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West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-34 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE WEST VIRGINIA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD SAFETY PROGRAM › Chapter 7 - AWARDS PROGRAM › Section 141-34-7-6 - Army Aviation Accident Prevention Unit Awards

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Army Aviation Accident Prevention Unit Awards are presented
					 by Department of the Army to recognize aviation units and individual aviator
					 significant aviation accident prevention achievements. WVARNG units and
					 facilities meeting the criteria outlined in AR 672-74 can be nominated for
					 these awards by the Adjutant General. Headquarters, WVARNG must certify that
					 the activity nominated is continuing to pursue an active and effective accident
					 prevention program. Nominations will be forwarded through the State Aviation
					 Safety Officer. The SASO will forward the nominations to the
					 NGB-AVN-S.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-34 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE WEST VIRGINIA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD SAFETY PROGRAM › Chapter 7 - AWARDS PROGRAM › Section 141-34-7-7 - Broken Wing Aviation Safety Award

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The Broken Wing Aviation Safety Award is presented by
					 Department of the Army to individuals who have demonstrated the highest degree
					 of professional aviation skill while actually recovering an aircraft from an
					 in-flight failure or malfunction necessitating an emergency landing. AR 672-74
					 is applicable to all WVARNG military and technician personnel authorized to
					 pilot or serve as aircrew members of Army/ARNG aircraft. Nominations will be
					 submitted in accordance with paragraph AR 672-74.
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West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-35 - Training - West Virginia Military Academy › Section I - GENERAL › Section 141-35-1 - REFERENCE

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a. AR 351-5, Army
				  Officer Candidate Schools
b. TRADOC
				  Regulation 350-11, Officer Candidate School Training Policies.
c. FM 25-100, Training the Force
d. NGR 350-1, Training - Army National
				  Guard
e. NGR 351-5, Army National
				  Guard Officer Candidate Training
f.
				  NGR 600-100, Federal Recognition
g.
				  WVMR (Army) 10-1, Organization and Functions
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-35 - Training - West Virginia Military Academy › Section I - GENERAL › Section 141-35-2 - PURPOSE

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This regulation prescribes uniform policies and procedures
					 for administering the program of the West Virginia Military Academy.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-35 - Training - West Virginia Military Academy › Section I - GENERAL › Section 141-35-3 - MISSION

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The mission of the Military Academy Section is to staff and
					 operate the West Virginia Military Academy which provides Officer Candidates
					 and Noncommissioned Officers essential training for their career development as
					 leaders of the West Virginia Army National Guard. In addition, the Military
					 Academy conducts other military educational courses as deemed necessary by The
					 Adjutant General.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-35 - Training - West Virginia Military Academy › Section I - GENERAL › Section 141-35-4 - AUTHORITY

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The West Virginia Military Academy is established as a
					 continuing unit of the West Virginia Army National Guard under Sections 504 and
					 505 of Title 32, United States Code, by authority of the National Guard Bureau,
					 NGR 351-5, and the Governor of West Virginia, General Orders No. 10, AGD, dated
					 1 July 1958.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-35 - Training - West Virginia Military Academy › Section I - GENERAL › Section 141-35-5 - ORGANIZATION

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The Academy is under the direct supervision of the Deputy
					 Chief of Staff for Operations (DCSOP) WVARNG. The Academy is subdivided into a
					 command element with five supporting sections:
1) Administrative,
2) Operations/Training,
3) Supply and Services,
4) Officer Candidate School (OCS), and
5) Noncommissioned Officer
				  Education System (NCOES).
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-35 - Training - West Virginia Military Academy › Section I - GENERAL › Section 141-35-6 - FACULTY

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a. Instructors and
				  support personnel are selected from West Virginia Army National Guard personnel
				  and members of the Army Advisor Staff as designated by the Senior Army Advisor.
				  Personnel of the USAR may be utilized with approval of Commander, First US Army
				  and The Adjutant General, State of West Virginia.
b. Selection of instructors and support
				  personnel is based on proven instructional ability and/or military experience.
				  Personnel who instruct in the NCOES courses must be graduates of the Instructor
				  Training Course (ITC).
c.
				  Commanders are encouraged to make available those individuals qualified as
				  instructors and additional personnel necessary to support the conduct of the
				  OCS, NCOES, and functional courses. Type Duty Code 128 and 223 funding
				  resources are used to place instructors and support personnel in a paid duty
				  status.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-35 - Training - West Virginia Military Academy › Section II - OFFICER CANDIDATE SCHOOL › Section 141-35-7 - SCOPE

