Enlisted Aide Program
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Mission Statement : To familiarize selected enlisted personnel with the policy, selection, personal attributes, and duties and responsibilities of individuals assigned to the personal staff of General/Flag officers. The training course consists of the general policy governing enlisted aide duties and responsibilities to include: developing continuity books; purchasing of subsistence and supplies; government and personal equipment; financial and management administration; table service, china and silver, glassware and bar service; menu planning; seating arrangement; time management; interior and grounds maintenance; crime prevention, counter terrorism and safety; and, ethics, integrity and family relations.
Army Regulation 614-200, Enlisted Assignments and Utilization Management, 15 July 2004, Chapter 8, Paragraph 8-11, prescribes the policies and personnel management procedures for selection, training, assignment, utilization, and control of Soldiers as enlisted aides on the personal staff of general officers.
Personnel interested in volunteering for the Enlisted Aide Program are encouraged to apply by submitting a DA Form 4187 to Cdr, HRC, ATTN: AHRC-EPZ-Q, 1600 Spearhead Division Ave, Fort Knox, KY 40122. Forward grade, full name, SSN and MOS with all e-mail requests. Applicants must thoroughly read and understand AR 614-200, Chapter 8, Paragraph 8-11. US Army Human Resources Command Enlisted Aide Program. Also view DA Pam 611-21 Table 12-2.
DOD Instruction 1315.9 - Utilization of Enlisted Personnel on Personal Staffs of General and Flag Officers
Army Memorandum for Record on the Enlisted Aide Training Course
General Enlisted Aide Duties:
The duties of an Enlisted Aide vary since their requirements are tailored to the needs of each General/Flag Officer; however, most enlisted aides perform the following types of duties:
• Maintaining the General/Flag Officer’s uniforms.
• Arranging official social events.
• Meal Preparation, to include menu planning, shopping and storage.
• Administrative duties and record keeping.
• Quarters maintenance to include daily routine tasks and seasonal requirements.
• Perform tasks that aid the officer in accomplishing military and official responsibilities.
Most four-star General/Flag Officers are authorized two enlisted aides; most three-star General/Flag Officers are authorized one enlisted aide. General/Flag Officers in Special Command positions such as the Chief of Staff of the Army are authorized up to four enlisted aides. Additionally, there are one and two star General/Flag Officers who are authorized enlisted aides based on their position.
Enlisted Aide Program Personnel - Points of Contact :
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Division Chief : (804) 734-3274 / DSN 687-3274
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Division NCOIC : (804) 734-5695 / DSN 687-5695
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Administrative Assistant : (804) 734-3206/3106/3112 / DSN 687-3206/3106/3112
Last updated: October 28, 2011
