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By Debra Valine Editor, The Eagle

ARLINGTON, Va. — Business processes in Huntsville, Ala., are in the process of changing. While the final organizational structure is not official, plans announced in October are in the works. Michael Schexnayder, deputy to the commander for Research, Development and Acquisition at the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command in Photo by Capt. Stacy Godshall Huntsville, explained in October that Staff Sgt. Jason Smith tests an obstacle that had just recently been constructed at Fort Hunter reorganizing will help improve business Liggett, Calif. Smith’s performance on this obstacle course was part of the company leader’s processes. reconnaissance of both the obstacle and confidence courses in preparation for the November Changes include renaming the Office of Sergeant’s Time Training which will be used as D Company’s quarterly ‘Fit to Fight’ competition. Technical Integration and Interoperability to Technical Interoperability and Matrix 1st SATCON Battalion, D Company stays ‘fit to fight’ Center, which will oversee the command’s This gives the unit the ability to matrix employees; the Battle Lab and the SMDC Public Affairs evaluate the knowledge, skills and Force Development and Integration Center abilities of what Godshall calls “the are merging to form the Future Warfare FORT HUNTER LIGGETT, Calif. — whole Soldier.” Center (see related story, page 1); and the Being “fit to fight” is no joke in Categories range from the basics of Test and Evaluation Center will become today’s military environment and weapons qualification, physical training, the Test and Evaluation Directorate, part the noncommissioned officers of D and Class A uniform inspection to of the Technical Center. Company, 1st Satellite Control barracks inspection. SMDC Commanding General Lt. Gen. Battalion are no exception. “They can get even more in depth Larry J. Dodgen said the reorganization of “The ‘Fit to Fight’ competition is a with areas such as one step the RDA element in Huntsville is quarterly event in which we certifications, military history, important for the nation, the U.S. Army evaluate the Soldiers, or more maintenance performance, knowledge of and the Missile Defense Agency and has precisely, their squads as a whole,” said Capt. Stacy Godshall, company Army programs and Army Family team commander. building certification,” Godshall said. See Reorganization, page 5

Streamlining business practices Future Warfare Center blends best of Battle Lab, Force Development and Integration Center

By Debra Valine the Force Development and and FDIC along with aligning ground quickly is the way to do Editor, The Eagle Integration Center are the resulting Future Warfare that. “ combining to form the Space Center with the operational “What we do today in the two he U.S. Army Space and and Missile Defense Future arm of the command, we hope organizations is really force Missile Defense Warfare Center. This new to build synergy which will development,” said Larry T Command is taking a organization will report to ultimately help the warfighter,” Burger, director of the Future major step forward by taking SMDC’s deputy commander for Horne said. Warfare Center. “We develop two organizations that reported operations. “Our bottom line is that we the space and missile defense through separate deputy “We plan for the merger to be want to do everything we can to capabilities for the future force. commanders and making them effective soon,” said Col. Jeffrey contribute to saving lives on The Army and Joint services one organization so they can Horne, SMDC deputy com- the battlefield and helping the have spread them across what focus on the futures work in mander for operations. The warfighter win. Getting the they call DOTMLPF (Doctrine, the command missions. merger is pending final union right space and missile Organization, Training, What was the Space and negotiations at Redstone. defense technology and exper- Materiel, Leadership, “By merging the Battle Lab tise to the commander on the Missile Defense Battle Lab and See FWC, page 16 2 The Eagle November 2004 The Command Corner

Lt. Gen. Larry J. Dodgen CSM David L. Lady Commanding General Command Sergeant Major

daptability and determination are among the finest irst, I wish the best of Thanksgiving holidays to you all. attributes of the American spirit. These qualities are Let us be thankful for the safety of our nation, for the A perhaps in no greater display than with the tremendous F success of our deployed Soldiers, for the progress that work being done by our military forces in fulfilling America’s Space and Missile Defense Command has made in deploying the security requirements, including transforming to meet future Ground-based Midcourse Defense capability and for the progress challenges. Notably, this transformation is occurring at a time we have made in developing as the Army Service Component when our forces are also engaged in combat operations against a Command to U.S. Strategic Command. determined enemy. The importance of being value added in Over the past year, this command has grown in numbers and supporting our warfighters simply cannot be over-emphasized. capabilities. Greater growth lies ahead, and the time has come The bottom line is: “If you are not valued added, you are irrelevant.” for the SMDC Noncommissioned Officer Professional The Army’s designation of SMDC as the Army proponent for Development Program to educate our sergeants about the space and missile defense and our designation as the Army restated vision, mission and goals of this command. Service Component Command to the U.S. Strategic Command The SMDC Senior Noncommissioned Officer Conference will confirm the relevancy of this command to combatant be held at the Elkhorn Conference Center, Fort Carson, Colo., commanders. Our responsibilities are being expanded as a between Jan. 24 and 28, 2005. All sergeants first class and above result of STRATCOM’s efforts to better integrate the service will attend, unless excused by their brigade command sergeant components in training and combat responsibilities. The intent major and myself. of this process is to create a single focal point for each of the five Attendees will register for the conference on the SMDC NCO STRATCOM mission areas: Global Strike, Global Space, Global Professional Development Web page. Go to the SMDC Web page, Integrated Missile Defense, Global Information Operations, and click on NCO Professional Development, click on Conferences, fill Global Command, Control, Communications, Computers, out and submit the online registration form. Register no later Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance. The SMDC staff than Dec. 13. While registering, you will find the phone numbers is working closely with the other service components and to reserve your room at Fort Carson’s Elkhorn Lodge. STRATCOM to coordinate our capabilities as both a Joint Also on the Web page is a memorandum of instruction, Functional and supporting component command. You will hear providing administrative information and the itinerary. more in the future on what we are doing in this area. Among the conference invitees are Lt. Gen. Larry Dodgen and This past month, our relevance to the Army and Joint Col. Jeffrey Horne, who will review the vision, mission and goals warfighters was on prominent display during the Association of of the command. Both brigade commanders will make the U.S. Army’s National Convention held in Washington, D.C. During this three-day event, we had the opportunity to showcase presentations on the evolving roles and structure of their some of SMDC’s cutting edge technology being leveraged in organizations. Mike Schexnayder will review the restructuring support of our deployed forces. Soldiers assigned to the 1st Space of the Research, Development and Acquisition arm of SMDC. Brigade and the 100th Missile Defense Brigade (Ground-based The Future Warfare Center will present the mission, structure Midcourse Defense), and subject matter experts serving with our and equipment of the Space Support Elements (SSEs): space research, development, and acquisition activities in Huntsville, professionals assigned into the headquarters of the 11 Units of Ala., and elsewhere, did a splendid job in explaining the Execution (UEx). extraordinary capabilities within this command. STRATCOM’s senior enlisted adviser, Command Master Chief Elsewhere, a second successful launch in the Critical William Nissen (U.S. Navy), and U.S. Northern Command’s senior Measurements Program series of sub-orbital rockets occurred in enlisted adviser, Sgt. Maj. Scott Frye (U.S. Marine Corps) will October. The launch, from Wake Island in the Central Pacific discuss our role within their organizations. The command Ocean, involved a mock warhead, sensor package and other sergeants major of Signal and Air Defense Regiments have been missile-defense experiments, and was designed to collect radar invited to brief the transformations of these branches, and to and optical data. The results of this data will be used to improve discuss professional development within the regiments. interceptor and sensor systems. Representatives of the Army G-3 and the Combined Arms Center SMDC, along with other members of the Ground-based will review the issues that must be settled as the Army Midcourse Defense team, was recently presented the Medaris transitions over half of the active force, and a considerable part of Award for their outstanding contributions to the defense the National Guard, into Brigade Combat Teams managed industrial community. The Medaris Award was first presented in according to the unit manning (and home basing) programs. 1981 in recognition of the accomplishments of Maj. Gen. John B. Medaris, who was the first commanding general of the U.S. Army Veterans Affairs will also brief, as senior sergeants must stay Ballistic Missile Agency, former CG of the U.S. Army Ordnance current on retirement entitlements. Missile Command and a leader in the Army’s space exploration A tour of the North American Aerospace Defense Command’s efforts. We are justly proud of this national recognition. Cheyenne Mountain facility has been scheduled. Master Sgt. This month also provides an excellent opportunity for us to Jody Thomas, SMDC’s Equal Opportunity NCO, will also conduct thank our veterans for all they have done to ensure America facilitator training for all attendees. remains a steadfast symbol of hope and freedom. Veterans Day There will be opportunities for open discussion, physical and Thanksgiving take on special significance this year with the training and for getting to know our peers better. This thought that thousands of Americans are far from home helping conference will allow the command to prepare the senior NCOs in the fight for liberty and democracy. The importance of these as instructors, who will go back to the units, and educate all goals is magnified further as we are reminded of the opportunity Soldiers about the organization and priorities of the entire earlier this month to exercise one of our most cherished rights of command. freedom: the right to vote. Best wishes are extended to the It is a fitting capstone to the SMDC NCO Development entire SMDC team — Soldiers, civilians, contractors, and your Program. families — for a safe and enjoyable Veterans Day and See you there. Thanksgiving holiday. ON POINT! SECURE THE HIGH GROUND!

The Eagle ... is an authorized unofficial newspaper published for military and civilian members of the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command published under the authority of AR 360-1. The editorial style applies the industry standard Associated Press Stylebook. Contents of The Eagle are not necessarily official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, Department of Defense, Department of the Army, or U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command (SMDC). This monthly newspaper uses offset reproduction and has a circulation of 3,000. Reader input is solicited and welcomed; however, no payment will be made for such contributions. For more information about SMDC visit our Web site at www.smdc.army.mil. Please direct letters and comments to: CG DIRECT U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command Publisher...... Lt. Gen. Larry J. Dodgen ATTN: Editor, The Eagle, P.O. Box 1500, Director, Public Affairs...... William M. Congo Want to communicate Huntsville, AL 35807-3801 Editor...... Debra Valine directly with the CG? Phone (256) 955-1151 (DSN 645) FAX: 645-1214 Assistant Editor...... Becky Proaps Call 866-243-4732 e-mail: [email protected] November 2004 The Eagle 3

Softball team swings through adversity By Robert Adanitsch was provided by a dedicated group of Unit reporter Commentary fans from family members in the unit who came to cheer — no matter what OKINAWA, Japan — Sometimes it’s not happened. whether you win or lose that counts, it’s didn’t really know how to play. When first asked to come and play how you play the game. Being one of the smallest units on ball, some Soldier team members didn’t Being so far from home and in such Okinawa and with all the unit training want to — for the understandable an exotic location, things like softball and shift schedules that can’t be changed, reason that they didn’t know how. But stand out as fundamentally All- it was difficult to field a team. everyone in the unit was a team player. American activities. The Eagles team Most of the players worked shift, so the Team players don’t just come out and from Echo Company, 1st Satellite team wasn’t able to practice before a play. Team players sit the bench if Control Battalion, carried on that majority of the games. However, a lot of necessary, or willingly substitute at particular American tradition by Soldiers were dedicated enough to give up work to relieve those people who are competing in a full season of softball, sleep to participate. Many key players dedicated to the team. They are just as which concluded Aug. 7 with a record of missed the playoffs due to work schedules. much a part of the team as those who 2 wins and 7 losses. That definitely hurt — especially at the take the field. Although the team had a losing plate! These were the factors that made season, it provided a chance for Soldiers Despite all the adversity faced in Echo’s softball team — despite the to have some fun. Everyone that came fielding a team, performance improved record — a winning team, and an out gave 100 percent … even if they with every game. A big morale booster important part of the unit.

What We Think

The Eagle asks: What part of the political campaign helped you decide which candidate would get your vote? I am a registered Republican, but do not always vote the party line. I relied on the candi- I voted for Democrats in some elections and Republicans in others. dates’ track records, I am first and foremost a Christian and am also an ordained Baptist political platforms and minister. My Christian beliefs far outweigh any political agendas. I credibility to make my vote for moral issues first and everything else after that. I vote for decision. the candidate whose agenda aligns closest with my Christian beliefs. The candidates’ track records, some news clips and the debates made the voting decision for the 2004 election a “no- brainer.” I am proud, as an American, to see such a large turnout, approximately 65 percent, for these elections. I am also proud, as a W. E. “Ed” Manners Christian, to see that so many evangelical Christians turned out to Patricia Vail SMDC G-3 (SETA), vote this year. I believe one of the larger victories, of this election Contract Specialist SYColeman season, is that the silent majority woke up, and I praise the Lord for Contracting and Acquisition Arlington, Va. Management Office (CAMO) that. Huntsville, Ala.

The debates and the I voted, following these indicators, i.e., political ads definitely religious issues, moral values/ethics, did not help. I think the and military support; these were very candidate’s track record helpful in my decision-making process. and looking at which candidate I felt would do a better job in terms of National Defense is how I determined my vote.

Capt. Mathew Anderson Deputy Team Leader Norberto Soto-Fuentes Army Space Support Team 4 Asst. Secretary of the General Staff Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. Arlington, Va.

