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October 15, 2015
Vol. XXXII No. 41
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NSAW personnel undergo three day Emergency Operations Center training
U.S. Navy photo by Whitney Anderson
NSAW Executive Officer Lt. Cmdr John Liddle communicates an EOC update while working alongside Public Affairs Officer Brian Sutton on day three of training. By Whitney Anderson NSAW Public Affairs Office Have you ever considered the steps you would take in the event of a sudden disaster? In order to better prepare, Naval Support Activity Washington has undergone three-day training in Emergency Operations Center operations as a way to consistently improve emergency management preparedness. The training, facilitated by officials from Commander, Navy Installations Command, simulated real-life emergency events and required key personnel from the installation to band togeth-
The Waterline Commander, Naval Support Activity Washington Capt. Monte Ulmer NSAW Public Affairs Officer Brian Sutton NSAW Deputy Public Affairs Officer Patrick Gordon Waterline Staff Writer Whitney Anderson Page Designer Comprint Military Publications Matthew Getz All stories must be submitted by 4 p.m. the Thursday prior to publication. E-mail stories to: patrick.gordon@navy.mil or bring/mail to: The Water-
er as a functional EOC, using their individual resources to work together toward a safe resolution of the emergency scenario. Using the new EOC for Naval Support Activity Washington, located on the Washington Navy Yard, personnel were asked to undertake formal classroom training within the three-day span, conducting emergency exercises in the afternoons as a way to evaluate training based on skill, precision, and tact while under pressure. Michael Crockett, CNIC shore operations training group chief, served as the instructor for the training event, emphasizing that procedures such as those covered in the training were impera-
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tive to the survival of an installation during an emergency. “The goal is to leave here with an NSA Washington EOC that’s even more ready,” said Crockett. “What we’ve found here is that NSA Washington already has an exceptionally talented and experienced EOC watch team, emergency management office, [and] first responders, and what we’ve been able to do this week is teach them some nuanced processes with emergency management and information management which we hope will make them even more ready and more effective from an operational standpoint.” During the exercises the EOC functioned as it would in a realistic emergency, breaking personnel down into three individual teams of planning, operations and logistics. Heading the operation was NSAW Executive Officer Lt. Cmdr. John Liddle with NSAW Public Affairs Officer Brian Sutton and NSAW Emergency Management Officer Justin Petrick close by to aid in command communication and implementation. These three entities worked closely together in the EOC to consolidate updates and effectively communicate amongst the installation on the changing situational status Sutton said that in times of emergency it is important to be able to relay messages to installation personnel and derive a communications plan for the command to follow. “Our job is to communicate emergency public information,” said Sutton. “The primary objective is to save people’s lives here so we’re trying to use our available channels to try to get these people to where we want them to evacuate, and as things wind down we’ll continue to give instructions, so we’re really just the mouthpiece for the installation.” Michael McKinney, Naval District Washington Regional Police chief at NSAW, functioned as the head of the operational cell during the third day of the exercise. On that day, the training scenario consisted of a simulated terrorist situation on base. McKinney said this training was a way to see how he and personnel would react to a pressure-filled situation. “This gives us a chance to work these issues, work them on the phone if stuff comes in, and make quick changes if something is not going right while being able to adjust and crosstalk to the different entities,” said McKinney. Although the training only lasted three days, officials at NSAW will not soon forget the lessons learned, added McKinney. To stay up to date on emergency preparedness at NSAW, be sure to visit www.dcmility.com/waterline or www.Facebook. com/NavalSupportActivityWashington
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U.S. Navy photos by Whitney Anderson
NSAW Chief of Police Michael McKinney works along with Regina Stanford and LaKeisha Dickerson as operations facilitator in the EOC on day three of training.
Kirk Avery works as part of the planning cell to create a plan of action during EOC training.
Ensign Sam Reimer spells out instructions for logistics personnel to follow.
Lt. Daniel Jensen correlates logistics components in EOC training during an active shooter scenario.
Lt. Cmdr. Nick Pecci and Bobby Eason, NSAW Deputy Chief of Police work together as a part of the planning cell on day two to plan for a sudden earthquake scenario.
