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16 T HE R OCKETEER May 29, 1997 Bill ...... F811ile¥11Ml ""P------4 his retirement Frank Markarian THE ROCKETEER receives award 8 THURSDAY, MAY 29, 1997 NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER WEAPONS DtVlSION CHINA lAKE Voc 53, No. 11 Division's ranges expand tracking capabilities MAC SPECIALS GREAT STARTERS! DVDSYSTEMS week, with system utilization increasing as additional forth to cover surges in testing. Logistic support of the By Derwin " DEX" Hansard programs request GPS-based TSPI." system is greatly reduced due to the standardization on GPS Ra"9El Applications Program Syslems Eng1neer DV-500 ARDS is a tri-service Central Test And Evaluation Department of Defense T &E ranges. PowerMac 7300 180 K5133 16MB/1GB 12xCD PI 0 NEER ccording to Navy GPS Program Manager for Investment Programllmprovement and Modernization ARDS is a differentially corrected precision code • 1801\IHz Processor • K5 133 Processor 512K & MotherBoard Features: Range Applications Program Dick Dickson, pro Procurement, and is currently in use at II Army, Navy GPS-based tracking system which can support multiple • 16MB RAM .....;, 4.,~~<:"-'fl»:~ • 1GB Hard Drive • Multiple Story Endings viding range customers with quality global posi and Air Force test and evaluation ranges across the simultaneous test operations. It can simultaneously sup • 2GB Hard Drive • 1MB PCI Video Card "' A • 12xCD ROM • 15" .28 Nl Color Monitor • Multiple Aspect Rat1os ~ tioning system (GPS)-based time space position infor United States. "lnteroperability between services was a port a total of 25 participants, providing precision 1OHz Super Power for Business! • 104 Windows 95 Keyboard • Mult.,le Angles mation (TSPI) and altitude data is a primary goal of the primary driver for this system," said Ron Smith, Sea TSPI throughout NAWCWPNS air space using a time • Windows 95 • Mouse • Parental Lock Range GPS project manager for RAP. All of the ranges division multiple access data link. "System versatility not • 1.44 Floppy Drive • Multiple Languages Weapons and Aircraft division's GPS RAP. "Range cus • 16MB RAM • Jumbo Tower tomers currently have available the Advanced Range utilizing ARDS regularly transfer equipment back and only provides reliable participant tracking at low alti- • 12x CD ROM Drive • Up to 8 Sound Tracks $2249 • Sound Blaster Card Data System (ARDS)," said tudes in terrain-masked condi- . • 80 Watt Speakers Dickson. "It is a fully oper tions," explained Dickson, "but ... - ~~ 33.6 Supra Express Modem ational GPS-based TSPI is also resistant to electronic system at the Electronic jamming environments." 33K Modem $1189 Combat Range, the Land The system was designed to Range and the Sea Range." instrument cooperative military Toshiba SD-2 06 NA WCWPNS has suc and civilian airborne, ground cessfully completed system and ship platforms. Flight c.erti AMD 133MHz 8/1.3GB 12xCD DVD Player $539 integration. "System usage fications have been obtained for 256K CACHE • 1.3GB Hard Drive • 1MB PCI Video Card is quickly gaining populari commonly used Air Force, • 14" .28 NI Color Monitor ty among range customers Army and Navy aircraft. The • 104 Windows 95 Keyboard • Windows 95 • Mouse due to its lower cost, versa designated platform is instru • 1.44 Floppy Drive RCA RC5200 tility, accuracy, transporta mented with either of the basic Performa 6400 180 1611GBc o • 8MB RAM • Mim Tower • I G B Hard Disk Drive •12xCD ROM DVD Player $549 bility and test data avail ARDS configurations - an •16MB RAM • 16 Bit Sound Card ability," said Steve • Expandable • 80 Watt Speakers externally mounted AIM-9/P4- • 8xCD ROM , • 33.6 VOICE FAX/Modem Mendenhall, Test Planning B style pod or an internally • PPC603e 130MHz Branch head. ARDS is not mounted plate version. • 28.8 Fax Modem • Apple Keyboard Hitachi 35 .. TV 3scx4ss limited by visibility, weath The ARDS pod provides dual • Desktop Bus Mouse 33.6 ::; $899 Features: er or distance to target as is GPS antennas which allow auto • Clatis Works Included! common with traditional matic switching. Antenna • Quicken • 700 Line Res. • Lots More! • Volume Correc!Jon tracking systems. "Due to switching depends on satellite --- 3214GB 12xCD • CAT Stereo Mon1tor these advantages," signal strength and platform MMX P200 • Full Function Remote explained Mendenhall, "our Photo by Mike Johnson, TID inversion as indicated by the • 200MHz MMX Intel Processor • 512k Cache • 30 Surround Sound system currently supports inertial reference unit. $1399 • 32MB RAM • 4GB Hard Drive • Advanced 2 Tuner PIP GPS-Novo/ Weapons Test Squadron FI A-18 is carrying two Advanced Range Data System pods on each • MitSumi Windows 104 Keyboard more than 24 tests per • 12x CD ROM • 56K FAX/Modem Regular $1599 wingtip and two )DA!Vts on inside weapons stores stations high above the Chino Lake ranges. Please see GPS, Page 12 • 17" .26 SVGA Monitor 1280xl024 3214GB12xco • 4MB Matrox Mystique Video Card ,,,.._~~ Performa 6500 225 • Middle Tower • Senal Mouse Division Resource Management Board is looking toward WD's future • 225MHz Processor • 1.44MB Aoppy Drive $1419 • 32MB RAM • Sound Blaster 16 Card required? Do we have a competitive advantage in the • 12x CD ROM • 120Wan Speakers • Win95 By Bar ry McDonald • 2MB VRAM RAdm. Jack Chenevey, business area? 4MB . . Edilor • 256K L2 CACHE NAWCWPNS commander, pledges Small teams, led by DRMB members, are now con • 4GB Hard Drive HITACHI VT-FX 613A Stereo VCR ith an eye toward reshaping the work force to ducting more thorough, detailed evaluations based on the FR~~ M~;Ug~e $2499 A~~ develop a more efficient organization, internal to do everything possible to keep the same criteria. V1deo .;z.. ~ · :;-.~>>: ...... -;;:,;··=-"" ~...... ~:;:;~;;::w COUPON Features: .. NA WCWPNS teams last week began a series The functions initially identified for such evaluation lor the latest Mac OS! • 4 Heads • Auto Check W impact on the work f orce Purcnase OS 7 8 lor only • Slow Motion - of function evaluations to determine what business the include architectural design and engineering in Public $Q 9S See us lor delails MOTHERBOARD/CPU UPGRADES • Ht 5 Package Weapons Division should let go, what should be consol at a minimum. Works; calibration and metrology; electromagnetic envi • Remote Control 95 idated and what can remain unchanged. Prior to the com ronmental effects testing; environmental testing; hard Monitor sold separalely. • CATV • VCR Plus the products and services required to do their mission, PENTIUM 200MHz 512K CACHE ...... $429 $329. mencement of the evaluations, employees received a ware configuration and data management; large machine $2129 AMD K5166MHz 512K.CACHE ...... $259 provide our work force employment relative to our-cus number of messages noting the need to gear the divi shops; libraries, documentation control centers and tech Pnces and avaitablldv are subJect to change wnhout notice. AMD K5133MHz • 512K CACHE ...... _. .... $199 tomers' needs and become and remain financially sound Items may vary 1rl appearance from piCtures shown. sion's efforts toward products and services more in line nical data repositories; manufacturing engineering; Installation Not Included! DVD MOVIE TITLES and competitive ... with the nation's future defense needs. motor pools; network support outside of the Information "Over the last few weeks the DRMB has focused on • A Time to Kill • Batman On May 13, in a communique to employees, RAdm. Management Department; outdoor radar cross section where we are today and where we need to go to achieve • Blade Runner • The Body Guard Jack V. Chenevey, NA WCWPNS commander, wrote, measurement; QH-50 and QLT-1 targets; technical infor • The Color Purple • Eraser the above goals. To remain competitive suppliers to our "In the past five fiscal years, we have experienced a 29 mation support; and warehousing and supply. • The Glimmer Man • Fly Away Home customers, we need to increase our investment in our • The Fugitive • Twister percent decline in overall revenue, and the trend in the The teams' recommendations are expected to be com •JFK • Jumangi core capabilities, while divesting other functions. We next few fiscal years will be for even greater reductions pleted by late July, and if the determination is made to • Leathal Weapon • Interview w/ a Vampire believe this is the best course for our employees and for • Legends of the Fall • Mask in our business base. Because we are an organization that divest or consolidate a function, actions are scheduled to our customers." • Tin Cup • Michael Collins must be self-sustaining in both project revenue and over be completed by late 1998. Throughout the initial evalu VISA/Master Card/ Discover • Singing in the Rain • Species The initial list of functions to be evaluated was devel head expenses, we must make adjustments to offset these ations management will continue to assess the need to • Un for~iven • The Wizzard of Oz oped through a rudimentary, high-level assessment using 384-2000 880 N. China Lake Blvd. • More 1n Weekly!!! economic realities." add functions to the evaluation process. the following criteria: Does the function have current or The next day a message from the Division Resource Chenevey and the DRMB separately expressed their projected operating losses? What is the current and For VCRs, Stereos, CamCorders, Management Board (DRMB) reported to employees that concerns for the impact the evaluations and potential Projection TVs and Big Tube TVs future business base? Is the function critical to our "core" it had "made a commitment to focus on the future to actions will have on the work force and pledged to do Mon-Fri 7a-7p • Flex Fri. 9a-7p •Sat.10a-4p Visit Fedcom Today! business now and in the future? Is it duplicated else ensure that we continue to provide our warfighters with everything possible to keep it to the minimum. where? Can the products or services be purchased when 2 THE ROCKETEER May 29, 1997 May 29, 1997 THE ROCKETEER IS

Pages From The Past gowns by 3:45p.m. All proceeds will go to the Kernville Hepatitis 'C' Virus, acquired years #### Chamber of Commerce to help fund needy before it causes symptoms, can lead to Weather ·May 29 & JuneS, 1987 Local high school seniors will celebrate community projects. For reservations, tick debilitating fatigue, cirrhosis, liver cancer e nd. Meeting and stopping a their graduation with an all-night party June ets and more infonnation, please call 760- and death. Doctors can't predict with cer N'vJy 14 . 20 High low Gusts Humidity m~ 1ng hypothetical enemy force near 6 in the pool area behind the Exhibit 376-2629. tainty how it will progress in any individ Wed 98 63 23 42·16% Airport Lake on NWC's north Center. Committee members ask that area #### ual, but about 80 percent of patients devel Thurs 96 59 23 46- 18% ranges, 1,000 Marines of the c~ residents please be tolerant of the extra traf Foothill High School's Class of 1972 is op chronic liver disease . Fri 97 62 24 58·16% ..__p Sot 97 62 22 29·15% ftrSt Marine Division's Air fic and noise. having its 25th year class reunion on It may be mild and progress slowly or Sun 98 65 34 46-16% Contingency Battalion suc #### August 16 at the Bakersfield Country Club. serious and progress rapidly. Only about 25 /1/'v:Jn 94 62 27 57·18% By Capt. Stan Douglass cessfully defended Annitage All graduating seniors and their families Coyote Baseball Camp at Cerro Coso Reservations are due by July 18. If you percent respond to even the best treatments lues 92 65 30 44·13% NAWS Commond1ng Office~ N'vJy 21 . 27 Airfield as part of a three-day are invited to attend the 1997 Baccalaureate Community College will be held June 9-13 have not received an invitation, or if you available. There is no vaccine. Wed 93 59 21 25-14% exercise last week...• "I like and is open to players ages 7-12. Cost is have infonnation on fellow classmates, The Naval Air Warfare Center China During our current renovation of the 20 Senior Officer Quarters Service on Sunday, June I, at 4 p.m. in the Thvrs 92 56 23 32·15% numbers," says Lorraine $65. For more information contact Dick contact Patty (Wilson) Henry at 805-87 1- Lake Employee Assistance Program Fri 86 66 35 49·23% (SOQs), we discovered some measurable levels of asbestos in the All Faith Chapel aboard NA WS China Abernathy, who works in the Adams at 384-6386. 