MLG Marines Return from Iraq Learn Maritime Navigation Skills

III Marine Expeditionary Force and Marine Corps Bases Japan

March 16, 2007 www.okinawa.usmc.mil SOTG Marines MLG Marines return from Iraq learn maritime navigation skills

Lance Cpl. Richard Blumenstein OKINAWA MARINE STAFF

CAMP HANSEN — Several Marines with Special Operations Training Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, are undergoing a Maritime Navigation Course on Camp Hansen and Kin Blue Beach. The course, which began March 5 and is scheduled to end March 21, is intended to teach the eight Marines how to skillfully navigate through foreign waters without the aid of a Global Posi- tioning System, according to Lance Cpl. Kenneth A. Belovarac, an amphibious raid instructor with SOTG. “On Okinawa and in other parts of the world, there are GPS blind spots,” Staff Sgt. Justin Bauer holds his daughter, Emma, Staff Sgt. Miguel A. Suarez is welcomed home by Belovarac said. “Say you’re traveling in for the first time in seven months on Camp his wife, Yiralys Suarez, March 14 on Camp Hansen. a boat on a mission and your GPS goes Kinser’s Robert’s Field after returning from an Iraq Suarez and nearly 40 of his fellow Marines with dead, you have to be able to navigate deployment. Bauer and dozens of other 3rd Marine Bulk Fuel Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, without it.” Logistics Group Marines who augmented I Marine 3rd Marine Logistics Group, returned from a seven- During the first week of the course, Expeditionary Force’s Combat Logistics Battalion 1 month Iraq deployment. The Marines were attached returned March 14. The returnees were welcomed to Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st MLG, during the Marines received in depth instruc- with a barbecue at Robert’s Field with their friends the deployment. The remaining 240 9th ESB Marines tions on how to navigate through and families. Another group of augments will return deployed to Iraq are scheduled to return within waters using nautical charts and within weeks. Photo by Lance Cpl. Terence L. Yancey weeks. Photo by Lance Cpl. Richard Blumenstein compasses. They reviewed maritime navigation concepts such as dead reckoning, or using objects in the surrounding area to Early school release available for students of rotating families determine position, and celestial navigation, using the stars to find true north. Lance Cpl. David Rogers Accelerated Withdrawal is on careful consideration of the “The first week is solid book work,” OKINAWA MARINE STAFF an annual program that allows unique circumstances which said Sgt. Bart P. Dellinger, the assistant students to receive their final military families face,” said senior amphibious raid instructor with CAMP FOSTER — With perma- grades and credit for a full year Henry Meyer, a communica- SOTG. “They learned how to properly nent-change-of-station season of school as early as May 16. tion specialist with DoDDS use and identify all the aids that are quickly approaching, many The program creates flexibility Okinawa. out there to assist them in maritime families will be leaving Okinawa for families that will be making It is not intended to release navigation.” soon. Teachers of the Department a PCS move prior to June 14, the student for the convenience During the second week, the Marines of Defense Dependents Schools which is the official end of the of the family for the purpose of put their new skills to the test during Pacific are making preparations school year. travel or vacation. the practical application portion of to make transitions easier for as “Early withdrawal with full Students will get final grades SEE SOTG PG 6 many students as possible. credit is permitted based solely SEE SCHOOLS PG 6

SHARING KNOWLEDGE LEADERS OF TOMORROW WORKING OVERTIME Officer candidates with the Japan NJROTC cadets from Kinnick High The Okinawa Lacrosse Club jockeys Ground Self Defense Force visit School on Yokosuka Naval Base get back and forth with Team Zipang Camp Kinser as part of an exchange a taste of military life during a two- before winning a sudden-death program with 3rd MLG Marines. day exercise on Camp Fuji. thriller at MCAS Futenma. INSIDE pg. 7 pg. 10 pg. 17 OKINAWA MARINE | NEWS | MARCH 16, 2007 3

OVER THE PACIFIC OCEAN | Two Around the KC-130J Hercules aircraft, assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 352, stagger themselves during refueling training Feb. 5 off the coast of southern For more Marine Corps stories and photos, California. Photo by Lance Cpl. Kelly R. Chase Cvisit http://www.orpmarines.mil S

MANDA BAY, Kenya | Cpl. Dustin Crouthamel explains the features of his rifle to a member of the Kenyan Army March 5 during the bilateral exercise Edged Mallet. Service members with F Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, participated in the exercise, which is designed to enhance interoperability and tactical proficiency of Kenyan and U.S. forces. Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Jeremy L. Grisham

BARWANAH, Iraq AL TAQADDUM, Iraq Hospitalman A service member corpsman Morris pays respects to Miller cleans and fallen comrades Feb. bandages the toe 11 at the Mainside of a child during a Chapel. Service recent sweep and members with clear operation. Marine Medium Marines from G Helicopter Squadron Company, a part 364 gathered to of the California- remember six fallen based Battalion “Purple Foxes.” The Landing Team, four Marines and 2nd Battalion, 4th two sailors gave Marine Regiment, their lives in support conducted of Operation Iraqi the operation Freedom while they through the city were conducting Feb. 17. Photo by casualty evacuation Staff Sgt. Tracie G. operations near Kessler Fallujah Feb. 7. Photo by Lance Cpl. Thomas J. Griffith OKINAWA MARINE | OPINION & EDITORIAL | MARCH 16, 2007 5 Active Duty Fund Drive about more than money

