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February 24, 2012

SOUTH POTOMAC PILOT NEWS AND INFORMATION FOR THE NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUTH POTOMAC DEFENSE COMMUNITY

Non-Mission Essential Personnel should avoid Installations on March 23 By Jeron Hayes All civilian employees and contractors who have not been identified by their commands as "mission essential personnel" are being advised to avoid the bases at Dahlgren and Indian Head on Friday, March 23, as both installations participate in Exercise Solid Curtain/Citadel Shield 2012 (SC-CS12). This week-long exercise will be conducted on naval bases and installations throughout the continental United States on March 19-24. The purpose of Exercise Solid Curtain/Citadel Shield 2012 is to ensure that naval installations are ready to respond to a threat at all times. It es-

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BRAC discussion highlight of SP COMREL Council By Andrew Revelos NSASP Staff Writer Discussion about the possibilities of another round of Base Realignments and Closures (BRAC) and its potential impact to the region highlighted the quarterly Naval Support Activity South Potomac (NSASP) Community Relations (COMREL) Council meeting Feb. 15. The council met at the Jaycee's Community Center in Waldorf, Md., where guest speaker Anthony Principi, chairman of the 2005 BRAC Commission, addressed speculation about when and how a new BRAC process will commence. Candace Quinn Kelly , president of the Charles County Board of Commissioners, welcomed guests and said the

board would work to protect Naval Support Facility (NSF) Indian Head. "We are carefully following the information, the news, with regard to BRAC," said Kelly. "We're beginning to gear up to have a very good, sound understanding of what [another BRAC] will mean for Charles County and for our base."

BRAC prospects

Memories of the 2005 BRAC law are still fresh in the minds of the military communities it affected; the last of that commission's recommended 837 closure and realignment actions were implemented in 2011. Established by Congress to provide "objective, non-partisan, and independent

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U.S. Navy photos by Andrew Revelos

Anthony Principi, chairman of the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) commission, discusses how communities can prepare for realignments and closures at the South Potomac Community Relations Council meeting Feb. 15. The Vietnam veteran and Naval Academy graduate provided an insider perspective on the BRAC process and encouraged communities hosting military installations to begin preparing for the consolidations, which are anticipated to occur by 2015.

NSASP, Indian Head residents discuss upgrade to the base's steam system By Andrew Revelos NSASP Staff Writer Members of the community in Indian Head met with Naval Support Activity South Potomac (NSASP) and Naval DistrictWashington (NDW) officials Feb. 9 at theVillage Green Pavilion to discuss the preliminary environmental assessment (EA) of the proposed project to upgrade Naval Support Facility (NSF) Indian Head's steam distribution system. Military Construction Project 222 (MILCON P-222) will demolish the aged Goddard Power Plant and 10 miles of steam line on board NSF Indian Head, and construct two primary natural gas-powered steam plants along with nine smaller, nodal steam plants. A utilities and energy management (UEM) building will be constructed as part of the project, and Washington Gas will construct a natural gas transmission line from Bryans Road along Indian Head Hwy. to Mattingly Ave., and onto NSF Indian Head. P-222 will produce 4.3 megawatts of electricity as a by-product of steam production. "Our intent is to update the community on the progress of our efforts to upgrade the infrastructure of energy distribution on Naval Support Facility Indian Head," said Capt. Pete Nette, commanding officer of NSASP. "Since we last briefed the community

U.S. Navy photo by Andrew Revelos

Capt. Pete Nette, NSASP commanding officer, discusses the preliminary final environmental assessment of the proposed upgrades to Naval Support Facility Indian Head's steam distribution system at a public hearing on Feb. 9.

on the project, Congress has passed NDAA, the National Defense Authorization Act of 2012, and in that was the funding of about $67 million for P-222. Additionally, the Navy has completed its environmental assessment to address potential impacts." The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) mandates that all federal agencies assess the potential environmental impacts of proposed projects. The Navy first sought public comment about P-222 at a public meeting last March. The project's draft EA was made public this year on Jan. 25 with a solicitation for public review and comment. The draft EA found that P-222 would result in tree-clearing, construction and demolition activities within 1,000 feet of NSF Indian Head's shoreline.The Navy is working with the Critical Area Commission and Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) to mitigate the impacts. Another potential impact would result from constructing the gas line itself. Washington Gas officials have said they would avoid environmentally sensitive areas as much as possible and comply with all applicable regulations. Finally, P-222's draft EA found the project would impact NSF Indian Head's historic value by demolishing

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Financial counselors encourage sailors to save for the future Military Saves Week Set a Goal, Make a Plan, Save Automatically The impact of today's economy is not lost on the military and its thousands of members. To assist military members that face financial obstacles, Military Saves Week is held every February to remind its service members that while it may not be their current priority, they must remember to be aware of financial pitfalls and to be prepared for the future. The Military Saves campaign's purpose is to develop a military command climate that supports sensible financial behavior by focusing on financial literacy education, by supporting available savings products, and by encouraging service members and their families to take action. "The goal of Military Saves Week is to encourage people to take a minute to look at their finances and see if they are on target for where they want to be financially, both today and for tomorrow," said Carol Allison of the NSASP Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC). "It started originally after a nationwide initiative to encourage people to save more money, both for emergencies and for their retirement. The national savings average had dropped to negative numbers and people didn't have emergency funds or retirement savings," said Allison. Allison has organized a number of events to bring attention to Military Saves Week. " Here at Dahlgren, we are setting up financial information tables throughout the base on various days. We are doing an event with the

Chief Melton's Financial Do's and Don'ts for Military Members Do's: NSWC Federal Credit Union at the Liberty Center on Thursday evening for the Single Sailors," said Allison. "They are a great group to target because if we can get them started saving at an earlier age they have such a better chance of reaching some really good goals to provide for themselves in their retirement age," said Allison. FFSC, working with NSWC FCU, will also sponsor a series of classes at Dahlgren School in April "to reach the youngsters. Hopefully we can get them started early to think about saving and also they will take the message home to their parents," said Allison. Because sensible financial behavior is important year-round, Navy commands also provide a Command Financial Specialist (CFS) that is available to provide guidance and answer questions for service members. For the last year, Fire Controlman Chief (FCC) John Melton has served as CFS for AegisTraining and Readiness Center. Melton, who received a week's training through the FFSC and also attends quarterly meetings, truly enjoyed the collateral duty. Melton provides advice and information on topics such as planning for the future, car

- Always have a budget - Ensure that you have an emergency fund - Think about what your buying, never impulse buy -Try to pay for all items with cash instead of charging it on a credit card

Don'ts:

- Stay away from the buy here, pay here business - Never buy a car without having a CFS and/or legal representative review the contract buying, home buying/refinancing, budget, debt reduction, and "any financial concerns from a service member." Melton provides info to the ATRC Sailors as a group, but also took individual appointments. "If a Sailor wanted to discuss something like buying a car," said Melton, "we would discuss the Sailor's needs versus the type of vehicle required, interest rate/monthly payment calculators, finance options, insurance payments based on the type of car, and any other questions or concerns they might have," said Melton.

