16th Special Troops Battalion WELCOME TO THE

16th SPECIAL TROOPS BATTALION

NEWCOMER’S BRIEF

HHC, 16th STB

504th BSC

106th FMSU

720th EOD

317th SMC240th QMSC

515th TC

16th Special Troops Battalion

Introductions

16th Special Troops Battalion TASK ORGANIZATION

• HHC – 244 Soldiers• 51st TC – 176 Soldiers• 106th FMSU – 104 Soldiers• 240th QMSC – 176 Soldiers• 317th SMC – 134 Soldiers• 504th BSC – 31 Soldiers• 515th TC – 91 Soldiers• 720th EOD – 57 Soldiers

TOTAL: 1013 Soldiers

16th Special Troops Battalion

Baumholder

HQ, 16th SBHHC, 16th STB

51st TC (RD)HHD, 106th FMSU

240th QMSC317th SMC504th BSC515th TC

720th EOD

Grafenwohr

A DET, 106th FMSU

Kaiserslautern

D DET, 106th FMSU

UNIT LOCATIONS

16

Vicenza

C DET 106th FMCo.

16th Special Troops Battalion

The 16th Special Troops Battalion and the 16th Sustainment Brigade inherited the lineage and honors from the 16 th Corps Support Group. The 16th Corps Support Group was constituted 29 October 1965 into the Regular Army and was activated 10 December 1965 in the Dominican Republic. On 15 October 1968, the unit was inactivated at Fort Benning, Georgia and redesignated 16 September 1987 in Germany where it exists to this present day.

In March of 2003, the 16th CSG and its battalions deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom where it provided logistical support to include direct support maintenance, transportation, and supply support to all units in the theater. In additions to Operation Iraqi Freedom, the 16th CSG has also participated in operations in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Kosovo.

In January of 2007, the 16th CSG Lineage and Honors were redesignated to be transferred to the 16 th Sustainment Brigade. Upon activation, the 16th STB provided command and control to the HHC, B. CO (a Joint Nodal Network (JNN)) Company, and the 106 th Financial Management Company. Within the first year, the STB prepared itself for deployment, stood up a Logistics Task Force, and assumed command and control of the 38th Human Resources Company and the 208th Financial Management Company.

These units were stationed on over 15 installations throughout Germany and Italy and equated to 20 separately deployable units. The 16 th STB completed a deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom 08-10. It was the unit’s first deployment as the only Sustainment Brigade in USAREUR. The STB was the Command and Control Element to HHC, B.CO, Logistics Task Force-Alpha, a Human Resource Company which included Postal, Casualty Liaison, R5 Support, and a Financial Management Company. These units were dispersed throughout MND-North, supporting Soldiers and civilians in a footprint the size of Pennsylvania.

Today, the 16th Special Troops Battalion has Soldiers located on four different installations across Germany and Italy. The BDE returned from deployment ISO OEF in summer 2013, and the STB will complete its move from Bamberg to Baumholder ISO of the Army’s Transformation in late 2013.

Unit History

16th Special Troops Battalion

Description:   A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches 2.86 cm) in height  overall consisting of a blue five bastioned fort one point up bearing a buff chevron throughout, all encircled by a red scroll inscribed “LOGISTICS” at top and “THE KEY TO WIN” at bottom in gold letters.  

Symbolism:   The colors buff and scarlet are traditionally associated with Support units.  The fort symbolizes a strong defense and military preparedness.  Its multi-faceted sides allude to the organizations various components and commitments. The chevron is a traditional symbol of strength and support.  Blue connotes perseverance, strength, and loyalty to the military’s mission.

Background:   The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 16th Support Group on 14 April 1988.  It was redesignated effective 16 July 2007, for the 16th Sustainment Brigade, with the description updated.  

Distinctive Unit Insignia

16th Special Troops Battalion

Description:   On a buff vertical rectangular embroidered device, arched convexly at top and bottom, a red wedge-shape issuing from the bottom to the middle of the device, below a blue chevron embattled on the top, overall a diagonally crossed white battle-ax, blade up and pointing out and a key, ward up and pointing out; all within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) red border.  Overall dimensions are 2 1/16 inches (5.24 cm) in width and 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height.  

