The Waterline by Naval District Washington NDW

The Waterline

November 1, 2012

Vol. XXIX No. 44

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NEWS AND INFORMATION FOR THE NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION

NDW Stares Down Hurricane Sandy From NDW Public Affairs Installations throughout Naval District Washington (NDW) made preparations to mitigate the impact of Hurricane Sandy, which brought severe weather to the Washington, D.C. area Oct. 29 and 30. Some NDW installations are in low lying areas along the Chesapeake Bay, Anacostia and Potomac Rivers, and required additional precautions against flooding. “We have prepositioned sand bags to cover those historically flood prone areas and have secured roads and parking facilities in the flood zone,” said Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling commanding officer Capt. Anthony T. Calandra. At the Washington Navy Yard alone, over 900 sandbags were placed around buildings in preparation of the storm, with an addi-

See Sandy, Page 7

U.S. Navy photo by Patrick Gordon

John Gogoll, building manager for Naval Reactors at WNY inspects the draining of water-inflated property protectors (WIPPs) Oct. 30. The WIPPs were used to protect against potential flooding caused by Hurricane Sandy.

Prevention is the Best Defense during Flu Season By Patrick Gordon NDW Waterline writer When autumn comes, many begin to think of the upcoming holiday season. But the flu is also synonymous with this season. Spanning from October to May, especially during the colder months of flu season, this is the time when most people are at risk of contracting the disease. Since it could potentially impact NDW’s readiness, it is important that personnel protect themselves against this potentially dangerous virus. “It's important to protect against the flu because it is a very serious virus that has significant debilitating symptoms such as fever, severe aches and pains, exhaustion, fa-

tigue, weakness, coughing, and sore throat,” said Leigh Houck, health educator at the Branch Health Clinic,Washington NavyYard. “This can also lead to bronchitis and pneumonia. Flu causes tens of thousands of deaths each year so it's not something to be taken lightly.” The disease is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses, of which there are many. “Each year, experts from the Food and Drug Administration, World Health Organization, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other institutions study virus samples collected from around the world,” said Hospital Corpsman 1st Class (FMF) Paul Groseclose, leading petty officer of the Preventive Medicine Department at the Branch Health Clinic,

Washington Navy Yard. “They identify the influenza viruses that are the most likely to cause illness during the upcoming flu season.” Groseclose said that the virus usually enters the body through mucus membranes in the mouth, nose, or eyes. People infected with the virus can spread it through coughing or sneezing, making the virus airborne, or by spreading it to surfaces that others come in contact with. Though the virus can spread easily from person to person, there are ways the population can protect itself from the flu. Basic sanitary practices such as hand washing and not touching your eyes, nose or throat will help, but the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Kiona Miller

Hospital Corpsman Kody Hansen administers a nasal spray flu vaccine to a Marine at the Washington Navy Yard branch hospital clinic in 2011. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that everyone over the age of 6 months receive a flu vaccine as the best way to defend See Flu, Page 6 against infection by the potentially serious influenza virus.

Inside Link directly to the NDW Facebook page on your smart phone

Civil Engineer Corps holds change of command at WNY, Page 2

Naval District Washington gearing up to honor service of veterans, Page 3

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Civil Engineer Corps holds Change of Command at WNY

Rear Adm. Christopher Mossey, center, addresses the crowd at his retirement ceremony in Adm. Leutze Park on the Washington Navy Yard Oct. 26. Mossey retired from the U.S. Navy after 31 years of service, his last assignment being the commanding officer of Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC), Washington, D.C., and chief of Civil Engineers.

Rear Adm. Kate Gregory, incoming commanding officer of Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC), Washington, D.C., and chief of Civil Engineers addresses the crowd. Gregory reU.S. navy photos by Patrick Gordon placed Mossey following his retirement and will become Members of Construction Battalion Maintenance Unit 202 render honors during the Navy the 43rd Navy chief of civil Civil Engineer Corps change of command ceremony in Adm. Leutze Park on the Washingengineers. ton Navy Yard Oct. 26.

Around the Yard How did you survive Hurricane Sandy?

I hung out in the barracks at JBAB, put sandbags around the doors. Seaman Wesley Claxton U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard Naval District Washington

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Commandant, Naval District Washington Rear Adm. Patrick J. Lorge NDW Public Affairs Officer Edward Zeigler Waterline Staff Photojournalist MC2 Kiona Miller Writer Pat Gordon Copy Editor/Page Designer The Gazette/Comprint Military Publications Breton Helsel All stories must be submitted by 4 p.m. the Thursday prior to publication. E-mail stories to: waterline.ndw.fcm@navy.mil or bring/mail to: The Waterline, 1411 Parsons Ave. SE, Suite 205, Wash-

My wife and I just hunkered down at the house. We set down towels around the doors and waited out the storm. Seaman Zachary Stiff U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard Naval District Washington

ington Navy Yard, 20374. Submissions should be free of military times and should contain the first and last names with ranks/rates, warfare qualifications, job titles and duty station/command of all persons quoted or referred to. All submissions must also include the authorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name and office or telephone number where they can be reached. If you have further questions, call or contact the editor at (202) 433-9714, fax (202) 433-2158. This commercial enterprise Navy newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the U.S. military services, retirees, DOD civilians and their family members. Contents of The Waterline do not necessarily reflect the official views of the U.S. government, Department of Defense or the U.S. Navy, and does not imply endorsement thereof. The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute

We stayed in and bought a lot of food. The power didn't go out, so we were lucky. Oswald Mejia Navy Financial Management Office Washington Navy Yard

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This Week in Navy History November 1

1841 - "Mosquito Fleet" commanded by Lt. Cmdr. J.T. McLaughlin carries 750 Sailors and Marines into the Everglades to fight the Seminole Indians. 1941 - President Franklin D. Roosevelt places Coast Guard under jurisdiction of Department of the Navy for duration of national emergency. 1967 - Operation Coronado IX began in Mekong Delta 1979 - Beginning of retirement of Polaris A-3 program begins with removal of missiles from USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72). Last Polaris missile removed in February 1982.