he Secretary of the Navy announced the 2007 Okinawa area Active Duty Fund Drive Tin support of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief 1st Lt. Society will run from March 1-31. While many NAVY-MARINE may only look at the fund drive as another Garron J. Garn solicitation of our hard-earned cash, a closer CORPS RELIEF look reveals the hard work of volunteers and the benefits provided by the Relief Society. SOCIETY The drive is about much more than soliciting Last year, for instance, a service member was money; it’s about education and helping fellow assisted with a follow-up budgeting following service members in times of need. command-funded emergency leave due to the The Okinawa area Active Duty Fund Drive Although the society is sponsored by the death of his father. The Relief Society contrib- in support of the Navy-Marine Corps Department of the Navy, it receives no direct uted to his leave by helping him with his share Relief Society will run from March 1-31. For more information about the drive, government funding. The society’s work is sup- of the cost of the funeral, lodging for his family, contact your local command. ported by the annual fund drive conducted by a rental car and money for food. the Navy and Marine Corps, with 100 percent To ensure he and his family could achieve 3RD MARDIV CFAO/CTF-76 of the contributions returned to Marines, sailors financial stability, the caseworker helped by and their families in the form of loans, grants reducing miscellaneous spending. As a result, 622-9774 642-2246 and services. Without the contributions, the his family was able to climb out of a deficit bud- Okinawa area Relief Society would not be able get. Because of that change, he was able to send 3RD MLG 31ST MEU to provide emergency financial assistance, bud- a small stipend to his mother whose income get counseling, spousal tuition aid and numer- was greatly reduced since her husband’s death. 637-0921 623-7771 ous briefs to support service members. He was also able to begin setting aside a small Last year, the Relief Society provided emergency fund of his own. 1ST MAW CAMP FUJI $651,713 in total assistance. This is just one case of many where the This year’s fund drive is paying special atten- Okinawa area Relief Society has assisted a 645-3952 224-8632 tion to educating active duty Marines and sailors Marine, sailor or family member. The generous on the benefits offered by the Relief Society. contributions and the dedicated work of the Ma- MCB USNHO Through word of mouth and training briefs, rines and sailors involved in the various fund- Marines and sailors are getting the word out raising activities ensure the 2007 Okinawa area 645-7435 643-7693 about the services available from the society. Active Duty Fund Drive will be a success. Fund raising activities are conducted in With education and creative fund raising MCAS III MHG/ numerous and creative ways, ranging from unit events, Marines and sailors can help one of their barbecues to golf tournaments to benefit lunch- own with their contributions and generosity. FUTENMA III MEF es. Whatever the method of collection, every Garn is a media officer for the III Marine 636-5336 623-7812 dollar contributed in this year’s fund drive goes Expeditionary Force/Marine Corps Bases Japan back to the Marines, sailors and their families. Consolidated Public Affairs Office.

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John Reimer, the Kadena High School cafeteria and the Lester commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Middle School cafeteria April 10-13 from 9 Support Squadron 2, with a platinum a.m.-12:30 p.m. For more information, call award March 7 at the Habu Pit on your school, the district office at 634-1204 or Marine Corps Air Station Futenma for visit http://www.okinawa.pac.dodea.edu. MASS-2’s 2006 contributions to the Combined Federal Campaign Overseas. GAS GRILLS RECALLED MASS-2 was one of many units Sassman Weber-Stephen Products Company is recognized for CFC contribution efforts. recalling its Weber Genesis 320 series gas More than 6,000 donors from nearly 40 grills due to fire hazard. The gas hose at- military units on Okinawa and mainland tached to the side burner of the grill can Japan contributed at total of $680,899 crack or break during shipping causing it in 2006. A unit must have an average to leak gas when in use. Consumers should contribution of at least $200 per person stop using the grills immediately and contact or a participation rate of at least 85 the company toll-free at (866) 249-3237 to percent to earn a Platinum Award, the obtain a free replacement gas hose. For more highest award a unit can receive. The information, visit the company’s recall Web CFC is a program that allows certain site at http://www.weberrecall.com. charitable organizations to solicit contributions from employees of the DRAGON GOLF TOURNAMENT U.S. federal government. Photo by Lance Cpl. The Kubasaki Dragon Football Parent David Rogers Association will sponsor a Dragon Golf Tournament April 13 at the Awase Meadows Golf Course. The format will be a 4-Man SOTG FROM PG 1 in a mathematical equation. “Three or four degrees do Scramble with a 7:30 a.m. shotgun start. The the course. Dillinger said slight dif- not seem like a lot, but in the cost is $50 per player. For more information Before stepping into the ferences in degrees caused water it can mean the dif- or to register, call 622-5340 or send an e-mail water each day, the Marines by the flow of currents and ference between landing on to [email protected]. plot their charts and factor in the tide can push boats com- Kin Blue or Camp Schwab,” EVANS DENTAL CLINIC CLOSURE tides and currents of that area pletely off course. Dillinger said. “This course Evans Dental Clinic on Camp Foster is will help Marines navigate closed through April 4 for interior paint- through water without get- ing. Patients with urgent treatment needs ting lost.” should contact the Marine Corps Air Station The Marines are conduct- Futenma Dental Clinic at 636-3171. For ing day and night maritime more information, call Evans Dental Clinic navigations until March 20, at 645-7381. with the objective of reach- ing within one nautical mile PACIFIC OKINAWA PLAYERS of designated points on their Pacific Okinawa Players will present charts. “Gilligan’s Island: The Musical” March 16 at 7:30 p.m. and March 17 at 2 and 7:30 On the water, the Marines p.m. at the Camp Foster Community Center use plotting boards, water Auditorium. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 proof nautical charts, and for children. Additional show dates will be nautical compasses to find March 22 and 23 at 7:30 p.m. and March their destinations. 24 at 2 p.m. They also apply methods they learned in the classroom ART AUCTION to complete their navigation The annual Naval Officers’ Spouses’ Club Marines with Special Operations Training Group, III Marine objectives. of Okinawa Art Auction will be held March At the end of the course, 31 at the Butler Officers’ Club at 7 p.m., with Expeditionary Force, ride a combat rubber reconnaissance craft, the Marines are scheduled to a preview and pre-sale beginning at 5:30 or Zodiac, during the Maritime Navigation Course March 12 at Kin p.m. The auction will feature contempo- Blue Beach. The Marines are scheduled to take part in day and night take a final test to become cer- rary and traditional Japanese artwork. For maritime navigation until March 20. Photo by Lance Cpl. Richard Blumenstein tified maritime navigators. more information, visit the club’s Web site at http://www.noscokinawa.com. SCHOOLS FROM PG 1 withdrawal date. Students who withdraw prior HOSPITAL PARKING if they meet the criteria for the program and to May 16 will receive withdrawal grades in The U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa is complete the coursework assigned. The program place of final grades. Students will not receive currently renovating the front entrance of provides flexibility without compromising aca- credit for withdrawal grades. The student will the hospital. The traffic circle in front of demic standards. need to enroll in another school before the end the hospital will be closed to all vehicular “They still have to finish the same exact of the school year to receive credit, according traffic. The project is expected to be com- work as the other students,” said Dawn Yates, to Yates. pleted in August. For more information, the school liaison officer for Marine Corps Base “Due to military requirements, families call 643-7294. Camp Butler. are occasionally required to make permanent Students must complete all assignments and change-of-station moves prior to the end of TO SUBMIT A BRIEF, send an e-mail to [email protected], or fax your exams their teachers will give throughout the the school year,” Meyer said. “The school-age request to 645-3803. The deadline for submitting rest of the school year. dependents of military sponsors should not a brief is noon every Friday. The Okinawa Marine The students’ parents or guardians must be penalized educationally for these required reserves the right to edit all submitted material. provide orders as verification for the requested moves.”

