Volume 24, No. 3 NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen 15 February 2008 “Good morning Frisbee Radar, this is NATO one zero”
By Heidi Soerensen 1 Lt. Michael Kneib and TSgt Anders Schiele It’s a normal Tuesday in on-the-job training. morning and the Air Traffic Photo Andrea Hohenforst Control (ATC) operation room in Building 219 is only illuminated by the radar sweeps from the scopes. The ATC officers’ concentrated facial expressions and their firm voices reveal the serious responsibility of the operations that they conduct.
“Good morning NATO 10. I have you loud and clear. Radar contact. Continue climb to flight level 070”, replies ATC officer 1 Lt. Bruno Blaum. When the E-3A has been safely handed over to the civilian ATC, in this case ATC Langen, Blaum explains, “Frisbee Radar has an Area of Responsibility (AOR) that covers more than 450 km2 and goes up to 3500 feet. In that area our main task is to prevent collisions between aircraft. We control aircraft and provide advice and information for a safe performance Coordination before each flight is and runway in use, as well as other distance from touchdown and the of flights. Furthermore we try to quite comprehensive and so is the important information. Needless glide path,” says Blaum. avoid unnecessary aircraft noise structure of the airspace. The runway to say, the workload pressure for The ASR 910 Surveillance Radar by monitoring that prescribed and is on German territory, but as soon as the ATC officers is quite extensive in providing the radar picture for published procedures are strictly the aircraft takes off from runway 27 the final minutes before and during Frisbee Radar and the PAR 80 used obeyed.” (westerly direction) it is airborne in departure. On the other hand the ATC for conducting Precision Approach Dutch airspace, and when taking off officers show a convincingly calm and Radar approaches have been in use in Frisbee Radar and the Tower from runway 09 (easterly direction) professional attitude to the conduct Geilenkirchen since 1982, and so has constitute the Air Traffic Control it is airborne in German airspace. The of their operations. the operation room. In 2009, Frisbee Section in the Airfield Services Tower Control Zone is a combined Radar will receive a new digital Squadron. A total of 25 ATC officers zone operated with ATC Beek at “During recovery we are also very radar system, which includes new are employed here, and since ATC is a Maastricht-Aachen Airport. busy. There are no landings on this surveillance radar, radar screens and national matter they are all German. Component that are not coordinated a data link system. Before each mission a flight with at least one other ATC unit. In “I have been working as an ATC An ATC officer is trained for five to plan is filed and distributed by the addition to all the coordination and controller here in the Frisbee Radar six years before he is fully licensed. Aeronautical Information Service vectoring of aircraft with the Approach since October 1981, and looking back To acquire the necessary ratings for (AIS) to all the ATC units concerned: Surveillance Radar (ASR), we also I must say that the 25th Anniversary both ATC units at Geilenkirchen, it contains important information execute approximately 30 percent of was something really special. During about one year of on-job-training is about departure and recovery. all landings via the Precision one and a half hours we had more needed. The ATC officers are all cross- Approximately one hour before Approach Radar (PAR), meaning that than 30 aircraft landing and that trained to man both the Tower and take-off the pilots are in their seats the ATC officers give instructions and was the busiest time ever,” says the the Frisbee Radar, thereby increasing and making their first radio calls information to the pilot about the Deputy Senior ATC Officer, Capt. both their knowledge and their to Tower, which provides them position of his aircraft in relation to Norbert Schilling, who retired on flexibility. with information about weather the extended runway centerline, the 31 January.
