Warrior Ethos Essay

a. Purpose: Support the Army and the PRNG through the planning and execution of the finest quality education and training for all Soldiers and leaders to successfully execute local, State or Federal mission upon the call. We must be an “Institutional Training Center of Excellence “in all we do. Quality assurance is everyone’s business!

b. Key Tasks:

(1) Develop agile, adaptive and innovative leaders who thrive in complex, uncertain, and changing environments (Leadership Courses: OCS, WOCS, and NCOES)

(2) Train and educate agile Soldiers and leaders who are adaptable to any operational environment through lifelong learning (11B, 31B, ABIC, SGITC, FIFC, IFSC, ALM, and OE)

c. End-State: The 201st Regiment (MF) RTI IoE will remain a ready

team with Soldiers and leaders that are mentally tough and physically fit that are capable of providing military instruction based on our TRADOC mandated mission. As our training funds are becoming more restrictive, it is imperative for us to combine training and resources to get the most of every training opportunity. Combined training events will be significant indicators how commanders are being good stewards with training funds. All Commanders must ensure there is a spirit of collaboration within the structure capable of supporting one another. Cross-levelling Instructors will give us the capability to minimize fund expenditure and create a great atmosphere to ensure the Learning experience of every student is rewarding. RTI consistently produces the best trained/educated Soldiers and leaders fully capable of operating effectively in any environment.

1-12. Organization:

a. The 201st Regiment (RTI) operates as a consolidated multifunctional training institution maintaining the common vision of serving as the America’s premier “Learning Institution of Excellence” in the Caribbean and Central/South America. The Regiment is organized to support all training missions and activities as an integral unit. It maintains distinct command and control lines. This will provide dynamic specialized instruction and specific areas of responsibility.

b. The mission requires the Regiment to operate beyond the traditional military command and control structure. With the frequent addition of instructors and support staff to the organization, command lines are established to provide continual supervision.

c. The general operational structure of the 201st Regiment (RTI) is as charted below. There are additional operational/organizational charts contained in the Staff/Section mission, structure and function descriptions delineated in annex B.

1-13. 201st Regiment (MF) RTI Soldier Standards:
a.

Soldiers of the 201st Regiment RTI must remember, they are Soldiers First. The Warrior Ethos is a set of principles by which every Soldier Lives. In a broad sense, the Warrior Ethos is a way of life that applies to our personal and professional lives. It makes us better people in general.

b. The Soldiers of the 201st Regiment must meet standards in personal appearance, physical fitness, and military discipline/courtesy. Soldiers will display Army Values in their actions at all times: loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity and personal courage.

c. As a learning institution, we must set the standards as leaders. In accordance with FM 6-22, every member of the Regiment must possess and continually improve their Leader Attributes ( Character, Presence and Intellectual Capacity) and Core Leader Competencies (Lead, Develops, and Achieves).

d. The professional impression displayed during the conduct of training influences every Soldier we train. As the RTI we set the example for all Soldiers attending training.

e. Soldiers of the 201st Regiment RTI are deployable assets and will maintain a high level of proficiency on Soldier’s tasks and individual training. This includes Army Warrior Training (AWT), individual weapons qualification training (WQT) and the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) and AR 600-9, Army Height and Weight

Standards.

1-14. Conduct and Appearance:

All Soldiers assigned or attached to the 201st Regiment (RTI) are expected to present a proper military appearance and a professional attitude at all times. All RTI personnel must set the example in the display of proper military courtesy, bearing and appearance.

1-15. Uniform:

RTI personnel, as authorized in current regulations, will wear only proper military uniforms, while on duty. The duty uniform is the Army Combat Uniform (ACU) and/or Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) IAW AR 670-1 and/or appropriate ALARACT messages.

1-16. Environmental Considerations:

The Department of the Army and the Puerto Rico National Guard (PRNG) both have an environmental program based on the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) that outlines responsibilities, policies, and procedures to preserve, protect, and restore the quality of the environment.

1-17. Equal Opportunity:

Refer to Policy Memorandum # 4 and # 5.

1-18. Sexual Harassment/Assault:

Refer to Policy Memorandum # 7 and # 8.

1-19. Fraternization:

Refer to Policy Memorandum # 10.

1-20. OPSEC Program:

OPSEC is a responsibility of all cadres and Soldiers. Soldiers at all levels must be personally involved in safeguarding information. This program applies to OCS, MOSQ and Professional Military Education courses.
a. The Regimental Commander will appoint an OPSEC Officer for the RTI and each battalion commander will appoint an OPSEC Coordinator for their respective battalions.

b. OPSEC Officer Responsibilities:

(1) The institution’s Operations Security program implements OPSEC-related requirements and measures based on AR 530-1, AR 25-1, AR 25-2, and TRADOC OPSEC Action Plan.

(2) The institution’s accession and professional development courses’ lesson materials incorporate appropriate levels of updated OPSEC instruction. (AR 530-1 paragraph 2-5.d, and TRADOC OPSEC Plan).

(3) The institution’s Operations Security Program implements OPSEC-related requirements and measures found in AR 360-1, The Army Public Affairs Program; and public-domain information policy and guidance. (TRADOC OPSEC Action Plan).

(4) The institution’s Army education and training courses and products include OPSEC doctrine as appropriate.

(5) The institution’s Organizational Inspection Program includes inspection of Operations Security. (AR 530-1, paragraph 2-4.e and TRADOC OPSEC Action Plan).

(6) The institution prepares and submits an annual Operations Security report (AR 530-1, Appendix l paragraph l-1.a and the TRADOC OPSEC Action Plan).

(7) An OPSEC training program for the institution is documented in the institution’s annual training guidance.

(8) The RTI’s contracts include suitable Operations Security measures to protect classified or sensitive information.
(9) Essential Elements of Friendly Information (EEFI) and/or Critical Information List (CIL) reflect higher command EEFI/CIL, are approved by the institution’s commander or commandant at least annually, and are disseminated to the institution’s personnel. (AR 530-1 paragraph 2-3.(5)a, 3-2.b.(1) and 3-2.c and TRADOC OPSEC Action Plan).
(10) Initial and annual Operations Security training for the institution’s assigned personnel is documented. (AR 530-1, paragraph 2-3 and 4-2.a and the TRADOC OPSEC Action Plan).

1-21. Total Army Sponsorship Program:

Sponsorship Program is a responsibility of all senior leadership. Soldiers at all levels must be personally involved in safeguarding information. This program applies to the HHQ, 1st and 2nd Battalions. The flow chart below illustrates the basic guidance lines to follow when new Soldiers AGRs, EPS, and or transfers are assigned.