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FORT DEVENS, Mass. - The human resources professionals of the Army are essential to keeping the force combat capable. Silver Scimitar 2010 has risen to the top of the Army human resources community as the premiere exercise to prepare reserve, guard and active components for upcoming deployments in any theater.
Along with the rest of the HR community, the Army's senior enlisted leaders have also seen the benefit of an exercise such as Silver Scimitar.
Silver Scimitar was initially an Army Reserve exercise, but in recent years the other components have partaken in the invaluable training.
"Silver Scimitar has evolved from a small scale exercise, to a broader, more in-depth and organized exercise," said Sgt. Maj. Julius B. Prioleau, directorate sergeant major of the 14th Human Resources Sustainment Center out of Fort Bragg, N.C.
Along with HR specific training, this exercise has allowed for some immeasurable benefits.
"This provides an opportunity for HR Soldiers to meet and build relationships with their G-1 counterparts prior to deploying," said Sgt. Maj. Jerome S. Rice, of the 8th HRSC from Hawaii.
Many Soldiers participating in Silver Scimitar 2010 are within 60 days of deployment, and have drawn even more attention.
"As the 3rd Adjutant General Personnel Center prepare for deployment, we are checking to see how Silver Scimitar lines up with training received from the school house," said Command Sgt. Maj. Darlene C. Hagood, the adjutant general Corps Regimental, and Adjutant General School command sergeant major. "We are working to mentor noncommissioned officers on their roles when deployed."
Along with current operations here at Silver Scimitar, the senior enlisted have some ideas of what they hope to see in the future exercises.
"I'd like to see a consolidated effort with more realistic training, as well as more advanced training prior to arriving at Silver Scimitar, which would allow for two weeks of practical exercise," said Sgt. Maj. Charles L. Kersey, the adjutant generals sergeant major for the Army, from Alexandria, Va.
As human resources Soldiers continue to improve skills, and Army leadership continues to refine and expand the scope of Silver Scimitar, all Soldiers stateside and abroad are sure to be the ones reaping the benefits of these highly trained warriors.
| Date Taken: | 03.31.2010 |
| Date Posted: | 03.31.2010 17:03 |
| Story ID: | 47503 |
| Location: | FORT DEVENS, MA, US |
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