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NAVY NEWS SERVICE - 29 MAR 95 - NAVNEWS 016/95
TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR NAVNEWS 016/95
Top News and Policy Stories
NNS220. USS Bunker Hill Visits People's Republic of China
NNS221. Navy Collecting Data on Sexual Assault and Rape Victims
Personnel Notes
NNS222. Four Submarine Enlisted Ratings To Combine
NNS223. Limited Duty Helps Maintain Readiness
NNS224. Reserve E8/E9 Board Convenes
NNS225. Exceptional Family Member Program Accomplishments Noted
NNS226. Navy Affirms Commitment to Child Abuse Prevention
Salute to Excellence
NNS227. Praise for VCNO During Award Ceremony
Around the Fleet
NNS228. Notable Quotable: RADM H.C. McKinney
NNS229. SECNAV Announces 1994 Environmental Award Winners
NNS230. Last Torpedoman's Mate Class Graduates From NTC Orlando
NNS231. Navy Plane Ditches in North Arabian Sea
NNS232. Status of U.S. Navy on March 27, 1995
NNS233. This Week in the Navy: March 30, 1813
Short Splices
NNS234. Latest Edition of Veterans Handbook Available
NNS235. Military Affairs Essay Contest Announced
NNS236. Flag Officer Moves Announced
NNS237. Navy-Marine Corps News
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Top News and Policy Stories
NNS220. USS Bunker Hill Visits People's Republic of China
QINGDAO, China (NNS) -- USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) arrived in
Qingdao, China, March 22, becoming the first U.S. Naval vessel to
visit the People's Republic of China since 1989 and the first in
Qingdao since 1986.
Bunker Hill, forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan, tied up
alongside the Chinese navy's pier in full dress with men on the
rail for a three-day port visit.
The ship's embarked flag officer, RADM Bernard J. Smith,
Commander, Carrier Group Five; and Bunker Hill's commanding
officer, CAPT Gary W. Schnurrpusch were greeted by Chief of Staff,
North Sea Fleet, RADM Ding Yiping on the pier. Also assembled on
the pier were the North Sea Fleet Band, about 100 Chinese sailors
whom Smith inspected and a group of international media.
"I'm glad this visit is happening in Qingdao because I hope
that it will be beneficial to the development of relations
between our two countries," Mayor of Qingdao, Qin Jiahao said.
"The American influence is necessary to this city."
by JO2 Nico Melendez, CTF 70 Public Affairs
(This story appeared on Navy Wire Service as NWSA419)
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NNS221. Navy Collecting Data on Sexual Assault and Rape Victims
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The Navy has begun collecting sexual
assault and rape statistics to gather information on the extent of
the problem, so it can appropriately tailor prevention efforts.
The move is part of its recently established Sexual Assault Victim
Intervention (SAVI) Program.
Effective April 1, commanding officers are required to submit
reports on sexual assaults and rape incidents. Reports will be
consolidated quarterly and sent to the Bureau of Naval Personnel
(BUPERS) for collection and analysis. Accurate data on sexual
assault and rape is needed to assist in education and prevention
efforts to decrease the incidence of such crimes.
The SAVI program consists of three components: awareness and
prevention education, victim advocacy and intervention, and
collection of reliable data on sexual assault and rape. The Navy
is the first service to have a dedicated program to combat sexual
assault and rape.
NAVADMIN 061/95 provides information on how the data will be
collected, how it will be reported and who will be collecting the
data. Previous collection efforts centered on cases opened at the
Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS). The new effort
includes cases involving Navy service members and family members
regardless of where the incident takes place and includes all
incidents taking place in areas under Navy jurisdiction or
control.
by LT Dave Waterman, BUPERS Public Affairs
(This story appeared on Navy Wire Service as NWSA412)
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Personnel Notes
NNS222. Four Submarine Enlisted Ratings To Combine
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Four submarine ratings will combine into a
single rating to ensure a continued viable career path for Sailors
and to meet changing technical needs.
