Thursday, October 23, 2014

6 Oct 14 - Deployment

Question:  Is the Division scheduled for a deployment? 

Answer:  Not officially.  2 Brigade is getting ready to conduct their re-organization; Division TAC is deploying in about two weeks; HQs may deploy before Christmas, depending on what happens in Afghanistan.

6 Oct 14 - Time off Awards

Questions:  Will there be time off awards this year? 

Answer:  Yes.

6 Oct 14 - VERA / VSIP

Question:  Will there be another round of VERA/VSIP? 

Answer:  Yes. CPAC will send interest letters to employees in over-hire series not later than 31 Oct 14.  Those employees who are offered VERA/VSIP will need to be off the roles by 31 Mar 15. Normal attrition and VERA/VSIP are the main ways to voluntarily reduce the workforce.  If the budget is not fixed next year and sequestration kicks in, in FY16 then we may drop to 775 civilians by FY17.   We currently have over 100 over-hires and approx. 138 vacancies.  Grade and series mis-matches are the reason for so many over-hires.  When the TDA changes from up above, it takes time to re-shape the workforce.

6 Oct 14 - Additional Taskings

Question:  IMCOM related taskings: It is very hard for the small directorates to complete (ARIMS, MICP, IMO, etc).  It would be great if we could designate one person to do  these tasks for the small directorates.

Answer:  There might be some efficiencies to be had there.  I think that everyone has the same issue though.  Everyone is downsizing, but not the tasks and unfortunately it will get worse.

6 Oct 14 - Parking lot around Bldg 624

Question:  The parking lot around Bldg 624 is being used as a thoroughfare.  It is very dangerous driving through the parking lot with so many people speeding. 

Answer:  Parking lots will always be a primary concern for me and the DES.  Parking lots continue to be the top location for accidents across the installation and we ask that everyone pays close attention, slows down, and maintains awareness for motorists and pedestrians.

6 Oct 14 - Dress Code

Question:  Dress Policy:  Is the dress code enforced?  Who enforces it?

Answer:  Yes the dress code policy is in effect.  It is the Garrison Policy Letter #13 (Standards of Dress).  The directorates, facility managers, senior leaders all enforce the policy.  The CG has pushed loud noise, profanity, and the dress code.  The dress code is an everyday problem.  I have spoken with the AAFES and DECA managers about it.  If you see something, don’t say anything to the person, go to the manager and they will address the issue.

6 Oct 14 - Organizational Days

Question:  Organization Days:  Are there stipulations to how long they are?

Answer:  No there are not stipulations to the length of time whether they are four hours or eight hours.  ACS just had theirs and it was an all-day event.  They incorporated resiliency events into theirs.