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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMYSEVENTH ARMY JOINT MULTINATIONAL TRAINING COMMAND

OFFICE OF THE COMMAND SERGEANT MAJORUNIT 28130

APO AE 09114

AETT-CSM 8 January 2015

MEMORANDUM FOR SEE DISTRIBUTION

SUBJECT: Memorandum of Instruction – Seventh Army and USAREUR Sergeant Morales Club Selection Board

1. Reference Army in Europe Regulation 600-2, dated 6 August 2012, Subject: Sergeant Morales Club and Dr. Mary Walker Award.

2. The Sergeant Morales Club Selection Board will be held at the Grafenwoehr Water Tower in the conference room and is scheduled as follows with each board member identified:

BOARD LOCATIONBOARD DATE BOARD MEMBERS

Water Tower Conference Room Grafenwoehr, Germany 251100FEB15

President – CSM Huggins, Jeffrey R. – 7th Army JMTC CSM

1. CSM Jefferson, Wardell – NCOA Commandant2. CSM Rolling, Nicholas – JMRC CSM3. SSG Whalen, John – Bavaria SMC President4. CSM Tufts, Richard, – JMRC Raptors CSM5. CSM Sutphin, Thomas– MEDDAC-B CSM

3. Eligibility

a. Candidates for the Sergeant Morales Club board must be in accordance with AE Regulation 600-2.

b. Candidate must be in the ranks of Corporal through Sergeant First Class and must supervise at least two Soldiers.

c. Candidate must be assigned or attached to a USAREUR command, MEDCOM, SAMC, INSCOM, NETCOM, and IMCOM-Europe garrisons (including Soldiers who are members of the Reserve Component or National Guard). NCOs on a tour of duty in Europe who are not assigned to a USAREUR command or an IMCOM-Europe garrison are eligible to compete at the SMC selection board (para 4d) according to paragraph 7a.

d. Display exemplary physical fitness and marksmanship skills. e. Be mature and share the values of their profession and their unit.

AETT-CSMSUBJECT: Memorandum of Instruction – Seventh Army and USAREUR Sergeant Morales Club Selection Board

f. Exercise sound leadership principles and display examples of professional Army ethics.

g. Strengthen and develop the seven Army Values in Soldiers and display the Warrior Ethos.

4. Selection Process for Sergeant Morales Club Membership

a. Selection Process. All NCOs who want to be considered for SMC membership, regardless of their unit of assignment, must pass the four-phase selection process. These phases are as follows:

(1) Phase 1: Nomination by the NCO’s First Sergeant (1SG). 1SGs will nominate NCOs using the SMC 1SG nomination and performance evaluation packet (encl 8). In addition, 1SGs will include a biography of the recommended NCO with the packet (encl 3).

(2) Phase 2: Initial-selection board at battalion level or equivalent level.

(3) Phase 3: Intermediate-selection board at brigade level or equivalent level.

(4) Phase 4: Final-selection board at the designated nominative CSM level.

5. Submission of Packets

Nomination packets will be forwarded to the JMTC G-1, (ATTN: SSG Tarver, Louis) no later than 15 days prior to the board. Packets are due no later than Wednesday, 10 February 2015. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!!!

6. Procedures for Submitting Packets

a. Submit packets inside one manila folder. A white label with the candidate’s name, rank, unit, and phone number typed on it will be placed on the left corner. Packets will be separated into six paper clipped sub-packets. (DO NOT SEND PACKETS IN SEPARATE MANILA FOLDERS). Sub-packets will contain the documents listed in the same order as the below subparagraphs a through j:

a. SMC Selection Board Score Sheet (encl 1) Rank and Name of Nominee, SSN (last four), and unit on this sheet will be typed and complete for all SMC candidates.

b. SMC Nomination Worksheet (encl 2) All information on the worksheet will be typed and contain the proper signatures.

c. Biographical Sketch (encl 3) will be typed and included in the packet.