Interior Communications Electrician-Submarine (IC-SS),
Quartermaster-Submarine (QM-SS) and Radioman-Submarine (RM-SS) will
combine into the Electronic Technician-Submarine (ET-SS) rating.
All IC(SS), QM(SS) and RM(SS) personnel will change rating badges
on July 16, 1996. All Sailors who are converted will be assigned
specific Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC) codes based on previous
training and experience to ensure they compete against Sailors with
similar training and experience.
"The toughest part of this rating management action will be
the conversion of existing personnel," said VADM Skip Bowman, Chief
of Naval Personnel. "So we have tried to provide a plan of
transition that will take care of you, and provide equitable
advancement and career opportunities."
The new advancement in rate exam will be submarine-specific,
based on updated ET(SS) occupational standards. The new exam be
used starting in September 1996.
Junior personnel will be retrained, and senior personnel can
volunteer for training. More information is available from the
Submarine Community Manager at DSN 223-1441 or (703) 693-1441 and
NAVADMIN 063/95.
by LT Dan Bates, BUPERS Public Affairs
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NNS223. Limited Duty Helps Maintain Readiness
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- To maintain a fully fit, worldwide
assignable force, the limited duty (LIMDU) program helps service
members who are temporarily unfit for full duty obtain required
medical assistance by placing them at a shore command near a
military treatment facility (MTF).
The LIMDU program manages and tracks members as they receive
treatment to return to full duty. Since better tracking and
management procedures were established, the average duration of
LIMDU has decreased by five months. The average time on LIMDU is
now 9.4 months.
Even though the length of time an individual is on LIMDU has
decreased, the total number of personnel on LIMDU has increased.
Continued close coordination between medical treatment
facilities, personnel support detachments and parent commands helps
the system to work and reduce the number of people on LIMDU, by
getting them back to full duty or discharging those Sailors who
have long term conditions. In addition, BUMED is issuing a "Return
to Duty" physicians guide to assist in efficient processing of
LIMDU personnel.
More information is available in NAVADMIN 64/95.
by LT Dan Bates, BUPERS Public Affairs
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NNS224. Reserve E8/E9 Board Convenes
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The FY96 Reserve E8/E9 board convened
March 27 to select 392 new senior and master chief petty officers.
Advancement opportunities will rise for senior and master
chief petty officers. Senior chief opportunity will rise to seven
percent from five percent in FY95, and the board can pick up to 206
Selected Reserves for E8. Advancement opportunity for E9 will rise
to nine percent from six percent last year. This year's board can
select up 61 Selected Reserves for master chief.
The board will also consider Training and Administration of
Reserve (TARS) for advancement to E8/E9. The board can advance 32
to master chief and 93 to senior chief in the TAR community.
Board results are expected out in mid-April.
by LT Dan Bates, BUPERS Public Affairs
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NNS225. Exceptional Family Member Program Accomplishments Noted
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The Exceptional Family Member (EFM)
program achieved some significant accomplishments during 1994, the
Bureau of Naval Personnel recently announced.
These accomplishments include the establishment of EFM as a
core program in the Family Service Centers (FSC). Also, enrollment
became part of the Enlisted Distribution Verification Report (EDVR)
and the Officer Distribution Control Report (ODCR), giving
receiving commands notice of inbound members who have special
family needs.
The EFM program is open to any family member who has physical,
emotional or other handicap, long term chronic illness, or long-
term special education needs. The program requires mandatory
enrollment in order to identify the needs of Navy family members
and to ensure detailers address those needs when considering future
assignments. Service members are required to enroll in the program
as soon as needs are identified or at least nine months prior to
the member's Projected Rotation Date (PRD) so that everyone's
requirements can be adequately addressed.
Family members also must be enrolled in Defense Enrollment
Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) and be residing with their
sponsor.
