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okinawa marine | OPINION & EDITORIAL | august 22, 2008 Leave base to shop, experience culture

Lance Cpl. Stefanie C. Pupkiewicz Laziness? Instead of experiencing Okinawa, online Ethnocentrism? shopping and American fast food chains eaving through the hectic streets in Anxiety? become vital to ones survival in order to the back of a taxi or from the seat Any reason is possible, but the main point retain the familiarity of home. Wof a community bus, Naha passes is that the patronage of American service A lot of people signed that dotted line with in all its eclectic glory. Arriving in the city, members is a vital part of the local economy. ambitions of travel, but what is the point of with its narrow and cramped streets and Okinawa has been developed and built being stationed abroad when one is confined familiar crosswalk beeps, the kanji written with the U.S. service member being an ac- to the base and its American amenities? golden arches force many service members tive part of the community. The limitations of America’s cultural to march past the darkened doorways of That applies to Okinawa as a whole, not reach on the island will be the limitations if restaurants serving local cuisine. just Gate 2 Street. that is all that is known and experienced. Wandering past shops and cafes of unique Japan is a culture developed independent Why place limits on the experience? taste in the voracious search of the familiar of European influence and adapts and ma- That’s hardly adapting and overcoming. ultimately ends in lunch enjoyed among the nipulates the culture of the West until it is Pupkiewicz is a combat correspondent imported atrocities of plastic. something uniquely Japanese. with the Okinawa Marine newspaper. Instead of descending upon the comfort- ing relics of the United States’ expansive fast food globalization, trying something new will help to make Okinawa less foreign and remove some of the culture shock that comes with stepping out of the opinion gate. A decent size dish at a quaint Okinawa restaurant is about 500 yen with another 100 yen for a drink. With a rough exchange rate of 110 yen to every dollar, it’s just under $5.50. That’s cheaper than the majority of fast food and healthier. Kokusai Street is a well established area in Naha, but some shopping areas are often neglected and overlooked. It isn’t in the massive department stores where bargains and fashion can be found. It is down the narrow and cramped streets where the good boutiques and restaurants hide. Why don’t service members utilize the resources of the rich culture around them instead of importing packaged American cultural debris? Sempertoons fact check Created by Gunnery Sgt. Charles Wolf Pt during colors

If I am conducting physical training when Q: morning or evening Colors sounds, do I have to stop and stand at attention?

A: Yes, according to the Marine Corps Drill and Ceremonies Manuel MCO P5060.20 W/CH 1, paragraph 7003, persons not in uniform will stand at attention, face the flag and place their right hand over their heart during Colors. The order does not specify a change in procedure if exercising.

to submit an opinion or editorial, e-mail us at [email protected] okinawa marine | NEWS | august 22, 2008 Courtney Commissary brings groceries rolling to shoppers on Hansen Lance Cpl. Daniel A. Flynn on many items. Some of the more okinawa marine staff popular products among shoppers were fresh produce, fresh meat, CAMP HANSEN — The Commis- water and canned goods. sary on Wheels from Camp Court- Not only did the event allow ney brought a supermarket-type the Marines and sailors to get the experience here Aug. 15-17. services of a commissary, but it The commissary came to the also allowed the commissary of- base to provide approximately 200 ficials to gather input on what type different items and 3,000 cases of of goods they should provide and groceries not provided at the Post where their strengths and weak- Exchange or Shoppette. nesses are, said Sterling Johnson “Coming out here to make mon- Jr., grocery manager, Courtney ey was not our goal with the com- Commissary. missary on wheels,” said Daniel Pfc. Mathew Reissman, combat Smith, store director for the Court- engineer with 9th Engineer Sup- ney Commissary. “The actual goal port Battalion, 3rd Marine Logis- was to bring the commissary to the tics Group, said he was impressed Marines on Hansen.” with the selection offered by the Pfc. Mathew Reissman and Lance Cpl. Jessica Jones, combat engineers with Vendors representing various Commissary on Wheels and hopes 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, take advantage companies handed out coupons to there will be more such opportuni- of the various products offered at the Commissary on Wheels, Aug. 17. Photo by give service members a discount ties in the future. Lance Cpl. Daniel A. Flynn Marines, Iraqi Police escort boy in medical mission

