Tropical Times October 24, 2003 1

Serving the Footprint of Freedom Volume 13, Number 42 U.S. Navy Support Facility, Diego Garcia, B.I.O.T. October 24, 2003 Volunteers sweep up Sunset Park Story and photo by JO2 Jeffrey Fretland Naval Media Center Over 50 American Red Cross volunteers recently participated in a clean-up Oct.13 at Sunset Park, located at Palmsville Village adjacent to the base thrift store. The volunteers worked to beautify the area and encourage plant rejuvenation. The American Red Cross Diego Garcia chapter adopted the park as one of its preservation projects. The park has not been contracted for regular maintenance, and the Red Cross stepped in to help spruce up park facilities. “It’s just a small way to help keep the island tidy so other people can enjoy the place.” RP2(SW) Maximo Padua DG-21 employee George Inoferio and Gemma Torrefiel of San Juan Construction Armed with rakes, machetes, trowels, Company rake up and bag refuse at Sunset Park Monday, Oct. 13. garbage sacks and sheer determination, they spent three hours raking up palm requires of other people donating their Ministries Department struggled to fronds and other refuse. Volunteers also time, talent, and energies to make a remove dirt and rocks from the base of the painted picnic tables and planted flowers difference in peoples’ lives,” the native of picnic pavilion with a pick ax. Padua says and shrubs. Humacao, Puerto Rico said. “We’re he enjoys participating in restoration William Solis, American Red Cross constantly drawing in and taking from the projects, as it provides a strong sense of station manager, explained it is important local community. This is just one small accomplishment. the chapter give back to the island way we can give back to them and show “It’s just a small way to help keep the community whenever possible. our appreciation for their support of us.” “We’re an organization that constantly RP2(SW) Maximo Padua from Religious See “Sunset” page 2 Security training creates awareness Anti-terrorism class conducted cal Security Specialist. By JO2 Jeffrey Fretland “The Anti-Terrorism Training Module was mandated by Naval Media Center CINCPAC Operations as a guide to identify terrorist organizations ith the recent increase of terrorist activities around that constitute a major threat to American interests,” the native of the world, military members need to be as vigilant as Manila, Philippines said. “The module teaches us how we can deter Wnever before. This is especially the case when sta- terrorists from implementing their plans and utilizing us as potential tioned overseas or visiting foreign countries. In response to inher- targets.” ent dangers American military personnel may encounter, the Chief The program module includes a personal awareness video from of Naval Operations established the Navy Anti-Terrorism Training the Joint Chiefs of Staff, issuance of the JS Guide S-260 (Pocket Size Program. Personal Protection Guide) and a standardized service presentation The program is designed to train military personnel to the immi- tailored to individual commands. nent dangers associated with terrorism, according to MA1 Nathaniel Special emphasis is given to education of anti-terrorism Laxa, NSF Security Department Anti-Terrorism Instructor and Physi- See “Training” page 3 Tropical Times 2 October 24, 2003 News Victims hold key to catching perpetrators By JO2 Jeffrey Fretland Evaluator. unsolicited call is received, the victim must Naval Media Center “The bulk of calls have been affecting keep the caller online, and press the hook A large number of obscene telephone women customers lately,” said the native switch for one-half second. A beep will calls have plagued island residents over of Botolan, Philippines. “We have been sound, after which the victim dials 11. The the last several months. Military and getting those on a regular basis.” call is automatically transferred to the main civilian personnel need not be victims of “The calls are often directed at people base switchboard. The call then is traced unwarranted crank calls, according to CE1 the particular individuals didn’t like,” said to its point of origin. Once the origin Donald La Brie, Leading Petty Officer of IC3 Daniel M. Barry, from St. Charles, Mo. number is trapped using the 11 notification NCTAMS (Naval Computer and