Wes Hankins

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Deputy G-1 (Executive Human Resources Officer), G-1 Directorate @ U.S. Army Forces Command (FORSCOM)
Fayetteville, NC, US
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Proven Visionary, Strategic, Executive Leader / Team Building / Strategic Thinking & Planning / Innovative Problem Solving / Leading Change / Talent Management / Leader Development / Leading Process Improvement & Execution / Strategic & Executive Communication / Results Oriented / TS-SCI.

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U.S. Army Forces Command (FORSCOM)

U.S. Army Forces Command (Forscom)

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Deputy G-1 (Executive Human Resources Officer), G-1 Directorate
Fayetteville, NC, US
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Wes Hankins Work Experience Details
  • U.S. Army Forces Command (Forscom)
    Deputy G-1 (Executive Human Resources Officer), G-1 Directorate
    U.S. Army Forces Command (Forscom)
    Fayetteville, Nc, Us
  • U.S. Army Forces Command (Forscom)
    Deputy G-1 (Executive Human Resources Officer), G-1 Directorate
    U.S. Army Forces Command (Forscom) Aug 2022 - Present
    Fort Liberty, North Carolina
    A Major General position, serves as principal deputy to the FORSCOM Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1. Shares general staff responsibility for all aspects of human capital required to build and sustain personnel readiness for Combatant Command requirements, to include personnel management, mobilization, and deployment of over 750,000 Active and Reserve component Soldiers and over 13,000 Civilian employees. Provides executive leadership for developing and executing strategy, policy, plans, and programs… Show more A Major General position, serves as principal deputy to the FORSCOM Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1. Shares general staff responsibility for all aspects of human capital required to build and sustain personnel readiness for Combatant Command requirements, to include personnel management, mobilization, and deployment of over 750,000 Active and Reserve component Soldiers and over 13,000 Civilian employees. Provides executive leadership for developing and executing strategy, policy, plans, and programs for Human Resources Management (Civilian and Military), Sexual Harassment Assault Prevention (SHARP), Military Equal Opportunity, Civilian Equal Employment Opportunity, Ready and Resilient, Soldier and Family Readiness, Integrated Prevention, Safety, Retention, Training and Development. Leads analysis, planning, development, and implementation of the Directorate's human capital strategic plan, as well as FORSCOM's inaugural Personnel Readiness Review governance forum with subordinate commands. Responsible for executive communications and staff action quality assurance in support of the FORSCOM Commanding General, Deputy Commanding General, and Chief of Staff. Responsible for the health, welfare, morale, administrative support, and development of over 90 Directorate Military and Civilian employees. Show less
  • Army G-1; Office Of The Assistant Secretary Of The Army, Manpower & Reserve Affairs
    Chief, Strategic Initiatives Group (Chief Strategy Officer)
    Army G-1; Office Of The Assistant Secretary Of The Army, Manpower & Reserve Affairs Jul 2021 - Jul 2022
    Pentagon
    Chief Strategy Officer responsible for human capital strategy development, strategic human resource operations, congressional and legislative affairs, public affairs, strategic communications, Army recognition programs, and Contingency Cell Operations. Develops policy and resource utilization recommendations for Army Senior Leader decision, impacting over one million Army Soldiers, Civilian employees, and their Families. Develops communications strategy, messaging, outreach, and plans… Show more Chief Strategy Officer responsible for human capital strategy development, strategic human resource operations, congressional and legislative affairs, public affairs, strategic communications, Army recognition programs, and Contingency Cell Operations. Develops policy and resource utilization recommendations for Army Senior Leader decision, impacting over one million Army Soldiers, Civilian employees, and their Families. Develops communications strategy, messaging, outreach, and plans. Receives, assesses, and responds to congressional actions. Manages the legislative cycle and the National Defense Authorization Act process for response, policy development, and implementation. Led planning, development, and implementation of the inaugural Army People Synchronization Conference, which inclusively integrated senior leaders from across the Army to define, align, and advance people enterprise processes to meet current and future demands of the strategic operating environment and a Multi-Domain Operations capable Army. Responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing Army’s White House Medal of Honor ceremonies, Association of the United States Army convention support, Army Chief of Staff General Douglas MacArthur Awards Ceremony, and the G-1’s annual September 11th, 2001 Commemoration. Responsible for G-1 Personnel Contingency Cell (PCC) operations, G-1's liaison element to the Army Operations Center, which provides general operational oversight, planning, and resource management to Army operations worldwide. The PCC informs the Army Staff on all personnel actions related to contingency operations, exercises, and crisis. Identifies and reports personnel strength and casualty statuses for pre-deploying and deployed units. Serves as the Department’s proponent for the Mass Casualty Response Plan, Army Disaster Personnel Accountability Program, Evacuation Operations & Repatriation, and G-1 Continuity of Operations (COOP) Plan. Show less
