professional group trade shows with an ESGR vendor’s booth. The OKESGR 15 | Oklahoma National Guard - 200109 Governor’s Report committee has programs which include Military Liaison, Employer Outreach and, of course, our Awards Program. Conducting special events to reach and educate employers and the Guard and Reserve service members is always a prime time mission. The Oklahoma Employers Support of the Guard and Reserve full-time staff provides administrative support to the committee members and conducts all business for the committee on behalf of the National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve that is located in Arlington, Virginia. OKESGR continues to recognize and support our country’s service members, their families, and employers. HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE The mission of the Human Resource Office (HRO) is to administer and direct the federal technician program and the Active Guard and Reserve (AGR) program for the Oklahoma Air National Guard. It is the responsibility of the HRO to allocate the full-time manning authorized by the National Guard Bureau to support the missions of the Army and Air National Guard of Oklahoma. TECHNICIAN PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT BRANCH This Branch provides overall program management of all full-time technician personnel, and provides responsive service to managers and technicians of the Oklahoma Army & Air National Guard regarding position classification, placement, and recruiting, technician training and travel. There were 222 federal technician positions advertised. There are presently 483 Army and 475 Air National Guard technicians employed with the Oklahoma National Guard. The annual budget for this year was $35 million dollars for technician payroll and $500,000 for travel and training. EMPLOYEE SERVICES BRANCH This Branch provides support, education, training and guidance to all technicians regarding their employment from in processing through retirement or death. The office processes all incoming technicians informing them of all their employee benefits and entitlements. Employee Services assists every technician in selecting, updating, maintaining, and terminating their personnel benefits concerning Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB), Federal Employee Group Life Insurance (FEGLI), and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). The office processes all personnel actions and elections of benefits and maintains each with the Employee’s Official Personnel File (OPF) which is secured in the Employee Services Office. The office also maintains and manages the performance management program as well as the incentives programs. The office processes all applications for retirement under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) and Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS). The human resources specialist working in the office serve as the liaison between this agency and the Department of Labor for all claims for Workers Compensation. This Branch processed 47 technician retirements and in-processed 112 new hire technicians in 2010. AIR NATIONAL GUARD ACTIVE GUARD/RESERVE (AGR) MANAGEMENT This Branch is responsible for the management of the Air National Guard AGR program. This office is responsible for publishing job advertisements for full-time Air AGR positions and the management of the full-time manpower and controlled grade authorizations. There are presently 198 Air AGR members of the Oklahoma National Guard, nine of which are currently deployed. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT MANAGEMENT BRANCH The State Equal Employment Manager (SEEM) is responsible for the management of the following four programs: 1. Federal Technician Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Program 2. Military Equal Opportunity (EO) Program 3. Workplace Violence, Threats, and Abuse Program (WVTA) 4. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) The SEEM is responsible for the following annual reports: 1. Federal Technician EEO Discrimination Complaints Report 2. No FEAR Act Report (EEOC MD-110) 3. Federal Technician EEO Annual MD-715 Report 4. Military Army National Guard EO Affirmative Action Plan 16 | Oklahoma National Guard - 200109 Governor’s Report ESGR REGIONAL MAP OF OKLAHOMA 5. Military ANG Annual Narrative and Statistical Report on EO 6. Annual Sexual Harassment Training Report 7. Military Air National Guard EO Affirmative Action Plan 8. Military Air National Guard EO Annual Report 9. Alternative Dispute Resolution Annual Report 10. Federal Technician Affirmative Employment Plan The SEEM provides guidance to the supervisors, managers, and all employees on the aspects on all four programs and ensures compliance with federal laws and regulations. The SEEM is responsible for conducting EEO and/or EO counseling and/or investigations into allegations of illegal discrimination; workplace violence, threats, and abuse issues; and assists supervisors, using EAP, when their employees experience personal problems that impair or have the potential to impair their work performance. LABOR RELATIONS OFFICE Federal civil service technicians are allowed to be represented by a labor organization under the provisions of Section 71, Title 5 of the United States Code. Currently, three separate labor organizations represent technicians employed by the Oklahoma National Guard. Local 3053 of the American Federation of Federal employees represent technicians employed at the Will Rogers Air National Guard Base. Local 126 of the Association of Civilian Technicians (ACT) represent those at the Tulsa Air National Guard Base. Local 127 of the Association of Civilian Technicians represent some Army National Guard technicians. The balance of the Army National Guard work force has not petitioned for representation by a labor organization. There were no collective bargaining agreements processed for negotiations or renegotiations during 2010. Four personnel process changes were negotiated among all of the labor organizations through an Implementation and Impact bargaining process. One grievance was filed and subsequently settled. No unfair labor practices were filed. Seven letters of reprimand were issued by supervisors. Four proposed adverse actions (suspensions) were issued. One of the remaining proposed decision letters was appealed and is currently being processed through the appellant review process. DEFENSE CIVILIAN PERSONNEL DATA SYSTEMS BRANCH (DCPDS) This Branch is responsible for maintaining the full-time personnel data for over 1,800 military technicians and active guard/reserve (AGR) personnel. DCPDS interfaces with the Defense Civilian Pay System (DCPS), which provides payroll services for all Army & Air National Guard military technicians and the Civilian Personnel Management System (CPMS), which provides statistical information to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Department of Defense (DoD) and members of Congress. The Branch also provides periodic and special reports to supervisors and other human resource customers. 17 | Oklahoma National Guard - 200109 Governor’s Report LT. Col. LOUIS W. WILHAM Director of Personnel Com: (405) 228-5098 DSN: 628-5098 G1, PERSONNEL AND ADMINISTRATION MISSION Our mission is to plan, direct and manage all Human Resources programs for the Oklahoma Army National Guard (OKARNG), in order to provide “Ready Soldiers” to our commanders. OFFICER PERSONNEL BRANCH The Officer Personnel Branch is responsible for the administrative management of the Officer Corps of the Oklahoma Army National Guard. The Officer Corps consists of more than 600 officers in the ranks of Second Lieutenant through Major General and 157 Warrant Officers. The administrative management covers the entire career life cycle of the officer, including commissioning and appointment into the National Guard; assignments, evaluations, and promotions; and retirements and separations. ENLISTED PERSONNEL BRANCH The Enlisted Personnel Branch is responsible for the Oklahoma Army National Guard (OKARNG) Enlisted Personnel Management System that manages over 6,700 enlisted Soldiers. The Enlisted Personnel Branch establishes policies, procedures and responsibilities for mobilization, reenlistment or extension of enlistments, Soldier classification, military assignments and reassignments, discharges, and promotions or reductions in grade of the enlisted Soldiers within the OKARNG. During this past year, the Enlisted Personnel Branch coordinated the mobilization of 222 OKARNG Soldiers in support of missions across the globe, including Iraq, Kuwait, and Afghanistan. At present, we have 316 Soldiers still serving as part of Operation New Dawn in Iraq and Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. We are currently preparing over 3,000 Soldiers in the 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team for mobilization and deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom . AUTOMATION BRANCH The Automation Branch is made up of five sections all designed to support the Soldiers of the Oklahoma Army National Guard (OKARNG). The Standard Installation/Division Personnel System (SIDPERS) Section is responsible for all enlisted personnel actions for the OKARNG. This section receives electronic transmittal letters, orders and personnel records from various sources and verifies, validates and uploads the required data into each Soldier’s SIDPERS database record. This section is also responsible for designing, preparing and distributing a variety of personnel accountability and management products to each level of command within the state. The SIDPERS Section acts as the primary lead and mentor for all Human Resources Specialists in the State. During Fiscal Year (FY) 2010, personnel from SIDPERS participated in Soldier Readiness Processing and mobilized over 222 members of the OKARNG. In addition, SIDPERS processed 1,293 accessions and over 58,000 personnel actions throughout the year. DEERS/RAPIDS/ID CARD OFFICE The DEERS/RAPIDS Section is responsible for the management and operation of the Defense Eligibility Enrollment Reporting System (DEERS) and the Real-time Automated Personnel Identification System (RAPIDS). Through the RAPIDS system we issue Government Identification Cards (ID Cards) to military members, dependents of military members, civilian contractors, federal technicians, state employees and emergency management personnel. The DEERS/RAPIDS Section services every branch of the Armed Forces and is used quite frequently by personnel not affiliated with the OKARNG. This office is also responsible for entering dependents into DEERS, updating addresses, phone numbers, name changes, Active Duty segments and eligibility 18 | Oklahoma National Guard - 200109 Governor’s Report for benefits. TRICARE medical benefits are directly affected by DEERS input. During FY 2010, the DEERS/ RAPIDS Section issued over 5,500 ID Cards and input thousands of DEERS transactions. This section also oversees a deployable workstation in operation at Camp Gruber Training Site, Braggs, Oklahoma, as well as supporting units with Mobile RAPIDS machines throughout the state. The Retirement Points Accounting Management (RPAM)/Retirement Services Section is responsible for maintaining the records of retirement points for all Soldiers of the OKARNG. This office is responsible for verifying and producing Twenty Year Letters for our members. Once a Soldier has been issued a Twenty Year Letter, this office counsels them on their options concerning the Survivor Benefit Plan. This office also assists eligible former members of the OKARNG in submitting their retirement pay applications to the US Army Human Resources Command so that they may begin drawing their earned retirement income upon reaching age 60. During FY 2010, this office has processed over 170 applications for retired pay. The Special Actions Section is responsible for requesting, screening and maintaining personnel security clearances, investigations and official passports for all military personnel, state employees and contractors assigned to or working for the OKARNG. This office currently manages over 4,550 “Secret” and “Top Secret” clearances for our members and processes National Agency Check (NAC) investigations on all state employees and contractors that require lower levels of clearances. The iPERMS/Archived Records Section is responsible for the initiation, maintenance and update of all electronic military personnel records for OKARNG Soldiers utilizing the Integrated Personnel Electronic Records Management System (iPERMS). The Archived Records manager receives and processes requests for military and medical records on current and discharged members from individual Soldiers, Members of Congress, the Social Security Administration, and Department of Veterans Affairs. During FY 2010 over 450,000 files containing over 1,935,000 documents for current OKARNG Soldiers were processed through iPERMS. We also verified and processed over 6,400 military personnel records for discharged Soldiers, and the Archived Records manager received and processed over 2,200 records requests. MEDICAL READINESS BRANCH The mission of the Medical Readiness Branch is to develop and implement medical policy, training, sustainment, medical mobilization operations, credentialing, medical assistance programs, managing the physical disability evaluation system and to promote medical readiness. The Medical Readiness Branch is managed by the State Surgeon and the Deputy State Surgeon. The State Surgeon is a traditional (not full-time) Oklahoma Army National Guard (OKARNG) Officer and Physician. The State Surgeon has oversight for all medical programs for the OKARNG and serves as the primary medical advisor to the Adjutant General. In addition, the current State Surgeon, Col. John Loose, represents the OKARNG in two national capacities. He is the Vice Chair of the Army National Guard Credentialing Certification Board and the Medical Advisory Council Chair where he meets with the Army National Guard Chief Surgeon and other Army medical leaders on a quarterly basis. The Deputy State Surgeon is a full-time Active Guard/Reserve (AGR) position that oversees and manages the Medical Readiness Branch and implements guidance from the Director of Personnel, State Surgeon and the Chief Surgeon’s Office at National Guard Bureau for all medical assets within the state. The Medical Readiness budget for FY 2010 totaled over $800,000. These funds provided OKARNG Soldiers routine medical screenings, proficiency training, provider credentialing compliance, medical training equipment and mobilization requirements sufficient to place OKARNG Soldiers on the track to positive health goals for successful military careers. Dental evaluations are also performed annually. The exam consists of bitewing x-rays, a panograph image of the mandible and a thorough oral exam by a qualified Dentist. Soldiers are then classified by dental readiness categories that aid in overall Soldier deployment readiness. The Medical Readiness Branch coordinates routine 19 | Oklahoma National Guard - 200109 Governor’s Report medical and dental screenings for mobilizations with the assistance of the OKARNG Medical Detachment. The Medical Detachment is a mobile unit comprised of Physicians, Dentists, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Medics and administrative staff that provide medical readiness events, immunizations, HIV screenings, dental examinations, and annual medical screenings, throughout the state to prepare Soldiers for deployment and to identify and address health concerns of OKARNG Soldiers. Once medical and dental readiness services are complete, the Medical Protection System (MEDPROS) database provides the Army a comprehensive tracking and reporting tool to manage all medical and dental readiness statistics. Administrative personnel can create and download reports using real time data to identify unit medical and dental readiness. The National Guard MEDPROS reporting displays the health and fitness status for each OKARNG Soldier. ACTIVE GUARD/RESERVE (AGR) MANAGEMENT The Active Guard/Reserve (AGR) management Branch is responsible for the overall human resources lifecycle management of AGR Soldiers assigned to the Oklahoma Army National Guard (OKARNG). The AGR office is responsible for filling available positions within the AGR program, processing Soldiers entering and leaving the AGR program, assisting AGR personnel regarding benefits and retirement, and the overall administration of the AGR program within the OKARNG. There are presently over 575 Army AGR members assigned to the OKARNG, constituting a payroll of over $42 million dollars. MILITARY FUNERALS HONORS The mission of the Military Funeral Honors (MFH) program is to provide military funeral honors as specified by the Congress of the United States, the Secretary of Defense and the National Guard Bureau. Missions are requested by the families of our veterans, funeral homes, the Fort Sill Causality Assistance Center and/or the Oklahoma Army National Guard (OKARNG). The ability to provide military funeral honors to all Oklahoma veterans is a far reaching task that highlights the service of our veterans to their country, state, community and family. The MFH program works with veterans service organizations and the Oklahoma Funeral Directors Association in educating their work forces in our Military Funeral Honors functions, programs and training. In fiscal year (FY) 2010, the MFH program performed 1,413 distinct honors utilizing 1150 traditional National Guard Soldier work days. It is the desire and mission of the OKARNG Military Funeral Honors Team to provide this service to our Oklahoma Veterans and their families at the highest level possible. RECRUITING AND RETENTION COMMAND The Recruiting and Retention Command (RRC) is led by Col. Curtis O. Bohlman and is manned with 100% full-time personnel consisting of 97 Active Guard/Reserve (AGR) Soldiers, five Federal Technicians, 39 Active Duty for Operational Support (ADOS) Soldiers and 16 civilian contractors. The mission of the RRC is to enhance the strength of the Oklahoma Army National Guard (OKARNG) through continually identifying, accessing, preparing, and retaining qualified Soldiers to provide a ready force. The RRC accomplished that mission by accessing 1,293 Soldiers into the OKARNG in fiscal year (FY) 2010. The Tuition Fee Waiver Program for Guard members provides an excellent opportunity for Oklahoma Guardsmen to continue their post-secondary education and greatly enhances the RRC’s ability to reach and maintain OKARNG strength requirements. The RRC is organized into a headquarters element and a field force. The headquarters element consists of 36 personnel with the duties of management and personnel services, training, automation, marketing, and supply. The field force has a total of 106 personnel divided into six Enlisted Area Recruiting & Retention teams, an Education Team, an Officer Strength Management Team, three Guard Officer Leadership Development 20 | Oklahoma National Guard - 200109 Governor’s Report (GOLD) Programs, Brigade Career Counselors and the Recruit Sustainment Program (RSP) with eight training sites. The RRC Sergeant Major, charged with enlisted recruiting, supervises six Area Recruiting and Retention Non-Commissioned Officers in Charge (RRNCOIC). These Area RRNCOICs each lead 9-12 personnel forming their respective teams for a total of 51 recruiters and 28 administrative personnel and Recruiter Aids. RECRUIT SUSTAINMENT PROGRAM (RSP) Eight RSP sites are an integral part of each Recruiting and Retention Team, charged with the training and administration of all initial entry Soldiers until they become qualified in their Military Occupation Specialty. The RSP’s population averages about 850 trainees. Each of the eight separate company level subordinate units are supervised by one of the six Area RRNCOICs and are manned by two full time personnel, which are augmented by RRNCOs as required. OFFICER STRENGTH MANAGEMENT (OSM) The Officer Strength Management (OSM) Office, led by a Captain, consists of one Officer Strength Manager specializing in recruiting Basic Branch Officers and Warrant Officers, and an Army Medical Department Strength Manager. Within this section the Officer Candidate School Preparation Course Team lead by a Lieutenant prepares prospective officer candidates for Officer Candidate School. The OSM is also the liaison with the Reserve Officer Training Corps programs throughout the State of Oklahoma and oversees the three Guard Officer Leadership Development (GOLD) Programs located at East Central University, Southwestern Oklahoma State University, and Northwestern Oklahoma State University. The RRC is operated with federal funds and with state and federal support for field office space located primarily within local OKARNG armories. Additional space is provided in storefront recruiting offices located in areas that do not have armory space available. A total of approximately $7.1 million of appropriation was provided for and expended toward successful strength maintenance of the OKARNG in FY 2010. These expenditures include the costs associated with the operation of a General Service Administration (GSA) vehicle fleet of 108 vehicles, mobile and land line telephone expenses, automation requirements, advertising and marketing expenses, and other operating cost associated with recruiting, retention and attrition management activities. 21 | Oklahoma National Guard - 200109 Governor’s Report COL. EMERY FOUNTAIN Director Com: (405) 228-5523 DSN: 628-5523 J3, PLANS, OPERATIONS, TRAINING, AND MILITARY SUPPORT MISSION Assist The Adjutant General and Director, Joint Staff with developing, promulgating and implementing joint operational policy, plans, concepts and strategy related to war fighting, peacetime international activities, and the federal and state homeland security and civil support missions, of the Oklahoma National Guard. Represent The Adjutant General in Department of Defense, international, interagency, intergovernmental, and non-governmental forums. Act as The Adjutant General/Director, Joint Staff channel of communication on all G-3/J-3 issues. Coordinate with National Guard Bureau, Oklahoma National Guard Service Components, and other services within the state, the states/territories, and others as appropriate. Advise and assist The Adjutant General/Director, Joint Staff with joint and combined/multinational training/exercises, joint doctrine, interoperability, deliberate and programmatic planning matters. Function as staff proponent for Joint Force Headquarters – Oklahoma joint force development, operational planning, joint doctrine, education and professional development, training exercises, readiness, and assessment. TRAINING BRANCH The purpose of the Training Branch is to oversee the State’s training program for all units assigned to the Oklahoma National Guard to ensure that well trained and qualified Soldiers are ready when called upon, whether for the defense of the homeland, or to deploy to a foreign country in defense of the freedoms enjoyed in this country. Our strength continues to be the citizen Soldiers and the skills they bring to the Oklahoma National Guard from their civilian workplace. Their special skills and unique abilities to adapt to the ever-changing technologies and requirements to fight the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) continue to highlight the National Guard as the most cost-effective option available to the taxpayer as national defense expenditure. SCHOOLS BRANCH The schools branch sent approximately 2,250 Soldiers that graduated their course of instruction. Within this training parameter, several Soldiers attended due to mobilization requirements and unit structure transformation. These 2,250 Soldiers used over $9.5 million in funds in training year 2010, in which the funds were critical for developing skills necessary to not only the state but any federal mission. The J3 was also responsible for training the ADT (Agri-business Development Team) that were to deploy to Afghanistan in training year 2010. This required specialized training and classes that were organized by the J3 to enable the ADT to conduct their operational mission in Afghanistan. The J3 also received notification that they would be conducting an Air Assault course at Camp Gruber which would train 212 Soldiers, 102 of which would be Oklahoma Guardsmen. BUDGET BRANCH The budget branch managed $11.4 million that was allocated for Annual Training, $24.9 million that was used for Inactive Duty Training, and $15.9 million in Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO). These amounts include funding for the ADT missions to Afghanistan and MFO (Multi-National Force Observer) missions to Egypt, which was used for pre-mobilization training to ensure these Soldiers were trained properly and ready to conduct missions in theater. ORDERS/AMMUNITION STORAGE During the course of training year 2010, the J3 published approximately 12,300 orders ranging from Mobilization Orders to Special Project Orders. These orders are mission critical for the Soldier, unit, and the National Guard to track and pay what mission each Soldier has completed. During training year 2010 the J3 distributed 1,135,294 rounds of ammunition to the Oklahoma National Guard, which is used for 22 | Oklahoma National Guard - 200109 Governor’s Report weapons qualification, Pre-Mobilization Training, and familiarization/skills training. MOBILIZATION/READINESS BRANCH The purpose of the Mobilization and Readiness Branch is twofold. First, they are responsible for ensuring the units assigned to the Oklahoma Army National Guard are prepared to mobilize and deploy for the purpose of executing their federal mission. This is accomplished through Soldier readiness events, pre-mobilization training (PMT) events, equipping, and a series of mobilization exercises (MOBEX). In 2010, the Oklahoma Army National Guard mobilized over 200 Soldiers from three Major Subordinate Commands for Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation New Dawn, as well as supported the demobilization of 200 Soldiers from those commands previously deployed in support of Operation Enduring and Iraqi Freedom. These Soldiers came from all corners of the state and served magnificently in the execution of duties, responsibilities, and mission. In addition, the branch is preparing the 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team for mobilization in March, 2011 for Operation Enduring Freedom. We will mobilize approximately 3,200 Soldiers to Camp Shelby, MS, where they will conduct their final training before deploying to Afghanistan. Second, the branch is responsible for Force Management throughout all the formations of the Oklahoma Army National Guard. Force Management primarily includes the functional areas of structuring, stationing, equipping, and readiness. During 2010, the Force Management office was very busy conducting several unit relocations as directed by the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) law, signed by the President in 2005. Twenty OKARNG units changed locations into an existing armory or one of the new Armed Forces Reserve Centers. Seven older armories were closed resulting in saving a substantial amount of money spent on maintenance and utilities on these outdated facilities. BRAC will continue through 2011 and is mandated to be complete by the end of Fiscal Year 2012. In addition to modernization of our force’s facilities, equipment modernization is an ongoing process. During fiscal year 2010, more than 930 separate systems of new equipment, valued at over $74 million dollars, was received into the OKARNG inventory and distributed out to the units. Over 730 Soldiers were taught to be trainers, operators or maintainers of this new equipment executing a training budget in excess of $860,000. The Force Management office also develops future Force Structure Strategic Plans (FSSP) in conjunction with TAG’s vision. The FSSP’s purpose is to ensure the Oklahoma Army National Guard is capable of operating in full spectrum operations at home and abroad and can rapidly transition between missions with the appropriate force mix and capabilities. Our force structure goal is to maintain a balance of Combat, Combat Support and Combat Service Support capabilities. These capabilities are to support the Governor and the State of Oklahoma in Homeland Defense and Security and the needs of the President and the nation fighting in Overseas Contingency Operations. This branch also monitors Oklahoma Army National Guard forces in the Army Force Generation (ARFORGEN) Model. ARFORGEN allows the Army to allocate resources by a unit’s mission and deployment sequence so that all units have what they need to fight and win when it’s their turn to deploy. The Army’s intent is to organize, train, equip, source, mobilize, and deploy whole, cohesive units that are ready to execute their mission. Units proceed through Reset, Train/Ready and Available force pools to meet operational requirements with increased predictability. The Mobilization and Readiness Branch continues to support improving the readiness and capabilities of the units of the Oklahoma Army National Guard. Simply stated, all efforts are directed at ensuring our Soldiers and units are ready to provide support as needed and have the necessary equipment, capabilities, facilities, funding, training, and personnel to accomplish all assigned missions. 