Symbolism:   Scarlet and buff are the colors traditionally associated with Sustainment units.  The red wedge symbolizes support.  The embattled chevron, illustrating the merlons and crenels of a castle, alludes to strong defense.  The crossed battle-ax and key denote joint effort to provide warrior and logistical skills on the battlefield.  

Background:   The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved effective 16 July 2007. 

 

Shoulder Sleeve Insignia

16th Special Troops Battalion 16th STB Command Team

LTC Cody Zilhaver

16th Special Troops Battalion

Commander

(Scout 6)

CSM Jackie Brown

16th Special Troops Battalion

Command Sergeant Major

(Scout 7)

STB Mission

Deploy and provide Mission Command, Signal, Financial Management, Field Maintenance Support, Logistical Support of Supplies, Water production/distribution, Fuel distribution, Explosive Ordnance elimination/reduction and Sustainment Operations Support for the 16th SB and assigned/attached elements in the EUCOM AOR and on order, the AFRICOM AOR.

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16th Special Troops BattalionCommand Focus – On Point!

LEADERSHIP Be Passionate Professionals Empower SubordinatesCounsel, Coach, & Mentor

ID & Mitigate High Risk SoldiersShare Information

LEADERSHIP Be Passionate Professionals Empower SubordinatesCounsel, Coach, & Mentor

ID & Mitigate High Risk SoldiersShare Information

READINESS Train our METL (Technical & Tactical)

Sustain Individual Deployability Administer Resources EfficientlyMaintain our EquipmentManage Risk

READINESS Train our METL (Technical & Tactical)

Sustain Individual Deployability Administer Resources EfficientlyMaintain our EquipmentManage Risk

PEOPLE Conduct Robust SponsorshipKnow our Soldiers & FamiliesSupport FRG / BOSS ProgramsLive the Army ValuesKeep Balance in Life

PEOPLE Conduct Robust SponsorshipKnow our Soldiers & FamiliesSupport FRG / BOSS ProgramsLive the Army ValuesKeep Balance in Life

Target = Mission

Environment = Trust, Standards & Discipline

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Low Tolerance Areas

The Battalion Exists to Support the Brigade HQ & Companies Critical Thinking “The Way We Always Did It” is Not the Right Answer Take Time to Properly Define a Problem Active Leadership - I am Not the Sole Decision Maker Leaders Engaged with Soldiers Be Proactive to Avoid Being Reactive Expect Subordinates to Understand the “Bigger Picture” Don’t Tell Me What I Want to Hear – I Want Opposing Opinions Emails over Eight Sentences Probably Warrant a Phone Call Short Meetings

What I Expect

“e Leaders” Late Personnel Actions Poor Property Management Soldiers Who Don’t Take Responsibility “If Not You Than Who?”

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FY12 Army Sexual Assault Victims Statistics

Average Victim DemographicGender: FemaleAge: 20-24Rank: E1 – E4Newcomers – Increased risk due to - new environment - openly trusting of your unit personnel - wanting to fit in

16-1913%

20-2447%25-34

32%

35-498%

Age of Victims

E1-E464%

E5-E910%

O1-O32%

Cadet/Midshipman

1%

DOD Civilian12%

US Civilian10%

Foreign National1%

Rank

Male14%

Female86%

Gender

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FY12 Army Sexual Assault Subject Statistics

Average Subject DemographicGender: MaleAge: 25-34Rank: E1 – E4Newcomers – Increased risk due to - peer pressure to be an Alpha male - wanting to fit in - Alcohol usually a factor

16-195%

20-2432%

25-3435%

35-4915%

50-641%

Unknown12%

Age of Subject

Male38%

Female1%

Unknown61%

Gender

E1-E449%

E5-E928%

WO1-CW51%

O1-O31%

O4-O101%

US Civilian4%

Foreign Military1%

Foreign Na-tional2%

Unknown13%

Rank

16th Special Troops Battalion BN CSM

• Soldier’s Creed/Warrior Ethos, 21ST TSC March• Army Core Values• Policies EO/EEO, Open Door, SHARP, Barracks• Online/Annual Training-GAT, SHARP, TARP, ETC…• PRT, STT• BOSS• 3 D’s (DUI’s, Domestic Violence, Drug Abuse)• SSD, NCOPD• Counseling• FORSCOM RISK ASSESSMENT• WEAPONS QUALIFICATION 50% Expert M9/M16• SPONSOR• Soldiers and Families• Safety- STOP-THINK-OBSERVE-PLAN-PROCEED• Motorcycle Safety

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CPT Jeffrey A. Kromm Jr.

