III Corps & Fort Hood NCO Academy

04/28/2020

Please call if you have any information on this missing Soldier.

MISSING SOLDIER UPDATE

If you have any information, contact 254-287-4001 or
254-495-7767

#FortHood #USArmy #FindVanessa

04/28/2020

What’s beginning to open on post? What are the requirements? Please see below!

FORT HOOD SERVICES UPDATE
As of April 24
Changes are as follows:

DFMWR:
Casey Memorial Library now open with hours of operation listed.

AAFES:
Furniture Store is now open Monday thru Sunday (10am - 6pm)
Warrior Way Express updated hours: 7am -7pm (Monday thru Sunday)
Added Optometry: normal operations
Added Barber Shops to the list with status and hours of operation

#FortHood #USArmy #COVID19 #IIICorpsCOVID19

04/24/2020

Please stay in the know #COVID19

STOP MOVEMENT UPDATE

Effective April 20, Defense Secretary Esper approved an extension to the
stop move order through June 30 to aid in the further prevention of the
spread of #COVID19.
All DoD service members and civilians, and their family members will stop
all official travel - such as Permanent Change of Station or Temporary Duty.
Exceptions may be given for compelling cases where the travel is: (1)
determined to be mission essential; (2) necessary for humanitarian reasons;
or (3) warranted due to extreme hardship.
Please reach out to your chain of command to request an exception to policy.

#FortHood #USArmy #coronavirus #quarantine #StopMovement #News #IIICorpsCOVID19

04/20/2020

Read the latest updates for the NCO Corps

Get the latest information that affects the Corps in todays issue of the Halberd.
https://fliphtml5.com/zvbcz/sien

04/17/2020

3D Cavalry Regiment- Trek for Troopers Virtual 5K Walk/Run

Supporting our team! Hope to see your photos!

The goal of the 3d Cavalry Regiment 5K is to be healthy, have fun, and raise awareness for Mental Health while practicing social distancing!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3d-cavalry-regiment-trek-for-troopers-virtual-5k-walkrun-tickets-102622815604?utm-medium=discovery&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&aff=escb&utm-source=cp&utm-term=listing&fbclid=IwAR1DuyRruCu9W8oTRtrsz0z37LD9B8h6WQYF_atXZjQuWhRWROuPHEA97w8#listing-organizer

The goal of this 5K is to be healthy, have fun, and raise awareness for Mental Health while practicing social distancing! This event is open and free for all Troopers, their families, and civilians interested in staying active while being invested in the mental health wellbeing of the soldiers of th...

04/14/2020

Stay informed and accurate!

As a reminder, if you're getting mixed messages about #COVID19, U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has established a Myth vs Fact page on their website here:

http://ow.ly/JCRk50zdITt

04/13/2020

eBLC 06-20, due to the high volume of users on Blackboard, access may be intermittent. Please continue to try and access the website and stay in touch with your assigned SSGL or SGL. III Corps and Fort Hood NCOA is aware of the situation.

If, and only if, you have a valid ATRRS reservation for eBLC class 06-20 and you have NOT been able to make contact with your Senior Small Group Leader (SSGL) Small Group Leader (SGL); you have NOT been able to enroll into the Fort Hood BLC Main Hub on Blackboard; or you have any other enrollment questions, we will have staff on hand from 0800-1600 CST 13-14 April 2020 to assist you. Please call 254-289-2990, 254-287-5692, 254-287-8403 or 254-287-8047.

04/08/2020

Good evening BLC and MLC Class 06-20! Please check your government email (or the email address you have in ATRRS) for your Welcome Letter and enrollment procedures!

MLC Students, ensure you have read all instructions in your email and that you turn in all pre-requisites before class report date (14 April 2020). If you fail to upload all documents by 17 April 2020 at 23:59 EST, you will be logged as a NO SHOW.

BLC Students, ensure that you enroll between now and 13 April 2020. Follow all directions in your welcome email to join your class BlackBoard page. There will be a ROLL CALL at 0800 EST on BlackBoard from your facilitators. You must log in for accountability within 40hrs of that ROLL CALL or you will receive a NO SHOW.

We are excited to enter this challenge with you! Best wishes Classes 06-20!

Train the Best to Lead the Best!

04/07/2020

Get the latest installation information on #COVID19 at the next III Corps & Fort Hood Virtual Town Hall.

III CORPS & FORT HOOD VIRTUAL TOWN HALL
Tuesday, April 7 @ 11:00 a.m.

#FortHood #USArmy #IIICorpsCOVID19 #coronavirus #COVID19 #Soldiers #Families #Texas #TexasStrong

04/03/2020

Did you know?

