NCOs take control of barracks at 19th ESC

By Adam RossSeptember 27, 2021

Aiming to increase quality of life and allow all Soldiers to reach their maximum potential, the Barracks Initiative was a 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command plan to re-organize Soldier housing and empower noncommissioned officers.

In the below video, watch how MSG Brandon Elam, former first sergeant of HHC, 19th ESC, explains why the changes were made, and how it has affected Team 19 Soldiers.

As part of the Barracks Initiative at 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Brigade, leaders relied on Non Commissioned Officers to shape the policy and produce results, so Soldiers can thrive in their living environment.