24 July 2004 - Saturday
Had a good day with the family. Bought a new storm-door and disposal unit for the house. John Comer came over for dinner. I received the MCS mailing address today:
SAMPLE ADDRESS WHILE AT MCS
PVT JOHN B. DOE
UNIT NAME
1001 LEE AVENUE
CAMP SHELBY, MS 39407-5500
Bring stamps. Stamps will not be furnished by the unit.
Welcome to Haroldholme!
I look forward to sharing ideas and life with you.
Saturday, July 24, 2004
Friday, July 23, 2004
Cool Meeting with Bob Bryden
Meeting with Bob Bryden and Madelyn. Had lunch with them. Dental work done.
Wrote the following Memo for Madelyn describing the status of the FUSIS system:
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Date: July 23, 2004
To:
Madelyn Strong-Branch
From: Harold W. Taylor
cc:
Joann Moore
Jerry Becton
RE: FUSIS Status
Madelyn:
This report serves as an overview of the current status of the FedEx Universal Security Information System (FUSIS).
FUSIS is a system of systems, encompassing all FedEx OpCo’s and virtually every aspect of Security-Related Activity. The system is designed to collect, store, transform, disseminate, analyzed and maintain data relevant to personnel from Security Employees up through the Chairman and CEO of FedEx Corporation.
FUSIS is comprised of a Case Management System, a series of direct data connections to data stores across all OpCo’s, a series of web forms to gather other data, a large SQL Server Database, a web-based portal, and a series of analytical, online reports.
As of July 23, 2004, there are 771 registered users of the system, and of those registered users, there are 243 Security Personnel with active case queues in the Case Management System (CMS). Of these 243 personnel with queues, 219 are listed as active, and all have accessed the system. Of the 219 active personnel, 130 have accessed the CMS in the past 30 days.
FUSIS is updated daily from the SIS Mainframe-based CMS, but there is not an update from FUSIS to SIS. This condition will not allow for simultaneous use of both systems, and will require a “cold start” of universal use of the FUSIS system.
There is an IPR meeting in Hernando today, here is the IPR Itinerary from the CAV Troop:
TROOP A, 98th CAVALRY
MISSISSIPPI ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
155TH SEPARATE ARMOR BRIGADE (HEAVY)
P.O. BOX 70
HERNANDO, MISSISSIPPI 38632-0070
A/98TH CAV TRP/XO 23 JUL 2004
MEMORANDUM FOR Troop A, 98th Cavalry Leadership
SUBJECT: Agenda for 23 JUL 2004 In-Progress Review (IPR)
1. This Friday, there will be an IPR held at the Hernando Armory to discuss the upcoming mobilization and other important issues facing the Troop. The IPR will begin promptly at 0900 with a roll call. All AGR staff is required to attend, and all Troop leadership is encouraged to participate. The meeting will follow the timeline listed below. The XO will be responsible for ensuring that the meeting stays on schedule.
0900 – 0915 : Roll Call
0915 – 0930 : Suspense List Scrub
0930 – 0940 : UIC/ DUIC Scrub
0940 – 1000 : Timeline Scrub for 1st 3 Days of LDR/ TNG MOB
2. The AGR staff at Holly Springs will call in to the IPR via teleconference, with the information previously distributed over e-mail. Also, if any leader cannot make it to the armory, but still has the free time to participate, they are permitted to call in using the teleconference information. The number and pin code has been e-mailed to all leadership, but if you still require the information, call the POC at the number listed below.
3. The following is a list of documents that all participants in the meeting, whether in person or over the phone, will need to have readily available. The suspense list has already been distributed, and each Platoon/ Section leader should bring their page of the Battle Roster with them. If you do not have a copy of the Battle Roster, e-mail me and I will send you one. Do not worry if you think your information is not current – that is one of the things we will be taking care of during the meeting. The checklist, DUIC rosters, and day planner are attached to this memorandum as annexes.