23 | Oklahoma National Guard - 200109 Governor’s Report MILITARY SUPPORT The Director of Military Support (DOMS) and his staff provide the interface between the Oklahoma National Guard and Oklahoma civilian authorities. The DOMS staff receive, plan, and execute missions from the Governor through the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM) to provide relief, support, and security to the citizens of Oklahoma. This was a busy year for the Oklahoma National Guard. Over the course of 99 missions, 545 Service Members were mobilized, working 930 man-days. Missions included support after the central Oklahoma tornado, wildfire assistance, commodity delivery, aid to stranded motorists, search and rescue, and delivery of FEMA and OKARNG generators. The Guard responded in force to the needs of the State after the January 2010 winter storm. Two hundred twentyfour Guardsmen with 75 vehicles not only successfully delivered 65 OKARNG generators and 50 FEMA generators to communities in need of power, they provided assistance to Highway Patrol rescuing stranded motorists from Oklahoma’s highways. The summer of 2010 kept the Guard busy as well. Thirteen fire-support missions were flown during the year, dropping 409 buckets (89,888 gallons of water) in efforts to assist the Department of Forestry and local fire departments across the state. The Oklahoma Army National Guard sent 21 water trailers to various towns and communities across the state to aid those areas when their water supplies were contaminated or inoperable. Some of the more memorable missions include responding to the central Oklahoma tornado, by providing two UH-60 helicopters and crew to allow the Governor an aerial view of the aftermath and damaged areas. In July, after an 18 year old climber was injured while hiking in Comanche County, the call came out for a search and rescue mission. The Guard responded to the call. Providing air assets, the Guard successfully rescued the climber out of a ravine and transported him to a medical team on the ground. The 63rd CIVIL SUPPORT TEAM (WMD) The 63rd CST provides support to civil authorities at domestic Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and High Yield Explosive (CBRNE) incident sites by: (1) identifying CBRNE agents and substances (2) assessing current and projected consequences (3) advising on response measures (4) assisting with appropriate requests for additional support The mission also includes response to intentional or unintentional releases of CBRNE and natural or man-made disasters that result or could result in the catastrophic loss of life or property. TEAM STRUCTURE AND TRAINING The CST is organized into six sections: Command, Operations, Communications, Administrative/Logistics/ Decontamination, Medical/ Analytical and Survey. Its personnel consist of 22 full-time Oklahoma National Guardsmen from the Army and Air National Guard, with 15 different military specialties, who are trained at or above the Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) Technician level. Each member receives over 1,000 hours of training in CBRN incident response and is trained in the Incident Command System. In addition to this training, all members are combat lifesaver qualified and have specialized training in search and rescue, ropes rescue, and confined space/collapsed structure operations. The CST is evaluated and recertified every 18 months by the Army North (ARNORTH) CST evaluation program. The majority of the individual and collective training is conducted by the U.S. Army Chemical School, Defense Nuclear Weapons School, Federal Emergency Management Agency, National Fire 24 | Oklahoma National Guard - 200109 Governor’s Report Protection Agency, Environmental Protection Agency, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Department of Energy. OPERATIONS In 2010 the CST planned and executed realistic and mission-focused training in preparation for its ARNORTH External Evaluation (EXEVAL), to be conducted in 2011, which included 12 major exercises throughout different locations within the State. It planned and executed nine real world missions in locations within the State and outlying states in support of other civil support team missions; which included the Oklahoma Governor’s Inauguration, OKARNG Armed Forces Reserve Center ribbon cutting ceremonies, National Basketball Association events, NASCAR events, OKARNG state active duty missions, response to support Tinker Air Force Base and Chickasha Fire Departments, and coordination with the Texas military forces to provide support to Super Bowl XLV events in 2011. The CST also provided equipment and manpower in support of the 45th IBCT mobilization, to other out of state CSTs during their Regional Response Management Program (RMP) cycles, assisted in the support and development of a statewide Geographic Information System (GIS) initiative for the OKNG, and provided proposals and assistance for the development of Camp Gruber to become a Domestic Response/Homeland Security Training Center of Excellence. EQUIPMENT The CST enhanced its CBRNE capabilities in 2010 by obtaining and fielding numerous pieces of state of the art equipment such as the Lightweight Inflatable Decontamination System (LIDS), the Joint Chemical Agent Detector (JCAD), a Change II Upgrade on all CST communications systems, the CST Information Management System (CIMS), and a suite of new radiological detection and monitoring (RDM) devices to include an integrated Civil Military Operations Center/Trailer provided by Oklahoma State University’s University Multispectral Laboratories (OSU UML). The CST continues to maintain capabilities that other responders do not have available to them. (1) The Advanced Liaison Vehicle (ADVON) is a mobile communications platform that can provide the on-scene incident commander with immediate internet, phone and interoperable communications. (2) The Unified Command Suite (UCS) is a standalone communications platform that can operate in urban or undeveloped environments, provide interoperable voice/data and video communications (non-secure and secure), provide reach-back to fixed laboratories and other technical agencies, assist the Incident Command with requests for support and incident response, and provide a real time incident Common Operating Picture. (3) The Analytical Laboratory System (ALS) is the primary platform for field laboratory analysis, and it is the single most significant difference between the CST and other response agencies and organizations. It is utilized to analyze and identify unknown CBR samples on-site in a field environment, assess potential consequences, advise the Incident Command on presumptive analysis, send presumptive results to reach-back labs for confirmation, prepare samples as evidence in the event of a criminal or terrorist incident; and prepare, extract, analyze, and store environmental samples. COORDINATION The CST continues to work with local, state, federal and military responder agencies by providing capabilities briefs, opportunity training, HAZMAT technical training and joint training exercises and opportunities. These activities continue to improve the 63rd Civil Support Team’s abilities to respond to any potential incidents within the state Oklahoma and throughout the continental United States. The DOMS also has responsibility for Force Protection to the Oklahoma National Guard as well as a responsibility to the Governor to provide forces for critical infrastructure protection and homeland security. Partnerships between our fellow state agencies were strengthened during this year to include stronger working relationships with the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Public Safety. Our intelligence and security specialists constantly monitor the world, national and regional situation 25 | Oklahoma National Guard - 200109 Governor’s Report in an effort to be prepared to deter and defend Oklahoma from any foreign or domestic threat. A huge amount of time and effort is invested preparing plans to defend our state against terrorist operations, attacks using weapons of mass destruction and the vital protection of our critical infrastructure. The Oklahoma National Guard stands ready to provide fully trained units, Soldiers and Airmen, to perform as force multipliers for civil authorities. We are prepared to mobilize and deploy within the state to protect life, property and to provide special services to preserve peace and order. COUNTERDRUG The Oklahoma National Guard Counterdrug Program, operating under the Governor’s approved Counterdrug plan, provides direct support to federal, state and local law enforcement agencies (LEAs), educators, faith-based organizations and communities that are involved in a multi-front battle against drugs and drug-related violence. This multi-faceted team is directly involved in counterdrug operations focused on both intervention and demand reduction. AVIATION OPERATIONS The Oklahoma National Guard Counterdrug Program directs the Counterdrug Aviation Task Force (CD AVN TF) that is manned with four uniquely equipped OH-58 Kiowa helicopters. This Task Force provided 912 flying hours in FY10 in support of LEAs conducting marijuana eradication, warrant execution and undercover operations throughout the state. The CD AVN TF, along with counter-narcotics agents, discovered a resurgence of large cultivated marijuana operations in our public lands and national forests. These marijuana fields revealed potential links to Mexican drug cartels, which rotated teams of illegal aliens through the growing fields on a monthly basis. Several illegal immigrants with ties to Mexican drug cartels were apprehended, along with numerous weapons and currency. In all, a total of 127,905 cultivated plants were eradicated in Oklahoma in FY10 with an estimated value of over $128 million. The CD AVN TF also supports our Counterdrug team’s Drug Demand Reduction (DDR) program by flying to schools throughout the state to help convey the message of staying drug free. INTELLIGENCE SUPPORT The Counterdrug program continued to provide criminal analyst support by embedding military intelligence specialists into law enforcement agencies in key areas of the state. These analysts provide critical, behind the scene operational and case analysis work to the agencies they serve which allows more of their officers to stay “on the street”. Cases that Counterdrug analysts supported in FY10 for the DEA, Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics, Oklahoma City PD and Norman PD resulted in the seizure of 1,108 pounds of processed marijuana, 64 pounds of heroin, 45 pounds of cocaine and $5,402,135.96 in currency. DRUG EDUCATION During fiscal year 2010, the Drug Demand Reduction (DDR) program conducted drug education presentations at schools and community events across the state. A total of over 600 student classroom hours were executed by this team for drug education and awareness that directly impacted 13,735 Oklahoma school aged children. In addition to classroom support, DDR provided immeasurable hours of support to community-based organizations as well as state drug treatment and prevention efforts which focus on preventing drug use before it starts. The DDR program continues its partnership with the Oklahoma County Juvenile Bureau to provide substance use awareness and drug education training to the minors convicted in the county’s juvenile justice system. Soldiers from the DDR program conducted adventure activities for children of National Guardsmen, student members of the Civil Air Patrol, and at risk youth through summer camp activities designed to provide alternatives to drug use and increase awareness of the dangers of substance use. The DDR program also continued its partnership with the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics COPNET program and DETER mission, to provide drug education support and training to critical areas throughout the state, as well as participate in community forums designed to OKLAHOMA NATIONAL GUARD COUNTERDRUG TASK FORCE DRUG SUPPLY REDUCTION DRUG DEMAND REDUCTION 26 | Oklahoma National Guard - 200109 Governor’s Report increase participation by members of the community in combating the drug epidemic in the State of Oklahoma. Additionally, DDR Soldiers provided audio-visual support for the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, the Association of Oklahoma Narcotics Enforcers conference, and the Oklahoma Department of Education Safe and Healthy Schools Conference. The DDR team also provided personnel to assist in prescription drug abuse prevention efforts through Prescription Drug Pickups in conjunction with local police and county sheriff’s departments. INTERNAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE TESTING The Oklahoma National Guard Counterdrug Joint Substance Abuse Prevention Office works to detect and deter substance abuse among Service Members in the Oklahoma National Guard. Two non-commissioned officers are dedicated for both the Army and Air Guard in establishing necessary protocols for urinalysis testing and conducting training for unit prevention leaders. Urinalysis specimen testing is conducted off-site by Department of Defense laboratories and the results are maintained at the state level by the Joint Substance Abuse Prevention Office. This team processed 7,320 substance abuse tests of Oklahoma National Guard members in FY10. J5/7 JOINT - PLANS, TRAINING, POLICY, AND JOINT EXERCISE DIRECTORATE This directorate’s mission is primarily focused in assisting The Adjutant General and Director, Joint Staff with developing, promulgating and implementing joint operational policy, plans, concepts and strategy related to the war fight, peacetime international activities, and the federal and state homeland security and civil support missions, of the Oklahoma National Guard. The J5/7 represents The Adjutant General in DoD, international, interagency, intergovernmental and non-governmental forums. Act’s as The Adjutant General/Director, Joint Staff channel of communication on all J-5/7 issues. Coordinates with National Guard Bureau, Oklahoma National Guard service components, and other services within the state, the states/territories, and others as appropriate. Advises and assists The Adjutant General/Director, Joint Staff with joint and combined/multinational training/exercises, joint doctrine, and interoperability, deliberate and programmatic planning matters. Functions as staff proponent for Joint Force Headquarters - Oklahoma joint force development, operational planning, joint doctrine, education and professional development, training exercises, readiness, and assessment. STATE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM The Oklahoma state partnership with Azerbaijan allows the Oklahoma National Guard to implement and advance U.S. foreign policy goals and objectives in specific regions of the world, while directly sustaining the National Military Strategy and U.S. objectives to support international security, democracy, humanitarian values, and regional stabilization. The joint venture places Oklahoma National Guard leaders on the stage with leaders from OSD, DoD, Combatant Command (COCOM), and U.S. State Department in shaping and supporting U.S. events and joint activities in partner countries; opening access to funding from multiple federal sources from the Department of Defense and State Department. State and civic leaders are afforded opportunities to partner in creating public value locally, domestically, and internationally. The Azerbaijan-Oklahoma international partnership gives Oklahoma National Guard units and teams the chance to deploy, work and train with foreign militaries in joint and multinational force environments. This program provides multiple individual growth opportunities for both Oklahoma National Guard members and civilian agency members from Oklahoma while making it a potential recruiting and retention asset for the Oklahoma National Guard. Our cooperative endeavor also establishes relationships and networking throughout COCOM Headquarters units to potentially support all other Oklahoma National Guard activities in that COCOM Area of Responsibility (AOR). The Oklahoma National Guard continues to balance support to Global War on Terrorism and our state and region responding to natural or man-made disasters. Simultaneously, the Oklahoma National Guard provides measurable means to support international interests, goals and objectives through engaging our internal resources and our interagency partners. Over the last several months we continued 27 | Oklahoma National Guard - 200109 Governor’s Report to build on our partnership with Azerbaijan in both the military and civilian arenas. We have continued to assist the Azerbaijan Armed Forces in their efforts to become more compatible with NATO, as well as their continued efforts to support the United States with troop deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. Our focus has been in areas of staff development for their military officers, deployment preparation and planning, disaster response and consequence management, and aviation safety. Our key civilian engagement initiatives this past year have been in agriculture and education. We have partnered with state education and research institutions in an effort to help Azerbaijan develop key education and national security capabilities. Partnerships with the Azerbaijan Ministry of Education and Ministry of Agriculture have facilitated robust exchanges with local entities such as Oklahoma State University, NEO A&M University, OSU-Okmulgee, the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, and the Sam Roberts Noble Foundation. These interagency, international and academic exchanges offer international educational opportunities that our local universities can offer to their professors and students while diversifying their areas of expertise. This collaboration between Oklahoma National Guard and non-government organizations provide much needed expertise to the Azerbaijani leaders as they attempt a complete overhaul of their national education system. STRATEGIC PLAN AND ARMY COMMUNITIES OF EXCELLENCE Through collaborative efforts the Oklahoma National Guard completed and updated our strategic plan. Our planning process identified goals and objectives that are obtainable, sustainable, and provide the Oklahoma National Guard with a relevant future. Goals were derived with distinct actions that focus your leadership team on improving our business of providing ready Guardsmen and units. Through the strategic planning process, we’re looking into the future as a team to control our destination, position our business processes and organization for future success. In developing our strategic plan, we are beginning our focus on Continuous Process Improvement (CPI). This CPI model incorporates the Lean Six Sigma techniques that the private sector has been utilizing for years into the National Guard processes to streamline processes, reduce waste, and improve resource commitments to improve all aspects of the Oklahoma National Guard. This year alone we have completed two projects and are developing our staff to incorporate these techniques in all of our transactions. The strategic plan and our organization results are tied to our involvement within the Army Communities of Excellence (ACOE) program. Now in our fifth year of participation, the Oklahoma National Guard is fully engaged in the Army Communities of Excellence program using the Army Performance Improvement Criteria – or Baldridge criteria for organizational improvement. Involvement in this process has become profitable in terms of learning how to improve organizational performance. This year the Oklahoma National Guard received Honorable Mention Fifth Place within the Army Communities of Excellence, out of 26 competing states. JOINT TRAINING AND EXERCISE The Directorate is working with members of the Joint Force Headquarters, National Guard Bureau J7 and NORTHCOM to develop Joint Training and Exercise programs. These programs by design are intended for preparedness and support of state and other interagency entities during domestic emergencies and homeland defense. These Joint Training and Exercise events support the Joint Force Headquarters essential tasks and operational capacity for a Joint Force. All these efforts are addressed and outlined within the Joint Force Headquarters – Joint Training Plan developed annually. This year the focus has been on individual training through the structure redesign of the modular implementation. The Joint Force Headquarters is transforming to the future force structure as directed by the National Guard Bureau. During this transformation, joint exercises were limited. As the directorates are 28 | Oklahoma National Guard - 200109 Governor’s Report realigning, an exercise is being developed to train, execute, and assess the ability of a Joint Task Force. This exercise will include all divisions of the Joint Force to include some subordinate commands. JOINT PLANNING The Directorate also facilitates the development of Joint and Functional plans for the Joint Force Headquarters. These plans include the Joint Force Headquarters Strategic Plan and other functional contingency plans such as Pandemic Influenza, Homeland Defense or Weapons of Mass Destruction. All these plans are intended to facilitate operational improvements, preparedness, and overall readiness of the Joint Force. Additionally, the planning team has developed a Joint Planning Center (JPC). This center is designed to support a common operating environment, collaboration, and common operational tools to facilitate planning and situational awareness. This center will be complete within the near future with the addition of manpower and other software technology. Oklahoma National Guard’s ability to team with our interagency partners to prevent, prepare, and respond to acts of terrorism or other homeland defense threats within our state, region, and nation remains paramount, the J5/7 continues to support our key strategic goals of joint readiness. We have met with outside agencies to continue to develop our unified functional contingency plans in order to support the overall preparedness of the Oklahoma National Guard and as an agency of response to a possible threat. This joint effort ensures the continuity of operations not only throughout the Guard it also prepares an action plan for the Guard to support outside agencies such as the Oklahoma State Department of Health, Oklahoma Emergency Management and the Department of Public Safety. The J5/7 collaborated in the exercise Joint Eagle with multi-state National Guard domestic operations forces, three military service components, federal, state, and civilian agencies at Oklahoma National Guard prominent domestic operations training facility in collapse structure at Camp Gruber Joint Training Maneuver Center- Heavy, Braggs, OK. In a joint effort with the other states the J5/7 actively is working on national level to facilitate coordination, collaboration, and information sharing with states effected by natural disasters, such as hurricanes and earthquakes, to ensure our mitigation strategies and capabilities are most current in support of the citizens of Oklahoma. The J3 and the J5/7 are actively developing the capability and mission requirements in which to employ a Joint Task Force that will serve in domestic operations response. The Joint Task Force is a command and control unit designated to support the needs of the incident commander. This entity facilitates the flow of information between Joint Force Headquarters – Oklahoma, the deployed units, and the requesting civil agencies. The organization of the Joint Task Force is mission-dependent based on troop activation and incident commander needs. JOINT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION The Directorate monitors, develops, distributes and publishes Joint Professional Development Education requirements and opportunities for Joint Force Headquarters members. These opportunities support professional growth and development of non-commissioned officers and officers. All of these opportunities educate individuals in a joint environment setting and contribute to individual readiness of the force. Building on last year’s Joint Force Staff Course, the participants are implementing those lessons learned in their respective directorates. Another leader has attended the Joint Task Force Commander’s Course, preparing to lead an upcoming training exercise in establishing a Joint Task Force for Oklahoma. The next class of the Advance Joint Professional Military Education-Reserve Component is being planned as the leadership identifies individuals to attend and lead the way to the future of the Oklahoma National Guard. 