Understanding Military Culture Branches of the Military Army Founded in 1775 Referred to as Soldiers or Warriors Navy Founded in 1775 Referred to as Sailors Marines Founded in 1775 ID: 545503
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Understanding Military Culture
Branches of the Military
Army- Founded in 1775Referred to as Soldiers or WarriorsNavy- Founded in 1775Referred to as SailorsMarines- Founded in 1775Referred to as MarinesCoast Guard- Founded in 1790Referred to as GuardiansAir Force- Founded in 1947Referred to as AirmenSlide3
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Branch Components
Active Duty Full-time, paid through federal governmentAll branches have an active componentDuring deployments Service Members may be required to work long hours to complete missionsReservePart-time, paid through federal governmentTypically train one weekend a month and two weeks a fiscal year during Annual Training (AT)May be called suddenly to active duty orders/assignments or deploymentsLeave family, jobs, school and communityNational GuardPart-time, paid through state and federal governmentArmy and Air Force onlySlide4
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Deployment length
:ArmyTypical deployment is 12 months.Reserve/Guard soldiers may miss 2-3 semesters.NavyTypically serve on ships, some are assigned to other branchesSea to shore ratio depends on job and rankMarine CorpsMarine deployments are typically 6-9 monthsMarine Reservists could miss 1-2 semestersAir ForceStandard deployment length is 4 monthsReserve/Guard may miss 1-2 semestersCoast GuardMost units do not deploy because of domestic mission
Three month deployments for select units and special missions Slide5
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Rank and Structure
There are three types of rank:Enlisted- includes noncommissioned officers and petty officers (pay grades E-1 through E-9) (84% the military is enlisted)Warrant Officers- highly specialized subject matter experts (pay grades W-1 through W-5)Commissioned Officers- highest ranking officials, either attended a military service academy or ROTC at a four-year college (or attended an officer cadet training course as prior enlisted) (pay grades O-1 through O-10) (14% of the military)For a visual guide to enlisted rank structure, go to: http://www.defense.gov/about/insignias/enlisted.aspxFor officer rank, go to: http://www.defense.gov/about/insignias/officers.aspxSlide6
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Job Specialty
:MOS: Military (or Marine) Occupational SpecialtyNEC: Navy Enlisted ClassificationRate: Coast Guard term for job titleAFSC: Air Force Specialty CodeMOS/NEC/Rate/AFSC indicates the type of job, duties or specialty performed in the military.For example: In the Army, Infantry Soldiers (Basic Rifleman) have an MOS designation of 11B (or 11C if they have additional training as mortar man), but in the Marine Corps an infantryman has an 03 (0311=rifleman) indicator.Every enlisted Service Member goes through Basic Combat Training or “Boot Camp”! Slide7
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In Basic Combat Training…
You are broken down to be built back up.You are stripped of your individuality.Degredation ceremony-used to initiate people into a total institution such as mental hospitals, prisons, and military units. The purpose is to deprive people of their former identities and dignity in order to make them more accepting of external control. (about.com)Team work, camaraderie and espirit de corps are all emphasized.You are assigned a “Battle Buddy”Introduced to a structured chain-of-commandYou are trained for combat and to be ready when called uponSlide8
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You learn a new language…
Military acronyms:AWOL-Absent With Out LeaveBAH-Basic Allowance for HousingDFAC-Dining FacilityDZ-Drop ZoneFOB-Forward Operating BaseG.I.-General IssueIED-Improvised Explosive DeviceJAG-Judge Advocate General
KIA-Killed in ActionMEDEVAC-MEDical EVACuationMIA-Missing in ActionRECON-ReconnaissanceSOP-Standard Operating ProceduresOIF-Operation Iraqi FreedomOEF-Operation Enduring Freedom
Operation New DawnGWOT-Global War on TerrorismVA-Veterans AdministrationNCO- Non-Commissioned OfficerROTC-Reserve Officer Training CorpsDoD-Department of Defense
MRE-Meal, Ready to EatOPSEC-Operation SecurityEAP-Emergency Action PlanROE-Rules of EngagementRUF-Rules of the Use of ForceOPORD-Operations OrderFRAGO-Fragmentary OrderDependent-Spouse, child, or other person who is dependent of the service member for supportAT-Annual Training
MUTA-Military Unit Training AssemblySlide9
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The military…