#Soldiers & #Civil_Servants: Did you know the Hatch Act and DoD policy regulates your political activity? The Hatch Act defines political activity as “an activity directed toward the success or failure of a political party, candidate for partisan political office or partisan political group.” …It is extremely important that employees who are engaging in political activity know which rules apply. We’ll help you with the rules by continuing to post on this topic.

04/01/2020

#IIICORPS #COVID19 Supporting response efforts!

Military families, many of us are doing things a little differently at home or at work these days such as home schooling children, teleworking or just adapting to new daily routines.

We want to see how you’re helping out your military-connected family or community while following CDC guidelines.

Show us how you’re supporting COVID-19 response efforts and helping #StopTheSpread. Share of a photo of your COVID-19 response efforts while holding one of the attached signs.

Some example pictures are below.

#MilKids #MilSpouse #MilitaryFamilies #MilParent #StopTheSpread #COVID19Response #SocialDistancing #InThisTogether

04/01/2020

U.S. Army Chief of Staff

#HOPE #COVID19

Our Army Field Hospitals will be ready to treat non-#COVID2019 patients in NYC in a matter of days. #ArmyStrong #WinningMatters

03/30/2020

The NCO Leadership Center of Excellence

Quote of the Week

03/29/2020

Adapt and Conquer! Backbone of the Army! Train the Best to Lead the Best!

#COVID19 #Readiness #Soldier

Sergeant Major of the Army Michael A. Grinston provides the latest information for MLC and BLC requirements:

03/29/2020

Master Leader Course students, have no fear for we are working through this with you! As the senior leaders of the Army, we are best at this adaptation! We, III Corps and Fort Hood NCOA, are working hard at putting correct information out as we receive it!
Good morning teammates,
Due to COVID-19, our guidance is to deliver MLC via distance learning (DL) through BlackBoard. If you were enrolled in Class 06-20 resident course, you will lose that reservation BUT transferred (re-enrolled) into the 6 week DL. Please be on the lookout for your email of ATRRS cancellation and the re-enrollment to DL MLC.
III Corps and Fort Hood NCOA is always available for questions, as well as our 6 MLC Facilitators. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions!
Train the Best to Lead the Best!
#HOPE#COVID19

03/29/2020

In these troubled times WE WILL adapt and overcome because we are the backbone of the Army!
Good morning Teammates!
III Corps and Fort Hood NCOA has some exciting news!! In response to COVID-19 pandemic, Basic Leader Course (BLC) class 06-20 will be conducted via distance learning (DL) and known as the Emergency BLC (eBLC)!
The class is scheduled to start on 13 April 2020 and will end on 8 May 2020. The enrollment process remains the same; you will need to contact your Schools NCO to get enrolled with a COMPLETE schools packet. Friday (April 3) ATRRS will lock for the 10 day prior to course start date; we need all 320 packets by this date! All enrolled students will then receive a welcome email on how to “self enroll” in to the III Corps and Fort Hood NCOA BlackBoard page. We need the enrolled students to please be on the lookout for this email and self enroll ASAP so we have time to work any friction points!
Please feel free to send us a message if you have questions.
Train the Best to Lead the Best!
#HOPE#COVID19

03/29/2020

III Corps and Fort Hood

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THOSE WHO NEED IT

#FortHood #AER #USArmy #Soldiers #GoldStarFamilies #COVID_19 #coronavirus #TexasStrong #IIICorpsCOVID19

03/28/2020

U.S. Army Human Resources Command

#COVID19 #Readiness #Soldier

Sergeant Major of the Army Michael A. Grinston provides the latest information for ALC and SLC requirements:

03/25/2020

Important information on changes coming to all Fort Hood today. Everyone is a sensor, please help spread the word.

UPDATES LIST OF AFFECTED SERVICES ON FORT HOOD

#FortHood #USArmy #TexasStrong #IIICorpsCOVID19 #TexasCoronavirus #ItsGoingToBeOK

03/24/2020

U.S. Army Human Resources Command

#COVID19 #Army U.S. Army
Watch this video demonstrating how to open HRC’s COVID-19/Coronavirus FAQ document on your smartphone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCCwao6yA7s

To access HRC’s COVID-19/Coronavirus Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), visit the U.S. Army Human Resources Command page. The post currently pinned to the top of our feed gives the following instructions:

For the latest COVID-19/Coronavirus Travel Guidance For Leave, TDY, PCS, Schools visit https://www.hrc.army.mil/. Click (on mobile devices click and hold) the red-lettered message at the top of the page where it says 'or click here for guidance.' A .pdf downloads, open and read.

