Volume 23, No. 9 NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen 4 May 2007 Offi cial unveiling of painted aircraft #443

Dr. Ingo Wolf, Minister of the Interior North Rhine-Westphalia speaks to the gathered crowd. Photo by A. Hohenforst

To commemorate the 25th give the E-3A Component a home in fully integrated, international Air The unveiling of the aircraft at Anniversary of the NATO E-3A North Rhine-Westphalia for the past Force - the only Air Force that this ceremony attended by media Component, the Minister of the 25 years. In addition to the carries the NATO markings. The representatives is one of several Interior of North Rhine-Westphalia, importance of its mission in the fi eld unique nature of this Component is events celebrating the Component’s Dr. Ingo Wolf and the E-3A of security policy, the Component tied directly to the 15 participating 25th anniversary, which will Component Commander Brig. Gen. provides a unique example of an nations, who contribute the funding, culminate in a major event on 16 Stephen Schmidt unveiled the aircraft ongoing spirit of international military personnel, and support that and 17 June 2007, when the E-3A decorated with the 25th Anniversary understanding and integration in ensures security and stability around Component opens its gates to the paint scheme. North Rhine-Westphalia”, declared the world.” public. Dr. Wolf. “Since its inception, this Component The Minister of the Interior signed has fl own over 292,000 hours in the This event, with a static display of under the offi cial coat of arms of the General Schmidt emphasized the E-3A, and over 29,000 hours in the various aircraft and a programme state of North Rhine-Westphalia, signifi cance of the Component’s Training Cargo Aircraft, amounting of international music and dance which was affi xed to the anniversary multinationality mission: “The E-3A to over 321,000 fl ying hours. Thanks performances, will enable visitors aircraft. In presenting the coat of Component fl ew its fi rst mission to improved technology, our newly to experience for themselves the arms, he expressed the state gov- from Geilenkirchen Air Base on upgraded aircraft continue to play an ongoing spirit of international ernment’s appreciation, saying “We March 23rd, 1982. With that fl ight, expanding role in providing surveil - cooperation at NATO Air Base are very glad to have been able to NATO introduced the world’s fi rst lance during NATO operations.” Geilenkirchen.