Telecom- “The calls usually involve profanity or number, the NCTAMS Office is notified. munication Area Master Station). sexual harassment. The calls are intended The point of origin number is retrieved, “We had a customer who recently to scare, frighten or intimidate the indi- and the case is handled by ENS Kimball in received a rash of harassing calls, six in vidual.” conjunction with NSF Security. one day, for a straight week,” LaBrie said. There is no adequate means of appre- Calls can originate anywhere on base- “Now we have approximately one or two hending the individuals who initiated and occasionally off island. per month. We never have a straight obscene calls unless the victims are willing “We had someone initiate a call pattern established for obscene calls. to participate in catching the perpetrators, recently, and it was traced all the way to They can vary from a week to one a said ENS Charles Kimble, Base Communi- Guam,” Kimball said. “Obscene phone month.” cations Officer. calls affect the overall morale of the Navy, Many of the calls occur during late “We have to have their full coopera- and will not be tolerated.” night or early morning hours, although the tion, otherwise we are not able to locate Instructions for dealing with obscene obscene calls are random and can occur at and trace the calls properly,” Kimble said. phone calls can be found inside the base any time. Most calls involve the harass- “They hold the key to catching the telephone directory. For more information, ment of females, according to IC1 Mae individual.” contact ENS Charles Kimble at 370-2603, or Dayap, NCTAMS Quality Assurance Kimball explained once an unwarranted, CE1 Donald LaBrie at 370-2704/2766. Sunset from page 1 Tropical Times island tidy so other people can enjoy the place,” Padua said. “It gives you a good feeling United States Navy to know you are helping improve the morale for the people here.” Support Facility Diego Garcia The park was once the site of an old expatriate’s club. It was demolished several years Commanding Officer ago, when it was determined the structure was deemed unsafe for occupation. Years of CAPT Gary Cooper heavy rain and wind had eroded much of the cliff face, adding to concerns the building Executive Officer would collapse into the sea. A safety fence was erected to protect island residents once CDR Ronald B. Davis the park opened. Command Master Chief Volunteer Sylvain Nookia likes the comfort and solace Sunset Park offers. CMDCM(SW) James Courville “It’s a very beautiful place,” the native of Port Louis, Mauritius, said. “It’s very Public Affairs Officer relaxing to come and watch the sunsets here. The coral along the shore changes colors as CWO2 Milton Key the sun begins going down. That is why I came to clean up the park, so people can enjoy Editor the beauty of the surroundings.” JO2 Scott New Maintenance at the park will be an ongoing quarterly project for all the chapter volun- Printing/Distribution teers. LI3(AW) William L. Sweats II This funded newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the U.S. This week in Naval history military services. Contents of the Tropical Times are not necessarily the •Oct. 24, 1962 - Atlantic Fleet begins quarantine operations to force Soviet Union to official views of, or are endorsed by, the agree to remove ballistic missiles and long range bombers from Cuba. U.S. Government, Department of Defense or Department of the Navy. The editorial •Oct. 25, 1924 - Airship, USS Shenandoah (ZR-1), completes round trip content is prepared and provided by the transcontinental cruise that began on 7 October. Naval Media Center, Broadcasting Detach- ment, Diego Garcia. The Tropical Times is •Oct. 26, 1963 - USS Andrew Jackson (SSBN-619) launches first Polaris A-3 missile from published every Friday. Submissions are due to the editor a submerged submarine, off Cape Canaveral, Florida by noon every Wednesday. •Oct. 27, 1943 - First women Marines report for duty on West Coast, Camp Pendleton. Inputs may be submitted via guard mail, in person, or e-mail at •Oct. 29, 1814 - Launching of Fulton I , first American steam powered warship, at New [email protected]. All submissions are York City. The ship was designed by Robert Fulton. subject to editing for length, content and to conform to Associated Press and local •Oct. 29, 1980 - USS Parsons (DDG-33) rescues 110 Vietnamese refugees 330 miles south style guidelines. Submission of information of Saigon. does not guarantee it will be published. •Oct. 30, 1799 - William Balch becomes Navy’s first commissioned Chaplain. Tropical Times Medical/Galley Menu October 24, 2003 3 Prevent injuries with knowledge and training By LT Billie Coley regain normal function, such as lower back public concerning proper body mechanics Branch Medical Clinic Diego Garcia pain and knee injuries. in lifting and daily household and work- ctober is National Physical Physical therapy is not just for muscu- place routines. Patients are also taught Therapy month. The modern loskeletal ailments – it’s also used to assist ways to design their workplace to reduce Oprofession of physical therapy patients recovering from a variety of overusing of certain muscles. Athletes of was developed in the twentieth century, in neuromuscular problems. One example of all levels benefit dramatically from physical the wake of World War I. physical therapy is as an essential therapy as therapists design workouts and Physical therapists were trained to work treatment option for patients recovering routines that are safe and effective for all with soldiers returning from the war. The from a stroke. Patients are taught new levels of play. therapists would rehabilitate wounded ways to use their limbs and walk again. In Chances are, with how active we are on veterans in military hospitals. Through today’s health care system, therapists are Diego Garcia, most of us have visited the the years, the profession has grown to the experts in the examination and treat- physical therapist at the Branch Medical where physical therapists now practice in ment of musculoskeletal and neuromuscu- Clinic, or need to. Most likely you’ve left a variety of settings, with patients of all lar problems that affect a person’s ability the clinic with a better knowledge of how age groups. to move. to prevent further injuries. If you feel you The most well known use of physical Because physical therapy focuses on could benefit from a physical therapy therapy and what applies to us here on movement and function, its use is not appointment, ask your primary care Diego Garcia is how physical therapy is confined to treating the ill. A large portion physician for an evaluation and referral. used to help patients with orthopedic of any physical therapy department is BMC therapists are ready to share their problems. The goal of island therapists is directed at preventing injury and loss of knowledge and assist you in preventing to reduce pain and help the individual movement. They provide education to the injuries and healing lingering ones.

Training from page 1 themselves from becoming potential terrorist targets. When instructor training in the program. Personnel awareness briefs traveling on public transportation such as buses, sit in the front highlighting different types of terrorist activities and regions near the bus driver. If traveling on a train, sit in middle aisle seats affected are held at regular intervals. in the second or third coaches away from windows. Explosions There are different Department of Defense (DOD) threat normally occur in the middle of buses, and toward the front of levels. Each consists of one-word descriptors, low, moderate, trains, said Laxa. significant, and high, summarizing intelligence level analysis and The most important requirement for overseas travel is to the inherent dangers Americans encounter if working or congre- submit an Individual Force Protection Plan (IFPP). These are gating in a particular area. mandatory for anyone traveling to a foreign country in the Force protection conditions are established as a measure to PACAF region. The plan contains important information includ- counter threats. The various condition states from least to ing numbers to safeguard them against possible terrorist activi- greatest include Normal, Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, and Delta. ties. There are several precautions sailors can take to protect For more information, contact MA1 Laxa at 370-4617. Galley Menu Oct. 25 - 31 Lunch Dinner Wednesday Saturday Mexican Night Herbed Cornish Hen w/Gravy Texas Tortilla Soup Manhattan Clam Chowder Navy Bean Soup BBQ Beef Cubes Beef & Bean Tostadas