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Show p W9 5--L reclass Army launches program voluntary sider the prospects of soldiers channels to Some 15,000 will soon have the opportunity to . consider changing their mili- 3 & H cr ao 3N U 2 Army pays big dollars in taxes While few people may think of any military service as a taxpayer, the Armys growing tax burden now amounts to more than $1 billion. Officials report that except for a few federal excise taxes, the Army is never taxed directly. Rather, indirect taxes are passed on to the Army by companies contracted for goods and services. Even though these Army contractors must file tax returns and make tax payments, the Army itself bears the financial burden of these taxes under the contract. At the federal level, the Army pays most taxes imposed on transportation articles. Costs range from a nine-cetax per gallon of fuel to a 12 percent tax aded to the price of every vehicle the Army buys. The Army faces another huge tax bill if the heavy vehicle tax is applied to its new expanded mobility tactical truck. If the IRS cantbe convinced the vehicle is inteded for use only, the Army will have to pay $100 million in taxes roughly enough to pay for another 750 trucks. At state level, officials say, indirect taxation affects even more of the Armys dollar. Government contractors are regularly taxes on business occupation, environment, excise, franchise, gross receipts, income, privilege, prothe cost passed on to the Army. perty, sales, utility "Without question, the United States may ultimately have to pay many of these taxes, wrote a Pentagon official recently. "The unmistakable trend of the Supreme Court is to sustain these taxes . .. even though the financial burden, by contract or otherwise, ultimately falls on the nt 12-perce- nt off-roa- d ' . United States. The report said that limited budgets, declining revenues and taxpayer revolts have made states more aggressive in their attempts to indirectly tax federal property and operations. "In light of these factors, the report read, "it is equally . clear that the Armys tax burden will continue to expand.. Residents of Alabama, Alaska, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts and Rhode Island all vote March 13. Residents of Puerto Rico cast ballots March 18. Connecticut voters elect delegates to the Democratic and Republican national conventions March 27. The unit voting officer has the details and information on voting procedures for each state. Questions that canhot be answered at the local level can be referred to the Director, Federal Voting Assistance Program, Department of Defense Room 18457, The Pentagon, Washington, D.C. 20301, or by calling Autovon or commer60 8. points for promotion to 5 grades E-- and E-MILPERCEN officials explain handling of the identification and referral procedures in this way: 6. isting specialties to ones with greater potential for career advancement. MILPERCEN officials say this effort will help the Army . meet According to the official wear policy, the optional hat may be worn, with the black coat, the green raincoat or the green overcoat. However, it may not be worn with the windbreaker or with the pullover sweater when these are worn as the outer garment. The policy also states that service cap insignia must be centered on the front of the hat, and that the ear flaps may be worn either up or down. The trooper hats already are being sold at some clothing sales stores for $20 each, officials say. (ARNEWS) i nrainri- - r . 4 i ' , S2E02aS?OD0' gtmaffmaes module. The soldier's current qualifications will be up-- . dated. A listing of specialities from which to apply will then r i ' 4 I1 . be provided to the soldier include: An expansion of professional knowledge via formal retraining. Notably improved car-- . . who selects, on priority basis, up to five specialties. - T . Officials point out : i that the voluntary reclassification program offers the soldier a few added features: A computation of the eer progression and promotion opportunity Soldiers selected, will be for average two to next the promotion higher grades in the listed from identified MOSs and given the opportunity to chose from ones included on a shortage listing. For example, officials say, if a soldier holds a specialty identified as overstrength in a combat support or combat service support career man- time-in-servi- th ce specialty: A statement of whether the specialty has a selective bonus. Soldiers identified as being qualified for reclassification in a given specialty will have - -- agement field, that soldier their requests processed . r The accrual, and subset quent use of sick leave is one of the most important benefits derived from federal em ployment. Too often, however, this importance is minimized or overlooked. Use of sick leave is on the rise and efforts must be made to reduce its use. We propose the following hints: er USED PISTOLS or .380 AUT0- - MODEL PP -.32 AUTO Save sick leave for serious illness Plstols obtained from a European police department. AH are In NBA excellent to good condition. AH pistols were originally .32 auto, some have boon nbamlod to JIO auto.' Ust $450 - m i rl V for other employees, the need for extra employees, lost pro- duction, lower quality product and morale, and lowered efficiency. If you are sick and the risk of infecting others in your, workplace exists, dont come to work. Stay at home and rest up so that recovery t a,. rushing back to work do if 12 or 20 gauge. I Vi i .38 SPECIAL AMMO eventually pay for in the form of increased taxes. Indivi- List $12.08 duals and organization with low sick leave usage will be honored by having their costs associated with sick leave,' such as the require- 4 BLAZER to reduce