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SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii - The 25th Infantry Division is scheduled to begin courtesy patrols on Schofield Barracks and Wheeler Army Airfield, Oct. 7, to increase the awareness of safety and enforce Army regulations, policies and standards.
The courtesy patrol is an extension of Commanding General Maj. Gen. Kurt Fuller and Command Sgt. Major Benjamin Jones, command team for the 25th Infantry Division, to straightforwardly enforce regulations and policies outlined in the Army Regulations, the Commanding Generals Standards of Conduct Memorandum and the 25th Infantry Division Blue Book.
The courtesy patrol will inform and educate leaders, soldiers and their families to the policies and establish a safe environment conducive to good order and discipline.
“The courtesy patrol will help build the resiliency by showing what right looks like and providing a greater presence, making our military community stronger,” said Sgt. Maj. Robert L. Parker, Provost Sgt. Maj., 25th Infantry Division. “Soldiers need the right example to become better leaders, and this will spread to within their ranks, units and ultimately to the community.”
The teams will consist of senior leaders and officers from 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Combat Aviation Brigade and 8th Theater Sustainment Command, which will patrol high traffic areas.
The areas will include facilities, family housing areas and common areas, such as the commissary and Army exchange stores on Schofield Barracks and Wheeler Army Airfield.
“The presence of a patrol in military housing will definitely deter anyone from trying to commit a crime, and that makes me feel safer, especially when my husband is out working,” said Tiffany Andrews, spouse of Spc. Ratiguel Andrews, Military Police, 2nd Battalion, 11th Field Artillery, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division.
Tiffany is looking forward to seeing the patrols start on Schofield Barracks, and the effects it will have on the community.
The teams work in conjunction with the military police, Provost Marshal's Office, the Directorate of Emergency Services and U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii to ensure the safety and standards are enforced. The patrols plan to work with community neighborhood watch programs for a greater effect on the community.
While on patrol, the teams will look for discrepancies in uniforms and civilian dress codes, soldiers not in compliance with haircut regulations, loud music being played, and use of profanity in family and common areas - all in accordance with garrison policies and the 25th Infantry Division Blue Book.
The teams will stop soldiers and make on-the-spot corrections and explain the discrepancy.
“It will be good to see soldiers, families and civilians adhering to the polices and standards concerning the dress codes within the commissary,” said Sgt. First Class Kendrick Bryant, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Brigade Combat Tea, 25th Infantry Division. “It will be good to see soldiers helping soldiers building a stronger community for our families.”
Parker said, “I have been to other installations that have a courtesy patrol and seen the success. You could see a positive effect within the communities.”
He has also had civilians on previous posts say that soldiers are staying out of trouble and following the standards.
“It will have a positive effect that you will be able to start to see within the first 30 days of being activated,” said Parker.
| Date Taken: | 09.27.2013 |
| Date Posted: | 10.04.2013 19:13 |
| Story ID: | 114797 |
| Location: | SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, HAWAII, US |
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