CPT Dan Ohama
Efforts are being focused on greatest-quality services for Brigade Combat Team (BCT), Combat Support (CS) and Combat Service Support (CSS) units (primary combat force/heavy-noise exposed). Currently, an equivalent of 30 battalion-sized units is provided with maximum support and easy-access to our services and training courses. They are kept informed of our capabilities and what we can do for their Soldiers (to include training for their medical assets) to help them best plan, prepare and accomplish their mission. Simple information packets that provide basic outline of available services (service capabilities) and a sample SOP are distributed to BCT and specific CS/CSS unit commanders, CSMs and 1SGs. The objective is to improve understanding/awareness of the hearing conservation program, improve access to our services, and improve command emphasis. We will ask 1st Corps Surgeon to support this effort among 1st Corps unit commanders.