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NAVFAC Washington restores historic watch box
By Regina Adams Naval Facilities Engineering Command Public Affairs Office
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at the Washington Navy Yard Oct. 8 in honor of the restoration of the historic watch box that President Abraham Lincoln frequently used to access the yard more than 150 years ago. With the support of Naval Facilities Engineering Command Washington, the watch box was restored after being relocated from Naval Support Facility Indian Head to the Washington Navy Yard April 16. “The renovation of the historic watch box was my favorite project, ever,” said Igor Boras, Engineering Branch senior construction manager at Public Works Department Washington. “The aspect that made it my favorite was that by default of its smaller size and larger number of details, one could actually observe a beautiful building transforming from one week to another.” The restoration team used historic photographs to restore the historically wrap-around porch and brick flooring. The findings of the paint investigation, which used 40x magnification of standard stratigraphy on 25 distinguishable paint layers, provided the historically accurate building color scheme. To reflect the true historic orientation, one opening was changed from a window to a door, while another was changed from a door to a window. Two windows were original, and the third one was a reproduction of the historic windows. All rotten, missing and damaged wood siding was replaced, and new wood trim reflected the existing one. “The support from the command was outstanding,” said Boras. “The transfer of the building, first on the wheels, and after that via barge, was an unforgettable work experience.” After almost five hours traveling by barge up the Potomac River, the 11-ton watch box was offloaded at the Washington Navy Yard and moved to West Leutze Park, slightly south of its original site where the Navy Yard fire house now stands.
It took six months to move the watch box and execute the memorandum of agreement among the Department of the Navy, the District of Columbia State Historic Preservation Officer, and Maryland State Historic Preservation Officer. “This building has the potential to be studied as the only surviving example of a wood frame guardhouse prior to the Civil War, and we are all proud in NAVFAC for our small contribution and hard work that paid off at the end,” said Boras. “The successful team of historic preservation architects from EYP Architecture and Engineering and Summit Construction and Environmental Service spent months on each small detail, which in the end, resulted in this Navy Yard gem.” NAVFAC is the systems command that delivers and maintains quality, sustainable facilities, acquires and manages capabilities for the Navy’s expeditionary combat forces, provides contingency engineering response, and enables energy security and environmental stewardship.
U.S. Navy photo by NavFac
The newly renovated watch box will sit in west Leutze Park on the Washington Navy Yard.
U.S. Navy photo by Al Lawrence
NSAW Executive Officer Lt. Cmdr. John Liddle cuts the ribbon for the watch box ceremony held Oct. 8
The history of the Washington Navy Yard Watch Box By Regina Adams Naval Facilities Engineering Command Public Affairs Office The historic watch box has gotten a chance for a “third life” after being at the Washington Navy Yard from 1854 to 1906, being at Indian Head from 1906 to 2015 and now back at WNY after being fully restored. The Watch box, built in 1853-1854, was known as a guard house where visitors checked in and some district visitors checked out on the way to the city. Manned by Marines, this small building was a part of the sentry post that helped secure the 8th Street entrance of WNY until approximately 1905. The yard supplied buildings via barge transportation to Indian Head in early 1900’s, and several buildings that remain there have become an important part of Indian Head history in their second life. The watch box is credited for having many important people pass by it on their way to and from WNY. The first Japanese embassy visited in 1860. Two presidents, Franklin Pierce and Abraham Lincoln, visited WNY and passed the watch box. Lincoln even passed by it on the day of his assassination at about 5 p.m. The history of the watch box is intertwined with the history of the Indian Head as Indian Head Naval Proving Grounds was established in the 1890’s on farmland and was in need of buildings to support its mission. It served as a foreman’s office, the main telephone switch facility and a grounds store house between 1911 and 1932, after which it was left to the elements at Indian Head. However, in 1997, the watch box was identified as a contributing element to the Naval Proving Ground Historic District. It was significant as the original location of proof work for the yard, and for its role in testing smokeless powder With support from Naval Facilities Engineering Command Washington, the historic watch box was moved back to WNY
U.S. Navy photo by Al Lawrence
Manned by Marines, this small building was a part of the sentry post that helped secure the 8th Street entrance of the Washington Navy Yard until around approximately 1905. after spending more than 100 years at Naval Support Facilities Indian Head. To prepare the 11-ton watch box for its journey, it had to be braced so it wouldn’t be damaged during the lift and move. Bracing was done with wooden frame on the inside, customized corner angles and cables on the outside, and steel beams underneath. After being placed on the remote control operated travel dolly, the watch box, known as Building 185, was moved across NSF Indian Head to its pier where it was placed on a
barge with a crane. After nearly five hours traveling by barge up the Potomac River, the watch box was offloaded with a crane at WNY and placed just off the WNY riverwalk. It remained there until its move to West Leutze Park, where it was restored and opened for public display Oct. 8. The team restored the historically wrap-around porch and brick flooring, visible in historic photographs.With The restoration made the watch box look much like it did in the 1850s.
