1 Remember:November 4, 2010 Turn your clocks back one hour on Sunday OINTER IEW® PVOL. 67, NO. 43 SERVING THE COMMUNITY OF WEST VPOINT, THE U.S. MILITARY ACADEMY NOVEMBER 4, 2010 Military Appreciation Day at Michie Stadium It was Military Appreciation Day at West Point Oct. 30 as more than 32,000 fans gathered at Michie Stadium for the festivities and to see the Black Knights topple VMI, 29-7, for their fifth win of the season. Army’s final home game is Saturday against service academy rival Air Force. TOMMY GILLIGAN/PV SportsNation to invade Black Knight territory By Mike Strasser we practiced it, but when we needed but she most enjoyed the Iowa campus despite a heavy Assistant Editor/Copy it, of course, on live television it got downpour interrupting the broadcast. stuck,” Beadle said. “We’re 0-3 on “When I say it rained, that doesn’t even do it justice. ESPN’s Colin Cowherd and dunk tanks—we will never do a dunk It was like an explosion of water,” Beadle said. “…it was Michelle Beadle will make their tank again.” such a good energy and they stayed out there so it was hard first road trip to West Point Tuesday Beadle and Cowherd can talk not to be excited even though it got cancelled 41 minutes when SportsNation broadcasts live sports with the best of them, but in,” Beadle said. “They were hardcore. For me, it was just, on Thayer Walk. operating a dunk tank was simply a ‘wow, these kids actually stayed out here.’” The broadcast duo recently left bridge too far. So what will the Corps of Cadets need to deliver on the headquarters in Bristol, Conn., “You just add young kids and SportsNation to rank among the top campuses? for a Big Ten College Tour visiting water and throwing footballs and “Be loud, and hopefully they’ll get our jokes,” Cowherd the campuses of Wisconsin, Iowa, it’s problematic,” Cowherd quipped. said. “I expect really good things. I expect it to be respectful, Michigan and Penn State. The live “We’re not a good dunk tank show. but rowdy.” shows featured the hosts interacting We should not be asked. Don’t ask “Just be loud, show up and everyone’s going to look with the college crowds and guest us to do difficult things like dunking amazing in their uniforms—that’s going to put them above,” appearances from student-athletes ESPN’s Colin Cowherd and Michelle people and throwing at targets. That’s Beadle said. “I’ll take some one arm pushups.” and coaches. Beadle will bring SportsNation to West way more than we can handle.” Beadle added an additional request. “I like to hit the road,” Cowherd Point Tuesday. TOMMY GILLIGAN/PV Cowherd’s radio program, “The “Can they do something to Colin? I would like that,” said, via e-mail. “There’s good Herd,” will also be recorded on Beadle said. “They have to do something to him. I want energy on the road. It’s fun, it’s different…” academy grounds earlier in the day. Asked to name his them to intimidate Colin, because he’s an anti-authoritarian.” Beadle agreed the college scene was more unusual than favorite Big Ten campus stop, he picked Michigan for the The West Point community—cadets, staff, faculty, the regular studio audience—so much so, that even the odd scenic campus and smart audience. military and Family members, are invited to represent the technical glitch became part of the fun. At Penn State, one “It’s just more fun to broadcast in a very picturesque academy during the live taping as members of the audience. segment featured a dunk tank that refused to cooperate. place, and that’s why I think West Point will be fun.” Those wishing to participate must be at Honor Plaza no “That was just a big fat fail because it worked when Beadle said Wisconsin also provided a great backdrop, later than 3:45 p.m. 2 November 4, 2010 Commentary Pointer View West Point DPTMS readies winter alert system By Christine Guerriero During adverse weather conditions that start prior to the on duty, but chose to leave prior to the effective time of the West Point DPTMS workday, three basic alerts are used: CODE RED, should be charged leave from the time of their • “West Point is CODE WHITE until (stated time, or, all departure through the remainder of their workday. No excused Winter is on its way, and the Hudson Valley will soon day).” This means that the Leave during Adverse Weather absence is authorized for these employees. Employees who experience the season’s harsh conditions. Accumulated snow policy is in effect until the stated time or all day. Employees, would normally report for duty after the time of the dismissal and ice can create treacherous conditions and generate concern who might be prevented from reporting to work or who believe should call their supervisors for instruction. for the health and safety of all persons on West Point. So it’s that they might