Greetings to the chemical, biological,
Regimental Command Sergeant Major Ɣ Bridging
radiological, and
nuclear (CBRN) community! I am honored and humbled to serve as your 12th Regimen-
tal Command Sergeant Major. My wife Viviane and I are ex- cited about the opportunity to work for CBRN Soldiers, Civil- ians, Retirees, and Family Members. And to be clear, I work for you—not the other way around.
My mission and vision are the same as those outlined by
the Chief of Chemical in the Chemical Corps Regimental Campaign Plan. I encourage all CBRN Soldiers and leaders to read and understand the Regimental Campaign Plan, including WKH ¿YH OLQHV RI HIIRUW IURP ZKLFK ZH ZLOO RSHUDWH 7KLV LQIRU- mation can be accessed by visiting the U.S. Army Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear School (USACBRNS) Web site at ; clicking on the CKN CBRN Knowledge Network Website button; and selecting the "Regimental Campaign Plan FY 11–12 (Final—19 Jan 2011)" link. A common access card (CAC) login is required.
Beyond the mission and vision, additional goals that I wish to pursue include—
Ɣ Ensuring that Soldiers and leaders clearly understand what it means to be part of a profession of arms. As members of the Chemical Corps, we are a part of the profession of arms—which was built from a base of YDOXHV VWDQGDUGV GLVFLSOLQH DQG ¿WQHVV 7KH $UP\ YDOXHV serve to guide us in doing the right thing. And there are standards associated with everything we do—from wearing our uniforms to conducting sensitive-site ex- SORLWDWLRQ 7KH VWDQGDUGV FDQ RQO\ EH DFKLHYHG WKURXJK a disciplined application of our skills, coupled with our PHQWDO DQG SK\VLFDO ¿tness. We are professional Soldiers who not only perform our warrior tasks and drills, but who—unlike any other Soldiers—also train and maintain FHUWL¿FDWLRQ DV &%51 H[SHUWV :H DUH WKH RQHV ZKR DUH responsible for protecting our Nation against CBRN threats at home and abroad.
Ɣ Unifying the Regiment through team building and the building of a sense of Regiment. I intend for all CBRN Soldiers across the Army to feel that they are an important part of
the Chemical Corps Regiment —not just those
in our CBRN formations, but all Dragon Soldiers assigned to different units across the Army. I plan to make use of professional development forums and the knowledge and experience of our senior enlisted leaders to achieve my team-building goals.
the gap
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Command Sergeant Major Gabriel S. Arnold
training and the One Army
Ɣ Restoring ownership of training with NCOs. I want NCOs—not contractors—training our Soldiers. Our NCOs will lead our training in all areas, ranging from teaching Soldiers how to be Soldiers to instructing students on how to use dismounted reconnaissance equipment. I expect NCOs to be subject matter experts. NCOs who don't know the answer to a question need to open a book, research the subject, get smart, and implement solutions.
Ɣ Returning to the "basics." Before 11 September 2001, our Army performed well in basic areas including mainte- nance, inspections, property accountability, weight con- WURO SK\VLFDO ¿WQHVV WKH H[HFXWLRQ RI ÀDJV DQG EDUV WKH orders process, the aspects of military decisionmaking, and troop leading procedures. We now need to get "back to the basics," starting with Soldier standards and discipline.
I look forward to visiting your formations to teach, coach,
and mentor and to learn from you. Readiness is paramount. We must be ready for today and
prepared for tomorrow. Our Nation is counting on us. Elementis Regamus Proelium! 4 Army Chemical Review