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Lance Cpl. Juan D. Alfonso OKINAWA MARINE STAFF

CAMP KINSER — Hundreds of officer candidates with the Japan Ground Self Defense Force gathered March 9 at Camp Kinser’s Surfside as part of the Japanese Observer Exchange Program. The annual event is designed to foster interoperability and promote good relations between the JGSDF and the III Marine Ex- peditionary Force, according to Capt. Jared A. Laurin, the deputy officer-in-charge for 3rd Marine Logistics Group’s Tactics Readi- ness and Training section, which hosted the daylong event. “This is meant to familiarize how (each organization) functions,” Laurin said. “They gain a basic understanding of how the Marine Corps works, and as they grow as profession- als in their military, it’ll help us when we work with them in the future.” This year’s exchange program began two weeks earlier when 3rd MLG sent 12 Marines to mainland Japan. JGSDF soldiers gave the Marines a martial arts demonstration and lessons on how the JGSDF operates logistically. Staff Sgt. Jeff A. Wagner gives a briefing at the Camp Kinser Surfside on different types of artillery. The Maj. Rodney Legowski, the officer-in-charge briefing was part of the Japanese Observer Exchange Program, a yearly event held between the Japan Ground for TRT, opened the event at the Surfside, edu- Self Defense Force and III Marine Expeditionary Force to promote interoperability. Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan D. Alfonso cating the JGSDF candidates about the structure and different components of a Marine Air transportation officer in the JGSDF. The final portion of the exchange was a Ground Task Force, such as III MEF. “I look forward to bringing the information static display of weapons commonly used by Legowski showed how units on Okinawa I have learned back to my unit,” she said. Marines during training and combat situa- divide major subordinate commands, such as Marines also explained to the JGSDF can- tions. 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, which functions as didates aspects of its Military Operations in Officials from both organizations expressed III MEF’s air combat element, and 3rd Marine Urbanized Terrain training. their pleasure in accommodating each other’s Division, which is III MEF’s ground combat “I was very impressed by how smooth Ma- service members and look forward to next element, to accomplish any mission in the rines do MOUT,” said Eisuke Miura, an officer year’s exchange program. Pacific theater. candidate at the event. “As long as we’re out here in Japan, our rela- Kazumi Kadowaki, an officer candidate at Miura said he noticed many differences tionship with its military is crucial to remain- the event, said she was especially interested regarding how Marines and JGSDF soldiers ing an effective fighting force in the Pacific,” in III MEF’s combat service support element, execute MOUT training, but the basic con- Laurin said. “It’s opportunities like this that 3rd MLG, because of her career choice as a cepts are the same. maintain that good working relationship.” Paciﬁc chaplains meet for professional development course

Lance Cpl. Terence L. Yancey signments where they are the only As a final project, the chaplains OKINAWA MARINE STAFF chaplain,” said Capt. John H. Lea, got into groups and put together III, the Force chaplain for U.S. presentations targeted toward CAMP FOSTER — Navy chaplains Naval Forces Japan. “As a result, specific demographics within the from installations across the Asia- they don’t always have someone military using the Six Seconds Pacific region gathered on Okinawa to talk things through with and techniques. for a professional development get perspective from. This course One group of chaplains put to- training course March 7-9 on Camp provides them with useful tools to gether a presentation geared toward Foster. help them gain added insight and junior enlisted Marines, using hu- Representatives from Six Sec- perspective.” mor to put across the Six Seconds onds Emotional Intelligence Net- During the course, the chaplains techniques. work taught the course. The net- spent three days learning the three- Another group created a pre- work is a nonprofit organization, step emotional intelligence model sentation geared toward senior endorsed by the Navy chaplains, – know yourself, choose yourself leadership. They discussed how dedicated to helping individuals and give yourself, according to commands affected by or respond- and organizations “recognize, un- Wojick. They then learned how to ing to natural disasters can use the derstand and manage feelings.” apply each of the steps to them- Six Seconds methods to deal with “The purpose of the program selves, their relationships and their the stress while providing sup- is to provide ideas, concepts Capt. John H. Lea III, the Force organization. port to those who rely on them for and tools to the chaplains and chaplain for U.S. Naval Forces Japan, According to the Six Seconds comfort. to facilitate team and individual gives a slideshow presentation at the Web site, http://www.6seconds.org, Afterward they were given feed- Camp Foster Chapel Annex March 8. changes effectively,” said Tom Photo by Lance Cpl. Terence L. Yancey “by teaching chaplains emotional back from the other chaplains and Wojick, a senior consultant for intelligence skills they can share the Six Seconds consultants. Six Seconds. specifically tailored to the unique with their constituents, we believe The Six Seconds team has vis- The training program, which mission of Navy chaplains for the they will help the forces be both ited several military installations is used by many organizations course here, according to Wojick. more effective and better able to across the U.S. and overseas to and individuals worldwide, was “Many chaplains serve in as- follow their values.” teach Navy chaplains. 8 OKINAWA MARINE | NEWS | MARCH 16, 2007 Naval ofﬁcer to receive award for influenza response plan