In preparation for any election, I use several elements as basis for my Primarily it was the final decision. I am attentive to the different talk shows that have the debates that encouraged candidates there in person. I like to listen to the candidates’ debating my decision the most, skills as well as looking at the candidates’ overall track records. That with the track record gives a better perspective on the issues each candidate places a high coming in second. value toward improving. The bottom line is I take advantage of what Truthfully, I decided the candidate has to say about his/her position, not so much as how while deployed in Iraq, the media project different perspectives that are not necessarily the but confirmed my words or beliefs of the candidate. I prefer first hand information decision during the versus second hand filtered information that political ads and news debates. commentators tend to provide to the public. Deborah Asberry Capt. Nicholas Kahler Equipment Specialist Supply Officer G-4 (Logistics) 1st Space Battalion Huntsville, Ala. Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. 4 The Eagle November 2004 Newest Army astronaut candidate visits Huntsville By Debra Valine Japanese Aerospace Editor, The Eagle Exploration Agency astronauts. “It’s an 18-month training HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The process,” Zamka said. “We Army’s newest astronaut take them from their former candidate, Maj. Shane careers and make them into Kimbrough, and his classmates astronauts.” visited the Marshall Space Kimbrough, selected by Flight Center Oct. 22 as one NASA in May to participate in stop on an orientation tour to the Astronaut Candidate acquaint the group with what Training Program, joins the happens at each of NASA’s field Army’s long list of astronauts. offices. Currently there are six Army The Marshall Center astronauts. He graduated from operates the International the U.S. Military Academy at Space Station Payload West Point N.Y. in 1989 with a Operations Center for science; bachelor’s degree in aerospace supervises distribution of engineering, and has been an water, electrical power and Army aviator since 1990. thermal controls on the Kimbrough joined the NASA station; and works on the team at the Johnson Space Photo by Doug Stoffer, NASA/Marshall Space Flight Center logistics modules used to move Center in September 2000. Maj. Shane Kimbrough, left, the Army’s newest astronaut candidate, talks systems, experiment racks and “The training is going great,” with fellow candidates Tom Marshburn, a NASA flight surgeon, and Joe other supplies to and from the Kimbrough said. “It is even Acaba, one of three educator astronauts in the class. Eleven astronaut station. better than I thought it would candidates and three Japanese astronauts stopped at the Marshall Space Marshall Center also works be. Right after we got together Flight Center in Huntsville, Ala., Oct. 22 as part of an orientation to the on the space shuttle’s launch in August, we went to the Navy missions of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration field offices. propulsion elements; Survival Course in Maine. We involved in T38 training,” will be tough,” Kimbrough said. propulsion systems and were out in the woods for about Kimbrough said. “That is a There will be a couple more component engineering a week. They taught us to live great machine. We have trips to Kennedy Space Center research; and ultra-lightweight off the environment. We broke various levels of flight in Florida; Langley Research optics materials, fabrication into groups of three or four and experience in the class, so the Center, Va.; and the Dryden technologies and state-of-the- had a lot of time to bond.” training starts at a level Flight Research Center, the art test facilities. The class also has traveled everyone can understand.” Jet Propulsion Laboratory and “This is the first class of to NASA Headquarters in The next step in training is Ames Research Center in explorers since the president Washington, D.C.; Goddard shuttle systems academics for California. announced his vision for Space Flight Center, Md.; and six-seven months where the “It is certainly a dream come return to flight,” said Marine Glenn Research Center in candidates will learn about all true,” Kimbrough said. “I also Corps Lt. Col. George D. Ohio. As part of this trip, the the systems on the space feel humble because there are Zamka. “They will return us to class visited Stennis Space shuttle. After that, the a lot of people more qualified flight and maybe one day go to Center, Miss.; Michoud candidates will move on to than me. I feel lucky to be Mars.” Assembly Facility, La.; and the International Space Station representing the Army. There Zamka introduced the class Marshall Center. academics. have been a lot of great Army of 11 candidates and three “We have been heavily “The next couple of weeks folks before me.” SMDC participates in minority institution job fair

By Kim Gillespie Headquarters, Department of the Army States was 39.9 million as of July 1, 2003, SMDC Public Affairs and SMDC policies on the Minority College making people of Hispanic origin the Relations Program (MCRP),” said Mary nation’s largest ethnic minority. epresentatives from the Peoples, MCRP manager for the EEO Office. The group that attended the job fair U.S. Army Space and “SMDC initiatives to forge the included Peoples, Anna Whisenant, G-1 R Missile Defense Command relationship cited in the Executive Order personnel specialist, Tom Pagán, Office of attended the University of Puerto Rico’s include visiting minority institutions to the Chief Scientist and an alumnus of the (Mayaguez Campus where the university’s attend conferences/meetings and job University of Puerto Rico (Mayaguez), and colleges of engineering are located) job fair fairs. Working in concert with G-1 Richard Brown of the Technical in early October. The fair was designed to (Personnel) and participation at job fairs Interoperability and Matrix Center. facilitate job opportunities for Hispanic will help the command to recruit, train “The G-1 has been working with many students with concentrations in science and retain a high quality, well-prepared different areas to gain suggestions, and engineering. and diverse work force for the future,” she requirements and support for student “EEOO (Equal Employment Opportunity said. recruitment. Offices like Public Affairs, Office) is working to establish Executive Order 13171, signed on Oct. EEO and major subordinate element relationships with minority institutions 12, 2000, states, “The head of each representatives have been very helpful for the purpose of implementing executive department and agency shall with their support,” Whisenant said. presidential executive orders, establish and maintain a program for the The University of Puerto Rico’s job fair recruitment and career is a large scale affair, and this year saw development of Hispanics in more than 80 organizations and Federal employment.” businesses participating with more than Additionally (in accordance one-fourth representing government with HQDA guidance), SMDC agencies. All of the military services were is required to provide a plan represented. and annual report to the While gathering résumés, meeting Office of EEO/Civil Rights, students and educating them about SMDC HQDA, on initiatives with was a large part of the trip, members of minority institutions. the group also met with chairs of civil and “We had no formal mechanical engineering, and the dean of relationship with an the school of engineering to discuss the Hispanic institution and the MCRP program, SMDC mission and Hispanic population research initiatives. continues to grow. We want “It gave us an opportunity to find out Photo by Mary Peoples a work force that reflects the what kind of expertise the university has, Tom Pagán, Office of the Chief Scientist, U.S. Army Space and diversity of our nation,” and let us discuss the possibility of Missile Defense Command, talks to students at the University of Puerto Rico’s (Mayaguez Campus) job fair. Pagán participated in Peoples said. According to partnering for research and development,” the visit as part of the Minority College Relations Program’s the U.S. Census Bureau, the Brown said. requirement to establish a formal relationship with an Hispanic- estimated Hispanic serving institution. population of the United See Job Fair, page 17 November 2004 The Eagle 5

Staff Sgt. Eric Handy laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery By Sgt. Sara Storey liberty. 1967, and always dreamed of serving in 100th Missile Defense Brigade, The choice of the nation’s “national the Army, according to his mother, Public Affairs shrine” as the final resting place for Joyce A. Handy. Handy is appropriate — not only was he a “He absolutely loved the military and ARLINGTON, Va. — The echo of a 21- veteran of the first conflict in the Persian especially being an MP,” she said. gun salute resonated as the solemn Gulf and of Bosnia and Somalia, he was a Handy joined the Army Reserve in notes of “Taps” from a lone bugler rang “homeland defender” as a member of the 1986 after graduating from Benjamin out across Arlington National Cemetery 49th Missile Defense Battalion, 100th Bannaker High School in Washington, as Staff Sgt. Kenneth Eric Handy, 37, Missile Defense Brigade, (Ground-based D.C. A year later, Handy began active- was interred here Oct. 13, 2004. Midcourse Defense). duty service. Arlington National Cemetery is Handy, a military policeman, died in a Handy served in Korea, Germany, hallowed ground — dedicated to the high motorcycle accident on the Richardson the Persian Gulf, Somalia, Bosnia, honor and eternal rest of America’s Highway near Delta Junction, Alaska, Texas and Alaska. military heroes, most of whom gave Sept. 6. In February 2003, Handy was one of their lives in defense of American Handy was stationed at Fort Greely, the first Soldiers selected by a national Alaska, providing security for board for assignment at Fort Greely. the missile field complex Additionally, he was selected as the that is the nucleus of the first Sergeant of the Guard for the 49th nation’s emerging missile MDB. defense program. The In his honor, family, friends and battalion is manned by Soldiers have made donations to members of the Alaska Handy’s favorite charity — the Make-a- National Guard. Wish Foundation. The foundation will “Staff Sgt. Handy was an use these donations to grant the outstanding NCO and a gifted wishes of children with life- leader,” said Lt. Col. Gregory threatening medical conditions. Bowen, 49th MDB According to their Web site, the commanding officer. foundation’s goal is “to enrich the “His professionalism, human experience with hope, strength performance and easy-going and joy.” demeanor earned the With dignity and precision, the 3rd Photo by Sgt. Sara Storey respect of everyone at Fort U.S. Infantry, known as “The Old Members of “The Old Guard” casket team perform their Greely. He has been sorely Guard,” laid Handy to rest, next to solemn ritual during a memorial service for Staff. Sgt. Kenneth missed.” thousands who had preceded him in Eric Handy at Arlington National Cemetery, Oct. 13. Handy was born July 14, death and in service to country.

Reorganization continued from page 1 the operations side. anything that says this needs Commander to work integrated “It was time for us to take a to be done before I leave.” missile defense for U.S. to be managed to continue to look at that and position How elements will move Strategic Command. be an absolute center of ourselves for the future,” he around is being left up to “We are going to provide excellence. said. “This includes the matrix supervisors and senior leaders some of the positions for that “I think that over the years, employees. That is a very in Huntsville. Dodgen admits Joint headquarters at Shriever because of our business model, important piece of our work, there may be some turbulence Air Force Base in Colorado we have tended to embrace and we need to ensure we grow down the road. People may not Springs, Colo.,” Dodgen said. new missions to maintain the that capability.” be doing the same things “It is a coup for SMDC that work force,” Dodgen said. “This Dodgen said he asked his tomorrow that they are doing STRATCOM went with us for means that maybe we are not senior leaders in Huntsville to today. In that case, the people that. It will cause us to do as conducive to our core look over the force structure would be trained to do some new functions and there competencies as I would like. I and determine the best way to something else. will certainly be a uniformed think that approach to some manage things that are “I want everybody to be aspect to this headquarters. degree limited the growth of important to the command. patient,” he said. “We will “Our operations side will be our future work force. “They came back to me with train the work force and take heavily involved. And, I think, “I thought it was a good time the reorganization, which I care of the work force. In that will put some require- to chart our own course,” he have embraced,” Dodgen said. December we will have a work ments on the RDA side as well. said. “and not let potential “It might mean that people will force development seminar to We will have to develop some customers take us where they do different things. We are determine what things we modeling tools to develop global wanted us to go. Our course going to look at efficiencies and need to put in place for our missile defense systems and certainly lies with a better and some staff employees may get work force to have a we will have to develop them in more robust partnership with sent back into line functions. competitive edge. the next year to year-and-a- MDA. It is very important to us That will give more people a “I do not see us losing half. I do not think there will that we maintain the skills chance to work on projects positions. I see it as a means be a problem with that; our and talents necessary to foster rather than doing staff work.” to evaluate positions when I command does that very well.” and grow that partnership.” This is a long view of say we want to take a look at Other operations areas that The technologies that SMDC changes that will be our staff. Maybe we should are growing are space and has been developing, such as implemented. have more people doing line missile defense. Dodgen sees directed energy, are important “We are not going to break functions. I think the the RDA side continuing to to what the command does for china overnight,” Dodgen said. manpower survey will tell us provide tools the space the Army. “In our natural process to where to go on that. It may tell operators will need. “We also need to take a change the work force we will us the staff is the right size.” “When we have a global better look at space and, in have people leaving, people For the future, Dodgen sees ballistic missile defense particular, space control,” retiring and the Voluntary SMDC doing more work for system, there will be a lot of Dodgen said. “We produce and Separation Incentive Program. MDA, and doing so will allow us moving parts: the Navy, the develop technologies. Trans- We will start looking toward the to better and more properly Army, sensors in space, radars, ferring those technologies into future and taking care of develop our work force. and others. To make sure all capabilities takes some special opportunities that arise.” “Waiting each year to see what these components work to talent, and we need to do that.” Dodgen stressed that while will be funded is not healthy for defend the homeland, our allies Dodgen is especially interested SMDC has started on this path, our work force. We need some and our deployed Soldiers will in fostering a better he does not expect everything stability.” take a huge effort. That is a relationship between the to be in place before the end of The command is also STRATCOM mission. Gen. technology side of the his time as commander. “I just growing operationally. The Cartwright has said he wants command and the operations want us to be in a better commanding general, SMDC to use a joint componency side, such as merging the position at the end of my will be dual-hatted as the Joint model and SMDC will be the Battle Lab and FDIC to serve command. I do not have Functional Component component that does it.” 6 The Eagle November 2004

U.S. Strategic Command commander visits SMDC

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Gen. James E. Cartwright, U.S. Strategic Command commander and Lt. Gen. Larry J. Dodgen, the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command’s commander, received the SMDC command briefing, from Col. Craig Whitehill, SMDC chief of operations, during a visit to Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., Nov. 2. Other briefings included a Spectral Operations Resource Center briefing by Bo Dunaway, chief, SORC section, in the command conference room. They also visited the Blue Force Tracking Mission Management Center

Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Dennis Beebe and were briefed by Floyd Light, BFT branch chief. A tour and a short briefing Lt. Gen. Larry J. Dodgen, left, commanding general, U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense on the SMDC Operations Center was given Command and Gen. James E. Cartwright, commander, U.S. Strategic Command, center, are given the SMDC Operation Center tour and briefing by Lt. Col. James Gierlach, Operations by Lt. Col. Jim Gierlach, the Operations Center chief, at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., Nov. 2. Center chief. Experiments gather data that may one day help mitigate ballistic missile defense threats

By Debra Valine reduce the data and fully understand including Terminal High Altitude Area Editor, The Eagle things.” Defense, Patriot and Aegis. Bauer was on Wake Island with a team This was the last mission launched HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Recent launches of of hardware engineers who built the under the Critical Measurements data collection experiments from Wake missile. Program. The Missile Defense Agency Island in the Pacific may one day help The payloads included a re-entry recently renamed the program to include engineers at the U.S. Army Space and vehicle, a number of missile defense countermeasures. The new program Missile Defense Command, Missile related experiments and a Fly Away name is Critical Measurements and Defense Agency and other government Sensor Package, as part of a mission Counter Measures (CMCM) Program. The agencies develop ways to counter ballistic designed to collect radar and optical data first CMCM launch is scheduled for March missile defense threats. addressing critical system level issues for 2005 from Kauai, Hawaii. The Critical Measurements Program missile defense elements. Partners in this CMP-4 program launched two sub-orbital rockets on Sept. “We used the KREMS (Kiernan Re-entry included the Massachusetts Institute of 29 and Oct. 6 respectively, from Wake Measurements Site) suite of radars and Technology/Lincoln Laboratory, MDA’s Island into the Ronald Reagan Ballistic GBR-P (ground-based radar-prototype) to Targets Joint Project Office and Orbital Missile Defense Test Site on Kwajalein collect metric and signature data,” Bauer Sciences Corporation. Atoll. said. “This data will be used to validate MIT Lincoln Laboratory was the payload “We collected an extensive amount of and improve the algorithms involved in developer and participated in mission radar, optical and telemetry data,” said the design of missile defense interceptor planning and sensor coordination efforts. Kim Bauer, SMDC’s program manager for and sensor systems.” High Altitude MDA’s Targets Joint Project Office the CMP 4 launch. “Preliminary data Observatories I and II also participated provided the launch vehicle and launch indicates most of the experiments along with numerous ground-based services through Orbital Sciences Corp. performed near nominal, however it’s still sensors. Technical support was provided by various early in the data reduction process. We Previous CMP campaigns have provided contractors. know it was a good collection, but it will critical data immediately useful to take us six months to a year to completely ballistic missile defense system elements (MDA contributed to this report.)

