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Show AOP. Sctiom keeps fiheiactS; and ffigju res straight . A part of the continuing series on of the directorates, this issue is covering the Automatic Data Process-- , ing (ADP) section of the Directorate for Management Information Systems acter (letter or nubmer) usually is made up of a byte. The average disc on which data is stored in bits and bytes can hold about 10 million words, so the total capacity for storing data is astronomical with stored data here and White Sands where data is stored for up to two years in discs or (DMIS). ADP Ls a prime example of a section doing two different jobs at the same time. The section, under the direction of Bob V. Keeling, Chief of' ADP Systems Division, processes all kinds of data, from its point of origin, to the final report. . ADKP HANDLES two basic kinds of tion analyst and technical specialists and on the business side, they have computer specialists whose forte is more orientated toward business and accounting, supply and inventory areas. In the business side pf the lions, things like cost accounting, sup- ply, appropriated fund, stock acof keeping track of the nuts and bolts Jlype accounting) as well as supporting the DA level items like the civilian pay system, civilian, personnel system, and equipment counting,- (sort management system. Eventually Facilities and NAF, the included. ed funds system will also cross-referenci- . IN TIIEIR operations in the tance of data reduction for the technical side of ADP, raw data is taken from the field and reduced and collated to give the results of the operation. A current example would be collecting the data from cruise missile tests and reducing it to statistics. Basicly all kinds of data even including meterological data is collected and reduced by ADP, in support of and in- coordination with the people at Ditto. ' The ADP section handles every- test financial from data to data, thing a large spread of information in and with a relatively few peoThe ADP section is authorized ple. 1 1, but only has 9 actually working in the section, to support most of the directorates on post such as the comptroller, logistics, security and the Health Clinic, by providing a data assis- be--twee- . n, ng . 3V. 0 Deseret Bar Lunch Dinner Jeans Mexican Pizza Specialty Ice Cream Parlor Brunch Authentic Western Cut SST55Kor pucker Annex Little Boys Shirts Sizes 4-1- 6 4 Western Football Velours . Package Beverage Store I I. COMMISSARY CRAFTS SHOP Hobby Shop AND UP New Selection of: Layaway with 10 .. down GOLF COURSE . f d 1900-240- 0 Mon-Th- u 1100-130- 0 Wed Thu Fri 1700-210- 0 0 1630-210- 0 1800-210- 0 Mon-F- ri 1630-200- 0 Sun 1100-130- 0 Thu Fri & Sat 1630-020- 0 Tue-Th- 1800-020- 0 u 1630-193- 0 Fri 1530-183- 0 Mon-F- ri 1000-183- 0 Tue-We- 1700-220- 0 1400-220- 0 0900-170- 0 1700-210- 0 Fri-Su- n 0900-200- 0 Mon-Th- u 0800-180- 0 Fri 0800-200-0 Mon-Th- u 1730-210- 0 Fri-Su- n 0830-200- 0 Mon, Wed, Fri 0730-173- 0 Tue-Th- CREDIT UNION mir- 1400-240- Mon-We- d Fri-Su- n HOUSING SELF-HELWAREHOUSE J Sun Thu Auto Craft Sweater lops Velour tops OPEN Daily 10--6 Fridays 10-- 8 t ar fifty millionths of a second, and according to most computers, thats taking things nice and easy. Currently, the IIP3000 is operating in an almost overloaded condition, I Here are the operating hours for facilities on Dugway. Please clip and save this section. even with, the 2 HP 1000s, but soon, j 0650-174-0 the data link to WSMR wil be ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICES Mon-Thswitched into a 4331 Class computer BANK Mond-F- ri 0 (First Security) located on Dugway. The current-lin1000-180- 0 Thu to WSMR from Dugway, has to com0930-170- 0 Payday (mil) pete with several other installations BARBERSHOP 1000-183- 0 Mon-F- ri like Yuma, WSMR, Ft. Sill and 1000-180- 0 BEAUTY SHOP Mon several others for processing of busi1200-200- 0 . Wed ness data. This will free the IIP 3000 1100-190- 0 Thu system for strictly technical data pro0800-160- 0 Fri & Sat cessing, although in overlapping or into able to will be 0600-220- 0 Mon-Th- u areas, it tap BOWLING ALLEY store data in the 4331 class computer. Fri., Sat., Sun. The system will also be augmented in 0900-220- 0 and Holidays the next 4 or 5 montlus with more data Closes from 1100-130- 0 Mon Thurs and Grill storage and handling disk packs, addiat 2130 daily tional DRT, remote terminals. Free0730-143- 0 Mon-F- ri business the DITTO DINER GRILL ing the HP3000 from in1000-170DRY CLEANERS aspects and augmenting it, will Tues. & Fri crease its capacity for technical and 1230-163- 0 Mon-Th- u data processing as CLOTHING SALES STORE possibly real-tim- e 1230-200- 0 Tues well as providing a data base locally COMMUNITY CLUB SYSTEM and interactive applications. Main Club 1630-020- 0 Mon-F- ri Bar(Downstairs) - Mens Maverick Work - . nanoseconds, or in other terms, JEANS, JEANS, JEANS- ip ; . storage data lianks at. White Sands Missile Range, and data packs" with the computer. , well-lighte- . input-computer- t te 100-160- iel Test. EVENTUALLY, more CUT remote terminals will be added, with 10 more already approved and, with possibly more. The basic system consists of one IIP 3000 main processor, 2 IIP 1000 remote (one in English Village with the IIP 3000, and the other in Ditto area) as well as a dedicated line to merchandise co-loca- ar k time-sharin- quality - ur The computer system which ADP uses, has 35 remote terminals tied into it on a g basis, and the capand for more, acity they are located Baker Lab, to the everywhere from Security office, and Logistics, Mater- or Blems, But top 3, self-sustaini- Imsc. Not2ndsl bids Farewell To Debra DM IS co-work- ers - se . 