Cpl. Chris T. Mann members of Police Transition filled with hope now that eyes and on his face. “When Ahmed would regimental combat team 1 Team 8, Regimental Combat this day is actually here and Ahmed’s heart troubles come to visit, Marines Team 1, and Iraqi Police, we are finally leaving,” said prevented him from leading would jump out of their FALLUJAH, Iraq — Five- Ahmed was able to travel to Mallouki, before boarding a a normal five-year-old boy’s rooms and stop what they year-old Ahmed, an Iraqi Ahman, Jordan, to get the plane to Jordan. life. His play time was often were doing to see him,” boy from Fallujah, Iraq, can medical care he desperately Ahmed’s parents first cut short because said Navy Petty now exhale sighs of relief af- needed. noticed there was something of the shortness from the front Officer 1st Class ter finally conquering a long Members of PTT-8 es- wrong with their son when of breath trig- Craig W. Pasanen, and lingering battle against corted Ahmed and his father, he was 1 year old. gered by the hole in the the corpsman for PTT-8. heart troubles that had left Warrant Officer Othman The medical condition center of his heart. “Everyone loves spend- the young boy with chronic Mallouki, Security Detach- present in Ahmed’s cardiac The nearest qualified spe- ing time with Ahmed; we breathing and cardiovascu- ment, Iraqi Police, Headquar- system kept needed oxygen cialist who could perform sort of adopted him as a lar complications. ters District, to the Baghdad from reaching organs like a the surgery Ahmed needed little brother into the PTT The condition, if left un- International Airport Aug. normal person’s circulatory was located at a surgical team.” treated, would likely have 4. system would. This caused clinic in Jordan, and travel In late July, the team had killed Ahmed. Thanks to “We are so happy and a bluish coloring around his limitations and medical helped Ahmed and Mal- expenses had kept his fam- louki obtain everything they ily from seeking the care he needed for the trip to Jordan, needed. but some last minute ex- Over a year ago, Ma- penses almost delayed the rines operating in Fallujah trip again. learned of Ahmed’s condi- Several unexpected ex- tion and decided to help. penses were discovered They began a long process of just days before the two raising money and obtain- were scheduled to leave ing the travel documents for Jordan, but the prob- required for Ahmed’s trip lem was quickly met and to Jordan. overcome by Iraqi Police PTT-8, the most recent from the Headquarters unit to help Ahmed and his Precinct. family, have spent countless The officers pulled to- hours over the past several gether and donated their months planning travel ar- own money, raising $1,000 rangements and consulting to cover the unexpected ex- with medical specialists in penses. After finally arriving Jordan. in Jordan, hours of critical Mallouki and his son medical procedures proved frequently visited the Joint successful for Ahmed. Command Center in the The hole in Ahmed’s heart Maj. Eric P. Dominijanni, team leader, Police Transition Team 8, Regimental Combat Team 1, Andaloos area of Fallu- is now mended, and he is holds hands with 5-year-old Ahmed before the boy climbed aboard an aircraft headed to jah to meet with Coalition expected to make a full re- Ahman, Jordan, for medical treatment. Photo by Cpl. Chris T. Mann forces. covery. okinawa marine | NEWS | august 22, 2008 briefs 3rd MLG posts new sergeant major

Lance Cpl. Michael A. things to emphasize. Bianco “It’s not about the RANGE HIGH SCORES okinawa marine staff staff (non-commis- Aug. 11-15 sioned officers), it’s CAMP KINSER — Sgt. about the junior Ma- Maj. Clinton Carter rines and sailors,” said passed his duties as Rifle Detail 30 - Hansen Carter. sergeant major for 3rd Cpl. Harper, B.K. 3rdMarDiv 326 Carter also told the Marine Logistics Group Marines as long as they Rifle Detail 30 - Schwab to Sgt. Maj. Timothy have love of nation and Lance Cpl. Elliot, P.R. 1stMAW 336 Didas during a post and love of democracy, they relief ceremony Aug. 15 will be able to succeed Didas Carter at Roberts Field here. no matter where life Carter, who served takes them. Expeditionary Force Didas said during ANTI-TERRORISM ONLINE TRAINING as the 3rd MLG sergeant Didas comes to 3rd (Forward) in support the ceremony the one Service members who have not taken the major since March MLG after serving with of Operation Iraqi Free- thing he loves about Anti-Terrorism level 1 training in the past year 2006, will go on to the Headquarters Battalion, dom. the younger Marines are required to compile the training. The test Marine Corps Mobi- 2nd Marine Division, “I’m excited about of today is they saw the can be found at https://atlevel1.dtic.mil. lization Command in where he deployed to being here and being events of Sept. 11, 2001, able to help the Ma- and still raised their EXPRESSWAY traffic delays Kansas City, Mo. Camp Fallujah, Iraq, right hand and took the Due to the repairing of an expressway bridge, I n h i s fa rewel l with Headquarters rines, sailors and civil- traffic delays can be expected between the speech, Carter had two Battalion, II Marine ians,” said Didas Oath of Enlistment. Kin (exit 8) and Ginoza (exit 9) exits through Dec. 26.

