59th year, No. 44
Serving the Nato, Naples and Gaeta military community in italy
Friday, November 21, 2014
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Searching for Overseas or Remote Duty PCS Orders? Page 4
Quartermaster 2nd Class Allen Lemonds, Quartermaster Seamen Alexandra Marsden and Jonathan Jones review plotting at the quartermaster of the watch station on the bridge of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) during multinational exercise Bold Alligator 2014. (U.S. Navy photo)
4 Things You Need to Know About Modernized Enlisted Billeting From All Hands Magazine
The goal of detailing is to place the best Sailor for the job in each billet. Over the last few years we have been working to improve our enlisted manning process to support commands’ management of their personnel and provide accurate information on billet needs to Navy Personnel Command (NPC).
Currently we fill jobs based on manning reports that do not fully reflect billet-level needs or accurately identify a Sailor’s current assigned position. This means we can’t accurately measure or ensure enlisted personnel readiness, leaving gaps in the “Fit” of skills-toposition requirements. To do that we are implementing Billet Based Distribution (BBD) to allow leadership to effectively manage “Fit”
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by aligning people to positions and make better-informed detailing decisions. 1. What is Billet Based Distribution (BBD)? Billet Based Distribution (BBD) will replace or modify many of the antiquated personnel systems allowing for greater flexibility and improve our ability to react to unexpected events or issues. Building on the Career Management See 4 THINGS Page 6
Remembrance Day in London
Sailors Receive Deployment Pay in Mid-December
Weekly Crime Report
By Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs
Review what happened between nov. 12 and nov. 18.
Eligible Sailors will begin receiving Hardship Duty Pay - Tempo (HDP-T) in their December midmonth paycheck Navy officials announced Nov. 10. The Department of the Navy HDP-T proposal, authorized by the secretary of the Navy earlier this summer, was approved by the Department of Defense, Sept. 17. It authorizes the pay for Sailors and Marines, active duty and reserve, deployed beyond 220 consecutive days as of Sept. 17. Sailors and Marines will receive HDP-T on a prorated daily basis of $16.50, not to exceed a monthly rate of $495, when they are operationally deployed beyond 220 consecutive days. USS Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and USS George H. W. Bush Strike Group were among the first units eligible to receive HDP-T. Bataan returned to Norfolk, Virginia, Oct. 31, while Bush is scheduled to return home in November. Sailors and Marines on those platforms accrued the pay since September and will see the full amount earned in their midmonth December paycheck. Sailors and Marines will receive the pay on a monthly basis. Reservists serving in individual augmentee assignments that meet the 220-day threshold will receive their pay upon completion of their mobilization. The DoD has authorized HDP-T for two years. Military pay systems are being updated to handle payment of HDP-T with implementation by Dec. 1, allowing time for eligible service members to see the pay in their midmonth paycheck.
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Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) man the rails as the ship pulls into Naval Station Norfolk following a nine-month deployment. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group deployed in support of maritime security operations, providing crisis response capability, increasing theater security cooperation and a forward naval presence in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (Photo by MC1 Julie Matyascik)
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Panorama November 21, 2014
Captain’s Corner
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Crime Awareness
By Capt. Doug Carpenter NSA Naples Commanding Officer
I want to start off by thanking the Support Site residents for the large turnout at Tuesday’s Town Hall for next year’s conversion of 11 family housing buildings to unaccompanied housing. There were some great questions and valid concerns, and I greatly appreciated the dialogue and the opportunity to hear directly from those impacted by the transition. As I said on Tuesday night, we will work with each family individually to come up with a workable plan. Moving our single and unaccompanied service members from Capodichino to the Support Site allows them to partake more fully in the MWR services that are mostly located there. Also, the housing re-assignment options and flexibility from the Housing department should make this beneficial for nearly everyone involved. The holidays are quickly approaching and Thanksgiving is next week. Tonight at the hospital, the chapel team and USO are holding a single Sailor dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. There are more opportunities on Thanksgiving Day with MWR and USO, so everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy a delicious home-cooked meal. MWR is sponsoring the Turkey Trot tomorrow morning on the Support Site. It’s a one-mile fun run with the kids starting at 8 a.m. at Central Park and the 10k race next. The weather is great right now for the longer runs, and I hope to see another great turnout for this family oriented fitness event. The holidays and time off can sometimes create challenges for others, especially with our busy work schedules. Being overseas adds another layer of challenge, which magnifies the other stressors we’re handling. If you or someone you know is reaching the point where help is needed, realize that the support network is ready and available. I don’t want anyone to suffer in silence, especially with all the amazing resources and responsive command leaders we have. Fleet and Family Support Center, the hospital and chapel all have professionals who are here to help. We are a tight knit community and everyone should be on the lookout for signs of overly stressed coworkers and friends. It’s a mark of courage and strength to reach out for help, don’t think otherwise. Another thing to be mindful of is crime and remembering to stay vigilant. I encourage everyone to be attentive to their surroundings and to always lock vehicles and activate home alarms. If you plan to visit loved ones back in the U.S., make sure you let coworkers and trusted neighbors know about the trip. They may be able to turn lights on occasionally to make it look like someone is still home. Park your vehicle on base during the trip if feasible. Those staying in Naples over the holidays also need to remain alert to possible home and vehicle break-ins as well. There has already been a rise in petty crime, which is common this time of year. Keep ‘S5I’ in mind: See Something Suspicious, Say Something Immediately. Report criminal activity to base security. Being overseas, we rely on each other more. Let’s all be good neighbors and safely enjoy the holiday season.
Security and NCIS routinely see an increase in crime this time of year. Community members are encouraged to be aware of their surroundings at all times and to consistently lock vehicles and activate home alarms. Pick-pocketing, purse snatching, theft from parked cars, home break-in and carjacking are all concerns. Comply with thieves quickly to help diffuse situations as resistance can escalate the incident and be hazardous. Exercise extra caution at night and at train stations, airports, nightclubs, bars and outdoor cafes. Never leave valuables in plain sight and if planning a vacation, arrange for a trusted friend to periodically check on the residence during your absence. Report any incidents to 081-568-5638. For additional Safety and Security information, visit www. travel.state.gov and search Italy.
Increased Post Office Hours and Holiday Mailing Dates Reminder Military post offices will be open an hour longer on weekdays from Nov. 24 to Dec. 23. The Support Site post office will have customer service hours of 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., while Capodichino will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and JFC Naples will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. As a reminder, below are the recommended mail-by dates for ‘best chance’ delivery prior to Dec. 25 as published by the U.S. Postal Service and the Military Postal Service Agency.
Insurance is strongly suggested on all holiday packages. Community members are asked to ensure boxes are clearly addressed and free of markings. All outgoing mail requires a custom declaration form and packages are prohibited from containing items such as wine, counterfeit goods and other restricted items. A full list can be found at www.usps.com/ship/can-you-ship-it.htm.
Winter Teen Employment Program Canceled CThe winter fiscal year 2015 Teen Employment Program has been canceled. Teen programs are awaiting funding confirmation for the Summer Teen Employment Program and anticipate the program being marketed in the spring. The Teen Center will still offer Career Path, the career education and preparation component of the Teen Employment Program free of charge. Classes include:
Registration for all eligible Teen Center patrons will begin Jan. 2 and run until two days prior to each class. There will be no cost for the program. Contact the Teen Center at DSN 629-4395 to register or for more information.
Capodichino ITT Office Reduced Hours Until further notice, the Capodichino ITT office will only be open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Support Site ITT office will continue to be open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call the Support Site ITT office at DSN 629-7906 or 629-7907.
A national “Anti-Jobs Act” demonstration beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 21 has been called for by the Italian Federation of Metal Workers. The scheduled march begins at Piazza Mancini, near Naples’ Central Station, goes along Corso Umberto I, and finishes with a rally in Piazza Matteotti with union leaders. Expect traffic delays.
Nov. 21- Dec. 20: Support Site Power Outages for Annual Preventative Maintenanc Annual preventative maintenance on electrical substation transformers requires a series of power outages in order to safely maintain an efficient electrical distribution system within the Support Site. Due to battery back-up capability, all facility and Housing life safety systems will
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function under normal operating conditions. The schedule for the power outages is as follows: • Friday, Nov. 21 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Housing Units: B2101 through B2113; B2147 and 2147A; 2148 and 2148A; 2149 and 2149A; B2130 through B2146; Telephone Switch Bldg. (B2070). • Monday, Nov. 24 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Housing Units: B2001 through B2011; B2150 through B2163.
