INSIDE School Registration A-2 Hawaii 1/3 Deploys A-3 Sailor of the Quarter A-4 DUIs A-6 Catamaran B-1 MCCS & SM&SP B-2 BayFest B-4 Menu B-6 Word to Pass B-7 Boxing C-1 Sports Briefs C-2 MMARINEARINE The Bottom Line C-3 Volume 34, Number 27 www.mcbh.usmc.mil July 9, 2004 RIMPAC High flyin’ at BayFest 2004 hits the islands 3/3 Marines head out for Rim of the Pacific Lance Cpl. Michelle M. Dickson Combat Correspondent Marines from 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, departed Monday for the Rim of the Pacific training exercise around the Hawaiian islands. The companies of India, Lima, Weapons, Headquarters and Service, Combat Assault, and Bravo Battery and Charlie (the latter two part of the Royal Australian Army) are tak- ing part in the training, said 1st Lt. Whitney Foley, S-3 training officer for 3/3. “The Marines prepared for about two months prior to RIMPAC,” said Foley. “Each company focused on different areas of training because each company will have their own responsibilities during the evolution.” The Royal Australian Army completed a RIMPAC training package after arriving at Kaneohe Bay, trading places with Kilo Co., 3/3, as part of exercise Golden Eagle, said Foley. This package included everything from AAV familiarization, helos, fast roping and live- fire to prepare them. The majority of the Battalion Landing Team will be aboard the USS Tarawa during the exercise, but Lima Co., as well as others, will be aboard the USS Rushmore. “Our main focus during the exercise will be amphibious raids and assaults,” said 1st Lt. Mike D. Berentson, executive officer for Lima Co, 3/3. “Since Pfc. Rich Mattingly returning from Thailand, we haven’t had a great deal BayFest-goers, young and old, were wowed by festival rides during the Fourth of July weekend. For the whole BayFest story, see B-4. See RIMPAC, A-4 HMH-363 packs up Security Augmentation Force fires up MarForPac Marines complete to fire M2 .50 caliber machineguns. weapons and duty training “The Marines gained confidence in their to support 31st MEU ability to fire various weapons systems,” said Cpl. Danielle M. Bacon Sgt. William Screws, a SAF squad leader. “For Cpl. Jessica M. Mills “We all attended a firefighting U.S. Marine Corps Forces Pacific some, it was their first time shooting the .50 cal Sports Editor school in May aboard Pearl and the first time since [Marine Combat Harbor to prepare us in case a CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii — Security Training] to fire the [M249 Squad Automatic More than 60 Marines from fire breaks out on ship.” Augmentation Force Marines here honed their Weapon].” Marine Heavy Helicopter Once the detachment transfers skills on various weapons systems during a The Camp Smith SAF fired the SAW at pop- Squadron 363 departed over the to Marine Corps Air Station live-fire exercise at Range Training Facility, up targets. Fourth of July weekend for a six- Futenma, Japan, it will begin Kaneohe Bay, June 28. They were picked to “To keep the enemies’ heads down, you month deployment in support of training with HMH-463 to quali- supplement personnel assigned to the Provost want to lay constant fire downrange, but you the 31st Marine Expeditionary fy for all 24 missions and become Marshals Office. don't want to waste ammunition,” explained Unit. fully MEU-qualified. “Our purpose is to defend, protect and Kipe to his Marines before firing. The Marines make up HMH- Once training is complete, the guard Camp Smith against terrorist threats,” His group of augmentees practiced alternat- 363 Detachment Alpha and will detachment will join the man- said Capt. Gary Kipe, officer in charge of the ing fire, called “talking machineguns.” be accompanied by two CH-53D power of Marine Medium SAF. “If we get actionable intelligence that any “You want to put the same volume of fire Sea Stallion helicopters that were Helicopter Squadron 265 and base in Hawaii was targeted by terrorists, we downrange as if you are just holding down the previously folded down so they create the heavy lift component could be used to beef up security on and trigger of one weapon,” said Screws, who could be loaded onto a C-5 of the Aviation Combat Element around Camp Smith. We are a tool in the bat- logged four years and three floats with the Galaxy this week and then flown on the MEU. talion tool belt, to be used if needed.” 