5941 or 805-326-2126. recently began a Hepatitis Support Group, Sot 85 62 29 43-22% ducts of the air-conditioning system. While these levels were well Lake. A reception will follow the service in Sun 87 62 22 35-16% Plans and Programs Branch of #### #### which meets weekly on the base. Anyone below any limits that might approach human health concerns, we are the East Wing of the chapel. /Ilion 90 52 22 47·13% Central Staff, explaining why Kernville's Chamber of Commerce and On March 25, 1997, USA Today report interested in taking part in this group is lues 93 58 19 42·16% taking action to move the current residents and conduct a thorough Seniors planning to participate in the she became a budget analyst. commercial rafting companies operating on eel that "almost 4 million Americans are invited to call Bernard A. Mak i, group cleaning and abatement of the identified asbestos. service should meet in the area between the May 27 & June 3,1977 the Kern River will sponsor their lOth canying a little-known, sometimes deadly facilitator, at the EAP Office, 939-2480, for Also, during recent assessments to detennine the presence of chapel and the East Wing in the1r cap and Harr:y Parode, head of annual Whitewater Wednesday on June 18. disease, and most of them don't know it. further infonnation. asbestos in the Capehart A and B housing areas in preparation for our China Lake Calendar NWC's Office of demolition and renovation plans, our inspectors discovered asbestos Infonnation, was recognized containing materials that were commonly used in this type of con Rugged! Call the PAO Info Line at 939-0050 for for his outstanding effort dur 200MHz MMX + 1T' vTHE RIDGECREST~ struction. A complete current information on base events ing the past three years when Intel Pendmn® Processor""'' VANGUARD ALTERNATIVE While use of these materials by themselves does not constitute any Complete system with Triton mother full-featured family he received the Navy Monday, June 2 health hazard to our residents, day-to-day precautions in handling board & 200MHz Pentium MMX processor, of notebooks with Connie Martins Meritorious Civilian Service • Town Hall Meeting for Station residents, Wreck Center, these materials commonly found in ceilings and walls are necessary 5GB HOD, 32MB EDO RAM, SIZK Pipe PROPERTIES Intel Pendum• Parafegaf & Typing Service Award.... Exploratory devel line burst cache, 1.44MB FDD, super 17'' 1024x 7 p.m. to ensure that any potential for exposure is minimized. MEETING YOUR NEEDS processors opment is being conducted to 768x256-color digital NI monitor & • Divorce • Paternity Thursday_, June 5 In consideration of the concerns of base housing residents, we high-perf. PCI VGA card, parallel & super niee • Name Changes • Support detennine the feasibility of have also distributed to residents a fact sheet about asbestos that pro _ ___ _, two serial ports, Z4X CD·ROM, Fantastic color . We're selling a lot of these: • Adoptions • Custody • land Use Management Plan scoping meeting, Inyokern using solar cell energy to Windows 95, SoundBiaster 32 OFFICE SPACE rugged and have quality construction ... vides infonnation on how to deal with this commonly-used product • Evictions (UDAOOS) School cafeteria. Starts at 5:30 p.m. power a remote radar facility PnP, 180Watt powered speakers, PCMCfA, Pentium, wonderful VGA screen, • Restraining Orders in a manner which safeguards their families' health and well-being. RETAIL SPACE fast PCI bus, Windows 95, 1.44MB FDD, re and to test application of this your choice of mid- or full-tower Thursday, June 12 Town Hall Meeting ..... case, quality kbd, Microsoft-brand movable, upgradable HDD, ports galore, 16-bit - Payment Plans Available energy source for Navy sys stereo audio w/mic. & speakers (to 200M Hz avail.) • American Heritage Food Booth Day, Solar Park, A Town Hall Meeting will be held for all NA WS China Lake Ergonomic Mouse. 3-year, no-has WAREHOUSE Evenings and Weekends By Appointment tems and facilities. sle parts & labor warranty. upgradable 200Mifz MMX Pentium, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. housing residents on Monday, June 2, at 7 p.m. at the Wreck Center. SPACE FREE CONSULTATION June 2,1967 200MHz MMX system with su 1Z" color , 16MB EOO, 1.3GB HDD, 11X Friday-Sunday, June 13-15 I invite and encourage all housing residents to attend the meeting per 17'' digital monitor just is $2,439, same CD-ROM, 256colors at 800x600: just $2,49S Gale (Gene) Schneider has 375-1447 to ask questions, and learn what you, as residents, can do to promote but 166MBz is only $2,189. we've sold a lot of these; they are rugged • Golden Anchor golf tournament. Sign up by june 11 at been selected from an out 130-8 S. China Lake Blvd a continued safe environment for yourselves and your families. Comput 1ng Techn ology s Do mudl (760) 375-8362 Computing Technology's with China lake Club House. standing group of applicants compuiting? (Comer of China Lake & California) The meeting will address any concerns that may arise about the Computer Store Power pays Computer Store carry by the Board of Education in ror Itself. case ~ A monitoring and abatement of asbestos when found in Navy housing. 251 B;~b;~m St. .'73-37-t-t 23 1 Balsam St. .'7.5-57..J-I the Training Division of the In addition to myself, health, safety and environmental representa THE ROCKETEER Bureau of Naval Personnel to tives will be available to help answer questions and provide more receive a grant of$700 for the RAdm. Jack V. Chenevey Capt. Stanley W. Douglass infonnation. NA WCWPNS Commander NA WS Commanding Officer coming school year. She has chosen as her school UCLA, Steven F. Boster For Information on HOME DAYCARE PROV IDER . 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JtX-9 change ofcommand New CO, Capt. John Stivers, says he's where he wants to be, doing what he wants to do MIUTARY NEWS advent of sophisticated rockets, the busi gests how to fly and fight and live to designed to reduce aircrew fatigue and By Katbi Ramont ness of developing and testing weapons fight another day. What I've just hypoxia in hi-g maneuvering envelopes; Stoff W111ef 1995 UNCOIH TOWNCAR 1995 ESCORT LX SDR systems was more important than the described merely illustrates a snapshot in USQ-13 communications jammer; F/A- 147403 -53~ ' M y wife reminded me this design of the delivery aircraft itself." He time. 18EIF Super Hornet and many more. 5 "The men and women of the Navy "I trust that you're getting the mes K'*Jiilt/WS~OCO ...... '21, 900 ...... 8,995 morning that the only thing went on to say with the lessons of World between these troops in for War II and Korea in mind, the two and Marine Corps, the VX-9 team, have sage that our tax dollars are getting a bar mation and social hour is me," said guest squadrons were formed to assist in the worked on, tested, uploaded and down gain in T ACAIR test and evaluation." 1995 TAURUS SE speaker RAdm. Timothy Keating, deputy development, testing and evaluating of loaded the complex weapons systems said Weideman. "The bottom line is that -&:xr73 5 director for operations, at the Air Test aircraft tactics, techniques and proce over the past two years that will answer the right equipment will be in the right ...... 11,995 and Evaluation Squadron Nine's change dures for the delivery of airborne nuclear our future warfighting questions, not yes hands if and when the next balloon goes of command ceremony May 15. The and conventional weapons. terday or today ... but in the future." up." admiral's short speech brought smiles to "As a young fleet ensign flying A-4 The outgoing commanding officer "I relieve you, sir!" exclaimed Capt. 1995 ASPIRE the faces of the Sailors standing in ranks . Skyhawks and A-7 Corsairs in the early then read a list of the programs VX-9 has John Stivers, who reports to China Lake .. 31814 5 Capt. John Stivers relieved Capt . 1970s, as the Viet Nam War drew to a worked on recently, including F/A- from the F/ A-18EIF Fleet Introduction ...... 4,900 Craig Weideman as commanding officer cease fire," he continued, "I can Team at NAS Lemoore, Calif. during a traditional naval ceremony. recall some of the following "I can't think of a job that I Weideman's next tour of duty will be as Navy and Marine Corps pro would rather have," said the new 1995 SUBARU IMPREZA 4WD jects undergoing operational CO. "It's not often that a pilot will .. 10505 #99462 Deputy Commander Carrier Air Wing 5 5 Reserve 20, at Naval Air Station, evaluations, right here in this still find himself in a flying job at ...... 11,700 ...... 11,900 Atlanta, Ga. hangar and on the surrounding this point of his career, let alone --- RAdm. Stephen H. Baker, comman bombing ranges. Perhaps you one where the flying will be as 1995 TAURUS SE der operational test and evaluation force, too have heard of some - the good as it is here. 149644 .-()5360 presented Weideman with the Legion of AH-1 Tow missile, Standard "These are exciting times for 5 Merit. According to the citation, Ann, A-6 Intruder beacon naval aviation. While it is true ., IL200 ...... ?,995 Weideman Jed his squadron to unprece bombing, Condor, Paveboat II, that we are challenged daily, if ---- -~- dented levels of achievement that have Walleye II ERIDL, Pave Knife, not hourly, by a budget crisis and 1994 LINCOlN TOWNCAR 1995 MUSTANG LX directly and significantly improved the APAM, CAIR I jamming pod, seemingly impossible require #01255 •11584 .<8J96 warfighting capability of the fleet. Phoenix missile and Charger ments, we are at the same time 5 Directly attributable to his meticulous Blue. Well, as luck or engineer developing the aircraft and sys Kllqlilt/Wn(OCO ...... 19,900 ...... sa,900 ...... s12,500 and exacting guidance, VX-9 completed ing design would have it, some tems that will define naval avia 80 Chief of Naval Operations' assigned of these black boxes and whiz tion well into the next century. 1996 MERCURY TRACER 1996 ESCORI' LX 3DR projects and 30 joint services' test and bang gadgets either didn't func We are succeeding in these times #09439 -52966 evaluation projects, which translated to a tion within the requirements or of tight budgets and changi.ng quantum leap in tactics, weapon and soft were not keeping pace with the requirements because naval avia ...... 59,900 KllqliltllDSII!X» ...... 59,900 Photo by PH3 R. Cole, VX-9 ------ware utilization and overall combat enemy's surface-to-air missile tion has set the standard for on- --- readiness. Under his command, VX-9 technology and improvements. Copt. Craig Weideman and Copt. john Stivers schedule, on-spec and on-budget 1996 CROWN VICTORIA LX flew more than 15,500 flight hours and "Fleet squadrons on Yankee programs. .-67019 11(]7529 and Dixie stations off VietNam coastline 18C/D operational flight programs' II C ' $ achieved 13 years and 73,500 flight "Our successes include the Super 5 hours of mishap-free operations. sent message traffic to China Lake ask and 13C software; FME and tactics Kllqlilt&dSIB,OCO ...... 15,900 KllqliltllDSli.OCO ...... 17,900 Hornet, upgrades to the Tomcat and His other awards include the ing for answers. How do we defeat the development; tactical aircraft mission meeting both the Navy's and the Air Meritorious Service Medal (three SA-7? Why won't our missile-launch planning system; F-14B/D tactical mix of Force's electronic warfare aircraft needs awards), Navy Achievement Medal, warning equipment work? Why are we aircraft; F-14 Lantim integrated soft with the venerable EA-6B, as well as #44959 #82810 5 Meritorious Unit Commendation, two killing pilots and losing our own aircraft ware; joint helmet mounted cueing sys countless subsystems that go into these ...... sl2,500 KllqliltllDS17,0CO ...... 14,900 Navy Expeditionary Medals, the with premature bursts of the MK-346 tem; UH-1 N Cobra expendables and tac aircraft and others. VX-9 has been a key Southeast Asia Service Medal (with electronic bomb fuse? tics development for infrared flares and player in many of these successes and bronze star), National Defense Medal "VX-4 and VX-5 responded and chaff; A V-8B Harrier improvements; will play heavily in others as they make 1996 TAURUS Gl. 4DR and Sea Service Ribbon (six awards). answered our warfighters' questions advanced tactical air reconnaissance sys -95378 their way out of the acquisition world "VX-9 will be 46 years young on June through a communication chain, then tem; tactical order of battle planning and into the fleet. .,s12,900 18," Weideman said in his farewell known as an advanced evaluation notice. restrike systems; Joint Direct Attack speech. "VX-4 and VX-5 were estab That was the predecessor to our current Munitions; Joint Standoff Weapon; "You can see why I am excited about lished as the Navy realized that with the media, commonly known as an opera SLAM-ER; AIM-9X; Navy Combat being here," said Stivers. "I'm where I 1996 MUSTANG GT. tional test guide. Simply stated, it sug- Edge, a new suit of flight equipment want to be, doing what I want to do." ... 28923 ..14282 5 5 KtA,IltddSJ!I«.Q ...... 24,900 ~liltllDW,(J7S ...... 17,900 Schumacher, McCormick, Claspell receive Navy Achievement Medals t the Air Test and Evaluation Schumacher's expertise was crucial to ments to Elmendorf, Alaska, and NAWS cantly improved the II C Operational NEW 1997 TIGERSHARK MONTEGO 1995 PROBE SE Squadron Nine quarters on April the successful completion of all test Point Mugu. "By identifying and correct Flight Program." #54024 A28, three Navy and Marine Corps objectives for three F/A-18 future sys ing numerous system deficiencies," From RAdm. Edward Moore, com 5 6 Achievement Medals were presented by tems projects during squadron detach- a 5 Baker wrote in the citation, "he signifi- mander, Cruiser-Destroyer Group Three, 3,995 :r;rfup ...... 1L900 Capt. Craig Weideman, then command a gold star in lieu of third award, was pre ing officer. sented to AEI John P. McCormick. He AT I Michael P. Schumacher received served as Night Shift Quality Assurance 1-805-256-2811 1-805-824-2477 a gold star in lieu of his second supervisor and Electrical Instrument SIERRA Achievement Medal. He served as F/A- Branch supervisor in Fighter Squadron Hwv. SIERRA Hwv. 18 Avionics Branch supervisor for VX-9 II from August 1993 to February 1997. ROSAMOND from July to December 1996. According According to the citation, McCormick Mo-JAVE to RAdm. S. H. Baker, commander ·All poces plus doc tee. tax & he. All vehicles subteet to prior sale. spearheaded a complete revision of the Prices good through June 5. 1997. 