d. Updated Enlisted Record Brief (ERB) (encl 4) ERB must have the typed statement which the candidate, the sponsor, the Brigade S-1, and the Brigade Command Sergeant Major must sign and date: “I have reviewed the information herein and it is correct and complete.” Candidates and sponsors will ensure that only ERBs with DA photos are submitted with the nomination packet. ERBs are to be updated the day prior to turning in packets. This is not the S1’s responsibility; it is the candidate’s responsibility.

e. APFT DA Form 705 (encl 5) Candidates must have taken the APFT within the last 6 months prior to board appearance.

f. Weapons Qualification Card (encl 6) Candidates must have went to the range and qualified within the last 6 months prior to board appearance.

g. DA 2166-8 (encl 7) Candidates must have at least 3 NCOERs. Candidates must provide 1 annual report out of the 3 required.

h. First Sergeant Nomination and Performance Evaluation Packet (encl 8) First Sergeants will submit nomination and performance evaluation packets to recommend Noncommissioned Officers for membership and induction into the Sergeant Morales Club.

i. Memorandum from the First Battalion/Brigade Level CSM (encl 9) Identifying the candidate’s contribution to improving their Soldiers and the organization, NCO quality, morale, and performance.

j. Hometown News Release (encl 10) will be typed, signed and submitted by all candidates. Item 9 should read “Selection into the USAREUR Sergeant Morales Club”. Item 23, duty phone will be the Soldier’s contact number, NOT the unit’s (only one copy is needed).

7. Sponsor Requirement and Leaders Books

First Line Supervisors will represent their candidate before the final selection board. First Sergeants of the candidate will be present and on standby if needed. Leaders Books will be hand carried to the board. Sponsors must also have the candidate’s counseling packets. If the candidate supervises Soldiers, he/she must have counseling packets on his/her Soldiers as well.

8. Uniform

Uniform for all candidates and sponsors will be the Army Service Uniform (ASU) with all awards and decorations. Uniform for First Sergeants will be the Army Combat Uniform (ACU).


9. Evaluation and Standards for Candidates Competing

a. Candidates will be evaluated on uniform and appearance, military bearing, self-confidence, oral expression, military knowledge, and conversational skills.

b. Candidates must demonstrate excellence in training and leading Soldiers.

c. Candidate’s Army Physical Fitness Test and Weapon Qualification scores will be evaluated and must have been completed within the last 6 months of board appearance.

d. Candidates must meet the height/weight standards IAW AR 600-9.

10. Board Members

a. Consists of a CSM, SGM, and/or one Sergeant Morales Club Member equal to or higher in grade than the candidates appearing before the board. b. Will arrive 30 minutes prior to the start of the board.

c. Areas of Responsibility.

d. Board members will ask situational based questions.

Sergeant Morales Club Board Subject Areas:

Board Member 1: CSM Jefferson - Warrior Task: Shoot - PMCS - Command Supply Discipline Program - Standards of Conduct - Military Justice

Board Member 2: CSM Rolling - Warrior Task: Fight - Military Customs and Courtesy - Drill and Ceremony - Wear of Uniform and Personal Appearance - Awards and Decorations

Board Member 3: SSG Whalen - Warrior Task: Move - Safety and Risk Assessment - Knowledge of Sergeant Morales and SMC Program - Counseling and NCOERs

AETT-CSMSUBJECT: Memorandum of Instruction – Seventh Army and USAREUR Sergeant Morales Club Selection Board - World Affairs and Current Events

Board Member 4: CSM Tufts - Warrior Task: Communicate - Military Leadership and Leaders Book - Leadership Situations - Chain of Command - Equal Opportunity

Board Member 5: CSM Sutphin - Warrior Task: Joint Urban Operations - Soldier Support Activities - Military Programs - Physical Fitness (TC 3-22.20)

11. All questions will be situational based and address the following:

a. Status of the candidate’s unit

b. Equipment

c. Personnel

d. How the candidate accomplishes tasks, missions, and unit activities with their assigned personnel and equipment

e. How the candidate resolves problems

f. Individual responsibility and self-evaluation

12. Command Sergeants Major, Sergeants Major, and SMC board members who are unable to be present for the board due to scheduling conflicts, TDY, leave, or other commitments will make prior coordination with CSM Huggins, 7th Army JMTC Command Sergeant Major and President of the Board.