Teriyaki Pork Steak/Natural Gravy Beef Stroganoff Speedline: Grilled Frankfurters Mexican Pork Chop Speedline: Submarine Sandwich Cajun Baked Fish w/Tartar Sauce Thursday Sunday Enchiladas Split Pea Soup Minute Steak Cream of Broccoli Soup Grilled Polish Sausage Swiss Steak w/Tomato Sauce Chili Macaroni Szechwan Chicken Speedline: BLT Sandwich Fish Amandine Speedline: Ham Salad Sandwich Simmered Beef/Natural Gravy Monday Friday White Fish w/Mushroom Fajitas/Salsa (Chicken) Sukiyaki Shrimp Gumbo Soup Honey Ginger Chicken Breast Spaghetti w/Zesty Meat Sauce Jamaican Rum Chicken Beef Tender Strips w/Steak Sauce Speedline: Fried/Baked Burritos Parmesan Eggplant Speedline: Tacos Chopstick Tuna Tuesday *Heart healthy items. Reminder to CDF patrons: meal pass must be Virginia Baked Ham Cream of Chicken Soup visually sighted at the sign-in desk. No smoking areas will be enforced. Fried Breaded Scallops Roast Beef w/Natural Gravy Due to unforseen circumstances, it may be necessary to provide substi- Speedline: BBQ Beef on a Bun Chicken Breast w/BBQ Sauce tutions for food items not in stock or to permit the use of perishables. Tropical Times 4 October 24, 2003 Chaplain’s Corner Ramadan teaches members inner reflection skills By Chaplain Matthew Warnke conditions are exempted from the fast, but and to grow stronger by enduring weak- NSF Chapel must make it up as they are able. Fasting ness. amadan is the holiest month of means they abstain from food, drink, The last ten days of Ramadan are a time the Islamic Year. It is smoking and sex relations from sunrise to of special spiritual power, as everyone tries R devoted to the commemoration sunset. to come closer to God through devotions of Muhammad’s reception of the divine The usual practice is to have a pre-fast and good deeds. Some spend the last ten revelation recorded in the Qur’an. It is a meal before dawn and a post-fast meal days of Ramadan in a mosque devoting time for inner reflection, devotion to God, after sunset. This third “pillar” of religious the whole ten days for worship. and self-control for Muslims around the obligation of Islam (fasting) has many The night on which the Qur’an was world. Ramadan is also a time of intensive special benefits for the Muslim. revealed to the Prophet, known as the worship, reading of the Qur’an, purifying The most important benefit is learning Night of Power, is the twenty-seventh one’s behavior, charity and doing good self-control. Due to the lack of pre- night of Ramadan. The Qur’an states that deeds. Muslims think of Ramadan as a occupation with the satisfaction of bodily this night is better than a thousand kind of tune-up for their spiritual lives. appetites during the daylight hours of months. Therefore many Muslims spend Ramadan begins when authorities in fasting, an increased importance is given the entire night in prayer. Saudi Arabia sight the new moon begin- to one’s spiritual nature, which becomes a The end of the Ramadan is marked by ning the ninth month of the Islamic means of coming closer to God. As a the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr, a traditional calendar. This year, it is anticipated that secondary goal, fasting is a way of practice, not a religious one. It is antici- the new moon will be sighted on Oct. 27. experiencing hunger and developing pated that this will be held on Nov. 23 (also The Islamic lunar calendar is 11 to 12 days sympathy for the less fortunate, and dependent upon the sighting of the new shorter than our Gregorian calendar, so learning thankfulness and appreciation for moon). Since Ramadan emphasizes Ramadan moves throughout our year. all of God’s bounties. Fasting also community aspects and since everyone Thus, if Ramadan begins on Oct. 27 this provides a break in the cycle of rigid habits eats dinner at the same time, Muslims year, it will move to Oct. 16 next year, and or overindulgence. often invite one another to share in their Oct. 5 the following year. For Muslims, Ramadan is not merely a Ramadan evening meals and this celebra- During Ramadan, fasting is obligatory. holiday, but an opportunity to gain by tion to mark the conclusion of Ramadan. Sick people and some travelers in certain giving up, to prosper by going without,