  • U.S. Army Installation Management Command // Army Training Center, Training And Doctrine Command
    Garrison Commander (City Manager), Us Army Garrison, Fort Jackson
    U.S. Army Installation Management Command // Army Training Center, Training And Doctrine Command Jun 2019 - Jun 2021
    Fort Jackson, Sc
    Builds readiness at scale by delivering integrated base support and a high quality of life within the Strategic Support Area. Supports Basic Combat, Advanced Individual, and Leader Training for over 74k Soldiers annually. Ensures operations and maintenance of over 51,000 acres of land and 965 buildings valued at $2.4 billion. Effectively executes a $160 million annual budget supporting over 150,000 Soldiers, Civilians, Family Members, and Retirees. Delivers integrated installation services:… Show more Builds readiness at scale by delivering integrated base support and a high quality of life within the Strategic Support Area. Supports Basic Combat, Advanced Individual, and Leader Training for over 74k Soldiers annually. Ensures operations and maintenance of over 51,000 acres of land and 965 buildings valued at $2.4 billion. Effectively executes a $160 million annual budget supporting over 150,000 Soldiers, Civilians, Family Members, and Retirees. Delivers integrated installation services: Department of Human Resources; Army Community Services; Equal Employment Opportunity Office; Sexual Harassment Response and Prevention Office; Department of Emergency, Fire and Police Services; Department of Public Works; Department Morale, Welfare, and Recreation; Emergency Operations Center; Department of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security; Plans, Analysis, and Integration Office; Ready and Resilient Office; Auditing Office; Safety Office; and Public Affairs. Leads the Army Training Center (ATC) Commanding General's (CG) Quality of Life and Outreach strategic plan lines of effort. Represents the CG and maintains an active relationship with state and local Columbia government and community leaders, e.g., State Governor’s office, Congressional Representatives, State Department of Transportation, South Carolina National Guard, City Government, Chamber of Commerce, private energy corporations, law enforcement, emergency services, public schools, universities, media outlets, environmental groups, civic organizations, United Service Organization, and interest groups. Provides administrative and operational control of Headquarters Battalion, ATC, 17th Military Policy Company, and 282nd Army Band. Provides direct support for ATC HQs, Soldier Preparation Course, End of Cycle Testing, range operations, and obstacle course operations in support of basic combat training and other tenant units. Led adaption and sustainment of all operations into and through the COVID-19 pandemic. Show less
  • The Joint Staff
    The Secretary Joint Staff (Executive Actions Officer); Office Of Chairman, Joint Chiefs Of Staff
    The Joint Staff Apr 2018 - May 2019
    Pentagon
    As CJCS personal staff, leads and directs all Joint Secretariat activities supporting the Joint Staff (JS); Vice Director, Joint Chiefs of Staff (VDJS); Director, Joint Chiefs of Staff (DJS); Vice Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff (VCJS); Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman (SEAC); Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS). Responsible for policy, procedures, information management, administrative services, and the Corporate Joint Staff Decision Process required to enable informed decision… Show more As CJCS personal staff, leads and directs all Joint Secretariat activities supporting the Joint Staff (JS); Vice Director, Joint Chiefs of Staff (VDJS); Director, Joint Chiefs of Staff (DJS); Vice Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff (VCJS); Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman (SEAC); Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS). Responsible for policy, procedures, information management, administrative services, and the Corporate Joint Staff Decision Process required to enable informed decision making at the speed of relevance by the Nation's top Department of Defense and interagency leadership. Synchronizes activities across Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Combatant Commands (CCMDs), Services, and Joint Staff Directorates for presentation of information to the CJCS, Secretary of Defense (SecDef), National Security Council (NSC), and President of the United States (POTUS). Encompasses receiving and assessing White House, congressional, interagency, SecDef, and CJCS initiated actions for assignment to primary and coordinating stakeholders between OSD, JS, CCDRs, and the Services for an integrated response that allows the SecDef and CJCS to provide Congress, NSC, and POTUS their best military and political advice or response on military matters. Responsible for product completeness and quality assurance before Top 5 and SecDef review. Responsible for JS Training, which provides classroom instruction to Senior Leaders, the Military Secretariats, and Action Officers on Plain Writing, actions formatting, and the JS Actions Processing software suite. Responsible for Top 5 official public correspondence, the JS & CCMD Corporate Records and Research Program, North Atlantic Treaty Organization Records Sub-Registry, Top 5 Central Archive, Alternate National Command Center reconstitution, six distinct declassification processes, knowledge management and collaboration tools, and a $3 million budget. Leads 68 Military, Civilian, and Contractor personnel. Show less
