Thursday 3 April 2014

Report: 0600

Who: All

Where: Springfield Armory

Formation: 0615

Uniform: ACUs Task: Weapons/Mask issue / PMCS / Convoy to

CEATS, VT / PMI / AR 670-1 review

***** NOTE: Make sure you have at least 8hrs of sleep prior to

reporting, as we will be operating tactical vehicles for

approximately 6hrs enroute to CEATS, VT *****

Friday - Saturday

Who: All

Formation: 0615

Uniform: ACUs, Kevlar/ACH, Cold/Wet Weather Gear

Task: Weapons Qualification (M2, M9, M16, M249, M240B)

Sunday 6 April 2014

Report: 0530

Who: All

Where: Motor Pool (CEATS, VT)

Formation: 0545

Uniform: ACUs Task: PMCS / Convoy to Home Station

DRILL INFORMATION

MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

30 MARCH 2014

HHC 126TH BSB

SAFETY

Make sure you are well hydrated and get adequate sleep. Being properly rested and well hydrated

plays a big roll on how well your body performs during physical activities.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

PAGE 1 This Drill / Admin / Safety

PAGE 2 Training/Supply/Links

PAGE 3 From the CDR

PAGE 4 From the 1SG / Timeline

PAGE 5 Packing List / Drivers List

PAGE 6 TY14 Drill Calendar

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE

ALARM LIST/ EMAIL:

If you have moved, changed phone numbers, changed email addresses, married or divorced, new birth, etc. please notify your chain of command so they can make sure the Alert Roster is updated with your most current information.

TRAINING:

HHC 126th BSB 1505 Roosevelt Ave

Springfield, MA 01109

Phone: 508-233-6747 Fax: 413-737-5944

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LINKS:

Anti-terrorism https://atlevel1.dtic.mil/at/

Accident Avoidance https://www.lms.army.mil

Civilian Employment Information https://pki.dmdc.osd.mil/appj/esgr/privacyaction.do

Composite Risk Management- https://safety.army.mil/crm/

Army Correspondence Course http://www.atsc.army.mil/accp/aipdnew.asp

Global Assessment Tool- https://www.sft.army.mil/default.aspx

MAANG Job Listings http://www.mass.gov/guard/postings/positions.htm

TOP 10 APFT SCORES:

1. LTC WINSTON (300)

2. SGT GIBBONS (300)

3. SGT KOTARBA (300)

4. CPT BANNISH (299)

5. MAJ MACSATA (294)

6. CPT SULLIVAN (292)

7. CPT PETERSON (287)

8. SFC HERNANDEZ (284)

9. CW2 JOHNSON (278)

10. CSM GARCED (270)

SUPPLY

Time will be very limited on THURS morning, drivers are responsible for signing for radios and transponders for their dis-patched vehicle.

Please make sure that your assigned weapon and mask are cleaned to standard when returning on Sunday, as this will delay our final formation.

NAME SCHOOL DATES STATUS

1. CPT BANNISH 91A (PH 1/3) 9 MAR 4 APR 2014 ATTENDING

2. SSG HARPER 89B (PH 1 /2) 14 MAR 11 APR 2014 ATTENDING

3. MSG DUBOIS BATTLESTAFF NCO 3 - 25 APR 2014 RESERVED

4. SFC CONNOR BATTLESTAFF NCO 3 - 25 APR 2014 RESERVED

5. SSG MARTINEZ ALC 28 APR 30 MAY 2014 RESERVED

6. SGT CRAWFORD EOL 3 9 MAY 2014 RESERVED

7. SPC StDENNIS 92M (PH 2) 17 31 MAY 2014 RESERVED

8. SFC BERUBE SLC 13 27 JUN 2014 RESERVED

9. SFC DUPUIS BATTLE STAFF NCO 14 26 SEP 2014 RESERVED

10. SFC HERNANDEZ BATTLE STAFF NCO 14 26 SEP 2014 RESERVED

HHC 126th BSB 1505 Roosevelt Ave

Springfield, MA 01109

MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

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Phone: 508-233-6747 Fax: 413-737-5944

FROM THE COMMANDER

Hatchets,

Due to mission requirements this Newsletter is going out a little late, my apologies.

Anyways, the 1SG has some important guidance to put out, so please pay close attention to his letter.

I ask that you bring any and all of your cold weather gear during our MUTA 8. On our recon last week,

we found out how cold, wet and icy the conditions are up in the Northern Country of Vermont. We will

be battling the conditions as well as long days, filled with great individual training. We do a fantastic

job at basic soldier skills but it's the weather related injuries that we cannot afford, ie hypothermia, frost

bite, sprained ankles.

Thank you to all who participated in the 126th BSB Ball; for you contributed to a record attendance.

See you all bright and early Thursday!

Very Respectfully,

CPT McNamara

(508) 328-0004

HHC 126th BSB 1505 Roosevelt Ave

Springfield, MA 01109

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Phone: 508-233-6747 Fax: 413-737-5944

FROM THE 1SG

Hatchets,

We hope everyone that attended the BSB Ball had a great time. Photos are available online on facebook if you have not seen

them yet.

This month will be busy. Lots going on so I want to ensure everyone is prepared.