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The Officer Candidate School is the primary means of
					 providing junior officers to fill MTOE and TDA positions in the Army National
					 Guard. The OCS operates in accordance with the standards established by the US
					 Army Infantry School, Fort Banning, GA.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-35 - Training - West Virginia Military Academy › Section II - OFFICER CANDIDATE SCHOOL › Section 141-35-8 - ACADEMIC BOARD

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An Academic Board is designated by The Adjutant General and
					 consists of The Adjutant General, Assistant Adjutant General (Army), Deputy
					 STARC Commander, Chief of Staff, POTO, DCSPA, WVMA Commandant, Senior Army
					 Advisor, and each VWARNG major organizational commander. The Training
					 Administrator of the WVMA will serve as the recorder for the Academic Board and
					 is designated as a member without vote.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-35 - Training - West Virginia Military Academy › Section II - OFFICER CANDIDATE SCHOOL › Section 141-35-9 - SELECTION OF APPLICANTS

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The method of interviewing, screening, and selecting
					 applicants is determined by the Academic Board and must include the requirement
					 that each applicant appear before an OCS Selection Board appointed by the State
					 Adjutant General or major subordinate commander. As a minimum, each applicant
					 is interviewed and screened in the areas of leadership potential, appearance,
					 military bearing, oral expression, and motivation to become an Officer. When
					 prospective female candidates are considered by the board, a female Officer, if
					 available, will be a member of the board. When minorities are considered, a
					 minority officer, if available, will be a member of the board.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-35 - Training - West Virginia Military Academy › Section II - OFFICER CANDIDATE SCHOOL › Section 141-35-10 - TAC

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(Teach, Advise, and Counsel) OFFICERS:
a. TAC Officers are appointed by the Adjutant
				  General on recommendation of the Commandant.
b. Under direction of the Senior TAC Officer,
				  TAC Officers are responsible to the Commandant for the supervision, discipline,
				  welfare, Esprit de Corps, counseling, and leadership development of the Officer
				  Candidates.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-35 - Training - West Virginia Military Academy › Section II - OFFICER CANDIDATE SCHOOL › Section 141-35-11 - LEADERSHIP TRAINING

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The primary emphasis of the OCS program is placed on
					 developing desirable leadership traits and abilities of each candidate. Methods
					 of leadership development include discipline, high standards of deportment and
					 conduct, exacting manner of performance, frequent and effective counseling,
					 continuous observation, correction, and evaluation.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-35 - Training - West Virginia Military Academy › Section II - OFFICER CANDIDATE SCHOOL › Section 141-35-12 - ACADEMIC TRAINING

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a. Each
				  student must successfully complete the minimum number of normal military
				  education instruction hours.
b. An
				  Officer Candidate must attain a minimum score of 70% on all examinations or
				  must take a retest on those specific examinations. Failure to attain a 70% on
				  the retest will result in dismissal from the OCS program for academic
				  deficiency. An academic average of 70% is the minimum acceptable standard for
				  completion of the OCS program.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-35 - Training - West Virginia Military Academy › Section II - OFFICER CANDIDATE SCHOOL › Section 141-35-13 - SCOPE OF THE COURSE

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The OCS program seeks to accomplish the above objectives
					 through a Program of Instruction (POI) published each year by the Infantry
					 School, Fort Banning, GA, and certain additional subjects as prescribed by the
					 Commandant.
a. Phase I (IDT and AT): A
				  one (1) day OCS Orientation is conducted in April, one month prior to the first
				  OCS IDT period, by the WVMA Staff at Camp Dawson, Kingwood, WV. Phase I IDT is
				  conducted during May and June and will culminateat the completion of the 15-day
				  Annual Training (AT) period. As outlined in the OCS POI, Phase I focuses on
				  training of individual skills and techniques.
b. Phase II (IDT): Officer Candidates will
				  attend IDT with the WVMA for twelve (12) consecutive months. Training focuses
				  on individual/squad skills.
c.
				  Phase III (AT): A second 15-day AT period is conducted IAW the OCS POI which
				  focuses on squad/ platoon level tactics and leadership.
d. Candidates who successfully complete all
				  three (3) phases are commissioned as Second Lieutenants with Reserve
				  Commissions in the West Virginia Army National Guard.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-35 - Training - West Virginia Military Academy › Section II - OFFICER CANDIDATE SCHOOL › Section 141-35-14 - TRAINING STATUS AND ATTENDANCE