Lance Cpl. Richard Blumenstein merous briefs and drafted OKINAWA MARINE STAFF detailed messages on force health protection,” said Lt. CAMP HANSEN — A U.S. Col. Jaime (Jim) Ruvalcaba, Naval officer on Okinawa the III MEF Theater Secu- will receive the Rear Adm. rity Officer, and lead III Charles S. Stephenson MEF planner for the Biohaz- Award March 19 for work ard Response Concept Plan on the pandemic influenza 5003 to Pandemic Influenza. biohazard response plan for “Without his vast contribu- III Marine Expeditionary tions to the planning efforts, Force and Marine Corps we would not have gotten Bases Japan. this far, and the response Lt. Matthew N. Mercer, the plan would not have been as 3rd Marine Division health comprehensive.” officer, earned the award for Mercer said a large his preventative medicine amount of the work he did Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, the combat service support element of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, practice pistol combat marksmanship techniques March efforts in distributing in- throughout the year involved 10 at Story Range, Republic of Korea, to develop both combative skills and the mindset of formation about pandemic educating the public on the operating in a combat environment. Photo by Staff Sgt. Marc Ayalin influenza and assisting in risks of pandemic influenza writing the response plan. and how to prevent it. Brig. Gen. Mastin M. He helped create a pan- CLB-31 Marines, sailors conduct Robeson, the commanding demic influenza Web site for general of 3rd MarDiv, nomi- all U.S. personnel in Okinawa nated Mercer for the award, found at: www.okinawa. marksmanship training in Korea which he will receive at a usmc.mil/pandemicflu and ceremony at the Naval Envi- worked with the Armed Staff Sgt. Marc Ayalin “Coupled with the harsh weather con- ronmental Health Center in Forces Network to spread 31ST MARINE EXPEDITIONARY UNIT ditions and the wearing of our combat Portsmouth, Va. educational information. load, trying to be comfortable in acquir- The award recognizes “The Web site is the most STORY RANGE, Republic of Korea ing the targets was a real challenge,” said an individual who demon- prominent product people — First came the cold rain, then the Cpl. Donald Crawford, a CLB welder. strates excellence in Navy can see that he’s done,” Ruv- sleet and snow. For most people, this “However, this type of environment is occupational health, pre- alcaba said. “But what they’ll was the day to be indoors, but for the the only way to be ready when the time ventive medicine, or health never see is the immense ef- Marines and sailors of Combat Logistics comes.” promotion. forts he has put forth. We’re Battalion 31, the combat service support Meanwhile, participants in the com- Mercer helped establish all very proud of him.” element of the 31st Marine Expedition- bat marksmanship pistol course had the Biohazard Working Mercer met with Robeson ary Unit, training and combat readiness a more deliberate training evolution. Group and the Joint Preven- March 8 in the 3rd MarDiv come first. Instructors from CLB’s Explosive Ord- tive Medicine Epidemiologi- commanding general’s office To develop both combative skills and nance Disposal team taught close-quar- cal Action Center for Health on Camp Courtney, where the mindset of operating in a combat ters battle techniques, proper firing – the senior medical advi- Robeson congratulated Mer- environment, the Marines and sailors of stances and movement, and weapon sory agencies responsible cer and expressed gratitude CLB-31 conducted a day-long rifle and malfunction drills. For them, this was for identifying and prevent- on behalf of 3rd MarDiv. pistol combat marksmanship course of the opportunity to share their experi- ing biohazard threats on “Though I hope and pray fire at Story Range, Republic of Korea, ences with a captive class. Okinawa and coordinating the impact of your work never March 10. The training was also con- “The standard Marine Corps pistol response efforts across all becomes a reality, everyone ducted as part of the MEU’s routine pre- qualification does not mimic combat Services. who has seen you work on deployment training program. scenarios,” said Sgt. Brian Starkey, a Mercer worked with the this project can rest easy,” According to Lt. Col. Scott Erdelatz, combat marksmanship pistol instruc- two agencies and numerous Robeson said during the the CLB commanding officer, the train- tor. “This training is geared toward the other planners to establish a meeting. “With this plan, we ing was necessary because logistics units types of real-world situations they may comprehensive response plan can defeat this invisible en- are routinely participating in combat encounter.” for pandemic influenza that emy if it ever does attack.” logistics patrols and operating in urban During the pistol course, shooters can easily be modified for For more information, environments while providing their own practiced the “combat glide,” a move- other biohazard scenarios. visit http://www.okinawa. security, often having to return fire after ment where individuals bend slightly at “He has produced nu- usmc.mil/pandemicflu. complex ambushes usually involving the knees while walking heel-to-toe and improvised explosive devices. never crossing their feet. The technique These scenarios are what CLB person- is performed while sighting-in and fir- nel are preparing for. Both marksman- ing at targets and is usually conducted ship courses were held simultaneously in urban operations. at different locations on the range. More With multiple pop-up targets at 25- than 50 Marines and sailors, ranging yards, shooters were able to practice from medical corpsmen to maintenance what was learned during the morning’s personnel, participated in the training. instruction. Using the “combat glide” The rifle marksmanship course of fire technique, they also practiced weapon was comprised of four target lanes where malfunction drills with live rounds. individuals fired in the prone position at “I am glad that we did this training pop-up silhouette targets. The computer- because now I feel more confident in us- controlled targets randomly appeared at ing my pistol properly in combat,” said distances varying from 100-500 meters. Staff Sgt. Abdoulaye Toure, an artillery Brig. Gen. Mastin M. Robeson (left), commanding general of 3rd Despite the wet and freezing weather mechanic with the CLB Maintenance Marine Division, congratulates Navy Lt. Matthew N. Mercer, the conditions, shooters remained vigilant Section. “If the time comes to engage the 3rd MarDiv health officer, March 8 for being selected for the Rear throughout the training. enemy, I’ll know what to do.” Adm. Charles S. Stephenson Award. Photo by Lance Cpl. Richard Blumenstein OKINAWA MARINE | NEWS | MARCH 16, 2007 9 Maritime Strike Force trains for urban combat

