Shipmates,
Congratulations on your orders to Navy Talent Acquisition Group New Orleans! I would like to take this opportunity to personally welcome you to the Navy’s premier talent acquisition command, affectionately known as the “Powerhouse!”
NTAG New Orleans’ Area of Responsibility includes more than 24 Navy Recruiting and Navy Officer Recruiting stations, encompassing 91,940 square miles within Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and the Florida panhandle.
You will be given considerable responsibility during your tour, perhaps more than ever before in your career, and I will rely on your judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness in providing qualified and motivated men and women to join today’s Navy.
I challenge you to learn as much as you can while at Recruiting School and become an expert in Salesforce! Seek out successful Recruiters and learn from them. Find innovative ways to identify qualified applicants and get the Navy seen and heard in your local community. Our Shipmates and fellow service members currently serving on the front lines need our total commitment to Recruiting. Our Nation is counting on us.
Below is my command Philosophy, this month’s incentives, and some helpful information that may answer some of your questions. I realize this will not address all of your concerns so I’ve also included some phone numbers for you too. We are standing by to assist in any way!
NTAG New Orleans Command Philosophy
Our MISSION is to recruit the best and brightest to man the fleet with professional and resilient individuals that will become a part of our Navy team! Recruiting is an important responsibility and one of the greatest opportunities we have as Sailors - we are charged with ensuring our Navy is manned and ready for the high end fight - how we accomplish the task at hand matters, and you as a member of the “Powerhouse” team matter! I truly believe in what the Navy stands for and will make decisions grounded in our core values of Honor, Courage, and Commitment. The following are what I expect from each member of this team.
Vision/Goal: With personal integrity, professional competency, and constant resiliency the “Powerhouse” team will provide true customer service, and push for excellence at all levels. At the foundation of our profession as US Navy Sailors, we are leaders, professionals, and active members of our community wherever we go. We will set the standard, we will succeed, and we will leave a legacy. Our country deserves nothing less!
Trimester Production Objectives: Meet or exceed NF, WC, and Officer Mission. Finish number one in Region East and Nationally for % of NCO attained, and have the lowest attrition in NRC.
How do we get there? “Mission first, People always.”
********* A Command environment where Sailors are a part of high-performing teams and can still achieve a work-life balance. Family is important, so you have to manage your time well.
********* We must take care of our people. We must spend time focusing on professional and personal growth, and physical fitness and nutrition. This includes increased advancement, attaining personal and professional education goals, and zero PFA failures.
********* I promise to lead by example and do my best to remove barriers, provide the needed resources, and ensure we are trained. The XO, CMC, CR, and I are ready to engage when you need us.
Essential Prospecting Actions. We will hold ourselves accountable to the 1, 7, 25, 90, 50:
********* A minimum of 1 non-JROTC High School presentation per week
********* 7 Personally Developed Contacts (PDC) per day
********* Phone Power a minimum of 25 calls per day
********* Planners – plan, then work the plan. Maintain 90% planner execution accuracy
********* Collect 50 surveys per week
We are a Navy family and I believe that each member of our team can and will contribute to our Command’s and Navy’s success. It is my sincere honor to serve as your Skipper. Go Navy!
Next Steps for Recruiting Duty
1. Contact the Chief Recruiter, NCCS Rodgers at (504) 247-5734
2. Command Sponsorship
1. If you have not received a Sponsor, contact the CCC: YN1 Hawkinson, Christopher – 504-678-5256 – christopher.s.hawkinson.mil@us.navy.mil
3. Pay
SDAP - Your Special Duty Assignment Pay (SDAP) will not start until you complete your basic Recruiter qualification.
BAH - Your BAH will be based on the zip code for your Ultimate Duty Assignment (UDA), and NOT the zip code of your residence. Be aware of this when negotiating a lease or when purchasing a home.