For more information, contact Sacred Heart of Jesus the base chapel at 370-4601. Church Services Chapel The Chapel in the Palms The Chapel in the Palms Camp Justice Chapel 370-2956 370-4959 370-4601 370-4601 Daily Rosary PROTESTANT 6:00 to 6:15 p.m. ROMAN CATHOLIC Sunday Bible Study Bible Study Theological Formation 9:45 a.m. Tuesday 7 p.m. Weekdays 7 p.m. Rosary and Devotion Contemporary Service Praise and Worship Evening Mass Sunday 8 a.m. Sunday 11 a.m. Celebration Weekdays 6:15 p.m. Saturday 7 p.m. Gospel Service Wednesday 7 p.m. Saturday Mass Catholic Mass Sunday 1:30 p.m. Chapel Movie Night 5:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday 7:30 p.m. Christian Fellowship Monday 7 p.m. Sunday Mass Sunday 8:30 a.m. Tuesday 7 p.m. General Protestant Service 8:00 a.m. and 7 p.m. Monday-Friday 6:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study Sunday 9 a.m. Friday Bible Study Choir Practice Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Sports Night 7:30 p.m. Thursday 7 p.m. Chapel Choir Practice Friday 7 p.m. Palmsville Mass Saturday Confession Wednesday and Saturday 5 p.m. Corporate Prayer Every First Friday 8:30 p.m. 6 p.m. Gospel Choir Practice Saturday 8 p.m. Scripture Study Wednesday 6:30 p.m. ROMAN CATHOLIC Christian’s Den Thursday 6 p.m. Thursday 5 p.m. Catholic Mass ISLAMIC Saturday 3 p.m. Sunday 10:30 a.m. Band Practice Jum’ha Video and Game Night Tuesday and Saturday Daily 7:30 p.m. Friday 7 p.m. LUTHERAN/EPISCOPAL 8 p.m. Iglesia ni Cristo Worship Service Tagalog Bible Study CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST Saturday 7 p.m. Wednesday 7 p.m. OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS English Worship Service Tagalog Fellowship Sunday 8 a.m. Thursday 5 a.m. Hindu Temple Thursday 7 p.m. Tagalog Worship Service Contemporary 7:30 p.m. Fellowship Service Christian Service CHURCH OF CHRIST Sunday 7 p.m. Sunday Worship English Worship Service Thursday 7 p.m. 10 a.m. Saturday 7:30 p.m. Tropical Times Sports/Community October 24, 2003 5 Filmau overpowers Looney Tunes, captures championship Filmau got off to a quick start, as they first, as Filmau worked the net to near By JOSN Scott Torres jumped out to an early lead in the first perfection. Filmau team captain Ricky Naval Media Center game of the match. Looney Tunes gave it Panganiban said that teamwork was the Filmau faced Looney Tunes for the their best effort, but Filmau kept the key to his team’s success. Indoor Volleyball League Championship in pressure on with dazzling spikes and Looney Tunes made a gallant effort as the base gym on Monday Night. The dominant serves. Filmau took the first they rallied back, but Filmau was again too championship would be decided by a game 25 to 15. strong. Filmau won the second game 25 to best-of-three series. The second game went much like the 17, taking the season championship. Want Ads Community updates Musical instruments for sale: MicroKORG synthesizer/vocoder - The U.S. Postal Service has published the following - $280.00; KORG N5 - $400.00; Alesis ION 49-Key DSP recommended mailing dates for this year’s Christmas season. To Synthesizer - $650.00; Korg Electribe EM-1 - $275.00; Roland ensure letters, cards and packages destined for APO and FPO keyboard amplifier - $300.00; Three keyboard stands - $150.00, addresses overseas and to international addresses are delivered or buy as package. Call DT1 Lotman at 370-4213/6505. by Christmas, customers in the United States must mail items by Main Outdoor Theater Officer’s Club the following dates/ Nov. 13 Parcel Post Tonight at 8 - Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.- Highlander: Endgame Nov. 28 Space Available Mail Dec. 4 Parcel Airlift Mail Tonight at 10 - Days of Thunder Thursday at 8 p.m.- Relative Values Dec. 11 First-Class Mail Letters/Cards

Tomorrow at 8 p.m. - Days of Thunder CPO Club -The Branch Medical Clinic will begin Tomorrow at 10 p.m.- Hollywood Homicide another smoking cessation class on Tues- Tomorrow at 7 p.m.- Matrix Reloaded day, Oct. 28, 2003 at 7 p.m. in the BMC