Some computers can open the .pdf by clicking on the COVID-19/Coronavirus graphic. The .pdf it titled U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

03/22/2020

III Corps and Fort Hood

A MESSAGE FROM DOWNRANGE

#FortHood #IIICorpsCOVID19 #COVID_19 #TexasCoronavirus #KILLtheVirus #Soldiers #Health #Iraq

03/21/2020

III Corps and Fort Hood

This month we celebrate all women in our history who forged the way for women today! Our women teammates (both civilian and enlisted) assigned to the III Corps and Fort Hood NCOA are some of the most powerful and strong leaders we know. Keep forging the pathway for other women and our children!
“Women must try to do things as men have tried. When they fail, their failure must be but a challenge to others.”
Amelia Mary Earhart (1897-1939)

WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH BLAZES ON

“It’s important to recognize women in history because of the contribution that we provide to our nation. And not only the nation, but the world, throughout." - Command Sgt. Maj. (R) Jackeline Fountain, Harker Heights city councilwoman

#FortHood #USArmy #WomansHistoryMonth #Texas #ItsGoingToBeOK

03/20/2020

U.S. Army Human Resources Command

#COVID19 #Soldier

MILPER Message 20-080, Centralized Selection Boards postponement. Visit here for more information:

https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/20-080

03/14/2020

DoD has suspended all domestic travel and TDY for military personnel. At this time we have received notification to conduct the MLC 05-20 in a Distant Learning (DL) forum. All students that were scheduled to attend will receive an email from our facilitators that give you the next steps. Please check your email MLC Class 05-20.

03/10/2020

Welcome BLC Class 05-20! You passed the first two assessments in your 22-day Basic Leader Course and we are excited to have you here as part of the team! Train the best to lead the best! #TEAMOFTEAMS

03/08/2020

The III Corps and Fort Hood NCO Academy’s Historical Color Guard honored the Army’s tradition by supporting the 11th SIG BDE NCO Induction ceremony yesterday. They never cease to amaze the crowd! Great job team! Best of the Best!

03/02/2020

BLUF for DLC VI

03/02/2020

The NCO Leadership Center of Excellence

NCOL CoE discusses the launch of DLC VI, please read attached.

The NCO Leadership Center of Excellence announces the launch of the final installment of the Distributed Leader Course - DLC VI, which is now live and ready for enrollment. DLC VI educates senior 6C/6S and 7C/7S to perform senior-level duties at the nominative level positions throughout today’s operational environment (OE). This course provides the Army with self-aware, adaptive leaders of character and competence with the skills to shape and overcome the friction created by uncertainty and operate in an operational environment. DLC VI is a prerequisite for the Nominative Leader Course (NLC).
Watch the video to learn more about DLC VI. You can also visit the NCO Worldwide website at https://www.ncolcoeworldcampus.army.mil/Academics/Distributed-Leader-Course/.

https://youtu.be/nHqV0FykxVc
U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command; U.S. Army Combined Arms Center; Army University
#NCOLCoE, #NCOPDS, #DistributedLearning, #ProgressiveAndSequentialPME

03/01/2020

Two straight months our team has been moving non-stop to train the leaders of tomorrow! Friday, we came together to break bread, share birthdays, say thank you and welcome three new team members! We have the best team!
Train the Best to Lead the Best!

03/01/2020

Congratulations to the recent graduates of MLC Class 04-20! We wish you the very best as you move forward in your Army Career.

02/27/2020

Please see attached QR Code for BLC Class 04-20 graduation tomorrow of 311 students! Please stop by and support your young leaders is their first major accomplishment in their NCO career.
Train the Best to Lead the Best!

02/26/2020

BLC Class 4-20 is in Assessment Phase and they have been working hard! They started the week with their Conduct Individual Training assessment and were evaluated on Public Speaking today. The students will spend the next 16 hours of Class on their final End of Course Essay evaluation. Few more days and we will graduate this class of young leaders and set the Army up for success!
Train the Best to Lead the Best!

02/26/2020

Today SFC Hampton and the NCOA graduated 9 students from the CFD-IC course. Congratulations to all graduates, we look forward to working with you throughout your instructor journey!
Train the Best to Lead the Best!

02/25/2020

Congratulations to our BLC teammates, SSG Cavazos (BLC, 9th PLT), SSG Reitz (BLC, 2nd PLT) and SSG Lockhart (BLC, Germany), who earned their instructor certification today! These leaders completed CFD-IC, local norming and 40hrs each of AI and PI with 3 formal evaluations. WOW!! We are so proud of your accomplishments and look forward to working/watching you grow over the next 24 months.

02/22/2020

Honoring the Past, Securing the Future! Our BLC, 1st PLT team leads the NCOA in this month’s observance of Black History. We had the great pleasure and distinct honor of hearing a speech from CSM (R) A.C. Cotton, the first African American to serve as the 1st CAV DIV Command Sergeants Major (CSM).
Train the Best to Lead the Best!