1. TF 115 th Newcomer Arrival Brief

2. Road to War

3. 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.

4. 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

5. 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 4-02.46; sets conditions for transition of detainee healthcare to the Iraqi Government or follow on Coalition Forces.

6. 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

7. Before You Arrive

8. 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 http:www.armyg1.army.mil Chapter 5-7, e.http:www.armyg1.army.mil All healthcare personnel are required to complete the Medical Ethics and Detainee Healthcare Training module online; go to https:www.cs.amedd.army.mil or https://mhslearn.satx.disa.mil and then click on Deployment Related Training. https:www.cs.amedd.army.mil https://mhslearn.satx.disa.mil

9. What You Need To Bring

10. 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).

11. 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: 337-653-3567, DSN 863; The 115th CSH will issue weapons.

12. 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 2008. 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.

13. 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.

14. 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 email a copy of their ITCB to Credentials Officer at 337-531-3517, DSN 863; Credentials Office at Bayne- Jones Army Community Hospital-BJACH, Fort Polk, La 71459. 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.

15. 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 email address should be FAXED to 337- 653-3567.

16. The Trip To Ft Polk

17. Welcome To Fort Polk, LA

18. Travel Plan After 3 April, FAX all travel itineraries to 115th CSH ATTN: Senior Clinical NCO FAX: 337-653-3567, DSN 863; Report to 115 th CSH, Fort Polk LA, 79916, NLT 1800hours on 19 April 2008. POVs are not authorized. All incoming personnel will be met by unit representative upon arrival

19. Arrive At Alexandria International Airport Alexandria, LA

20. Transportation To Ft. Polk From Airport Entrance Road

21. If You Drive

22. Once On The Ground At Ft Polk

23. 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.

24. 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…

25. Training Calendar Highlights

26. Day 1 0700-0715Bus pick up 0715-0730Transport to DFAC 0730-0830DFAC 0830-0845Transport to barracks 0845-1145Relax 1145-1200Transport to DFAC 1200-1300DFAC 1300-1315Transport to barracks 1330-1345Bus pick up 1345-1400Transport to theater 1400-1515Mission Brief 1515-1530Bus pick up 1530-1600Transport to banquet site 1600-1800TF 115 th Banquet 1800-1815Bus pick up 1815-UTCTransport to barracks All

27. Day 2 0600-0615Bus pick up 0615-0630Transport to DFAC 0630-0730DFAC 0730-0715Bus pick up 0715-0745Transport to CIF / RFI Issue 0800-1130Weigh in / RFI Issue 1130-1300Transport / Chow / Transport 1300-1500ACU Issue 1500-1510Bus pick up 1510-1530Transport to barracks 1530-1555Dress for PT 1600-1700PT 1700-1715Bus pick up 1715-1730Transport to chow 1730-1830DFAC 1830-1845Transport to barracks 1845-UTCPersonal hygiene Camp C

28. Day 2 0600-0615Bus pick up 0615-0630Transport to DFAC 0630-0730DFAC 0730-0715Bus pick up 0715-0745Transport to CIF / ACU Issue 0800-1130Weigh in / ACU Issue 1130-1300Transport / Chow / Transport 1300-1500RFI Issue 1500-1510Bus pick up 1510-1530Transport to barracks 1530-1555Dress for PT 1600-1700PT 1700-1715Bus pick up 1715-1730Transport to chow 1730-1830DFAC 1830-1845Transport to barracks 1845-UTCPersonal hygiene Camp B

29. Training Calendar Camp C Camp B

30. Training Calendar Camp C Camp B

31. Training Calendar Camp C Camp B

32. Points of Contact: 337-531-4589TF Commander 337-531-7553CSM 719-526-7547TF DCCS 337-531-2308 TF DCN 337-531-7563 TF DCA 337-531-7910S1 337-531-6057 S2 337-531-4048S3 337-531-7774S4 337-531-4048Assistant CN 337-531-2818Chief Wardmaster 337-531-2818Pharmacy NCOIC 337-531-4664Lab NCOIC 337-531-4523Radiology NCOIC 337-718-1059PAD NCOIC 337-531-0791HHD/A Co Cdr 337-531-7175B Co Cdr

33. 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