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a. Candidates are attached to the West
				  Virginia Military Academy for administration by Special Orders of the Adjutant
				  General.
b. Accounting for all
				  military personnel for the West Virginia Military Academy is in accordance with
				  NGR 680-1 (DA Form 1379).
c.
				  Attendance at each Academy assembly is mandatory. However, attendance at
				  additional assemblies with the candidate's unit of assignment is authorized
				  without pay and is at the option of the candidate.
d. While attending OCS, Officer Candidates
				  are not authorized to perform additional duty utilizing manday
				  resources.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-35 - Training - West Virginia Military Academy › Section II - OFFICER CANDIDATE SCHOOL › Section 141-35-15 - ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS AND APPLICATIONS

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a. Specific prerequisites for attendance at
				  ARNG State OCS programs for enlisted personnel are established in NGR
				  351-5.
b. Effective 1 October 1989,
				  all OCS applicants are required to be tested using the Officer Selection
				  Battery (OSB) Test III or IV. A minimum test score of 90 is required. However,
				  OCS Selection Boards may consider waiving the minimum score under exceptional
				  circumstances IAW NGB-ARO-O msg, SUBJ: OCS Student Eligibility Criteria, dtd 18
				  April 1989. OSB 11 III/lV tests may be administered by each major
				  organization.
c. Applicants must
				  have completed 30 semester hours from an accredited institution for acceptance
				  into OCS. Sixty (60) semester hours are required for commissioning.
d. Individuals must have obtained a minimum
				  GT score of 110.
e. Applications
				  are submitted IAW established suspense dates on AGO Form 351-5-1 thru
				  organizational channels to the Commandant, West Virginia Military Academy, Camp
				  Dawson, 240 Army Road, Kingwood, West Virginia 26537-1077.
f. Commanders should make every effort to
				  ensure that minority and female members of their command are encouraged to
				  participate in the program.
g.
				  Eligible USAR applicants may attend the ARNG Officer Candidate School at the
				  West Virginia Military Academy with the approval of the Adjutant General.
				  Administration and pay for USAR candidates will remain the responsibility of
				  the USAR unit IAW AR 140-50.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-35 - Training - West Virginia Military Academy › Section II - OFFICER CANDIDATE SCHOOL › Section 141-35-16 - LIAISON OFFICER

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a. An OCS
				  Liaison Officer is appointed on orders by each major organization
				  commander.
b. The Liaison Officer
				  will become familiar with the provisions of this regulation in order to
				  understand the OCS program, admission procedures, OSB testing, and the academic
				  and leadership counseling techniques used by the Academy.
c. Duties of the Liaison Officer include, but
				  are not limited to:
(1) OCS recruiting within
				  subordinate units.
(2) Providing
				  information to units on the State OCS program.
(3) Serving as a member of the OCS Screening
				  Board.
(4) Servingas liaison
				  between his Commander and the Commandant, WVMA.
(5) Maintaining pertinent information on his
				  unit's Officer Candidates' progress/performance while in attendance at the
				  Academy.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-35 - Training - West Virginia Military Academy › Section II - OFFICER CANDIDATE SCHOOL › Section 141-35-17 - OCS SELECTION BOARD

