Joint Base Charleston
Patriot Vol. 2, No. 34
Team Charleston – One Family, One Mission, One Fight!
Friday, September 1, 2011
Practice makes perfect! Joint Base Charleston Honor Guard members practice Posting the Colors at JB CHS - Air Base Aug. 26. Honor Guard members come from various units around the base and volunteer for three month increments. The Honor Guard performs at various events, including retirement ceremonies and honoring fallen comrades at funerals. See more photos, Page 9.
U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Katie Gieratz
INSIDE HONOR GUARD
Attention to details See Page 9
LABOR DAY Keep it safe See Page 11
HUNTING Know the season’s rules See page 11
IN MEMORY 9/11 memorial service scheduled See page 11
Charleston, SC Friday, September 2
Be prepared, be aware and report: “YOU” may make the difference! By J. Dwayne Gunther Joint Base Charleston, Chief Antiterrorism Officer Terrorist don’t discriminate. If you’re an American, you’re a potential target in the eyes of terrorists groups around the world. With the “9/11 Anniversary” fast approaching, it is important to remember Antiterrorism procedures to ensure the safety of yourself and family. In direct action after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the United States Air Force implemented an aggressive program called "Eagle Eyes." The “Eagle Eyes” program is an antiterrorism initiative that enlists the eyes and ears of military members and citizens in the war on terror. This program is managed by the local Air Force Office of Special Investigations and with the assistance of everyone at Joint Base Charleston, the main program goal is to watch, report and detect. It starts with teaching people about the typical activities terrorists engage in to plan attacks. Armed with this information, you can assist law enforcement agenices by recognizing elements of potential terror planning. While traveling to and from work, around the installation and local community, or while out with the family, your “eyes and ears” are an instrumental force multiplier to JB CHS security and first responders. In times like these, your awareness and reporting may just be the key that saves the life of one or hundreds of innocent victims. All reports are taken seriously and immediately shared with appropriate law enforcement agencies and military commanders for rapid assessment and investigation.
Report these key suspicious behaviors: Surveillance: Someone recording or monitoring activities, including the use of cameras or video, note taking, drawing diagrams, writing on maps, using binoculars or any other vision-enhancing device. Be suspicious and cautious and report suspicious activity to your supervisor or security forces. Elicitation: Anyone or any organization attempting to gain information by mail, fax, telephone or in person about military operations and people. Useful information to a potential terrorist includes casual conversation or unusual questions about security at JB CHS, the number of building occupants and tenant organizations, shift schedules or changes, utility services or other sensitive information. Tests of security: Any attempts to measure reaction times to security breaches or to penetrate physical security barriers or procedures. False alarms, unexplained delivery vehicles, using false identification are all attempts to bypass security. Acquiring supplies: Purchasing or stealing explosives, weapons, ammunition, uniforms, decals, flight manuals, passes or badges (or equipment to make them) or any other controlled items. Report unusual activities or people bringing unusual items onto a facility such as nails, duct tape, unknown liquids, powders or solids, wires and power supplies. Suspicious persons out of place: People who do not seem to belong in the workplace, neighborhood, business establishments, or anywhere else. This includes suspicious border crossings, stowaways aboard ships or people jumping ship in port. Look for that person who is overdressed for the
Perfect your communication skills with Toastmasters By Tech. Sgt. John Gott Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs
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weather, unexplained nervousness, looks out of place or does not fit the area in general. If you note a frequent unexplained sighting of a specific person, report it. Dry runs: Putting people into position and moving them about without actually committing a terrorist act such as a kidnapping or bombing. An element or this activity could also include mapping out routes and determining the timing of traffic lights and flow patterns. Report any suspicious person or vehicle that appear to be rehearsing something; may be carrying maps or timing devices, taking notes, pacing off distances or conducting timing of traffic flow. Individuals staging equipment: People and supplies getting into position to commit the act. This is the best opportunity to alert the authorities before the terrorism occurs. Immediately notify security personnel if you find a potential abandoned or an illegally parked vehicle. You are a critical weapon in our war against terrorism. You and your families are encouraged to be aware, be alert and report any suspicious activities. Your inputs are critical in the defense of JB CHS, your neighborhood, community and most importantly, our country. To report suspicious activities call the 628th Security Forces Base Defense Operations Center, at the following numbers: Air Base: 963-3600 Naval Weapons Station: 764-7777 If in your local community, contact the nearest local law enforcement agency. Remember, “Be aware, be alert, and report suspicious activities.”
Joint Base Charleston is now offering a program that will help build confidence and improve leadership skills. The Toastmasters International program, held at the Air Base Education Center, is designed to help individuals become more confident in public speaking, improve their professional leadership skills and also how they interact with others. The program is open to anyone 18 and older and who has access to the installation. "Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that teaches communication and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs," said Master Sgt. Brian Collins, Globemaster Toastmasters member. "The overall organization currently has more than 260,000 members in more than 12,500 clubs in 113 countries." Although the organization serves people from completely different backgrounds and from all around the world, the club at JB CHS will practice the organization's core concepts with the same goals. The mission of a Toastmasters club is to equip its members to become effec-
tive communicators and leaders at every level. Shelia Reed, Toastmaster member said, "The JB CHS Globemaster Toastmasters club is available to every Airman, Sailor, civilian or retiree who wants to improve their communication skills and develop their natural leadership abilities," The club provides members with the practice and experience they will need to maximize their individual potential and growth in the professional world. "Members can expect to receive the opportunity to practice and refine their communication skills in a no-threat, non-judgmental and fun environment," says Master Sgt. Julius Walker, Toastmasters member. "Whether it is one-on-one or in front of a large group, they will learn the skills to effectively get their point across to any audience. Communication is the key to building great people skills." The Toastmasters Club held their initial meeting July 26. Senior Master Sgt. Kevin Kloeppel, local Toastmaster Club president, said he is excited about the club and thinks it will be a valuable resource for local residents. "This club will be beneficial for the JB CHS team by increasing our people's communication and leadership skills," Kloeppel said. "In today's fast paced world, communication is vital to the success of any organization. Whether a See Toastmaster, Page 6
ORI Tip
Operational Readiness Inspection Countdown: 12 weeks
All members of 121st Air Expeditionary Wing are required to have an Airman's Manual AFPAM 10-00 with IC-1 (24 Jun 2011). The original manual was updated with stickers It is available on the e-pubs website and can be downloaded and reproduced at the Units' expense. The electronic version has incorporated all IC-1 changes.
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