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April 6, 2007 www.okinawa.usmc.mil Marine Corps Okinawa Marines fi rst to receive new body armor; modifi es rifl e initial reviews positive for Corps’ next vest qualifi cation

Cpl. Warren Peace OKINAWA MARINE STAFF

CAMP FUJI — Officials with the Marine Corps Marksmanship Cen- ter of Excellence are implementing many changes to rifle qualifications throughout 2007 including major changes to the scoring system, Marine officials said. Several of these changes have already been implemented and were announced in Marine Administrative Message 225/07, released March 26. The rapid fire portion of the Table 1 known-distance course of fire no longer requires Marines to conduct a magazine change after firing five rounds. Marines now fire a single magazine of 10 rounds in 60 seconds instead of two five-round magazines in 70 seconds. “We were teaching a bad technique Tactical Applications Group instructor Don Zarnes Jr. checks configurations on Modular Tactical Vests issued to for exchanging magazines during rapid 3rd Marine Logistics Group Marines March 29 on Camp Foster. Instructors with TAG, the company that designed fire that we had to un-teach Marines the vest, and Protective Products International, the manufacturer, trained 1,000 3rd MLG Marines, who were during the training in Tables 2-4,” issued the vest last week, how to properly configure, wear and care for the MTV. Photo by Sgt. Ethan E. Rocke said Capt. Kyle Patton, the officer-in- charge of the Marksmanship Programs and Doctrine Section Marksmanship Center for Excellence. “We added the magazine exchange training to Table Marines want their MTV 2 with speed reload drills.” Sgt. Ethan E. Rocke Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics “The overall capabilities of The hammer pair drills Marines EDITOR Group on Camp Foster were the the vest are excellent,” said Pfc. fired during the Table 2 “field fire” first of about 60,000 Marines Anthony A. Thelin, a parachute portion of the qualification course CAMP FOSTER — Okinawa scheduled to receive the new rigger with Security Company. “I have moved to Table 3. The drills Marines received the first 1,000 body armor by October. give it a nine out of 10.” require Marines to fire two rapid, units of the Corps’ latest improve- Marine officials are touting a All the Marines surveyed said successive shots to the chest. ment in battlefield protection laundry list of improvements over they preferred the new vest for a Marines engage targets from 25 March 29-30, and initial reviews the Outer Tactical Vest currently myriad of reasons. At the top of yards during Table 2, and Patton said of the new Modular Tactical Vest fielded to most Marine units, the list of improvements were marksmanship doctrine states ham- suggest Marines throughout the and a random survey of junior some of the initial requirements mer pairs should be used on targets Corps will soon be saying, “I Marines and noncommissioned the Corps set out to address, 15 yards away. Table 3 supports target want my MTV.” officers from CLB-4’s Security including increased protection, engagements from 5 to 25 yards. Marines from Combat Logis- Company, including Iraq war vet- improved load carriage and more SEE RIFLE PG 9 tics Battalion 4, Combat Logistics erans, affirmed those claims. SEE VEST PG 10

WHAT IS JEOPARDY! PUT TO THE TEST FLOWER POWER A Jeopardy! search team screens III MEF Marines and sailors train for Marines from Camp Fuji join service more than 300 game show hopefuls combat scenarios on the final day members from Naval Air Facility in Okinawa and narrows the field to of a month-long pre-deployment Atsugi and Yokosuka Naval Base to six potential contenders. training evolution on Camp Schwab. organize cherry blossom festivals. INSIDE pg. 7 pg. 9 pg. 12 OKINAWA MARINE | NEWS | APRIL 6, 2007 3 Around the MARINE CORPS AIR STATION NEW RIVER, N.C. | A Marine with Marine Wing Support Squadron 272 goes into a defensive posture March 16 during a battle drills exercise in preparation for an upcoming For more Marine Corps stories and photos, deployment. Photo by Cvisit http://www.orpmarines.mil S Sgt. Duke Omara

MANRIPO BEACH, Republic of Korea | Republic of Korea Marines assault a landing zone from U.S. Marine Corps CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 265 during Exercise Foal Eagle March 29. Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Jeremy L. Wood

CAMP HABBANIYAH, Iraq | Marines with Dam Security Unit Three, 1st Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, and sailors assigned to Riverine Squadron 1, attached to II Marine Expeditionary Force, keep warm next to a fire along the banks of the Euphrates River March 15. Photo by Sgt. Michael Kropiewnicki MARINE CORPS BASE KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii | A Marine attending Sergeants Course draws his sword during a drill session March 13. Photo by Sgt. Sara A. Carter OKINAWA MARINE | OPINION & EDITORIAL | APRIL 6, 2007 5 Think Okinawa’s boring? Get up, get out