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However, Coed basketball league, for youth 6- 17 years, begins June Unadventurous Three top live comics appear at the Wreck Center June 24 through August 2. Register at Castle X, II :00 a.m. to The gas and water mains should be in due to an extreme amount of vandalism, 13 • Show contains adult humor. Reservations recom 5:00 p.m, Monday through Non-Flex F~d ay. Registra Active Duty Military Programs place by the end of May. This week they must often duplicate their clean-up mended by June 12. Enjoy beverage specials during show. tion deadline is June 5. Practices and games held on Sat and dance to your favorite tunes with OJ following the trenching continues from Intrepid toward efforts. urdays and/or Tuesdays. For details, call Teresa or RENAISSANCE laughter. Active duty military are FREE, retired and fam Blueridge and around Bogue Circle. Each time vandalism strikes before LuChrisa at 939-6884. PLEASURE FAIRE ily members are $3.00 and DoD/community are $5.00. Next, the contractor will begin they completely abate a building, clean Discover the charms of old and the merriment of Get your discounted advance sale tickets at the Wreck installing new lateral piping for gas and up must be redone before the unit can be Come out Swinging today on May 3 1 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00p.m. Center. For details, call the Wreck Center at 939-8660. water to each residence. certified as complete. This extra work Travel to Glen Helen Park in San Bernardino, CA. How many ·times has your child said, "There's nothing to This piping will be done underground takes away money which would other Depart from the CBQ parking lot at 7:30a.m. and do in Ridgecrest. I'm bored." Sign-up your child for a return around 9:00 p.m. Reservations are needed from the street to the house, without wise be used to maintain occupied units. Looking for a "Ryte" junior golf clinic on June 9, 10, II from 7:30a.m. to by May 27. Only $18.50 per person and includes trenching the lawns. Although we have If you see, or suspect vandalism, please 9:30 a.m. at the China Lake Golf Course. Instruction is admission. Sign-up at TIT in the Wreck Center. missed two scheduled dates to start street call the China Lake Police immediately for boys and girls ages 8-17 years. Training covers swing, of Savings demonstrations, putting, rules, etiquette and more. Who BASEBALL TRIP patching, we still look forward to the at 939-3323. Computer treasures await at the Wreck Center on Sun knows, your child may be the next Tiger Woods. All for Discover America's favorite past time-baseball. asphalt contractors' arrival to begin seal Thanks to everyone for your contin day, June 22 from 1:00 m. to 5:00p.m. at the indoor com onl y $5.00· military, $6.00- DoD and $7.00-community. Travel to see fierce competttion between the puter swap meet. Open to all. Sellers, simply call 939- ing the trenches. The last order of busi ued cooperation in keeping construction Hey adults! Spend quality time and volunteer to help Jet Hawks and the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes on ness will be sweeping the streets and zones free of traffic. coordinate this program. Call 939-2990 today! Saturday, June 7. Game time is 7: 15 p.m. in 8660. Only $10.00-military, $ 15.00-DoD and $20.00- Lancaster, CA. Only $5.00 per person plus ticket community. Call 939-8660 today! fee. You leave from the CBQ parking lot at 5:00 Photo by Kathi Romonl VX·9 from Page 3 p.m. You'll want to bring money for souvenirs and squadron's compass calibration, which ments," wrote Nutwell. Additionally, he snacks. Sign-up at ITT in the Wreck Center. CHANGE-co/. William F. Boin assumed command of the Nlorine Aviation received accolades from the type wing trained departmental personnel in dam o~ "CASTLE X" ~~ Detachment on Thursday, Nloy 22, during a change of command during a maintenance program assist age control and material maintenance KERN RIVER WHITE ceremony in front of the Nlorine headquarters building. This is the second visit. He was also a pivotal player during management to greatly enhance combat WATER RAFTING Chino Lake tour for Boin, who was the first executive officer for the MAD the "high noon" air-to-air gunnery com readiness. Travel down the exciting Kern River on June 14, GRAND OPENING when it stood up in 1985. Boin, on FI A-18 and Harrier pilot, reports from petition. July 12 or August 9. Trip is for active duty mjJj U.S . Special Operations Command, Tamp, Flo . Outgoing CO, Lt.Col. Mark Vampire of the Month tary. Brave souls leave the CBQ parking lot at 9:00 Tokehoro, who said he was sorry to leave the area, will report to the Another third award (gold star) was YNSN Maria M. Lopez was doubly a.m. Sign-up at liT in the Wreck by Tuesday prior Wetlnesday, June 4, 2:00 p.m .. Defense Airborne Reconnaissance Office in Washington, D. C. During the presented to Ll2 Jimmie R. Claspell. recognized during April quarters. She to trip date. ceremony, the Marines gave special recognition, in the form of o medal and According to RAdm. R. M. Nutwell, was selected as Vampire of the Month Amazing what paint, cleaning and decorating For trip details, call Charmaine at 927-4386. appreciation certificate, to Toys for Tots co-choirs, Ann Ryan and Ruth commander, Carrier Group 3, Claspell for March does to a building! "Castle X" targets Hornibrook, for the time and energy they've put info the project. was Print Shop supervisor aboard USS and also 12-17 year olds and features video games, & Abraham Lincoln from May · 1992 to received a let movies, sports, art crafts, trips, special events and much more! August 1995. ter of com D!SCL4./MER: NA WS May Recognition He organized and directed production mendation Strike for Adventure Don't Dream. Do it! .. Castle X" theme comes from roday's researchers descriprioll of youth and young adults. It reflects no political or religio11s ABH3 Marco V. Chavarria ed to AC3 Davin D. Jeffery, MAl crews in planning, preparation and com from RAdm. Try the Scotch Doubles bowling tourney at Hall Lanes Haven't you dreamed of having your own oil painting painted by you the artist? You can with a little training ideology. Theme concept allows the youth program to create received a belated NATO Medal for Ronald A. Seeney (third award) and pletion of more than 8,000 print jobs S. H. Baker, on May 31 from 6:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. Bowl three handi innovative marketing ideas under a one stop umbrella. cap games of 80% from 400 (2). Fees: $20.00 per team from Don Banfield, instructor. With an easy wet-on Service with NATO on operations in MSC CarUto T. Abejar (fourth award). totaling in excess of 18 million pages. commander, or $ 15.00 per person. 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Class fee is $35.00-supplies extra. Sign-up To Delay is the today! For details, call 939-3252. Enemy of Your Put Sparkle Back Protestant Roman Catholic Men's Prayer Breakfast, East Wing, Thursday 6:00a.m. Sunday Mass, Main Chapel 9:00 a.m. Summer into Your Life. Sunday School, Sept. - May, Daily Mass, Blessed Sacrament Chapel II :35 a.m. IGds and adults have lots of fun during the summer Stained glass ambiance awaits! The quiet tinkle of glass 1008-10 Blandy & 1903-05 Mitscher 9:00a.m. Confessions, Sundays 8:00 - 8:30 a.m. months. Pick up your copy of Castle X (Old youth sports in the wind on a summer evening, the beautiful glow Sunday Worship Service, Main Chapel 10:30 a.m. Confessions, Weekdays By appointment bldg.) events/activities or Aquatics Summer Brochure at from a Tiffany lamp during the winter, patterns of the Bible Study (East Wing), Sept. - June, Wednesday 11 :30a.m. Religious Education Classes, the Sports & Fitness Complex. See what's inside today! sun coming through a glass pattern ... All these things Youth Ministry, 1907 Mitscher, Sunday 2-3:30 p.m. Sept.· May, Sunday,l002 Blandy, can enhance your home and are made by you for a spe Adult Bible Study, East Wing, Thursday 7:00p.m. 1008-10 Blandy & 19()3-05 Mitscher 10:30 a.m. cial touch. Try it! It's easier than you think. Classes Jewish (375-0385 Messages) Islamic Savings are Tradition begin June 24 and 25 for six weeks. Only $30.00-sup Weekly Services, Friday, East Wing 7:30p.m. Jumaa Prayer, Friday (1002 Blandy) 12 p.m. plies extra. Call 939-3252. Adult Education, Oct.- June, Saturday, 1902 Dibb I 0 a.m. - noon Guaranteed Adventure Chaplain Patrick J. McCormick, LCdr., CHC, USN Hebrew Classes, Oct - June, Saturday, 1902 Dibb 2-5 p.m. Hey teens! No reason to be bored this summer. Join Chaplain C. AUan Ford, Lt., CHC, USNR Religious School, Sept.- June, Sunday, 1902 Dibb 9- II a.m. Equipment for the hearing ~lA~!~JI? b~ ~Y.g Ame

GPS from Poge I Participant position, velocity, acceleration, ing real-time backup support with no WACOM Thrift Shop proceeds help local groups NWTSMay roll, pitch, heading and altitude rate can be degradation in accuracy or system perfor Recognition downlinked via the data link or internally mance. AMCS(A W) Billy R. Shields Jr. What would your husband do recorded using a solid state recorder. Testing has been conducted to deter was promoted to senior chief petty Additionally, the system can be equipped mine what level of accuracy can be expect officer. with encryption devices, allowing a secure ed during average non-idealized daily con Good Conduct Awards were pre if you took him out to dinner? uplink/downlink with the pod/plate. ditions. "Results from these tests have sented to PRl(A W/SW) Raymond S. Data link relay station placement loca shown improved accuracy over many tradi Kanne (fourth award), AE 1(A W) tions were selected to provide optimum tional TSPI systems," said Jim Ruth, Data Daniel B. Dawson (third award), coverage for the associated testing air Services section head. The tests involved a AT2(NAC) Richard N. Copeland J r. space. A relay station can be configured as variety of low- and high-dynamic aircraft (third award), and AMSI Kenneth A. either a mobile or stationary unit. Many maneuvers at various altitudes, including Engen (fourth award). remotely located units require self contain racetracks, maximum climbs, maximum A letter of commendation was pre-; ment and power production. Photovoltaic dives, barrel rolls, aileron rolls, vertical sented to AEl (A W) Alphonso C. at the Carriage Inn energy is used to charge storage batteries, Cuban eights and horizontal high-g figure Steptoe. 901 N. China Lake Blvd. • 446-7910 which provide up to five days of eights. Various letters of appreciation from autonomous operation. A mobile relay sta Even though ARDS has been opera military, civilian and private sources tion is normally installed in an aircraft and tional for a short time·, system moderniza were presented to Lt. Keith L: used when supporting a sea range test. tion and technology insertion is currently Helmke (two letters), AM HI A reference receiver located at a sur being integrated. Dickson explained that Kathi Ramont (AW/NAC) Reid Paronto (two let veyed position calculates differential GPS during the next few months, new, higher COMMUNITY HELPERS-Winter seoson proceeds from the NAWS WACOM Thrift Shop were used to distribute ters), AT2 Charles E. Eitel, corrections when using a particular satel reliable equipment that supports extended $24,000 to various organizations ot the May 13 WACOM meetin9. All donations come from money eorned ot the thrift AMS3(NAC) Michael P. Parfitt, lite. These corrections can be transmitted to range coverage, over-the-air encryption shop from November through Morch. The shop is sponsored by WACOM ond is operated completely by volunteer help. AMS3 Terry J. Cunefare, ADAN the participant via the data link system or keying and an AIM-120 1553 bus interface Most of the proceeds from the shop are returned to the community twice o year. A smo/1 omount is retained by WACOM Scott A. Olson, Lt.j.g. David J. 1953, recorded for post test data analysis. The are being integrated into the ARDS by a tri for operating expenses. In operation since the shop's service to the community is two-fold. It provides residents with Parks, Cdr. Keith V. Chambers, data link controller/processor controls all service contract with Metric Systems. low cost, usoble clothing and household items, ond its profits go to support the Ridgecrest areo. All items sold in the thrift shop ore donoted by the community. The shop is run by Fran Fletcher. Capt. Stan Douglass, NAWS CO, presented checks ADCS(A W) George F. Gonsalves, message traffic between the processing "We're working closely with other tri AOCS(AW ) Joseph H. Hammond center and each participant. to Noncy McKinney, Navy Relief; john DiPol, China Loke Museum; Annette tvtcDonald, High Desert Adult Ooy Care Whitewater Adventures ... MILD TO WILD! service T &E ranges to reduce logistics, Center; Dorothy Odsen, Friends of the Library; Lou Procchio, Historical Society of the Molurango Museum; Morgoret Jr., AOl(AW) Bruce C. Lemon, An outdoor experience for everyone. A single data link controller/processor support and modernization costs,'~ he said. Bradburn, IWV Seorch ond Rescue; Toni Roe Coroker ond jan Schultz, IWV Youth Softball; Don fv1a>re, Kerncrest Audubon AOl J ohn W. Barfield, A0 2(AW) Only I hour from Ridgecrest. and series of relay stations comprise one "These tri-service ranges are coordinating Society; George Pomeroy ond joy Young, Literacy Council; Richord Norton, Murray Middle School Moth Olympiad; Bev Phillip G. Camp and LCdr. Richard For novice through expert. From l hour to 3 days. network. Each network operates indepen efforts to maximize limited personnel, Estis ond Dianne Speegle, Richmond School Speciol Eduction; Oovid Mechtenberg ond Fayelene Thelen, Ridgecrest M. Manski (two letters). All our river trips include: • Professional Guides • Great Whitewater • Lots of Fun! dently of other networks but can be recon range assets and funding to continue the Community Hospital Foundation; Denise Pqtl$, Soge Community Heolth Center; Sondv !vtcCoin and Mal}' Sulek, Solvation A certificate noting qualification as Call for details and a FREE brochure. figured to include relay stations from near on-going program success. ARDS is help Army; ond Corol Beecrosft, The Women's Center - Hi9h Desert. Donations ore gathered in drop boxes locoted on the an F/A-18 plane captain was presented 800-844-7238 by networks, thereby increasing range cov ing to meet today's customer test require porch of the shop, which is between Blondy Avenue ond King Street ot 1809 Lauritsen Ave. It is open Monday through to AMHAA Shawn M. Hunter. P.O. Box 3444, Lake Isabella, CA 93240 erage. Also, pods/plates in one network can ments and increasing system capabilities Friday from 8 a.m. to noon, except for mojor holidays. http:/lwww.l.ndgecrest.ca.us/-krtneclindex.htm be handed off to another network, provid- for meeting future customer testing needs."