Nov. 21: Single Sailor Thanksgiving Dinner Outreach A single Sailor Thanksgiving outreach is being hosted by the Religious Ministries Team at the Support Site hospital galley on Friday, Nov. 21. The free home-cooked Thanksgiving dinner will be served from 5 to 7 p.m. and is for all single Sailors and geo bachelors – bring your appetite and a friend. There will also be free giveaways. Please contact the Chaplain’s office at DSN 626-3539 for more information. .
Nov. 22: Family Turkey Trot All ages are welcome to join the Family Turkey Trot on Saturday, Nov. 22 at the Support Site Fitness Forum. Pick up a registration form at either gym and turn it in on the day of the event. Registration begins at 7 a.m. in Central Park with a child/family 1-mile run beginning at 8 a.m. The adult 10K run start afterwards. Cost is $5 per person for the run and $5 per T-shirt. For more information, call DSN 626-4255 or 081-568-4255.
Nov. 22: Vaccine Clinic at Veterinary Treatment Facility The Naples Veterinary Treatment Facility will hold a Vaccine Clinic on Saturday, Nov. 22 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. It is in a walk-in basis and normal fees apply. For more information, call DSN 629-7913 or 081-811-7913.
Nov. 21: Union Demonstration in Naples
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Nov. 23: USO Thanks-Filled Bingo USO Naples will be hosting a free “Thanks-Filled” Bingo event at the Naples High School Cafeteria on Sunday, Nov. 23. Doors will open at 3 p.m. and the event runs from 3:30 to 6 p.m. U.S. ID card holders are invited with their entire family to participate and win great prizes, including electronics, gift baskets, home appliances and more. Food and refreshments will be available for sale on site as well. For more information, please contact the USO at DSN 6265713 or 629-4903.
Nov. 24-25: Training on Turn-In/ Disposal Services DLA Disposition Services Europe and Africa will be conducting training on the disposal turn-in procedures, to include the item identification process- the first step of the disposal procedures. Training will be held in the Safety Training Room (G053) on the ground floor of the Admin II building at Capodichino from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. A representative will brief on the Environmental turn-in procedures and the recycling process. The training is mandatory for all turn-in customers and military personnel responsible for disposal functions. To register, please contact Celia Torres at DSN 626-2909.
Nov. 27: Free Thanksgiving Dinner in a Tufa Stone Cave for Single Sailors USO is sponsoring a free “Thanksgiving Dinner Tour in the Cave” for 50 single and unaccompanied service members, E-6 and below. The tour will allow service members to enjoy an authentic Turkey Dinner with all the fixings and local wine in the rustic setting of a farm house built in a tufa stone cave. The tour is free, but is limited to 50 spots. To sign up or for more information, stop by the USO offices or call DSN 626-5713 or 629-4903.
Dec. 1- 2: Transition GPS Accessing Higher Education Workshop FFSC is holding the next session of the Accessing Higher Education two-day Workshop, Dec. 1- 2. If you are interested in going back to school (undergraduate or graduate) after the military, this workshop can help you define your career goals, identify required credentials, research education institutions to reach those goals and assist you in utilizing your VA education benefits. You do not need to be in the process of transitioning to attend. The class will be held at the Fleet and Family Support Center on the Support Site from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Spouses are encouraged to attend. Please contact the FFSC at DSN 629-6372 or your command career counselor for more information or to register.
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Panorama November 21, 2014
Italian Students Tour Capo
High school students from the Suor Orsola Benincasa Institute in Naples toured the U.S. Naval Support Activity Naples, Capodichino, Nov. 14. The students and teachers had an intercultural exchange visit at the U.S. high school at the Support Site before touring the base facilities. (MC1 David R. Krigbaum)
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Compiled by Teresa Merola
Neapolitans Observe Re-heading
Get Gastronomical with Gustus Culinary Festival
The Statue of the Nile God was officially unveiled in Naples after restoration last weekend. The ancient Roman marble statue dates from the 2nd to 3rd century B.C. It was restored through a fundraiser campaign titled “Let’s settle down,” promoted by the Committee for the Restoration of the Statue of the Nile. The restoration included the head of the sphinx which was detached and stolen during the sixties. Recently the head was found in Austria by the Italian police and returned to its owner. The statue can now be admired in its entire splendor thanks to Italian and foreign donors who financially support the work.
The Mostra d’Oltremare in Naples will host its first Gustus, a delicious culinary festival. The exhibition will occupy about 130 square feet with small food chain and representatives of Slow Food and the Community Food of Campania and Basilicata regions. The exhibit opens Dec. 4-5 for food experts and Dec. 6 citizens will be allowed access to the fair with the opportunity to taste dishes and wines.
I’d Buy That for a Euro!
At least 50 people are competing for €1 homes for sale in the Sicilian village of Gangi. British, French, American and Brazilians visitors came to visit the rural village after word quickly spread internationally earlier this year. Buyers must pay purchasing costs of around €6,000 aside from the €1 fee. The total cost of renovation work on the homes could run to €35,000. Local authorities are scrutinizing 50 applications and potential buyers need to come up with ideas for developing the village. Among the proposals were bed & breakfasts, an international cookery school and a producer want to set up a film set. Residents were very supportive of this initiative which has been prompted to other municipalities with low budgets in order to revitalize their communities.
Castle Christmas Market Brings Out the Best of Campania Christmas market at the Limatola Castle is an event you cannot miss. The castle is located in the Benevento province, about 35 km northeast of Naples. It was built by the Normans on the site of a Lombard tower, and after decades of neglect was renovated in 2010 by a local entrepreneur who opened a restaurant mainly for wedding and official ceremonies. This year if is the 5th annual “Cadeaux at the Castle,” which showcases the best crafts made in Campania. All visitors are greeted with a fragrant “vin brule” and delicious roasted chestnuts. Young children are cheered by Santa Claus with candy and other treats. Local products, Christmas decorations, local artisans and gifts are available to visitors to enjoy. Presepi, local Christmas nativity scenes, are displayed in the Chapel of St. Nicholas. The castle is open 21-22-23 Nov. and from 28 Nov. to 8 Dec. Opening hours: 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. Ticket is €5 euro, free of charge for children under 10.
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THe INSIDe PAGe… VOLUNTEERS NEEDED NAPLES OVERSEAS SUPPORT CLUB (NOSC) is seeking committed members to serve as Vice President of Fundraising, Membership Chairperson, Parliamentarian, and Shopping on the Boot Editor for the 2014-15 board term. For more information, please visit www.noscitaly.com or email noscitaly@gmail.com. THE TRANSATLANTIC COUNCIL OF THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA is looking for Eagle Scouts in the Naples community to update the National Eagle Scout Association database. All Eagle Scouts, both active and not active in scouting are asked to send an email with their last name, first name, email address, hometown/community, and council/district name where they earned their Eagle rank, to Troop 007 committee chair Jeff Arter at jeffarter@hotmail.com. "Once an Eagle, always an Eagle." USO NAPLES is looking for outgoing and enthusiastic volunteers to join their committee to make a tangible difference in the community through events and special projects. If interested, please email Luisa Mazzella at luisa.mazzella@uso.it or call the USO Capodichino office at DSN 626-5713. NAPLES AMERICAN RED CROSS (ARC) needs volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering or in taking a CPR/First Aid class, call 081-568-4788 or 626-4788 for more information. You can also "like" our Facebook page - American Red Cross Naples - to keep up with current opportunities. NAPLES HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB is looking for new board members. Consider offering your time to further the work of the Athletic Booster Club. The club is accepting nominations and applications for the 2014-15 Board. We will call for a membership-wide vote in May, with the new Board installed in June. The current board is working to have summer and fall kick off plans in place to ease the transition, as well as a healthy bank account to seed 2014-15 Wildcat Athletics. Job descriptions for president, vice president, treasurer, secretary, membership, Webmaster, publicity/marketing and spirit wear can be found at www.naplesboosterclub.com in the documents section. Please contact president@naples boosterclub.com or membership@naplesboosterclub.com for more information. FLEET AND FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER is looking for volunteers to assist in the event of an emergency. Volunteers could be called upon if families are relocated to Support Site due to a natural disaster or similar emergency that exceeds what the FFSC staff can support. Volunteers may greet families, inquire about needs, organize supplies, complete paperwork, etc. Being on the list does not obligate anyone to a future event. If you are interested in volunteering for this, please call 081-8116372 or email FFSCNSANaplesItaly@eu.navy.mil. CLUB BEYOND is searching for volunteers to serve as Adult Leaders. Leaders assist in planning, setup and conducting small group meetings with students in grades 7 through 12. Leadership training lasts a month. If interested, please contact Arturo Paulino at apaulino@clubbeyond.org for an appointment. NAVY-MARINE CORPS RELIEF SOCIETY OPERATION CLIP & SAVE (coupons): 081-568-3913. ANIMALS WITHOUT LIMITS (AWL) is searching for volunteers who want to help at our Animal Hospice in Lago Patria. We also need volunteers for different projects on the Support Site base. For more information, please contact us at awlrescueteam@ gmail.com or director@animalswithoutlimits.com. THE AMERICAN SOCCER CLUB (ASC) OF NAPOLI is looking for qualified coaches. Those interested in coaching should e-mail doc@ascnapoli.com.
