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IMKO-CSM 24 March 2008 CHANGE # 2

MEMORANDUM FOR SEE DISTRIBUTION

SUBJECT: MOI for the 2d Quarter FY 08 Sergeant Audie Murphy Club (SAMC) & Dr. Mary E. Walker Award selection Board for US Army Garrison-Yongsan (USAG-Y) and US Army Garrison-Humphreys (USAG-H)

1. The 2d Quarter FY 08 US Army Garrison SAMC and Dr. Mary E. Walker Award Selection Board will convene on 28 March 2008 starting at 0800, location is the IMCOM-Korea Region, Command Conference Room (BLDG , S-4329), Yongsan. Transportation must be provided by the nominating unit. Lodging is available on a space A basis at the Walker Center located on South Post Yongsan. Email or at DSN 736-1048 for Reservations.

2. Induction and membership in the SAMC is a reward for NCOs whose leadership achievements and performance merit special recognition. The SAMC is a means of recognizing those NCOs who have contributed significantly to the development of a professional NCO Corps and a combat-ready Army. Members exemplify leadership characterized by personal concern for the needs, training, development and welfare of soldiers, and concern for their families.

3. PROCEDURES:

a. Commanders who recommend NCOs for membership in the SAMC will screen and evaluate candidates prior to appearance before a BDE-level initial selection board. A sample format for the commander’s evaluation/nomination is located in appendix G, EUSA Reg 672-3.

b. A DD Form 2266 (Information for Hometown News Release), a performance test of the recommended individual, and an enlisted records brief (ERB) will be attached to the commander’s evaluation/nomination.

c. The SAMC performance test is based on recorded accomplishments of the candidate and his/her subordinates (when applicable) and must be attached as an enclosure to the commander’s evaluation/nomination. A sample format of the performance test is located in appendix H, EUSA Reg 672-3.

d. Initial Selection Board. Conduct a Battalion and Brigade-level Initial Selection Board (Candidates will have 60 days left in country from the day of the SAMC board).

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e. The Sponsor will be the Soldiers’ 1SG if not a Sergeant Audie Murphy Club member.

f. Nominees will bring their leaders book for review by the board members.

g. Nominees and their escorts will report to the board recorder at 0730 for briefing and accountability. The uniform for the candidates and sponsors will be Class A with all authorized awards and decorations (Female Soldiers may wear either skirt or slacks).

4. NOMINATION PACKETS FOR SAMC CANDIDATES: (Packets must be organized in the following order :)

a. 5 X7 photo in Class A

b. Commander’s Evaluation/Nomination

c. Chain of Command recommendations (as a minimum the 1SG, Battalion CSM, and Brigade CSM)

d. Candidate’s Bio

e. Updated copy of ERB

f. Copy of current Weapons Qualification Scorecard

g. Copy of APFT Score Card

h. Verified Height and Weight Data, current within 3 days (sign by 1SG or Cdr)

i. SAMC Performance Test

j. Bde Level Board Results (Scorecard)

k. One-page essay, written by the candidate in his/her own words on any one Army Value

l. DD Form 2266, Hometown News Release

NOTE: Submit packet in a white 1 inch binder with document protectors in the order listed above.

Nomination packets are due by 17 March 2008 prior to 1600 hours. Submit completed packets to MSG Henry, Meesoon C., Bldg. 4331 , Yongsan (see enclosed map). LATE PACKETS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

5. The Dr. Mary E. Walker award is not part of the Department of the Army awards program and should not compete with other established awards. It will not be used in lieu of awards for commendation, meritorious service, or routine departure, or as an interim awards while awaiting a Department of the Army award. Dr. Mary E. Walker award is not a short term or single event recognition. An individual may receive only one award.

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6. Eligible spouses who have distinguished themselves by outstanding volunteer service, contributing to the mission of the Army and to the welfare of the Army family may be nominated for the Dr. Mary E. Walker award (ref: EUSA Reg 672-3, award criteria).

7. After the Dr. Mary E. Walker award nomination packets are reviewed and selected and endorsed by MSC CSM/Brigade CSM and Brigade Cdr , it will be forward to the IMCOM-K Final Selection Board, which is the same selection board for the SAMC. The nominee will not appear before the board.

8. Nominations will be in memorandum format, and will include the individual’s identification, documentation of volunteer acts/service and justification for nomination, endorsement or memorandum, signed by the appropriate commander (format appendix B, EUSA Reg 672-2).

9. MSC's CSM’s are designated board members. Uniform for board members will be

BDU’s/ACU’s. If you are unable to attend, notify CSM Kevin N. Witt to be excused no later than two days prior to the board. It is the responsibility of the MSC CSM to designate an appropriate board member if he/she is excused.

NAME SUBJECT

CSM Witt President of the Board

(NCO Creed, Warrior Ethos)

SGM Newman Weapons Qualification, NCOER, PMCS

1st SIG BDE Weapons (FM 3-22.9)

CSM Clark First Aid (FM 4-25.11), Physical

501st MI BDE Training (FM 21-20), Uniforms (AR 670-1)

CSM Smith Leadership & Counseling (FM 22-100)

USATC-K Customs & Courtesy, U.S. NCO History

CSM Guante-Rojas Supply Economy, Chain of Command,

18TH MEDCOM Standards of Conduct,

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CSM Rusch Enlisted Promotion & Reductions (AR 600-8-19)

USG-Y Leaders Notebook, Current Events

CSM Philippe Solder Support Activistes, Sponsorship,

2d CAB Education Programs

CSM Kong KATUSA Program, ROK History, ROK Chain of ROKA CSM Command

MSG Henry Map Reading & Land Navigation, CBRN

IMCOM-K Sergeant Audie Murphy Bio

10. Point of Contact for this memorandum is MSG Henry, Meesoon C. @ 738-3332/ .

//original signed//

KEVIN N. WITT

CSM, USA

Command Sergeant Major

DISTRIBUTION:

CSM, 2d SIG BDE

CSM, 18TH Medical Command

CSM, USATC-K

CSM, 502d SBDE

CSM, 2nd CAB

CSM, 122d General Hospital

CSM, 176th Finance Bn

CSM, SUSLAK

CSM, USAG-Y

CSM, USAG-H

CSM, ROKA