Derek Heck Email & Phone Number

Performs duties necessary for efficient operations, achievement and maintenance of readiness of the State ARNG, with particular emphasis on enlisted morale, welfare, discipline, performance, training, awards and recognition, recruiting, equal opportunity, promotion, assignment and reassignment, administration and utilization, as they affect the service contributions of ARNG enlisted personnel to the State ARNG.Proposes, initiates, assists and advises in creating plans, programs, and environments for developing and maintaining high enlisted esprit de corps and morale in all elements of the State ARNG; comprehensive individual and unit indoctrination and mission awareness; prevention and resolution of dissatisfaction in the enlisted ranks; and prompt and appropriate recognition of individual enlisted personnel whose service is at a conspicuously high level.Counsels enlisted personnel on complaints not referred through official military or technician channels. Advises the Adjutant General and ARNG staff, as well as other appropriate supervisors, when friction areas arise and proposes means of resolution. Suggests friction indicators, means of improvement and clarification, etc., when new and far-reaching policies impact enlisted personnel.Promotes programs that save time, materiel and funds, in which Command Sergeants Major and Senior NCO can participate. Promotes safety programs concerning all phases of State Army National Guard training and operations.