ONGOING/ON THE HORIZON The NAPLES MIDDLE HIGH SCHOOL PTSA is looking for volunteers to help provide information, resources and events that strengthen the connections between students, parents, the school and the community. A yearly membership is $10 and joining is a great way to get involved, meet the teachers, other parents and your child's friends. Email NaplesPTSAteam@gmail.com or search Naples Middle High School PTSA on Facebook. BOY SCOUT TROOP 007 holds troop meetings every Monday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Support Site Community Center. E-mail the Scoutmaster at scoutmastertroop007@gmail.com or visit these websites at https://www.facebook. com/BSATroop007; https://www.troopwebhost.org/Troop007Naples and https:/ /www. troopwebhost.org/FormHTML.aspx?site=Troop007Naples. COALITION OF SAILORS AGAINST DESTRUCTIVE DECISIONS (CSADD), Naples Chapter meets every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. in the NSA Naples Chiefs Mess, located by the quarterdeck in Admin I. CSADD's mission is to create a culture in which our shipmates are helping shipmates maintain a course of success through good decision making. For more information, contact MC2 Ramsaran at DSN 626-5249. NAVY LEAGUE NAPLES has three missions: to enhance the morale of active duty personnel and their families; to inform Congress and the American public on the importance of strong sea services; and to support youth through programs such as the Junior ROTC that expose young people to the values of our sea services. Personnel interested in joining or participating with the Navy League should contact Betty Reese at 081-526-8051. For more information, visit www.navyleague.org. THE NAPLES TOASTMASTERS CLUB provides materials and experience to improve competent communication and leadership skills. Meetings are at 6:30 p.m. on the first & third Tuesdays of the month at the Support Site Community Center. Guests are always welcome. For more information, visit www.naplestoastmasters.wix.com/toastmastersnaples or like us on Facebook "Toastmasters Naples Italy."
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Panorama November 21, 2014
Operation Help for the Holidays
The sun sets behind the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown is part of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group and will be participating in routine joint-force operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (Photo by MC2 Andrew B. Church)
Searching for Overseas or Remote Duty PCS Orders? By Lt. Cmdr. Darla Dietrich U.S. Naval Hospital Naples
Searching for your next set of orders can be a stressful yet exciting evolution for a Sailor and their family. Once you get “penciled in” , one big part of the process in preparing for the move, especially if you are going overseas or a remote duty location, is the medical suitability screening process. In September 2014 NAVDMIN 203/14 was released defining new requirements for overseas and remote duty screenings. Effective immediately, service members must complete their overseas screening process prior to the release of orders. Service members have 30 days to get their screening completed and 60 days for their family members. Sailors that do not comply with the new time requirements will lose their proposed orders and be subject to the needs of the Navy assignment without further negotiation. Why are medical screenings so important? After all, active duty service members are always ready for the mission! And why does your family need to rescreen when you are negotiating orders from Naples to Rota? They are both overseas locations! First, the medical screening process ensures that every family member meets with a provider to discuss their current health and wellness. It gives the medical provider the opportunity to review your unique healthcare needs to determine if the location you are going to has the medical support to care for you and your family. Medical treatment facilities (MTFs) vary in size and capabilities. Some duty locations may have medical care only for primary care services while others, such as Naples, may have limited specialty services. Sometimes, medical will need to discuss your unique care needs with the gaining MTF to ensure your family’s medical care re-
quirements are able to be treated appropriately at your next duty station so that you and your family maintain your mission readiness. U.S. Naval Hospital Naples will help you through your medical screening. We do not want it to be stressful! As soon as you get your letter of intent for overseas or remote duty please schedule an overseas/remote duty medical screening appointment with your provider for you and your family. Stop by the hospital and meet with the Patient Administration Fleet Liaison team who can walk you through the process to completion. If you have any questions on medical suitability give our fleet liaison team a call at DSN 629-6325 or email us at fleetliaison@med.navy.mil.
An aerial view of Diego Garcia, the small installation winner of the Commander, Navy Region Japan Installation excellence Award. (U.S. Navy photo)
Six “Operation Help for the Holidays” (OHH) volunteers pack the first 22 holiday boxes for 200 children in Bucharest, Romania on Nov. 19, 2014 at Chaplain John Keith’s Fellowship Hall. “Operation Help for the Holidays” is an NSA Naples humanitarian outreach that aims to help 2,000 children and families in Italy and Romania this holiday season. As part of OHH four “Buon Natale,” Christmas events will be held at Casoria (Dec. 8), Support Site (Dec. 14), Naples (Dec. 21), and Rome (Dec. 27). To assist with these outreaches please contact DSN 626-3539 or 629-4600, and talk with Master Chief Master-at-Arms Nancy Brewton. Donations can be made at both base chapels.
Panorama November 21, 2014
History and Display of Military Awards and Ribbons By MC1 Daniel Garas Defense Logistics Agency Public Affairs
Navy uniform regulations show that the World War I practice of using clasps to denote campaigns on medals was discarded in favor of using three-sixteenth inch bronze stars on ribbons. After the war, the practice of using small devices on the ribbon to symbolize multiple awards and valor in combat became more common as ribbons began to replace medals as the method of displaying awards during working days. As a result, the custom of wearing the ribbons of the medals on a ribbon bar began during this period. The Army and Navy used different precedence for wearing these ribbons, which resulted in a separate criteria for the creation and wearing of awards by each service that remains to this day. Some awards were created to be worn purely as ribbons. When worn on dress uniforms in combination with medals, they are worn on the right breast. Some high level officers contain such a variety of awards that when wearing all the colorful ribbons in conjunction with the extravagant golden trim on their dress uniforms. According to Air Force Uniform regulations, this is known as wearing their “scrambled eggs and fruit salad.” Today, the personal decorations that a Sailor wears on their uniform marks not only individual accomplishment, but serve as a record of an individual’s service. To the trained eye, a Sailor’s ribbon stack can reveal their service to shipmates before they even formally meet. Even for members no longer serving it is not uncommon to see participants of military organizations proudly display their ribbons and medals on their clothing to advertise their performance during their time in the service.