13. Board will be held at the Water Tower in Grafenwoehr at 1100 hours. Board members, candidates and their sponsors are to report NLT 1030 hours.


14. The point of contact for this memorandum is SSG Tarver at DSN 475-7190 or [email protected].

10 Encls ///Original Signed///1. SMC Scoresheet JEFFREY R. HUGGINS2. SMC Nomination Worksheet CSM, USA3. Biographical Sketch Command Sergeant Major4. ERB 5. APFT Card 6. Weapons Qualification Card 7. DA 2166-8 (last 3 NCOERs, 1 must be an annual)8. First Sergeant Nomination and Performance Evaluation Packet9. Memorandum from the first Battalion/Brigade level CSM 10. DD 2266 (Hometown News Release)

DISTRIBUTION: 7th Army NCOAJoint Multinational Readiness CenterJoint Multinational Training Command G3HHC, Joint Multinational Training CommandUnited States Army Garrison Bavaria12th Combat Aviation Brigade709th Military Police Battalion 69th Signal Battalion18th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion44th Expeditionary Signal Battalion173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team15th Engineer Battalion1st Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment2nd Cavalry RegimentBavaria MEDDAC


SMC SELECTION BOARD SCORESHEET Page 1 of 8

Nominee is attending the following (circle whichever applies):

1) Initial Selection Board (Battalion)

2) Intermediate Selection Board (Brigade)

3) Final Selection Board (See AE Reg 600-2, para 9a(4), to determine applicability.)

Nominee’s Grade and Name:

Unit:

BOARD APPEARANCE (Evaluated by All Board Members)

AREA COMMENTS (Required)

Wear and Appearance of the Uniform

Military Bearing

Self-confidence

Leader’s Book

Reporting Procedures

Oral Expression

Use of Available Resources andRegulations

Essay

(Enclosure 1)


BOARD MEMBER 1(Evaluated by Board Member 1 Only) Page 2 of 8


1. Sexual Harassment/Assault Response andPrevention

2. Suicide Prevention and Intervention

3. Total Army Sponsorship Program

4. Army Substance Abuse Program

5. Integrated Disability Evaluation System

6. Strong Bonds

7. Behavioral Health

8. Transition Assistance Program

9. Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness

10. Center for the Army Profession and Ethic(C.A.P.E.)—America’s Army‒Our Profession

(Enclosure 1 Continuation)




1. Doctrine 2015

2. Currents Events

3. History of the NCO

4. Wear of Uniform and PersonalAppearance

5. Sergeant Morales Biography, SMC History and Crest, Reciting of the NCO

6. U.S. Government and Constitution

7. Army Maintenance ManagementProgram

8. Command Supply Discipline



BOARD MEMBER 3(Evaluated by Board Member 3 Only) (Hands-On Tasks) Page 4 of 8AREA COMMENTS (Required)

1. Warrior Tasks and Battle Drills

2. Tactical Communications

3. 8-Step Training Model

4. Weapons-Basic Rifle Marksmanship

5. Land Navigation

6. First Aid and MEDEVAC Procedures

7. NCO Charge and NCO Creed

8. CBRNE



MEMBER 4(Evaluated by Board Member 4 Only) Page 5 of 8


1. AUSA

2. Drill and Ceremony

3. Composite Risk Management/Safety

4. Army Body Composition Program

5. Customs and Courtesy

6. PRT/APFT

7. Military Justice

8. Code of Conduct

9. Army Emergency Relief





1. Military Leadership Situations

2. NCOPD/NCODP/NCOES

3. Warrior Ethos

4. NCOERS/Effective Military Writing

5. Professional Counseling

6. Enlisted Promotions and Reductions

7. EO/EEO/Hazing

8. Education Programs/Army FamilyCovenant




BOARD MEMBER RECOMMENDATIONS Page 7 of 8

Nominee Name and Unit:

BOARD MEMBER 1.

