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WCT Overview BriefCOL Matthew St. LaurentDeputy Chief of StaffDCS, Warrior Care and Transition

SGM Clarence ThomasSergeant MajorDCS, Warrior Care and Transition

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Deputy Chief of StaffDCS, Warrior Care and Transition

U.S. Army Medical Command

COL Matthew St. Laurent

Sergeant MajorDCS, Warrior Care and Transition

U.S. Army Medical Command

SGM Clarence Thomas

The U.S. Army Medical Command (MEDCOM) Deputy Chief of Staff for Warrior Care and Transition (DCS, WCT) serves as the U.S. Army proponent to oversee, integrate, and synchronize policy, advocacy, and execution for warrior care initiatives in order to support MEDCOM efforts as

an integral enabler of Army Readiness.

WCT Leadership

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Outline

• Mission and Organization

• Program Execution

• Key Facts

• Common Misconceptions

• Army Wounded Warrior Program (AW2)

• Relationships

• Conclusion

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Mission

As the Army’s proponent for Warrior Care and Transition; provide centralized oversight, guidance, and advocacyempowering wounded, ill, and injured Soldiers, Veterans, and Families through a comprehensive transition plan for successful reintegration back into the force or into the community with dignity, respect and self-determination.

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Mission Mandates

PL 109-364, Sec 564NDAA 2007

Establishes Service Warrior Care Programs

PL 110-181, Sec 1601Wounded Warrior Matters

NDAA 2008Elements of Warrior Care

Programs

AR 40-58Mar 15

Army Medicine Campaign Plan

WCTP 2018 Campaign Plan

DODI 1300.24Recovery Care Program

Dec 09

PL 112-81NDAA 12

Authority to establish Military Adaptive Sports ProgramsProvision of Rehabilitative

Equipment Under Wounded Warrior Act

PL 111-84NDAA 2010

Continuation on Active Duty of Reserve Component Members

During Physical Disability Evaluation Following Mobilization

And DeploymentSpecial Compensation for

Members of The Uniformed Services With Catastrophic

Injuries or Illnesses Requiring Assistance in Everyday Living.

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Warrior Transition Battalions

The U.S. Army established Warrior Transition Battalions (WTBs) at 14 major military treatment facilities (MTFs) located around the world. WTBs provide personalized support to wounded, ill and injured Soldiers

who require at least six months of rehabilitative care and complex medical management.

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Organization

Regional Health Command - Pacific

WTB Bethesda

Army Surgeon General Commander MEDCOM

Regional Health Command - Europe

Regional Health Command - Central

WTO Atlantic

WTOCentral

WTOPacific

WTBFort Campbell

WTBFort Drum

WTBFort Bragg

WTBFort Stewart

WTBFort Benning

WTBFort Belvoir

Martin Army Community

Hospital

Defense Health Agency

Blanchfield Army

Community Hospital

Guthrie Medical Center

Fort Belvoir Community

Hospital

Walter Reed NMMC

Winn Army Community

Hospital

WTB Schofield Barracks

WTBJBLM

Madigan Army Medical

Center

Tripler Army Medical Center

WTB Fort Riley

WTB Fort Bliss

WTB Fort Carson

WTB Fort Hood

William Beaumont

Army Medical Center

Carl R. Darnall Army

Medical Center

Irwin Army Community

Hospital

Evans Army Community

Hospital

WTB JBSA

Brooke Army Medical Center

Regional Health Command - Atlantic

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DCS,Procurement

DCS, Public Health

DCS, Quality and

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and Transition

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Senior Commander

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Organization

Clinical Liaison Division

(COL Solomon)

MEDCOM Deputy Chief of Staff for Warrior Care and Transition

(COL St Laurent)

Staff Judge Advocate(LTC White)

Infrastructure & Support Division

(Mr. Mobley)

Synchronization Directorate(COL Farley)

Soldier Services Directorate(COL Bailey)

AW2 Directorate

(COL Johnson)

Policy Oversight & Compliance Division

(COL McCormack)

Executive Director(Mr. Webb)

Sergeant Major(SGM Thomas)

Program Management Support Division

(Ms. Freeman)

Soldier Services Division(Mr. Perry)

Policy and Plans Division(Ms. Nixon)