The practice of using military decorations to honor individuals or fighting organizations dates back to antiquity. Early awards were usually used to recognize leaders in the nobility and military class of society. According to the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, the Egyptians had the Order of the Golden Fly, a golden necklace that they decorated with flies to signify themselves as a pestilence to the enemy. Later, Roman soldiers decorated the leather lappets that hung from their belts by attaching tokens and discs to signify the campaigns in which they fought. Finally, necklaces and bracelets were given during the early Middle Ages, evolving into richly jeweled necklaces, often with a pendant (commonly a medal) attached. Henry Dorling wrote in “Ribbons and Medals: The World’s Military and Civil Awards” that Napoleon was among the first to recognize the effect that ribbons had on the morale of common troops. Bonaparte ordered a large number of ribbons and medals for issue to the soldiers serving under his command. These early devices were not designed to be worn on a uniform during everyday service and were largely for presentation and formal dress. Ray Raymond wrote in “The Badge of Military Merit” that for the United States, the first formal medals for military service would be recognized during the American Civil War. The awards were usually issued on an unofficial basis by local commanders and had no prescription for their display. According to “Naval Ceremonies, Customs, and Traditions” Sixth Edition, Connell & Mack, Soldiers usually chose to wear them over their left breast, keeping with a custom that was traced from the practice of Crusaders wearing badges of honor on their order near the heart. The left side was also the shield side and protected both their heart and the decoration. Swords, another symbol of status, also were worn on the left side in order to be quickly drawn by the right hand. The tradition was incorporated into official uniform regulations sometime after the Spanish American War, when several medals were authorized to commemorate the conflict Vice Adm. Robin Braun awards Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 1st Class and commanders needed to pro- Paul Marticorena a Navy Commendation medal in honor of being selected vide guidance for their exhibition as the Reserve Component Sailor of the Year. (Photo by MC2 Martin L. Carey) in a uniform manner.
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Fleet and Family Support Center Events this Week
From the Fleet and Family Support Center
For more information about local Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) events, visit www.facebook.com/NaplesFFSC.
UPCOMING FFSC NAPLES EVENTS Call 081-811-6372 for more information or to register. All classes require registration. • Nov 21: Relaxation Techniques for Labor and Delivery, 9 to 10:30 a.m., Support Site FFSC (2 of 2 Sessions) • Nov 21: Employment Opportunities in Naples, 2 to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC • Nov 21: Nurturing Touch child & Infant Massage, noon to 1:30 p.m., Support Site FFSC • Nov 24: Prenatal Parenting: Nutrition, Fetal & Child Development, and Labor & Delivery, 9 to 10:30 a.m. Support Site FFSC (4 of 4 Sessions) • Nov 24: Easy Italian, noon to 3 p.m., Support Site FFSC (3 of 3) • Nov 25: Learn How to Play Scopa, 10 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC • Dec. 1: Easy Italian, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC (1 of 3) • Dec. 2: Easy Italian, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC (2 of 3) • Dec. 3: Easy Italian, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC (3 of 3) • Dec. 4: Smooth Move, 8 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC • Dec. 5: Sponsorship Training, 9 a.m. to noon, Support Site FFSC • Dec. 5: Resume Writing, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC
Energy Conservation Fighting Phantom Power Drain From the NSA Naples Energy Management Team Computers, cable boxes, chargers, televisions, appliances, and other common, electrically powered, devices can be sources of phantom power drain. A device that causes phantom power drain is one that consumes electricity even when it is turned off. Electricity can be conserved by unplugging these devices when not in use. The quickest way to cut power to these devices is to incorporate the application of switchable power strips. The power strips can restrict the flow of electricity distributed to the devices with the flick of a switch. Phantom power drainage has a significant effect on energy consumption. It is not always enough to simply turn off devices. Drainage could be reduced if electronics were unplugged or plugged into a power strip that is switched off when the devices are not in use.
Crime Report for Nov. 12 - Nov. 18 From the NSA Naples Command Investigative Division and NCIS
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4 THINGS System – Interactive Detailing (CMS-ID) BBD will upgrade software programs used in the enlisted detailing system and provide accurate and timely manning information to Fleet personnel managers via the web. They will have greater access to their Sailors’ information, and in most cases, will see the same information available to detailers and placement coordinators. The end state will be a near complete overhaul of our current electronic manning systems. The new system will be more comprehensive and flexible providing greater transparency between our organization, commands and our Sailors. 2. Why is BBD Needed? In addition to being outdated, our current processes use manning reports that do not fully reflect the billet-level needs of Navy commands or accurately identify Sailors’ current assigned position. This hinders our ability to accurately measure or ensure personnel readiness, leaving gaps in the “Fit” – meaning some positions are filled with Sailors who do not possess the needed skills for the job. BBD is a focused effort to support fleet personnel managers, so they will see most of the changes. Although the process behind the scenes will change, Sailors will not have to learn a new system. To Fleet Sailors, the upgrades will be seamless. 3. What are the Capabilities and Benefits of BBD? BBD will allow command personnel managers, detailers and placement officers to more reliably assess a vacant position’s impact on readiness. Ultimately, BBD will
Continued from Page 1 help drive improved personnel readiness across the Fleet. Specific goals include: •The alignment of every enlisted Sailor, who is available for assignment, to a Navy position. •A system that has the tools and accurate demand signal needed to maximize rating and Navy Enlistment Classification (NEC) “Fit” •The capability to better use available Permanent Change of Station (PCS) and Temporary Duty under Instruction (TDI) funds. •The capability to forecast future fleet vacancies which will lead to better Sailor and Fleet customer service. •The foundation for an improved assignment process. 4. What do I need to do now? As always, Sailors should review their records often for accuracy – especially for the NECs they hold to ensure accurate information for the detailing process. Leaders and personnel managers should begin educating themselves on the process to prepare for the transition. Training materials will be available soon on the PERS-4013/Placement Management on the NPC website at www.npc.navy.mil/enlisted/placement/Page s/default2.aspx. A new instruction is in work to replace the EDVR Manual and a BBD User Guide. These materials should become available later this spring. Billet Based Distribution will not be static but continue to develop and improve to better serve the Fleet.
In the Spotlight HN JILLIAN R. LIM
Hospitalman Jillian Lim was born and raised in Cagayan de Oro, Philippines. She worked on a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry at the Mindanao University of Science and Technology before moving to the United States. Although she was unsure whether to pursue chemistry or not at that time, she always knew she wanted to see the world. With a little bit of encouragement by her uncle, a U.S. Navy veteran, she joined the U.S. Navy on Mar. 12, 2013, and reported to her first permanent duty station, U.S Naval Hospital Naples, later that year. She is assigned to the Multi-Service Ward, where she provides care for labor and delivery, newborns, psychiatric, geriatric, and medical/surgical patients. Lim is responsible for maintaining all of the Nursery equipment and supplies. She loves taking care of patients and helping them get better. "Seeing them happy and pain-free makes everything worth it," said Lim. In her off time she likes to read, travel, and learn more about her Christian faith.