29 | Oklahoma National Guard - 200109 Governor’s Report COL. LAWRENCE I. FLEISHMAN Commander Com: (918) 549-6071 DSN: 628-6071 CAMP GRUBER TRAINING SITE MISSION Camp Gruber Training Center will command and operate the installation, manage and administer the use of resources, provide year-round customer service through operational, administrative, training, engineering, environmental, communications, and logistical support to assigned, attached, transient, and tenant units and Joint Force activities to accomplish all assigned missions for up to and including a brigade sized unit. Prepare to expand and operate as a separate installation upon mobilization. VISION STATEMENT Camp Gruber Training Center is committed to providing world-class ranges and facilities exceeding multi-echelon tactical training excellence and professional leadership mission requirements by providing an environment that continually challenges every Soldier who trains here. To be recognized as the premier training center for Homeland Security and Weapons of Mass Destruction and specialty tactical training conducted by all DoD military, law enforcement, and federal agencies. Camp Gruber is dedicated to providing state of the art ranges and facilities in support of the National Guard and Deployment of all Brigade Combat Teams. OVERVIEW Camp Gruber is located in eastern Oklahoma 12 miles southeast of Muskogee encompassing 33,027 acres used for training. Camp Gruber provides a full spectrum of support for live, virtual, and constructive training to units and organizations. Camp Gruber is the primary training center for the Oklahoma Army National Guard. Active component forces, federal and state agencies also utilize the Training Center to train in support of their operations. Camp Gruber’s full-time force includes 44 state employees, nine AGR, 49 federal technicians, over 50 temporary additional duty Soldiers, seven contracted positions, and 127 unit members that support the training units and organizations at Camp Gruber. The estimated economic impact is $28,500,000 surrounding Camp Gruber Training Center in Muskogee County, Cherokee County, Sequoyah County and Wagoner County from units and organizations that train throughout the year. OPERATIONS, PLANS, AND MOBILIZATIONS DIVISION MAJ ROB MATTHEWS Chief, Camp Gruber Operations, Plans and Training Com: (918) 549-6015 MISSION Mobilizations are responsible to the commander for the overall management of operations and training programs of the training site, the range control and safety programs in the training areas, and the security of the training site in the training areas and the cantonment area. VISION The Operations, Plans, and Mobilizations Training Division is committed to providing world-class ranges and facilities exceeding multi-echelon tactical C A M P G R U B E R T RA IN IN G SITE COM MA ND Palaestra Pro Posterus 30 | Oklahoma National Guard - 200109 Governor’s Report training excellence and professional leadership mission requirements by providing an environment that continually challenges every Soldier who trains here. To be recognized as the premier training center for Homeland Security and Weapons of Mass Destruction and specialty tactical training conducted by all DoD military, law enforcement, and federal agencies. Dedicated to providing state of the art ranges and facilities for support of the National Guard and deployment of all Brigade Combat Teams. OPERATIONS AND TRAINING BRANCH The Operations and Training Branch is responsible to the Chief, Plans and Training Division for the overall scheduling of ranges, training areas, and facilities on Camp Gruber. During Fiscal Year 2010 there were 5,202 facilities, ranges, and training areas scheduled and 78,099 Soldiers and civilians trained. During FY 2010 Camp Gruber supported the pre-mobilization training of the 45th ADT and 285th AVN. The CBIRF Marines also conducted their CBRNE training in conjunction with Operation Joint Eagle. Operation Joint Eagle facilitated Homeland Defense training for 1,244 Service Members to include OKARNG, ILARNG, MOARNG, and Marine Corps. Camp Gruber has the most innovative training ranges and facilities in the region. These include premier small arms and vehicle mounted weapon qualification ranges, small unmanned aerial vehicle operations area, Military Operations in Urban Terrain collective training facilities (MOUT CTF), and a Breach Facility. Camp Gruber has continued to improve the ranges and facilities to accommodate realistic training. RANGE BRANCH(RANGE CONTROL) The Range Control Branch is responsible for the overall safety, management, maintenance and repair, preparation, issue, and receipt of all ranges and training areas. There were 1,246 ranges and training areas prepped, maintained, issued, utilized and received in 2010 without any major incidents. Main focus of Range Control is training realistically while maintaining a safe training environment. Range Control prepares all Surface Danger Zones utilizing the Geospatial Information System (GIS) with Range Mangers Tool Kit to get several new proposed ranges and training events approved. Range Control ran a 24 hour Operations Center during any and all facility occupations Mangers Tool Kit to get several new proposed ranges and training events approved. Range Control ran a 24 hour Operations Center during any and all facility occupations. RANGE MAINTENANCE BRANCH The Range Maintenance Branch is responsible for maintenance and repairs of all ranges, both live and non-live fire, on Camp Gruber. Range Maintenance consists of five Federal Technician target system repairers, three State Employee construction maintenance technicians, and up to six Military Additional Duty Soldiers. The mission of Range Maintenance is to maintain and repair ten different types of targets including manual, electronic, and remote control, welding and metalworking, carpentry and woodworking, grounds keeping, landscaping and excavation with heavy and light equipment operations. In addition, we work very closely with units to meet specific and special needs they require during 31 | Oklahoma National Guard - 200109 Governor’s Report training events, specifically writing non-standard firing scenario computer programs, and building mission live-fire shoot houses. PROVOST MARSHAL BRANCH & CIVILIAN SECURITY The Provost Marshal Branch and Civilian Security are responsible for overall security of Camp Gruber. Camp Gruber Security Force is composed of 15 Military Police and ten State employees. All civilian security officers are licensed by CLEET and maintain concurrent training requirements. The primary duties are to provide continuous access control of Camp Gruber at the Access Control Point (ACP), deter illegal activities on Camp Gruber, and maintain a ready presence during times that Camp Gruber is not manned and to provide security of personnel and property on Camp Gruber. Secondary duties include the opening and closing of training areas on Camp Gruber for public hunting IAW the MOA with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife and patrol training areas that are open for public hunting. During FY 2010 the Security Force provided all duties stated above along with introduction of new security measures and procedures at the ACP to better comply with DoD and DHS guidelines and regulations. Camp Gruber Security Force manned the ACP and provided security 24 hours a day with no lapses in coverage. During that time the Security Force responded to several request for assistance from personnel training here, from the full time staff and from the general public on Camp Gruber. During FY2010, the Security Force provided all duties stated above along with introduction of new security measures and procedures at the ACP to better comply with DoD and DHS guidelines and regulations. Camp Gruber Security Force manned the ACP and provided security 24 hours a day with no lapses in coverage. During that time the Security Force responded to several requests for assistance from personnel training here, from the full-time staff and from the general public on Camp Gruber. INTEGRATED TRAINING AREA MANAGEMENT BRANCH The Integrated Training Area Management (ITAM) Branch is responsible for hardening trails, preparing bivouac areas, and repairing training damage. At Camp Gruber Training Center, the (ITAM) Program is constantly adjusting to the needs of visiting units by maintaining a close relationship with the Operations Section. Operations personnel inform the ITAM coordinator of all training changes that are in a 180 day window, with estimated troop strengths, equipment, and land usage. This allows the LRAM crews to perform such actions as hardening trails, preparing bivouac areas, and repairing training damage caused by said units upon departure. By maintaining a full-time LRAM crew, the ITAM program has been able to shift priorities to meet changing training requirements. Weekly updates from training schedulers have allowed the ITAM crew to facilitate various recent short notice training requirements placed upon it by visiting units. For example, units have begun transitioning from the small convoy and small unit tactics training and focusing more and more on large convoy operations (especially true in combat support and combat service support training focus). This requires substantial hardening of trails, widening of turning areas, and providing lanes where convoy training can be conducted. Camp Gruber ITAM has accomplished numerous large- scale endeavors under the current ITAM Coordinator. These include, but are absolutely not limited to: • Construction of the Boudinot Maneuver Corridor (Afghan War Trail) with low water crossing to accommodate convoy training in and access to the northern trail complex without leaving post. Construction of the In Theatre Maneuver Training Area to accommodate convoy operations in a realistic training environment. • Repair and reconfiguration of existing trail networks to accommodate large scale training exercises. • Rehabilitation of the Central Trail Complex to provide greater access training lands. • Recognized nationally for outstanding work in the WMD / CBRNE arena for our training venues • Provided Sustainable Range Awareness 3322 || OOkkllaahhoommaa NNaattiioonnaall GGuuaarrdd -- 22001009 GGoovveerrnnoorr’’ss RReeppoorrtt (SRA) materials to soldiers, increasing training land sustainability awareness. • Conducted Work plan Analysis Module (WAM) training for National Guard Bureau (NGB)at both National Conferences in 2010 • Serves on Department of the Army Integrated Training Area Management Steering Committee. (One of three for the entire National Guard) Camp Gruber ITAM accomplishes this with a staff that consists of ITAM Coordinator, Range and Training Land Analysis Coordinator, and five Land Reclamation and Maintenance crew members. Through perseverance and dedication, ITAM section at Camp Gruber is nationally recognized as one of the top ITAM Programs in the country. Camp Gruber has established itself as the standard for ITAM Operations for National Guard sites. ITAM and Range Projects Completion in 2010 Counter Improvised Explosive Devices Lanes $453,000 Maneuver Corridors $260,000 Total Range Projects Completed $713,000 Projected ITAM and Range Projects in 2011: ISBC Design and Environmental $500,000 Range Target Upgrade $500,000 Range Facilities Upgrade $240,000 Range Sustainment $30,000 Total Range Project estimated $1,540,000 FUTURE PLANS Camp Gruber Operations, Plans, and Mobilizations Division will continue to provide second to none customer service, scheduling support, ranges, training areas, and resources to enhance the readiness of the Oklahoma Army and Air National Guard. Camp Gruber will continue to offer a realistic training environment for the current and future missions our soldiers will face so that they can stand ready with confidence for the challenges we face as a State and a Nation. Whether future environments are to respond to the disasters like Katrina, Twin Towers, or the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, we will maintain current inventory and services to the very highest standard and continue to expand and enhance our capability to provide the premier training experience for every soldier in the United States. Future Year Range Construction 2012 Combined Arms Consolidated Training Facility $10,000,000 2012 Live Fire Shoot House $ 2,900,000 2016 Combat Pistol Range $ 3,500,000 Total Future Year Range Construction $16,400,000 33 | Oklahoma National Guard - 200109 Governor’s Report DEPT OF FACILITY ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WO RKS LTC Billy R. Robison Com: (918) 549-6071 Camp Gruber Department of Public Works (DPW) mission is to provide first class facilities for the troops of the Oklahoma National Guard that enhance both combat readiness and training, while serving as power projection platforms for the State. The Director of Public Works Division is responsible to the Commander for the Architectural and Engineering (A&E) plans and services of real property, and the overall sustaining, restoration and maintenance of all real property, such as: buildings and facilities, equipment, and roads and grounds. The DPW Division is also responsible for the overall environmental program. The Engineering Plans and Services Branch is responsible to the Chief, DPW maintaining the engineering drawings, files, and plans on CGJMTC-H. The Branch works with the Director of Engineering at the Oklahoma Military Department on current and future architectural and engineering plans and drawings at the training center. The Branch maintains all records and files on the exact location of all underground utilities. The Facilities Maintenance Branch is responsible to the Chief, DPW Facilities Engineer for the overall maintenance and repair of the buildings, equipment, utility infrastructure and roads and grounds. Completed Maintenance & Repair FY 2010 Renovate Bldg 226 Billeting Quarters $331,848 Renovate Bldg 232 Billeting Quarters $355,000 Renovate Bldg 227 Billeting Quarters $305,000 Construct Water Tower South $710,000 Installation of Administrative Building $ 25,000 After Action Review Building $158,264 Replaced Roof Building 201 & 204 $109,379 Replaced Overhead Door $ 44,530 Replace Oil Burner Tank $ 49,376 Fire Alarm Upgrade $402,027 Total Project Cost $2,490,424 ENVIRONMENTAL The Camp Gruber Environmental Office is responsible to the Chief, DPW for the environmental management of the 33,027 acre Camp Gruber Training Facility. Duties encompass the urbanized areas that house maintenance facilities and an active construction agenda, as well as the remote and relatively pristine corners of the Facility. The Section is comprised of a four person team, with each individual possessing subject matter expertise in the various programmatic areas to include natural and cultural resource management, environmental compliance, and pollution prevention. Assisting trainers, construction, and facilities personnel with meeting compliance with various federal and state laws that protect and sustain our natural world is a central to all Section activities. By all accounts the previous year was a busy, but rewarding one for the Section and for the Oklahoma Army National Guard. During the previous fiscal year, the Section initiated several new projects designed to examine problems associated with the eastern red cedar tree at Camp Gruber. Though native to Oklahoma, 34 | Oklahoma National Guard - 200109 Governor’s Report the eastern red cedar has escaped historical habitats along stream corridors and rocky outcrops, and now poses a serious threat to the region’s ecological integrity since it readily invades once open rangeland. The result of invasion is growth in dense stands that obscure line-of-sight training and impair maneuverability of Soldiers and vehicles. Work to document and better understand the area’s archaeological significance was also initiated in the previous year, which allows for the training mission to proceed unencumbered by identifying and planning around sites within Camp Gruber that contain important clues to our Country’s history and pre-history. Use of prescribed fire was again employed by the Section and used to treat about 4,000-acres of land during the previous fiscal year. The fire program accomplishes many objectives that satisfy goals of both natural resource managers and our military trainers. Fuel loads were safely reduced to prevent dangerous wildfires, wildlife habitat enhanced, and areas effectively cleared of undergrowth for mounted and dismounted maneuvers. A survey of the American Burying Beetle population was again completed in the previous years, along with a continuation of the work related to reproduction of the beetle. The latter will aid in the planning and timing of construction and training activities that require soil disturbance. The Section also completed a project designed to survey and map large mammals via aerial thermal technology as a partnership venture with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. In addition to the active field season, the Section processed more than 200 Records of Environmental Consideration checklists submitted by those seeking to use the Post, performed consultation with Native American tribes and regulatory agencies on 20 construction projects, prepared three Environmental Condition of Property Reports, and contributed to a Native-American consultation workshop held in Norman. For these efforts, the Camp Gruber Environmental Section was again nominated for national recognition through the National Guard Bureau’s Environmental Security Awards Program. Previous awards have included a first, two second, and a third place finish in the NGB competition, as well as a second place finish in the Secretary of the Army competition. Perhaps more now than ever, completion of the various regulatory requirements is a vital component of ensuring continued use of the Camp Gruber Training Facility. Public awareness of military activities at Camp Gruber is higher than ever and looks to only increase from this point forward as Gruber expands in both capacity and land-area. The Section is honored to be entrusted with this responsibility and eager to continue and expand efforts as we progress toward the upcoming challenges placed on the Oklahoma Guard and its premier training facility. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT DIVISION Camp Gruber Resource Management vision is to assist in accounting for programmed state and federal funds provided to Camp Gruber Training Center; ensure funds are obligated and expended in conformance with applicable statutes and regulations; inform program managers of the proper and effective use of appropriated and non-appropriated funds; provide timely, accurate, and reliable financial information to enable leaders and managers to incorporate cost considerations into their decision-making. The purpose of the Resource Management Division is to maintain positive control and overall management of federal funding responsible to the Camp Gruber Training Center Directorates and assist with the planning, programming, and execution of federal and state budgets. Federal funding is provided in multiple types of accounts ranging from Facility and Public Works Programs, Sustainable Range Programs and Military Construction funding. Overall, in Fiscal Year 2009, we directly managed funds totaling $5.7 million. Indirect funding managed at the Joint Force Headquarters level in support of Camp Gruber operations was $5.5 million. The Procurement Officer of Resource Management processed over 580 purchase requests in accomplishing Camp Gruber’s procurement needs. LOGISTICS DIVISION The Logistics Division is comprised of federal and state warehouses and billeting office. On a daily basis we support Camp Gruber and all full time personnel; our other function is to support all personnel who 35 | Oklahoma National Guard - 200109 Governor’s Report train on Camp Gruber with logistical and housing support. Camp Gruber’s state property grew by approximately $40,000 in FY 2010 for a total of $1, 475,000. Our federal property total value is at approx $9,900,000 million dollars. BILLETING BRANCH The Billeting Operation financial statement for 2010 is as follows: Beginning Balance as of January 1, 2010 $136,685.18 End Balance as of December 31, 2010 $166,893.01 Net Income $30,207.83 The Billeting branch working with DPW, secured funding for renovation projects in buildings 226, 227, and 232 during 2010. The Billeting Board approved the purchase of new furniture and linens for these projects to modernized and provide improved services to the customers. ADMINISTRATION, PERSONNEL AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES The Administration Section is responsible for maintaining and providing personnel support to the 127 Unit Members assigned to support Camp Gruber Operations. Day-to-day operations include processing soldier files, submitting payroll, managing mail, and operating the DEERS/RAPIDS site. DEERS/ RAPIDS operators processed and created 450 Common Access Cards, 150 dependant and retiree identification cards, and performed numerous Common Access Card Pin resets and DEERS updates in 2010. The Administration Section also processes Inactive Duty for Training and Annual Training orders for the 127 Member Unit payrolls. In addition, they also processed pay and travel for over 50 Soldiers Additional Duty for Training and Travel orders. In October of 2010 Camp Gruber implemented the 127 person manning document, an additional 47 Soldiers in manpower, needed to handle the increasing throughput as a result of the Oklahoma Army and Air National Guard’s involvement in worldwide operations and increased use by other military units and civilian entities from outside the Oklahoma National Guard. During 2010, Camp Gruber hosted the Annual Retiree’s Retreat, which is a two day event that retired Oklahoma Army and Air National Guard Soldiers are invited to spend time with fellow retirees and get a glimpse of what is going on with current military operations and Camp Gruber. We had 132 retirees and their guests show up for the weekend event. Representatives from Tricare, the VA Hospital, the Muskogee VA Regional Office, and many Veterans Organizations were on-hand to brief the retirees in their respective areas. 36 | Oklahoma National Guard - 200109 Governor’s Report LT. COL. CURTIS D. ARNOLD Director Com: (405) 228-5647 DSN: 628-5647 FACILITY MANAGEMENT O K L A H O M A N AT I O NA L GUA RD DIRECTORATE OF FACILITY MANAGEMENT MISSION The Directorate’s mission is to provide first class facilities for the Soldiers of the Oklahoma Army National Guard and other members of the Armed Forces Reserve Component that enhance both combat readiness and training while serving as power projection platforms for the State and the Nation. The Directorate’s overall responsibility is the management of all buildings and real property in the State that are owned or controlled by the Oklahoma National Guard. Whereas the Adjutant General serves as the Garrison Commander for the entire State of Oklahoma, the Facility Management Office serves as the coordination point with other federal and state agencies concerning facilities and facility construction. The Facility Management Office provides oversight and supervision of the construction, maintenance, repair and environmental programs of the Oklahoma Army National Guard as well as technical assistance and oversight relating to the State’s Air National Guard Bases. BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE (BRAC) This is probably the most important period for facility construction since the armory building boom that occurred under the Works Progress Administration in the 1930s. Oklahoma is scheduled to close some 60 aging and obsolete armories, many over 60 years old; and replace them with seven new Armed Forces Reserve Centers (AFRCs). The programmed construction cost is in excess of $247 million dollars. New AFRCs under construction or completed are: Norman Completed April 2010 Mustang Completed April 2010 Muskogee Completed November 2010 Lawton Completed December 2010 McAlester Completed December 2010 Enid Completed December 2010 Broken Arrow Completes in mid-2011 The construction of these facilities gives Soldiers modern, state-of-the-art areas to train and sustain their war fighting skills, thus delivering combat ready units that can respond to both the State and National requirements. The Directorate serves as the Oklahoma National Guard’s central coordination and control point for all Reserve Component BRAC actions in Oklahoma. The AFRC projects are completed except for the Broken Arrow ARFC that is due for completion in mid-2011. Once units occupy the completed AFRCs, the Oklahoma Army National Guard will work with Oklahoma Department of Central Services to disposal of the old Armories. The two projects contracted two years ago to Korte Construction and LWPB Architects; Norman AFRC & FMS, and W-OKC (Mustang) AFRC & OMS, for a total of $86 million are completed and occupied. Haskell Company completed the Muskogee AFRC and units have occupied. Hensel-Phelps Construction is currently constructing the Broken Arrow AFRC & FMS and will complete the facility in mid-2011 to allow occupation by late summer 2011. The OKARNG is the owner/manager of these four new facilities while other members of the Armed Forces Reserve will be tenants. The building certification by the Green Building Environmental Council of the United States (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System is the recognized standard for measuring building sustainability and achieving this certification is the best way to demonstrate that your building project is truly “green.” All three, Norman, Mustang and Muskogee, OKARNG facilities have exceeded the (minimal) Silver LEED certification requirement by 37 | Oklahoma National Guard - 200109 Governor’s Report achieving LEED Gold Certification for new building construction. Through the US Army Corps of Engineers, the US Army Reserve completed three AFRC construction projects in 2010: McAlester AFRC & OMS/FMS; Enid AFRC & OMS; and Ft. Sill (Lawton) AFRC & OMS. Units will begin occupation of these facilities in 2011. The OKARNG will be tenants at these three new facilities constructed at a cost of $78 million. After completion of the seven new facilities, the OKARNG will consolidate from facilities located throughout the state that have long exceeded their life cycle. These facilities will return to the State, remediated of any hazards by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality, and then deeded to local government entities that can remodel to fit their communities’ needs. LEGACY ARMORY MODERNIZATION PROGRAM (LAMP) In 2010, the OKARNG awarded $2.73 million in construction contracts to extend the life cycle of the Chandler and Claremore Readiness centers for another 20 to 25 years. These life cycle improvements included replacing major heat and air conditioning systems, electrical, plumbing, adding insulation panels on the exterior envelope for energy conservation, and adding fire protection systems to meet current life and safety codes. The OKARNG re-occupied Chandler and Claremore in 2010. Additionally, the OKARNG has conducted the following renovation projects in 2010: 1) Completed the abatement of seven indoor fire ranges known to be contaminated with hazardous levels of lead in bullet sand traps and on dust-laden surfaces at various OKARNG facilities located throughout the State. The abatement of a total of 16,000 square feet at a cost of $277,000 eliminated an occupational hazard while freeing up areas for use as storage and/or administrative offices. 