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a. Each
				  major organization will appoint on orders an OCS Selection Board consisting of
				  a minimum of three Officers to include one field grade Officer and the OCS
				  Liaison Officer. The Screening Board will interview all prospective candidates
				  and forward the results of that interview with the application to the WVMA for
				  review and processing.
b. The
				  Commandant, Deputy Commandant/OCS, and the Training Administrator will
				  constitute an OCS Screening Selection Board to assist those major organizations
				  in the selection process of applicants not screened by their organization due
				  to unforeseen circumstances. However, organizational Commander
				  concurrence/nonconcurrence is required for all recommendations made by the
				  Academy Selection Board.
c. In
				  addition to the questions asked the applicant on the AGO Form 351-5-1, the
				  Board should review each applicant's:
(1)
				  Motivation: Does the applicant have the real desire to apply him/herself? Is
				  the candidate acting
on
his her own decision or is he/she
				  being pushed into something that he/she really doesn't want? It should be
				  brought to the attention of the applicant that the OCS environment is extremely
				  demanding academically, but also physically and mentally stressful. The Officer
				  Candidate must successfully meet the standards of both the academic and
				  leadership phases of the program.
(2) Medical Examinations: The Board will
				  check with the applicant and verify that he/she does not have any injuries or
				  previous illnesses that have not been noted on his her medical record and
				  examination.
(3) Physical Fitness
				  Test: The Board must bring to the attention of the applicant that excellent
				  physical condition is a requirement to satisfactorily complete the OCS program.
				  Candidates are in a progressive PT program while at OCS and are required to
				  complete another physical fitness test during the first few days at
				  OCS.
(4) Civilian Employment: The
				  Board should confer with the applicant and verify that his/her employer knows
				  of participation in the OCS program in order to insure that no unreasonable
				  hardships will develop due to the absence of the individual from his/ her
				  civilian job during the period of the course.
(5) Family Problems: The Board should confer
				  with the applicant to ensure that his/her attendance will not be adversely
				  affected by family problems.
(6)
				  Mental Pressures: The Board will bring to the attention of the applicant that
				  he/she will be required to accomplish many and varied tasks and must possess
				  emotional stability if he/ she is to complete the program.
(7) Appearance Standards: The Board will
				  ensure that the applicant complies with AR 600-9.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-35 - Training - West Virginia Military Academy › Section III - NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER'S EDUCATION SYSTEM › Section 141-35-18 - The WVMA NCOES Is described In WVMR (Army) 351-3, dtd 18 OCT 91

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West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-35 - Training - West Virginia Military Academy › Section IV - ADDITIONAL COURSES OF INSTRUCTION › Section 141-35-19 - Company Level Pre-Command Course (CLPCC)

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a. Objective: To develop managerial and
				  leadership skills and techniques that are essential to successfully command a
				  company/detachment size.
b.
				  Prerequisites:
(1) ARNG Officers in ranks 2LT
				  thru MAJ who are commanders or scheduled to assume command of a company or
				  detachment-size unit; Warrant Officers if in or scheduled for a command
				  position.
(2) Recommended by
				  battalion or higher command.
(3)
				  Meet the established standards IAW AR 600-9.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-35 - Training - West Virginia Military Academy › Section IV - ADDITIONAL COURSES OF INSTRUCTION › Section 141-35-20 - First Sergeant Course (FSC)

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a. Purpose: To provide a program of study for
				  individuals presently assigned as First Sergeants.
b. Prerequisites:
(1) Rank of 1SG or SFC occupying a First
				  Sergeant or Detachment Sergeant MTOE or TDA position.
(2) Meet the established standards prescribed
				  by AR 600-9.
(3) Pass the Army
				  Physical Fitness Test (APFT) or Alternate test within one (1) year preceding
				  the course start date. Individuals on profile or not medically screened are
				  waived.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-35 - Training - West Virginia Military Academy › Section IV - ADDITIONAL COURSES OF INSTRUCTION › Section 141-35-21 - Instructor Training Coures (ITC)

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a. Objective: To train Officer and Enlisted
				  WVARNG personnel in standardized military instructional skills and methods
				  required when instructing in the military's formal education system.
b. Prerequisites:
(1) E-5 and above.
(2) Must meet established standards IAW AR
				  600-9.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-35 - Training - West Virginia Military Academy › Section IV - ADDITIONAL COURSES OF INSTRUCTION › Section 141-35-22 - US Armv PCS Orientation Course

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a.
				  Objective: To orient the prospective Officer Candidate on the rigid standards
				  of military courtesy, discipline, appearance and physical conditioning to
				  expect at the federal CCS program and to emphasize personal affairs matters
				  that should be accomplished prior to departing for Officer Candidate training
				  at Fort Benning.GA.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-36 - Privacy Act Program For West Virginia Army National Guard › Section 141-36-1 - Purpose

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This regulation prescribes policies and procedures for
				  implementation and accounting of The Privacy Act of 1974 as it applies to the
				  West Virginia Army National Guard. Policies and procedures are prescribed for
				  --
a. Notifying an individual whether
				the West Virginia Army National Guard system of records contains a record
				concerning the individual.
b.
				Verifying the identity of an individual requesting his/her record or
				information before the record or information is furnished.
c. Providing access to, or copies of, records
				to an individual in response to his/her request.
d. Reviewing a request from an individual to
				amend a record, taking prompt action thereon, and acting on an appeal from an
				initial adverse determination as the result of an amendment request.
e. Collecting, safeguarding, maintaining,
				using and disclosing personal information.
f. Exempting certain systems of records from
				provisions of this regulation.
g.
				Assuring privacy protection to individuals who furnish information under
				promises of confidentiality.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-36 - Privacy Act Program For West Virginia Army National Guard › Section 141-36-2 - References

