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Show WESTERN WAEEpWA zaa?c, "Serving the personnel of the Deseret Test Center JSStEWBY OF uiAh Published by the Transcript-Bulleti- n Publishing Company, Tooele, Utah, a private firm, in no way connected with the Department of the Army. Opinions expressed by publisher and writers herein are their own and are not to be considered an official expression by the Department of the Army. The appearance of advertisements in this publication does not constitute an endorsement bv the Department of the Army of the products or services advertised. Vol. 3 Ft. Douglas, Utah 84113 No. 20 V ire ri ' Vi J 1 .VS." 5 i& O',., riSi-f- The new sprinkling system will alleviate this sparse growth of ground cover. The project will take ten years to complete, according to the facilities office. 10-ye- ar program Construction ins on new sprinkler system Construction has begun on the first phase of a plan for installation of a new, more efficient 'sprinkling system for Dugway. The total cost of the project estimated at $2,635,000 and the construction is spread over a period. Each phase will be funded separately before it enters construction. The first phase cost is estimated at $150,-(XX- ), and the second at $154, (X)0. THE SYSTEM "will save $100 per day in operating costs alone, according to Jack Evans of the facilities office. The old system, built in 1953, ' clogged with mineral deposits and badly corroded, causing ex- pensive repairs and high water is ar usage. cost Ultimately, serious dust conditions will result from loss of ground cover, they added. The first 'phase of construction will cover the area bordered by Doolittle Ave., Stark Rd., and Fifth and Second Sts., including half of Brantley Field. The second phase of construction will cover the area bordered by Doolittle Ave., West Valdez Circle, Third St. and Kister Ave., including the remainder of Brantley Field. Future phases will cover die remainder of the post. FLANS FOR the second phase are currently under ad-i- s ministrative action. Bidding for construction rights will begin as soon as they are approved, The old system, which con- g sists of insert units that no longer seal proper-excessily, required at least two men and a truck to transport the mo-pbile sprinkling equipment in erational procedure. The new system will consist of asbestos cement mains, sprink-wi- ll ler lines, electrically operated Dugway engineers say that the old system has "low pressure, spacing, mineral de-lines and impro- corroded posits, sealing that contribute to irrigation coverage." "FAILURE TO accomplish this project in a timely manner result in a loss of lawns, and continued high water usage, in- - valves, pop-u- p sprinklers creased maintenance and high automatic timers, thus eliminating the need for manual operators. THE CONSTRUCTION contract for the first phase has been awarded to the Triangle Maintenance Corporation of Artesia, Calif As the new system is installed, the old one will be removed. quick-couplin- er Steve is now eligible for the Soldier of the Quarter award. Steve enlisted in the Army on Nov. 30, 1970 and received his basic training at Fort Dix, New Jersey. After graduating from basic training in February 1971, he received advanced training in SP4 STEPHEN MOORE Meteorological Observation at Fort Sill, Oklahoma and arrived at Dugway on July 19, 1971. THE TOWNSEND, Mass, native will deposit his $25 bond in his college fond. Dugway commanding officer Colonel Arthur J. Kingdom presented the award Jan. 14. The Soldier of the Quarter board has already met, but announcement of the winner will not lie made until a later date. MONEY Rev. George Hall says its becoming increasingly easy to convince his flock that money isn't everything. In fact, most people are discovering that it doesn't add up to much of anyBurton llillis. Better thing. Homes and Gurtleus. 84022 HHC undergoes 4 a.m. search The reorganization of Deseret tent, as the Supply Division, has been separated, with Colonel Test Center implemented JanuEquipment Management Division Jerome Bryant acting as medical oradvisor to the Commanding genary 9 has resulted in many eral. ganizational changes. Two directorates have lieen The Management Information abolished while another directorSystems Office is the former ate and several offices have been Management Science and Data formed. In addition, several dithe Systems Office. However, visions have lieen consolidated Analysis Divisiim Management and a directorate and divisiim is no longer assigned to the office. renamed. TECHNOLOGY and Technical Support Directorate and the SALESMEN - TACT Plans and Analysis Directorate CU Tact is not a sixth sense, but were eliminated. The