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identified multiple pay and personnel issues, including COLA, BAQ, in-processing, PACIDN issues,
debt, meal deductions, and no-pay cases that would have otherwise degraded deployment readiness.
Their rapid corrections ensured that Soldiers are ready to support the CENTCOM theater.

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Build Experts – Alpha Company conducted a DRE Level II to validate operational readiness. In the

lead up to this event, Alpha Company’s Silver Platoon completed convoy training focusing on radio
communication standards, proper reporting procedures, convoy brief requirements, and

culminating in a controlled movement from the motor pool to Vilseck and back to reinforce

communication discipline, vehicle spacing, and overall convoy proficiency. Bravo Company has

made significant strides in enhancing its operational readiness with numerous Soldiers
successfully completing drivers training to become licensed operators. HHC hosted the USASOC

Recruiting Team for a brief that highlighted opportunities for personal and professional growth

within USASOC’s finance community. While on the ground, they joined HHC for the monthly squad

competition. The PT session consisted of a five-station circuit that included Body Burnout,

Knowledge Check, Weapons Assembly/Disassembly, HMMWV Pull, and a water jug carry / run.
Lastly, the battalion CBRN specialist, PFC Verbylo, continued his momentum as the battalion’s

CBRN SME by providing CBRN training at Alpha Company.

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