1st Low Altitude Air Defense
Marine Air Control Group 18
UNIT 37211
FPO AP 96372-7211

Commercial: -Pending-
DSN: -Pending-

Squadron Duty Officer
Office Phone: (856) 503-7914

Command Philosophy

We set the standard; We build the ethos,

We create the climate; We become the culture;

We OWN the results.

Our collective actions breathe life into this organization,

We Are 1st LAAD Battalion

​• The Team Matters Most. Our families, Marines, and Sailors form a championship team capable of accomplishing anything. Teams must:

 Build on the Foundation of “We”

 We are in this together
 We succeed and fail together
 We overcome together

 Have Trust and Faith in One Another: Operate at the speed of trust.

 Be Excellent to Each Other. Be kind—seek to build others up

 Take Leave…recharge, build a stronger self, build stronger families

• Be Happy. “Whoever is happy will make others happy too.” –Anne Frank

• Failure Is Not Final. It happens, be resilient and embrace the struggle. Learn from failure and move on. We have a job to do and a mission to accomplish.

H. A. Phillips

Commanding Officer, 1st LAAD Bn

How to Report a PAC Complaint

Chain of Command.  The Chain of Command or Command designated personnel (EOC) is the primary and preferred channel to prevent and respond to complaints of PAC. Use of the chain of command to address PAC exemplifies trust in leadership to quickly and effectively address violations of our standards.

Equal Opportunity Coordinator (EOC).  The EOC is an authorized source within the command to receive complaints on behalf of the commander. EOCs are appointed by their commander and are there if the immediate supervisor is not able to be used.

1st LAAD Bn Equal Opportunity Coordinator
2ndLt Thomas M. Harlow
DSN: (808) 496-4859
NIPR: thomas.m.harlow.mil@usmc.mil   

1st MAW Equal Opportunity Advisor (Located in Okinawa)
MSgt Harjay P. Lacanilao
DSN: 315-636-2532 
Cell: +81-80-2699-3165
NIPR: harjay.lacanilao@usmc.mil

Anonymous Reporting.  Anonymous Reports may be communicated by several means, including but not limited to organizational hotlines or advice lines, electronic mail, or official telephone lines. Action taken will depend on the extent of the information provided by the complainants. Service members who file a complaint in-person cannot choose to remain anonymous.

PAC Complaint Form
Report a Crime
1st LAAD PAC Policy

1st LAAD Battalion

Commanding Officer’s Policy Statement on Safety

1 October 2022

Safety is a Team Effort and Rank Independent

We must care enough about our teammates and families to prioritize safety in all we do— on and off duty. Private to Sergeant Major, Lieutenant to Lieutenant Colonel, we all bear the responsibility to address and correct unsafe actions or conditions immediately.

Bias for Action Does Not Equal Rushing to Recklessness

Marines and Sailors are built for action—we run to the sound of chaos, we are the few, we are the proud, and often, we rush ourselves into reckless action…take a tactical pause and think about what we are doing. Safety requires thinking…

We all chose an inherently dangerous job—increasing that danger by cutting corners, failing to analyze and mitigate risk, or simple laziness is unacceptable and counter to what 1st LAAD Battalion stands for. Complacency Kills.

Chase Perfection in Our Practice

Championship teams realize that perfect practice makes perfect. We do this by,

• Maintaining the standards

• Following established policies and procedures written in blood

• Care enough to take our safety seriously and prioritize it

“We will chase perfection, and we will chase it relentlessly…” -Vince Lombardi

H. A. PHILLIPS

CO, 1st LAAD Bn

SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION & RESPONSE

VICTIM ADVOCATES (SAPR-VA)

Capt. Grant L. Broeder, SAPR-VA

Sexual Assault and Support Line
Hawaii 24/7 808-216-0126

DOD Safe Helpline
1-877-995-5247

SAPR Resources

1st LAAD SAPR Policy Statement

Sexual Assault is criminal and at odds with the basic respect for human dignity: and beyond that, sexual assault is counter to the values and ethos of what it means to be a Marine or Sailor.

