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Vol 19 Issue 1(Mar 19)
Message from the Director
Recently, I had the distinct honor of announcing the 2018 ANGMS Annual Award recipients. Thank you to all who submitted their outstanding Airmen and Teams! I continue to be impressed with all of the great accomplishments our ANG medics achieve year after year. Reading through the award submissions reaffirms the great work we are doing to support our Wings and the ANG mission. You can find a complete list of the award recipients under the Budget & Resources Division section. Congratulations and we wish you well as you compete at Air Force level! Speaking of supporting our Wings and the ANG mission, I am also pleased to announce that the ANGMS Transformation 3.0 initiative has been approved by the Director of the Air National Guard (DANG)! It will be rolled into his FY20 Force Structure Announcement (FSA); which is projected to be released to The Adjutant Generals
(TAGs) in March 2019. The FSA is the annual manpower realignment designed to meet changing ANG Unit Type Codes (UTCs), requirements, and missions. As the ANG prioritizes its manning to meet new missions and requirements, it must first look internally and, in this regard, the ANGMS is no different. Under Transformation 3.0, fulltime manpower and the CBRN Response Enterprise were not touched. The focus was entirely on DSG positions and, in order to meet the ANGMS’ increased Title 10 requirements, movement of DSG positions has become necessary. Prior to the DANG’s FSA announcement, Guard Medical Unit (GMU) Commanders and State Air Surgeons (SAS’) will receive a memo providing additional background on Transformation 3.0. After the announcement, we will provide a detailed ANGMS Transformation 3.0 letter outlining the manpower and UTC adjustments each GMU will receive as well as dates and times for both daytime and nighttime TCONs to accommodate the SAS’, GMU Commanders and the fulltime staff. Keeping up with new and evolving requirements can be challenging and we strive to ensure our ANG medics receive critical training that is necessary to accomplish our mission. Our annual Medical Readiness University (MRU) will take place 10-15 August at the CRTC in Gulfport, Mississippi. Registration opened on 31 January and will remain open through 4 April. Registration and course information can be found at: https://carepoint.health.mil/sites/ANGSG/SGX/SGXP/MRU/Pages/MRU%20Main.aspx As always, please remember we are here for YOU. Please don’t hesitate to contact my staff with any questions or concerns you might have. Congratulations again to the 2018 ANGMS Annual Award recipients and; I look forward to implementation of our Transformation 3.0 initiative and another successful MRU! The future is bright for the ANGMS!
ROBERT C. DESKO, Col, USAF, MC, CFS Director, Air National Guard Medical Service
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Hot Topics & Time Sensitive Items ANGMS Annual Awards …. (read more) Medical Group Win 10 Registry Modification Published Windows 10 has removed registry keys … (read more) AHLTA T-CON Function Coming for All GMU staff The AHLTA T-CON will soon be activated … (read more) EHR Data Call Survey We want to know what issues … (read more) Shipping Out Paper Medical Records As the support agreement between NGB/SG and AFMOA is finalized … (read more) Convalescent Leave (Conleave) On September 27, 2018, AFI 41-210 Tricare Operations and Patient Administration Functions incorporated the following Convalescent leave guidance … (read more) Initial Flying Class Exams: Per ANG/SGP, GMUs are authorized to … (read more) Bioenvironmental Engineering volunteers needed Looking for volunteers to assist … (read more) Annual Performance Management Review (PMR) Each Service is to conduct an annual Occupational and Environmental Health (OEH) … (read more) Introducing the New ANG Assistant to USAF SG3/5 Dental Chief! … (read more) EXERCISES … (read more) Reserve Component Periods (RCPs) We are currently in the pre-execution phase … (read more) Manpower Change Requests (MCRs) MCRs are locally generated … (read more) Critical Care Air Transport (CCAT) Application Deadlines The CCAT Registrar office has asked … (read more)
Page MEDFAC Update 3 Vacancies 5 Budget & Resources 5 Medical Operations 7 Standards & FHP 10 Readiness 14
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Medical Field Advisory Council (MEDFAC) Update
Chairman, Medical Field Advisory Council Col Louis Perino (478) 201-4207 [email protected] The Air Directorate Field Advisory Council (ADFAC), on which I represented the MEDFAC, released their new priorities, current as of the 6-7 Nov 18 ADFAC meeting. They are: 1. Future Modernization of Fleet - POC: CAF - Col Sitler, MAF-Col Black 2. Recruitment & Retention of Critical AFSCs (pilots, mx, cyber, flight surgeon, etc.) - POC: Col Donnell 3. School Dates (2A, 3D, 1NX…) - POC: Col Eaves 4. Mobilization Process - POC: Col Everman / Col Lewis / Col Crumbly 5. Technician PDs - POC: Col Ciesielski 6. Streamlining Medical Processes - POC: Col Perino 7. Base Support for reach back in-garrison missions - POC: Col Brown / Col Roy 8. Unfunded Mandates - SFS, CSS, IG-AFIS - POC: Col Ciesielski 9. SAR Code Billets - POC: Col Filkorn 10. ANG Base Security - POC: Col Gaglio In addition to serving as the POC for priority #6 Streamlining Medical Processes, and assistant to the POC for Recruitment & Retention of Critical AFSC’s, priority #2, I have been engaging with the POCs for ADFAC priorities to ensure medical considerations for other priorities are included where appropriate. Seats open up on the MEDFAC at various times for various reasons. Currently, we are looking for a Medical Corps officer from the Medical Groups that support airlift Wings (C-5 C-17 C-21 C-130) to serve as the Airlift Representative. If you are interested in being considered, please send a letter of interest and a CV / resume / military biography to Col Lisa Snyder at [email protected] ADFAC continues to assist NGB/SG on topics as they arise, including those previously discussed such as the development of an ANG SERE B level course. The MEDFAC is currently writing proposed changes to the MEDFAC charter as well. The MEDFAC’s next meeting was 27 Feb 19. MEDFAC representatives have been hearing from their constituents in the field. Some concerns are specific to a function and they are being discussed and elevated to specific ANG/SG functional managers. Some are broad and cross cutting and these being discussed to see if they should be elevated to the ADFAC for inclusion in one of the existing ADFAC priorities or presented to the ADFAC for addition the top priority list. Thanks for these inputs. The current MEDFAC representatives and their constituency are listed below. Please feel free to reach out to your representative. Regards, Col Louis Perino MEDFAC Chair and MEDFAC Representative to the ADFAC
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MEDFAC Composition Col Louis Perino, MEDFAC Chair Col Lisa Snyder, HRF/CERFP and First Vice-Chair Col Chris Schmelzer, Air Superiority (A-10 F-15 F-16 F-22 F-35) and 2nd Vice-Chair Col Kevin Bohnsack, ISR (DCGS/RPA) Lt Col Russell Adams, Refueling Lt Col Stephen Rush, Special Missions (JSTARS, Rescue) Lt Col Brent Dupper, Dental Corps Representative Col Brett Fehrle, Medical Service Corps Representative Col Janice Zautner, Nurse Corps Representative Lt Col Darcy Tate, Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron (AES) Representative Lt Col Norman Hepner, Bioenvironmental Engineer Representative Ms. Susan Starnes, Director of Psychological Health Representative CMSgt Thomas Katt, Enlisted Representative (EMFAC Chair) Col Linda Rohatsch, Medical Group Commander Representative Lt Col Joshua McChesney, Nurse Practitioner Representative Col Mark Privott, Optometrist Representative Lt Col Amy Plante, Physician Assistant Representative Maj Ash Williams, Public Health Representative Col Cassandra Howard, State Air Surgeon Representative Capt Landon Hinman, Recorder
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Budget & Resources Division