· Individual Platoon/ Section’s page of the Battle Roster
· Suspense List dated 20 JUL 2004
· Advanced Party/ MUIC/ SRP Checklist
· LDR/ TNG Main Body DUIC Rosters
· Day Planner for 25 – 27 JUL 2004 (LDR/ TNG MOB Timeline)
4. The POC for this memorandum is 1LT Ford, and can be reached at 662-801-7136 for any questions you may have.
GARY E. FORD
1LT, AR
Executive Officer
Annex A – Advanced Party/ MUIC/ SRP Checklist
Annex B – LDR/ Training/ Main Body DUIC Rosters
Annex C – 25 – 27 JUL 2004 Day Planner
Wrote the following Memo for Madelyn describing the status of the FUSIS system:
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Date: July 23, 2004
To:
Madelyn Strong-Branch
From: Harold W. Taylor
cc:
Joann Moore
Jerry Becton
RE: FUSIS Status
Madelyn:
This report serves as an overview of the current status of the FedEx Universal Security Information System (FUSIS).
FUSIS is a system of systems, encompassing all FedEx OpCo’s and virtually every aspect of Security-Related Activity. The system is designed to collect, store, transform, disseminate, analyzed and maintain data relevant to personnel from Security Employees up through the Chairman and CEO of FedEx Corporation.
FUSIS is comprised of a Case Management System, a series of direct data connections to data stores across all OpCo’s, a series of web forms to gather other data, a large SQL Server Database, a web-based portal, and a series of analytical, online reports.
As of July 23, 2004, there are 771 registered users of the system, and of those registered users, there are 243 Security Personnel with active case queues in the Case Management System (CMS). Of these 243 personnel with queues, 219 are listed as active, and all have accessed the system. Of the 219 active personnel, 130 have accessed the CMS in the past 30 days.
FUSIS is updated daily from the SIS Mainframe-based CMS, but there is not an update from FUSIS to SIS. This condition will not allow for simultaneous use of both systems, and will require a “cold start” of universal use of the FUSIS system.
There is an IPR meeting in Hernando today, here is the IPR Itinerary from the CAV Troop:
TROOP A, 98th CAVALRY
MISSISSIPPI ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
155TH SEPARATE ARMOR BRIGADE (HEAVY)
P.O. BOX 70
HERNANDO, MISSISSIPPI 38632-0070
A/98TH CAV TRP/XO 23 JUL 2004
MEMORANDUM FOR Troop A, 98th Cavalry Leadership
SUBJECT: Agenda for 23 JUL 2004 In-Progress Review (IPR)
1. This Friday, there will be an IPR held at the Hernando Armory to discuss the upcoming mobilization and other important issues facing the Troop. The IPR will begin promptly at 0900 with a roll call. All AGR staff is required to attend, and all Troop leadership is encouraged to participate. The meeting will follow the timeline listed below. The XO will be responsible for ensuring that the meeting stays on schedule.
0900 – 0915 : Roll Call
0915 – 0930 : Suspense List Scrub
0930 – 0940 : UIC/ DUIC Scrub
0940 – 1000 : Timeline Scrub for 1st 3 Days of LDR/ TNG MOB
2. The AGR staff at Holly Springs will call in to the IPR via teleconference, with the information previously distributed over e-mail. Also, if any leader cannot make it to the armory, but still has the free time to participate, they are permitted to call in using the teleconference information. The number and pin code has been e-mailed to all leadership, but if you still require the information, call the POC at the number listed below.
3. The following is a list of documents that all participants in the meeting, whether in person or over the phone, will need to have readily available. The suspense list has already been distributed, and each Platoon/ Section leader should bring their page of the Battle Roster with them. If you do not have a copy of the Battle Roster, e-mail me and I will send you one. Do not worry if you think your information is not current – that is one of the things we will be taking care of during the meeting. The checklist, DUIC rosters, and day planner are attached to this memorandum as annexes.
· Individual Platoon/ Section’s page of the Battle Roster
· Suspense List dated 20 JUL 2004
· Advanced Party/ MUIC/ SRP Checklist
· LDR/ TNG Main Body DUIC Rosters
· Day Planner for 25 – 27 JUL 2004 (LDR/ TNG MOB Timeline)
4. The POC for this memorandum is 1LT Ford, and can be reached at 662-801-7136 for any questions you may have.
GARY E. FORD
1LT, AR
Executive Officer
Annex A – Advanced Party/ MUIC/ SRP Checklist
Annex B – LDR/ Training/ Main Body DUIC Rosters
Annex C – 25 – 27 JUL 2004 Day Planner
Wednesday, July 21, 2004
Melting Pot! Yummy!
Worked today at FedEx, had Dental work done at 1500. Went to the Melting Pot with my family, Becky and Justin were there.