Attention Piano Players Teen expo promotes healthy choices The Pacific Okinawa Players needs an Pfc. Jeffrey Cordero mented a successful public formation to our youth and teens accompanist for “Ragtime the Musical.” okinawa marine staff awareness campaign to curb the about activities on Okinawa,” Rehearsals are underway and the show opens trend. Also, some present at the said Col. Thomas A. Gorry, Oct. 2. POPs will pay for seven shows plus CAMP KINSER — Several Sta- expo suggested the easiest way commanding officer of Combat rehearsals. To discuss schedule and pay, call 646-6402 or email [email protected]. tus of Forces Agreement youth to curb substance abuse among Logistics Regiment 37. and teens from around Okinawa teens is for parents and children By introducing different kuwae preschool registration attended a teen expo at the Surf- to simply maintain good com- activities and organizations Kuwae Preschool, located in Building 6047 on side here Aug. 13 designed to munications. available to youths, officials Camp Lester has spaces available for the 2008- inform young people about the Michael V. Santivasci, a se- hope teens will be more likely 2009 school year for children of Status of Forces dangers of drug abuse. nior at Kubasaki High School, to make good decisions and Agreement personnel 3 to 5 years old. The expo gave parents and suggested that parents look consider positive ways to keep All children must be toilet trained and meet camp officials an opportunity to for different ways to introduce busy. the required age by Oct. 31 of the school year. talk to children about the nega- youth to activities on island. “This is a way to give kids Documentation required to register includes tive effects of drug abuse while “On Okinawa, there are information they need to make the child’s passport, current shot records and highlighting alternate activities things to do but they are not healthy decisions,” said Gorry. an updated picture. For more information, call 645-8419. available for young people on really presented to us in a way “We want to get them involved Okinawa. that we can relate,” said San- in positive activities on is- GTCCP CHANGE INFORMATION “We are here to promote the tivasci. land.” Due to the transition of government travel idea of substance abuse pre- Representatives from several The expo was the first in a credit cards from Bank of America to Citi Bank vention,” said David Leon, an youth and teen organizations series of planned events aimed on Nov. 29, card holders’ contact and mailing Adolescent Substance Abuse were present at the expo. to guide children in the right information with Bank of America must be Counseling Services counselor. “(One goal) was to present in- direction, according to Gorry. up to date. Representatives from differ- For more information, contact your GTCC ent organizations set up booths agency program coordinator. with information on the effects of certain types of drugs and the Marine Corps CCE registration The Marine Corps College of Continuing effects of continuous use and Education’s early registration is underway for overdose. They also displayed both the Expeditionary Warfare School and the information concerning the dan- Command Staff Course. The courses, which gers of using over-the-counter begin in October, are broken down into two medication as a way of getting approximately 35-week sessions with classes “high.” one night a week. One recent trend addressed at For more information or to sign up, con- the expo was the abuse of prod- tact the Marine Corps College of Continuing ucts containing the cough sup- Lance Cpl. Geoffrey A. Conley, a military policeman with the Provost Education at 645-2230, or visit the Web site at pressant Dextromethorphan. Marshal’s Office on Camp Kinser, explains the DARE Program to a http://www.tecom.usmc.mil/cce. Base officials recently imple- participant in the Teen Expo. Photo by Pfc. Jeffrey Cordero