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While we would like to do this imme Peace of Mind. A mer head of the Ballistics Test ple involved with my work, they're the are provided. Look to the NA WCWPNS diately, we have to live with our current fis Branch, he was sitting on his back porch ones who made it happen," he said. Public Affairs Home Page for the complete cal restraints. with his feet up on the rail, eating break Also on hand to watch the pres..:nta set of questions and answers at Q. People here feel they are expected to fast and watching his petunias grow. tion was Herb Richter, Trident program http://www.nawcwpns.navy.rniV-pao/. put their lives on hold while this CA study is But only a month ago, on the day of manager; Thorn Boggs, head of Q. When can we expect the downsizing in progress. When will there be firm answers his retirement, Ledden was tricked by his Engineering Sciences; and Sandy spiral to stop? We are already more than 50 and dates about the future of Echo Range? division head, Dennis Sorges, into Rogers, head of the Pacific Ranges and percent undermanned and the quality of Echo Range is a vital part of the Naval attending one last meeting with the admi Facilities Department. work is suffering. Aviation Systems Team test and evaluation ral to discuss possible consolidation of "Your technical expertise and excel From a DoD perspective, while the scale resources. It is imperative that we continue work with the Air Force. "Dennis told lence were instrumental to the success of ofdownsizing may decrease, the pressure to to maintain this resource and support our me a story," Ledden laughingly the Large Rocket Motor Disposal balance the budget and reduce the size (lfthe customers during the CA process. Whether explained. "He said we had to get this Program at the Skytop Test Complex," military is going to continue. From a the study results in retaining in-house oper one last matter taken care of." The first said RAdm. Jack Chenevey, NA WCWP NA VAIR perspective, we have positioned ation ofE cho Range or in contract support, clue that this wasn't a real meeting came NS commander, at the award presenta and aligned ourselves to be able to defend Echo Range will continue. when he walked into the room and saw tion. "Despite the complex task of coor Pholo by no our current size. Q. Most people think the CA outcome is his wife, Ann, and his secretary, Lynn dinating the parties involved in this oper NMCSA-8i// Ledden received this award from the Weapons Division commander. Q. What is the probability of the a "done deal" to go contract. The attitude is Sword. " I knew something was up." ation, as well as a demanding construc method of rocket motor disposal and a motors and other outdated ordnance. Weapons Test Squadron converting to con why bother working loyally for the govern isn't the only reason to come to Hughes in Tucson. "Something" turned out to be a Navy tion and firing schedule, the facility was promising new source of work. "Under Ledden's leadership," said tract maintenance? ment since the government is not treating Meritorious Civilian Service Award for completed on time and testing accom According to Sorges, head of the Sorges, "the branch successfully com- Right now there is no plan to look at WTS employees loyally in the CA study. outstanding support of the Large Rocket plished within schedule and budget. You Ordnance Operations Division, who pleted the installation, instrumentation maintenance with a CA study. Our best defense is to do the CA studies Q. Your "Over the Horizon" paper talks and do them right. You are the people with Hughes Moss1le Systems in Tucson, AZ.. develops some of the most remarkable tech· Motor Disposal research and develop should take great pride in your contribu wrote Ledden's nomination letter, in and operation of the 110 ton disposal nology to be found anywhere in the world. From navigation and guidance control systems, ment programs at NA WCWPNS. The tions, which reflect favorably upon you 1994 Ledden became head of the branch chamber and scrubber unit and conduct- about process improvement- How do you the knowledge and the experience to do the to image and SIQnal processong. we're changing the face of technology on a dally basos propose to make this a reality? (In light of job. Ifwe do bulletproof CA studies, I antic The feet is. we consider 11 our miss1on to continually push the advancements of today onto NMCSA is the highest civilian award and the Weapons Division." He went on just as the Full Scale Motor Disposal ed II firings by the end of I 996." This the technological breakthroughs of tomorrow. our failure to implement TQL.) ipate most of the work will remain with the that a local commander can approve. to add that because of the success of the R&D efforts at the Modified Contained involved coordinating between Skytop But as remarkable as our scientific achievements are. even we have to adm1t that people As a nationally-known expert in the China Lake testing, this confined bum Bum Test Facility were underway. A personnel, the Trident program manager, Documenting our processes is the first government. come to Hughes Missole Systems in Tucson for more than Research and Development step toward improving them. That documen Q. What protection is there to prevent And who can blame them? With over 300 days of sunshine a year. breathtaking natural testing of warheads, explosives, propel- technology was validated as an effecti ve joint effort of the Army, Joint Ordnance SSP sponsors, disposal contractors and beauty and one of the best standards of living to be found anywhere . there are a lot of Commander's Group and Strategic subcontractors. tation has been completed in a number of any one person from arbitrarily taking compelling reasons to be in Tucson. So many reasons in fact. that we're still finding some Systems Programs (SSP), this facility One of the last projects Ledden competencies already. Once they are identi work away from us? of them ourselves. was built at Skytop Static Test Facility to worked on was a new subscale R&D fied, it becomes apparent where change or Our political process will not allow this Sound like a place you'd l1ke to experience? Come on down. see for yourself. We're confo· improvement is needed. This is not a process to happen and we are protected by laws on dent that you'll f1nd a few reasons of your own to work with Hughes Missile Systems 10 demonstrate an environmentally feasible Tucson. disposal technology for strategic rocket See LEDDEN, Page I0 that will ever be totally completed. Process the books to prevent this. liE ... improvement is on-going. Cu.,.ently we seek talented ond111iduals for the following Engineering opportun1t1es Q. The April "Over the Horizon" SENSOR ANALYSIS addressed the need for efficiencies from • ALGORITHM MODEii. DEVELOPMENT & SIMULATION centralized information technology. The • TRACKER/ SEEKER SIMULATION --~~~~~--111- • DYNAMIC RANCE ANALYSIS ._,__ IIYAIBI. joint test asset database from JPO ClM pro • PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS vides a comprehensive centralized system. 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LEDDEN from Page 6 effort with the Trident Program office served as one of the center's representa 'As a nation, we are blessed. .. ' testing the confined burn technologies on tives to the Rocket Test Facility oFRe~, Cdr. Dane Swanson, CO NWTS ():O Fl~r \t Army Shillelagh motors at the Cf-3 Operator's Working Group (a Subscale Research Facility. DoD/NASA/private industry group) Computer Window Coverings Top Kodak In fact, photos perfect "Ledden's career is one of excellence from 1993 to 1997, and his branch host . . . I to the human eye. one m• 11 10n p1xe s in test and evaluation at China Lake," ed its annual conference at China Lake Kodak's new DC-120: 1.2millionpi.xels(l280 added Sorges. Ledden started in the last March. x 960), color LCD viewer, motorized auto Applied Research Branch as a GS-7 He graduated from Northrup Institute Zone focus zoom w/close-up mode, super software, sf internall2 to 20 images and PictureCard remov Junior Professional in 1967. He then of Technology with a bachelor's of sci able memory slot. If you have been waiting .... moved on to the Rocket Motor Branch, ence degree in mechanical engineering. the Propulsion Components Branch and $979, in stock He holds a 'controlled after-motor bum High quality, low cost finally the Ballistics Motor Branch. out' patent. pictures you can He left that branch in 1978 to relocate During the 30 years he worked at ANNNERSARY SAlE use Instantly. the branch's warhead test section to the China Lake, Ledden has received numer We reach for the DC120 and the DC SO when we for 1441 N. Cblna Lake Blvd. need a camera. Area R ranges. 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Derr and Goss also credited Markarian with numerous s several of his early 1960s junior professional col significant technical achievements as head of the Ordnance leagues have done, Frank Markarian, who entered Systems Technology Office. The nomination notes many the JP Program in 1962, has left his indelible mark A accomplishments under his leadership of that office. - several of them, actually - along the way of his 34- Among these are development of numerous high-perfor year federal career at China Lake. Those accomplishments mance, insensitive propellants and explosives; propulsion were recognized with the highest civilian award a local and ordnance insensitive munitions technology; technolo commander can approve when RAdm. Jack Chenevey, gy and design concepts to reduce the infrared and radar stg NA WCWPNS commander, presented the Navy nature of propulsion; warhead technology that has been Meritorious Civilian Service Award to Markarian at the incorporated into the latest warheads for Tomahawk and YTC meeting April 21. SLAM ER; and Slapper Detonator and Fire Set technology Noting Markarian's "outstanding" technical contribu for the next generation of fuzes. tions and leadership, Chenevey read from the citation. In his current position as technology advancement man "Your personal commitment to excellence has resulted in ager for research and technology, according to the nomina NMCSA-Frank Markarian receives third highest numerous national and international contributions to mis tion, Markarian provides leadership for technology pro Navy honorary award from RAdm: jack Chenevey, sile propulsion and brought you wide recognition as an jects across the Weapons Division. In this capacity he Weapons Division commander at the April 2 1 vrc. Photo by TID expert in this field," he said. "Additionally, as technology formed the annual NA WCWPNS program for bids and plan that was highJy praised by the steering group." CONTRACT - jay Crawford, head of the Information Management Deportment, manager for this command you have made a significant proposals, management supported items and core science Markarian has also served as chairman of the Missile recently presented On-the-Spot awards for the timely completion of the Macintosh Next 7 Days only exp. 6/5/97 5pm. impact on all important areas of weapons technology." and technology. He also coordinated and promoted the Propulsion Sub-Panel of the Joint Directors of Laboratories Operating System contract to {front 1-r) Sharon Biesiadecki, Shelli Burt and {back "I really was shocked to receive the award," said Selected Systems below dealer cost! ATO and Small Business Independent Research programs Conventional Air/Surface Weaponry Panel; Navy repre row) Sue Rizzardini. Markarian. "I was pleased to see my family there. One had and provided leadership for the Air Weapons Program. Yet sentative on The Technical Cooperation Program (TTCP) PC's, Apples, Motorolas and more ... just been up for a visit that weekend, and then here he was another responsibility was selecting NA WCWPNS person Technical Panel W-4 ; and U.S. national leader and chair Macintosh OS contract awarded back again at the Monday meeting. I was just stunned." nel for the Navy Scientist Training and Exchange Program. man ofTTCP Working Technical Panel-4. He is a member contract with Claris Corporation for the Macintosh Operating System (OS) cov Besides his propulsion expertise, notes the nomination The nomination lists numerous boards and committees of the Joint Army, Navy, NASA and Air Force (JANNAF) ering all NA WCWPNS PowerMacs for the next two years was signed March 28. letter jointly drafted by Dr. Ron Derr, head of the Research on which Markarian has served. "He has been heavily Executive Committee and was chairman of the 1993 Until last November, all NA WCWPNS Macintosh computers were entitled to and Technology Division, and Dan Goss, then head of the A involved in, and has had a significant impact on, the Propulsion Meeting. use any released version ofthe Mac operating system by virtue of a previous bulk license Airframe, Ordnance and Propulsion Division, Markarian Direction Project Reliance technology activities," notes the "I've reaJly enjoyed the people here; it's a great place to contract. That contract covered all OS's through version 7.5.5 and expired in November also contributed to aerodynamic, thermal and structures letter. "He chaired the Missile Propulsion sub-area for the work," Markarian said. "Of course, my bosses have given 1996. analysis and technology. Tri-Service Reliance Conventional Air/Surface Weaponry me a lot of freedom." Though he's been eligible for retire The new Claris contract allows all NAWCWPNS PowerMacs to use Mac OS's His early management experience included being Team, where he melded diverse service programs and ment for a year and a half, he says he has no immediate (including Rhapsody) released during the next two years (March 28, 1997-1999). Older branch head in two different organizations. As head of the agendas into a cohesive tri-service propulsion technology plans to retire. 