Vol. 24, No. 34 Serving Marine Forces Pacific, MCB Hawaii, III Marine Expeditionary Forces, Hawaii and 1st Radio Battalion August 29, 1996 115/1H-363 completes aviation realignment Sea Stallions into the arms of spouses LCpI. Steven Williams Staff writer and family members. "We are very happy to be here," Reuss Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron said with a smile as he welcomed hugs 363 received a warm aloha Friday as and hand shakes. "I'm sure we are the squadron's helicopters touched going to love our new home." down here amid a crowd of greeters Dorothy Rose Babineau, president of and a lei from the civilian community. Windward civilian military council, The Red Lions are reporting here and Jon Larrabee, president of the from Marine Corps Air Station Tustin, Kailua Chamber of Commerce, pre- Calif. Their move completes the sented the lead helicopter with an Marine Corps' structural realignment eight-foot lei from the community. of aviation assets to consolidate all CH- The squadron, 50 Marines strong in The Corps' lessons carry this Marine on and off the gridiron. For story see 53D Sea Stallions. its first wave, will grow to approxi- Slowly, the thunderous chatter of the mately 115 Marines within six twirling rotors grew louder and louder, months. as the helicopters came into view on The new squadron will increase the the horizon. The helicopters main- aviation element's combat assets by 25 tained a perfect line as they flew over percent, according to Capt. Greg their hangar, getting a first glimpse of Hager, air operations officer. They will Corporal's Course 10-96 will their new home. assist in help casting, troop transport, graduate tomorrow at 3 p.m. The One by one, the Red Lions touched parachute operations and special oper- LCpI. Steven graduation will be at the base the- William down on the runway and taxied to ations insertions/extractions. ater, in uniform of the day. Dorothy Rose Babineau, president, Windward civilian military council, and Jon their hangar. The Red Lions are ready to sink their Civilians should wear aloha Larrabee, president, Kailua Chamber of Commerce, place a lei on the nose of the Red The commanding officer, LtCol. Greg teeth into training with other units attire. For more information, call Lions' CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopters Friday during a welcome ceremony. HMH- C. Reuss, and his crew debarked the aboard base, according to Reuss. 363 moved to MCB Hawaii as part of a realignment of Marine Corps aviation assets. SSgt. Cruzman at 257-'4688. Revamped 10. Battle Drill There will be a Joint Military . Hie am Blaze Wives conference at the at Colony Air Force Base Officers' Club Oct. Guides 18 and 19. Keynote speaker for the conference will be Suzanne Pruelier, wife of Adm. Joseph slated to Prueher, commander-in-chief, Pacific Forces. Registration forms hit fleet will be available Tuesday at vari- ous locations such as the commis- LCpI. J.D. Pierce sary, exchange and library. For 8th & I Public Affairs more information, call Laura MARINE BARRACKS, Gutzwiler at 264-411.4. Washington, D.C. - The Marine Corps Institute has announced the revision of the Marine Corps Battle Drill Guide. The pocket- sized infantry training hand- The Commissary store will be books will come in a two-book closed Tuesday in observance of set. Labor Day. Normal store opera- Book 1, "Basic Infantry tion is Tuesday through Sunday. Training," and Book 2, "Infantry store will reopen for normal The Specific Training," will be sent to operation Wednesday front 10 print this month and are expect- informa- a.m. to 6 p.m. For more ed to be available fall. tion, this call 257-2612. In 1986, the BDG found its way into the cargo pockets of infantry unit leaders throughout the Marine Corps. Its purpose was to provide them with a practical tool for developing individual There will be no electricity Sept. and unit proficiency in their 12 8 4 pm. for the fol.- from a.m. to field. homes: 2417, Inset: LCpI. Steven Williams Main: Lance Bookless lowing 2413, 2415, The importance of the guide 2419. 2424, 2426, 2427, 2429, 2431, prompted officials to update 2433, 2434, 2435, 2437, 2439, 2432, aging information on weapons 2444, 2445 and 2441, 2442, 2443, and tactics. 