Photo by Maj. Laura Kenney, GMD PAO Celebrating the season A space ranger, a bumblebee and a not-so-bloodthirsty pirate gambol in a pool filled with colorful toys during a fall festival party held by the 100th Missile Defense Brigade (GMD) to celebrate the season. Games and goodies greeted the offspring of GMD Soldiers at the party hosted by the Family Readiness Group in mid-October. November 2004 The Eagle 7

Fiesta Time in Colorado Springs SMDC celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month

By Sharon L. Hartman fashion Oct. 14. enjoyed the Ballet Folklorico De an assortment of tables SMDC Public Affairs A “fiesta” in Building La Raza dancers and then went representing different Three’s training rooms on to play games for prizes at Hispanic countries. PETERSON AIR FORCE celebrated the many diverse BASE, Colo. — U.S. Army Hispanic cultures around the Space and Missile Defense world. The smell of various Command celebrated ethnic foods and the sounds of National Hispanic Heritage Latino tunes filled the air as Month in true Hispanic members of the command

Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Dennis Beebe Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Dennis Beebe SMDC Deputy G-3 (Plans and Operations) Lt. Col. Thomas Quintero, left, Dorothy Bell, left, with the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense shows his competitive spirit by trying for a seat in the musical chairs Command G-4 (Logistics), deals Blackjack at one of the game booths competition with Colorado Springs Utilities EEO specialist Shirley during the Hispanic Heritage celebration held in Colorado Springs Martinez and Pfc. Todd Smith. Fred Segura, rear, ran the music for this Oct. 14. event. Women’s Memorial Honors Native American Women

By Rudi Williams Forces,” highlighted the opening of a all of us that were in the film were first American Forces Press Service special exhibit about Native American Navajo speakers before we learned Women in the armed forces. The Women’s English.” ARLINGTON, Va. — Ernest Wahtomy, a Memorial opened the exhibit to celebrate This marks the second phase of a two- Shoshone-Bannock Indian, performed the dedication of the Smithsonian’s part exhibit, which initially opened on drumbeats and vocables while champion National Museum of the American Indian. Memorial Day 2003 with a special tribute Indian dancers twirled during a special Thousands of Native Americans from to OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM hero Army Spc. program Sept. 20 at the Women in Military across the country flocked to the nation’s Lori Piestewa. Piestewa was a Hopi Service for America Memorial. capital to celebrate the opening of the woman and the first known Native The program, titled “Voices: Native long-awaited museum on Washington’s American military woman killed in battle. American Women in the U.S. Armed National Mall. Besides Piestewa, five other Native Wahtomy’s drumbeats and American women were featured, as well vocables, a word regarded as a as a host of artifacts and memorabilia unit of sounds, not meaning, related to Native servicewomen. Phase II echoed through the memorial enhances the original exhibit with more theater as champion dancers of women’s stories, rare artifacts — like a Shoshone-Bannock and Dakota- Creek servicewoman’s World War II Maricopa heritage performed a scrapbook — and other unique items. The variety of tribal dances, including exhibit will be on display until the end of powwow dancing and the men the year, according to memorial officials. and women fancy dance, jingle Nancy Nacki, of the Shoshone tribe from dress dance and grass dance. Fort Hall, Idaho, served as the mistress of Attendees were also treated to ceremonies. “As this country is based on a sneak preview of the film, prayers and visions, the outfits we’re “Navajo Women Warriors: Sani wearing were visions of the people who Dez-Bah,” a documentary about prepared them for us,” Nacki said. “The American Indian women’s people who prepared them for us had service in the armed forces. The visions of us and prayers to continue on film was co-produced by the the ways of our ancestors and our people. Women’s Memorial and ArtReach “The creator created people differently International. all over the world,” she continued. “He One of the women in the film, gave each group of people a glory that sets Navajo Indian Angela Barney- us apart and makes us different from the Nez, said the most important next tribe or people.” thing about the film was “that we Her daughter, Hovia Edwards, played the were able to tell that story flute during the program. Edwards is the ourselves. It wasn’t an youngest recording flute player in the interpretation by somebody from country, according to her mother. “She Photo by Mig Owens the outside. played during the opening ceremonies of Native American Heritage Month “The women who spoke in the the Olympics at Salt Lake City, Utah, in film really spoke from the heart,” 2001,” said Nacki. Auli’i Lum, age 6, dressed as a Native American princess for Halloween festivities on Kwajalein Atoll, said Barney-Nez, a former Army For more information about the Women which was also a fitting way to start Native American specialist five who was a in Military Service for America Heritage Month that honors Native Americans during transportation specialist at the Memorial, go to http:// November. end of the Vietnam War. “I think www.womensmemorial.org. 8 The Eagle November 2004 Awards/Promotions

Civilian Promotions Cassandra C. Gilmore, Colorado Springs, Division Directorate of Resource Management Timothy R. Lynch, Colorado Springs, Ollie M. Green, Huntsville, Information Operations, G-3 Patsy C. Gasser, GS-11, Huntsville, Management, G-6, Administrative and Stephen E. Overton, Colorado Springs, Engineering, Technology Branch Technical Information Library Operations, G-3 Daniel D. Hannan, GS-14, Colorado Charlotte P. Green, Huntsville, Technical Michele Stout, Huntsville, Test and Springs, Information Management, G-6, Center, Office of Director Evaluation Center Wideband Gapfiller Satellite, SATCOM Richard L. Herndon, Colorado Springs, System Expert Division, Operations Office of PARC/Contracting and Commander’s Award for Branch Acquisition Management Terri L. Innes, GS-9, Huntsville, Battle Jan R. Jones, Huntsville, Information Civilian Service Lab, Simulation Development Division Management, G-6, Administrative and Robert W. Little, GS-13, Colorado Springs, Technical Information Library Timothy E. Kirchner, USAKA, Kwajalein Information Management, G-6, Wideband Freddy N. Killen, Huntsville, Information Atoll/Reagan Test Site, Command and Gapfiller Satellite, SATCOM System Expert Management, G-6, Automation Staff Division George P. Knowlton, Colorado Springs, Patricia S. Vittitow, Huntsville, Thomas L. Mack, GS-14, Arlington, Force Office of PARC/Contracting and Technical Center, Systems Directorate Development and Integration Center, Acquisition Management Combat Development Division Thang Q. Lai, Huntsville, Technical Length of Service Awards Brenda K. Partain, GS-11, Huntsville, Center, Data Analysis and Exploitation Technical Center, Tech Center Directorate Operations Jack Miller, Huntsville, Information 30 Years Robert J. Pestona, GS-11, Huntsville, Management, G-6, Communications and Research, Development and Acquisition Visual Information Division Robert O’Connell, Huntsville, Battle Lab, Staff, Command Analysis Sharon G. Mitchell, Huntsville, Studies and Analysis Division Robert G. Piper, GS-13, Colorado Springs, Engineering, Environmental Policy Personnel, G-1 Compliance and Remediation Branch 25 Years Linda S. Oellig, Colorado Springs, On-the-Spot Cash Awards Personnel Michael Chapman, Huntsville, Technical Mark A. Robbie, Colorado Springs, Center, Test and Evaluation Directorate Logistics, G-4, Readiness/ILS Division Sandra J. Askew, Kwajalein, USAKA/ Matrix Bryan A. Sasaki, Colorado Springs, Office Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test Jacqueline Crepeau, Huntsville, of PARC/Contracting and Acquisition Site, Test Support Division Technical Center, Kinetic Energy Management Daisy H. Barnett, Huntsville, Battle Lab, Interceptor Directorate Matrix Fredrico O. Segura, Colorado Springs, Missile Defense Directorate Yvonne Crutcher, Huntsville, Office of Personnel, G-1 Leah I. Bishop, Huntsville, Engineering, Technical Integration and Interoperability, Lornette W. Stokes, Huntsville, Informa- National Environmental Policy Act Branch Systems Integration and Interoperability tion Management, G-6, Administrative Christine A. Brand, Technical Center, Directorate and Technical Information Library Data Analysis and Exploitation Directorate Michael Leech, Huntsville, Battle Lab, John M. Stubbs, Huntsville, Information Brenda L. Rains, Huntsville, Technical Exercises and Training Division Management, G-6, Communications and Center, Operations David Tilson, Huntsville, Office of Visual Information Division Terri Lynn Washburn, Huntsville, Office Technical Integration and Interoperability Alan D. Taylor, Huntsville, Engineering, of PARC/Contracting and Acquisition Construction Branch Management, Command Support Service Kay B. Thrasher, Huntsville, Information 20 Years Branch Management, G-6 Barbara S. Tooley, Huntsville, Technical Allen Alexander, Huntsville, Technical Special Act Awards Center, Test and Evaluation Directorate Center, Test and Evaluation Directorate Edwin Barber, Huntsville, Battle Lab, Carol D. Alkhafi, Colorado Springs, Office Time-Off Awards Studies and Analysis Division of PARC/Contracting and Acquisition Steven Fox, Huntsville, Battle Lab, Management Simulation Development Division Lisa P. Benjamin, Colorado Springs, Mike M. Andrews, Huntsville, Information Debra Oglesby, USAKA, Kwajalein Atoll/ Operations and Plans, G-3 Management, G-6, Mail Distribution Reagan Test Site, Command and Staff Juliette E. Hanson, Huntsville, Test and Center David Villeneuve, Huntsville, Technical Evaluation Center Terrance J. Bauer, Huntsville, Technical Center, Kinetic Energy Interceptor Marc L. Johnson, Huntsville, Kwajalein Center, Joint Center for Test and Directorate Atoll/Reagan Test Site Program Support Evaluation Heidi L. Bowman, Huntsville, Technical Center, Joint Center for Test and Evaluation Steven E. Butler, Colorado Springs, Office of PARC/Contracting and Acquisition Management Barbara A. Cantrell, Huntsville, Technical Center, Test and Evaluation Directorate Robert C. Carrell, Colorado Springs, Office of PARC/Contracting and Acquisition Management Thomas M. Craven, Huntsville, Engineering, Environmental Policy Compliance and Remediation Branch Evelyn R. Daniels, Huntsville, Information Management, G-6, Automation Division Karen F. Davis, Colorado Springs, Office of PARC/Contracting and Acquisition Management Photo by Sgt. 1st Class David Marmolejo Jr. Stephen L. Donnelly, Huntsville, Engineering, Technology Branch JTAGS-Pacific Soldier re-enlists Julia F. Elliott, Huntsville, Engineering, Sgt. Mark E. Faginkrantz, , right, C Detachment, 1st Section, Joint Tactical Ground Station- National Environmental Policy Act Branch Pacific, re-enlisted Oct. 6, for four more years. Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jeffrey Sprague Dorothy S. Fitzpatrick, Huntsville, administered the oath. Faginkrantz is the JTAGS crew chief for Crew 4 and communications Information Management, G-6, security custodian for the detachment at Osan Air Base, South Korea. He is from Peoria, Ill. Automation Division November 2004 The Eagle 9 SMDC Form 614-R-E mandatory for release of public information Clearance process essential to maintaining security By Kim Gillespie submitted in a digitized format). endorsement,” added Hill. SMDC Public Affairs The material must be reviewed and the According to Brenda Turner, SMDC 614 signed by a requesting official (GS-15 information security specialist, one of the etting information cleared for or colonel equivalent), the technical most common problems encountered with public release is not just an SMDC monitor (ensures technical accuracy), the material for public release is the lack of G requirement, it is also a OPSEC monitor (reviews for operational citations for the source of the material. requirement of the Department of the security issues), security and public “If SMDC is the proponent for the Army and the Department of Defense. affairs personnel. Approvals for the information, it is normally not a problem. “I like to think of clearing information material and signatures should appear in However, many times we see material as similar to buying an insurance policy,” the order they are listed on the 614 (i.e., that belongs to other agencies such as the said Jim Hill, chief, Office of Security requesting official first Review for the Office of the Chief of Public and public affairs as Affairs. “I can’t make you buy a policy, but the final review and it is to your advantage to have it. Like an signature). The insurance policy, having information requesting official, the cleared protects you,” he explained. technical and the Army Regulation 360-1, The Army OPSEC monitors will Public Affairs Program, 5-1, “Release of vary according to the Official Information and AR 380-5, Major Subordinate Department of the Army Information Element (MSE) that Security Program all state: “Department of initiated the material, Defense policy requires any official but the reviewers and information intended for public release approvers for security that pertains to military matters, national and public affairs security issues or subjects of significant remain the same. concern to DoD to be cleared by The technical and appropriate security review and public OPSEC monitors and affairs offices before release. This security reviewer/ Photo by Kim Gillespie Brenda Turner, left, of G-2 (Security) and Jerry Wilson of the Technical includes materials placed on the Internet approver are all required to make Center’s Directed Energy Division, discuss a briefing that is being cleared or released via similar electronic media.” for public release using the SMDC Form 614-R-E process. Review and recommendations for SMDC Form 614-R-E (1 December 2003) approval of material for public release by the G-2 and the Public Affairs was developed specifically to facilitate the the type of distribution offices are required by the Departments of Defense and Army. clearance process. (Distribution A, the “Initial planning for the ‘re-design’ of most common, indicates the material is Air Force, Navy, Missile Defense Agency the clearance for public release process approved for public release and distri- and the Program Executive Office for Air, began in February 2000 when the SMDC bution is unlimited. Security can provide Space and Missile Defense,” Turner said. Command Assessment Division — additional information regarding “Any time material belongs to an following Army Performance Improvement distribution statements for technical outside organization, we need Criteria — began to implement one of its documents.) Distribution statement documentation that states it has been strategic goals related to providing markings are mandatory on all documents approved or released by the original resources, information technology, containing technical information source. This means you may need a adaptable organizational structure and including working papers, memoranda and written release from the organization, or it streamlining work processes to support a preliminary reports. DoD managers of may be as simple as citing a Web site or customer-oriented, responsive and technical programs must ensure publication that is available to the public,” productive team,” said Marco Morales, appropriate distribution statements are she explained. public affairs specialist. assigned and approved by Security before SMDC’s reimbursable work is “The former clearance for public release release. particularly sensitive material for public process was not allowing first line SMDC contractors, manufacturers, release. “The initiating party is supervisors, technical monitors and office- research organizations, educational responsible for ensuring the customer has appointed security monitors to be as institutions and other entities performing approved release of the material. In the involved in the public release review SMDC work are also required to submit case of MDA, they require a form similar process,” he said. “The coordination, their material through the 614 process to our 614. If this form is not initiated design and implementation of the Form (contact the contract’s technical monitor prior to the 614 or at least at the same 614 have streamlined this process.” for assistance with the process). The form time, the requestor may find that we The SMDC Form 614-R-E is available should be initiated by a government cannot approve the 614 because we are through the FormFlow Library and employee. The 614 process is solely awaiting documentation from the instructions for submitting the form are intended to protect sensitive government customer,” Turner said. included. Requirements for submission information and is not intended as an In most cases, an organization’s public include initiating and submitting the form editorial process. affairs office can provide the information 10 working days (two weeks) before the “It is a requirement, but there are also needed to gain public release of its required date of release or classification, concerns with respect to technical material. The SMDC Public Affairs Office and a hard copy of the material to be information, technology transfers and can provide assistance in contacting other reviewed (even when material is ethical issues such as the perception of public affairs offices. Once material is approved for public release, it does not have to be re- SMDC Form 614-R-E Clearance Process submitted unless changes are made, or if a significant amount of time has passed • Obtain SMDC Form 614-R-E • Material must be reviewed and since the original approval. If you have from FormFlow Library on signed by requesting official any questions about material being Commandnet (GS-15 or colonel equivalent) reviewed again, call the Public Affairs Office. In fiscal year 2004, more than 460 • Form should be initiated by a • Approvals and signatures Form 614s were processed for SMDC. “The 614 protects you.” said Bill Congo, government employee should be done in order on form: director of SMDC Public Affairs. “If • Requesting official someone questions the status of • Form should be submitted • Technical monitor information, you can pull out your 10 working days (two weeks) • OPSEC monitor paperwork and show it has been approved before the required date of • Security officer through the required offices. Even the commanding general’s presentations go release of material • Public Affairs Office through this process.” If you have any questions regarding • Hard copy of material to be For more information, call Kim Gillespie clearing information for public release reviewed must accompany in Public Affairs at (256) 955-2148 or Brenda contact Kim Gillespie in the Public Affairs Form 614 throughout process Turner in Security at (256) 955-5468. Office at (256) 955-2158. Questions regarding security should be directed to Brenda Turner at (256) 955-5468. 10 The Eagle November 2004 Civilian News Military News

