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Operating as usual
The NCOA is proud to re-enlist another one of its finest NCOs SSG(P) Herrera, Jesus who will be PCSing soon to fulfill his duty as a Drill Sergeant at Ft. Lee, VA. He has been a tremendous asset to this Organization and will be truly missed!!
Class 001-21 conducted Practical Evaluation assessments for PT and D&C. After a week long of practice and preparation, today students looked pretty sharp!!!
#ByExample #Thisismysquad
Class 001-21 kicks off the new cycle with ACFT familiarization as part of the new BLC 2.0 curriculum. Later in the course, students will also learn how to validate and properly grade an ACFT themselves!!
#Gettinitin #ByExample
During cycle break, Leaders of the NCOA continue to stay medically ready by receiving their annual flu shots from the WBAMC team. In addition, facilitators train the trainer with updates to the new BLC 2.0 curriculum in preparation for the next cycle.
#AlwaysReady #ByExample
Congratulations are in order for our very own SGL, SSG(P) Herrera, Jesus for completing the Drill Sergeants course class 024-20 as the “DISTINGUISHED HONOR GRADUATE” out of 76 candidates. We are extremely proud of his huge accomplishment. What a way to lead “By Example”!!!
FT. Bliss NCOA Students of 1st Platoon Class 20-010 Forging the Future as they complete validation for the ARMY BLC 2.0 Curriculum!!
#ByExample
The Leaders of the Fort Bliss NCOA takes the opportunity to train Soldiers on the new BLC 2.0 (Redesign). This initiative will not only strengthen The NCO Corp, but enhance leadership capabilities throughout the Force. Students of 1st Platoon class 20-010 were presented Certificates of Appreciation and their facilitators were awarded the Commandants Coin of Excellence!!
#ByExample
Congratulations to Sergeant First Class Campos. SFC Campos is officially promoted to Sergeant First Class effective date 01 October 2020. His dedication to the NCOA has been vital to the overall success of the training and development of our future leaders. He is a true example for our future leaders to emulate and mirror. Congratulations again and continue to lead by example.
1st Platoon Small Group Leaders of the FBNCOA, SSG(P) Deleon, SSG Mahoney and SSG Dunkleberger are currently piloting the new BLC 2.0 redesign curriculum which also includes a class on financial readiness. Students were heavily involved in classroom discussions on money matters and overall financial readiness and awareness.
Students from class 10-020 conduct PRT and Squad Drill assessments. They continue to learn and grow throughout the cycle, to become tomorrow's better leaders. Continue to follow our page for more updates and insight of what to expect.
Class 010-20, 1st Platoon, conducted the ACFT on day 1 of Basic Leaders Course. They demonstrated the standard and set an example for future classes. The Fort Bliss NCO Academy is starting to incorporate in person classes again. Continue to stay updated via our fan page and see an example of what is to be expected of our future NCO's in the Basic Leaders Course.
BLC Class 008-20 students communicate messages using proper speaking techniques, clarity, confidence, and appropriate content for audience IAW 1009S, assessing speaking and presentation rubric.
#ByExample
U.S. Army
Today is #IndependenceDay, but #DYK that the Sergeant Major of the Army position was established on this day back in 1966?
The SMA position was officially established with General Order 29, July 4, 1966, in order to advise the Chief of Staff of the Army and lead the noncommissioned officer corps.
Sergeant Major of the Army Michael A. Grinston currently serves as the 16th SMA.
U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command
We're the home of the free because of those who are brave.
Happy Independence Day from TRADOC!
#VictoryStartsHere
1SG Gina Aceves, deputy commandant of the Fort Bliss NCOA and 1SG James Dawson, NCOA first sergeant, present Command Sergeant Major Jimmy J. Sellers, Commandant of the United States Army Sergeants Major Academy a plaque for his devoted hard work and distinguished service. By example!
BLC Class 07-20 begins as students sign out laptops while adhering to strict social distancing.