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M ORE I NSIDE PAGE … ONGOING/ON THE HORIZON NAPLES AREA FIRST CLASS PETTY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION is composed of members from different rates with one mission. As a service organization, we enhance community relations, promote awareness of our duties as Sailors, and fortify the professional and social welfare of our service members. We normally convene every other week alternating Tuesdays and Thursdays. Visit us and learn how you can participate and feel free to bring a friend! For more information, please contact YN1 Gordon at DSN: 626-7733. CLUB BEYOND is a youth group run by Naval Support Activity Naples Religious Ministries. Club Beyond is open to children in grades 7 through 12, and meets Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. in the Chapel Fellowship Hall at the Support Site. For more information, please contact Arturo at apaulino@clubbeyond.org. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS hosts English-speaking AA meetings on and off base in the Naples area. For more information, please call 339-267-7075 or visit www.alcoholics-anonymous.eu/countries/italy.htm. NATO LIONS RUGBY CLUB is looking for new players. All abilities wanted. Practice is held every Wednesday at Carney Park at 5:45 p.m. Show up with shoes, shorts and a mouth guard. Training and development will be provided. If you have any questions, email Mark Woodall or co-manager Andrew Bohnsack at markwoodall82@hotmail.co.uk or andrew.bohnsack@ gmail.com. NAPLES OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION NEEDS REFEREES Anyone interested should contact Nigel Alexander at 081-721-5413 or 346-680-3282 or by e-mail to nalexander@afsouth.nato.int. HARRY S. TRUMAN LODGE No. 649 meets 6:30 p.m. every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m. FMI, contact Kevin Baker at 338-479-7023 or hst649sec@ yahoo.com, or visit http://groups.yahoo.com/ group/HST649. WOMEN, INFANTS, CHILDREN (WIC) OVERSEAS PROGRAM is offered at NSA Naples. Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, postpartum or have an infant or child under the age of five may qualify for the program. WIC Overseas is a nutrition education program that provides nutritious supplemental foods. Contact WIC Overseas at 081-811-4962. THE NAPLES AREA SECOND CLASS PETTY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION meets twice a month to discuss upcoming community outreach opportunities and charity events. For more information, contact MA2 Aaron Kurschner at DSN 626-2871 or ABH2 Brent Paucke at DSN 626-5382. NAPOLI NATION FAN CLUB is a group that helps community members attend SSC Napoli soccer games, promotes intercultural relations and provides SSC Napoli information to the community. Membership benefits include SSC Napoli gear, discounted tickets and entry to Napoli Nation functions. FMI, visit www.facebook.com/groups/USASSCNapoli. SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST WORSHIP SERVICE takes place Saturdays at Support Site Chapel from 9 a.m. to noon. The schedule is: Sabbath School lessons, 9:30 to 10:45 a.m.; songs and praise, 10:45 to 11 a.m.; Divine Service, 11 a.m. to noon. For more information, please contact Paolo Fleurant at 328-194-6897 or naplesadventistsgroup@yahoo.com. CONNECT THE TOTS CLUB unites families with children from newborn to preschool age within the Naples military community. Club events include monthly coffee mornings and birthday parties, weekly playgroups, craft activities and more. For more information, visit www.meetup.com/ Connect-the-Tots-Club. CATHOLIC WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL meets monthly in the Support Site Fellowship Hall for prayer, fellowship, and learning. Child care provided. We also meet Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. for Rosary and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. for bible study. For more information, e-mail cwocnaples@gmail.com or check out our Facebook page: Catholic Women of the Chapel - NSA Naples, Italy. PUBLIC SPEAKING WITH TOASTMASTERS The Naples Toastmasters Club meets the first and third Tuesdays of every month. Meetings are held at the Support Site Community Center at 6:30 p.m. FMI, contact the Toastmasters president at 342-010-6263. GAETA/NAPLES AREA GIRL SCOUTS Now accepting registration for the 201213 school year. We are still in need of leaders and co-leaders. Training and support provided. FMI, contact naplesgs@yahoo.com. FILIPINO-AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NAPLES, ITALY meets at noon the first Sunday of every month at the Support Site Fellowship Hall. For more information, contact Ron Nacianceno at 081-568-1746 or 335-760-4446. Also check out the group’s Facebook page, Fil-Am Naples. THE U.S. MILITARY RETIREE ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHERN ITALY (USMRASI) is the only association in Southern Italy representing the interests of U.S. retired military personnel and their survivors. If you are not a member and are eligible, please join the USMRA-SI at usmra-si.tripod.com. Point of contact: Wylie Miller, 329-208-7315. THE NAPLES CHRISTIAN HOMESCHOOL ASSOCIATION meets every month to support families who have chosen to educate their own children. We offer weekly park/pool days, a mom's night out, and field trips to explore Bella Napoli and beyond. Interested? Considering homeschooling? For more information, please contact Carla Kuhlmann at NaplesITHomeschool@gmail.com. Check out our Facebook page Naples Christian Homeschoolers. MEDITATION SITTING GROUP is held from 7 to 7:30 p.m. every Monday at the side chapel at the Support Site. Newcomers should stop by at 6:30 p.m. Participation is free. FMI, e-mail Laura Hitchcock at laura.poodle@ gmail.com. REGISTER FOR GRADUATE DEGREE ON-SITE PROGRAMS The University of Oklahoma offers the Master of Human Relations on-site graduate degree program. Courses meet in a series of four evenings and one weekend. For more information, contact the OU office at DSN: 626-6672 or visit the office at Capodichino in the Admin II building. REGISTER FOR ON-SITE UNDERGRADUATE CLASSES Visit the colleges for more information about what classes and programs are offered. UMUC Maryland can be reached at 081-568-6673/74/75; Central Texas College is at 081-568-6761. CALLING ALL NAPLES NURSES! Please consider joining the Naples Area Nurses Association (NANA). NANA is an organization of nurses that work together to fundraise, participate in social events, and provide support throughout the U.S. Naval Hospital Naples and NSA Naples community. FMI, contact Lt. Shelley Beltz at shelley.beltz @med.navy.mil or Lt. Jenny Paul at jenny.paul@med.navy.mil. THE WELFARE & RECREATION ASSOCIATION is available to meet associates every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its location on the first floor of Building 450 upstairs from Capo Landing. FMI, visit http://www. wraitalia.it. SECURITY NOTE: All DoD military or civilian personnel hosting an event off base must complete a Special Event Force Protection Plan (SEFPP) 45 days in advance, regardless of organization, if the event will involve 50 or more personnel, include distinguished visitors or involve personnel wearing uniforms. FMI, contact the AT/FP Division at 081-568-5525 or visit the division office in the Capodichino Security Precinct, Bldg. 403. RELIGIOUS SERVICES AT U.S. NAVAL HOSPITAL NAPLES Tuesday Silent prayer (7:15-7:45 a.m.) in the hospital chapel. Traditional hymn and praise and worship music will be provided during this time. Wednesday Roman Catholic Mass (11:30 a.m.-12 p.m.) in the hospital chapel. Call 081-811-6451 to confirm that Mass is being held. Thursday Men’s Fellowship and Bible Study (6-7 a.m.) in the hospital galley. SURE START is a unique program committed to providing the highest quality of education for command-sponsored children of enlisted personnel (priority to E1-E4) who are 4 years old by Sept. 1. FMI, call Karen Rodrigues at 081-811-4682 or the school at 081-811-4037. THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, San Gennaro council 14853, meets at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday of each month at the Support Site Fleet and Family Support Center. E-mail George Piette at kofcnaples@ gmail.com or visit http://sites.google.com/ site/kofcnaples/ home. CARNEY PARK LADIES GOLF ASSOCIATION meets at 9 a.m. Mondays. All skill levels welcome. Discounted play with membership. FMI, call Carol Borkowski at 081-804-3345, or Carney Park Golf Course at 081-526-4296. EDIS SCREENINGS NOW AVAILABLE Room W09, Support Site Village Forum. For eligible children who have not reached their third birthday. If you are concerned about your child’s development, contact EDIS at 081-811-4676.
Friday, Nov. 21 4 p.m. Despicable Me, PG, Free Admission 5 p.m. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1, Premiere Showing 7 p.m. Mr. Peabody & Sherman, PG, Free Admission 8:30 p.m. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 Saturday, Nov. 22 3 p.m. Big Hero 6, PG 4 p.m. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 6 p.m. The Best of Me, PG-13 7:30 p.m. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 8:30 p.m. John Wick, R, Premiere Showing 3 p.m. 4 p.m. 6 p.m. 7 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 23 The Best of Me, PG-13 Dumb and Dumber To, PG-13 The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 Ouija, PG-13, Premiere Showing
Monday, Nov. 24 Closed, No Movies Tuesday, Nov. 25 Closed, No Movies Wednesday, Nov. 26 4:30 p.m. Interstellar, PG-13 6 p.m. Big Hero 6, PG 7 p.m. John Wick, R
TOURS OPeN TO BOTH U.S. MILITARY AND NATO I.D. CARD HOLDeRS USO DAILY TOURS Nov. 21 Arabian Night ........................€43 Nov. 22 Family Day at the Farm........€25
Thursday, Nov. 27 Happy Thanksgiving! 3 p.m. Big Hero 6, PG, 3D 4:30 p.m. Dumb and Dumber To, PG-13 6:30 p.m. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 7 p.m. Annabelle, R, Last Showing Friday, Nov. 28 Big Hero 6, PG Dumb and Dumber To, PG-13 7 p.m. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 8:30 p.m. Horrible Bosses 2, R, Mockingjay Part 1 Premiere Showing 4 p.m. 5 p.m.
Movie Descriptions ORRIBLE BOSSES 2, R, Cast: Jason Sudeikis, Jason Bateman, Kevin Spacey, Jennifer Aniston, Chris Pine. Comedy, 104 min. After barely escaping with their lives when their plans to murder their bosses goes out of control, Nick, Dale and Kurt decide that they'll be better off launching a business of their own. But a slick investor has other plans, and when he manages to snake their successful venture right out from underneath them, the three friends launch a not-very-well-thoughtout plan to kidnap the investor's adult son and trade him for control of their company.
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HE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY PART 1, PG-13, Cast: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks. Action / Adventure 123 min. Katniss Everdeen is in District 13, after she literally shatters the games forever. Under the leadership of President Coin and the advice of her trusted friends, Katniss spreads her wings as she fights to save Peeta and a nation moved by her courage.