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit. “The impact to Kadena Air Force Base, Japan. “I am really looking forward Kipe explained that not just anyone was Just like any other unit selected to serve on the SAF. A combination of See SAF, A-6 deployed with a MEU, the See HMH-363, A-6 high physical fitness test and HMH-363 detach- good range scores, as well as a ment must be pristine slate regarding discipli- qualified for its nary actions, helped the deci- tactical real-world sion-making process. mission. “We looked for the most reli- “There is an able and best Marines suited for extensive buildup defense,” Kipe said. to prepare the The SAF selectees completed Marines for mis- five phases of classes to famil- sions and situa- iarize themselves with the tions that may weapons and duties of a SAF. arise while on Their instruction covered each ship,” said Staff weapons system that could be Sgt. Robert Rand- fired, as well as handling, safety, stadler, the air- Photo Courtesy of HMH-363 assembly and disassembly. Cpl. Danielle M. Bacon frames staff non- The Marines of HMH-363 Detachment Alpha The Marine Forces Pacific Lance Cpl. Richard Winters (left) and Lance Cpl. Michael commissioned carefully took apart the CH-53D Sea Stallions devil dogs received more O’Conner wait to hear the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon to officer in charge which are to be loaded up onto a C-5 galaxy and instruction and ammo, before the right of them before firing again, during a live-fire exercise for HMH-363. flown to Kadena Air Force Base, Japan. proceeding to K-Bay’s Range 5 at a base range, June 28. A-2 • July 9, 2004 Hawaii Marine MCBHMCBH IINN THETHE CGCG’’SS MMAILBOXAILBOX NNEWSEWS BBRIEFSRIEFS Comment submitted by Mr. William Robinson: TLA Office Moves Effective July 1, the Temporary Lodging Allowance Office has relocated from Bldg. “Marine Corps Base Hawaii’s 216 to the Family Housing Office in Bldg. 455. The new office telephone number is contributions were instrumen- 257-1257. Base Reminds Residents tal in providing appropriate of Formation Regulations Base residents and visitors are reminded BRIG. GEN. and adequate facilities ...” that formation running, even in small numbers, is prohibited near the Mokapu MCABEE (back) Gate and along the Nuupia Ponds Dear General McAbee: (NOAA Fisheries) would like to tions in achieving what we antici- Recreational Trail prior to 7 a.m. The National Oceanic and thank you for your helpful collabo- pate to be a full recovery and No chanting, cadence calling, announc- Atmospheric Administration Na- ration and coordination in provid- release of the seal. ing of times expired for group runs, exer- tional Marine Fisheries Service ing surgery and recovery facilities NOAA Fisheries looks forward to cise repetition calls or other loud verbal for the rescued working with you in the future. outbursts are allowed in this area at any Hawaiian monk Please let us know if there is any- time. seal TT40. thing more our office can do to A sign posted along Mokapu Road as Marine Corps enhance and promote our coordina- individuals and motorists approach the Base Hawaii’s tion to achieve our common goal of Mokapu Gate reiterates the commanding contributions stewardship of protected species. general's policy regarding activities in the were instru- vicinity of the boundaries between the mental in pro- Sincerely, base and neighboring residential areas. viding appro- William Robinson The policy is in place to respect the priva- priate and Regional Administrator cy of the base’s civilian neighbors and to adequate facili- ensure that early morning training does ties needed to (Editor’s Note: According to Dr. not disturb their rest. perform this Robert Braun, contract veterinarian, Violations of this policy are punishable delicate proce- NOAA Fisheries, TT40 was released under the Uniform Code of Military Photo Courtesy of NOAA Fisheries dure. We value back into his natural habitat at Salt Justice. “TT40,” a Hawaiian monk seal brought here for surgery, and appreciate Pond Beach Park on Kauai, Tuesday PWMA Accepts Brick Orders was released off the coast of Kauai Tuesday. your contribu- morning.) Brick orders have been reopened for the “Walkway of Honor” at the Pacific War (Editor’s Note: Letters of any length may be the base community via C.G. Mail on the fol- should be doing better? Memorial, near the H-3 main gate of trimmed and edited in the interest of good taste lowing topics: What are we doing that we Responses should include a recommendation and brevity.) shouldn’t be doing? What are we not doing that that will help solve the problem and must Kaneohe Bay. Each 4-inch by 8-inch brick The commanding general invites input from we should be doing? What are we doing that we include your name and return address. may be inscribed with the name of a loved one or friend, with rank, service dates and other limited information included, space permitting. Through Dec. 31, anyone interested in purchasing an inscribed brick may visit Early school registration urged the Pacific War Memorial Association’s Web site at www.pacificwarmemorial.org Public Affairs Office Families that wait until mid- guardians may contact the Mokapu for information on how make an order.