Having dealt with lots of different types of financial questions, Melton feels that while all situations are different, he would offer the same advice to all. "The first and best advice that I always give my Sailors is to have an emergency fund, a budget, and always try to pay off high interest items as soon as you can. The second is to never impulse buy, especially big tickets items such as a car or expensiveTV, laptop, etc. Always take a day or two and think about what the purchase will do to or for you, and to always have a second set of eyes look over a contract, preferably a CFS or legal officer," said Melton. "For Sailors with families, the first thing I always ask, is, what does your spouse think and is there a need? The second is do you have a budget, if not let us sit down and complete one," said Melton. A Sailor's best resource at Dahlgren or Indian Head is "the Fleet and Family Support Center," said Melton. " If there is an issue that I cannot help the sailor with, the FFSC is the first place I call. I will set up an appointment for the Sailor to see Mrs. Carol Allison. The one item I always tell a Sailor with a family is to talk with your spouse about your finances, it is a joint venture," said Melton. "If one of you does not know where the money is going, you will end up fighting about it." Melton also encourages sailors to "ask if you have a question." He feels many military members might be embarrassed to ask for financial help, " but if they do not ask then we cannot help." Melton said it all pays off when a Sailor "comes up and says thank you for the help."

Low-impact development storm water management requirements on Navy facilities LID storm water management requirements for construction projects are outlined in the Navy LID Policy (November 2007) and the Federal Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) Section 438 (December 2007).

Navy LID Policy requirements:

-Sets a goal of No Net Increase in storm water volume and sediment/nutrient loading. -This applies to major renovation projects (over $5 million) and construction projects (over $750,000). -Directs that LID be considered for all projects that require storm water management.

EISA Section 438 requirements:

-Applies to all Federal facility development and redevelopment projects with a footprint that exceeds 5,000 square feet. -The predevelopment hydrology of the property must be maintained post-construction with regard to temperature, rate, volume and duration of flow. -To accomplish this, Navy and A/E designers should use LID site planning, design, construction and maintenance strategies to the maximum extent technically feasible.

Additional Information on LID can be found online at:

-U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Post-Construction Storm Water Management in New Development & Redevelopment http://cfpub.epa.gov/npdes/stormwater /menuofbmps/index.cfm?action=min_measure&min_me asure_id=5 -Department of Defense: Design: Low Impact Development Manual UFC 3-210-10 25 http://www.wbdg.org/ ccb/DOD/UFC/ufc_3_210_10.pdf -Center for Watershed Protection: Better Site Design http://www.cwp.org/Resource_Library/Better_Site_Design/i ndex.htm

LID Structural and Non-Structural BMPs

Listed below are some suggested practices that may be incorporated into existing or future developments. Structural BMPs include: -bioretention swales -dry wells -filter and buffer strips -infiltration trenches -curb cuts -wet ponds -infiltration basins -runoff pretreatment -porous pavement -rain gardens -storm water wetlands -grassed swales -grassed filter strips -green roofs -catch basins -in-line storage -sand and organic filters -dry ponds

Nonstructural BMPs include:

-buffer zones -open space design -eliminating curbs and gutters -urban forestry -infrastructure planning -narrower residential streets -green parking -alternative turnarounds -environmentally-friendly landscaping -alternative pavers -conservation easements -BMP inspection and maintenance

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CARPOOL/VANPOOL WANTED Van or Car pool desired from Fredericksburg or King George to Indian Head, Monday thru Friday with one RDO, prefer 7-430, but hours can be negotiated. 703-909-3380. Riders wanted to start a carpool from the Northern Neck (Lively/Lancaster), passing through Warsaw at 0605 and Montross at 0615, arriving at Dahlgren by 0700; leaving Dahlgren at 1600. Call Lea at 540-653-6776 or 571-232-5412 (cell). Vanpool wanted from the Ferry Farm to Main gate/B gate entrance area. Preferably leave by 0700 and leave from base around 1530-1630 latest. Contact Richard @ richard.t.simpson@navy.mil From the Ferry Farm area to Dahlgren Bldg. 1500 area. Prefer early work hours. Call Mark, 540653-2148. Riders wanted for van pool. Leaves from Richmond at Home Depot on Atlee-Elmont Rd. (exit # 86B off I-95) to Dahlgren. Call David at (540) 6539203. Clinton, Md., to Dahlgren. Hours are flexible (0600 - 1700). Call Miranda at 703-692-9590. Carpool/vanpool wanted from Montross area to Dahlgren. Can also take up to 3 or 4 riders from here if they would prefer me to drive. Call Doc at 252-670-6686. Early risers only. Riders wanted for vanpool from Home Depot on Rt. 3 near Central Park, Fredericksburg, stops at main gate and B gate. Departs 0640, return 4 p.m. M-Th and 3 p.m. Fridays. If interested, call Mike at 540-903-4225 or e-mail to mcdonald7204@gmail.com

RIDERS WANTED Rt 234 & US 1 Dumfries Commuter Lot to Dahlgren. Depart at 0630. Stops at the Target parking lot off exit 133 (Warrenton). Leave Dahlgren at 1620. Call Lin at 540-653-1266. Claiborne Run at Chatham (Next to Steamers and CVS and across from Wawa on Butler Rd.) to Dahlgren. M-Th 0640 departure from Fredericksburg, leave Dahlgren at 1600; Fridays from 0640 to 1530. Call Maria, 540-653-3094. Fredericksburg Rt. 208 commuter lot and Ferry Farm Wal-Mart to Dahlgren; accepting riders or drivers; call Gina at 540-653-2281.

Want to start a carpool? Need riders? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Commuter Clearinghouseâ&#x20AC;? is a source for information on carpools or vanpools that already exist and need passengers, as well as a place for employees to advertise to start a carpool or vanpool. Whether you already operate a carpool or vanpool and are open to accepting new riders or need drivers, or if you are looking for a carpool or vanpool, provide us with information that might help you find or start a commuter opportunity, such as, where you will need to commute from and to, preferred schedule and contact information. You can send your information via e-mail to nsasp_pao_dlgr@navy.mil or contact our office toll free at 866-359-5540, or DSN 249-8153, or 540653-8153.