Comp time approved for business travel hours Internet coupons stretch customer savings

Approval by Congress of legislation providing federal employees Commissary shoppers can again put their Internet surfing skills with compensatory time off for the time spent in business travel to good use. The Defense Commissary Agency now accepts outside their normal work schedules is an important victory both coupons printed from the Internet, after refusing the printouts for for federal workers and agencies. The compensatory time nearly a year. According to a DECA press release, the provision is contained in S. 129, legislation dealing with federal commissaries stopped accepting the coupons last September employment policy issues. It is expected to be signed into law. S. because fraudulent use of them was costing the grocery industry 129 would permit federal employees who travel on their own time as a whole millions of dollars. Although the Web coupons are and outside their normal working hours to receive compensatory accepted now, there are limitations. They must have bar codes, time for official travel. The earned time cannot be converted to a and no Internet coupons for free items can be redeemed. monetary payment, nor does the provision apply to normal commuting. Making holiday travel plans? Check to be sure Traveling overseas requires security briefing your passport hasn’t expired Are you stationed overseas? If you’re going home for the holidays, A federal employee traveling overseas on business or for personal the staff at your closest U.S. embassy or consulate that takes reasons is required to attend a pre-travel briefing conducted by care of passports has a favor to ask of you: Take a look at your the Security Office before departure. Contact your briefing officer passport right now and make sure it’s still valid. All military 30 days before departure. members and their dependents must start the process of obtaining or renewing passports with their military passport Open season for Federal Employees Health office. Emergency passports can be issued only for life-or-death Benefits now through Dec. 13 emergencies, so individuals who have forgotten their passport or overlooked an expiration date aren’t eligible to receive one. There are many significant health plan changes that will take place in 2005 to include terminations of plans and plans reducing 2004 holiday season mailing dates their service areas by terminating enrollment codes. If your plan falls under either of these categories, you will need to enroll in a The U.S. Postal Service and military postal officials from all of the plan during the open season in order to retain health benefits services note it is not too early to mail your 2004 Christmas coverage. Some plans will be reducing their service areas cards, letters and packages to and from military addresses without terminating an enrollment. Employees enrolled in those overseas. In fact, everyone is encouraged to beat the last minute plans may elect another health plan during open season or travel rush and bring holiday mail and packages to the nearest U.S. Post to the plan’s remaining service area to receive benefits. There Office, Army/Air Force Post Office (APO), or Navy/Marine Corps are at least 11 new health plans that will be available in 2005 for Fleet Post Office (FPO) by the recommended dates listed below. various locations. It is important to review the information For military mail addressed to APO and FPO addresses, the available at health fairs and on the Office of Personnel mailing dates are: Management Web site to determine eligibility, premiums, • Parcel Post — Nov. 13 deductibles, services covered, and other pertinent information • Space Available — Nov. 27 before making a decision to enroll. Many existing plans will be • Parcel Airlift — Dec. 4 offering a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) without new • Priority Mail, First Class cards and letters — Mailing date is enrollment codes. Some existing and/or new plans will be Dec. 11, to all locations, except for locations starting with ZIP 093. offering a HDHP with new enrollment codes. If your plan is For locations starting with ZIP 093 the mailing date is Dec. 6. offering a HDHP or the service area is being expanded with a new enrollment code, you must make an enrollment change to enroll • Express Mail — Dec. 20 to locations where Express Mail service in the new code or elect another health plan during the open is available. Check with your local post office to determine which season. Review your current health plan to determine whether APO/FPO addresses can receive Express Mail. Note: This service it will meet your needs for the upcoming year. Additional is not available to ships. information and links to other appropriate Web sites can be found on https://www.abc.army.mil. Open season elections will be For military mail from APO and FPO addresses, the mailing dates effective Jan. 9, 2005. are: • Space Available — Nov. 20 New Web site on HSAs and HRAs launched • Parcel Airlift — Dec. 4 • Priority Mail, First Class cards and letters — Dec. 11 There is a new Web site with information on Health Savings • Express Mail — Dec. 18 from APO/FPO addresses where Express Accounts (HSAs) and Health Reimbursement Arrangements Mail can be accepted. Check with your local military post office to (HRAs) that has been posted by the Office of Personnel determine if they can accept Express Mail. Note: This service is Management. The Web site is to help federal employees and not available from ships. federal retirees obtain information about HSAs and HRAs available to them next year through the Federal Employees DFAS launches myPay enhancements Health Benefits (FEHB) Program. The site has definitions of and eligibility requirements for both HSAs and HRAs, as well as myPay, the online pay account information system of the Defense information on automatic funding, individual contributions and Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) inaugurates new the distribution of funds from an HSA or HRA to pay for medical enhancements and upgrades for all users. All myPay (https:// expenses. Federal employees can sign up for an HSA or HRA mypay.dfas.mil) users: during FEHB open season. The Web site can be found at www.opm.gov/hsa. • can assign a “restricted access PIN” to a designated individual to view the information, but cannot make any changes to the Open season for Thrift Savings Plan now allotments or account information • can add a personal e-mail address, so users are notified of pay through Dec. 31 changes and other items of interest All active duty Army, Navy and Air Force members: The TSP Open Season runs through Dec. 31. You can increase • can view 12 months of Leave and Earning Statements the maximum amount you contribute during this time. Civil • are able to start, stop and change financial allotments and Service Retirement System (CSRS) maximum will be 10 percent; savings bonds. myPay is a Web-based system that allows Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS) will be 15 percent. customers to access and control their pay account information. The overall maximum allowable contributions are $13,000 for Receipt of electronic LES and other financial information 2004. To make elections, you must use the Army Benefits eliminates the risks associated with postal delivery. myPay Center — Civilian (ABC-C), a centralized service center for provides members up-to-date information on pertinent changes Department of the Army civilian employees. You can access the by delivering notices to users’ e-mail addresses. Today, myPay ABC-C via a toll-free phone number, 1-877-276-9287; Hearing has nearly three million users with customized PINs and serves Impaired 1-877-276-9833 or through the Internet at https:// all military members, military retirees and annuitants, www.abc.army.mil. The ABC-C automated systems are available Department of Defense civilian employees and Department of almost 24 hours a day and benefit counselors are available to Energy employees. between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. Central Standard Time (CST). 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From Savannah, Ga., to Huntsville, Ala. Former Citadel football record holder now an engineer

By Debra Valine senior year at Groves High School in Editor, The Eagle Garden City, Ga., that he was noticed by talent scouts from The Citadel. f you follow college football, you might Johnson did not try out for remember a running back from The professional football. He could have I Citadel in Charleston, S.C. He was a tried out for a number of teams, but Heisman Trophy contender in 1974, he made a decision to finish a class finishing sixth in the nation. At one time he needed for graduation. He said — for a week — he was ahead of Archie getting his degree was more Griffin of Ohio State who won the Heisman important to him at the time. Trophy two years in a row. But where is “I had about 18 National he now? Football League teams and one “1974 was my best season,” said Andrew Canadian team contact me J. Johnson, a general engineer in the about playing for them after Future Warfare Center at the U.S. Army college,” Johnson said. “Dallas Space and Missile Defense Command. “I and Atlanta called me the day broke The Citadel’s rushing record for the before the draft, but they didn’t season and career-wise at The Citadel, I call me on the day of the draft. set the career yardage record. Those records have since been broken.” Photo by Debra Valine While playing running back for The Andrew J. Johnson works as an engineer for the Future Citadel’s football team, Johnson actually Warfare Center’s Simulation Center in the Advanced broke eight records, among them the Research Center in Huntsville, Ala. most carries with 47, most yards with 241, a perfect halfback percentage and a scoring record. According to The Citadel’s Dallas followed me pretty close during Hall of Fame Web site, my college days and sent me a letter Johnson was an all-state saying I was one of the best and all-Southern prospects for the draft that year. Conference selection in But that year Dallas traded four football in 1974 and draft choices to Seattle to get 1976. Upon his Tony Dorsett. I was 24 years old graduation, he was — maybe a little old for a rookie, the leading rusher small in size at 5’10” 185 in Citadel football pounds — and I had suffered a history, was named knee injury.” the state’s Player of Upon graduation, the Year and Johnson went to work at the Southern Charleston Naval Shipyard, Conference Player which is closed now. He of the Year in 1974, worked there for 14 years and all-Southern before moving to Huntsville Conference and all- and the U.S. Army Space and state his senior year. Missile Defense Command in Johnson held the 1992. school record of 47 rushes He kept in touch with a former in a game against William co-worker from the shipyard who and Mary in 1974, had 241 had taken a job with the Huntsville yards in that game — the office of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. school’s second best single In 1992, he heard about an opening with game record. He also had 240 SMDC and alerted Johnson to the yards against Davidson his junior opportunity. year, rushed for 2,792 career yards “I liked Huntsville so I took the job,” —the school’s fourth best effort, Johnson said. “I liked the way Huntsville was had 1,373 yards rushing during like a city, but like being in the country at the his senior season, and is eighth same time.” on the school’s charts in scoring Johnson works as a communication network with 132 points on 22 manager for the Simulation Center and the touchdowns. Advanced Research Center where he provides The Savannah, Ga., native network coordination with the High Performance attended The Citadel on a football Computing Program Office (HPCMPO) on Defense scholarship. He saw it as an Research and Engineering Network (DREN) issues opportunity to play football and connectivity. and get a degree in civil Although he is not active in football anymore, engineering while Johnson does keep up with professional and college staying close to football. home. “I like the New England Patriots,” Johnson said. It was “They have a balanced team. I also like the during Philadephia Eagles.” his But when it comes to college football, Johnson likes watching Auburn University. He says it’s because he likes the school colors, orange and blue.

In 1974, Andrew J. Johnson played running back for The Citadel. He finished sixth in the nation that year behind Archie Griffin of Ohio State who won the Heisman Trophy. (Courtesy photo) 12 The Eagle November 2004 Local lane training sharpens Soldier skills

By Sgt. 1st Class Dennis skills. Beebe, SMDC Public Affairs “Some other goals were to have the Soldiers become FORT CARSON, Colo. — Three comfortable with their weapons staff sergeants who recently and have confidence in returned from combat duty themselves and their team used challenges Soldiers face members,” he said. in their daily missions in Iraq In the training scenario, as to conduct lane training for 1st Soldiers traveled in a convoy, Space Battalion Soldiers. they were blinded by yellow, The Space Battalion Soldiers white and purple smoke, trained during September at causing the convoy to screech Fort Carson’s Range 17, under to a halt. An improvised the watchful eyes of the three explosive device went off beside staff sergeants, all observer them and destroyed a vehicle, controllers from Fort Carson’s making one of the Soldiers a 4th Infantry Division. casualty. The exercise trained on Uninjured Soldiers “buddy convoy operations, reaction to carried” the wounded person to fire, MEDEVAC procedures, an awaiting vehicle to be radio communications and MEDEVAC’d out of the danger other combat skills that could zone. Their teammates come into play in a real world provided covering fire against combat situation. the opposing forces attacking “The scenarios our space from the edge of the forest as warriors faced reflect realistic part of the ambush. situations in the field,” said “These Soldiers had all the Capt. Jeffrey Groskopf, officer right tools and received the in charge of the Lanes proper training to enable them Training Exercise. to survive attacks like these, “The end result was to said Staff Sgt. Robert Palmer, Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Dennis Beebe improve convoy operations, one of the combat veteran OCs. Spc. Michelle Yeager, Nuclear, Biological, Chemical NCO of the 2nd Space increase familiarity with “They could easily face Company zeros her rifle on the Multiple Integration Laser Engagement similar ones in Southwest System (MILES) target in preparation for the Space Warrior Lanes Training assigned weapons and exercise. increase proficiency in combat Asia.” SATCON Soldiers aim for German Schuetzensnur By Sgt. Donald Amos, Spc. James coordination to allow these Soldiers the DeBroeck and Spc. Henry Eye opportunity to compete for the prestigious Unit reporters medal. Departing at 5 p.m. local time, the group traveled to a Bundeswehr (German LANDSTUHL, Germany — Selected Army) range near Kusel. Once there, the fortunate members of Charlie Company, Bundeswehr gave the C Company Soldiers 1st Satellite Control Battalion were an explanation of the requirements for recently able to do what very few American the award and an opportunity to Soldiers ever have the opportunity to do — familiarize themselves with the weapons shoot and qualify on German military they would be firing. To earn the award, weapons; earning the coveted German Soldiers would have to qualify in four Schuetzensnur. separate marksmanship events. Sgt. 1st Class Jerry Mobry, Staff Sgt. Scoring expert in all events would earn Kenneth Demars, Staff Sgt. Robert Lewis, the gold award while scoring sharpshooter Sgt. Donald Amos, Sgt. Lawrence Lane, garnered silver — and marksman would Spc. James DeBroeck, Spc. Henry Eye, earn the bronze award. The lowest score Spc. Jeremy Franklin, Spc. Christopher in any event determined the overall level Page and Spc. Jonathan Presley of the award. If a Soldier scored Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Kevin Newman experienced a day of fun and camaraderie sharpshooter or marksman in any event, Beware the accuracy of the American marksman with the Panzerartillerielehrbataillon 345 that would be the level of the award. teamed with fine German weaponry. (345th Panzer Artillery Battalion). The Soldiers fired two weapons that C Company’s training NCO, Sgt. Michael day. First was the P8, the German event had the Soldiers firing the weapon in Trowbridge, made the necessary military pistol. After that, they fired the the prone supported position. They had to MG-3, a 7.62mm machine gun. If any of successfully hit three circle targets overall. the Soldiers did not qualify with those They also had to get three shots in the weapons, they were given a chance to fire inner circle and seven in the outer circle the G3, the German assault rifle. for silver, and four shots in the inner circle The first pistol event went well. In this and eight in the outer circle for gold. The event, the Soldiers were to shoot one shot second MG-3 event was exactly the same — at each of six pop-up targets from a except it had to be done with a 20-second distance of 20 meters. The Soldiers fired time limit. from three different positions: the prone, Overall, C Company received nine on bended knee and standing. In this silvers and one bronze medal. The event first event, all C Company Soldiers was a great training opportunity for both performed excellently, scoring in the gold the SATCON Soldiers and the German unit range. hosting the event. This was the first of In the second pistol event, the Soldiers several ranges for both units. were to shoot five shots at three life-size As part of a budding partnership, the targets, also from a distance of 20 meters. Panzerartillerielehrbataillon 345 will be One Soldier scored in the bronze range attending M16 ranges hosted by C during this event, however, that Soldier Company while the SATCON Soldiers will Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Kevin Newman got the chance to fire the G3 assault rifle attend Schuetzensnur ranges in an effort to German instructors prepped C Company Soldiers to earn the bronze Schuetzensnur. build a stronger relationship with their on the G-8 pistol prior to firing for record. Next were the MG-3 events. The first host nation counterparts. November 2004 The Eagle 13 Crawl-walk-run approach prepares 1st Satellite Control Battalion’s C Company for self-defense, installation defense

