ANNEX A to HQDA EXORD 141-16; Best Warrior Competition.
The Following is a list of the Eligible Army Commands (ACOMs) and Direct Reporting Units (DRUs).
FORSCOMUSARPAC
TRADOCAMC
MEDCOMUSASOC
USAREURUSARC
ARNG
ARCYBER: (INSCOM, IMCOM, MDW: (USACE, USACIDC,USMA, NCR, HRC, DLA, DIA, DISA, ATEC, USAASC, SMDC)
Note: Unified commands will go through their Army component command for DA NCO and Soldier of the Year Competition representation.
CENTCOM through USARCENT through ARCYBER
USCYBERCOM through NETCOM/9th SC through ARCYBER
NORTHCOM through USARNO through ARCYBER
AFRICOM through USARAF through EUCOM through USAREUR
SOCOM through USASOC
SOUTHCOM through USARSO through ARCYBER
TRANSCOM through SDDC through AMC
STRATCOM through ARCYBER
PACOM through EUSA through USARPAC
CONUS ASCC
ANNEXB to HQDA EXORD 141-16; Best Warrior Competition
Competing Command Structure
ANNEXC to HQDA EXORD 141-16; Best Warrior Competition.
The following is the format and instruction for the NOMINATION MEMORANDUM.
*Ensure that candidates’ memorandum is in accordance with the latest version of AR 25-50 Preparing and Managing Correspondence.
Unit Letterhead
Office SymbolDate
MEMORANDUM FOR Sergeant Major of the Army, 203 Army Pentagon, Room 3E677, Washington, DC 20310-0203
SUBJECT: Nomination for the 2016 Department of the Army Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) and Soldier of the Year (SOY) “Best Warrior” Competition.
1. The following individual has been selected as the NCO (or Soldier) of the Year for (Command) and is nominated for the Department of the Army NCO (or Soldier) “Best Warrior” of the Year Competition.
a. Name:
b. Rank:
c. PMOS:
d. SSN:
e. Unit:
f. Years of Service:
g. Time in grade:
h. Qualification in Arms (include type of weapon) (if applicable-some Soldiers, assigned to TDA units may not have a current qualification)
i. Service schools attended:
j. Decorations and Awards:
k. Civilian Education:
l. Duty address and duty phone number:
m. Supervisor’s duty address and duty phone number:
Office Symbol
SUBJECT: Nomination for the 2016 Department of the Army Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) and Soldier of the Year (SOY) “Best Warrior” Competition
n. Name and address of next of kin:
o. Significant achievements in the last 12 months:
2. The nomination packet is enclosed.
EnclJOHN Q. LEADER
asCommand Sergeant Major, USA
ANNEXD to HQDA EXORD 141-16; Best Warrior Competition.
The following is the required information for the PERSONAL DATA SHEET.
Name:John Q. Soldier
Rank:PV1-SFC
MACOM:Nominating Command
MOS:Candidate’s primary MOS
TIS:Years in the Army
Objective: Long term and short term goals
Experience:Personal work history, start with most recent and work backward
Military Education:NCOES courses attended, start with most recent and work backward
Civilian Education:Civilian schooling, start with most recent and work backward
Family: Married/Single (Names of spouse and children if applicable)
Hometown:City/Town and State
Personal Interests:Hobbies, community involvement, etc.
ANNEXE to HQDA EXORD 141-16; Best Warrior Competition.
The following is the instruction and format for the COMPETITOR’S BRIEF BIOGRAPHY.
(Double Space, this information will be used in the awards luncheons program)
(SFC-PV1 Doe) serve as a (MOS/Position) with (Unit/MACOM). (SFC –PV1 Doe) has been in the Army (TIS) and has served in numerous assignments and or deployments (if applicable). (SFC-PV1 Doe) is (airborne/air assault/combat lifesaver qualified, etc….) (if applicable). A native of (Hometown/State), (SFC-PV1 Doe) is (married/single) with (number of children) and is currently pursuing a (type of degree) (if applicable). My (personal interests) and (long and short term goals are).