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OHN WICK, R, Keanu Reeves, Adrianne Palicki, Willem Dafoe, Bridget Moynahan, Jason Isaacs. Action/Adventure, 101 min. An ex-hitman comes out of retirement to track down the gangsters that took everything from him. With New York City as his bullet-riddled playground, John Wick is a fresh and stylized take on the "assassin genre".
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UIJA, PG-13, Ana Coto, Bianca A. Santos, Vivis Colombetti, Douglas Smith, Erin Moriarty. Action/Adventure, 90 min. A group of friends must confront their most terrifying fears when they awaken the dark powers of an ancient spirit board.
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HE BEST OF ME, PG-13, Cast: Michelle Monaghan, James Marsden, Liana Liberato, Luke Bracey, Sebastian Arcelus. Drama 118 min. The story of Dawson and Amanda, two former high school sweethearts who find themselves reunited after 20 years apart, when they return to their small town for the funeral of the beloved friend. Their bittersweet reunion reignites the love they've never forgotten, but soon they discover the forces that drove them apart twenty years ago live on, posing even more serious threats today. Spanning decades, this epic love story captures the enduring power of our first true love, and the wrenching choices we face when confronted with elusive second chances.
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Upcoming USO Tours Capodichino Office 081-568-5713 Support Site Office 081-811-4903 www.uso.it
Nov. 23 The best of the Region ..........€42 Nov. 27 Thanksgiving dinner in the Cave ............................€49 Nov. 28 Christmas Alley ....................€20 Nov. 29 Salerno Christmas Lights ....€19 Nov. 30 Christmas Markets at the Limatola Castl ............€15 EXTENDED TOURS Nov. 26-30 Thanksgiving in Barcelona . . . . . . . . . . .€476 Dec. 11-14 Christmas Markets of Northern Italy . .€349 Dec. 24-25 Christmas in Rome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .€187
No Children Under 10 Admitted to R-Rated Movies
UMB AND DUMBER TO, Cast: Jim Carrey, Jeff Daniels, Kathleen Turner, Laurie Holden, Rob Riggle. Comedy 110 min. 20 years after the dimwits set out on their first adventure, they head out in search of one of their long lost children in the hope of gaining a new kidney.
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URY, R, Cast: Brad Pitt, Logan Lerman, Shia LaBeouf, Jon Bernthal, Michael Pea. War/ Action, 120 min. April, 1945. As the Allies make their final push in the European Theatre, a battle-hardened army sergeant named Wardaddy commands a Sherman tank and her five-man crew on a deadly mission behind enemy lines. Outnumbered and outgunned, and with a rookie soldier thrust into their platoon, Wardaddy and his men face overwhelming odds in their heroic attempts to strike at the heart of Nazi Germany.
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IG HERO 6, PG, Voices By: Ryan Potter, Scott Adsit, Jamie Chung, Genesis Rodriguez, T.J. Miller. Animation 108 min. An action comedy adventure about brilliant robotics prodigy, Hiro Hamada, who finds himself in the grips of a criminal plot that threatens to destroy the fast-paced, high-tech city of San Fransokyo. With the help of his closest companion-a robot named Baymax-Hiro joins forces with a reluctant team of first-time crime fighters on a mission to save their city.
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NTERSTELLAR, PG-13, Cast: Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, Bill Irwin, John Lithgow. Action/Adventure 169 min. With our time on Earth coming to an end, a team of explorers undertakes the most important mission in human history; traveling beyond this galaxy to discover whether mankind has a future among the stars.
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ESPICABLE ME, PG, Voices By: Steve Carell, Jason Segel, Russell Brand, Julie Andrews, Will Arnett, Kristen Wiig. Animation 95 min. When a criminal mastermind uses a trio of orphan girls as pawns for a grand scheme, he finds their love is profoundly changing him for the better.
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NNABELLE, R, Cast: Alfre Woodard, Annabelle Wallis, Eric Ladin, Tony Amendola, Brian Howe. Horror 95 min. A couple with a newborn baby begin to experience terrifying supernatural occurrences involving a vintage pigtailed doll possessed by a demon shortly after their home is invaded by satanic cultists.
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If you have been sexually assaulted or need to speak with a S.A.P.R. victim advocate, call 335-640-6621 24/7 for information and support. The DoD Safe Helpline can be reached toll-free at 001-877-995-5247.
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Gunner's mate "a" School Women Leaders Needed for upgrades to Wireless Firearms Shore Special Programs training Simulator From Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS)
Story by By Sue Krawczyk, Training Support Center Great Lakes Public Affairs
Previously, students were trained using a tethered firearms training simulator, but now have the ability to train with weapons using commercial wireless Bluetooth technology. The wireless weapons communicate with the FATS, giving the same control as tethered weapons, but with a full range of motion. "The new wireless weapons replicate the fit and function of live weapons providing the same accurate, realtime training diagnostics as did our older tethered weapons simulator, but better," said Cmdr. Gregory C. Ludwig, commanding officer, CSCSU. "Students are now afforded a broader range of motion - as the new Bluetooth-equipped weapons are wireless with no external components." According to Ludwig, to further enhance the virtual firearms training experience, weapon recoil is achieved with a rechargeable magazine of compressed air. This is significant in that while not tethered, these weapons retain full sensor feedback for robust diagnostics and after action review. "If you took your own personal firearm out to the range and fired, you wouldn't have any cables coming off of it," said Matt Wooldridge, CSCSU weapons instructor. "It feels like, operates and looks like the real deal." Students use a M9 9mm pistol as well as the M-16 rifle in class, which is the same weapons previously used, except without the cables, and are the same types of weapons used in the fleet.
"These weapons are just like they are going to get out of a weapons locker on board ship," said Lenny Swaney, CSCSU weapons instructor. "This simulation allows the students to get more accustomed to the weapons, as they have the same realistic feel." Lt. Joseph Luthy, director, combat systems "A" school at CSCSU, believes this latest technology is a significant upgrade for the students because of the more realistic features of the weapon simulator. "Any time you have a cable tethered to something, it feels as if you're firing something other than a weapon," said Luthy. "Students more likely to follow the weapons handling safety precautions with a realistic weapon, which helps them put the right foot forward in the future." CSCSU GM "A" school is approximately 27 weeks long and has an average annual throughput of 386 students. GMs are responsible for the operation and maintenance of guided-missile launching systems, underwater explosive weapons such as torpedoes, rockets and missiles and the systems used to launch them, gun mounts and other ordnance equipment, as well as small-arms magazines. They work with electrical and electronic circuitry and mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems. "Combining this Bluetooth technology with our seasoned instructors makes weapons training as realistic as possible," added Ludwig. "Our eventual goal is for students to safely achieve weapon handling experience that allows them to quickly and accurately qualify on a live range; it saves the Navy both time and money."
Career opportunities for active-duty female Sailors are abundant with the Women Ashore program, Navy detailers said Nov. 12. "There are opportunities for female Sailors to earn their Instructor Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC) (9502), their master training specialist qualification, corrections specialist NEC (9575), or even their Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape (SERE) instructor NEC (9505)," said Chief Yeoman (AW) Anna Masterson, detailer, Shore Special Programs. Currently available billets include: • Instructor Duty at Training Support Center (TSC) Great Lakes, Illinois. This duty is primarily designated for Navy Military Training Instructors (NMTI). NMTIs at Great Lakes perform essential "Sailorization" functions for thousands of apprentice-level ("A" school) students following their initial accession training at Recruit Training Command. There are currently 17 E-5/E-6 billets available, and those selected will earn a 9505 NEC en route.