By Staff Sgt. Franklin Barrett an intruder who had Unit reporter breached the site perimeter and n today’s U.S. military, more attempted to place a and more units are bomb inside the I becoming responsible for the elevated equipment self-defense and force room. protection of their Sgt. 1st Class Alvino installations. Soldiers and Cuevas from Landstuhl noncommissioned officers at C Regional Medical Company, 1st Satellite Control Center Force Battalion, in Landstuhl, Protection and an Germany, recently trained to associate attempted to prepare for this responsibility. drive a vehicle Many of the personnel still containing “explosives” stationed in C Company onto the site. Staff remember Force Protection Sgt. Bashira Brown Condition Delta following the from the Medical terrorist attacks on the United Center Operations and States September 2001. Training Division and However, after three to four a Military Intelligence Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Kevin Newman months of guard duty, German agent from 66th 1st Lt. Marcus White, a Soldier with the Opposing Forces during a force protection Bundeswehr soldiers and Military Intelligence (MI) Detachment posed exercise conducted at Landstuhl, Germany, checks the spare tire compartment during civilian security personnel a vehicle search showing why these searches are necessary and important. replaced the Soldiers. No true as reporters with hands-on experience has been hidden and dastardly agendas. packages, to the company Soldier, Junker told the group, given to retrain and maintain C Company even operations officer attempting “When you search someone, their site defense skills since incorporated a spouse into the pre-operational surveillance on you can’t be squeamish.” He the Germans took over the exercise. Gary Peterson, as the site, to Spc. Michael then pulled a dummy M-9 pistol mission. part of the exercise, attempted Brondsema being a sniper. from his shorts. The requirement to train to bring a vehicle-borne Each day began with the The OPFOR would also use and re-familiarize the troops “improvised explosive device” Soldiers scheduled for duty on the after-action review to was driven by the unit’s (IED) onto the installation. the guard force being alerted reveal a few “tricks of the commander, Capt. Christopher Driving a non-government that the force protection trade” to the Soldiers. This Conway. With input from Anti- vehicle, he tried to gain condition had risen and to information made everyone terrorism/Force Protection entrance into the C Company report immediately to the site. more aware of the actions trained senior leaders, the perimeter and “detonate” his Once they arrived they faced terrorists are liable to take. unit’s training NCO, Sgt. IED at the base of the AN/GSC- an average of eight scenarios One example was the 66th MI Michael Trowbridge, used a 52 terminal. over the period of a few hours. agent. In her introduction she “crawl-walk-run” approach to The RAMPEX was fast-paced. Besides the hands-on said, “Hi, I’m not really a training the Soldiers. The Multiple scenarios went on experience of site defense, the reporter with the Kaiserslautern training ultimately culminated simultaneously. Soldiers had to next most important portion of American. I’m from the 66th MI in a one-week random anti- deal with an onslaught of the exercise was the after- Detachment. I don’t know if terrorism protective measure situations. These varied from action review where the you can see it or not from here, exercise (RAMPEX) to test the individuals, specifically the OPFOR and the Pond’s Security but this voice recorder is also a Soldiers. company commander, Force had a chance to share video camera. Want to see During the “crawl” phase, attempting to leave the some of its knowledge with the your antenna?” Soldiers viewed multimedia compound with classified guard force. For example, after During the after-action slide shows about force material, to suspicious being caught and searched by a review participating Soldiers protection measures and other provided their feedback — most associated information. In of which was positive. addition to slide shows, C Pfc. Dane Kealoha Company used video resources commented quite simply, “I from the local Training Support enjoyed it.” Center. Echoing that sentiment, Spc. In June, the unit conducted Albert Nestler said, “it was good its “walk” phase on three Army training: unlike any separate dates to maximize other force protection training participation. Sgt. 1st Class we’ve had. It was relevant to Jerry Mobry, Sgt. 1st Class today’s events, and made me Kevin Newman, Staff Sgt. realize how important force Lamar Lauderdale and others protection is.” were tasked to provide hands- Many other Soldiers provided on familiarization training to very positive feedback about all the Soldiers and NCOs. the training during daily after- Conway and Trowbridge action reviews. The end-state selected the tasks from various for the training seems to be field manuals and Soldier that Soldiers have a more Training Packets (STP). Most involved sense of awareness of of the tasks were selected from what is going on around them, the U.S. Army Military Police and how it relates to security. STP. Likewise, these Soldiers are Once all the Soldiers had more empowered with a sense received the preliminary of urgency and the importance training and familiarization, it of vigilance in the defense of was time for the “run” phase. their compound. To give the exercise substance C Company, 1st SATCON and make it as realistic as Battalion, provides vital possible, C Company enlisted communications networks to the help of several local U.S. and Coalition forces agencies to act as scenario fighting in Southwest Asia. advisers as well as the Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Kevin Newman These long haul communi- cations support the strategic opposing forces (OPFOR). Tracy Spc. William Steiner, left and Spc. James Debroeck, Soldiers with C and the tactical warfighter Junker from the 415th Base Company, 1st Satellite Control Battalion, in Landstuhl, Germany, patrol the Support Battalion S-2 shop was perimeter during a force protection exercise. every day. 14 The Eagle November 2004 Safety, complacency mutually exclusive By D.J. Montoya spreading out down the road to clear the “The force protection we are learning SMDC Public Affairs area so the necessary forces and will ensure that we here at D Company personnel could get through and deal with are able to do our job — provide CAMP ROBERTS, Calif. — To most the the situation, individuals tended to gather communications to the warfighter in the term “force protection” means the lock in a group just like they would in a fire field. And my job is to make sure that they down of a facility or site and essentially drill. can do that. If I can’t protect this post, I throwing away the key. “This provided an excellent target for us can’t make sure their lives are safe out Experts however, will tell you this is not on the hill since we were playing the role there in the field.” what FP really means. The Soldiers of D of snipers with paintball guns.” Pearson As is the case with any training there Company, 1st Satellite Control Battalion, said. “They finally got the message and is some questioning if it really is at Camp Roberts, Calif., also know this to started to scatter.” necessary and relevant to the area. be true and have taken steps to provide After each exercise or training event Pearson remarked that one could look at it their own brand of force as, “We are a post inside of a protection to ensure the post, but we are also in the security of their site in these middle of nowhere.” uncertain times. Coming from an Members of D Company assignment in Korea where have for the past several he did tactical satellite work months conducted Anti- Pearson also said, “The Army Terrorism/Force Protection is going to the whole new (AT/FP) training on a total Soldier concept. So they methodical basis ensuring are making you be Soldiers their readiness without first and technicians second. sacrificing the vital mission This training is relevant. It of satellite control and is not likely that a lot of communications. these situations will ever “AT/FP training was happen here. But it gives conducted through various Soldiers more of a real avenues such as sergeant’s feeling of —hey if this time training and situational happens how do I react. training exercises,” said Capt. Rennirt, who has been in Stacy Godshall, company D Company for about a year commander. “The training said, “I was stationed in cycle began back in January.” Photo by D.J. Montoya Germany — the threat is Through leader and always there. Every week Soldiers from D Company, 1st Satellite Control Battalion, take part in a force you’ve got somebody at the individual training, be it in protection exercise at their home base, Camp Roberts, Calif. Realistic training gate. You don’t know who the classroom or hands-on enables our forces to react accurately and quickly to terrorist activities. demonstrations, members of they are. It was a real eye D Company have been able to experience the company did an after-action report to opener for me. force protection exercises that involve point out what went right and what needs “Personally, I had a Soldier leaving D areas such as controlling the entry point correcting. Company,” Rennirt said. “He went to Fort of the site, defending the site, defending “It makes us aware of what type of Stewart, Ga., and from there he is going to against intruders and snipers. Scenarios things we can come up against,” said Staff be deployed. This is a first time. We are have ranged from performing gate checks Sgt. Victor C. Stock, squad leader. “I in a unit that doesn’t really ever get and guard duty to reacting to a bomb think awareness training helps us be deployed.” threat with sniper complications. more prepared. If this should happen, we Before, this Soldier may have wondered “Cpl. Brian Golden and I were up on a have more of an idea what to do in why FP training has to be conducted and hill just outside the post, low in the grass,” different situations. may have not taken the exercises too said Sgt. Luke Pearson, a satellite “Bottom line is that we can’t feel seriously but now according to Rennirt network controller team leader, describing complacent just because we feel safe. We that has changed. one of the more complex exercises. are still as vulnerable here as we would be “Talking to him I found he wanted more “Company members had just received a anywhere in the world. But the mission training. He is going out there and more bomb threat that was part of the exercise. still has to go on despite force protection than likely will be promoted to sergeant. In a normal situation, you would move activities and requirements.” He has to lead these troops and be able to away from the building involved but you Sgt. Brannon A. Rennirt, satellite do these tasks. He has to train his still have to maintain the security of the network controller and team leader, has Soldiers now. Here, it was relaxed, but he post.” an appreciation for the training, which is about to hit Iraq. And now he is saying I This is what they did. But instead of the company has been conducting. need to do this training and do it right.”

No vampires, just blood By Sharon L. Hartman SMDC Public Affairs

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — During October, when people think of blood they think of vampires. Well, there was plenty of blood on Oct. 14, but not a vampire was in sight. Instead, staff members of Memorial Hospital came out in droves to suck the blood from their “victims.” The occasion — U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command’s quarterly blood drive in Building Three. The event, held the same day as the Colorado Spring’s Hispanic Heritage Celebration, caused a bit of a “space” issue, but Kassandra Shigley, the command’s blood drive coordinator was able to work things out. “The Contracting, G-1 (Personnel) and Public Affairs folks were so gracious in accommodating the drive in their area,” said Photo by Sharon L. Hartman Shigley. “A total of 42 units were collected, A staff member from Memorial Hospital assists Linda Oellig of the G-1 during the Space which is fantastic for a four-hour drive.” and Missile Defense Command blood drive held Oct. 14 in Colorado Springs, Colo. November 2004 The Eagle 15 It takes a team Evaluators, contractors work for success on Kwajalein, Roi

By Nell M. Drumheller Iraq helped him gain the tools by both the U.S. Army and the USAKA/RTS is a research, Editor, Kwajalein Hourglass he uses most often in his job contractor, and his part is to development, test and here — the ability to help them meet their evaluation location. That he people who live and communicate with people. He milestones. means products are brought work at U.S. Army describes the mission of space From all things in space to here to be tested. Part of Sims’ T Kwajalein Atoll/Ronald surveillance as vital. all things on earth — Sims is job is to ensure that everything Reagan Ballistic Missile “It’s where the rubber meets an environ- conforms to U.S. standards in Defense Test Site are a unique the road,” Russell said. The mental the National Environmental community. While this is a space surveillance mission is protection Policy Act of 1969. U.S. Army installation, the to track space. Via computer, specialist. Environmentally speaking, number of Soldiers and they identify objects in space While being an Kwajalein Range Services is government civilians is and make observations. If a evaluator of the responsible for water, air, significantly fewer than the missile is launched from multitude of ground, flora and fauna as well number of contractors. Russia, India, China or programs that as cultural and historical sites. Thirty-four evaluators work anyplace else, they identify it affect the USAKA and the Republic of the hand-in-hand with their and track it. environment, Ken Sims Marshall Islands’ contractor counterparts to “This is a Sims is also representatives negotiated ensure approximately 600 critical the USAKA environmental environmental standards. The inspectable lines meet or mission,” he guru. standards are reviewed exceed the standards set in the said. “It can’t “If I let them fail I’m letting annually and the PWS for KRS Performance Work Statement. fail.” Russell myself fail,” Sims said, outlines the environmental Two of the evaluators are said he speaking of the contract he standards. Sims’ extensive Ken Sims and Capt. Mike doesn’t tell evaluates and the people he background with environ- Russell. Russell is the the works with. “We have to work mental issues helps him keep evaluator for the space contractors closely together in order to an eye on how the PWS is met. how to do accomplish the job. We Both evaluators emphasized surveillance mission. Sims is Capt. Mike Russell an environmental protection their job, but evaluate and they evaluate.” their job doesn’t mean they specialist. is there to track that they Evaluations are nothing new direct the contractor on how to “We’re one of the only 24/7 meet standards. “They’re to government work, Sims said. do the work, but that they work missions on Kwaj,” Russell always up to standard,” he said. “We have people come here with their counterparts to said. “This is not an us against He said he thinks the biggest from Huntsville and inspect ensure that products and them situation. We work misconception about us.” He added, “Our whole procedures outlined in the PWS together.” evaluators is “we’re controlling purpose here is to provide a meet the requirements of Russell said his experiences their operation.” He explained service to the Department of USAKA/RTS’ customer — the as a company commander in that the contract was agreed on Defense.” United States. BRAC ’05 to support Defense Defense Act increases pay, Department transformation provides benefits By Jim Garamone and their families who are By Gerry J. Gilmore has proven to be the coin of American Forces Press mobilized. It also authorizes American Forces Press the realm when confronting Service 180 days of transitional Tricare Service terrorists in Afghanistan and health benefits for reservists, Iraq, he said. WASHINGTON, D.C. — active-duty members and their WASHINGTON, D.C. — The In the post-Cold War world, families after separation from “the U.S. Army must own President Bush signed the 2005 base realignment and $420.6 billion National Defense active duty. closure initiative will be speed and surprise,” DuBois In addition, members of the said, noting that multiservice Authorization Act Oct. 28. different from previous The bill makes up 19.9 selected reserve earn a year’s rounds in that it will directly cooperation in the eligibility for Tricare for each transportation field in recent percent of the total fiscal 2005 contribute to the Department federal budget and 3.6 percent 90 days of service in a of Defense’s transformation years has greatly leveraged contingency. “If a Guardsman the Army’s combat projection of the gross domestic product. efforts, a top DoD official said Last year, the percentages or reservist has served for at here Oct. 25. power. least 30 days called up on a DuBois said the 2005 were 20.2 percent and 3.8 BRACs conducted between percent, respectively. contingency operation, then 1988 and 1995 closed 97 BRAC is aimed at combining had 90 days of service,” said Dr. that kind of power, including The authorization act is the military bases and realigned second of two bills that had to William Winkenwerder in an 57, Raymond DuBois, deputy joint training, at installations Oct. 29 interview, “for each 90 that best offer it. Also, he become law for the Defense under-secretary of defense for Department to operate. The days of service, they’re eligible installations and noted, duplication can be for a full year of Tricare reduced by merging military first is the Defense environment, told attendees Appropriations Act, which the coverage if they sign up for at the Association of the U.S. research and laboratory another year of reserve facilities. president signed into law Aug. Army’s annual meeting here. 5. The appropriations act service.” Winkenwerder is Officials today estimate the Any new base closures assistant secretary of defense would take into account the provides the money; the department still carries about authorization act gives DoD the for health affairs. 23 percent excess infra- need to maintain a military The bill authorizes a new “surge” capacity to deal with OK to spend it. structure. The bill raises the end- reserve-component educational The 2005 BRAC will be potential future threats, assistance program tied to the Dubois emphasized. strength level of the Army and unique in that besides Marine Corps by 20,000 and Montgomery GI Bill. The paring no-longer-needed Previous BRACs have provision has different rates, provided $7 billion in annual 3,000, respectively. facilities, it will also support In addition, the bill funds a depending on the length of transformation goals, thereby savings to DoD since 2001, active-duty service. DuBois recalled. But, he 3.5 percent across-the-board making DoD better prepared pay raise for service members The bill also speeds up for combating 21st century noted, DoD still has $660 concurrent-receipt payments billion tied up in property and eliminates out-of-pocket threats like global terrorism, expenses for housing by for retirees rated 100 percent DuBois observed. inventory. disabled. In the past, retirees The Defense Department increasing the basic allowance A key component of 2005 for housing. The bill also had their pay docked dollar for BRAC consideration, he needs “to free up that kind of dollar by the amount of investment capital to support makes permanent increases explained, involves weighing in hostile fire/imminent disability payments the an installation’s military our troops in areas where Department of Veterans Affairs those resources are needed,” danger pay to $225 per month value in view of how it and in family separation pay to paid them. Last year, Congress contributes to and he said. authorized a phase-in process Final 2005 BRAC $250 per month. accommodates joint On the medical side, it that would eliminate the operations. Joint warfighting recommendations will be concurrent-receipt prohibition presented in the spring. provides for up to 90 days of Tricare coverage for reservists over a decade. 16 The Eagle November 2004 100th Missile Defense Brigade hosts its first prayer breakfast By Maj. Laura Kenney chaplain said. Witness the Christian authority of others, and that he knew the 100th Missile Defense Brigade faith’s belief in Christ living the life of the word of Jesus would be obeyed, as would Public Affairs common man as He came to save us. that of all good leaders.” “James and John, known as the Sons of Faria concluded by issuing a challenge COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The Thunder for their tempers, wanted to to all present. unexpected chords of a guitar playing know who would be the greatest in the “Whatever capacity God has placed you hymns greeted early arrivals for the work Kingdom of Heaven,” Faria said. in — be it that of parent, spouse or Army day. “They were answered that, in order to leader — make the most of it, by Chaplain Chris Faria, U.S. Army Space be great, they must first be the servant of developing these leadership traits.” and Missile Defense Command’s chaplain, all, which teaches humility, and care for Maj. Bert Pennell, 100th MDB’s provided the guitar music as he presided those subordinate to you, both critical adjutant, attended the prayer breakfast, over the brigade’s first-ever prayer components of leadership. and thought it was a great way to start the breakfast Oct. 5. “The person of most faith in the Bible is day. Faria led the group of worshippers from the Roman centurion who asked Jesus to “Instead of e-mails and phone messages the 100th Missile Defense Brigade heal his servant from afar, sight unseen, being the first thing on your brain, the (Ground-based Midcourse Defense) in without touch. The centurion acknow- prayer breakfast re-focused us on the singing “Amazing Grace” and other hymns ledged that he himself was under the things that are important,” Pennell said. while they enjoyed a catered breakfast. The service opened with a prayer for those in authority, from the highest level of the nation to the commanders on the ground in Iraq. The sermon centered on leadership lessons from the Bible. “Army leadership courses teach you a great deal about command,” Faria said. “But a lot can be learned from the Good Book as well.” His sermon used several illustrations on the leadership theme. The first and most important lesson is that, in order to lead well, you must also be led, he said. Even our highest commanders answer to someone higher up the chain, including our commander in chief.