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Wanda Lewis, Code 457300E Anita Retom9, Code 455330E outside th e hangers where heavy items must be relocated, NAWS and NAWCWPNS staff on all matters related to public Selecting Official: David Adams, (805) 484-6465 (DSN Wanda is under a doctor's care. Carroll Paul McDuffie, Code 475200E Sally Rodriguez, Code 56CDOOE Anita is caring for her daughter, who is under a loaded, held in position for assembly purposes, or moved affairs. Quality Ranking Factors: (1) Ability to communicate 351-6465). HRD Contact: Terry Smith, (805) 989-3322 (DSN Carroll is recovering from treatment of a Sally is under a doctor's care. doctor's care. short distances for area clearances. Work in hangers orally and in writing, including the ability to write speeches for 351-3322) Permanent Change of Duty Station J. Fay Blunt Ingersoll, Code 529110E degenerated spinal disk. requires very close precision and ability to maneuver around Command-level oersonnel. (2) Ability to effectively interact Authorized: Yes. Summary of Duties: The incumbent Fay is undergoing chemotherapy Juanita Grant, Code 236000E Anita Retome, Code 455330E obstructions that restrict both load movement and with personnel both internal and external to the Command, serves as the Head of the Logistics Management and procedures at UCLA for cancer Janet Alvarez, Code 8FOOOOE Juanita is recuperating from knee Anita is caring for her daughter, who is movement of boom. Operator is required to work inside including senior military officers and elected officials. Department. The position can be physically located at either treatment. Janet is under a doctor's care. replacement surgery. under a doctor's care. various buildings to move heavy equipment and machinery or (3) Knowledge of all public affairs functions including public the Point Mugu or China lake. He/she supervises and items tested. For example, operator may be tequired to work information, internal information, community relations, and directs operations, products, and services of the logistics inside the Environmental Laboratory where working areas are government affairs. Note: Readvertised to extend area of Management Department to provide specially trained and brought down to subfreezing temperatures, and up to consideration; previous qualified applicants will still be skilled personnel for assignment as local logistics team lead EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT DIVISION NEWS extremely high temperatures with regulated humidity. considered and need not reapply. ers to NAWCWPNS cognizant weapons, target, and other Operator must perform preventive maintenance on assigned programs Integrated Program Team (IPT), Product Support ON-BOARD TRAINING COURSE SCHEDULE cranes, including cabltl changing (with an assist from riggers) Team (PST), or Ex1ernally Directed Team (EDT) throughout the weapon systems life cycle. Ensures that department per Enrollments are accepted via On-Board Training Requests (NAWCWPNS 12410/2), call-ins;and QuickMail; however, check individual announcements for enrollment procedures. and lubrication as needed. Operator must make visual and operational checks on a continuing basis and report noted NAVYWIDEICURRENT APPOINTABLE CIVILIAN sonnel have the skills to provide site team leadership for defects to his supervisors. Operator must possess thorough EMPLOYEES financial budgeting and execution of assigned tasks; to pro SOFTWARE RISK MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP In this workshop, students learn a practical process to course. Students use workshop materials to identify risks, knowledge of crane capabilities at all angles and positions of vide the planning, development, acquisition, integration, and June (Date TBD); Training Center, Point Mugu; identify risks and to plan effective mitigation strategies, so analyze and prioritize them, and draft a risk management operation. Quality-Ranking Factor: Ability to do the work of No. 30-001A·TS7, Supervisory Logistics Management delivery of all lntagrated logistics Support (ILS) elements to Session 1 that they can collaborate in minimizing the risk to a soft plan. Students are asked to use information about their tho position without more than normal supervision. Specialist, DP-346-4 (GS-14/15 equivalent). Logistics design, support, and maintain highly complex missile, target June (D3te TBD); Training Center, China Lake; ware development project in their organization. Topics current projects or one they worked on recently. In support Competency, logistics Management Department Code and conventional weapon systems; to provide affordable Session 2 covered include goals of risk management, industry of their project or organization risk management process, 31 OOOOD/E-Area of Consideration: Current appointable readiness and total cost accessing; to analyze and evaluate By: TeraQuesta Metrics, Inc. (Dr. Joyce A. Statz and models for software .risk management, most common soft students tailor the risk management artifacts (forms, civilian employees navywide. Opening Date: 5-29-97. numerous sources of maintenance data to determine systems Joel Gllttleman) ware risks, team-based risk management, risk identifica guidelines, and checklists) provided in the course for their POINT MUGU/CURRENT APPOINTABLE CIVILIAN Closing Date: 6-28-97. Selecting Official: David Adams, status; and to forecast, predict, and implement corrective Prerequisites: None. It is recommended that students tion-list, methods, and materials from industry and local later use. EMPLOYEES (805) 484-6465 (DSN 351·6465). HRD Contach Terry Smith, actions to achieve the highest degrees of maintainability, sup have some exposure to the Capability Maturity Model and sources-risk analysis techniques-informal techniques To enroll at Point Mugu, submit an On-Board Training (805) 989-3322 (DSN 351-3322). Permanent Change of portability, reliability, and safety within program affordability working in an organization that contributes to software and formal techniques-risk management and monitoring, Request (NAWCWPNS 1241 0/2) to Felicia Nickelberry, No. 411-002-MP7, (1) Electronics Engineer, DP-855-3, Duty Station Authorized: Yes. Summary of Duties: The constraints. Interprets guidance and policies from higher development. building a plan charts for monitoring, reviews, and Code 733000E. For further information, call 989-3980 Systems Engineering Qepartment, Systems Engineering incumbent serves as the Head of the logistics Management headquarters and develops local methods and procedures Intended Audience: This course is useful for project communication techniques for risk avoidance and (DSN 351-3980). Management Division, E.A-68 IPT, Code 41130EE-Area of Department. The position can be physically located at either consistent with overall objectives of the logistics Competency managers, project technical leaders, Software Engineering reduction, and starting a risk-management program. To enroll at China Lake, submit an On-Board Training Consideration: Current appointable civilian employees at the the Point Mugu or the China lake site. He/she supervises Site Manager and NAVAIR TEAM Logistics Management Process group (SEPG) members, and all those who are Students will learn the terminology, procedures, and Request (NAWCWPNS 1241 0/2) to Renee Riga, Code NAWCWPNS Point Mugu. Opening Date: 5-29-97. and directs operations, products, and services of the logistics Department Head. Works closely with the logistics responsible for assessing and managing the risk to a practices for risk identification, risk analysis, and risk 4FOOOOD. For further information, call 939-7092 (DSN Closing Date: 6-12-97. Selecting Official: M. L. Management Department to provide specially trained and Competency Site Manager to formulate, identify, and budget Schaliheim, (805) 989-347. HRD Contact: Mike Pulliam, software project. monitoring. Team exercises are integrated throughout the 437-7092). skilled personnel for assignment as local logistics team lead for required resources necessary to enable the department to (805) 989-3226. Permanent Change of Duty Station ers to NAWCWPNS cognizant weapons, target, and other successfully complete all assigned goals, tasks, and objec Authorized: No. Summary of Duties: The incumbent, as programs Integrated Program Team (IPT), Product Support tives. Allocates available resources and tracks execution of 68 May 29,1997 May 29,1997 38 ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES reinforcement versus punishment, (5) conflict-resolution Filemaker Pro version 3.0 in creating and maintaining NAWCWPNS required to formulate, lead, and manage a multidisciplined strategies, and (6) solving communication problems. tracking databases. Additional Quality-Ranking Factor for and multiorganizational team toward the efficient and (32 hrs.) CAREER TRANSITION AND PLACEMENT CENTER DG·3 Level Applicants: Ability to track and report on No. 471·010·GB7, Supervisory Interdisciplinary successful accomplishment of stated goals and objectives 2·3 and 9-10 June; Monday-Tuesday, 0800-1600; Deadline: 6 June contractor job per1ormance. The full per1ormance level of this (General/Electronics/Aerospace Engineer/Operations within the constraints, and must function effectively as a Bldg. 366, Point Mugu. To enroll, submit an On-Board Training Request Need help with future career plans? Unsure of how position is DG-3. Research Analyst/Physicist/Mathematician), DP-801/8551 member of the Weapons Systems Engineering Division Note: This course is held for 2 days one week and (NAWCWPNS 12410/2), tv Sue Murray, Code 7330000. to prepare a resume or complet~ an SF-171? Confused Note 1 applies. 861/1515/131 0/1520·3, Weapons/Targets Department, management team. Incumbent will effectively communicate 2 days the following week. For further information, call939-2349 (DSN 437-2349). about the demand for your skills and educational back Systems Engineering Division, Code 471 JOOD-Area of and coordinate with other organizations within and external to This course is mandatory for probationary supervisors. ground in today's work environment? Visit the Career No. 76·005·NR7, Administrative Officer, DA-341·1 /213 Consideration: NAWCWPNS. Opening Date: 5-29-97. the Navy, including other government agencies and private The following topics will be discussed: (1) organizational INTRODUCTION TO MACINTOSH, (8 hrs.) Transition and Placement Center (CTPC) at Point Mugu (Multiple Vacancies), Comptroller/Financial Management Closing Date: 06-12-97. Selecting Official: Joe Oliver, industry. Quality-Ranking Factors: (1) Knowledge of structure, (2) role of the PMA, (3) staffing and employment, 10 June; Tuesday, 08oo-1600; Bldg. 366, Room 103, or China Lake for assistance with all your career plan Department, Code 76DOOOD-Area of Consideration: (760) 939-1187. HRD Contact: Gail Bigelow, (760) 939- strike weapons, and weapon system components, weapons (4)labor/employee relations, (5) training and development, Point Mugu. ning needs. Both sites offer full-service career transition China Lake. Duty Station: China Lake. Opening Date: 8113. Permanent Change of Duty Station Authorized: integration, weapon-related technology and familiarity with (6) formal and informal complaint processes, (7) workers This class is designed for people who have little or no assistance daily and personal career counseling by 5-29-97. Closing Date: 6-12-97 Selecting Official: No. Summary of Duties: The incumbent, as Head of the development, evaluation and production of weapons as relat compensation, (8) security, (9) safety, (1 0) property experience using the Macintosh computer and is a appointment. Center resources include periodicals, Jacqueline