7r)11rif Night Out A-2 SOFTBALL SOCCER ECAP A-3 Champs, B-1 Game, B-1 Trashed Beaches A-7 Vol. 26, No. 31 Serving the base of choice for the 21st century August 14, 1997 3/3 Ceremony There. will be a change of Good report fro m MCRD command ceremony at Dewey visited the Marine Corps similar fact-finding visit. tent at Parris Island," Buyer me was We want segregated Square for the commanding Recruit Depot here and liked The congressman said said. training. Don't change us,"' officer of the 3rd Battalion, Topic what he saw. Parris Island does not have He praised the Marines' Buyer said. 3d Marine Regiment, Friday, Lack of sexual mis- "The Marines have a very the kind of sexual misconduct emphasis on core values, war- Buyer, chairman of a sub- at 10 a.m. conduct a good sign, good report to give to problems he investigated dur- rior spirit and their cultiva- committee with jurisdiction says investigahng America," said Rep. Steve ing a December visit to the tion of a mentor relationship over military personnel, has JEMS Fair official. Buyer, R-Indiana. "They've Army's Aberdeen Proving between drill instructors and created a separate panel to got a success story here they Ground. A chill sergeant at recruits. study mixed-gender training. Rudolph Bell should be telling." that Maryland base was con- Buyer offered no opinion on A Pentagon panel headed by 'The Joint Employment Carolina Morning News Buyer held focus groups victed of 18 counts of rape the Marines' gender-segregat- former Republican senator Management System is sponsor- with recruits, drill instructors involving six female trainees. ed basic training, unique in Nancy Kassebaum Baker is ing its 11th annual Job Fair. PARIUS ISLAND, S.C. - and other personnel before "The problems that existed the armed services. But he also studying the issue. Open to all branches of service, The head of a congressional leaving for the Army's Fort with the Army in regard to said females at Parris Island The panel investigating sex- this year's JEMS Job Fair '97 is panel investigating sexual Jackson near Columbia, drill sergeants abusing their told him they like the policy. See MISCONDUCT, A-2 Sept. 23 at the Pearl Harbor misconduct in the military where he was scheduled for a position... are almost nonexis- "The message they left with Palms from 9:30 a.m.. 2 p.m. Over 50 Hawaii companies and government agencies will be recruiting for positions within Defining their organizations. Job fair '97 provides an excellent opportuniH ty to explore a number of employment options: talk to per- Sailors' sonnel representatives from many companies and govern- ment agencies, leave yOur required resumes with "hiring people" and make appointments for interviews - all in one location. Job Fair '97 is open to military uniforms family members, active duty per- sonnel, retired military person- nel and i,i.eir family members. Cpl. Steven Williams There is no charge for admission, Combos Correspondent but you must present your mili- The Marine Corps Uniform Board tary ID card before entering. To met recently and defined FMF Sailors' register or for .more in tbrmati on, uniform requirements in order to call 257-3135, extension 353. reduce confusion among Navy units attached to Fleet Marine Force units. New requirements were formed and Sergeants Course old requirements were reiterated to ensure Navy personnel are consistent Sergeants Course 7-97 invites with the Marine units they're sta- all to its graduation, today at tioned with and regulations are less 10:30 a.m.. at the Enlisted Club. confusing, according to Senior Chief Attire is uniform of the day. Petty Officer Hal L. Christenson, com- mand senior chief for III Marine Blood Drive Expeditionary Forces, Hawaii. "Before, Sailors under FMF had the Marine Corps Base Hawaii will option to follow different guidelines he conducting a blood drive Aug. Digital photo by Cpl. Michael Wiener than those with Navy units," said 27 between 7:30 a.m. and noon LtCol. Thomas Gregory (left), commanding officer, 1/3, explains effective ranges of small arms weapons to Chinese Christenson. "Now, all Sailors with at the Bachelor Officer's Gen. Fu Quanyou (right), chief of the General Staff for the People's Liberation Army. FMF will follow Marine Corps stan- Quarters conference room, build- dards in chapters three and eight. ing 503. Your support in this This will simplify it for everyone and effort will give the gift of life to Chinese general visits MCBH end a lot of confusion." someone in need. For more Sailors are still only required to information, call SSgt. Hastings made stop to get a attack to Fu. The offensive maintain uniform items they've been Cpl. Michael Wiener the better or. SSgt. Ruiz at 257-1340/3305 understanding of the Marine began with the insertion of 4th issued, according to Christenson. Combat Correspondent from. 