FORT SHAFTER, Hawaii -Senior enlisted leaders from the Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard collaborated with the 8th Theater Sustainment Command senior enlisted adviser on ways each branch can integrate their service members into different areas of Pacific Rim sustainment here March 11.
The focus of this event was to figure out ways each service on Oahu can assist the others, both in garrison and abroad, making it a collaborative effort for enhancing capabilities in a complex environment according to Command Sgt. Maj. Gregory Binford.
"I am trying to help build shared awareness of our capabilities with our joint and total force partners while also continuing to explore joint/total force leader development opportunities for our team," said Binford.
To start the afternoon, the leaders conducted a briefing where they introduced themselves and their current professional responsibilities.
After the briefing, the leaders visited the 8th TSC Warrior Training Center, to learn about the diverse types of tactical training conducted there such as combatives and military operation in urban terrain. The WTC provides a type of training only otherwise offered on the northside of the island at Schofield Barracks. This center provides service members on the southside the ability to conduct the same training in their local area of operation.
They next visited the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam pier where subject matter experts from the 7th Dive Detachment, 8th Military Police Brigade, 130th Engineer Brigade and 545th Harbormaster Company demonstrated their technical capabilities.
"This event really did a good job of letting us know the capabilities of the 8th TSC and areas where they can support the other services," said Command Master Chief Ronny German, Coast Guard Sector Honolulu. "I especially liked the Warrior Training Center and the program, as well as the ship and diver static displays," said German.
The other branches also saw where Soldiers could be incorporated into some of their training and events, furthering a join, cross pollination of the services.
"I work for Pacific Command so I have to go back and get with the units to find out how we can incorporate Soldiers into some of our training," said Chief Master Sgt. Melvin Jobe, the Pacific Air Force logistics, installations and mission support senior enlisted advisor. "I am also going to go back and tell them what is offered at the WTC."
At the end of the tour the leaders agreed that this would not be the last time they spoke on the topic of joint collaboration.
"The Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard conduct gatherings where the senior enlisted personnel come together and bounce ideas off each other," said Command Master Chief David Carter, Navy Region Hawaii. "I will make sure the 8th TSC is added to the list."
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