BSSG 'Warriors' MEB Marines return from desert Page A-2 Go SPIE Rigging Page A-3 9 golfers picked for All-Marine tryouts Page B-1 i010(40,1eiztorleo Big training changes set for FY89: Marine Basic Skills Training CMC OKs new version of Battle Skills (Preparing the Rear Guard capable of defending them- HQMC, Washington, sidered by the Commandant "This mission orientation STAGE 1 STAGE 3 D.C.- A revised version of to be a vital warfighting will require enhanced combat selves in combat, In the Basic Warrior Training Marine Leadership Battle Skills Training for initiative, and the single skills for all Marines regard- Marine Air Ground Task (BWT) Implemented Feb Force scenario Training (MLT) Sched- Marines has been approved most important training less of their MOS or unit it was evident ruary 1988 - Covers two uled implementation by Gen. A.M. Gray, Com- program in the Marine Corps assignment," Wray contin- that the Corps was not weeks of field training at capable of providing infantry Fetaruary 1989 - One mandant of the Marine today. ued. "Specifically, it now Marine Corps Recruit week of field training to Corps. means that all Marines must battalions to the rear areas Depots. "Since the Marine Corps is to defend them. To solve teach SivCos combat be capable of effectively leadershik skills to lead a "It now means that all looked upon as the nation's this problem, the Comman- force in readiness, the Corps serving in a rifle squad in de- platoon-size element into Marines must be capable of fensive or offensive combat dant wants to upgrade the STAGE 2 will continue to concentrate combat skills of all Marines Marine Combat Training combat. effectively serving in a rifle on its expeditionary role," operations, should the need arise." so they are able to defend (MCT) Scheduled imple- STAGE 4 squad in defensive or offen- said Maj. Tim Wray, MBST themselves and their units. mentation June 1989 -- Unit Sustaining Training sive combat operations, program coordinator. The radical change came Takes place at the School (UST) in force upon full should the need arise." "Under MBST we will now about in part from a recent "Marine Battle Skills Train- of Infantry; 28 training implementation of 1st emphasize the Corps' ability study of rear area security. ing will provide the Marine days mandatory for every, three stages - Criteria to The program, called Marine to fight within the most During this review, it was Corps with the means to male Marine, regardless be tailored to the combat Battle Skills Training likely spectrum of apparent the many of the accomplish this objective. It of MOS, after boot camp. mission of the unit. (MBST), expands Basic conflict-low- and mid-inten- Marine Corps' rear units in Warrior Training and is con- sity warfare." charge of security were not See BATTLE/A-2 Investigators say U.S. Back-to-school safety for acted 'prudently' in Air Station downing of Iranian jet youths stressed By Cpl. Gregg Marcantel Navy News Service-The to fly into an area of hostil- As preparation begins for commanding officer and ity. the upcoming school year, crew of USS Vincennes "An examination of the books and school supplies (CG49) acted "prudently" events on July 3, leads shouldn't be our only con- under the circumstances in quickly to the conclusion cern. When school starts the July 3 downing of Iran that Iran must share the next Thursday, large num- Air Flight 655, according to responsibility of the trag- bers of children will again be the investigative report. edy," Crowe said. "By any measure, it was unconscion- out on the Air Station's "The main recommenda- able to ignore the repeated streets. tion of the investigation was warnings of the United Morning rush hour traffic, that no disciplinary action States, and permit an airliner 7:15 - 8:15 a.m., and in the should be taken against any to take off from a Joint afternoon between 2:10 - U.S. Navy personnel associ- Military-Civilian Airfield and 3:10 p.m., will be especially ated with this incident," said fly directly into the midst of dangerous times. Children Chairman of the Joint an ongoing surface action in will be using Lawrence Road, Chiefs of Staff, Adm. Wil- the strait of Hormuz; which liam J. Crowe Jr. Harris Avenue and other the Iranians had initiated." major arteries. Carlucci expressed the In a Pentagon press brief- Children from the Cochran regret of the United. States Street residential area must ing, Secretary of Defense for the tragedy, but said the Frank C. Carlucci and Adm. Vincennes' commanding use the Harris Ave. cross- Crowe explained the details officer, Capt. Will C. Rodgers walk, which is traffic con- of the report. Both faulted III, acted correctly under the