Photo By Sgt. 1st Class Ryan Hohman | Incoming 89th MP Bde. Commander Col. Ross Guieb, speaks to Soldiers and civilians...... read more read more
FORT HOOD, Texas - Soldiers and civilians spanning across four military installations with the 89th Military Police Brigade gathered together July 30 on Sadowski Field to bid farewell to the command team of Col. Rob Dillon and Command Sgt. Maj. Peter Ladd and welcome their new commander, Col. Ross Guieb.
The reviewing officer of the ceremony, Maj. Gen. Ken Cox, III Corps and Fort Hood deputy commanding general, congratulated the command team, as well as the Soldiers, civilians and Family members for their success over the past two years.
“Personally, I am honored to be a part of this ceremony today to celebrate the tremendous accomplishments of a superb organization of the 89th Military Police Brigade and their command team,” Cox said. “The 89th MP Brigade is the epitome of the total-army concept as it has components of the active, guard and reserve forces.”
Cox then referenced the brigade’s footprint, including Fort Hood, Fort Bliss, Fort Riley, Kansas; and Fort Carson, Colorado.
The 89th MP Bde. conducts police, security and detention operations across a full range of missions in order to prevent and reduce irregular, terrorist and criminal threats to III Corps’ readiness and mission effectiveness.
“As such, it is clear that this is a very complex unit that requires unique leadership capabilities to ensure its success in all missions,” Cox added. “Thankfully, Col. Rob Dillon has done just that.”
Cox commended the 89th MP Bde.’s accomplishments under Dillon’s command, which included adopting a civilian police best practices training program that uses a problem-based starting model to develop competent, confident leaders at the lowest level.
Cox added how Dillon improved the Army’s mission effectiveness by aligning the MP companies within the 89th MP Bde. with the III Corps’ brigade combat teams in order to improve general support to combat maneuver formations.
“These companies are capable of countering terrorist, irregular and criminal threats in decisive action environments, a major doctrinal change that will pay huge dividends in the future,” Cox said. “The brigade provided a highly-trained and professional police force to support more than 20 separate deployments worldwide capable of providing full spectrum policing operations in all engagements.”
Under Dillon’s leadership, the Directorate of Emergency Services and 89th MP Bde. were able to implement a strategic plan to shift their focus from reactive to preventive, Cox added. This led to a significant drop in Fort Hood crime rates by 18 percent and misconduct by 25 percent – the lowest level in six years.
Cox spoke about why it was important to differ from the normal change of command ceremony and honor both Dillon and Ladd.
“Today we stepped away from ceremonial procedures so we could honor both members of this great command team, and it’s the right thing to do,” Cox said. “This was about recognizing one of America’s finest, a tremendous leader, a true hero, a patriot and one that every single one of you Soldiers out there should try to emulate to be like at some point and time.”
Dillon recalled the past two years as the 89th MP Bde. as “an extremely rewarding experience to have been a part of this team with its outstanding Soldiers and Army civilians.”
“This organization can be proud of many achievements. We have executed a strategy that ensures readiness within the brigade and high quality policing in support of CENTCOM, EUCOM,
SOUTHCOM, FORSCOM, III Corps and the military communities of Forts Bliss, Carson, Riley and Hood,” Dillon said.
Dillon ended his speech with parting words for Guieb, “You have seen the outstanding caliber of officers, noncommissioned officerss and Soldiers of this brigade. Your challenge will be to take a great unit and make it better.
“You are up to that challenge, and I am proud to be your friend,” he added. “As commander of the Griffon brigade and Fort Hood DES, I know you will take it to the next level. Good luck, brother.”
Guieb took the opportunity to tell the Soldiers and civilians with the 89th MP Bde. that he and his wife plan on continuing to build on to their already strong reputation.
“To the Soldiers, leaders, families and civilians, Kathy and I look forward to working with you,” Guieb said. “You have a tremendous reputation and we intend to keep it that way.
“I want the community to know the Guieb Family is all in,” he added.
| Date Taken: | 07.30.2014 |
| Date Posted: | 08.13.2014 15:55 |
| Story ID: | 139232 |
| Location: | FORT HOOD, TEXAS, US |
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