HHC, 16th Special Troops Battalion

Commander

1SG James R. Hall

HHC, 16th Special Troops Battalion

First Sergeant

HHC, 16th STB Command Team

HHC MissionHeadquarters and Headquarters Company Maintains and Sustains the Brigade and Battalion Headquarters as they provide Sustainment, Support and Force Protection Operations in the European Command (EUCOM) and On Order, Africa Command (AFRICOM) Area Of Operation.

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MAJ Scott Francis106th Financial Management Support Unit

Commander

106th FMSU Command Team

106th FMSU Mission

The 106th Financial Management Support Unit (FMSU) coordinates and executes financial management (FM) support on an area basis while providing battle command of subordinate FM Detachments. Organically, the 106th FMSU provides FM and resource management support across the USAREUR and, on order, the AFRICOM AORs.

SGM Johnny Valdez106th Financial Management Support Unit

Senior Financial Advisor

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CPT Klairoong Pattumma

240th Quartermaster Support Company

Commander

1SG Christopher Cooke

240th Quartermaster Support Company

First Sergeant

240th QMSC Command Team

240th QMSC Mission

The 240TH Quartermaster Support Company provides Logistical support of supplies (CLASS I, II, III(B), IV, VII, AND IX) and water production/distribution to EUCOM units (O/O AFRICOM) in order to sustain operations in any environment. On order, transition logistical operations, redeploy forces, materiel, and equipment as directed.

16th Special Troops Battalion

CPT Erik Amstutz

317th Support Maintenance Company

Commander

1SG Eric Helmer

317th Support Maintenance Company

First Sergeant

317th SMC Command Team

317th SMC MissionOn Order, deploy as a unit or in teams to provide Field Maintenance Support on an area basis; for any contingency operation within the European Command (EUCOM) and Africa Command (AFRICOM) Area of Responsibility (AOR).

16th Special Troops Battalion

CPT Andrew T. Altman

504th BDE Signal Co.

Commander

1SG Ebony N. Rainwater

504th BDE Signal Co.

First Sergeant

504th BSC Command Team

504th BSC Mission

Deploy and install, operate, maintain and control communications and computer (C4) systems and platforms for the 16th SB and assigned/attached elements in the EUCOM AOR and on order, the AFRICOM AOR.

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515th TC Mission

On order, 515th Transportation Company (POL) provides responsive theater-level transportation support for the movement of bulk fuel within the European Theater of Operations and logistical mission support with augmentation to TLSC-E in support of the USAREUR Mail Mission.

Commander: Jonathan M. Coward

515th TC Command Team

CPT Jonathan M. Coward

515th Transportation Company

Commander

1SG James C. Kelley

515th Transportation Company

First Sergeant

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CPT Gregory A. Gardner

720th EOD Company

Commander

1SG Metz M. Frattarelli

720th EOD Company

First Sergeant

720th EOD Co. Command Team

720th EOD Mission

Conduct EOD Missions and Operations “Worldwide” in support of Military Commanders and Civil Authorities to Defeat or Mitigate Conventional or Unconventional Explosive Hazards and Improvised Explosive Devices to include CBRN incidents and Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD). Provide recurring protection to the President of the United States and other Dignitaries in support of the US Secret Service (USSS) and Department of State (DOS) as directed. On order, deploy to provide EOD support to Maneuver Force Commander’s Combat Operations.

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16th STB Website: http://www.eur.army.mil/21tsc/16sb/16STB/index.html 16th STB Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/16th-Special-Troops-Battalion/118617368159157 BN Shareportal: https://portal.eur.army.mil/sites/21tsc/unit/16SB/16STB/default.aspx

USAG-Baumholder Website: http://www.baumholder.army.mil/sites/local/

USAG-Grafenwohr Website: http://www.grafenwoehr.army.mil/

USAG-Vicenza Website: http://www.usag.vicenza.army.mil/sites/local/

USAG-Kaiserslautern Website: http://www.kaiserslautern.army.mil/

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