November 2

1943 - In Battle of Empress Augusta Bay, U.S. cruisers and destroyers turn back Japanese forces trying to attack transports off Bougainville, Solomons. 1968 - Operation Search Turn began in Mekong Delta.

November 3

1853 - USS Constitution seizes suspected slaver H. N. Gambrill 1931 - Dirigible USS Los Angeles (ZR-3) makes 10 hour flight out of NAS Lakehurst, N.J., carrying 207 people, establishing a new record for the number of passengers carried into the air by a single craft. 1943 - Battleship USS Oklahoma (BB-37), sunk at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, is refloated. 1956 - USS Cambria (APA-36) removes 24 members of United Nations Truce Commission team from the Gaza Strip. 1956 - USS Chilton (APA-38), USS Thuban (AKA-19), and USS Fort Snelling (LSD-30) evacuate more than 1,500 U.S. and foreign nationals from Egypt and Israel because of the fighting. 1961 - After Hurricane Hattie, helicopters from USS Antietam (CV36) begin relief operations at British Honduras providing medical personnel, medical supplies, general supplies, and water.

November 4

1967 - Landing craft from USS Navarro (APA-215) rescue 43 men from British SS Habib Marikar aground on a reef at Lincoln Island in the Tonkin Gulf. 1971 - USS Nathanael Greene (SSBN-636) launches a Poseidon C3 missile in first surface launch of Poseidon missile.

November 5

1775 - Commodore Esek Hopkins appointed to the position of Commander in Chief of the Continental Navy. 1915 - In AB-2 flying boat, Lt. Cmdr. Henry C. Mustin makes first underway catapult launch from a ship, USS North Carolina (ACR-12), at Pensacola Bay, Fla. 1917 - German submarine torpedoes USS Alcedo (SP-166) off French coast. 1923 - Tests designed to prove the feasibility of launching a small seaplane from a submarine occur at Hampton Roads Naval Base. A

Martin MS-1, stored disassembled in a tank on board USS S-1 (SS105), was removed and assembled. Then the submarine submerged allowing the plane to float free and take off. 1944 - Task Force 38, under Vice Adm. John S. McCain, begins two days of carrier strikes on Luzon, Philippines. 1945 - Ensign Jake C.West ofVF41 makes the first jet landing on board a carrier, USS Wake Island (CVE-65).

November 6

1851 - U.S. Navy expedition under command of Lt. William Lewis Herndon, on a mission to explore the valley of the Amazon and its tributaries, reaches Iquitos in the jungle region of the upper Amazon after their departure from Lima, Peru. 1941 - On Neutrality Patrol, USS Omaha (CL-4) and USS Somers (DD-381) intercept the German blockade runner Odenwald disguised as U.S. freighter, board her

after the German crew abandoned the ship, and brought the ship to San Juan, Puerto Rico, where the boarding party was awarded salvage shares. 1942 - First officer and enlisted women from training schools report for shore duty around the U.S. 1951 - Soviet aircraft shoot at Neptune Patrol bomber (VP-6) on weather reconnaissance mission near Siberia. U.S. aircraft fails to return. 1967 - Helicopter from USS Coral Sea (CVA-43) rescues 37-man crew of Liberian freighter Royal Fortunes aground on reef in Tonkin Gulf

November 7

1861 - Naval forces under Rear Adm. Samuel F. DuPont capture Port Royal Sound, S.C. 1881 - Naval Advisory Board submits report recommending the new ships in U.S. Navy be constructed of steel instead of iron. 1973 - War Powers Resolution becomes law.

UXO Expert to Base Personnel: Stay Vigilant

Naval District Washington Gearing Up to Honor Service of Veterans

By Andrew Revelos NSASP Staff Writer

By Patrick Gordon NDW Waterline writer

In the day-to-day grind at Naval Support Facilities (NSFs) Dahlgren and Indian Head, it is easy to forget that danger lurks underfoot. Of course, unexploded ordnance (UXO) is a concern at nearly every military installation, but decades of explosives research and testing at Dahlgren and Indian Head make it especially important for all personnel to maintain vigilance. If UXO is encountered, taking the proper course of action can mean the difference between life and death. UXO is most often encountered during construction projects that dig beneath the soil and along water, where weather, tides and erosion can wash up old ordnance. Hunters who walk beyond established roads and trails also find UXO in Dahlgren and Indian Head. Identifying UXO is the first step. "That is something that is not as easy as it sounds, because not all UXO is the familiar shapes, such as projectiles, bombs, missiles, mines, grenades... that the average person associates as some type of ordnance," said Jerry Payne, explosives safety officer for NSASP. "Quite often, UXO can be just a component of all-up round such as a fuse, igniter, blasting cap, primer or some type cartridge actuated device," he adds. "It can be extremely hard to tell sometimes." Time has taken a toll on much of the UXO uncovered at Dahlgren and Indian Head and the bases' annexes in Pumpkin Neck and Stump Neck. Corrosion, deterioration and encrustment may cause ordnance to lose its shape and outline, while also causing it to blend in with the color

of the soil. Safety and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) experts have determined the course of action that must be taken if potential UXO is encountered.