I recommend APPROVAL / DISAPPROVAL (circle one)

Board Member Name and Signature Date

BOARD MEMBER 2.

I recommend APPROVAL / DISAPPROVAL (circle one)______________________________________________________

Board Member Name and Signature

Date

_____________Date

BOARD MEMBER 3.


DateBoard Member Name and Signature

BOARD MEMBER 4.



BOARD MEMBER 5.




SMC Membership Selection Board Worksheet—Continued


SMC MEMBERSHIP AND INDUCTION APPROVAL AUTHORITY (CSM, USAREUR):

I approve/disapprove (Soldier’s grade and name) for honorary membership and induction into the SMC.

Signature of USAREUR CSM Date

Date

Date

Date

FINAL SELECTION BOARD AUTHORITY (if applicable):


Name and Signature of Final Selection Board Authority


INTERMEDIATE SELECTION BOARD AUTHORITY:


INITIAL SELECTION BOARD AUTHORITY:



SELECTION BOARD AUTHORITY RECOMMENDATION AND DECISION Page 8 of 8



SAMPLEBIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH

SERGEANT FIRST CLASS JOE D. DOE

Staff Sergeant John J. Doe was born on 1 January 1974 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. He graduated from Pine Bluff High School in June 1992 and attended Pine Bluff Community College.

He entered the United States Army on 20 September 1992 and attended one-station unit training at Fort Knox, Kentucky, where he graduated as a 19K, Armor Crewman. While there, Staff Sergeant Doe was selected as the distinguished honor graduate for his class.

Staff Sergeant Doe’s previous assignment was with C Company, 1st Forward Support Battalion,Division Support Command, 1st Armored Division, in Hohenfels, Germany. In June 1999, StaffSergeant Doe was assigned to Bravo Troop, 1st Squadron, 10th Cavalry, 4th Infantry Division. In August 1999, he deployed to Kuwait for Operation Desert Spring and returned home in December 1999. To date, Staff Sergeant Doe has participated in seven gunneries and distinguished himself as a tank gunner at four of the gunneries. He also participated in numerous field training exercises, including rotations at the National Training Center, Fort Irwin, California; and the Joint Readiness Training Center, Fort Polk, Louisiana.

Since being assigned to Seventh US Army Joint Multinational Training Command (JMTC), Staff Sergeant Doe attended the Warrior Leaders Course (Class 152), where he earned the Leadership Award for demonstrating superior leadership ability while completing a demanding program of performance oriented training. He also appeared before several Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) of the Quarter selection boards. He went on to compete and win honors as the 7th US Army JMTC NCO of the Year for 2012.

Staff Sergeant Doe’s awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal (two oak leaf clusters), the Army Achievement Medal (four oak leaf clusters), the Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (with numeral 2), the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Army Service Ribbon, and the Overseas Service Ribbon.

Staff Sergeant Doe has set many goals for himself to develop his military proficiency. He plans to earn the Order of the Spur, attend and successfully

AETT-CSMSUBJECT: Memorandum of Instruction – Seventh Army and USAREUR Sergeant Morales Club Selection Boardcomplete the Battle Staff Noncommissioned Officer Course, and compete for selection into the prestigious Sergeant Morales Club. His long-term personal goals include completing his bachelor’s degree in computer science and becoming a Boy Scout troop leader.

INCLUDE LONG AND SHORT TERM GOALS!!!!!!!!

(Enclosure2)


SAMPLE

ENLISTED RECORD BRIEFERB

The below statement should be placed in Section X on the ERB.

“I have reviewed the information herein and it is correct and complete.”