Emphasizes group cohesion & espirit de corps that connect service members to each other.Has a distinct set of ceremony and etiquette that create shared rituals and common identities.Maintains a high standard of discipline that helps organize and structure the armed forces Emphasizes the importance of always doing your best and giving 100% (anything less isn’t acceptable and, in combat, can lead to people getting hurt or killed.)Emphasizes attention to detail.Emphasizes punctualityIf you show up early, you’re on time. If you show up on time, you’re late.Establishes a professional, or warrior, ethos of loyalty and selfless-service that maintains order during battle.Mission First!Slide10
Core ValuesSlide11
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Understanding our current conflicts (2001-Present)…
Global War on TerrorismOperation Active Endeavor (Mediterranean Sea) 2001-PresentOperation Enduring Freedom (2002-Present)AfghanistanPhilippines Horn of AfricaTrans SaharaOperation Iraqi Freedom (2003-2010)Operation New Dawn (Iraq after August 2010)Service members can be deployed multiple times in support of these conflicts.Slide12
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Common military stressors/experiences
Acculturation into the Armed Forces (Basic Combat Training/Boot Camp)Exposure to combat or life threatening situationsLoss of a close friend, team member or leaderInner conflict/self-doubtWear and tearOperational Stress-Lack of sleep/restHigh expectations at all timesPhysically and mentally worn downSlide13
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Common myths about the military:
People who join have low intelligence or are without opportunitiesWomen have a hard time achieving successMilitary jobs and training have little relation with the civilian worldThe military is only for people who like war/fightingWar=CombatOnce you go to war, you come home and are done with your military serviceThe military will let anyone in who appliesSlide14
Transitioning into the Civilian World
Transitioning service members can often…
Feel “lost” or “alone” (no one understands them or can relate to their experiences)Struggle with not having structure or goalsWorry about finances or taking care of their familyMiss the adrenaline rush associated with various military experiencesBecome easily annoyed with civilians who take things less seriously or are too “laid back”May have anger or resentment towards those who did not serve or towards other military personnelFeel and edge or tenseFeel that everything back home has changedFeel down or depressed soon after being separated from service or coming home from deploymentSlide15
Understanding Veterans
Myths
about Veterans:They’re “crazy” or “ticking time-bombs”Ready to snap at any momentThey’re “baby killers” and “war mongers”They all have PTSD or TBI issuesAbout 11-20% of OIF/OEF Veterans, and 10% of Gulf War Veterans experience PTSD.Slide16
Understanding Veterans
They challenges they face…
Service Connected Injuries/DisabilitiesPTSD and TBISleep issuesHearing loss/tinnitusBack/Leg problemsTransition from military to civilian lifeConcerns about personal safety (hyper- vigilance)Lack of strong support network/structure (interdependence)Financial issuesRetirement issuesSlide17
Veteran Strengths
Leadership Characteristics:
Lead by exampleCarefully consider directionsInspire and influenceProviding purpose, direction and motivationCollaborative Team Member:Complete their duties by accomplishing tasks as part of a team.Flexibility and Adaptability:Learned to be flexible and adaptable to meet the constantly changing situation, mission and environment.Slide18
Veteran Strengths
Self-Directed:
Trained to understand and solve difficult problems and complex tasks.Their ability to function efficiently independent makes them dependable and reliable.Outstanding Work habits:Possess pride and enthusiasm for their work.Personal integrity by adhering to moral principles.Invested in their Community:Strong desire to be productive citizens and serve their community with selfless sacrifice.Slide19
Building Rapport with Veterans
Share if you have a personal connection to the military
Validate their military background and show “respect” to build rapport and trustBeing punctualDirectly connecting to needed servicesGiving clear steps for “mission” that needs to be accomplishedFollow-up after appointments (stay on their radar)Need to be direct and concise with requests Be clear and up frontBeing mindful of political sensitivities/patriotismDon’t ask the wrong questionsKnow current Veteran Resources available in the community, at the VA and other resources to support Veterans and their familiesSlide20
USMC
Wounded Warrior Regiment
GySgt Heydo ZandoDistrict Injured Support Coordinator (DISC)Warrior Summit Slide21
Wounded Warrior Regiment Mission
Wound
IED Blast
GunshotTraumatic Brain Injury
Training AccidentVehicle AccidentPost Traumatic Stress
CancerChronic Illness
Mental HealthIllness
Injury
Serves the total force – active duty,
reserve, retired
, and veteran Marines.
The only official Marine Corps unit charged with providing non-medical care to WII Marines.
