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Show Writing contest awards presented The DESERET SAMPLER, Friday, July 30, 1971 AMC marks its ninth birthday iug necessary financial supxirt, nxiunted for airixinie surveillance, will make it possible to complete detection, recognition and fire its efforts to successhilly comply control. The oilier is the Handwith the pollution aliateinent held Infrared Thermal Viewer , utilized by ground requirements of federal, state, (ANPAS-7)and local laws in the production tnxips for the detection and and operation of its equipment recognition of personnel at short commercial Potential and facilities throughout the ranges. United States. Pollution sources applications include the systems slated for early emphasis include possible use fur detecting flaws vehicles, industrial and military in materials. A new high explosive 155MM engines, aircraft, fuels and lubrit assisted projectile has cants, and fixed facilities. In the latter area, 218 sources of pol- liecn developed which greatly, lution were identified for cor- increases the range and effectrective action at 51 AMC in- iveness of the Army's M109 Howitzer. The projecstallations. tile contains a rocket motor deSIXTEEN defense items are signed to ignite seven seconds involved in projects after firing to optimize range and with six foreign countries Current plans call NATO, resulting iu an estimated for the projectile also utilizing $582 million gold flow to the in the XM 198 155MM LightUnited Slates. New business for weight Towed Howitzer now unthe Military Sales Program in der development. A similar the first three quarters of Fiscal has also lwen developed projectile Year 1971 is $420 million as com- for use in 105MM howitzer syspared to $323 million for the tems which, in combination with entire preceding Fiscal Year. an improved propelling charge, In its continuing program to provides increases in range from improve the present and future 12,8(X) to more than 15,(XX) combat capability of the Army, meters. AMC has made significant proA PROMISING develop-nx'ii- l gress in the development and in weaponry is the XM204 fielding of weapons and asswiat-e- d soft recoil 1U5MM towed howit- Looking luck on 8 record of nearly a decade of outstanding logistics response to the needs of fighting men, the Army Material Command (AMC) olwerves its ninth anniversary on August 1st. ESTABLISHED in 1962, AMC provides the Army's weapons and equipment, including research and development, procurement and production, storage and dis trihut ion, inventory management maintenance and disjxisal. Souk military and 34.(XX) cipersonnel are directly employed in AMCs nation-wid- e network of more than 180 military installations and activities. The past year was highlighted by the institution of management innovations designed to conserve resources and to estali-lis- h und maintain a fully responsive logistical base for the Army in the face of steadily declining funds occasioned by the phase-dow- n of the war in Southeast 13,(KX) Asia. Selected reorganization through consolidation or realignment of functions and activities has liecn undertaken to improve efficiency in operations. Reorganizations have primarily liecn directed toward overhead reducing strengths, combining facilities to improve efficiency and to reduce equipment: costs. lie-gu- prix-e-dure- negotiation cost objective liased mi reasonable attainable economies and efficiencies. Not intended to take the place of contractor management, the technique provides a means of ascertaining the most reasonable prices in the alisence of normal competitive restraints and promises suits tantial cost savings. Seven such studies have licen completed to date and three are currently in progress. AMC also has selected two planned procurements for initial application of the life cycle costing" technique. This is a technique by which the successful bidder in a price competition is chosen on the liasis of cost of ownership rather than acquisition cost alone. In other words, the successful bidder will lie selected on the liasis of the lowest ultimate cost of an item to the government during its useful service life. Considered is cost of acquisition, operating, maintaining. supporting and even disposing of an item. Related to these efforts, training has lieen intensified resulting in expanded use of existing training courses as well as the and utilization of development 12 new cmirses in AMC schools, all geared to improving the materiel acquisition process. AN AMC-iustitute- d program for Reliability Improvement of Selected Equipment (RISE) has led to the identification of 135 potential candidates for reliability improvement, with an estimated cost avoidance of $293 