2) Awarded and completed $273,135 of energy conservation projects under the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) program to upgrade lighting at two OKARNG maintenance shops in Norman and Tulsa, and to upgrade a HVAC system at another OKARNG maintenance shop in Lawton. 3) Completed a project awarded for $209,628 to remove asbestos containing materials while replacing carpet and tile in the 45th Infantry Museum. 4) Completed a project awarded $330,542 for site security fencing and fire protection at Centennial House. In preparation to bid additional LAMP projects in early 2011, a total of $575,097 was awarded in 2010 for designing life cycle improvements of the Altus and Durant Readiness Centers, and Chandler and Lexington Field Maintenance Shops (FMSs). The Oklahoma Military Department’s intent over the next several years is to program and execute two (2) armory modernization projects per year at a projected cost of $3 million per year or $18 million dollars over the next 6 years. However, without funding changes, the agency will continue to assume risk in continuing to defer maintenance at other facilities to accomplish the modernization program. A long-term need of an additional $16.5 million will be needed to complete the modernization of other 11 other legacy armories. The LAMP program is a bridging measure until the OKARNG can secure federal military construction (MILCON) funding over the next 30 years to build seven new Armed Force Reserve Centers (AFRCs) or Readiness Centers to retire the aging legacy armories. PLANNING AND PROGRAMING BRANCH The Planning and Programming Branch (PPB) oversees the Master Planning Section, Real Property Section and serves to develop and validate all projects. The Master Planning Section facilitates the production of the Adjutant General’s strategic vision for the future of the facilities of the Oklahoma National Guard, and synchronizes this vision with the requirements of the Force Structure personnel to ensure our troops receive the best facilities possible. This Branch is in charge of all Real Property acquisition and disposal actions for the Military Department. The Branch develops the Long Range Construction Plan, the Capital Investment Program, and develops the programming documents that programming resources for military construction, real property operations, and maintenance and minor construction projects. 38 | Oklahoma National Guard - 200109 Governor’s Report PLANS AND CONSTRUCTION BRANCH The Plans and Construction Branch (PCB) provides statewide direct engineering support for the Oklahoma Army National Guard. This Branch manages the delivery of professional architectural and engineering services. This Branch takes approved programming documents and then oversees the preparation of architectural/engineering plans and specifications. The Branch is responsible for delivering technically excellent plans that meet Soldier requirements, and all Federal and State regulatory requirements. Once plans are prepared, they are competitively bid using either federal or state contracting procedures. The Branch then provides project managers who manage the projects, provide construction observation, and process all applications for payment and change orders as required on military construction projects, and some of the larger maintenance/repair projects performed by contractors. FACILITIES MAINTENANCE BRANCH After construction of facilities, the Facilities Maintenance Branch (FMB) manages the facilities. The Facility Maintenance Branch is responsible for all maintenance, repair, modification, and rehabilitation of facilities, utility systems, real property, installed equipment, distribution systems, pavements, and grounds. Additionally the installation, operation, inspection, and maintenance of intrusion detection systems, fire detection and suppression systems, and security devices for facilities throughout are overseen by this branch. Facility Maintenance Branch also oversees and directs the energy conservation program. There are major training sites at Braggs, Pryor, and Fort Sill; Army Aviation Facilities at Lexington, Norman, and Tulsa. The Oklahoma Army National Guard has 17 maintenance facilities and 84 readiness centers (armories) located in 87 different communities. The federal government provides the majority of funding for the training sites, Army Aviation Support Facilities, and other selected facilities. However, the majority of maintenance and repair of Army National Guard facilities is a state responsibility and requires State funding in addition to Federal funding to maintain quality facilities for Soldiers and their support structure. Facility Maintenance expenditures for 2010 on routine and demand maintenance were: Federal Funding State Funding Total $315,316.04 $304,706.00 $620,022.04 ENVIRONMENTAL BRANCH The mission of the Environmental Branch is to support and enhance the operational readiness of the Oklahoma Army National Guard (OKARNG) while promoting environmental compliance and conservation statewide, by preserving training lands and resources through education, oversight and environmental stewardship. The branch supports military readiness by providing assistance to commanders and supervisors at all levels to ensure compliance with all applicable environmental laws, rules, regulations, and policies. The OKARNG Environmental Branch was allotted $1,708,000 in federal funds in federal fiscal year 2010 for environmental program management, compliance, and conservation projects statewide. Compliance projects completed included development of a formal Pollution Prevention Plan, update of the OKARNG Operational Noise Management Plan and conducted Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Training. Additionally, a Native American Consultation meeting with the 38 federally recognized Native American Tribes was hosted by the Environmental Branch and formal consultation continues. As part of conservation of cultural and natural resources the following key projects were undertaken. The update to the OKARNG Integrated Natural Resource Management Plan for the Camp Gruber Training Site (CGTS)
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Full text | 1 | Oklahoma National Guard - 2010 Governor’s Report 2 | Oklahoma National Guard - 200109 Governor’s Report 3 | Oklahoma National Guard - 200109 Governor’s Report OMD Organization.....................................................................................................4-5 State Resource Management.....................................................................................6 USPFO................................................................................................................................7 Logistics/G4......................................................................................................................8 Personnel and Administration J-1..........................................................................11 Personnel and Administration G-1.........................................................................17 Plans, Operations, Training, and Military Support............................................21 Camp Gruber Training Site........................................................................................29 Facility Management..................................................................................................36 Headquarters, Air National Guard..........................................................................41 State Army Aviation, Safety, and Occupational Health..................................43 Information Management J-6..................................................................................45 Public Affairs Office......................................................................................................47 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team.....................................................................48 45th Fires Brigade........................................................................................................49 90th Troop Command................................................................................................52 189th Regional Training Institute...........................................................................53 137th Air Refueling Wing...........................................................................................54 138th Fighter Wing......................................................................................................56 146th Air Support Operations Squadron (ASOS)..............................................60 205th Engineering Installation Squadron (EIS).................................................62 219th Engineering Installation Squadron (EIS).................................................63 45th Infantry Division Museum...............................................................................64 Thunderbird Youth Academy...................................................................................66 State Transition and Reintegration System (STARS).........................................67 Starbase Oklahoma.....................................................................................................68 Financial Summary......................................................................................................70 table of contents 4 | Oklahoma National Guard - 2010 Governor’s Report MAJ. GEN. MYLES L. DEERING The Adjutant General Oklahoma National Guard Honorable Brad Henry Governor Commander-in-Chief Oklahoma National Guard Command SGT. MAJOR STEVEN L. JENSEN State Command Sergeant Major Oklahoma National Guard 5 | Oklahoma National Guard - 2010 Governor’s Report Brig. Gen. James mcormack Assistant Adjutant General Oklahoma Air National Guard Brig. Gen. ROBIE ASHER Director, Joint Staff Oklahoma Army National Guard Brig. Gen. RICKY ADAMS Assistant Adjutant General Oklahoma Army National Guard Brig. Gen. wiliam hadaway ii Chief of Staff Oklahoma Air National Guard COL. JERRY CUSIC Chief of Staff Oklahoma Army National Guard CW5 PAUL E. MERCHANT State Command Chief Warrant Officer Oklahoma Army National Guard 6 | Oklahoma National Guard - 200109 Governor’s Report Lt. Col. Brent Wright Director, State Resource Management Com: (405) 228-5373 DSN: 628-5373 State Resource Management Mision Our mission is to provide the best facilities for our Soldiers and Airmen in the Oklahoma National Guard within regulatory guidelines of National Guard Bureau and the financial capability of the State of Oklahoma. The quality of the facilities relates to the quality of the work environment, efficiency of the work force, and the overall readiness of the unit. STATE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT DIRECTORATE The State Resource Management Director is the state advisor to the Adjutant General and is responsible for the State of Oklahoma operating budget for the Oklahoma National Guard. He is detailed to receive and account for all allotted state funds, equipment, and property (including all state facilities) in the possession of the Oklahoma Military Department. He is director for the State Accounting Section, State Employee Personnel Office, Youth Program Division, State Transition and Reintegration System, and Thunderbird Youth Challenge Program which received the “Best All-Around Program Award” from National Guard Bureau in 2006. STATE ACCOUNTING OFFICE The State Accounting Office, with seven state employees, is responsible for budgeting, procurement, and the financial management of funds processed through the Military Department, to include appropriated and non-appropriated state and federal funds. STATE EMPLOYEE PERSONNEL OFFICE The State Employee Personnel Office is responsible for the state employees authorized by our state legislature for Fiscal Year 2008. Although limited in the number of employees, there is a significant economic impact made by the 351 state employees on board in this agency. A high percentage of these employees have also made a positive impact on the youth of our state through the administration of several “at-risk” and troubled youth programs. 45TH INFANTRY DIVISION MUSEUM The 45th Infantry Division Museum is acknowledged as the largest and the best National Guard Museum in the United States. As such, it is held as the model for all other National Guard Museums. The 2003 Scholastic Book of World Records lists Oklahoma as the state with the largest military museum, “The 45th Infantry Division Museum.” The Museum’s ten galleries tell the story of Oklahoma’s military history from the year 1541 through Operation Desert Storm. The 45th Infantry Division’s history is a large part of the story line with its 511 combat days and eight campaigns in World War II and 429 combat days and four campaigns during the Korean War. Plans stand ready to tell the story of Oklahoma’s contribution in the current War on Terror pending the arrival of artifacts from the theatre of operations. With its surrounding 15-acre military park containing over 60 military vehicles, aircraft, armored vehicles, artillery, and ancillary equipment, the museum’s two ceremonies on Veterans Day and Memorial Day attract over 37,000 visitors per year from all over the United States and the world. 7 | Oklahoma National Guard - 200109 Governor’s Report united states property and fiscal office COL. LARRY STICE USPFO for Oklahoma Com: (405) 228-5280 DSN: 628-5280 MISSION The United States Property and Fiscal Officer is the federal agent representing the Chief, National Guard Bureau, with a duty station in Oklahoma City. The USPFO is detailed to receive and account for all allotted federal funds, equipment and property (including all federal facilities) in the possession of the Oklahoma Military Department. His principal staff consists of employees of the Oklahoma Military Department with the following functions in support of the Oklahoma Army National Guard. In addition, he has a secondary staff at each Oklahoma Air National Guard base with senior officials serving as Assistant USPFO’s for Air in the areas of resource management, logistical management and facilities or real property management. In the event of a mobilization of any of the reserve components in Oklahoma, the Office of the USPFO for Oklahoma is prepared to extend their support function to assist that unit in the transition to federal active duty. ADMINISTRATION The Administration Division performs general office services; operates official mail desk; provides defense communications service; obtains and provides duplicating and printing services; and procures, stores, issues, and handles the disposition of federal supplies and equipment. INTERNAL REVIEW & AUDIT COMPLIANCE The IR Division performs internal audits, non-audit consulting and advisory services, and follow-up reviews for the Oklahoma Army and Air National Guard under the supervision and direction of the USPFO, with input from the Adjutant General. Internal Review provides a systematic, objective evaluation of operations and controls within an organization, in order to assist management in accomplishing goals and objectives. During CY 2010, the Internal Review (IR) Division completed 28 engagements, identifying over $546,000 in cost savings. The IR Division also identified non-monetary benefits resulting in 64 recommendations in the area of improved processes, regulatory compliance, and improved management controls. Further, the IR Division assisted the Oklahoma National Guard through seven external audit agency inspections. DATA PROCESSING DIVISION The Data Processing (DP) Division maintains the necessary system and database administration to protect against unlawful intrusion and to provide the highest degree of data integrity and accessibility for OKARNG pay and personnel systems. The DP Division assists management by designing and developing local computer applications, including the creation of the software interface used to pay insurance benefits to state Guardsmen through Oklahoma’s State- Sponsored Life Insurance program. All DP personnel acquire and maintain civilian-acquired Information Technology security and operating environment accreditations in accordance with Department of Defense Directive 8570.1-M. COMPTROLLER DIVISION The Comptroller Division is responsible for receiving and accounting for all federal funds issued to the USPFO for Oklahoma to include: Budgeting, Accounting, Military Pay and Entitlements, Civilian Payrolls, Travel Pay and Commercial Accounts. The Division ensures that all expenditures of federal funds comply with the State Operating Budget as well as applicable laws and regulations. The Budget Office is responsible for monitoring fund control and budget execution. The goal of the Fiscal Accounting Office is to provide accurate accounting data to the funds managers of the Oklahoma Army National Guard. The mission of the Entitlements Section is to accurately process the pay and entitlements of 8 | Oklahoma National Guard - 200109 Governor’s Report all soldiers and civilians assigned to the OKARNG as timely as possible. PURCHASING & CONTRACTING The Purchasing and Contracting Division provides federal acquisitions for services, supplies, and construction through various contract vehicles such as: Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity; Multiple Award Task Orders; Blanket Purchase Agreements; Firm Fixed Price; Cooperative Agreements; Government Purchase Cards. The USPFO Contracting Division provides approval and oversight for the Oklahoma Air National Guard federal contracting offices. The Supervisory Contract Specialist is a Level III certified Contracting Officer with an unlimited warrant. There are five warranted contracting officers and four contracts specialists to support the Oklahoma Army and Air National Guard. SUPPLY & SERVICES The Supply and Services Division is responsible for planning, organizing and directing the logistical and supply services of the USPFO for Oklahoma to include; Central Issue Facility, Individual Clothing, Property Management, Commercial Transportation, and Storage & Distribution Management. This includes but is not limited to receiving, procuring, distributing and accounting for all federal property and funds allocated by National Guard Bureau for the State of Oklahoma in support of the Army National Guard. The Supply and Services Division also advises and assists Oklahoma Army National Guard units to ensure proper use of federal property and funding. We manage the federal logistics support system for the state, and upon mobilization, provide support for the transition of mobilized units into active status. The Division monitors the Oklahoma Army National Guard’s Recycle Programs and OKARNG Contingency Ammunition Program. logistics/G4 LT. COL. BUTCH BOND Logistics Management Officer / Interim G4 Com: (405) 228-5007 DSN: 628-5007 MISSION Our mission is to provide overall program management for all command aspects of the Oklahoma Army National Guard Logistics Program. Logistics Programs consist of command level responsibilities in the area of supply, maintenance, transportation and services. This directorate employs 256 employees generating an annual payroll of approximately 11.2 million dollars. LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT The Logistics Management Branch is responsible for planning, directing and administering logistical services to include management of supply, equipment, food service, logistical automation systems and individual training. At the conclusion of FY10, OKARNG had obligated approx. $10M for funding of supplies, equipment and services. The SASMO office employs four full time federal employees. The mission of the SASMO is to support the Standard Army Management Information Systems (STAMIS). The SASMO completed over 2K help desk tickets for FY10 that included software, hardware and training related issues for over 15 different STAMIS systems. MATERIAL MANAGEMENT CENTER The Material Management Center (MMC) is responsible for the management of all purchases of fuel, supplies, and equipment to include medical supplies and equipment. The shop consists of four full time federal employees. The MMC processed 9 | Oklahoma National Guard - 200109 Governor’s Report over 500 local purchase requests, 10K SARSS/IMAP requests, which includes medical. The shop executed over $6M in purchases. DEFENSE MOVEMENT The Defense Movement Branch is responsible for unit movement planning, collection of mobilization movement data, and military air deployment/ redeployment requirements for 120 OKARNG units. This section manages utilization, maintenance and administration of 168 federally leased vehicles. This section also operates the State Movement Control Center (SMCC) which coordinates with local and state agencies on behalf of all Department of Defense (DOD) agencies and manages all military ground traffic by functioning as the approval authority for all DOD convoys operating in the state of Oklahoma. The SMCC has approved 235 convoy clearances and 240 oversize/overweight permits this year. COMMAND SUPPLY DISCIPLINE The Command Supply Discipline (CSDP) section is responsible for inspecting and providing logistical guidance and expertise to all OKARNG units. The shop consists of one full time federal employee. The CSDP section conducted over 40 inspections and a large amount of assistance visits. FOOD SERVICE SECTION The Food Service Section is responsible for managing the food service budget, rations (prepared and unprepared) and all OKARNG kitchen equipment and personnel training. The Food Service Section managed and executed a ration budget of over $2M while providing assistance and support to 120 OKARNG units. SURFACE MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT OFFICE (SMMO) The SMMO is responsible for planning, executing and directing the Surface Equipment Maintenance Program. The office implements the Army system of maintenance throughout the Oklahoma Army National Guard to include training, managing on-hand equipment readiness. The SMMO employs a work force of 12 federal employees generating an annual payroll of approximately $670,000 dollars. These employees provide technical and operational control of the Combined Support Maintenance Shop, Maneuver Area Training Equipment Site, Unit Training Equipment Site, and Field Maintenance Shops though out the State. All maintenance activities perform field level maintenance repairs to equipment and are ready to support unit and battalion training programs in addition to state or federal mobilizations. The SMMO also has the responsibility to conduct Home Station Field Reset. Field Reset is the completion of field level maintenance and repairs to bring equipment to Technical Manual, (TM) safety, services standards, and perform remediation of delayed desert damage degradation. The Surface Maintenance Activities supervised over 118 Full Time National Guard Operations Support (FTNGDOS) soldiers in support of RESET throughout fiscal year 2009. At the conclusion of FY 10, OKARNG had obligated approx. 6 million of RESET funding for labor and supplies. Of the approx. 6 million, 3.2 million was obligated for supplies, parts, and services. 