MEPS 24-002
  
Carefully read all correspondence and attachments regarding this class, as instructions may change. Item underlined in blue font are hyperlinks and should be reviewed by all students. 

Welcome Letter from the SMTB Commander
(Use the above for your DTS MOI)

SMTB Course Requirements
(Link above provides guidance for Waivers and Common Requirement for all SMTB Courses)

Be prepared to conduct Height and Weight and a record ACFT in week one as it is a graduation requirement for all PME courses. Review ATP 7-22.01 and FM 7-22 prior to the course start. Students are required to conduct physical readiness training (PRT) throughout the course.

Review the "SMTB Student Guide" for information about Directions To Camp Robinson's Main Gate, Contact Information, Mailing Address/Arrival/Reporting and Departure Procedures, Spouses/Guest, Messages, Medical Care, Billeting/Housekeeping, Dining Facility, Fitness Center, Weapons, Emergency, Financial Matters, Judge Advocacy General (JAG), Rental Cars, Privately Owned Vehicles (POV), Identification, Safety, Classroom Conduct, Fraternization, Required Items, Leave/Pass Policy, PEC Campus Map, and "Packing List" on page 15.

Failure to follow instructions may delay your in-processing and may result in non-enrollment. 

Purpose
Soldiers are awarded the additional skill identifier after this course. The course provides newly assigned or selected for assignment ARNG MEPS GCs with knowledge, skills, and techniques to perform successfully. 
 

Target Audience
ARNG Soldiers who hold the primary MOS 79T in the rank of SSG through MSG. Department of the Army Civilians (DACs) in the grade of GS-6 through GS-12 and selected to fill a Table of Distribution and Allowances (TDA) position of ARNG MEPS GC are eligible to attend this course. No Waiver/ETP authorized.

Course Length is Two Weeks

Suitability Screening is Required

Prerequisites 
 
ARNG Soldiers in the rank of SSG through MSG and hold the
primary MOS 79T. All personnel attending the MEPS GC course must complete a minimum of ten working days of training at MEPS before attendance. The training will focus on using the US MEPS Integrated Reservation System (MIRS), processing applicants in Recruiter Zone (RZ), Recruit Quota System (REQUEST), and quality control of enlistment packets. Course attendance is required within six months of assignment or first available.
 
Soldiers are required to upload the following prerequisite documents in "SMTB SharePoint" NLT 10 Business days from the course start date.
Soldiers who fail to meet this requirement will be non-enrolled from the course: 
 
Document Naming Convention
AGR Orders LastnameFM_AGROrders
ERB (within 30 Days WITHOUT the Selection Board Block) LastnameFM_ERB
HRR 600-1 (Version SEP 2022) / Memorandum LastnameFM_HRC600-1
SMTC-Form-1136-1 LastnameFM_SMTC-Form-1136-1
79T PMOS Order LastnameFM_79TOrders
TRADOC Form 350-18-2-R-E LastnameFM_TF350-18-2-R-E
 
Administrative Documents
 
Soldiers are required to upload the following administrative documents in "SMTB SharePoint" within 72hrs after the course start date.
Soldiers who fail to meet this requirement will be disenrolled from the course: 

 
Document Naming Convention
Personal Data Sheet LastnameFM_PersonalDataSheet
DD 1610 LastnameFM_DD1610
 
Recruiter Workstation (RWS)

All RRB personnel attending SMTB courses will utilize their State issued Accession Baseline System (ABS) Recruiter Workstation (RWS).  
   RRB personnel attending SMTB course must have an appropriate RSID and a functional and compliant ABS RWS. The State RWS will be utilized both in the classroom and for homework assignments. Failure to have an ABS RWS on hand will result in the student not being allowed to attend the course. 
  In the event a computer becomes non-compliant or requires maintenance while at SMTB, our IT Section will temporarily issue a student ABS RWS. Our IT staff will reach out to the State Automation NCO and will assist with repairs or remediation as needed.    

Application Access Requirements
Army 365 (A365) Account with access to MS Teams, Army Recruiting Information Support System (ARISS) User Account in a GC Role with access to Recruiter Zone, GCRc, ERM, HSS FAZR (View Only), and Bi-Zone​

Reporting
 
Sunday, July 7th, 2024:  Report to Independence Hall for room assignment and in-processing. 

Monday, July 8th, 2024 @ 0600hrs: Report for height and weight screening in summer APFU (s/s shirt and shorts) with CAC to Aleutians Hall BLDG 4403 Room 105
The registration desk in Independence Hall does not establish reporting times or locations.
 
If you have any questions, please email the SMTB OPS mailbox: NG Camp Robinson NGB ARNG PEC Mailbox ARNG-PEC-SMT-OPNS
 


Enrolling instructions for Blackboard
Log into Black Board: https://guardu.llc.army.mil/
This will take you to the home page. Once there, look for “courses”
across the top of the page.

Click on "Courses"

   
Click on “Browse Course Catalog” 










 
 
Make sure the first selection says "Name"
 Make sure the second selection says “Contains”.
Type “ARNG MEPS Guidance Counselor 24-002” into the space provided. 
Click “Go”. 



Click on the down arrow next to the course then Click on "Enroll".























 
 
Type “MEPS24-002" into Access Code and Click "Submit".
The Access Code is Case Sensitive. 
 
The next time you log into Black Board, you will find your course under “My Courses.”