Karen Creary

Continue to update my skills via through education in my jobs.

CNA and Medical Assistant, Medical Billing Specialist

• Marines
• We have a lot going on this month and several days to accomplish our tasks. In order to hit the ground running, there is a lot of up front preparation that will be required of everyone. Ensure that you are familiar with all of the contents of this drill note as well as the additional attachments. This information needs to be shared with all of our Marines so that all know what our plan is and what we need to be prepared to accomplish! Note that we have transitioned to sleeves down for the October drill.
• I’m sure that there are still a lot of questions regarding the mobilization. Hopefully, last month’s “town hall” was beneficial for you. If you have questions that were not answered, or if new ones have come up, make sure to bring them up your chain of command. My intent is to be sure that you all have the answers that you need so that you are as prepared as possible.
• Keep plugging away at your non-resident PME. Leaders, this should be a part of your battle rhythm. We have four days at the HTC where with some key leader engagement, we can make some progress on our PME completion percentages.
• We expect to have word on the Birthday Ball in the coming days. We don’t have a selling mechanism or exact ticket price yet, but plan on about $80 per ticket. Come prepared with either cash or check payments as this will be the last time that we see each other before the Birthday Ball itself.
• I look forward to seeing you all!
• Semper Fi
• 1stSgt Healey

• Below are some highlights that will hopefully help you understand more about the upcoming mobilization. Mobilizations can be tough, but remember that this is what we do. We are the Nation’s expeditionary force in readiness and Marines deploy! Preparing yourself and preparing your families will be critical. If you think it’s hard sorting this all out now, try to do it from the other side of the world with a 13 hour time difference. Invest in readiness now and seek assistance from your chain of command if you have questions.
• If your Mandatory Drill Stop Date is after the mobilization date (looking like 1 July, 2019), you WILL mobilize
• If you are drilling when the Intent to Mobilize letter is published (I would estimate early January), you WILL mobilize assuming you have enough time left on your contract. Whether you are Obligated or Non-Obligated won’t matter.
• If you do not have enough time on your contract to cover through the end of the mobilization (May/June 2020), you will have to extend or reenlist to make the mobilization. Seek out SSgt O’Connor if you fall into this boat ASAP!
• If you are in a Non-Obligated status currently, your choice to or not to mobilize must be made. The Mobilization Manning document must be finalized by October.
• If you do not have enough time on contract to make the mobilization, you will be moved into an Excess BIC.
• If you are still obligated to drill (due to your Mandatory Drill Stop Date (MDSD)), you will be in an excess BIC and will be retained on our rolls until your MDSD.
• If you are NOT obligated to drill (you are currently in a “Non-Ob” drilling status), you will be in an excess BIC and will be involuntarily transferred to the IRR shortly after the October drill.

• Items to be worn / carried
• Woodland MarPat, sleeves down
• Green on Green (Weigh in) – ALL HANDS
• Service Bravos (to support duty at the HTC)
• Service Charlies (for promotion/MOQ/NCOQ pictures)
• Government Charge Card