M. Jones, (760) 939-4745. HRD Contact: Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW) Project Office, and IPT ed to Navy, Air Force, and Marine operational requirements management-level transfer, (11) PARS, (12) the Demo -prerequisite course for anyone wanting to attend brochures, and books on many topics including career Nancy Robinson, (760) 939-81 06. Permanent Change of Leader, is responsible for all aspects of assigned life-cycle in Strike Warfare and have C41 experience. (2) Knowledge Project, (13) awards program, and a (14) drug-free Macintosh application courses. planning, job search strategies and techniques, and of affirmative action principles, including a willingness Duty Station Authorized: No. Summary of Duties: This technical support for JSOW. He/she receives programmatic workplace, etc. To enroll, submit an On-Board Training Request to retirement. IBM-compatible and Macintosh computers direction from and is directly accountable to the JSOW to implement EEO practices, policies, and procedures. position is in the Business Office, located within the To enroll, submit an On-Board Training Request to Code 733000E. For more information, contact Marcy with laser jet printers and software are available to help Comptroller/Financial Management Department. Program Manager (PMA 201) for cost, schedule, and per1or (3) Ability to meet the mandatory DAWIA requirements for Code 733000E. For more information, contact Marcy Acosta at 989-3992 (DSN 351-3992). you write your SF-171 or OF-612 and resume, deter Coordinates short- and long-range financial and administra mance requirements associated with JSOW, and serves as a training, experience, and education for Level Ill of the Acosta at 989-3992 (DSN 351-3992). mine your interests and values, or search available job tive requirements of the department and plans for control and principle member of the PMA Leadership Team. The incum Program Management Career Field within 18 months of CULTURAL DIVERSITY (AMERICAN HERITAGE WEEK) listings via bulletin boards. For more information about utilization of assigned resources in accordance with overc;~ll bent directs all government support functions nationwide, entering the posilion. The incumbent must be able to obtain resource management guidelines. Coordinates/originates, leading a multidisciplined team which consists of sci9ntists, and maintain a Top Secret clearance and will be subject to SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION 4.X (NOVELLJ (32 hrs.) (4 hrs.) the CTPC or to schedule an appointment, call 989-3997 as appropriate, responses to requests for data, information, engineers, and support personnel throughout the nation. testing for the use of illicit drugs. The full-performance level JULY (date TBD); Monday-Thursday, 0800·1600; 11 June; Wednesday, 0800·1200; Training Center, (Point Mugu) or 939-2359 (China Lake). and reports. Ensures that responses are accurate and Duties include serving as the central point of contact for of this position is DP-4, but is not guaranteed. 2901 Ventura Rd., Suite 100, Oxnard. By; Point Mugu. represent the department's positions and needs. Plans, JSOW financial and technical operations at NAWCWPNS; Notes 1, 2, 3 and 4 apply. ComputerFocus (805) 988-6600 12 June; Thursday, 1230·1630; Training Center, gathers, and analyzes information concerning budget and planning, controlling, evaluating, and coordinating the techni Prerequisite: 100 DOS for Network Users, 101 China Lake. contract matters and tracks financial expenditures. cal efforts of diverse functional task teams, multi-disciplinary No. 473-003·RP7, Supervisory Interdisciplinary (General, Microcomputer Concepts for Network Users. Enroll only if By: A.I.M.: Partridge Garcia Group, Inc. lays the foundation for technicians to first understand the Coordinates the utilization and maintenance of facility and product teams, and systems integration teams needed to Chemical, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineer, Physicist, you have met the prerequisite. This course will address the value of cultural diversity in basics of digital systems; and second, how to approach equipment requirements. Quality-Ranking Factor for DA·1: satisfy customer requirements; developing plans and Chemist), DP-801/893/830/861/131 0/1320-3, Code Intended Audience: New NetWare 4 administrators, the organizational environment. Learning objectives will and accurately troubleshoot any digital electronics Ability to implement administrative requirements and ability to schedules with defined milestones and metrics for assigned 473400D-Area of Consideration: NAWCWPNS. Duty CNE, and CNA candidates. include increasing understanding of different cultures and systems, from the simplest to the most complex. The communicate both orally and in writing.Quallty·Ranklng JSOW tasks; monitoring cost, schedule, and performance Station: China Lake. Opening Date: 5-29-97. Closing This course teaches the knowledge and skills needed the impact of cultural diversity in the workplace. An procedures developed in the course will not only correct Factor for DA-2/3: Ability to plan, gather, and analyze anQ taking corrective actions as needed; and exercising Date: 6-5-97. Selecting Official: John Robbins, (760) to perform NetWare 4 network administration or system increased understanding of the values of different cultures systems defects, but the methodical approach developed financial data; knowledge of NAWCWPNS budgeting direct supervision of personnel assigned to the JSOW IPT. 939-7200. HRD Contact: Robert Peoples, (760) 939-8120. management tasks effectively. It teaches how to use and an increased ability to communicate with individuals of will save time and, hence, cost in electronic maintenance. process; ability to implement administrative requirements; Knowledge of the NAVAIR, OPNAV, and OSD program Permanent Change of Duty Station Authorized: No. NetWare administrative tools to set up, manage, and use various cultures will be emphasized. The techniques presented during the course are reinforced and ability to communicate both orally and in writing. Full management infrastructure, along with a working knowledge Summary of Dulles: This position is located in the Airframe, basic network services, including file systems, network To enroll at Point Mugu, submit an On-Board Training per1ormance level is DA-3. Note: Previous applicants need of acquisition reform initiatives, and the related skills of Ordnance, Propulsion Division, Energetic Materials Branch. during the hands-on workshops, in which the student will printing, security, and e-mail. Participants who complete Request (NAWCWPNS 12410/2) to Felicia Nickelberry, learn to isolate and replace defective components and not reapply. business analysis, contract incentivization related to The incumbent serves as Head, Energetic Materials Branch this course will be able to accomplish basic and fundamen Code 733000E. For further information, call 989-3980 Note 1 applies. weapons acquisition, is essential. The incumbent will be and will be responsible for a multidisciplined organization verify systems operation. A lab/workshop is provided for tal network management tasks in a NetWare administrator (DSN 351-3980). consisting of approximately 65 scientists, engineers, and each of the following topics: (1) introduction to digital tech To enroll at China Lake or obtain further information, technical support personnel located at China Lake and Point utility, file system management, NetWare directory niques, (2) review of troubleshooting and repair tools, Mugu. The Branch is responsible for the technology services , Direct objects and resources, NOS security, call Lori Ryser-Warrick at 939-2686 (DSN 437-2686). (3) sequential logic circuits, (4) input/output circuits, and advancement of solid rocket propellants, explosives server console commands, NetWare loadable modules, (5) system-level analysis and troubleshooting. (including volumetric explosives); medium caliber guns and and administrative tasks. MIL-STD-1553 PROTOCOL (24 hrs.) To enroll, submit an On-Board Training Request To enroll, submit an On-Board Training Request APPUCAnON PROCEDURES ammunition; planning and conducting of small- to very 18-20 June; Wednesday-Friday, OBoo-1630; Training (NAWCWPNS 1241 0/2) to Felicia Nickelberry, Code large-scale detonation tests; and providing consulting (NAWCWPNS 1241 0/2) to Felicia Nickel berry, Code Center, Point Mugu. By: Evolving Technology 733000E. For further information, call 989-3980 Application a muat be received at the Human Reaoureea Department (HAD) Reception Deak, at any alte, no later than 5:00 p.m. on the cloalng date of the 733000E. For further information, call 989-3980 (DSN MIL-STD-1553 Protocol, Multiplex Bus is designed for announcement. Appllcatlona muat be aubmltted lor ..ch vacancy. LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED UNLESS ON APPROVED LEAVE, TOY, ETC., THE expertise in the described technical areas; and in liquid (DSN 351-3980). ENTIRE TIME THE ANNOUNCEMENT IS OPEN. P1eue make a copy of your apptieation for your own retention before you submit ~ (Only applicatiOnS with original signature propellants, high tempenture insulators. Quality-Ranking 351-3980). managers, engineers, technicians, and other personnel and date Will be ac:eepled.) ' who have a general background in the electronics and/or Submit a copy of your lat8$1 narratrve perlormance ---.1/appratSal of record with any application filed aganst a vacancy announcement If the assassman1/appral$al Factors: The incumbent must demonstrate knowledge of SYSTEMS ARCHITECTURE (8 hrs.) doet no1 elear!y slate the tasiWdutias par1onnad, attach a copy of your partormanee plan. energetic materials (propellants and explosives), warheads, MOTIVATING EMPLOYEES (8 hrs.) systems engineering fields and' require in-depth knowledge 24 June; Tuesday, 0800·1630; Training Center, China A supplemental narrative addressing your quatifications to each quality· ranking factor (OAF) Is highly recommended. This information will be used to Identity highly qualrfied candidates to be referred for selection. Additional information will not be accepted after the closing date of the anneuneement. fuzes, solid and airbreathing propulsion, and airframes and 3 June; Tuesday, 0800-1 600; Training Center, Point of the Ml L-ST D-1553 Protocol for military systems integra Lake. When muhipte-grada levels are advertised, applicants will only be rated for the lowest grade level indic:ated on their appfic:ation lhet will be aeeaplable and higher grada lev· knowledge of weapons and the weapons technology and Mugu. tion. The course provides hands-on training on the 1553 26 June; Thursday 0800-1630; Training Center, Ills lor which 111<1y quahly. development process. As a supervisor, incumbent must Applicanls may review the X-118 Oualrfic:alion Standards at the China lake Technoeallibrary: at the Poi1t Mugu Oireclorate/Department Rasoun:es Offices; or at any 10 June; Tuesday, 0800·1600; Training Center, multiplex bus system hardware, including systems configu Point Mugu. NAWCWPNS Human Resources Department Offioe. demonstrate knowledge of affirmative action principles, China Lake. ration, data protocol, and troubleshooting. This course will By: ATTRIDGE Electronics including a willingness to implement EEO practices, By: Marian Lapan, M.A. provide an overview of the MIL-STD-1553 with emphasis The System Architecture course presents an overview AREA OF CONSIDERAnON INFORMAnQN policies, and procedures. The incumbent must have the This seminar is geared to assist managers and supervi on definitions, and general requirements, and key of major computer architectures recently developed. ability to meet the mandatory DAWIA requirements for sors in keeping employees motivated in a downsizing elements comprising a 1553 communications system. These architectures include vector and parallel processors. Applications will be accep4ed from currant appoin1able ernpoyees at NAWCWPNS and, unless Olherwise noced in the spec;ifie announeemenc, the tenant eommanda With training, experience, and education for Level 111 of the approved crnss-semce agra«nan~s. These Include employMS with career or C8/MI-concjtJOnal appointments; ferr4lorarY ampoyaes with Velerans Readjuttmant Ac:t (VRA) el workforce. Information on motivational theory will be Other topics will include specification comparison of the Alternative approaches to computations will be presented gibilily or rei'lstatamant .trgibility; handicapped ampoyaes 88Mng on an excepted Schadute (A) appointment, VRA employee$, and temporary employ- within reach on an Systems Planning, Research, Development, and Engineering presented, along with practical on-the-job techniques to detailed uses of the standard, a review of the system for specific applications. The organization of the basic OPM certificate (or equivalent). If a tentative selection is mada from tenant. VRA, or temporary applic:anls, the seleC1ion process eannol be eornpleted unt~ a waive' to the hiring Career Field within 18 months of entering this position. freeze is approved by COMNAVAIR. Appolntabla parsons Include those w~h reinstatement eligibility, thoent is partorming at lhe higher grade lavef, and (3) there is wor1< at the productive. higher grada laval to justify the promotion. PROMOnON IS NOT GUARANTEED. Chemical, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineer, Physicist, considerations for a bus controller will be addressed. Data To enroll at China Lake, submit an On-Board Training To enroll, submit an On-Board Training Request protocol will be covered in depth. All lecture topics will be Request (NAWCWPNS 1241 0/2) to Dorothy Wiederhold, 2. First·tme supervisors and managers are reqund to MfVe a probationary period of 12 II'IOI'IIhs. Those who do noc satisfar:toriy complete the probationary period Will Chemist), DP-801/893/830/861 /131 0/1320-3, Code be returned to po$l1ions of no tower grade and pay then their former positron. 