FREDERICKSBURG RIDESHARING SERVICE GWRideConnect is a free ridesharing service that assists persons who are seeking daily transportation from Fredericksburg, Stafford, Spotsylvania, Caroline and King George counties to employment locations in Dahlgren among other employment sites. Go to www.gwregion.org/gwrideconnect.html.

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Defense (DoD) infrastructure, the 2005 BRAC Commission recommended Congress undertake another BRAC by 2015. "One of the more popular parlor games this past year has been to guess when, not if, another there will be calls for another BRAC," said Principi. "If anyone here predicted there would be another round in 2013, they would make a great, great candidate to be the director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, because I don't think anyone expected that Secretary [of Defense Leon] Panetta would announce BRAC in 2013. "The fact that the secretary is calling for a BRAC round in 2013 and 2015 does not necessarily mean that there will be BRAC rounds in either of those years." Principi said he did not expect another BRAC round to begin until at least 2015, but cautioned communities to begin demonstrating the "military value" of their installations. "I do believe that Congress has absolutely no choice, but to authorize a BRAC round in 2015 or 2016," he said. Unlike the 2005 BRAC, which focused on the "transformation" of the military as envisioned by then-Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld, Principi said the future BRAC would reflect the Pentagon's current emphasis on reducing its budget growth, as directed by Congress in the 2011 Budget Control Act. Congress' looming $1.2 trillion in sequestration cuts to the federal budget may also affect any future BRAC process. In light of the stressed budgetary picture, installations may face workforce cuts whether or not they are on a BRAC list. Even strong investments in the military value of bases may not be enough to prevent some installations from closure, though Principi noted that such investments certainly improved an installation's prospects. The ability to efficiently combat terrorism and project power abroad requires the military to pursue new technologies, such as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Therein lies the dilemma facing any BRAC commission, said Principi, which must balance costs and while protecting and prioritizing research, development, acquisition, test and evaluation (RDAT&E) activities. The 2005 BRAC Commission's answer to that question saw the Navy co-locate 10 such activities to Naval Air Weapons Station (NAWS) China Lake, while maintaining specialty and energetic sites at NSF Dahlgren and NSF Indian Head respectively. "There was a great deal of discussion during [the 2005] BRAC round among commissioners and staff about Dahlgren and Indian Head," said Principi. "DoD considered Indian Head for closure, but pulled it from its list prior to submission to the commission." Principi said the Pentagon's decision to keep Indian Head open was consistent with the "governing criteria" of his commission. "I would question the need for any major lab consolidations in the next BRAC round," he said. "Protecting our nation's investment in intellectual capital, the strategic values of dispersion and defense in depth, are critical to our defense posture in this post 9/11 world. "Once we lose that intellectual capital, it will take a generation to rebuild," he maintained. Though the Pentagon initially recommended that Dahlgren's range activities be relocated to Picatinny Arsenal in 2005, the BRAC Commission decided that idea "ignored operational efficiency and expertise" in Dahlgren. Principi later added that encroachment is a serious threat to the viability of Dahlgren's Potomac River Test Range (PRTR) and stressed the importance of lo-

cal community leadership working with the Navy to address the problem. With a future BRAC all but officially announced, Principi offered some advice to community and military leadership at the COMREL. "I would be working very hard now, to remind the assistant secretary of defense for research and engineering, and the Navy leadership, on daily basis that Indian Head is the center of excellence for energetics," he told the council. "My message to you today is to continue to work to enhance and expand your military value. Certainly the recently announced [Enhanced Use Lease] public/private partnership to develop a 30 megawatt [electric] plant is a step in the right direction." Principi re-emphasized the importance of preparing for BRAC now when he addressed questions from audience members. "You know that behind the scenes, [DoD leadership] is working on which bases, which labs, they want to consolidate, close or realign. So I think now is the time to get ready, because once the list comes out, it's almost too late. If [an installation] makes the list, there's an 86-percent chance you're going to close... so first and foremost you want to stay off the list. So you start preparing now."

How a new BRAC would be different

"The original cost estimate to implement the entire [2005] BRAC recommendations has gone from $24 billion to over $35 billion," said Principi. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) reduced the cost savings projections from the 2005 BRAC from the $47.8 billion originally estimated by the Pentagon, to only $10 billion. Cost estimates and the data they are based on must be more accurate this time around, said Principi, especially since a future BRAC round would focus on cost savings. Any new BRAC will mandate stricter environmental clean-up of military properties; only 33 of NSF Indian Head's 70 sites requiring substantial environmental mitigation have been addressed. Previous BRAC rounds only mandated that the military address any environmental damage caused by "current use," after which the military could then vacate the property. Principi expected any new BRAC to require a more thorough clean-up to give communities more options to develop former DoD properties in the wake of a BRAC action. A new BRAC may even become law alongside provisions to rid the federal government of excess, non-military properties. "There is no civilian BRAC," said Principi, "although legislation has passed the House, pending in the Senate, to create a mechanism to eliminate some 45,000 federal properties through a BRAC-like process over the next 10 years.The Defense Department is exempt from the House version." If debating when another BRAC may commence has been this year's most popular parlor game, the runner-up is speculating about which branch of the service will be most affected. For the Army, Principi thought only minor realignments and closures, with a focus on foreign bases, will materialize. The Marine Corps, Navy and especially the Air Force, however, should expect more BRAC actions. "The Air Force today has 20 percent excess infrastructure," said Principi. "That's before any budget cuts." Likewise, the perennially-discussed Marine Corps Recruit Depots and the Navy's downsizing of its submarine force suggest there will be room for closures and realignments.

NSASP Updates

Capt. Pete Nette, NSASP commanding officer, contributed some additional input on his installations' BRAC prospects after Principi left the stage. "We all are familiar with the SurfaceWarfare Centers," he said.

"But there are a lot of [supported commands] that add value." Nette encouraged all members of the community to learn as much as possible about the various supported commands onboard NSASP installations. Nette also discussed how the annual, Navy-wide Solid Curtain/ Citadel Shield training exercise March 19-23 may impact traffic in the vicinity of Dahlgren and Indian Head. "There will be reduced services on base," said Nette. "What it means for the community is traffic. It's our responsibility to reach out and work with departments of transportation on both sides of the river, schools, and [law enforcement] to help coordinate traffic." Nette also announced that NSASP will continue its work constructing a living shoreline at NSF Indian Head; volunteers from the community will be invited to assist with the latest phase of the shoreline project this summer. Military Construction (MILCON) Project 222 to provide upgrades the Indian Head's Steam Distribution System was recently approved and funded, Nette told the council. The Navy may award a contract as early as this spring. The base is also continuing to pursue an Enhanced Use Lease that would revitalize two underutilized areas of Indian Head. Constellation Energy is negotiating the details with the Navy.

