Tools To Assist In The Battle Of Attrition

The Strength Maintenance Division of the National Guard Bureau (NGB-ASM) provides guidance, assistance and tools to help reduce losses and increase accessions. The four tools specifically designed to enhance attrition management programs are:

First Line Leader Training (FLLT) (TEAM #1):

  • 4-hour block of instruction designed to assist leaders in attrition management.
  • Can be taught by Mobile Training Team (MTT). Contact the Strength Maintenance Center at PEC.
  • Can be taught by the NGB-ASM MTT for MACOM and higher units.
  • All states/territories have certified instructors for FLLT.
  • States who have embraced FLLT have shown great improvement.

Leadership Strength Readiness (LSR) (TEAM #2)

  • 4-hour block of instruction designed as a follow-up for FLLT.
  • Can be taught by Mobile Training Team (MTT). Contact the Strength Maintenance Center at PEC.
  • Can be taught by the NGB-ASM MTT for MACOM and higher units.
  • Most states/territories have certified instructors for LSR.

START Kits

  • Developed to replace the New Challenges, New Opportunities brochure.
  • Designed for new non-prior service soldiers and new prior service soldiers.

Strength Maintenance and Attrition Model II (SMAM II)

  • Developed to assist commanders in assessing their unit's attrition environment.
  • Replaces the Unit Climate Survey.
  • All states/territories have the SMAM available, including scanners to record results.

Contact the unit RRNCO to schedule these outstanding programs for your unit



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