Chief, Budget & Resources Division (SGE) Ms. Laura M. Wedding (240) 612-7509; DSN: 612-7509 [email protected] Vacancies See attachments for full vacancy announcements ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 2019-023 CLOSE OUT DATE: 17 Mar 2019 POSITION TITLE: Chief, Clinical Services Branch RANK/GRADE REQUIREMENT: Lt Col/O5 (Promotable) – Col/O6 AFSC REQUIREMENT: 4XX3/4 (PAFSC, 2AFSC, 3AFSC) TOUR LENGTH: 2-4 Years LOCATION: Joint Base Andrews, MD ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 19-039 CLOSE OUT DATE: 19 Mar 2019 POSITION TITLE: Flight Medicine & Medical Standards Technician RANK/GRADE REQUIREMENT: TSgt - MSgt AFSC REQUIREMENT: 4N071, 4A071 (PAFSC, 2AFSC, 3AFSC, 4AFSC) TOUR LENGTH: 2-4 Years LOCATION: Joint Base Andrews, MD ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 19-059 CLOSE OUT DATE: Open until Filled POSITION TITLE: Drug Demand Reduction Program (DDRP) Admin RANK/GRADE REQUIREMENT: E-6 to E-8 AFSC REQUIREMENT: Any AFSC TOUR LENGTH: 30 Sep 2020 LOCATION: Joint Base Andrews, MD ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 19-045 CLOSE OUT DATE: Open until Filled POSITION TITLE: Regional Drug Demand Reduction Program Manager (Region 11 – TX, OK, NM) RANK/GRADE REQUIREMENT: E-6 to E-8 AFSC REQUIREMENT: Any AFSC TOUR LENGTH: 30 Sep 19 LOCATION: Member’s Home Station DPH vacancies include: 113 DC, 117 AL, 124 ID, 125 FL, 153 WY, 156 PR, 159 LA, 164 TN, 165 GA, 172/2 MS, 173 OR, 174/2 NY,181 IN, 187 AL, 193/2 PA, 194 WA,
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AIR NATIONAL GUARD MEDICAL SERVICE 2018 ANNUAL AWARD RECIPIENTS
Award Recipient UnitANG Company Grade Nurse of the Year Capt Cortney A. Neblett 190 MDGANG Field Grade Nurse of the Year Maj James P. McNair 163 MDGANG Aerospace Medicine Airman of the Year SrA Victoria J. Moore 163 MDGANG Aerospace Medicine NCO of the Year TSgt Fred J. Parker 176 MDGANG Air Force Diagnostic Imaging NCO of the Year TSgt Courtney L. Burwald 150 MDGANG Base Bioenvironmental Engineering Airman of the Year SrA Timothy R. Nguyen 133 MDGANG Base Bioenvironmental Engineering NCO of the Year SSgt Aloysius J. Simonis 190 MDGANG Biomedical Clinician of the Year Capt Thomas R. Buckner 150 MDGANG Biomedical Clinician Officer of the Year - Company Grade Category Capt Chad S. Brooks 119 MDGANG Biomedical Clinician Officer of the Year -Field Grade Category Lt Col Jack T. Cook 158 MDGANG Biomedical Equipment Repair Airman of the Year SrA Garrett M. Browne 190 MDGANG Biomedical Specialist Officer of the Year - Company Grade Category 2Lt Michael J. Avalone 104 MDGANG Biomedical Specialist Officer of the Year -Field Grade Category Maj Barbara L. Jones 104 MDGANG Clinical Dentist of the Year Maj Jeffery Larkin 190 MDGANG Excellence in Nursing Leadership Award Lt Col Maria F. Mangosingignacio 163 MDGANG Field Grade Physician of the Year Lt Col Vanessa K. Wideman 169 MDGANG Health Services Management NCO of the Year TSgt Meghan, Hammond 116 MDGANG Laboratory NCO of the Year TSgt April M. McMahon 150 MDGANG Medical Service Corps Commitment to Service Award Lt Col Jennifer K. Traver 107 MDGANG Outstanding Achievement in Nursing Force Development Award Lt Col Tiffiny A. Strever 161 MDGANG Privileged Advanced Practice Nurse of the Year Lt Col Michaela Parsel 190 MDGANG Public Health Airman of the Year SrA Victoria E. Sieracki 104 MDGANG Public Health NCO of the Year TSgt Brenda L. Franklin 116 MDGANG Young Health Care Administrator of the Year Capt James M. Taylor 161 MDGANG Clinical Support Excellence Award MSgt Kylie C. Burns-Whalen 104 MDGANG Operational Medicine Excellence Award MSgt Virginia Holmgren 124MDGANG Organizational Management Excellence Award MSgt Elizabeth M. Damman 190 MDGANG Medical Service SNCO Leadership Award SMSgt Douglas J. Harms 132 MDGANG Small Dental Clinic of the Year Team 132 MDGANG Biomedical Sciences Corps Team of the Year Team 132 MDGANG Health Plan Management Team of the Year Team 190 MDGANG Medical Readiness Team of the Year Team 132 MDGANG Personnel Reliability Assurance Program Team of the Year Team 119 MDGANG Resource Management Team of the Year Team 124MDG
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Medical Operations Division
Chief, Medical Operations Division (SGO) Col Stephanie J. Navas (240) 612-8565; DSN: 612-8565 [email protected]
Clinical Informatics & Health Information Management Branch
Chief, Clinical Informatics & Health Information Management Branch Lt Col Jenny Couse (240) 612-8536; DSN: 612-8536 [email protected] Clinical Informatics POCs MSgt Chiara Donovan (240) 612-9533; DSN: 612-9533 [email protected] SSgt Kaela Nyland (240) 612-9950; DSN: 612-9950 [email protected] Service Treatment Record POCs MSgt Katiria Sanchez (240) 612-8619; DSN: 612-8619 [email protected] TSgt John Doherty (210) 925-8516; DSN: 945-8516 [email protected] Annual Medical Records Inventory In accordance with AFI 41-210, TRICARE Operations and Patient Administration, paragraph 5.13.4., the Annual Active Duty Inventory is required by COB 31 Mar each year. POCs for this action are MSgt Katiria Sanchez and TSgt John Doherty. NOTAM ANGMCCC-2019-039-001- Medical Group Win 10 Registry Modification Published Windows 10 has removed registry keys which were traditionally included with updates to Legacy Windows OS's impacting utilization of Smart Cards. The removal of the keys results in an authentication request staying open indefinitely causing the application to lockup. The fix to the problem is to modify the registry keys to gain access to AHLTA. Medical Groups need to contact local communication flight staff and update the registry keys in the workstations. The registry keys modification will help improve AHLTA connection issues. MHS GENESIS Due to DHMSM office mandating MED-COI as a deployment requirement for MHS GENESIS, the project focus has been diverted to a MED-COI solution. MHS GENESIS deployment is on a temporary hold.
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AHLTA Support Numbers As a reminder, our AHLTA engineering team can be reached at: (210) 536-7415/7418. AHLTA T-CON Function Coming for All GMU staff The AHLTA T-CON will soon be activated for all GMUs. Staff can use the AHLTA T-CON function to facilitate/coordinate IMR and other medical document review processes, etc. The 138th MDG piloted the program and found the AHLTA T-CON function was very useful for coordinating the IMR process with healthcare providers. If you would like to learn more about how to use AHLTA T-CON function, please contact Clinical Informatics staff. AHLTA Utilization and Encounter Management Scorecard item Published The AHLTA Utilization and Encounter Management Scorecard has been published for the 1st quarter, please take time and look at your GMU’s score. If you have any questions on how the score was calculated, or would like to improve your score, please feel free to contact MSgt Donovan.
• AHLTA utilization score is calculated based on a total number of encounters created each month in AHLTA.
• Encounter Management score is calculated based on the number of days encounters have been open.
Do Not Use Public Health Clinic in AHLTA Please be advised many GMUs using AHLTA MESA are creating encounters in the Public Health (PH) clinic in AHLTA. If you have open encounters in this clinic, please close them and do not create anymore. Everyone is required to use the Flight Medicine clinic (FM) in AHLTA. Please follow the link below with instructions on the FM-PH Clinic encounters. https://carepoint.health.mil/sites/ANGSG/SGO/STR/Pages/AHLTA-INFORMATION.aspx?RootFolder=%2Fsites%2FANGSG%2FSGO%2FSTR%2FAHLTA%2FAHLTA%20Open%20Encounters&FolderCTID=0x012000C6C2F1EA54B87E4DB9E6CAB43519C576&View=%7B49C22E46%2DF4AE%2D46D2%2DAC75%2D8D02B204E6E1%7D Pulling your own Open/Closed Encounter Reports in BDQAS We pull data from BDQAS on open and closed encounters in AHLTA for your unit. To view this report select the ‘How to pull encounter report from BDQAS’ on the link above. EHR Data Call Survey We want to know what issues you are having with AHLTA and how to better help you. Please have all GMU members fill out the survey on the link below, by 31 Mar 19. Max participation is essential to better serve the field. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SN6DF6W SurfacePros and Citrix Receiver Compatibility SurfacePros should have Citrix Receiver v4.11+, the memo published in Apr 18 said v4.11+, not v4.12.