Additional information may be obtained from NAVADMIN 060/95 or
by contacting CDR W.M. Young at DSN 223-3308 or (703) 693-3308.
by Michael McLellan, BUPERS Public Affairs
(This story appeared on Navy Wire Service as NWSA434)
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NNS226. Navy Affirms Commitment to Child Abuse Prevention
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- President Bill Clinton has declared April
"National Child Abuse Prevention Month" and Secretary of Defense
William Perry has declared it the "Month of the Military Child."
The Navy also is stressing the importance of joining the national
effort to prevent child abuse and neglect.
This year's theme, "The more you help, the less they hurt!
Everyone has a role to play," has profound meaning as it applies to
the future of our country -- our children.
In NAVADMIN 046/95, the Deputy Chief of Naval Personnel urges
commanders and commanding officers to provide strong support for
local events which target the prevention of child abuse and
neglect. Commanders can meet this commitment by including all of
their assets -- parents, program specialists and community
organizations -- in their programs.
Child abuse is a nationwide problem that has both short and
long-term effects on a child's mental health and development. With
a goal of protecting our children and keeping them free from abuse,
the Navy is committed to making every effort to prevent this
problem in our Navy families.
Accepting the fact that child abuse prevention is a year round
objective, the Navy has many prevention efforts currently in place.
They include Family Advocacy Program funding for new parent support
teams, parent education programs, victim support groups, counseling
groups for children who witness violence, stress and anger
management groups, and spouse and single parent support groups.
by Michael McLellan, BUPERS Public Affairs
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Salute to Excellence
NNS227. Praise for VCNO During Award Ceremony
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- "ADM Stan Arthur has been the right man in
the right place throughout his entire career and has scored success
after success all along the way," said Secretary of Defense William
J. Perry during an award ceremony for the Vice Chief of Naval
Operations, March 28. "Managing change successfully requires men
and women with clear vision. ADM Arthur is one of those men."
The admiral received the Navy Distinguished Service Medal and
the Defense Distinguished Medal during a ceremony at Fort Myer, Va.
Before the presentation of the awards, Secretary of the Navy
John Dalton and Chief of Naval Operations ADM Mike Boorda added
praise for ADM Arthur, an aviator whose career has spanned five
decades. "ADM Arthur has seen everything from paddles and props to
satellites and stealth," Secretary Dalton said.
ADM Arthur has a record which includes more than 500 combat
missions in the Vietnam War and several command opportunities.
"Throughout nearly 38 years of service, he has demonstrated time
and again that above all else he is a warrior," said the SECNAV.
"What a great day for Navy people and for our Navy today,"
said ADM Boorda. "We are here to recognize the Navy's top aviator
and his outstanding military leadership ... I know I speak for
every man and woman in a Navy uniform. We are proud to be part of
your Navy and we salute you."
Secretary Perry praised ADM Arthur for his understanding of
the Navy's role in protecting national security as well as his
ability to take care of people. "He ensured that the post-Cold War
drawdown was conducted to protect readiness and quality of life and
he has been a staunch advocate of removing barriers for women in
the military."
Secretary Perry concluded the ceremony reiterating, "Our Navy
is the finest in the world. What makes this so are the thousands
of men and women doing their duty around the clock and around the
world." He then thanked the admiral for his leadership, sacrifice
and service.
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Around the Fleet
NNS228. Notable Quotable: "My personal thanks go out to each of
you who has helped communicate the Navy's `We're Still Hiring'
message. Every one of us has a stake in our Navy's future, and the
key to that is getting the best and brightest to continue to crew
our Navy." -- RADM H.C. McKinney in a NAVADMIN message encouraging
Sailors to participate in the Navy's Recruiting Fleet Referral
program
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NNS229. SECNAV Announces 1994 Environmental Award Winners
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Secretary of the Navy John H. Dalton
announced the 1994 Secretary of the Navy Environmental Awards
winners March 23. Presentations were made at a ceremony March 28
in the Pentagon. The winners will compete in the Secretary of
Defense awards competition March 30.