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TACEVAL preparation - a historical primer In 9 A.D., in an area near modern How did this happen? How environment. As there is no longer safety violations, which jeopardize day Osnabrück (approximately did an army made up of distinct a threat of Warsaw Pact forces personnel and equipment. It’s also 200 km northeast of Geilenkirchen) German tribes, more often than pouring through the Fulda Gap, about taking your ICCS training there occurred a famous battle not waging war with each other, there is almost no chance we will seriously and falling back on that from ancient history, the Battle of manage to defeat a far superior ever again fi ght from MOB training when you’re part of an exer- Teutoburg Forest. It was a battle Roman army? The answer is Arminius Geilenkirchen. Rather our new cise scenario. Attitude is conveyed that changed the course of history, didn’t think like a Roman. Having wartime environment is one of through being positive and treating potentially preventing a thousand spent his childhood in Rome and expeditionary operations as part every scenario (even if you think it’s years of warfare throughout central having once been a member of the of a NATO Response Force. ridiculous) like it’s real world. Europe. For had it not turned out Roman army, Arminus understood Expeditionary ops must become a the way it did, would have Roman tactics and used them against way of life and we must all think A successful TACEVAL is also about become part of the Roman Empire Varus. In the forest with no room to expeditionary. What does thinking teamwork. There will be superior along with France. maneuver, Roman close-order drill, expeditionary mean? It means po performers identifi ed by TACEVAL which made them the masters sitioning yourself to be able to get inspectors, and that’s a good thing for At the start of the new millennium of open fi eld warfare, was a dis- out of town quickly with the right those who go “above and beyond.” in our modern day calendar of Anno advantage. Heavy forest canopy equipment, and be able to set up However, we as a Component will Domini, Rome was consolidating an negated Roman archers making the initial operations and sustain those pass or fail as a team. Teamwork empire, which stretched from current bow ineffective. Days of torrential operations from a deployed location. means looking out for your wing- day France, through the rain turned roads, and what little We will exercise that ability at FOB man and working together to solve and Belgium, down to Italy. What open forested space there was into Trapani. problems. That being said, a team the Roman Empire did not include bogs, neutralizing cavalry and heavy is made up of individuals, and every was Germania, the modern day state weapons. And the Roman’s heavy What else does the Battle of individual must step up and of Germany, which in 9 A.D. was a personal armor in the dense under- Teutoburg Forest teach us? How perform if the team is to succeed. region of Germanic tribes. A Roman brush left the average foot soldier about know your enemy, one of the On an individual level we need army led by Publius Quintilius Varus exhausted against his lightly fi rst principles in the Art of War by initiative from every participant. sought to change the status quo armored German adversary. Using Sun Tzu. Now we won’t really have If you see something needs to be and incorporate Germania into the innovative guerrilla tactics of “hit an enemy during the TACEVAL. If it done, or know something isn’t right, Roman Empire by force. Varus, with and run” attacks, Arminius was able helps to visualize the CC-Air TACEVAL don’t wait to be told to get involved three legions (approximately 25,000 to break up the Roman formations, inspectors as the enemy though in to fi x it. Lean forward and make troops) of superbly drilled and then use locally superior numbers to order to get “fi red up” I can live with things happen! This is the attitude disciplined Roman forces marched defeat spread out Roman legions. that. And just as Arminius knew the inspectors are looking for. west from what is today the Varus’ tactics, we know those of Similarly, think innovatively. The Netherlands. Crossing the Rhine, About now I’m sure you’re the TACEVAL team. In fact, we have response to every exercise scenario Varus met an Army of Germanic wondering, “nice short history lesson their playbook--it’s all in the SHAPE input can’t be reduced to a check- tribes led by a nobleman named Colonel, however what’s this have TACEVAL Evaluation Manual (STEM). list (yes, I know that’s blasphemy Arminius. to do with our up-coming Tactical We know exactly what we’ll be in NATO); rather the inspectors are Evaluation (TACEVAL) as your title evaluated against and how we’ll looking for individuals to “think What should have been a rout of suggests.” Read on and with any luck be scored. outside the box” in resolving issues. the Germans turned into an anni- you’ll walk away with a few thoughts hilation of all three Roman legions in to ponder. The fi rst lesson Arminius Given we have the playbook, Bottom line. With teamwork, a defeat so catastrophic it threatened imparts is that every adversary is beating the TACEVAL team is all motivation and a ‘we’re going to the survival of Rome itself. Rome lost different and every battle is different; about attitude. It’s about performing show them’ attitude, we will not all three legions with an estimated so don’t fi ght the last war. For NATO your primary job just as you would only pass the TACEVAL, we’ll show 20,000 killed, and for the next 400 AWACS this means the Cold War is back at the MOB--by the book and the TACEVAL team we are a force to years never again made a concerted over and we must plan and train for without taking shortcuts. Nothing be reckoned with - just like Arminius effort to conquer Germania. a new wartime mission and will tube an inspection faster than and his force!

Award Lewington of the IT Wing Inventory many projects at the MOB and FOBs/ Photo by A. Hohenforst Offi ce. Although Mrs Lewington is FOL would have been signifi cantly By Mr. Leon Koolen, IT Focal Point always very modest about her role in more diffi cult, less successful or even the Component, the IT Focal Points impossible without her never ending During a breakfast with IT Compo- unanimously proposed the award personal commitment, dedication nent personnel, a Superior Perform- as a recognition for her exceptional and admirable drive to seek solutions ance Award was presented on 26 Apr support, dedication, commitment in the best interest of the 07 by Brig Gen Schmidt to Mrs Julie and expertise. Without any doubt, Component.

