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NAVY NEWS SERVICE - 12 OCT 94 - NAVNEWS 062/94
TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR NAVNEWS 062/94
Top News and Policy Stories
NNS674. Forward Navy and Marine Units Respond to Gulf Threat
NNS675. Rating Merger Information Updated
NNS676. President Signs FY 95 Defense Bill
NNS677. President Visits USS Dwight D. Eisenhower
Personnel Notes
NNS678. Advancement Program Revised For Sailors Stationed with FMF
NNS679. Foreign Language Proficiency Pay Qualifications Changed
NNS680. E-1s to lose NEXCARD
Around the Fleet
NNS681. Notable Quotable: ADM Mike Boorda
NNS682. Salute to Excellence: Corpsman Saves Life of Divers
NNS683. Oct. 17-21 is Designated as Energy Awareness Week
NNS684. Tornado Wreaks Havoc Near Kings Bay Sub Base
NNS685. COMNAVSURFPAC Opens Diesel and Small Boat Repair
NNS686. This Week in the Navy: Oct. 13, 1775
Short Splices
NNS687. NAS Norfolk Hosts Naval Service Officers Conference
NNS688. Intern Program Announced
NNS689. USS Guam Reaches Out
NNS690. Navy-Marine Corps News
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Top News and Policy Stories
NNS674. Forward Navy and Marine Units Respond to Gulf Threat
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Forward deployed Navy ships and aircraft are
already on station in the Persian Gulf and Red Sea in response to
Iraq's Saddam Hussein moving approximately 80,000 of his elite
Republican Guard troops to within a few miles of Iraq's southern
border with Kuwait.
President Bill Clinton responded by ordering elements of the
USS George Washington (CVN 73) aircraft carrier battle group,
including USS San Jacinto (CG 56) and USS Barry (DDG 52), both
armed with tomahawk cruise missiles, to steam from the Adriatic to
the Red Sea. USS George Washington, with Carrier Airwing Seven
embarked, brings more than 80 tactical aircraft to the region.
Additionally, the USS Tripoli (LPH 10) amphibious ready group
(ARG) with 2,000 embarked Marines moved to the northern Persian
Gulf. The ARG consists of USS Tripoli, USS Cleveland (LPD 7), USS
Rushmore (LSD 47), USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43), and carries the 15th
Marine Expeditionary Unit.
More naval forces are preparing to deploy. According to
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, GEN John Shalikashvili,
there are 21 U.S. warships currently either in deployment or in the
planning stages that could be quickly moved into the area, along
with more than 18,000 Marines from Camp Pendleton who will soon
depart for Kuwait.
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NNS675. Rating Merger Information Updated
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Updated information on proposed rating mergers
and disestablishments under consideration has been detailed in
NAVADMIN 196/94.
This update is part of an effort to provide Sailors the latest
information on any changes under consideration.
"We're looking at ways to make life better for our Sailors
while doing the Navy's business better," said VADM Bowman. "And at
the same time we're looking to improve career opportunities for
Sailors as technology advances and we change work requirements."
All mergers must be approved by the Chief of Naval
Operations and the Secretary of the Navy. If a rating merger or
disestablishment is approved, a detailed implementation plan is
carried out that is normally executed over a 18 month period. This
transition period protects career opportunities for Sailors
affected, and allows for changing of occupational and advancement
standards in sufficient time to prepare for revised rating
examinations.
"One important message I want to get out to our Sailors is
that these changes will not occur overnight," said VADM Bowman.
"If, and when, the changes are approved by the CNO and the
Secretary of the Navy, we pledge to help each Sailor make any
required changes."
Sailors can expect advancement opportunities to remain the
same or to increase after the mergers or disestablishments.
Among the proposals with anticipated approval in fiscal year
(FY) 95, is the disestablishment of the Weapons Technician (WT)
rating. With the removal of nuclear weapons from Navy ships, most
WT's have already transitioned to other ratings. Another proposal
that could be approved in FY 95 is the merger of the Boiler
Technician (BT) with the Machinist Mate (MM) rating. The change
will merge the rating standards, but advancement opportunities will
not be affected. For BT's and MM's interested, conversion to Gas
Turbine Technicians (GS) is available for some E-4 through E-6.