Sunday at 8 p.m.- Hollywood Homicide training classroom. The class will meet Tomorrow at 9 p.m.- Big Trouble in Little China weekly for one-hour sessions. Material covered in the course will be facilitated by Monday at 8 p.m.- Relative Values Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.- Matrix Reloaded an American Lung Association “Freedom from Smoking” instructor. You must sign up Tuesday at 8 p.m.- Rumor of Angels Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.- Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles in advance for the class. Call 370-4206 to register. Wednesday at 8 p.m.- Chinatown Thursday at 7:30 p.m.- Highlander: Endgame - MWR is proud to announce the band Thursday at 8 p.m.- Matrix Reloaded Each movie that plays at the MOT will be replayed “Seven Degrees South” will perform at the the following morning at 11 in the Turner Club. Brit Club tonight from 10 to midnight. Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle starring Cameron Diaz and Drew Chinatown starring Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway Jake is a private Barrymore When the angels are summoned to Charlie’s office, they’re investigator who makes his living by following unfaithful spouses. So introduced to Bosely, his right hand man, and given a new assignment. when a woman asks him to get the goods on her husband, it’s easy money. - The Brit Club will be closed tomorrow. The angels are instructed to recover a pair of stolen rings that contain and But when the husband is found dead, Jake decides to look a little closer, FBI code that allows users to access the witness protection list.. and what he finds will lead him through a world of shady characters. Days of Thunder starring Tom Cruise and Robert Duval What a young, cocky hotchot stock car driver lacks in experience, he makes up for in raw Matrix Reloaded starring Keanu Reaves and Carrie-Anne Moss Neo - The Ship’s Store has new items available talent. His uncanny ability to make the right moves attracts the attention and Trinity are summoned by Morphius to join him on a journey to of a NASCAR legend who sees his potential. Determined to make it to the Zion, Earth’s last outpost of free humans. When Morphius locks horns for a limited time. top, a potential tragedy almost ends his career, but ultimately makes him with a rival commander, the “Oracle” sends Neo on a quest to release a better driver. the “Key Maker” and finally free mankind. Hollywood Homicide starring Harrison Ford and Josh Harnett When an Highlander: Endgame starring Christopher Lambert and Adrian Paul - If you would like to be an “extra” in a local entire hip-hop group is murdered on stage, two L.A.P.D. Homicide De- Immortals Connor and Duncan Macloud must join forces to stop Kell, television or radio public service tectives are assigned to the cast. As the investigation progresses, they an importal who has become so strong that no one can face him alone. begin to suspect that the rappers were killed for attempting to get out of Part four of the popular series. announcement (commercial), stop by Naval their recording contract. Also starring Dr. Dre, Bell Biv Devoe, Master Bounty Hunters starring Michael Dudikoff and Lisa Howard Two rivals P., Gladys Knight and Dwight Yoakum. bounty hunters, looking for a big score, join forces in pursuit of a bail Media Center or call 370-3685. jumping con, racing against time to find him and bring him to justice Roadhouse starring Patrick Swayze and Ben Gazzara When a profes- before mob assassins can murder him. sional bouncer is put charge of a rowdy road house bar, his reputation and calm attitude slowly begins to turn the place around. But the bar isn’t his Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles starring Paul Hogan and Linda - Tomorrow’s Bingo Bonanza at the Turner only problem. The whole town is owned and run by the local bully who Kozlowski When the bureau chief of her father’s Los Angeles paper dies Club Complex has been rescheduled for wants to either own the place or destroy it. under suspicious circumstances, Sue Dundee accepts the temporary assignment and move to L.A. with her son and unusual husband. Nov. 16 at 5 p.m. Tickets are available in Relative Values starring Julie Andrews and Edward Atterton An upper Queen of the Damned starring Aaliyah and Stuart Townsend When the class British family tries to cope with the uproar casued when one of lengendary vampire Lestat reinvents himself as a rock star, his intoxi- advance area MWR outlets or may be their most eligible bachelors announces that he will be marrying a cating music awakens Akasha, the mother of all vampires, who has been purchased at the door. hollywood actress, and she turns out to be the sister