ANG CONTEMPORARY BASE ISSUES COURSE - Bangor, Maine

131 Munson Road,Orono ME 04473

24 June, 2022

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Course Announcement: Contemporary Base Issues (CBI) JFHQ-SC Bangor, Maine (24-25 June, 2022) Course Announcement: Contemporary Base Issues (CBI)101 ARW, Bangor, ME (24-25 June, 2022)PLEASE ENSURE WIDEST DISTRIBUTION TO ALL PERSONNELINTRODUCTION: Major General Meaghan LeClerc, The Air National Guard Assistant to The Judge Advocate General, United States Air Force, cordially invites and encourages all Air National Guard officers, NCOs, and other support personnel to attend the upcoming CBI course scheduled for 24 – 25 June 2022. All ranks and civilian staff are welcome. The course is being hosted by the 101st Wing, Maine Air National Guard. All instruction will take place on base at the University of Maine, Wells Conference Center, 131 Munson Road, Orono, Maine, 04469. OVERVIEW: We are celebrating the delivery of over 20 years of education on law and leadership at Air National Guard wings across the country. Historically, this course is designed to make the Air National Guard a more professional and formidable force. The primary goal of the course is to prepare Air National Guard officers, NCOs, and future leaders to work as a team to identify and respond to contemporary base issues. Leadership and educational areas of emphasis focus on status; military discipline; ethics; standards; readiness; mental health; sexual assault; domestic operations; and leadership. These topics are addressed via lecture and student interaction over a two-day period. The CBI cadre’s goal is to make this course the most educational and rewarding experience possible. Many attendees over the years have expressed that CBI is the best professional development course they have attended in their career. Instruction begins at 0730 hours and ends at approximately 1630 hours each day. ORDERS/FUNDING/UNIFORM: This announcement supports justification for orders to attend the course. Local unit training (not school) funds should be used. The Uniform of the Day is OCP, flight suit, or any combination of blues. Most students and the CBI cadre wear OCPs. REGISTRATION: Register at https://airngcbime.eventbrite.com. If you are a Traditional Guardsman, please register with an email address you check regularly. If you have trouble registering using a government computer or network, please use a personal computer or mobile device to register. If you do not receive a confirmation email within an hour after registering, please check your spam/junk email folder. If registration problems persist, feel free to email [email protected]. The exceptional Course Administrators will do their best to assist you. TRAVEL/LODGING: Each registrant is responsible for their own travel reservations. Travel days to and from the course location are 23 June and 26 June for non-local attendees. Bangor International (BGR) is the closest major airport. Portland Jetport (PWM) is located about two hours away and may offer more direct flights. Rental cars are encouraged for members traveling from outside the local area. Carpooling is also encouraged. The host unit confirmed government rates are available at the following hotel locations: 1. Fairfield Inn, 300 Odlin Rd, Bangor, ME 04401 (207) 990-0001 https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bgrfi-fairfield-inn-bangor/ 2. Holiday Inn, 404 Odlin Rd, Bangor, ME (207) 947-0101 https://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/bangor/bgror/hoteldetail?fromRedirect=true&qSrt=sBR&qIta=99504440&icdv=99504440&qDest=Bangor,%20ME,%20United%20States&setPMCookies=true&dp=true& 3. Black Bear Inn, 4 Godfrey Dr, Orono, ME 04473 (207) 866-7120 https://blackbearinnorono.com/ LANDING FEE/ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The host-unit registration team will collect a $10 “landing fee” to cover light snacks and refreshments made available during the course. The landing fee is optional but required for all Airmen enjoying the snacks and refreshments provided. All meals are "on your own" during the course. There are several eateries in and around the local area within reasonable walking and driving distance. Note-taking/reference materials will be provided. No preliminary work is required to attend this course. Registration will be open at the venue by 0630 hours on Friday, 24 June, to allow all Airmen enough time to check-in, pay the landing fee, receive course materials, and be in a seat by the start of the course at 0730 hours. Please arrive ready to learn, interact, and participate. We will do our best to put on a great course. On behalf of Maj Gen LeClerc and the exceptional CBI course cadre, we look forward to seeing you in Maine! MICHAEL J. BERENS, Col, WAANG Course Director NOTE: As noted above, some government computers block the use of the registration site; if this happens, please register from your personal computer or mobile device.