2.8 million was obligated for RESET Active Duty Operational Support (ADOS) Labor. COMBINED SUPPORT MAINTENANCE SHOP (CSMS) The CSMS activity is co-located with the Surface Maintenance Management Office at 3745 Thunderbird Street, Norman, OK. This Field Support Maintenance facility of approximately 89,000 square feet was constructed in 1996. The activity employs a total of 64 federal technicians and one state employee generating an annual payroll of approximately 2.5 million dollars. These employees perform highly technical maintenance tasks on all surface equipment belonging to the Oklahoma Army National Guard. MANEUVER AREA TRAINING EQUIPMENT SITE (MATES) Located at Fort Sill, near Lawton, OK in Comanche County, is the site for MATES #72. The activity employs a total of 35 federal technicians and one state employee generating an annual payroll of approximately 1.6 million dollars This activity serves as a storage and repair site for pre-positioned field artillery equipment that is ready for immediate use. The equipment positioned here is available for units conducting Annual Training and Inactive Duty Training. The full-time support force of 33 federal 10 | Oklahoma National Guard - 200109 Governor’s Report employees performs field level maintenance repairs and services to equipment in support of unit(s) and battalion training programs in addition to state or federal mobilizations. UNIT TRAINING EQUIPMENT SITE (UTES) Camp Gruber (near Muskogee) in Muskogee County is the site of the Oklahoma Army National Guard’s UTES. This activity serves as a storage and repair site for heavy equipment such as cranes, engineer equipment, and large tactical vehicles. The UTES employs a full-time support force of 25 federal employees generating an annual payroll of approximately 1.2 million dollars. The activity performs Field level maintenance repairs to equipment ready to support unit and battalion training programs in addition to state or federal mobilizations. During fiscal year 20, 1096 work orders for 21,44 items (vehicles, weapons, and special purpose equipment) were processed for repair or services. It is not uncommon to have over 400 work orders open in the various stages of the repair or service process. The UTES employed eight additional soldiers with an additional payroll of two hundred fifty five thousand dollars under the RESET program which services and repairs equipment used by mobilizing units both overseas and at home. This equipment is used for training and operations in mobilized units and repairs are completed to bring the equipment to the best possible condition. During 2009, the UTES provided support to Oklahoma, and Illinois units conducting pre-mobilization training by issuing, servicing and repairing equipment used during the training at Camp Gruber. FIELD MAINTENANCE SHOPS (FMS) Eleven Field Maintenance Shops and Two Sub Shops provide regional support for all of the units within the Oklahoma Army National Guard. These Field Maintenance Shops perform critical field level maintenance repairs and services for supported MTOE units. They are responsible for ensuring unit equipment is fully mission capable and meets or exceeds established readiness goals set by Department of the Army and National Guard Bureau. The full-time support force consists of 102 maintenance technicians generating an annual payroll of approximately 5.3 million dollars. During fiscal year 2009, over 6,693 work orders for 13,659 items (vehicles, weapons, and special purpose equipment) were processed for repair and /or services for units in which they support. All FMS’s had 16 full time technicians mobilized during FY09 representing 16% of the authorized workforce. Camp Gruber Unit Training Equipment Site (UTES) 11 | Oklahoma National Guard - 200109 Governor’s Report COL. Gail Lusty Director of Manpower & Personnel Com: (405) 228-5249 DSN: 628-5249 J1, personnel and administration MISSION Our mission is to plan, direct and administer all joint personnel programs and services for the Oklahoma National Guard. FAMILY PROGRAM OFFICE BRANCH The Family Program Office (FPO) serves as the foundation for support of our Oklahoma National Guard (OKNG) Service Members (SM) and their family members (FM) throughout the “deployment cycle” (pre, during, and post), the life of SM and beyond to SM survivors. The FPO consists of a Senior Family Readiness Support Assistant (SFRSA), Joint Family Support Assistance Program (JFSAP) Team, a Child and Youth Coordinator (CYC), a Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program (YRRP) Team, an Airmen and Family Readiness Program Coordinator (AFRPC) at each air base, ten Family Assistant Centers (FAC), each manned by a Family Assistant Specialist (FAS), and a Family Readiness Assistant Specialist (FRSA) for each Army major subordinate command (45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT), 45th Fire’s Brigade (FiB), 90th Troop Command (TC), and Joint Force Headquarters. In addition to supporting the needs of the OKNG, the FPO also provides assistance to SMs and their families serving in all other branches of the military who reside in the State of Oklahoma. The FPO assists SMs and FMs to gain a greater understanding and appreciation of the military as a whole to enhance their quality of life. FP training, information sharing, referrals, one-on-one consults, seminars, workshops and Yellow Ribbon Reintegration events are incorporated into the training cycles of each MSC who view the FPO as a combat multiplier. The Family Assistance Centers (FACs) are located in Oklahoma City, Sand Springs, Lawton, Enid, Norman, Ada, Stillwater, and McAlester; and focus on what the Department of Defense (DoD), the National Guard Bureau (NGB), and the OKNG recognize as the “essential” services to be provided to SMs and their families; legal, financial, and TRICARE resource and referral, identification cards and Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) enrollment, crisis intervention & referral, and community information and outreach. The FACs have provided services, recourse, and/ or resource referral to more than 5,000 Service Members and their families this past year, and in most cases multiple contacts per individual are common. Contact with a FAS is available 24 hours a day. The Family Readiness Support Assistants (FRSAs) serve as the family readiness program assistant for the commander to assist with the execution of family readiness command responsibilities (AR 600-20). They provide training, hands-on assistance and information to subordinate unit commanders and unit family readiness groups on all aspects of family readiness, well being, and deployment cycle support. The SFRSA is also responsible for coordinating with the FRSAs and AFRPCs to recruit, train, and sustain the OKNG’s volunteer program. The SFRSA was responsible for the recruitment, training, and sustainment of approximately 300 volunteers state wide during calendar year 2010. The JFSAP team has provided services, resources, and/or resource referral to more than 35,000 individual Service Members and family members statewide for 2010 from all branches of the military. The team includes the following specialties: Military One Source (MOS) Consultant Military Family Life Consultants (MFLC) Child and Youth Behaviors Adult Behaviors Personal Financial Consultant (PFC) Specialist OKLAHOMA NATIONAL GUARD FAMILY PROGRAM MISSION FIRST, FAMILY ALWAYS 12 | Oklahoma National Guard - 2 0 0 9 1G2o v | e Ornkolar’hs oRmepao Nrtational Guard - 2010 Governor’s Report Survivor Outreach Specialist (SOS) specializing in long-term case management of surviving family members of Service Members who die while on active duty, American Red Cross representative Oklahoma Operation Military Kids (OMK) representative. The YRRP Team is responsible for coordinating and executing all DoD required YR events, pre-mobilization, during mobilization, and post mobilization, that bring together all the resources available to service members and their families. For 2010, YRRP has conducted more than 29 events reaching out to approximately 3,000 Service Members and families. The Child & Youth Coordinator is responsible for creating, implementing, and executing a multi-facetted program designed to function throughout the deployment cycle. The goal is to educate, inform and enhance mentally, emotionally, and physically children and youth (infant to 18 years of age) of the OKNG, but can include children and youth of all service members throughout the state. The CYC has provided services to more than 1,800 children and youth, but has the potential as we develop to reach in excess 12,000 military children and youth within the state. We continue to support the Inter-Service Family Assistance Committee (ISFAC), as we have done since September 2007. ISFAC brings at least 40 various military, government and community organizations together to better understand the services each can provide for our service members and their families. The committee also works to identify service member and family needs and gaps in service. TRANSITION ASSISTANCE ADVISOR (TAA) PROGRAM The mission of the Transition Assistance Advisor (TAA) program is to provide a point of contact and assist Service Members (SMs) in accessing veterans’ affairs benefits and healthcare services. The TAA program also provides assistance in obtaining entitlements through the TRICARE Military Health System and access to community resources. The program is designed to serve the members of the National Guard and their families; however we routinely provide services to members of all of the reserve components. We help Service Members navigate through the numerous benefits and entitlements in the Department of Defense and the Veterans Administration system, and take the time to personally assist the Service Member with honor and respect so they don’t feel like they are falling through the cracks. We educate them so they understand the benefits they have earned. The TAA partners with the Family Program Office and the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Team as part of the Deployment Cycle Support. DIRECTOR OF PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALTH The mission of the Director of Psychological Health is to oversee and coordinate mental health access for assessment, problem solving, educational and motivational activities; referral, monitoring, behavioral health consultation and follow-on services for members of the Oklahoma Army & Air National Guard and their families. Assessments and consultations were conducted with unit commanders for roughly 425 members of the Air and Army Oklahoma National Guard this year. Assistance was provided to Service Members in other states as needed on temporary basis as directed by the National Guard Bureau. Behavioral health briefings were presented to Service Members at the 30, 60, and 90 day Yellow Ribbon post deployment cycles. Assessment and referral support was also provided for at Post Deployment Health Reassessments (PDHRA) events throughout 2010. Behavioral health support and liaison duties are also provided during unit demobilizations in order to identify such issues early after a Service Member’s redeployment. Community partnerships have been developed to assist service members in receiving behavioral health services at no or limited cost. Clinical consultation, assessment, and referral services to service members and commanders are available on a daily basis in regards to behavioral health issues. STATE SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM The goal of the Oklahoma Army National Guard Suicide Prevention Program is to prevent soldiers from reaching the point where suicide is seriously contemplated. To increase the focus on prevention, 13 | Oklahoma National Guard - 200109 Governor’s Report the Army has established the Comprehensive Soldier Fitness (CSF) program to increase the resiliency and performance of Soldiers, family members, and DA civilians. The ultimate goal is improved Soldier performance and readiness by increasing skills in the emotional, spiritual, social, physical and family domains. There are four pillars of CSF: The Global Assessment Tool; Self-Development Modules; Institutional Military Resiliency Training; and Master Resiliency Trainers (MRT). Master Resiliency Trainers are the core of the Army’s resiliency program; graduates of the 10-day MRT course live the skills they have been taught, teach the skills to Soldiers, serve as the Commander’s advisor, and know when to refer Soldiers for professional counseling with behavioral health providers, chaplains, or other appropriate resources. To date, the Oklahoma National Guard has two trained MRT’s. Four more are scheduled to complete the training by the end of FY2011. Another goal of the CSF program is Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training, known as ASIST. The five-day ASIST workshop is a “train the trainers” course that will certify key personnel identified at the Company / Battery / Troop level, who upon completion will be qualified to conduct the two-day ASIST course for their unit. The ASIST training, combined with the ACE curriculum (Ask, Care, Escort) and continuing education on stigma reduction are key Army efforts to increase the ability of Soldiers and families to cope with stress and adversity with increased mental toughness. CSF is a long term strategy to expand the assessment and training of every member of the Army to face challenges personally and professionally. Establishment of the CSF program recognizes the tremendous stress that Soldiers and family members face, and seeks to educate them to overcome hardships and adversity, and grow stronger in the process. The end-state is a fit, resilient and ready force. SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION PROGRAM The Sexual Assault Prevention Program (SAPR) reinforces the Army’s commitment to eliminate incidents of sexual assault through a comprehensive policy centered on awareness and prevention, training and education, victim advocacy, response, reporting and accountability. The Oklahoma National Guard employs a full-time Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) as well as a full-time Assistant SARC. The SARC coordinates and oversees implementation and execution of the SAPR program for both the Oklahoma Army and Air National guard. The SARC is also the designated program manager of victim support services. If an incident should occur, the SARC ensures victims have access to sensitive and comprehensive treatment to restore the victims’ health and well-being. A main goal of the SAPR program is prevention, creating a climate with the goal of eliminating sexual assaults through comprehensive training, awareness and intervention programs. These programs are conducted throughout the State to educate Soldiers and Airmen regarding individual roles and responsibilities in sexual assault prevention and awareness. The FY2011 focus is on Bystander Intervention Training, a program that motivates people who may see, hear or otherwise recognize signs of inappropriate or unsafe situations to intervene and prevent sexual assaults from occurring. EDUCATION SERVICES OFFICE The mission of the Education Services office is to plan, direct and administer all voluntary civilian education personnel programs for the Oklahoma Army and Air National Guard. The Education Services Office (ESO) provides support to the Oklahoma National Guard strength accession and maintenance while providing continuing education opportunities for Oklahoma Army and Air National Guard (OKARNG/ANG) Service Members. Education benefits are a substantial incentive to join the Oklahoma National Guard. The ESO is responsible for managing several Select Reserve Incentive cash bonus programs, the Student Loan Repayment Program and the Federal Tuition Assistance Program. These programs continue to 14 | Oklahoma National Guard - 200109 Governor’s Report be a major source of federal dollars flowing directly into Oklahoma through cash payments directly to Service Members and to State-funded and private institutions of higher education. During the past year incentive payments have been made to over 2,364 Service Members and totaled over $1 million. The ESO made 205 payments towards Service Members’ student loans totaling over $73,000 through the Student Loan Repayment Program. Seven hundred sixteen Soldiers contracted for the Select Reserve Montgomery GI Bill and 95 Soldiers have additionally contracted for the Montgomery GI Bill Kicker Program. Four hundred thirteen OKANG Airmen and 2,981 OKARNG Soldiers participated in the State Tuition Waiver Program with nearly $2.5 million dollars in benefits. The Federal Tuition Assistance Program paid over $1 million throughout the past year, helping 731 service members. The ESO administered the Armed Forces Qualification Test and/or the Alternate Flight Aptitude Selection Test for 91 Service Members representing various military branches/components in order to qualify to become OKARNG officers/ warrant officers and Army flight warrants. Additionally, the ESO briefed and counseled over 2,500 Soldiers regarding their veteran’s and OKARNG membership benefits upon the Soldier’s return from deployments to Afghanistan, Iraq, and Kuwait. Despite the continued deployments and state activations, the numbers of payments and Service Members participating in these programs have remained at high levels, which reflect the desire of our Service Members to continue their pursuit of voluntary education. The State Tuition Waiver Program for those attending State colleges / universities is a very valuable tool in our recruiting and retention efforts. OKLAHOMA EMPLOYER SUPPORT OF THE GUARD AND RESERVE COMMITTEE The Oklahoma Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (OKESGR) is an agency within the Department of Defense established in 1972 to promote cooperation and understanding between the Reserve component service members and their civilian employers. Our vision is to develop and promote a culture in which all American employers support and value the military service of their employees. The ESGR mission statement is “We will gain and maintain employer support for the Guard and Reserve by recognizing outstanding support, increasing awareness of the law, and resolving conflicts through informal mediation”. Currently, our committee is comprised of 57 volunteer members from various employment sectors. The committee consists of three full-time staff members, state chair, vice chair, five area chairs, various directors, and field committee members. Committee meetings and training are conducted throughout the year. A State Awards Conference is held annually at which time Oklahoma employers are recognized and honored for their outstanding support of the Guard and Reserve. ESGR provides various programs to employers, Guard and Reserve members, committee members and general public. Our Ombudsman Program is doing very well. The Oklahoma Committee has eight trained Ombudsmen, who provide information, counseling and mediation relating to compliance with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). Ombudsmen processed 67 USERRA cases with 52 either being resolved, administratively closed, or referred to the Department of Labor. This represents an average mediation time in days of 4.64 or a resolution rate of 77.61%. Statements of Support Ceremonies, both formal and/or informal, are conducted with employers. The Statement of Support (SoS) is an agreement that simply states, as an employer, the business will comply with the existing USERRA laws regarding military service. The 2010 OKESGR goal was 843 of which we attained 847 for 100.47%. The 2011 goal is 843, and we are on course to meet or exceed that goal. The committee strives to conduct Boss Lifts, which transports employers and supervisors to military training sites for the purpose of observing and networking with National Guard and Reserve Service Members in training. We provide Briefings- With-the-Bosses (BWB’s), briefings to service members for mobilizations and demobilizations, increase public awareness, and participate in various conferences and professional group trade shows with an ESGR vendor’s booth. The OKESGR 15 | Oklahoma National Guard - 200109 Governor’s Report committee has programs which include Military Liaison, Employer Outreach and, of course, our Awards Program. Conducting special events to reach and educate employers and the Guard and Reserve service members is always a prime time mission. The Oklahoma Employers Support of the Guard and Reserve full-time staff provides administrative support to the committee members and conducts all business for the committee on behalf of the National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve that is located in Arlington, Virginia. OKESGR continues to recognize and support our country’s service members, their families, and employers. HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE The mission of the Human Resource Office (HRO) is to administer and direct the federal technician program and the Active Guard and Reserve (AGR) program for the Oklahoma Air National Guard. It is the responsibility of the HRO to allocate the full-time manning authorized by the National Guard Bureau to support the missions of the Army and Air National Guard of Oklahoma. TECHNICIAN PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT BRANCH This Branch provides overall program management of all full-time technician personnel, and provides responsive service to managers and technicians of the Oklahoma Army & Air National Guard regarding position classification, placement, and recruiting, technician training and travel. There were 222 federal technician positions advertised. There are presently 483 Army and 475 Air National Guard technicians employed with the Oklahoma National Guard. The annual budget for this year was $35 million dollars for technician payroll and $500,000 for travel and training. EMPLOYEE SERVICES BRANCH This Branch provides support, education, training and guidance to all technicians regarding their employment from in processing through retirement or death. The office processes all incoming technicians informing them of all their employee benefits and entitlements. Employee Services assists every technician in selecting, updating, maintaining, and terminating their personnel benefits concerning Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB), Federal Employee Group Life Insurance (FEGLI), and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). The office processes all personnel actions and elections of benefits and maintains each with the Employee’s Official Personnel File (OPF) which is secured in the Employee Services Office. The office also maintains and manages the performance management program as well as the incentives programs. The office processes all applications for retirement under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) and Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS). The human resources specialist working in the office serve as the liaison between this agency and the Department of Labor for all claims for Workers Compensation. This Branch processed 47 technician retirements and in-processed 112 new hire technicians in 2010. AIR NATIONAL GUARD ACTIVE GUARD/RESERVE (AGR) MANAGEMENT This Branch is responsible for the management of the Air National Guard AGR program. This office is responsible for publishing job advertisements for full-time Air AGR positions and the management of the full-time manpower and controlled grade authorizations. There are presently 198 Air AGR members of the Oklahoma National Guard, nine of which are currently deployed. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT MANAGEMENT BRANCH The State Equal Employment Manager (SEEM) is responsible for the management of the following four programs: 1. Federal Technician Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Program 2. Military Equal Opportunity (EO) Program 3. Workplace Violence, Threats, and Abuse Program (WVTA) 4. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) The SEEM is responsible for the following annual reports: 1. Federal Technician EEO Discrimination Complaints Report 2. No FEAR Act Report (EEOC MD-110) 3. Federal Technician EEO Annual MD-715 Report 4. Military Army National Guard EO Affirmative Action Plan 16 | Oklahoma National Guard - 200109 Governor’s Report ESGR REGIONAL MAP OF OKLAHOMA 5. Military ANG Annual Narrative and Statistical Report on EO 6. Annual Sexual Harassment Training Report 7. Military Air National Guard EO Affirmative Action Plan 8. Military Air National Guard EO Annual Report 9. Alternative Dispute Resolution Annual Report 10. Federal Technician Affirmative Employment Plan The SEEM provides guidance to the supervisors, managers, and all employees on the aspects on all four programs and ensures compliance with federal laws and regulations. The SEEM is responsible for conducting EEO and/or EO counseling and/or investigations into allegations of illegal discrimination; workplace violence, threats, and abuse issues; and assists supervisors, using EAP, when their employees experience personal problems that impair or have the potential to impair their work performance. LABOR RELATIONS OFFICE Federal civil service technicians are allowed to be represented by a labor organization under the provisions of Section 71, Title 5 of the United States Code. Currently, three separate labor organizations represent technicians employed by the Oklahoma National Guard. Local 3053 of the American Federation of Federal employees represent technicians employed at the Will Rogers Air National Guard Base. Local 126 of the Association of Civilian Technicians (ACT) represent those at the Tulsa Air National Guard Base. Local 127 of the Association of Civilian Technicians represent some Army National Guard technicians. The balance of the Army National Guard work force has not petitioned for representation by a labor organization. There were no collective bargaining agreements processed for negotiations or renegotiations during 2010. Four personnel process changes were negotiated among all of the labor organizations through an Implementation and Impact bargaining process. One grievance was filed and subsequently settled. No unfair labor practices were filed. Seven letters of reprimand were issued by supervisors. Four proposed adverse actions (suspensions) were issued. One of the remaining proposed decision letters was appealed and is currently being processed through the appellant review process. DEFENSE CIVILIAN PERSONNEL DATA SYSTEMS BRANCH (DCPDS) This Branch is responsible for maintaining the full-time personnel data for over 1,800 military technicians and active guard/reserve (AGR) personnel. DCPDS interfaces with the Defense Civilian Pay System (DCPS), which provides payroll services for all Army & Air National Guard military technicians and the Civilian Personnel Management System (CPMS), which provides statistical information to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Department of Defense (DoD) and members of Congress. The Branch also provides periodic and special reports to supervisors and other human resource customers. 