of one of the maids. sleeping in her arctic crypt waiting for the right time to rise again and seize dominion over the world... and all she wants is power, hell on earth Rumor of Angels starring Vanessa Redgrave and Ray Liotta Overcome and Lestat at her side. To submit ads or updates, send an e-mail to with grief after the death of his mother in a car crash, a young boy living on the seacoast of Maine is befriended by a grumpy recluse who shared The information contained in this section is subject to change. For [email protected]. Items will be listed for two his pain and reveals a secret she has kept for many years... she can still current movie information, check out the marquee at the MOT or call weeks unless extended. contact the son she lost in vietnam. MWR at 370-2982. Tropical Times 6 October 24, 2003 BIOT Update Headquarters Britsh Forces BIOT statement Conduct joint military and civil operations in support of United Kingdom and Allied Forces in order to demonstrate soverignty over the British Indian Ocean Territory and support United Kingdom strategic objectives in the region. British Forces role on BIOT Story and photo compliment of British Indian Ocean Territory Representaive he British Forces on BIOT have a wide and varied role. The force Ton Diego Garcia is forty strong and is headed by a Naval Commander, the man you know as the Brit Rep. He has two officers who work for him, a Royal Marine Major as his XO and a Royal Marine Captain as the Admin Officer. The rest of the force is made up of roughly half Royal Navy and half Royal Marines. The roles of the British Forces that are most in the public eye is the day to day running of BIOT such as the police and customs. The BIOT police are all serving military personnel but during their time on the island they are sworn in as civilian police officers. This gives them the power of arrest over anyone on the island should they commit an offence. A British Royal Marine Commando boarding operation. Among the first people you would have see when you arrived on DG would chartered by the Foreign and Common- During Brit Ops the party goes to all of have been BIOT Customs Officer. Like the wealth Office in the UK. As BIOT covers the outer islands in the archipelago police these people are all military, but are an area of 22,000 square miles there is a lot checking the state of the environment and also sworn in so have the same powers as of ground to cover. There are plentiful flying the flag for Great Britain. normal UK customs officers. stocks of Tuna and other large fish that are As some of the outer islands have Another main element of British Forces worth a great deal on the Far Eastern yachts moored in their lagoons the Brit on DG is the Royal Marines detachment. markets. Ops party perform a customs check on These conduct joint security operations As a result of this there is a large them and collect mooring fees. Brit Ops is with the Naval Security Force and the Air number of fishing boats operating in the also open to US Service personnel and is Force Security. Regular exercises are also area and these all have to have licences. well worth going on if you can get the conducted with these forces. The US Navy The FPV checks these licenses as well as time off work. and Air Force Security Departments, along continually monitoring fish stocks. The Finally, enjoy the island while you are with the Royal Marines are collectively crew of the FPV have the power to arrest here as it is pretty unlikely you will ever responsible for the security of the territory. any illegal fishing vessels. get back to a place like this again. The Royal Marines also board and search The final role of British Forces on DG is any non-military vessel that enters the to conduct Brit Ops. This includes a lagoon for any potential threat. representative from all aspects of the nother role of the British is the British Forces already mentioned. The running of the Fishery Protec party will go to sea on the Pacific Marlin to Ation Vessel, the FV Pacific conduct Brit Ops one week of every Marlin. This is a civilian registered vessel month. Tropical Times Sports/Tides October 24, 2003 7 Man, am I ever tired. What a week I’ve darlings of the NFL into Raymond James Stadium for a “home- had. You just don’t know how hard it is to be coming” of sorts. Buccaneers smoke