Welcome Packet

Welcome to the 6th Recruiting Brigade team – “Outriders”!  On behalf of the entire Brigade, we would like to welcome you and your Family.  Our Brigade’s vision is simple:  Be a team of world-class talent scouts and Army ambassadors in the towns we live in. 

Though the Brigade headquarters is in North Las Vegas, our seven battalions recruit across the largest geographic region of the U.S. Army Recruiting Command, covering the 11 most-western states including OCONUS locations in Hawaii, Alaska, Korea, Japan and the Pacific Islands of Guam, Samoa and the Marshall Islands.  No matter which of our seven Battalions you are assigned to, you are close to some of the most captivating and majestic wonders of the world with some exciting and spectacular activities to keep you busy during your leisure time.

If you are moving here from a previous recruiting assignment welcome to the West!  If you’re new to recruiting, you’ll find this assignment is unique in many ways and one that we hope you and your family will enjoy.  Whether new or returning, we want to ensure your transition to the Brigade is as smooth and stress free as possible.

During your transition, your sponsor, the Soldier and Family Assistance Program Manager (SFAPM), and your Chain of Command will assist you in making a safe and smooth transition.    Because we are so dispersed your single most important resource is your sponsor.  Typically, a new Soldier will spend at least one day in-processing at the Battalion Headquarters before continuing on to their final duty location.  Your sponsor will be someone from your recruiting area who has firsthand knowledge of the community and will assist you through your PCS until you are comfortably settled.

In addition, the 6th Recruiting Brigade website 6th Recruiting Brigade (army.mil); there is an abundance of relocation-specific web sites and resources available to assist you, too. MilitaryOneSource, http://www.militaryonesource.mil/moving and Military Installations, http://www.militaryinstallations.dod.mil, provide relocation tools and information on over 250 installations to include your new USAREC Battalion.  If this is your first PCS, Plan My Move (PMM) is another valuable resource with detailed to-do lists, checklists, contact information, and much more.

We look forward to serving with you in the best Brigade in USAREC.  Outriders!

COL Spencer Wallace

OUR VISION

 

A legacy of servant leadership –  

The Outrider Brigade is a cohesive team of professionals who are mentally, physically, and emotionally fit, and who lead by example with the utmost character, competence, and commitment to win.
We will accomplish this through:

  • Enforcing standards & discipline at all times. Lead by example and never look past a problem. Our expectation is that you fix the problem or alert someone who can.

  • ​Balancing recruiting, administrative requirements, and training. Time demands on Recruiting NCOs and staff are high; find creative ways to maximize everyone’s time to achieve the highest of standards and produce results.

  • Exploiting opportunities to develop Leaders & enforce the Warrior Ethos. Mentor, educate, and give our teammates opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.

  • Partnering with stakeholders to ensure our teammates succeed. There are a myriad of resources/stakeholders we must leverage to succeed. Effectively communicate with them, build rapport, and leverage them to maximum effect.

OUR MISSION

 

The United States Army’s 6th Recruiting Brigade, in conjunction with community and Army partners, recruits qualified volunteers across the western United States and the Pacific Rim to increase the Army’s end strength and provide quality recruits to our Army and our nation’s communities.

  1. We focus and prioritize care of our Soldiers, Families, and Civilians
  2. We set the conditions to enable our Team to achieve mission accomplishment within the commander’s intent.
  3. We ensure our teammates develop/maintain the disciplined initiative, skills, and mindset to win for our Army.

GUIDANCE

 

1. Be and lead those who:

  • Are leaders of character for our Army.
  • Demonstrate the life skills of a professional Soldier / Officer.
  • Demonstrate agility in thought, critical thinking, and problem solving.
  • Understand the importance of treating all with dignity and respect.
  • Are motivated to achieve excellence in all developmental domains (Intellectual, Military, Physical, Moral-Ethical, Social)

2. Develop yourself and others to:

  • See the bigger picture.
  • Adapt and operate within our unit culture and expectations.
  • Become skilled in working and communicating with people outside the U.S. Army.
  • Create dialogue through informal communication and formal communication like counseling to capture relevant points, discuss expectations, and ensure engaged leadership that gets after caring for your subordinates.