  • The Joint Staff
    Chief, Military Human Resources Branch & Us Army Element Representative, J-1 Directorate
    The Joint Staff Jun 2017 - Mar 2018
    Pentagon
    Serves as the principal advisor to Director, J-1 (Senior Human Resources Officer) regarding military human resources management of The Joint Staff; also serves as the US Army Element Senior Service Representative for the Joint Staff. Responsible for strength reporting, manpower and authorization management, personnel accountability, leave and liberty, pay and entitlements, records maintenance, in- and out-processing, and performance evaluations for the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the… Show more Serves as the principal advisor to Director, J-1 (Senior Human Resources Officer) regarding military human resources management of The Joint Staff; also serves as the US Army Element Senior Service Representative for the Joint Staff. Responsible for strength reporting, manpower and authorization management, personnel accountability, leave and liberty, pay and entitlements, records maintenance, in- and out-processing, and performance evaluations for the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Director of the Joint Staff, 47 General Officer/Flag Officer/Senior Executive Services Leaders, and over 1400 Soldiers, Airmen, Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen in eight Joint Staff Directorates. Responsible for completing the human resources plan and its execution as required to design the structural architecture, capabilities, Service occupational skillsets, Service human capital resourcing plan, and onboarding required to activate and integrate The Joint Staff’s newly formed Global Integration Center to integrate global operations between Combatant Commands. Manages the Army Joint Staff Internship program, which constitutes publication, boarding, selection and placement in executive level internships within the Office of the Secretary of Defense, The Joint Staff, and Army Staff. Responsible for the leadership, supervision and professional development of 24 military and Civilian personnel. Show less
  • National Defense University, Dwight D. Eisenhower School For National Security And Resource Strategy
    Graduate Student
    National Defense University, Dwight D. Eisenhower School For National Security And Resource Strategy Aug 2016 - Jun 2017
    Fort Lesley J. Mcnair, Washington D.C.
  • Office Of The Assistant Secretary Of The Army, Manpower & Reserve Affairs, Military Personnel
    Military Human Resources Policy Officer
    Office Of The Assistant Secretary Of The Army, Manpower & Reserve Affairs, Military Personnel Sep 2015 - Jun 2016
    Pentagon
    Principal advisor to the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Military Personnel (DASA-MP) and the Assistant Secretary of the Army, Manpower and Reserve Affairs (ASA, M&RA) for military policies, programs, initiatives, selection boards, awards, Soldier personal actions, and related Congressional inquiries. Develops Army strategic policy and provides program oversight for military awards, military selection boards, women's full integration, military pay programs, Integrated Personnel & Pay… Show more Principal advisor to the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Military Personnel (DASA-MP) and the Assistant Secretary of the Army, Manpower and Reserve Affairs (ASA, M&RA) for military policies, programs, initiatives, selection boards, awards, Soldier personal actions, and related Congressional inquiries. Develops Army strategic policy and provides program oversight for military awards, military selection boards, women's full integration, military pay programs, Integrated Personnel & Pay System-Army automation on-line human resources system, Force of the Future modernization initiatives, and others. Represents the Army at Department of Defense-level working groups. Processes collective and individual DA selection board, valorous award, separation, pay, and other actions as appropriate for Army Chief of Staff, ASA (M&RA), Secretary of the Army, Secretary of Defense, or President of the United States decision. Show less
  • Headquarters, 3Rd Infantry Division; Headquarters, Us Forces - Afghanistan & Joint Task Force-3
    Division G-1 (Senior Human Resources Officer) (Forward); Chief, J-1 Operations
    Headquarters, 3Rd Infantry Division; Headquarters, Us Forces - Afghanistan & Joint Task Force-3 Nov 2014 - Aug 2015
    Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan
    While deployed in support of OPERATIONS ENDURING FREEDOM and FREEDOM'S SENTINEL, responsible for executing wartime human resources competencies for over 30,000 Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, DoD Civilians, and Contractors across the Combined Joint Operations Area - Afghanistan. Coordinates with Headquarters Resolute Support, Army Human Resources Command, Headquarters Department of the Army, US Central Command, Army Central Command, Marine Corps Forces Central Command, Naval Forces Central… Show more While deployed in support of OPERATIONS ENDURING FREEDOM and FREEDOM'S SENTINEL, responsible for executing wartime human resources competencies for over 30,000 Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, DoD Civilians, and Contractors across the Combined Joint Operations Area - Afghanistan. Coordinates with Headquarters Resolute Support, Army Human Resources Command, Headquarters Department of the Army, US Central Command, Army Central Command, Marine Corps Forces Central Command, Naval Forces Central Command, Air Forces Central Command and Office of the Chief of Naval Operations to meet the USFOR-A Commanding General's intent. Simultaneously sustained executive agent & primary advisor for rear echelon human resources support to 3rd Infantry Division comprised of over 22,000 Soldiers and their Families across four Armor and Infantry Brigade Combat Teams, one Combat Aviation Brigade, one Sustainment Brigade, one Field Artillery Fires Brigade, one Division Headquarters & Headquarters Battalion, and four separate battalions on Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield. Leads 27 Soldiers and Civilians responsible for human resources policy, plans and operations, talent management, professional development, strength management, services, proficiency assessment, and training. Show less
  • 3Id And Fort Stewart
    Division G-1 (Senior Human Resources Officer)
    3Id And Fort Stewart Aug 2013 - Oct 2014
    Fort Stewart, Georgia, United States
    Executive agent and primary advisor for human resources support to the Commanding General of 3d Infantry Division comprised of over 22,000 Soldiers and their Families across four Armor and Infantry Brigade Combat Teams, one Combat Aviation Brigade, one Sustainment Brigade, one Field Artillery Fires Brigade, one Division Headquarters & Headquarters Battalion, and four separate battalions on Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield. Leads 27 Soldiers and Civilians responsible for human resources… Show more Executive agent and primary advisor for human resources support to the Commanding General of 3d Infantry Division comprised of over 22,000 Soldiers and their Families across four Armor and Infantry Brigade Combat Teams, one Combat Aviation Brigade, one Sustainment Brigade, one Field Artillery Fires Brigade, one Division Headquarters & Headquarters Battalion, and four separate battalions on Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield. Leads 27 Soldiers and Civilians responsible for human resources policy, plans and operations, talent management, professional development, strength management, services, proficiency assessment, and training. Coordinates with the local installation Directorate of Human Resources, XVIII Airborne Corps (higher headquarters), Army Forces Command (higher Major Army Command), Army Human Resources Command (higher human resources command), Headquarters Department of the Army G-1 (Army staff’s human resources directorate), as well as 3rd Infantry Division staff and subordinate organizational commands on core human resources competencies to maximize Soldier readiness and combat capability. Show less
  • U.S. Army Forces Command (Forscom)
    Executive Officer To The Dcs, G-1 (Director, Human Resources) // Chief, Personnel Readiness Branch
    U.S. Army Forces Command (Forscom) Oct 2012 - Jun 2013
    Fort Liberty, North Carolina
    Executive Officer to the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1 (Senior Human Resources General Officer), Human Resources Directorate, comprised of 7 Divisions including the Adjutant General (military human resources), Human Resources Division (Civilian human resources), Safety Office, Military Equal Opportunity Office, Civilian Equal Employment Opportunity Office, Ready and Resilient Division, Sexual Harassment Assault Response Prevention Office. Provides operational assistance to the Senior Human… Show more Executive Officer to the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1 (Senior Human Resources General Officer), Human Resources Directorate, comprised of 7 Divisions including the Adjutant General (military human resources), Human Resources Division (Civilian human resources), Safety Office, Military Equal Opportunity Office, Civilian Equal Employment Opportunity Office, Ready and Resilient Division, Sexual Harassment Assault Response Prevention Office. Provides operational assistance to the Senior Human Resources Officer and their Deputy on the development, execution, and supervision of all programs, plans, policies, and procedures required to ensure individual and unit readiness, force and strength management, and the mobilization/deployment of the Department of Defense’s largest major command comprised of over 750,000 active and reserve Soldiers and 13,000 Civilians. Coordinates interaction with the Commanding General, Deputy Commanding General, FORSCOM staff directorates, subordinate commands, subordinate staff divisions, and senior business executives. Provides input to, reviews, and analyzes calendars, schedules, and itineraries to ensure synchronization with the Army Staff, FORSCOM staff, and other organizations. Reviews the DCS, G-1's external executive communications, including testimony, speeches, briefings, articles, and interviews. Responsible for Directorate administrative operations. Leads an administrative staff responsible for taskings, scheduling, travel, budgeting, and resource management for over 90 Directorate personnel. Personnel Readiness Branch Chief (APR-JUN), responsbile for development, execution, and supervision of programs, plans, policies, and procedures required to ensure individual and unit readiness, strength management, and mobilization/deployment of over 220,000 active component Soldiers. Show less
  • 82Nd Airborne Division, U.S. Army