8. - iness community, and doing data redial ion for the technical community, although there is some overlap. Both sections are generally stationed in English Village, although the technical side of the section does, spend some time at the Ditto Technical Area. Within the technical group are inathmeticians, one data reduc- lie 5-ye-ar . data, the business data and infor- consolidated facility within English Village. Supply Operations are currently spread out in 12 buildings. Dugway Proving Grounds Installation Planning Estimated cost is $3,756,100. 5. FY 85: Addition to the Post Gym - to construct Board; in conjunction with the Installation Natural Resources Conservation and Beautification Com- two new handball courts, convert the existing gym floor to multi-purpomittee, recently released its updated flooring to permit roller skatplan. The plan, Dugways input to the Military Con- ing and to pave the parking lot, replacing the curstruction, Army (MCA) program, has 12 major con- rent gravel. The modification of this English Village st ruction projects planned for the post over the five facility has an estimated cost of $406,000. 6. FY 85: Evaporative Cooling for Bachelor While there have been no years from 1984-198MCS projects here for the last few years, and no Quarters - install evaporative cooling to improve livit is ing conditions in all bachelor quarters. All BOQs in Army projects are scheduled for 1981-198hoped that some portion or all of this revamped plan English Village would have evaporative coolers infor construction and improvements will lie approved stalled. Estimated cost is $412,000. 7. FY 86: Communications Facility Expansion - to and funded. all USACC administrative, maintenance, is THE FIVE-yeexactly that, a plan (or plan .dream sheet) which is reviewed each year to assure supply and storage functions into a single location. that new needs arid priorities are given full consider- This project consists of an addition to the existing ation. The projects are recommendations made by building in English Village and an open storage shed the Installation Planning Board and, once submitted, for all mobile equipoment with a security fence. must pass the approval processes of severla different Estimated cost is $876,500. 8. FY 86: Auto Craft Shop Improvements - moderhigher headquarters. First, the projects have to be and upgrade the Auto Craft Shop in English Vilnize recommended by the local Commander and Installad tion Planning Board before being submitted to lage. The project calls for a permanent, TECOM where they must compete with recommen- structure with a painting booth. The current bidding dations made by all the other posts in TECOM. If is part masony and part World War II metal structhey pass, they are forwarded to DARCOM where ture. The improved building will be all masonry. they msut compete with projects form all the other Estimated cost is $935,773. 9. FY 86: Demineralization Facility - to reduce commands like ARRADCOM, DESCOM, etc. They mineral are then forwarded to DA: Subsequently, they must impurities in English Village potable (drinkand to separate irrigation and potable water budbefore the ing) go Congress during yearly military weter ConIf are systems. The mineral reduction system (simiget approval process. they approved by lar to a big water softener) will eliminate scale gress, the projects) become reality. It is, however, a long, hard road from the Installa- buildup in all units that heat water, including houstion Planning Board to Congress, and many many ing hot water heaters, heating plants, etc. The new proejets are competing for scarce dollars, so it is not facility, to be located in English Village, has an estimated price of $7,617,800., surprising that few proejets are approved. 10. FY 87: Relocation and Upgrading of Ditto .relist Board. The priority that the Planning Motor Pool - to provide a single building for the convamped this year is a good mixture of mission supsolidation Motor Pool and Quick Fix repair funcport and quality of life projects. in tions the Ditto area. This project will also provide HERE ARE the 12 MCA projects: ' 1. In Fiscal Year (FY) 84: A Munitions and Mater- fencing to protect vehicles and equipment. Estimated cost is $981,320. iel Support Facility - to be located at Carr Facility 11. FY 87: Physical Security Improvements for to provide safer, more efficient storage and Baker Lab - to provide additional security for sensioperating facilities for accomplishment of assigned areas at the Baker Laboratory complex. Estitive test and evaluation requirements in handling explocost mated is $290,400. sives, both experimental and conventional ammuni12. FY 88: Modernization of Dining Facility, tion. The approximate cost is $2,988,400. 