TF 115 th Newcomer Arrival Brief

Road to War

Purpose To provide all TF 115 th New Comers with vital information in order to facilitate a smooth transition into the unit and Fort Polk prior to deployment.

Agenda Before you Arrive What You Need To Bring The Trip To Fort Polk What Happens Once On Ground Training Calendar Highlights Points of Contact

Mission Statement Task Force 115th conducts split-based, primary thru Level III/IV healthcare operations at Theater Internment Facilities ISO TF134 MP and TF62 Med; serves as TF134 Surgeon ensuring theater detainee healthcare operations and policy is consistent with Geneva Convention, Rule of Law, and ST ; sets conditions for transition of detainee healthcare to the Iraqi Government or follow on Coalition Forces.

In Other Words Two Hospitals (Bucca & Cropper) Supporting Detainee Operations Report to or falling under 62 nd Med Bde Each hospital also provide area medical support to coalition forces Note: Do the job you were trained to do Watch your battle buddies back Take care of yourself (Think total soldier) Don’t forget to love your family and friends Come home safe

Before You Arrive

Pre-Arrival Training Personnel deploying to the CENTCOM AOR are required to complete Theater Specific Individual Readiness Training-TSIRT. Instructions for TSIRT Certification are located in the PPG Guidance at Chapter 5-7, e. All healthcare personnel are required to complete the Medical Ethics and Detainee Healthcare Training module online; go to or and then click on Deployment Related Training.

What You Need To Bring

Basic Requirements Personnel must bring: 90 DOS of all current medications Minimum of 30 DOS of personal hygiene items, Two pairs of eye glasses and mask inserts WITH PRESCRIPTION. Personnel are authorized two duffle bags, one rucksack and one carry-on bag. No footlockers or civilian luggage authorized. IAW the PPG, reimbursement for travel will not exceed the government’s cost of an airline ticket if less than POV travel cost. A footlocker will be issued to you upon your arrival to Fort Polk and sent via MILVAN late in April. Rental cars are not authorized to drive around Fort Polk (except at your own expense).

Equipment Personnel should bring packing list items as provided by unit POCs. Fort Polk will issue each Soldier full OCIE, RFI Issue, and 4 sets of ACUs. Soldiers should bring ACU rank and patches as appropriate. The 115 th CSH will issue one unit patch. Soldiers must bring their Army black beret. Soldiers must report with one full set of ACUs for initial wear during Unit In-processing. To facilitate CIF issue, request Soldiers send their ACU uniform sizes and boot sizes, Pro-mask and body armor size (S, M, LG, XLG) FAX: , DSN 863; The 115th CSH will issue weapons.

Basic Requirements All Soldiers should bring the following home unit training records: Copy of Family Care Plan if applicable Individual Readiness Training records Current APFT card M16 or M9 Weapons Qualification Card Any applicable licenses such as driver’s license, professional licenses, etc. If applicable, Soldiers must bring a copy of their OER and/or NCOER. Change of Rater OERs and NCOERs should have a thru date of 18 April All Soldiers must hand carry a copy of their most recent ORB- ERB. The 115th CSH will conduct an SRP, but accomplishing key pre-SRP items to include routine personal items such as last will, family care plan, finances, powers of attorney, etc, medical, dental, training and family readiness requirements prior will simplify the SRP process.

Basic Requirements Personnel must meet SRP dental CAT 1 & 2 criteria. If Soldiers have a limited duty profile, please ensure the Soldier brings a copy of DA 3349 for submission. Permanent P3-P4 profiles or pregnant personnel are non- deployable. Personnel should bring a copy of their birth certificate and security clearance from TDA MTF Security Manager. If a Soldier has no active security clearance or one that will expire before September 2009, see TDA MTF Security Manager immediately to initiate process to secure or renew a clearance. Anthrax and Small Pox immunizations are required for this deployment in CENTCOM AOR. Check with TDA MTF SRP site for current rules for initiating the Anthrax and Small Pox immunization process.

Needed Provider Data Incoming credentialed providers must contact their credentials office to coordinate preparation of an Inter- Facility Transfer Credential Brief-ITCB. Credentialed providers must have their MTF credentials office a copy of their ITCB to Credentials Officer at , DSN 863; Credentials Office at Bayne- Jones Army Community Hospital-BJACH, Fort Polk, La Credentialed providers are required to hand carry a copy of their ITCB during In-processing and maintain a copy of their ITCB while deployed. Personnel should bring hardcopies of all licenses and certifications such as MD, RN, LPN, CPR, EMT, ACLS, TNCC, JECC, ATLS, BTLS, PALS, etc.

FRG After 1 April 2008, there will be a Family Readiness Group link on the 115th CSH Website. The following information: Name of Next of Kin, telephone, address, and address should be FAXED to

The Trip To Ft Polk

Welcome To Fort Polk, LA

Travel Plan After 3 April, FAX all travel itineraries to 115th CSH ATTN: Senior Clinical NCO FAX: , DSN 863; Report to 115 th CSH, Fort Polk LA, 79916, NLT 1800hours on 19 April POVs are not authorized. All incoming personnel will be met by unit representative upon arrival

Arrive At Alexandria International Airport Alexandria, LA

Transportation To Ft. Polk From Airport Entrance Road

If You Drive

Once On The Ground At Ft Polk

Arrival Day Report to 115 th CSH Complete In-Processing Go To Assigned Billets Get Settled Relax Note: Transportation will be provided to PX, Commissary, Clothing & Sales, and local Super Wal-Mart shopping area.

Getting Off The Plane /On Ground At Ft Polk Have on in hand (Not in a duffle) TCS orders Current APFT Card TSIRT Detainee Health Care Certificate ID Card &Tags Copy of OER/NCOER Copy of credentials, licenses, certifications, CPR, ACLS, TNCC, ATLS, etc…

Training Calendar Highlights

Day Bus pick up Transport to DFAC DFAC Transport to barracks Relax Transport to DFAC DFAC Transport to barracks Bus pick up Transport to theater Mission Brief Bus pick up Transport to banquet site TF 115 th Banquet Bus pick up 1815-UTCTransport to barracks All

Day Bus pick up Transport to DFAC DFAC Bus pick up Transport to CIF / RFI Issue Weigh in / RFI Issue Transport / Chow / Transport ACU Issue Bus pick up Transport to barracks Dress for PT PT Bus pick up Transport to chow DFAC Transport to barracks 1845-UTCPersonal hygiene Camp C

Day Bus pick up Transport to DFAC DFAC Bus pick up Transport to CIF / ACU Issue Weigh in / ACU Issue Transport / Chow / Transport RFI Issue Bus pick up Transport to barracks Dress for PT PT Bus pick up Transport to chow DFAC Transport to barracks 1845-UTCPersonal hygiene Camp B

Training Calendar Camp C Camp B

Training Calendar Camp C Camp B

Training Calendar Camp C Camp B

Points of Contact: TF Commander CSM TF DCCS TF DCN TF DCA S S S S Assistant CN Chief Wardmaster Pharmacy NCOIC Lab NCOIC Radiology NCOIC PAD NCOIC HHD/A Co Cdr B Co Cdr

Summary Before you Arrive What You Need To Bring The Trip To Fort Polk What Happens Once On Ground Training Calendar Highlights Points of Contact