First, during the leaders recon, we saw lots of snow and ice still on the ground. I would expect to see that same situation for drill weekend. I want everyone to ensure you bring your cold and wet weather gear to this drill. You need to be prepared for

this as we will be out on the ranges all day Friday and Saturday. It could very well be cold, or snowing or raining. We can

only hope for sun and 60 degree temperatures. Seeing that this is Vermont, BE PREPARED.

On Wednesday night, I will be remaining overnight at the armory and encourage anyone who has a long drive like I do, to con-

sider doing the same. Our first formation will be at 0600 for convoy SP at 0800hrs. If you plan on being there overnight,

please let myself or SFC Hernandez know so we can ensure a cot is available for you.

Our training events for this weekend go as follows:

Final formation will be depend on all weapons and vehicle actions completion.

Please remember to be safe on the roads coming to drill. Even though Spring is right around the corner the roads can still have

black ice. Look forwarding to seeing you at drill Thursday morning.

1SG Paulo Sousa

Thursday Schedule: 0545-0615 Sign in 0615-0620 First Formation 0620-0700 Sign out weapons, vehicles, masks 0700-0745 PMCS vehicles, convoy brief, prep for movement 0745-0800 Last Minute PCI/PCC 0800-1300 Convoy to VT 1200-1300 MRE lunch 1300-1400 Draw barracks and settle in 1400-1600 M16 PMI, M249 PMI 1600-1630 AR 670-1 review 1630-1730 Dinner 1730-1830 Enlisted Soldier brief 1830-1930 NCO brief 1930-2100 Commanders time, prep for following days activities Friday Schedule: 0445-0530 Wake-up personal hygiene 0530-0630 Breakfast 0630-0700 movement to Ranges 0700-UTC Individual Weapons Qual, Crew Serve Weapons Qual 1200-1300 MRE Lunch on the range 1730-1830 Dinner 2300 Lights out

Saturday Schedule: 0445-0530 Wake-up personal hygiene 0530-0630 Breakfast 0630-0700 movement to Ranges 0700-UTC Individual Weapons Qual, Crew Serve Weapons Qual 1200-1300 MRE Lunch on the range 1730-1830 Dinner 2300 Lights out Sunday Schedule: 0400-0430 Wake up personal hygiene 0430-0530 Breakfast, clear/clean barracks 0530-0600 PMCS vehicles, convoy brief, prep for movement, last Minute PCI/PCC 0600-1200 Movement to Home Station 1200-1230 MRE Lunch 1230-UTC Clean weapons, PMCS vehicles, Sensitive item inventory, equipment turn in

HHC 126th BSB 1505 Roosevelt Ave

Springfield, MA 01109

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Phone: 508-233-6747 Fax: 413-737-5944

PACKING LIST :

ASSAULT PACK

Work Gloves

Cold Weather Jacket/Pants

Ballistic Glasses

Lock for lockers

Flashlight with batteries

Hydration System / Canteens

RUCKSACK / DUFFEL BAG

2 ACU Jackets/Pants

3 T-shirts

3 pair socks

3 Underwear

LBV

Cold Weather Boots

Poncho Liner

IPFU (PT Gear)

1 Shorts

1 Short sleeve shirt

Sleeping Bag or extra blanket and pillow

PERSONAL HYGIENE KIT

Bath Towel

Soap

Shaving gear

Shampoo

Shower shoes

WORN

ACUs Patrol Cap

KEVLAR

ID card and dog tags

Civilian Drivers license

Military Drivers license

BUMPER # DRIVER TC PASSENGER PASSENGER

104-1 ROJAS LYNCH

106-1 STDENNIS JOHNSON BOYD

101-6 PEREZ DONNELLY MAYER MANREKA

105-2 JONES BERUBE

108-2 TREIDEL PAMAYLAON

104-3 COONEY ANGELES

104-2 KRAUS McCROHAN

108-4 DUPUIS GIBBONS

105-4 CRAPSE SILVA MERRILL

102-3 DIAZCAMACHO JACESYN SOUSA

110-7 LYON COMINOLI

106-2 DELGADO DEPROFIO ABBOTT MEDEIROS

111-7 HILL ATWELL

DRIVERS LIST:

HHC 126th BSB 1505 Roosevelt Ave

Springfield, MA 01109

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Phone: 508-233-6747 Fax: 413-737-5944

DATES LOCATION

5-6 Oct 2013 (canceled) LTA

2-3 Nov 2013 (MUTA 2x2) LTA

7-8 Dec 2013 (MUTA 2x2) LTA

11-12 Jan 2014 (MUTA 2x2) LTA

8-9 Feb 2014 (MUTA 2x2) LTA

1-2 Mar 2014 (MUTA 2x2) LTA

3-6 Apr 2014 (MUTA 8) Ethan Allen Firing Range, VT

2-4 May 2014 (MUTA 5) Fort Devens, MA

6-21 Jun 2014 (Annual Training) Ethan Allen Firing Range, VT

11-13 Jul 2014 (MUTA 1x2x2) LTA

2-3 Aug 2014 (MUTA 2x2) LTA

13-14 Sep 2014 (MUTA 4) Fort Devens / Camp Edwards

LTA= Local Training Area

Training Dates are subject to Change

TY 14 TRAINING DATES