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DEVILS LAKE, N.D. - Evaluators from the U.S. Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) again recognized the 164th Regiment Regional Training Institute (RTI) as an "Institution of Excellence," making it the fourth "Fully Accredited" rating the North Dakota Army National Guard schoolhouse has received since 2007. RTI instructors and cadre in January earned the distinction after undergoing a series of detailed inspections, which are administered by TRADOC staff in 3-year cycles to Army training institutions nationwide.
"This is a remarkable achievement for the 164th Regiment Regional Training Institute and the North Dakota Army National Guard, as a whole," said Maj. Gen. Alan S. Dohrmann, North Dakota adjutant general. "TRADOC first introduced the 'Institute of Excellence' standard in 2006. Our RTI was the first engineer schoolhouse in the country to achieve that status, and it has continued to tout the accomplishment after each evaluation cycle since then. We have a top-notch training facility here in North Dakota, staffed by some of the best instructors in the U.S. Army. I congratulate all involved in earning these superior accreditation marks and, most importantly, for providing exemplary training and education to Soldiers nationwide."
Staff and instructors from the 164th Regiment RTI, under the One Army School System, provides year-round training to National Guard, Army Reserve and active-duty Soldiers from across the United States. The schoolhouse, located at Camp Grafton Training Center, near Devils Lake, North Dakota, is comprised of two training battalions, responsible for facilitating Engineer Branch Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development (NCOPD) and Engineer and Quartermaster Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) training.
The 164th Regiment's 1st Engineer Battalion specializes in Army engineer training and offers courses in horizontal and vertical construction, including combat bridging, carpentry and masonry, heavy equipment operation, drafting and surveying, electrical systems and plumbing. Additional schools are facilitated by the 2nd Modular Battalion, which provides Officer Candidate School for in-state Soldiers, culinary arts, a Foundation Instructor-Facilitator Course and a Small Group Instruction Course.
To achieve "Institution of Excellence" status from TRADOC, the 164th Regiment's training battalions were required to score 95 percent or higher in 13 evaluated areas, covering a range of schoolhouse functions from safety and educational programs to facilities and environment and leader development. TRADOC staff scored 164th Regiment RTI instructors and personnel using a number of assessment tools to derive the accreditation outcome, including onsite facility observations, instructor and staff interviews, reviews of documents and organizational records, written questionnaires, and interviews with students attending courses at the 164th Regiment RTI. Both battalions scored 100 percent in each area, receiving the highest possible accreditation level.
"The results are a true testament to the commitment, drive and motivation of the men and women assigned to the 164th Regiment RTI, who truly care about Soldiers by providing them the best military education experience," said Col. Jackie Huber, 164th Regiment RTI commander. "We are truly blessed to have the talent and expertise in our state that sets us apart from other training institutes."
Upon earning its accreditation, 164th Regiment RTI staff received a memo signed by Gen. David Perkins, TRADOC commander, which said, "TRADOC recognizes the dedication and hard work of all personnel committed to ensuring the 164th Regiment RTI received 'Institute of Excellence' status. This achievement demonstrates your commitment to meet the competency needs of today's Army and the future force."
"What is further remarkable about this accreditation, is that our 1st Engineer Battalion received nine 'Best Practices' from the U.S. Army Maneuver Support Center of Excellence Quality Assurance Office, which is a testament to the quality of training provided and dedication of our faculty and staff at the 164th Regiment RTI," said Maj. Raymond Ripplinger, 164th Regiment RTI officer-in-charge. "They are truly talented and are committed to continual instructional and process improvement, which is a major contributing factor to the overall success of the organization."
Currently, 65 full-time and 19 traditional faculty and staff support the RTI. In 2010, the 164th Regiment unveiled a new, state-of-the-art, 182,825-square-foot RTI building. The facility features a regimental headquarters and staff offices, 16 classrooms, lecture hall, lodging for students, indoor running track, fitness room, plumbing and electrical labs, and a building material storage space to house carpentry, electrical, masonry and plumbing materials for training.
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The North Dakota National Guard is a trained and highly motivated force of about 4,000 Citizen-Soldiers and Citizen-Airmen. We are always prepared to provide ready units, individuals and equipment in support of our communities, state and nation. Always ready, always there.
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| Date Taken: | 04.03.2017 |
| Date Posted: | 04.03.2017 17:37 |
| Story ID: | 229027 |
| Location: | ND, US |
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