News briefs DS tour length The recent changes in per- they have completed 48 months manent change of station (PCS) on station," he continued. "They policy have not altered or ex- will fill different positions at their tended the drill sergeant tour current locations once their drill length, according to SFC Charles sergeant tours are over." L. Nunley, chief of the Military Reassignment overseas is an Personnel Center's Drill exception to the PCS policy, and Sergeant Assignment Branch. does not require 48 months on "Drill sergeant duty is a two- station. year tour with the option to request an extension of an ad- The Office of the Deputy Chief ditional 12 months," Nunley said. of Staff for Personnel is Volume 1 Number 16 Publise in the interest of personnel at Fort Leonard Wood. Thursday, May 7, 1987 "However, the PCS changes have reviewing Army Regulation 614- affected how long a drill sergeant 200, paragraph 8-22(b), which will be assigned at the same provides assignment policy for location. drill sergeants who have com- DSOY proud to represent Ft. Wood "Drill sergeants completing pleted three-year tours. Com- By Carrie Joy Truax Review held in his honor. "To think Army's drill sergeants. "I think that He began appearing before boards two- or three-year drills sergeant manders will be notified once this that I actually won the title makes the drill sergeant needs to provide when he was a specialist four. "Win tours should expect to remain at policy is clarified. (MILPER- Training and Doctrine Command me doubly proud I've represented his soldiers with tough demanding, or lose, you become more their current installations until CEN) Drill Sergeant of the Year is one of Fort Wood well." realistic, and safe training. A knowledgable just by preparing for the most prestigious titles that a Garman began his preparation for professional, the drill sergeant must the competitions." Garman said. Gas masks for family members officer can earn. the board last September, studying use effective counseling skills. The Earning this title makes him part of noncommissioned In the event of chemical or moustaches and even allows such things as common tasks, AR drill must be able to recognize the the TRADOC Evaluation Team that SSgt. Michael A. Garman biological warfare in Europe, our them to wear spectacles. Wood this 670-1, duties of an NCO and Initial soldier's strong as well as the weak visits different installations one represented Fort Leonard soldiers would wear standard The compact, commerically- Entry Training. The 14 competitors areas. He must build on the strong week each month to evaluate their year at the competition and won. He field protective masks. But what designed equipment consists of a took a physical fitness test, per- while strengthening the weak.A drill training. is the first staff sergeant to take the would their family members, durable hood, an integral lens, a formed "hands on" tests on certain sergeant above all must be a He is scheduled to meet Gen. John title. who also could be threatened, nasal breathing compartment, a tasks and then appeared before a professional; a competent, con- A. Wickham, Army chief of staff, in "I'm proud that I was able to be a wear to protect themselves? neck seal and a cannister. It board of sergeants major, with its cerned, caring leader. Washington to presented with the credit to the post as its represen- With that question in mind, the weighs two pounds, which is less president being SGM William J. H. "It's a good feeling to know you Steven Ailes award. This award is .ative at the Drill Sergeant of the U.S. Army Laboratory Com- than the soldier's mask, and Peters, TRADOC sergeant major. can be recognized for all your hard named after the man who began the Year competition," said Garman mand's Human Engineering takes up only half as much space. speech the Special Garman now represents the entire work and effort," said Garman. drill sergeant program in 1969. opening his at Laboratory at Aberdeen Proving During an Army chemical Ground, Md., has come up with conference in Europe recently, an inexpensive hood and mask spokesmen from the Human mission Engineering Laboratory 98th Division returns to augment combination designed to be worn members or any described the family members' By Carrie Joy Truax but this is a great opportunity to the same of the active duty soldier," "The reason for such a successful by family The protective mask. Since it also has upgrade our skills." he said. relationship is because of the open civilians in close proximity. combination protects the head, been shown to have military Once again thr 98th Division The sustainment of training and frequent communication we face, shoulders and respiratory applications, it is conceivable (Training) begins its annual During a wartime crisis the 98th received is