CAMP HOVEY, Republic of Korea -- Soldiers from the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, recently had the opportunity to learn the details about resources they can take advantage of at United States Army Garrisons Red Cloud and Casey during their rotational deployment to the Republic of Korea.
In early November, Soldiers from the Devil brigade were invited to attend integration training sessions conducted twice a day at the Camp Casey theatre on Camp Casey, South Korea.
"Soldiers just came here, and there are a lot of different things they can do here," said Chief Warrant Officer 2 Brandon Hess, the targeting officer for the 1st ABCT, who facilitated the entire briefing sessions for Soldiers. "This training brings the information that otherwise Soldiers may not be getting by themselves."
During an integration training session, Soldiers were briefed about history and imperatives of the 2nd Infantry Division/ROK-U.S. Combined Division for which the brigade maneuvers, as well as the procedures to file a claim to the division's inspector general.
Beyond mission-oriented briefs were introductions to available resources for Soldiers' welfare in Camp Hovey, Camp Casey and Camp Red Cloud.
For the majority of time, Soldiers heard from representatives from Army Community Service (ACS), Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS), Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR), Alcohol and Substance Abuse Program (ASAP), Education center, and Military Family Life Counselor (MFLC).
Representatives from BOSS and MWR introduced a list of volunteer services, recreational activities, and cultural tours that Soldiers can sign up for. While Soldiers were given direction by ACS, ASAP, and MFLC as to where to seek for help when something happens during their rotation. Finally, Soldiers learned that at the Education Center on Camp Casey, they could continue their education while in the Army, or prepare for colleges or graduate schools with opportunities of scholarships and GI Bill.
"I learned a lot of activities I can participate in outside the base to enjoy South Korea," said Spc. Montfort Bizimana, a cavalry scout from 3rd Battalion, 66th Armored Regiment, 1st ABCT. "Not only activities to play, but ACS came handy for me because I want to start on a college, so I might go see them."
While some Soldiers on active duty may take benefit from these organizations, a few Soldiers can also support their families in the U.S.
"I learned a lot of programs for Soldiers that we might not have thought of so far," said Sgt. 1st Class Glenn Schneider from 3rd Bn. 66th AR Reg., 1st ABCT. "Especially with our family back in the U.S., even though we are separate for now, we can still utilize these programs to support them back there."
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