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The purpose of the course was to qualify both active-duty and Reserve Soldiers with the knowledge necessary to perform the additional duties of CBRN officers and NCOs at the company and detachment levels
» Personnel who bought gear can claim reimbursement
» Army announces 2 installations to support Basic Officer Leader Course
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On the basis of the FBI’s analysis, the administration has concluded that credit monitoring services and the associated funding will no longer be necessary
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Soldiers can receive nicotine patches, gum and prescription drugs to help them stave off the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal
» Army Announces Initiative to Transform Officer Education System
The Officer Educational System is transforming to better support the goals of increased readiness, greater relevance of the force, and the Joint and expeditionary nature of the Army
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SMA Preston’s visit corresponded with the ANA Corps Commanders Conference.
» Army Civilian Corps established
The Army Civilian Corps is meant to unify the Army civilian service and embody the commitment of civilians who serve as an integral part of our Army team
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The U.S. Army Military Affiliated Radio System is still going strong with morale and welfare phone-patching and MARS messages
» Army takes proactive strides to manage combat stress
Combat stress is any type of mental stress or mental strain from being in combat
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» Soldiers may be reimbursed for protective gear
There is no need anymore for Soldiers to purchase protective equipment on their own
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Anticipating what materiel the Army’s medical professionals need before they deploy is one of the missions of the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command
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ADO is for replacement only, not initial issue. Units can enroll and use ADO after their first 30 days in theater.
» Quality of Army recruits remains high
More than 60 percent of the recruits came from the top half of mental-aptitude categories