NMCRS After-hours contact number MEDICAL from pg 1 future to even fur- to help those less for- so many who have The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society has a clear to see that our ther strengthen our tunate. probably never seen a new after-hours contact number. The number’s two milita ries a re already strong rela- “It’s great we have doctor before.” use is limited to emergency transportation re- working together as tionship,” Faulkner the opportunity to The Bangladeshi and quests due to illness or death of an immediate a team, which is very family member or grandparent. The number is said. use our knowledge as U.S. forces participat- (090) 9574-2673. exciting to see. Navy Lt. Rob Kis- dentists and doctors ing in Exercise Unified “This is a tremen- er, a dentist with 3rd to help these people,” Hope are scheduled to TO SUBMIT A BRIEF, send an e-mail to dous opportunity and MLG, believes being a said Kiser. “It is a phe- provide care to more [email protected], or fax your we look forward to request to 645-3803. The deadline for submitting part of Unified Hope nomenal experience than 8,000 people and a brief is noon every Friday. The Okinawa Marine building on exercises allows him a chance that we can provide remain in the region reserves the right to edit all submitted material. like this in the near to use his profession this level of care to until late August. okinawa marine | NEWS | august 22, 2008 School begins Monday New school year requires focus on safety Charles K. Steitz or bicycling to and from school. Japan, the traffic is coming from take at least six giant steps forward DoDDS public affairs officer Here are a few basic safety tips the opposite direction. on the sidewalk before turning to follow: •Wear reflective or brightly colored to cross the street. That way, you TORII STATION, Okinawa, — The •Parents should talk to their clothing to increase visibility and the bus driver can see each start of a new school year cre- children and establish the other. ates more traffic congestion and best route for their children to Riding the School Bus •If you drop something near the pedestrian traffic in and around take to school. bus, tell the driver before you pick our schools. •Choose the quickest way with Statistically, school buses are it up. You want to make sure that Children rely on walking, rid- the fewest street crossings and the safest mode of transportation. the bus driver knows where you ing a bicycle, riding with parents use intersections with crossing Whether children walk, ride the are at all times. or riding the school bus in order guards. bus or travel by car, parents should •Obey the bus driver and security to get to school each day. •Remind children they are to remind their children about these attendant’s instructions. Students and parents should walk the designated chosen route simple safety tips: •Move immediately onto the side- keep in mind safety concerns asso- everyday. •Arrive at the bus stop at least five walk and out of traffic after getting ciated with going back to school. •Never walk alone – always travel minutes before the bus is sched- off the bus. with a buddy. Try and find a uled to pick up. Line up facing the Walking and biking to school friend in the neighborhood to walk bus, not along side it. Parents should remind their to school or ride the bus with. •Carry all loose belongings in a children about the inherent risks Even if your child doesn’t ride •Respect traffic lights and street bag or backpack and never reach associated with travelling to school the school bus, they still need signs. under the school bus to get any- and coming home. to protect themselves and be •Avoid loose fitting clothing that thing that has rolled or fallen They should also make a con- careful when travelling to and could get caught in bicycle spokes beneath it. scious effort when driving to be from school. Generally, there or pedals. •Always stand four giant steps on the lookout for small children is minimal supervision when a •Ensure all bike riders wear a back from the curb. When lining trying to make it to their destina- child walks to school or takes the helmet. up, make a line away from the tion. Most importantly, parents school bus. •Teach your children to cross a street. should watch for children darting Young pedestrians face a wide street at the crosswalk and to look •Never walk behind the bus. out from between cars or behind variety of decisions while walking “right, left, and right,” because in •If you have to cross the street, bushes and shrubs. Registration for 2008-2009 DoDDS-Pacific school year continues Charles K. Steitz the registration process. DoDDS public affairs officer Eligibility to enroll in DoDDS is based on the documentation provided at the time of enroll- TORII STATION, Okinawa, — Registration ment. Prior to registration, military sponsors School registration documentation: for the 2008-2009 school year is under way on must have current orders from military person- Okinawa. While many families registered their nel, or in the case of a DoD civilian, current •Sponsor’s PCS orders children before schools went on summer recess orders from their employing agency. Military in June, those who have not, or those who re- and civilian sponsors need to show a copy of •Proof of employment of locally hired civil- cently arrived in their communities are urged tour extensions if their tour has expired before ians to register their children immediately. the beginning of the school year. Accurate and complete school enrollments In coordination with military medical com- •Dependent verification if depen- assist principals, district superintendents, and mands, Department of Defense Education Activi- dent’s name is not listed on orders. Department of Defense Dependents Schools ty has recently added three required inoculations One of the following must be submitted: officials in allocating resources to support the for some students attending its schools two years - Dependent entry approval highest possible student achievement. This ago. The three are: Meningococcal Conjugate - Dependent area clearance process is critical for schools since funding and Vaccine (MCV4); Tetanus and Diphtheria Toxoids staffing authorizations are based on enrollment and Acellular Pertussis Vaccine (DTAP - adoles- •Command letter and enrollment projections. Parents are urged cent preparation); and Hepatitis A. to complete their children’s registration as soon The updated version of the immunizations •Copy of passport or birth certificate to verify as possible if they have not already done so. form is available on the DoDEA website at http:// age for Pre-kindergarten - First Grade “Our reminder to parents is all students must www.dodea.edu/communities/medical.htm. receive the required immunizations prior to Parents should bear in mind the additional im- •Social Security number enrolling in school. Students not fully compli- munizations are age-specific and not all students ant will be unable to attend our schools. This will require all of the additional vaccines. •Quarters address verification (housing let- is for the health and safety of all students and Parents can either call the school for detailed ter or off-base housing lease) staff,” explained Dr. Nancy Bresell, director instructions regarding documentation required for DoDDS-Pacific and Department of Defense for registration or visit:www.pac.dodea.edu/sup- •Local emergency contact person Domestic Dependent Elementary and Secondary portservices/Fiscal/index.htm. Schools-Guam. “During this period of transition, my staff is •Report cards and other academic records School principals and school office staffs very much interested in assisting both students across the Pacific are working diligently to en- and parents. Do not hesitate to contact our of- •Certificate of Immunization (DoDEA Form sure the annual registration process is efficient fice,” said Bresell. 2942.0-M-F1) signed by medical authority and customer-service oriented. Some paperwork For more information and assistance with at Base Immunization Clinic can be prepared in advance, but all parents will the registration process, parents should contact need to visit their children’s schools to finalize their local school office. okinawa marine | FEATURE | august 22, 2008

