The P rospector Serving the Corps since 1943 Vol. 10, No. 4 Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow February 25, 2021 On The Cover: Cover photo by: Jack Adamyk Heavy Mobile Equipment mechanics work together with mechanics from the original equipment manufacturer, Flyer Defense, to learn every aspect of maintenance and repair of the Special Operations' Ground Mobility Vehicle at Production Plant Barstow, Marine Depot Maintenance Command, aboard the Yermo Annex on Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, California, Feb. 24. The team of artisans are gearing up to take over the upkeep on the GMVs, boosting production at the Plant, becoming Special Operations' Depot Source of Repair. THE PROSPECTOR Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, California Colonel Craig C. Clemans, commanding officer Sgt. Maj. Edward C. Kretschmer, base sergeant major Communication Strategy and Operations Office CommStrat Officer: Rob L. Jackson CommStrat Planner: Vacant CommStrat Chief: Laurie Pearson Editorial Assistant: Vacant Visual Information Chief: Jack Adamyk Graphic Specialist: Anthony Plummer The editorial content of this magazine is prepared, edited and provided by the Communication Strategy and Operations Office of Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, California. Mailing address: Commanding Officer, Attn: CommStrat Office, Box 110130, Barstow, CA 92311-5050. The CommStrat is located in Building 204. Phones: (760) 577-6430, 577-6450, 577-6451, FAX 577-6350, DSN prefix 282. This magazine is an authorized publication for members of the Department of Defense. Contents of THE PROSPECTOR are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. Marine Corps. On the web Links in this publication are interactive in the online version Website: http://www.mclbbarstow.marines.mil http://www.facebook.com/pages/ Marine-Corps-Logistics-Base-MCLB- Barstow/116845431679314 http://www.twitter.com/#!/MCLB_Barstow 2 Contents MARADMIN Kristen Ibarra regarding 4 8 masks This month in GMVs coming USMC history to PPB 5 9 Black History MCCS Updates Month 6-7 12 3 MARADMIN guidance: Use of face masks and other containment measures for COVID-19 R 171559Z FEB 21 * MARADMIN 075/21 he following information has all individuals on Marine Corps tying or ear-loops). Masks should been approved for release by property, installations, and be laundered regularly to maintain TLt. Gen. G. W. Smith, Jr., Deputy facilities (including commercially good hygiene. Masks for wear in Commandant, Plans, Policies, and leased spaces), and all individuals uniform should be conservative in Operations. performing official duties on behalf appearance. Masks should not be The United States Marine Corps is of the Service from any location other placed on young children under age committed to taking every precaution than the individual’s home, including two, or anyone who is unconscious, to ensure the health and well-being outdoor shared spaces, shall wear incapacitated or otherwise unable to of our people and the nation in masks continuously while on military remove the mask without assistance. response to the Coronavirus disease installations except: All individuals on military 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. The • When an individual is alone in an installations and all individuals Marine Corps will implement office with floor-to ceiling walls performing official duties on behalf measures necessary to mitigate risks with a closed door; of the Service from any location other to the force and our mission; and to • For brief periods when eating than the individual’s home will follow counter the spread of the disease. or drinking (while maintaining CDC guidance and practice physical The Centers for Disease Control and appropriate distancing); distancing, specifically by staying at Prevention recommends wearing • When the mask is required to be least six feet from people who are masks in public settings. lowered briefly for identification not from an individual’s household On 5 February, 2021, the of security purposes; and in both indoor and outdoor Secretary of Defense, directed that • When necessary to reasonably spaces. Mask wearing and physical all individuals on Department of accommodate an individual with distancing should be practiced in Defense property, installations, a disability. combination with other everyday and facilities, and all individuals This guidance applies to preventive actions to reduce the performing official duties on behalf all military personnel, civilian spread of COVID-19, including: of the Department from any location employees, family members, • Washing hands frequently for at other than the individual’s home DoD contractors, and all other least 20 seconds using soap and wear masks in accordance with individuals on Marine Corps water, or frequent use of hand current CDC guidance. The Marine property, installations, and facilities. sanitizer when hand-washing Corps will implement the guidance Locations where masks must be worn facilities are not available. provided in reference (a) to mitigate include, but are not limited to, any • Properly covering coughs and