emphasized to the have throughout the year." he said. the full range of that both soldiers and their training at Fort Leonard Wood. would bring in about 3,000 soldiers to reservists. "We keep each other informed of our system against and biological agents. spouses could wear the compact Headquarters Company and add to the training capability for the "I don't care how much ex- needs." chemical protection to personnel hood and mask should the need Headquarters Company arrived increased nu'mber of new soldiers perience and training you have, "The reservists are basically It offers regardless of beards, long hair or ever arise. Monday and is working alongside thai would be sent to this post. said there is always somethli you can civilians who spend a considerable our command unit for two weeks. Linscott. learn," said the commanding amount of time soldiering," he The 98th is the only reserve "Our focus is primarily on ex- general. "Even the most proficient continued. "They have a limited Electrical power engineer training division in the panding the training base," he of our soldiers can learn something amount of time to train, therefore Army tactical units will soon be Army, and therefore works closely continued. all the time." they train hard. components are also available able to use "DISE" to distribute for special requirements. with the permanent party personnel Additional battalions and brigades "Things change all the time and "I feel that we are a valuable asset electric power in the field. This arrangement allows the here. from the 98th will be training here one must keep an open mind for new to the total force," concluded Lin- A Distribution and Illumination user to select only the equipment through September. Some will take concepts," he continued. scott. "The Army is fortunate to System, Electrical (DISE) essential for use with generator "Our time here is extremely just the new soldiers, some the The 98th and Fort Leonard Wood have two units that work so closely engineered by the Troop Support sets producing from five to 100 important," said BG Dean Linscott, whole cycle and some the 13 week have a long history of working together. I feel very much a part of Command's Belvoir Research kilowatts of power. Depending on 98th's commanding general. "We One Station Unit Training. together successfully. According to Fort Leonard Wood and take a Development and Engineering their size, tactical units will be have a dual mission. We are not only "When a reserve soldier is on Linscott, the training has been responsible attitude in helping to Center will be delivered this able to establish operations from here to train with the new soldiers. active duty his responsibilities are mutually beneficial. accomplish its objectives." spring to the Aberdeen Proving one-half to four hours after Ground for initial production arrival at a site. testing, and to Fort Hood for Hospital week observed on po'st operational evaluation as part of The initial production items, the Army's Commercial which will also be tested by National Hospital Week, originally The HSC IG inspection was suc- guidance and counseling to a variety Come and join the staff of Generator Sets and Assemblages Medical and other tactical units, in 1921 and sponsored by cessfully passed with numerous of community groups. National GLWACH in celebrating National initiated Program. were fabricated at the Toole the American Hospital Association, departments receiving noteworthy Laboratory Week was celebrated Hospital Week. See you at the Fun 1 .i1 2-1? y he: GL WACH u the HIath Fair and the DISE consists of five man- Army Depot Follow-on portable end items: three-phase production contracna will bei promote consumer education and available. The prestigious award of Laboratory at which time blood hospital tours. We feel good helping 100 amp-phase and 200 amp- awarded on a competitive basis. community relations. This year's lull accreditation was granted to the typing and cholesterol testing were you feel better! phase feeder systems; three- To transmit power in the field, theme is "We Feel Good Helping hospital by the JCAH. Both made avaiiabl:. phase 40 amp-phase and single troop units are now using a 25- You Feel Better." achievements are indicative of the Activities scheduied for National phase 60 amp distribution outlet 1.5 KW light set and a 15 General Leonard Wood Army goals of GLWACH to meet and Another facet of community in- Hospital Week include the following: systems; and a utility assembly KW illumination set. This Community Hospital has led the way surpass the established and volvement are the hospital spon- two-mile fun run starting at 3:45 consisting of extension cables equipment falls far short of over the past year to "help you feel nationally recognized standards for sored sports teams which have p.m.