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a.Public Law
				93-579, The Privacy Act of 1974.
b.
				AR 340-21, The Army Privacy Program.
c. AR 340-17, as amended.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-36 - Privacy Act Program For West Virginia Army National Guard › Section 141-36-3 - General Policies

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The policies prescribed by this regulation are:
a. To protect the personal property of
				individuals from unwarranted invasion.
b. To permit an individual to know what
				records the West Virginia Army National Guard have on him/her, to have access
				to, or copies of, such records or portions thereof, and to request amendment of
				such records, whenever exemptions do not apply or there is no significant,
				legitimate governmental purpose to be served by claiming an
				exemption.
c. To collect, maintain,
				use or disclose any record of idenitifiable personal information only for a
				necessary and lawful purpose.
d. To
				insure that the information is timely and accurate for the intended use and is
				adequately safeguarded to prevent misuse or unauthorized
				access/disclosure.
e. To act on all
				requests promptly, accurately and fairly. Delay will not be permitted even
				though requests appear to be minor in nature.
f. To maintain established policies for the
				purpose of making determinations and to act upon cases which may or may not
				result in amendment of personal records.
g. To maintain prescribed records of each
				disclosure of personal information on each individual as required.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-36 - Privacy Act Program For West Virginia Army National Guard › Section 141-36-4 - Applicability and Scope

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a. This
				regulation applies to all requests received by elements of the West Virginia
				Army National Guard from individuals who seek information on, or the amendment
				of records pertaining to them under the provisions of The Privacy Act of 1974.
				It governs the collection, maintenance, use and disclosure of personal
				information by all elements of the West Virginia Army National Guard.
b. When the West Virginia Army National Guard
				provides, by contract, for the operation of a system of records to accomplish a
				function, the requirements of this regulation will be applied to such system.
				The criminal sanctions specified by Section 3(i) of The Privacy Act may be
				applicable ,to such a contractor or employee.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-36 - Privacy Act Program For West Virginia Army National Guard › Section 141-36-5 - Statutory Authority

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The Privacy Act of 1974 (
				  5
				  USC 552 a) is the statutory basis for the
				  Privacy Program. The act itself assigns overall government-wide responsibility
				  for implementation to the Office of Management and Budget (MS) and specific
				  responsibility to the Civil Service Commission (CS) and the General Services
				  Administration (GSA). These agencies have issued detailed regulations and
				  guidance for government-wide implementation of The Privacy Act. Within the
				  Department of Defense, the Act is further implemented by DOD Directive 5400.11
				  and by Army Regulation 340-21.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-36 - Privacy Act Program For West Virginia Army National Guard › Section 141-36-6 - Responsibilities

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a.
Office of
				The Adjutant General:
(1)
Provides procedural guidance for all ARNG commanders concerning implementation
				and accounting of The Privacy Act.
(2)
Appoint Privacy Act Coordinator to
				coordinate The Privacy Act provisions and procedures for the Adjutant General's
				Department and assist The Adjutant General in the implementation of The Privacy
				Act Program throughout the State. (Ref: Para 1-9, AR 340-21)
(3)
Appoint a Privacy Review Board to
				periodically review the status of the West Virginia Army National Guard
				concerning actions taken to comply with The Privacy Act and related
				regulations. (Ref : Para 1-8, AR 340-21)
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-36 - Privacy Act Program For West Virginia Army National Guard › Section 141-36-7 - Collection of Information

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Personal information collected directly from an individual,
				  either verbally or in writing, for inclusion in Military Personnel Records
				  Jacket or for unit records will be obtained as follows:
a. Obtain Consent Statement from each member
				of the unit concerning his/ her desires relative to the release of his/her
				personal information (see Inclosure 1). These signed statements will be
				maintained in a three-ring binder in alphabetical order of the individual's
				last name.
b. Privacy Act Statement
				will be available for each required form identified as being subject to The
				Privacy Act of 1974. This includes federal, state and locally devised forms
				upon which information about the individual is entered which is private in
				nature (see Inclosure 2).
(1) A copy of the
				Privacy Act Statement for each required form will be maintained in the Unit
				Files Area in a three-ring binder. Upon preparation of the form, the individual
				will be informed whether disclosure of private information is mandatory or
				voluntary, by what legal authority the information is solicited, and what uses
				will be made of the form and information. The individual will be given a copy
				of the Privacy Act Statement, if he/she desires one, on any required
				form.
(2) If state or locally
				devised forms are used which require personal information from the individual,
				a Privacy Act Statement will be prepared for each such form using the format
				contained in Inclosure 2.
(3) All
				federal forms requiring The Privacy Act Statements are footnoted in DA Pamphlet
				310-2.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-36 - Privacy Act Program For West Virginia Army National Guard › Section 141-36-8 - Access to Records