17 | Oklahoma National Guard - 200109 Governor’s Report LT. Col. LOUIS W. WILHAM Director of Personnel Com: (405) 228-5098 DSN: 628-5098 G1, PERSONNEL AND ADMINISTRATION MISSION Our mission is to plan, direct and manage all Human Resources programs for the Oklahoma Army National Guard (OKARNG), in order to provide “Ready Soldiers” to our commanders. OFFICER PERSONNEL BRANCH The Officer Personnel Branch is responsible for the administrative management of the Officer Corps of the Oklahoma Army National Guard. The Officer Corps consists of more than 600 officers in the ranks of Second Lieutenant through Major General and 157 Warrant Officers. The administrative management covers the entire career life cycle of the officer, including commissioning and appointment into the National Guard; assignments, evaluations, and promotions; and retirements and separations. ENLISTED PERSONNEL BRANCH The Enlisted Personnel Branch is responsible for the Oklahoma Army National Guard (OKARNG) Enlisted Personnel Management System that manages over 6,700 enlisted Soldiers. The Enlisted Personnel Branch establishes policies, procedures and responsibilities for mobilization, reenlistment or extension of enlistments, Soldier classification, military assignments and reassignments, discharges, and promotions or reductions in grade of the enlisted Soldiers within the OKARNG. During this past year, the Enlisted Personnel Branch coordinated the mobilization of 222 OKARNG Soldiers in support of missions across the globe, including Iraq, Kuwait, and Afghanistan. At present, we have 316 Soldiers still serving as part of Operation New Dawn in Iraq and Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. We are currently preparing over 3,000 Soldiers in the 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team for mobilization and deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom . AUTOMATION BRANCH The Automation Branch is made up of five sections all designed to support the Soldiers of the Oklahoma Army National Guard (OKARNG). The Standard Installation/Division Personnel System (SIDPERS) Section is responsible for all enlisted personnel actions for the OKARNG. This section receives electronic transmittal letters, orders and personnel records from various sources and verifies, validates and uploads the required data into each Soldier’s SIDPERS database record. This section is also responsible for designing, preparing and distributing a variety of personnel accountability and management products to each level of command within the state. The SIDPERS Section acts as the primary lead and mentor for all Human Resources Specialists in the State. During Fiscal Year (FY) 2010, personnel from SIDPERS participated in Soldier Readiness Processing and mobilized over 222 members of the OKARNG. In addition, SIDPERS processed 1,293 accessions and over 58,000 personnel actions throughout the year. DEERS/RAPIDS/ID CARD OFFICE The DEERS/RAPIDS Section is responsible for the management and operation of the Defense Eligibility Enrollment Reporting System (DEERS) and the Real-time Automated Personnel Identification System (RAPIDS). Through the RAPIDS system we issue Government Identification Cards (ID Cards) to military members, dependents of military members, civilian contractors, federal technicians, state employees and emergency management personnel. The DEERS/RAPIDS Section services every branch of the Armed Forces and is used quite frequently by personnel not affiliated with the OKARNG. This office is also responsible for entering dependents into DEERS, updating addresses, phone numbers, name changes, Active Duty segments and eligibility 18 | Oklahoma National Guard - 200109 Governor’s Report for benefits. TRICARE medical benefits are directly affected by DEERS input. During FY 2010, the DEERS/ RAPIDS Section issued over 5,500 ID Cards and input thousands of DEERS transactions. This section also oversees a deployable workstation in operation at Camp Gruber Training Site, Braggs, Oklahoma, as well as supporting units with Mobile RAPIDS machines throughout the state. The Retirement Points Accounting Management (RPAM)/Retirement Services Section is responsible for maintaining the records of retirement points for all Soldiers of the OKARNG. This office is responsible for verifying and producing Twenty Year Letters for our members. Once a Soldier has been issued a Twenty Year Letter, this office counsels them on their options concerning the Survivor Benefit Plan. This office also assists eligible former members of the OKARNG in submitting their retirement pay applications to the US Army Human Resources Command so that they may begin drawing their earned retirement income upon reaching age 60. During FY 2010, this office has processed over 170 applications for retired pay. The Special Actions Section is responsible for requesting, screening and maintaining personnel security clearances, investigations and official passports for all military personnel, state employees and contractors assigned to or working for the OKARNG. This office currently manages over 4,550 “Secret” and “Top Secret” clearances for our members and processes National Agency Check (NAC) investigations on all state employees and contractors that require lower levels of clearances. The iPERMS/Archived Records Section is responsible for the initiation, maintenance and update of all electronic military personnel records for OKARNG Soldiers utilizing the Integrated Personnel Electronic Records Management System (iPERMS). The Archived Records manager receives and processes requests for military and medical records on current and discharged members from individual Soldiers, Members of Congress, the Social Security Administration, and Department of Veterans Affairs. During FY 2010 over 450,000 files containing over 1,935,000 documents for current OKARNG Soldiers were processed through iPERMS. We also verified and processed over 6,400 military personnel records for discharged Soldiers, and the Archived Records manager received and processed over 2,200 records requests. MEDICAL READINESS BRANCH The mission of the Medical Readiness Branch is to develop and implement medical policy, training, sustainment, medical mobilization operations, credentialing, medical assistance programs, managing the physical disability evaluation system and to promote medical readiness. The Medical Readiness Branch is managed by the State Surgeon and the Deputy State Surgeon. The State Surgeon is a traditional (not full-time) Oklahoma Army National Guard (OKARNG) Officer and Physician. The State Surgeon has oversight for all medical programs for the OKARNG and serves as the primary medical advisor to the Adjutant General. In addition, the current State Surgeon, Col. John Loose, represents the OKARNG in two national capacities. He is the Vice Chair of the Army National Guard Credentialing Certification Board and the Medical Advisory Council Chair where he meets with the Army National Guard Chief Surgeon and other Army medical leaders on a quarterly basis. The Deputy State Surgeon is a full-time Active Guard/Reserve (AGR) position that oversees and manages the Medical Readiness Branch and implements guidance from the Director of Personnel, State Surgeon and the Chief Surgeon’s Office at National Guard Bureau for all medical assets within the state. The Medical Readiness budget for FY 2010 totaled over $800,000. These funds provided OKARNG Soldiers routine medical screenings, proficiency training, provider credentialing compliance, medical training equipment and mobilization requirements sufficient to place OKARNG Soldiers on the track to positive health goals for successful military careers. Dental evaluations are also performed annually. The exam consists of bitewing x-rays, a panograph image of the mandible and a thorough oral exam by a qualified Dentist. Soldiers are then classified by dental readiness categories that aid in overall Soldier deployment readiness. The Medical Readiness Branch coordinates routine 19 | Oklahoma National Guard - 200109 Governor’s Report medical and dental screenings for mobilizations with the assistance of the OKARNG Medical Detachment. The Medical Detachment is a mobile unit comprised of Physicians, Dentists, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Medics and administrative staff that provide medical readiness events, immunizations, HIV screenings, dental examinations, and annual medical screenings, throughout the state to prepare Soldiers for deployment and to identify and address health concerns of OKARNG Soldiers. Once medical and dental readiness services are complete, the Medical Protection System (MEDPROS) database provides the Army a comprehensive tracking and reporting tool to manage all medical and dental readiness statistics. Administrative personnel can create and download reports using real time data to identify unit medical and dental readiness. The National Guard MEDPROS reporting displays the health and fitness status for each OKARNG Soldier. ACTIVE GUARD/RESERVE (AGR) MANAGEMENT The Active Guard/Reserve (AGR) management Branch is responsible for the overall human resources lifecycle management of AGR Soldiers assigned to the Oklahoma Army National Guard (OKARNG). The AGR office is responsible for filling available positions within the AGR program, processing Soldiers entering and leaving the AGR program, assisting AGR personnel regarding benefits and retirement, and the overall administration of the AGR program within the OKARNG. There are presently over 575 Army AGR members assigned to the OKARNG, constituting a payroll of over $42 million dollars. MILITARY FUNERALS HONORS The mission of the Military Funeral Honors (MFH) program is to provide military funeral honors as specified by the Congress of the United States, the Secretary of Defense and the National Guard Bureau. Missions are requested by the families of our veterans, funeral homes, the Fort Sill Causality Assistance Center and/or the Oklahoma Army National Guard (OKARNG). The ability to provide military funeral honors to all Oklahoma veterans is a far reaching task that highlights the service of our veterans to their country, state, community and family. The MFH program works with veterans service organizations and the Oklahoma Funeral Directors Association in educating their work forces in our Military Funeral Honors functions, programs and training. In fiscal year (FY) 2010, the MFH program performed 1,413 distinct honors utilizing 1150 traditional National Guard Soldier work days. It is the desire and mission of the OKARNG Military Funeral Honors Team to provide this service to our Oklahoma Veterans and their families at the highest level possible. RECRUITING AND RETENTION COMMAND The Recruiting and Retention Command (RRC) is led by Col. Curtis O. Bohlman and is manned with 100% full-time personnel consisting of 97 Active Guard/Reserve (AGR) Soldiers, five Federal Technicians, 39 Active Duty for Operational Support (ADOS) Soldiers and 16 civilian contractors. The mission of the RRC is to enhance the strength of the Oklahoma Army National Guard (OKARNG) through continually identifying, accessing, preparing, and retaining qualified Soldiers to provide a ready force. The RRC accomplished that mission by accessing 1,293 Soldiers into the OKARNG in fiscal year (FY) 2010. The Tuition Fee Waiver Program for Guard members provides an excellent opportunity for Oklahoma Guardsmen to continue their post-secondary education and greatly enhances the RRC’s ability to reach and maintain OKARNG strength requirements. The RRC is organized into a headquarters element and a field force. The headquarters element consists of 36 personnel with the duties of management and personnel services, training, automation, marketing, and supply. The field force has a total of 106 personnel divided into six Enlisted Area Recruiting & Retention teams, an Education Team, an Officer Strength Management Team, three Guard Officer Leadership Development 20 | Oklahoma National Guard - 200109 Governor’s Report (GOLD) Programs, Brigade Career Counselors and the Recruit Sustainment Program (RSP) with eight training sites. The RRC Sergeant Major, charged with enlisted recruiting, supervises six Area Recruiting and Retention Non-Commissioned Officers in Charge (RRNCOIC). These Area RRNCOICs each lead 9-12 personnel forming their respective teams for a total of 51 recruiters and 28 administrative personnel and Recruiter Aids. RECRUIT SUSTAINMENT PROGRAM (RSP) Eight RSP sites are an integral part of each Recruiting and Retention Team, charged with the training and administration of all initial entry Soldiers until they become qualified in their Military Occupation Specialty. The RSP’s population averages about 850 trainees. Each of the eight separate company level subordinate units are supervised by one of the six Area RRNCOICs and are manned by two full time personnel, which are augmented by RRNCOs as required. OFFICER STRENGTH MANAGEMENT (OSM) The Officer Strength Management (OSM) Office, led by a Captain, consists of one Officer Strength Manager specializing in recruiting Basic Branch Officers and Warrant Officers, and an Army Medical Department Strength Manager. Within this section the Officer Candidate School Preparation Course Team lead by a Lieutenant prepares prospective officer candidates for Officer Candidate School. The OSM is also the liaison with the Reserve Officer Training Corps programs throughout the State of Oklahoma and oversees the three Guard Officer Leadership Development (GOLD) Programs located at East Central University, Southwestern Oklahoma State University, and Northwestern Oklahoma State University. The RRC is operated with federal funds and with state and federal support for field office space located primarily within local OKARNG armories. Additional space is provided in storefront recruiting offices located in areas that do not have armory space available. A total of approximately $7.1 million of appropriation was provided for and expended toward successful strength maintenance of the OKARNG in FY 2010. These expenditures include the costs associated with the operation of a General Service Administration (GSA) vehicle fleet of 108 vehicles, mobile and land line telephone expenses, automation requirements, advertising and marketing expenses, and other operating cost associated with recruiting, retention and attrition management activities. 21 | Oklahoma National Guard - 200109 Governor’s Report COL. EMERY FOUNTAIN Director Com: (405) 228-5523 DSN: 628-5523 J3, PLANS, OPERATIONS, TRAINING, AND MILITARY SUPPORT MISSION Assist The Adjutant General and Director, Joint Staff with developing, promulgating and implementing joint operational policy, plans, concepts and strategy related to war fighting, peacetime international activities, and the federal and state homeland security and civil support missions, of the Oklahoma National Guard. Represent The Adjutant General in Department of Defense, international, interagency, intergovernmental, and non-governmental forums. Act as The Adjutant General/Director, Joint Staff channel of communication on all G-3/J-3 issues. Coordinate with National Guard Bureau, Oklahoma National Guard Service Components, and other services within the state, the states/territories, and others as appropriate. Advise and assist The Adjutant General/Director, Joint Staff with joint and combined/multinational training/exercises, joint doctrine, interoperability, deliberate and programmatic planning matters. Function as staff proponent for Joint Force Headquarters – Oklahoma joint force development, operational planning, joint doctrine, education and professional development, training exercises, readiness, and assessment. TRAINING BRANCH The purpose of the Training Branch is to oversee the State’s training program for all units assigned to the Oklahoma National Guard to ensure that well trained and qualified Soldiers are ready when called upon, whether for the defense of the homeland, or to deploy to a foreign country in defense of the freedoms enjoyed in this country. Our strength continues to be the citizen Soldiers and the skills they bring to the Oklahoma National Guard from their civilian workplace. Their special skills and unique abilities to adapt to the ever-changing technologies and requirements to fight the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) continue to highlight the National Guard as the most cost-effective option available to the taxpayer as national defense expenditure. SCHOOLS BRANCH The schools branch sent approximately 2,250 Soldiers that graduated their course of instruction. Within this training parameter, several Soldiers attended due to mobilization requirements and unit structure transformation. These 2,250 Soldiers used over $9.5 million in funds in training year 2010, in which the funds were critical for developing skills necessary to not only the state but any federal mission. The J3 was also responsible for training the ADT (Agri-business Development Team) that were to deploy to Afghanistan in training year 2010. This required specialized training and classes that were organized by the J3 to enable the ADT to conduct their operational mission in Afghanistan. The J3 also received notification that they would be conducting an Air Assault course at Camp Gruber which would train 212 Soldiers, 102 of which would be Oklahoma Guardsmen. BUDGET BRANCH The budget branch managed $11.4 million that was allocated for Annual Training, $24.9 million that was used for Inactive Duty Training, and $15.9 million in Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO). These amounts include funding for the ADT missions to Afghanistan and MFO (Multi-National Force Observer) missions to Egypt, which was used for pre-mobilization training to ensure these Soldiers were trained properly and ready to conduct missions in theater. ORDERS/AMMUNITION STORAGE During the course of training year 2010, the J3 published approximately 12,300 orders ranging from Mobilization Orders to Special Project Orders. These orders are mission critical for the Soldier, unit, and the National Guard to track and pay what mission each Soldier has completed. During training year 2010 the J3 distributed 1,135,294 rounds of ammunition to the Oklahoma National Guard, which is used for 22 | Oklahoma National Guard - 200109 Governor’s Report weapons qualification, Pre-Mobilization Training, and familiarization/skills training. MOBILIZATION/READINESS BRANCH The purpose of the Mobilization and Readiness Branch is twofold. First, they are responsible for ensuring the units assigned to the Oklahoma Army National Guard are prepared to mobilize and deploy for the purpose of executing their federal mission. This is accomplished through Soldier readiness events, pre-mobilization training (PMT) events, equipping, and a series of mobilization exercises (MOBEX). In 2010, the Oklahoma Army National Guard mobilized over 200 Soldiers from three Major Subordinate Commands for Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation New Dawn, as well as supported the demobilization of 200 Soldiers from those commands previously deployed in support of Operation Enduring and Iraqi Freedom. These Soldiers came from all corners of the state and served magnificently in the execution of duties, responsibilities, and mission. In addition, the branch is preparing the 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team for mobilization in March, 2011 for Operation Enduring Freedom. We will mobilize approximately 3,200 Soldiers to Camp Shelby, MS, where they will conduct their final training before deploying to Afghanistan. Second, the branch is responsible for Force Management throughout all the formations of the Oklahoma Army National Guard. Force Management primarily includes the functional areas of structuring, stationing, equipping, and readiness. During 2010, the Force Management office was very busy conducting several unit relocations as directed by the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) law, signed by the President in 2005. Twenty OKARNG units changed locations into an existing armory or one of the new Armed Forces Reserve Centers. Seven older armories were closed resulting in saving a substantial amount of money spent on maintenance and utilities on these outdated facilities. BRAC will continue through 2011 and is mandated to be complete by the end of Fiscal Year 2012. In addition to modernization of our force’s facilities, equipment modernization is an ongoing process. During fiscal year 2010, more than 930 separate systems of new equipment, valued at over $74 million dollars, was received into the OKARNG inventory and distributed out to the units. Over 730 Soldiers were taught to be trainers, operators or maintainers of this new equipment executing a training budget in excess of $860,000. The Force Management office also develops future Force Structure Strategic Plans (FSSP) in conjunction with TAG’s vision. The FSSP’s purpose is to ensure the Oklahoma Army National Guard is capable of operating in full spectrum operations at home and abroad and can rapidly transition between missions with the appropriate force mix and capabilities. Our force structure goal is to maintain a balance of Combat, Combat Support and Combat Service Support capabilities. These capabilities are to support the Governor and the State of Oklahoma in Homeland Defense and Security and the needs of the President and the nation fighting in Overseas Contingency Operations. This branch also monitors Oklahoma Army National Guard forces in the Army Force Generation (ARFORGEN) Model. ARFORGEN allows the Army to allocate resources by a unit’s mission and deployment sequence so that all units have what they need to fight and win when it’s their turn to deploy. The Army’s intent is to organize, train, equip, source, mobilize, and deploy whole, cohesive units that are ready to execute their mission. Units proceed through Reset, Train/Ready and Available force pools to meet operational requirements with increased predictability. The Mobilization and Readiness Branch continues to support improving the readiness and capabilities of the units of the Oklahoma Army National Guard. Simply stated, all efforts are directed at ensuring our Soldiers and units are ready to provide support as needed and have the necessary equipment, capabilities, facilities, funding, training, and personnel to accomplish all assigned missions. 23 | Oklahoma National Guard - 200109 Governor’s Report MILITARY SUPPORT The Director of Military Support (DOMS) and his staff provide the interface between the Oklahoma National Guard and Oklahoma civilian authorities. The DOMS staff receive, plan, and execute missions from the Governor through the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM) to provide relief, support, and security to the citizens of Oklahoma. This was a busy year for the Oklahoma National Guard. Over the course of 99 missions, 545 Service Members were mobilized, working 930 man-days. Missions included support after the central Oklahoma tornado, wildfire assistance, commodity delivery, aid to stranded motorists, search and rescue, and delivery of FEMA and OKARNG generators. The Guard responded in force to the needs of the State after the January 2010 winter storm. Two hundred twentyfour Guardsmen with 75 vehicles not only successfully delivered 65 OKARNG generators and 50 FEMA generators to communities in need of power, they provided assistance to Highway Patrol rescuing stranded motorists from Oklahoma’s highways. The summer of 2010 kept the Guard busy as well. Thirteen fire-support missions were flown during the year, dropping 409 buckets (89,888 gallons of water) in efforts to assist the Department of Forestry and local fire departments across the state. The Oklahoma Army National Guard sent 21 water trailers to various towns and communities across the state to aid those areas when their water supplies were contaminated or inoperable. Some of the more memorable missions include responding to the central Oklahoma tornado, by providing two UH-60 helicopters and crew to allow the Governor an aerial view of the aftermath and damaged areas. In July, after an 18 year old climber was injured while hiking in Comanche County, the call came out for a search and rescue mission. The Guard responded to the call. Providing air assets, the Guard successfully rescued the climber out of a ravine and transported him to a medical team on the ground. The 63rd CIVIL SUPPORT TEAM (WMD) The 63rd CST provides support to civil authorities at domestic Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and High Yield Explosive (CBRNE) incident sites by: (1) identifying CBRNE agents and substances (2) assessing current and projected consequences (3) advising on response measures (4) assisting with appropriate requests for additional support The mission also includes response to intentional or unintentional releases of CBRNE and natural or man-made disasters that result or could result in the catastrophic loss of life or property. TEAM STRUCTURE AND TRAINING The CST is organized into six sections: Command, Operations, Communications, Administrative/Logistics/ Decontamination, Medical/ Analytical and Survey. Its personnel consist of 22 full-time Oklahoma National Guardsmen from the Army and Air National Guard, with 15 different military specialties, who are trained at or above the Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) Technician level. Each member receives over 1,000 hours of training in CBRN incident response and is trained in the Incident Command System. In addition to this training, all members are combat lifesaver qualified and have specialized training in search and rescue, ropes rescue, and confined space/collapsed structure operations. The CST is evaluated and recertified every 18 months by the Army North (ARNORTH) CST evaluation program. The majority of the individual and collective training is conducted by the U.S. Army Chemical School, Defense Nuclear Weapons School, Federal Emergency Management Agency, National Fire 24 | Oklahoma National Guard - 200109 Governor’s Report Protection Agency, Environmental Protection Agency, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Department of Energy. OPERATIONS In 2010 the CST planned and executed realistic and mission-focused training in preparation for its ARNORTH External Evaluation (EXEVAL), to be conducted in 2011, which included 12 major exercises throughout different locations within the State. It planned and executed nine real world missions in locations within the State and outlying states in support of other civil support team missions; which included the Oklahoma Governor’s Inauguration, OKARNG Armed Forces Reserve Center ribbon cutting ceremonies, National Basketball Association events, NASCAR events, OKARNG state active duty missions, response to support Tinker Air Force Base and Chickasha Fire Departments, and coordination with the Texas military forces to provide support to Super Bowl XLV events in 2011. The CST also provided equipment and manpower in support of the 45th IBCT mobilization, to other out of state CSTs during their Regional Response Management Program (RMP) cycles, assisted in the support and development of a statewide Geographic Information System (GIS) initiative for the OKNG, and provided proposals and assistance for the development of Camp Gruber to become a Domestic Response/Homeland Security Training Center of Excellence. EQUIPMENT The CST enhanced its CBRNE capabilities in 2010 by obtaining and fielding numerous pieces of state of the art equipment such as the Lightweight Inflatable Decontamination System (LIDS), the Joint Chemical Agent Detector (JCAD), a Change II Upgrade on all