Marines with Combat Assault Company, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, build a shelter from the surrounding vegetation. Marines learned a variety of jungle survival skills that included snare building, finding food, and canopy building. Photos by Lance Cpl. Andrew S. Avitt Marines get jungle experience forces separated the Marines into four teams to settled into an ambush along the trail and compete against one another building shelters, waited near a simulated enemy base. Division Marines booby traps, a hammock with canopy and find- They didn’t have to wait long before three ing food. enemy role players on patrol made their way “They gave us a good chance for practical ap- by the Marines’ position. The Marines waited go head-to-head plication,” said Lance Cpl. Kenneth C. Lansdell, for the perfect moment to open fire. Within a fire team leader. “Building the booby traps seconds, they took out the enemy patrol in a with Brunei Forces was definitely my favorite.” barrage of gunfire. The squad then camped The jungle survival class was given in prepa- for the night after hiking for nearly 11 hours. Lance Cpl. Andrew S. Avitt ration for a four-mile patrol and ambush assault As it began to sprinkle in the darkness, Ma- okinawa marine staff exercise. After the patrol, Marines quickly rines pulled out their ponchos and tried to get

gt. Michael K. Kamerer’s Squad was first for the jungle patrol. They made their Sway into the jungle armed with small arms weapons and supplied with two days of food and water. The squad climbed steep hills, crossed streams, and ridgelines. Kamerer and his squad were among 40 service members from Combat Assault Company, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, that trained with Brunei’s 1st Infantry Battalion Land Forces Aug. 3, as a part of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training 2008, an annual series of bilateral military training exercises between the U.S. and several Southeast Asia nations, designed to increase cooperation and enhance security in the region. Marines learned jungle survival from the Brunei special forces that included building different types of shelters, setting snares and identifying edible vegetation in the jungle. After a class familiarizing Marines with This is a target found in the Close Quarter Battle course during a live fire exercise as part of Cooperation different aspects of jungle survival, Brunei’s Afloat Readiness and Training 2008. okinawa marine | FEATURE | august 22, 2008