Lance Cpl. Eric D. Arndt 31ST MARINE EXPEDITIONARY UNIT

RODRIGUEZ LIVE FIRE COMPLEX, Republic of Korea — Many things in life are uncertain. The problem with kicking down doors while search- ing for enemy forces is that the uncertainties on the other side can cause death, mission failure, or both. To increase the likelihood of success and sur- vival during urban combat missions, members of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Strike Force conducted Military Operations in Urban Terrain training at the Combined Arms Collective Training Facility at Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, Republic of Korea March 9. The buildings at the training facility, accu- rately modeled after undamaged buildings one might find in a city (such as a hotel and an office building), increased the realism and effectiveness of the training, said Sgt. Chad Charlton, an MSF team leader. “At a lot of MOUT facilities you go to, the build- Marines and sailors of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Strike Force prepare to enter a building’s ings have so many danger areas that they almost outer courtyard during Military Operations in Urban Terrain training at the Combined Arms Collective Training teach bad habits for clearing houses,” Charlton Facility, Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, Republic of Korea March 9. Photos by Lance Cpl. Eric D. Arndt said. “For the missions we may be called to do, the layouts of these houses make more sense.” clear before advancing. amount of knowledge and skill the individual In a series of theoretical house takedowns and Once a building is cleared, the assault party Marine or sailor will take away from the training, urban movements, members of the MSF assaulted moves forward to the next structure and rear Fitzpatrick said. the facility’s buildings. security moves in to occupy the newly-gained “You have to get into sort of a fantasy mindset, The act of clearing a building can be likened to foothold. where every window is a danger area, every ve- navigating a maze while blindfolded. Just as one Clearing rooms eventually becomes an instinc- hicle has a vehicular-borne improvised explosive will reach the end of a labyrinth by keeping one tive reaction, explained Sgt. Dicky Fitzpatrick, device, every road is an avenue of approach,” he hand on a wall and following it, assault teams, another team leader with the MSF. explained. after entering an unfamiliar building, move along “It’s more of a subconscious act,” Fitzpatrick After the missions, the MSF members conducted the walls making certain each room is completely said. “We do it so much that it becomes second debriefings in a theater where video footage was nature. You resort to the same basics: sectors of examined from recordings of cameras affixed fire, speed, violence of movement.” throughout the facility. The video provides a refer- Fitzpatrick explained that clearing buildings ence for team leaders to conduct a second-by-second and assaulting through urban environments can be overview of how each mission unfolded. achieved the same way most things are – through Charlton said this aid to the debrief process continual repetition and practice of tactics and improved the quality of the training by providing strategies. a detailed post-mission evaluation. Ideally, over time, the team members merge es- “The benefit I’m able to get from this MOUT fa- tablished rules with quick thinking and reactions cility is that I can critique myself and my team from to achieve the desired level of proficiency – the a level you can’t get from just doing the mission and ability to seamlessly move from building to build- talking about it afterward,” Charlton said. “The fact ing and clear it in a matter of seconds. that we can look step-by-step at what we did helps A Marine secures a building during a simulated raid. Taking the practice seriously also affects the me better evaluate and prepare my team.” Deployable Virtual Training Environment gives ‘war games’ new meaning

Lance Cpl. Richard Blumenstein Marines divided into three groups from Iraq and identified potential lo- OKINAWA MARINE STAFF and rotated between the simulators cations of IEDs. The simulator graded during the 24-hour training evolu- Marines on their performance. CAMP HANSEN — Seventy Marines tion, which forced them to react to The training concluded with with Combat Logistics Battalion 4, different scenarios while fatigued. the Forward Observer Personal 3rd Marine Logistics Group learned Each scenario presented Marines Computer Simulator, which used the value of war gaming March 8-9 with different obstacles and learn- a large topographical map to teach as they participated in a Deployable ing objectives, according to Richard the Marines how to call in close air Virtual Training Environment evolu- Evans, the DVTE lead with Tactical (Left to right) Pfc. Sean P. Vanson, Cpl. support while finding a target’s grid tion at Camp Hansen’s Combat Arms Exercise Control Group, the unit that Andrew A. Gates and Lance Cpl. Cody coordinates and identifying which Simulator facility. runs the simulator. J. Schurwan use the Virtual Battlefield targets are most important. The Marines trained in three of the In the Virtual Battlefield Simula- Simulator March 18 at Camp Hansen’s “When you call for fire you have tor, computer games created combat Combat Arms Simulator Facility. Photo to know where you are and where facility’s simulators to become famil- by Lance Cpl. Richard Blumenstein iar with convoy operations, impro- scenarios for the Marines, who took the targets are on a map,” Evans vised explosive devices and close air part in convoy operations and route allows them to practice standard said. “You have to be able to identify support procedures. The simulators clearing. They were met with ob- operating procedures, communica- what targets take priority … to tell use computer games or video screens stacles such as small arms fire, IEDs tions, command and control.” the difference between a platoon of to create interactive scenarios. and congested traffic while trying to The Recognition of Combatants combatants or two tanks.” “We’re trying to make the training accomplish mission objectives. simulator used a projection screen Okinawa units interested in train- as realistic as possible,” said 2nd Lt. “It’s a game to help them learn to teach Marines about various IEDs ing at the CAS facility can contact Bryce Greenstein, the construction convoy operations so they can get and their common locations. The Gunnery Sgt. Eric W. Gardner at platoon commander with CLB-4. to locations safely,” Evans said. “It Marines then watched videos taken 622-9060. 10 OKINAWA MARINE | FEATURE | MARCH 16, 2007 teaching trust, teamwork

Lance Cpl. Branden S. Morse stands in front of a platoon of cadets from Kinnick High School on Yokosuka Naval Base March 9 during “Fun Camp” on Camp Fuji. The cadets are with Red Devil Company, Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps. Sixty-four cadets visited Camp Fuji for Operation Sea Devil, an exercise designed to instill leadership and discipline. Photos by Cpl. Warren Peace

At the command of the instructors, cadets scramble off a basketball court where they had gathered into four platoon formations upon exiting a bus.

