HAWAII MARINE Voluntary payment for dpliveiry to MCAS housing/$1 per four week period. VOL. 10 NO. 51 KANEOHE BAY, HAWAII. DEC. 23. 1981 SIXTEEN PAGES Fireworks prohibited on Station "The introduction, possession or Dec. 31 until 1 a.m. Jam 1. home for the aged or day facility days. use of fireworks aboard the Air However, it is illegal to set off used for the exhibition, protection In addition, any parents, Station or any other military off fireworks: or care of animals, or any building guardians or other persons having installation is strictly prohibited," used for public worship; custody and control of any minor. explained Safety Non-Commision- -on any property zoned .for -on public ways, in parks, under the age of 18, who permit ed Officer Master Sergeant resort hotel and resort commercial public beaches and schools; and minors to possess, purchase or set Thomas Bishop. "If someone gets apartments and condominiums, -if you are under the age of 18. off fireworks shall be deemed in caught bringing fireworks aboard and business and commercial violation of the law and shall be Fraud crackdown the Air Station; it's just as if they districts; The maximum penalty if subject to the applicable penalty. got caught bringing a hand -from or into motor vehicles; convicted for possession/use of These rules aren't designed to HQMC, WASHINGTON - Fraud, waste and abuse take grenade on base, it's illegal." -within 1,000 feet of any fireworks-on the Air Station is a spoil anyone's celebration, but many faces besides the submission of false travel claims, Marines are allowed to use building occupied by patients at . fine not to exceed $500 and/or rather to ensure that everyone according to the Inspection Division here. fireworks off station from 5 p.m. any hospital, convalescent home, imprisonment not to exceed 30 makes it through the new year. Some examples include: falsification of documents, such as time cards or purchase orders; charging unauthorized personal expenses to the government; intentional mischarging or misallocation of contract costs; and regulatory or statutory violations, such as bribery, or theft of government property. The Marine Corps and the Defense Department have a continuing commitment to eliminate theSe costly practices. One preventive measure is the establishment of DoD Hotline phone numbers, allowing persons to report, anonymous or otherwise, violations of any nature. "AND I WANT To make a report from outside the Washington area, call ..." D.C. area, call 693-5080. This youngster dis- toll free (800) 424,9098, Within the cusses her Christ- The FTS number is (202) 693-5080 and AUTOVON is 223- mas wish with 5080. Santa and Mrs. Claus at Pless Hall. Many eager chil- dren - and parents - braved the Wind- ward rain to have VA benefits breakfast with Saint Nick Saturday and HQMC, WASHINGTON -A few veterans' programs have to drop hints oftheir recently been changed or cut due to recent legislation signed Christmas wishes. into law. For more photos, Flight training is now restricted to veterans who enrolled turn to Page B-3. prior to Sept. l , 1981, and who remain continuously enrolled Photo by Sgt Pepper Davis in the program. The program offering low-interest loans to veterans receiving monthly "GI Bill" education payments ended Oct. 1. Students can no longer receive these low-interest loans in addition to the monthly checks. The free dental care benefit afforded veterans was reduced from one year after leaving the service to 90 days. A burial allowance of $300 is now limited to veterans eligible for VA pension or Compen$ation, and to those who die in VA medical facilities. Before, all veterans were eligible. Marines preparing to leave the Corps, and former Marines, should contact their local VA offices for more information on what benefits they are entitled to. Rent Plus Survey participation determines housing allowance ceiling The Commander in Chief, and the other half were spending receive an allowance based on personnel who are currently New aviation awards Pacific, has directed the less. actual cost of lodging within the drawing the OSHA. They will establishment of-a Hawaii Joint As new members moved into the prescribed ceiling. This lodging have the option of either HQMC, WASHINGTON, - The Association of Naval Interservice Resource Sub-Study area a good portion tended to rent allowance will be supplemented remaining, on the current OSHA Aviation is Sponsoring two new aviation awards honoring Group to obtain the required data at or below the total allowances by an average utility allowance index system (for up to four years p the performance of carrier and helicopter operations. for the new Rent Plus system and authorized, by renting lesser and initial occupancy allowance. from implementation date) or The awards, Carrier Aviation Award and Helicopter to prepare the necessary reports. dwellings or renting further away The total of these allowances, converting to RPHA. Service Aviation