Volume 30, No. 2 NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen 28 February 2014
Photo Master Sergeant Angel García / TLP Staff Realistic training scenarios trigger imagination
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Established Process Sets Path to the Future Inevitably, conversations I have these Currently, this process has our It is also during this period that our I certainly appreciate your willingness days turn to questions regarding the Component focused on creating an Component will implement the Civilian to ask the tough questions…keep doing future of our Component and the way Initial State Peacetime Establishment Reorganization System. This will be it! All of you deserve the best answers ahead to implement the recommendations or ISPE. This involves detailed a two phase system to first, match to enable you to make informed of the Force Review. One question I am development of the new organizational current civilian employees to position decisions. Even more, I respect your always asked is, “how many people will structure dictated by the Force Review. within the new organization structure candor in providing me the honest remain within the E-3A Component Through this process all of you will and second, hire new employees feedback when communication after 2015?” Sometimes the questions gain some insight to the future E-3A to fill positions where no qualified about the future is lacking. I fully is more direct, “will I have a job next Component. However, the ISPE must personnel were found within the recognize the tensions created when year?” These are important questions be approved by all the nations which existing workforce. The first phase will an operational organization, fully and they deserve straight-forward comprise our Component and even also include retraining opportunities committed to an ongoing NATO answers. However, the best answers then – nothing is final. Only after the to qualify existing Component operational mission, is asked to change. are anchored in an understanding of North Atlantic Council approves the members for positions within the new I am always ready to listen to your the process used to reorganize our End State Peacetime Establishment organizational structure. input and ideas on how we can be more Component for the future. or ESPE, can transition to the new effective as we shape our one-of-a-kind organizational structure begin. To be clear, the Force Review organization to be reliable and relevant The E-3A Component is a NATO proposed a future NATO AIRBORNE in the year 2030. Headquarters. Therefore, any The SHAPE staff has established EARLY WARNING and CONTROL reorganization is done under the timelines to finalize the ISPE by construct sized at 1,499 personnel. authorities of SACEUR following November of 2014 and gain North Today we have roughly 1,780 personnel the process described in Allied Atlantic Council (NAC) approval of in our Component. There can be no Administrative Publications. Many the ESPE in June of 2015. It is during doubt the Component will be smaller NATO Headquarters have successfully the period between ISPE finalization in the future – but not in 2014. Further, reorganized following this guidance, and NAC approval of the ESPE that I continue to advocate for a two to to include our own Component, I will have the clarity to answer three year period after ESPE approval which just completed a four-year long your toughest questions about for the Component to reach the final Maj reorganization in 2013. the future. organizational construct. NSU representatives gather to develop better co-operation Representatives from the majority of the E-3A Component’s sixteen National Support Units came together to exchange information and discuss ways of improving co-operation Jan. 30, 2014, at NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen, Germany. Lt. Col. Volker J. von dem Bach, commander of the German Support Hohenforst Andrea by Photo Group, welcomed everyone and provided a briefing about the German contingent and its annual programs on base. The positive feedback from the meeting confirmed the initial intent to continue with these gatherings. The representative from the United States NSU invited all nations to a follow-on meeting on April 10, 2014.
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By Staff Sgt. R. Michael Longoria History of the Alpha Jet drawn up and the project was launched and Dassault-Breguet, of France, began The roots of the Alpha Jet date by the defense ministers of the two to co-manufacture the aircraft. During Three Belgian Alpha Jets landed back to the 1960s when the German countries on May 1, 1969. this time, Belgium had now expressed at NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen, “Bundeswehr” leadership decided interest and ordered 33 Alpha Jets. Germany, for refueling Feb. 11, 2014. to bring the training of fighter pilots After several prototypes were back to Europe, instead of having developed, the first flight of the On May 21, 2008, the French The Alpha Jets stopped at the them trained in North America. Also, Alpha Jets took place on Oct. 26, and Belgian air forces in Cazaux NATO E-3A Component’s main they were looking for a lightweight 1973. By 1975, the test phase was celebrated the