MCO 1752.5C, the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program, is clear in defining sexual assault as a “criminal act that erodes unit cohesion and contradicts Marine Corps values”. Worse still, sexual assault has devastating effects that last a lifetime for the victim, their families, and loved ones.

I cannot fathom that Marines or Sailors, who have answered the highest calling to service and have joined the greatest and mightiest team, would engage in behavior that so dreadfully affects another Marine or individual. I will not tolerate it, and we will be proactive in rooting out attitudes that lead to it.

Be excellent to each other. Treat others with dignity and respect. It is just that simple.

Caring about one another means taking an active role in preventing sexual assault. It means taking a stand for the values we espouse and giving them true meaning in our day-to-day-conduct.

If you are the victim of sexual assault and wish to make a restricted or unrestricted report, you should immediately contact the appropriate confidential or non-confidential resource (SAPR VA, medical, chaplain, chain of command and/or law enforcement).

H.A. PHILLIPS
COMMANDING OFFICER
1st LAAD Bn

Request Mast Guide

The Military and Veterans Crisis Line is a free and confidential resource available 24/7/365. Service members, including members of the National Guard and Reserves, along with their loved ones can:

• Call 988 or 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1
• Chat online VeteransCrisisLine.net
• Send a text message to 838255 

Calling from Overseas?

• In Europe: +1 844-702-5495 (off base) or DSN 988 (on base) Call 00800-1273-8255
• In Southwest Asia: Call +1 855-422-7719 (off base) or DSN 988 (on base)
• In Korea: Call 080-855-5118
• In Pacific: Call +1 844-702-5493 (off base) or DSN 988 (on base)
• If you’re calling outside the United States, Canada, or Mexico, and are off base, you’re responsible for long-distance international charges from your carrier, even if you’re dialing a toll-free number.
• If you can’t reach the Veterans Crisis Line through phone dialing, you can use our chat service, which is available online in all locations with an internet connection at VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat.
• U.S. short codes, such as 838255, only work if you’re on a U.S.-based service provider with an international service plan that allows texting to U.S. short codes from outside the United States.

Know the signs.

• Some behaviors may help you determine if a loved one is at risk for suicide, especially if the behavior is new, has increased, or seems related to a painful event, loss, or change. Most people who take their lives exhibit one or more warning signs, either through what they say or what they do.

Behavioral Changes:

• Seeking means to kill themselves.
• Decreased work performance.
• Reckless behavior, acting anxious or agitated.
• Sleeping problems. sleeping too little or too much.
• Social withdrawal Decline in hygiene.

Online Suicide Warning Signals

• Significant shifts between positive and negative emotional content (a change in words and actions)
• Posts about stressful events and then posts about emotional stress and negative thoughts.
• Posts about death, dying, hurting themselves, suicide, or self-destructive behavior.

Start the conversation

• Trust your instincts and talk to your loved one/friend if you think they may be having thoughts of suicide. Mention the warning signs that prompted you to talk to them, stay calm, and let them know you are there to help.

When talking to someone:

• Talk openly and matter-of-factly about suicide.
• Be willing to listen and allow expressions of feelings. Accept the feelings.
• Be non-judgmental. Don’t debate whether suicide is right or wrong, or whether feelings are good or bad, and don’t lecture on the value of life.
• Don’t act shocked. This will put distance between you.
• Don’t be sworn to secrecy but seek support.
• Offer hope that alternatives are available but do not offer superficial reassurance.
• Never dare them to do it!
• Most importantly, be prepared to act. Remove any lethal means, like weapons, drugs, or medications, and do not leave them alone.

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Marine Corps Resources:

Suicide Prevention Program Officer and Coordinator Tool Kit
Marine Corps Order 5351.1 Combat and Operational Stress Control Program
Interactive Suicide Prevention Resource
Prevention and Counseling