Lance Cpl. Richard Blumenstein believed. I can remember sitting in my barracks Okinawa’s public transportation system, room disheartened, staring at the ceiling, think- organizations such as Single Marine Program ince arriving in Okinawa, I have noticed ing I had made a poor choice in coming here. and Marine Corps Community Services often that many Marines complain that there is But while I was complaining one day about sponsored trips. Snothing to do here; but that is not the case how there is nothing to do, a co-worker said The suggestion that there is nothing to do at all. Service members on Okinawa have been something to me that completely changed my on Okinawa misleads Marines and starts them given the opportunity of a lifetime. Okinawa way of thinking. He told me that if I really off on the wrong foot. It causes many to spend offers numerous theme parks, historical battle wanted to get out of the barracks, all I had to their weekends either holed up in the barracks sites, scuba diving and a chance to experience do was go out and search for something to or frequenting the same bars and night clubs an entirely new culture. explore. that give Marines tunnel vision, locking them At my military occupational specialty It’s the truth. Finding things to do can be into a habitual pattern and making them miss school, I was asked where I would like to be as simple as a Google or Yahoo! search. You the countless other activities and attractions stationed. I eagerly replied overseas. When I can find great locations to explore and learn a available here. received orders to Okinawa, I was thrilled. number of ways to get there. So, if you are a Marine who feels stuck in When I arrived, I was met with large neon Since then, I have tried various Japanese the barracks, or if you are just arriving on lights and signs in Japanese. I couldn’t wait to and Okinawan cuisines, seen numerous histor- island, get up and get out. This could be the get out and explore this great new place. ical sites and visited Okinawan theme parks. last time you get to experience this culture. But after a short period of time in the Joint There have been many occasions when I have How do you want to remember your time on Reception Center, I asked my fellow Marines, been bored in my room and, after a quick Inter- Okinawa? “What is there to do here?” To my dismay, they net search, found a way to explore Okinawa. Blumenstein is a staff member of the replied “nothing.” And for a while, that is what I And for Marines apprehensive about Okinawa Marine newspaper. Freedom means more than doing what we want, when we want Navy Lt. j.g. Kevin Bemel Egyptian slavery, an important ery. But for the purpose for which mind and emotions, rather than aspect of Passover. We blessed the Jewish people were freed, unrestrained instinct, that person reedom. The word is part and ate matza, a thin, dry, crack- service to God, there would have is truly free. of the foundation of our er-like bread that is made in the been no exodus. During the Passover Seder, country. Yet, how often do kind of haste of one running for In Judaism, there are 613 com- we performed many rituals, but Fwe take time to reflect on its his life. Matza is called the “bread mandments that govern every the theme that linked them all meaning beyond the vague idea of of affliction” so that we will try to aspect of our lives, from what we together was that by following being allowed to do what we want feel what it must have been like to say at the moment we wake up what God has instructed us to do, when we want? do back-breaking labor under the until what we do before we fall we revel in being free from the On the evening of April 2, desert sun. asleep. How, then, do we recon- animal side of our nature. Jews and oth- In popular culture, we recall cile the idea of freedom with such Next time we consider doing CHAPLAIN’S ers around the the words God commanded a rigorous set of rules? Perhaps something impetuous or wild, let CORNER world joined Moses to say, actually spoken by freedom means something more us consider whether giving into together to his brother Aaron: “So said the than doing what we want when our instincts is truly an expres- celebrate the God of the Hebrews, send out my we want. sion of freedom or whether we Passover Seder — a celebration people.” Most of the time what is From the Jewish standpoint, imprison ourselves with our lack of freedom, but perhaps not left out is the next part: “so that freedom means to no longer be of self-control. obviously so. they may serve me.” controlled by the animal side of Bemel conducts Jewish services To be sure, we commemorated So we see that the essence of human nature. When a person’s each Friday at 6 p.m. at the Camp the Jewish people’s escape from Passover is not freedom from slav- actions are governed by their Foster Chapel Complex.

MARINE CORPS FACT CHECK HAIR GEL IN UNIFORM Q: Can I use gel in my hair while in uniform? Yes, as long as it does not create an eccentric appearance. According to paragraph 1004 of MCO P1020.34G, Marine Corps uniform standards of grooming do not allow eccentric or faddish styles of hair, jewelry or eyeglasses. Eccentricities in individual appearance detract from uniformity A: and team identity. Because it is impossible to provide examples of every appropriate or unacceptable style of “conservative” or “eccentric” grooming and attire, the good judgment of Marines at all levels is key to enforcement of Marine Corps standards in this issue, as in other issues.