million. Objectives are: to survey performance of all AMC equipment to identify the components contributing the nxist to performance degradation and high maintenance cost: analyze the components identified to determine the degree of reliability improvement that can lx- made; and, to licgin reliability improvement programs on those offering the greatest return on investment. Some 80 of the 1:15 potential projects are already underway or proposed for funding with a Xitential cost avoidance of $120 million. Huge costs savings are living achieved thru the sulistantially increased use of retread tires to meet the Armys tire replacement requirements. Retreading is now living accomplished in the United States and about eleven foreign countries, with the bulk of the work dune by private industry. To date, 128 Army in1 stallations have reported tires retreaded and savings of $5.4 million in the first half of Eiscul Year 1971. Savings for the entire year are estimated at $11 million. Rians are underretreading specific way to sized aircraft tires and the feasibility of rebuilding solid ruhlier tires, rondwIiccK, and tank track lor coiulxit vehicles is now under wav. ThcjJCouimaud readied a plan during 'lie period which, assiiin 1 Crude: first, Randy Crane; second, Nickie Smith; Honorable Mention: Tracy BowSecond ers, Nicholas Gonzales, Kerby Helm; Judges: Messers C. Nathan, K. Sanders, J. Tueik. Third and Fourth Grades: first, Lisa Brauner; second, Matthew Rees; Honorable Mention: Rose Attmore, Brenda Huslein, Sandra Henderson; Judges: Messers K. Bilton, L. Eastland and C. Syndergard. Fifth and Sixth Grades: first, Clark Brauner; second, Seanna Horan; Honorable Mention: Karen Bill Joe Livingston, Bingham, Rourke; Judges: Messers C. Cap- - pel, F. Paris, R. Yusas. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL POETRY AWARDS: Third and Fourth grades: first, l.iai Brauner; second, Christine Clayton. Fifth and Sixth Grades: first, Connie Schrier; second, Juanita Cecil; Honorable Mention: Craig Jenkins. men school poetry AWARDS: First, Denise Cape); second. Glen Juste; Honorable Mention: Denise Cupel. All poetry entries for lxith schools were judged by Professors Black and Hale of Utah State at Logan who recognized the winners with Certificates from the University. Sitting on the veranda, the young engaged couple discussed the furniture they would need for their little dream cottage. "Now, darling, regarding the the young man living room, are you going to ventured, bring your piano to our home when we are married' the yes! My goodness, That young woman replied. was the one thing Father made me promise lx?fore he would agree to let me marry you. rix-ke- vilian n CONTINUING an effoit in Octolier 1969 to seek significant improvements in weapons system acquisition AMC' has intensified apShould Cost plication of the Analysis technique. The techa detailed, nique encompasses intensive review of a contractors and pnxluction management practices to identify and determine the costs resulting from mismanagement and uneconomic, inefficient practices. Elimination of such projected costs permits the Government to develop a contract awards to small business firms, exceeding the previous years performance of 11.8 percent or $7(X),025,(XX). The Command also continued its active The Creative Writing Contest role in a program to increase awards were presented at Awards the participation of minority Assemblies at the end of the group small business contractors School year. This contest has been in the government procurement 1954 sponsored annually since Under a procedure Womens process. College the l,v Dugway authorized by the Small Business Club. With the support of the made to are Awards the Youth Activities Council, books Act Administration Small Business andor certificates were presentwith performance accomplished ed to all winners. by minority- - owned or minority-operate- d Stories and poetry are judgsubcontractors. AMC ed for originality and creativealso assumed field coordinating Teach-ei-s ness bv impartial panels. responsibilities for business counremove the identity of all seling of minority business entre- writers before entries are subpreneurs in a 42 city schedule mitted. of national seminars and business ELEMENT ARfl SCHOOL conferences. STORY AWARDS: . York is progressing on an Tactical Data System Army (ARTADS), an effort to design and control the manufacture of a system that will assimilate and coordinate other field computer operations and further extend automation on the liuttelfield of the future. Scheduled to lie alisorlicd are three major computer projects already in operation: Tactical Operation Systems (TOS); Tactical Fire Direction System (TACFIRE), and the Air Defense Control