one-million flight operating base while flying from fighter-bomber to replace the Fiat completed and Dornier, of Germany, hours of the Alpha Jets. Cazaux Military Air Base in France to G.91. At the same time, the French Beauvechain Air Base in Belgium. “Armee de l’Air” was looking for a successor for the Fouga Magister, The jets are from the Belgian which was used for the basic training Armed Forces’ Air Component, of the French jet pilots. which refers to the air forces of the Kingdom of Belgium. In the Flemish These considerations steered the part of the country, they are called respective inspectors of the German “Lucht Component” and referred to and French air forces, Lt. Gen. John as “Composante Air” in the French- Steinhoff and Gen. François Maurin, to speaking Wallonia region. The Air meet and initiate the groundwork for Component consists of about 8,600 the Alpha Jet on July 2, 1968. Shortly men and women. after, a government agreement was
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Members of the E-3A Component refuel a Belgian Alpha Jet Feb. 11, 2014, at NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen, Germany. Three Belgian Alpha Jets landed here for fuel while flying from Cazaux Military Air Base in France to Beauvechain Air Base in Belgium. Greek ‘Vasilopita’ sliced at FOB Aktion VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT By Lt. Col. Panagiotis Drakopoulos dedicating the first pieces to God, to up to mid February. Accordingly, this the House, etc. The landlord never annual ceremony was organized to Applications are invited for the Slicing or cutting the Vasilopita, the forgets people in the family that are take place at FOB Aktion’s dining hall following post: name of the New Year’s pie in Greece, not present for any reason. just before the end of January while at a family gathering after the coming FOB personnel were waiting to surprise Configuration Manager, of the New Year is a custom that During the St. Vasilios (Santa an E-3A crew.Unfortunately, the crew Advertisement Number 14001, comes from Saturnalia, the ancient Clauss) era, the habit of placing a coin didn’t arrive; however, the ceremony NATO Grade A-2, assigned to the Greek celebration of “Saturn”, later in the pie had begun. The lucky finder took place with the participation of the Engineering Assurance Branch, inherited by the Franks. is announced as the “King of the day entire FOB family. Mission Systems Engineering and the Year”. Division, Information Technology Landlords cut the pie into pieces Following the tradition, a piece for the Wing. and offer it to each bystander family Ministries, Agencies and Associations E-3A Component was cut and named. The member or friends and relatives, in Greece may hold the ceremony FOB commander’s names tags from all the This post is due to be filled as flying squadrons photographed in front soon as possible. of the Vasilopita to symbolize the presence of the E-3A Component. It also displayed Closing date: 31 March 2014. Aktion’s willingness to follow all the codes of conduct and act as one team and one For further details, please visit family in the upcoming year. the E-3A Component (WSS) Portal under Headquarters/A1/ A1CP/A1CR/Recruitment, the official E-3A Component Internet Home Page (www.e3a.nato.int), or review the advertisement posted in Building 8.
NOTE: Only applications of qualified personnel will be Photos courtesy of FOB Aktion considered. 62 NATO Skywatch 28xx February 2014
Home security advice from the Heinsberg Police authority shutters, lights, radio, etc during You can obtain free, impartial advice your absence. and information from the Police about • Do not leave valuable items lying how to safeguard your home. around at home. The local Prevention Advice Centre How to protect • Mark your valuables (by engraving can provide information in the them, using a UV pen, etc) and German language on: note down the most important • tested and certified anti-burglary your home data for them in a special list. Take products photos of items that are difficult to • mechanically operated locking describe. devices for windows and glazed • Keep particularly important or doors against break-ins valuable but rarely used objects • video monitoring, marking valuable (e.g. documents, savings account items and recording details of them Discovering a break-in at your home is usually a shock. Many victims of books, collectors’ items, gold or • suitable secure storage containers burglary are deeply affected by this intrusion into their personal living jewellery) in a secure deposit box at and the protection they provide space. Apart from the damage caused and perhaps the loss of irreplaceable your bank. • companies with expertise in memorabilia, many people do not feel safe in their own home anymore. • If you would prefer to keep these installing home security equipment. They often feel unsafe and fearful for a long time after the break-in. objects at home, place them in a certified secure storage container The police know from experience that • In apartment blocks, keep the (e.g. a safe). protection against domestic burglary main entrance door locked at • Be a good neighbour! Look out is a worthwhile investment. Almost all times (also during daytime). for strangers and/or suspicious 40% of these offences fail at the Before pressing the button for situations in your neighbourhood. outset - not least because of securing the automatic door opener, check If you observe anything suspicious, CONTACT ADDRESS: devices fitted in doors or windows. the identity of the caller (e.g. by notify the Police immediately by But if you take the right action and looking out of the window). Only calling the emergency services Kreispolizeibehörde Heinsberg have watchful neighbours, this can admit people if they are coming to number 110 or by sending an Kriminalprävention/Opferschutz also help to prevent break-ins. visit you or if you recognise them as emergency fax1. Carl-Severing-Str. 1 regular visitors to the property. 