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Show .RSITY OF UTAH iJ LIBRARIES Published in the interest of the personnel of Dugway Proving Ground Published by the Transcript-BulletiPublishing 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 by the Department of the Army of the products or services advertised. n JUL221974 SCIIALS ORDER DEFt Dugway Proving Ground Vol. 7 No. 2 Friday, July 19, 1974 Dugway, Utah 84022 Utah goedes to Minneapolis Minnesotans Send 23 Enlistees Here Sixty-fiv- e volunteer enlis- tees in die U.S. Army have requested to be stationed at Dugway Proving Ground under the Army1 s Station of Choice (SOC) program, according to records of die Military Personnel Division. of these, or Twenty-thre- e more than 35 percent, have been signed up by just one of the nations 66 A FEES (Armed Forces Entrance and Examining Station) induction centers. It is the A FEES in Minneapolis, Minn. The Minnesota station was given special recognition for its service to Dugway and an expression of this installations COMMENDATION MEDAL AWARDED First Lieutenant Donna A. Ford, Army Nurse Corps, formerly assigned at Dugway with the VS. Army Hospital, is awarded the Army Commendation Medal. Making the presentation, in a ceremony held July 8 at the hospital, is Major Jerry A. Matthicscn, chief nurse. 1LT Ford completed her lour of active duty with the ANC earlier this month. (Photo bv Ogden Kraut) appreciation during a recent presentation ceremony. A desk set made in the DPG Craft Shop, handsomely mounted and featuring polished Utah geodes, was given to the Minneapolis AFEES. The idea was conceived by Major Raymond L. Madsen, DPG director of Personnel, Training and Force Development, and Staff Sergeant Edward D. Feingold; SOC coordinator and career counselor with Military Personnel. The desk set was presented by Specialist Four Rolfe D. Anderson of Military Personnel during a trip to the Minneapolis' area. It was received by Sergeant First Class Edward Pekarik, NCO in charge of the station. During a tour led by SEC Pekarik, SP4 Anderson witnessed the stations 'computer system in operation. The system is in direct communication with the Office of the Chief of Personnel, Department of the Army. In just 30 seconds after a prospective enlistee inquires about a specific job or location, . he or she can have an answer detailing exactly what is open in that line of work or that geographical area. The Minneapolis station serves an area covering all of Minnesota, the northern part of Wiscoasin, eastern North and South Dakota and part of Iowa. SP4 Anderson, whose home is in that area at Prairie Farm, 'Vis., visited recruiting stations in Rice Lake, Barron and New Richmond, 'Vis., during his trip. At each stop he left brochures and pamphlets giving information about Dugway and Utah and describing opportunities for personnel assigned here in technical and administrative .fields. He also appeared before groups of seniors at Prairie Farm High School, where he graduated in 1968. He holds a B.S. degree in education from the University of Wisconsin, obtained in 1972. He taught at biology and chemistry Adams, Minn., High School be-- r fore lieing inducted into the at Army in December, 1972 the Minneapolis AFEES. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lester J. Anderson, Route 1, Prairie Farm. His wife Gail, who works at the DPG Craft Shop, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Grant Lynch of Ridgeland, ' : . 'Vis. . FSE Examination To Be Replaced The Civil Service Commission has announced that the Federal Service Entrance Examination, which closed last month, will be replaced in by a new Professional and U.S. Oc-toli- er Administrative Career (PACE). Alxmt 10, (MX) Exaini-fatio- n appoint- ments are expected to lie made annually through the new exam. PACE will serve as a principal means of entry into the Federal Civil Service fgr college graduates and others with appropriate responsible work experience. PACE, like its predecessor, will lie a single examination used to fill a variety of entrance-levpositions of a professional, administrative, or el technical nature. Specialized civil service examinations covering professional positions in engineering, science, accounting and some other fields as well as separate examinatioas for positions at grades aliove entry levels will continue unchanged. PACE will differ from the Lagoon IRiiic Saturday,. 