Cadet Gary M. Cox, 14, responds to an instructor’s question during Operation Sea Devil. Cox is a naval science 1 cadet with Red Devil Company, Kinnick High School, Yokosuka Naval Base. Lance Cpl. Christopher Tellez demonstrates for cadets how to safely navigate the obstacle course. During the exercise, instructors gave lessons on drill, physical fitness, team work and discipline. After each lesson, the platoons displayed what they learned by performing as a team without the assistance of the Marines. OKINAWA MARINE | FEATURE | MARCH 16, 2007 11

Cadets listen to a “Fun Camp” instructor. Ten service members stationed on Camp Fuji volunteered as instructors during the 48- hour exercise. High school cadets take on Fuji’s ‘Fun Camp’

Cpl. Warren Peace the program as much as possible. to Kinnick High School as honor OKINAWA MARINE STAFF “I love it,” he said speaking platoon. about watching the cadets work After the final exhibition, the peed and intensity were the together. “The most rewarding scores were tallied and Hasan keys to success for dozens of part is seeing the kids grow into revealed the winner – Platoon D. SNaval Junior Reserve Officer young adults throughout the During the closing ceremony, Training Corps cadets during a years. If you would have known Big Guns Gym erupted in ap- 48-hour exercise March 9-11 at the cadet commanding officer his plause for Platoon D, and they Combined Arms Training Center freshman year, you would have walked away with a sense of Camp Fuji. seen a completely different per- accomplishment and six large The cadets, from Kinnick High son. He was trouble at first, but pizzas. School’s Red Devil Company on it was like a light came on and “The event was a success,” Yokosuka Naval Base, tirelessly he became a responsible young Royall said. “They are learning moved through Operation Sea man.” how to be young adults in a mili- Devil with a high level of mo- “At first I joined (JROTC) tary environment. As the lance tivation and discipline as they because of peer pressure,” said corporals and corporals (acting as participated in many military Cadet Lt. Cmdr. AllenJoseph N. instructors) become staff NCOs, training events. Lai, the commanding officer of many of these young cadets will “Being on a Marine base, they the Red Devils and a senior at replace them as lance corporals are getting exposed to some of the Kinnick High School. “Now I am and corporals.” strictest discipline in the mili- in it because of the motivation The JROTC program empha- tary, and they are doing great,” and pride in the unit that has de- sizes leadership and citizenship, Lance Cpl. Branden S. Morse stands in front of a platoon of cadets from Kinnick High School on Yokosuka Naval Base March 9 during “Fun Camp” on Camp Fuji. The cadets are with Red Devil Company, Naval said Petty Officer 1st Class Steve veloped over the years. Being the but the best thing the cadets learn Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps. Sixty-four cadets visited Camp Fuji for Operation Sea Devil, an exercise designed to instill leadership and discipline. Photos by Cpl. Warren Peace Royall, the staff noncommis- CO, you learn a lot of things that is life skills, Hasan said. sioned officer-in-charge of the help you mature and help other “Hopefully they will learn nine Marines who volunteered to cadets grow into young adults.” something and bring it back to be “Fun Camp” instructors. “Be- As the budding young adults their schools,” Royall said. “I ing here gives them a chance to advanced through their weekend, think the training they get from understand the pride and profes- the instructors gave lessons on this program helps their teachers sionalism the Marines bring.” drill, physical fitness, teamwork and parents by giving the kids The training began with two and discipline. After each lesson, discipline and confidence.” buses parking beside Camp Fuji’s the platoons displayed what they As the bus doors opened and outdoor basketball court. The 52 learned by performing as a team the drivers prepared to return the cadets in training quickly exited without the assistance of the cadets to their parents, the young the buses and moved into four Marines. The instructors scored men and women of Red Devil Co. platoon formations on the court all of their performances to de- seemed to stand a little taller as at the command of the Fun Camp termine which platoon returned they boarded the vehicles. instructors. As a layer of clouds rolled out and blocked the sun, the scene was set for the introduction of the instructors and staff. Royall gave an introduction laying down the rules for the 48 hours the high school students spent at the base of Mt. Fuji. After completing the initial two hours of training designed to establish the authority of the instructors, the junior cadets moved to the barracks, where they met with the 12 senior cadets in charge of administrative issues for the training. Lance Cpl. Christopher Tellez demonstrates for cadets how to safely navigate the obstacle course. During the Retired Navy Petty Officer 1st exercise, instructors gave lessons on drill, physical fitness, team work and discipline. After each lesson, the Class Omar F. Hasan, the lead in- platoons displayed what they learned by performing as a team without the assistance of the Marines. structor, said he lets the cadets run A platoon of cadets practices drill movements during the operation. 12 OKINAWA MARINE | FEATURE | MARCH 16, 2007

Visitors can purchase pineapples on display at the park. Photo by Sgt. Ethan E. Rocke Nago Pineapple Park celebrates tropical fruit

