Tactical Safety Specialist TSS Program

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• Tactical Safety Specialist (TSS) Program
• Mr. Donald C. Weightman Director, Safety Division

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AGENDA

• Program Update
• Where we are going?
• Fleet Concerns
• Open Discussion

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Program Update

• Success has been achieved due to your efforts!
• TSSs are currently deployed to OIF and
  Commanders want more.
• Many serving permanently at the regimental level.
• All MEFs have requested TSS plus-up of 18-22
  billets.
• NAVMC is done and being placed in MCATS.
• Finished by 20 April 07.
• II MEF using TSSs to teach GSM deployed.

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Where Are We Going?

• Commanders want TSSs in the Battalions.
• This option is moving forward.
• TSS budget
• MARFORs submitted requirements but need to
  ensure all overages are covered.
• CP-12 is covered by HQMC.

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Fleet Concerns

• MEF Safety Office Staffing
• Being addressed via T/O additions
• NAVMC
• Its on the way!
• Who owns these guys?
• You hire them, you own them.
• TSS turnover
• Future of CP-12 to ensure training continuum

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QUESTIONS / OPEN DISCUSSION