CST communications systems, the CST Information Management System (CIMS), and a suite of new radiological detection and monitoring (RDM) devices to include an integrated Civil Military Operations Center/Trailer provided by Oklahoma State University’s University Multispectral Laboratories (OSU UML). The CST continues to maintain capabilities that other responders do not have available to them. (1) The Advanced Liaison Vehicle (ADVON) is a mobile communications platform that can provide the on-scene incident commander with immediate internet, phone and interoperable communications. (2) The Unified Command Suite (UCS) is a standalone communications platform that can operate in urban or undeveloped environments, provide interoperable voice/data and video communications (non-secure and secure), provide reach-back to fixed laboratories and other technical agencies, assist the Incident Command with requests for support and incident response, and provide a real time incident Common Operating Picture. (3) The Analytical Laboratory System (ALS) is the primary platform for field laboratory analysis, and it is the single most significant difference between the CST and other response agencies and organizations. It is utilized to analyze and identify unknown CBR samples on-site in a field environment, assess potential consequences, advise the Incident Command on presumptive analysis, send presumptive results to reach-back labs for confirmation, prepare samples as evidence in the event of a criminal or terrorist incident; and prepare, extract, analyze, and store environmental samples. COORDINATION The CST continues to work with local, state, federal and military responder agencies by providing capabilities briefs, opportunity training, HAZMAT technical training and joint training exercises and opportunities. These activities continue to improve the 63rd Civil Support Team’s abilities to respond to any potential incidents within the state Oklahoma and throughout the continental United States. The DOMS also has responsibility for Force Protection to the Oklahoma National Guard as well as a responsibility to the Governor to provide forces for critical infrastructure protection and homeland security. Partnerships between our fellow state agencies were strengthened during this year to include stronger working relationships with the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Public Safety. Our intelligence and security specialists constantly monitor the world, national and regional situation 25 | Oklahoma National Guard - 200109 Governor’s Report in an effort to be prepared to deter and defend Oklahoma from any foreign or domestic threat. A huge amount of time and effort is invested preparing plans to defend our state against terrorist operations, attacks using weapons of mass destruction and the vital protection of our critical infrastructure. The Oklahoma National Guard stands ready to provide fully trained units, Soldiers and Airmen, to perform as force multipliers for civil authorities. We are prepared to mobilize and deploy within the state to protect life, property and to provide special services to preserve peace and order. COUNTERDRUG The Oklahoma National Guard Counterdrug Program, operating under the Governor’s approved Counterdrug plan, provides direct support to federal, state and local law enforcement agencies (LEAs), educators, faith-based organizations and communities that are involved in a multi-front battle against drugs and drug-related violence. This multi-faceted team is directly involved in counterdrug operations focused on both intervention and demand reduction. AVIATION OPERATIONS The Oklahoma National Guard Counterdrug Program directs the Counterdrug Aviation Task Force (CD AVN TF) that is manned with four uniquely equipped OH-58 Kiowa helicopters. This Task Force provided 912 flying hours in FY10 in support of LEAs conducting marijuana eradication, warrant execution and undercover operations throughout the state. The CD AVN TF, along with counter-narcotics agents, discovered a resurgence of large cultivated marijuana operations in our public lands and national forests. These marijuana fields revealed potential links to Mexican drug cartels, which rotated teams of illegal aliens through the growing fields on a monthly basis. Several illegal immigrants with ties to Mexican drug cartels were apprehended, along with numerous weapons and currency. In all, a total of 127,905 cultivated plants were eradicated in Oklahoma in FY10 with an estimated value of over $128 million. The CD AVN TF also supports our Counterdrug team’s Drug Demand Reduction (DDR) program by flying to schools throughout the state to help convey the message of staying drug free. INTELLIGENCE SUPPORT The Counterdrug program continued to provide criminal analyst support by embedding military intelligence specialists into law enforcement agencies in key areas of the state. These analysts provide critical, behind the scene operational and case analysis work to the agencies they serve which allows more of their officers to stay “on the street”. Cases that Counterdrug analysts supported in FY10 for the DEA, Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics, Oklahoma City PD and Norman PD resulted in the seizure of 1,108 pounds of processed marijuana, 64 pounds of heroin, 45 pounds of cocaine and $5,402,135.96 in currency. DRUG EDUCATION During fiscal year 2010, the Drug Demand Reduction (DDR) program conducted drug education presentations at schools and community events across the state. A total of over 600 student classroom hours were executed by this team for drug education and awareness that directly impacted 13,735 Oklahoma school aged children. In addition to classroom support, DDR provided immeasurable hours of support to community-based organizations as well as state drug treatment and prevention efforts which focus on preventing drug use before it starts. The DDR program continues its partnership with the Oklahoma County Juvenile Bureau to provide substance use awareness and drug education training to the minors convicted in the county’s juvenile justice system. Soldiers from the DDR program conducted adventure activities for children of National Guardsmen, student members of the Civil Air Patrol, and at risk youth through summer camp activities designed to provide alternatives to drug use and increase awareness of the dangers of substance use. The DDR program also continued its partnership with the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics COPNET program and DETER mission, to provide drug education support and training to critical areas throughout the state, as well as participate in community forums designed to OKLAHOMA NATIONAL GUARD COUNTERDRUG TASK FORCE DRUG SUPPLY REDUCTION DRUG DEMAND REDUCTION 26 | Oklahoma National Guard - 200109 Governor’s Report increase participation by members of the community in combating the drug epidemic in the State of Oklahoma. Additionally, DDR Soldiers provided audio-visual support for the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, the Association of Oklahoma Narcotics Enforcers conference, and the Oklahoma Department of Education Safe and Healthy Schools Conference. The DDR team also provided personnel to assist in prescription drug abuse prevention efforts through Prescription Drug Pickups in conjunction with local police and county sheriff’s departments. INTERNAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE TESTING The Oklahoma National Guard Counterdrug Joint Substance Abuse Prevention Office works to detect and deter substance abuse among Service Members in the Oklahoma National Guard. Two non-commissioned officers are dedicated for both the Army and Air Guard in establishing necessary protocols for urinalysis testing and conducting training for unit prevention leaders. Urinalysis specimen testing is conducted off-site by Department of Defense laboratories and the results are maintained at the state level by the Joint Substance Abuse Prevention Office. This team processed 7,320 substance abuse tests of Oklahoma National Guard members in FY10. J5/7 JOINT - PLANS, TRAINING, POLICY, AND JOINT EXERCISE DIRECTORATE This directorate’s mission is primarily focused in assisting The Adjutant General and Director, Joint Staff with developing, promulgating and implementing joint operational policy, plans, concepts and strategy related to the war fight, peacetime international activities, and the federal and state homeland security and civil support missions, of the Oklahoma National Guard. The J5/7 represents The Adjutant General in DoD, international, interagency, intergovernmental and non-governmental forums. Act’s as The Adjutant General/Director, Joint Staff channel of communication on all J-5/7 issues. Coordinates with National Guard Bureau, Oklahoma National Guard service components, and other services within the state, the states/territories, and others as appropriate. Advises and assists The Adjutant General/Director, Joint Staff with joint and combined/multinational training/exercises, joint doctrine, and interoperability, deliberate and programmatic planning matters. Functions as staff proponent for Joint Force Headquarters - Oklahoma joint force development, operational planning, joint doctrine, education and professional development, training exercises, readiness, and assessment. STATE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM The Oklahoma state partnership with Azerbaijan allows the Oklahoma National Guard to implement and advance U.S. foreign policy goals and objectives in specific regions of the world, while directly sustaining the National Military Strategy and U.S. objectives to support international security, democracy, humanitarian values, and regional stabilization. The joint venture places Oklahoma National Guard leaders on the stage with leaders from OSD, DoD, Combatant Command (COCOM), and U.S. State Department in shaping and supporting U.S. events and joint activities in partner countries; opening access to funding from multiple federal sources from the Department of Defense and State Department. State and civic leaders are afforded opportunities to partner in creating public value locally, domestically, and internationally. The Azerbaijan-Oklahoma international partnership gives Oklahoma National Guard units and teams the chance to deploy, work and train with foreign militaries in joint and multinational force environments. This program provides multiple individual growth opportunities for both Oklahoma National Guard members and civilian agency members from Oklahoma while making it a potential recruiting and retention asset for the Oklahoma National Guard. Our cooperative endeavor also establishes relationships and networking throughout COCOM Headquarters units to potentially support all other Oklahoma National Guard activities in that COCOM Area of Responsibility (AOR). The Oklahoma National Guard continues to balance support to Global War on Terrorism and our state and region responding to natural or man-made disasters. Simultaneously, the Oklahoma National Guard provides measurable means to support international interests, goals and objectives through engaging our internal resources and our interagency partners. Over the last several months we continued 27 | Oklahoma National Guard - 200109 Governor’s Report to build on our partnership with Azerbaijan in both the military and civilian arenas. We have continued to assist the Azerbaijan Armed Forces in their efforts to become more compatible with NATO, as well as their continued efforts to support the United States with troop deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. Our focus has been in areas of staff development for their military officers, deployment preparation and planning, disaster response and consequence management, and aviation safety. Our key civilian engagement initiatives this past year have been in agriculture and education. We have partnered with state education and research institutions in an effort to help Azerbaijan develop key education and national security capabilities. Partnerships with the Azerbaijan Ministry of Education and Ministry of Agriculture have facilitated robust exchanges with local entities such as Oklahoma State University, NEO A&M University, OSU-Okmulgee, the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, and the Sam Roberts Noble Foundation. These interagency, international and academic exchanges offer international educational opportunities that our local universities can offer to their professors and students while diversifying their areas of expertise. This collaboration between Oklahoma National Guard and non-government organizations provide much needed expertise to the Azerbaijani leaders as they attempt a complete overhaul of their national education system. STRATEGIC PLAN AND ARMY COMMUNITIES OF EXCELLENCE Through collaborative efforts the Oklahoma National Guard completed and updated our strategic plan. Our planning process identified goals and objectives that are obtainable, sustainable, and provide the Oklahoma National Guard with a relevant future. Goals were derived with distinct actions that focus your leadership team on improving our business of providing ready Guardsmen and units. Through the strategic planning process, we’re looking into the future as a team to control our destination, position our business processes and organization for future success. In developing our strategic plan, we are beginning our focus on Continuous Process Improvement (CPI). This CPI model incorporates the Lean Six Sigma techniques that the private sector has been utilizing for years into the National Guard processes to streamline processes, reduce waste, and improve resource commitments to improve all aspects of the Oklahoma National Guard. This year alone we have completed two projects and are developing our staff to incorporate these techniques in all of our transactions. The strategic plan and our organization results are tied to our involvement within the Army Communities of Excellence (ACOE) program. Now in our fifth year of participation, the Oklahoma National Guard is fully engaged in the Army Communities of Excellence program using the Army Performance Improvement Criteria – or Baldridge criteria for organizational improvement. Involvement in this process has become profitable in terms of learning how to improve organizational performance. This year the Oklahoma National Guard received Honorable Mention Fifth Place within the Army Communities of Excellence, out of 26 competing states. JOINT TRAINING AND EXERCISE The Directorate is working with members of the Joint Force Headquarters, National Guard Bureau J7 and NORTHCOM to develop Joint Training and Exercise programs. These programs by design are intended for preparedness and support of state and other interagency entities during domestic emergencies and homeland defense. These Joint Training and Exercise events support the Joint Force Headquarters essential tasks and operational capacity for a Joint Force. All these efforts are addressed and outlined within the Joint Force Headquarters – Joint Training Plan developed annually. This year the focus has been on individual training through the structure redesign of the modular implementation. The Joint Force Headquarters is transforming to the future force structure as directed by the National Guard Bureau. During this transformation, joint exercises were limited. As the directorates are 28 | Oklahoma National Guard - 200109 Governor’s Report realigning, an exercise is being developed to train, execute, and assess the ability of a Joint Task Force. This exercise will include all divisions of the Joint Force to include some subordinate commands. JOINT PLANNING The Directorate also facilitates the development of Joint and Functional plans for the Joint Force Headquarters. These plans include the Joint Force Headquarters Strategic Plan and other functional contingency plans such as Pandemic Influenza, Homeland Defense or Weapons of Mass Destruction. All these plans are intended to facilitate operational improvements, preparedness, and overall readiness of the Joint Force. Additionally, the planning team has developed a Joint Planning Center (JPC). This center is designed to support a common operating environment, collaboration, and common operational tools to facilitate planning and situational awareness. This center will be complete within the near future with the addition of manpower and other software technology. Oklahoma National Guard’s ability to team with our interagency partners to prevent, prepare, and respond to acts of terrorism or other homeland defense threats within our state, region, and nation remains paramount, the J5/7 continues to support our key strategic goals of joint readiness. We have met with outside agencies to continue to develop our unified functional contingency plans in order to support the overall preparedness of the Oklahoma National Guard and as an agency of response to a possible threat. This joint effort ensures the continuity of operations not only throughout the Guard it also prepares an action plan for the Guard to support outside agencies such as the Oklahoma State Department of Health, Oklahoma Emergency Management and the Department of Public Safety. The J5/7 collaborated in the exercise Joint Eagle with multi-state National Guard domestic operations forces, three military service components, federal, state, and civilian agencies at Oklahoma National Guard prominent domestic operations training facility in collapse structure at Camp Gruber Joint Training Maneuver Center- Heavy, Braggs, OK. In a joint effort with the other states the J5/7 actively is working on national level to facilitate coordination, collaboration, and information sharing with states effected by natural disasters, such as hurricanes and earthquakes, to ensure our mitigation strategies and capabilities are most current in support of the citizens of Oklahoma. The J3 and the J5/7 are actively developing the capability and mission requirements in which to employ a Joint Task Force that will serve in domestic operations response. The Joint Task Force is a command and control unit designated to support the needs of the incident commander. This entity facilitates the flow of information between Joint Force Headquarters – Oklahoma, the deployed units, and the requesting civil agencies. The organization of the Joint Task Force is mission-dependent based on troop activation and incident commander needs. JOINT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION The Directorate monitors, develops, distributes and publishes Joint Professional Development Education requirements and opportunities for Joint Force Headquarters members. These opportunities support professional growth and development of non-commissioned officers and officers. All of these opportunities educate individuals in a joint environment setting and contribute to individual readiness of the force. Building on last year’s Joint Force Staff Course, the participants are implementing those lessons learned in their respective directorates. Another leader has attended the Joint Task Force Commander’s Course, preparing to lead an upcoming training exercise in establishing a Joint Task Force for Oklahoma. The next class of the Advance Joint Professional Military Education-Reserve Component is being planned as the leadership identifies individuals to attend and lead the way to the future of the Oklahoma National Guard. 29 | Oklahoma National Guard - 200109 Governor’s Report COL. LAWRENCE I. FLEISHMAN Commander Com: (918) 549-6071 DSN: 628-6071 CAMP GRUBER TRAINING SITE MISSION Camp Gruber Training Center will command and operate the installation, manage and administer the use of resources, provide year-round customer service through operational, administrative, training, engineering, environmental, communications, and logistical support to assigned, attached, transient, and tenant units and Joint Force activities to accomplish all assigned missions for up to and including a brigade sized unit. Prepare to expand and operate as a separate installation upon mobilization. VISION STATEMENT Camp Gruber Training Center is committed to providing world-class ranges and facilities exceeding multi-echelon tactical training excellence and professional leadership mission requirements by providing an environment that continually challenges every Soldier who trains here. To be recognized as the premier training center for Homeland Security and Weapons of Mass Destruction and specialty tactical training conducted by all DoD military, law enforcement, and federal agencies. Camp Gruber is dedicated to providing state of the art ranges and facilities in support of the National Guard and Deployment of all Brigade Combat Teams. OVERVIEW Camp Gruber is located in eastern Oklahoma 12 miles southeast of Muskogee encompassing 33,027 acres used for training. Camp Gruber provides a full spectrum of support for live, virtual, and constructive training to units and organizations. Camp Gruber is the primary training center for the Oklahoma Army National Guard. Active component forces, federal and state agencies also utilize the Training Center to train in support of their operations. Camp Gruber’s full-time force includes 44 state employees, nine AGR, 49 federal technicians, over 50 temporary additional duty Soldiers, seven contracted positions, and 127 unit members that support the training units and organizations at Camp Gruber. The estimated economic impact is $28,500,000 surrounding Camp Gruber Training Center in Muskogee County, Cherokee County, Sequoyah County and Wagoner County from units and organizations that train throughout the year. OPERATIONS, PLANS, AND MOBILIZATIONS DIVISION MAJ ROB MATTHEWS Chief, Camp Gruber Operations, Plans and Training Com: (918) 549-6015 MISSION Mobilizations are responsible to the commander for the overall management of operations and training programs of the training site, the range control and safety programs in the training areas, and the security of the training site in the training areas and the cantonment area. VISION The Operations, Plans, and Mobilizations Training Division is committed to providing world-class ranges and facilities exceeding multi-echelon tactical C A M P G R U B E R T RA IN IN G SITE COM MA ND Palaestra Pro Posterus 30 | Oklahoma National Guard - 200109 Governor’s Report training excellence and professional leadership mission requirements by providing an environment that continually challenges every Soldier who trains here. To be recognized as the premier training center for Homeland Security and Weapons of Mass Destruction and specialty tactical training conducted by all DoD military, law enforcement, and federal agencies. Dedicated to providing state of the art ranges and facilities for support of the National Guard and deployment of all Brigade Combat Teams. OPERATIONS AND TRAINING BRANCH The Operations and Training Branch is responsible to the Chief, Plans and Training Division for the overall scheduling of ranges, training areas, and facilities on Camp Gruber. During Fiscal Year 2010 there were 5,202 facilities, ranges, and training areas scheduled and 78,099 Soldiers and civilians trained. During FY 2010 Camp Gruber supported the pre-mobilization training of the 45th ADT and 285th AVN. The CBIRF Marines also conducted their CBRNE training in conjunction with Operation Joint Eagle. Operation Joint Eagle facilitated Homeland Defense training for 1,244 Service Members to include OKARNG, ILARNG, MOARNG, and Marine Corps. Camp Gruber has the most innovative training ranges and facilities in the region. These include premier small arms and vehicle mounted weapon qualification ranges, small unmanned aerial vehicle operations area, Military Operations in Urban Terrain collective training facilities (MOUT CTF), and a Breach Facility. Camp Gruber has continued to improve the ranges and facilities to accommodate realistic training. RANGE BRANCH(RANGE CONTROL) The Range Control Branch is responsible for the overall safety, management, maintenance and repair, preparation, issue, and receipt of all ranges and training areas. There were 1,246 ranges and training areas prepped, maintained, issued, utilized and received in 2010 without any major incidents. Main focus of Range Control is training realistically while maintaining a safe training environment. Range Control prepares all Surface Danger Zones utilizing the Geospatial Information System (GIS) with Range Mangers Tool Kit to get several new proposed ranges and training events approved. Range Control ran a 24 hour Operations Center during any and all facility occupations Mangers Tool Kit to get several new proposed ranges and training events approved. Range Control ran a 24 hour Operations Center during any and all facility occupations. RANGE MAINTENANCE BRANCH The Range Maintenance Branch is responsible for maintenance and repairs of all ranges, both live and non-live fire, on Camp Gruber. Range Maintenance consists of five Federal Technician target system repairers, three State Employee construction maintenance technicians, and up to six Military Additional Duty Soldiers. The mission of Range Maintenance is to maintain and repair ten different types of targets including manual, electronic, and remote control, welding and metalworking, carpentry and woodworking, grounds keeping, landscaping and excavation with heavy and light equipment operations. In addition, we work very closely with units to meet specific and special needs they require during 31 | Oklahoma National Guard - 200109 Governor’s Report training events, specifically writing non-standard firing scenario computer programs, and building mission live-fire shoot houses. PROVOST MARSHAL BRANCH & CIVILIAN SECURITY The Provost Marshal Branch and Civilian Security are responsible for overall security of Camp Gruber. Camp Gruber Security Force is composed of 15 Military Police and ten State employees. All civilian security officers are licensed by CLEET and maintain concurrent training requirements. The primary duties are to provide continuous access control of Camp Gruber at the Access Control Point (ACP), deter illegal activities on Camp Gruber, and maintain a ready presence during times that Camp Gruber is not manned and to provide security of personnel and property on Camp Gruber. Secondary duties include the opening and closing of training areas on Camp Gruber for public hunting IAW the MOA with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife and patrol training areas that are open for public hunting. During FY 2010 the Security Force provided all duties stated above along with introduction of new