a couple hours of rest before stepping off in a dawn attack on the enemy base. “No one cared about the rain,” said Lance Cpl. Vladimir A. Esipenko, a rifleman with CAC. The Marines awoke in the morning and set out to close the gap between them and the enemy base. They spotted the base just before 8 a.m., nestled against a ridgeline. They immediately began taking fire. “The enemy was in a good position,” said company rifleman Cpl. Josue Gonzalez. “They knew we were coming and we still had to make it up the hill through all the vegetation.” The squad bound quickly up the hillside to the right of the base, going over the crest of the ridge and flanking it from behind. “In a real life scenario the squad would have called for fire first in order to suppress the enemy,” said Kamerer. “But in this case, flanking the enemy was the only real way.” After a firefight that lasted no more than five minutes, the squad of Marines successfully took the hill from six simulated enemy guer- Lance Cpl. Kenneth C. Lansdell and his fire team demonstrate a maneuver called the “Australian peel” rillas, searching each of the bodies for intel- during a live-fire exercise in Brunei. ligence before returning to their patrol base camp just over the ridge. through the course get 11 targets but only about and Brunei Forces to compete against one an- Once there, they were debriefed by Lt. Kyle one percent will get them all. other in a game of accuracy and quickness. Two Johnson, platoon commander, who went over “The key is to be alert,” said Ali. “It is very teams of four would sprint 100 meters with some of the challenges of the patrol to include hard to spot the enemy out of the corner of your their rifles, get in prone positions, and load the importance of good communication, pace eye.” their magazines of five rounds. and tactics. The squad hiked approximately 13 Two Marines hit all 12 targets. Whichever team shot all seven, six-by-six- hours covering nine miles in the hot climate, “I went through slow, kept my eyes open inch metal-plated targets placed on sandbags 50 on winding trails. and had just a little bit of luck,” said machine meters away, won the round. “It’s important not to concentrate on the gunner Lance Cpl. Derrick J. Baker. The Marine and Brunei forces played this negative,” said Cpl. Christopher Guthrie a fire Marines then went to a more conventional game for nearly an hour. The Marines kept team leader. “We feed off each others energy; range where they watched a Spur demonstra- their reputation of excellent marksmanship, we look to each other for strength.” tion, or what Marines called an Australian shooting all seven targets within a few sec- The Marines rested up, hydrated and peel. onds. cleaned their weapons preparing for the next A group of Brunei land forces rose out of The live-fire exercises provided “good” train- event, a live-fire exercise at the Brunei Land their seats, formed a single file line and began ing and “fun” training,” Lansdell said. Forces’ Close Quarters Battle course. patrolling calmly downrange. A shot was fired After the hot day on the range, some of the The course is designed for individual train- by the instructor signaling the direction of Brunei and U.S. forces went swimming at a Marines get jungle experience ees to patrol along a roughly 400 meters route, enemy contact unleashing what Marines would nearby beach to cool off and relax. looking for hidden enemies; in this case plastic call “a hell burst of lead down range at the “It was a good week. We learned together, we pop-up insurgents. targets.” trained together, and we had fun together, that’s There were 12 targets located within the “That’s one of the coolest things I’ve ever a bilateral exercise,” said Lt. Ismael Samid, 1st course, which moved when an instructor seen,” said Kamerer. Infantry Battalion platoon commander. pulled on a length of twine attached to pulley The land forces quickly maneuvered together At the closing ceremony and barbecue, the systems. With 50 rounds each, the Marines taking a knee, firing a couple of rounds before two militaries exchanged goodbyes and thanks. engaged the targets, which were mostly camou- bounding back, keeping a constant rate of fire. “This has been the best training we have flaged in the surrounding jungle. “This tactic provides the most firepower pos- had on CARAT,” said Capt. Christopher Kim, Brunei land forces complete this kind of sible to suppress a much larger enemy allowing CAC commanding officer. “This was a good intense training once every three months, said for retreat,” Kamerer said. balance of training, fun and camaraderie, Lt. Bahrum B. Pg Hj Ali, course instructor After the Marines successfully performed which we look forward to again, in the near with Brunei Land Forces. Most of those who go the Australian peel, it was time for the Marines future.”

Marines conduct a nine-mile patrol Aug. 7, through jungle terrain towards a simulated enemy observation post in Brunei. okinawa marine | FEATURE | august 22, 2008 Hanging by a

A CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter hovers as Marines inside the aircraft prepare to fast rope to the ground during the Helicopter Rope Suspension Training Master Course over the Central Training Area, Aug. 11. Photo by Lance Cpl. Stefanie C. Pupkiewicz Students descend on helo R rope suspension course Pfc. Jeffrey Cordero The course was taught by instructors from okinawa marine staff the III Marine Expeditionary Force Special Operations Training Group. group of Marines stand by to infiltrate a The purpose of the HRST Master Course A heavily guarded building and the only is to create instructors to train their units in way in is from the roof. A CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter suspension techniques, according helicopter hovers 60 feet above the building to Cpl. Franklin T. Collins, assistant instruc- and the Marines fast rope in to execute the tor of the HRST Master Course. mission. Students trained at a 60-foot rappel tower In order to prepare for such tactical on Hansen during the first week of the scenarios, Marines must first be trained in course. helicopter rope suspension techniques.To During the initial phase, the Marines O accomplish this, several Marines recently were taught ways to tie a knot and harness participated in the 10-day Helicopter Rope and practice several types of descents from Suspension Training Master Course on Camp the tower before performing them out of a P Hansen and in the Central Training Area. helicopter.