DO:

- Mark the location if possible (avoid sticking markers in the ground) - Look at your feet and surrounding area to see if there are anymore items around. - Turn around and walk back the way came at least 300 meters/1,000 feet. - Call 911 or Security Dispatch at (540) 653-8095. Advise them of what the item might be if possible. - Wait in a safe place to meet Security and EOD for any questions they might have.

DO NOT:

- Do not go in for a closer look. - Do not touch or disturb the item in any way. - Do not walk backwards away from the item. - Do not use a cell phone near the item. - Do not neglect to report the item to Base Security. - Do not leave the safe area until meeting with Base Security and EOD. The importance of reporting potential UXO and treating suspicious items with extreme caution cannot be over-emphasized. Between Dahlgren and Indian Head, the installations have hosted a combined 216 years of explosives research and development. "The history at NSF Indian Head

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As the region draws closer to the Veterans Day holiday Nov. 11, Naval District Washington (NDW) plans to honor the service and sacrifices of veterans throughout the nation’s history with events ranging in size and scope. "Here at Naval DistrictWashington, and throughout the United States, we look forward to Veterans Day so that we can proudly honor the servicemembers past and present who have stood in the defense of our country,” said Rear Adm. Patrick Lorge, commandant of NDW. “We pay tribute to them because they have served as the shield of democracy, protecting the rights of Americans everywhere." Commands throughout NDW are preparing to celebrate the holiday with events geared toward veterans. A few highlights among them include: • Naval Support Activity South Potomac will hold an observance of the holiday at Naval Support Facility Dahlgren, Va., Nov. 7, at 1 p.m., with Students from Dahlgren School contributing drawings and essays on the subject "Why I'm Proud to Be an American.” • The U.S. Navy Concert Band and The Sea Chanters will perform at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington,Va., Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. • The Naval Academy Band will give a performance in Mahan Hall at the U.S. Navy Academy in Annapolis, Md., Nov. 11 at 7:30 p.m. • NDW will hold a wreath laying at the Navy Memorial Nov. 12 at 1 p.m. "Veterans Day is extremely important to us in the armed forces,

U.S. Navy photo by MC1 Elizabeth Vlahos

Rear Adm. Patrick Lorge, commandant of Naval District Washington, and retired Rear Adm. Timothy Heely, program executive officer for Strike Weapons and Unmanned Aviation at Naval Air Systems Command, lay a wreath during the Veteran's Day ceremony at the U.S. Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C., Nov. 11, 2011. because it gives us a chance to say 'thank you' to those that not only currentlyserve,butthosethatpaved the way and served before us,” said Cmdr. David Varner, commanding officer of Naval Support Activity Washington. “Without the brave men and women who have taken the oath to defend our nation, this great country wouldn't be what it is today, and we greatly look forward to honoring them. At Naval Support Activity Washington, and around the world, it's a day when American veterans know that they are truly appreciated for what they do." The holiday was first celebrated in the United States as Armistice Day in 1919, when President Woodrow Wilson saw fit to honor the veterans of World War I on the

first anniversary of the war’s end. Congress changed the name of the holiday to Veterans Day in 1954 in order to honor veterans of all American conflicts, not just the First WorldWar. From its inception,Veterans Day has been reserved for honoring veterans that have served in the defense of the United States, giving thanks for the sacrifices they have made in the interest of the nation’s freedom, and showing appreciation for their past and continued service. For more information on events happening throughout NDW visit http://www.cnic. navy.mil/ndw/ or visit the Naval District Washington Facebook page at http://www.facebook.c om/NavDistWash

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NSA Washington-JBAB Fleet Family and Fun CAREER SUPPORT AND RETENTION The Transition Assistance Management Program (TAMP)

Offers an array of services and benefits to transitioning service members, including computers setup for individuals to go online to different job banks, college and scholarship resources and career assessment tools. Resume Writing Workshops are offered which includes Federal Resume Writing Interview Skills, information on veterans' benefits and a professional resource library; Two TAP Seminars and one Executive TAP Seminar - five-day programs - are offered monthly sponsored by the departments of Labor andVeteran Affairs, and include information that will benefit the transitioning military member.

Family Employment Readiness Program (FERP)

Offers seven basic services, which include job search strategies, job readiness, resource information, job referral service, individual counseling assistance, career planning and links to education and volunteer opportunities.

Personal Financial Management (PFM)

Program offers individual and family financial counseling, financial classes, and is responsible for the Command Financial specialist training in the Region (NDW).

DEPLOYMENT READINESS/ FAMILY SERVICES Life Skills Education

Provides presentations to help commands meet requirements, as well as enhance operational and personal readiness including parenting skills training, couples communication, anger and stress management, conflict resolution, Child Abuse Awareness, Spouse Abuse Awareness and suicide prevention. Trainings can be customized to fit needs of the command.

New Parent Support Program (NPS)

Assists new parents in coping with the demands of parenting and military life through parenting education and training and home visits to new parents prior to delivery and after delivery; information and referral for military and community resources; child development screenings and monitoring. All active duty members and their families who are pregnant and or have children in the home from infancy to three years old are eligible for these home visitation services.

Deployment/mobilization/readiness

Assisting Sailors and family members prepare for deployment, manage separations and reunite and reintegrate with families and community through services including the Family Accountability and Assessment System, Individual augmentee

(IA) Indoc Course and Deployed Family Fun Days

Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)

Provides assistance to service members with special needs children and family members with medical needs including resource referral to medical, counseling and educational services, support groups and care providers. Assists in finding duty stations where needs are met. Mandatory enrollment per OPNAVINST 1754.2D.

