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FORT MCPHERSON, Ga. (May 30, 2008) - A new Standards Book has
hit the streets of U.S. Army Central, which will impact the
command's personnel both in Atlanta and Kuwait.
The new version of the old blue book now features an Army Combat
Uniform print on the cover. Some changes to the content include
changes on wear of certain uniforms as well an emphasis on
safety.
"The Standards Book is a quick reference guide to key standards
and issues that impact the personnel assigned to USARCENT," said
Sgt. Maj. Allerick Knight, USARCENT G1 sergeant major. "It's a hip
pocket guide for immediate access for all servicemembers, civilians
and contractors that serve USARCENT."
Knight said the command aims to have the books in the hands of
all USARCENT servicemembers by June 2.
"The new Standards Book will be handed out to servicemembers as
they come into country and in the USARCENT area of responsibility
and shipped to units not in the country - every ARCENT Soldier.
Some of the key changes highlighted are the wear of the Improved
Physical Training Uniform and the wear of reflective belts while in
PTs.
"This is the formal notification of the requirement to wear the
PT uniform during the common hours of PT," Knight said.
Knight also said safety issues such as the wear of headphones
and reflective belts will be addressed in the new book.
"Probably the biggest global change is the total USARCENT
focus," he said. "This one focuses more on servicemembers and
bringing civilians and contractors in the fold and the themes that
apply to them."
Although the Standards Book is not an inspectable item yet,
Knight said he encourages all servicemembers in the USARCENT
theater to have a copy readily accessible.
Servicemembers don't make on-the-spot corrections because
they're not sure of the standards, Knight said.
"We have not specified a policy for carrying it on your person,"
he said. "Every Soldier should be familiar with the standards.
There are things in there that can provide answers. Leaders will be
expected to be able to make corrections based on those
standards."
The latest USARCENT Standards Book can always be found online on
the USARCENT command sergeant major's page at CSM Welcome
Message -- click on the Soldier Standards Books tab.
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