not be able to return home if they come to work On weekends, if necessary, the GC may direct a Code Red good to know how decisions are made which may impact should be granted annual leave, accrued compensatory time when weather conditions make travel in and around West Point installation operations, what impact these decisions have on or LWOP if they prefer. Advance approval of the leave is not unsafe. Once DPTMS is alerted to the possibility of a weekend the workforce and the West Point community, and where to necessary. Specific procedures for requesting leave in these winter weather event, a conference with selected organizations find information on local road conditions, closures or delays. circumstances are at the discretion of each activity director. will be convened with recommendations briefed to the GC. The Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Employees in weather essential positions are expected to report During adverse weather conditions, West Point employees Security is responsible for monitoring weather conditions and, at their normally scheduled time. can obtain weather, road conditions and operations information with the assistance of other installation support organizations, • “West Point is CODE RED until (stated time).” This by calling 938-7000 or by looking for announcements on the provides the garrison commander information and advice to announcement means that part of the installation is closed until Command Channel 23. Employees also can go to the Internet help keep you safe. the announced time, and employees should not report until to find DES updates on the West Point web site (http:// Generally, the decision-making process begins with a that time. Supervisors will excuse absences without charge westpoint.edu/WeatherConditions/) or listen to area radio conference call among representatives from DPTMS, the to leave for all employees affected whether or not leave was stations for updated weather notifications. Individual activities Directorate of Public Works, Director of Emergency Services, previously approved. Employees who do not report for work all have hotline phone numbers that patrons can call to NEC-West Point, West Point Schools, Balfour Beatty and the by the announced time will be charged leave for the remainder determine if an event is cancelled. Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation. of their absence if it was properly requested and approved. When a storm occurs, it’s important that snow removal “Based on the gathered recommendations, we get the Employees in weather essential positions are expected to operations are not impeded. The snow removal plan has five garrison commander on the conference call and tell him report at their normally scheduled time. priorities, ranging from the main roads and main parking the situation,” Joe Colombo, DPTMS’s Chief of Plans and • “West Point is CODE RED all day.” This means that only lots to the smallest nook on post. Critical to conducting these Operations, said. “We give him the weather conditions and employees in mission essential positions should report for work. operations efficiently is the cooperation needed from everyone overall situation, for example, that the storm is expected to be Mission essential positions are pre-designated and affected to try to park off the main roads when adverse conditions are hitting at six in the morning and, based on that information, employees are informed by their supervisor of their designation. approaching. Call the Snow Control Desk (938-4707) with we recommend whether to initiate a Code White or Code Red Employees in non-mission essential positions should not report questions and concerns and to report areas in need of ice or to have no change to normal operations.” to work until their next regularly scheduled workday. control/snow removal. After a brief consultation with the West Point Chief of When adverse weather conditions develop during duty Snow removal for the housing areas is provided by West Staff, the GC makes the decision whether or not to implement hours, the GC may decide to institute the Leave during Point’s RCI partner, Balfour Beatty Communities. Residents USMA Policy 40-03, Leave During Adverse Weather. Adverse Weather Policy for employees who are on duty at are responsible for clearing their own driveways and sidewalks If possible, the decision is made before 5 a.m., before most the time of the dismissal. Such decisions will be conveyed from the street to their homes. employees depart for West Point. Unless otherwise advised, to major activity directors who are responsible for notifying Balfour Beatty has ice melt for residents to pick up at their all employees must assume they are to report to work as all activities under their control.