27lli The DYA Teen Club has scheduled its annual picnic trip to Lagoon for Saturday, July 27th. All DYA memlers from 13 to 19 years old are invited the trip at the to sign up-foYouth Center. Bus passes will lie given on d liasis. a Two buses will lie obtained for e, first-serve- the trip with total scaling ca- pacity for 86 DYA inemlicrs and four chaperones. The buses will lie loaded at 9:15 a.m. on the 27th. They will leave promptly at 9:30 a.m. For the return trip the buses will lie loaded at 6:30 p.m. and' leave at 6:50 p.m. Refreshments and picnic lunches will lie provided liy the DYA. Memliers must pay for their own rides and other expenses in the amusement park. Discounts will lie available for those presenting DYA mcmlier-shi- p cards. Additional information may lie obtained at the Youth Center. their academic standing. Such academic standing will be recognized by combining additional point credit for outstand- S scholarship with ratings in the written test. So that a final examination rating can be determined by this new method, all candidates will be required to take the written test, regardless gf class standing. Another feature being revised is the one granting eligibility without examination for work experience with Federal agencies under cooperative education programs. This provision will no longer be necessary, since other arrangements are being developed to permit continuing appointments for p students after receiving the bachelor degree. The final major difference recognizing outstanding scholin new examination plan is the arship will also lie changed in that a separate management inthe PACE examination. Applicants who rank in the upper 10 tern option will not be included the first year of operapercent of their graduating during Hie tion. easting list of eligibles classes, or who have a 3.5 grade an ample numlier of contains point average on a scale of 4.0, will continue to be eligible in management intern candidates the examination on the basis of for the next year, and during co-o- Army Hospitals Face Shortage of Doctors DYA Schedules first-com- . examination it replaces in a numlier of ways. The written test to lie used as part of the new examination plan has been redesignod to incorporate major . changes in both content and coverage. Based on extensive professional research into the abilities needed on the job, the written test will measure a wider range of abilities. The new test batwill an imporved provide tery tixil for matching candidates with jolis. Eligible candidates will lie referred for specific positions according to the relative importance of different measured abilities, as indicated by test results, to successful performance in different job categories. Hie previous provisions for By the end of 1974, the Army Medical Department expects to have 500 less physicians than last year, while at the same time it expects to experience an increase in the numlier of people entitled to health care. Because of these situations, some medical commanders will lie unable to provide care to all persons previously supported. In some medical treatment facilities, the exepeted number of physicians Is as much as 40 below the number recognized as needed to provide health care to ereryone entitled to it. Hie end of the physician draft significantly contrilmted to this shortage. Programs underway to ease this situation include the Health Professional Scholarship Program, die physicians bonus bill recently signed by the President, and use of physician extenders such as physicians assistants and nurse clinicians. In addition, an increase in the selective hiring of civilian professionals and paraprofessionals, additional contra ctural arrangements and increased use of CIIAMPUS are planned in order to iasure continued high quality medical care. the first responsiBy statute and. Army Regulation 40-bility of the Department of the Army for medical care and service is to active duty uniformed services personnel. By law, hcalpli care to dependents and retired memliers is provided only when facilities and staffing permit. No blanket policy for denial of medical care to lower priority personnel is planned. Each local situation will be examined. Every effort Is lieing made within the capabilities of the U.S. Army Health Services Command to avoid prolonged or general reduction in medical services to any beneficiaries. ... . , , , . , for separation December, SP4 Anderson plans to return to his alma mater in Eau Claire, 'Vis., for a semester of graduate work before resuming his teaching job Scheduled from service in at Adams High School. But Rolfe and Gail Anderson wont soon forget Dugway and the benefits and satisfactions deriving from service here. They wont hesitate to recommend Dugway as a Station of Choice installation And young men and women considering urnning mrthodi for thn job TWENTY-THRE- E FOR DUGWAY SFC Edward Pekarik, left, in charge of tlic Armed Forces Entrance and Examining desk set, made in the Station in Minneapolis, Minn., receives a of the DPG Rolfe from Anderson SP4 E. DPG Craft Shop, Military Personnel Office. The presentation in Minneapolis was made in recognition of that stations accomplishments in recruiting 23 enlistees for Dugway under the Volunteer Armys Station of Choice program. The Minneapolis AFEES leads all others in the number at SOC enlistees sent to Dugway. geode-decorate- femd to MtegonrmUb.in.de. AFEES without reservatlons whatsoever. Federal agencies will be encouraged by the Commission "V to make initial appointments at the GS-- 5 grade level, except in Salt Lake Trip those instances where entry Planned duties require graduate education, work experience, or parAn auto caravan trip to Salt ticular qualifications that make lake City for women of Dugappointments at the GS-- 7 level will be held Saturday, July 1 h way advisable. 