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Shipping Out Paper Medical Records As the support agreement between NGB/SG and AFMOA is finalized over the next few months, be prepared, we are going to start collecting the paper STRs from all GMUs beginning early summer. The shipping schedule will be over the course of the next 3 FYs, due to the number of records the GMUs have and the amount the contracted company is able to process per month. We suggest during your annual inventory (due 31 Mar 19) you start to box up your paper STRs, in preparation for shipping. GMUs should already have their GSU medical records stored at the GMU! Unit GSC Remedy POC Remedy is the system all AHLTA/HAIMS Account Request/Modification/Disable and HAIMS Record Correction help tickets are submitted through. If your unit does not have a POC for Remedy, please reach out to the SGOM team to set up your first account. After you have your initial Remedy POC account created, they can submit requests for additional MDG members to have access to the system. We recommend having more than one full time member with an account. HAIMS Account Activation, HAIMS Record Correction, and AHLTA Account Request HAIMS Account Activation, HAIMS Record Correction and AHLTA Account Request must be submitted through the Remedy System. Each unit needs to have at least one Remedy POC. HAIMS Account Activation: https://carepoint.health.mil/sites/ANGSG/SGO/STR/HAIMS%20QC/HAIMS%20Account%20Requests/HAIMS%20Account%20Activation%20Guide.pdf HAIMS Record Correction: https://carepoint.health.mil/sites/ANGSG/SGO/STR/HAIMS%20QC/HAIMS%20Quick%20Ref erence%20Guides/HAIMS%20Record%20Correction%20Guide.pdf AHTLA Account Request: https://carepoint.health.mil/sites/ANGSG/SGO/STR/AHLTA/AHLTA%20Account%20Requests/Guide%20ANG%20AHLTA%20Account%20Request.pdf HAIMS Remedial Training HAIMS remedial training is available within HAIMS. Once you login, navigate to the “Help” section in the upper right of the webpage. For questions or real time remedial training please contact our STR team. SPORTS and Loss Roster Training SPORTS and STR 101 (LOSS Roster/MRM) training is combined! It is offered the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month @ 1300 CST. Dial in: (866) 793-9162. Access Code: 1212388.
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Psychological Health Branch Directors of Psychological Health (DPH) Program POC SMSgt Jerilyn Farrar (240) 612-8585; DSN: 612-8585 [email protected] DPH-Field Advisory Committee (DPH-FAC) Board of Directors: Melissa Macko 106 NY, Jill Barrett 108 NJ, Holly Markins 147 TX, Jennifer Matthews 125 FL, Kristi Clifton 119 ND, Lila Dilbaitis 183 IL, Chrystal Crawford 146 CA, Annika Hunt 151 UT. DPH-FAC Workshop Meeting scheduled 12-14 March 2019 at ANGRC. DPH All Call is scheduled 27 Mar 19. Dial in 712-775-7031, Meeting ID: 993-742-139
DPH 2019 Annual Training save-the-date: 8 Jul 19 New DPH Orientation and 9-12 Jul 19 DPH Annual Training. Location: Jacob E. Smart Conference Center, Joint Base Andrews, MD.
Standards & Force Health Protection Division
Chief, Standards & Force Health Protection Division (SGP) Col Kenneth Egerstrom (240) 612-7055; DSN: 612-7055 [email protected]
Clinical Case Management Branch Chief, Clinical Case Management Branch Col Kevin VanValkenburg (240) 612-7255; DSN: 612-7255 [email protected] Medical Case Management Monthly T-CONS The SGPS team offers a monthly T-CON on the first Wednesday of each month. During these sessions we go over new policy changes, common errors in case processing, and commonly asked questions. We highly recommend your full-time Medical Case Management Team participate. Reminder emails listing the topics to be discussed and times are sent using the POC listing on the CarePoint site. Convalescent Leave (Conleave) On September 27, 2018, AFI 41-210 Tricare Operations and Patient Administration Functions incorporated the following Convalescent leave guidance: 4.36.1. MTF Commanders may recommend convalescent leave up to a total of 90 days for a single period of hospitalization. Convalescent leave over 30 days requires additional medical review and consent with the exception of obstetrical leave. Convalescent leave in excess of 90 days must be approved by the MTF’s MAJCOM Command Surgeon’s Office.
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In order to meet this requirement, the GMUs will need to make sure anyone on orders (AGR, ADOS, Title 10 etc.) who requires more than 30 days, but not more than 90 days, of convalescent leave bring in medical documentation from their treating providers, to include recommendations of limitations and need for convalescence. The military provider at the GMU will review the documentation and consider light duty options before approving/signing the Con leave form (AF Form 988). Any service member requesting Con leave greater than 90 days needs have their medical package reviewed by ANG/SG. The GMU will follow the Con leave directions on the CarePoint site and send the completed package to the following ORG box: [email protected]
Flight and Operational Medicine Branch
Chief, Flight and Operational Medicine Branch Lt Col Tremikae Owens (240) 612-7603; DSN: 612-7603 [email protected] Go No Go ACC has published a policy on the GO pill use for the 2019 NOBLE EAGLE mission. For further details, refer to the Flight and Operational Medicine CarePoint site. Initial Flying Class Exams Per ANG/SGP, GMUs are authorized to accomplish IFC-IA (Navigator/Combat Systems Officer candidate) exams, IFC-II (RPA and Flight Surgeon candidate) exams, and IFC-III exams. IFC-I (Pilot candidate) exams must be accomplished at USAFSAM or at the local Active Duty MTF. AETC is the waiver authority for IFC-I, IFC-IA, and IFC-II RPA exams. NGB/SG is the waiver authority for IFC-II Flight Surgeon and IFC-III exams. The SAS is the certification authority for IFC-III exams. Both IFC-I Pilot candidate medical exams as well as IFC-II RPA pilot candidate medical exams have a Medical Flight Screening (MFS) requirement. All MFS exams are to be accomplished at USAFSAM. IFC-IA Navigator/Combat Systems Officer candidate exams do not require MFS. Per USAFSAM, processing will be faster if the IFC-I Pilot exam and the IFC-II RPA exam can be accomplished locally (IFC-I at the local Active Duty MTF or IFC-II RPA exam at the local GMU), then subsequently scheduling a MFS-only exam at USAFSAM. USAFSAM has many more slots for MFS-only exams versus combination FC + MFS exams.
Occupational & Environmental Health Branch
OIC, Bioenvironmental Engineering Maj Mark Paine (240) 612-8255; DSN: 612-8255 (PCS 1 Apr 2019) [email protected] Bioenvironmental Engineering SrA Derrick Baker (240) 612-9005; DSN: 612-9005(PCS 1 Apr 2019) [email protected]
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Program Manager, Force Health Protection Mr. Wayne Theurer (240) 612-9450; DSN: 612-9450 [email protected] SECAF orders review of military housing across the AF Any ANG installation who has authority over military housing (most ANGBs do not) must have completed a thorough review no later than Friday, 1 Mar 19. The short notice task was released on 19 Feb 19 and calls for the Air Force to complete a 100% review of the military housing to ensure the health and safety of our Airmen and their families. Wing Commanders who are responsible for military and privatized housing will lead these reviews for their bases with their subordinate unit commanders and senior enlisted leaders. Please see the attached memo for complete information. ANGRC Bioenvironmental Engineering Personnel depart for new assignments We are losing two of our great BE staff members from the ANGRC. Maj Paine is PCS’ing to his new assignment 1 Apr 19. His success has exceeded all expectations and his achievements have led to many major program improvements across the ANG Force Health Protection community. In addition, SSgt Baker will be leaving 1 Apr 19 to assume his new AGR assignment as a Bioenvironmental Engineering Technician at the 113th Wing. SSgt Baker has been the face and voice of our office and without him we would not have attained the successes we have. Both will be will be representing the Headquarters staff at the SG CBRN training at Volk Field and departing thereafter. Mr. Theurer will be your BE Representative for all programs until we get our RegAF position filled. Please keep him advised on any MAJOR event your installation undergoes. As usual, we will be monitoring the CarePoint site. Bioenvironmental Engineering volunteers needed Within the next year the BE community is scheduled to undergo a full-time manpower study, is the process whereby we justify your full-time manpower. The last full-time manpower study was conducted in 2013 and fell short of what should have been attained. Once we find out the ROEs, we will be soliciting volunteers to participate in the baseline development process and will have a follow up with units who participate in the audit. More details to follow. FYI, we may need someone to coordinate, schedule and manage the CBRN course for 2020. We would like to establish a Speakers/Instructors volunteer list for events such as the CBRN course and Medical Readiness University. We will have the list posted on the CarePoint after Volk Field 2019; if you’re interested, please sign up.