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a. Access of an
				individual to his/her personal Army National Guard Military Personnel Records
				Jacket or related records may be accomplished by the individual concerned
				contacting the unit technician responsible for maintenance and security for the
				records at the armory or facility where the individual is assigned. The
				individual may review his/her records at the armory location.
b. Access of an individual to his/her records
				located at the State Adjutant General's Office may be accomplished by the
				individual contacting the State Personnel Officer at the Adjutant General's
				Department in order to coordinate arrangements. Proper identification must be
				presented by the individual prior to gaining access to his/her personal
				records.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-36 - Privacy Act Program For West Virginia Army National Guard › Section 141-36-9 - Amendment to Records

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a. Records of
				West Virginia Army National Guard personnel may be amended by an individual who
				provides sufficient justification to merit the amendment of his/her records.
				The justification must be presented to the unit technician responsible for
				maintenance of the individual's records at the unit of assignment. The
				amendment can be accomplished at the unit level by the responsible
				technicians.
b. Upon amendment of
				records at the unit level, copies of the amended records along with a letter of
				explanation concerning the amendment will be forwarded to The Adjutant General,
				State of West Virginia, ATTN: WVAR-PA, 1703 Coonskin Drive, Charleston, WV
				25311.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-36 - Privacy Act Program For West Virginia Army National Guard › Section 141-36-10 - Denial of Access or Amendment Refusal

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a. Denial of access or amendment of records
				refusal of an individual's record requires the forwarding of all case
				information to The Adjutant General, State of West Virginia, ATTN: WVAR-PA,
				1703 Coonskin Drive, Charleston, WV 25311, for further action by the Privacy
				Review Board as necessary.
b. Unit
				technicians at the individual's assigned unit do not have the authority to deny
				access to records or to refuse to amend records.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-36 - Privacy Act Program For West Virginia Army National Guard › Section 141-36-11 - Processing Access and Amendment Requests

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a. When the legality of access or amendment
				of records is questionable, the technicians responsible for an individual's
				records at unit level will acknowledge receipt of a request for access or
				amendment of a record within ten working days after receipt of the request from
				the individual.
b. An individual
				requesting access or amendment of his/her records will be informed, within
				thirty days after receipt of the request, of how access or amendment will be
				made.
c. When a person responsible
				for an individual's records at unit level determines that access or amendment
				should be denied, a copy of the denial, along with the records in question,
				will be forwarded to The Adjutant General, State of West Virginia, ATTN:
				WVAR-PA, within ten working days after receipt of a request for access or
				amendment from the individual concerned. The person responsible for maintenance
				of the individual's records will also notify the individual of the referral
				action within the same ten working days following receipt.
d. The packet forwarded in the case to The
				Adjutant General will include a copy of the request from the individual, a copy
				of the records in question, and a copy of the reason(s) recommending denial of
				amendment or access.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-36 - Privacy Act Program For West Virginia Army National Guard › Section 141-36-12 - Disclosures of Information

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a.
				Disclosure of personal information within the Department of Defense between the
				various components do not require specific procedures other than those
				currently in existence.
b.
				Disclosures to outside agencies and third parties are limited by the provisions
				of The Privacy Act. Types of information that cannot be released without the
				express written consent of the individual follows:
(1) Home address.
(2) Home telephone number.
(3) Social Security Number.
(4) Medical history.
(5) Duty performance characteristics to
				include personal or behaviorial characteristics.
(6) Criminal or employment history.
(7) Photographs or anything else particularly
				identifying the individual, such as fingerprints or voice prints.
(8) Any other information concerning the
				individual when a doubt exists relative to ability to release under The Privacy
				Act.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-36 - Privacy Act Program For West Virginia Army National Guard › Section 141-36-13 - Privacy Review Board