our use of sick leave. It is axost that we all that needs to be stressed. There are several "hidden S' List $124.50 you are physically exhausted and more prone to illness?? Likewise, what good is staying at work when you run a good chance of making those around you ill?? Lets all make a real effort boring communities. Dont take sick leave unless you really have to. Although this may seem rather elementary, it is stilla point ff. 600 JR. SH0TSHELL PRESS able to return to work as soon as possible. What good will be on workdays, make them for either very early in the morning, or as late as possi-- . ble in the evening. This way a minimum of work hours will be involved in travel to neigh- - :t will be swift and you will be mmmm achievements publicized. ment for possible overtime new cash-awar- d classification, Byrne noted that this "open-seaso- n op should produce portunity nothing but a positive reaction through all the ranks. through the specially designed "skill alignment ments on Fridays. .When medical appointments msut A new cold weather "trooper hat has been approved, for immediate Wear say uniform board officials. DODIGsetsup spiring more counseling session, the inter-- ested soldier will be referred to the servicing military personnel office for processing realignment in a more practical way. Letters of explanation will be sent through the unit commander to the affected soldier. The commander is being asked to counsel the soldier, on the advantages of taking part in the program. These over-streng- y After the commanders e Make medical appoint- New trooper hat introduced for immediate wear all-weath- through letters from the Armys military personnel center about voluntary reclassification from their ex- force-structur- nt where some 900 points may be needed for promotion, and enters a specialty that may require some 450 to 600 E-6- said Col. Alan H. Byrne, project officer for the reclassification program at MILPERCEN. "We hope that the commanders and their troops will take a close look at it and recognize the advantages in responding to it. Based on a review of past MILPERCEN efforts at both voluntary and mandatory re- ;l The following territory and states have announced their election schedules for the month of March: Vermont residents go to the polls March 6 to cast their votes in the nations second presidential primary. 694-4928496- tion-stagna- would be well advised to con March will be a busy month for voters 224-492849- the soldier leaves a "promo specialty, according to Department of the Army personnel officials. Selected to s will be notified in early March on-goi- ng through MILPO the U;S. Army military personnel center in Alexandria, Va. The action process will take no longer than 45 days from the date of the letter notifying the soldier. If at least 5,000 candidates agree to voluntary reclassification enlisted personnel officials at MILPERCEN will view the project as a complete success, contributing to an improved readiness posture. "It will help the retain-abilitof our soldiers - in- By doing so, officials explain, tary occupational specialty, E-- 4s cial (202) switch- ing speciality into an understrength combat arms field. D 4 ''Qg'-giergax- Aluminum case jacketed bullets in your choice of 125.gr. JHP, program r OECD , l50gr..FMJ, or 158 gr. JHP. Under a new public law authorizing "awards for costsaving disclosures, the Defense Departments Inspector d General has established an employee program for reporting of fraud, waste, and mismanagement. For the reportee to qualify, the Inspector General must be made aware of the problem. The IG can recommend a cash award of up to $20,000, if determines that "significant cost savings to the department resulted from the disclosure. Awards exceeding $10,000 must be submitted for presidential consideration. Defense officials point out that the new program, endorsed by the Secretary of Defense, does not replace existing DOD awards programs. It supplements the current ones by providng a special means for recognizing and reg disclowarding those employees who make of Defense the the will better sures that opeations Department. Disclosures can be made by contacting the Defense 1 I I cash-awar- Savage ff ENTIRE STOCK RELOADING POWDER 24 MODEL RIFLE-SHOTGU- N COMBINATION .22 LR 111 Over .410 Shotgun OFF! List $158 cost-savin- hotline: '223-508- 0, Telephone: i't ? Autovon. toll-fre- e or commercial (202) Mailing address: Defense Hotline, The Pentagon, 693-508- 0. If Washington, D.C. 20301. cash-award The law authorizing the program presently limits payments only to civilian personnel. However, IG officials say that every effort is being made to include military personnel in the program as well. Defense officials state that all personnel are encouraged to pursue allegations through the chain of command fore contacting the Inspector General. be- RESERVE YOUR V MACHINE NOWI . ..FOR THE WEEKEND! A new assignment policy now gives senior nonadvance notification of commissioned officers pin-poi- e non-commission- E-- 25 imp- ed E-- V. . V LB. I 4 BUCK SHOT Our reg. $24.95 Our reg. $18.99 15.00 19.98 Mon-Thur- s. - RENT 3 MOVIES At Regular Price And Get The VCR Rental FREE! 7 .. 25 LB. BB SHOT 4-- 9 Ourreg. $11.99 ; orders to Germany that sergeants major have been receiving for years. officers The new procedure affects fa the grades 7 (P) and 8 with reporting dates of according to military personnel September 1984 or later, will provide soldiers about seven officials. The program months advance notice of their specific unit assignment LB. BAG SHOT Sizes pin-poi- nt nt SH0TBAG SPECIALS! 25 NCOs get advance orders the-sam- 1 V rci. raAQEi .? and geographic location. TCOQLG 002-20S- 5 r. . ......... . ..... - ......... - v'r'.-v- T i1' |