• Transient Personnel Units (TPU) Jacksonville, Florida; Norfolk, Virginia; and San Diego. TPUs are responsible for the efficient and expeditious processing of all transient personnel assigned and the operation of the disciplinary barracks. TPU customers include those Sailors traveling to a deployed or underway command, personnel being separated from a deployed or overseas command who have orders, and personnel transitioning between two commands. There is one E-5 billet available at Jacksonville, one E-5 billet at Norfolk, and three E-6 billets at San Diego. • Navy Consolidated Brigs (NAVCONBRIG). Brig duty enables Sailors to develop their leadership skills through work in a challenging and demanding environment. Duties include guarding, directing, guiding, mentoring and training incarcerated men and women for successful reintegration into society. Those selected for brig staff duty will undergo three weeks of Corrections Specialist Training at the Naval Corrections Academy in San Antonio where they will earn the 9575 Correctional Custody Specialist Ashore NEC. There is currently one E-7 (NEC 3529) billet and one E-5 (NEC 3527) billet at NAVCONBRIG San Diego, one E-4 billet at NAVCONBRIG Chesapeake, Virginia, and one E-7 and two E-6 billets at NAVCONBRIG Charleston, South Carolina. Women Ashore billets are available to active-duty female Sailors and are advertised in Career Management System-Interactive Detailing (CMS-ID) under the 9999 NEC. Interested applicants should speak with their detailer 12 months prior to their projected rotation date (PRD). After speaking with their detailer, Sailors can submit an application in CMS-ID upon entering their permanent change of station orders negotiation window, nine months prior to their PRD. For more information visit the Women Ashore page at www.npc.navy.mil/ENLISTED/DETAILING/SHORESPECIALPROGRAMS/Pages/WomenAshore.aspx, or talk to your Command Career Counselor.
In the event of an emergency or to report a crime, please call the Emergency Dispatch Center at 081-568-4911 or 5911.(On-Base Dial 9-1-1) A recruit fires their weapon using a Firearms Training Simulator at Coast Guard Training Center Cape May on Aug. 24, 2011. Training in safe weapons handling is a regular part of basic recruit training. (Photo by Lt. j.g. Michael Cole)
For non-emergency assistance, call 081-568-5638.
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First Manned, Unmanned Detachment Deploys Aboard Littoral Combat Ship From Naval Air Forces, Public Affairs
Landing craft air cushion (LCAC) vehicles approach the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during Bold Alligator 2014. Bold alligator is intended to improve Navy and Marine Corps amphibious core competencies. Working with coalition, NATO, allied and partner nations is a necessary investment in the current and future readiness of our forces. The exercise takes place Oct. 29 - Nov. 10, 2014, afloat and ashore along the eastern Seaboard. #BA14 (Photo by MC2 Corbin Shea)
Kearsarge Completes Bold Alligator 2014 By MC2 Aren Everett, USS Kearsarge Public Affairs The flagship of Exercise Bold Alligator 2014 (BA14), amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), was one of the final underway units to return to Naval Station Norfolk, Nov. 10. BA14 was a two-week, multinational exercise hosted by the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps to strengthen core competencies in the areas of amphibious operations and bilateral command and control. "Everyone worked tremendously hard," said Capt. David Bossert, commanding officer of Kearsarge. "All of the task forces planned and executed multiple missions, each of which were successful. It's been the measure of effectiveness and everyone made it home safely." This year's iteration of Bold Alligator focused on crisis response missions to include non-combatant evacuations, theatre security and humanitarian assistance. Although most amphibious exercises are known for ship to shore transport by sea, aviation also played a key role in the exercise. For the first time, Bold Alligator implemented joint service flight operations outside of regular flight deck certifications. "This was the first time we had blue-green integration on the flight deck during an actual exercise," said Cmdr. Donald Jamiola, air boss on Kearsarge. "Everything went extremely well and flowed smoothly." There was some concern about weather during the course of operations, but every obstacle nature put in place was overcome. "It was challenging to complete flight operations due to the weather, but we successfully completed 340 launches and recoveries," said Jamiola. "Everything went extremely well and flowed smoothly." Participants of BA14 included representatives from STRIKFORNATO, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Peru, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, United Kingdom and United States. Participating ships included USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), USS Ar-
lington (LPD 24), USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43), USS Oak Hill (LSD 51), USS Hue City (CG 66), USS Laboon (DDG 58), USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41), USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81), USS Farragut (DDG 99), USNS Choctaw County (JHSV 2), USNS John Lenthall (TAO 189), USNS Medgar Evers (T AKE 13), USNS Apache (TATF 172), HNLMS Johan de Witt (L801, Netherlands), HDMS Niels Juel (F363, Denmark), ARM Baja California (PO 162, Mexico) and BAP Islay (SS 35, Peru). Each surface combatant was assigned to one of three amphibious task groups. "All three amphibious task groups planned and executed contingency missions, which is much more complicated than a large-scale assault," said Bossert. "If the weather didn't permit, an alternate course of action was developed and executed." Bossert was very proud of the work done, specifically by Kearsarge Sailors and Marines, to prepare for a mission of the magnitude and importance of BA14. The ship supported not only the assigned crew, but also embarked troops and staff totaling more than 3,280 people. "Coming into this event, there was a substantial amount of repair, cleaning and preservation work done to get the ship ready," said Bossert. "There was an untold amount of work done by Sailors and Marines assigned to USS Kearsarge, and they have done a phenomenal job." Bossert went on to praise the Kearsarge crew for the time and dedication they put into making BA14 a success. "My Kearsarge crew is made up of great Americans and patriots," said Bossert. "They worked really long hours knowing that this exercise was very important to our country. I can't say enough about the effort, the care factor, which went into making sure that this ship was ready. It could not have been done without the crew." Bold Alligator took place Oct. 29 - Nov. 10, afloat and ashore along the Eastern Seaboard.
The "Magicians" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 35 Detachment 1 departed Naval Air Station North Island, Coronado, California, Nov. 17, to join USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) on her maiden deployment. The departure marks the first time the multi-mission MH-60R Seahawk helicopter and the MQ-8B Fire Scout unmanned autonomous helicopter are deployed together aboard a littoral combat ship. Lt. Cmdr. Doug Kay, the officer-in-charge of HSM-35 Detachment 1, spoke with media briefly prior to the detachment's departure. "I have never been more confident in my detachment's capabilities and readiness," said Kay. "I have the right people, and they truly are America's best." HSM-35 Detachment 1 will consist of one MH-60R and one MQ8B. The Fire Scout will complement the MH-60R by extending the range and endurance to enhance maritime domain awareness. The deploying aviation detachment will consist of 24 personnel who are qualified to operate or perform maintenance on both the MH-60R and the MQ-8B. "We are the first squadron to bring all three components together with the MH-60R, the Fire Scout unmanned system, and the littoral combat ship," said Kay. "It's exciting to be at the cutting edge of Naval Aviation as part of HSM-35." As the next generation submarine hunter and anti-surface warfare helicopter, the MH-60R Seahawk is the cornerstone of the Navy's Helicopter Concept of Operations. The MQ-8B Fire Scout system provides unique situational awareness and precision target support for the Navy and complements the MH-60R by extending the range and endurance to enhance maritime domain awareness. Littoral combat ships are expected to routinely deploy with one Fire Scout and an H-60 as part of the ship's surface warfare, antisubmarine warfare, and mine countermeasures mission packages. Fort Worth also departed San Diego Nov. 17 for the ship's scheduled deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility.