SIGNATURE/DATE

Ensure ERB is current and updated. Packets will not be accepted if the BN or BDE S1s have not signed below the above statement on the ERB.

(Enclosure 3)


DA FORM 705APFT CARD

APFT MUST BE GIVEN WITHIN 6 MONTHS PRIOR TO BOARD APPEARANCE.

(Enclosure 4)


DA 3595WEAPONS QUALIFICATION CARD

WEAPONS QUALIFICATION WITH ASSIGNED WEAPON MUST BE DONE 6 MONTHS PRIOR TO BOARD.

*NOTE WEAPONS QUALIFICATION CARD MAY DIFFER DUE TO SOLDIER’S ASSIGNED WEAPON.

(Enclosure 5)


DA 2166-8NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER EVALUATION

REPORT

MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 3 EVALUATIONS. AT LEAST 1 OUT OF THE 3 MUST BE AN ANNUAL REPORT FOR NOMINEE APPEARING BEFORE THE SERGEANT MORALES BOARD.

(Enclosure 6)


(Enclosure 7)

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMYYOUR UNIT NAME

YOUR OFFICE GOES HEREYOUR UNIT NUMBER GOES HERE

APO AE XXXXX

YOUR OFFICE SYMBOL DATE

MEMORANDUM THRU

Command Sergeant Major, Your Battalion-Level Command (Example: Commandant, 7th Army NCO Academy, Unit 28130, APO AE 09114Command Sergeant Major, Your Brigade-Level Command (Example: Command Sergeant Major, Joint Multinational Readiness Center, Unit 28216, APO AE 09173)

FOR President, Sergeant Morales Club Selection Board

SUBJECT: Organization Name Sergeant Morales Club Nomination and Performance Evaluation, Rank, Last, First and MI, and MOS of Nominee

1. I recommend the following Noncommissioned Officer be considered for membership and induction into the Sergeant Morales Club:

a. Name:

b. Grade and date of rank:

c. Social Security Number (last four):

d. Primary Military Occupational Specialty (PMOS) and Secondary Military Occupational Specialty (SMOS):

e. Duty position:

f. Date assigned to unit:

AETT-CSMSUBJECT: Memorandum of Instruction – Seventh Army and USAREUR Sergeant Morales Club Selection Board g. Unit of assignment:

h. Duty telephone number:

i. Basic Active Service Date (BASD):

j. Expiration Term of Service (ETS):

k. Civilian education:

l. Military education:

m. Awards and decorations:

n. Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) score and the date the APFT was taken:

o. Height and weight, and date measured:

p. Authorized weight:

q. Actual and authorized body-fat percentage (if applicable):

r. Weapons qualification and date qualified:

2. Listed below are the Soldiers whom the SMC nominee leads and mentors, and their current training information. (Entries that require an explanation, or additional information on specific training achievements of each Soldier, may be explained in detail at the bottom of the chart.)

TRAINING INFORMATION ON SOLDIERS SUPERVISED

Soldier’sRank and Name PMOS

APFT Scoreand Date

Height and Weight

Weapons Qualification

and Date Flag Actions

AETT-CSMSUBJECT: Memorandum of Instruction – Seventh Army and USAREUR Sergeant Morales Club Selection Board3. Listed below are Soldiers whom the SMC nominee leads and mentors and their disciplinary information, as applicable. (Entries that require additional information may be explained in detail in the blocks provided. Use as much space as necessary to discuss punishment given, rehabilitation efforts taken, Soldier progress, and related information.)

DISCIPLINARY INFORMATION ON SOLDIERS SUPERVISED

Soldier’s Rank and Name AWOL

Y/N UCMJ

Y/N DUI

Y/N Additional Remarks

4. I have verified that this is the most current training information on the nominee and current information on all his/her Soldiers.