Point of Contacts:
Command Duty Officer: 504-913-2062
Admin Officer: (504) 210-9076 shea.m.clark.mil@us.navy.mil
Personnel Office: (504) 678-6917 lashonda.m.leonard.civ@us.navy.mil
Administration Department: (504) 678-6700 nrd_new_orleans_adm.mil@us.navy.mil
CCC: (504) 678-5256 christopher.s.hawkinson.mil@us.navy.mil
Chief Recruiter: (504) 250-6569 hytiki.f.rodgers.mil@us.navy.mil
Supply Department: (504) 678-5855 larry.l.horton4.mil@us.navy.mil
DEPCO: (504) 884-2849 hannah.e.conners2.mil@us.navy.mil
SPECWAR/SPECOPS: (985) 252-5403 jonathan.glasscock.mil@us.navy.mil
Nuclear Programs Coordinator: (504) 252-5403 jacob.e.denham-barr1.mil@us.navy.mil
NROTC Coordinator: (504) 220-3676 shaun.m.carlton2.mil@navy.mil
Public Affairs: (504) 884-2849 hannah.e.conners2.mil@us.navy.mil
SYSAD: (504) 678-7217 Dexter.price.civ@us.navy.mil
Military Entrance Processing Stations (Navy Liaisons)
MEPS New Orleans: (504) 678-5522
MEPS Jackson: (601) 354-2454
Headquarters Location
We are located onboard the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans at 400 Russell Ave. Bldg. 192, New Orleans, 70143.
Helpful Information
Medical and Dental Care - Depending on your station assignment, you may be utilizing a local area medical treatment facility or may need to contact Tricare Region South to find out local providers which accept TRICARE for medical as well as dental. Advise the Chief Recruiter of any potential surgical or long term medical issues.
Base Housing - If you are assigned to an area station within 60 minutes of NAS Meridian, NAS Pensacola, JRB New Orleans or CBC Gulfport, you are eligible to reside in base housing but must apply for housing at the individual base.
If you desire to purchase a home, I recommend contacting a realtor in the local area for specific information.
Government Leased Housing - If you are assigned to a Recruiting station that is more than 60 minutes from a military installation, you may be eligible to apply for the Government Leased Housing (GLH) program. You may review eligibility and application procedures by going to the CNRC website. This program allows you to live in a house or apartment (depending on paygrade and number of dependents) and enter into a contract/lease with the Army Corps of Engineers. Your utilities are included in your rent but you give up your BAH. If you are interested in this program, contact LSC Oral Lewis at (504) 941-0741 or oral.d.lewis.mil@us.navy.mil so he can assist you with the application process. The entire application process can be completed online by clicking here.
Hurricane Preparedness - Since many of our Recruiting stations are on the Gulf Coast, we are constantly prepared for evacuation due to hurricane. I do not say this to cause concern but to make you aware that we do have a Hurricane Preparedness Plan, which denotes that each Sailor is responsible for making themselves and their family members aware of evacuation routes in your local area. During hurricane season (1 May to 30 Nov), you must have a hurricane preparedness kit, which provides for you, family, and/or pets. You should also establish two separate places you can go in the event of an evacuation. Upon check-in, you will be asked to provide your evacuation contact information. The information must provide names, phone numbers (no cell numbers) and addresses of where you intend to evacuate. In severe instances, NRC will provide evacuation travel funds.
Physical Fitness - Many of our Recruiting stations conduct PT together three times each week. Each of our Recruiting stations belongs to a Recruiting division and some of our divisions do PT together each week. Since many of our stations are geographically separated from each other, this can present a logistics challenge. However, physical fitness must be maintained while on Recruiting duty, and we offer incentives to promote a culture of fitness.
Education - While assigned to NTAG New Orleans, you are encouraged to seek higher education. Upon reporting, you will be focused on learning your new job, administrative duties, area of responsibility, visiting schools, etc. After that, however it is recommended that you seek means to develop your education via CLEP exams, DANTES, distance learning, online education, or classroom instruction. It is usually a good idea to start with a visit to a college counselor to determine what your degree program interests are, what programs are available and which learning method best suits your learning style and work/family schedule. Do not let your entire three-year shore duty pass without pursuing education. If you pursue Tuition Assistance, please become familiar with rules and understand its CO level approval.
Schools - Depending on the ultimate geographic area to which you are assigned, there are several options for public or private school. You can obtain information from your state’s Department of Education at the following
Alabama www.alsde.edu
Florida www.fldoe.org
Louisiana www.doe.state.la.us/lde/directory/home.html
Mississippi www.mde.k12.ms.us
Fleet and Family Support Center - Provide all standard FFSC services (relocation assistance, SEAP, TAP, Financial counseling, home buying seminars, family counseling, parenting classes, etc.). There are several Navy bases in our geography that have available FFSC centers. You can obtain contact information for FFSC at www.ffsc.navy.mil.
Military One Source - Since many of our stations are not in the immediate vicinity of a military installation, we encourage the use of Military One Source to address any issues or questions that you might normally refer to a Fleet and Family Support Center. I have enclosed some information in your package that details the serves of Military One Source and highly recommend them to our Sailors. However, the chain of command is always her to assist in any issue or obstacle you might encounter.
