Vol. 72, No. 14 April 11, 2014 Dancing the night away Army revises 670-1 By Staff Sgt. Wallace Bonner 4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office The Army released a revision of Army Regulation 670-1, and for the first time, Department of the Army Pamphlet 670-1, March 31, and leaders everywhere have been working to get the changes out to their Soldiers. The changes touched on all aspects of Soldiers’ appearance and uniform wear, as well as defined the punitive and non-punitive portions of the regulation. When regulations, or portions therein, are punitive, it means that violations may result in adverse administrative action and/or charges under the Uniformed Code of Military Justice, i.e. Article 92, Failure to Obey Order or Regulation, said Capt. Jason Allen, judge advocate, Administrative and Civil Law, Office of the Staff Judge Advocate, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson. When regulations, or portions therein, are non-puni- tive, it means that violations may result in non-punitive measures. Non-punitive measures are teaching tools as opposed to punishment, he said. Examples of non-punitive measures include denial of pass or other privileges, counseling, administrative reduc- tion in grade, administrative reprimands and admonitions, extra training, bar to re-enlist- Photo by Staff Sgt. Henry W. Marris III ment and Military Occupational Spc. Josh McCollum, Company B, 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry dips his daughter, Alexis, while dancing at the annual Military Specialty reclassification. Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Father Daughter Dance, Saturday. See story on pages 14-15 See AR 670-1 on Page 4 INSIDE Message board INSIDE Mountaineer online For web exclusive articles and more photos, visit http://www. fortcarsonmountaineer.com. This week’s exclusives include articles on U.S. Army Installation Management Command’s change of command and Pages 10-11 turkey hunting season. Page 17 Pages 20-21 2 MOUNTAINEER — April 11, 2014 MOUNTAINEER Sexual Assault Awareness Month Commanding General: Maj. Gen. Paul J. LaCamera Garrison Commander: Col. David L. Grosso ‘A voice unheard is an Army defeated’ Fort Carson Public Affairs Officer: Editor’s note: Army leaders released the following trust in our ability to keep its sons and daughters safe. Dee McNutt letter to kickoff Sexual Assault Awareness Month, observed This is unacceptable. Chief, Print and Web Communications: in April. See related story on Page 27. The Army continues to combat sexual harassment and Rick Emert In April, the Army, and the nation it serves, observes assault through the “I. A.M. (Intervene – Act – Motivate) Editor: Devin Fisher Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Under this year’s theme, Strong” campaign. We’ve made exceptional progress to “Speak Up! A voice unheard is an Army defeated,” we include an unprecedented number of program and policy Staff writer: Andrea Stone reinforce our determination to take the offensive in the fight initiatives — more than 20 this past year. As we continue Happenings: Nel Lampe against sexual assault. We stress the critical role of every to lean forward in this enduring priority, all Army leaders Sports writer: Walt Johnson member of the Army Family to prevent sexual assault and must set conditions for a positive command climate. advocate for the victims and survivors of these crimes. Soldiers must uphold the ideal that defending a nation Layout/graphics: Jeanne Mazerall Although the Army implements a robust Sexual built on the principles of freedom, justice and the liberty Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention program for all leaves no place for sexual assault. 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He began his you that we are doing everything in remarks with a statement about the April 2, shooting at our power to keep you and your loved Fort Hood, Texas. ones safe. However, we need your “As soon as we are done with the hearing, I’ll be traveling help to be effective.