52525 Heinsberg Criminals often come by during 1 An emergency fax enables people Tel.: 02452 920 5555 daytime - when people are usually not FOR FURTHER TIPS FOR BREAK-IN with impaired hearing/speech to E-mail: at home because they are at school, PREVENTION: www.riegelvor.de contact the emergency service system. [email protected] at work or out shopping - or in early • If your home has any glass panel in Specimen fax forms and emergency evening, around the start of dusk, the main door, never leave the keys fax numbers for Police authorities in The Heinsberg Police offer a home or on weekends. Unfortunately their in the lock on the inside. North Rhine Westphalia are available security inspection program where job is made easier by carelessness • Do not hide any keys in external at www.polizei-nrw.de/heinsberg/ officers will come out and do an at home: if people close the house/ locations, e.g. as a precaution artikel__1534.html inspection of your residence and apartment door by just pulling it shut against accidentally locking yourself provide recommendations on how to and not locking it, if they put the out of your home. Burglars know all increase security and safety. key in its usual “hiding place“ under the possible hiding places. IF YOU HAVE BEEN THE VICTIM the mat, in a flower pot, or on top of • If you ever lose a key, change the OF A BREAK-IN: If you are interested in having a the door frame, or if easily accessible locking cylinder immediately. home inspection conducted, please windows, balcony doors or patio doors • Even if you are only leaving your Make sure you submit an official contact the E-3A Component are left in the “tilt” position. home for a short time, lock all report of the crime to a Police station, Investigator, who will help windows and external doors. or make the report online at: coordinate with the Heinsberg Security-conscious behaviour and Windows in the ‘tilt’ position are www.polizei-nrw.de Police. Please ensure you also robust, mechanically operated security easy to open. discuss this with your landlord if equipment (e.g. anti-burglary fittings, • Also lock windows and balcony The shock of being a victim of crime you are in a rental unit. or additional locking devices) are most doors on upper floors, because some is often severe. Mental suffering may important for preventing break-ins burglars are expert climbers. They not be evident at first glance, but it and defeating the efforts of criminals. also use ladders, garden furniture, can involve just as much impact as THE IMP INVESTIGATOR CAN Burglary alarm systems do not crates, garbage bins, pergolas, etc. physical injury and damage/loss of BE REACHED AS FOLLOWS: prevent break-ins, they only provide to help them climb upwards. personal property. Quite often it lasts notification of them. They can only • If your home has roller shutters, much longer, sometimes lifelong. Nick Haemers supplement mechanical safeguards, only lower them for the night You can visit the Internet page of Military Police Investigator not replace them, but from a burglar’s time. Leaving shutters down during the ‘Opferschutz’ (Victim Protection) Bldg 36 Cell: +49 151 276 00857 point of view they do increase the daytime gives the impression that service to obtain information on Ext: 4820 risk of discovery and therefore give everyone is away from home. symptoms and effects resulting from E-Mail: [email protected] additional protection to the property. • Always lock basement and attic crimes, as well as on victims’ rights doors. and possible sources of help. If you have been the victim of a HOW TO PROTECT YOUR HOME • Basement light shafts and basement crime, please ensure you notify the AGAINST BREAK-INS: windows should be safeguarded, If you observe local Police to make an official report. • Safeguard potential weak points in e.g. with robust, well anchored Please also notify the IMP Desk in your house/apartment (e.g. main grilles or gratings. anything suspicious, Building 36 (ext 4819), so that we can doors, balcony doors, patio doors, • If you are going to be away from CALL EMERGENCY monitor any trends and assist the local windows, basement entrances) by home for a long time, ask relatives, Police as needed in the course of their fitting certified security devices. friends, neighbours or “homesitters” NUMBER 110 investigation. This means that any burglar trying to stay there or make it look to break in would first have to lever inhabited by emptying the mailbox, the doors or windows, which would opening/closing roller shutters or be time-consuming and noisy. curtains, and randomly switching • Even if you are only going outside lights, radio and TV on/off. LOCK your home for a short time, lock the • Do not leave a message on your external doors whenever possible. answering machine to notify callers A criminal needs only a few seconds of your absence. to open a door that has been pulled • Notify your neighbours that timers IT! shut but left unlocked. will be operating your roller SECURE YOUR HOME TO MAKE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY SAFER 28 February 2014 NATO Skywatch 7 Component implements new procurement process