Other proposals include: disestablishing the Molder (ML) and
Patternmaker (PM) ratings, with personnel converting to other
engineering ratings; merging Torpedoman-Surface (TMSW) into
Gunner's Mate (GM), making the torpedoman's skills an NEC within
the (GM) rating; and merging Interior Communication Electrician
(IC) into Electrician's Mate (EM), Electronics Technician (ET) or
Gas Turbine-Electrician (GSE).
In addition, proposals are under consideration to merge Data
Processing Technician (DP) with the Radioman (RM) rating and to
merge the Ocean System (OT) ratings with the Sonar Technician-
Surface (STG) rating.
A future story will highlight potential FY 96 mergers.
By LT Dan Bates, BUPERS Public Affairs
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NNS676. President signs FY 95 Defense Bill
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- President Bill Clinton signed the fiscal year
(FY) 95 Defense Authorization and Appropriations Bills approving a
2.6 percent increase in pay and allowances effective Jan. 1, 1995,
a new provision on family separation allowance, and funding for
construction of a new aircraft carrier (CVN 76). Congress also
approved the Navy's plans to reduce its active duty population to
441,641 by the end of FY 95, down almost 40,000 from FY 94.
Congress also authorized a total military force of 1.53 million, a
reduction of more than 85,000 personnel compared with the FY 94
force.
Included in the authorization bill is a new provision for
family separation allowance (FSA). When an individual who has been
receiving FSA returns from deployment, and is redeployed within 30
days for a period in excess of 30 days, that individual will be
treated as though continuously deployed for purposes of entitlement
to FSA. The provision is retroactive to June 20, 1994, to apply to
the USS Inchon amphibious ready group's assignment to operations
off Haiti.
The bill also authorizes the Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) to
establish a cost of living allowance (COLA) for high cost areas in
the continental U.S. (CONUS). Payment may not begin until 90 days
after SECDEF submits a report to Congress describing the details of
CONUS COLA payments. Congress also directed SECDEF to submit to
both the House and Senate's appropriations subcommittees a
comprehensive plan for the delivery of dental care to family
members at locations outside the U.S.
Congress funded construction of CVN 76, three Arleigh Burke
class Aegis destroyers and 18 additional Trident II submarine
launched missiles. The bill provides funds to continue research
and development of the new attack submarine, funds to buy 24 F/A-
18C/Ds, and the upgrade and modification of F-14s. It also
provides support for research and development of the F/A-18E/F and
money for major overhauls of ships and aircraft.
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NNS677. President Visits USS Dwight D. Eisenhower
NORFOLK Va. (NNS) -- President Bill Clinton paid a visit to Sailors
and Marines aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) Oct. 6 to
thank them for their service off Haiti. He reminisced that the
ship's namesake was the first president he could remember from his
childhood and spoke of the example President Eisenhower set for the
country.
"President Eisenhower's life of service to our country and
incredible leadership throughout his military career, culminating
in his leadership in World War II and, of course, ultimately, in
his election to the presidency was an inspiration to me and to
every other young American, and I know is a continuing inspiration
to all of you who are privileged to serve on this great carrier and
in this group. Much has been asked of you, and you have
delivered," said the president.
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Personnel Notes
NNS678. Advancement Program Revised For Sailors Stationed with FMF
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- As a result of a reorganization of the Marine
Corps, the policies of the Command Advancement Program (CAP) have
been revised with regard to Sailors assigned to the Fleet Marine
Force (FMF).
The re-organized units each have their own Unit Identification
Code (UIC). According to existing rules, commanders of individual
UICs are authorized to CAP a certain percentage of Sailors on
board. The number of Sailors assigned to Marine units are few, so
relative to the rest of the fleet, a small number of Sailors would
be eligible for a large number of CAP opportunities. Each CAP
awarded means one less regular promotion.
In order not to unfairly impact regular advancements, now all
Sailors assigned to Marine units will be grouped together and the
reporting flag officer, will approve advancements. The CAP quota
will be based on the total number of Navy enlisted billets under
the responsible flag officer. This will more closely align the
numbers with other fleet units.
The CAP program is intended to advance deserving Sailors in
conjunction with the normal competitive advancement system. More
information is available in NAVADMIN 188/94.