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Repairs will be 3rd Intelligence Battalion, while serving in Dwaliba, done to renovate the restrooms to accommodate III Marine Expeditionary Iraq, near Fallujah. handicapped personnel. Force, received the Purple He received the Navy FLAP JACK FRIDAYS Heart and Navy and Ma- and Marine Corps Com- The Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, rine Corps Commendation mendation Medal for his Camp Schwab and Camp Hansen USOs of- Medals April 2 on Camp part in helping to capture Staff Sgt. John M. Jencura receives the fer free pancake breakfasts every Friday for Hansen. terrorists responsible for Purple Heart and Navy and Marine Corps service members. MCAS Futenma’s breakfast Jencura received the the kidnapping of a U.S. Commendation Medals April 2 on Camp begins at 6:30 a.m., Camp Schwab’s starts at Purple Heart for wounds journalist. Hansen. Photo by Lance Cpl. Richard Blumenstein 7 a.m. and Camp Hansen’s gets underway at 6 a.m. The breakfast concludes at 9 a.m. at each location. DENTAL CLINIC CLOSURE Inspector General reps review Okinawa units The Bush Dental Clinic on Camp Courtney will be closed April 7-25 for interior painting. Lance Cpl. Tyler Hlavac The review concluded with concerns such as vehicle safety, Patients with urgent treatment needs can contact OKINAWA MARINE STAFF the IG’s seal of approval after suicide prevention, sexual ha- the Camp Hansen Dental Clinic at 623-4657. Col. Robert Clay, the director rassment and hazing. Clay also CAMP FOSTER — Represen- of the IG’s Inspection Division, gave Marines an opportunity AIR CONDITIONING tatives from the office of the and Sgt. Maj. Gregg Grizzle, to request mast to the Com- The 18th Civil Engineer Group will begin start-up of air conditioning equipment for Inspector General of the Marine the IG sergeant major, gave the mandant through the Inspector all military family housing on Okinawa and Corps conducted a review of Commandant of the Marine General. Kadena Air Base’s business and industrial Okinawa units March 15-30 to Corps’ Special Interest Brief “The idea is to encourage facilities no later than April 15. check deployment readiness, March 28 at the Camp Butler Marines to do the right thing troop morale and other con- Theater. at the right time for the right VOLUNTEERS NEEDED cerns within the unit. The brief covered safety reasons,” Clay said. Volunteers are needed June 19-24 to sup- port the Special Olympics on Kadena Air Base. Volunteer briefs will be held May 4 from 1-3 p.m., May 21 from 1-3 p.m. and June 7 from 1-3 p.m. at the Camp Foster Theater. For more Seabees erect information, call 645-5329.

PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION WORKSHOP The Traffic Management Office will host a Camp Fuji tower Passenger Transportation Workshop April 18 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the Performing Arts Auditorium on Camp Foster to disseminate Cpl. Warren Peace information on transportation regulations and OKINAWA MARINE STAFF entitlements and to field questions. For more information, call 645-3899/5329. CAMP FUJI — Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 3 Detail Fuji is nearing completion POSTAGE STAMP INCREASE of a project that began Dec. 19 at Combined On May 14, the price of a first-class post- Arms Training Center Camp Fuji’s Ammu- age stamp will increase from 39 cents to 41 nition Supply Point. cents. For more information, contact your The construction of a 40-foot watch- local post office. tower is slated for completion by May 21. MUSIC FESTIVAL PERFORMANCE However, the detail is currently ahead of Department of Defense Dependents’ schedule and should be finished sometime Schools Pacific and Domestic Dependent next month. Elementary and Secondary Schools Guam will The purpose of the tower construction host the Far East Music Festival April 23-27. is to have a centralized building to provide The festival, which features vocal and instru- security over watch for the facility. mental musicians, concludes with a student Chief Hyong S. Park, the officer-in- concert April 27 at 7 p.m. at the Kubasaki charge of the detail, said the 14-man-team High School Auditorium. The concert is free of Seabees is here in support of the III and open to the public. For more information, Marine Expeditionary Force and the Camp call Mark Honnold at 645-0252. Fuji command. NMCB 3 is based out of Port Hueneme, TO SUBMIT A BRIEF, send an e-mail to Seabees with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Calif., and its last deployment was to Iraq [email protected], or fax your 3 Detail Fuji near the completion of a 40-foot watch and Kuwait in support of II MEF and the request to 645-3803. The deadline for submitting tower March 22 in the Ammunition Supply Point of a brief is noon every Friday. The Okinawa Marine Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji. Photo by Army with convoy operations and construc- reserves the right to edit all submitted material. Cpl. Warren Peace tion support.

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Lance Cpl. David Rogers OKINAWA MARINE STAFF