functions is the life of all five senses. It it f of the two have been trunsferr2 is die open eye, the quick ear, ed to the Test Operations Dithe judging taste, the keen smell, rectorate; to Plans and Studies, a and the lively touch. To a salesnew Directorate; or to the Proman tact is doing and saying the gram Control Office. The operaright thing at the right time. It tional elements, including Chemialso can lie called just plaiif cal Laboratory Division, Meteorcourtesy and common sense. and the Life ology Division Elmer Leterman, Open the Division Science Laboratory Door and Close the Sale," (formerly Biological Division), Salesmans Opportunity are now part of the Test Operations Directorate. The new Plans and Studies Directorate includes the ChemiBoard of Directors named Solocal Systems Division, Biological mon as president of the board and Defense Division, Analytical Eyler as secretary treasurer. Studies Divisiim and the SuitA motion was made and passability Evaluation Divisiim (fored that starting with the elecmerly Materiel Test Division. tions next year there will be Tbe Program Control Office, three civilians and two military a new office resulting from the nmliers on the credit committee. reorganization, includes the Service Liaison Officers and the functions formerly performed by month the Requirements Analysis Di- - elects officers $1000 per vision. UNDER THE reorganization, the positions of Deputy for Support was created. He has jurisdiction over the Chaplain, Headquarters and Headquarters Co., Quality Assurance Office, Safety Office, Security Office, Logistics Directorate and Personnel, Training and Force Development Directorate. The Personnel, Training and Force Development Directorate is the former Personnel, Training and Administration Directorate. The Force Development Division has responsibility for manpower, management analysis and work measurement. In addition, the Welfare and Morale Division is now Special Services Division. Also, under the reorganization the Administrative Office Division is now a separate office with three divisions, Administrative Services Division, Distribution Division, and the Printing and Reproduction Division. LOGISTICS Directorate has been reorganized to a great ex- - A 4 a. in. search of East Ware Barracks on the morning of Jan. 11 by 25 Headquarters Company Officers and NCO's resulted in the confiscation of small amounts of contraband. The inspection was prompted by the loss of mess hall utensils and a noted increase in unauthorized empty alcoholic beverage bottles found in the liarracks. Also, the long holiday vacation period presented an opportunity to obtain and introduce other contraband onto the installation and barracks area. possible. Buildings 5218, 5220, 5222 and 5226 will be used to house the seven bachelor officers, eight senior enlisted bachelors, and the 28 civilian men and 24 civilian females affected by the closing. Hotel-typ- e accommoda- - die necessary equipment to make repairs. AT 8:33 P.M., another fire report reached the Dugway Fire Department, and another truck mittent periods by an auxiliary was dispatched to the second generator located in the Ditto transformer. An insulator on a with power cross arm was on fire. area, but the power link-u- p the Utah Power and Light sysUtah Power and Light repre-tem was not restored until 2:30 sentative Gale Parker stated that a.m. The blackout began at the cause of the pole fire is be7:35 p.m. lieved to have lieen damaged ONE TRANSFORMER is lo- insulators around the transformcated approximately 14 miles er which allowed moisture into east of the post, and the other the circuits. approximately 14 mile inside Repairmen believe the damage the main gate. to have lieen caused by gunfire. Fire Chief James A. Alcorn An inspection by UP&L on Jan. stated that he received a phone . 6 had shown no damage to any call at 7:25 p.m. from Major lines or poles in that area. Louis E. Stout, facilities chief, CHIEF ALCORN and Capconcerning a reported fire on tain John M. Hobbie, Commanda telephone pole outside the er of Detachment 19, 6th Weather Wing stated that the cause post limits. A truck was dispatched to the scene, where firemen of the post fire was a circuit found a transformer ablaze. Ef- short caused by wet, salty con- forts to extinguish the fire had ditions. Winds cm the day of to wait until the power had been the blackout were high, whipshut off in the line. ping dust and salt over the enMajor Stout also called Utah tire post in fine layers. That evePower and Light, who sent a ning, a very wet snow fall, leavteam to the ing excellent conditions for an site. After the fire was extinelectrical short. Chief Alcorn explained that guished, this crew brought in ' Co. warned 0vic0 was announced five days before on the Company bulletin board, The DF listed all items and cate- gories of items which were suli-ject of the search. The actual date and time of the search was not announced. A broad base of prior planning and coordination was utilized before the actual search. Participating in this planning were of Headquarters the leaders Company, the Provost Marshal's Office, the Criminal Investigation Division and die Staff Judges Advocates Office. The search was conducted with the help of five officers and 20 NCO's, who were contacted at 3 a.m. die morning of the search. presents a Briefing The actual search liegan at 4 a.m. after the officers and NCO's participating were given a short briefing. Either the Commanding Officer, the Executive Officer or the First Sergeant of the unit was on each floor to see that the search was properly conducted. Two search teams consisting of NCO's were also stationed on each floor to do the actual searching. All property confiscated was tagged with the owners name and held in die Commanding Officers office for later dis- A petite ACT brunnette with devilish flashing eyes, MARJI TUCKER holds the audience with her outstanding choice of songs and expressive voice. Having completed contracts in Las Vegas and Reno, die is on tour to many cities to vocalize for numerous clubs and organiza- will be offered in these housing philbuildings A co-e- d osophy is planned. In addition Mr. Woods said that family quarters would be offered on a very limited and selective basis for use as bachelor-type housing. The accommodations offered will correspond to that which is authorized under tions trouble-shootin- g VQf jfity Ctlllb 3-a- ct show by ODell B. Avinger The Sandy Acres Service Club proudly presents a three-ashow tonight at 8:00, featuring acts from the Eddie Cochran Agency in Los Angeles. FIRST ACT The magic of CHUCK JONES, a novelty act and entire magic revue. Mr. Jones act generates clean, fast moving entertainment original, highly integrating s, visible stage tricks with illusions, audience participation and a cast of trained livect fast-pac- -- one-liner- stock. SECOND tions. - - ACT Last, but not least, is. MIKE CALDWELL, a comedian. Only the laughs are bigger" dun Mike when he takes the audience AR 210-1on merry, madcap misadventures THE HOUSINC Office lointo his private land of mischief. cated in building 5330 will also position. Glenn J. Niedermeyer, CO This rotund funny man gets romove. Its new location has not HHC, stated The results of the bust results from folksy humor yet been determined. Rental rates tor the various search was the removal of a small and some comedy juggling-magi-ciff contraband. This was moments. types of accommodations will amount to proper authoriremain the same as they are now. turned-ove- r Everyone is welcome to witentertainment Rental increases slated for last ties for their disposition. A small ness this three-ac- t is no adThere amount alcoholic of die held but beverages, extravaganza. wage August, up by and price freeze, still have not other than beer was confiscated mission charge. been implemented pending guidance from higher authorities. will reopen Building 5330 mi a periodic basis to handle annual unit training requirements iff ROTC and National Guard units at Dugway. THIRD assuredly al Grade requirement can now be waived for re-enlistme- wet salt becomes an excellent conductor iff electricity, and that Utahs proximity to vast salt deposits make it a leading state in fires iff this type, Last year alone, Tooele Army Depot lost four poles due to electrical fires caused by salt accumulation and water, MAJ STOUT also blamed the salty conditions for the fires. He noted that high salt concentrations can cause extensive arcing, and hence fires. Maj. Stout also explained the delay in getting the reserve equipment to function. The salt conditions made transmission of the circuit especially difficult. The power was restored twice for very brief periods, only to arc out. He also explained thut the heavy power demands made the inception of the circuit difficult. The load was simply too heavy to get power going again. 