Provides and enables assistance to wounded, ill, and injured (WII) Marines, sailors attached to or in support of Marine units, and their family members in order to assist them as they return to duty or transition to civilian life. Slide22
Global Reach
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Wounded Warrior Regiment support is not a factor of luck and locationSlide23
Providing
individualized
support through the phases of recovery. Marines Stay in the FIGHT!The Recovery MissionIt’s a relationship, not a process
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Photo by Dan Gross,
The GazetteSlide24
154
210
169
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Patients supported by the WWR at a MTF (not part of total number)
WWR Population and Demographics
Marines Joined to the WWR
East:
315
West:
177
External Marines Supported by an
RCC
TOTAL
Complex Care
(Active Duty / Reserve)
Veteran
945
453
Joined Marines :
Transferred by Service
Record (TR/SR) or Temporary
A
ssigned
D
uty (TAD)
Assigned an RCC
External Marines
:
Not joined to the
WWR (Marines who have stayed with their parent unit)
Assigned an
RCC
Receive support from the WWR (example)
50
Ill/Injured Outside Combat Zone
Combat Wounded
Ill/Injured In Combat Zone
Incident Type: Joined and External Population
Total Marines in the
IDES Process
2,730
Marines joined to the WWR or supported by an RCC in the IDES Process
589
Source: Veterans Tracking Application (VTA)
22
%
MEB Phase
PEB Phase
Transition
VA
Benefits
Marines joined to WWR or supported by an RCC in various IDES phases
(12 Cases Between Phases)
Auto Accident, Cancer
TBI, Gun Shot, Burns
PTSD, Training Accident
Source: Marine Corps Total Force System (MCTFS)
N=945
Source
:
(
MCTFS)
29,096
Veteran
Marines who remain with parent unit
3,598
Active Duty / Reserve
Sergeant Merlin German Wounded Warrior
Call Center
Source: MCWIITS
764
Disability
r
etired
and Veteran Marines
receiving, as needed, short or long-term recovery support
District Injured Support Coordinator Support
Source: DISC Program Manager
WWR Staffing
Marine
:
320
Civilians
:
120
Contractors: 104
Total: 544
(Active Duty and
Reserve)
(
GS and NAF)
As of August 2014
+
=
492Slide25
Marines Recovering at their Parent Units
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WWR provides services to help Commander’s ensure WII Marines’ productive recoveries via:
Wounded Warrior Battalions East and West Contact Center:
Outreach to Marines (Active Duty and Reserve) who remain with their parent commands
Recovery Care Coordinators:
RCCs support qualified external cases with Comprehensive Recovery Plans
WWR Medical Cell:
Medical Advocacy (TBI and PTS) and liaison to the medical community
District Injured Support Coordinators:
Support transitioning Marines in their communities
Administrative Support
(WWR has sole responsibility for Traumatic
Servicemembers
’ Group Life Insurance, Special Compensation for Assistance With Activities of Daily Living, Pay and Allowance Continuation)
Integrated Disability Evaluation System Advocacy
WWR provides Commanders tools and guidance to help them support their WII Marines:
“Does my Marine require an RCC?”
“Does my Marine qualify for special compensation?”
CMC expressed intent that WII Marines should remain assigned to their parent units, so long as their medical conditions allow and their units can support them.Slide26
Communication / Outreach
WWR Call Center / Contact
CentersSergeant Merlin German Wounded Warrior Call CenterMonthly call volume: 9,500 outreach / 1,200 incoming
Target population: Veteran Marines (TDRL, Purple Heart, PCR)Population total: Nearly 30,000Wounded Warrior Battalion Contact Centers
Monthly call volume (combined): 3,500 outreach / 400 incomingTarget population: Recovering Marines with their parent commands
Population total: Nearly 4,000Social Media
FacebookIncludes a Support Form
Over 100,000 Followers!
Twitter
YouTube
Flickr
WWR
M
obile Application
Recent launch of version 2.0
Provides prompt and easy access to WWR resources
Over 6,000 downloads!
WWR
Quarterly
Report
One-page report suitable for internal and external audiences
Downloadable from the WWR website
Sergeant Merlin German
Communication is Key to SupportSlide27
The Future of the WWR
Whether at war or in times of peace the WWR will continue to care for our WII Marines.
Never before has recovery care been so comprehensive.Care assets are aligned under a single command – the WWR.Support must be enduring in view of issues resulting from the current decade of war: Catastrophic injuries and illnesses requiring acute care Traumatic brain injuriesPsychological health problems including PTSConditions such as TBI and PTS are not solved by short-term care, and will require continuing services.
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“I think it’s probably one of the greatest success stories coming out of this war.”
“The wounds of this war will be with us for a long time.”
“We also have typical things that happen to our young men and women – cancer, accidents, tragedies that happen.”
“My sense is that it will be around for a long time.”
Gen Amos: Speaking about the WWRSlide28
Contact Information:
John P. Teske, Psy.D.920-498-5595John.Teske@nwtc.eduJeremy Galica920-498-5744Jeremy.Galica@nwtc.eduGySgt. Zando414-350-2618Heydo.Zando@usmc.milWendy Burdick608-372-3971 (x66810)Wendy.r.burdick2.ctr@mail.milSlide29
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