In a message announcing the award winners, Secretary Dalton
said, "Congratulations to all the 1994 award recipients. I commend
all the participants in this year's competition, which was our
largest ever. More than 90 nomination packages were received and
reviewed. This clearly demonstrates the strong commitment of the
Navy/Marine Corps team to environmental stewardship."
First place Navy winners are:
Natural Resources Conservation Award
Installation: Naval Air Warfare Center, Patuxent River, Md.
Individual: Michael E. Scott, Naval Air Station Miramar, San Diego
Pollution Prevention Award
Industrial Installation: Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane, Ind.
Non-industrial Installation: Naval Construction Battalion Center,
Port Hueneme, Calif.
Acquisition Team: Naval Air Station, Lemoore, Calif.
Recycling Award
Installation: Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Keyport, Wash.
Individual: Paul F. Brewer, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash.
Environmental Quality Award
Industrial installation: Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Bremerton,
Wash.
Individual: Paul L. Clark, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth,
N.H.
Small Ship: USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43)
Environmental Cleanup Award
Installation: Naval Air Station, Whidbey Island, Wash.
(This story appeared on Navy Wire Service as NWSA423)
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NNS230. Last Torpedoman's Mate Class Graduates From NTC Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. (NNS) -- The last Torpedoman's Mate (TM) "A"
School class graduated from Naval Training Center (NTC) Orlando,
Fla., March 24. The school now will move to NTC Great Lakes, Ill.
An estimated 11,000 students have graduated from the school
since its relocation from Key West, Fla., to Orlando in November
1969. The fundamental course covers basic theory of operation and
application with some hands-on practical experience.
Torpedoman's Mate First Class (SW) Stephen R. Wanglin, Service
School Command's Instructor of the Year, and Torpedoman's Mate
Second Class Lura L. Larsen, Service School Command's Sailor of the
Year, were the instructors for the final TM class to graduate from
NTC Orlando.
(This story appeared on Navy Wire Service as NWSA418)
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NNS231. Navy Plane Ditches in North Arabian Sea
NORTH ARABIAN SEA (NNS) -- Eleven crew members from Patrol
Squadron (VP) 47 were recovered safely from the North Arabian Sea
about 1:30 p.m. March 25 after their P-3C Orion aircraft ditched
following engine problems.
The aircraft was on a routine mission five miles off the Omani
coast when the mishap occurred. The 11 crew members were recovered
by a helicopter at the scene and treated for minor injuries. Units
from the Omani air force responded immediately to lend assistance
at the scene.
VP 47 is homeported in Barbers Point, Hawaii.
The Navy is conducting an investigation into the cause of the
accident.
(This story appeared on Navy Wire Service as NWSA425)
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NNS232. Status of U.S. Navy on March 27, 1995
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The status of the U.S. Navy on March 27
Personnel: approximately 449,990 active duty
approximately 100,700 selected reserves
Ships: 379
Aircraft: approximately 5,400
Underway: 187 ships (52%)
Deployed: 102 ships (27%)
Exercises: 9
Port Visits: 5
Carriers/Air Wings Deployed:
USS Theodore Roosevelt/CVW 8 - en route Mediterranean
USS Dwight D. Eisenhower/CVW 3 - Operations Deny
Flight/Provide Promise/Sharp Guard
USS Constellation/CVW 2 - en route Perth, Australia
Carriers Underway:
USS Nimitz - local operations, Eastern Pacific
USS Independence - local operations, Northern Pacific
USS America - local operations, Western Atlantic
LHAs/LHDs/LPHs Underway:
USS Saipan - sea trials, Western Atlantic
USS Kearsage - en route turn over with USS Nassau
USS Nassau - en route Rota, Spain
USS Belleau Wood - en route Okinawa, Japan
USS Essex - en route Okinawa, Japan
USS New Orleans - Exercise Kernal Blitz, Eastern Pacific
USS Tripoli - Exercise Kernal Blitz, Eastern Pacific
USS Wasp - en route home port
(This story appeared on Navy Wire Service as NWSA427)
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NNS233. This Week in the Navy: March 30, 1813 -- LT John M.