• H&S Company 1st Battalion 25th Marines
• 11-14 October Drill Weekend Schedule (8 Drills)
• Thursday October 11
• 0600 MUSTER FORMATION ALL HANDS 1STSGT HEALEY DRILL DECK
• 0700 CFT ALL HANDS GYSGT BENJAMIN PULLUP BARS
• 0800 RETENTION RODEO PRIMARY STAFF SSGT OCONNOR CLASSROOM
• 0900 WEIGH INS S6 GYSGT BENJAMIN S3 HALLWAY
• 0900 MOTOR STABLES S3 / S4 HMMWV OPERATORS MOTOR T CHIEF MOTOR POOL
• 0900 ARMORY WEAPONS CLEANING S1 / S2 SECTION HEADS DRILL DECK SEE BST LIST
• 1200 MOTOR STABLES S6 MOTOR T CHIEF MOTOR POOL
• 1200 WEIGH INS S3 / S4 GYSGT BENJAMIN S3 HALLWAY
• 1300 STAFF MEETING PRIMARY STAFF OPSO CLASSROOM SEE STAFF SYNCH MATRIX
• 1300 WEIGH INS S1 / S2 GYSGT BENJAMIN S3 HALLWAY
• 1800 SECTION HEAD MEETING DESIGNATED PERSONNEL GYSGT BENJAMIN CO OFFICE
• 1900 BST CLASSES ALL HANDS SECTION HEADS STAFF SECTIONS SEE BST LIST
• TBD FINAL FORMATION ALL HANDS 1STSGT HEALEY DRILL DECK
• Friday October 12
• 0500 SECTION PT ALL HANDS SECTION HEADS TBD
• 0600 DENTAL STAND DOWN DESIGNATED PERSONNEL CHIEF PADILLA BAS SEE MEDICAL LIST 2
• 0630 MUSTER FORMATION ALL HANDS 1STSGT HEALEY DRILL DECK
• 0730 SUPPLY RE-ISSUE S1 / S2 SUPPLY SUPPLY WAREHOUSE
• 0730 ARMORY WEAPONS CLEANING S3 / S4 SECTION HEADS DRILL DECK SEE BST LIST
• 0730 EPHA SCREENINGS S6 CHIEF PADILLA BAS
• 0800 DENTAL STAND DOWN DESIGNATED PERSONNEL CHIEF PADILLA BAS SEE MEDICAL LIST 2
• 0800 INCIDENTAL OPERATOR COURSE DESIGNATED PERSONNEL SGT COLEMAN CLASSROOM
• 0800 TRAIN THE TRAINER DESIGNATED PERSONNEL MSGT CLARK DRILL DECK
• 0800 BALL CEREMONY PARTICIPANTS BALL CEREMONY REHEARSAL 1STSGT HEALEY/1STSGT GALONZKA TBD UOD/WHITE GLOVES/BLUES COVER
• 1200 ARMORY WEAPONS CLEANING S6 SECTION HEADS DRILL DECK SEE BST LIST
• 1300 EPHA SCREENINGS S1 / S2 CHIEF PADILLA BAS
• 1400 MAINTENANCE MEETING DESIGNATED PERSONNEL OPSO CLASSROOM SEE STAFF SYNCH MATRIX
• 1600 EPHA SCREENINGS S3 / S4 CHIEF PADILLA BAS
• 1900 SECTION HEAD MEETING DESIGNATED PERSONNEL SSGT BENJAMIN CO OFFICE
• Saturday October 13
• 0500 PLATOON HIKES S1 / S2 SECTION HEADS HIKE ROUTE
• 0700 MUSTER FORMATION ALL HANDS 1STSGT HEALEY DRILL DECK
• 0730 SUPPLY RE-ISSUE S3 / S4 SUPPLY SUPPLY WAREHOUSE
• 0800 STAFF SECTION TRAINING S6 SECTION HEADS STAFF SECTIONS
• 1200 SUPPLY RE-ISSUE S6 SUPPLY SUPPLY WAREHOUSE
• 1200 STAFF SECTION TRAINING S1 / S2 / S3 / S4 SECTION HEADS STAFF SECTIONS
• Sunday October 14
• 0500 PLATOON HIKES S3 / S4/ S6 SECTION HEADS HIKE ROUTE
• 0800 INCIDENTAL OPERATOR COURSE DESIGNATED PERSONNEL SGT COLEMAN MOTOR POOL
• 0800 STAFF SECTION TRAINING ALL HANDS SECTION HEADS STAFF SECTIONS
• 0900 DRILL CLOSEOUT MEETING STAFF PRIMARIES OPSO CLASSROOM SEE STAFF SYNCH MATRIX
• 1300 SECTION HEAD MEETING DESIGNATED PERSONNEL SSGT BENJAMIN CO OFFICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS DUE
• 1400 ACCOMPLISHMENTS DUE ALL SECTIONS SECTION HEADS CO OFFICE

• 11-14 OCT 2018 8 Activation Page 11s, FiSrT, Career Planner Fair
• 10 NOV 2018 1 Birthday Ball
• 7-9 DEC 2018 6 TSULC, BST, FiST, 03xx 1000-2000 Family Day (Mobilization readiness)
• 12-13 JAN 2019 4 Medical/Dental Standown, TSULC 1000-3000
• 8-10 FEB 2019 6 BST, TSULC & Sqd Events
• 28-31 MAR 2019 8 BST, Sqd Events
• 19-27 APR 2019 SPARTAN DAWN 3-19 KEY LEADERS ONLY
• 25-28 APR 2019 7 Sqd Events
• 16-19 MAY 2019 8 Plt Attacks, Hammett, PFT
• 1-21 JUN 2019 AT PRE-MOBILIZATION AT
• 1 JUL 2019 MOBILIZE MOBILIZE

• Log into MOL and update current residence, phone number, and email.
• Ensure that you bring your Government Charge Card. If your card expires prior to June of 2019, this roster needs to be compiled and submitted to Admin.

