Vol. 73, No. 32 Aug. 14, 2015 Training to save lives Firefi ghter Paul Engebretson, Fort Carson Fire Department, uses a chainsaw to cut vents into a roof during a training exercise in the Cherokee Village Housing Area Aug. 5. The Fort Carson Fire Department teamed up with members of the Colorado Springs Fire Department to train on forcible entry, laddering structures, roof ventilations and fi re-hose management in post housing units scheduled for demolition. See story on Page 17. Photo by Dani Johnson Milley to be next CSA Also on Aug. 5, President Barack Obama nominated Command, headquartered at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Patrick J. Murphy to be the next undersecretary of the Besides combat, there are many other tasks the Army Murphy nominated Army, a post currently held by Acting Undersecretary does every day and does very well, he said. It provides Eric Fanning. The offi ce was assumed by Fanning July humanitarian assistance, shapes outcomes, builds partner for undersecretary 6, after Brad Carson became the acting undersecretary capacity and deters the nation’s adversaries. of Defense for Personnel and Readiness. “But our very reason for being, the very core of By David Vergun No date has yet been set for Murphy’s confi rmation what it means to have an Army, it’s to win and to win Army News Service hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee, decisively in ground combat against the enemies of our and the Senate is currently scheduled to be on recess country so that the American citizens can enjoy life, WASHINGTON — The Senate confi rmed Gen. until Sept. 7. liberty and the pursuit of happiness,” he continued. Mark A. Milley to become the 39th chief of staff of At his Senate Armed Services Committee “I have huge confi dence in our Army today,” he the Army Aug. 5. confi rmation hearing July 21, Milley told lawmakers, said, calling it “the most skilled and combat-experienced He will succeed Gen. Ray Odierno in a change of “Our fundamental task is to win, to win in the Army in the nation’s history.” responsibility ceremony at 10 a.m. Friday on Summerall unforgiving crucible” of combat. Field, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Virginia. Milley previously served as commander of U.S. Forces See Milley on Page 4 Message board INSIDE Mayor elections Post housing mayor elections will be held from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at Army Community Service, the Exchange, commissary, Evans Army Community Hospital and the Balfour Beatty Communities Joel Hefl ey Community Center. Page 3 Page 6 Pages 20-21 2 MOUNTAINEER — Aug. 14, 2015 MOUNTAINEER Commanding General: Maj. Gen. Ryan F. Gonsalves Army defi nes ‘online misconduct’ Garrison Commander: Col. Joel D. Hamilton By C. Todd Lopez Army News Service Fort Carson Public Affairs Offi cer: Dee McNutt WASHINGTON — If Soldiers Chief, Print and Web Communications: were still unsure of what bad Rick Emert behavior looks like online, the Editor: Devin Fisher Army clarifi ed it for them in an Staff writers: Scott Prater “All Army Activities” (ALARACT) Andrea Stone message that went out forcewide July 27. Happenings : Nel Lampe According to the message, online S p o r t s w ri te r : Walt Johnson misconduct is “the use of electronic L a yo u t / g ra p h i c s : Jeanne Mazerall communication to infl ict harm. Examples include, but are not limited to: harassment, bullying, hazing, This commercial enterprise newspaper is an authorized publication for members of stalking, discrimination, retaliation the Department of Defense. Contents of the or any other types of misconduct that Mountaineer are not necessarily the offi cial undermine dignity and respect.” view of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government or The ALARACT, which comes the Department of the Army. Printed circulation as part of an effort to address Soldier is 8,000 copies. The editorial content of the Mountaineer use of social media and other online is the respon sibility of the Public Affairs Offi ce, forms of communication, also Fort Carson, Colo., Tel.: 526-4144. The e-mail defi nes good behavior online, address is [email protected]. “electronic communication” and The Mountaineer is posted online at “online-related incident.” http://www.fortcarsonmountaineer.com. The Mountaineer is an unoffi cial “The Army Values require publication authorized by AR 360-1. The that everyone be treated with Mountaineer is printed by Colorado Springs dignity and respect,” the message Military Newspaper Group, a private fi rm in reads. “Harassment, bullying, hazing, no way connected with the Department of the stalking, discrimination, retaliation Army, under exclusive written contract with Fort Carson. It is published 49 times per year. and any other type of misconduct that The appearance of advertising in this undermines dignity and respect are not consistent with Army rewriting paragraph 4-19 within AR 600-20 to incorporate publication, including