A Sailor performs preflight checks on an MQ-8B Fire Scout unmanned helicopter assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 35 aboard the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3). Fort Worth is underway participating in a task group exercise in preparation for an upcoming deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (Photo by MC2 Tim D. Godbee)
November 21, 2014
Remembrance Day in London
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Nov. 11 is Veterans Day in the United States but though the name is different it’s one of the few shared non-religious holidays we have some of our long-standing allies. Originally called Armistice Day, Nov. 11 marks the end of fighting in World War I. The U.S. has been involved in many wars and for the most part we don’t celebrate any of their endings, but World War I was different. Though only joining the war after Germany used unrestricted submarine warfare against American vessels and Germany attempted to persuade Mexico to launch an invasion of the southern U.S., the United States would lose more than 100,000 service members. This was a small loss compared to the British who lost more than 800,000 and the French who lost more than a million troops. On the other side of the conflict Germany and Austria-Hungary lost nearly three million in four years of warfare. The total combined losses for all armies would be eight million dead and 21 million wounded. At 11 a.m. on Nov. 11 all that came to a close. Though already celebrated annually, Armistice Day became a public holiday in 1938 and in 1954 it became Veteran’s Day to honor all veterans of prior wars. In Britain it’s called Remembrance Day, or “Poppy Day” and in France it’s still Armistice Day. I have never seen as much support for Veteran’s Day in the United States as I saw for Remembrance Day in London. There were many memorials, ceremonies and events, but also smaller commonplace shows of support made it that much more special. This year being the 100th anniversary of World War I made it more memorable than most. I stood out quite badly the first few hours I was in London, at least that’s how it felt. Everyone I came across in the street or on the tube had a red poppy pinned to their lapel except for me and I had no idea where to get one. Most were small paper poppies sold by the Royal British Legion, a veteran’s organization, but my first morning back in town I didn’t see a single one! I asked a few people where they got theirs at but the answer was always the same,
“I’m from (Not London) so I don’t know, I’m just here to see the poppies at the Tower!” Incidentally that’s what brought me to London as well. The Tower of London moat has been dry for over a century now but recently it was refilled, not with water but ceramic hand-made poppies. They started “planting” them Aug. 5, the 100th anniversary of Britain’s joining the Great War and had been adding more and more since growing in tendrils and waves outward from the Tower walls to the moat’s outer edges. Called “Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red,” the memorial is a special exhibit-memorial that existed for a short time. Like a floral sea, the poppies filled the moat entirely and had a rippling, wavelike quality in their arrangement with more spilling from a tower window and others crest over a Tower walkway. The number of poppies was seemingly endless and uncountable but there is was a very particular number attached to them- 888,246. This is because 888,246 British and Commonwealth service members died in World War I. Every day until Nov. 11 poppies were added to the moat and every night at sundown a Yeoman-Warder of the Tower walked into the field of red accompanied by a bugler. With little preamble he read the names and regiments of 180 service members, finishing with the Ode of Remembrance and exiting the field. The bugler then played the “Last Post,” which is an analog to the playing of “Taps” in the U.S. As he finished, the poppies and tower walls were illuminated with soft red lighting. During my trip, I visited the Tower on two different days and couldn’t physically see the difference in added flowers between the days. Telling of what the loss of a few hundred ordinary lives meant in such a destructive conflict, I’ve never see the human cost of a war so powerfully yet simply stated. Reflecting on the memorial, as a service member, I recognized that could be me or someone I know, someday. One amongst many in the endless tide. An estimated four million people saw the poppies during the three short months they were up and a few days after the last one was
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“Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red,” a temporary exhibit at the Tower of London represents each British and Commonwealth casualty of World War I with a red poppy. The poppies were placed from Aug. 5 until Nov. 11 and have begun to be taken down.
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Obtaining your Sojourner Permit Italian law requires all foreign personnel working or living within Italy, other than an active-duty member under military orders, to obtain a Sojourner Permit within eight days of arrival in Italy. This is different from a visa, which is merely an approval for entry into the country. All applicants over 14 years of age must apply in person, as each person's signature is required at the time of application. NATIONALS OF ANY STATE OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY COMING TO ITALY DO NOT REQUIRE ANY VISA OR SOJOURNER PERMIT. As part of the Area Orientation process, the U.S. Region Legal Service Office (RLSO EURAFSWA) assists in the preparation and oversees the acquisition of the Sojourner Permit for all personnel attached to U.S. Navy commands in the Naples area. Army and Air Force personnel stationed at JFC must apply through the Carabiniere at the JFC Provost Marshall's Office, Building L. Contact Tiziana Petrarca, RLSO EURAFSWA liaison advisor, at 081-5684639 for more information.
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planted they had begun being taken down. Paul Cummins, the memorial’s creator, had said that its short-lived presence reflects the transient nature of human existence. Viewing the poppy-filled moat I talked with other people who’d come to see it and it wasn’t uncommon to hear of a personal connection. Throughout the weekend I talked to people around me and listened to their stories. Many lost family to one or both World Wars, had served or had serving family and a few of them could claim all three. Though the Tower memorial is temporary the Remembrance Sunday Parade has been held since World War I’s end. The day itself is still honored on Nov. 11, but big ceremonies and parades are held on the nearest Sunday. The biggest of these parades is on London’s Whitehall, the road which runs between Parliament and Trafalgar Square, which is also the location of the Cenotaph. The Cenotaph is the memorial to Britain’s war dead and was installed after World War I. The great spectacle of military bands and service members parading and playing has been a televised staple in Britain since 1947. Being so different than what I’m used to seeing the variety of uniforms, bearskin caps, kilts and sometimes ceremonial
garb that goes back centuries, made it really stand out along with the music, most of which I didn’t recognize outside of “Rule Britannia.” These things you could see just by watching television, no need to spend hours at a parade, but there are parts television doesn’t quite catch. It’s not just that bands sound better live, but it’s also the time in line to get into the area around the cenotaph and hours spent standing as the chill keeps you company. It was also talking to my neighbors and finding out what brought them out. The couple beside me was proud their daughter was in the Royal Air Force band on parade and another gentleman came to London for the Cowboys vs. Jaguars American football game but turned out for the parade since he was in town. Near the statue of Churchill he pointed out his father was a member of the Coldstream Guards, best known for the changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, who fought in World War II and protected Sir Winston Churchill when he was prime minister. After bands filed in and their formations blocked all but the top of the Cenotaph from view, they played orchestral music until 11 a.m. sharp, when Big Ben sounded and the music stopped. As it clanged we observed two minutes of silence and a bugler played the “Last Post.”
The Royal Marines Band performs at the Remembrance Sunday parade on Whitehall.
The Bishop of London came out and gave a benediction that we followed with songs from the program. Well they could, I couldn’t. The last song in the program only gave the title because it’s assumed you already know the words- “God Save the Queen.” I could wear a poppy to blend in, but in this I couldn’t hide the fact I was not local. Then the Queen came out and laid the first wreath at the Cenotaph that was followed by more. That was all for the wreath laying ceremony, no long speeches as I was used to for such things. Afterwards the veteran’s parade began, signaling the beginning of the end for the Remembrance Sunday ceremony. Formations of veterans proceeded to march past as we clapped for them, and then more and more came. It was hard to keep up the clapping the whole time as it took over an hour for them all to pass. The marchers were an interesting lot, men and women of all ages, some in old uniforms but most in suits with their medals pinned to them and sometimes children. One of the people next to me explained that the children with the chests full of medals were marching in a deceased parent or grandparents’ place. After them the bands marched out and most of the crowd disbursed, but a good number of us flocked to the cenotaph itself to see the wreaths placed along its base or to have one added. At nearby Westminster Abbey there was another standout temporary memorial, the Field of Remembrance. What’s unique about this miniature, homemade, wooden cemetery with poppy adorned crosses, is that every one of its small memorials come from the Field’s visitors, like the wearing of poppies it’s a lot of small, personal acts that add up to a greater whole. Look at a row of cross and you’ll see names written on them in very different handwriting often accompanied by words like ‘Dad’ or ‘Grandad.’It’s organized by sec-
tion for service, nation and war, with the current Afghanistan section standing out for the pictures attached to each cross. I was surprised to find an American section, not quite as heavily filled as most of the surrounding ones but still with its fair share of memorials to Americans who’ve died in wars since 1917. Westminster Abbey is also home to the tomb of the Unknown Warrior, who was removed from a battlefield in France and re-interred here in 1920. I learned that quite by accident the night of Nov. 10. Stopping into Victoria Station for a quick dinner I heard a military band playing inside the station. They were there for a small memorial ceremony held at Platform 8 involving veteran, auxiliary and cadet organization that laid wreaths by a station memorial noting that on Nov. 10, 1920 the Unknown Warrior was offloaded on this platform and held here until morning when it was brought to Westminster Abbey. The last event I partook in was on Nov. 11, the two minute silence at the Cenotaph. It was essentially a smaller scale repeat of Sunday’s silence. A crowd gathered around the Cenotaph for the observance and as soon as it was over most of us dispersed, back to work or in my case to catch a train. It was small and lacked the pomp and circumstance of Remembrance Sunday or the creative beauty of the Tower poppies, but will still stand out in mind because of what happened later. Sitting at the airport pub
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The Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey allows people to honor service members who fought or died with personal memorials.
and drinking tea I watched Sky News broadcast the observance, not just at the Cenotaph but around Britain at schools and military bases, in France, Belgium and with British troops in Afghanistan, which made me proud to have taken part in something that honors the sacrifices made by those who’ve gone before us observed simultaneously all over the world.
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