Marine Hawaii Mazes Pageant Weapons Volume 28, Number 44 Serving Marine Corps Base Hawaii November 4, 1999 A-8 B-1 Ranges change procedures Otte C. Cpl. PleII-Masts low light/dark- Combat Correspondent Wright said Marines now do a shot group exer- ing several conditions that include cise on the first day (generally Monday) from the ness, firing with a field protective mask, and firing Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay and 200-yard line range instead of the 36-yard range in at multiple and moving targets. Pu'uloa Training Facility have joined the ranks of addition to firing the qualification course of fire for While out at the range, Marines are also required other bases around the Marine Corps by imple- practice. As a result of the increased distance for to have either a load bearing vest or suspenders menting the new order for annual rifle requalifica- the shot group exercise, Wright said Marines can (also known as H-harnesses), along with the usual tion. focus on their shot groups with greater accuracy. cartridge belt and magazine pouch. Yet, availabili- Per Marine Corps Order 3574.2J, as of June 1, On the second day, Marines can now declare in ty of gear per unit will dictate how Marines will be Marines can spend as little as two days at the rifle the morning whether they want to continue to prac- able to follow these Marine Corps-wide guidelines, range each year for their required annual marks- tice or if they wish to shoot the course of fire for said Chief Warrant Officer 3 Randall Harris, the manship qualification along with one day for field qualification. Each Marine may practice until officer-in-charge of K-Bay's range. firing. Thursday, when all Marines must shoot to qualify. "We're following this order as close as humanly Although the order was effective in June, If they don't qualify on the final day, they must possible," said Harris. Marines from the Marksmanship Programs redo the entire cycle again. Another change in the order is that Marines can Management Section in Quantico, Va., helped The final requirement includes field firing exer- only qualify with the M16A2 rifle. Previously, implement the new process aboard K-Bay and cises on Friday that are now mandatory for all Marines could use the M16A2 with the M203 Pu'uloa during their visit near the end of August. Marines. grenade launcher, said Harris. "It's a big difference," said Staff Sgt. Gary Before, the field firing exercises were only In addition to the requalification changes, the Photo by Cpl. Otto C. Pfeil-Muete Wright, the line noncommissioned officer in charge required from specific units such as infantry units, range at K-Bay is scheduled to undergo renovations a computer technician for Sergeant David Bella, at K-Bay's range. "Marines have a tendency to get but now, depending on unit commanders' discre- in December to add a system that will allow elec- 1st Radio Battalion, loads his magazines Monday their 'zeros' (adjustments on their weapons) better." tions, all Marines may have to fire the weapon dur- tronic detection of target hits, said Harris. at MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay's rifle range. PYRAMID PATROL November 10, 1999 Birthday Message from the Commandant of the Marine Corps As we gather to celebrate the Marine Corps' 224th Birthday, we find ourselves at a crossroads between the past and the future, at a time where we serve as both guardians of our heritage and torchbearers corn- mitted to writing the next chapter of our Corps' histo- ry. The 20th century was a period of national defini- tion and immense global change. It is both fitting and appropriate that we recognize and celebrate the role Marines played during these dramatic times. As the United States evolved into the role of super- Gen. Jones power during the often-turbulent events of the last 100 years, Marines were ever present; exerting influence far beyond that expect- ed of a Corps so few in number. Marines protected America's interests, strug- gled against foes who attempted to do our country harm, and they remained at the forefront of the Nation's efforts to maintain global peace and stability. From the defense of the Peking Legation to operations in Kosovo, the 20th century witnessed Marines "In every clime and place," helping the United States grow from a fledgling world power to become the only remaining superpower. In two World Wars, the Corps marched to victory against power- ful enemies. In Korea, Vietnam, and Kuwait, Marines assisted in providing Photo', Sgt. Kane Walsh freedom for people who sought to live in peace. In hundreds of distant lands, Marine Aircraft Group 41 aircraft fly over the Pyramids of Giza Oct. 25 during Exercise Bright Star '99 00. Marine