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Washington Navy Yard CAC access for pedestrian turnstiles By Whitney Anderson NSAW Public Affairs Office With traffic in the district becoming an increasing struggle and parking on the yard scarce, many Washington Navy Yard personnel have made the move to public transit. However, some are coming to find upon arrival that their government issued common access card does not work at the pedestrian access gates. While frustrations have mounted in the face of this annoyance, the problem actually has an easy fix. The purpose of the pedestrian entry gates at
the Navy yard are to allow foot traffic to easily and securely enter and exit the base with few to no delays, which requires no vehicle parking for personnel who access the installation by foot. “In theory, the idea is that the more people are walking to work and using the pedestrian access, the fewer cars will be trying to access the vehicle gates and find parking on the yard,” said Kirk Avery, NSAW information technology installation program director. Avery said that while some of the problem does come from technical system errors,
U.S. Navy photo by Patrick Gordon
Proper use of the pedestrian access gates can prevent troubleshooting calls and delays during your morning commute. 1. Read the posted instructions, 2a. hold your CAC over the scanner, or 2b. swipe the CAC’s barcode, 3. wait for the light to turn green, 4. walk through the turnstile
much of it comes from operating errors and people simply not knowing how to use the gates properly. “A lot of people run into problems using the pedestrian access gates simply because they’re not using them correctly,” said Avery. “Remember to swipe the barcode part of your Common Access Card, not the magnetic stripe. Another feature of the reader is a small camera, but some people think that they can gain access by holding their card to the camera, which won’t do anything. So using proper procedure is key.” However, if the pedestrian access gates don’t work and personnel believe that it may be a problem with that particular gate or their CAC card and not an issue of incorrect use, there are certain steps that should be followed to remedy the situation. “People expect technology to work all the time but that’s not how technology works, you’re going to have faults in the system,” said Avery. Avery explained that he is currently the sole person working to resolve turnstile access issues, but that with 18,000 users registered to the Washington Navy Yard troubleshooting every incident can be difficult. What Avery can do is get to the heart of the technical issue, rather than an individual CAC misread. “We don’t have an administrator, we don’t have anyone that’s designated to sit at a console and watch the access for these turnstiles,” said Avery. “No one is paid to do that, so I can pull a poll to see how many card accesses have been
denied and attempt to fix what may be wrong.” Avery said the major problem he has had lately is that when people email him to relay the problem, they are saying everything that happened but forgetting to provide the appropriate information needed to resolve the matter. “The main thing I need for people to know is that if there’s a problem we have a mailbox to send that complaint to,” said Avery. The email address to send any complaints regarding pedestrian gate access is tamr.nsawwnyd@navy.mil . Avery said that along with stating their name and recalling what happened the individual should also provide the date, time, and location of the turnstile, along with their 10 digit CAC number to ensure any difficulty is quickly dealt with. Even if personnel find that a pedestrian turnstile is not reading their card, Avery said that a safe and fast solution to installation access is available. “If someone tries to scan their ID at an unmanned gate and it doesn’t work, they just need to walk down to a manned access gate where security can scan the card and allow them access,” said Avery. “In most cases of that happening the ID scanner at the pedestrian gate simply are not reading the card properly, which is usually just a network or system issue. If the card worked yesterday and it’s just not reading today, it’s nothing to worry about. They just need to gain access to the yard through a manned gate.” For further updates on installation access, parking and traffic laws be sure to stay current at www.dcmilitary.com/waterline.
Navy announces rollout, wear dates for upcoming uniform changes By Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs Office The Chief of Naval Personnel released NAVADMIN 236/15 Oct. 9, which announces several key uniform changes. The Navy has been working to meet Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus’ plans to redesign several uniform elements for sailors that improve uniformity across the force as well as improve the function and fit of their uniforms. Several wear-tests have been conducted and the Navy has incorporated sailors’ feedback into the final uniform and cover designs announced Friday. NAVADMIN 236/15 provides detailed information on the upcoming uniform changes and rollout plans, including: Unisex covers - Effective immediately, the alternative combination cover and current male combination cover for officers and chief petty officers can now be worn by both men and women in service dress uniforms. - The ACC is now available in Navy Exchange Uniform Stores and through the call center. - All officers and chiefs will be required to wear either the ACC or current male combination cover Oct. 31, 2016. - The enlisted white hat, or Dixie cup, is available for wear by E-6 and below April 2016, and must be worn in service dress whites (Oct. 31, 2016) and service dress blue (Jan. 1, 2020). - Recruit Training Command will begin issuing the Dixie cup to all recruits beginning April 2016.
Redesigned E-6 & below Service Dress Blue - Beginning Oct. 1, 2016, RTC will begin issuing the redesigned SDBs for E6 and below. - Jumper style for both men and women. - The jumper will incorporate a side zipper and the slacks will have a front zipper to help with changing in and out of uniform. - Both men’s and women’s uniform pants will have the traditional 13 buttons, though they will not be functional. - Beginning Jan. 1, 2020, the Dixie cup must be worn by both men and women in the E-6 and below Service Dress Blue uniform. - The redesigned uniform for men will be added to existing stock until the old style inventory is gone. Redesigned E-6 Service Dress White with Navy Blue Piping - New SDW for E6 and below with navy blue piping will be issued at RTC beginning Oct. 1, 2017. - Jumper style for both men and women. - The jumper will incorporate a side zipper and the slacks will have a front zipper to help with changing in and out of the uniform. - Mandatory wear date for SDW is Oct. 31, 2021. - Beginning Oct. 31, 2016, the Dixie cup must be worn by both men and women in the E-6 and below SDW uniform. Choker style women’s officer and chief petty officer SDW coat will be worn by both men and women - It will be available through Navy Exchange uniform stores and call center beginning Jan. 1, 2017.