    Battalion Executive Officer (Xo) And Battalion Operations Officer (S3)
    82Nd Airborne Division, U.S. Army Jul 2011 - Oct 2012
    Fort Liberty, North Carolina
    Simultaneously filled two Major’s field grade officer positions as the Battalion Executive Officer and Battalion Operations Officer while deployed. In garrison, planned and synchronized staff functions to ensure the readiness of 994 personnel for mobilization and deployment to Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. While deployed, synchronizes all staff functions to ensure comprehensive life support for 1411 Army, other US Service, International Coalition, and Department of Defense personnel, while… Show more Simultaneously filled two Major’s field grade officer positions as the Battalion Executive Officer and Battalion Operations Officer while deployed. In garrison, planned and synchronized staff functions to ensure the readiness of 994 personnel for mobilization and deployment to Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. While deployed, synchronizes all staff functions to ensure comprehensive life support for 1411 Army, other US Service, International Coalition, and Department of Defense personnel, while executing both Executive Officer and Operations Officer responsibilities. Planned and coordinated life support activities required to sustain Headquarters, Regional Command-South combat operations, including security, communications, logistics support, safety, equipment/facility maintenance, and daily ground transportation off base to and from the Joint Afghan Regional Police Center. As Chief, Headquarters Infrastructure Transition Team (Project Manager / Contracting Officer Representative), led construction of the new Regional Command-South headquarters compound, to include US Army Corps of Engineers engagement, contracting, engineering design, construction by international contractors, force protection, security, prime and back-up generator electrical power, water utilities, communications, safety, furniture, and equipment. Led project completion, relocation planning, and occupancy execution by 1411 personnel, while sustaining continuous combat operations. Set conditions for a seamless relief-in-place and transition of authority to Headquarters, 3rd Infantry Division in a fully functional and complete command and control compound. Led staff mission analysis and operational planning for the safe redeployment, reception, and home station reintegration of all assigned Headquarters 82nd Airborne Division personnel at Fort Liberty. Show less
  • 82Nd Airborne Division, U.S. Army
    Deputy G-1/Ag (Human Resources Officer And Adjutant General), G-1 Directorate
    82Nd Airborne Division, U.S. Army Jul 2010 - Jun 2011
    Fort Liberty, Nc
    Serves as Deputy Hunman Resources Officer for a 21,000 Paratrooper Airborne Infantry Division. Deploys as lead Human Resources Officer with the Division’s advance party Tactical Command Post worldwide with no notice in 18 hours. Responsible for Talent Management, Strength Management, Personnel Accounting and Strength Reporting, Personnel Services and Actions, Plans and Operations, Casualty Operations, Personnel Readiness, ID Card Services, professional and tactical training, budgeting, supply… Show more Serves as Deputy Hunman Resources Officer for a 21,000 Paratrooper Airborne Infantry Division. Deploys as lead Human Resources Officer with the Division’s advance party Tactical Command Post worldwide with no notice in 18 hours. Responsible for Talent Management, Strength Management, Personnel Accounting and Strength Reporting, Personnel Services and Actions, Plans and Operations, Casualty Operations, Personnel Readiness, ID Card Services, professional and tactical training, budgeting, supply, automation systems integration, and administrative support to all assigned personnel. Coordinates with XVIII Airborne Corps (higher headquarters), Army Forces Command (higher Major Army Command), Army Human Resources Command (higher human resources command), as well as division staff and subordinate organizational commands on core human resources competencies to maximize Soldier readiness and combat capability. Show less
  • United States Army Human Resources Command
    Adjutant General Corps Majors And Lieutenant Colonels Talent Manager
    United States Army Human Resources Command Jul 2008 - Jul 2010
    Alexandria, Va
    Responsible for the talent management, professional development, and worldwide assignment of 899 Adjutant General Corps (AG – Human Resources) Majors and Lieutenant Colonels. Assigns officers to Army and Joint Service requirements to meet organizational requirements and individual professional development needs. Assigns officers to professional military and Civilian sector education for future service within progressive levels of responsibility. Maintains officer strength for Continental US and… Show more Responsible for the talent management, professional development, and worldwide assignment of 899 Adjutant General Corps (AG – Human Resources) Majors and Lieutenant Colonels. Assigns officers to Army and Joint Service requirements to meet organizational requirements and individual professional development needs. Assigns officers to professional military and Civilian sector education for future service within progressive levels of responsibility. Maintains officer strength for Continental US and Over Seas US commands. Identifies and assigns top tier talent to select nominative positions at echelon, from the White House through the Office of the Secretary of Defense, The Joint Staff, Headquarters Department of the Army, Combatant Commands, Major Army Commands, and unique operational requirements. Balances overseas tour equity with Institutional and Operational assignments. Conducts group and individual engagements at installations throughout the Army on talent management, professional development, performance counseling, and career management. Prepares officers' official records for Department of the Army selection and promotion boards. Serves as an advisor to field commanders on officers’ individual development needs, assignment needs, and evaluation report implications. Show less