Aircraft Group 41 is stationed at Joint Reserve Base, Fort Worth. from Nicaragua to Lebanon to Somalia, Marines restored and maintained order, aided people in distress, provided protection for the weak, and upheld the values that have come to define our country on the world stage. The Americans who accomplished these noble deeds came from our soci- ety as ordinary men and women. They became extraordinary by earning the Campaign ends today title "United States Marine." Many made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of their country, and we honor their memory. Others returned to our society Cpl. Barry Hallos Combat Correspondent officer for MCB Hawaii CFC, explained this is where they continue to serve by living exemplary lives as men and women of 20 percent over the numbers produced by the character and dedication. Finally, many Marines remain in uniform, always The 1999 Hawaii Pacific Area Combined CFC through week four last year. By the end of on watch, that Americans may live in peace. On this day, the final Marine Federal Campaign is set to conclude today, and this campaign, which began Sept. 23, earnings Corps Birthday of the 20th century, I offer warmest regards to all who have unit CFC representatives are encouraging ser- should greatly surpass last year's total of worn the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor, and to the families who also serve by sup- vicemembers to pitch in before the end of the $304,253. porting them. You represent all that is wonderful about our Nation, and I am day. More MCB Hawaii servicemembers are giv- proud to serve with you. For the unit representatives to meet the deadline, ing, as well, Pinner said. Over the past four Sem idelis, all CFC donation forms should be submitted to years, approximately 50 to 55 percent of MCB their representatives before close-of-business. Hawaii servicemembers gave to the campaign. This year, through week four of the campaign, This year, more than 60 percent of all service- M.V. the CFC had earned $187,810 from units aboard members contributed to the CFC. Photo by Sgt. Trindode J. ES Brigadier Gen. R.E. Parker Jr. MCB Hawaii, said Maj. Janice Holmes, the CFC Since 1961, the CFC has allowed federal neral, arine Corps contributes to the Combined primary project manager for MCB Hawaii. employees an opportunity to give to more than Federal Campaign Monday. Chief Petty Officer Mike Pinner, the executive 1000 charities. Navy loses two Blue Angels in Georgia air crash Index Accident happened a routine training mission when their and getting familiarized with the terrain were established, 23 pilots have been A Section F/A-18 crashed at approximately 12:20 for an upcoming community apprecia- killed while serving with the squadron. Navy League Awards p.m., two miles north of Moody AFB tion show at Moody AFB. The most previous was July 13, 1985, Every Clime and Place during practice of near Valdosta, Ga. O'Connor, a 35-year-old Burtonsville, when a mid-air collision between two Sergeant Majors Corner An investigation board is currently Md., native, flew left wing in "number 3" planes killed Lt. Cmdr. Michael Top Cop Award arrival procedures looking into the cause of the crash. and became a Blue Angel in September Gershon during an air show in Niagara Mock Court "I had the privilege of flying with of 1998. During his career, he logged Falls, N.Y. Pageant Weapons both of these pilots in the fleet," said more than 2,000 flight hours and accu- An account for donations to the Blotter Press Balsas. Blue Angels Commanding Officer Cmdr. mulated 295 carrier arrested landings. O'Connor and Coiling families has been Molly Marine Two Naval aviators who were part of Patrick Driscoll. "They are two of the He also served in Operations Deny established with the First Navy Bank, B Section the Blue Angels, the United States best Naval aviators I know. This is a Flight and Southern Watch in Iraq, and C/O Jim Durr, 180 Taylor Road, Oahu Mazes Navy's elite aerial demonstration team, tragic loss to the families, the Blue Operation Provide Promise in Bosnia. Pensacola, Fla., 32508. Football, Intramural Standings were killed in a crash near Moody Air Angels and the U.S. Navy." Colling, 32, had recently joined the Editor's note: The above story was Gardener, Menu Force Base, Ga., Oct. 28. Driscoll explained the Blue Angels squadron and was in a training status. combined from various press releases Ticket to Fun, Movies, Religion, Ads Lieutenant Cmdr. Kieron O'Connor were not flying in formation at the time. He is a native of Castle Rock, Colo. from the Blue Angels Public Affairs Word to Pass and Navy Lt. Kevin Col ling were flying They were practicing arrival procedures Since 1946, when the Blue Angels Office.