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By Heidi Soerensen compliance with the requirements in Military Police (SWSB) is responsible catering facilities the smoking policy for issuing an incident report to On 20 December 2007 the in the clubs will be adjusted. What the offender’s Wing/Squadron North Rhine Westphalia State follows is a short description of the Commander or Division Chief. Parliament (Landtag) passed new smoking policy on the E-3A the ‘Act for Improving the Component. It came into effect 1 Smoking and health. Protection of Non-Smokers’. January 2008, but the smoking policy fire prevention reasons. Specially “Smoking involves significantly This new law is the result of relating to the clubs will come into designated smoking areas have increased risk of cardiovascular developments in other countries effect 1 April 2008. been prepared in each club. As of diseases such as heart attacks and and in the German Federal law 1 April 2008 smoking customers cerebral strokes. It releases highly on non-smoking enacted in Smoking Policy on the E-3A Component of the Sentry Club should frequent cancerogenic agents particularly 2007. The new law entered into On the E-3A Component smoking the former Sports Bar, the Frisbee associated with lung, throat and effect in NRW on 1 January is not permitted in any office or Club converted their TV room into a kidney/bladder cancer. It harms 2008, except that the section indoor work area. Such areas include smokers’ room and the Officers’ unborn children and promotes concerning catering facilities hallways, toilets, dining halls and Club opened a Smokers’ Lounge in stomach ulcers and reflux disorders. (such as restaurants and clubs) all Component-owned vehicles. In the Casual Bar. In Germany there are 270 smoking- will become applicable on 1 July addition, specific outdoor areas such related fatalities per day, versus 23 2008. as the flight line have been declared Please be aware that no food people killed in traffic accidents,” says non‑smoking areas in view of safety service personnel will be available Occupational Health Physician Dr. In accordance with the new or fire prevention reasons. As of 1 in the designated smoking areas. Helmut Stienen. law and as a result of the latest April 2008, smoking will be generally The clubs kindly ask their customers investigations into the health risks prohibited in all clubs. However, all to order refreshments at the bar The overall purpose of the of passive smoking, it has become three clubs have prepared specially beforehand and take them along to new smoking policy at the E-3A essential to establish measures for designated smoking areas. the smoking area. Club staff has been Component is to protect non- the effective protection of non- tasked to inform smokers about the smokers against the risks posed by smokers employed at the E-3A On the NATO Air Base, future policy and additional signs passive smoking. “The concentration Component. Geilenkirchen, smoking inside will provide information about the of cancerogenic substances in Since 2002 the E-3A Component buildings is only permitted in an implementation date and ensure easy second-hand tobacco smoke is has actually been ahead of the authorised area clearly designated as transition. approximately four to six times legal requirements and has been a ‘SMOKING AREA’ and in outdoor higher than in the smoke inhaled by acting in accordance with most of areas, except where a smoking ban In case of reported violations of the active smoker. The risk of sudden the provisions of the new law. For has been imposed for safety and the smoking policy the International infant death quadruples and the risk of developing asthma increases by 50 ‑ 70 % if children are exposed to All designated smoking areas passive smoking. According to the at the E‑3A Component are to National Commission for Hazardous be clearly marked.
Substances, the risk profile for second-hand tobacco smoke in the workplace is higher than for all other chemicals together,” explains Dr. Stienen.
The E-3A Component encourages all smokers to quit smoking. Advice and information on smoking cessation programmes is available through the Smoking and passive smoking involve serious health risks. Occupational Health Physician Photo PAO archive Dr. Helmut Stienen, ext. 4612.
Commander own and do not necessarily reflect the official views of, or endorsement by, the North Atlantic Brig. Gen. Stephen D. Schmidt Treaty Organization. The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute an endorsement by NATO of the products or services advertised. Chief, Public Affairs Submissions are due seven days before publication and may be edited for style and space. Capt. Richard Komurek Volume 24, No. 3 15 February 2008 Send articles and classified advertisements to the NAEW&F E-3A Component Public Affairs (PA), Editor Postfach 433007, D-52511 Geilenkirchen, or base distribution Mail Stop 33. Call PA at (02451) NATO Skywatch is an authorized, unofficial SMSgt. Johan Hijmenberg 632480 or fax (02451) 7936 or e-mail [email protected]. For paid advertisements call Hub commercial enterprise newspaper published Durlinger media at +31 (46) 452 9292, fax +31 (46) 452 9285 or [email protected]. under exclusive written agreement with the NAEW&CF E-3A Component by HOUX DIGIPRINT, Articles may be reproduced after permission has been obtained from the editor, provided mention Arendstraat 3, 6135 KT Sittard, +31 (0)46 4582111. Opinions expressed by contributors are their is made of NATO Skywatch. 4 NATO SkywatchAltweiberfastnacht, 15 February 2008 31 January