1IE URCED Dugway residents in future situations to cut off all electrical appliances except for one lamp or so" for a period of one-ha- lf to one hour to allow the auxiliary units to be implemented. Failure to and later returned to the owners for removal from die barracks. The same was true for small A large caliber ammunition. amount of government property (mostly mess hall items) was returned to government use." No charges Captain Niedermeyer also stated, Since this was a barracks search, no charges were developed from the results. Barracks searches are preventative measures in most instances and their frequency depends on the situation at each installation. A Disposition Form (DF) stat- ing a search would lie conducted Hale barracks to close The closing of building 5330 and the reallocation of its residents will be discussed today at a meeting with William Woods, deputy director. Logistics Directorate. The 67 residents at quarters located in building 5330 are being moved for reasons iff economy. Mr. Woods stated that the occupancy rate of the building was so low that costs exceeded revenues by over $1000 a month. TODAY'S meeting is designed to iron out the final arrangements for the move which is expected to take place during February and March. The residents of 5330 will be offered the maximum selection Pirn 6EP1 Friday, January 21, 1972 nts Effective January 10, 1972, the Military Personnel Office was authorized to waive the grade eligibility criteria necessary for reenlistment. In exceptionally meritorious causes a man is now able to reenlist despite his inability or lack iff desire to achieve the re- Transformer fires put Dugway in dark 7 hours Two transformer separate fires on the evening of Jan. 12 left Dugway residents without power for nearly seven hours. Power was restored at inter- quarters Co., the hospital, and die military police platoon. STEVE AND the other selected men were judged by a board on their appearance, knowledge of military subjects, and knowledge of current events. iBKAtS n j jjClltj SHOW CttUSO SttOTtS Moore selected as soldier of month Specialist 4 Stephen O. Moore, 19, of Detachment 19, 6th Weather Wing, has lieen named Soldier iff the Month for Dugway Proving Ground. He has received a $25 savings bond and a three day pass. Specialist Moore was selected over representatives from Head- JAN 2 4 TO DTC reorganization brings directorate, office changes - ,Pb.' Dugway, Utah RICS quired grade. FOR EXAMPLE an E-- 5 is eligible for reenlistment for up comply with these requests will only hamper repair efforts. cases an E-- 5 now would be allowed to remain in the Army for The auxiliary unit does not 20 years (E-- 4 for 12 years, E-- 6 have the power to supply the for 24 years, E-- 7 for 27 years and entire post with electricity, but E-- for 30 years). Maj. Stout said that efforts would This change permits the rebe made to provide for every- - tention of outstanding military one. The unit is powerful enough personnel who possess qualifi-t- o supply all of the west area cations which would justify their retention on active duty beyond the retention ineligibility point for their grade. To be eligible a candidate must otherwise be eligible for reenlistment and for promotion, without waiver, to his next higher 8 . "since it contains material criti cal to the mission of the post. The second area of priority is the administrative area, in- cluding headquarters, the provost marshal's office, the hospital and sewage and lift stations. The third area of priority is the housing area. grade. The candidates records and commander's recommendation must clearly indicate outstanding performance of duty. WAIVERS WILL be allowed only on a very selective basis. Commanders must measure the impact of retention of such personnel against the reduction in promotions and reeiilistments in grade and MOS which result from each approval. Retention of such personnel reduced promotion capability by one for each grade below that being considered and utilizes one reenlistment quota for the command concerned. Commanders will approve very carefully to insure equity of treatment and objective analysis. They will also assure that approval will have no adverse effect on the morale of soldiers who have the potential and die desire to advance. waivers Slay Case Brings Motions In Pretrial Hearing A pretrial hearing in die ixxirt --martial case of Specialist Four William E. Noreen, accused of the slaying of Mrs. Oak Sun Murray Oct. 6, was held Monday in the Dugway Post Headquarters conference room. Colonel James A.. Hagan, the military judge in the case, heard two defense motions and one motion of the prosecution at die hearing. The judge denied a defense motion that all evidence collected in a search of die defendants automobile be suppressed. Regarding the second motion at the defense in regard to the admittance of photographs of the victim and murder scene. Judge Hagan ruled that a ruling will lie made on each photograph at the time it is submitted for evidence. Col. Ilagan also ruled against a prosecution motion that a copy of a psychiatric examination of the defendant by a civilian doctor lie furnished to the prosecution. The court martial will lie held at Dugway and is scheduled to begin the middle of February. |