2446. Residents may call 257- 37 die in range fire birds "Providing a tool that will be 2676 for more information. useful to infantry leaders was the main reason for the revision," range here. department, along with $5 million LCpI. Steven Williams said Terry M. Franus, chief of Thanks to annual training from in booby bird projects since a 1990 Staff writer Education and Operations, Base Safety and the Department disaster, minimized the damage Marine Corps Institute. Twelve Marines braved danger- of Defense's best Environmental by the surprise fire, Dr. Diane The water-resistant and tear- Military shelter 533.7125 ous flames and possible explosions Department, Marines were able to Drigot, Environmental Affairs, proof guide is a portable refer- Aug. 22 to rescue thousands of cut off the blaze before it reached said. But it was quick action and MPD 257-7114 ence library for leaders to devel- protected birds from an unexpect- the heart of the Red-footed Booby precision teamwork by selfless op and execute a unit training Crisis Hotline 521-4555 ed brush fire thought to have been Bird colony. Marines which saved the lives of created by a ricochet at a training The efforts of the environmental thousands of protected birds. Child Protective Sttrv. 832.5282 See BOG, A-5 Marine Forces Korea impacts defense Every clime and place............A-2 learned from 1 stLt. Joseph Kloppel 1111- Briefs........... MarForPac Public Affairs Operation Desert Blotter... .....................A -9'` Storm and the need for Word on the The Korean peninsu- constant U.S. Marine Single Marine Program la was the setting for input on operational the bold amphibious planning for the Ask the Commanding landing at Inchon and Korean peninsula. General questions via E-Mail: the heroic withdrawal The staff of MAR- from the Chosin FORK also improves BICE@CG MCBH KBAY Reservoir. Today, a the capability to plan few proud. Marines and execute amphibi- Internet: carry on the Corps' ous operations and time honored tradition improve the integra- bicedf ern h 1 .mfp.usnic rnil Seoul, the capital city fighting our country's tion of Marine Corps of Republic of anytime in the capabilities with other battles at Korea. MARFORK is any place. USFK and ROK the Marine component The Base Action Committee are forces. These Marines command for U.S. 'Cpl. Michael Wiener can be reached E mail: of Marine The 1990s have seen via the staff Forces Korea. The Forces Korea, head- North Korea endure Aiming in on a future command was created Cadet Cpl. James Soileau checks the sights on a M-47 Dragon Weapon System quartered at Yongsan increasing economic BAC CG CO MC BH KBAY in February 1995 as a during a Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps visit here Friday. See Story, B-4 Army Garrison in result of lessons See MARFORK, A-8 A-2 August 29, 1996 Hawaii Marine Every Clime and Place "It just happened to be me" 1st Lt, Melissa McCamish is first female comm officer aboard ship ABOARD THE USS ESSEX - same class of ship. "Right now, we are working When lstI.t. Melissa I. McCamish Nearing the end of a three-year together to get the ship on line joined the Marine Corps in 1992, tour as the company commander with local area network and she never thought she'd be the for C Company, 9th wide area network for Marines first female Marine officer Communications Battalion, and Sailors to communicate assigned to the communications Camp Pendleton, Calif., the with other units aboard ship detachment of Ship's Company, green-eyed hard charger and ashore," McCamish said. aboard the USS Essex (LHD-2) requested to he assigned to the "I think it's a good thing work- based at Naval Station, San Diego. 'Iron Gator." With a little help ing with the lieutenant aboard "The Navy and Marine Corps from the communications officer the ship," said GySgt. James E. have female avia- monitor, her for- Walker, MTACCS staff noncom- tors," McCamish wanted to put mer comm and missioned officer in charge. said proudly. "It and a little "The relationship we have with was just a matter myself through patience, her our female counterparts has of time that a the Corps' phys- request came come a long way. Female female would fill ical and mental through. Marines are getting as much Cpl. Marc Ayalin the communica- McCamish exposure to 'hands-on' experi- 1st Lt. Melissa McCamish is the liaison between Marine and Navy communication tions billet - and toughness (and) reported to the ence as male Marines." personnel aboard the USS Essex. it just happened to its professional- Essex in May One important duty for the 25- be me." ism.' 1996 as the year -old Yorba Linda, Calif. nication capabilities in order to McCamish was commissioned In 1993, while Marine Tactical native aboard ship is managing better support the Marines on in August 1992 after successful- going through offi- I slit. Melissa McCamish Command and the Position, Locating and ship. ly completing the Marine cer communication Control Systems Reporting System, which allows Besides supporting Marines Platoon Leaders Course at the school in Quantico, officer and the troops on land and aircraft in and managing today's high-tech- University of Utah in Salt Lake Va., McCamish took a tour of ship's assistant communications the air to obtain .