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nce cultivated as a leading tropical fruit export to mainland Japan, pineapples on Okinawa suffered as Oan industry as a result of compe- tition from low-priced imports. But as the demand for Okina- wa’s pineapples fizzled out, the fruit was widely promoted as a tourist attraction here. Pineapples were introduced in 1866 by a Dutch vessel that landed on Okinawa. Today, the Nago Pineapple Park serves up a A slice of juicy slice of Okinawan culture and highlights the history and evolution of the fruit here. A park tour begins with a ride on an automatic six-person pineapple-shaped cart through pineapple fields where visitors Okinawa can see how different types of The Nago Pineapple Park in Nago City highlights the history of the fruit on Okinawa. Photo by Lance Cpl. Richard Blumenstein pineapples are grown. The fields also display a number of tropical and all over the world. The ex- need to know about pineapples,” To get to the park by bus, take flowers and waterfalls. hibition path leads visitors into including how they are grown, any bus traveling north to the During the ride, a tutorial a gift shop with items themed picked, canned and turned into Nago Bus Terminal. From the message is played informing around ocean life. wine. One display teaches visi- Nago Bus Terminal visitors can passengers of the unique plant Visitors looking for a break tors how to determine if a pine- take a taxi for the remaining 5 life in the park and its histori- or a bite to eat can stop at the apple is ripe or not. kilometers. cal background. The message is Restaurant Palm Tree and enjoy The park also features a Travel north through Nago on available in both English and pineapple curry and noodles. winery where pineapple wine Route 58, then drive along Route Japanese. The Haisai Market features an is made. It was opened in 1992 84 toward Motobu and follow the The ride leads visitors to the array of pineapples, pineapple as a way to promote the failing signs to the Pineapple Park. indoor self-guided tour at the products and sweets as well as Okinawan pineapple industry The park is open from 9 a.m. Shell Exhibition House, where souvenirs. and was the first of its kind on to 6 p.m. daily. Entry is free, but visitors can see a variety of The Pineapple Date House Okinawa. In the winery, visitors the ride on the pineapple-shaped shells, coral and crustaceans presents a number of displays can sample three types of pine- cart is ¥300 for adults and ¥250 collected from Okinawan shores telling visitors “everything they apple wine. for children. OKINAWA MARINE | FEATURE | MARCH 16, 2007 13

At the Haisai Market, visitors can taste an array of pineapples, pineapple At the Shell products Exhibition House, and sweets. visitors can The market see a variety also of shells, coral features a and crustaceans large gift collected from Okinawan shores shop. Photo by Lance and all over the Cpl. Richard world. Photo by Lance Blumenstein Cpl. Richard Blumenstein

Visitors use the park’s walkways to explore its pineapple fields, water falls and tropical flowers. Photo by Lance Cpl. Richard Blumenstein

The park’s mascot stands at the base of a large pineapple at the park’s entrance. Photo by Lance Cpl. Richard Blumenstein

An Okinawan gardener plants a pineapple in the pineapple fields. Photo by Lance Cpl. Richard Blumenstein 14 OKINAWA MARINE | FEATURE | MARCH 16, 2007 Pacific Okinawa Players ready for Gilligan musical

Lance Cpl. Terence L. Yancey no longer on the Commu- OKINAWA MARINE STAFF nity Theater circuit. However, Lloyd merican theater is Schwartz, son of “Gilligan’s alive and well on Island” creator Sherwood Okinawa. Schwartz, gave POPs per- AThe Pacific Okinawa mission to perform the mu- Players have provided sical after hearing it would American-style community be on an overseas military theater since the late 80s to installation. those living on Okinawa’s “It’s kid-friendly and military installations. good fun for the whole Currently, the group is family,” Jakus said. “It’s not preparing for the opening based on any real episode of “Gilligan’s Island: The of the series, but it’s written Leilani Adolpho reads with her children March 7 at her home on Camp Foster. Each of Musical” and will soon to be like one long episode.” Adolpho’s children have been enrolled in the Sure Start Program. Photos by Lance Cpl. Juan D. Alfonso hold auditions for “The “Gilligan’s Island: The Music Man.” Musical” opens at the Fos- POPs is a non-profit or- ter Performing Arts Audito- ganization that uses money rium March 16 at 7:30 p.m. Sure Start Program adds it raises from membership There will also be perfor- dues and ticket sales to mances March 17 at 2 and fund future shows and 7:30 p.m., March 22 and 23 provide an annual scholar- at 7:30 p.m. and March 24 Parent Support Network ship to a high school senior at 2 and 7:30 p.m. interested in pursuing the For those wanting to Lance Cpl. Juan D. Alfonso OKINAWA MARINE STAFF arts in college, according to become involved in POP’s Stephanie Jones, the organi- next performance, audi- zation’s president. tions for “The Music Man” ukeran Elementary School’s Sure The group currently has for ages 15 and up are Start Program has taken steps to help approximately 200 mem- March 27 and 28 from 7-9 Zparents cope with the challenges they bers and puts on about four p.m. at the Camp Foster face when their spouses are deployed. shows a year. Performing Arts Audito- Sure Start is a Department of Defense Shows are chosen by rium. For children ages program designed to support children members, with the ideas 8-14 auditions are March 24 from low-income households and help them get a “sure start” at leading produc- coming from those inter- from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (From left to right) Barbara I. Perez, tive lives. ested in directing certain There are also plenty of Brittany MacNeiven and Leilani Adolpho, shows, according to Malia opportunities to participate Louise Thompson, Zukeran’s Sure all mothers who are military spouses Jakus, the director for in shows without being Start teacher, initiated a Parent Support with children enrolled in the Sure Start “Gilligan’s Island.” part of the cast, includ- Network through Sure Start last month to Program, relax outdoors. After joining POPs, Jakus ing ushering, stage crew, help ease the stress parents and children knew she wanted to direct selling tickets, lighting, set face when their loved ones are deployed. told me, ‘No, I’m too worried about him to and started doing research. design and playing in the Thompson began the network after talk to him. This is the first time he’s ever She was researching the band, said Jones. conducting biannual home visits earlier gone somewhere he could really get hurt.’ “Brady Bunch” when she “We have members who this year to observe how her students were There isn’t much the parents can do to discovered “Gilligan’s Is- have worked in theatre functioning in their homes. help their kids if they’re worrying about land: The Musical.” professionally and some “The Sure Start Program is meant to their husbands as much as the kids are.” “When I ran across ‘Gilli- who haven’t done anything help the family as a whole, not just the To help address the situation, Thomp- gan’s Island,’ I knew we had since elementary school,” children,” Thompson said. “When I went son assigned each parent a buddy who to do it here,” Jakus said. Jones said. “We are always to their homes, the kids were doing fine, they would have to check in with on a When she went to con- ready to train anyone.” but the spouses were so stressed-out and daily basis to either talk to or plan an tact the musical’s publish- For more information overworked that they really weren’t doing event that takes them away from their ing company to get permis- about POPs, visit http:// anything for themselves.” responsibilities. sion, Jakus found out it was pops-okinawa.org. The stress comes from more than “Each parent has to take a minimum raising children. It is worrying about the of 15 minutes a day to do something for wellbeing of their deployed spouse and themselves,” Thompson said. “It’s kind of taking on the task of raising their children like their homework. Once they’ve taken on their own. their break, they contact their buddy and “It’s like being a married single parent,” write it in a book that I check the next said Brittany MacNevien, the wife of a time I see them.” Marine crash fire rescueman and mother According to Thompson, during the of two. short time the network has existed, she Normally parents would have a sup- has seen a significant improvement in the port system of friends or family members morale of both the parents and the chil- when stationed in the United States. The dren in their class. situation is more difficult on Okinawa, “Sure Start (and the network) works,” where family members are thousands of said Leilani Adolpho, the wife of an Air miles away, Thompson said. The situation force crash fire rescueman and mother becomes increasingly frustrating when of five children. “It’s teaching us basic spouses are deployed to combat. parenting skills – how to interact with The cast of “Gilligan’s Island: The Musical” set sail on the S.S. “I have one student whose father is our kids – and it’s helping us deal with ev- Minnow during a rehearsal at the Camp Foster Performing deployed to Iraq,” Thompson said. “I asked erything when we go home. It’s definitely Arts Auditorium March 10. Photo by Lance Cpl. Terence L. Yancey him if he had talked to his dad, and he working.” OKINAWA MARINE | SPORTS | MARCH 16, 2007 17