By Staff Sgt. R. Michael Longoria “We are in the works of figuring “The old process had about The additional benefits for out which offices and squadrons 15 steps and could take about the Component by switching The E-3A Component is in the need Purchase Card Holders,” Captain 21 days,” Captain Montulet said. to a Purchase Card include reduction process of implementing a new Montulet said. “As personnel are “With the use of the Purchase Card, in contract prices, reduction in program that will streamline the identified, we will get them all the the procurement process for supplies cycle time and overhead costs procurement process for supplies, proper training on how to benefit of will now only take five steps and savings that are inline with the equipment and non-personal the new program.” personnel should have materials upcoming personnel and manning services. in hand not later than five days.” reviews. The main goal of this program is According to the Component’s to provide the Component with a Finance Division (A8), the new simplified and streamlined method procurement process was initiated of purchasing and paying for high by an order from the Allied volume, low value requirements. Command Operations general that all components and headquarters have “This program will minimize to use a Purchase Card. paperwork, simplify the payment process and reduce the administrative “The new process must be fully efforts normally associated with the implanted by Jan. 1, 2015,” said authorized procurement process for Capt. Ralph Montulet, procurement these items,” Captain Montulet said. and contracting officer. “A8PC is leading the way, but we need In addition, the Purchase Card commitment and participation from Program reduced the amount of all organizations on base.” Currently, steps and time it takes to acquire 30 Component members are trained materials within the micro purchase to use the Purchase Card. threshold (under 1,000 euros). German “Shooting and Military Proficiency” Badges
By Lt. Col. Volker J. von dem Bach This decoration is awarded to and • German Basic Fitness Test. 60, 90 or 120 minutes. worn by German soldiers of all ranks. The German National Support Unit It comes in three classes: Gold, Silver • Marching a distance of 6, 9 or • Swimming in clothes a distance of provides several opportunities a year and Bronze. International Component 12 km with a 15 kg backpack in 100 m in 4 minutes. for members of other Component members may be awarded the badge nations to receive the German if all necessary requirements are met: Schützenschnur Awarding a cord as a decoration “Shooting and Military Proficiency” began in the early 18th century in Badges. Evaluation Report from the The German Armed Forces Prussia under Frederick William I of Commanding Officer recognizing the Badge of Marksmanship (German: Prussia. These two distinctive decorations Soldier’s physical and moral standards. Schützenschnur) is a decoration of are awarded by the Bundeswehr. An The purpose of the evaluation is to the Bundeswehr, the armed forces With the reorganization of the explanation of each award and how show evidence that the Soldier is both of the Federal Republic of Germany. Prussian Army under Gerhard von to earn them is provided below. physically and morally fit. Scharnhorst, the “Schützenschnur” The decoration is awarded to became the official military award Abzeichen für Leistungen im • First Aid Training according to the German military personnel of that is today still honored. Truppendienst respective national standards. all grades, but is only allowed to The German Armed Forces Badge be worn by enlisted members. Editor’s Note: The wearing of both for Military Proficiency (German: • NBC Training according to the The German armed forces badges is subject to the respective Abzeichen für Leistungen im respective national standards. regulations point out, that “the nations’ uniform regulations. Truppendienst) is a decoration of the ‘Schützenschnur’ is a decoration for Bundeswehr, the armed forces of the • Shooting Qualification with Pistol weapons proficiency for enlisted Corporal from a Prussian Infantry Federal Republic of Germany. P8 or Rifle G36. soldiers.” Officers can receive the regiment wearing a Schützenschnur award, although it is not currently in 1894. authorized to be worn on their Courtesy Photo uniforms. It comes in three classes: Gold, Silver and Bronze.
International Component members may be awarded the badge if successfully shot the German service rifle G36 and pistol P8. The awarded grade is determined by the lowest weapon qualification (e.g. if you qualify all gold and one bronze, you are awarded the bronze).
