Army Reserve Readiness Training Center
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Government Organization In 1975 an Army Inspector General found that the two administrative Supply Technician schools located in Columbus, Ohio and Fort McCoy, Wisconsin were teaching different courses of instruction. These schools were aligned under the Civilian Personnel Office at their respective locations.
In 1976 FORSCOM (Forces Command) decided to combine the two schools together and formed the Army Reserve Technician Training Center (ARTTC). Fort McCoy was chosen to be the site for the new ARRTC due to its central location in the United States. The school had a completely civilian staff until 1981. At that time a new program was instituted by the Army called the Active Guard/Reserve (AGR) program. AGR Soldiers were then assigned to the ARTTC.
In 1982 ARTTC becomes the Army Reserve Readiness Training Center (ARRTC) and also becomes a tenant activity of Fort McCoy. Col. Don Smith becomes first full-time, permanent military commandant of the school. The ARRTC was designed to specifically train Army Reserve personnel and it consisted of six training centers. Each of the training centers had its own specialization: Mobilization and Movement; Training and Operations; Human Resource Management; Logistics and Engineering; Security, Resource and Information Management; and Retention and Entry Training. In 1992 a new administrative, classroom and dining facility is built and occupied. ARRTC launched its distributive learning program in 1997. 2000 saw the ARRTC dormitory, building 51, opened. This project connects the new dormitory to administrative and classroom facility.
The ARRTC celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2001. By 2005, the curriculum had expanded to teach not only Army Active, Reserve and Army National Guard Soldiers and civilians, but also Department of Defense Civilians along with members of the Active and Reserve Components for the Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps.
During the 2004 Base Realignment and Closure Commission, the ARRTC was identified to relocate from FT McCoy to FT Knox. In May 2005, the unit was consolidated with the 84th Division (Institutional Training) and redesignated as the 84th United States Army Reserve Readiness Training Center (USARRTC) with headquarters split between Fort McCoy and Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
On October 1st, 2009, the United States Army Reserve Command remissioned the 84th Training Command from Leader Readiness to Unit Readiness. In doing so, the ARRTC (Provisional) was reformed from elements of the 84th Training Command (Unit Readiness). On 17 December 2009, the Chief of the Army Reserve re-designated the 4-339th Regiment as the ARRTC (Prov) and named COL Robert Felland as the Commandant. One year later, the ARRTC was placed as a direct reporting to USARC with staff oversight from the Deputy Chief of Staff, G 3/5/7. The assumption of command of COL Aaron Walter signifies the completion of the ARRTC transition from provisional status.
In accordance with BRAC law, the ARRTC will start moving to FT Knox, KY in November 2010 and will complete the move no later than September 15, 2011.
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83rd USARRTC 2017 Midwest Small Arms Champions, Camp Atterbury, IN.
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83rd USARRTC Small Arms Team Earn 1st Place during the week of 24-28 April 2017 Army Reserve Midwest Small Arms Championship (Combined Rifle & Pistol) at Camp Atterbury, Indiana. Congratulations to Maj. Tyler Waterhouse, Maj. Daniel Rodriguez, Capt. Geoffrey Cummings and Staff Sgt. Ken Tuelp for a job well done! Thunderbolts, be sure to congratulate the team upon return. Photos courtesy of the team.
Army Reserve Today Episode 19
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All-American drummer marches to the rhythm of Army Values
Hello Thunderbolts, Want to share with everyone the wonderful news about Master Sergeant Julia Moore's son, Adam Moore, who was selected for the U.S. Army All-American Bowl Marching Band. "Each U.S. Army All-American is chosen not just because the or she excels on the football field or in music, but because they excel in music, but because each one embodies the values of American Soldiers: loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity and personal courage.". . . To learn more, click the links below. Story: https://www.dvidshub.net/news/219480/all-american-drummer-marches-rhythm-arm y-values Story by Spc. Fatima Konteh - 367th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment Halftime show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5BhTKPGXAE Congrats to MSG Moore and her son Adam!