Long stick midfielder Yusuke Ono (left) attempts to impede midfielder Takuo Funabiki during a lacrosse game between the Okinawa Lacrosse Club and Team Zipang at the Marine Corps Air Station Futenma soccer field March 10. Photos by Lance Cpl. David Rogers Okinawa Lacrosse Club nets overtime win Lance Cpl. David Rogers half, according Roylance. OKINAWA MARINE STAFF “It’s a running joke we have, because we always start getting slow and heavy in the third kinawa Lacrosse Club attacker Chris quarter,” Roylance said. Kupka sealed a victory for his team, OLC took the lead in the third quarter, scor- bouncing a shot off the ground and over ing six goals to Zipang’s two and jumping out to Othe shoulder of the Team Zipang goalkeeper in an 8-7 lead. a sudden-death tie-breaker at Marine Corps Air OLC slowed down in the fourth but scored Station Futenma’s soccer field March 10. two goals and held Zipang to one until late in OLC, a team of service members and the quarter. With three minutes left, Zipang Okinawans, beat Zipang, a team comprised of made a run, surging back with two goals and players from four separate lacrosse clubs in To- forcing overtime. kyo, 11-10 in the first game between the teams Midfielder Aaron Taylor (right) attempts to block Neither team could find the goal in two four- in two years. goalkeeper Kazuo Shimazawa from passing. minute overtime periods, which forced a final In the first quarter, OLC played defensively 20-minute, sudden-death period. OLC con- while some of their newer players tried to get a score one goal and make it 5-2. trolled the ball in the final period until Kupka feel for each other. “We just couldn’t set it up in the second quar- put the nail in the coffin. “The chemistry isn’t there with a lot of the ter,” Orga said. Kupka attributed OLC’s win to fundamentals. new guys,” said OLC attacker Ben Orga. A combination of factors turned the tables “If you do all the basics better, naturally Zipang attacker Richard Roylance said his dramatically in the third quarter. OLC fielded you’re going to win,” Kupka said. team scored three goals in the first by reading a veteran lineup in the second half, and their The Zipang players enjoyed the opportunity their opponents and adapting to their style of long-standing chemistry showed. to play the Okinawa club. play. OLC put up one goal to make it 3-1. “We realized at that point that our opponents “We didn’t want either team to get a huge Zipang stayed out in front in the second are quite quick on their feet,” Roylance said. lead because it’s all about the fun of competi- quarter, putting up two more goals. OLC Zipang, a team of mostly businessmen who tion,” said Roylance. “It sounds strange, but it couldn’t keep control of the ball but managed to work long hours, slowed down in the second was a good ending to an exciting game.” Club Red recovers, takes Kinser softball championship Lance Cpl. Terence L. Yancey pionship undefeated, but their Legion still fell short of the cham- Shawn Curtis in the sixth sealed OKINAWA MARINE STAFF unblemished record in the dou- pionship. the victory. ble-elimination tournament was In the final game, both teams “We played as a team and espite losing the first of marred when American Legion, started strong, scoring a run didn’t give them any extra outs,” two championship games fresh off a 7-6 extra-inning vic- each in the first inning, but said Larry Borum, Club Red’s 2-1, Club Red held strong tory against the Benchwarmers, their bats went cold until Club coach. “That was the difference Dagainst American Legion, win- edged them in the first game. Red’s left-center fielder Donald in the game.” ning 4-1 in the final game of the But after battling their way out R. Arbini stifled the American Kinser will host another open Camp Kinser Open Softball Tour- of the loser’s bracket and forcing Legion defense with a two-run softball tournament April 6- nament March 11. Club Red into a final winner- double. 8. The registration deadline is Club Red went into the cham- take-all showdown, American Another double off the bat of March 30. 18 OKINAWA MARINE | MARKETPLACE | MARCH 16, 2007

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