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By Joseph Skerly The ORCAs Swim team provides sports and fun. The Geilenkirchen ORCAs Swim Photo courtesy Joseph Skerly team hosted and competed in the annual European Forces Swim League (EFSL), Rhineland Hungary, Germany, Norway, and Divisionals Swim meet on The Netherlands. Our experienced 26 January at the JFC Brunssum coaching staff does an outstanding pool. job mentoring the kids into By SMSgt. Johan Hijmenberg competitive swimmers, while still The ORCAs swam against four keeping it fun. Joel Huard, age 15, When the Central Registry personnel in Building 5 receive a other teams: the Berlin Bear-A-Cudas, “We have the greatest coaches in the mail item for which they can’t trace a recipient on base, they Heidelberg Sea Lions, Lakenheath League!” deliver the item to the Legal Office for further action. “We Barracudas, and the Stuttgart regularly receive mail items that we process,” says Mr. Oliver Piranhas. Over 233 swimmers The ORCAs’ next big event is the Aretz of the Legal Office. “But on 23 January we received a very competed for the coveted Divisional EFSL Championships in Berlin, 16- special one.” Championship, which went to the 17 February. Over half the team will Heidelberg Sea Lions. The ORCAs be attending, making a big splash at The mail item consisted of an envelope with a postcard inside. swam hard and finished a respectable the event. The front of the envelope shows that the sender was the Boeing third place. According to the ORCA’s Aerospace Company. But what is extraordinary are the German Head Coach Jos Gulpers, “the The ORCAs’ Spring Season stamps and postmark with the postcode 5130, the old postcode of important thing is that the kids did registration begins in March and is the City of Geilenkirchen. The envelope was sent on …. 1982 and their best and had fun, with many focused on technique training. All of the swimmers getting their best children ages 6-19 of government arrived on … 2008. times ever. The ORCAs swimmers did civilian, contractor or military great at Divisionals and I’m proud of personnel supporting the mission Next to the German postmark was a Seattle postmark dated each and every one of them”. at Geilenkirchen, JFC Brunssum and 21 December 2007. Where has the envelope been for the last Schinnen Garrison or students at 25 years? That will probably be an open question forever. The ORCA Erin Skerly, age 12, from GK a DoD, DND or EFSL international postcard inside gives more information about the reason it was Elementary School who participated school are eligible to participate. sent. In addition to the AEW (Airborne Early Warning) technical on Saturday said, “I like swimming Our next competitive season data on the front, it mentions on the back some brief information because you get to swim and meet starts in August 2008. Swimmers about the AEW system. new friends.” Stephanie Fitzpatrick, must be able to swim 50m in a age 16, from AFNORTH International recognized competitive stroke. If It is especially the last part of that information which provides School said, “swimming a great way you are interested in seeing what interesting details: “This envelope was carried on board the first to exercise and meet people from the team has to offer, please contact NATO delivery flight of the AWACS from Dornier Reparaturwerft different countries.” us. For more information see plant in Oberpfaffenhofen (near Munich) to Geilenkirchen Air Currently there are 63 swimmers http:///www.geilenkirchenorcas. on the team. The ORCAs are truly org or contact Joseph “Jojo” Skerly Base, West Germany (near the Dutch border). This delivery marks an international organization, at 0049-(0)2451-63-3118 or at the first of 18 Airborne Early Warning Systems that NATO will made up of swimmers from the [email protected]. receive over the next 3 years.” United States, Canada, Poland, Italy, See you by the pool. Go ORCAs! A real collector’s item. International Women’s Club Join the International Women’s Club (IWC) and discover the benefits of the Greek Mediterranean diet at the Greek Ladies Night on 21 February at 1900 at the Frisbee Club. 15 February 2008 NATO Skywatch 7 STANDBY in Laage
Text and photo CMSgt. Claus Cohnen Fighter Wing 73 “Steinhoff”, to When the two E-3As arrived, provide a standby posture. This was they were welcomed by a From Tuesday 5 to Friday not the first time that the Component female voice: “NATO One 8 February, Flying Squadron 3 had deployed elements to eastern Nine, welcome to Laage deployed to Laage, near Rostock Germany, where the Host Nation International Airport; you in Germany, close to the Baltic Sea. provided excellent support. have a very nice painting,” The deployment was in support referring to the Component’s of the Informal Meeting of NATO The TCA with the main ADVON, anniversary aircraft 443. Defence Ministers in Lithuania. Maintenance and Medical Team On the Sunday before the meeting arrived on Tuesday. The Team After a highly successful the ADVON Team, led by the then prepared the alert quarters deployment the entire Force Detachment Commander, Lt Col and the OPS facilities so that they redeployed to Geilenkirchen, Hans Grunwald, arrived at Laage were ready for the main body the just in time to enjoy the glorious Air Base, home of German Air Force following day. sunny weather here.
Participation at the International Military Competition
Text and photo 1Lt. Alexander Schikora Since the 1990’s, teams composed of E-3A Component members have been participating successfully at the International Military Competition (IMM) at JHQ in Mönchengladbach/ Rheindahlen. This year, we want to participate again, especially since this year’s competition will be a very special event. The IMM celebrates its 25th anniversary and therefore it will take place on a special date, namely on the same day as the 25th NATO Music Festival at the ‘Borussia Park’ in Mönchengladbach (Link: http://www.natomusikfest.de).
The IMM competition will start on Saturday, 14 June in the morning and the day will culminate in the NATO Music Festival. We would like to participate with approximately 4-5 teams. Each team will consist of 4 team members. We are looking for female and male E-3A Component members from all nations. Anybody who is interested in participating should contact us until Friday, 11 April.
