Vol. 24, No 35 Serving Marine Forces Pacific MCB Hawaii, III Marine Expeditionary Forces, Hawaii and 1st Radio Battalion September 5, 1996 MCI team to shed light on key issues Each scheduled visit consists of two MarForPac Public Affairs tional specialty distance training, ing of MCI final exams, unit imple- one-hour presentations covering the development of curriculum plans mentation of MCI program fixes scope of MCI training and education, and current and future initiatives for found in ALMAR 56-95, future stu- Officials from the Marine Corps and management of the MCI pro- interactive MCI courses. dent service initiatives and on-site Institute will visit Marine Forces gram within the unit. All Marines The second session is geared assistance to units. Pacific units here Sept. 16 through are encouraged to take part in the toward training officers, training Marines should reserve course 18 to present important MCI-related first one-hour session. NCOs, unit diary clerks and mail seats through their chain of com- information to Marines. The first session will provide infor- room clerks. The session will provide mand. For more information regard- The MCI team will brief Marines at mation on such topics as MCI's role a workshop covering managing the ing the MCI visits, contact Terry M. Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe in the training process, professional MCI program, using the electronic Franus, executive director, MCI at Bay and Camp H.M. Smith. military education, military occupa- unit activity report, effective proctor- (DSN) 288-2632. Headquarters Battalion wins intramural soccer championship. For story see 8-1. Cellular phones cost big bucks Whether it's a tale of fighting against a deadly disease, a story where from $5.76 to $8.75 per of coming back from the brink of LCpl. Steven Williams pager per month. And with financial ruin or a recounting of a Staff writer more than 200 on base, includ- child's heroics on the Little They're small, portable and ing 50 issued this year alone, League diamond, these stories extremely convenient, but Lawrence said the base is sink- show the real impact of CPC. pagers and cellular telephones ing a lot of money into some- Organizers for the Hawaii-Pacific are unnecessarily costing the thing many units don't proper- Area CFC are looking to share base thousands of dollars. ly use. those stories. Volunteers who With more want to tell their story but wish Cellular than 65 active phones and to remain anonymous can also cellular phones pagers are participate without having to and 213 pagers great assets for appear before a group or have issued to base personnel their name published. Anyone here, but interested in participating should personnel, SSgt. Lloyd S. Lawrence said the CPC Publicity chair- contact Lawrence, base those who are 1Viaj. John Manley, at man, 477- telephone chief, being wasteful 8272 said many of are also being these services inconsiderate NMCRS rep to speak may be wasted of telephone on nonessential needs for the I-kann a Allege, field training uses. entire base. vpresentative from Navy-Marine "We have an "The money Relief Society. headquar- wasted on ters, will conduct an "overview".of enormous amount of peo- NIVICRS for military and ciVilian unneeded ple who assume pagers and Who are ima position to personnel. the bills are wasted cellu- servicemembers and their refer inexpensive," lar charges families to NIVICRS for assistance. said Lawrence. "Every time takes away from the base tele- overview, at PacifiC Hideaway The they access a cellular phone, phone department's ability to Sept,. 117 from 2 to 4:30. pan., will whether it's incoming or outgo- provide better systems," said detail NMCRS programs; policies ing, it's 49 cents per minute." Lawrence. and focal procedures. In :addition,.. Although half a dollar per The extra money could be will serve as a forum to discuss it minute may not seem expen- used for things such as upgrad- as a resource and man- NMCRS sive for the convienence a cell ing existing building telephone agement tool. For more in.forma- phone provides, Lawrence said systems, replacing bad cable in ti on ; call 423-1314. it costs the base approximately the ground, removing excess $15,000 annually. Of that internal wires "and most OWC Aloha Coffee amount 30 percent is from importantly, maintenance con- unwarranted use such as call- tracts," Lawrence said. The Officer's Wives Club is host- ing or receiving calls from Under current conditions, Coffee ing their annual Aloha home, Lawrence estimated. base telephone users can be out Sept. 1.2 from 7 to 9 p.m. All offi- LCpI. Steven Williams "We've had cases where a per- of commission for up to six cer's wives urged to come out are son will be sitting at their desk weeks; however, Lawrence