Brigade level Military S1 is the Human Resources office that services as a “One Stop” shop to address concerns, disseminate information, communicate and provide administrative support to our assigned and attached Soldiers. We are one of the primary staff assistant offices to the commander for all military HR related issues. To list a few, we handle matters pertaining to strength management, personnel qualifications, evaluations, personnel assignment, clearance, recruiting, record updates, promotions and battalion taskings. Additionally, we are responsible for the overall mentorship of the battalion level S1.
S2 - usarmy.meade.phc-east.list.s2@health.mil
S4 - Logistics information coming soon
S8 - Budget information coming soon
If you're looking for a workplace prioritizing safety, consider joining us! Our Safety Office is dedicated to safeguarding and protecting our Service Members and Civilian employees, ensuring they have a secure environment in which to work.
Public Health Command (PHC), East is taking a modern approach to safety and occupational health (SOH) by implementing the Army Safety and Occupational Health Management System (ASOHMS). ASOHMS provides systematically managed SOH processes that enhance mission capabilities, reduce SOH-related mishaps, and improve personnel readiness through effective risk management within Army organizations.
The ASOHMS framework consists of six distinct capability objectives:
1. Leadership engagement and personnel/Soldier participation
2. Mishap, incident, and illness reporting and investigation
3. Training and promotion
4. Conducting inspections and assessments
5. Conducting hazard analysis and developing countermeasures
6. Health protection and readiness
ASOHMS ensures that hazards and risk controls are well thought-out and appropriate to the corresponding risk level while maintaining adequate controls to support the organization's mission readiness.
🏆 A Legacy of Safety Excellence: PHC, East Headquarters Earns Prestigious Award
Demonstrating a sustained commitment to safety, Public Health Command, East (PHC, East) Headquarters has been awarded the
Army Safety Excellence Streamer every year since November 2022, with the most recent award presented on November 21, 2025. This prestigious award recognizes the command's outstanding achievement of completing twelve consecutive months without a single at-fault Class A or B accident involving a Service Member or unit. This consistent, multi-year accomplishment reflects a deeply embedded culture of safety from every member of the PHC, East team.
🛡️ Honoring Our Heroes: The Army Safety Guardian Award
The
Army Safety Guardian Award is a distinguished honor bestowed upon U.S. Army Service Members and Department of the Army (DA) Civilians. This award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated exceptional courage and skill in emergency situations, taking decisive action to prevent or mitigate harm to Army personnel and property.
Since 2023, PHC, East has seen a remarkable number of its own recognized as Safety Guardians.
Our Honorees:
| Year |
Recipient |
Location |
| 2023 |
MAJ Rachel Cheramie |
Public Health Command, East |
| |
MAJ Melissa N. North |
Veterinary Readiness Activity, Fort Gordon |
| |
CPT Anna L. Kucera |
Veterinary Readiness Activity, Fort Gordon |
| |
CPT Brooke D. Dotson |
Veterinary Readiness Activity, Fort Gordon |
| 2024 |
CPL Brianna J. Siebeneck |
Veterinary Readiness Activity, Fort Gordon |
| |
CPL Lauren A. Gilbert |
Veterinary Readiness Activity, Fort Gordon |
| |
MAJ Kevin L. Hinton |
Veterinary Readiness Activity, Fort Gordon |
| |
LTC Tiffany Kimbrell |
Public Health Command, East |
| |
SPC LeChonda W. Council |
Veterinary Readiness Activity, Fort Gordon |
| |
CPL Kimberly A. Prinkey |
Veterinary Readiness Activity, Fort Gordon |
| |
SSG Markeitveon D. Battle |
Veterinary Readiness Activity, Fort Gordon |
| 2025 |
SSG James Watson |
Veterinary Readiness Activity, Fort Gordon |
On January 22, 2024, Kandy Williams, the Safety Manager at the Public Health Command, East, was awarded the Professional Certificate in Safety and Occupational Health. This certificate is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
Sexual Harassment and Assault Response Prevention (SHARP)
Welcome to the Public Health Command, East. We are committed to create a culture free of sexual harassment, sexual assault, and associated retaliatory behaviors through an environment of prevention, education and training, response capability, victim assistance, reporting procedures, and appropriate accountability that enhances the safety and well-being of all.
Available Services:
https://www.armyresilience.army.mil/sharp/
DOD Safe Helpline 24/7: 877-995-5247
DoD SAFE HELPLINE:
www.safehelpline.org
Open 24/7 to support DA Civilians, all service branches, and dependents over 18 (Family Advocacy is utilized for minors)
Reporting Sexual Harassment:
Anonymous complaint: An anonymous complaint is a report of sexual harassment from an unknown or unidentified source received by a commanding officer or supervisor, regardless of the means of transmission. The individual reporting the information is not required to disclose any PII.
Formal complaint: A complaint filed in writing with SARC or VA. An investigation will be initiated by the brigade commander.
Reporting Sexual Assault:
Unrestricted Report: This report requires an investigation and command notification and allows a person who reports sexual assault access to healthcare treatment, SAFE, counseling, advocacy support, victim assistance and consideration for protection orders, and expedited transfers.
Restricted Reporting: Restricted reporting does not trigger an investigation. Restricted reporting allows the victim to confidentially disclose sexual assault to specified individuals (that is, a SARC, VA, and healthcare personnel) and receive healthcare treatment, a SAFE, counseling, and advocacy services. If a victim elects this reporting option, they may convert a restricted report to an unrestricted report at any time.