  • 4Th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 82Nd Airborne Division
    Brigade S-1, (Chief, Human Resources) (Rear And Forward Deployed)
    4Th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 82Nd Airborne Division Apr 2006 - Jun 2007
    Fort Liberty
    Senior Human Resources Officer for a Modular Airborne Infantry Brigade Combat Team with an 18-hour no-notice worldwide deployment mission. Consists of a Headquarters Company, two Infantry Battalions, one Reconnaissance Surveillance and Target Acquistion Battalion, one Artillery Battalion, one Logistical Support Battalion, and one Multifunctional Special Troops Battalion (Engineer, Intelligence, Communications, Military Police, Chemical/Biological/Radiological/Nuclear, Medical, Vehicle/Equipment… Show more Senior Human Resources Officer for a Modular Airborne Infantry Brigade Combat Team with an 18-hour no-notice worldwide deployment mission. Consists of a Headquarters Company, two Infantry Battalions, one Reconnaissance Surveillance and Target Acquistion Battalion, one Artillery Battalion, one Logistical Support Battalion, and one Multifunctional Special Troops Battalion (Engineer, Intelligence, Communications, Military Police, Chemical/Biological/Radiological/Nuclear, Medical, Vehicle/Equipment Maintenance, Logistical Distribution capabilities) with over 3,500 Paratroopers. Principle advisor to the Brigade Commander on all personnel matters. Responsible for all personnel services to include officer and enlisted strength management, Unit Status Reporting, casualty operations, promotions, eMILPO database management, evaluations, awards, special actions, Soldier Readiness Processing, manifest operations, mail, ID card services, finance, retention, Equal Opportunity, and all other personnel actions. Responsible for mentoring six battalion S-1s (human resources officers), as well as the welfare and professional development of two officers and 18 enlisted Paratroopers assigned to the Brigade S-1 section. Responsible for strength, talent management, and personnel readiness functions required to activate, reach full occupational capability, train, and deploy 4th BCT for combat within seven months to Forward Operating Base Salerno, Afghanistan. Led and accomplished wartime human resources functions required to deploy Task Force 4-82 and sustain readiness during combat operations. Show less
  • 82Nd Airborne Division, U.S. Army
    Chief, Enlisted Soldier Strength Management, G-1 Directorate (Human Resources Directorate)
    82Nd Airborne Division, U.S. Army Jun 2005 - Apr 2006
    Fort Liberty, Nc
    Responsible for the 82nd Airborne Division’s enlisted Soldier strength management: manning, developing, retaining, and preserving an all-volunteer force to build and sustain readiness. Responsible for personnel plans, policies, and strength management associated with executing the Division's Modular Transformation to Brigade Combat Teams. Supervises one Warrant Officer and eight enlisted Soldiers. Leads enlisted Soldier programs in support of 14,000 paratroopers to include: assignments… Show more Responsible for the 82nd Airborne Division’s enlisted Soldier strength management: manning, developing, retaining, and preserving an all-volunteer force to build and sustain readiness. Responsible for personnel plans, policies, and strength management associated with executing the Division's Modular Transformation to Brigade Combat Teams. Supervises one Warrant Officer and eight enlisted Soldiers. Leads enlisted Soldier programs in support of 14,000 paratroopers to include: assignments, Division Medical Retention Boards, occupational specialty reclassification, Soldier Stabilization Program, Assignment Operational Deletions/Deferments, airborne operation hazardous duty orders, airborne terminations, Stop Loss/Stop Move, Lifecycle Management, and deployment Temporary Change of Station/Unit Movement Orders. Conducts strength analysis to determine trends, forecast shortfalls, and ensure readiness. Coordinates with XVIII Airborne Corps (higher headquarters), Army Forces Command (higher Major Army Command), Army Human Resources Command (higher human resources command), as well as Division staff and subordinate organizational commands as required. Show less
  • Us Army Special Operations Command (Usasoc)
    Chief, G-1 Sensitive Activities, Army Compartmented Element (Ace)
    Us Army Special Operations Command (Usasoc) May 2003 - May 2005
    Fort Liberty, Nc
