NCOA Policy Letters - Soldier Support Institute - U.S. Army

REPLY TOATTENTION OFDEPARTMENT OF THE ARMYUS ARMY SOLDIER SUPPORT INSTITUTENONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER ACADEMY2400 JACKSON BOULEVARDFORT JACKSON, SC 29207-7025ATSG-NC 23 July 2012MEMORANDUM FOR All NCO Academy CadreSUBJECT: NCO Academy Policy Memorandum #13 - Sponsorship1. All incoming Soldiers are contacted by their respective First Sergeant and sponsor prior totheir arrival. The movement of a Soldier, especially with family, to a new assignment can be atrying experience. Initial impressions of a unit are gained from tones and responsiveness ofletters sent to newly assigned Soldiers and the manner in which they and their Families are caredfor upon arrival. A thorough sponsorship program will aid in sustaining a positive climate forthose assigned to the Academy.2. Upon receiving notification of incoming personnel, the S-1 NCOIC will immediately notifyrespective SLC/ALC 1SG or Commandant (staff). The 1SG will then identify a Soldier withintheir company or staff to act as a sponsor. The sponsor and 1SG will compose a welcome letterand forward to the S-1. The S-1 will send the letter (with the correct mailing address) within 10days of receiving initial notification.3. The sponsor is the key element in this program. They should be selected as early as possiblefrom the company or section to which the incoming Soldier will be assigned. Normally thesponsor should be of equal or higher rank of the incoming Soldier and should have enough timeon station to be familiar with FT Jackson and the surrounding area.4. The S-1 will compose a welcome letter for all newly assigned Soldiers endorsed by theDeputy and Commandant. This letter will be mailed as stated above. The S-1 NCOIC willmaintain a copy of the Deputy and Commandant’s welcome letters and the SSGL will maintain acopy of the SLC/ALC welcome letters. If a letter is returned for incorrect address, theS-1 will verify the address with the Soldier Support Institute’s G-1 and attempt to make contactby mail or telephonic communication with the arriving Soldier until a correct address is obtained.5. Point of contact is the Deputy Commandant at 803-751-3012 or DSN 734-3012.//ORIGINAL SIGNED//CARRIE R. GLOVERCSM, USACommandant