Another important illustration is the Photo by Maj. Laura Kenney difference between a boss who says, “Go” Chaplain Chris Faria, U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command’s chaplain, provided the guitar and the leader who says, “Let’s go,” the music as he presided over the brigade’s first-ever prayer breakfast Oct. 5. FWC continued from page 1 The Innovative Ventures Office will Integration Division will develop and facilitate technology transfer. The manage authorization documents (TDAs Personnel and Facilities) — how we will Simulations and Analysis Directorate will and TOEs) for space and ground-based plan, organize, with what equipment, and provide support across both the Battle Lab midcourse defense units and how we will fight using space and missile and Directorate of Combat Development organizations. defense. We had two organizations areas, as well as the rest of SMDC and the • The Training Development and Doctrine working different phases of the force space and missile defense community. Division, will be responsible for development. We worked well as separate The Battle Lab is taking two proponency; doctrine; techniques, tactics organizations, but as a single organization organizations from the former Missile and procedures; and Space Operations we can work better.” Defense Directorate in Huntsville, Ala., Officer (FA 40) training. Combining the two organizations will two from the Space Directorate in Colorado • The Capabilities Integration Division help streamline the interface with Springs, Colo., and some elements from will handle all non-SMDC sponsored Training and Doctrine Command’s the FDIC, and making them one proponency, such as space-based radar. Futures Center, which was stood up in the organization. There will be five divisions “What we have changed is the single past year. The Future Warfare Center will in the Battle Lab: point of contact for all these things in the be the single organization to execute • The Frontiers Division will be taking a command,” Burger said. “This helps with space and ground-based missile defense deep look at the needs of the Future Force our external customers and interfaces as proponency. more than 15 years out. This division will well as smoothing the operational flow This is the proposed initial starting work with the U.S. Strategic Command within the command. point for the organization. There will be and participate in wargames at that level. “That is to make sure we have our future adjustments, if necessary. • The Future Concepts and Architectures concepts work linked with experiments “What we are trying to do is make sure Division will look at the Future Force 10- and analysis, and linked back to our form will follow the function,” Burger 15 years out — Organizations and DOTMLPFs. We hope by the end of this to said. “We want to be less personality Operations, Units of Action and Units of have established a smooth business flow driven, and organized to execute the Employment. for all the force development pieces. And functions effectively. • The Experiments and Transformation also, hope to have a cohesive “We are not going to force anybody to Division will work concepts, initiatives management structure.” move,” said Burger, who hopes to make and the Advanced Concept and Technology Burger said it would be a the transition with minimal disruption. Demonstrations with a focus out 5-10 communications challenge working with “There are a lot of things in both years. three different cultures from three organizations that are working very well. • The Space Division and the Missile different locations: Washington, D.C., We want to consider our customer and Defense Division will be responsible for Colorado Springs and Huntsville, Ala. “But stakeholder relationships with the Missile developing prototypes, such as the space it is also a great benefit because now we Defense Agency, Department of the Army support element and the Future have people who are based in the right and reimbursable customers.” Operations Center, focusing on 0-5 years locations so they can interface with our The proposed structure for the new out. customers on a day-to-day basis. It also organization has five sub-elements: the All Battle Lab divisions will feed into the forces us to use electronic Innovative Ventures Office; Operations Directorate of Combat Development. communications such as e-mail and video Division; the SMD Battle Lab; Directorate The Directorate of Combat Development teleconferences effectively. We spend a of Combat Development; and Simulations will include four divisions: fair amount of time together,” he said. and Analysis Directorate. • The Capabilities Development Division “This restructuring presents an “We kept the name Battle Lab because will work on Initial Capabilities opportunity for the command to help bring there is a lot of name recognition with Documents, Capabilities Description the Research, Development and that,” Burger said. “FDIC will be known as Documents, and mission proponency for Acquisition side and the operations side the Directorate of Combat Development. space and ground-based midcourse together into more cooperative That name is known and recognized in defense. opportunities because we are firmly rooted the TRADOC world.” • The Force Design and Organizational in both of those camps,” Burger said. November 2004 The Eagle 17 Commander’s 100 Club creates healthy competition By Equal Employment specifically the matrix employees, to bring now become the preferred method to reach Opportunity Office their completion rate to 96 percent,” said non-supervisory employees, while Mary Peoples, command POSH program supervisory personnel were trained in the he Equal Employment manager. “This percentage is highly classroom and by video teleconference Opportunity Office is commendable considering the dispersion sessions. T proud to report a 98 percent of these employees throughout other “It became a challenge to reach all completion rate of Prevention of Sexual Department of the Army and Department SMDC employees when I realized how far Harassment (POSH) training for the entire of Defense organizations.” flung we really are as a command,” command this year — a first in the In compliance with DA policy, 2004 was Peoples said. “The statement ‘the sun command’s history. the “on” year for SMDC civilian employees never sets on SMDC’ is true, with Battle Lab, Office of Technical to complete POSH refresher training. DA locations worldwide.” Peoples came up Integration and Interoperability, TRADOC policy mandates that all civilians and with an aggressive idea to increase the System Manager Ground-based Midcourse military who supervise civilians will participation rate during a POSH update Defense, 1st Space Brigade, the combined receive POSH Refresher Training on a briefing at staff call when the G-8 chief, Command Group in Arlington, Huntsville biannual basis. Col. Mark Glynn stated that his office was and Colorado Springs, and the Staff Historically the command has provided “leading the pack” in percent completion. elements (Special Staff, Contracting and and continues to provide POSH training “I came up with the idea of stirring up Acquisition Management Office, Public sessions separately for supervisory and some healthy competition on the Affairs Office, Engineering Office, Legal non-supervisory personnel. Why? completion rate, and therefore the CG’s Office, Communications and Visual Because of the level of responsibility and 100 Club was established by the EEO Information Office, G-1, G-2, G-3, G-4, G-6 accountability for implementing DA policy, Office,” Peoples said. “This means, 100 and G-8) are now part of the newly Peoples explained. percent of an organization’s employees established CG’s 100 Club. The Technical “This method of training has worked completed the required training.” Center, Test and Evaluation Center and well in the past and has assisted in In 2006, what organizations will be the Force Development and Integration Center SMDC’s rate of EEO complaints about “top gun”? received honorable mention for reaching a sexual harassment to be less than 1 “I hope every organization in the completion rate of 95 percent to 98 percent and also less than the DA average command will make the CG’s 100 Club,” percent. for the last 20 years,” Peoples said. Peoples said, “because we want to keep “The Technical Center also deserves This year’s training took a different the lead of having the highest percent kudos for their intense monitoring of turn based on guidance from the SMDC completion of all major commands and employees officially assigned to them, commanding general. Online training has independent reporting activities.” Job Fair continued from page 1 sheet. He came back the next day and was Pagán also emphasized the very enthusiastic about possibilities the University of the tests and work Puerto Rico offers with its long being conducted by the standing programs with other T & E Center and agencies. expressed his desire to “The school of civil be a part of this effort, engineering is doing Homeland including working at Security research with the Kwajalein,” Pagán said. National Science Foundation, The willingness of and some of their work in the the students to computer engineering temporarily relocate for department involving sensor job experience was application development holds another pleasant promise for mutual surprise. According to collaboration and research and Pagán, because of the Photo by Anna Whisenant development,” Pagán said. high level of Mary Peoples, left, Minority College Relations Program Manager for the Equal Employ- Meeting and interviewing government agency ment Opportunity Office and Richard Brown of the Office of Technical Integration and students was another positive participation with the Interoperability, talk to a University of Puerto Rico (Mayaguez Campus) student about experience. Pagán and Brown University of Puerto the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command during a job fair held in Puerto interviewed about 20 students Rico, many of the Rico in early October. to get an idea of their students already have Whisenant admits she was Peoples also credits the knowledge and backgrounds. significant experience. initially hesitant about the commanding general with Both indicated they were “We had one young lady who idea of participating, but the ensuring the Minority College impressed with the quality and had already worked for the NSA benefits she saw gained from Recruitment Program received experience of these students. (National Security Agency). the visit have eliminated all the support it needed. “They were well prepared She already had her security her doubts. “Lt. Gen. Dodgen is a firm and had exemplary attitudes. clearance,” added Pagán. believer in not only We had one student come by According to Peoples, this “The résumés we received establishing, but making sure the first day to pick up a Test was the command’s first official were excellent, and the work force revitalization and and Evaluation Center fact participation in a job fair. competition from other organizations is much including minority institutions greater than you realize. is a priority for this command,” It was worthwhile to emphasized Peoples. educate the students Peoples and Whisenant are and the administration excited about future work force about what we do and get revitalization opportunities. As students interested in a result, Peoples has an exhibit pursuing a career with that can be used at other job us,” Whisenant said. fairs or recruitment Work force revital- opportunities, and Whisenant ization and the MCRP is armed with facts sheets and are efforts that Pagán is a recruitment brochure from pleased to support. the Public Affairs Office. Plans “There is a need to for visits and networking with ensure this other universities are in the organization’s future, works. and the commanding “We want to prepare for the general Lt. Gen. Larry future of this command, and Dodgen has been very make sure students are aware positive about the of the opportunities we offer,” initiative,” said Pagán. Pagán said. 18 The Eagle November 2004 Black Dragons sighted during camping trip in Maryland

By Spc. William Langford lodging, camping, fishing, Unit reporter crabbing, trails, swimming, boating and sports to FORT MEADE, Md. — The wind blew, the military ID card holders rain pounded, the thunder roared and the and their guests. lightning lit up the sky and upturned Thirteen Soldiers and faces. The “Black Dragons!” from B family members made the Company, 1st Satellite Control Battalion, one-hour trip from Fort and their families were in the path of a Meade. Everyone pitched major storm. in to set up tents and get The group was enjoying a Family the camp organized. After Readiness Group camping trip to the Naval the camp was set up, the Recreation Center Solomons, Md., campfire and barbecue grill between the Chesapeake Bay and the were lit for the night’s Patuxent River. feast. Better ribs have been reported, but not by Among many other things, it offers Photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew Smith reliable First Sgt. Joey Thornburg, left, and Capt.Timothy Root look on as witnesses. Derek Thornburg, seated left, and Spc. William Langford, seated A nice breeze right, play a heated game of chess. kept things cool and everyone ate while sitting by the evening got under way, it started the campfire playing cards, chess raining. While the hope of each camper and just telling war stories. was that it would soon die down or pass by, Bedtime came at 2:30 the next it just kept on coming down. morning. The downpour lasted throughout the Pancakes and sausages were night. The only thing the mighty Dragons served at 7 a.m. The day’s could do was huddle in a tent and play activities were different for cards. everyone. Some decided to sleep By morning, the main force of the storm in and enjoy their day off away had passed, but there remained a drizzling from Fort Meade. Others went rain to dampen enthusiasm. Fortunately, swimming, fishing or to the Photo by 1st Sgt. Joey Thornburg enthusiasm was the only thing that driving range. suffered; everyone and their gear were Staff Sgt. Matthew Smith, left, the company training NCO Everyone met back at the camp already soaked so the added dampness with B Company, 1st Satellite Control Battalion and his wife to light the campfire mid- didn’t make much difference. Camp was Fabiola Smith enjoy themselves during a camping trip to afternoon and to grill one more broken at 10 a.m., and everyone went on the Naval Recreation Center Solomons in southern time. Unfortunately, soon after their way. Maryland. Toastmasters helps you cope with butterflies