Marines are taught how to properly tie their rope harness, prepare for a descent, and how to properly fast rope from a helicopter during the Helicopter Rope Suspension Training Master E Course. Photo by Pfc. Jeffrey Cordero okinawa marine | FEATURE | august 22, 2008

They would later apply these skills from an airborne helicopter. “There is a little more adrenaline coming down off a helo,” said Cpl. Matthew R. Fig- urski, a student of the course and rifleman with 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division. During the helicopter portion, the aircraft would descend to the ground, and the students would rush in through the back, quickly sit down and buckle their seatbelts. Once in the air, the Marines gave a thumbs–up ready signal before going down Left: Sgt. Brandon L. Roadarmel (right), a CH-46E Sea Knight crew chief, and Cpl. William D. Thomas, the rope. an instructor of survival at the Jungle Warfare During the daytime exercises, most of the Training Center, monitor through the hatch of the focus was on getting students to the ground CH-46E a Marine fast roping to the ground. Photo by quickly. However, at night, due to safety Pfc. Jeffrey Cordero concerns, they practiced descents at a much slower pace. Even though it was darker and riskier, Bottom: A student controls the rope maintaining some students preferred the night descents a safe descent Aug. 11 during the Helicopter Rope Suspension Trainer Master Course in the Central over the daytime. Training Area. Photo by Lance Cpl. Stefanie C. Pupkiewicz “The only advantage of the night descents is you’re not as worried because you can’t really see,” Figurski said. “You just drop without any worries.” Always a top concern during the course was proper tying of the ropes and performing maneuvers properly to ensure the safety of all students. “There’s no room for error,” Figurski said. “If someone does something wrong, it can take someone’s life.” The skills learned in the course can also affect a unit’s effectiveness during a mission. “The training is really important during a time where you would have to get to the top of a building or ship and the only way would be through fast rope or rappelling,” said Col- lins. Course graduates are able to train Marines in their unit on rope suspension techniques. For many units, the opportunity to train more Marines is the most important benefit of the course. “A lot of Marines here are from units that use the skills on a normal basis,” Figurski said. 10 okinawa marine | FEATURE | august 22, 2008 Marines keep aircraft safe, on right track crew and disseminate flight job to be able to handle the information with speed and local position.” intensity. Constant communica- “Air traffic controllers tion is a must so the Ma- must know the informa- rines can maintain steady tion and be able to apply control of aircraft, Pineda it during any situation,” said. Pineda said. “Basically, “The Marines need to be you have to be prepared for able to do anyone’s job to be anything.” prepared in the event they New air traffic control- would have to fill some- lers are encouraged to work one else’s position,” said hard and prepare them- Pineda. selves to learn three differ- Tims said the job is ent positions, according to exciting and can sometimes Pineda. “get pretty hectic.” Flight data Marines pro- It is the job of every air cess information obtained traffic controller to main- from Kadena Air Base and tain calm and proficiency Naha airport. Final control in stressful situations, he Lance Cpl. Leland R. Michel, an air traffic controller with Headquarters and Headquarters Marines use radar posi- said. Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, monitors a plane on radar from the air traffic tioning to manage flights It’s in these situations control tower. Photos by Pfc. Jeffrey Cordero passed down from Kadena where air traffic controllers Pfc. Jeffrey Cordero within a 15-mile radius of to complete the mission.” that are ready to land on display their “highest level okinawa marine staff MCAS Futenma operate Controllers are respon- the runway. of efficiency,” Tims said. safely during take off and sible for maintaining Marines in the local Whether it is helping arine air traffic landing procedures. aircraft at safe distances position handle aircraft pilots through tough situ- controllers with “We make sure planes and issuing safety alerts to both in the air and on the ations or passing critical MHeadquarters and get where they need to as all pilots within the radius runways. They pass on the flight information, Ma- Headquarters Squadron, safe and fast as possible,” of operation, according to information to the tower rines with MCAS Futenma Marine Corps Air Station said Staff Sgt. Joshua E. Sgt. Edgard J. Pineda, the when aircraft are close air traffic control play a Futenma, direct air traffic Tims, a crew chief with tower and radar watch enough to be cleared. key role in the safety of for nearly 750 planes each MCAS Futenma air traf- supervisor. “This is considered a all pilots, air crew and week. fic control. “The air traffic Air traffic controllers major position,” Pineda passengers arriving and It is the Marines’ respon- controller must be prepared must be able to communi- said. “Marines must be departing through MCAS sibility to ensure all planes to deal with any situation cate proficiently with air very proficient with their Futenma.