the Cowboys, 28-10. me. I’ve had to deal with the hate and N.Y. Giants vs. Minnesota discontent of island football fans blaming me How long will the winning last? At least another week. The G- for Carolina taking their first loss. Many of men can’t hold on to the ball and Collins looks like a confused the same fans asking me how my defending rookie on the field. I guess some things never change. Vikings by Super Bowl champion Buccaneers are doing seven, 28-21. this year and many, many friends giving me N.Y. Jets vs. Philadelphia mad-grief over my 3-2 record out the gates. When the schedules came out this was a must-see game. Now, You know, thinking about the week I had, two back-ups are leading their respective teams into battle. On I’m sure there are a lot of island athletes one side you have the aging veteran, Vinny Testaverde - the other Sports feeling just as spent. Looking back at the side, a back up in the making, Donovan McNabb. Jets’ starter week that was, we saw All Threat fight Chad Pennington is scheduled to get some reps in. Let’s hope so. though Sunday’s elite en route to capturing Jets by three, 17-14. Shorts the Flag Football Championship. They went Buffalo vs. Kansas City both ways, playing offense and defense, and The Chiefs did just enough last Monday as they handed the with JO2 found a second wind as they trash-talked Raiders their fifth loss. They’ll do it again this week – just Scott New their way to the top. They’re lucky NMC ran enough to win, as they take down the Bills, 24-21. out of time …we were just getting on a roll. Well kids, that’s it for me. I’m hoping to make it off the island Lucky, I tell you …wait until next time. tomorrow morning – wish me luck. If the Bucs and Saints are Speaking of next time, the Red Sox have joined the Cubs, as televised here, tune in - you might just see me - Bucs jersey on they watch the Yankees and Marlins battle for the World Series and rooting my boys to victory! crown. The Marlins have had an unbelievable year, with young talent emerging in the second half of the season and peaking late Flag Football in the year. Here it is, late October, and they now have their hands DG Sports Sunday‘s Championship full. The Yankees are too strong in the post season to let this one All Threat 36 slip away. Roger Clemens goes out on top – sliding another VP-40 12 championship ring on his finger. Now it’s time to move on to professional football. True Softball football (I know I’ll get slack for that one). NFL action is hot and Tuesday unpredictable this year, but I’ve got a grasp on it now and will Outsiders 13 AMMO Dawgs 16 improve on my 3-2 start. Here are this week’s picks and break- Deadly Force 11 DG Haters 14 downs … Wednesday Carolina vs. New Orleans Deadly Force 4 CE 14 Much respect to my man Murchison at security. Big-time NSGD 26 Deadly Force 11 Panther fan. Sorry for causing your boys to go down last week …I just saw it coming. This one will make you feel better. The All scores are as reported by the base gym. For more current Panthers travel to the Louisiana Superdome and crush the Saints information, contact the gym at 370-2791. 30-17. Dallas vs. Tampa Bay Live MLB on AFN Bring it on Tuna man. The Bucs were humiliated last week in Sunday Morning San Francisco. I thought the defense was on a roll …I guess not. World Series Game 6 (if necc.) Florida vs. New York 5:30 This week the Bucs are home and Bill Parcells brings the surprise Live NCAA on AFN Saturday Night Penn State vs. Iowa 10 N.D.vs. Boston College 10 This week’s tides Texas Tech vs. Missouri 10:30 Houston vs. Indy 2 Sunday Morning Tenn. vs. Alabama 1:30 Arkansas vs. Ole Miss 5:15 Oct. 25 - 31 USC vs. Washington 1:30 Purdue vs. Michigan 1:30 Auburn vs. LSU 5:45 High Low High Low Live NFL on AFN Saturday 2:28 a.m. 8:39 a.m. 2:46 p.m. 9:09 p.m. Sunday Night Monday Morning Sunday 3:04 a.m. 9:15 a.m. 3:22 p.m. 9:45 p.m. Cleveland vs. New England 11 S.F. vs. Arizona 2:30 Monday 3:46 a.m. 9:51 a.m. 3:58 p.m. 10:21 p.m. Dallas vs. Tampa Bay 11 Buffalo vs. Kansas City 6:30 Tuesday 4:22 a.m. 10:33 a.m. 4:40 p.m. 10:57 p.m. Monday Morning Tuesday Morning Wednesday 5:04 a.m. 11:09 a.m. 5:16 p.m. 11:33 p.m. NY Jets vs. Philly 2 Thursday 5:46 a.m. 11:51 a.m. 5:58 p.m. 12:15 p.m. Miami vs. San Diego 7 Friday 6:34 a.m. 12:45 a.m. 6:52 p.m. ------All games are subject to change.