20, the NCO Wives Auxiliary made No changes are being has announced. in the provisions granting eligiThe trip is being sponsored bility at the GS-- 7 level on the by the NCO Auxiliary. The cars basis of graduate education, a will leave from the NCO Club law degree gr qualifying work Satparking lot after 7:15 a.m. experience. Also, candidates can urday. continue to qualify for GS-- 7 on At 9:30 a.m., the group is the basis of a combination of scheduled to make a conducted superior academic achievement tour of the Hickory Farms andfla high test score. Cheese Store in Trolley Square, The new PACE examina- - Salt Lake City. Other points of e tion will be issued in October, interest will be visited and par-Thwill have opportum-fo- r first written test is planned ticipants and Prizes for ties shopping. November 1974 and subse- to awarded will be discounts quent exams will be held the of members group. from monthly January through May of 1975. Help Wanted For Sampler 'Over the Top 9 Mrs. Veren Heads State The following message has been received at Dugway Proving Ground for the commander of the U.S. Army Recruiting Command, Ft. Sheridan, III.: The U.S. Army Recruiting Command wishes to thank all active Army units, installations and activities for their outstanding recruiting support in fiscal year EEO Group Without this solid support and complete cooperation, it would have been impossible for the Recruiting Command to meet its FY 74 recruiting objectives and the Armys manpower and strength requirements. The successful recruiting effort in May and June boostan achievement ed the Army over the top in FY 74 that many thought impossible. Please convey to your commanders and personnel our sincere thanks and appreciation for their help and assistance. Look forward to continuing the team effort Employment Opportunity officer at Dugway Proving Ground, has been named chairperson of .the Federal Equal Opportunity Employment Council of Utah. all-o- ut in FY 75. mum i or call t Mrs. Nadine Veren, Equal 1974. The Deseret Sampler may be forced to suspend publication until new personnel are assigned to the Information Office in August or September. This suspension could lie avoided with the help of volunteers. If you are interested and can spare a few hours a week, drop by the Information Office in Post Heackpiarters 2116. d ' Mrs. Veren, of Salt Lake City, was selected for the office at a recent meeting of the council held at Hill Air Force Base. This council' is organized under the auspices of the Federal Executives Association for Utah. The objective of this organization is to serve as a medium to promote equal employment opportunities in the Federal sector of Utah. The council acts as a factfinding and coordinating body bv bringing together the EEO representatives of Federal agencies in Utah for the purpose of providing better understanding and application of principles of EEO, and by arriving at a common ground of understanding and application of the rules and regulations governing EEO administration. It also reports findings and recommendations for new or revised directives to appropriate authorities. In short, this council serves as a center of exchange of ideas and information for the mutual benefit of members and agencies represented. Experience is not necessary. An interest in writing would be helpful. Students interested in journalism or English could lie used and could gain some experience. RECEIVES ARMY COMMENDATION MEDAL The council is comprised of EEO officials of approximately 50 Federal agencies in Utah and Is open to all Federal agencies in the State of Utah which request niemliership in the council. 3, There would lie no pay for this work. Your only reward would be experience, and the knowledge that you have liecn ..of service in a time of need. Call 21 16 during duty hours if you can help during the next six or eight weeks. Hie Deseret Sampler . tlie Army Comis Captain Robert L. Shepherd, DPG staff judge advocate, awarded Andrew Colonel Lieutenant Leaf J. ArmOak Medal Cluster) by mendation (First November since at 1972, Shepherd commander. Cpt Assigned Dugway strong, post was cited for his exceptionally meritorious service and outstanding performance of duties during this tour here. Attending the presentation were the captains wife Loma and Mrs. Beth, holding infant son David Lowell, and daughter Elizabeth Ann. CPT has accepted lias where for this month Pueblo, leave Colo, to Dugway Shepherd plan Pueblo a civilian attorney-adviso- r position in the Staff Judge Advocate Office at Army Depot. (Plioto by SP5 1. Valentin) Other officials elected to offices in the council were James Gillespie, Equal Employment Opportunity officer at Ogden Defease Depot, and Mrs. Beverly Holmes, EEO representative of the Forest Service in Ogden, elected as secretary. |