CAMP KINSER — Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek and a crew from the show visited Okinawa March 31 to April 1 during a five-day Pacific tour in search of possible contestants. A Jeopardy! search team screened more than 300 game show hopefuls on Okinawa during the two days, eventually narrowing the field to six potential contenders, according to Donna St. John, the vice president of communications for the United Service Organizations. The Jeopardy! crew’s visit was part of a Pacific tour with the USO. The search team found show prospects on Okinawa in July 2001 and returned hoping to find more, according to Maggie Speak, Jeopardy! contestant executive. During the USO tour, the crew filmed clips to be used during the show as clues, met with The first KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft in the Pacific arrives at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma military families and searched for contestants March 31. The aircraft has six propellers per rotor, two more than the current KC130, which provides on several U.S. bases including Naval Air Station greater speed and power. Photos by Lance Cpl. Juan D. Alfonso Atsugi, Yokosuka Naval Base, Kadena Air Base and Camp Kinser. The screening process began March 31 at Kadena’s Schilling Community Center as would- 1st MAW welcomes first be contestants took a 10-question written test. Approximately 75 of them qualified to return for the second day of testing at Camp Kinser’s KC-130J aircraft in Pacific Surfside. There, the contestant hopefuls were flashed Lance Cpl. Juan D. Alfonso 50 clues for eight seconds at a time and had to OKINAWA MARINE STAFF quickly write down answers. The search team then narrowed the field of possible contestants MARINE CORPS AIR STA- to six. TION FUTENMA — Boast- The screeners spoke with the six remaining ing an all digitally-controlled individuals to get to know them better and au- cockpit and greater speeds, dition them for the show. Speak said they will the first KC-130J Super Her- extend an invitation to them if they’re selected cules aircraft on Okinawa for upcoming shows. arrived at Marine Corps Air Speak said while intelligence is important, she Station Futenma March 31. looks for a variety of qualities in potential contes- The plane’s arrival marked tants. She wants contestants who understand how the first J model in the Pa- to play, have fun and keep the game moving. cific, according to Maj. Colt She focused on helping the potential contes- Hubbell, the officer in charge tants learn how to quickly buzz-in, answer the of the KC-130J Fleet Introduc- clues and select the next category. She led the tion Team, Marine Aircraft The J model features a range of improvements from the old KC- potentials in a mock game with electronic buzz- Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft 130 model. The newer model features all digital controls and has ers and a screen full of clues similar to the show. Wing. Stateside Marine air- eliminated the need for navigators and engineers. She also asked the contestants what they plan to craft wings have been train- do with any possible winnings. ing and using the J models for a glass cockpit and an all- we should be running a lot “It has to be someone you care about while some time now. digital control display system more exercises. I can’t wait watching the show,” Speak said. “This is a welcomed with upgraded avionics. to start doing my job and Matt Gottlieb, a freelance writer, and Lt. Cmdr. change that we’ve been wait- The J model also elimi- get some hands-on experi- Karissa Hackelton, a family practice physician ing a long time for,” Hubbell nates the need for flight ence.” at Bush Medical Clinic on Camp Courtney, are a said. engineers and navigators, “It’s just a safer aircraft,” married couple who made it to the final audition. The new aircraft will be Hubbell said. Because the said Maj. James Palmer, a They were surprised there were so few at the end used as a maintenance train- squadron will also continue KC-130J test pilot with the because they felt their competition was strong. er for Marines with Marine to use older models, Marines KC-130J Mobile Training “When I saw the categories in the demonstra- Aerial Refueler Transport in those occupational spe- Team from Marine Corps tion before the written test, I thought I was dead,” Squadron 152, MAG-36, cialties will still be needed; Air Station Cherry Point, Gottlieb said. 1st MAW. The squadron is however, Marines with the N.C. “The old plane was a Hackelton tried out for a teen Jeopardy! tourna- scheduled to receive its own KC-130J Mobile Training perfectly good aircraft, but ment years ago but didn’t pass the testing process. models in July. Team are currently train- sooner or later all aircraft She was pleased that she and her husband made The J model features a ing many of them to serve have to be replaced and this it through this time, and she is hopeful that one range of improvements from as crew chiefs for the new is that time.” of them will be called to the show. the current KC-130 model. aircraft. The Mobile Training Team “I feel good about the chances that one of us The new model has six pro- “They’ve promised us a is scheduled to train 65 Ma- will make it to the next stage,” Hackelton said. pellers per rotor, giving the lot of flight time with the rines with VMGR-152 in Trebek met with service members and their aircraft greater thrust and J model,” said Lance Cpl. several aviation specialty families and signed autographs throughout the power. The older model had Brandey J. House, a student courses until May 31 when tour. The visit marked his twelfth USO tour, ac- four per rotor. with the KC130 J crew chief the J model returns to MCAS cording to St. John. The aircraft also features course. “With the new plane, Cherry Point. 8 OKINAWA MARINE | NEWS | APRIL 6, 2007 MCBJ firefighters conduct hazardous material training, prepare for real-life scenarios