3. Engage the community:

  • Ruthlessly prospect.
  • Perform community service.
  • Provide support to high schools, community colleges, and universities.
  • Provide support to fellow government agencies.
  • Develop relationships with community leaders, veterans, and other officials within our market.

LEADERSHIP PHILOSOPHY

 

  • Golden Rule - Always treat others as you want to be treated.  Always treat others with dignity and respect.  When we adhere to this simple rule, we foster a positive command climate and eliminate SHARP, EO, EEO, and toxic command climate issues.   
  • Lead by example – ensure your actions match your words. Model the behaviors that you expect from your team. I expect you to conduct yourselves professionally, as you and your recruiting NCOs are often the only interaction some people have with the Army. Empathy and interpersonal skills are crucial qualities for leaders in the recruiting environment, and teamwork is essential for effective functioning due to limited resources.
  • Mission Command - Each one of you executes in a completely unique environment.  No two companies or stations are exactly alike and you know your footprint better than anyone else.  Execute the best you can with the resources you have available in your environments. Achieve and Win! 

Mission command requires:

Trust...you trust me and me trusting you. Our communities trusting in you and in their Army.

Accountability – accountable to our peers, subordinates, and seniors.

Connection – Are you connected to the community around you?  Are you connected with your Soldiers and their families in a way to ensure great care and achievement?

I look forward to developing our relationship on a foundation built on trust.

“We can, we will!”

Relocation Information

Arriving Soldiers

While PCS travel always has many surprises, knowing more about the area and the people you'll be working with can really help. This site is designed to help you familiarize yourself with your new community and enable you to contact your commander and 1st Sergeant.

Find out everything you need before you move...

Call the Army OneSource toll free at (800) 464-8107 24x7 for your free relocation report compliments of US Army Recruiting for soldiers assigned to recruiting duty.

  • Cost of living for city and state to which you are relocating and how it compares with the cost of living where you presently reside.
  • Crime statistics
  • Profiles for types of schools
  • Location of churches, synagogues and mosques
  • Historical weather conditions
  • Vehicle registration policies and procedures

Try the Defense Manpower Data Center's SITES

Consumer Complaints

Military Spouse Employment Resource

USAREC Soldier & Family Assistance Web Site

In-Processing Checklist

You must bring the following items with you at the time you in process:

  • PCS orders and any amendments to these orders
  • Original DA 31 (leave form)
  • DA 705 (last APFT), DA 5500 (Body Fat), & APFT Profile
  • All Travel & Hotel Receipts - (Hotel receipts must have a $0.00 balance)
  • All DITY Move Receipts for tolls, gas, empty & full weight tickets, DD 1351-2
  • PPM, DD 2278, & Dity Checklist
  • DD 1561 Request for Family Separation Allowance
  • MOS orders (provided by the Army Recruiter School)
  • Army Recruiter Course (ARC) graduation certificate
  • Vehicle registration (if you have two vehicles)
  • Information necessary to update DD 93 and SGLI
  • Military 201 file: 2A, 2-1, promotion packet (if applicable)
  • Last OER / NCOER
  • Military ID card
  • Civilian and military drivers license
  • Reenlistment card
  • Quarters termination sheet if you lived in government quarters
  • OIF's if you have reintegration certification please bring with you
  • MEDPROS Update

It is extremely important you have all the above required documents at the time of your in-processing. This is a large brigade. You may have a long drive back to your pinpoint assignment if you forget any of these documents. In-processing must be completed on the day you arrive at the battalion.

Family Services

If you are moving here from previous recruiting assignment, you are already used to the unique Army lifestyle. However, if you are new to recruiting, you will find this Army assignment is unique in many ways.  We hope that you will easily transition and enjoy your assignment.  Please review the United States Army Recruiting Command Family Resource Guide for valuable information.  USAREC Family Resource Guide (NEW 2015-2017) can be found at the link below:

http://www.usarec.army.mil/downloads/hq/HRD/SFA/USAREC_FamilyResourceGuide.pdf

Think of this ofice as your mini-Army Community Services (ACS).  We provide services to over 4,000 Soldiers, Family Members and DA Civilians across the 6th Brigade.  We look forward to meeting you. If you need assistance, don't hesitate to contact us at (702) 639-2010 or by email.

Brigade Family Liaison Program Contacts:

Fax: 702-639-2020

Resource Links:

 

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