NSWC Indian Head Division Facility Improvements

The second presentation at the COMREL updated the community on the status of major investments to the military value of NSF Indian Head's largest supported command, the Naval SurfaceWarfare Center Indian Head Division. Amy O'Donnell, deputy technical director, began by briefing the COMREL about how much more there is to NSWC Indian Head Division than Indian Head. "We are five states and five sites deep," said O'Donnell. "People tend to forget that and when we address our military value, we're talking about [all sites]." NSWC Indian Head Division maintains sites in Utah, Oklahoma, Kentucky and New Jersey, with a few NSWC Indian Head Division employees working out in the Fleet. O'Donnell said the "heart" of her organization, however, was Charles County. "Between 2009 and 2011, almost $75 million of [military construction projects] have been completed," said O'Donnell. "It's a huge investment and there are great new capabilities." The first phase of the new Advanced Energetics Research Laboratory is complete and employees have already moved in. The next phase of construction is due to commence in fiscal year 2015. "A lot of infrastructure work has been completed, [and others] will be completed very soon," said O'Donnell. The completed projects include a new Consolidated Cartridge Actuated Device (CAD)/Propellant Actuated Device (PAD) Stock Point. The site services ejection seat devices for all four branches of the military and was commissioned on 2009. The BRAC-mandated realignment of assets from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown to Indian Head is complete; 40 personnel moved to Indian Head situated in three new and five renovated buildings. The organization is also completing a large order for M72A7 Light Anti-Tank Weapon (LAW) warheads. Projects are also pending that would build the long-anticipated Agile Chemical Facility and an energetics engineering campus. "We do a lot of unique things that can't be done anywhere else," said O'Donnell. "There are materials that are critical to [national defense] that aren't made anywhere else. We have to have a national way to make those materials."

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Base Happenings Dahlgren Free Tax Return Assistance

NSASP's Fleet and Family Support Center will help prepare tax returns for active-duty and retired military personnel at no cost beginning 17 January, by appointment only. Call 540-6531839 or toll free 800-500-4947 to make your appointment. FSSC will also offer single Sailor tax preparation assistance at no cost at NSF Dahlgren's Liberty Center on 28 January from 1100-1700, 11 February from 1100-1700, and 25 February 11001700. No appointment necessary.

DOSC Accepting Scholarship, Charity Grant Applications

The Dahlgren Officers' Spouses Club (DOSC) is currently accepting scholarship applications and written requests from nonprofit organizations to receive charitable funds to support their organization. All requests must be in writing and submitted via the United States Postal Service, postmarked no later than April 16. For more info, visit www.dahlgrenosc.webs.com.

Pre-Natal/Post Partum Support Group

Having a baby or dealing with a new baby? Join Fleet and Family Support Center's Pre-Natal/Post Partum Support Group. The group meets every Tuesday from 10-11 a.m. at FFSC, Bldg. 214 on Schoolhouse Lane at Dahlgren. For more information, contact Tina Sims at 540-623-1129 or toll free 800-500-4947.

Scholarships for Military Children

Applications for the 2012 Scholarships for Military Children Program will be available starting Dec. 1 at commissaries worldwide as well as online through a link on www.commissaries.com and directly at www.militaryscholar.org. The program awards at least one $1,500 scholarship to a student at each commissary. To be eligible for a scholarship, the student must be a dependent, unmarried child, no older than 21 - or 23 if enrolled as a fulltime student at a college or university - of a service member on active duty, reservist, guardsman, retiree or survivor of a military member who died while on active duty or survivor of a retiree. Eligibility is determined using the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System database. Applicants must submit an essay on a topic which will be available Dec. 1 on www.militaryscholar.org. Applications must be turned in to a commissary by close of business Feb. 24.

Indian Head IH Spouses' Club Opens "Treasures" Thrift Store

The recently established Indian Head Spouses' Club announces the opening of their "Treasures Thrift Store," located at 12 Strauss Ave. next door to the USO.The store is open everyTuesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Donations to the Thrift Store are accepted on Mondays and Tuesdays, but other donation appointments can be arranged. Want to earn up to $5 in free items from the thrift store every month?Volunteer! Stop by the thrift store during operating hours or email ihspouseclub@live.com for more information. To publish information on your event or program under "Base Happenings," contact NSASP Public Affairs at 540-653-8153 or email jeron.hayes@navy.mil.

Supervisory Librarian at Dahlgren Library I started working at the Dahlgren Library: Dec. 5, 2011 I came to Dahlgren from: Nashville, Tenn., although I'm originally from NYC and am very happy to be back on the East Coast. My last job was: Library Resource Manager for Anthem Career College My college alma mater is: I attended York College of PA for an undergraduate degree in history and received my masters from the University of Pittsburgh in Library and Information Science. My favorite part of being a librarian is: Answering questions! I love teaching and helping people with computer skills and finding what they need. At the Dahlgren Library, I hope to: make it a place everyone enjoys

going to, a place where they can learn new technologies, relax and read, and a place where they can always find help. When I was a child, I wanted to be a: As a child, what I wanted to be was always changing. I didn't really figure out what I wanted to do until halfway through college. I didn't know what librarians really did until then. If I could travel anywhere, it would be: Italy. I'm dying to go and eat as much as possible. My favorite book is: Hm, tough

question. Probably, "Gone With The Wind" or "Slow Death By Rubber Duck". I encourage everyone to visit the Dahlgren Base Library because: We have Wi-Fi, computers, a free copier and free faxes, and of course lots of books and comfy chairs. It's a great place to stop by on your lunch break or to unwind at the end of the day. The one book I would recommend to anyone is: The Harry Potter series, it's a great series that kids and adults can get into. Kids should come to our library because: We have wonderful children and teen sections. Every Friday we have story time and crafts at 10 a.m. and the second Tuesday of every month we have Paws for Reading, a program that allows self-conscious children to read to a therapy dog. What child would not want to play with a puppy? We're also starting up a toy collection that is available for check out and will have a Doodle for Google contest on March 2nd at 3 p.m.

SimVentions awarded an $18 million contract for system engineering support SimVentions Inc. of Fredericksburg, Va. has been awarded an $18 million contract for providing technical and engineering support services to the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD). The programs and systems to be supported include weapon control systems, command and control systems, missile components and subsystems, mission planning systems, and communications systems/infrastructures. Work will be performed for NSWCDD's Strike Weapons Systems Division (K70), and in particular the Weapons Systems Engineering Branch (K71). Specific activities will include concept definition, system architecture development, system de-

sign, operational and system requirements development and management, human factors engineering, external and internal interface management, security engineering, systems certification, communications engineering, hardware design and integration, system interoperability support, integrated logistics and Fleet support, tactics and operations, and system engineering for all aspects of the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) cases. Other activities include configuration management, software engineering, and test and evaluation support. SimVentions technical disciplines of systems engineering, software engineering, and modeling and simulation (M&S) will provide the main pil-

lars under which the company will perform the various tasking required under this contract. The contract is for three years through March 2015. SimVentions offers engineering and technology to the Department of Defense including the Navy, Army and Marine Corps. The work will be performed at the company's corporate offices located in Fredericksburg as well as on site at Naval Support Facility Dahlgren. This announcement follows SimVentions recent selection as a "Virginia Job Creator" by Governor Bob McDonald and being named Fredericksburg's 2012 Business of the Year by the Local Chamber of Commerce.