The IMM is a challenging, tough competition and therefore, you should be in good shape if you want The obstacle run is one of to participate. The obstacle course is approxi-mately the challenges for the teams. 15 km (9 miles) long and it will include weapon handling, weapon shooting, obstacles, first aid If you are interested in participating, please contact the following scenarios, tasks, which require navigation skills and POCs: Guenter Hellmann, ext. 4602; Alexander Schikora, ext. 4848 and Sandra Dimeter, ext. 4625. much more. To be well prepared, we would like to We are sure that this event will be a fantastic experience for everybody. practice together in April and May. If you are interested in supporting the teams by bicycle, you are also invited to participate. 8 NATO Skywatch 15 February 2008
JFC HQ Alliance Springtime - Country Night Theatre presents Frisbee Club National The theatre is located in Building #406, JFC HQ Brunssum, the Netherlands. Doors open 30 minutes prior to film Prayer start. Admission for adults is €4, Breakfast and for children USAF Chief of Chaplains, Maj. (11 and Gen. Charles C. Baldwin will be under) guest speaker at the National is €2. Prayer Breakfast on Wednesday, Just like last year, the Frisbee 5 March at 0730 in the NATO Air Club very successfully continues Base Geilenkirchen Officer’s Club. with the Springtime Country The whole community is welcome. Night. On Friday, 29 February Tickets cost €6 per person. For at 1900 at the Frisbee Club. further information please call The Flyin’ Frisbee Boots, ourIt was the Transall C-160 xxxx xxxxx xxxxx Chaplain Okorie at ext. 2229. Component Line Dance Club,xxxx xx xxxxx xxxx xxxxx xxxx xxxx xxx will provide the Country and Dance Music. This event is open for everyone. Photo Andy Bischoff Curious about
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Boogaloo Kings’ consists of four D-41569 Rommerskirchen, phone The tests were highly successful, but the idea was established musicians from the (02183) 7045, fax (02183) 440204, considered too risky for routine ‘Carrier Onboard Delivery’ European Blues & Jazz scene. Due e-mail: kulturzentrumsinsteden@ (COD) operations. Instead, the C-2 greyhound was to their previous association with rhein-kreis-neuss.de developed as a dedicated COD aircraft. such world-famous artists as Luther Allison, Country Joe MacDonald & Their style has been described Toto Cotugno, also winning various as west coast swing with original music awards and creating great soul influence, and is not always Star Chef price increases interest from the European Jazz & rigidly orientated to the 12 bar Blues Meetings proves this band theme. Their own compositions and Due to a significant increase in costs of goods in 2008, it has become really has something to offer. unique arrangements have become necessary to increase meal prices at the Star Chef / International a trademark of the ‘FBKs’. Altogether Dining Hall, as follows: Breakfast €2 (no change), lunch €4, dinner €4. These price increases will come into effect on 1 March 2008 and They will perform their ‘Power- they have played on well over 50 CD’s will ensure the continuation of good quality food being served at the Blues live’ concert on 23 February, and LP’s, which reflects on their talent International Dining Hall. Services Squadron thanks its customers for starting at 1900, doors open 1815, and versatility. They are considered their understanding and looks forward to their continued support in entrance fee €5. For information and one of the most successful bands on the future. tickets: Kulturzentrum Sinsteden, the German/Swiss Blues-scene. International Youth Activities skywatchCLASSIFIED Info and registration at the IYA Spring Soccer Season Skywatch Classifieds are free to all NATO personnel. Office in Bldg 95, ext. 4955. The IYA is offering Spring Advertisements must be printed or typed, and include your name, Soccer for international boys office symbol and duty extension. The editor will not accept Baseball Season and girls born between 1993 advertisements for services that generate a regular income, or The 2008 Baseball season and 2004 again. Children and for housing other than vacation rentals. Submissions for the next is coming up. The following teenagers of all nationalities are NATO Skywatch are due to PAO, mail Stop 33, e-mail: pio@e3a. leagues will be offered to all invited to learn and play this nato.int, before noon Thursday, 21 February. international Component sport together. The season - full children: Pre T-Ball for ages 4-5, of fun-filled and exciting games Autos Euro Specs, 57,000 km, excellent T-Ball for ages 6-7, Machine Pitch and tournaments - will run from 2004 Lexus RX 300 Executive condition, 27,000 Euros obo. Call for ages 8-9, Majors for ages March to the middle of June. Fee Edition, light blue, automatic, Ken at ext. 3816 or 02451-68153. 10-12. The program is building for the season: €25 per player, up Baseball skills continually. including participation award. Our youngest players hit the Registration until ball from a “T”. At the next level 29 February. a machine pitches the ball. In Major league the players finally pitch themselves. We are especially waiting for all you European children to take the unique opportunity to play these traditional North American sports together with the Canadian and American children here in our international "/$9 2%0!)2 community.
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