the spread of COVID-19 while common areas or shared workspaces sneezes. continuing the mission of the Corps. (including open floorplan office • Avoiding touching your face The Commandant has identified space, cubicle embankments, and with unwashed hands, staying COVID-19 as a threat to the health conference rooms) and outdoor- home when sick, and use of and well-being of the Marine Corps. shared spaces. Marines and their telecommunications in place of The Marine Corps will take measured family members are encouraged to face-to-face interactions. steps to protect all Marines, Sailors, wear masks in their barracks, family • Frequently cleaning and dependents, government civilians, housing, or other shared residence disinfecting common touch an contract worker personnel. locations when individuals who are points, including gym Informed by Office of the Secretary not members of their household are equipment, keyboards, laptops, of Defense and Department of the present. door handles, etc. Navy guidance and actions, the intent Individuals must consistently of this message is to protect the Total wear a mask that covers the nose and To read the full MARADMIN and to review Force and preserve our capability to mouth and that comports with all DoD policies go to: https://www.defense.gov/ Explore/Spotlight/Coronavirus/Latest-DOD- accomplish the mission of the Marine current guidance from the CDC and Guidance/ Corps. the Occupational Safety and Health Additional CDC guidance can be found The U.S. Marine Corps is postured Administration. Masks should extend here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019- to mitigate, contain, respond to, and above the nose without interfering ncov/prevent-getting-sick/about-face- recover from the effects of this public with eyewear, and below the chin coverings.html health challenge; and is capable of to completely cover the mouth and continued execution of assigned nostrils. Masks should fit snugly, missions and Title 10 responsibilities. but comfortably, against the sides 4 Effective immediately, of the face and be secured (e.g. by GMVs coming to Production Plant Barstow Story by: Laurie Pearson Special Operations COMMSTRAT Chief Command Ground Mobility Vehicles are coming soon to Production Plant Barstow, Marine Depot Maintenance Command on the Yermo Annex aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, California. The GMV 1.1 are all-terrain vehicles developed for use by Special Forces. These vehicles are designed to be lightweight and transportable via the CH-47 Chinook. “The vehicles consist of a crew rollover protection, utilizing crush-resistant roll bars and able to withstand 100 percent of the gross vehicle Photo by: Jack Adamyk weight,” said Paul Niemeyer, Project Officer, Program Management Division, MDMC. “The Heavy Mobile Equipment mechanics work with Flyer Defense GMV also has a modular design that is able to personnel to learn every aspect of maintenance and repair of the Special Operations' Ground Mobility Vehicle at Production Plant be retro-fitted to meet Special Forces mission Barstow, Marine Depot Maintenance Command, aboard the Yermo requirements. The base model Production Year 6 Annex on Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, California, Feb. 24. can accommodate one driver and 4 passengers.” The GMVs that will be sent to the PPB for of each independent system of the vehicle, and repair will come from all over the world and how to operate the vehicle safely and correctly. will have been used by training units or from Typically, we do not get this type of training theater. In the past they were either maintained provided to the workforce when we conduct a by the original equipment manufacturer, Flyer Proof of Principle on a new weapon system or Defense or Letterkenny Army Depot. Since PPB vehicle,” Niemeyer said. “The first production personnel have not worked on the GMV so far, line will be three to five vehicles and if the a team was sent by the Program Office of Family customer (SOCOM) is satisfied with the end product it will hopefully grow to 10-20 vehicles in the following years.” SOCOM is looking for a different Depot Source of Repair for the platform. One of the influencing factors is Lt. Col. Alfredo Romero. Having worked aboard MCLB Barstow from August 2017 to July 2020 in both an operational capacity and then the executive officer, he has a strong familiarity with the Base and the capabilities of Production Plant Barstow as a DSOR. Lieutenant Colonel Romero currently serves Photo by: Jack Adamyk as the Program Manager for Family of Special Operations Vehicles under SOCOM and has the The dashboard of the Special Operations' Ground Mobility Vehicle is GMV 1.1 within his vehicle portfolio. specially designed to be centered rather than being located on either the right or left, giving the Heavy Mobile Equipment mechanics a new “I enjoyed my time at MCLB Barstow and the challenge at Production Plant Barstow, Marine Depot Maintenance capability this base brings to the warfighter. I Command on the Yermo Annex aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base also know the quality of work PPB has to offer.