Lance Cpl. Juan D. Alfonso said Anthony Toguchi, OKINAWA MARINE STAFF the battalion chief for southern district, MCB- CAMP FOSTER — With- JFD. “But this situation out proper training, even gave us a realistic look at the most high-tech equip- how to handle multiple ment is useless. That is problems in case that why Marine Corps Bases wasn’t possible.” Japan firefighters spend In addition to the real the time they need to life problem, the instruc- train with new equip- tors decided to imple- ment. ment another problem Pfc. Saree Ath moves the TRC-170 dish while Cpl. Robert E. Harvey supervises March 28 at Kin Firefighters with the into the scenario. Shortly Blue Beach. Nearly 50 Marines with 7th Communications Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Foster Fire Station, MCBJ after the firefighters re- Force, recently spent a week in the field using trouble-shooting techniques to repair equipment Fire Department, con- trieved a sample, one of and become proficient in their military occupational specialty. Photos by Lance Cpl. Bryan A. Peterson ducted hazardous mate- the firefighters collapsed rial training March 28 from the heat, which is behind the Globe and considerably increased Anchor Enlisted Club on due to the suit, Toguchi 7th Comm Marines get back Camp Foster. said. The hazardous ma- Another two firefight- terial training was su- ers immediately ran into to basics, refresh job skills pervised by instructors the contaminated area, from EAI Corporation, a wearing their own pro- Lance Cpl. Bryan A. Peterson military contractor, who tective gear as well, with OKINAWA MARINE STAFF introduced the MCBJ fire- a wheeled stretcher to fighters to new equip- evacuate their injured KIN BLUE BEACH — Lance Cpl. Zachary ment, according to Eric teammate. After decon- C. Becknell was only with 7th Communica- Rhodes, the MCBJFD taminating all personnel tions Battalion for a few months before he training chief. involved, the scenario was assigned to the battalion’s armory as The scenario began came to an end. part of the fleet assistance program. when a simulated am- “It’s good to do training Six months later, he is back at his regu- bulance drove into the like this because it keeps lar job and working to fine tune the skills parking lot behind the up efficiency,” Toguchi he had before going to the armory. To do enlisted club and powder said. “These suits are that, Becknell and nearly 50 other Marines from a package with a hard to work in, but they from the battalion, most of whom, like him, nuclear symbol fell out of protect us. Hazmat isn’t a recently returned from assignments out- the vehicle. rushing thing. It’s impor- side their military occupational specialty, The instructors called tant to take our time and spent March 26-30 in the field at Kin Blue the firefighters, who im- make sure we get the job Beach and Camp Courtney. mediately dispatched to done right.” “Lots of these guys were away from their the scene. MOS for a while, and we understand (the After preparing a de- need for a refresher),” said Cpl. Michael J. contamination area and Heuett, a digital multi-channel wideband donning bulky protective transmission equipment operator with clothing, the firefight- the battalion. “Coming out here can help ers took samples of the these Marines refamiliarize themselves powder for analysis. The with their MOS and get out of the garrison Cpl. Mericko Dukes adjusts the TRC-170 dish. protective suits made the mentality.” job difficult. During the training, Marines at Kin Blue Heuett said Marines from the battalion “Those suits are really Beach sent signals back and forth to their are preparing for an upcoming deploy- confining,” said Tatsuya counterparts on Camp Courtney, unaware ments, so the training will help them work Kudeken, a firefighter that the on-site duty experts planned to out the problems they will face. with the department. “It’s make things go haywire. “Everyone makes mistakes at their job really hard to see what “We wanted them to not only get a feel at one time or another in their career,” he you’re doing, and it feels for how to essentially use the system for its said. “It’s OK to make those mistakes here like your hands don’t re- main purpose but also to have the Marines because that’s what this is all about.” ally fit into the gloves.” troubleshoot the problem given to them,” Becknell, a tropospheric scatter radio The training took a re- Tatsuya Kudeken helps said Cpl. Mericko Dukes, a tropospheric multi-channel equipment operator, said alistic turn when half of Tatsuya Ganaha get out scatter radio multi-channel equipment after coming back from his duty at the ar- the firefighters involved of his hazardous material operator and an on-site duty expert with mory, he needed to get back to his job and were sent to fight an ac- protective suit March 28 the battalion. “When they are in a real refresh his job skills. tual fire during the ex- on Camp Foster during a situation, they need to know how to fix “I operate the TRC-170, and there are ercise. hazardous materials training the problem, because anywhere you go, so many steps to operate this piece of “In a real-life situa- scenario. Tatsuya was a something will always malfunction.” equipment,” Becknell said. “I was here for tion, if we were going simulated heat casualty When the Marines could not figure out about four months before I was sent to the during the scenario. Kudeken to respond to a hazmat the problem, they spent time taking the armory. But after six months of not doing and Ganaha are firefighters situation, we would call with the Marine Corps Bases equipment apart and putting it back to- my job, I knew I was going to be a little another fire station to Japan Fire Department. Photo gether again until they got it right, Dukes rusty. This exercise definitely helped us handle the other fire,” by Lance Cpl. Juan D. Alfonso added. get back on track.” OKINAWA MARINE | NEWS | APRIL 6, 2007 9

RIFLE FROM PG 1 Table 1 score to 190, giving him a 10-inch circle on the target’s chest ting the target was needed in driv- The biggest change to qualifica- the lowest minimum qualification area will be worth two points. Shots ing Marines toward accurate lethal, tion standards will take effect Oct. level of marksman. outside the circle but still on the mobility kill shots,” Patton said. 1 when a completely revamped Patton said the scoring system target will be worth one point. “For each individual Marine, he or scoring system will be implement- will change from a 250-point scale A test bed of Marine Corps bases she will be driven to focus more ed, according to Patton. A Marine’s to a 350-point scale — 250 for are using the scoring system during on quick accurate shot placement Table 1 and Table 2 scores will be Table 1 and 100 for Table 2. Field rifle qualification for data collection of their rounds during Table 2. The tallied together to determine his fire will no longer be a hit or miss purposes only. The new scores for days of just hitting anywhere on the rifle qualification level. training event. Shots placed in the marksman, sharpshooter and expert target are over. We want the Ma- Currently, the Table 2 score does designated area of the target will be will be determined after the data is rines to understand the importance not affect a Marine’s qualification worth two points. Hits on the rest of collected and reviewed by the Marks- of making their rounds count while unless he fails the Table. Failure the target will be worth one point. manship Center of Excellence. placing them in the enemy’s body to receive a passing score in Table So during drills that call for two “Greater emphasis on accurate where they’ll do the most damage, 2 automatically drops a Marine’s shots to the chest, any shot within shot placement instead of just hit- ultimately killing them.” Training culminates with combat scenarios III MEF Marines, sailors conclude month-long pre-deployment training