MWR Happenings Radio City Christmas Spectacular Starring the Rockettes

Saturday, Nov. 10 | 7:30 a.m. departure from Catering and Conference Center Radio City Music Hall, New York, N.Y. Join us as we head to New York City to watch The Radio City Christmas Spectacular featuring the Rockettes! Tickets are for the 4 p.m. show in the first mezzanine section. We will be departing from the Catering and Conference Center at 7:30 a.m., arriving in New York City at noon, and leaving Radio City Music Hall at 6 p.m. The cost is $120.00 for roundtrip transportation and a ticket to the show, and optional backstage tours of Radio City Music Hall are available for an additional $13.00. Sign up by Nov. 2. For more information, and to purchase tickets, contact the ITT Office at 202-6858298/202-433-2484, or email us at navyyardtravel@gmail.com

Here's to the Heroes

Through Dec. 31 SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment is opening its doors to the armed forces and their families through Dec. 31 by offering a single day complimentary admission. The dedication and sacrifice of our military is immeasurable. As a salute to our heroes, Sesame Place, SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Adventure Island and Water Country USA wish to extend a message of thanks to those who serve. This deal is available to active duty, activated or drilling Reservists, National Guardsmen, coalition forces and up to three direct dependents. Valid military identification and dependent IDs required. For program eligibility and to register online, visit www.herosalute.com.

Family Highlights at the Newseum

Open daily | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pennsylvania Avenue and Sixth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. Tickets: Adults (19 to 64) $21.95; Seniors (65+), military and students with valid ID $17.95; Youth (7 to 18) $12.95; Children (6 and younger) Free Come to the Newseum in Washington, D.C., for family-friendly fun and educational exhibits. Shake, rattle and roll through some of the most dramatic events in journalism history at the "I-Witness" 4D Time Travel Adventure. Visit the "Be a Reporter" station in the NBC News Interactive Newsroom and record your own newscast, complete with cameras and

FFR/MWR Phone numbers Child Development Programs Child Development Center 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(202) 767-2890 Child Development Center 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(202) 404-8071 Child Development Center 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 433-0771 Child Development Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 433-3223 or (202) 404-1454 Regional Child Placement Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(202) 433-3055 or (877) 269-9322 Regional Child & Youth School Liaison Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 433-0942

Family Housing JBAB Housing Office 1, Bldg 414 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(202) 433-0346 JBAB Housing Office 2, Bldg 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(202) 404-6828

Fitness Centers & Information, Tickets, and Tours (ITT) JBAB Fitness Center 1, Bldg 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(202) 767-5895 JBAB Fitness Center 2, Bldg 419 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(202) 433-2962 Washington Navy Yard, bldg. 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(202) 433-2484/2829

Military and Family Support Center JBAB MFSC Bldg 72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(202) 433-6151 JBAB MFSC Bldg 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(202) 767-0450

Liberty Program (E1-E6 Single/Unaccompanied Service Members) Liberty Center, bldg. 72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 685-1802 JBAB Liberty Program Office, Bldg. 72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(202) 433-2636 JBAB Liberty Center, Bldg. 72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(202) 685-1802

Food & Beverage Catering and Conference Center, WNY Bldg. 211 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(202) 433-3041 Mordecai Booth's Public House, WNY Bldg. 101 . . . . . . . . .(202) 678-0514 or (202) 433-3041 Furnari Restaurant, JBAB Bldg. 418 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(202) 433-2574

Other Important Numbers WFR Administrative Office, JBAB Bldg. 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 767-7707 WFR Marketing and Special Events Office, JBAB Bldg. 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 767-1371 Gateway Inns and Suites, JBAB Bldg. 602 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(202) 404-7050 MWR Sports Program/Sports Complex Rental, JBAB Bldg. 419 . . . . . . . . . . . .(202) 685-0483 Outdoor Recreation, JBAB Bldg. 928 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(202) 767-9136 Vehicle Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (202) 767-9136/8562 teleprompters. Go inside an East German guard tower and see eight sections of the original Berlin Wall at the Berlin Wall Gallery. And see some of the top dogs who have resided with the president at the nation's most prestigious address in the "First Dogs" exhibit. Join us for the living history!

Washington Wizards Home Game Tickets Your NSAW MWR ITT Office has Washington Wizards Home Game Tickets available for pre-order! There are limited numbers of games and tickets so please stop by or call today for information. MWR Ticket Office - 202-433-2484 | MWR Travel Office - 202-685-8298

Karaoke at The Pub Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012 | 4-8 p.m. | Mordecai Booth's Public House

Join us for some Karaoke Fun at the Pub! DJ Scott will be there hooking you up with all of your favorite Karaoke songs. Bring your co-workers and friends for a fun night out before the holiday break!

Thanksgiving Push-Up Challenge

This year the NSAW MWR Washington Navy Yard Fitness Center is holding a pushup challenge to separate the weak from the strong. Don't let the holidays slow you down! Rules: 1) You will have 2 minutes to complete as many full push-ups as possible. 2) There will be a male and female category. 3) Females are able to do the modified version with knees on the ground. How to Participate: Sign-up at the WNY Fitness Center and schedule your challenge time between Nov. 5-30. Winners will be determined by Dec. 1. Prizes will be given awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each gender category. For assistance on how to build up your push-up endurance come see one of our Fitness Specialists.

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NDW News Follow NDW on Facebook and Twitter

NDW has a Facebook fan page in order to provide updated information to all NDW residents, tenants, employees (military, civilian, and contractors), and the American public. Show your support, "Like Us," and become a fan to see exciting news relating to the Naval District Washington. www.facebook.com/NavDistWash Follow us on Twitter @navaldistwash http://twitter.com/NavalDistWash NSAW has a Twitter page for the Washington Navy Yard to provide the public with up-to-date operating hours of the Navy Yard portion of DC's Riverwalk. Follow us on Twitter @WNYRiverwalk http://twitter.com/WNYRiverwalk.