Award, are available to Marine Corps, Navy and where it was cheaper, to preclude minus the member's Basic members will be provided Coast Guard personnel., according to ALMAR 229/81. This year's survey is of critical out-of-pocket costs. Allowance for Quarters, will assistance in determining their The Carrier Aviation Award is for superior performance Importance, both from an Annual surveys then reflected determine the Rent Plus Housing allowances under either system. If or achievement in fixed-wing Or flight operations involving accuracy. in completing the survey these lower rentals which held the Allowance. they elect to remain on OSHA, aircraft carrier duty, and is open to all Naval Aviators, form and from a maximum average down for the next year, they must remain in the same Naval. Flight Officers and aircrewmen assigned to aircraft participation standpoint, since etc., etc. This system, therefore, If the member owns his dwelling in effect on the date of carriers. The award can be given to a and the results will be used as the basis did not provide adequate housing dwelling, the amount considered RPHA implementation. responsible for an outstanding combat, operational action to establish the rates for the Rent compensation or the incentive to as monthly cost of lodging will be or technical achievement. Plus Housing Allowance. rent at current standard of living. derived by dividing the actual ONCE A MEMBER EITHER The Helicopter Aviation Award honors superior A new system was, therefore, purchase price of the dwelling or moves to a new dwelling or elects performance or achievement related to flight Operations UNDER THE CURRENT established for computing residence by 120 (settlement costs, to convert to RPHA (they can at and is open to all Naval Aviators and aircrewmen index system for Off-Station overseas housing allowances. fees for title search, other 'legal any time) he can't revert back to assigned to helicopter squadrons or those working on a Housing Allowance, the rates are Under this system the maximum and related costs, etc. won't be the OSHA index system. Members civilian or military programs supporting helicopter established based on the average allowance (rental cost) will be set included in determining the actual who are eligible for a housing operations. cost of lodging by grade. This at the 80th percentile for each purchase price). allowance on or after the effective Marine Corps submissions should be sent to the basically meant that half the grade. date of implementing the Rent Commandant of the Marine Corps (Code ASM), service members were spending There will be savings Plus system don't have an option Washington, D.(. 20380, no later than Jan. 31, 1982. For more than the allowance received EACH MEMBER WILL (grandfather) clause for those and will be paid the RPHA. further information, check out ALMAR 229/81. Congress clarifies subsistence eligibility Family Service openings HQMC, WASHINGTON, - Marines who are on the Unit readiness. TAD will receive subsistence-i, Thousands of Marines who may Deployment Program, including Eligibility for the food portion of kind. have expected to receive the those assigned to the 31st, 32nd, per diem for other units will be HQMC, WASHINGTON, - Staff noncommissioned subsistence portion of per diem and 34th Marine Amphibious considered on a case-by-ease Other Marines eligible for the officers are needed for family service centers throughout the while on temporary duty are not Units, are not eligible for the food basis. "Exclusion from' the subsistence portion of per diem Marine Corps. eligible. portion of per diem. program is not automatic," will receive $9.30 per day when These SNCOs need one special attribute, according to Congress recently clarified who according to fiscal officials here. government messing is available. ALMAR 234/81. They must either have or be working on a is and who is not entitled to the The. Secretary of the Navy has "Each unit must be considered They will also be required to pay baccalaureate degree in psychology. food portion of per diem while. determined that unit messing is individually." the full meal rate plus a surcharge Besides performing normal duties as noncommissioned'- TAD, according to ALMAR essential to the accomplishment Those members ineligible for for each meal they eat in a officer-in-charge of a section, the SNCOA will interview 235/81. of these units' training and the food portion of per diem while government dining facility. potential family service center clients, help organize "outreach" programs and provide in-house training of family service personnel, according to manpower officials here. Except for Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, N.C., all the Headquarters staff established jobs call for gunnery sergeants. The Camp Lejeune billet calls for staff sergeant. Staff NCOs interested in earning a psychology degree should see Marine Corps Order 1560.21B, the Degree Completion Program for SNCOs.