    Human resources staff officer serving as the USASOC G-1 Directorate’s single point of contact for all classified human resources actions associated with 75th Ranger Regiment, 160th SOAR, and Special Mission Units (SMUs) assigned to USASOC. Leads and executes all classified human resources policy development, planning, programs, and procedures concerning Soldier readiness, strength management, personnel services, compensation, and critical off-line administrative support. Works closely with… Show more Human resources staff officer serving as the USASOC G-1 Directorate’s single point of contact for all classified human resources actions associated with 75th Ranger Regiment, 160th SOAR, and Special Mission Units (SMUs) assigned to USASOC. Leads and executes all classified human resources policy development, planning, programs, and procedures concerning Soldier readiness, strength management, personnel services, compensation, and critical off-line administrative support. Works closely with Department of the Army G-1 (Army staff human resources directorate), Army Human Resources Command (supporting human resources command), US Special Operations Command (higher headquarters), and other linear and adjacent commands on sensitive activity issues. Coordinates with Human Resources Command to fill officer and enlisted specialties, ensuring fully resourced organizational functions and capabilities. Delivers personnel management and administrative support to the specially managed staff officers assigned to the Army Compartmented Element. Show less
  • 82Nd Airborne Division, U.S. Army
    Deputy Human Resources Officer And Adjutant (Rear), G-1 Directorate (Human Resources)
    82Nd Airborne Division, U.S. Army Jan 2003 - May 2003
    Fort Liberty, Nc
    As a Captain serving one rank higher in a Major’s field grade officer position, responsible for leading and delivering human resources support to 14,000 Paratroopers. Deploys as the lead Human Resources Officer with the Division’s advance party Tactical Command Post worldwide with no notice in 18 hours. Responsible for Officer Talent Management Branch, Enlisted Talent Management Branch, Soldier Actions Branch, and Training, Plans and Operations. Coordinates with XVIII Airborne Corps (higher… Show more As a Captain serving one rank higher in a Major’s field grade officer position, responsible for leading and delivering human resources support to 14,000 Paratroopers. Deploys as the lead Human Resources Officer with the Division’s advance party Tactical Command Post worldwide with no notice in 18 hours. Responsible for Officer Talent Management Branch, Enlisted Talent Management Branch, Soldier Actions Branch, and Training, Plans and Operations. Coordinates with XVIII Airborne Corps (higher headquarters), Army Forces Command (higher Major Army Command), Army Human Resources Command (higher Army human resources command), as well as Division staff and subordinate organizational commands on core human resources competencies to maximize Soldier readiness and combat capability. Show less
  • Coalition Task Force - 82; Headquarters, 82Nd Airborne Division (Forward)
    Deputy C-1 (Human Resources Officer) (Forward), C-1 Directorate (Human Resources)
    Coalition Task Force - 82; Headquarters, 82Nd Airborne Division (Forward) Jun 2002 - Dec 2002
    Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan
    As a Captain serving one rank higher in a Major’s field grade officer position while deployed with Headquarters, 82nd Airborne Division, responsible for forward deployed wartime support to 5,100 Soldiers serving in Operation Enduring Freedom. Responsible for theater database management and personnel accounting, strength reporting, casualty operations, awards processing, Soldier actions, promotions, personnel policies, and Human Resources Planning for the Division Operations Wartime Planning… Show more As a Captain serving one rank higher in a Major’s field grade officer position while deployed with Headquarters, 82nd Airborne Division, responsible for forward deployed wartime support to 5,100 Soldiers serving in Operation Enduring Freedom. Responsible for theater database management and personnel accounting, strength reporting, casualty operations, awards processing, Soldier actions, promotions, personnel policies, and Human Resources Planning for the Division Operations Wartime Planning Cell. Personally, authored the operating procedures and fielding plan for establishing the Army’s Tactical Personnel System (TPS) throughout the Combined Joint Operations Area - Afghanistan in combat, ensuring 100% personnel accountability and solidifying TPS as the global Army system of record for deployed personnel accountability and strength reporting. Show less
  • Alpha Company, 82Nd Soldier Support Battalion, 82Nd Airborne Division
    Company Commander (Operational Human Resources Company)
    Alpha Company, 82Nd Soldier Support Battalion, 82Nd Airborne Division May 2000 - May 2002
    Ft Liberty, Nc
    On order, leads and deploys a multi-functional Human Resources Forward Area Support Team supporting 1st Brigade Task Force in the 82d Airborne Division's 18-hour, no-notice contingency deployment mission. As the Systems Administrator for the Personnel Automation System, responsible for maintaining the Division's 14,500 paratrooper data base for all data fields in SIDPERS. Leads two human resources warrant officer technicians, an executive officer, and 72 Soldiers. Led Tactical Personnel System… Show more On order, leads and deploys a multi-functional Human Resources Forward Area Support Team supporting 1st Brigade Task Force in the 82d Airborne Division's 18-hour, no-notice contingency deployment mission. As the Systems Administrator for the Personnel Automation System, responsible for maintaining the Division's 14,500 paratrooper data base for all data fields in SIDPERS. Leads two human resources warrant officer technicians, an executive officer, and 72 Soldiers. Led Tactical Personnel System (TPS) automated manifest testing, software updates, procedural development, and Division