Make Your Vote Count

There is still time for military voters and their voting age dependents who are stationed here away from their state of legal residence to register as an absentee voter. This is completely free, and can be done on your own (for all but 4 states) by visiting http://www.fvap.gov and using the online registration tool, which will generate a PDF form that you can print and mail. Most states allow you to submit this form electronically via fax as well. If you are a resident of Alabama, Alaska,Virginia, orWisconsin (which requires a witness), or if you have any questions at all about voting, you can visit your installation's Voting Assistance Office (IVAO) to register. Anyone who can reach an IVAO can get voting assistance, not just absentee military. The hours of operation may vary, so please call ahead. Points of contact can be found at https://www.cnic.navy.mil/NDW/ About/NavyVotingAssistanceProgram/index.htm. You should register promptly to ensure you receive a ballot. You may still vote even without one, but that process is more involved.

2012 Hiring Our Heroes Veterans Event

Join us Nov. 2 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a hiring fair for veteran job seekers, active duty military members, guard and reserve members, and military spouses at the Bolling Club, Theisen Street, Building 50 on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling. This event will be a one-of-a-kind free hiring fair for both employers and job seekers. General Electric will host an employment workshop from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.To register for the workshop go to www.uschamber.com/hiringourheroes/events scroll down and click on JB Anacostia-Bolling. These events are part of the Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling's National Military Family Appreciation Expo. EmployersmustregisterforfreeatHOH.Greatjob.net,andjobseekerscanregisterforfree at HOH.Greatjob.net to guarantee admission.Walk-ins are welcome, but space not guaranteed. ThisVerizon-sponsored hiring event is being conducted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) Military Family Support Center, the Department of Labor Veterans' Employment and Training Service (DOL VETS), the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, The American Legion, United States Navy, the United States Coast Guard, NBC News, and other local partners. For registration questions, please contact us at hiringourheroes@uschamber.com or call 202-463-5807.

All Saints Day Services

All Saints Day services will be held Nov. 1 at 7 a.m. at the Washington Navy Yard Chapel, and at noon in the Catering and Conference Center. For more information call the chaplain's office at 202-433-2058.

Joint Service National Volunteer Day

Calling all volunteers! The Joint Service National Volunteer Day is Nov. 17 from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the Armed Forces Retirement Home on Rock Creek Church Road & Upshur St., NW,Washington, D.C. National FamilyVolunteer Day is a day when families are encouraged to volunteer as a unit to perform community service and to instill the value of volunteering in children. Join us to help our veteran "living legends" preserve their home and prepare for the holidays.Volunteers needed for: . Children's Holiday Card Project . Clear the Historic Canal (Swell) . Thanksgiving Decorating . Landscaping/Weeding . Rake Leaves (Please bring a rake) . Wheel ChairWash . Holiday decoration inventory . Remove invasive plants Registration is at 8 a.m., followed by orientation 8:30 a.m., with a rain date scheduled for Nov. 18.To register, send an email to Olivia.hunter@navy.mil with the names and ranks of all attendees, their commands, branches of service, age of children if any, and an emergency contact name and phone number. For more information contact: Army: (202) 685-0493 CG: (202) 372-4087 Navy: (202) 433-6854 Marines: (202) 433-0016 Air Force: (202) 441-2680

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Capt. Doug Reckamp as he takes part in the three-week combat readiness training at Navy Individual Augmentation Combat Training (NIACT) at Fort Jackson, S.C. "Hands" attend this three week program prior to entering into their intensive four-week language training program, either in Dari, Pashto or Urdu, at the Defense Language Institute (DLI) in Rosslyn,Va. Upon completion of the DLI course they return to NIACT for a one-week refresher prior to their 12-month deployment. The AFPAK Hands program was stood up in 2009 by then Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, Chairman of the Joints Chiefs of Staff, to establish a cohort of experts that specialize in the complexities of Afghanistan and Pakistan language and culture.These members provide persistent engagement on regional issues while advising leaders and commanders throughout the levels of governance and command. An AFPAK Hand is committed to more than 40 months with the program. During those months, a service member engages in 10 months of training, nearly two years of deployment in-theater in Afghanistan or Pakistan, and one year out of theater in the U.S. For more information on AFPAK Hands visit http://www.public.navy.mil/BUPERS-NPC/CA REER/LANGUAGE_CULTURE/Pages/AFPAKHands.aspx.

Navy, D.C. firefighters Rescue Three Trapped on Interstate By Joseph P. Cirone Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Public Affairs Three people trapped in an overturned sport utility vehicle on Interstate 295 were rescued by Navy and D.C. firefighters and taken to an area hospital Oct. 18. Firefighters from Naval District Washington Fire and Emergency Services Department Central Battalion (NDW F&ES) and the District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services (D.C. FEMS) Department worked together to make the rescue. NDW F&ES Battalion Chief John McDonald said while returning to the battalions headquarters at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) from the nearby Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) at 1:48 p.m. Oct. 18, he came upon the overturned vehicle on the northbound side of I-295, between NRL and JBAB. The crash appeared to have just occurred. Emergency crews had not yet been notified of the crash. The car was resting on the driver's side over the embankment and into the woods. One person was hanging out of the half opened window; another was partially pinned under the seat and twisted in a seated position against the roof. The third was not visually or physically accessible, McDon-

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ald said. McDonald contacted D.C. FEMS and NDW F&ES dispatchers by radio to request assistance. He said NDW F&ES Engine Co. 43 and D.C. FEMS Rescue Co. 3 responded to the scene. Firefighters from both departments worked together for nearly 50 minutes to properly stabilize the vehicle from causing further injuries. They cut and dismantled the automobile by removing doors, windows and the roof from around the individuals to safely extricate them and deliver them to EMS units for further treatment and transport to area hospitals. McDonald said the firefighters from both departments did an extraordinary job in the extrication and assisting in emergency medical issues. As a result of the firefighters' professionalism, training and ability to work hand in hand with each other under a unified incident management system, this extraction was completed in under an hour, McDonald concluded. JBAB Commander, Navy Capt. Anthony T. Calandra praised the firefighters efforts. "We are glad that we were in a position to help our neighbors during their time of need," said Calandra. "We are proud to be partners in the D.C. community and to have helped potentially save lives."