Career & Education Readiness Division

(Ms. Adams)

Strategic Communications(Ms. Oliveri)

Action Division(Mr. Chandler)

Initiatives DivisionResearch & Modeling

(Mr. Gillman)

Warrior Care Branch(Ms. Hamilton)

Adaptive Reconditioning Division(Ms. Miller)

Cadre Development & Sustainment Division

(Ms. Lawrence)

Recovery Care Division(Mr. Coffey)

Reserve Affairs(LTC Willie)

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Nested Campaign

WCTP is the premier

organization for the healing and transition of our Wounded, Ill and

Injured. Stakeholders have full trust and faith

in WCTP as an enduring program;

the enterprise is resourced to meet

DOD demand.

ForceDevelopment(ShapingOperation)

HealthcareDelivery(Shaping Operation)

ReadinessAnd Health(Decisive Operation)

MEDCOMLines of Efforts

Current Conditions

Army Medicine provides sustained health services in support of the TotalForce to enable readiness and conserve the fighting strength while caringfor our Families, Civilians and Soldiers for Life.

Serve as the US Army proponent to oversee, integrate, and synchronize policy, advocacy, and execution for warrior care initiatives and the Army Wounded Warrior Program as an integral enabler of Army Readiness.

End State

LOE 4: Strengthen and enhance an effective, professional, and prepared WCTP Enterprise. (Sustaining Operation - Tactical)

LOE 3: Sustain an enduring program postured to meet changing national defense demands for WII care, through a flexible, balanced, and scalable WCTP structure and an effective, relevant, and enduring policy. (Shaping Operation 2 - Operational)

LOE 2: Engage and educate WCTP stakeholders in the narrative of our Soldiers in Transition (STs). (Shaping Operation 1 - Strategic)

LOE 1: Lead WCTP through oversight, integration, synchronization of policy, and execution to optimize care and transition of Wounded, Ill, and/or Injured Soldiers. (Decisive Operation - Strategic)

Take Care of Ourselves, Our Soldiers for Life,DA Civilians, & Families(SustainingOperation)

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Army Warrior Care Program

Warrior TransitionBattalion

Provides holistic approach for Soldier recovery and transition:

• Medical assistance

• Education and career counseling

• Rehabilitation services

Triad of Care

Guides each Soldier through their recovery and transition:

• Primary care manager

• Nurse case manager

• Squad leader

Comprehensive Transition Plan

Soldiers are required to create a plan and set goals in six areas to reach full recovery:

• Physical• Emotional• Social• Family• Spiritual• Career

Army Readiness

Army Warrior Care and Transition plays a strong role in Army readiness:

• Increases total force readiness

• Improves warfighter medical readiness

• Reduces overall risks

Triad of Leadership

Plays a vital role in the entry, management and exit of Soldiers in the WCTP:

• SeniorCommanders

• Military Treatment Facility Commanders

• Warrior Transition Unit Commanders

The Warrior Care and Transition Program evaluates and treats wounded, ill and injured Soldiers through a comprehensive, Soldier-centric process of medical care, rehabilitation, professional development and achievement of personal goals.

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Contributing to Readiness

This decisive operation directly contributes to the readiness

and health of the force, ensuring quality healthcare

delivery for all we serve.

IN-PROCESSING GOAL SETTING REINTEGRATIONTRANSITION

REVIEWREHABILITATION POST-

TRANSITION

Comprehensive Transition Plan processes are facilitated by the interdisciplinary team.

LOE 1: Lead WCTP through oversight, integration, synchronization of policy, and execution to optimize care and transition of wounded, ill, and/or injured Soldiers. (Decisive Operation - Strategic)

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Key Facts

By returning an E-7 to duty, instead of separating them, the Army saves

$988,000.Wounded Warrior Transition Analysis Update,

Center for Army Analysis, 15 May 2017

PTSD & BEHAVIORAL HEALTH WTB COMMANDER SELECTION

Warrior Transition Battalion Commanders and CSMs are the

Army’s top tier leaders, selected from the Battalion Command

Centralized Selection List.

FUTURE OF WCTP

As mission demands increase the Army is prepared to expand WCTP capacity

as needed. HQDA EXORD 040-16

HQDA PLANORD 18-01

SOLDIERS RETURNED TO DUTY

82,000+ Soldiers into the program 33,000+ Soldiers returned to the force, equivalent to NINE BRIGADE COMBAT TEAMS.