9 Encls JONATHAN DOE1. SMC Scoresheet 1SG, USA2. SMC Nomination Worksheet First Sergeant3. Biographical Sketch4. ERB (with statement) 5. APFT Card 6. Weapons Qualification Card 7. DA 2166-8 (last 3 NCOERs, 1 must be an annual) 8. Memorandum from the first Battalion/Brigade level CSM 9. DD 2266 (Hometown News Release)

(Enclosure 8)


DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMYYOUR UNIT NAME

YOUR OFFICE GOES HEREYOUR UNIT NUMBER GOES HERE

APO AE XXXXX

YOUR-OFFICE-SYMBOL DATE

MEMORANDUM FOR Command Sergeant Major, 7th Army JMTC, Unit 28130, APO AE 09114

SUBJECT: Sergeant Morales Club Board Nomination

1. I highly recommend Soldier being nominated rank, last name, first name and MI, to appear before the JMTC Sergeant Morales Board. Rank and Name is a model Soldier who continues to excel in all facets of his/her military career. He/she sets and outstanding example that all Soldiers should strive to emulate.

2. Rank and Name’s superior performance is attributed to his/her constant pursuit of military excellence and personal pride. He/she has what it takes to go all the way to the top in this profession of arms. Without hesitation, I would place rank and name in any position that requires trust, military knowledge, and higher responsibility.

3. I am truly honored to recommend a Soldier of high caliber to represent this organization in the JMTC Sergeant Morales Club.

JOHN D. DOECSM, USACommand Sergeant Major


UNIT LETTERHEAD

[Office symbol] [Date]

MEMORANDUM FOR President, Initial Selection Board

SUBJECT: Nomination of [grade, name, and organization of nominee] for HonoraryMembership in the Sergeant Morales Club

1. I recommend that [grade and full name of nominee] be considered for honorary membership and induction into the Sergeant Morales Club (SMC).

2. [Grade and last name of nominee] has been a supporter of both the unit and the SMC Program. He/She has been the primary sponsor to the battalion Soldier/NCO of the quarter and year programs. In addition, he/she has sponsored numerous unit events such as organization days and farewell and welcome-home ceremonies. [Grade and last name of nominee]’s support to the unit does not stop there. He/She has volunteered his/her time by working with the unit on different community events such as the recent [event]. Furthermore, he/she has contributed both time and resources to the USAREUR Land Combat Expo and the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) convention.

3. The POC for this memorandum is the undersigned at military [telephone number].

[Signature block of first-line supervisor]

Sample Format for a Nomination Memorandum for SMC Honorary Membership


SMC Honorary Membership Selection Board Worksheet

SELECTION BOARD WORKSHEET FOR SMC HONORARY MEMBERSHIP Page 1 of 3

(Circle one of the following):1) Initial Selection Board (Battalion)

2) Intermediate Selection Board (Brigade)

3) Final Selection Board (See AE Reg 600-2, para 9a(4), to determine applicability.)

Nominee Name:

Unit:


SELECTION BOARD WORKSHEET FOR SMC HONORARY MEMBERSHIP Page 2 of 3


BOARD MEMBER 1.



BOARD MEMBER 2.


______________________________________________________Board Member Name and Signature

Date

_____________

Date

BOARD MEMBER 3.


DateBoard Member Name and Signature

BOARD MEMBER 4.



BOARD MEMBER 5.




SMC Honorary Membership Selection Board Worksheet—Continued

SMC Honorary Membership Selection Board Worksheet—Continued

SMC HONORARY MEMBERSHIP AND INDUCTION APPROVAL AUTHORITY (CSM, USAREUR):

I approve/disapprove (Soldier’s grade and name) for honorary membership and induction into the SMC.

Signature of USAREUR CSM Date

Date

Date

Date

FINAL SELECTION BOARD AUTHORITY (if applicable):




INTERMEDIATE SELECTION BOARD AUTHORITY:


INITIAL SELECTION BOARD AUTHORITY:



SELECTION BOARD AUTHORITY RECOMMENDATION AND DECISION Page 3 of 3


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