inserts or supplements, Values and negatively impact command climate and readiness.” the Department of Defense’s drafted policy with the does not constitute endorsement by the The ALARACT emphasizes commanders’ responsibility Army’s online conduct efforts. Department of the Army or Colorado Springs to “reinforce a climate where current and future members Section 4-19 of AR 600-20, called “Treatment of persons,” Military Newspaper Group, of the products or services advertised. The publisher reserves the of the Army team, including Soldiers, Army civilians, addresses hazing and bullying, as well as command and right to reject advertisements. contractors and Family members, understand that online individual responsibilities in regards to them. Both the Everything advertised in this publication misconduct is inconsistent with Army Values.” regulation and the ALARACT direct Soldiers and Army shall be made available for purchase, use or The document also said such a climate included an civilians who experience or witness online misconduct to patronage without regard to race, color, religion, avenue through which “online-related incidents are prevented, report it to their chain of command. sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affi liation or any reported and addressed at the lowest possible level.” Additionally, section 4-19 of AR 600-20 is “punitive” in other nonmerit factor of the purchaser, user or In March, the Army’s chief of staff directed the nature. It authorizes commanders to potentially punish those patron. If a violation or rejection of this creation of a “tiger team” to address the issue of online who are in violation of its direction, making failure to adhere equal opportunity policy by an advertiser misbehavior, including retribution, and to fi nd ways to to the Army’s rules for online behavior a punishable offense. is confi rmed, the printer shall refuse to print prevent and respond to harm infl icted through the use of “Soldiers who violate this policy may be subject to advertising from that source until the violation is corrected. For display advertising call 634-5905. electronic communication. punishment under the (Uniform Code of Military Justice),” All correspondence or queries regarding One goal of the tiger team was to create a reporting the regulation reads. “Whether or not certain acts specifi cally advertising and subscriptions should be directed system for “online-related incidents” and report those up violate the provisions of this paragraph, they may be inappro- to Colorado Springs Military Newspaper Group, to senior Army leadership. priate or violate relevant civilian personnel guidance.” 235 S. Nevada Ave., Colorado Springs, CO Tiger team member Lt. Col. Kay Emerson, who also Despite new rules and direction in regard to use of 80903, phone 634-5905. The Mountaineer’s editorial content is serves as director of the Army’s Equal Opportunity policy social media and other forms of electronic communication, edited, prepared and provided by the Public offi ce, said members of the Army staff and command the Army says it doesn’t want to stop Soldiers from Affairs Offi ce, building 1218, room 320, Fort representatives are working now to identify the data fi elds and communicating online. Instead, said an Army offi cial, Carson, CO 80913-5119, phone 526-4144. reporting requirements for such an online reporting system. when using electronic communication devices, Soldiers Releases from outside sources are so “Once collated, senior Army leadership will have a should apply “Think, Type, Post.” indicated. The deadline for submissions to the Mountaineer is close of business Friday the sight picture of reported online-related incidents and actions That maxim is summarized as “think about the message week before the next issue is published. The taken by commanders in the fi eld,” Emerson said. being communicated and who could potentially view it; Mountaineer staff reserves the right to edit The Army is expected to update Army Regulation type a communication that is consistent with Army Values; submissions for newspaper style, clarity and (AR) 600-20 in the next published version to address online and post only those messages that demonstrate dignity typographical errors. and social media violations. Emerson said she is currently and respect for self and others.” Policies and statements refl ected in the news and editorial columns represent views of the individual writers and under no circumstances are to be considered those of the Department of the Army. Reproduction of editorial material is authorized. Please credit accordingly. Enterprise email to be limited to 4GB Army Enterprise Service Desk reduce the size of their mailbox will lose the ability to receive email. A non-delivery notifi cation will be The Defense Information Systems Agency will begin received by anyone attempting to send an email to a user enforcing size limits on DOD Enterprise Email (DEE) who has exceeded the limit.