Gamble, USMC, took command of the Greenwich (10 guns). He was the
only Marine ever to command a Navy ship.
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Short Splices
NNS234. Latest Edition of Veterans Handbook Available
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The latest edition of the federal
government's "Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependents" is
available now from the U.S. Government Printing Office. The
111-page handbook describes federal benefits for veterans and
family members such as medical care, education, disability
compensation, pension, life insurance, home loan guaranty,
vocational rehabilitation and burial assistance. It also explains
requirements for eligibility and outlines claims procedures.
The handbook sells for $3.25 a copy. For copies, ask for GPO
stock number 051-000-00205-9 from the Superintendent of Documents,
U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402-9325. To
order with VISA or Mastercard, phone 202-512-1800.
(This story appeared on Navy Wire Service as NWSA415)
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NNS235. Military Affairs Essay Contest Announced
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Joint Force Quarterly magazine recently
announced the first "Essay Contest on the Revolution in Military
Affairs." This is an opportunity for Navy authors to contribute
their thoughts on the impact that ongoing and future technological
changes will have on the conduct of modern warfare.
Contest entries should be mailed no later than Aug. 31 to RMA
Essay Contest, Joint Force Quarterly, ATTN: NDU-NSS-JFQ,
Washington, D.C. 20319-6000. Additional contest details are
available at the same address.
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NNS236. Flag Officer Moves Announced
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The following flag officer assignments
were announced recently by the Department of the Navy.
RADM James F. Amerault from Director, Operations Division
Office of Budget Reports, Office of the Navy Comptroller,
Washington, D.C., to Commander, Amphibious Group Four, Norfolk,
Va., June 1995.
RADM (sel) William R. Schmidt from Executive Assistant, Office
of the Secretary of the Navy, Washington, D.C., to Commander,
Cruiser Destroyer Group One, San Diego, Calif., July 1995.
RADM (sel) Michael L. Bowman from Commander, Carrier Group
Six, to Commander, Naval Doctrine Command, Norfolk, June 1995.
RADM Katharine L. Laughton from Director of Customer Service,
N60, OPNAV, Washington, D.C., to Commander, Naval Space Command,
Dahlgren, Va., April 1995.
RADM Ernest E. Christensen, Jr., from Commander, Fleet Air
Caribbean, to Commander, Training Command, U.S. Atlantic Fleet,
Norfolk, April 1995.
RADM (sel) John R. Ryan from Commander, Task Force
Twelve/Commander, Patrol Wings, U.S. Pacific Fleet, Barbers Point,
Hawaii, to Commander, Fleet Air Mediterranean/Commander, Maritime
Air Forces, Mediterranean, Naples, Italy, August 1995.
RADM Jon S. Coleman from Commander, Fleet Air
Mediterranean/Commander, Maritime Air Forces, Mediterranean,
Naples, Italy, to Director of Training, Chief of Naval Education
and Training, Pensacola, Fla., September 1995.
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NNS237. Navy-Marine Corps News
The March 31 edition of Navy-Marine Corps News -- a videotaped
newscast generated for broadcast to Navy-Marine Corps fleet and
shore units -- includes the following stories:
-- CNO, Admiral Mike Boorda visits with Sailors in the Southeast
-- Navy Reservists - a big part of the Navy's "Total Force"
-- Slither into the quiet world of a Marine Scout Sniper
-- How to keep fat and cholesterol to a minimum in your daily diet
-- Marines receive specialized training in the jungles of Okinawa
-- Theodore Roosevelt Battle Group departs for Med deployment
-- Navy submariners take scientists to study North Pole
-- Hospital Corpsman fulfills life-long dream of becoming a doctor
-- Sailors and Marines pound 134 miles of pavement in Oahu, Hawaii
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