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Community Notes Dahlgren Boating Regulations in Virginia Require Safe Boating Course

A safe boating class, sponsored by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, will be held on Saturday, March 3, in Colonial Beach, VA. Successful completion of this course will provide you with the needed certificate, which is good for your life, to meet the new Virginia regulation. Class will be from 8:45 AM to 6 PM at the Espresso Station coffee shop, 215 Washington Ave, Colonial Beach. Early registration is $30 (paid by Feb 28) or $45 (after Feb 28). To register or for more information, call Kyle at (804) 224-7230 or June at 804-7610952 or email jandjgaines@verizon.net. In Virginia, jet ski operators aged 50 years or younger and motor boat operators aged 20 years or younger are required to have taken a NASBLA approved safe boating course. On July 1, 2012 the ages will be raised! You can check out this requirement via the following link: www.dgif.virginia.gov/ boating/education/requirement/.

Rappahannock Raiders Swim Team Swim Clinic Features Olympians

The Rappahannock Raiders will hold a Mutual of Omaha BREAKout! Swim Clinic at the King George YMCA on Apr. 28 from 1-5 p.m. The clinic will have two Olympic swimming medalists - Ian Crocker, 4-time Olympic Gold Medalist and 8-time World Championship Gold Medalist, and Kristy Kowal, Olympic Silver Medalist and 2-time World Championship Gold Medalist. They will be providing hands-on training and inspirational training lectures in this four-hour clinic. To register and for more information, go to rappraiders.com.

Thurman Brisben Center Benefit Dinner

The Thurman Brisben Center will hold its first annual Benefit Roast and Toast in honor of Dr. Roberto Canizares on Saturday, June 30 at Fredericksburg Hospitality House and Conference Center. The event will include a reception/silent auction that begins at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. Dr. Roberto Canizares, a physician practicing medicine for 40 years in the greater Fredericksburg area, has been affiliated with the Thurman Brisben Center since the 1980's, where he provides medical care for the medically underserved population. All proceeds benefit the Thurman Brisben Center, a shelter that provides services for the homeless for six

local counties. It's the goal of the event organizers to sell 200 tickets in King George and Dahlgren to honor Dr. Canizares. To donate or to purchase tickets, call 540-295-0001.

Indian Head Sotterley Plantation Presents "Women of Sotterley"

Sotterley Plantation presents their 2nd Saturday Series - "Women of Sotterley". In honor of Women's History Month, Sotterley Plantation is pleased to offer the third of four presentations of the 2nd Saturday Series entitled, "Women of Sotterley." These specialty tours will run on Saturday, March 10 at 1 and 3 p.m. Discover the women of Sotterley - whether it was the mistress of the house, the farm manager's wife, the heiress, or the enslaved servants, the women of Sotterley were fascinating people who lived extraordinary lives. Hear their stories in this presentation that is a testament to strength, courage and endurance. Advance reservations only. $15 per person. Limited to 20 people per session. Ages 13 and up. Walking required. Purchase tickets online: www.sotterley.org.

CSM Spring Connections

College of Southern Maryland will open its Spring Connections with author Randy Fertel on March 2. The New Orleans author will read from his memoir "The Gorilla Man and the Empress of Steak" beginning at 7:30 p.m. at CSM's Leonardtown Campus, Building A, Auditorium. The memoir weaves the stories of his iconic New Orleanian parents, one famous - Ruth, founder of Ruth's Chris Steak House - and one infamous - Rodney, known as "The Gorilla Man" for his quixotic 1969 run for mayor and promise to get a gorilla for the zoo. It is a bittersweet story of one of New Orleans' most legendary families, and the famous steak house that bears their mother's name. For information on Connections, study guides and author links visit www.csmd.edu/connections. Books featured are available at any CSM College Store or online at www.csmd.edu/CollegeStore.

Women's Soccer League Registration Announced

The Charles County Department of Public Works will hold registration for the upcoming Spring Women's Soccer League from Monday, February 27, through Friday, March 16, 2012. League play will take

place on Sundays at Laurel Springs Regional Park in La Plata. A "7 vs. 7" format will be played on an intermediate-size field. The franchise fee is $450 per team. Teams may register at the Department of Public Works (1001 Radio Station Road, La Plata), weekdays between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. For more information, interested teams should call 301-932-3470 or 301-870-2778 , or visit www.charlescountyparks.com.

Second Annual St. Charles Running Festival Set for April 14th

The Charles County Commissioners are pleased to announce that the second annual St. Charles Running Festival, presented by Lennar Homes, will take place on Saturday, April 14. The festival will consist of three different distances (10 miles, 5k and a kids' fun run), and proceeds from the event will benefit local charities, including Special Olympics. The 5k course starts and finishes at Regency Furniture Stadium, and is a basic up-and-back loop on Piney Church Rd. The Chick-fil-A Kids Fun Run will be contained within the parking lots of the stadium. The day's events coincide with the annual Fan Fest celebration hosted by the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs. Entry fees for the three races are $55 for the 10-Miler, $20 for the 5K and $10 for the Kids Fun Run prior to March 1. After that the 10-Miler fees increase to $65 and the 5K increases to $30. For more information or to register, visit www.StCharlesRunFest.com or call 410-605-9381.

White Plains Golf Course Announces Junior Golf Clinics

White Plains Golf Course will offer two Junior Golf Clinics in June. Session I (ages 8 - 12) will be held June 18, 19, 20 & 21, 8 - 9:30 a.m. Session II (ages 13 - 17) will be held June 25, 26, 27 & 28, 8 - 9:30 a.m. Each four-class session costs $50 per child. Session includes instruction, contests, and prizes. Early registration is recommended as class size is limited. For additional information or to register, contact White Plains Golf Course at 301-645-1300. White Plains Golf Course is located on St. Charles Parkway, south of DeMarr Road. For more info or to register, call 301-645-0580. To publish information on your event in "Community Notes," call or email the Naval Support Activity South Potomac public affairs office at 540-653-8153 or jeron.hayes@navy.mil.

