Room dedication to Gen. David Petraeus, 7 p.m. Friday at Thayer Hotel. OINTER IEW ® PVOL . 67, NO. 24 SERVING THE COMMUNITY OF W VE S T POINT , THE U.S. MILITARY ACADEMY JUNE 24, 2010 Exuding confidence Before the firsties and cows can lead the yearling class through Cadet Field Training this summer, they must first complete a two-week block of training to prepare them for their leadership roles. To start, the cadets revisited the water confidence course they endured when first encountering CFT. They negotiated the Slide for Life, climbing a 75-foot tower then riding down a steel cable on a trolley for 150 feet before dropping into the water. The cadets also traversed an 80-foot beam suspended 25 feet above water. The cadets also undertook training in blocks of instruction to include introduction to patrolling, land navigation, urban operations and a leadership academy, where they learned the fundamentals of being noncommissioned officers in the Corps of Cadets. MIKE STRA ss ER /PV Welcome new cadets at the Ice Cream Social Submitted by the U.S. on the USCC Web Page (www-internal. Criteria for the Ice Cream Social are privileges boundary, then this person is Corps of Cadets office uscc.usma.edu) beginning July 21. More as follows: authorized to take cadet(s) to his or her information about the sponsorship program is • Rank: Be a military rank of sergeant first residence only. Personnel hosting new cadets The U.S. Corps of Cadets office will available in the Sponsors’ Handbook. class (E-7) to sergeant major (E-9), warrant may use academy common areas such as conduct New Cadet Visitation Day, or the Ice Participation of Families from the West officer (W-01 and above) and captain (O-3) picnic tables located throughout post. Cream Social, from 1:30-5:30 p.m. July 18. Point community is critical to New Cadet and above; Civilian Title X instructors; non- • Incoming personnel not yet assigned to The U.S. Military Academy’s garrison staff Visitation Day. The event provides each new bargaining unit civilian employees GS-9 quarters are invited to host new cadets using and faculty sign-up for visitation day opened cadet a short break from the demands of Cadet and above; or competitive sport coaches. the academy common areas such as picnic June 16 on the USCC Web Page at https:// Basic Training and a chance to visit with a If you do not meet the requirements listed tables throughout post. www-internal.uscc.usma.edu/cfdocs/qtrs- Family from the West Point community in above, exceptions to policy may be requested • Intent is for hosts to be prepared to visitation/logon.cfm. a relaxed, informal atmosphere, where new through, and approved by, the USCC Chief provide the following: Signing up for New Cadet Visitation Day cadets have the opportunity to ask questions of Staff. - Pick up and drop off new cadets; does not enroll you in, or commit you to, and learn about the military lifestyle. Also, it • Assigned to USMA. However, there - Provide refreshments for new cadets; the Fourth Class Sponsor Program for the is a great opportunity for potential sponsors is no longer a requirement for hosts to live - Provide new cadets access to and usage academic year. USCC is conducting its annual to gain an appreciation for the sponsorship within a specific boundary to participate. of phones. sign-up for the Fourth Class Sponsor Program program and interact with cadets. If someone lives outside of the walking See Ice Cream Social, Page 2 2 June 24, 2010 Local and National News Pointer View Force protection measures and Make a difference—Return your DA (RCI) Survey traffic information for R-Day West Point Family housing residents received the “Headquarters, Submitted by the Directorate Daly Field and the tennis court lot, restrictions: Department of Army Survey (On-Post)” the fi rst week of June. Families of Plans, Training, which will be reserved for handicap • Thayer Roof (25 spaces living on installations with Residential Community Initiative Family Mobilization and Security parking only. reserved for R-Day activities); housing programs are surveyed by DA annually. Through this survey, Traffi c is allowed to continue • Clinton Lot (the row closest residents can inform DA on how well the RCI program is meeting their In support of Reception Day along Cullum Road during the oath to Daly Field is reserved for on-post housing needs. Monday, the following force ceremony; however, large and/ handicapped parking); The survey measures resident satisfaction and will be compared protection measures and traffic or extremely loud vehicles that • The tennis court lot adjacent with the survey done in 2009—the fi rst survey after RCI privatization. information are