Military Tasking Order for DNA Collection to Find Markers for PTSD

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UNCLASSIFIED//FOUOFRAGO 32 TO OPORD 13-002 (WEEKLY TASKING ORDER)

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55th BSTB, 55th ABCT, 28th ID3401 Olyphant Avenue

Scranton, PA 1850917 1545 MAY 2013

FRAGO 32 to OPORD 13-002 (WEEKLY TASKING ORDER)

References:a. 55ABCT OPORD 13-002, dtd 25OCT12b. 28ID F32 OPORD 13-002 WTO, dtd 15MAY13

Time Zone Used Throughout the Order: ROMEO (LOCAL)

1. SITUATION.

TASK 1. Long-Term ADOS Opportunity as the BN Readiness Assistant FY13.(S:20MAY13)(POC: CPT Watts) (All)

TASK 2. Omitted

TASK 3. Omitted

TASK 4. Redeployment RESET Planning Workshop. (S: 24MAY13) (POC: SFCVasicak)(C/55)

TASK 5. Post Traumatic Stress Survey Participation. (S: 22MAY13)(POC: CPT Watts)(MEDNCO)

TASK 6. Omitted

2. MISSION. No Change.

3. EXECUTION. No Change.

3.A. Commanders Intent. No Change.

3.B. Concept of Operation. No Change.

3.C. Tasks to Subordinate Units.

3.C.1. TASK 1. Long-Term ADOS Opportunity as the BN Readiness Assistant FY13.(S:20MAY13)(POC: CPT Watts) (All)

3.C.1.A. SITUATION 55 BSTB will place one Soldier on long-term ADOS orders untilthe end of FY13 IOT improve readiness. Rank will not exceed E7 or O3.

3.C.1.B. PURPOSE IOT enhance unit readiness.

3.C.1.C. TASKS TO UNITS (ALL)


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3.C.1.C.1. Nominate a Soldier to serve at the BN HQ NLT 20MAY13.

3.C.1.C.2. BPT complete an ADOS packet (Appendix 2) though commandchannels to 55 BSTB S1 NCO if your nominated Soldier is selected NLT 24MAY13.

3.C.1.D. TASKS TOSTAFF. (55 BSTB S1) receive packet, QA/QC, forward toSFC Aulisio and cc SSG Bogumil NLT 28MAY13.

3.C.1.E. COORDINATING INSTRUCTIONS.

3.C.1.E.1. Units will be notified of their Soldiers selection on 21MAY13 and mustsubmit a complete ADOS packet (Appendix 2) to 55 BSTB S1 NCO, SFC Noss.

3.C.1.E.2. Selected Soldier will serve on long-term PCS ADOS tour at thebattalion until 30SEP13.

3.C.1.E.3. POCs for this task is CPT Watts.

3.C.2. Omitted

3.C.3. Omitted

3.C.4. TASK 4. Redeployment RESET Planning Workshop. (S: 24MAY13) (POC:SFC Vasicak) (C/55)

3.C.4.A. SITUATION. 28ID G4 in conjunction with PA-JFHQs/G4 will conduct aRESET Planning Workshop on 04 JUNE 2013. Participants will include 55 HBCT and 28 CABBrigade S4, and Battalion S4 representatives from those units that are currently deployed. Anaudio bridge will also be available for those deployed units who wish to call in. The workshopwill be held on Tuesday, 4 June 2013 from 0900 to approximately 1300 at Fort Indiantown Gap

(FTIG) in building 12-140 classroom (Unit Training Equipment Site). PA RESET ProjectManager will be present IOT provide the most up to date information and guidance to units inthe RESET process. Units must have a clear understanding of key tasks that must becompleted in theater prior to redeployment as well as upon return to CONUS.

3.C.4.B. PURPOSE. IOT provide subordinate commands with an overview of theRESET program both during deployment and redeployment.

3.C.4.C. TASKS TO UNITS. (C/55)

3.C.4.C.1. Attend the training and gain situational awareness.

3.C.4.C.2. Confirm your attendance with the POC.

3.C.4.D. TASKS TO STAFF. (55BSTB-S4)

3.C.4.D.1. Confirm BN attendance with CPT McHugh (55 ABCT aS4) NLT28MAY13.


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3.C.4.E. COORDINATING INSTRUCTIONS.

3.C.4.E.1. Travel funding procedures TBP for AGR/ADOS individuals residingoutside 50 mile radius from FTIG.

3.C.4.E.2. POC for this task is SFC Vasicak.

3.C.5. TASK 5. Post Traumatic Stress Survey Participation. (S: 22MAY13) (POC:SFC Gordner) (MED NCO)

3.C.5.A. SITUATION. Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU)will be conducting research to identify potential genes that interact with the environmentalconditions (e.g.,combat) to mediate responses to stress and which may serve as potentialtargets for identifying Soldiers at risk, improving Soldier resilience, and treating stress-relateddisorders (e.g., PTSD). USU is the Nation's federal health sciences university and serves theuniformed services and the Nation as an outstanding academic health sciences center.

3.C.5.B. PURPOSE. IOT collect DNA and complete a survey to potentially identifygenetic markers regarding combat stress, mild traumatic brain injuries, and depression.

3.C.5.C. TASKS TO UNITS(Omitted)

3.C.5.E. TASKS TO STAFF. (MED NCO)

3.C.5.E.1. Coordinate directly with USU IOT facilitate the collection process andadditional requirements as needed.

3.C.5.E.2. Secure a location and required equipment at FTIG in coordination withthe BN OPS MSG on 28JUL13.

3.C.5.E.3. Coordinate directly with SFC Ziemba, 55 ABCT MED NCO as needed.

3.C.5.F. COORDINATING INSTRUCTIONS.

3.C.5.F.1. BPT assemble in the evening of 28JUL13 for USU to collect surveydata that screens for post-traumatic stress, depression, mild traumatic brain injury, andsubstance use issues. DNA will be collected in the form of saliva samples. The surveys andsaliva samples will remain anonymous and will be matched for the presence and levels ofcandidate gene biomarkers. The collection/briefing process will take approximately 1 hour.

Additional guidance is forthcoming.

3.C.5.F.2. Unit Commanders will ensure that all Soldiers are afforded theopportunity to attend the survey briefing. Soldiers not attending annual training or IDT during

June and July, are authorized to attend a briefing in a SUTA or RMA status from 1 June to 31July. Individual soldier participation in providing a sample is voluntary and anonymous.

3.C.5.F.3. GSA/Military vehicle usage will be maximized.

3.C.6. TASK 6. Omitted


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4. SERVICE SUPPORT. No Change.

5. COMMAND AND SIGNAL. No Change.

5.A. POC for this order is CPT Robert Watts at (570)496-86641 [email protected]

ACKNOWLEDGE:

MONAHANLTC

OFFICIAL:

WATTSaS3

APPENDICES:

Appendix 1 Suspense MatrixAppendix 2 Battalion Readiness Assistant FY13

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