An note from Ops.--Sgt. Major Rieger

ONE TEAM, ONE FIGHT

This is something we have heard for our entire time in the Army.  It has been re-enforced during the past decade plus of continuous war.  No nation, no military, no service, no branch alone can win a war.  Now we fight jointly with other countries and other services.  It has become part of us.  As recruiting moves forward, we have moved away from the individual mission and have embraced this team first mentality to the benefit of all in the command.  USAREC is the Army.  The mission you have is one of, if not, the most, important ones the Army faces everyday-providing the force that will fight and win in the future.  I hope you feel the importance and are proud of the work you do to make this mission every phase line.  There is no rest from this mission.  It will go on as long as there is a United States Army.  As we fight to fulfill this mission, we strive for excellence by working to our potential and doing things the right way!  This is only achieved when we consistently achieve our mission and take care of our team.  Even with all the changes the battalion continually goes through, you have continued to excel.  During 4^th quarter, the battalion finished 108% RA and 100% AR for 107% combined, enlisting 877 new Soldiers to the Army.  For FY 13, you fought back to finish the RA 100%, AR 82% and 97% combined, enlisting 2989.  A phenomenal number!!  You have started FY 14 very strong achieving 106% RA, 161% AR, and 111% combined while adjusting to the net mission.  The great thing is that we are poised to make this a standard by holding strong to some Army fundamentals:  Continued Teamwork, outstanding Leadership, and the desire to win!!

One of the strengths of this Command is everyone is a leader.  Officers and Noncommissioned Officers are leaders by definition.  Whether you are a company leader, center leader, Soldier leader, or community leader, hold strong to your duties and responsibilities.  Never rely on someone else to pick up the slack.  Always do the right thing and ensure others do too.  Be the difference maker in your organization.  The Army Values and NCO Creed provide us the guidelines for want to do and how to live.  If we do, we cannot go wrong.  Especially with our geographical dispersion, it takes great leaders to accomplish our difficult mission.  The battalion commander, LTC Greer, has given us our mission and has empowered each leader through Mission Command to do what it takes to achieve it.

Mission: The Raleigh Recruiting Battalion meets or exceeds its annual recruitment mission by recruiting qualified men and women within our area of responsibility, providing strength to our Nation's Army, while balancing recruitment operations with quality of life for all Soldiers, civilians and family members.

I believe Leadership makes the difference.   So I charge each of you to be the leader that makes that difference.

The other aspect of the American Soldier that I see in our formation is the desire to win!!  Here at the battalion, we look at the numbers and we can predict how the mission will finish.  The thing the numbers do not tell is your desire to win.  The Soldiers’ Creed is alive and well in Raleigh battalion, especially the Warrior Ethos.  These are not just words to you; they are what we live by every day.   You clearly have the mission first, you will never accept defeat or quit, and you do not leave anyone behind. 

We will continue to face challenges but with communication we can overcome them.  We must always strive to improve.  Everyone and every team must do their part for us to be successful.   Your desire and passion for the Army will carry us to all of our goals.

I am very proud to be part of the Raleigh Recruiting Battalion and work with such outstanding, dedicated Warriors.  Continue to do the right things and take care of each other.  I promise the battalion staff will work just as hard and be just as dedicated to supporting you and achieving the mission.  Thank you for all of your hard work.  Please let your Families know their dedication and sacrifice is greatly appreciated as well. 

Bulldawgs!!  Army Strong!!