2. FY 84: Physical Security Improvements for Building 5314 - provide new interior design, lightCarr Facilty - to protect mission-relate- d arms, am- ing, dining room and food service equipment as well munition, and explosives from theft or salxjtage by as improved working conditions. It would provide unauthorized persons or organizations. The project enlisted personnel with a diningserving atmoswill include added protection from igloos and exist- phere commensurate with first class cafeteria establishments. Estimated cost is $603,000. ing facilities. Estimated cost Is $3, 1 88,800. These are the basic projects being submitted this MTD 84: and 3..FY Operations Engineering for a Center provide single building plan. The Board has ele- -' test, engineer- year in Dugways vated for priorities quality of life projects and proing and operations fonctioas. It would put all MTD vided for both personnel and mission acsomething operating personnel in one building rather than being spread out as they are now in 13 separate loca- complishment, proof that the priorities are updated tions. It would be located at Ditto area and the esti- to keep pace with mission requirements and the needs of those people who must get the job done. mated cost is $3,756,100. 4. FY 85: Supply Division Warehouse complex -- Perhaps one or more of these projects will survive place all supply functions currently carried out in the approval process and become a reality. In any the Fries Park temporary metal buildings into one event, if funds and approvals are available, Dugway has a clear blueprint for the future. By SP5 D. L. Pinnick tapes. The ADP section beside its techni- By Connie Rupp cal and business support activities can DMIS employees bade a fond farewell to Debra also meet special requirments unique Huffman on August 15. Debra will be returning to to a particular situation that need school fall. this computer data or reduction, and data Sampler readers may recall a story written in the bases. ALTHOUGH the computer sys- April 25 issue which features Debras background. tem is susceptible to problems like Debra has done an oustanding job as data transcriber - even though Debra has a handicap. She is deaf. power outages and fluctuations, it is UPON HER departure, Debra was presented almost error-fre- e in its tasks, with with two Letters of Appreciation. In his letter, Sam most errors, that do occur once in a while, being traced back to input Efhor, Jr., Director of Management Information Systems, wrote: error. This is known as the GiGo The entire DMIS organization, and especially rule, sort of a Murphys law for comMrs. Dorothy Keeling, desires to exputers, which states, Garbage in. your supervisor, our press appreciation for the outstanding service Garbage out. have provided over the past several months The dedicated line to White Sands you that connects the two computers car- Specifically, as a new data transcriber trainee, you ries 19 thousand bits per have undestood the training inst ructions andjob work has been. far second, and the printer can transfer procedures. very well and your suffices above to It average. say your overall perforthat into lines per minute with is now a trained operator in mance comparable at top speed. There is also a plotter These accomplishments, in a very every respect. printout, that transfers data into short time, are noteworthy and stand out.. graphs or maps complete with the Also, you have displayed an atmosphere of pleadata or statistics needed. santness and a good sense of humor at all times One of the functions covered by the ADP is storage of information on among your associates. It has been a joy for our staff to have had the opportunity to lie with you this sumthing? such as vehicle registration. mer. Indeed, the summer has been too short for us. Given the description of a car, the ON BEHALF of your DMIS friends I wish to computer can usually point out which thank you for your dedication and professional work vehicle was being used. For example, al' if a blue VW sides wiped your car, and throughout the summer period. Since you have of demonstrated standards accomplishhigh all you saw wasthe type of car, color, ready should lie. it to conments, challenge personal your or whatver, the coputer can, by standards of tinue performance in the through files almost in- future. highest stantaneously can usually point out In another letter,. Debras immediate supervisor, which vehicle it was, if it were registered on post. Of course specific infor- Dorothy L. Keeling, added: ...I stated earlier that at the end of the summer mation like that is kept under strict would be working at the level of a trained operascrutiny, and only open to the top you Your ability far exceeds the expectations of a tor. personnel whose job is to protect such summer worker. Your speed is above average, and information, sealed with codes from is outstanding. your accuracy anyone not authorized unable to tap Through her diligence, Debra proved to herself into the data. and her that her handicap need not keep THE AVERAGE time for one cyfrom her being cle (which is how long it takes to list or figure data) is about 750 mation as well as the technical or testing data and results. Along with this dual collection of data, the personnel are djjfided informally between the two jolts, processing data for the bus- Non-appropriat- -- . When talking about computers, a different terminology is used to deisg-nat- e data, and storage capacity. The basic unit of data is abit, and it takes 8 bits to make a byte. A single char- As ouch Dugways 5 year Plan: A Look Into The Future u P iw. i - HCIL!.- -' j " i ' A;'. i |