and Coordinating System (ADCCS). Slated to lie added is a fourth component Automatic Flight Operapart tion Centers (AFOC). ANOTHER advanced project is the ANTRN-30- , an omnidirectional radio ground lteacon intended as an aid to navigation for Army aircraft. It is designed for use at lwse airstrips and remotely dispersed landing facilities where heavier aids such as ground control approach are not available or are impractical. The equipment is in two configurations, zer. In the soft recoil system, approximately half the firing impulse is imparted nx'chanically into the recoiling parts during the run-u- p period resulting in a rapid forward motion. When firing (xvurs, it takes alxiut half of the actual firing impulse to stop this forward motion lxdore recoil can start. At the end of recoil, a short, controll-x- l counter-recoil stroke returns the system to its latched position. Advantages are improved faring stability. reduced weight und package size, increased rate of fire and a greater range than its WITH EXTRA MAGNUM CYLINDER BUY NOW AND SAVE! 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When employed in conprovide a lialauccd combination junction with available aircraft of mobility, agility, and detection automatic direction finders, it in all weather. The can provide hearing and indica- capability is to award Expanded Conplan tion of station to aircraft crews tract Definition (ECD) contracts who can then correlate this into two or more contractors in formation with topographical or the Fourth Quarter of Fiscal aeronautical charts to determine Year 1972. position. 'NEW VEHICLES issued Army requirements were ap- to Army units during the pcriixl proved for a Utility Tactical include the M581 1 ton truck, T ransport Aircraft System i UTTAS) more familiarly known as the to replace the i'H-- 1 Huey" Gama Coat. The veInas the Army's squad carrier. hicle has separate tractor and dustry will initially lie requested carrier Ixxlics connected by an to submit proposals for the articulation joint which permits engine development contract. The them to iitch and roll iu relaairframe development contract tion to one another and maintain will follow at a later date. It is tire- - to- - ground contact for explanned to select two airframe ceptional cross country mobility manufacturers for a competitive over all terrain. at which time a single Hie civilian employee equal manufacturer will lie selected for is opportunity iEEO) program was production. Promised advanced bv iiKans of EEO Ingreater payload, airspeed, reheld at AMC Headquarliability and survivability, result- stitutes ters and at four regional locamachin cost more effective a ing tions. Purpose was to inform ine for operational units. First phase development was commanders and personnel manaof program requirenx'iits, pariH'gun for a new Heavy Lift gers management's responsiticularly Helicopter (IILII) capable of to establish and execute bility 22.5 twice tons, lifting nearly d actions designed to the puyload of the Army's curespial employment opprovide rent mixlel. Company's Ycrtol Division received a $12 portunity to minority groups. million initial contract to de- IX'partmeiit of the Army's first animal awards for Honorary Recsign. develop, fabricate, test and ognition for Achievement in HAWES "TRIUMPH" 21 620 REVOLVER WRANGLER Lowest price ever on an American made pistol SINGLE SIX With deluxe .22 cal. with white grips. ot delooking pendable single action. -- great ONLY . . . REG. Reg. 54.95 14.95 22 LONG RIFLE PISTOL 14.95 j GARCIA fly-off- ", "ASTRA CADIX" .38 SPECIAL With a smooth, easy TITAN .25 CAL. AUTOMATIC dou- ble action PISTOL and fully adjustable rear d sight. cylinder. Precision Safety-recesse- REG. tiiiic-iha.se- made-smo- action auto. from 65.00 ot REG. Bm-in- demonstrate selected advance technological components. This effort is expected to lead to a conceptual configuration for the huge bird which is viewed as promising a giant step forward in wartime logistics support of conduit forces, over I much heads lief ore port facilities can lie over mountain ranges erected through forests and swamps, while roads and bridges are built. Equal Employment Opportunity were presented by the Secretary of the Army, in May to two uiemlxTS of AMC activities. They were: Colonel Luther G. Jones, jr Commander of the Army Aeronautical Depot. Maintenance ('enter. Corpus Christi, Texas, and Rolx'rt A. Cole, Sr., Equal Employment Opportunity Officer of the Army Mobility Equipment (amimuiul. St. Iamis, Mo. For the first time in several A NEWLY developed laser years AMC toped the Comguidance technique for missiles mand's grail of 12 percent in was successfully demonstrated. 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