Warrior Letter Sample

REGT-N-WL 18 December 2008

MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD

SUBJECT: Warrior Leader Course Welcome Letter

1. Congratulations on your selection to attend the Warrior Leader Course at the 3rd BN, 166TH Regiment at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania. You will report between the hours of 0800 and 2200 on the ATRRS report date.

2. Effective 10 August 2006 soldiers attending WLC are still required to meet the APFT and HT/WT requirements. However, soldiers who meet academic course requirements, but fail the APFT or HT/WT standards, will be considered a course graduate under the category of marginally achieved course standards.

3. Soldiers that have returned from OIF/OEF within 90 days of reporting to WLC are required to take
the APFT. However, prior to the test you will have the option to have the PT test count towards your academic average or not. Soldiers in this category need either their DD 214 or a memorandum from their commander stating that they returned from deployment with in the last 90 days.

4. Physical requirements for this course are very demanding. Students must be able to pass the APFT, meet HT/WT standards, carry a 50 pound combat load, low crawl, high crawl, rush for three to five seconds, walk a minimum of 2 miles with combat load and negotiate rough terrain under varying climatic conditions.

5.
Soldiers who have a permanent profile designator “3” or “4” must include a copy of their DA Form 3349 and the results of their military medical review board (MMRB) as part of their course application. Soldiers who have met the previous criteria may attend WLC and train within the limits of their permanent profile, provided they can otherwise meet course prerequisites and graduation requirements. Soldiers with temporary profiles, with the exception of shaving or nonperformance deterring profiles who have participated in OIF/ OEF can attend WLC provided they have a copy of their current profile and memorandum bearing the commanders signature stating that the temporary profile exists as a result of injuries during participation in OIF/
OEF.

6.
All Soldiers traveling by plane will fly into Harrisburg International Airport (HIA) which is located 30 miles from Ft. Indiantown Gap. Before leaving home station, double check your ticket/itinerary to ensure your destination is HIA. Once you arrive at HIA you need to call the WLC Staff Duty at (717)-861-8863 or (717)-861-8699 to arrange pick up from the airport. Return flights will not be scheduled any earlier than 1300 on the day of graduation. All students are required to attend graduation ceremony. The uniform for graduation is ACU’s. There will be transportation provided to the airport. Any questions you can contact MSG Belsak at the below listed number or his email in the cc block.

JESSE P. BELSAK
MSG, PAARNG
BRANCH CHIEF WLC
[phone]
DSN: 491-6950
Fax [phone] [e-mail] http://www.166th.state.pa.us/

WLC Packing List

Bag Duffel 1 ea. Bag, Barracks 1 ea Bag, Waterproof 1 ea.
Belt Individual Equipment 1 ea.
Canteen, Water 2 ea.
Canteen, Cover or 2 ea.
Camelback 1 ea.
Carrier Intrenching Tool 1 ea.
Intrenching Tool 1 ea.
Case First Aid with 1ST Aid Dressing 1 ea.
Case Small Arms 2 ea.
Helmet 1 ea. a. Helmet Cover 1 ea. b. Helmet Band 1
ea. c. Chin Strap 1 ea.
Sleeping Mat 1 ea.
Overshoes Boot 1 ea.
Parka Wet Weather 1 ea.
M16 Magazines 7 ea.
Sleeping Bag / Modular Sleep System 1 ea.
Suspenders Individual Equipment or
LBV or Molle Gear 1 ea. PT Uniform
a. PT Jacket 1 ea.
b. PT Pants 1 ea. c. PT Short Sleeve Shirt 2 ea. d. PT Long Sleeve Shirt 2 ea. e. PT Shorts 2 ea. f. Green PT Cap 1 ea. h. Reflective Protective Belt (PT Belt) 1 ea.
Lensatic Compass 1 ea.
Jacket Wet Weather 1 ea.
Trousers Wet Weather 1 ea.
Flashlight with red/blue lens 1 ea.
Pair of running shoes 1 ea.
Padlocks / Key Locks 2 ea.
White Socks (Ankle Socks IAW AR 670-1) 5 pr.
Belt Trouser 2 ea.
Boots (Tan, IAW AR 670-1) 2 pr.
ACU Uniform 4 sets
Green / Black Boot Socks 6 pr.
Tan Undershirt 5 ea.
Cap Patrol 1 ea.
Rucksack with Frame Medium or large 1 ea.
Brown Bath Towel w/ washcloth 2 ea.
Ear Plugs with Case 1 ea.
GTA 05-02-012 (protractor) 2 ea.

Items Needed from October thru May
Field Jacket Liner 1 ea.
Gore-Tex Pants 1 ea.
Gore-Tex Jacket / Field Jacket 1 ea.
Wool Sweater 1 ea.
Poly-Pro Top 2 ea.
Poly-Pro Bottom 2 ea.
Wool Socks 3 pr.
Cap Cool Weather 1 ea.

All The Items Listed Are Needed and Necessary For The Course.
There will be A TA-50 showdown.

“ Think about what it means to be a sergeant. It boils down to two things… you have to train soldiers and you have to lead soldiers.”
SMA Robert E. Hall, The NCO Journal, Winter 97-98

Additional Notes and questions to ponder: a. WLC is a stressful leadership course both physically and mentally. b. Review the following references prior to attending FM 6-22, FM 7-1, FM 21-20, FM 3-25.26, FM 3-21.5, and FM 3-21.8. c. If you are unmotivated save the government money and everyone else time, stay home. d. What are the 4 fundamentals of land navigation? e. What are the eight troop leading procedures? f. What does METT-TC stand for? g. Did you complete your read ahead material? h. What does COE stand for? i. What factors make a leaders character? j. How can you reduce heat injuries? k. http://www.166th.state.pa.us/3bn/index.htm

Driving Directions

TRAVEL DIRECTIONS TO
FORT INDIANTOWN GAP
Fort Indiantown Gap is located 22 miles north of Harrisburg, PA on Interstate 81.
If traveling north on I-81 – Exit at 85B
If traveling south on I-81 – Exit at 85
Follow Route 934 North to Fort Indiantown Gap.
At the first (and only) traffic light, turn right, onto service road. Go approx 250 meters and make the (first right) onto BEARTY AVE Building (8-80) will be on your right.