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Show I ft. - u TFVgnrftni., Your Ideas Bring Awards by Elaine Henrion, Information Services 2028 instead. Sec- much. They only have to make the job easier. After your idea reaches a simple oversized pin while assigned to the 579th Ordnance Com25, designed f - s : A . .' al ' r v Wright's tool earned him a check for $775 and a Department of the Army Certificate of Achievement. During the first year it was used, the simple oversized pin saved the Army almost $19,000. Have you ever had an idea for improvement, but didn't know how to submit it? If you'd like to make a suggestion, this is how. You have to explain what the need or problem is. It can't be just a. complaint. Spell out who is affected by the problem, where and why the problem exists and how 4 . - V P V .. V. v, S K ' tj , v J ' Xv 'r.'A'' ' .V-.- V V. f A . - . t - J'--- St V. C7 the office affected by it. If the suggestion is approved, you could earn some money when it is implemented and certified. If it's suggestion. ; v - I . " 1 , s s '? v';' .s , . i - r.i tf- J, Ci considered. It's logged in and given a number. Then your suggestion is sent to easier. Then the Pershing repairman submitted his idea as a ; Y - - 2J Y.f 4 v.V considered inappropriate, the form will be returned to you. Even if the idea is not immediately accepted, the suggestor has proprietory 1 rights for one year. If, during that time the suggestion is into effect, even partially, pit its suggestor will be recognized. Suggestions saving the Army less than $250 will receive a letter of appre elation, a copy of which is placed in your official re- . cords. Both military and civilian personnel are encouraged to -- often the problem takes place. submit suggestions. If you think you have an idea or would like to try to come up Remember, just stating the problem is not a sugges- tion. You must give a solU: tion. If it has to do with a regulation or manual, give the with one, here are some criteria for judging it: Will the idea improve specific word changes or. troop morale and soldier command relationships? Result in a better or easier method of doing the outline the information to be covered. If it has to do with a tool, give exact dimensions and cost. Always, explain why your solution is better. Point out . ; Eliminate unnecessary paperwork and reports? Improve management up Misses poplin jacket.-- . juniors reyerstole , t . - v ' s V ." i v, A 1 39.00 35.00 , tv. t ' 45.00 . pqn'seersucker jackeTT .1C. Juniors' chintz jacket. v.. ' : & Mow V' V; .1 A.' , -- 1 B. conditions for the troops? equipment, etc. Why should you bother? Your suggestions could mean money in your pocket. Suggestions can be for tangible or intangible benefits. Tangible benefits can earn you $25 to $25,000 as outlined in AR 672-2table Intangible benefits could be worth $25 to $5,000 based on. their value to the as outlined in AR Army, 672-2table The form you should use for your suggestion is DA Form 1045. If your idea deals with improvement of equipment, youll also need to fill out DA Form 2407' and attach it to the suggestion form. If your suggestion has to do with a publication, then you wil need DA Form ) advantage great savings on these casual jackets. With good looks and ' smart details. Plus the lightweight comfort you'U want tor .the season ahead. Polycotton in fashion colors. Lighten 1, Improve maintenance of buildings, roads, grounds, Provide better living yt "SPRINGTIME JACKETS, of our for spring! Take i-- job? etc. sSv si - : : the expected benefits and savings to the Army; whether it is time, money, ' ', i 29.' 29.99 24.99 ' J S,'v ' - i i . practices? 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