Congratulations to Staff Sergeant Shawn, Jenkins Jr. the 9th PLT Senior Small Group Leader from the Fort Bliss NCOA. SSG Jenkins is officially promoted to Sergeant First Class effective date 1 May 2020. His dedication to the NCOA has been vital to the overall success of our Academy. He continues to spread his influence across the Army effortlessly. Well deserved and congratulations again to the Jenkins family. # ByExample
Due to rapidly changing developments with the National Public Health Emergency COVID-19, aggressive measures are being taken IOT limit the possible interaction of the public by limiting large gatherings, encouraging social distancing, and prevention of unnecessary personal interactions to minimize the spread of COVID19 and keep our Soldiers safe. It is because of these measures that the Fort Bliss NCOA will be conducting Basic Leader Course class 006-20 via Distance Learning under the name BLCDL. Please ensure all of your Soldiers have access to internet and computers. Additional information will be sent to all Soldiers enrolled and unit schools representatives via the Fort Bliss G-3 / 1st Armored Division schools.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. Stay safe!
Fort Bliss, Texas
Please ask your questions here.
(March 19, 2020)
Fort Bliss is currently taking measures to meet HPCON B level.
▪️ HPCON B: Avoid unnecessary contact with others, such as shaking hands and hugging; Avoid unnecessary travel; Prepare for travel restrictions and cancellation of public gatherings; make alternative arrangements for childcare; Observe local guidance on movement restrictions and access requirements for military installations; Seek guidance from employers and unit leaders about changes to work practices (e.g., telework) Comply with medical orders for self-isolation or quarantine.
▪️ Steps - Next 72 Hours:
Continue to monitor and implement preventive measures based on Federal/Army/State/Local guidelines.
Continue to provide daily updates to Fort Bliss community
▪️ Number currently quarantined on Fort Bliss as a precautionary measure due to them recently returning from overseas: 1,134
FACILITY/SERVICE UPDATES
◼️Personal Property and Shipping Office:
- No movement of household goods for Soldiers PCSing and TDY
▪️ Exempt – Proceed as Usual
- Retirement/Separation moves
- Safety Moves
- BlueBark
- Local Deliveries out of Storage
- Local Moves (normal Local Move procedures)
▪️ Exceptions
- ITO delegated authority to proceed w/documentation, no need to submit via Secretarial Process (HQDA)
- Moves due to requirement to vacate quarters/lease agreement/home sale
* Memo NOT required to pick up and store HHG.
* Memo required to execute PCS shipment & delivery.
- Hardship, Emergency, Mission Essential, requires GO/SES memo to proceed with exception
◼️ Access Control Point “no touch ID” procedures:
- Unless directed otherwise by gate guards, individuals entering Fort Bliss will display the front and back of their ID card (and access pass if applicable) while maintaining positive control of the ID at all times
◼️ Entrance Procedures:
- Approach the gate prepared to present the appropriate ID
- When stopped by the gate guard display the front of the card without obscuring any vital information, such as name or expiration date
- While you are still holding the card flip it over to its back, again being careful to not obscure information
- Proceed through the gate when directed
◼️ Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation:
- All Child Development Centers are open
- All CYS School Age and Youth Centers are open
- Fitness Centers: Not available for unit PT – OPEN for individual use.
- Fitness Classes are closed.
- Intramural sports are cancelled.
- Adventure Programs are open (small groups only).
- Texas Roadhouse is open (capped at 50%).
- Bingo Hall open (capped at 50).
- Auto Skills is open (capped at 50).
- Golf Golden Tee is open (capped at 50).
- Golf course and pro shop remain OPEN (capped at 50),
- Golf Tournament (capped at 50).
- Military Long Drive (capped at 50).
- Rod and Gun: Skeet and trap ranges are open (capped at 10 per range), club house is open (capped at 50).
- Youth Sport is closed.
- SKIES is closed.
- Fitness classes are closed.
- Pools are closed.
- Centennial is open (capped at 50).
- Pershing Pub is closed.
- Bowling Center is open (capped at 50, 2 hours slots every other lane, no league play).
- Warrior Zone is open (capped at 50).
◼️ Defense Commissary Agency:
- 100% I.D card checks at the entrance of all stores and visitor policy revoked.
- "Early bird" shopping hours are eliminated to allow more time for cleaning and restocking.
◼️ Exchange:
- No change in hours at this time. (9 a.m. – 9 p.m., Monday-Saturday; 9 a.m.–- 8 p.m., Sunday)
- No Estee Lauder/Clinique Beauty Advisors until March 28
- No Apple in store representatives until April 2
- All cosmetic and fragrance testers have been removed
- All display items are wiped down daily with sanitizer
◼️ Other Exchange Businesses:
- Freedom Crossing Optical and Optometry shops are closed until at least April 2
- Reduced all barber shop waiting area chairs by 50% to encourage social distancing
- All food courts dining room tables and chairs have been reduced by 50% to encourage social distancing
- No longer using trays in restaurants, everything is prepared to-go
- We are cleaning and sanitizing the drink station, doors and other customer contact areas every 30 minutes
- All self-serve condiments, lids, straws etc. removed from all food courts.
