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GTA 03-06-008 CBRN Warning and Reporting System

Contains the following information: Sample CBRN 1 Report (Observer’s Report) Sample CBRN 2 Report (Evaluated Data) Sample CBRN 3 Report (Immediate Warning of Expected Contamination or Hazard Area) Sample CBRN 4 Report (Recon, Monitoring, and Survey Results) Sample CBRN 5 …Read More

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GTA 03-05-015 Chemical Protection and Decontamination

Contains information on: Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and nuclear (CRBN) Operational Elements Mission-Oriented Protective Posture (MOPP) Analysis MOPP Levels Toxix Industrial Materials (TIM) Hazards Skin Exposure Reduction Paste Against Chemical Warfare Agests (SERPACWA) Pre-, During, post-attack Action Sign and Symptoms of …Read More

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Can I change Concur to Nonconcur after I sign my NCOER?

I signed my NCOER and checked Concur. Now I want to change that response to Nonconcur. Is this possible?.. Read the Answer»

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GTA 01-14-001 Battle Damage Assessment & Repair Smart Book

Battle Damage Assessment and Repair (BDAR) is the process used to rapidly return disabled equipment to the operational commander by applying field-expedient repairs to damaged components. BDAR restores the minimum essential combat capabilities necessary to support a specific combat mission …Read More

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Can a Solider decline to do push-ups for Corrective Training?

I was told this is in Army regulation: When you ask a Soldier to perform push-ups as corrective training, he has the right to ask you to perform it with them. If you decline, they do not have to perform the order... Is this correct?.. Read the Answer»

When do Field Artillery units switch to direct fire?

I'm in Marine Artillery, and we field the M777 Howitzer. One of the sights we have, the elbow sight, is made for direct fire. In addition, each gun crew carries 2 AT4s and a 240B. My questions are: if my battery was engaged where we would need to use them, at what range would we switch from indirect to direct fire, and what could we really expect to fight off with that, rather than falling back? .. Read the Answer»

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Do I have to be in ACUs to conduct Corrective Training?

My platoon sergeant walked through the Soldiers barracks and called me to come conduct corrective (PT) training after we were off duty. Do I have to be in ACU to do this? Does the Soldier?.. Read the Answer»

Leadership Quote of the Day

Decide what will hurt the enemy most within the limits of your capabilities to harm him and then do it.

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How long does an NCO have to implement Corrective Training?

How long does a NCO have to give a Soilder corrective training?.. Read the Answer»

Can I be rated by people who are not in my official rating chain?

I received an NCOER and the raters were individuals that were never in my rating chain. I have spent 21 years in the USAR and all my reports have bordered on excellence except for this one. I had a negative personal history with both of my chosen raters. Again, these raters were never assigned to be my raters. I had left the unit and the report was extremely late. They said that my (real) raters had also left the unit. I am very upset and don't know what to do at this point. Your assistance will be much appreciated. The report has still not hit the system as of yet and I am refusing to sign it based on the fact that the rater and senior raters were never my official raters... Read the Answer»

Get promoted in the Army by standing out from the crowd

When you first come into the service, getting promoted seems easy. You do your job, and when you have enough time in service, you make E-2, then E-3. But sooner or later, it seems that you get stalled out. Your …Read More

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What is the duty description for a First Sergeant (1SG)?

What is a first sergeant role and duty description for ARNG soldiers?.. Read the Answer»