______
EXAMPLE:
BIOGRAPHY (SPC HEYZ T. SEEKER)
SPC Heyz T. Seeker serves as an 11B1V, Automatic Rifleman with Charlie Company, 1st of the 75th Ranger Regiment. SPC Seeker has been in the Army for ten years and has served in numerous assignments and deployments to Operation Enduring Freedom IV, V, and VI. He has also served in Operation Iraqi Freedom V, JRTC and JRX. SPC Seeker is Airborne, Combat Lifesaver, & Ranger qualified. A native of GroverCalifornia, SPC Seeker is married with three children and is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics. My interests are in culinary arts and short term goals are to become a fire team leader and squad leader. My long term goals are to become a Battalion CommandSergeant Major.
ANNEXF to HQDA EXORD 141-16; Best Warrior Competition.
The following is the TENTATIVE EVENT CALENDAR.
SAT24 SEPT
PHASE I / SUN
25 SEPT
PHASE II A / MON
26 SEPT
PHASE II A / TUE
27 SEPT
PHASE II A / WED
28 SEPT
PHASE II A-B / THUR
29 SEPT
PHASE II B / FRI
30 SEPT
PHASE II B
OCONUS
Start Arriving
At Ft Lee Acclimatization / CONUS
Start Arriving
At Ft Lee Acclimatization / Arrive FT.
AP Hill
In-Processing
NTL 1200 / APFT / WTBD / 12M Road March / Admin Boards
Height/Weight / Obstacle Course / WTBD / Mystery Event #2 / BBQ At SMA’s Quarters
SMA Opening
Remarks / Mystery Event #1 / WTBD / TBD Event
Issue Weapons and Magazines / Day/Night
Lan Nav / WTBD / Move to D.C.
Via Bus
Media Training / TBD Event / TBD Event / Arrive Ft Belvoir
TBD Event / Disqualified Competitors
Depart
Weapons Zero
SAT
1 OCT
PHASE II B / SUN
2 OCT
PHASE II B / MON
3 OCT
PHASE II B / TUE
4 OCT
PHASE II B / WED
5 OCT
PHASE II B
Guided DC and MDW
tour / Competitor feedback session / AUSA Awards
Luncheon / NCOY & SOY
Attend AUSA events / Start PHASE III
(Recovery)
Competitors depart / NCOY & SOY
Attend AUSA events
NCOY & SOY
depart
ANNEXG to HQDA EXORD 141-16; Best Warrior Competition.
The followinginformation is required for the PAO Media Profile sheet, Pre-Competition Checklist and Hometown News Release.
ThefollowinginformationrelatestothePAOQuestionnairefortheBestWarriorCompetition.
FullName(First,Last):
Rank:
Age:
DateofEnlistment:
DateofRank:
MOS(SpellOut):
Currentunitofassignment(fullnameandlocation):
UnitAddress:
Daytimephonenumber:
Eveningphonenumber(homeorcell):
Emailaddress(military):
Emailaddress(secondary):
AKOEmailAddress:
Placeofbirth(City,StateorCountry):
Hometown(City,StateorCountry):
HighschoolAttended(City,StateorCountry):
CollegeAttended(City,StateorCountry):
Degree(s) EarnedandYearEarned:
Degree:Year:
Degree:Year:
Degree:Year:
Spouse’sname,age,hometown:
Spouse’sdegree(s)/specialinterests:
Deployed?
Deployedto:
When:
Question:Whatwereyourjobresponsibilitieswhiledeployed?
Answer:
Question:WhatisthemostinterestingthingaboutyourtimedeployedthatyouwanttosharewiththeAmericanPeople?
Answer:
Question:Doyouhaveanyfamilymemberswhohaveservedorareservinginthemilitary?
Answer:
Question:Whatmilitaryawardsandachievementshaveyoureceivedoraccomplished?
Answer:
Question:WhydidyoujointheArmy?
Answer:
Question:WhydidyouchooseyourMOS?
Answer:
Question:Whatmotivated youtocompeteintheDAlevelBest Warrior Competition?