Sgt. Edgard J. Pineda, the tower and radar watch supervisor with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, monitors air traffic from the air traffic control tower. Air traffic controllers are responsible for maintaining aircraft at safe distances and issuing safety alerts to all pilots within a 15 mile radius of Futenma. Photo by Pfc. Jeffrey Cordero okinawa marine | MARKETPLACE | august 22, 2008 11 in theaters single marine program events Sept. 4 | NORTHERN CAMPS DISCOVER SCUBA august 22-28 • Learn basic dive safety, signaling techniques and jump in the water for a gear trial at the Camp Hansen 50-meter pool. Movie schedule is subject to change without notice. Call in advance to confirm show times. For a complete listing, visit http://www.aafes.com. Sept. 5 | NORTHERN CAMPS DISCOVER GOLF • Free class at Awase Golf Course teaches you about setting up a tee time, cart and club rental, club types, swing techniques Foster Kadena and putting styles. 645-3465 634-1869

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Flynn off man Thomas Delacruz okinawa marine staff reached third on an infield error. CAMP FOSTER – The 1st Third baseman Courtney Marine Aircraft Wing soft- Jackson hit an RBI to drive ball team fought their way in the only run of the in- from the losers bracket to ning. defeat 3rd Marine Division 1st MAW struck back in 10-2 in the final game of the the bottom of the second in- Far East Regional Softball ning when catcher Jeremy Tournament Aug. 15 claim- Hinkhouse brought a run- ing the championship. ner home with a sacrifice “We played well, but we fly, tying the game 1-1. happened to run into a team In the bottom of the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing first baseman Jesse Knight snags a grounder before throwing out a that was better than us,” third, 1st MAW took the runner at first base during the Far East Regional Softball Tournament. Photos by Lance Cpl. Daniel A. Flynn said Tim White, Division’s lead 2-1 when short stop coach. “1st MAW was de- Timothy Dawsey nailed a In the top of the fifth 1st MAW third basemen only what they knew they fensively one of the best solo home run over the left- inning, with two outs, Daniel Alvarez started the were able to do,” said 1st teams in the tournament, field wall. outfielder Brandon Bartee bottom of the fifth with a MAW coach Larry Borum. and they hit the ball well 1st MAW extended their tried to rally Division with solo home run to start a “Also, they didn’t let outs tonight.” lead to 4-1 in the fourth an in-the-park home run. six-point scoring streak that and errors get under their 1st MAW got off to a inning when Dawsey and However, Division couldn’t brought the game to 10-2. skin, they just let them go rocky start in the first in- pitcher Robert Willard each muster up any more offen- “They were able to play and kept their heads in the ning when Division’s lead- knocked in a run. sive power. as a team and everyone did game.” 3rd Annual Camp Kinser Open Triathlon attracts athletes island-wide Pfc. Antwain J. Graham Meghan, 25, were the top road okinawa marine staff bike male and female finishers in the 18-29 age group. Clinton’s final CAMP KINSER — Shortly after time was 57: 42 while Meghan fin- the final note of morning colors ished with a final time of 1:05:15. here Sunday, 194 competitors Yoshi Awa, 34, and Ana lined up on the start line outside Aschenbrenner, 35, were the top the Kinser Gym for the 3rd An- mountain bike male and female nual Camp Kinser Open Triathlon. finishers in the 30-39 age groups Competitors were challenged with Awa having a finishing time to a five-kilometer run, a 15-kilo- of 57:46 and Aschenbrenner with meter bike ride and a 400-meter a final time of 1:05:43. swim. Scott Packard, 41, took first The competitors were divided place in the male 40 and over into age groups of 17 and under, group with mountain bikes with a 18-29, 30-39, and 40 and above. Competitors participate in the 400-meter swim during the 3rd Annual Camp time of 1:08:38. They were also divided by who Kinser Open Triathlon. Photo by Antwain j. Graham Trevor Lennard, 41, and Yukiko had mountain bikes or road bikes. snagged first place in the women’s place in the road bike female Delatte, 44, were the top road bike Joseph Galvin took 1st place category with a finishing time of youth category with a final time of male and female competitors in overall with a final time of 52:05, 1:02:22. She was also top female in 1:12:06. the 40 and over group. Lennard more than three minutes ahead of the age 30-39 road bike category. Benny Volkmann, 28, and Jen- finished with a time of 57:21 and the competition. Alexander Pelky, 17, took 1st nifer Russell, 27, were top male Delatte came in with a time of “I trained pretty much every place in the mountain bike male and female in the 18-29 age groups 1:11:32. single day for this event and it youth category with a final time of with mountain bikes. Following the triathlon, com- paid off,” Galvin said. 1:08:36, while Scott Wood, 17, won Volkmann’s final time was petitors were invited to a brunch Galvin was also top male in the in the road bike category with the 1:05:15 and Russell’s final time and award ceremony where win- age 30-39 road bike category. final time of 1:07:29. was 1:14:46. ning participants were presented Local national Rie Tatsumi, 38, Jessica Powell, 13, took first Clinton Gebke, 27, and his wife with trophies.

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