fielding for the Army’s first automated manifesting system. Responsible the 82nd Airborne Division’s automated manifest operations, training, and support for all Airborne Training Operations and real-world deployments. Responsible for deployable database personnel accounting and strength reporting training and support, Soldier Readiness Processing, Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System for Soldiers and Families (DEERS), Garrison and Deployed Common Access Card services for Soldiers and Families, Soldier records management, and Soldier actions for all 82nd Airborne Division personnel and their Families. Responsible for the good order and discipline, health, welfare, morale, and training for all assigned Soldiers, to include tactical combat competency, technical human resources competency, professional development, talent management, physical training, legal administration. Responsible for property book and supply accountability, motor pool operations, vehicle and equipment maintenance, driver training, and facility management. Show less
  • A Detachment, 38Th Personnel Services Battalion, 1St Personnel Command, V Us Corps
    Executive Officer (Human Resources Detachment)
    A Detachment, 38Th Personnel Services Battalion, 1St Personnel Command, V Us Corps Jun 1998 - Dec 1999
    Larson Barracs, Kitzingen, Ge
    Executive Officer of an operational Personnel Services Detachment supporting over 15,000 Soldiers, Family members and Civilian employees in three communities. Responsible for organizational life support and training to include motor pool operations, vehicle maintenance, driver training, weapons maintenance, safety, property book accountability, personnel automation systems, physical and operational security, Soldier talent development and training, and administrative personnel support. Served… Show more Executive Officer of an operational Personnel Services Detachment supporting over 15,000 Soldiers, Family members and Civilian employees in three communities. Responsible for organizational life support and training to include motor pool operations, vehicle maintenance, driver training, weapons maintenance, safety, property book accountability, personnel automation systems, physical and operational security, Soldier talent development and training, and administrative personnel support. Served as Equal Opportunity Officer, Security Officer, Safety Officer, Nuclear Biological and Chemical Warfare Officer, Unit Postal Officer, Information Management Officer, Motor Pool Maintenance Officer, Vehicle Dispatch and Movement Control Officer, and Arms Room Officer. Accountable for over one million dollars in operational, installation, and barracks property. Appointed on orders as Officer in Charge and responsible for all commodities during higher headquarters command inspections. Served as acting commander in their absence. Show less
  • 69Th Air Defense Artillery Brigade
    Brigade S-1 (Senior Human Resources Officer) And Safety Officer
    69Th Air Defense Artillery Brigade Oct 1996 - Jun 1998
    Giebelstadt Army Airfield, Gielbelstadt, Ge
    Principal Staff Officer, as a Second Lieutenant serving three ranks higher in a Major’s field grade officer position, for a forward deployed Air Defense Artillery Brigade with NATO Central Region, V Corps Regional Response Force and US Army Central Command (ARCENT) contingency missions. The brigade consists of a seven-battery Patriot Missile Battalion, a four-battery Avenger Missile Battalion, and the brigade’s Headquarters Battery totaling approximately 1200 Soldiers. Exercised supervision… Show more Principal Staff Officer, as a Second Lieutenant serving three ranks higher in a Major’s field grade officer position, for a forward deployed Air Defense Artillery Brigade with NATO Central Region, V Corps Regional Response Force and US Army Central Command (ARCENT) contingency missions. The brigade consists of a seven-battery Patriot Missile Battalion, a four-battery Avenger Missile Battalion, and the brigade’s Headquarters Battery totaling approximately 1200 Soldiers. Exercised supervision over the S-1 Human Resources Division staff to include five Senior Non-Commissioned Officers and four Junior Enlisted Soldiers. Responsible for establishing plans, policies, and procedures for the administration of special duties, safety, personnel acquisition and distribution operations, talent management, database management, records management, strength reporting, personnel services, casualty operations, legal actions, unit administration, awards processing, records management, promotion management, evaluations, postal operations, policy publication, Medical Review Boards, administrative separation boards, Soldier and Family Sponsorship, and command inspections for subordinate battalions and their companies. Informs the Brigade Commander and Deputy Brigade Commander of the organization’ s personnel readiness status, while managing shortages, excess, assignments, gains, and losses to build and sustain personnel combat readiness. Show less

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Army Coaching Military Operations Military Experience Command Afghanistan Military Organizational Leadership Personnel Management Leadership Development Readiness Policy Counterinsurgency Force Protection Military Liaison Operational Planning

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Wes Hankins attended National Defense University - Eisenhower, Central Michigan University, Southeast Missouri State University.

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