Lance Cpl. Richard Blumenstein OKINAWA MARINE STAFF

CAMP SCHWAB — Nearly 70 III Marine Ex- peditionary Force Marines and sailors were put to the test on the final day of a month-long pre- deployment training evolution on Camp Schwab March 28. Instructors from 4th Marine Regiment’s Regi- mental School put the service members through an elaborate final evolution, testing their ability to respond to combat scenarios similar to those they could face in Iraq. The Marines participated in the scenarios with- out guidance from instructors and had to demon- strate their ability to apply lessons learned. “Today, it’s all on them,” said Sgt. Chris E. Un- Lance Cpl. Philip J. Orchell shoots at a simulated enemy sniper March 28 on Camp Schwab. During the ger, the chief instructor of urban operations with patrol portion the Pre-deployment Training Program, Marines walked the streets of Camp Schwab the 4th Marines Regimental School, 3rd Marine looking for enemy aggressors. Orchell is a motor vehicle operator with Truck Company, Headquarters Division. “We’re not going to stop them if they do Battalion, 3rd Marine Division. Photo by Lance Cpl. Richard Blumenstein something wrong.” The service members formed into squads and “We taught them the best way of handling the After they received a brief about possible enemy rotated between four stations. At each station situations put in front of them,” Solomon said. threats and mission objectives, they walked the they encountered role players acting as enemy Potential enemies brandishing or concealing streets of the camp looking for aggressors. When aggressors. The Marines, sailors and aggressors weapons walked or drove up to the service mem- patrols or checkpoints were overwhelmed by ag- used blank rounds and Multiple Integrated Laser bers during the scenarios, and the trainees applied gressors or the trainees sustained casualties, they Engagement Systems, commonly referred to as escalation of force procedures to disarm enemies called in a Quick Reaction Force. MILES gear, to make the training more realistic. or eliminate eminent threats. Marines at the reaction force station conducted MILES gear is similar to an advanced form of “The training was realistic,” said Pfc. Anthonio casualty evacuations and provided more firepower laser tag. T. Hardin, a motor vehicle operator with Truck with crew-served weapons on humvees. The scenarios presented the service members Company, Headquarters Battalion, 3rd MarDiv. The reaction force also had to locate enemy with diverse obstacles and mission objectives, At the vehicle and entry control checkpoint personnel and fight aggressors on rooftops while forcing them to respond to the aggressors in a stations, the trainees set up blockades and barbed encountering IEDs along the roadside. number of different ways, according to Staff Sgt. wire to deter enemy forces. During the checkpoint At the end of the training, the Marines received Ronald M. Solomon, the Pre-deployment Training scenarios, they faced vehicle-borne improvised a critique from their instructors. Unger said after Program staff noncommissioned officer-in-charge explosive devises and enemy raids. a month of training, the final evolution went with the Regimental School. The Marines and sailors also conducted patrols. smoothly. Wounded warriors receive special consideration on military flights

Lance Cpl. Juan D. Alfonso receive priority consider- Robert Gates. United States and the Dis- available seats after required OKINAWA MARINE STAFF ation on DoD aircraft travel- According the initiative, trict of Columbia. passengers but take priority ing within the continental wounded warriors, those Wounded warriors trav- over all other space-available CAMP FOSTER — Ac- United States. service members current- eling under temporary ad- passengers. Immediate fam- tive duty service members The special consider- ly receiving treatment for ditional duty orders are now ily members may accompany undergoing treatment for ation is part of the Wound- wounds suffered in combat prioritized as “mission es- their wounded warrior on wounds suffered in support ed Warrior Military Air zones, have higher prior- sential traffic,” according the flight as long as they of Operations Iraqi Freedom Initiative signed March ity on DoD flights traveling to the directive, and those have a valid DoD identifica- or Enduring Freedom now 21 by Secretary of Defense within the 48 mainland on leave are offered space- tion card. 10 OKINAWA MARINE | FEATURE | APRIL 6, 2007

The Modular Tactical Vest comes with several components that Marines have to carefully configure and maintain. 3rd MLG Marines first to field Modular Tactical Vest VEST FROM PG 1 hastily in emergency situations and Trainers from Tactical Applica- overall comfort. allows for immediate access for med- tions Group and Protective Prod- Though the OTV was not de- ical personnel to provide first-aid. ucts International, the company signed to do so, Marines use it to The vest provides more protec- that manufactures the vest, are carry significant equipment loads tion from shrapnel in the lower providing the three-hour training during combat missions. back and kidney area and protects blocks to Marines with a “train- The need for a vest that doubles the side torso area from bullets the-trainer” approach, meaning as body armor and load-bearing thanks to the integration of side Marines trained by the contractors Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 4 adjust Lance Cpl. Andrew Best’s Modular Tactical Vest before vest trainers inspect. It takes three hours to train Marines to configure, wear and care for the MTV. Photos by Sgt. Ethan E. Rocke vest spurred ground command- armor plate carriers. The inte- should then be capable of training ers in Iraq to generate an Urgent grated cummerbund provides the others. Universal Needs Statement, ac- improved load carriage and weight There are even help desks at cording to Maj. John Gutierrez, distribution – a feature that caught Camp Pendleton, Calif., and Camp an acquisition project officer at Marines’ attention immediately. Lejeune, N.C. that Marines can Marine Corps Systems Command. Despite the fact that the MTV call with questions relating to the Officials at Marine Corps Com- is slightly heavier than the OTV, vest. bat Development Command then several Marines commented that “The Marine Corps has invested validated and approved the vest the new vest “feels lighter.” a lot of time, energy and money in requirement. The MTV’s added “bells and developing and providing for Ma- “Every particular improvement whistles” wowed Marines as well. rines the best personal protective with this vest came from require- The adjustable rifle bolster that al- equipment in the world,” Gutier- ments identified by the warfighter,” lows a wearer to better seat a rifle rez said. Gutierrez said. stock in his shoulder was a big Another 1,200 III Marine Ex- MTV designer C. J. Quinlan hit, as were the internal pathways peditionary Force Marines will is a former Marine staff sergeant for communication wiring and receive a second batch of MTVs who served two tours in Operation cables. next month, according to Gutierrez. Iraqi Freedom. Quinlan owns the Not surprisingly, the Marines The fielding allocation for the vests Jacksonville, N.C.-based Tactical said the vest’s biggest selling point came from Marine Forces Central Applications Group, whose vest is that it manages to increase Command, which oversees Opera- design was selected by Corps of- protection while at the same time tion Iraqi Freedom. ficials over those of about 20 other improving comfort. Gutierrez said III MEF Marines competing companies. “With the old vest, there was received the gear in order to meet “I started designing this vest as virtually zero adjustability,” Thelin requirements for upcoming ex- an active-duty sergeant with input said. “This vest basically form fits ercises such as Mojave Viper in from Marines in my unit,” said to any person’s body type.” California and further deployments Quinlan, a former scout sniper. The vest’s many enhancements to the Central Command area of “We took it upon ourselves to do come with costs, of course. In responsibility. fix something that needed to be addition to the $33,000,000 price While the current allocation fixed.” tag attached to the rollout of 60,000 calls for only 60,000 vests, Gutier- And the fixes Quinlan’s vest vests, each Marine has to invest rez said the MTV will be the next brings are many. about three hours to learn how to vest for the Marine Corps. A quick-release mechanism al- configure, wear and care for the “This will replace the OTV,” lows Marines to get out of the vest MTV. he said. Protective Products International instructor Conrad Ornelas trains Marines on the MTV’s intricate step-by-step configuration. OKINAWA MARINE | FEATURE | APRIL 6, 2007 11

Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 4 adjust Lance Cpl. Andrew Best’s Modular Tactical Vest before vest trainers inspect. It takes three hours to train Marines to configure, wear and care for the MTV. Photos by Sgt. Ethan E. Rocke

ABOVE | C.J. Quinlan, owner of Tactical Applications Group and designer of the MTV talks to Marines at the conclusion of the vest training.

LEFT | Quinlan adjusts Lance Cpl. Brandon Nystrom’s vest configuration. Protective Products International instructor Conrad Ornelas trains Marines on the MTV’s intricate step-by-step configuration. 12 OKINAWA MARINE | FEATURE | APRIL 6, 2007

More than 30,000 people attended the 14th Annual Yokosuka Cherry Blossom Festival April 1 at Yokosuka Naval Base. On March 31, 15,000 Japanese residents attended the Second Annual Naval Air Facility Atsugi Cherry Blossom Festival. Photos by Cpl. Warren Peace in bloom Mainland service members host cherry Sakura, or cherry blossoms, cover the trees in Kosano Park at Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan, during the 14th blossom festivals, attract 45,000 visitors Annual Yokosuka Cherry Blossom Festival April 1. Cpl. Warren Peace Japanese. This not only gave the Marines and Many of the festival activities are similar to OKINAWA MARINE STAFF sailors of Combined Arms Training Center that of American festivals. There were cotton Camp Fuji a chance to help during the festi- candy vendors, games and live performances. his is the time of year when vals, it also gave them a chance to experience Some featured Japanese attractions were taiko Japanese residents watch the daily an ancient Japanese tradition dating from the drum and koto performances. Kotos are long, weather forecast to track the Saku- age of the Samurai. wooden, stringed instruments. The festivals ra Zensen, or the cherry blossom “The Marines contacted us and volun- also featured a variety of traditional Japanese front. This front is a wave of blos- teered to help without being asked,” said Paul dishes. somsT that begins in January on Okinawa and Lopez, recreation director of Commander Some cherry blossom traditions have made arrives in Tokyo by the beginning of April Fleet Activities Yokosuka’s Morale Welfare it across the Pacific to America. March 27, before fading out in Hokkaido near the end of and Recreation Department. “It is outstanding 1912, the mayor of Tokyo, Yukio Ozaki, do- April. that they stepped up to help. There is only so nated 3,000 cherry trees to the West Potomac In Japanese culture, the fleeting existence much we can do, and their help was essential Park in the District of Columbia. of the cherry blossoms typically lasts no lon- to the success of the festivals.” “Like the cherry trees in Washington, D.C., ger than a week and represents the nature of Many of the Marines and sailors of Camp that were donated by the people of Japan many life and renewal. Fuji found the experience to be an enlighten- years ago, the cherry trees here in Kosano Sixteen service members from Camp Fuji ing view into the culture of Japan. Park, (in Yokosuka Naval Base) serve as a liv- joined forces with U.S. Naval Air Facility “I have been in Japan for two weeks, and ing reminder of the strength of our friendship Atsugi and Yokosuka Naval Base to host two that was the first time I have ever seen any- and cooperation,” said Navy Capt. Greg Cor- cherry blossom festivals open to the public thing like that,” said Pfc. Marvin England, nish, Commander of Fleet Activities Yokosuka. March 31 and April 1. a personnel administrative clerk with Camp “One of the most enjoyable things about being Combined, the 2nd Annual NAF Atsugi Fuji’s Administration Section. “Being here stationed in Japan is the opportunity to be here Cherry Blossom Festival and the 14th An- and participating in local events like this is while the cherry trees are in bloom. To me, nual Yokosuka Cherry Blossom Festival drew a great adventure. I get to see things most the cherry blossoms symbolize the essence of a floral viewing crowd of more than 45,000 Americans have never seen.” Japan and this time of year – spring.” OKINAWA MARINE | FEATURE | APRIL 6, 2007 13