ARMY COST SAVINGS

≈ $1M

Number of Soldiers diagnosed with PTSD or behavioral health has remained

constant over the life of the program. Current % of population: 40.4%

Historic population %: 45% - 51%

42%

9 BCTs

As of: 26 MAR 2019

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Common Misconceptions

MYTHS FACTS

WTBs will end your Army career. 42% of Soldiers assigned to WTBs return to duty.

The WTB is only for combat wounded Soldiers.

WTBs work with combat and non-combat related injuries, and terminal illnesses.

WTBs are a vacation.The road to recovery demands hard work. Soldiers are required to create a Comprehensive TransitionPlan and set goals to reach full recovery.

Placing a Soldier in a WTB will make them weak.

By facing their challenges head on Soldiers are equipped to remain resilient, return to duty and transition to Veteran status.

Placing a Soldier in a WTB means they are broken.

Each Soldier has a dedicated team and tailored recovery plan to help them adjust to their new normal.

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U.S. Army Wounded Warrior Program

Vision:Wounded Warriors and their Families/Caregivers are self-sufficient, contributing members of our society; living and espousing the Warrior Ethos with the Knowledge that the Army and the Nation remembers their sacrifices.

Mission:The Army Wounded Warrior Program (AW2) provides Recovery Care Coordinators (RCC) and Lead Coordinators (LC), and Advocates to assist and empower the Army’s wounded, ill, and injured Soldiers/Veterans and their Families/Caregivers from injury through treatment, recovery and rehabilitation to achieve individual goals of returning-to-duty or a seamless, quality transition to Veteran status within their civilian community.

AW2 Advocates:• DoD Recovery Care (RCC) and Lead Coordinators (LC) • Personalized support for Soldiers, Veterans their Families

and Caregivers• Embedded within WTBs and Department of Veteran Affairs• Local Resource Experts• Benefits Advisers – navigating the maze• Military Transition Specialists• Education and Career Guides• Life Coaches – Empowering Soldiers, Veterans, and their

Families/Caregivers to make informed and relevant decisions

• VA Integration Experts• Reach-back support for AW2 Alumnus

Subject Matter Expert (SME) Support:• Provides AW2 Advocates and the WCTP at all levels, with

subject matter expertise and consultation in support of wounded injured and ill Soldiers, Veterans, and their Families/Caregivers.

• Specialized expertise in critical areas supporting the Comprehensive Transition Plan in all facets of the recovery, transition and re-integration process to identify, synchronize, coordinate, manage and resolve issues and actions for WCTP Soldiers, Veterans, and their Families/Caregivers.

• The SMEs also serve as change agents for policy, regulatory and legislative actions impacting WCTP Soldiers.

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Veterans Affairs Partnership

• The VA and WCT have been conducting warm-handoffs of medical care services for Soldiers entering Veteran status since 2011.

• VA Liaisons, located at military hospitals, facilitate the transition of wounded, ill and injured Soldiers entering Veteran status to the VA Healthcare system.

• The warm hand-off ensures the following for transitioning Soldiers:- Soldiers receive a direct referral from their military hospital to a

nearby VA Healthcare Facility.- Care needs and specialized services are identified and arranged for

the Soldier at their identified VA location prior to their arrival.- Soldiers have immediate access to all VA healthcare programs once

they enter Veteran status.

WCT’s partnership with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has resulted in 91% of Soldiers in the WCTP immediately being referred to the VA once they enter Veteran status.

WCT to VAReferral Rates

2011 46%

2012 50%

2013 56%

2014 62%

2015 78%

2016 85%

2017 90%

2018 91%

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Take Action

• ASSESS: Assess and identify wounded, ill or injured Soldiers in your command.• PLAN: Incorporate WTB recovery in your current personnel and deployment readiness procedures.• EXECUTE: Place the right Soldier for the right reason in the care of a WTB.• PROMOTE: Promote the benefits and debunk the myths associated with WTBs across the Army.

Promote Warrior Care and Transition today, improve Army readiness tomorrow.

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Resources

“Right Soldier, Right Reason.”

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