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A Privacy Review Board will be established by The Adjutant
				  General, State of West Virginia for the Army National Guard. Membership of the
				  Board will consist of the Assistant Adjutant General for Army, Chief of Staff,
				  Command Administrative Officer, TPO, Deputy Chief of Personnel and
				  Administration, and the Assistant USPFO for West Virginia. The functions of the
				  Board will include:
a. To review all
				appeals of refusal to access or amendment of records and make recommendations
				on the appeals to The Adjutant General. (Ref Para 11, above)
b. To review the status of The Privacy Act
				Program of the West Virginia Army National Guard concerning actions taken to
				comply with The Privacy Act and related regulations.
c. To make recommendations to The Adjutant
				General for changes in policies and procedures based on a review of any
				problems or difficulties encountered in compliance with The Privacy Act and
				related regulations.
d. To examine
				and approve, to The Adjutant General, required reports of narrative and
				statistical data on The Privacy Act Program of the West Virginia Army National
				Guard.
e. To act on such other
				matters as may be referred to the Board.
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West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-42 - West Virginia Army National Guard Governor's Trophy, Sergeant's Major Trophy, Forscom Sergeant Audie Murphy Club › Section I - Introduction › Section 141-42-1 - PURPOSE

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This regulation provides information and administrative
					 guidance for awarding the WVARNG Governor's Trophy, the Sergeants Major Trophy
					 and the FORSCOM Sergeant Audie Murphy Club award.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-42 - West Virginia Army National Guard Governor's Trophy, Sergeant's Major Trophy, Forscom Sergeant Audie Murphy Club › Section I - Introduction › Section 141-42-2 - REFERENCES

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a. AR 600-8-2,
				  Suspension of Favorable Personnel Actions.
b. AR 672-5-1, Military Awards.
c. AR 350-17, NCO Development
				  Program.
d. AR 672-1, Award of
				  Trophies and Similar Devices in Recognition of Accomplishments.
e. NGR 600-200, Enlisted Personnel
				  Management.
f. FORSCOM Circular
				  215-91-10.
g. FM 22-100, Military
				  Leadership.
h. FM 22-600-20, The
				  Army NCO Guide.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-42 - West Virginia Army National Guard Governor's Trophy, Sergeant's Major Trophy, Forscom Sergeant Audie Murphy Club › Section I - Introduction › Section 141-42-3 - GENERAL INFORMATION

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Commanders and Command Sergeants Major at all levels are
					 privileged to recognize achievements of enlisted members of their command. This
					 awards program is one method of providing that recognition. These awards, given
					 annually, are to honor the outstanding NCO and enlisted member of the West
					 Virginia Army National Guard. Selected soldiers exemplify leadership, training
					 and professional development of a combat ready NCO Corps.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-42 - West Virginia Army National Guard Governor's Trophy, Sergeant's Major Trophy, Forscom Sergeant Audie Murphy Club › Section I - Introduction › Section 141-42-4 - PROCEDURES

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Procedures and criteria for these awards are outlined in
					 Section II, III and IV of this regulation.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-42 - West Virginia Army National Guard Governor's Trophy, Sergeant's Major Trophy, Forscom Sergeant Audie Murphy Club › Section I - Introduction › Section 141-42-5 - ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITY

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Each organizational CSM/SGM will be responsible to insure
					 that his organization is represented in the Sergeant's Major Trophy, the
					 Governor's Trophy competition and the FORSCOM Sergeant Audie Murphy Club. Only
					 the best soldier from each organization will be selected. The winner of the
					 Sergeant's Major Trophy or the Governor's Trophy may also win the FORSCOM
					 Sergeant Audie Murphy Club award.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-42 - West Virginia Army National Guard Governor's Trophy, Sergeant's Major Trophy, Forscom Sergeant Audie Murphy Club › Section II - The Governor's Trophy › Section 141-42-1 - DESCRIPTION

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The Governor's Trophy is a bowl-type trophy awarded
					 annually to the Noncommissioned Officer of the Year in the West Virginia Army
					 National Guard (E-5 thru E-7). E-8 and E-9 are not eligible to compete.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-42 - West Virginia Army National Guard Governor's Trophy, Sergeant's Major Trophy, Forscom Sergeant Audie Murphy Club › Section II - The Governor's Trophy › Section 141-42-2 - ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

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a. Minimum
				  of five (5) years of service.
b.
				  Minimum rank of E-5.
c. Maximum
				  rank of E-7.
d. Not a previous
				  winner of the award.
e. Attended
				  most recent AT period and received credit for 44 of the last 48 unit training
				  assemblies
(No Unsatisfactory
				  Participation).
f.
				  Nominated by Commander and Command Sergeant Major.
g. Selected by screening board.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-42 - West Virginia Army National Guard Governor's Trophy, Sergeant's Major Trophy, Forscom Sergeant Audie Murphy Club › Section II - The Governor's Trophy › Section 141-42-3 - ANNOUNCEMENT OF WINNER