4732000-Area of Consideration: NAWCWPNS. Location (NAWCWPNS 1241 0/2) to Marcy Acosta, Code 733000E. reinforced through hands-on training on the 1553 multiplex Code 7330000. For further information, call (760) of Position: China Lake. Opening Date: 5-29-97. Closing For further information, call 989-3992 (DSN 351-3992). bus. 939-2359 (DSN 437-2359). 3. Drug Teatlng Dealgnated Position. An apptic:ant tentatively seleeled lor this position will be required to aubmit to urtnalyals for illegal use of drugs prior to a final selection. (Exoeption: If the poshion change Is for 30 days or lass or the applicant currently oceupiaa a DOD testing daslgnated position (TOP). no applicant test Ia Date: 6-5-97. Selecting Official: John Robbins, (760) 939- To enroll or to obtain further information, call Lori Ryser To enroll, submit an On-Board Training Request To enroll at Point Mugu, submit an On-Board Training authorized.) The sei8Ciion Is contingent upon a negative drugtast result and, thereafter, the selectee will be subject to drug tasting on a random basis as the 7200. HRD Contact: Robert Peoples, (760) 939-8120. Warrick at 939-2686 (DSN 437-2686). (NAWC-WPNS 1241 0/2) to Felicia Nickelberry, Code Request (NAWCWPNS 1Z41 0/2) to Felicia Nickelberry, incumbent of a TOP. F urthar, an DON employees may be subjec:t to drug t8sMg under certain circun181ances such as reasonable auspic:ion and after an aeeldent or unsafe prac:tioe. AI individualS wil have the opportunity to submit mecic:al ~ltorl that may support the legitirna1e use of a specific: drug to a loledieal Review Permanent Change of Duty Station Authorized: No. 733000E. For further information, call 989-3980 (DSN Code 733000E. For further information, call 989-3980 Officer. Arl applic:an(s test rMU• wil be I)I'O'Adad to the selecling olfic:ial and servicong Human Resources Ofliea befon a final selection is made. A vwiliad ~ Summary of Duties: This position is located in the Airframe, INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS (16 hrs.) 351-3980). (DSN 351-3980). drug test resuft of a current DON employee wil also be provided to employing aetrvilyleommand. the Ordnance, and Propulsion Division, Propulsion Branch. The 10-19 June; Tuesdays and Thursdays, 0730·1150; 4. This is a DAWIA (Defense Acquisition Wortdorce Improvement Ael) Designated Pos"ion. P.l. 101·5t0 requires that all appfic:ations for OAWIA designated poailions incumbent serves as Head, Propulsion Branch and will be Training Center, China Lake. By: Paulette Solberg DIGITAL SYSTEMS TROUBLESHOOTING (32 hrs.) FILEMAKER PRO 2.1 FOR MACINTOSH, INTRODUC· w: lich "" advertised be evaluated utilizing a quality ranking factor (QRF) to determine the best qual~ied candidates. A supplemental narrative addressing 1he OAWIA responsible both technically and administratively for five ORF is ~ly recornmandad. Aj)plicants wishing mora information on the OAWIA mandatory requiramtnta ancVor definition& of DAWIA eareer fields may contact the Recent studies indicate that when one communicates 23·26 June; Monday-Thursday, 08oo-1600; Training TION (16 hrs.) OAWIA reptnentaliva within their Cornpatency. Branch Sections, two Project Offices, Senior Scientist, and with another, 7% of the communication is verbal (words), Center, Bldg. 366, Room 100A, Point Mugu. By: 25-26 June; Wednesday-Thursday, 0800.1600; Bldg. the Systems Application Office. The branch provides the NOTE: Applicants -.lecled for Cnt!CJI Aequisl1lon Poeitlon$ will be required to sign a Tenure Agreement to remain in that position lor at least a :!-year period. 38o/o is vocal (tone of voice, inflection of voice), and 55% Evolving Technology Institute (David Lynch) 366, Room 102, Point Mugu. capability to develop or direct the development of high quality is nonverbal. Communicating, a primary function of Prerequisite: Completion of basic courses in digital Prerequisite: Students must be able to use a 5. Merit Promotion Poaltfona lor Point Mugu Site Vac:.nelea. Applleants must meet all eligibility requirements (Including, when applleable, tima-in-grada and propulsion and power systems for the Navy's present and qual~ic:ation requirements) w"hin30 calendar daya of the closing date of the announcernenl. every individual, entails getting information to those who electronics or the equivalent work experience. Macintosh computer. future weapons. Incumbent is responsible for identifying need it and listening to what others are saying. This Intended Audience: Electronic technicians who are This class is designed for people with little or no experi need, developing designs, analyzing, building, and testing course provides participants with an opportunity to sharp required to repair and maintain modern Navy electronic ence using Filemaker Pro 2.1 for Macintosh. GENERAL IHFORMAnoN potential propulsion and propulsion integration systems. en these skills. Topics include (1) verbal-communication weapons systems. To enroll, submit an On-Board Training Request to The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapona Division Is an equal opportunity employer. Selection will be made on a fully equal beala without dlactlmlnelion. Selection Industry and government organizations are working processes and models, (2) nonverbal versus verbal com Troubleshooting modern Navy electronic equipment Code 733000E. For more information, contact Marcy will not be made on nOIH'IIerit reaaona aueh aa race, color, religion, aex, national origin, age, polltlca, marital st.tue,phyalcaJ handicap, or memberahlp or - cooperatively in this process. Quality-Ranking Factor: berahlp In an employee organlutlon. Acosta at 989-3992 (DSN 351-3992). Knowledge of ahd proficiency in the development of munication, (3) effective-listening techniques, (4) positive often appears to be a highly complex task. This course AI vacancies are aubjeet to restric1tOnalrnpo$ed by the 000 Priority Placemenl Prognun (PPP). propellants, rocket motors, propulsion systems, weapons lncumbanl must hold or be able to obtain the appropriate aec:urily c:learance. Aa of I August 1992. mandator} drrec:t depositleledronic: funds transfer (DOIEFT) became the atandard paymant within 000 lor pay ot certain cMiran personnel. Newly system design, and integration. As a supervisor, incumbent hired civilian personnel and emptoyMS (1'101 currently enrolled) who are selecled for eornpat~ive promotion, reassignment, transfer, ate., wil be required to enroll in DtvEFT within must demonstrate knowledge of affirmative action principles, 60 days. An asterisk(') preceding an announcement number Indicates a modifiCation has bean mada to the vaeancy advertisement; please notalndleated changes. including a willingness to implement EEO practices, policies, 48 May 29,1997 May 29,1997 58 Students also gain experience in troubleshooting problems in FY96 and for Junior Professional Program personnel in a large conference room or auditorium setting in remote terminals. hired in FY97. addresses a group of fellow professionals to give them FSDB!BUSINESS OBJECTS WINDOWS 3.1, INTRODUCTION (8 hrs.) To enroll, submit an On-Board Training Request This seminar will provide students with the skills and detailed information about a problem, proposal, plan, 30 June; Monday, 0800.1600; Bldg. 366, Room 102, (NAWCWPNS 1241 0/2) to Dorothy Wiederhold, Code confidence to prepare technical writing assignments and research project, etc. · Point Mugu. The FSDB Project Office will be presenting the following 8-hour courses at China Lake and Point Mugu. The 7330000. For further information, call 9~9-2359 (DSN will introduce them to the style and standards of technical To enroll, submit an On-Board Training Request This class is designed for people with little or no experi courses will introduce participants to the Financial Summary Database (FSDB), which provides a streamlined, flexible, 437-2359). writing. Through examples and exercises taken from (NAWCWPNS 1241 0/2) to Felicia Nickel berry, Code and powerful tool for querying and reporting financial information from the NlFMAS financial system. Participants will ence using an IBM or IBM-compatible computer and the writing situations that Navy engineers regularly face, 733000E. For further information, call 989-3980 (DSN Windows 3.1 operating system. learn how to use the Business Objects query and reporting software to obtain the financial information they need. The AVIONICS INTEGRATION (24 hrs.) participants learn techniques for analyzing, interpreting, 351-3980). To enroll, submit an On-Board Training Request to class will also cover defining, organizing, and using the financial information available from FSDB. 19-21 August ; Tuesd~y-Thursd ay, 0800-1630; and translating information into clear, readable letters and Code 733000E. For more information, contact Marcy Intended Audience: Administrative officers, business managers, budgeVfinancial analysts, or anyone requiring SATELLITE COMMUNICATION (8 hrs.) Training Center, Point Mugu. By: ATTRIDGE reports. Acosta at 989-3992 (DSN 351-3992). knowledge of financial data. 16 September; Tuesday, 0800.1630; Training Center, Electronics To enroll, submit an On-Board Training Request Prerequisites: Highly recommended that participants purchase the Business Objects client software prior to China Lake. This course is designed to provide participants with an (NAWCWPNS 12410/2) to Felicia Nickelberry, Code WINDOWS 3.1, INTRODUCTION (16 hrs.) attending the class. For assistance, contact Jessica Vincent at 927-1500. 18 September; Thursday, 0800-1630, Traini ng understanding of the steps taken in integrating avionic 733000E. For further information, call 989-3980 (DSN 1 July; Tuesday, 080G-1600; Bldg. 366, Room 102, Note: All class~s are from 0800-1600 at the Training Centers. Center, Point Mugu. subsystems into aircraft. Details will be presented on 351-3980). Point Mugu. By: ADAMY Engineering June 9 China Lake approaches used to integrate avionics. An integral part of This class is designed for people with little or no experi This is a practical course that presents technical insight July 15 China Lake a successful integration is the system integration test stand BASIC SUPERVISION AND UPDATE (40 hrs.) ence using an IBM or IBM-compatible computer and the June 17 Point Mugu into satellite communication. The scope of the course July 17 Point Mugu (SITS), where hardware simulations are used to incremen 8-12 September; Monday-Friday, 0800-1600; Windows 3.1 operating system. ranges from applications to orbits, to system design to June 23 China Lake tally integrate hardware systems into the avionics suite. Training Center, China Lake. By: Ter i Mahaney, To enroll, submit an On-Board Training Request to July 21 China Lake performance calculations. It describes hardware, software, June 24 Point Mugu The SITS environment, description of tests conducted, and Supertraining Code 733000E. For more information, contact Marcy and processes in graphical rather than mathematical July 24 Point Mugu criteria for test success will be identified. Topics covered At the end of this 5-day course, participants will have Acosta at 989-3992 (DSN 351-3992). July 1 China Lake terms. In addition, easy to use formulas nomographs, and July 29 China Lake will include, but not be limited to, preintegration experienced and developed competency in selected skills calculation techniques that allow the tradeoff of application July 8 China Lake activities/documentation; integration buildup, elements of a in the five functions of management: planning, organizing, BUDGET ANALYSIS WORKSHOP (24 hrs.) July 31 Point Mugu constraints such as information rates versus link perfor July 10 Point Mugu SITS facility, simulation inputs for various missions, types staffing, motivating, and controlling. Participants will identi 8-10 July; Tuesday-Thursday, 0800-1600; Bldg. 366, mance will be addressed. In-class exercises will be used of test performed, data acquisition and processing, and cri fy personal profiles of supervisors/followers {and their Point Mugu. By: Budgeting Associates to calculate performance in two realistic communication teria for a successful integration of avionics. own); identify personal leadership characteristics; One of the most important responsibilities of federal To enroll, contact Carol Franich at 939-3968 or via QuickMail to FSDB Help Desk. satellite applications. To enroll, submit an On-Board Training Request give feedback, both positive and negative; and identify managers and budget personnel is to continually review To enroll at China Lake, submit an On-Board Training (NAWCWPNS 1241 0/2) to Felicia Nickelberry, Code organization change dynamics. This course meets the each phase of the federal budget process, which includes Request (NAWCWPNS 1241 0/2) to Dorothy Wiederhold, 733000E. For further information, call 989-3980 (DSN mandatory 40 hours training requirement for new supervi budget formulation, congressional action, budget execu Code 7330000. For further information, call 939-2359 