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)
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
This course provides newly assigned or selected ARNG Marketing and Advertising NCOs with the knowledge, skills, and technical expertise required to support the three tenets of the ARNG SM mission.
Target Audience
ARNG Soldiers, SGT through MSG or DAC, and contractors serving within the RRB
Course Length is Two Weeks
Suitability Screening is Required
Prerequisites
ARNG Soldiers in the rank of SGT through MSG and Department
of Army Civilians (DAC) assigned or selected for assignment to a Marketing and Advertising or Marketing and Education Outreach TDA position. Contractors who are currently serving in an ARNG Marketing or Advertising position are eligible to attend this course. Students must complete fiscal law training before attending this course. No waivers or ETPs authorized.
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 |
Course Location |
| AGR Orders |
LastnameFM_Order |
|
| Fiscal Law Certificate |
LastnameFM_FiscalLaw |
https://jagu.llc.army.mil/ |
| HRR 600-1 (Version SEP 2022)/ Memorandum |
LastnameFM_HRR600-1 |
|
| 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 |
| DD 1610 |
LastnameFM_DD1610 |
| Personal Data Sheet |
LastnameFM_PersonalDataSheet |
| State Marketing Plan |
LastnameFM_StateMarketingPlan |
Recruiter Workstation (RWS)
All RRB personnel attending SMTB courses will utilize their State issued Recruiter Workstation (RWS).
RRB personnel attending SMTB course must have an appropriate RSID and a functional and compliant RWS. The State RWS will be utilized both in the classroom and for homework assignments. Failure to have an 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 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 and an Army Recruiting Information Support System (ARISS) User Windows Account
Reporting
Sunday, May 11th, 2025: Report to Independence Hall for room assignment and in-processing.
Monday, May 12th, 2025 @ 0600hrs: Report for height and weight screening in summer APFU (s/s shirt, and shorts) with CAC to SGT Young Hall BLDG 3400 Room 105
The registration desk in Independence Hall does not establish reporting times or locations.
Early arrival must be approved by Leadership.
If you have any questions, please email the SMTB OPS mailbox: arng-pec-smt-opns@army.mil