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a. The
				  Adjutant General/Commander, WVARNG and die State Command Sergeant Major will
				  announce the winner and present the Governor's Cup.
b. The winner's name will be engraved on the
				  permanent trophy and an engraved replica will be provided the winner.
c. The winner will be awarded the Army
				  Commendation Medal (ARCOM). Should winner also win the FORSCOM Sergeant Audie
				  Murphy Club Award, only one ARCOM will be awarded.
d. The winner will be provided a $200.00 US
				  Savings Bond and a Blue and Gold colored citation cord to be worn LAW AR 670-1.
				  Permanency of the award will be reflected by a permanent order placed in the
				  winners 201 file. The order will be written by DCSPER, WVARNG, and awarded on
				  site at me awards presentation.
e.
				  The winner will serve as the Enlisted Aide to the Governor and the Adjutant
				  General, upon request for the year following selection. Such duties will
				  include:
(1) Participation in inaugural
				  ceremonies.
(2) Participation in
				  any official visit of the governor to a unit within the command of which the
				  NCO of the Year is a member.
(3)
				  Participation in any other military activity as required by the Governor and/or
				  the Adjutant General of West Virginia.
(4) The State Command Sergeant Major will be
				  responsible for coordination of all activities requiring the Enlisted Aide to
				  the Governor and the Adjutant General.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-42 - West Virginia Army National Guard Governor's Trophy, Sergeant's Major Trophy, Forscom Sergeant Audie Murphy Club › Section III - The Sergeants Major Trophy › Section 141-42-1 - DESCRIPTION

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The Sergeants Major Trophy is a Minute man type plaque
					 awarded to the outstanding enlisted member (Soldier of the Year) of the West
					 Virginia Army National Guard in grades E3-E4.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-42 - West Virginia Army National Guard Governor's Trophy, Sergeant's Major Trophy, Forscom Sergeant Audie Murphy Club › Section III - The Sergeants Major Trophy › Section 141-42-2 - ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

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a. Minimum
				  of one year in the WVARNG.
b.
				  Minimum rank of E-3.
c. Maximum
				  rank of E-4.
d. Not a previous
				  winner of the award.
e. Attended
				  most recent AT period or service school in lieu of AT.
f. Received credit for 44 of last 48 training
				  assemblies
(No Unsatisfactory
				  Participation).
g.
				  Nominated by Commander and Command Sergeant Major.
h. Selected by screening board.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-42 - West Virginia Army National Guard Governor's Trophy, Sergeant's Major Trophy, Forscom Sergeant Audie Murphy Club › Section III - The Sergeants Major Trophy › Section 141-42-3 - ANNOUNCEMENT OF WINNER

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a. The
				  Adjutant General/Commander, WVARNG and the State Command Sergeant Major will
				  announce the winner and present the trophy.
b. The winner's name will be engraved on the
				  permanent trophy and an engraved replica will be provided to the
				  winner.
c.
The winner
				  will be awarded the Army Commendation Medal and a $50.00 Savings
				  Bond
and will serve as the Enlisted Aide to the Governor and the
				  Adjutant General, upon request for the year following selection. Such duties
				  will include:
(1) Participation in inaugural
				  ceremonies.
(2) Participation in
				  any official visit of the governor to a unit within the command of which the
				  NCO of the Year is a member.
(3)
				  Participation in any other military activity as required by the Governor and/or
				  the Adjutant General of West Virginia.
(4) The State Command Sergeant Major will be
				  responsible for coordination of all activities requiring the Enlisted Aide to
				  the Governor and the Adjutant General.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 141 - Adjutant General › Title 141 - LEGISLATIVE RULE ADJUTANT GENERAL › Series 141-42 - West Virginia Army National Guard Governor's Trophy, Sergeant's Major Trophy, Forscom Sergeant Audie Murphy Club › Section IV - FORSCOM Sergeant Audie Murphv Club Competition › Section 141-42-1 - DESCRIPTION

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Membership in the FORSCOM Sergeant Audie Murphy Club (SAMC)
					 is a reward for NCOs whose demonstrated performance is characterized by that of
					 Sergeant Audie Murphy. The members of this elite organization exemplify
					 leadership characterized by personal concern for the needs, training,
					 development, and welfare of soldiers.