83rd USARRTC Holiday Party December 16, 2016
The 83rd USARRTC held its 2016 Holiday Party on December 16th. Soldiers, DA Civilians and Family Members enjoyed a pleasant meal, games for both adults and children, Santa's visit and a silent auction on homemade Holiday Baskets. These are a few of the photos taken and a variety more are forthcoming. Photos courtesy of MSG Jawana White
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Click below to view the November 9, 2016 83rd USARRTC Change of Responsibility Fort Knox Gold Standard Article http://www.fkgoldstandard.com/content/83rd-usarrtc-changes-responsibility
Newest 83rd USARRTC Command Sergeant Major
The 83rd United States Army Reserve Readiness Training Center (83rd USARRTC) conducted a change of responsibility for its senior enlisted leaders during a formal indoor ceremony in Waybur Theater, November 9, 2016. Col. Nelson Irizarry, commander, 83rd USARRTC, Fort Knox, KY, presided over the ceremony that transferred responsibility from Command Sgt. Maj. Robert Swift to Command Sgt. Maj. Edward Roderiques, Jr. Mr. Scott Scholl opened as the Narrator and Chaplain Mark Williams offered the invocation. Sgt. 1st Class Lashonda Hunt presented Mrs. Suzie Swift a bouquet of red roses (color of the heart) symbolizing the love, strength and tireless support she shared with the Soldiers and Civilians of the 83rd USARRTC. Sgt. 1st Class Michelle Smith presented Mrs. Ana Roderiques and Mrs. Maria Medeiros a bouquet of yellow roses signifying the beginning of a new friendship while also wishing them a warm welcome on behalf of the 83rd USARRTC Soldiers and Civilians. One great thing about the Army Col. Irizarry reflected on was when a good leader moves on another one comes in. From December 2014 to November 2016, Command Sgt. Maj. Swift served as the command sergeant major for the 83rd USARRTC. Under Swift’s leadership, hallmark achievements during his tenure included 16,500 students trained at a 96% graduation rate, numerous courses were transitioned into compliance with the One Army School System and the command took on the rigorous Master Leader Course for all the Army Reserve. Command Sgt. Maj. Roderiques spoke of his tremendous anticipation in working with the terrific NCOs, officers, and the Department of the Army Civilians and the whole Ft. Knox team. He said, "It is a huge privilege to me to be part of carrying on the legacy and tradition of the mighty 83rd Infantry Division. A proud and courageous formation known as the Thunderbolt Division, its warriors of WWI and WWII richly deserve to be honored and remembered for their struggles, sacrifices and indeed, victories, all those years ago." Thanks to all who participated and/or support this great ceremony! Photos courtesy of Ft. Knox Visual Information (Charlie Leffler and Renee Rhodes).
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83rd USARRTC Soldiers Participated in the 2nd Annual Kentucky Pro Bass Warrior Veterans Day Open Charity Fishing Tournament Master Sgt. Mark Hargis and Sgt. 1st. Class Joshua Hardy caught a bag full of weight allowable fish totaling 9.4 lbs. They placed twelfth overall competing against 58 other teams. Master Sgt. William Angelo and Sgt. 1st Class Robert Sanabria weighed in a nice 5.01 lb. large mouth. Even though, it was the only fish caught by their team, it was the forth largest caught in the tournament, and they placed 25th overall. The purpose of the tournament is to raise money for the Kentucky Pro Bass Warrior Organization. The non-profit organization takes wounded, veteran and active serving Soldiers fishing once a month to various lakes within Kentucky from March thru November each year. Congratulate the 83rd USARRTC Soldiers for their outstanding catch, commitment and continue support to past and present military members! Photos courtesy of Sgt. 1st Class Joshua Hardy.
Daphney Whitfield Promoted to Sgt. 1st Class on November 4, 2016
83rd USARRTC, Readiness Training Academy, Sgt. Maj. William Pendleton, officiated the promotion ceremony of Staff Sgt.(P) Daphney Whitfield to Sgt. 1st Class on November 4, 2016 during the 83rd USARRTC's Thunderbolt Day. Sgt. Maj. Pendleton administered and newly promoted Sgt. 1st Class Whitfield recited the NCO Charge. Sgt. 1st Class Whitfield's husband and children were in attendance to celebrate this momentous occasion. Please ensure to congratulate Sgt. 1st Class Whitfield! Photos courtesy of Sgt. 1st Class Monica Garrett.
83rd USARRTC Visited by TRADOC Command Sergeant Major
The 83rd United States Army Reserve Readiness Training Center (83rd USARRTC) had the distinct privilege of being visited by the Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) Command Sergeant Major David Davenport on 19 Oct 2016. Command Sgt. Maj. Davenport received the 83rd USARRTC Command Overview Brief presented by the 83rd USARRTC Command Sgt. Maj. Robert Swift defining the command’s nationwide footprint, the type of professional development and functional courses taught and how we benefit the Army as a “One Army School System Compliant” training center. Discussions focused on the Master Fitness Course, Battle Staff Noncommissioned Officer Course, Master Leader Course and Staff and Faculty Training. Master Sgt. Thomas Calarco discussed the footprint and how the Master Leader Course becomes fully functional in fiscal year 2018. Sgt. Maj. Diane Ward spoke on behalf of the Army Reserve Career Counselors about Special Duty Assignment Pay and how Soldiers are how Individual Ready Reserve is being tapped into for recruits. The Town Hall Meeting, hosted by Command Sgt. Maj. Davenport, proved very productive by his fielding of questions and interacting with the audience on subjects geared towards the Noncommissioned Officer Professional development System, Select, Train, Education and Promote (STEP) and how NCOPD works hand in hand with STEP, the Combined Arms Center role with regards to TRADOC and all other schools, rules and their application to TRADOC vice USASMA, the future of TRADOC’s accreditation process. A final subject during the Town Hall Meeting focused on discussion of the Army University’s concept and how it all feeds into the college Professional Military Education (PME). Command Sgt. Maj. Davenport presented TRADOC Coins to Master Sgt. Christopher Meadows, Sgt. 1st Class Tiaoalii Ameperosa and Staff Sgt. Daphney Whitfield for the exceptional work they are doing for the 83rd USARRTC and United States Army. Command Sgt. Maj. Davenport’s visit ended with an exciting tour of the Mock C-130 by Lt. Col. Joseph Hartman used in the instruction of the command’s satellite training site course “Unit Movement Officer Deployment Planning Course” (UMODPC) conducted at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Photos Courtesy of Sgt. Maj. William Pendleton, First Sgt. Carla Hoke and Sgt. 1st Class Monica Garrett.
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