First Sergeant/First Line Leader

The First Sergeant (1SGs) will:

Involve themselves in solving problems for soldiers in their units.
Execute the unit attrition management plan.
Ensure 100% of all required interviews take place in a timely manner.
Ensure an effective sponsorship program is implemented and maintained.
Keep all soldiers informed on the unit's plans and programs.
Ensure all NCOs and first line leaders in particular are present for NCODPs that address strength maintenance issues.
Advise their commander on actions and issues that affect strength maintenance.
Develop, implement and maintain a program to contact soldiers in the ING with the purpose of eventually bringing them back to an active status.
Ensure the "Oath of Extension" ceremony is conducted with dignity and honor.
Liaison with the unit RRNCO to ensure all strength maintenance issues receive the emphasis and action required for quick resolution.

First Line Leaders (FLLs) are key to the success for strength maintenance programs. They are in position to best influence soldiers to remain in the ARNG. They will:

Know their soldiers. This includes a clear understanding of the soldier's family and civilian employment situations.
Keep themselves abreast of their soldiers' ETS date and other information that may affect their career and duty performance.
Commit themselves to training/mentoring their soldiers.
Conduct all required interviews and counseling including soldiers in the ING.
Be alert for potentially problematic situations affecting their soldiers. Take proactive measures to reduce or eliminate any adverse effects.
Be accountable for the attendance of their soldiers at scheduled training. This includes contacting their soldiers the week before drill or AT and contacting soldiers who have an unexcused absence.
Sponsor newly assigned soldiers and integrate them into the squad/section.
Ensure non-prior service soldiers are prepared for BT/AIT.
Encourage team members to refer quality leads for enlistment.