said and see what's in store for this NO worries using a cellular phone," said a new maintenance contract year. The OWC has planned lots Lawrence. would allow repairs within 24 of fun and interesting activities. LCpl. Reginald Breggs, F Company, 2nd Battalion, 3d Marine Regiment, knows arm- ing a two-pound charge of TNT during training is all in a day's work. His unit went Pagers are tallying up an hours. For more information, call Terri even larger tab, Lawrence Proper usage of pagers and 254-0389 to the rifle range here to practice detonating charges Aug. 29. See story, A-9. Satterfield at added. Although they are not cellular telephones is outlined misused as often, pagers cost in base order P2000.3. Domestic violence the base around $23,000 per Individuals who do not follow help numbers year. these guidelines may be subject per playgound sites "They cost more than cellular to punishment for misappropri- Military shelter 533-7125 phones because there are more ation of government funds, of them," said Lawrence. theft charges and violations of MPD 257-7114 discussed at BAC meeting Pagers cost the base any- orders, Lawrence said. 521-4555 Crisis Hotline and the matter will be coming to a res- Sgt. William Poff Child Protective Sere. 832-5282 Staff writer olution shortly." Parking at Anderson Hall was A discussion about proposed loca- resolved with the addition of nine EFMP class slated tions for the super playground and a spaces to ease congestion, Martin review of old business highlighted the said. Sgt. William Poff Staff writer Aug. 27 Base Action Committee meet- "Additional parking is being opened i ng. up to a total of 22 spaces," Martin The third annual Special Needs Workshop will be held at the Resolutions were made on inquiries added. "There is also a gravel lot in Bachelor Officers' Quarters conference room Sept. 12 and 13. clime and ......A-2 Every ranging from inad- front of the building available on a The workshop, which starts at 8:30 a.m., is intended to educate and equate parking at first-come, first-serve basis. increase the awareness of the Exceptional Family Member Program. Anderson Hall to Additional parking areas are being 'The EFMP is a program designed to assist Marine Corps personnel Word on the Street- the prices of goods explored." who have family members with special needs," said Brian G. Goodson, Single P fjrum on food services The cost of operating the food service EFMP coordinator. "The objective of the EFMP is to ensure that trucks, known as trucks and overhead dictates the cost Marine Corps families are assigned to locations where services exist to Ask the Commanding,_ "roach coaches." of food and drink on the trucks, support their special needs family members." General questions via E -Mail: There is a possible Martin said. A highlight of this year's workshop is the Specialized Training Of petition proposing "The trucks are run through Food Military Parents. The STOMP project will provide an overview of the MICE@CG@MCB11 KBAY a site for the super and Hospitality and the goods are organization and how it helps military parents access special educa- playground and the Martin priced according to their prices," said tional, financial and medical services worldwide. Internet: inclusion of activi- Martin. "Each item is reviewed for "Heather Hebton, project manager for STOMP, will be conducting the [email protected] fp.usmc.mil ties for &der children. cost, gas for the vehicle, paying the overview of the assets the project can help the EFMP family with," said "If anybody has any recommenda- driver and overhead, and since the Goodson. "This training is primarily for parents of special needs fam- tions concerning the super playground truck doesn't sell by volume like, the ily members; however, all military parents are invited to attend. The Boise Action Committee they need to be addressed immediate- exchange, prices will be higher." "The training will include a discussion and dialogue on the many ly," said Maj. Christopher B. Martin, Problems encountered by people try- educational laws, both state and federal, alternative resources includ- can be reached via E-mail; vice-chairman, BAC. "The money to ing to contact the Legal Services ing supplemental security income, medicare and the Zero to Three pro- purchase the playground was allocat- ject," added Goodson. For more information, call Goodson at 257-3135. BAC @ CG @ MCBH ?GAY ed out of the fiscal year 1996 budget See BAC, A-4 A-2 September 5, 1996 Hawaii Marine New River attack helicopter squadrons become first to fire new Hellfire, TOW missiles MARINE CORPS AIR STATION NEW Hellfire before. here was to RIVER, N.C. - In a trend-setting move, "I was pumped," he said. "This is what show how well a Marine Light Attack Helicopter we train for.