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three buildings, 10 miles of steam lines and up to 5,000 feet of railroad tracks.The Navy is consulting with the Maryland Historical Trust to mitigate the impacts. NSASP officials told members of the public about the Navy's evaluation of alternatives to P-222, including an alternative action that would build only two primary steam plants and dispense with the plan for nodal plants. A no-action alternative would see the Navy keep the Goddard Plant, which would require expensive upgrades to comply with emissions standards. Both alternatives would result in more pollution and higher maintenance and utility costs than P-222.

Concerns raised over 'cumulative impact'

Members of the public asked several questions to NSASP and NDW officials about P-222. Indian Head resident Edward Joell expressed concern that the project's gas line would run underneath his house on Bryans Road. For Bonnie Bick, conservation chair for the Sierra Club's Southern Maryland Group, P-222 was not so concerning by itself. However, when considered along with another proposed NSF Indian Head project, an Enhanced Used Lease

a "cumulative impact" on environmentally-sensitive Mattawoman Creek. The EUL on board NSF Indian Head, currently under exclusive negotiations between the Navy and industry, would out-lease two underutilized areas of NSF Indian Head to the private sector: one area would be leased for a power plant and the other is slated to become a data center. Though Bick questioned the necessity of the Navy's pursuit of both P-222 and EUL together, she maintained that she and other environmentally-minded citizens still want the Navy to "have what it needs." Navy officials have underscored the environmental benefits of P-222, which include ceasing coal-fired steam and U.S. Navy photo by Andrew Revelos power generation on board NSF Indian Head. The new sysEdward Joell, a resident of Indian Head, asks tem would also allow the continued production of energetic NSASP officials a question about the environmental assessment during the public hearing at the Vil- materials on the installation at a lower cost to taxpayers. Following the receipt of public comment on P-222 - due lage Green Pavilion on Feb. 9. by Feb. 17 - the NEPA process will be completed and con(EUL) initiative to develop another natural-gas power plant struction of the gas line and new steam generation plants is on Navy property, Bick worried about what she described as anticipated to begin as early as this spring.

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Information, Tickets & Tours Office

Ski Tickets Available at ITT

Ski Liberty, Round Top, White Tail, Massanutten, Timberline andWintergreen Ski Resorts. For tickets or more information please stop by or call the ITT Office 540-653-8785.

Great Wolf Lodge 2012 Specials

Parent & Child Pool Tournament

Sixteen talented teams participated February 15 in the Second Annual Parent and Child Pool Tournament at Youth Activities Center.With a crowd of just as many spectators, Christian Lugo, 12 years old and his dad took first place in a show of team work and skill.

Library/Resource Center

Doodle-4-Google Contest

March 2 at 3 p.m. Location: Dahlgren Library Enter Google's doodling contest to design a new Google logo. The winners can receive a college scholarship and a trip to New York. Open to students with base access in grades K 12 with their guardian's permission. For more information please contact the Dahlgren Library at 540-653-7474. For contest details visit: http://www.google.com/doodle4google/

Craftech Center

Beginner's Ceramics

March 5 - March 26 at 4:40 p.m. In this five-week Monday class, you will learn how to pour, clean and paint three ceramic items. Cost $35 includes all materials. Minimum class size is three, maximum class size six. For more information, contact 540-653-1730.

"Ball and Chain" 1.5 Mile

Wednesday, February 15 was a brisk day for the firstValentine's "Ball and Chain" 1.5-mile run at the Dahlgren Fitness Track where 16 running partners braved the cool temperatures. Awards were given for the fastest Male Pair -Stephen Dorton/Jon Dachos: 21:38.1, fastest Female Pair - Jennifer Rose/Amanda Masters: 23:33.2 and the fastest Co-ed - James & Chanel Navarro: 26:02.8.

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"Losing it with Liz"

Water Aerobics for everyone! Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9:15 - 10:15 a.m. A mixture of water aerobic exercises to help increase your stamina and muscle strength, while decreasing your waistline. GREAT for ALL fitness and swim levels! For more information, contact the Aquatics Center at 543-653-8088 or 540-653-6213.

Special Date *Deadline Date Price April 21 March 23 $205.25 June 23 May 25 $205.25 * Deadline date is final date we can sell unless it sells out first. 1 night 2 days. Family suite sleeps up to 6 people, includes 6 water park bands. Limited number of rooms available. For reservations or more information call the Dahlgren ITT Office 540-653-8785.

Dahlgren Movie Theater 540-653-7336 Hours of Operation

Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m. Showing

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$5 Civilian, $4 Active Duty, Retired and Reserve Mil. E7 and above and their family members with ID, $2.50 E1-E6 and below and their family members with ID, $2 Child (6-11), Free - Child (5 and under).

Friday, Feb. 24 - Joyful Noise Rated PG-13 - 118 min.

Saturday, February 25 - Contraband Rated R - 110 min.

Friday, March 2 - Haywire Rated R - 93 min.

Saturday, March 3 - Red Tails Rated PG-13 - 125 min.

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tablishes a learning environment for players to exercise functional plans and operational capabilities. Exercise SC-CS12 is an annual exercise and not a response to any specific threat. All commands have identified mission essential personnel for their organizations, and will be providing them with new badges that they will retain and use in situations where base access has been restricted. For Exercise SC-CS12, base employees should follow guidance provided by their supervisors as to available alternative worksite options for the day, such as telework, flex hours or liberal leave. During the exercise, security operations at all gates may cause long traffic delays. Base leadership is working with local authorities in neighboring communities to provide notice of possible delays that could affect nearby residents, schools and businesses. As the exercise progresses to a heightened threat condition on Friday, individuals who do not have a valid CAC card will not be permitted to enter either Naval Support Facility (NSF) Dahlgren or NSF Indian Head, and Pass & ID offices will not issue visitor passes. Base housing residents will need to display a sticker indi-

cating they are approved to enter housing areas during heightened security. Stickers should be obtained for all vehicles parked in housing by March 16 and are available at both Pass and ID offices. Quality of life (Morale, Welfare and Recreation) facilities, the Navy Exchange stores and the Dahlgren Commissary will all be closed on March 23. The Child Development Centers and Youth Activity Centers will be open to provide service to those personnel who must come on base that day.The Branch Medical Clinics at Dahlgren and Indian Head will be shifting appointments from Friday's schedule before their scheduled noon closing as well. Due to the lack of services during the exercise, military retirees, non-resident dependents and others who would normally have base access for medical appointments or to patronize the Commissary or Exchange should not plan on visiting the installations during this week. Safeguarding Navy personnel, contractors, families, veterans, retirees and equipment at home is the first step in mission accomplishment. Realistic training scenarios and responses like those practiced in the exercise enable the Navy to maintain its security forces at a high level of readiness to ensure the safety of personnel, information and equipment.