Commander of, or endorsement by, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. The appearance of advertising in Brig. Gen. Stephen D. Schmidt this publication, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute an endorsement by NATO Chief, Public Information Offi ce of the products or services advertised. Submissions are due seven days before publication and Lt. Col. Michael P. Kleiman may be edited for style and space. Send articles and classifi ed advertisements to the NAEWF E-3A Volume 23, No. 9 4 May 2007 Editor Component Public Information Offi ce (PIO), Postfach 433007, D-52511 Geilenkirchen, or base NATO Skywatch is an authorized, unoffi cial com- SMSgt. Johan Hijmenberg distribution Mail Stop 33. Call PIO at (02451) 632480 or fax (02451) 7936 or e-mail pio@e3a. mercial enterprise newspaper published under Mrs. Petra von Schwerin-Bode nato.int. For paid advertisements call Hub Durlinger Media at +31 (46) 452-9292 or fax +31 (46) exclusive written agreement with the NAEW & CF 452-9285. E-3A Component by Pollaert Mediacenter, Postbus 1234, 6040 KE Roermond, +31 (475) 370 280. Articles may be reproduced after permission has been obtained from the editor, provided men- Opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily refl ect the offi cial views tion is made of NATO Skywatch. 4 NATO Skywatch 4 May 2007 Our children represent our future International Children’s Festival 2007

Face painting “Animals of Ballet performed by the IYA group. our world” - Theme 2007. Photo by H. Soerensen Photo by H. Soerensen

By Heidi Soerensen infl atable slide, face painting, a NATO Public Information Offi ce train ride, clowns and magician’s show, an E-3A static display, an The Turkish National Support ambulance and a fi re truck Unit successfully celebrated the stimulated both the active motor International Children’s Festival development and the endless (ICF) on 22 April 2007. The curiosity of children. Clowns from Mass Briefi ng Facility and its Circus Gioco performed enthusias- surroundings were transformed tically for more than two hours in into a spectacular scene for a way that made everyone act like outdoor activities, fascinating wide-eyed children. performances, artistic energy, creativity and laughter. For toddlers, teens, and all ages it was a day packed full of positive and The ICF 2007 represents a long- educational entertainment that was standing tradition at the Component fun to watch and be a part of. as the fi rst ICF was celebrated in1989. The ICF Committee wanted this Each year, the ICF welcomes children particular day to be a day where all of and their families from all nations us took pride in the joy and pleasure Turkish folk dance. and this year more than 800 people of hearing children’s laughter, as well Photo courtesy Turkish NSU took part in this multicultural as celebrate the celebration of youth. innocence of youth. Without a doubt, Spectacular fi re breather. Lt. Col. Deniz Kartepe opened the the mission of the Photo by H. Soerensen activities with a speech highlighting day was a re- the historical background and sounding success meaning of the children’s day. - “WELL DONE.”

“Unlike the Father’s, Mother’s or The ICF Valentine’s Day, we do not have to Committee would buy anything on this day. We just like to thank MWA, encourage our children to meet IYA, Graphics Offi ce, different cultures and appreciate NATEX, Security differences. We fi rmly believe that Squadron, Medical a better future with peace and Squadron, Airfi eld harmony can only be achieved by Services Squadron, bringing children from different Fire Brigade, PIO, ethnic, racial and religious back- all the POCs from grounds together.” different nations and all of the NSUs Following the opening speech, for their contri- spectators had the privilege to bution and efforts witness exquisite demonstrations of in making the Inter- Turkish folk dances. The International national Children’s Youth Activities group enriched Festival an out- the celebrations with their Ballet, standing success. Tapp Jazz and Cheerleading show. The Canadian Taekwondo Group Autohaus Goertz showed how energy, strength and concentration can be mastered in a dynamic show.