• If you have unserviceable uniform items or boots, see Supply to fill get replacement items.
• If you did not turn in your gear during September’s drill, you MUST bring in ALL of their issued gear to be turned into Supply. Missing gear statements will be filled out for any missing gear.
• Ensure that you bring ALL of your Armory SL3 issued gear (cleaning gear, magazines, etc) so that it can be inventoried and accounted for.

• If you are currently TNPQ, you owe medical documentation every month. Failure to do so will put you into a Non-Compliant status!
• See the documentation provided with these drill notes regarding EPHA requirements.

• PME:
• For promotion from LCpl to Cpl, both Leading Marines and the Lance Corporal Seminar are required
• For promotion from Cpl to Sgt, the Corporal’s distance education course is required…soon the Resident course will be too
• For Promotion to SSgt, GySgt, and MSgt/1stSgt, both the Resident and the Non-Resident courses are required in order to be eligible!
• Career Planner News:
• SSgt O’Connor is on board and ready to assist you with staying Marine!
• There are lots of opportunities out there such as Composite Score bonuses that are available. Reach out in person, or contact SSgt O’Connor via email (robert.k.oconnor@usmc.mil) or on his cell (714-206-0389).

• Marines and Sailors
• This drill has a lot of mandatory events stacked into it. Come prepared to begin the Pre-Deployment schedule. Chief amongst our no-fail missions is the medical piece. Basically every Marine in the Company will need to cycle through Medical. Check the roster for what documents you need to bring to drill. The other key events are the CFT, BST, Train the Trainer, Incidental Operator Course, and Platoon hikes.
• As we progress through the FY19 TEEP, we need to remain aware that many of our events have prerequisite training requirements that must be achieved months in advance. For that reason, we are going to track training more aggressively, implement AARs after each event to assess proficiency, and incorporate considerably more physical training type events into the schedule to prepare for the MCCRE. Remain focused, accept constructive criticism, and provide feedback for ways to improve our processes.
• As a final note, please police yourselves with regards to updating your administrative matters, pay, and required documentation. I understand that many of you have more questions than answers about the upcoming drill schedule and the deployment. Push those up the chain of command so that we can answer them or find the subject matter expert to get you answers. Looking forward to seeing all of you at next drill.
• Semper Fidelis
• Capt Rae Ackley

• Marines
• We have a lot going on this month and several days to accomplish our tasks. In order to hit the ground running, there is a lot of up front preparation that will be required of everyone. Ensure that you are familiar with all of the contents of this drill note as well as the additional attachments. This information needs to be shared with all of our Marines so that all know what our plan is and what we need to be prepared to accomplish! Note that we have transitioned to sleeves down for the October drill.
• I’m sure that there are still a lot of questions regarding the mobilization. Hopefully, last month’s “town hall” was beneficial for you. If you have questions that were not answered, or if new ones have come up, make sure to bring them up your chain of command. My intent is to be sure that you all have the answers that you need so that you are as prepared as possible.
• Keep plugging away at your non-resident PME. Leaders, this should be a part of your battle rhythm. We have four days at the HTC where with some key leader engagement, we can make some progress on our PME completion percentages.
• We expect to have word on the Birthday Ball in the coming days. We don’t have a selling mechanism or exact ticket price yet, but plan on about $80 per ticket. Come prepared with either cash or check payments as this will be the last time that we see each other before the Birthday Ball itself.
• I look forward to seeing you all!
• Semper Fi
• 1stSgt Healey