No right turn on red in effect at intersection of Hwy. 301 and Owens Dr. VDOT has notified Naval Support Activity South Potomac that starting Friday, 24 February, "no right turn on red" will be in effect from 6-9 a.m. for northbound traffic on Hwy. 301 turning right at the intersection with Owens Dr. to enter Naval Support Facility Dahlgren at B Gate or to access Potomac Dr. VDOT has made this determination following their survey of traffic flow at the intersection, and represents an effort to more safely accommodate traffic from southbound Hwy. 301 and Owens Dr. through the intersection during periods of peak congestion.

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Cmdr. Brian Stephens left his home in Cherry Point, N.C., in April as a reservist bound for Afghanistan to support the Fire Scout unmanned helicopter's first expeditionary deployment. He recently visited Patuxent River to share his deployment experience before returning to civilian life.

Reservist gives insight into Fire Scout deployment by Jamie Cosgrove Program Executive Office Unmanned Aviation & Strike Weapons Public Affairs After a challenging nine months fielding a new unmanned system in Afghanistan, a Navy reservist recently visited Patuxent River to share his deployment experience before returning to civilian life. Cmdr. Brian Stephens left his home in Cherry Point, N.C., in April as a reservist bound for Afghanistan to support the Fire Scout unmanned helicopter's first expeditionary deployment. Before returning to his position as the fleet support team lead at Fleet Readiness Center East in North Carolina, Stephens is meeting with the Fire Scout team here in February to provide lessons learned from his experience as officer-in-charge. As OIC of a 28-person detachment, Stephens oversaw day-to-day maintenance and operations for the unmanned vehicle. Stephens said the team was prepared for anything. "Every time something came up that we didn't anticipate, we wanted to make sure to capture those lessons, and make sure we didn't repeat them." During the deployment, the detachment of three Fire Scout aircraft collected hundreds of hours of full-motion video for Regional Command North, providing critical situational awareness, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance data. Afghanistan's dry, dusty

environment posed unique operational challenges for Stephens and the Fire Scout team. "The site we were working from was pretty remote," Stephens said. "Communication was difficult, and moving material back and forth, from here to our site in Afghanistan, was challenging, too." Stephens said he was impressed with the team's work to modify and deliver the system to such a harsh environment. He was also pleased with his fleet support team's efforts to provide engineering and logistic support. The relatively new fleet support team is providing support to deployed Fire Scout units, ashore and afloat. They have a broad portfolio of products they are providing to detachments and to the program office, Stephens said. "They were our 9-1-1 to call and say we need help," Stephens said. "It was their answers and quick response that made the difference in us getting Fire Scouts out on a mission supporting our units again." Stephens returns to his civilian position in Cherry Point in late February with first-hand knowledge of the challenges facing a landbased Fire Scout detachment, and is eager to share his experiences in Afghanistan with his team. "We show in Afghanistan that with each [Fire Scout] deployment we are getting better and better," Stephens added. "There is a lot of value that it is adding to the units in Afghanistan right now." Mikel Proulx contributed to this report.

Dahlgren UMW Campus Presents National Security Lecture Series The Fredericksburg Military Affairs Council and UMW Political Science & International Affairs Department will sponsor a 5-part lecture series on National Security beginning March 7 from 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. at the Dahlgren UMW Campus, Center for Education and Research, 4224 University Drive, King George. Topics and presentations include: March 7: Strategic Challenges in Northeast Asia: Implications for US National Security Policy April 4: The Baltic States: Strategic Considerations and American Foreign Policy May 2: The Security Implications of the Arab Spring June 6: National Security Environment in the 21st Century June 20: America's Allies and War

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New GPS-based landing system "will be a force multiplier" By Scott Richards Operations Officer Naval Air Traffic Management Systems Program Office

During a dedication ceremony here Jan. 12, senior leaders unveiled the latest model of a technology that promises to revolutionize how the Navy safely lands its aircraft. "We have real, testable hardware now," said Capt. Darrell Lack, program manager for Naval Air Traffic Management Systems Program Office, also known as PMA213, which has oversight of the Joint Precision Approach and Landing System. "We are going to retire aging, radar-based, precision-landing systems and evolve into a GPSbased, precision-approach landing world." JPALS is the next-generation GPS-based precision approach and landing capability, providing increased operational availability and interoperability. It will provide secure performance at sea, on fixed bases and in tactical environments. PMA-213 officials received JPALS' Engineering Development Model 2, or EDM-2, in October and plan to install GPS-based landing systems on all CVN, LHD and LHA ship classes, as part of Increment

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Capt. Darrell Lack, program manager for Naval Air Traffic Management Systems Program Office, or PMA-213, discusses delivery of the Joint Precision Approach and Landing System prototype, seen behind him, during a dedication ceremony Jan. 11 at the Landing System Test Facility at NAS Patuxent River, Md.

1A. The system offers critical enabling technology for the CVN-78 and DDG-1000 ship classes, F-35 Joint Strike Fighter and Navy Unmanned Combat Air Systems, while allowing retirement of costly, radarbased systems. JPALS-compliant aircraft will be compatible with the Civil Aviation GPS-based infrastructure when fielded. EDM-2 is the initial production representative unit of the AN/USN3(V), consisting of four hulking, shipboard-suitable shelves of JPALS equipment and multiple GPS and UHF data-link antennas. A team, consisting of JPALS manufacturer Raytheon and government employees, will integrate the unit into the System Integration Lab for further development and testing. With Navy, Air Force and Army participation, JPALS is a joint program, providing a family of interoperable systems for joint, civil and multinational manned and unmanned aircraft. A JPALS increment 1A Test Readiness Review is scheduled in April, and a milestone C review is planned in fiscal 2013. "We had one common goal-to move forward," Lack said. "JPALS will be a force multiplier--being able to land anywhere globally."