SMDC Public Affairs women have benefited from the Other members provide joined the club about two years organization’s communication immediate feedback, making it ago, shortly after I started o you get nervous and leadership programs. a shared learning experience. working with SMDC. thinking about public In October 1924, a group of Toastmasters helps enhance D speaking? men assembled by Dr. Ralph C. an individual’s overall Q: Why did you decide to Do you get butterflies in Smedley met in the basement presentation of material and start a club here at your stomach? of the YMCA in Santa Ana, ensures development of critical SMDC? Learn the art of public Calif., forming a club “to afford public speaking skills. speaking by joining practice and training in the art A: There are more than 800 Toastmasters. of public speaking and in Q: Why is it important to people at SMDC in Huntsville This is an approved presiding over meetings, and to be a good communicator? and there was no Toastmasters government training promote sociability and good club conveniently located. opportunity for individuals to fellowship among its A: It is important to be a good improve their communication members.” communicator when working Q: How much are annual and briefing skills at their The group took the name with others whether you are at chapter dues? own pace. It is listed in TIPS, “Toastmasters.” Soon men in home, work or in social other communities and states so signing up is easy. situations. Our life is all about A: $21 every 6 months. There asked for permission and help communicating. We is also a one-time new member to start their own Toastmasters Although there are many communicate through e-mails, fee of $16 for materials. clubs you can join, there are clubs. By 1930, a federation briefings and meetings. The was necessary to coordinate two groups that meet in better a communicator we are, Q: In what ways have the Huntsville, Ala., and one in activities of the many clubs the fewer misunderstandings lessons learned in Colorado Springs, Colo. In and to provide a standard occur. It is essential to be a Toastmasters benefited Huntsville, the Strategic program. When a speaking communicator — both listening Speakers Club meets at the club in New Westminster, and speaking — for everything you personally? Wernher Von Braun Complex, British Columbia, Canada, we do in life. Good room 3018, on Wednesdays expressed interest in forming a communication facilitates A. Toastmasters has improved from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. For Toastmasters club, the group understanding and unity of my self-confidence. I feel I am more information, call Chad became known as effort. more effective in business Daly at (256) 955-1614. Also in Toastmasters International. briefings and in social settings. Huntsville, the Communicators Members of the Q: When did you first I am more comfortable with Club meets at the Sparkman Toastmasters Clubs in hear about Toastmasters presenting briefings and participating in technical Center, Bldg. 5304, Tuesdays Huntsville, answered the and how long have you following questions: interchanges. I am more from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. For been a member? more information, call Ron confident that I can Legowik at (256) 876-5619. In Q: How can Toastmasters communicate my knowledge A: I was invited by a student — Colorado Springs, the Peterson help someone to become a and expertise. I was a professor — to attend a Toastmasters meets Tuesdays better speaker/ meeting in 1981. I’ve been on from 11:35 a.m.-12:35 p.m. at communicator? the U.S. Army Aviation and the Enlisted Club. For more (Some information taken from the Missile Command Community information, call Chris Toastmasters International Web A: Toastmasters helps Bulletin Board since 1997. In a Valgardson at (719) 556-4165. site: www.toastmasters.org) members practice public previous job, supervisors were Since Toastmasters began, speaking in a non-threatening, required to attend more than 3 million men and non-judgmental environment. Toastmasters meetings. I November 2004 The Eagle 19

Photo by 1st Sgt. Joey Thornburg Newly inducted into the NCO Corps, sergeants at the Fort Meade, Md., ceremony stand tall after receiving their hard earned stripes.

Backbone of the Army receive stripes Three Satellite Control Battalion Soldiers become NCOs

By 1st Sgt. Joey Thornburg — one every four days. sponsor the individual into the the professionalism of our Unit reporter At the first watch, the NCO Corps. corps, and become a part of the private Soldiers appeared and “I, Sgt. 1st Class David “Backbone of the Army.” FORT MEADE, Md. — On July claimed a gift of bread and Combs will sponsor Sgt. Elms A major part of the ceremony 30, 12 Soldiers from different brandy. The company NCOs into the Noncommissioned occurred as the NCO inductees units on Fort Meade were came to the second watch for Officer Corps.” said Combs, made a formal commitment to inducted into the beer and tobacco, and the first Elms’ platoon sergeant. Combs their Soldiers. Soldiers, Noncommissioned Officer sergeant reserved his visit for firmly stated he would proudly ranging in rank from private to Corps. the third watch, when he was sponsor all three of Bravo’s specialist, each recited one of Sgt. Brett Elms, Sgt. Daniel presented with a glass of wine NCOs. the eight parts of the Soldier’s Fagan, and Sgt. Kenneth Smith and a piece of tobacco on a tin After the sponsorship phase Request. from Bravo Company, 1st plate. The fourth watch was of the ceremony, all the NCO Following the Soldier’s Satellite Control Battalion, just that, the NCO stood watch inductees recited the NCO Request, all the NCO inductees were among them. Also there over his troops. Creed in unison. sounded off with “I will.” was one from U.S. Army Today, we commemorate The Creed of the Noncom- “The Army Song” was then Garrison, and eight from the this rite of passage as a missioned Officer has served played followed by the newly 241st Military Police Company. celebration of the newly as a guiding document for inducted NCOs, each receiving The induction ceremony was promoted joining the ranks of noncommissioned officers a copy of the NCO Creed and held at Potomac Place. the professional Noncom- since its inception in 1973, Field Manual 7-22.7, the The ceremony started with missioned Officer Corps. We though its concepts have Noncommissioned Officers the welcoming of the official use this ceremony to always been a part of our corps. Guide. The official party party, which included Fort emphasize and build on the Each major paragraph begins greeted each inductee, Meade’s top enlisted Soldier, pride we all share as members with three letters: N, C, and O. welcoming them to the NCO Command Sgt. Maj. Esmond of such an elite corps.” These words have inspired Corps. Bakker; 1st Sgt. Darrance The narrator then noncommissioned officers, and Following the ceremony, Dixon, Headquarters Command announced the sponsor’s continue to serve as a compass there was a luncheon called, “A Battalion; and Sgt. 1st Class accountability call. “Who will to guide us down the right Taste of the World.” Soldiers Timothy Melendez, 241st MP sponsor Sgt. Elms?” the paths in all situations that we and family members prepared Company first sergeant. Once narrator asked. The Soldier’s encounter. Our newest the food, with dishes the official party was in place supervisor stood up and noncommissioned officers representing countries from the invocation was given proclaimed that he would affirmed their commitment to around the world. followed by the National Anthem. The Fort Meade Soldier of the Year Spc. Keith Waller was recognized with an Soldier’s Request Army Commendation Medal and an Eagle trophy. “Treat me with respect, sergeant. way of life against all enemies. Allow me Bakker, the guest speaker, For no heart in all the world is more that privilege sergeant. Train me. thanked the Soldiers for their loyal than that of an American Soldier. “Provide me the necessities of food hard work and the dedication “Do not break my spirit with your and drink. Train me to be self-sufficient, they showed to become words, sergeant. For though I will do that I may lead the way, and stand ready, noncommissioned officers. He reminded them of the what you demand, your guidance, willing and able to protect you, with my importance of their duties and patience and understanding will more life if necessary, should your life be in responsibilities and he quickly teach me to ‘Be, Know and danger. emphasized training to defend Do.’ “Train me, sergeant, that one day I too the nation and taking care of “Speak with me often, sergeant. For can be called sergeant, trainer of Soldiers as a priority. After Bakker’s comments, all the praise and counseling you give is Soldiers, the Backbone of the Army. 12 inductees were formed in expected. I am an American Soldier, Train me to accept those responsibilities the front of the audience for expecting to be trained. Discipline that are yours. Train me to train my the ceremony. The narrator must be a part of my life. Soldiers to be the greatest defenders of explained the origins and “Train me for the elements, for I must freedom in the world. tradition of this rite of passage. “The tradition of commem- learn to fight and win in the heat, the “Sergeant, train me to be a sergeant. I orating the passing of a Soldier cold, the wet and the desert. Those shall leave this Army knowing, with my to a noncommissioned officer who would be our enemies will use last step and my last breath, that my fate can be traced to the Army of these elements. I must be prepared. is always safest in your hands. Fredrick the Great. Before one “I ask no greater glory, sergeant, “Sergeant, train me, so that I, too, can could be recognized in the full status of an NCO, he was than to defend our country and our earn the title ‘Sergeant’.” required to stand four watches 20 The Eagle November 2004

Photo by Debra Valine Walt Trammell helps prepare the table that will hold the hot dogs and chips being served to the Photo by Becky Proaps employees, their families and friends during the Larry Davenport, right, with the G-8, Resource Management Program Support Division, shakes hands SMDC Open House. with Dyran Pendleton, the grandson of Randy Pendleton, also with G-8, Resource Management Division. Pendleton brought his wife Susan and Dyran to SMDC’s first Open House Oct. 22 to tour the building, meet Pendleton’s co-workers and enjoy a casual lunch of hot dogs and chips on the front lawn. Employees, family, friends participate in first SMDC Open House

he U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command held its first Organization Day and Open House in Building 5220 on Redstone Arsenal Oct. 22. The Technical TCenter had the responsibility of planning and orchestrating the event. Brenda Photo by Debra Valine Rains coordinated the festivities. A lunch of grilled hot dogs, chips and drinks were Michael Schexnayder, left, deputy to the served on the front lawn to SMDC employees, their families and friends. commander for Research, Development and Acquisition thanks Brenda Rains, the primary coordinator of SMDC’s Open House.

Photo by Becky Proaps Carol Terry, left, an SMDC security guard, does the necessary paperwork allowing Freddy Killen, center, to bring his parents Dock and Edna Killen from Florence and friend Terri Smith from Photo by Becky Proaps Chattanooga, Tenn., into the building during the SMDC Open House Oct. 22. Killen is an information Sarah Trial, left, and Charlotte Green, keep the grill systems management specialist in the Chief Information Office (CIO). fires burning and the hot dogs cooking for the employees, families and friends attending SMDC’s (Right) Virgil Odom, first Open House in the new building. left, Qwann Wood and Clara Moore make sure the goodies are ready to be served.

(Left) Mandy Mountain, left, a Co-Op employee and Barry Heflin, both with the Technical Center, prepare the tables for SMDC’s Open Photo by Debra Valine Photo by Becky Proaps House. November 2004 The Eagle 21

SpaceShipOne designer visits Huntsville, SMDC

Burt Rutan, left, designer of the first private ship to fly into space met with Michael Schexnayder, deputy to the commander for Research, Development and Acquisition, U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command, during a brief visit to Huntsville Oct. 22. Rutan’s company, Scaled Composites, won the $10 million Ansari X-Prize earlier in October by breaking into space for the second time in two weeks with SpaceShipOne. Photo by Becky Proaps Army announces comprehensive environmental strategy he Army recently announced a Soldiers of the future — have the land, • Drive Innovation: Use innovative comprehensive strategy to enable water and air resources they need to technology and the principles of T the Army to meet its mission now train; a healthy environment in which to sustainability to meet user needs and and into the future. live; and the support of local communities anticipate future Army challenges. The strategy, titled “The Army Strategy and the American people,” Brownlee and “This is a long-term commitment to for the Environment: Sustain the Schoomaker stated. radically change the way we design, build, Mission, Secure the Future,” transitions The Army began drafting its buy, transport and otherwise perform our the Army’s compliance-based environmental strategy in November mission, as we transform our weapons environmental program to a mission- 2003, pulling together personnel across all systems, tactics and installations over the oriented approach based on the principles function areas for input and assistance. coming decades,” said Ray Fatz, Deputy of sustainability. The Army Strategy for the Environment: Assistant Secretary of the Army for The six-point strategy will replace the Sustain the Mission, Secure the Future Environment, Safety and Occupational Army’s current “Environmental Strategy outlines the Army’s long-term vision and Health. “It requires radical changes in into the 21st Century” published in sustainability goals. almost all of the core business processes November 1992. The new Strategy builds the Army performs today.” on the lessons learned from sustainability The goals are as follows: From this strategy document, the Army pilot programs conducted at several Army will develop a strategic plan that will installations, such as Fort Bragg, N.C.; • Foster a Sustainability Ethic: Foster an contain more specific objectives and Fort Lewis, Wash.; Fort Hood, Texas; Fort ethic within the Army that takes us initiatives to meet its goals. As it develops Carson, Colo., and Fort Campbell, Ky., and beyond environmental compliance to its strategic plan, the Army will collaborate institutionalizes those efforts. sustainability. with a wide variety of internal and As a result, this strategy will build • Strengthen Army Operations: external experts and stakeholders. stronger relationships with local Strengthen Army operational capability by “We view this strategy as an ongoing communities in order to find common reducing our environmental footprint process where we will build upon the good solutions to environmental issues, while through more sustainable practices. ideas from within the Army and from our protecting training lands for Soldiers. • Meet Test, Training and Mission partners and stakeholders outside our “We have learned over the past decades Requirements: Meet current and future fences to help us achieve our goals,” Fatz that simply complying with environmental training and testing and other mission said. regulations will not ensure that we will be requirements by sustaining land, air and For more information, contact the U.S. able to sustain our mission,” said Les water resources. Army Public Affairs Office at (703) 697- Brownlee, Acting Secretary of the Army, • Minimize Impacts and Total Ownership 7591. To read “The Army Strategy for the and Gen. Peter J. Schoomaker, Chief of Costs: Minimize impacts and total Environment: Sustain the Mission, Staff of the Army, in a joint letter released ownership costs of Army systems, Secure the Future” in its entirety, visit with the strategy. materiel, facilities and operations by https://www.asaie.army.mil/Public/ “The United States Army has long integrating the principles and practices of ESOH/1ESOH_default.html. recognized that our mission is only sustainability. accomplished because America entrusts • Enhance Well-Being: Enhance the well- us with its most precious resources — its being of our Soldiers, civilians, families, (Release from the Office of the Assistant sons and daughters. It is our obligation to neighbors and communities through Secretary of the Army for Installations and ensure that our Soldiers today — and the leadership in sustainability. Environment.) Knowledge of CPR techniques important for everyone SMDC Public Affairs was something they asked for, and it came about as an CAMP ROBERTS, Calif. — For opportune training event,” said some family members of D Capt. Stacy Godshall, company Company, 1st Satellite Control commander. Battalion, a few hours spent “We had the materials and with an instructor and a time so just a few days prior to dummy has yielded possibly life the training, our Family saving results. Readiness Group called the Staff Sgt. Jason Smith took spouses to find out who would some time out of his normal be available, and we made it schedule to train some of the happen. More of the spouses Soldiers’ spouses on cardio- will get this training as a pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) thoroughly planned event is techniques. scheduled in the coming The training was conducted months.” in the home of one of the All spouses present — Aspen spouses to make the training Beck, Crystal Serna, more accessible and more Jacqueline Rennirt and Julia Photo by Capt. Stacy Godshall comfortable for those who Godshall received their CPR Staff Sgt. Jason Smith trains some of the Soldiers’ spouses on CPR attended. certification as a result of the techniques. Pictured counterclockwise are Aspen Beck, Crystal Serna, “The CPR for the spouses training. Jacqueline Rennirt and Julia Godshall. 22 The Eagle November 2004