security measures and procedures at the ACP to better comply with DoD and DHS guidelines and regulations. Camp Gruber Security Force manned the ACP and provided security 24 hours a day with no lapses in coverage. During that time the Security Force responded to several request for assistance from personnel training here, from the full time staff and from the general public on Camp Gruber. During FY2010, the Security Force provided all duties stated above along with introduction of new security measures and procedures at the ACP to better comply with DoD and DHS guidelines and regulations. Camp Gruber Security Force manned the ACP and provided security 24 hours a day with no lapses in coverage. During that time the Security Force responded to several requests for assistance from personnel training here, from the full-time staff and from the general public on Camp Gruber. INTEGRATED TRAINING AREA MANAGEMENT BRANCH The Integrated Training Area Management (ITAM) Branch is responsible for hardening trails, preparing bivouac areas, and repairing training damage. At Camp Gruber Training Center, the (ITAM) Program is constantly adjusting to the needs of visiting units by maintaining a close relationship with the Operations Section. Operations personnel inform the ITAM coordinator of all training changes that are in a 180 day window, with estimated troop strengths, equipment, and land usage. This allows the LRAM crews to perform such actions as hardening trails, preparing bivouac areas, and repairing training damage caused by said units upon departure. By maintaining a full-time LRAM crew, the ITAM program has been able to shift priorities to meet changing training requirements. Weekly updates from training schedulers have allowed the ITAM crew to facilitate various recent short notice training requirements placed upon it by visiting units. For example, units have begun transitioning from the small convoy and small unit tactics training and focusing more and more on large convoy operations (especially true in combat support and combat service support training focus). This requires substantial hardening of trails, widening of turning areas, and providing lanes where convoy training can be conducted. Camp Gruber ITAM has accomplished numerous large- scale endeavors under the current ITAM Coordinator. These include, but are absolutely not limited to: • Construction of the Boudinot Maneuver Corridor (Afghan War Trail) with low water crossing to accommodate convoy training in and access to the northern trail complex without leaving post. Construction of the In Theatre Maneuver Training Area to accommodate convoy operations in a realistic training environment. • Repair and reconfiguration of existing trail networks to accommodate large scale training exercises. • Rehabilitation of the Central Trail Complex to provide greater access training lands. • Recognized nationally for outstanding work in the WMD / CBRNE arena for our training venues • Provided Sustainable Range Awareness 3322 || OOkkllaahhoommaa NNaattiioonnaall GGuuaarrdd -- 22001009 GGoovveerrnnoorr’’ss RReeppoorrtt (SRA) materials to soldiers, increasing training land sustainability awareness. • Conducted Work plan Analysis Module (WAM) training for National Guard Bureau (NGB)at both National Conferences in 2010 • Serves on Department of the Army Integrated Training Area Management Steering Committee. (One of three for the entire National Guard) Camp Gruber ITAM accomplishes this with a staff that consists of ITAM Coordinator, Range and Training Land Analysis Coordinator, and five Land Reclamation and Maintenance crew members. Through perseverance and dedication, ITAM section at Camp Gruber is nationally recognized as one of the top ITAM Programs in the country. Camp Gruber has established itself as the standard for ITAM Operations for National Guard sites. ITAM and Range Projects Completion in 2010 Counter Improvised Explosive Devices Lanes $453,000 Maneuver Corridors $260,000 Total Range Projects Completed $713,000 Projected ITAM and Range Projects in 2011: ISBC Design and Environmental $500,000 Range Target Upgrade $500,000 Range Facilities Upgrade $240,000 Range Sustainment $30,000 Total Range Project estimated $1,540,000 FUTURE PLANS Camp Gruber Operations, Plans, and Mobilizations Division will continue to provide second to none customer service, scheduling support, ranges, training areas, and resources to enhance the readiness of the Oklahoma Army and Air National Guard. Camp Gruber will continue to offer a realistic training environment for the current and future missions our soldiers will face so that they can stand ready with confidence for the challenges we face as a State and a Nation. Whether future environments are to respond to the disasters like Katrina, Twin Towers, or the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, we will maintain current inventory and services to the very highest standard and continue to expand and enhance our capability to provide the premier training experience for every soldier in the United States. Future Year Range Construction 2012 Combined Arms Consolidated Training Facility $10,000,000 2012 Live Fire Shoot House $ 2,900,000 2016 Combat Pistol Range $ 3,500,000 Total Future Year Range Construction $16,400,000 33 | Oklahoma National Guard - 200109 Governor’s Report DEPT OF FACILITY ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WO RKS LTC Billy R. Robison Com: (918) 549-6071 Camp Gruber Department of Public Works (DPW) mission is to provide first class facilities for the troops of the Oklahoma National Guard that enhance both combat readiness and training, while serving as power projection platforms for the State. The Director of Public Works Division is responsible to the Commander for the Architectural and Engineering (A&E) plans and services of real property, and the overall sustaining, restoration and maintenance of all real property, such as: buildings and facilities, equipment, and roads and grounds. The DPW Division is also responsible for the overall environmental program. The Engineering Plans and Services Branch is responsible to the Chief, DPW maintaining the engineering drawings, files, and plans on CGJMTC-H. The Branch works with the Director of Engineering at the Oklahoma Military Department on current and future architectural and engineering plans and drawings at the training center. The Branch maintains all records and files on the exact location of all underground utilities. The Facilities Maintenance Branch is responsible to the Chief, DPW Facilities Engineer for the overall maintenance and repair of the buildings, equipment, utility infrastructure and roads and grounds. Completed Maintenance & Repair FY 2010 Renovate Bldg 226 Billeting Quarters $331,848 Renovate Bldg 232 Billeting Quarters $355,000 Renovate Bldg 227 Billeting Quarters $305,000 Construct Water Tower South $710,000 Installation of Administrative Building $ 25,000 After Action Review Building $158,264 Replaced Roof Building 201 & 204 $109,379 Replaced Overhead Door $ 44,530 Replace Oil Burner Tank $ 49,376 Fire Alarm Upgrade $402,027 Total Project Cost $2,490,424 ENVIRONMENTAL The Camp Gruber Environmental Office is responsible to the Chief, DPW for the environmental management of the 33,027 acre Camp Gruber Training Facility. Duties encompass the urbanized areas that house maintenance facilities and an active construction agenda, as well as the remote and relatively pristine corners of the Facility. The Section is comprised of a four person team, with each individual possessing subject matter expertise in the various programmatic areas to include natural and cultural resource management, environmental compliance, and pollution prevention. Assisting trainers, construction, and facilities personnel with meeting compliance with various federal and state laws that protect and sustain our natural world is a central to all Section activities. By all accounts the previous year was a busy, but rewarding one for the Section and for the Oklahoma Army National Guard. During the previous fiscal year, the Section initiated several new projects designed to examine problems associated with the eastern red cedar tree at Camp Gruber. Though native to Oklahoma, 34 | Oklahoma National Guard - 200109 Governor’s Report the eastern red cedar has escaped historical habitats along stream corridors and rocky outcrops, and now poses a serious threat to the region’s ecological integrity since it readily invades once open rangeland. The result of invasion is growth in dense stands that obscure line-of-sight training and impair maneuverability of Soldiers and vehicles. Work to document and better understand the area’s archaeological significance was also initiated in the previous year, which allows for the training mission to proceed unencumbered by identifying and planning around sites within Camp Gruber that contain important clues to our Country’s history and pre-history. Use of prescribed fire was again employed by the Section and used to treat about 4,000-acres of land during the previous fiscal year. The fire program accomplishes many objectives that satisfy goals of both natural resource managers and our military trainers. Fuel loads were safely reduced to prevent dangerous wildfires, wildlife habitat enhanced, and areas effectively cleared of undergrowth for mounted and dismounted maneuvers. A survey of the American Burying Beetle population was again completed in the previous years, along with a continuation of the work related to reproduction of the beetle. The latter will aid in the planning and timing of construction and training activities that require soil disturbance. The Section also completed a project designed to survey and map large mammals via aerial thermal technology as a partnership venture with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. In addition to the active field season, the Section processed more than 200 Records of Environmental Consideration checklists submitted by those seeking to use the Post, performed consultation with Native American tribes and regulatory agencies on 20 construction projects, prepared three Environmental Condition of Property Reports, and contributed to a Native-American consultation workshop held in Norman. For these efforts, the Camp Gruber Environmental Section was again nominated for national recognition through the National Guard Bureau’s Environmental Security Awards Program. Previous awards have included a first, two second, and a third place finish in the NGB competition, as well as a second place finish in the Secretary of the Army competition. Perhaps more now than ever, completion of the various regulatory requirements is a vital component of ensuring continued use of the Camp Gruber Training Facility. Public awareness of military activities at Camp Gruber is higher than ever and looks to only increase from this point forward as Gruber expands in both capacity and land-area. The Section is honored to be entrusted with this responsibility and eager to continue and expand efforts as we progress toward the upcoming challenges placed on the Oklahoma Guard and its premier training facility. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT DIVISION Camp Gruber Resource Management vision is to assist in accounting for programmed state and federal funds provided to Camp Gruber Training Center; ensure funds are obligated and expended in conformance with applicable statutes and regulations; inform program managers of the proper and effective use of appropriated and non-appropriated funds; provide timely, accurate, and reliable financial information to enable leaders and managers to incorporate cost considerations into their decision-making. The purpose of the Resource Management Division is to maintain positive control and overall management of federal funding responsible to the Camp Gruber Training Center Directorates and assist with the planning, programming, and execution of federal and state budgets. Federal funding is provided in multiple types of accounts ranging from Facility and Public Works Programs, Sustainable Range Programs and Military Construction funding. Overall, in Fiscal Year 2009, we directly managed funds totaling $5.7 million. Indirect funding managed at the Joint Force Headquarters level in support of Camp Gruber operations was $5.5 million. The Procurement Officer of Resource Management processed over 580 purchase requests in accomplishing Camp Gruber’s procurement needs. LOGISTICS DIVISION The Logistics Division is comprised of federal and state warehouses and billeting office. On a daily basis we support Camp Gruber and all full time personnel; our other function is to support all personnel who 35 | Oklahoma National Guard - 200109 Governor’s Report train on Camp Gruber with logistical and housing support. Camp Gruber’s state property grew by approximately $40,000 in FY 2010 for a total of $1, 475,000. Our federal property total value is at approx $9,900,000 million dollars. BILLETING BRANCH The Billeting Operation financial statement for 2010 is as follows: Beginning Balance as of January 1, 2010 $136,685.18 End Balance as of December 31, 2010 $166,893.01 Net Income $30,207.83 The Billeting branch working with DPW, secured funding for renovation projects in buildings 226, 227, and 232 during 2010. The Billeting Board approved the purchase of new furniture and linens for these projects to modernized and provide improved services to the customers. ADMINISTRATION, PERSONNEL AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES The Administration Section is responsible for maintaining and providing personnel support to the 127 Unit Members assigned to support Camp Gruber Operations. Day-to-day operations include processing soldier files, submitting payroll, managing mail, and operating the DEERS/RAPIDS site. DEERS/ RAPIDS operators processed and created 450 Common Access Cards, 150 dependant and retiree identification cards, and performed numerous Common Access Card Pin resets and DEERS updates in 2010. The Administration Section also processes Inactive Duty for Training and Annual Training orders for the 127 Member Unit payrolls. In addition, they also processed pay and travel for over 50 Soldiers Additional Duty for Training and Travel orders. In October of 2010 Camp Gruber implemented the 127 person manning document, an additional 47 Soldiers in manpower, needed to handle the increasing throughput as a result of the Oklahoma Army and Air National Guard’s involvement in worldwide operations and increased use by other military units and civilian entities from outside the Oklahoma National Guard. During 2010, Camp Gruber hosted the Annual Retiree’s Retreat, which is a two day event that retired Oklahoma Army and Air National Guard Soldiers are invited to spend time with fellow retirees and get a glimpse of what is going on with current military operations and Camp Gruber. We had 132 retirees and their guests show up for the weekend event. Representatives from Tricare, the VA Hospital, the Muskogee VA Regional Office, and many Veterans Organizations were on-hand to brief the retirees in their respective areas. 36 | Oklahoma National Guard - 200109 Governor’s Report LT. COL. CURTIS D. ARNOLD Director Com: (405) 228-5647 DSN: 628-5647 FACILITY MANAGEMENT O K L A H O M A N AT I O NA L GUA RD DIRECTORATE OF FACILITY MANAGEMENT MISSION The Directorate’s mission is to provide first class facilities for the Soldiers of the Oklahoma Army National Guard and other members of the Armed Forces Reserve Component that enhance both combat readiness and training while serving as power projection platforms for the State and the Nation. The Directorate’s overall responsibility is the management of all buildings and real property in the State that are owned or controlled by the Oklahoma National Guard. Whereas the Adjutant General serves as the Garrison Commander for the entire State of Oklahoma, the Facility Management Office serves as the coordination point with other federal and state agencies concerning facilities and facility construction. The Facility Management Office provides oversight and supervision of the construction, maintenance, repair and environmental programs of the Oklahoma Army National Guard as well as technical assistance and oversight relating to the State’s Air National Guard Bases. BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE (BRAC) This is probably the most important period for facility construction since the armory building boom that occurred under the Works Progress Administration in the 1930s. Oklahoma is scheduled to close some 60 aging and obsolete armories, many over 60 years old; and replace them with seven new Armed Forces Reserve Centers (AFRCs). The programmed construction cost is in excess of $247 million dollars. New AFRCs under construction or completed are: Norman Completed April 2010 Mustang Completed April 2010 Muskogee Completed November 2010 Lawton Completed December 2010 McAlester Completed December 2010 Enid Completed December 2010 Broken Arrow Completes in mid-2011 The construction of these facilities gives Soldiers modern, state-of-the-art areas to train and sustain their war fighting skills, thus delivering combat ready units that can respond to both the State and National requirements. The Directorate serves as the Oklahoma National Guard’s central coordination and control point for all Reserve Component BRAC actions in Oklahoma. The AFRC projects are completed except for the Broken Arrow ARFC that is due for completion in mid-2011. Once units occupy the completed AFRCs, the Oklahoma Army National Guard will work with Oklahoma Department of Central Services to disposal of the old Armories. The two projects contracted two years ago to Korte Construction and LWPB Architects; Norman AFRC & FMS, and W-OKC (Mustang) AFRC & OMS, for a total of $86 million are completed and occupied. Haskell Company completed the Muskogee AFRC and units have occupied. Hensel-Phelps Construction is currently constructing the Broken Arrow AFRC & FMS and will complete the facility in mid-2011 to allow occupation by late summer 2011. The OKARNG is the owner/manager of these four new facilities while other members of the Armed Forces Reserve will be tenants. The building certification by the Green Building Environmental Council of the United States (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System is the recognized standard for measuring building sustainability and achieving this certification is the best way to demonstrate that your building project is truly “green.” All three, Norman, Mustang and Muskogee, OKARNG facilities have exceeded the (minimal) Silver LEED certification requirement by 37 | Oklahoma National Guard - 200109 Governor’s Report achieving LEED Gold Certification for new building construction. Through the US Army Corps of Engineers, the US Army Reserve completed three AFRC construction projects in 2010: McAlester AFRC & OMS/FMS; Enid AFRC & OMS; and Ft. Sill (Lawton) AFRC & OMS. Units will begin occupation of these facilities in 2011. The OKARNG will be tenants at these three new facilities constructed at a cost of $78 million. After completion of the seven new facilities, the OKARNG will consolidate from facilities located throughout the state that have long exceeded their life cycle. These facilities will return to the State, remediated of any hazards by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality, and then deeded to local government entities that can remodel to fit their communities’ needs. LEGACY ARMORY MODERNIZATION PROGRAM (LAMP) In 2010, the OKARNG awarded $2.73 million in construction contracts to extend the life cycle of the Chandler and Claremore Readiness centers for another 20 to 25 years. These life cycle improvements included replacing major heat and air conditioning systems, electrical, plumbing, adding insulation panels on the exterior envelope for energy conservation, and adding fire protection systems to meet current life and safety codes. The OKARNG re-occupied Chandler and Claremore in 2010. Additionally, the OKARNG has conducted the following renovation projects in 2010: 1) Completed the abatement of seven indoor fire ranges known to be contaminated with hazardous levels of lead in bullet sand traps and on dust-laden surfaces at various OKARNG facilities located throughout the State. The abatement of a total of 16,000 square feet at a cost of $277,000 eliminated an occupational hazard while freeing up areas for use as storage and/or administrative offices. 2) Awarded and completed $273,135 of energy conservation projects under the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) program to upgrade lighting at two OKARNG maintenance shops in Norman and Tulsa, and to upgrade a HVAC system at another OKARNG maintenance shop in Lawton. 3) Completed a project awarded for $209,628 to remove asbestos containing materials while replacing carpet and tile in the 45th Infantry Museum. 4) Completed a project awarded $330,542 for site security fencing and fire protection at Centennial House. In preparation to bid additional LAMP projects in early 2011, a total of $575,097 was awarded in 2010 for designing life cycle improvements of the Altus and Durant Readiness Centers, and Chandler and Lexington Field Maintenance Shops (FMSs). The Oklahoma Military Department’s intent over the next several years is to program and execute two (2) armory modernization projects per year at a projected cost of $3 million per year or $18 million dollars over the next 6 years. However, without funding changes, the agency will continue to assume risk in continuing to defer maintenance at other facilities to accomplish the modernization program. A long-term need of an additional $16.5 million will be needed to complete the modernization of other 11 other legacy armories. The LAMP program is a bridging measure until the OKARNG can secure federal military construction (MILCON) funding over the next 30 years to build seven new Armed Force Reserve Centers (AFRCs) or Readiness Centers to retire the aging legacy armories. PLANNING AND PROGRAMING BRANCH The Planning and Programming Branch (PPB) oversees the Master Planning Section, Real Property Section and serves to develop and validate all projects. The Master Planning Section facilitates the production of the Adjutant General’s strategic vision for the future of the facilities of the Oklahoma National Guard, and synchronizes this vision with the requirements of the Force Structure personnel to ensure our troops receive the best facilities possible. This Branch is in charge of all Real Property acquisition and disposal actions for the Military Department. The Branch develops the Long Range Construction Plan, the Capital Investment Program, and develops the programming documents that programming resources for military construction, real property operations, and maintenance and minor construction projects. 38 | Oklahoma National Guard - 200109 Governor’s Report PLANS AND CONSTRUCTION BRANCH The Plans and Construction Branch (PCB) provides statewide direct engineering support for the Oklahoma Army National Guard. This Branch manages the delivery of professional architectural and engineering services. This Branch takes approved programming documents and then oversees the preparation of architectural/engineering plans and specifications. The Branch is responsible for delivering technically excellent plans that meet Soldier requirements, and all Federal and State regulatory requirements. Once plans are prepared, they are competitively bid using either federal or state contracting procedures. The Branch then provides project managers who manage the projects, provide construction observation, and process all applications for payment and change orders as required on military construction projects, and some of the larger maintenance/repair projects performed by contractors. FACILITIES MAINTENANCE BRANCH After construction of facilities, the Facilities Maintenance Branch (FMB) manages the facilities. The Facility Maintenance Branch is responsible for all maintenance, repair, modification, and rehabilitation of facilities, utility systems, real property, installed equipment, distribution systems, pavements, and grounds. Additionally the installation, operation, inspection, and maintenance of intrusion detection systems, fire detection and suppression systems, and security devices for facilities throughout are overseen by this branch. Facility Maintenance Branch also oversees and directs the energy conservation program. There are major training sites at Braggs, Pryor, and Fort Sill; Army Aviation Facilities at Lexington, Norman, and Tulsa. The Oklahoma Army National Guard has 17 maintenance facilities and 84 readiness centers (armories) located in 87 different communities. The federal government provides the majority of funding for the training sites, Army Aviation Support Facilities, and other selected facilities. However, the majority of maintenance and repair of Army National Guard facilities is a state responsibility and requires State funding in addition to Federal funding to maintain quality facilities for Soldiers and their support structure. Facility Maintenance expenditures for 2010 on routine and demand maintenance were: Federal Funding State Funding Total $315,316.04 $304,706.00 $620,022.04 ENVIRONMENTAL BRANCH The mission of the Environmental Branch is to support and enhance the operational readiness of the Oklahoma Army National Guard (OKARNG) while promoting environmental compliance and conservation statewide, by preserving training lands and resources through education, oversight and environmental stewardship. The branch supports military readiness by providing assistance to commanders and supervisors at all levels to ensure compliance with all applicable environmental laws, rules, regulations, and policies. The OKARNG Environmental Branch was allotted $1,708,000 in federal funds in federal fiscal year 2010 for environmental program management, compliance, and conservation projects statewide. Compliance projects completed included development of a formal Pollution Prevention Plan, update of the OKARNG Operational Noise Management Plan and conducted Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Training. Additionally, a Native American Consultation meeting with the 38 federally recognized Native American Tribes was hosted by the Environmental Branch and formal consultation continues. As part of conservation of cultural and natural resources the following key projects were undertaken. The update to the OKARNG Integrated Natural Resource Management Plan for the Camp Gruber Training Site (CGTS) |
Date created | 2011-07-27 |
Date modified | 2011-10-27 |