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Corps mission, equipment, orga- Force Reconnaissance by para- Also, wearing uniform components The Chief of the General Staff nization and strategy while chute, followed closely by 1/3 such as khaki belts, brass buckles and BMC Appointments for the Chinese People's strengthening diplomatic rela- Marines. undershirts, will remain an option Liberation Army stopped here tions between the U.S. and The Marines quickly maneu- along with starching. Monday morning as part of his China. vered to the objective with a However, under revised regulations, The MCB Hawaii Branch tour of military installations in From the MACS-2 site, LtCol. heavy volume of fire support. FMF Sailors must wear shiny metal Medical Clinic currently oper- Hawaii. Thomas E. Gregory, command- When the enemy was sup- breast insignia vice black, and ates a central appointments Gen. Fu Quanyou, China's ing officer, 1st Battalion, 3d pressed, technicians disarmed a females can't wear earrings or carry telephone service system for equivalent to the U.S.'s chair- Marine Regiment, narrated a handbags while wearing the utility your convenience. With the man of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, demonstration of an aggressive See VISIT, A-2 uniform. exception of the Military Also, Sailors won't be able to wear Sickcall. Department, all the eagle, globe and anchor on their appointments for care at the covers, according to Christenson. BMC should be made by dialing Officers will wear black metal cap 257-2131/2155 Mon day through MPD Bike Patrol devices, chief petty officers will wear Friday, . 7:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. miniature black cap devices at the for TRI- Weekend appointments position where the Marine Corps CARE Prime patients only can undergoes changes emblem is normally stenciled and E- he made by calling 257-1699. 6s and below will wear no devices on Cpl. Michael Wiener patrol is being out with the people," their covers. Combat Correspondent Cpl. Randy Davis, MPD Bike Patrol. "Another change was collar devices Questions "We're out intermingling with the for chiefs," said Christenson. "We The Military Police Department's kids a lot, and the parents like that." used to have a lot of chiefs walking bike patrol is in the process of making 'We are a lot more approachable around with several different sizes of Ask the Commanding General viaE-Mail: several changes, including downsiz- than MPs in patrol cars - people are collar devices. Now, E-7s and above ing. less intimidated by us," Kirkland said. have to wear devices measuring one BICE@CG@MCBH KBAY Although the patrol will be smaller, The Bike Patrol began rolling inch by five-eighths of an inch." Internet: the changes will benefit the base com- around base September 1994 for Sailors ranking E-6 and below will [email protected] munity, according to Cpl. Phillip added community safety, Kirkland wear their insignia of grade on their Kirkland, Bike Patrol non-commis- explained. The program was an right collars and their insignia of The Base Action Committee: sioned officer in charge. instant success, but time has made rate, such as hospitalmen or dental BAC@CG@MCBH KBAY "We're trying to get a Bike Patrol the bike patrol just another part of technicians, on the left. section in MPD with five Marines in daily life. Approved by the Commandant of the the section," Kirkland said. "The sec- "In the beginning -when we first Marine Corps Charles C. Krulak, and Domestic violence tion will come directly under my con- started, it was very popular, but then applicable to reserve units as well, lamin trol." the novelty wore off," said Kirkland. these changes and reiterations were Under Kirkland's command, Training and completion of the new outlined in ALMAR 232/97. Military shelter 533-7125 Marines will ride the streets from 4 section should take place within the "This will definitely make FMF , MPD 257-7114 4.;. p.m. until midnight, working two 12- next few weeks, and then the Sailors consistent with their Marine Digital photohrY5' Cpl. Michael Wiener hour days and then taking two days Marines will be out pedaling the counterparts," said Christenson. "As Crisis Hotline 521-4555 Cpl. Phillip Kirkland, bike-patrol officer, off, adding an element to base safety streets again. a result, both the Marines' and Child Protective Serv. 832-5282 displays the agility needed when nego- other MPs in vehicles can't. "We'll have Marines out there every Sailors' lives will be a whole lot easi- tiating obstacles. "The advantage of having a bike day," said Kirkland. "Rain or shine." er. f) A-2 August 14 1997 Hawaii Marine Monona Housing celebrates night out munity support," Cpl.