ROC OPS training course preps Crisis Management By Chatney Auger NDW Public Affairs Naval District Washington (NDW) hosted the Commander, Navy Installation Command (CNIC) Shore Training Center (STC) Region Operations Center (ROC) operations course on Feb. 6 - 10. The critical training prepares ROC watch standers to manage crises like the ones that will be presented in the upcoming Solid Curtain Citadel Shield 2012 anti-terrorism force protection exercise. Since STC's inception two and a half years ago, the center has served as the Navy's primary emergency management learning center and exercise hub. The goal of the STC is to standardize, align, and synchronize emergency operations training for the shore installations. In turn, the center has increased CNIC's standardized shore force response to allhazards and ensured Navy installations are prepared to shelter Navy personnel, and their families, and protect Navy property during times of catastrophic emergencies. "This course is designed for ROC personnel who staff the ROC during crisis situations," said Aaron Aldridge, CNIC STC instructor. "It takes them up to speed on what they need to do to successfully manage and support the ROC during activation in response to natural or man-made disasters." Aldridge who has been teaching this course for a year and a half added that it "takes situational awareness to a new level." Staff members from every department within NDW, including operations, logistics and administration participated in the scenario-based training that focused on operations strategies and skills used in crisis response. "It allowed me to be able to branch out," said Naval Air Crewman 2nd Class Daniel Finan, NDW Reserve Augmentation Unit. "Coming from an operations background, it's nice to see how public affairs works and logistics as well." ROC Operations course lessons covered NDW Crisis Action team member roles and responsibilities, information management, communications, and the use of the C4I Suite, the Navy's current common operating picture online application. The course also consisted of lectures, discussions, small group exercises and a final disaster management exercise for a fictitious tornado, which hit one of the region's installations. The final exercise utilized working groups to apply the knowledge gained during lectures. Personnel were broken into common emergency management functional groupings (Operations, Logistics, and Plans)

U.S. Navy photo by Chatney Auger

Naval District Washington's Crisis Action Team (CAT) members participate in a simulated emergency scenario during the Commander, Navy Installation Command's (CNIC) Shore Training Center's Region Operations Center (ROC) operations course. where they were forced to realistically lead, brief, coordinate and plan. "Attending this course gave me a better understanding of the region's obligation for emergency management," said Cmdr. Terry Chauncy, deputy director of NDW Manpower and Personnel. "It was important to see how the region was able to effectively manage a crisis situation as well as interact with each other. It was impressive." Solid Curtain/Citadel Shield 2012 takes place the week of March 19-23 and is the largest force protection/anti-terrorism exercise on all naval bases and installations in the

Continental United States. To receive emergency notifications and information on changing base operational status on your home or work phone, work or personal email, or text, please register by visiting the WAAN website at www.cnic.navy.mil/ NDW/About/WAAN. Interested regions and installations can register for the STC ROC Operations Course or learn more about other STC courses by visiting www.cnic.navy.mil/CNIC_HQ_ Site/WhatWeDo/OperatingForcesSupport/TrainingAnd Readiness/index.htm.

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Out with the old, in with the new By MC2 Kiona Miller NDW Public Affairs Naval District Washington's (NDW) Small Arms Training Centers (SATC) are getting a major overhaul. The training enhancements are just in time as NDW prepares for the nationwide Navy exercise Solid Curtain /Citadel Shield 2012. "It is a (training and readiness) policy to have the ranges located on different installations all working in tandem, and to standardize the Small Arms Range requirements," said Master-at-Arms Senior Chief Christopher M. Merz, South Potomac Police Department. "Additionally, it also provides each range the ability to schedule down time for maintenance while the other ranges can take up the slack." The upgrades include new and improved target retrieval systems, which allow Range Safety Officers (RSO) to conduct a more efficient and in-depth training for those in need of a small arms qualification. The system is used to train military and civilian police officers, along with any personnel who are required to carry a firearm as part of their daily responsibility. "At Patuxent River we have approximately 20 agencies that use the facility," said Gregory Mclane, Range Master for Naval Air Station (NAS) Patuxent River Small Arms Training Center. "Plus when other facilities are down, we all assist in ensuring that personnel who need to maintain their qualifications have a facility and instructors to safely carry out the mission." Naval Support Facility (NSF) Dahlgren and NAS Patuxent River are the first to receive the new modifications. Prior to installing the system, NSF Dahlgren trainers went through the cumbersome task of manually setting target distances via an electronic pulley system, which was constantly damaged by stray bullets. The new system eliminates those issues by avoiding the electric component all together and running on a wireless system. "Before TargetWorx, the ranges would have downed lanes due to substandard parts or long lay-over of repair. This would reflect directly on the budgeting constraints and reduce the capacity of each range," said Merz. "The three ranges in the Small Arms Training Centers are approximately 45 minutes to an hour from each other. The personnel needing to qualify would often need overtime to make the trip. While at the range, the lanes not working would only cause the officer to wait, thusly incurring more overtime." In addition to saving money, the systems also added useful features, which enhance the training experience. The RSO has the ability to program several unique commands from a portable remote device that removes the shooter from a routine training environment and creates a real life experience with hostile and friendly targets. "We also provide the Deadly Force Training that gives the personnel who are armed the knowledge of what type of force, how much force, and when to use the force to protect life, property, and other assets," said Mclane. "This goes all the way from a simple command to using deadly force. This training carries a lot of responsibility for both the trainers and the personnel that receive it. It could ultimately mean the taking of someone's life." Although Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) will not receive their new system until March, the installation's Shore Force RSO Scott Harger is looking forward to improved productivity as the center trains more than 30 people a day. The center instructs personnel from all branches of service, the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard, Navy Criminal Investigative Service, Defense Intelligence Agency, Seabees, civilian police officers assigned to the Washington Navy Yard and JBAB as well as provides support during Chief of Naval Operations Full Honors Arrival ceremonies. "It improves real life situations and will improve the amount of people we can put through. The enhanced efficiency is definitely awesome," said Harger. "The utilization goes up, so our numbers are going to go through the roof. As you see, we have people in here every day. " The training that security personnel receive from the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s SATCs will play a major role in Solid Curtain Citadel Shield as installations begin force protection scenarios and Force Protection Conditions advance to Charlie. According the Harger, the trainers provide much more than weapons training, but also strive to help each individual get into the right frame of mind by maintaining situation awareness. "In an exercise like that, if there are weapons that have to be drawn, what we preach here is getting out of what we call a square range mentality," said Harger. "So in other

U.S. Navy photo MC2 Kiona Miller

Right: Sgt. Jay Tu, assigned to Naval Support Facility Carderock, participates in a small arms qualification at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling's (JBAB) Small Arms Training Center, Feb. 13. JBAB's SATC will receive upgrades to its current range system in March 2012. words, when they come here, they just don't think shooting at a target, think about maybe that exercise and God forbid that real life situation and what it's going to come down to." For information on the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Small Arms Training Centers or Solid Curtain Citadel Shield, visit NDW's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/NavDistWash.

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Do you like to write? Do you think you could offer information that would be helpful to other military spouses? DCMilitary.com is looking for several military spouses to become bloggers/writers for a new section it will be offering on its website this summer. If you think you have the personality to engage other military spouses and families in conversation on the web, send us your resume and cover letter explaining your experience and how you would approach this job. This would require at least 20 hours a week and possibly more. DCmilitary.com will offer an hourly rate and the possibility of telecommuting. Email us your cover letter and resume today to mminar@dcmilitary.com

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