“Our Army at War ... Relevant and ready”, this year’s national convention theme AUSA lauds Soldiers as core of ‘Army at War’

By Tom Mani Images of Soldiers in action scrolled and theme, “Our Army at War, Relevant and U.S. Army Military flashed on screens visible from every seat Ready” a “perfect description” of 229 years District of Washington in the cavernous ballroom to orchestration of defense of the nation. of the Army Band, leading in to a drill By quickly defeating “Saddam’s army,” WASHINGTON, D.C. — There were three sergeant’s final footlocker talk to basic providing stability, training of internal blocks of hardware in the exhibition halls trainees about the challenges they would security forces and helping rebuild an of the Washington Convention Center, but face. infrastructure “plundered by its former the opening ceremony of the Association The Military District of Washington’s leaders,” the Army is still “making a of the United States Army Oct. 25 focused opening segment, drawing on Soldier- difference.” on “the Soldier.” performers who took part in the “We will soon see a legitimately elected command’s Spirit of America government in Baghdad to parallel that in shows in September, highlighted Kabul,” Brownlee said, cautioning, the values and warrior ethos the however, that the fight is not over and trainees were learning with successes are not free or easy. portrayals of Soldiers, present and past. Progress being made in Iraq

Brownlee: Soldiering ‘affair Brownlee said while the threat may not of heart’ be as easily recognizable or as distinctively uniformed, it is “just as Later, Acting Secretary of the sinister” and must be defeated. Army Les Brownlee spoke briefly “Unchecked, acts of terrorism and the about Army transformation, but threat of terrorism, whether committed at length about the Soldier and abroad or on U.S. soil, threaten our values that have been “an culture, our prosperity and our way of life.” unwavering guide to doing what is right, doing what the Soldiers engaged worldwide American people expect of their Army.” “The Army is decisively engaged in Soldiering is a “challenging fighting terrorism, but our Soldiers are proposition” and yet also “an also building crucial alliances; training affair of the heart,” Brownlee other militaries in the tenets of said after recounting three years democracy and civilian control; executing of war and the contributions and counter-drug operations; and providing sacrifices being made in Iraq disaster relief and humanitarian and elsewhere. assistance,” Brownlee said. “Some in this country have “These missions are equally important charged that the situation in to our national security [because] they Iraq is getting progressively help to increase global stability, to prevent worse,” Brownlee said. “You who the development of serious crises and to have been there know the truth, demonstrate the good will of the American and so do the people of Iraq — people.” things are getting better, not worse.” Despite setbacks and Injured Soldiers exemplify dedication pain caused by insurgents in some parts of Iraq, there is now Some Soldiers have given their lives hope in the country due “in great and others have been wounded answering part to the service and sacrifices this call to duty, Brownlee said, recalling of American Soldiers.” in particular a stopover in Landstuhl, Brownlee compared World War Germany, to present Purple Hearts to II’s “greatest generation” to the wounded Soldiers. men and women of today, saying One Soldier injured in a rocket- that just as Pearl Harbor was the propelled grenade attack had his mother “call to arms” then, “9/11 made and brother with him as Brownlee it brutally clear to every presented the decoration. American that once again our “I know he is going to recover,” the country was at war. mother told Brownlee later, “and when he “Like the men and women of does the first thing he will want to do is Photo by John Cummings the Army who served their get back to his unit.” New Army uniform looking sharp nation in World War II, today’s The Soldier is not unique, Brownlee Soldiers are playing a critical said. Nor is his mother. Staff Sgt. Curtis L. Kimbrell, SMDC’s NCO of the Year, role in the course of modern “I’m always moved by our Soldiers’ wears the new Army uniform he received during this history by continuing the fight unanimous expressions of dedication, year’s AUSA convention in Washington, D.C. This is the against tyranny and oppression.” first major change to the uniform since the battle dress their commitment to service, and their uniforms (BDUs) were introduced in the 1980’s. Wrinkle- desire to return to their units and free with a digitized camouflage pattern of greens and Milestones of progress comrades-in-arms. I’m equally moved by light browns, the uniform features angled breast Brownlee marked are: the tremendous commitment displayed by pockets, a collar that folds up to prevent chaffing from the families of our Soldiers, and the body armor, Velcro and zippers instead of buttons and support that they provide.” pockets on the upper sleeves and toward the bottom of • The June transition to Iraqi control from the Coalition And Brownlee paid tribute as well to the the legs. A pleat in the back shoulders makes the shirt support the American public gives to the more expandable for larger-chested Soldiers. Soldiers Provisional Authority, “the first Army and its Soldiers, quoting at one point will also wear moisture-wicking T-shirts and under- step toward self-governance in a garments, and lightweight jungle-style brown boots. The democratic environment;” from President George W. Bush’s state of uniform will help Soldiers blend into a variety of the union address when the president said environments and especially so in urban areas and at • The first national elections in the men and women of the military “have night. It will be phased in. Soldiers deploying next year Afghanistan since achieving taken the hardest duty.” He conveyed to will get the uniforms, which will replace the desert independence in 1919; them and their families the assurance camouflage uniforms and both the summer and winter “America is proud of you.” versions of the battle dress uniforms. All Soldiers should have them by May 2008. They’ll cost a little more • Preparations for national elections in Iraq in January. (Editor’s note: Tom Mani heads up the MDW than BDUs, but clothing allowances will be adjusted to News Service and serves as command compensate. Soldiers will also save money because the information officer for the U.S. Army Military uniforms cannot be professionally laundered or dry- Brownlee began his talk by cleaned; they also won’t pay for patches to be sewn on calling the AUSA meeting’s District of Washington.) since Velcro will be used. November 2004 The Eagle 23 JTAGS Pacific receives special visitors By Lt. Cmdr. J. S. Brown They were given a guided tour of U.S. Navy the detachment’s training and exercise room. A hands-on tour of rmy Space Program the Automatic Data Processing Director, Col. Jess A. Equipment upgrade shelter and the A Scarbrough, Lt. Col. Brad equipment inside were discussed. Greene of the National Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jeffrey Reconnaissance Office and Maj. Sprague showcased the operators Rich Lewis from Army Tactical and equipment within his section Exploitation of National and performed screen manipu- Capabilities visited C lations during his discussions of Detachment Headquarters, 1st the system. Space Company, Osan, South The visit was a great opportunity Korea Oct. 20. to demonstrate the key performance products created from The three received a Photo by Lt. Cmdr. J.S. Brown JTAGS and the ability to share historical background brief on Lt. Col. Brad Greene of the National Reconnaissance Office, Army the history and missions of the knowledge of the Theater Ballistic Space Program Director, Col. Jess A. Scarbrough and Maj. Rich Lewis Joint Tactical Ground Station Missile Early Warning Mission with Army Tactical Exploitation of National Capabilities during their in the Pacific theater from Lt. performed by the combined Army recent visit to C Detachment Headquarters, 1st Space Company, Osan, Cmdr. J.S. Brown. and Navy Team. South Korea. C Company again named best barracks By Spc. William Steiner won $1,125. barracks. Unit reporter Sept. 10, 415th BSB Command Sgt. Maj. This year saw a tie for first place; Olga Martinez and other command therefore C Company split the KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — For sergeants major from the 415th BSB winnings with 181st Signal Company. the fourth year out of the past five, conducted white glove inspections of the The barracks for the 181st Soldiers are Charlie Company, 1st Satellite Control barracks under their jurisdiction. co-located with C Company. Battalion, has won the 415th Base Common area cleanliness, safety The Soldiers plan to use this year’s Support Battalion’s “Best Medium standards and general barracks upkeep, winnings to install an updated local Renovated Barracks of the Year” as well as any improvements to the area network system between the competition. barracks, were some of the areas where barracks rooms. This will provide the Every September, more than 30 the inspection team focused its attention. ability to share files between personal barracks within the Kaiserslautern The win for C Company Soldiers is well computers and a gaming connection military community compete in the deserved. Many nights were spent for console systems. Best Barracks competition. cleaning the barracks inside and out. All Continuing the tradition of Since the opening of the renovated common areas were checked and excellence, C Company plans to barracks in 2001, the Soldiers residing rechecked for cleanliness and the Soldiers compete for Best Barracks for the sixth in the barracks have made nearly held multiple small-scale “GI” parties. year next September, and add another $5,000 in winnings from the barracks The past years’ winnings purchased the super-sized award check to the list of competition. This year C Company large concrete grill in front of the winnings.

Admin-oriented Soldier finishes Primary Leadership Development Course in great style By Sgt. 1st Class Dennis worth at Fort Lewis, Wash. official DA Form 1059. other students didn’t receive Beebe, SMDC Public Affairs Cpl. David Brady attended “The whole PLDC experience preparation and it really the Fort Lewis Primary was really good for me,” Brady showed in their work and PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Leadership Development said. “The small group leaders attitudes. Some had good Colo. — One self-proclaimed Course Sept. 8 through Oct. 7. were very knowledgeable and attitudes and took it very “admin-oriented” He was mixed in with a were able to pass that seriously, but others just noncommissioned officer from diverse group of Soldiers to knowledge on to us. I would wanted to ‘ride out’ their 30 the U.S. Army Space and include infantry Soldiers, truck suggest to anyone who has a days.” Missile Defense Command’s drivers, military policemen, choice to take the 30-day- A condition that may have Legal Office recently proved his engineers and various medical program because there is so contributed to some of the specialists. much to learn. I could not attitudes was the weather. “I was the most ‘admin- have gotten nearly as much “It rained pretty hard almost oriented’ soldier there, but I out of the 15-day course. every day during our Garrison/ held my own in all areas,” The school environment was Classroom portion of the Brady said. “Being with all almost entirely electronic, with course, which made early these different specialties all of us working on laptops. morning Physical Training made me feel like I was on a These classes gave me a real suck, but as soon as we headed real-world deployment.” appreciation for the classroom into the field portion of the Brady maintained over a 90 environment that I had lost course, the weather changed percent average for the entire over the past few years with and turned out beautiful. It four-week-course, making the not attending large classes.” was like an Indian summer Commandant’s List and Brady credits his chain of with light breezes, warm days graduating in the top 20 command with ensuring he and only slightly cool nights, percent from a class of more was ready for everything he but most importantly, there than 80 students. would encounter at the course. was no rain at all,” Brady said. He received superior ratings “I was way ahead when I got When asked if he had to do it in oral communication, there,” Brady said. “I knew all over again, “Of course I leadership, contributing to what to expect from the very would — and somehow I would group work and research ability beginning because of all the make up that one tiny and exceeded the course advice and training I received percentage point I needed to Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Dennis Beebe standard, according to his before leaving. Some of the become the Honor Graduate.” Cpl. David Brady 24 The Eagle November 2004 Army Ten-Miler results

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Twenty Maj. Michael Draper, 1:29:15 U.S. Army Space and Missile Tom Pagán, 1:16:53 Defense Command runners, to include three teams and two Discovery individuals, participated in the 20th annual Army Ten-Miler in Sgt. 1st Class Curtis Kimbrell, Washington, D.C., Oct. 24. 1:04:15 With more than 20,000 Capt. Daryl Breitbach, 1:06:29 military and civilian runners Lt. Jae Yu, 1:18:34 registered this year, the Army Capt. Travis Gilbert, 1:03:59 Ten-Miler is America’s largest Spc. Matthew Funk, 1:05:24 10-mile road race. Ellis Whitt, 63, placed third in his age group (60-64) with a Gemini time of 1 hour, 14 minutes, 42 seconds. Whitt is a general Lt. Lauren Schultz, 1:38:59 engineer in the Space and Capt. Victoria Mawaka, 1:23:04 Missile Defense Technical Sgt. 1st Class Joe Winsor, Center. 1:20:03 Other results, by team are 1st Lt. Jonathan Webb, 1:27:16 listed below: Sgt 1st Class Cynthia Arrington, 1:39:31 Atlantis Master Sgt. Travis Adams, 1:20:43 Maj. Stephen Redmon, 1:09:27 Col. David Farrisee, 1:12:34 Individual runners Ellis Whitt, 1:14:42 Capt. Sang Lee, 1:15:06 Maj. Randy Wheeler, 1:14:40 Tom Perham, 1:31:01 Thomas Askins, 1:10:42

Photo by Cali Coulthard Maj. Stephen Redmon, left, administrative and operations law attorney, Staff Judge Advocate, Arlington, Va., maintains a steady pace during the Army Ten-Miler. Redmon, who led the Atlantis team for SMDC, clocked in at a respectable 1:09:27 at the finish line.

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ain and tempera- Key facts about this year’s tures in the 40s Army Ten-Miler: R did little to prevent more than 13,000 runners • 6,870 teams from finishing the annual • Runners from 49 of 50 Army Ten-Miler, including states registered, along Capt. Dan Browne, who set a with the District of new record. Three-time Columbia winner Browne, a member of • International participants Photo by John Upp the Oregon National Guard and an Olympic long-dis- — 122 runners from 23 Thomas Askins, left, a senior military analyst in SMDC’s G-3, Arlington, Va., tance runner, broke through countries and Sgt. 1st Class Desirée Mubarak, assistant special security officer, G-2, • International teams from exchange comments at the Hooah tent next to the Pentagon shortly after a race ribbon held by Army the Army Ten-Miler event. Chief of Staff Gen. Peter Italy, Canada, Germany, Schoomaker 47 minutes Honduras, Republic of Korea and 29 seconds after starting • 91 percent of runners the race. Browne set a pace registered online of 4:45 per mile to beat the • 58 percent were male and race record he set in 1997 of 42 percent were female 47:44. He also ran the Ten- • 76 percent were from the Miler in 1998, claiming first greater Washington, D.C. place with a time of 48:52. region Among women runners, Casey Smith of Arlington • More than 1,500 Soldiers took first this year with and volunteers supported a time of 57:26. This is the race. Smith’s second top finish; she won in the women’s The Army Ten-Miler is division in 2002 with a time produced by the U.S. Army of 58:21. Susan Malloy set Military District of Wash- the women’s record in 1995 ington and sponsored by the at 56:20. Association of the U.S. Last year’s winners were Army. John Henwood with a time of For more race results, 48:39, and Alisa Harvey who visit the Ten-Miler Web site Photo by John Upp finished in 59:29. at www.armytenmiler.com. Sgt. Maj. Daniel Rutledge, left, and Command Sgt. Maj. David Lady warm up and dry off in the Hooah tent before the annual Army Ten-Miler gets under way Oct. 24 in Washington, D.C.