• Below are some highlights that will hopefully help you understand more about the upcoming mobilization. Mobilizations can be tough, but remember that this is what we do. We are the Nation’s expeditionary force in readiness and Marines deploy! Preparing yourself and preparing your families will be critical. If you think it’s hard sorting this all out now, try to do it from the other side of the world with a 13 hour time difference. Invest in readiness now and seek assistance from your chain of command if you have questions.
• If your Mandatory Drill Stop Date is after the mobilization date (looking like 1 July, 2019), you WILL mobilize
• If you are drilling when the Intent to Mobilize letter is published (I would estimate early January), you WILL mobilize assuming you have enough time left on your contract. Whether you are Obligated or Non-Obligated won’t matter.
• If you do not have enough time on your contract to cover through the end of the mobilization (May/June 2020), you will have to extend or reenlist to make the mobilization. Seek out SSgt O’Connor if you fall into this boat ASAP!
• If you are in a Non-Obligated status currently, your choice to or not to mobilize must be made. The Mobilization Manning document must be finalized by October.
• If you do not have enough time on contract to make the mobilization, you will be moved into an Excess BIC.
• If you are still obligated to drill (due to your Mandatory Drill Stop Date (MDSD)), you will be in an excess BIC and will be retained on our rolls until your MDSD.
• If you are NOT obligated to drill (you are currently in a “Non-Ob” drilling status), you will be in an excess BIC and will be involuntarily transferred to the IRR shortly after the October drill.

• Items to be worn / carried
• Woodland MarPat, sleeves down
• Green on Green (Weigh in) – ALL HANDS
• Service Bravos (to support duty at the HTC)
• Service Charlies (for promotion/MOQ/NCOQ pictures)
• Government Charge Card

• H&S Company 1st Battalion 25th Marines
• 11-14 October Drill Weekend Schedule (8 Drills)
• Thursday October 11
• 0600 MUSTER FORMATION ALL HANDS 1STSGT HEALEY DRILL DECK
• 0700 CFT ALL HANDS GYSGT BENJAMIN PULLUP BARS
• 0800 RETENTION RODEO PRIMARY STAFF SSGT OCONNOR CLASSROOM
• 0900 WEIGH INS S6 GYSGT BENJAMIN S3 HALLWAY
• 0900 MOTOR STABLES S3 / S4 HMMWV OPERATORS MOTOR T CHIEF MOTOR POOL
• 0900 ARMORY WEAPONS CLEANING S1 / S2 SECTION HEADS DRILL DECK SEE BST LIST
• 1200 MOTOR STABLES S6 MOTOR T CHIEF MOTOR POOL
• 1200 WEIGH INS S3 / S4 GYSGT BENJAMIN S3 HALLWAY
• 1300 STAFF MEETING PRIMARY STAFF OPSO CLASSROOM SEE STAFF SYNCH MATRIX
• 1300 WEIGH INS S1 / S2 GYSGT BENJAMIN S3 HALLWAY
• 1800 SECTION HEAD MEETING DESIGNATED PERSONNEL GYSGT BENJAMIN CO OFFICE
• 1900 BST CLASSES ALL HANDS SECTION HEADS STAFF SECTIONS SEE BST LIST
• TBD FINAL FORMATION ALL HANDS 1STSGT HEALEY DRILL DECK
• Friday October 12
• 0500 SECTION PT ALL HANDS SECTION HEADS TBD
• 0600 DENTAL STAND DOWN DESIGNATED PERSONNEL CHIEF PADILLA BAS SEE MEDICAL LIST 2
• 0630 MUSTER FORMATION ALL HANDS 1STSGT HEALEY DRILL DECK
• 0730 SUPPLY RE-ISSUE S1 / S2 SUPPLY SUPPLY WAREHOUSE
• 0730 ARMORY WEAPONS CLEANING S3 / S4 SECTION HEADS DRILL DECK SEE BST LIST
• 0730 EPHA SCREENINGS S6 CHIEF PADILLA BAS
• 0800 DENTAL STAND DOWN DESIGNATED PERSONNEL CHIEF PADILLA BAS SEE MEDICAL LIST 2
• 0800 INCIDENTAL OPERATOR COURSE DESIGNATED PERSONNEL SGT COLEMAN CLASSROOM
• 0800 TRAIN THE TRAINER DESIGNATED PERSONNEL MSGT CLARK DRILL DECK
• 0800 BALL CEREMONY PARTICIPANTS BALL CEREMONY REHEARSAL 1STSGT HEALEY/1STSGT GALONZKA TBD UOD/WHITE GLOVES/BLUES COVER
• 1200 ARMORY WEAPONS CLEANING S6 SECTION HEADS DRILL DECK SEE BST LIST
• 1300 EPHA SCREENINGS S1 / S2 CHIEF PADILLA BAS
• 1400 MAINTENANCE MEETING DESIGNATED PERSONNEL OPSO CLASSROOM SEE STAFF SYNCH MATRIX
• 1600 EPHA SCREENINGS S3 / S4 CHIEF PADILLA BAS
• 1900 SECTION HEAD MEETING DESIGNATED PERSONNEL SSGT BENJAMIN CO OFFICE
• Saturday October 13
• 0500 PLATOON HIKES S1 / S2 SECTION HEADS HIKE ROUTE
• 0700 MUSTER FORMATION ALL HANDS 1STSGT HEALEY DRILL DECK
• 0730 SUPPLY RE-ISSUE S3 / S4 SUPPLY SUPPLY WAREHOUSE
• 0800 STAFF SECTION TRAINING S6 SECTION HEADS STAFF SECTIONS
• 1200 SUPPLY RE-ISSUE S6 SUPPLY SUPPLY WAREHOUSE
• 1200 STAFF SECTION TRAINING S1 / S2 / S3 / S4 SECTION HEADS STAFF SECTIONS
• Sunday October 14
• 0500 PLATOON HIKES S3 / S4/ S6 SECTION HEADS HIKE ROUTE
• 0800 INCIDENTAL OPERATOR COURSE DESIGNATED PERSONNEL SGT COLEMAN MOTOR POOL
• 0800 STAFF SECTION TRAINING ALL HANDS SECTION HEADS STAFF SECTIONS
• 0900 DRILL CLOSEOUT MEETING STAFF PRIMARIES OPSO CLASSROOM SEE STAFF SYNCH MATRIX
• 1300 SECTION HEAD MEETING DESIGNATED PERSONNEL SSGT BENJAMIN CO OFFICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS DUE
• 1400 ACCOMPLISHMENTS DUE ALL SECTIONS SECTION HEADS CO OFFICE