Answer:
Question:If successful in accomplishing your goal as one of the Army’s Best Warriors, what do you think your role would be in representing the Army?
Answer:
Question:Whoisyourprofessionalmentor?
Answer:
Question:Howdidyourmentorhelpyouinyourprofessionalcareer?
Answer:
Question:Whoorwhatinspiresyou?
Answer:
Question:Whatareyourmilitarycareergoalsforthefuture?
Answer:
Question:Whatwasthebiggestchallengealongthewaytogettothislevelofcompetition?
Answer:
Question:WhoisyourSponsor?Howdidtheyhelpprepareyouforthislevelofcompetition?
Answer:
Question:Whatwillbethemostchallengingeventforyou?Why?
Answer:
Question:Whatdoyouthinkwillbeyourbest/favoriteevent?Why?
Answer:
Question:Whataresomesignificantfactsaboutyouthatarenotknownbyothers;i.e.interestingstories,uniquehobbiesoraccomplishments?
Answer:
Question:Whatareyourhobbies/specialinterests?
Answer:
Question:Ifyouhaveacivilianemployer(full-timeorpart-time),whatisthenameofyouremployer?
Answer:
Question:Doyouhaveanyadditionalinformationyou’dliketoshare?
Answer:
ThefollowinginformationrelatestothePre-Competition Checklist.
COMPETITOR INFORMATION
Name:
SocialSecurityNumber:
DateofBirth:
Height:
Weigh:
Command:
Rank:
MOS:
GENERALDATA
Candidate'sAddress:
EmergencyContact:
PublicAffairsDate:
HomePhone:
CellPhone:
WorkPhone:
DSN:
EmailAddress:
CombatTrainingDate:
CombatLifeSaverQualified:
CombatPre-LevelCertified:
TICKETINFORMATION
NumberofTickets:
ChainofCommand:
Vegetarian:
AttendingGEICOPastaDinner:
AttendingArmy 10 Miler:
UNITOFASSIGNMENT
UnitAddress:
TRAVELDATA
ArrivalFlightAirline:
ArrivalAirport:
ArrivalTime:
DepartureFlightAirline:
DepartureAirport:
DepartureTime:
MEDICALDATA
BloodType:
Allergies:
Medications:
OtherMedicalConditions:
WearsGlasses:
WearsHearingAid:
LOGISTICALDATA
BootSize:
HelmetSize:
SuspenderSize:
GloveSize:
MaskSize:
VestSize:
SuitSize:
PistolBeltSize:
LeftHandedFirer:
UNIT SPONSORINFORMATION
Sponsor'sName:
Sponsor'sRank:
Sponsor'sHomePhone:
Sponsor'sCellPhone:
Sponsor'sWorkPhone:
Sponsor'sEmail:
Sponsor'sDSN:
UnitAddress:
Thefollowinginformationrelatestothehometown news releaseoftheapplicant.
PERSONALINFO
PAOCode:
SocialSecurityNumber:
BranchofService:
ActiveStatus:
Rank:
PayGrade:
Applicant'sName:
Gender:
Event:Competinginthisyear'sDepartmentoftheArmyNoncommissionedOfficerandSoldieroftheYear"BestWarrior"Competition
DutyPhone:
1STPARENTORLEGALGUARDIAN
Name:
Relationship:
Address:
2NDPARENTORLEGALGUARDIAN
Name:
Relationship:Address:
SPOUSEINFORMATION
Name:
Address:
SPOUSELIVINGFATHERINFORMATION
Name:
Address:
SPOUSELIVINGMOTHERINFORMATION
Name:
Address:
MILITARYINFORMATION
PresentUnitorAssignment:
PostAddress:
DutyMOSorAFSC:
PresentJobTitle:
TotalMilitaryYearsofService:
HIGHSCHOOLEDUCATIONINFORMATION
SchoolName:
YearGraduated:
Address:
1STCOLLEGEEDUCATIONINFORMATION
SchoolName:
Degree:
YearGraduated:
Address:
2NDCOLLEGEEDUCATIONINFORMATION
SchoolName:
Degree:
YearGraduated:
Address:
AdditionalRemark: