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Earned Income credit explained/A-10 Intramural volleyball kicks-off/B-1 HAWAII NI Volume 21, No. 10 Serving MCAS Kaneohe Bay,rine 1st MEB, Camp H.M. Smith and Marine Barracks March 12, 1992 New rules set Briefs Clinic hours for leisure attire updated Joint Public Affairs Office tops while shopping in exchange retail activities, although women The Kaneohe Bay Branch Marines, sailors, their Medical Clinic currently offers are permitted to wear tank top- dependents or guests, retirees or styled shirts. limited appointments from 7:30 civil service employees a.m.- noon, Saturdays and patronizing public facilities are Also, the green and blue work- Sundays. Appointments can required to wear tasteful, coveralls which are worn by be made by calling 257-3133. appropriate civilian attire at all some Marines are not authorized times. for wear in public facilities. Recruiter Public facilities include the However, the coveralls should exchange, seven-day store, not be confused with the flight assistants suit which is worn under the barber shops, bowling alley, same regulations that apply to sought theater, clubs and commissary. the wearing of the camouflage Recruiting Station Denver Clothing with vulgar language utilities. is looking for motivated or obscene pictures is not Leather sandals and open-toe individuals who want to considered tasteful. shoes are authorized, but shower enhance their careers by Unauthorized attire for men shoes are not authorized in the becoming recruiter's and women alike includes, but public facilities or clubs. assistants. Interested Marines is not limited to the following: "All we're doing is going back from Colorado, Wyoming, Athletic attire; swim suits; western North Dakota and to the basics," said SgtMaj. bare feet, shower shoes; Spandex Donald G. Michel, Station western Nebraska can call shorts or shirts; leotards sergeant major. "The rules have MSgt. Ramon Calderon 1- at (aerobics or otherwise); see- always been in place; we're just 800-950 -3011 for more Sgt. Kevin Doll through net shirts; or any upper enforcing them." information. body covering that exposes the Fox shoot abdomen, bare chest or upper These rules apply to all Station personnel, children age A Fox Battery, 2/12 gun crew fires downrange during a recent direct fire exercise at Pohakuioa Training shoulders. However, there is one Microcomputer rule that applies to men only. 10 and above and their visitors, Area on the Big Island. For more PTA stories and photos, see A-5 through A-8. according to the sergeant major. virus software Men can no longer wear tank See Attire, A-12 alert Due to recurring virus infections aboard the Air CMC calls for end to sexual harassment Station, ISMO did an unannounced sweep of Joint Public Affairs Office mizes soldierly virtues and action for sexual harassment. Navy, both officer and enlisted, tiated if there is a court-martial ' building 215 recently. The decent behavior. We actively Further, any commander, super- shall be processed for adminis- conviction or the commanding results were alarming. One prbmote, through word and deed, visor, manager or other s in trative separation on the first officer determines that sexual hard drive and nine nom-1y A recent CMC ALMAR out respect for humidn dignity leadership 1poaitions who toler- substantiated incident of sexual harassment has occurred. disks infected with the "Stoned stressed the importance of and individual merit regardless ate or condone sexual harass- harassment involving any of the Gen. Mundy concluded by B" virus were found. eradicating sexual harassment of race, color, gender, religion or ment by their subordinates are following circumstances: reminding Marines that "as a Once again, computer users from the Marine Corps. national origin," Commandant in violation of Marine Corps Threats of attempts to force in readiness, Marines have are warned to exercise extreme The message states that sexual of the Marine Corps Gen. Carl policy on sexual harassment and influence another's career or job always set the example. Again caution when receiving harassment is a form of dis- E. Mundy Jr. stressed. "Let me are subject to administrative or for sexual favors; we will lead the way and take diskettes from any source. crimination that undermines state emphatically that sexual disciplinary action," the com- decisive action through our morale, discipline and mission harassment contradicts those Rewards in exchange for words and deeds to eradicate Diskettes should be scanned, mandant explained. sexual favors; write-protected and marked readiness and affects both standards of behavior. sexual harassment of our women before loading in to a women and men. Sexual "I hold each of you account- The ALMAR further empha- Physical contact of a sexual and men within the Corps. I computer. These steps should harassment will not be toler- able for your actions in this sizes that the secretary of the nature which, if charged as a will accept nothing less than also be followed before a ated in the Marine Corps. matter. Specifically, Marines Navy has mandated, effective violation of the UCMJ, could full compliance with both the program is run from diskette. The Marine Corps prides and civilians may be subject to March 1, that any member of result in punitive discharge. An letter and spirit of this policy." In case of a detected virus, itself as the service that epito- administrative or disciplinary either the Marine Corps or the incident is considered substan- See related story, A-4 contact the Station ISMO or Brigade ISMO immediately. Do not use the computer or any of its software. The Station ISMO Security Chief. Finance, accounting prepares for big changes is SSgt. A.A. Lopez, 257-1247; the Brigade Security Chief is By Sgt. Jason Erickson not yet in place, joint planning the DoD components, is tasked Nabil said objectives of the will most likely be minor, Capt S. Victrum, 257-1918. teams are working to complete its plan for plan are to implement the according to Disbursing There are big changes in aggressively to formulate the submission to the DoD initiatives in the most efficient Officer Maj. Robert Jones. He store for Marine Corps finance blueprints that will bring it Comptroller by May 15. and cost effective manner, added, however, that it is too Bookmark and accounting activities. In all together. ensure uninterrupted service early to say ,sxactly what contest slated fact, the changes will be According to a statement to customers, operate the shape such changes will take. Defense Department-wide. released by DFAS Director `It is clear that the minimum number of centers Jones was one of several The Station Library is Since last year, DoD has John S. Nabil, the result will to support consolidations and Marine Corps representatives having a Design a Bookmark been preparing to consolidate be more efficient, less costly final result will be include all involved to attend a DoD-wide finance contest. The contest is open all finance and accounting operations, while a significant an improvement organizations in the decision- and accounting symposium in to all age groups and prizes activities under one roof -- loss of government civilian making processes. early February to discuss the will be awarded in each of the something that in the past employees is not anticipated. "We have formed the initial upcoming changes. 0-6 years; of service be- four age categories: was handled individually by The plan is to capitalize implementation team of "It is clear that the final 7-12 years; 13-17 years; and 18 each service. That roof has finance and accounting cause the process approximately 40 people, with over. The designs result will be an improvement years and already been built, now called functions by Oct. 1. The key representatives and efforts of service because the system, should follow this year's the Defense Finance and implementation group, will be improved.' to complete the tasks at hand or in Total Quality Leadership theme, "Reach for the World." Accounting Service, and comprised of senior are underway," Nabil said. deadline is noon, April Maj. Jones terms, the process, will be Entry although most components are representatives from each of The impact at Kaneohe Bay improved." 11 and entries should be turned in to the Station Library, building 219. More information about the contest can be obtained at the library. HQMC refines force structure Joint Public Affairs Office To establish an and coordination. Program helps Headquarters Marine Corps implementation working group The executive steering group recently announced the with representatives from CMC for Marine Corps force structure military families establishment of the Office of designated commands and planning, chaired by the The Federal Exceptional the Assistant Deputy Chief of HQMC staff agencies to develop assistant commandant of the Family Member Program is Staff for Force Structure and refine an effective Marine Corps, will remain in open to military people Implementation. The new office implementation process and to being throughout the entire stationed in Hawaii who have will be under the cognizance of ensure that the detailed implementation process. It will handicapped or chronically ill the Deputy Chief of Staff for implementation of the plan is continue in its current function family needing long-term Plans, Policies and Operations. carried out in the most effective of providing implementation treatment, monitoring and The mission of this new and efficient manner. oversight and guidance, and will support systems and family division is to coordinate and To coordinate the staffing of make the final decision members who have long-term organizational and manpower oversee the initial between regarding any appropriate special education needs. implementation of current and structure issues Fleet changes or modifications to the Enrollment forms can be future force structure as defined Marine Force commanders, plan, subject to CMC approval.