By LT Dan Bates, BUPERS Public Affairs
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NNS679. Foreign Language Proficiency Pay Qualifications Changed
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Cryptologic Technicians (CTI) and other foreign
linguists eligible to receive Foreign Language Proficiency Pay
(FLPP) will no longer use the Cryptolinguist Diagnostic Examination
(CDE) to retain the pay. As of Oct. 1, 1995, the Defense Language
Proficiency Test (DLPT) will be the sole method for determining
FLPP.
In addition, starting this month, CTIs will have to score a
minimum of "Level Three," instead of "Level Two," on their CDE to
maintain their proficiency pay until the new test is phased in next
year.
NAVADMIN 194/94 provides more information and a point of
contact for those interested.
By LT Dave Waterman, BUPERS Public Affairs
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NNS680. E-1s to lose NEXCARD
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (NNS) -- E-1s will no longer be able to apply
for NEXCARD accounts effective Oct. 15. This change in procedure
is due to the high percentage of E-1 accounts that have fallen past
due and because most E-1s don't have a permanent duty station or
permanent mailing address. The lack of a permanent mailing address
makes it difficult for E-1s to receive NEXCARD bills and account
notices in a timely manner.
"We may be getting E-1s in trouble with their NEXCARD
accounts, simply because we don't have good mailing addresses,"
said Ed Cart, operations director, Navy Exchange Command.
E-1s who currently have a NEXCARD will not be affected by this
change.
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Around the Fleet
NNS681. Notable Quotable: "I want to tell you how proud I am of
you for taking something really different and making it work -- and
making it work well! The fact that you were here; the fact that
you had the kind of capabilities you had, had a lot to do with the
way this is turning out." -- Chief of Naval Operations, ADM Mike
Boorda, while visiting Navy ships near Haiti with Master Chief
Petty Officer of the Navy John Hagan on Oct. 10, speaking to
Sailors on USS America about the successful integration of Army
troops and aircraft on board the ship.
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NNS682. Salute to Excellence: Corpsman Saves Life of Divers
YOKOSUKA, Japan (NNS) -- On a recent Northwest flight from Los
Angeles to Japan, Hospital Corpsman Third Class Shane Cadlolo heard
the announcement on the plane's public address system, "Is there a
doctor on board?"
"I went up to the front and told them 'I'm not a doctor, but
I'm an EMT (emergency medical technician). Can I help out?'"
Cadlolo asked.
A Japanese woman was severely ill. Cadlolo evaluated her
symptoms and raised the possibility that she might have "the bends"
- decompression sickness caused by nitrogen bubbles forming in the
body when divers surface too quickly. With help from a translator,
Cadlolo learned the Japanese woman was part of a group of 15 people
who had been diving together 24 hours earlier.
While Cadlolo administered oxygen, the crew contacted the Mayo
clinic, which confirmed the diagnosis and advised the plane to turn
back to the U.S. When the plane landed in Seattle, paramedics
boarded and a decision was made to take the entire 15-member group
off the plane when another diver became ill and started
experiencing convulsions.
Cadlolo, a qualified search and rescue corpsman, is assigned
to the Iwakuni Branch Medical Clinic on the Marine Corps Air
Station Iwakuni near Hiroshima, Japan.
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NNS683. Oct. 17-21 is Designated as Energy Awareness Week
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- "Navy Energy: The Power to Create a Better
Future" is the Navy theme for Energy Awareness Week and the Navy
Energy Conservation Program.
This theme reflects the power each person has to reduce their
own energy and water use to help shape their own future. Energy
and water conservation frees scarce funds to the benefit of
individual commands and the Navy, and reduces the demands on our
environment.
Energy Awareness Week is an excellent opportunity to make
every member of the command aware of the opportunities and benefits
if we use energy wisely.
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NNS684. Tornado Wreaks Havoc Near Kings Bay Sub Base
KINGS BAY, Ga. (NNS) -- It was over in a minute. But for those
Navy families affected by the tornado it seemed like an eternity.
A tornado spawned by the remnants of a tropical storm passed
through St. Mary's, Ga., just outside Submarine Base Kings Bay,
around 11 p.m., on Oct. 2. According to the American Red Cross and
city officials, 10 homes were destroyed and another 70 sustained
either major or minor damage. No one was killed or seriously
injured.