tion, and review and audit. In this course, you will learn to 351 -3980). sors as well as provides update information for more experienced supervisors. (DSN 437-2359). analyze various budget situations and present recommen NAVAL AVIATION EXECUTIVE INSTITUTE (NAEI) FY97 SEMINARS To enroll at Point Mugu, submit an On-Board Training ELECTRONICS WARFARE: ESM/ELINT (8 hrs.) To enroll, please contact Lori Ryser-Warrick at dations based on your analyses. Request (NAWCWPNS 1241 0/2) to Felicia Nfckelberry, 26 August; Tuesday, 0800-1630; Training Center, 939-2686. To enroll, submit an On-Board Training Request NAEI courses are designed for GM-13/Lieutenant Commanders (or equivalent) and above assigned to the Naval Code 733000E. For further information, call 989-3980 China Lake. (NAWCWPNS 12410/2) to Marcy Acosta, Code 733000E. Air Systems Command. All Senior Executive Management Development Program (SEMDP) participants are required (DSN 351-3980). For further information, call989-3992 (DSN 351-3992). to attend certain classes and have priority for available billets. Program costs are funded by NAEI. Travel and 28 August; Thursday, 0800-1630; Training Center, CREATIVE THINKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING per-diem expenses of nominees are funded by their organizations. If the course is residential, lodging and meal costs Point Mugu. (16 hrs.) NAVY SYSTEMS ACQUISITION {32 hrs.) MANAGING IN A TEAM ENVIRONMENT are provided by NAEI. Nominations must be submitted on an NAEI form, which may be obtained from Lori Ryser By: ADAMY Engineering 15-16 September; Monday-Tuesday, 0800-1600; 23-26 September; Tuesday-Fr iday, 0800-1600; 10 and 17 July; Thursday (two half-day morning Warrick, Program Coordinator, Code 7330000, China Lake, {760) 939-2686 (DSN 437-2686). Note: A DO 1556 is This is a practical course that presents technical insight Training Center, China Lake. By: Teri Mahaney, Training Center, Point Mugu. By AMI sessions), 0730.1130; Training.Center, Point Mugu. NOT required. Nominations must be submitted to China Lake by the deadline dates listed. into ESM and ELINT system specification design and Supertraining This class was designed to provide the participants with This course is designed for participants who are team Deadline Date application. The scope of this course ranges from terms Students will learn the current theories of how the brain a comprehensive understanding of how Department of the "thinks" and will experience their own unique "thinking" managers. The focus is on developing specific skills in Course Title Course Dates to 733000P and definitions to system descriptions to design criteria to Navy (DON) conducts systems acquisition. The course the areas of planning, guiding, coaching, and addressing state-of-the-art description and trend predictions. The style. They will learn and practice several creative introduces participants to the system acquisition environ challenges faced when managing teams. Participants will Creating and Sustaining the High-Performance Organization 10-15 August 97 6 June 97 course will include hardware, software, and processes problem-solving exercises to stimulate the thinking ment in the federal government, Department of Defense learn. to more effectively perform the role of team manager Contemporar-Y Management Issues and Practices 18-29 August 97 29 May97 described in a graphical rather than mathematical terms. process and develop usable skills for everyday working (DOD), and DON. Building on that fundamental and understand his/her relationship to the success of the To enroll at China Lake, submit an On-Board Training and living. knowled~e , DOD and DON system acquisition policy and The Politics of National Security 24-29 August 97 6 June 97 team. Participants will also learn how to empower teams Request (NAWCWPNS 12410/2) to Dorothy Wiederhold, To enroll, call Lori Ryser-Warrick at 939-2686. procedures are discussed specifically. The course focus~s for success through clear communication and understand Code 7330000. For fu rther information, call (760) on the unique way that the DON is organized to conduct I; ing of responsibilities and limitations as well as how to 939-2359 (DSN 437-2359). EFFECTIVE TECHNICAL PRESENTATIONS/BRIEFINGS systems acquisition. Case studies allow the participants to establish expectations, monitor progress, and take correc To enroll at Point Mugu, submit an On-Board Training (32 hrs.) apply many of the concepts, principles, and procedures tive actions. applying to their work the software-engineering, quality devices, RF systems, IR systems, LASERS, and systems Request (NAWCWPNS 1241 0/2) to Felicia Nickelberry, 15-18 September; Monday-Thursday, 0800-1600; described during classroom presentation. The course To enroll at Point Mugu, submit an On-Board Training management, and process-management concepts in the analysis concepts. Code 733000E. For further information, call 989-3980 T.raining Center, Point Mugu. By: Communications gives the student the essentials of program definition and Request to Code 733000E. For more information, contact Capability Maturity Model {CMM) for software. They learn To enroll, submit an On-Board Training Request (DSN 351-3980). Skills Company, Inc. planning, acquisition strategy, and funds management Marcy Acosta at 989-3992 (DSN 351-3992). · to use the PSP framework to manage their own process (NAWCWPNS 124 10/2) to Dorothy Wiederhold, Code Note: This course is designed for personnel in the including DOD and congressional activities, contracting, es-improving their productivity, schedule performance, 7330000. For further information, call 939-2359 (DSN TECHNICAL WRITING (32 hrs.) technical community and is required for Junior cost, ans schedule monitoring and reporting, and the THREAT SIMULATION MODELING (8 hrs.) and the quality of the products they produce. This course 437-2359). 8· 11 September; Monday-Thursday, 0800-1600; Professional Program participants hired in FY97 and organizational execution of the program. 15 July; Tuesday, 0800-1630; Training Center, China provides a step-by-step framework that demonstrates the Training Center, Point Mugu. By: Communications SEDP personnel entering the SEDP in FY96. To enroll, submit an On-Board Training Request Lake. methods of disciplined software engineering. Participants MIL-ST0-1553 PROTOCOL (24 hrs.) Skills Company, Inc. This course is designed to prepare the participant to (NAWCWPNS 1241 0/2) to Felicia Nickel berry, Code 17 July; Thursday, 0800-1630; Training Center, Point learn how effective the methods can be by using their own 29-31 July; Tuesday-Thursday, 0800-1700; Training Note: This course is designed for technical personnel meet the special demands of the formal professional 733000E. For further information, call 989-3980 {DSN Mugu. data. The course covers the PSP as described in "A Center, China Lake. and is a required course for personnel entering the SEDP presentation or briefing during which a presenter-usually 351-3980). By: ADAMY Engineering Discipline for Software Engineering: by Watts Humphrey. By: Test Systems, Inc. This is a practical course that presents technical insight The PSP is a scaled-down version of industrial-software This seminar is designed to provide a solid base for into electronic-warfare (EW) threat-simulation modeling. processes based on quality-management principles and is interpreting and understanding the requirements of The scope of this course is an overview of the subject area designed to be used by an individual software engineer. MIL-STD-1553. Students will be taught MIL-STD-1553 with special empha$iS on the state of the art from both a Prerequisites: You must know a programming lan from the design through testing phases to help them CIVILIAN PERSONNEL DIVISION NEWS threat and a simulation perspective. A description of guage (do not use this course as an opportunity to learn a understand a 1553 system in part and in whole. Students hardware, software, and processes will be provided in a new language). You must also have a development envi will gain practical experience with 1553 messages in the MERIT PROMOTIONS phones; distributing mail; making travel arrangements, graphical rather than mathematical terms. ronment available (a portable ~mputer is recommended) lab sessions and will also be introduced to currently avail proficiency with the Macintosh computer and ability to plan, To enroll at China Lake, submit an On-Board Traihing that includes a compiler plus Microsoft Word and Excel. able 1553 products. coordinate, and prioritize tasks. · Incumbent must be able to processing stubs, and completing timesheets. The CHINA LAKE SITE Request (NAWCWPNS 12410/2) to Dorothy Wiederhold, Cost: Tuition fee is $150 and includes the cost of the The seminar uses a well-rounded approach of lecture, obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. incumbent is also expected to provide office management Note 1 applies. support to the Division and other branches as needed. Code 7330000. For further information, call 939-2359 textbook and materials provided throughout the introducto lab sessions, visuals, question and answer, and 1553 No. 473-006-RP7, Office Manager, DG-303-2, Code SPED! or Bankcard experience is desirable, but not required. (DSN 437-2359). ry and advanced portions of the class. Include a job order manufacture samples to communicate concepts in a clear 473440D-Area of Consideration: China Lake. Duty No. 52-014-DWE97, Office Manager/Senior Office DG-3 Level duties include all the above plus performing as a To enroll at Point Mugu, submit an On-Board Training number on the training request to cover this fee. and dynamic manner. Unlike a simple demonstration, the Station: China Lake. Opening Date: 5-29-97. Closing Manager, DG-303-213, Code 522600D, Metrology Branch, Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for several Request (NAWCWPNS 1241 0/2) to Felicia Nickelberry, To enroll, submit an On-Board Training Request lab sessions give students "hands-on" experience in ana Date: 6-12-97. Selecting Official: Ron Jones, (760) Metric and TSPI Division, Pacific R;mges and Facilities branch contracts. Applicant must be a certified COR upon Code 733000E. For further information, call 989-3980 (NAWCWPNS 12410/2) to Renee Riga, Code 4FOOOOD, lyzing 1553 communication and troubleshooting 1553 927-2995. HRD Contact: Julie Rodriguez, (760) Department, Test and Evaluation Compentency-Area of hiral, and maintain this certification. As part of the COR (DSN 351-3980). 939-7092 (DSN 437-7092). For further information on remote terminal problems. Personal assistance by the 939-2693. Permanent Change of Duty Station Consideration: China Lake. Opening Date: 5-29-97. duties, writing statements of work and reviewing contractor course content and outline, call Jeff Schwalb at instructor is provided during the lab sessions. However, Authorized: No. Summary of Duties: This position is Closing Date: 6-12-97. Selecting Official: Dick Dickson, proposals for a variety of small scale procurement transac PERSONAL SOFTWARE PROCESS (112 hrs.) 939-6226 (DSN 437-6226). the greatest value of these lab sessions lies in the person located in the Airframe, Ordnance, and Propulsion Division, (760) 939-9262. HRD Contact: Diana Eggleton , (760) tions will be required. The incumbent must be able to obtain 4 Se~sions al involvement of the student with the concept~ being Energetic Materials Branch, Ordnance Engineering and 939-8111. Permanent Change of Duty Station Authorized: and maintain a Secret clearance. Quality-Ranking Factor 14, 16, 18, 29, 31 July; 5, 7 August; 2, 4, 9, 11 . 16, 18 RESEARCH TRENDS IN RADAR (8 hrs.) taught. Interaction is accomplished by providing ~tudents Evaluation Section. Incumbent performs phone duties; No. Summary of Duties: At the DG-2 Leyel the incumbent for DG-2 Level Applicants: Ability to plan and coordinate September; 0800-1600; Training Center, Point Mugu. 22 July; Tuesday, 0800-1 630; Training Center, China with a view of the messages being sent on the 1553 data makes travel arrangements; arranges meetings; coordinates provides secretarial support to the Branch Head and Branch travel arrangements; compose correspondence and apply By: Jeff Schwalb • Lake. By: ATTRIDGE Electronics bus and allowing them to manipulate the messages. official visits; electronically prepares Section correspondence, personnel. Performs the full range of secretarial and adminis appropriate format guidelines; maintain and coordinate The Personal Software Process (PSP) is a disciplined, This course presents an introductory overview of recent Using an oscilloscope, students can move from words on travel orders, timesheets, and training records; provides trative support duties including originating and preparing supervisor's schedule; communicate orally and in writing; and process-oriented approach to software engineering. Its advancements that may have a great effect on a wide paper to actually seeing how bits are encoded, how word general personnel support and resource assistance as correspondence; reviewing all correspondence to ensure operate a Macintosh computer using PowerPoint. Meeting purpose is to help engineers improve their performance by range of important systems including LSI semiconductor formats differ. and what a message sequence looks like. required. Quality-Ranking Factors: Knowledge of and appropriate content, grammar, and formatting; answering Maker, Excel, and Microsoft Word Programs and applying