- Cash transactions are conducted on a tray so there is no contact between customer and food associates
- Timers set in restaurant kitchens for every 30 minutes and every hour hands are washed by the entire team
- New cups handed out for drink refills
- Additional sanitizer dispensers placed throughout Exchange facilities
- All cash registers and front counters being cleaned every 10 to 15 minutes.
- Started the personal shopper program for quarantined Soldiers on West Bliss and Westbrook.
◼️ Freedom Crossing:
- Blaze Pizza- Open from 10:30 a.m.- 9 p.m., operating at half capacity with social distancing.
- Buffalo Wild Wings- Open from 11a.m.- 9 p.m..
- Chipotle- Open from 10:45 a.m.- 10 p.m. for to-go orders only with social distancing.
- Denny’s- Open from 7: a.m. to 10 p.m. every day.
- GameStop- Open regular hours, operating at 10 people capacity with social distancing.
- Great Clips- Open regular hours, operating at 10 people capacity with social distancing.
- Jumbo Park- Open from 10: a.m.- 8 p.m..
- Pho Hoa- Open regular hours, operating at half capacity with social distancing.
- SmashBurger- Now open from 10: a.m.- 9 p.m., operating at half capacity.
- Texas Roadhouse: Open from 11: a.m.- 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday; Sunday: 11: a.m.- 8 p.m..
- The Grand Theatre: Operating with 50 people capacity with social distancing. Hours of operation are now Monday- Friday from 3:45 p.m.- 8 p.m.;Saturday- Sunday from 1- 8 p.m.
- Under Armour- Closed for the next two weeks per corporate instruction.
- US Cryotherapy- Open from 11: a.m.- 6 p.m. every day.
◼️ Public Works:
- No changes to DPW services at this time
◼️ VIOS / DA Photos:
- All DA Photos are suspended for 60 days.
◼️ Human Resources:
- Setting conditions now in Army Continuing Education Services (ACES) to migrate to a 100% appointment-based process, which includes the ESD guidance counselor calling the Soldier and providing real-time virtual counseling support for GoArmy Ed, Tuition Assistance, etc, with follow-up emails to provide personal customer service.
- Setting conditions now in Soldier for Life – Transition Center to migrate to 100% virtual delivery of all VOW-required courses through the JKO website. SFL-TAP and Retirement Services Counselors will provide personal customer services through phone and email with Soldiers.
- DEERS/RAPIDS/CAC is now operating in a 100% appointments-only status. No walk-ins are being accepted. Appointments are made by logging on to:https://rapids-appointments.dmdc.osd.mil/
- Effective immediately – the State of Texas has closed the on-post (Building 505) Driver’s License office. Soldiers and family members can still receive services at the state’s numerous off-post facilities around El Paso.
◼️ Religious Support Services:
- All Public Religious Services on Fort Bliss are suspended.
- All religious education, children/youth ministries and chapel auxiliaries are suspended.
- Pastoral and religious education leadership will use social media livestreaming and other innovative methods to provide worship and other means of religious support and faith formation.
- Chapel pastoral leadership will provide ongoing information and guidance.
- Religious Support information and links to livestreaming worship will be found on the Fort Bliss Religious Support Office page.
- The Religious Support Office will remain open during normal duty hours and the main number is (915) 568-1519.
- The On Call Duty Chaplain will continue to be available 24/7 at (915) 637-4265.
#IIICorpsCOVID19 #FortBliss #OneTeam #OneFight
CSM Patrick Kelly Commandant of the Fort Bliss NCOA delivers an overview of operations to SGM selected for future NCOA commandant assignment. The brief outlined the roles and responsibilities of staff and faculty. #byexample
BLC Class 05-20 begins the Foundation Phase, learning the necessary skills to become future Non-commissioned Officers. #byexample
DA Secretariat Sergeant Major, MSG Grant deliveres a brief on the new Army NCO Evaluation Board. The changes center on a transition from time-based to merit-based policies and practices for selection.