in effect: may distract from the reverence to Clinton Lot will be reserved for The results will also be compared with future surveys to measure the Traffic of the ceremony will be stopped handicap parking beginning at 10 effectiveness of changes in policies and programs to improve resident On R-Day, parents of incoming or diverted by Military Police p.m. Sunday; satisfaction. cadet candidates have been instructed personnel at traffi c control points • There will be handicapped Personal data will not be tabulated and individual surveys do not to enter the installation through before entering the Plain area until parking at Eisenhower Hall and identify the respondents or their residences. Only community-level Stony Lonesome and Thayer gates the conclusion of the ceremony. Clinton Lot. results will be tabulated. and park near Michie Stadium in Parking As with all special events that Participation of all residents, including those departing this summer, either Lots C or E. Heavy traffi c is The following parking areas will take place on the installation, safety will result in a more accurate picture of current housing conditions expected at Stony Lonesome and be closed Monday for R-Day: and security are of paramount and will help the RCI offi ce as it continues to work on improving the Thayer gates from 5:30 a.m. until • Eisenhower Hall lots (other concern. Your help in the detection program. Take the opportunity to help make a difference. approximately 10 a.m., so expect than for handicapped and R-Day and reporting of criminal activities Call Eileen Kaczkin, RCI community relations specialist, at 938- delays and plan accordingly. staff); will help ensure that Reception Day 2500, with any questions or for more information. If you do not receive There will be a high volume • Jefferson Road and Scott 2010 is a success. a survey in the mail, copies are available at the RCI Offi ce on the fourth of bus traffic on Howze Place Place—including those normally Anyone observing suspicious fl oor of Spellman Hall, Bldg. 2101, Room 4-7. throughout the morning hours. authorized to park in this location; behavior or activity is urged to West Point residents and work • Thayer Road Extension in the promptly report it to the West Point force personnel should avoid this vicinity of Trophy Point; Military Police at (845) 938-3333. area until the afternoon. Everyone • Howard Road from the Using this simple format will Ice Cream Social, entering the installation is reminded intersection of Howard and Ruger help ensure the needed information that all pedestrians and passengers roads to the Eisenhower Hall is obtained from your call: cont’d from Page 1 in vehicles over the age of 16 must Tunnel; Who did you observe? show a valid photo ID. • Eisenhower Hall tunnel area What did you see? Be specifi c. Timeline for July 18: 5-5:30 p.m.—Hosts return new Drivers with DOD stickers (handicap parking only); Where did you see it? 1 p.m.—(company formation) cadets to cadet area; and either the CAC or military ID • Clinton Place; When did you see it? New cadets are formed up at diagonal 5:30-6 p.m.—SL time. card are encouraged to enter the • The coach’s parking lot on Why is it suspicious? walk and arranged alphabetically by Uniform for cadets: White installation through Washington the north side of the Holleder Remember, if you see sponsor; over gray wearing Camelbak and Gate on R-Day. Center will be reserved for handicap something, say something! 1:05 p.m.—Accountability carrying raincoat. On Monday, Clinton Lot will be parking only. For more information, call Joe of new cadets, in the vicinity of For personnel unable to open for work force parking with the All other lots are available Senger, DPTMS operations offi cer, diagonal walk; access the sign up page: exception of the entire row closest to for parking with the following at 938-8859. 1:10 p.m.—New cadets march to KACH personnel should corresponding sign, in the vicinity contact Darlene Ruscelli at darlene. of the bleachers on the Plain; [email protected] or (845) 938- FRAUD, WASTE 1:15 p.m.—New cadets and 6775. Free Basketball Clinic Wed. sponsors link-up; Garrison personnel should 1:30 p.m.—All new cadets are contact Monica Orecchio at monica. The Army women’s basketball staff is hosting a free clinic for and ABUSE matched up with their sponsors and [email protected] or (845) girls in grades 12 and under Wednesday at Christl Arena. Head HOTLINE depart; 938-2519. coach Dave Magarity, along with his staff and select players, will 1:30-5 p.m.—New cadets If you have questions, contact, conduct the event from 6-7:30 p.m. If you suspect or occupy sponsor’s residence; cadet USCC S3 at (845) 938-8804 ext.