I also wrote a CLEAR Business Case Letter for our SDR&A purchases today.
I received an OPORD called Dulcet Thunder regarding our Mobilization.
Can't publish the whole thing, but here are some important pieces:
a. Concept of operations.
(1) Critical Dates. The following are critical dates for 155 BCT units mobilizing and their subsequent arrival at Mobilization Station (MOBSAD). 2-11 ACR is not included in this chart since they are already on station and conducting training.
UNIT
PAX
M-DAY
ADVON
MUIC
MOBSAD
155 Leaders
364
25 July
26 July
27 July
28 July
155 DMOSQ
321
25 July
26 July
27 July
28 July
HHC/155th SAB
I/O/HHC/155th SAB
255th MI
A/2-198 AR BN
285
9 Aug
10 Aug
11 Aug
13 Aug
106th CS BN
318
13 Aug
14 Aug
15 Aug
17 Aug
A/98 CAV
1-198 AR BN
436
17 Aug
18 Aug
19 Aug
21 Aug
1-155th IN BN
548
21 Aug
22 Aug
23 Aug
25 Aug
2/114th FA BN
489
25 Aug
26 Aug
27 Aug
29 Aug
150th EN BN
336
29 Aug
30 Aug
31 Aug
2 Sep
TOTAL
3,097
I also wrote a CLEAR Business Case Letter for our SDR&A purchases today.
I received an OPORD called Dulcet Thunder regarding our Mobilization.
Can't publish the whole thing, but here are some important pieces:
a. Concept of operations.
(1) Critical Dates. The following are critical dates for 155 BCT units mobilizing and their subsequent arrival at Mobilization Station (MOBSAD). 2-11 ACR is not included in this chart since they are already on station and conducting training.
UNIT
PAX
M-DAY
ADVON
MUIC
MOBSAD
155 Leaders
364
25 July
26 July
27 July
28 July
155 DMOSQ
321
25 July
26 July
27 July
28 July
HHC/155th SAB
I/O/HHC/155th SAB
255th MI
A/2-198 AR BN
285
9 Aug
10 Aug
11 Aug
13 Aug
106th CS BN
318
13 Aug
14 Aug
15 Aug
17 Aug
A/98 CAV
1-198 AR BN
436
17 Aug
18 Aug
19 Aug
21 Aug
1-155th IN BN
548
21 Aug
22 Aug
23 Aug
25 Aug
2/114th FA BN
489
25 Aug
26 Aug
27 Aug
29 Aug
150th EN BN
336
29 Aug
30 Aug
31 Aug
2 Sep
TOTAL
3,097
Tuesday, July 20, 2004
Worked Late at FedEx...Gotta get everyone ready
Worked at FedEx – Worked Late. I also created a Desert Survival Handbook, and gathered information about our probable AOR. I received my MOB order today. I Mobilize on 25 July 2004 with Troop A, 98th CAV.
Captain Ferguson from the CAV Troop is in a quandary as to what to do in order to accommodate me and my platoon. Here is a Memorandum from him regarding this issue:
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
TROOP A, 98TH CAVALRY
MISSISSIPPI ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
POST OFFICE BOX 70
HERNANDO, MS 38632
20 July 2004
MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD
SUBJECT: A Troop 98th Cavalry Armor Platoon Sergeant (Para 104 Lin 02)
1. 14 January 2004 – An email was sent from SFC Adams, the Readiness NCO, to eternally fill the non-selected slot with SSG Carlton Williams, STPA control number 0301199L.
2. 4 June 2004 – SFC Adams informed me that he was directed by state to reannounce the position because the position had expired. SFC Adams also informed me that state stated that they had not received the request to fill the slot in question with SSG Williams. SFC Adams has provided a copy of the email requesting the action.
3. 08 June 2004 – I was informed that Troop A/98th Cav would be receiving the scout platoon from 2-198th Armor to cross-level into a platoon vacancy. Our fourth scout platoon was vacant except for the platoon sergeant’s crew and wing mans crew. The platoon sergeant is SFC Adams.
4. 06 July 2004 – I was informed by the Brigade Commander, through the Brigade CSM and the Troop’s full-time personnel, that I would have to accept 2-198th Armor’s scout platoon sergeant, SFC Taylor. No solution was provided on what to do with SFC Adams.