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This month, Small Group Leaders, the deputy commandant and the first sergeant from The Fort Bliss Noncommissioned Officer Academy provided support to the Bowie High School Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps Physical Training competition. This competition consisted of 10 High Schools within the El Paso area with a total of 18 teams. The teams competed in four grueling events to test their overall level of physical fitness. The four events consisted of Pull-ups, Flex Arm Hang, Curl ups, and lastly, a 0.5 mile run. All of the competitors did an amazing job! The Fort Bliss Noncommissioned Officer Academy did an amazing job volunteering and will continue building trust, confidence, and cohesion within the El Paso community. #Byexample
Great job BLC Class 04-20! One more day and a wake up! #easyrun #Byexample #NCOsleadtheway
Congratulations to our very own SFC Shane Johnson and SSG George Davis on their completion of the Battle Staff NCO Course. The course provides technical and tactical training that is relevant to missions, duties, and responsibilities assigned to staff members in battalion and higher units.
Congratulations to BLC Class 03-20! #ByExample
Class 03-20 conduct in ranks inspection. The tradition showcases the student ability to conduct drill and ceremony #byexample
Congratulations to Spc. Justin Lowe and Spc. Stuart Hollow winners of the Iron Sergeant Competition. The competition tested the Soldiers performance on the Army Combat Fitness Test. #byexample
Congratulations to our very own deputy commandant, 1SG Gina Aceves and the NCOA first sergeant, 1SG James Dawson on their selection for attendance to The NCO Leadership Center of Excellence. Well deserved.
FY20 SGM AC USASMA Considered Selected Note: Soldiers selected for training are annotated with ‘RES’ FY20 SGM TNG & SEL Selection Stats FY20 SGM TNG & SEL Board Membership FY20 SGM TNG & SEL Board MOI FY20 SGM TNG & SEL Cover Memo FY20 SGM TNG & SEL Field AAR
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Congratulations SFC Shawn Jenkins Jr.
No one is more professional than I.... BLC Class 01-20 #Byexample
BLC Class 001-20 Conducting Individual Training
BLC Class 09-19 conducts an academy run during their last day of the Leadership Phase! #Byexample #NCOsleadtheway
No one is more professional than I...Today, we would like to congratulate BlC Class 08-19 on their achievement. #NCOsleadtheway #backboneoftheArmy #ByExample #Always
BLC class 07-19 conducts a Esprit de corps run.
It’s Friday! BLC Class 06-19 continue to strive for excellence. Great Physical Readiness Training. One more week and our future NCOs will be graduating Friday 24 May 2019.
SGLs leading the way. #ByExample
Soldiers from Basic Leader Course class 06-19 complete an academy run building Esprit De Corpse and improving physical readiness.
Commandant Training Council
Commandant Training Council
The Commandants Training Council received an in-depth and hands-on demonstration of the Army Combat Fitness Test with the Fort Bliss NCO Academy cadre.
The Fort Bliss Noncommissioned Officer Academy provides an overview of the Basic Leader Course the first institutional step in the Non Commissioned Officer Professional Development System (NCOPDS). #byexample
The Fort Bliss Noncommissioned Officer Academy getting ready for the Army Combat Fitness Test! By Example!
No one is more professional than I Congratulations to BLC Class 04-19 #ByExample #NCOSleadtheway
By example
What a great week and a great start for BLC Class 03-19 #Byexample Foundation Phase
Congratulations and thank you for all who attended! #Byexample.
No one is more professional than I...
Leadership week is over! Few more days to see these future NCOs graduate from BLC 02-19. #Byexample
Fort Bliss Girl Scouts Troop 53006
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Pershing Road, Bldg 503A, Room 309, El PasoFort Bliss Religious Support Office
448 Pershing RoadFort Bliss R2 Performance Center
635 Holbrook Road, El Paso32d Army Air and Missile Defense Command
Building 5800, Carter RoadCharger Company, 1-77 AR, 3/1 AD
El PasoHHD 93d Military Police Battalion
El Paso 79903
1st Battalion 67th Armored Regiment
20400 Ansbach Way
1AD, Signal Intel & Sustainment Company Reneg
21115 Quartermaster Ave
47th Brigade Support Battalion
20500 Cold War St
F Co 2-501st GSAB Knight Watchers AVN
Afghanistan
Chaos Platoon, C Troop, 2-13 CAV
Ansbach Way
Fort Bliss Army Substance Abuse Program
Bldg. 2400 Cassisy Road