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Public Health Branch Chief, Public Health Branch Maj Ashley C. Williams (240) 612-7523; DSN: 612-7523 [email protected] MSgt Maria Wilson (240) 612-9601; DSN: 612-9601 [email protected] Annual Performance Management Review (PMR) Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 6055.01, DoD Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Program, directs each Service to conduct an annual Occupational and Environmental Health (OEH) program review. Since 1 Jun 16, base level Public Health offices were required to use the Performance Management Review template spreadsheet located on the ANG PH CarePoint to document OEH Program metrics and complete an annual PMR for forwarding to MAJCOM Public Health Functional. The template may be updated monthly or completed at the end of the year, if the metrics are tracked elsewhere throughout the year. Gathering data on a monthly basis allows PH Officers the opportunity to review the health of their occupational health programs. Public Health offices should complete all metrics required on tabs 1- 7 and provide appropriate comments to the open ended questions on tabs 8 – 10. The PMR allows each Public Health office to neatly summarize their base’s performance, highlight improvement initiatives, and identify areas that may require additional attention. It also allows the PH Flight to communicate any ongoing issues to their MAJCOM Functional, who can then better assist their bases with support and guidance. PMR spreadsheets were required to be submitted to ANG/SGPM’s organizational mail box by 31 Jan 19. [email protected] Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine (JEV) FYSA: There has been an update to the JEV two dose primary series. Normally given 28 days apart, the vaccine can now be administered on an accelerated schedule of 7 days apart. The change applies to the 18 - 65 year old population using IXIARO vaccine. IAW DHA-IHB JEV Informational Paper, 17 Oct 2018 Anthrax Vaccine & 100% VA Disability Rating There has been a new wave of emails about a "bad batch" of anthrax vaccine and the VA awarding a 100% disability rating to those identified as receiving that "batch". This is 100% FALSE! IAW DHA-IHB Anthrax Vaccine Long-Term Health Concerns Informational Paper, 24 Apr 2018
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Dental Services MSgt Carissa Maxson (240) 612-9238; DSN: 612-9238 [email protected] Introducing the New ANG Assistant to USAF SG3/5 Dental Chief! I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself. I am Colonel Scott Blum from the 108th MDG in New Jersey. I have been selected as the new ANG Assistant to USAF SG3/5 Dental Chief (replacing Colonel (Ret) Mark Emshwiller). Thank you, Mark, for all of your guidance and mentoring. I enlisted in the USAF in 1983 as a dental technician. In 1987, I enlisted in the NJANG as a Weapons Loader (F-4 Phantoms) for educational benefits. In my career, I have been NCOIC of dental services (MSgt), a MSC officer (Class 97B), a Registered Dental Hygienist, a dentist, Chief of Dental Services, and finally, my current job as Medical Group Commander. I am a dentist in private practice for my civilian occupation. I am excited to begin this new chapter in my military career. I can be reached at [email protected] or [email protected]. Please feel free to reach out to me as I transition into this new position. I am especially interested in hearing your thoughts and concerns in your units with regards to deployments and training. Proud to serve, Colonel Blum
Medical Readiness Division
Chief, Readiness Division (SGX) Col Steve L. Bradley (240) 612-7269; DSN: 612-7269 [email protected] In Col Desko’s intro-message, he talks about Transformation 3.0 and those of you getting new Title 10 UTCs will know what they are before the next Heads Up is published. With that said, I ask you hold off on your training questions until after the various T-Cons we will have with the field following the Force Structure Announcement (FSA). Also, if you have not heard, Mr. Larson and Lt Col Shipp swapped Branches. Mr. Larson is now the Branch Chief of Medical Plans and Operations and Lt Col Shipp is now the Branch Chief of Manpower, Training and Logistics. If you have any unanswered e-mails from when they were in their previous roles, please resubmit them to the appropriate Branch Chief. We are here to help, so please never hesitate to contact us with your questions or suggestions on areas we can improve. Respectfully, Col Steve Bradley
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Medical Plans and Operations Branch
Chief, Medical Plans and Operations Branch, Medical Functional Area Manager (FAM) Mr. Steve Larson (240) 612-8515; DSN 612-8515 [email protected] Well as I’m sure you have heard by now, effective 1 Jan 19, I have moved from the Organize, Train and Equipment Branch to the Medical Plans and Operations Branch. Why did this occur? Because my primary duties as your Functional Area Manager (FAM) are more aligned with the Medical Plans and Operations Branch. FAM duties include: Plans development and application, Unit Type Code (UTC) development and execution, readiness reporting and monitoring, exercise planning and development, and comprehensive analysis of everything I just listed. I have touched on all of those areas in the past, but I will now be doing a more focused dive into each of the areas in Medical Plans and Operations. I look forward to the new challenges ahead, and I look forward to working with each one of you in resolving any disconnects we (NGB/SG) might have in Medical Plans and Operations. Domestic Operations Planning, Execution & Exercises Lt Col Shaun McBain (240) 612-7550; DSN: 612-7550 [email protected] EXERCISES: Patriot North PATRIOT is a Domestic Operations (DOMOPS) training exercise sponsored by the NGB and accredited by the Joint National Training Center (JNTC) Program. It provides a forum for coordination with local, state, and federal civilian organizations. Dates: 8-21 Jul 19. We are at the mid planning point and looking for ERPSS and CCATT participation. Ideally, units in Reserve Component Period (RCP) 1 & 2, 7 & 8 will have priority but all units can volunteer. If you are interested, please e-mail [email protected], [email protected], and [email protected]. Also, if you are a FFGK2/3 UTC (Homestation support) and wish to assist with patient reception at an Aerial Port of Debarkation (APOD), please contact me at the above e-mail. Active Duty Exercise requests AMC/SG is looking for participation in: Green Flag, Little Rock, AR, 1-17 Apr 19. UTCs FFEPS & FFCCT, names are due 25 Mar 19. Mobility Guardian, Fairchild, WA, 8-28 Sep 19. UTCs FFEPS, FFFPS & FFCCT, names are due 10 May 19. Both exercises receive AEPSC sustainment credit. Contact Lt Col McBain, SGXO. FY19 Transportation Isolation Unit (TIS) Training event Thank you to the 123rd MDG’s CCATT that volunteered for the AMC/SG training event in March. It is a wonderful opportunity for ANG to showcase its CCATT capabilities. We look forward to reading and sharing their AAR.
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Please take time each drill to check on new or updated exercise opportunities: https://carepoint.health.mil/sites/ANGSG/SGX/SGXO/DOMOPS/EXERCISES/SitePages/Home.aspx Reserve Component Periods (RCPs) MSgt Chad Wedekind (240) 612-7838; DSN: 612-7838; CAT DSN: 612-7224 [email protected] We are currently in the pre-execution phase of RCP2. Thank you MDG Unit Deployment Managers (UDM’s) for all your hard work up to this point! Our work certainly is not complete until our Medics are down range and executing flawlessly! Our deployers are all scheduled for Pre Deployment Training (PDT) in a timely manner and we are diligently working any last minute issues. I would also like to thank MSgt Nickel for his hard work getting our people scheduled for EMEDS training! As I mentioned in the last Heads Up, most of our deployers sit in an FFGK2 while at home station. The vast majority of the deployment UTC’s require EMEDS training and we want to publically thank MSgt Nickel for all of his hard work in getting these deployers seats in EMEDS training!! For our RCP3 UDM’s, the lines are currently being sourced and should be a published in the next few months. Please start working with your deployers in getting their Line Remarks identified, PDT scheduled and any local training knocked out. It will certainly make the deployment process more palatable and less stressful as your people near their departure date. I will be contacting RCP3 UDM’s very soon to get the process started and look forward to working with all of you! As always, contact me anytime if you have any questions. Force Readiness Reporting (FRRs) MSgt Sara Butcher (240) 612-8167; DSN: 612-8167; CAT DSN: 612-7490 [email protected] Kudos to all units, on time reporting percentages are up, many thanks. Remember to have your three reports completed no later than the 15th of every month. We are currently working with HQ Air Force in creating an AF-IT Cheat Sheet/Guide. The guide will cover what should be reported and filled in and where to find the information needed to complete the report. We hope to have the guide ready to distribute to the field by Apr 19. Thank you for your patience! We know the field has a lot of turnover, so when your reports POC change, please send MSgt Butcher an email with the following information: First, middle initial, last name Phone number Remove/add this individual Ensure your DRRS POC is always current
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Manpower, Training and Logistics Branch Chief, Manpower Training and Logistics Branch Lt Col Joseph (Mike) Shipp (240) 612-7060; DSN: 612-7060 [email protected] Branch Update Greetings! As some of you may be aware, Mr. Larson and I have switched Branches as of 1 Jan and I am now the Branch Chief for Manpower, Training and Logistics. I am excited to be able to work with such a knowledgeable, talented group of individuals (both military and contractor) within the Branch and look forward to serving the field as we move forward into Transformation 3.0. UTC Transformation 3.0 We are continuing to aggressively work on the exciting Transformation 3.0 project and look forward to being able to disseminate information to the field soon. Manpower Change Requests (MCRs) MCRs are locally generated at the unit level through your Force Support Squadron (FSS). Once a MCR is generated, it is staffed through your State HQ and then forwarded to NGB/A1M (Manpower) for processing. While your MCR is being processed, a tracking number will be attached. Just like a UPS package, without a tracking number, we cannot research the status of your MCR. There is no longer a database available for the SGX office to access to research your MCR. Again, we will need a tracking number before beginning any MCR research so always start with your local FSS when inquiring about your MCRs as they will be able to provide the MCR tracking number if they have submitted your MCR. Medical Education and Training ANGMS/SGXP Education and Training Org Box: [email protected] ANGMS/SGXP CarePoint: https://carepoint.health.mil/sites/ANGSG/SGX/SGXP/Pages/default.aspx Course POC’s Aeromedical Evacuation Patient Staging Course (AEPSC): MSgt Nathan G. Nickel (240) 612-9130; DSN: 612-9130 [email protected] Aerospace Medicine Primary (AMP) Courses: SMSgt Jennifer J. Smith (240) 612-9412; DSN: 612-9412 [email protected] Center for Sustainment of Trauma and Readiness Skills (CSTARS): MSgt Nathan G. Nickel (240) 612-9130; DSN: 612-9130 [email protected]
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Critical Care Air Transport (CCAT) Courses: MSgt Katrina M. Washington (240) 612-7950; DSN: 612-7950 [email protected] MSgt Sara Butcher (240) 612-8167; DSN: 612-8167 [email protected] Expeditionary Medical Support (EMEDS): MSgt Nathan G. Nickel (240) 612-9130; DSN: 612-9130 [email protected] Ground Surgical Team (GST): MSgt Nathan G. Nickel (240) 612-9130; DSN: 612-9130 [email protected] Joint Medical Operations Course (JMOC): MSgt Katrina M. Washington (240) 612-7950; DSN: 612-7950 [email protected] Medical Readiness Management Course (MRMC): MSgt Katrina M. Washington (240) 612-7950; DSN: 612-7950 [email protected] Public Health Emergency Management Course (PHEMC): MSgt Katrina M. Washington (240) 612-7950; DSN: 612-7950 [email protected] Training Affiliation Agreements (TAA): SMSgt Jennifer J. Smith (240) 612-9412; DSN: 612-9412 [email protected] En Route Patient Staging System (ERPSS) Resident and Sustainment Training Clarification HQ AMC/SGX has provided the following clarification regarding the requirement for Formal and Sustainment training:
o All members initially assigned to an ERPSS UTC must attend the formal Aeromedical Evacuation and Patient Staging Course (AEPSC)
o Formal OR Sustainment Training must be accomplished every 48 months for the Air Reserve Component (ARC). o AMC/SGX’s intent is for members to attend the Resident course initially, then
participate in a Readiness Training Oversight Committee (RTOC)-sponsored exercise or Manpower and Equipment Force Packaging (MEFPAK) Responsible Agencies (MRA)-approved UTC Mission Essential Task (MET) driven exercise in year 4, then return to the formal course in year 8.
o AMC is in the process of clarifying and updating both the CMRP Cat III Matrix as well as MRDSS to reflect these points.
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Air Force Training Record (AFTR) Sunset The Air Force Training Record (AFTR) and Training Business Area (TBA) systems will sunset on 30 Sep 19. Both systems will be replaced by The Total Force Training Record (TFTR) which is currently in development. TFTR is expected to be functional on 1 Oct 19. At this time, we are asking you continue business as usual in AFTR. Express Train instruction will be on hold for the remainder of this FY due to the new program coming on board as of 1 Oct 19. It would not be fiscally responsible for units pay for their members to obtain training on a system that will be obsolete in less than a year. In the meantime, we are still available to answer AFTR questions as they arise. Please standby for further information as it becomes available. Center for Sustainment Training and Readiness Skills (C-STARS) Application Deadlines Due to not only an increase in course demand to satisfy recently updated Comprehensive Medical Readiness Program (CMRP) Category I, Clinical Currency & Category II, Readiness Skills Training requirements, as well as an increase in either no package or incomplete packages being submitted, USAF School of Aerospace Medicine (USAFSAM) has asked all Major Commands (MAJCOMs) to reiterate all C-STARS Application Deadlines and Rules of Engagement. The following applies to all C-STARS, St Louis and Baltimore Courses.
o 45 days from Course Start Date (CSD) – Complete application packages o Any identified application packages with missing data will have 24 hours, or COB the
following Monday if identified on a Friday, to submit all outstanding information, or will be cancelled
o MAJCOMs will then have 10 days to fill the seat and submit all application package material
o At no point are students to contact the school sites directly requesting application extensions. Course Site POCs are not being informed of these extensions which is creating additional process slow-downs
Package requirements and information can be found on the following site: https://kx.afms.mil/kj/kx2/CSTARS/Pages/home.aspx Critical Care Air Transport (CCAT) Application Deadlines The CCAT Registrar office has asked us to remind members the application deadlines are firm. This applies to the Clinical Validation Committee (CVC), CCAT Initial, and CCAT Advanced packages.
- 60 days from the Class Start Date (CSD) – submit the CVC application - 45 days from CSD – CCAT Initial/Advanced applications due
o Any identified application packages with missing data will have 24hrs, or COB the following Monday if identified on a Friday, to submit all outstanding information, or will be cancelled.
o MAJCOMs will then have 10 days to fill the seat and submit all application package material.
o At no point are students to contact the school site directly to request application extensions. Course Site POCs are not being informed of these extensions which is creating additional process delays
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Package requirements and information can be found on the following site: https://kx2.afms.mil/kj/kx2/CSTARS/Pages/CCATT_Advanced_Page.aspx Expeditionary Medical Support (EMEDS) Air Combat Command (ACC) and Air Education and Training Command (AETC) have discussed the possibility of adding additional courses for FY19. Stand by for additional information. Ground Surgical Team (GST) Air Combat Command (ACC) and Air Education and Training Command (AETC) have released all remaining FY19 GST seats. All ANG Units with FFGST are HIGHLY ENCOURAGED to schedule their members as soon as possible.
o ROE’s: o Member must attend both Phase I and Phase II concurrently. o Once scheduled the member will not be allowed to cancel except for extreme
circumstances. CMRP Cat III Training shortage Per ACC/SG2 changes of personnel in Title 10 UTC’s (FFEPS, FFPPS, FFGST, FFEP2, etc.) immediately prior to or while in their Reserve Component Period (RCP) is exacerbating CMRP Cat III training course seats shortfall. As you know, there is insufficient capacity in the training pipeline to meet training requirements at the frequency presently required. Additionally, in the past, AETC had to reduce pipeline capacity due to underutilization of the courses. Unfortunately, existing capacity struggles to accommodate surges in training requirements, opportunities to train individuals not on these Unit Type Codes (UTCs) and training replacements when personnel changes to UTC assignments are made. Training capacity challenges are exacerbated when units remove and replace trained personnel from UTCs as they prepare to enter the bucket and replace them with untrained personnel. We understand this is sometimes a necessity due to circumstances beyond the units control but in many cases, managing this process earlier in the cycle reduces impacts on training availability. Review your Unit Manning Document (UMD) and project any loss/gains 36-48 months prior to your RCP. Make any personnel changes at that time and schedule new members and those with projected training lapse 24-36 months prior to your RCP. Medical Readiness Management Course (MRMC) **New Scheduling Process** Effective 15 Feb 19, units will need to send an email to [email protected] with the requested member’s name and class date. All members requesting to attend MRMC MUST be assigned to the Primary/Alternate MRO or MRNCO role within the Appointed Position List in MRDSS prior to requesting to be scheduled. Training requests for individuals who have not been loaded into the applicable appointed position role in MRDSS will be disapproved. MSgt Washington will schedule members within FTMS. Upon approval, it remains the responsibility of the unit/member to complete the Formal School Request and submit to the Force Development Office to initiate the TLN process. When seats are full, members will
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be placed on a waitlist. MRMC seats are very limited; the ANG receives four seats per iteration of the course. AETC is finalizing Rules of Engagement (ROEs) for this course which will be posted on our Education & Training CarePoint page when published, https://carepoint.health.mil/sites/ANGSG/SGX/SGXP/Edu-and-Trng/Pages/default.aspx. EQUIP SMSgt Scot Bird (240) 612-8699; DSN 612-8699 [email protected] BMET Training There will be a 4A2 (BMET) training held at Zoll Headquarters in Chelmsford, MA. Training is scheduled for 25-29 Mar with 24 & 30 Mar as travel days. There are only 20 slots available so please contact MSgt Lisa Hicks (240) 612-7269; DSN: 612-7269; [email protected] if you would like to attend. Influenza Season Ms. Natalie Turner (240) 612-8552; DSN: 612-8552 [email protected] The initial step for the 2019-2020 Influenza Season has begun. Last week, AFMOA sent a tasker to your host MTFs with a suspense date of 26 Feb 19. The tasker requests all the supporting units (ANG GMUs and CRTCs) to provide your 2019-2020 Influenza requirements. Please reach out to your host MTF if you have not received an email or ordering form from them. Also, be sure to courtesy-copy Ms. Turner when you respond to your host MTF with your ordering form/requirements. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Turner at the above e-mail or phone numbers. Chief, Medical Education and Training CMSgt Faith Federspiel (240) 612-9225; DSN: 612-9225 [email protected] MRU It is that time of year again, MRU 2019 volunteer recruiting has begun! If you would like to volunteer to help our MRU Team, please submit your name and availability to the Education & Training org box: [email protected] On a separate note, we are looking for two experienced personnel to be our MRU 1st Sergeants. Please email Chief Federspiel directly if you are interested. Dates to volunteer are 8-16 Aug 19 and submissions are due by 18 Mar 19. NGB/SG will provide the days and dollars.
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AIR NATIONAL GUARD (ANG) ACTIVE DUTY FOR OPERATIONAL SUPPORT (ADOS)
ANNOUNCEMENT
IAW the ADOS Application Procedures
Please submit complete ADOS applications as 1 PDF to [email protected]
If unable to encrypt or the application is over 4MB, please forward via https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/safe/
to the above address
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 19-059
CLOSE OUT DATE: Open until Filled
POSITION TITLE: Drug Demand Reduction Program (DDRP) Admin
(NGB/SG)
POSITION INFORMATION: Length: 30 Sept 2020
ADOS, Title 10 (Counter Drug- 1095 Exempt) Fiscal year extensions may be granted pending funding and
Airman’s eligibility; PCS authorized.
RANK/GRADE REQUIREMENT: E-6 to E-8
AFSC REQUIREMENT: ANY
LOCATION: ANGRC Joint Base Andrews, MD
WHO MAY APPLY: Qualified ANG members only
POC Position: Lt Col Gilbert Harvey, MSC
NGB/SGOH
3500 Fetchet Avenue
Joint Base Andrews, MD 20762
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (240) 612-8239
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Position Description (Duty Description):
- Serves as the overall Subject Matter Expert (SME) on Knowledge Management (KM) functions for the ANG
DDRP management. Manages and directs the facilitation, creation, protection, and use of explicit program
knowledge used by the organization.
- Site Content Administrator (SCA), creates/maintains virtual collaboration tools. Ensures content is updated,
relevant, transitioned to the applicable KM tool (i.e. CarePoint) and complies with published directives and
guidance. Provides content management assistance/consultation to subordinate directorates. Serves as focal point
for directorate or group collaboration tool site development activities. Coordinate with applications developers to
isolate and solve design problems during testing and implementation phases. Consolidates the work of
Wing/Regional DDRPMs and other related specialists and prepares written reports of findings.
- Serves as the DDRP Records Administrator (RA). Oversees the records program within agency as specified in
Federal laws, NARA guidelines and applicable Air Force 33-series publications. Establishes and manages a
training program for new personnel and for continuing training and education. Oversees the implementation of
AFIMS according to AFMAN 33-363. Provides support to Base Records Manager (BRM), to include but not
limited to at least one staff visit every 24 months. Directs subordinate RAs to conduct non-FOIA data calls and
record searches upon receipt of official request form the AFRO.
- Provides training, assistance, and documentation support to directorates’ senior leadership. Develops formal or
informal policies, procedures, standards and reports to guide, assist, and train personnel.
- Authority for internet content management and use policies. Ensures policies are adhered to, and users are trained
and informed about applicable policies. Provides subordinate units with guidance on the proper use of internet
resources and electronic communications so that they comply with appropriate content, style, format, and security.
- Serves as a Government Purchase Cardholder (GPC). Maintains proper GPC documentation. Establishes annual
budget estimates to sustain DDRP supplies for operational use.
- Oversees the official mail to/from the Official Main Center (OMC).
- Ensures compliance with applicable training requirements, local policy and federal regulations.
- Knowledge of DDRP regulations, NGB Web Drug Testing portal software, metrics and reporting requirements.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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AIR NATIONAL GUARD (ANG) ACTIVE DUTY FOR OPERATIONAL SUPPORT (ADOS)
ANNOUNCEMENT
IAW the ADOS Application Procedures
Please submit complete ADOS applications as 1 PDF to [email protected]
If unable to encrypt or the application is over 4MB, please forward via https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/safe/
to the above address
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 19-045
CLOSE OUT DATE: Open until Filled
POSITION TITLE: Regional Drug Demand Reduction Program Manager
(Region 11- TX, OK, NM)
POSITION INFORMATION: Length: Approximate Start Date of 1 Jan 19 - 30 Sept 2019
ADOS, Title 10 (Counter Drug- 1095 Exempt) Fiscal year extensions may be granted pending funding and
Airman’s eligibility.
RANK/GRADE REQUIREMENT: E-6 to E-8
AFSC REQUIREMENT: ANY
SECURITY CLEARANCE: Secret
LOCATION: Member’s Home Station
WHO MAY APPLY: Qualified ANG members only; TX ANG member preferred
POC Position: Lt Col Gilbert Harvey, MSC
NGB/SGOH
3500 Fetchet Avenue
Joint Base Andrews, MD 20762
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (240) 612-8239
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Position Description (Duty Description): Must have Unit Commander/Wing Commander approval for non-
participation during UTAs at assigned unit when assigned TDY for DDRP mission sets. Member may not be
assigned as a Wing DDRPM while appointed as a Regional DDRPM while assigned at NGB. Responsible for
implementation of DDRPM responsibilities outlined in AFI 90-507 & AFI 90-508. Manage the Wings assigned
providing administrative oversight and exercising management responsibilities. Regional DDPRM will serve as a
Contract Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR), and must complete/maintain require COR training
certification. Regional DDRPM may be required to instruct performance standards, DDRP testing protocol and
regulatory guidance as it pertains to the DDR Program; Instructor Certification required.
Previous DDRP and/or Contract experience preferred. Frequent travel required.
Knowledge of after action reports, travel planning for site visits, communicating with Wing/GSU leadership,
establishing and monitoring annual Course Of Action (COA) for Wing/GSU leadership, and program oversight of
Wing/GSU collection process.
Knowledge of the budget process, maintaining metrics, performing site program visits each month during UTAs,
knowledge of and use of AF portal programs, along with providing training when applicable. Must keep your
current AFSC and ARCNet requirements current at all times.
AIR NATIONAL GUARD MEDICAL SERVICE 2018 ANNUAL AWARD RECIPIENTS
Award Recipient UnitANG Company Grade Nurse of the Year Capt Cortney A. Neblett 190 MDGANG Field Grade Nurse of the Year Maj James P. McNair 163 MDGANG Aerospace Medicine Airman of the Year SrA Victoria J. Moore 163 MDGANG Aerospace Medicine NCO of the Year TSgt Fred J. Parker 176 MDGANG Air Force Diagnostic Imaging NCO of the Year TSgt Courtney L. Burwald 150 MDGANG Base Bioenvironmental Engineering Airman of the Year SrA Timothy R. Nguyen 133 MDGANG Base Bioenvironmental Engineering NCO of the Year SSgt Aloysius J. Simonis 190 MDGANG Biomedical Clinician of the Year Capt Thomas R. Buckner 150 MDGANG Biomedical Clinician Officer of the Year - Company Grade Category Capt Chad S. Brooks 119 MDGANG Biomedical Clinician Officer of the Year -Field Grade Category Lt Col Jack T. Cook 158 MDGANG Biomedical Equipment Repair Airman of the Year SrA Garrett M. Browne 190 MDGANG Biomedical Specialist Officer of the Year - Company Grade Category 2Lt Michael J. Avalone 104 MDGANG Biomedical Specialist Officer of the Year -Field Grade Category Maj Barbara L. Jones 104 MDGANG Clinical Dentist of the Year Maj Jeffery Larkin 190 MDGANG Excellence in Nursing Leadership Award Lt Col Maria F. Mangosingignacio 163 MDGANG Field Grade Physician of the Year Lt Col Vanessa K. Wideman 169 MDGANG Health Services Management NCO of the Year TSgt Meghan Hammond 116 MDGANG Laboratory NCO of the Year TSgt April M. McMahon 150 MDGANG Medical Service Corps Commitment to Service Award Lt Col Jennifer K. Traver 107 MDGANG Outstanding Achievement in Nursing Force Development Award Lt Col Tiffiny A. Strever 161 MDGANG Privileged Advanced Practice Nurse of the Year Lt Col Michaela Parsel 190 MDGANG Public Health Airman of the Year SrA Victoria E. Sieracki 104 MDGANG Public Health NCO of the Year TSgt Brenda L. Franklin 116 MDGANG Young Health Care Administrator of the Year Capt James M. Taylor 161 MDGANG Clinical Support Excellence Award MSgt Kylie C. Burns-Whalen 104 MDGANG Operational Medicine Excellence Award MSgt Virginia Holmgren 124MDGANG Organizational Management Excellence Award MSgt Elizabeth M. Damman 190 MDGANG Medical Service SNCO Leadership Award SMSgt Douglas J. Harms 132 MDGANG Small Dental Clinic of the Year Team 132 MDGANG Biomedical Sciences Corps Team of the Year Team 132 MDGANG Health Plan Management Team of the Year Team 190 MDGANG Medical Readiness Team of the Year Team 132 MDGANG Personnel Reliability Assurance Program Team of the Year Team 119 MDGANG Resource Management Team of the Year Team 124MDG
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AIR NATIONAL GUARD (ANG) MILITARY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
THE HIRING DIRECTORATE, NGB/CF, ANGRC/CC & NGB/HR RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REMOVE THIS ADVERTISEMENT AT ANYTIME. THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN THIS MILITARY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT. PLEASE READ EACH SECTION CAREFULLY AND ENSURE YOU ARE IN FULL COMPLIANCE BEFORE THE CLOSEOUT DATE LISTED BELOW.