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By Capt. Ludwig Coppen, Some special highlights will be Procurement Offi cer the 25th Anniversary of the E-3A Component as well as the upcoming LWPC closed the fi nancial The “Octopus” TACEVAL, in which local procurement year (FY) 2006 with mixed is heavily involved For these as well as feelings. Of course we were all other events the Component can happy to close a FY without of the E-3A Component count on our excellent service any defi ciencies, on the other hand it was a very busy and Effective 1 April 2007, Maj. Jochen stressful year. Scherling will assume command over the division and lead us through the The receiving line of the Supply upcoming challenges Squadron indicates that, roughly 18,000 inbound packages were We proudly acknowledge, that processed and ordered by LWPC, three of our fi ve senior buyers, Anja (compared with NAMSA numbers Wolf, Helmut Roessler and Harry of approx. 4500 deliveries). Received Ruijters received their certifi cate of items were not the only indicator of Appreciation for 25 years of service the volume at LWPC, there were a lot at NATO from the Logistics Wing of other tasks, which nobody noticed. Commander, Col. Eugene Mittuch on 22 March 2007. Another indicator More than 6,500 purchase orders, of experience and excellence in the 7,000 invoices with a total value of procurement division. more than 64 M Euro including fuel, were processed annually by your local After all, we are proud to serve procurement team. this Component and we are lucky to have such tolerant, open minded and Besides those rather impressive friendly customers. We are ready to numbers and money values, there serve the needs of our Component at were also multiple. contracts any time! prepared, negotiated and fi nally signed, with contractors based all The complete procurement team over the world. Due to these multiple The fact that the Skywatch Photo by SSgt. A. Lau tasks and our worldwide contracting is now published we actually think the term central as a full-color issue procurement, or the “Octopus” The procurement staff is made workload accomplished throughout (stretching tentacles out all over up of two procurement offi cers, fi ve the year. Analyses for the current year is also one of the services the world in various functions) senior buyers and two administra- reveal an even further increase of contracted by LWPC. would be more suitable. tors. I think we can be proud of the requisitions. Taste asparagus with the Selfkantbahn By SMSgt. Johan Hijmenberg, shed unwanted pounds. Asparagus Public Information Offi cer lovers and/or train fans will enjoy it! On Sundays until 17 June, with The Selfkantbahn in the Heinsberg exception of both Whitsun days, the region has a special culinary offer: an trip starts with a 100-year old plus asparagus tour with the Selfkantrain. In train at one of the destination the old days, asparagus was defi ned stations, either Geilenkirchen- as a medicine and was used to treat Gillrath (at the B-56) or - tiredness, palpitations and low blood Schierwaldenrath station. Once on pressure. The asparagus vegetable the go, you will receive a welcoming goes back a very long way in history drink in the buffet carriage. Photo PIO archive and over the years, it was given many different nicknames like “white gold” The asparagus menu will be served potatoes and pork fi llet or ham. €14 for children up to the age of and “Her Majesty.” Asparagus is also at the restaurant zur Selfkantbahn Of course it is asparagus from the 15. Tickets are available from the reputed to be good for weight loss at the railway station in Schier- Heinsberg region, freshly served. 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Open: A historical journey New furnishings through the upgrade NATO Ascension Day E-3A Component’s Whit-Sunday Monday past Clinic Laboratory By Lt. Col. Michael P. Kleiman the fi rst step in updating this critical Chief, Public Information Offi ce element of the NATO Clinic.