FLU Continued from 1 (CDC) recommends getting an influenza vaccination once a year as the best defense against becoming infected. “The first and most important step in protecting against flu viruses is to get vaccinated,” said Groseclose.“An annual seasonal flu vaccine, either the flu shot or the nasalspray flu vaccine, is the best way to reduce the chances that you will get seasonal flu and lessen the chance that you will spread it to others. When more people get vaccinated against the flu, less flu can spread through that community.” The CDC recommends that everyone ages 6 months or older get an annual flu vac-

UXO Continued from 3 goes back to 1890, when Indian Head first became a Naval Ordnance Station," said Payne. "Between 1891 and 1921 the Navy basically used a lot of area there as a firing range for various calibers of guns from 1" to 16," testing both armor and guns. "The Marine Corps fired heavy calibers weapons from Quantico into Indian Head up to 1934," adds Payne. "It was used for jet propulsion research from 1940 to 1944. Dur-

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It Worked for Me: In Life and Leadership Reviewed by Cmdr. Youssef Aboul-Enein, Military Sealift Command It Worked for Me: In Life and Leadership by Colin Powell with Tony Koltz. Published by HarperCollins, New York. 2012, 304 pages. General Colin Powell's latest book is a semi autobiographical, and takes readers into what he has learned from a lifetime of public service in the United States military, and as Secretary of State. He stresses that his story does not offer conclusions, and that every person has a life story. He also underscores that these life lessons worked for and served him well, which means he urges readers not to emulate his decisions and philosophy, but to find their own path to contentment and professional fulfillment. Among the chapters in the book is "Get Mad, Then Get Over It," in which Powell shares his interactions with French Foreign Minister Dominique de Villepin. The French Foreign Minister would be Powell's adversary on the Iraq issue, but he knew he could not treat him as an enemy. Powell understood that de Villepin was representing his government and did not personalize his attempts to garner an alliance against Saddam Hussein. In 2004, Powell would work with de Villepin in deploying French forces to keep the peace in Haiti. Powell advises avoiding having one's ego so close to their position, and to

accept that the position was faulty, not the ego. This is great advice for a staff officer serving on major staffs like the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Joint Staff, or the Service Chiefs, as readers will encounter many positions to an issue, and the art of compromise. At the very least, a reader will learn the importance of representing a superior's position in meetings is all that can be expected, as a representative is not there to force an agenda or throw a tantrum. His words really resonated with me, as I have served four years in the Office of the Secretary of Defense working on Middle East affairs. A powerful recollection is not letting adverse facts stand in the way of a good decision, and Powell reveals how as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff he managed an attempted coup by members of the Philippine Air Force against President Corazon Aquino. The government in Manila authorized the destruction of planes taking off, Powell overruled this and recommended destroying the runways and providing air cover. General Fidel Ramos was thankful that planes were not shot down and the coup was avoided simply by denying runway use. Powell urges that leaders share credit and that while medals, pay, and promotions are nice, you need to reach people through a kind word. A lesson Powell learned mopping the floors of a Coca Cola plant, "if you take the pay, earn it," and "there are true fewly degrading jobs." One of

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SANDY Continued from 1 tional 900 on standby in the case of extensive flooding. Installations in NDW were shut down to all but essential emergency personnel Oct. 29 and 30 due to safety concerns related

to the hurricane conditions. Before, during and after the storm, emergency operations centers at installations in NDW coordinated emergency response and recovery efforts, as well as maintained communications with the Naval District Washington Regional Operations Center and other emergency command centers, as needed.

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Winds caused waves to batter the sea wall near the Goose Creek Campground and fishing pier at Naval Air Station Patuxent River.

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Do's and Don'ts for Servicemembers during the Political Season By Maj. Jennifer Clay Air Force Global Strike Command Judge Advocate With the 2012 general presidential election only weeks away, please in mind that special ethics rules apply to active-duty servicemembers regarding their political activities. The purpose of these rules is to ensure the Department of Defense does not influence our nation's electoral process. Violation of these rules can have serious consequences and could result in criminal or administrative penalties. As a servicemember, you should be familiar with what you can and cannot do regarding political activities. The following is a quick reminder of the basic rules: As an servicemember, you may: - Register, vote and privately express your opinions on political candidates and issues (but not as a representative of the armed forces). - Make monetary contributions to a political organization. - Encourage other military members to exercise their voting rights, however, you may not attempt to influence or interfere

with the outcome of an election. Also, you may not encourage subordinates to vote for or against a particular issue or candidate. - Sign a petition for specific legislative action or a petition to place a candidate's name on an official election ballot. You may not identify yourself by rank or duty title. - Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper expressing your personal views on public issues or political candidates, if such action is not part of an organized letterwriting campaign. You may not identify yourself by rank or duty title. If the letter identifies you as being on active-duty status (or if you are otherwise reasonably identifiable as a member of the armed forces), the letter should clearly state that the views expressed are your individual views and not those of your branch of service or the DoD. - Display a small bumper sticker on your private vehicle. The following activities are prohibited by the Joint Ethics Regulation, DoD regulations and federal law. Violation of these rules may result in criminal penalties or disciplinary action. As a servicemember, you may not: - Use your official authority, in-