*SELECTEE(S) SHOULD EXPECT TO BE GAINED ONTO STATUTORY TOUR WITHIN 120 DAYS OF ACCEPTANCE.
****WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU SUBMIT YOUR PACKAGE AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE. DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE CLOSE OUT DATE TO SUBMIT***** APPLICATION PACKAGES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE CLOSEOUT DATE LISTED BELOW.
DUE TO THE HIGH VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS, PACKAGES RECEIVED WITHIN FOUR DUTY-DAYS OF THE CLOSEOUT DATE WILL BE REVIEWED FOR QUALIFICATION/DISQUALIFICATION ONLY. WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ASSIST YOU WITH COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHIN FOUR DUTY-DAYS OF CLOSEOUT DATE WILL BE DISQUALIFIED. QUESTIONS PERTAINING TO APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS SHOULD BE REFERRED TO NGB/HR. ONLY NGB/HR WILL DETERMINE QUALIFICATION/DISQUALIFICATION.
**You MUST submit ALL required documents IAW the Application Procedures/FAQs located on the website. These procedures/FAQs change and you MUST follow the MOST CURRENT PROCEDURES**
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: MVA 2019-023 OPEN PERIOD: 28 January 2019 thru2359 EST, 17 March 2019 HIRING DIRECTORATE: SG POSITION TITLE: Chief, Clinical Services Branch AFSC REQUIREMENT: 4XX3/4 (PAFSC, 2AFSC, 3AFSC) RANK/GRADE REQUIREMENT: Lt Col/O5 (Promotable) – Col/O6 POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time, Title 10, Statutory Tour TOUR LENGTH: 2-4 Years AGENCY: National Guard Bureau DUTY LOCATION: Joint Base Andrews, MD WHO MAY APPLY: Qualified ANG members only
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1. Requirements
**Second Reminder-You MUST submit ALL required documents IAW the Application Procedures/FAQs located on the website. These procedures/FAQs change and you MUST follow the MOST CURRENT PROCEDURES. All applicants are strongly encouraged to thoroughly review all application procedures and FAQs prior to contacting NGB/HR and especially prior to submitting your application**
Must hold rank/grade, AFSC requirement, and be current/passing within fitness standards as established by AFI 36-2905, by and through announcement closeout date. All information must be accurately indicated on the vMPF RIP at the time of application. Must have a Secret Security Clearance Lt Col Applicants must have a DOR no later than 1 June 2016 and must submit ALL OPRs with no gaps in time (includes AF Form 77s, AF Form 475s, & AF Form 707s, if applicable). Col applicants must submit last 5 OPRs with no gaps in time (includes AF Form 77s, AF Form 475s, & AF Form 707s, if applicable). Lt Col Applicants must have completed SDE as indicated on vMPF RIP.
2. Position Description
-This Position is an API 0.
-Develop, coordinate, deploy and evaluate policy/programs for officer and enlisted clinical AFSCs. Supports, plans, initiates and directs execution of medical activities in concurrence with higher authorities. Oversees compliance discrepancies for medical inspections. Oversees policy for nursing services, 4N functional, & ancillary AFSC's. Manages credentialing/privileging and adverse actions from any medical AFSC. Responsible for making recommendations, critically appraise, coordinate, and execute policies and programs for clinical AFSC's. -Responsible for all clinical personnel, officer and enlisted. Works closely with other offices within NGB Directorates and Joint Staff to ensure clinically sound medical operations function as it relates to oversight of domestic and deployable medical operations. Advises NGB/SG on operational medical matters and interprets and directs implementation of Surgeon General and Nursing Corps Chief policy. Develops, coordinates, deploys, evaluates policy/programs for clinical AFSCs, both officer and enlisted. Works closely with Division Chief regarding clinical and medical operations function as it relates to clinical oversight of MICT/IGEMS, Nursing Services, 4N Functional, and ancillary career field education and training plans, credentialing/privileging of provider and non-provider AFSC's and adverse action complaints of credentialed/privileged providers. -Plans, initiates and directs execution of medical activities to include assistance with inspections as requested. Assists HQ AFIA and/or MAJCOM Inspection Agencies for Air National Guard clinical inspection standards. Oversees the update of the Continual Evaluation and IGEMs. Evaluates qualifications and maintains functional control of ANG.
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-Medical Corps officers, Biomedical Science Corps officers and ancillary nursing staff in establishing and maintaining optimum standards of medical care. Provides staff development programs for all levels of medical personnel. Supports and coordinates with those responsible for educational programs for other than assigned medical personnel in fielded units (i.e. Self Aid and Buddy Care). Oversees 4N, IDMT, and EMT functions. Ensures optometry, dental, lab, audiology, immunizations, and other ancillary departments\ are maintained. Evaluates performance of medical and dental personnel, clinical activities and standards of medical practice. -Responds to issues brought forward regarding quality of care and training. Oversees Human Performance issues and research for the ANG. Tracks Unit Effectiveness Inspection (UEI) discrepancies and ensures compliance in respective programs. Liaison to HQ AFIA or Inspection Agency for ANG clinical inspection standards. Participates in studies, consultative visits and evaluative surveys within the range of the Air National Guard Medical Service activities. Represents medical interests, concerns and support in health care planning training and research. Works with Personnel to ensure appropriate accession of privileged providers meeting all ANG education standards. -Assists SGP with oversight of mid-level providers on T10 missions serving AD force. Oversees clinical training workshops, seminars, conferences, meetings, training, broadcasts, and staff assistance visits, as required. Participates in select training and policy workshops and conferences with Active Duty Air Force, Defense Health Agency, Joint Staff, and Reserve Component. Assists in validating budget requirements for medical operation programs. Maintains RSV and CME requirements to maintain AFSC.
3. Application Reminders
Pen/ink changes to any source document, i.e. Report on Individual Personnel (RIP), Evaluations could result in disapproval. It is your responsibility to ensure your vMPF RIP is accurate/in order prior to application submittal. This includes but not limited to, verifying duty history, AFSC, service dates and ensuring overdue TDY codes are cleared.
4. About Statutory Tours This is a fully funded Permanent Change of Station (PCS). Visit DFAS website for most current Basic Allowance Housing (BAH) & Basic Allowance Substance (BAS) rates for the duty location listed on this announcement. All Members assigned to the Statutory Tour program will remain affiliated their state/territory while serving on Statutory Tour. All field members to include AGR, Technicians, Drill Status Guardsmen, ANG members assigned to NGB as a State Candidate, and ANG members assigned to NGB utilizing a state resource, must obtain and submit State TAG approval with application. Members currently assigned to the Statutory Tour program (excludes State Candidates and members assigned to NGB utilizing a state resource) must obtain current director’s approval.
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Statutory Tour service time does not count toward Reduced Eligibility Age for Reserve Retirement Pay. Statutory Tour members may be eligible for the Post 9/11 GI Bill if they serve on active duty Title 10 and/or Title 32 502(f) AGR for 90 days or more, after 11 September 2001. Their eligibility percentage starts at 40% for 90 days to 5 months. It increases 10% every 6 months, maxing out at 100%.