American Red Cross officials said that six active duty Navy
families were displaced from their homes. Almost immediately,
Kings Bay emergency teams and Navy and Marine Corps personnel began
providing assistance. By the next afternoon, the volunteers were
removing downed trees and other debris from lawns, moving toppled
vehicles and providing other assistance.
"We did anything we could to temporarily repair buildings,
clear debris, and cut trees which might still be unsafe or cause
traffic hazards," said Builder 2nd Class Richard Cherry, from the
base's self help team. "We even rescued people's pets trapped in
some of the ruined structures."
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NNS685. COMNAVSURFPAC Opens Diesel and Small Boat Repair
SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- The opening of the Diesel and Small Boat Repair
Center at Naval Amphibious Base (NAB) Coronado, Calif., heralds an
innovation toward integrated maintenance in the Navy. Under the
supervision of the Ship Intermediate Maintenance Activity (SIMA)
and NAB Coronado, the center will service equipment from all area
Navy commands, including Commander, Naval Air Force; U.S. Pacific
Fleet and Commander, Submarine Group FIVE.
This concept is the first step in the consolidation of
duplicate maintenance efforts. By streamlining the repetitive work
being done into one source, it will produce a cost savings and
maximize the use of our industrial resources.
By COMNAVSURFPAC Public Affairs
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NNS686. This Week in the Navy: Oct. 13, 1775 -- The Continental
Congress authorized the outfitting of a 10-gun warship "for
intercepting such transports as may be laden with stores for the
enemy" -- the start of the Continental Navy.
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Short Splices
NNS687. NAS Norfolk Hosts Naval Service Officers Conference
NEW YORK (NNS) -- The Association of Naval Service Officers (ANSO)
will hold its 14th annual conference at the Norfolk Naval Air
Station, Oct. 19 to 22.
ANSO was founded in 1980 and has since served as an
organization designed to provide Hispanic youth with role models.
ANSO also assists in recruiting Hispanic candidates into the naval
officer community.
Speakers at the conference will include Mr. Fred Pang,
Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Manpower and Reserve Affairs;
Commandant of the Marine Corps, GEN Carl Mundy; and Chief of Naval
Operations, ADM Mike Boorda. For further information about the
ANSO conference call (703) 696-4877 or (703) 614-2007.
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NNS688. Intern Program Announced
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The Defense Equal Opportunity Management
Institute (DEOMI) has announced that it is seeking candidates for
the FY 95 Topical Research Intern Program (TRIP). TRIP provides an
opportunity for military personnel to take part in a work force
diversity-related research project. Interested personnel should
submit a 250-word (or less) essay by fax no later than Oct. 21,
outlining why they are interested in becoming a research intern.
Contact LIC Osorio at (703) 614-2007 or DSN 224-2007 for
information on what needs to be included in the application. More
details will be provided in a forthcoming NAVADMIN.
By LT Dave Waterman, BUPERS Public Affairs
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NNS689. USS Guam Reaches Out
ABOARD USS GUAM (NNS) -- AT&T loaned USS Guam (LPH 9) eight
cellular phones for its 1,800 Sailors and Marines to use to call
their loved ones during recent port calls in Spain. The service
members made at least 5,500 calls to the U.S. over 13 days.
"Because of these AT&T phones, I was able to call my sister,"
said LCPL Lawrence Fraher of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 365.
"She was away from home for the first time at college. My call
from Spain was the first call she received on her new dorm phone."
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NNS690. Navy-Marine Corps News
The Oct. 14 edition of Navy-Marine Corps News -- a videotaped
newscast generated for broadcast to Navy-Marine Corps fleet and
shore units -- includes the following stories:
-- Navy/Marine Corps team sends ships, troops to protect Kuwait
-- President visits USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, praises crew
-- ADM Boorda visits Sailors operating off the coast of Haiti
-- Marine Corps Commandant recognizes Navy corpsmen
-- USS Enterprise returns to the fleet after extensive overhaul
-- San Diego's KNSD-TV looks at training on USS Chancellorsville
-- How your 50 cent deduction helps the Naval Home vets
-- USS Grapple Sailors help out a Romanian orphanage
-- Marines in Hawaii gun and run in a different kind of biathlon
-- Sailors in South Korea take in the sights on bikes
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