• 11-14 OCT 2018 8 Activation Page 11s, FiSrT, Career Planner Fair
• 10 NOV 2018 1 Birthday Ball
• 7-9 DEC 2018 6 TSULC, BST, FiST, 03xx 1000-2000 Family Day (Mobilization readiness)
• 12-13 JAN 2019 4 Medical/Dental Standown, TSULC 1000-3000
• 8-10 FEB 2019 6 BST, TSULC & Sqd Events
• 28-31 MAR 2019 8 BST, Sqd Events
• 19-27 APR 2019 SPARTAN DAWN 3-19 KEY LEADERS ONLY
• 25-28 APR 2019 7 Sqd Events
• 16-19 MAY 2019 8 Plt Attacks, Hammett, PFT
• 1-21 JUN 2019 AT PRE-MOBILIZATION AT
• 1 JUL 2019 MOBILIZE MOBILIZE

• Log into MOL and update current residence, phone number, and email.
• Ensure that you bring your Government Charge Card. If your card expires prior to June of 2019, this roster needs to be compiled and submitted to Admin.

• If you have unserviceable uniform items or boots, see Supply to fill get replacement items.
• If you did not turn in your gear during September’s drill, you MUST bring in ALL of their issued gear to be turned into Supply. Missing gear statements will be filled out for any missing gear.
• Ensure that you bring ALL of your Armory SL3 issued gear (cleaning gear, magazines, etc) so that it can be inventoried and accounted for.

• If you are currently TNPQ, you owe medical documentation every month. Failure to do so will put you into a Non-Compliant status!
• See the documentation provided with these drill notes regarding EPHA requirements.

• PME:
• For promotion from LCpl to Cpl, both Leading Marines and the Lance Corporal Seminar are required
• For promotion from Cpl to Sgt, the Corporal’s distance education course is required…soon the Resident course will be too
• For Promotion to SSgt, GySgt, and MSgt/1stSgt, both the Resident and the Non-Resident courses are required in order to be eligible!
• Career Planner News:
• SSgt O’Connor is on board and ready to assist you with staying Marine!
• There are lots of opportunities out there such as Composite Score bonuses that are available. Reach out in person, or contact SSgt O’Connor via email (robert.k.oconnor@usmc.mil) or on his cell (714-206-0389).