Master Sgt. Shamod Hill, Camp Fuji Company 1st The Yokosuka sergeant, prepares Sparkling cotton candy for a Spurs, a country Japanese child during dance team, the Yokosuka Cherry performed for Blossom Festival April attendees of 1. Hill and 15 other the Yokosuka Marines and sailors Cherry Blossom from Combined Arms Festival. The Training Center Camp group danced Fuji volunteered to music by to help during this country singers festival and another like Garth at Naval Air Facility Brooks and Atsugi March 31. Kenny Chesney.

Shoko Ando plays a koto during the Yokosuka Cherry Blossom Festival in Yokosuka Naval Base April 1. A koto is a traditional Japanese stringed instrument with 13 strings. Ando is a member of the Yokosuka International Exchange and Traditional Japan Music Association.

A young Japanese girl tries to catch falling cherry blossom petals during the Yokosuka Cherry Blossom Festival. During the festival, more than 30,000 Japanese visited the base.

Members of the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force performed a drum exhibition during the Yokosuka Cherry Blossom Festival. OKINAWA MARINE | SPORTS | APRIL 6, 2007 17 CC Cup champs square off in CG’s basketball tourney

Lance Cpl. Terence L. Yancey OKINAWA MARINE STAFF

eadquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Base CampH Butler claimed the Commanding General’s Cup Basketball Tourna- ment March 29, defeating 7th Communications Bat- talion 63-55. Both teams had won their respective Camp Commander’s Cup tour- naments — MCB in the south and 7th Comm in the north. MCB played solid, fast-paced basketball and charged through the dou- ble-elimination tourna- ment undefeated. They got off to a quick lead in the Caution running back Ronny Frank surges past a Knights defender during the championship game of the Gunners Open first half of the champion- Flag Football Tournament April 1. Caution defeated the Knights in overtime 20-13. Photos by Lance Cpl. Daniel R. Todd ship game, but 7th Comm began to battle back. The teams traded leads back and forth, but MCB’s devastating three-point Caution edges Knights shooting gave them the edge. Lance Cpl. Daniel R. Todd Caution in the past, lately they haven’t had much luck “Our guys came out OKINAWA MARINE STAFF against their rivals in tournament championship games. playing hard,” said MCB “The outcome seems to be a reoccurring theme,” said coach and point guard ith less than 15 seconds to play in regula- Michael Boughton, a sports coordinator with Marine Vincent White. “We got up tion and the game knotted at 13, the Knights Corps Community Services. “The two teams keep meet- on them early and never were poised to punch in the go-ahead score ing in the finals and the Knights haven’t found a way to looked back.” from Caution’s five yard line in the Gunners beat Caution.” To make it to the cham- Flag Football Tournament championship pionship game against Wgame on Camp Foster April 1. MCB, 7th Comm had to go But while the Knights shifted into formation, precious through Combat Logistics seconds ticked off the clock, and the team failed to snap Regiment 35. the ball before time expired. It didn’t take Caution long to After a wild half of capitalize on the miscue. turnovers, the game In the overtime session, Caution took just three against CLR-35 came plays to find the end zone and take a 20-13 lead. On the down to a close overtime Knights’ ensuing possession, quarterback Allan Grinter’s victory with 7th Comm on fourth-down toss to receiver Craig Marcelin in the back top at the end 43-41. of the end zone was batted down by Caution safety “We blew out two other Johnny Jean-Francis, sealing the Caution victory. teams, but this was a hard The two teams meet often in open tournaments across game and we just couldn’t Okinawa, according to Caution defensive end Anthony finish,” said CLR-35’s McCormick, and the games are always competitive. Clausky Luna. “We’ll be “The games against the Knights are always tough and back to redeem ourselves exciting,” he said. “They are exciting because we have a next time.” huge rivalry with them.” The victory had special Caution jumped out to an early lead on Ronny Frank’s meaning for MCB. touchdown scamper on the game’s first play. But the “We were on a mission,” Knights answered back quickly using its aerial assault to White said. “For a couple tie the contest at 6-6. of our players, this was The Knights then struck again through the air to take their last CG’s Cup, and a 13-6 advantage before Caution answered in the second we wanted to come out on half with Lavonne Watkins’ kickoff return for a touch- top.” down, evening the game at 13-13. Despite winning the Then the defenses took over. Both squads played tournament undefeated, stingy defense late in the game until the Knights pushed MCB had a lot of respect the ball to Caution’s five yard line with two minutes to for their competition. play. When the Knights offense failed to snap the ball “7th Comm. played a before time ran out at the end of regulation, the stage was Knights quarterback Allan Grinter looks down field for an great game,” White said. set for Caution to take charge in the overtime session. open receiver as he avoids the rush from Caution’s Kris “They are definitely a Although the Knights have had success against Turner during the championship game. team to be reckoned with.” 18 OKINAWA MARINE | MARKETPLACE | APRIL 6, 2007

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