trolled by the Military Police Iran for allowing Flight 655 circumstances. Department. Regulations require children to stay out of motor pools, 3rd Marines' obstacle course and the gas 12e014 1* Vorzeit station. Mokapu Blvd. is 1,r also too busy for children to use safely. Manpower Roadshow Monday The Military Police will be out in strength to enforce the Air Station's traffic e Manpower RoacIshovv, led by LtGen. John Hudson, deputy chief of staff for manpower, will be here Monday to regulations. Radar will be meet with Marines and civilian officials for discussion of used at the Lawrence Rd. current issues which affect the lives of Marines and their Marine Barracks gets new CO school zone and other loca- tions to enforce the 20 mph MARINE BARRACKS, During his 26 years in the he was the deputy chief of and 15 mph speed limits. The Manpower Team briefing presentation will be as Hawaii- Col. William A. Marine Corps, Col. Bartels Plans Division. Children are also subject to follows: Tilley Jr., turned over the has seen six tours of duty in In 1985, he returned for his the traffic regulations when command of Marine Bar- the Pacific Theater including sixth tour of duty in the duty as Fire Direction Officer See SCHOOL/A-3 TliVIE LOCATION ATTENDEES racks, Hawaii to Col. Pacific where he served as William C. Bartels in a and Executive of the 3rd commanding officer of the 7:80-8:00 am, Station Conference Room CG 1st MEE/CO MCAS 155mm Gun Battery; and 12th 8:00-10:50 a.m. Station Theater Officers/SgteMaj change of command cere- Marine Regiment. 1.2:30-2:30 p.m. O'Club GS-98 and above mony today. Commanding Officer, Head- Col. Bartels' personal deco- 1.:304:30 p.m. Station Theater Sgt/SNCO quarters Battery, 3rd Battal- rations include the Defense Col. Tilley, who has been ion, 12th Marines while de- Superior Service Medal, the Turn the Barracks' commanding ployed to South Vietnam. Bronze With. While the Manpower team here, Star Combat off is several topics will be officer since June 21, 1985, After Vietnam he was "V", the Meritorious Service the lights discussed, including the stability of the career enlisted force, will transfer to the retired list assigned to the 3rd Force Medal and the Navy when you leave payroll management for civilian workers, and family Sept. 1. Service Regiment, Okinawa. the programs. Achievement Mel ' with room Col. Bartels was commis- He then returned to the Combat"V." A trial program by the Manpower team was conducted sioned a second lieutenant in United States, where he com- The Colonel and his wife, at Quanfico, Va, April 27. This "exhibition" helped the team the Marine Corps May 25, manded the Marine Barracks the former Colleen Brunette to fine-tune, and get ready for the road. The first leg of the 1962, after graduating from at Quonset Point, R.I. of Fargo, ND, have four tour began in May, when the Manpower Roadshow headed North Dakota State Univer- Other tours have included children, Susan, Robert, for the. West Coast, sity in 1961. Fire Support Coordinator for Amy and Betsy. 26th Marines, and logistics planner, Headquarters Ma- New OOD Phone Numbers rine Corps. He attended the Amphibious Warfare School The Brigade and Station Officers' Of the Day ((01)) have at Quantico, Va., the Armed changed their phone numbers. If you need to contact either Forces Staff College in OOD call: Brigade 001) at 257-2511., Station 001) at 257- Norfolk, Va., the Advanced 1849, Amphibious Study Group in Quantico, Va., and the Army War College in Carlisle, Pa. After graduation from the Conserve Energy War College, he was trans- ferred to the NATO staff at Legally Speaking A-3 Tickets A-7 Allied Forces Northern Eu- Hawaii Marine Ads A-4 Movies A-7, A-S rope in Oslo, Norway. Upon At A Glance A-4 Religious Column B-4 promotion to colonel in SAVE Blotter A-5 ASYMCA B-5 1983, he was assigned to the Special Services A-5 Sports Shorts B-2 United States European ELECTRICITY Family Services A-6 Col. William A. Tilley, Jr. Command in Germany where Col. William C. Bartels A-2 HAWAII MARINE August 25, 1988 1st MEB welt mes new CG BGen. J.A. Studds took command of the 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade, from BGen. G.L. Cates, in a change of command on the flight line here Friday. BGen. Cates has been ordered to Marine Corps Research, Development and Acquisition Command, Quantico, Va., where he will serve as the Deputy Commanding General. BGen. Studds comes to Kaneohe Bay from the U.S. European Command, where he served as Deputy Director, J-3. The ceremony included the traditional passing of the Brigade Colors, and 11 gun salute to each General, music from the FMFPac Band and a trooping of the line by the generals.