Further information regarding the Statutory Tour Program can be found in ANGI 36-6. Application packages will be reviewed to ensure qualifications are met. Packages are reviewed within four duty-days of receipt. You may email [email protected] or call 240-612-8884 to check the status of your application. Please do not call/email for a status update within the four duty-day period. IMPORTANT NOTE: Based on the volume of applicants, packages received within four duty-days of the closeout date listed on the announcement will be reviewed for qualification/disqualification only. Any incomplete/missing requirements/documentation will result in disqualification. Submittal of any missing documents/requirements after the closeout will NOT be accepted. We highly encourage you to submit packages as early as possible. If you have any questions pertaining to your package refer to our FAQs and application procedures. If your question is still not answered, contact our office for clarification. Review your application and requirements thoroughly before submitting to preclude disqualification.
TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY, SELECT THE LINK BELOW AND FOLLOW APPLICATION PROCEDURES
http://www.ang.af.mil/Careers/ANG-Title-10-Stat-Tour
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AIR NATIONAL GUARD (ANG) MILITARY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
THE HIRING DIRECTORATE, NGB/CF, ANGRC/CC & NGB/HR RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REMOVE THIS
ADVERTISEMENT AT ANYTIME. THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN THIS MILITARY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT. PLEASE READ EACH SECTION CAREFULLY AND ENSURE YOU ARE IN FULL COMPLIANCE BEFORE THE CLOSEOUT DATE LISTED BELOW.
*SELECTEE(S) SHOULD EXPECT TO BE GAINED ONTO STATUTORY TOUR WITHIN 120 DAYS OF ACCEPTANCE.
****WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU SUBMIT YOUR PACKAGE AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE. DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE CLOSE OUT DATE TO SUBMIT***** APPLICATION PACKAGES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE CLOSEOUT DATE LISTED BELOW.
DUE TO THE HIGH VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS, PACKAGES RECEIVED WITHIN FOUR DUTY-DAYS OF THE CLOSEOUT DATE WILL BE REVIEWED FOR QUALIFICATION/DISQUALIFICATION ONLY. WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ASSIST YOU WITH COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHIN FOUR DUTY-DAYS OF CLOSEOUT DATE WILL BE DISQUALIFIED. QUESTIONS PERTAINING TO APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS SHOULD BE REFERRED TO NGB/HR. ONLY NGB/HR WILL DETERMINE QUALIFICATION/DISQUALIFICATION.
**You MUST submit ALL required documents IAW the Application Procedures/FAQs located on the website. These procedures/FAQs change and you MUST follow the MOST CURRENT PROCEDURES**
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: MVA 2019-039 OPEN PERIOD: 4 February 2019 thru 2359EST, 19 March 2019 HIRING DIRECTORATE: SG POSITION TITLE: Flight Medicine & Medical Standards Technician AFSC REQUIREMENT: 4N071, 4A071 (PAFSC, 2AFSC, 3AFSC, 4AFSC) RANK/GRADE REQUIREMENT: TSgt/E6 - MSgt/E7 POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time, Title 10, Statutory Tour TOUR LENGTH: 2-4 Years AGENCY: National Guard Bureau (NGB) DUTY LOCATION: Joint Base Andrews, MD WHO MAY APPLY: Qualified ANG members only
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1. Requirements
**Second Reminder-You MUST submit ALL required documents IAW the Application Procedures/FAQs located on the website. These procedures/FAQs change and you MUST follow the MOST CURRENT PROCEDURES. All applicants are strongly encouraged to thoroughly review all application procedures and FAQs prior to contacting NGB/HR and especially prior to submitting your application** Must hold rank/grade, AFSC requirement, and be current/passing within fitness standards as established by AFI 36-2905, by and through announcement closeout date. All information must be accurately indicated on the vMPF RIP at the time of application. Must have a Secret security clearance
2. Position Description
-Required to maintain a thorough understanding of: 1) current preventive medicine and medical standards in accordance with AF, ANG, and DoD instructions; and 2) operational medical support requirements. Reviews and makes medical recommendations on retraining, classification actions, and special assignments for continued military service. Coordinates all cases of aircrew members requiring evaluations at the Aeromedical Consultation Service and other special consultations as necessary. Acts as liaison and provides necessary information and guidance to active duty medical referral facilities to ensure proper preparation of disability evaluation processing. -Reviews and coordinates selected cases of ANG members on disability continuation pay. Acts as advisor to NGB/FM on such cases and provides guidance to ANG medical facilities regarding impact, requirements, and qualifications for extensions. Reviews flying evaluation board cases and packages for reapplication of Aeromedical orders to ensure medical qualification of rated officers before return to flying positions. Provides guidance and status of cases to ANG medical units and acts as a focal point in matters pertaining to physical standards, Line of Duty, routing immunizations and other medical disposition actions. Logs all cases in/out and provides statistical and analytical data. -Research and reply to Congressional inquiries, as well as Exception to Policy (ETP) management of medical cases. Exercises certification authority for all accession physicals, including those for Extended Active Duty membership, and General promotion candidates. Actively participates in the Team Aerospace Medicine Program. Attend and prepare training material for TAOS conference promoting Aerospace medicine. Trains full-time Health Technicians, Traditional Guard members, State Air Surgeons, Flight Surgeons, Medical Group Commanders, and Medical Administrative Officers on all facets of medical examination packages; directs and trains individuals to improve the quality of their medical examinations; develops and implements strategies to reduce "incomplete" rates on physical exam, waiver, and line of duty actions. -Actively participates in NGB/SGP strategic planning processes and NGB/SGP policy/directive development and implementation, as well as with the communication of each to customers, as appropriate. Assists NGB/SGPM in the epidemiological analysis (i.e., for trends) of relevant health information emanating from the physical examination process, as appropriate. Participates in Leadership visits providing guidance to all ANG medical groups.
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-Presents medical briefings at NGB/SG sponsored conferences or symposiums. Coordinates with NGB/A1 on all Return to Duty (RTD) cases from the MEB, IPEB or FPEB for worldwide qualifications or Assignment Limitation Code-C (ALC-C1, C2, C3) as appropriate. Assist other medical standards personnel as needed, provided workload permits. Other duties as assigned.
3. Application Reminders
Promotion Opportunity: If this Military Vacancy Announcement is a promotion opportunity and you are currently assigned to a Special Duty Identifier (SDI), you must meet the promotion requirements as outlined in AFI 36-2502. Applicants who are in a higher grade than the grade for this advertisement must provide a statement of understanding with your application stating you are willing to be voluntarily demoted without prejudice if selected for this position, IAW AFI 36-2502. If selected for this vacancy, voluntary demotion action must take place prior to being assessed to the Statutory Tour Program. Pen/ink changes to any source document, i.e. Report on Individual Personnel (RIP), evaluations, etc. could result in disapproval. It is your responsibility to ensure your vMPF RIP is accurate/in order prior to application submittal. This includes but not limited to, verifying duty history, AFSC, service dates and ensuring overdue TDY codes are cleared.
4. About Statutory Tours
This is a fully funded Permanent Change of Station (PCS). Visit DFAS website for most current Basic Allowance Housing (BAH) & Basic Allowance Substance (BAS) rates for the duty location listed on this announcement. All Members assigned to the Statutory Tour program will remain affiliated their state/territory while serving on Statutory Tour. All field members to include AGR, Technicians, Drill Status Guardsmen, ANG members assigned to NGB as a State Candidate, and ANG members assigned to NGB utilizing a state resource, must obtain and submit State TAG approval with application. Members currently assigned to the Statutory Tour program (excludes State Candidates and members assigned to NGB utilizing a state resource) must obtain current director’s approval. Statutory Tour members may be eligible for the Post 9/11 GI Bill if they serve on active duty Title 10 and/or Title 32 502(f) AGR for 90 days or more, after 11 September 2001. Their eligibility percentage starts at 40% for 90 days to 5 months. It increases 10% every 6 months, maxing out at 100%. Statutory Tour service time does not count toward reduced eligibility age for reserve retirement pay.
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Further information regarding the Statutory Tour Program can be found in ANGI 36-6.
Application packages will be reviewed to ensure qualifications are met. Packages are reviewed within four duty-days of receipt. You may email [email protected] or call 240-612-8884 to check the status of your application. Please do not call/email for a status update within the four duty-day period. IMPORTANT NOTE: Based on the volume of applicants, packages received within four duty-days of the closeout date listed on the announcement will be reviewed for qualification/disqualification only. Any incomplete/missing requirements/documentation will result in disqualification. Submittal of any missing documents/requirements after the closeout will NOT be accepted. We highly encourage you to submit packages as early as possible. If you have any questions pertaining to your package refer to our FAQs and application procedures. If your question is still not answered, contact our office for clarification. Review your application and requirements thoroughly before submitting to preclude disqualification.
TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY, SELECT THE LINK BELOW AND FOLLOW APPLICATION PROCEDURES
http://www.ang.af.mil/Careers/ANG-Title-10-Stat-Tour