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for two or three servings. For anyone Danielle Schippers Photo The morning kicked off with a slide who wished to recreate these treats, show presentation with some history our place mats had the recipe for the of Norway and the history behind the waffles. waffle. We learnt that every region has their own take on what waffles should During the course of the morning, a be made of and what they should be large selection of fun raffle prizes were eaten with. up for grabs and as it was Valentine’s Day the following day, there were After the presentation, we were a few special prizes up for grabs for treated to a Norwegian specialty; members only. Article by Danielle Schippers salmon, scrambled egg, salad, bread and Norwegian flat bread. After the A big thank you to the Norwegian For three months the E-3A Component International Women’s Club collected salmon and scrambled egg course, we ladies for a great morning full of waffles! old, well loved toys and has now presented these to Mayor Thomas Fiedler and Geilenkirchen’s Youth Office Social Service Coordinator, Birgit Gerhards. A whole load of cuddly toys, board games, toy cars and toys for infants will now be ready Dutch Tile Night at the IWC to delight needy children in Geilenkirchen. On Thursday, January 23, it was the turn of the Dutch ladies to host the IWC Mayor Thomas Fiedler said the handover in the Town Hall was a “genuine event. This year, it was an arts and crafts year with Dutch Tile painting, a favorite Christmas moment”. Keri Mueller (wife of General Mueller), IWC President of seasoned members and a new favorite for new members and guests. Linda Kolset and Lisa Cook presented the generous donations on behalf of the IWC and took visible pleasure in being able to greatly delight children who Held in the old school gym, tables were set up with individual tiles (tiles that otherwise might not receive any suitable toys at Christmas time. are typically found on house roofs), with gloss, sparkle and matte mod podge, a large selection of decorated napkins, and paints to choose from. The process (Translation of text ‘Geilenkirchener Zeitung’) was simple, you choose a napkin with your favorite design, separate the layers, then apply mod podge to stick it to the tile. Once your tile had dried, you could apply the paint of your choice to the exposed edges and finish with mod podge. Some women even got creative and decided to layer designs. IWC hosts Turkish Night A selection of yummy food was laid out from healthy fruit to delicious March 20 at the E-3A Club. Doors open at 1800, event starts at 1900. sweet treats and a selection of drinks. There was, of course, raffle prizes, Babysitting available for 2 Euros per child. with a Karnival theme, all prizes came with a glittery, colorful mask, and some, with a clown. For those craft loving women, the night was a lot of with subsidized green fees, at some fun, with new ideas for crafts taken home. Thank you to the IWC board for outstanding courses in the local putting together a truly enjoyable crafts evening! Hit the links German, Belgium and Netherlands By Rudi Mertens area. The IGA sponsors its own club championship and a ‘Europeans vs. Infrastructure Conference Looking to play golf locally at North Americans Ryder Cup’ style very preferential rates? The E-3A tournament in addition to other Component’s International Golf tournaments. on future projects Association (IGA) invites new and By Thorsten Wahl the nations can again expect normal existing members, of all golfing The IGA welcomes players of all procedures for NAEW NSIP projects. abilities, to sign up for the 2014 abilities and encourages wives and The annual NAEW&C Infrastructure These could be staffed in NATO HQ season and enjoy golf at the excellent children to also join. If you are new Conference 2013 took place at after the approval. Brunssumerheide golf complex. to golf, you might find the Par-3 Forward Operating Base Aktion, course membership a good way to get Greece, in December. Three projects were viewed as more The IGA is based on the NATO Air started. The Association also provides time critical in the way that they Base Geilenkirchen, Germany, and this help to members who are new to golf Members of the Host Nations of the should not wait for the Addendum year, they are opening membership to and wish to develop their game. FOL/FOB’s, of NATO HQ NATO Office 3 approval. For these the Host entitled personnel at JFC, NAPMA and of resources (NOR), JFC Brunssum, Nations were addressed to utilize the Niederheid. The Association will be holding its ACC Ramstein, the FOL/FOB’s “urgent requirement” procedure to Annual General Meeting at the PAO Commanders or their representatives achieve an authorization early. The For full details of membership and Briefing Room in the former Sentry participated. Force Command (FCRRI) runway restoration project in MOB costs, as well as application forms Club on March 19, 2014. The AGM will chaired the conference with support Geilenkirchen was coordinated, in the please visit their Web site at www. start at 1500 but for those wishing to from NAEW&C Component A4.The way that no infrastructure projects igagolf.net. Don’t hesitate to contact complete membership sign up, submit different Commands and Host at the FOL/FOB’s would impact someone from the association application forms and/or pick up their Nations had the chance to present their usage during the foreseen E-3A committee if you have questions. membership packages can arrive as their way of managing Infrastructure deployment timeframe from May till early as at 1400. Prospective members projects. The FOL/FOB’s and the October 2014. Membership of the IGA entitles are most welcome to come and find NAEW Component presented their golfers to enjoy everyday play at the out more about the Association. current and future projects. Commander and personnel of FOB Brunssum Golf Complex at terrific Come on out and enjoy a season of Aktion proved to be a great host for rates. In addition to 27 championship- good golfing, good friends and good The NOR and the Nations used this conference providing outstanding holes, an executive 9-hole course and a friendly competition. the opportunity to discuss details support and thereby enabling a good par-3 course, the complex has a driving of infrastructure projects within atmosphere for all the participants. range and excellent practice facilities. For more information, visit www. Addendum 3, as the NOR explained They had to support the conference igagolf.net or contact Rudi Mertens at him being in the process to prepare between the numerous operational From May through September, the 02451 63 4739 or treasurer@igagolf. a Joint staff screening report (JSSR) deployments they had received in Association runs club nights where net. 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