5. 08 July 2004 – I went to Brigade Headquarters inquired to the Brigade Deputy Commander, as my First Sergeant and Readiness NCO did to the Brigade Command Sergeant Major, what to do with SFC Adams since his UMR slot had been given to SFC Taylor. I recommended to the DBC that I move SFC Adams into the vacant armor platoon sergeant slot since the deployed mission of 19K’s and 19D’s within the Troop would be transparent. The DBC agreed.
6. 20 July 2004 – I was informed by SFC Adams that his slot had been filled via STPA with SSG Wells from 1-198th Armor, even though we did not request the position to be announced for the second time.
7. Recommendation – Since it is Brigade’s directive, as addressed by the Brigade CSM, that cross-leveling supercede STPA, I recommend that SSG Wells be placed in the rear DUIC and that SFC Adams functions as the platoon sergeant. Upon returning from active duty, SSG Wells assumes the platoon sergeant position. SFC Adams is a qualified platoon sergeant and has been training with the Troop for 18 months. The platoon in question is also receiving a new second lieutenant as a platoon. I believe by placing this platoon with an inexperienced platoon leader and an inexperience platoon sergeant will have adverse affects in training and in a combat zone. Leaving SFC Adams in this platoon sergeant slot is the right thing to do.
8. The point of the contact is CPT Robert D. Ferguson at (662) 429-6333 or robert.d.ferguson@us.army.mil.
ROBERT D. FERGUSON
CPT, AR, MSARNG
Commanding
Captain Ferguson from the CAV Troop is in a quandary as to what to do in order to accommodate me and my platoon. Here is a Memorandum from him regarding this issue:
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
TROOP A, 98TH CAVALRY
MISSISSIPPI ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
POST OFFICE BOX 70
HERNANDO, MS 38632
20 July 2004
MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD
SUBJECT: A Troop 98th Cavalry Armor Platoon Sergeant (Para 104 Lin 02)
1. 14 January 2004 – An email was sent from SFC Adams, the Readiness NCO, to eternally fill the non-selected slot with SSG Carlton Williams, STPA control number 0301199L.
2. 4 June 2004 – SFC Adams informed me that he was directed by state to reannounce the position because the position had expired. SFC Adams also informed me that state stated that they had not received the request to fill the slot in question with SSG Williams. SFC Adams has provided a copy of the email requesting the action.
3. 08 June 2004 – I was informed that Troop A/98th Cav would be receiving the scout platoon from 2-198th Armor to cross-level into a platoon vacancy. Our fourth scout platoon was vacant except for the platoon sergeant’s crew and wing mans crew. The platoon sergeant is SFC Adams.
4. 06 July 2004 – I was informed by the Brigade Commander, through the Brigade CSM and the Troop’s full-time personnel, that I would have to accept 2-198th Armor’s scout platoon sergeant, SFC Taylor. No solution was provided on what to do with SFC Adams.
5. 08 July 2004 – I went to Brigade Headquarters inquired to the Brigade Deputy Commander, as my First Sergeant and Readiness NCO did to the Brigade Command Sergeant Major, what to do with SFC Adams since his UMR slot had been given to SFC Taylor. I recommended to the DBC that I move SFC Adams into the vacant armor platoon sergeant slot since the deployed mission of 19K’s and 19D’s within the Troop would be transparent. The DBC agreed.
6. 20 July 2004 – I was informed by SFC Adams that his slot had been filled via STPA with SSG Wells from 1-198th Armor, even though we did not request the position to be announced for the second time.
7. Recommendation – Since it is Brigade’s directive, as addressed by the Brigade CSM, that cross-leveling supercede STPA, I recommend that SSG Wells be placed in the rear DUIC and that SFC Adams functions as the platoon sergeant. Upon returning from active duty, SSG Wells assumes the platoon sergeant position. SFC Adams is a qualified platoon sergeant and has been training with the Troop for 18 months. The platoon in question is also receiving a new second lieutenant as a platoon. I believe by placing this platoon with an inexperienced platoon leader and an inexperience platoon sergeant will have adverse affects in training and in a combat zone. Leaving SFC Adams in this platoon sergeant slot is the right thing to do.
8. The point of the contact is CPT Robert D. Ferguson at (662) 429-6333 or robert.d.ferguson@us.army.mil.
ROBERT D. FERGUSON
CPT, AR, MSARNG
Commanding
Monday, July 19, 2004
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