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Chief Aviation Electronics Technician Greg Overhalser, left, assists Chief Hospital Corpsman Wayne Gonsorcik register to vote during the Armed Forces and Overseas Citizens Voters Week aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) June 29. fluence or government resources including e-mail, to interfere with an election, affect the course or outcome of an election, encourage votes for a particular candidate or issue or ask for political contributions from others. - Participate in any radio, television or other program or group discussion as an advocate of a par-

Healing Arts Exhibit Showcases Talent By MC2 John K. Hamilton , NSAB Public Affairs staff writer Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s (WRNMMC) Hematology/ Oncology department held a healing arts exhibit at the National Intrepid Center of Excellence (NICoE) recently. WRNMMC Commander Rear Adm. Alton Stocks delivered opening remarks and welcomed everyone to the event. “I think this is exciting that we’ve had this for this many years in a row and it continues to grow and get better every year,” said Stocks.“When I think about art and what it means to us at the medical center, it’s not just something for our patients, which is what many people think. It does mean a lot to our patients but it also means a lot to the families of the patients and it means a lot to our staff members, as well as anybody that comes within these walls.” “Art provides an outlet I think for all of us; patients, family and staff that we might not be able to put into words. It’s in very different mediums and means different things,” said Stocks. Sponsored in part by the Oakleaf Club of Greater Washington, D.C. and the Mary Jane Sanford committee the art exhibit allowed patients, staff and family members the opportunity to display their artwork that helped inspire them throughout their recovery process. Stocks reflected on his experiences as a pediatric physician and the success he had with art in the

tisan political party or candidate. - Solicit or fundraiser in federal offices, facilities or military reservations for a partisan political cause or candidate. - Display a large political sign, banner or poster (as distinguished from a bumper sticker) on the top or side of a private vehicle. - Participate in any organized

Professional Military Knowledge Redefined for Advancement Exams By Ed Barker, Naval Education and Training Command Public Affairs

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Staff Sgt. Brett Graveline, an artist whose work is on display, presents his artwork during the Healing Arts Exhibit at the National Intrepid Center of Excellence. recovery process. “I’m a pediatric kidney doctor by trade, so the kids that I’ve taken care of over the years are often very ill,” said Stocks. “When I first started watching them and some of the art they were experiencing, I thought well this is just something to pass the time and maybe they won’t be so aware of the things we have to do to them to make them better. I found out it was much more than that – it contributed to their success.” The idea for the art exhibit was formed when hematology/oncology staff found out about the art work patients were doing while getting care. “They were talking to the patients and finding out that many of them were sculpturing and doing paintings at home. After a few years, they decided we could have an art show to exhibit their artwork. The first one was nine years ago,” said Judy Cassells, Oakleaf Club board member. Formerly the Breast Cancer

Art show, the name for the exhibit changed due to increased participation. “We named it a healing art show this year for the first time because so many patients, other than just oncology patients were also doing artwork, especially the wounded warriors. On the second floor of NICoE much of the artwork they [wounded warriors] did is hung on the walls. So, it was thought not only to expand it, but also to change the name to the healing art show because it is really a healing process for the patients,” said Cassells. The art show had a table set up where participants could make art of their own using readily available household items to show them how easy making art at home can be. “I think that was a nice addition to the show, so people could see that art isn’t a complicated thing necessarily, it’s just a way to express yourself,” said Cassells.

effort to provide voters with transportation to the polls if the effort is organized by a partisan political party or candidate. - Attend partisan political events as an official representative of the armed forces. - Display a partisan political sign, poster, banner or similar device visible to the public at one's residence on a military installation, even if that residence is part of a privatized housing development. - Under Article 88 of the Uniformed Code of Military Justice, military officers may not publicly disrespect or undermine certain elected officials, federal secretaries or congress. Partisan political activities are actions that show support for a particular political party or candidate. For example, a servicemember may not participate in a rally supporting a candidate, work for a candidate's election committee, run for elected office, appear in a political advertisement, or otherwise officially support a candidate. Earlier this year, an Army reservist was reprimanded for appearing in uniform on CNN to support a presidential candidate. This is just one example of what not to do..

Following advancement exam construction changes announced in Naval Administrative Message (NAVADMIN) 197/11, a Test Plan Development Panel (TPDP) of force and command master chiefs redefined Professional Military Knowledge (PMK) the week of Oct. 19 at the Navy Advancement Center. The restructured advancement exams decrease the total number of questions from 200 to 175 and increase the emphasis on rating-specific technical questions. The September 2012 exams for active duty E4-E6, the upcoming January chief petty officer exam, and the Selected Reserve (SELRES) exams in February will be the first opportunities for candidates to take the new 175-question exams, which contain only 25 PMK questions. "The previous exams were much more PMK heavy, ranging from 50 questionsfortheE4examto100PMK questions for candidates eligible for the chief's exam," said Tom Updike, Navy advancement execution division head for the Naval Education and Training Professional Development Technology Center (NETPDTC). "The reduced PMK section on the advancement exams presentedthePMK-TPDPmemberswiththe

tough task of prioritizing the massive PMK content area into a manageable andmeaningful25questionsoneach exam. That process was focused on thecriticalinformationaSailorneeds toknowbeyondthecoreoccupational and job-specific knowledge requirements." Command Master Chief (AW/SW) Jeffrey Kirby from Patrol Squadron 16 was a PMK-TPDP member who traveled to NETPDTC from Jacksonville, Fla. "The new PMK test plan and content information will give future advancement exam review teams an excellent framework and structure to draw from as they develop test questions," said Kirby. "We took fleet input as well as discussion with the PMK test panel to ensure our definition and topic areas were valid." The PMK sections of enlisted exams assess a Sailor's knowledge of Navy general military training, professional development and the leadership continuum at the appropriate paygrade, regardless of rating. "The primary reason for the exam structure change is to improve exam validity," added Updike. "More job-specific technical questions improve the Navy's ability to rank-order Sailors by rating. Advancement candidates who know the technical aspects of their rating