Out with the old, in with the new “The new furniture makes it easier to store samples, as well as simplifi es A familiar phrase, which aptly the process of placing and fi nding describes the recent removal of items needed by the Laboratory,” said 25-year old cabinets and other Karin Heesel, senior lab technician. out-of-date furnishings from “After 25 years, the new furnishings the NATO Medical Squadron were absolutely necessary due to the Laboratory followed by the fact that the lab began operations in installation of new storage 1982 with used furnishings.” and desk equipment that will improve the facility’s services to Currently, the Laboratory conducts E-3A Component aircrews and a huge programme including glucose, civilian employees. lipids, liver and kidney functions, blood count and urine tests, as well Comprised by two Laboratory as maintains the collected samples technicians and an ambulance crew for one week. chief, the Laboratory, located in Room 14, serves an average of Next on the list of Laboratory 25 to 30 patients daily for blood upgrades involves installing new and urinalysis testing. From 0730 to chairs in the blood drawing room 0900, staff collects the samples and within the next year. then, during the remainder of the workday, employs approximately fi ve “I think it is very important what to six machines to assess the bodily we do. For example, if a patient fl uids. Following that process, they has diabetes, he needs his glucose provide the resulting data to checked to ensure he is receiving the physicians. proper medication,” said Ms. Heesel. “We work very close to the patient, as In addition, a few emergencies, well as work as a team with the other generally heart attacks and intestinal parts of the NATO Clinic.” ailments, occur each week and lab personnel always remain on alert to assist with such situations. More NATO Medical Squadron By Heidi Soerensen importantly, the Laboratory team Laboratory Team of Karin Heesel Public Information Offi ce represents the initial step in (left), Alexander Uhrich and determining, for many patients, Susanne Schmitz are photo- In this issue of NATO Skywatch, we will continue to look back at the the specifi c illness and appropriate graphed with some of the Component’s heritage by publishing the second of several original articles treatment. New furniture represents facility’s new furniture. from the past. Browsing through the large archives of Skywatch issues illustrates an almost complete picture of the E-3A Component’s history. Photo by A. Hohenforst In addition to describing the extensive development of the Component, it also refl ects many details about our community life, thereby proving that the multinational family really does work well together.

In January 1980, personnel started arriving at the Component and since then more than 16,000 people from 15 different nations have been working and living here. Interviews with Component members since 1985 until today have one important thing in common: they all highlight the advantages of working with different nationalities and learning about other cultures.

This original article is from 18 January 2002, and it discusses a special friendship. It tells the story of two people from two different nations meeting at the Component. For the last 25 years, relationships have been built here every day. We hope this article will remind all of us to be proud of being a part of this multicultural environment and may many friendships grow in the next 25 years.

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JFC HQ Alliance Soccer activities on base Theatre presents

team with a score nament consists of eleven interna- The theatre is located in Building #406, of 5 - 4. At half- tional teams: Supply, Balilla, Littoria, JFC HQ Brunssum, the Netherlands. time, the standing Roth Survivors, Flying Eagles, AMS, Doors open 30 minutes prior to fi lm was 0 - 2 for the San-Staffel, Tommy Tiger, FC Bayern start. Admission for Basement 110 m2: opponent, but HQ, ZVBW and a Polish team. adults is €4 our team didn’t and for capitulate, so Games will be played Mondays children Ground floor 110 m2: A friendly gathering of the E-3A Component and German fi nally the E-3A and Wednesdays at 1715 and 1815, national JFC Brunssum soccer teams after the match. (11 and Component team with each game taking 25 minutes under) First floor 81 m2: Text and photo by A1C Florian Hueftle could celebrate a per half. We look forward to is €2. victory. On Wednesday, 2 May, the announcing the winner of the This year’s Indoor Soccer season is Outdoor Soccer League started at the tournament, which ends 20 June, Big garden, sport fi elds on the air base. The tour- in NATO Skywatch. Stay tuned. over, and the winner of the league is Garage, HQ/FC Bayern. After nine matches for every team, the winner of the TEAM Points Games Win Tie Loss Goals +/- pre - season succeeded again to dominate. The result of 27 points Headquarter FC Bayern 27 9 9 0 0 90:15 and 90 goals speaks for itself. ZVBW 21 9 7 0 2 81:30

AMS 18 9 6 0 3 53:32 Four weeks ago, the E-3A Com- Supply 16 9 5 1 3 48:27 ponent Soccer Team, consisting of Balilla 15 9 5 0 4 35:41 players from several nations, trained Catch and Release Tommy Tiger 10 9 3 1 5 25:53 by Coach Werner Schumm, had an (PG-13) Flying Eagles 9 9 3 0 6 27:55 outdoor match against the German Fri 4 May 07, 1930 Roth Survivors 6 9 2 0 7 30:77 National Team from JFC Brunssum. Jennifer Garner, San-Staffel 6 9 2 0 7 39:62 After a thrilling 90 minutes, our Timothy Olyphant TW-Trainees 6 9 2 0 7 18:54 Component team stood up to JFC’s

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