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.
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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)
Sexual Harassment: Unwanted sexual advances, for sexual favors, verbal comments, and physical conduct of a sexual nature where submission to or rejection of them can impact or interfere with someone’s job, pay, or career. Guidelines apply 24/7 on and off-installation.
Sexual Harassment Complaints Options:
Anonymous Complaint: An
anonymous complaint is a report of sexual harassment or sexual assault made
without identifying the complainant.
- The individual does not provide their name or any personally identifiable information.
- The command receives the information through any means (verbal, written, hotline, third party).
- The command must still act on the information to the extent possible, even though the complainant cannot be contacted for follow‑up.
Formal Complaint: A
formal complaint is a report in which the complainant
identifies themselves and submits the complaint
in writing.
- For sexual harassment, Soldiers may file a formal complaint with the SARC or VA, or through their chain of command.
- For DA Civilians, formal sexual harassment complaints are filed through EEO (AR 690‑600 / AR 690‑12).
- A formal complaint initiates an official investigation through the Chain of Command.
Confidential Report: A confidential report allows the victim to receive victims’ services and assistance from the SARC and VA. This option does not allow a SHARP professional to confront the subject or resolve the sexual harassment. A Soldier may report sexual harassment, confidentially, to a SARC or VA. The SARC and VA.
These conversations are
confidential, meaning:
- The victim may receive support, information, safety planning, and referrals.
- No official complaint or investigation is initiated unless the victim chooses to file one.
- Confidential reporting allows victims to seek help without triggering command notification.
Sexual Assault: Sexual assault is a crime. Sexual assault is intentional sexual contact characterized by use of force, threats, or intimidation, or abuse of authority or when the victim does not or cannot consent. The term includes a broad category of sexual offenses consisting of the following specific UCMJ offenses: rape, sexual assault, aggravated sexual contact, abusive sexual contact, or attempts to commit these offenses.
Sexual Assault Report:
Unrestricted Reporting: requires an investigation and command notification and allows a person who reports sexual assault to access healthcare treatment and the assignment of a SARC and a VA. When a sexual assault is reported through unrestricted reporting, a SARC will be notified, respond, or assign a VA to respond, offer the victim healthcare treatment, offer an optional SAFE, inform the victim of available resources, and explain the contents of DD Form 2910. Unrestricted reporting is available for military and military dependents (18 years and older), and DA civilians.
Restricted Reporting: Restricted reporting does not trigger an investigation. The senior commander is notified that a sexual assault has been reported but is not given the victim’s name or other personally identifying information. Restricted reporting, through the filing of DD Form 2910, allows Soldiers and Family members 18 years of age and older to confidentially disclose sexual assault to specified individuals (that is, a SARC, VA, and healthcare personnel) and receive healthcare treatment, a SAFE, counseling, and the assignment of a SARC and VA for advocacy services. If a victim elects this reporting option, they may convert a restricted report to an unrestricted report at any time.