- Mandatory wear date is Jan. 1, 2020. - The ACC or current male combination cover will be worn with the new choker coat. Lightweight NWU Type I for Officers and Sailors - Will be available April 2016 at NEX Uniform Centers in Guam and Hawaii, and through the call center for Diego Garcia and Singapore. - Beginning Oct. 1, 2016 RTC will issue to recruits. - Sailors can wear these lighter NWU uniform items with all current NWU Type I uniform components. - Gray-tinted garment label will be used to identify the lighter version of the NWU Type I. - Current NWU Type I will no longer be manufactured and the lightweight NWU Type I will become the standard uniform. - The current NWU Type I will be phased out as stock is depleted. New Navy Fitness Suit for all Officers and Sailors - Navy Fitness Suit has dark blue jacket and pants with gold Navy logos and silver reflective piping. It is 100 percent nylon. - May be worn off duty. - Will be issued to recruits at Great Lakes Beginning Oct. 1, 2016. - The fitness suit will be available for purchase in NEX uniform stores and call center beginning January 2017. - Mandatory wear date is Jan. 1, 2020. Expansion of the allowable styles of purses that women may carry in uniform - Purses must be between 5 1/2 to 16 inches wide, 5 1/2 to 14 inches high and 2 to 6 inches
U.S. Navy photo by Sharon Anderson
Petty officers 2nd Class Melissa Rheaume and Ashley Ann Fisher discuss their observations about the new female E6 and below service dress blue uniform prototypes they are testing as part of a preliminary, threeweek wear evaluation.
deep. - Must match shoes in plain black, brown or white in leather or synthetic leather. - Rectangular or square with zipper or magnetic closure with or without flap. For more details on all the uniform changes and requirements see NAVADMIN 236/15 at www.npc.navy.mil For more news from Chief of Naval Personnel, visit www.navy.mil/local/cnp/.
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Navy drives forward with telematics By Scot Cregan Navy Installations Command Public Affairs Office The first of approximately 3,330 government vehicles was installed with telematics devices this week as part of the Navy’s overall shore energy initiatives. Telematics refers to the use of wireless devices and “black box” technologies to transmit data in real time back to an organization using installed devices that collect and transmit data on vehicle use, maintenance requirements or automotive servicing. Vehicles throughout the United States and overseas bases including Guantanamo Bay and Guam will have devices fitted over the next 90 days. This initiative is part of a partnership between Navy Installations Command and Naval Facilities Engineering Command. “Telematics will be used to help with fuel savings and fleet management of our vehicles,” said Earl Smith, public works facilities service manager of NAVFAC headquarters. “We’re currently assessing the next phase of installation and working closely with the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Environment) to install ‘temporary’ telematics to assist in the assessment and identification of potential development of alternate fuel vehicle deployment.”
Smith added that the initiative also contributes to personnel safety. Telematics will track and record vehicle location, routes driven, mileage, days-per-month used, trips-permonth, and provide various analytical reports or dashboards. “Data obtained from telematics will enable the Navy to make informed vehicle reduction or allocation decisions,” said Winifred Holland, Navy Installations Command transportation program director. “It will also determine which vehicles could be replaced with electric vehicles, and support efforts to change certain behaviors like speeding or excessive idling.” Plans for the shore enterprise include the ability to ‘right size’ the Navy’s vehicle fleet and reduce fuel consumption, ultimately contributing to Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus’ goal to reduce petroleum consumption by 50 percent. In addition, organizations that adopt telematics often report reductions in the number and severity of accidents and associated reductions in repair cost and lost work time. The Marine Corps has been using different forms of telematics at select installations and parts of the recruiting fleet since 2003. “In addition to reduced fuel consumption, the effect of safer driver behavior has reduced direct accident cost by an average of approximately $300 per vehicle per year,” said Marine Corps Vehicle Fleet Director James Gough. “Our studies suggest additional savings may be available in terms of reduced lost work time and liability costs.” Recent presidential Executive Order 13693, “Planning for Federal Sustainability for the Next
Decade,” requires the use of vehicle telematics in all new passenger vehicles within two years. As a result, both commands have identified and are implementing a telematics system which also will reduce overall vehicle costs. October is Energy Action Month. Learn
more about how critical energy is to accomplishing the Navy’s mission: http://greenfleet. dodlive.mil/energy/energy-action-month/. For more news from Commander, Navy Installations Command, visit www.navy.mil/ local/cni/.
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