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Airman Completes Initiation, Earns Navy Chief Anchors By Connie Hempel, NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs It was just over a year ago when Air Force Master Sgt. Jarrod Morris came to NAS Patuxent River, and he still remembers the bewildered looks his new co-workers gave him. They were not used to working with Airmen. Today, he proudly walks among a select group of Sailors, and instead of getting what he called "weird looks," he's now getting the respect of a Navy chief. This summer, Morris, part of the Navy Unmanned Combat Air System, or N-UCAS, program team with Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23, completed an initiation unlike any other in America's armed forces. Standing sideby-side with more than two dozen of the Navy's future enlisted leaders throughout the six-week Chief Petty Officer Select induction, Morris earned a set of Chief's anchors which were pinned on his Air Force uniform at the September pinning ceremony. "It's one of the proudest moments of my 20-year military career," he said. "Being able to go through it and accomplish it. Now, chiefs from around the base shake my hand and call me 'brother.'" Morris' interest in the age-old Navy ritual was piqued during his

how it was nothing like what the Air Force did," Morris said. "I was curious to see what it was." But when he arrived on station at Pax River, he didn't consider the possibility of being initiated until his coworker, Senior Chief Aviation Struc-

tural Mechanic Thomas Haas, nominated him for the process. "I felt he would be a perfect candidate because of his respect for our traditionsandhisinterestinsupporting them," Haas said. "Since he's checked on board, he's shown a

tremendousinterestinthewaywedo business in the Navy, just as I was interested in how they do business in the Air Force. The best way to help him understand why we do things a certain way was by sending him through initiation." After discussions within the mess and a brief interview with the station's command master chief, Command Master Chief William LloydOwen, Morris was given the green light for the induction. "There were some days I thought, 'I don't really need to go through this,'" he said about the leadership training. "It was tough, but it was a pride thing." Thebestpartfor Morriswas"seeing everybody come together, pull through and become chiefs." Morris, a Mingo Junction, Ohio, nativehasbeenintheAir Forcefor20 years and an E-7 for the past five, the same pay grade of a Navy chief. "Hehasgreatexperiencefromthe Air Force and his leadership abilities are different from ours," Haas said. "I really think his point of view as a leader and bringing his experiences to us will benefit the mess and vice versa." Lloyd-Owen, who's been in the Navy for 28 years, said this was the first time he's seen an Air Force member go through the initiation. "I'm proud of him for accomplishing it," Lloyd-Owen said.

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spective ratings to review question banks and develop E4 - E7 exams. The advancement exam readiness reviews(AERRs)areonetotwoweeks in length, depending on exam bank work requirements and are held throughout the year. The reviews are held at NETPDTC at Saufley Field in Pensacola, Fla. Participants receive temporary additional duty (TAD) orders from their parent command, paid for by NETPDTC. "We use SMEs from fleet and shore commands throughout the Navy including schoolhouses and learning centers to ensure exambank questions reflect the latest technology and procedures," said Master Chief Cryptologic Technician (Collection) (SW) Eddy Mejias, NETPDTC command master chief. "The chiefs who participate know they're helping to develop 21st-century leaders and have given us feedback that their participation has been an invaluable experience." NETC Force Master Chief

(AW/SW) April Beldo was part of the PMK test plan development panel and will be coordinating approval of the new PMK definition through the Manpower, Personnel,Training and Education chain of command. "This has been a rewarding process for myself and the command master chiefs from the fleet and has reinforced the necessity for commands to send their best and brightest chiefs and senior chiefs to the AERRs," said Beldo. "Chiefs who are close to the deck plates really know what their Sailors do on a daily basis and are crucial to the exam construction process." For the current schedule of Advancement Exam Readiness Reviews, see the AERR NAVADMIN 254/12: http://www.public.navy.m il/bupers-npc/reference/messages/Documents/NAVADMINS/N AV2012/NAV12254.txt. For more information about the Naval Education and Training Command,visithttps://www.netc.navy.mil.

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Air Force Master Sgt. Jarrod Morris, Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23, gets pinned with his Navy Chief Petty Officer anchors during the September Chief's Frocking Ceremony after having completed the six-week Chief Petty Officer Select induction. 2002-2006 tour as an Electrical and Environmental Systems instructor at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, by a fellow instructor and retired Navy master chief. "He always talked about Sailors goingthroughaChiefs'initiationand

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Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman Chrisen Maharaj takes the 3rd class petty officer advancement exam aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) Sept. 20. Enterprise is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom.

better than their peers should like the change in exam structure." For Command Master Chief (AW/SS)JamesBarnesoftheNavyInformation Operations Command in SanAntonio,participationinthePMK test plan panel was his first exposure to advancement exam construction. "It's extremely enlightening to see how much effort and seriousness goes into advancement exam development," said Barnes. "Our PMK team included members from the surface, subsurface, and aviation communities to ensure that the fleet was well-represented and gave an accurate and current definition of the required military knowledge." To develop the PMK questions and rating-specific advancement exams, NETPDTC brings fleet subject matter experts (FSMEs) for their re-

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