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Show November!!. HILL TOP TIMES e 6 1977 Dayton Rotary Club luncheon ogers emphasizes strong industrial base The Chiefs corner side-effect- CMSgl. Donald B. Cudmore Standards of uniform wear and personal appearance is a style of clothing that identifies persons as members of a group or as workers in a particular field. A uniform The military uniform is probably the most renowned. As members of the Air Force, we must be constantly aware of the image we portray. People draw conclusions on our military effectiveness by what they see. We must instill public confidence and leave no doubt that we live by a common standard and respond to military orders and discipline. Air Force Regulation 0 (AFR) prescribes our standards of uniform wear and personal appearance. It behooves each of us to know the standards and abide by 35-1- them. The winter season began here at Hill AFB on Nov. a review of a few requirements is probably in order: 1 and Insure that your uniform is neat, clean and in good repair. Be proud of the uniform you wear. As a member of g force in the world, the greatest fighting and don't sit on the fence, get all the way in. peace-keepin- As is always the case, questions arise as to what we can or cannot wear. Here are a few do's and don'ts to set the record straight : 1. 2, 3, are and wear by men and women. Uniform combinations authorized for year-roun- d s, include beneficial he added. "By adding foreign requirements to our own, we are able to lower unit costs and maintain an industrial base better able to expand "Industrial readiness" was 1A 2A Combinations 4, 4A, short sleeve utility shirts and tropical combat boots are authorized for wear only during the period from April 15 through Oct. 31. Field jackets, flight jackets and parkas issued as organizational equipment may be worn only with the utility uniform or flight uniform. This includes hospital and food service whites. When parka liners are worn as an outer garment, name tapes, "U.S. Air Force" and chevrons will be worn. the topic addressed by Gen. F. Michael Rogers, commander of Air Force Logistics Command (AFLC), at the Dayton (Ohio) Rotary Club luncheon meeting at AFB on Oct. 24. The general was on hand to receive honorary membership in the group from its president, Robert C.Barr, in d. The work utility uniform is authorized for wear while performing duty on base and when traveling by private vehicle between residence and place of duty. Only essential stops enroute to and from base are authorized when wearing this uniform. at all times. Headgear will be worn a be worn while not will inside building, except Headgear Baseball armed by cap, fatigue security police personnel. cap, stocking cap and winter bunny hat are only authorized with the utility uniform. (NOTE: Stocking cap and winter bunny hat are only authorized from Nov. 1 out-of-doo- rs 5 officer at Wright - Patterson whose many AFB, a organizations generate daily payroll of $1.3 million. If AFLC's assets could be translated to the Fortune Magazine 500, Barr noted that the command would rank 11th, falling between International Telephone and Telegraph and Chrysler Corporation. Rogers is responsible for managing about $13.8 billion and a work force of 92,000 people. In his speech, Rogers called for overcoming the "blind spot" in democracies who "find it remarkably difficult to decide to begin to prepare for war." To insure our readiness, he said, we must depend on industry to provide the missiles, aircraft, ships, tanks and guns that deter aggression. "In short," Rogers said, "military readiness reflects industrial readiness. We need the sustenance industry provides the military now, before we have an actual need." In a nuclear war, we will fight initially only with the equipment and spares stockpiled, Rogers said. "Should that war continue over a prolonged period, we shall succeed only if the existing ECONOMICS READINESS Michael Rogers, quickly into high gear," he added. Drawing from the writings of Milton Friedman and Peter Drueker, Rogers cited the phenomen of international economics. "A skip in the techniques, and procedures is changing with every shift in the political and economic arena of the nation and the world." Rogers said that AFLC currently sells goods and services via the Foreign Sales (FMS) Military program to 62 countries and gives such assistance through the Military Assistance Program (Grant Aid) to one country. "Although many people believe that foreign military sales are entirely aircraft and munitions, most of them are actually for logistical support: spare engines, replacement parts, depot maintenance and modifications, 35-1- 0 I solicit your help in enforcing the standards which have been set. Remember, we are a proud people and by wearing our uniform correctly and maintaining our personal appearance, we display that pride for all to see. By Capt. William Hajdu 2849th Air Base Group-X- P technical services, repair manuals, and transportation," he said. Only 40 percent of total, defense FMS orders deal with weapons and ammunition. Besides helping further U.S. foreign policy, these sales Vertical communication is one of the most serious problems affecting successful mission accomplishment today. Top any individual with a management and need to phone, talk to, or meet with a director or senior commander, might do well to consider the following propositions: The time available for top management to make a - solve a problem is extremely limited. Therefore, your phone call, discussion, or meeting is probably going to take too long. decision You are closer to the problem and may know more about it than a senior manager (or he wouldn't be taking the time to talk to you), so analyze the situation and give him the alternatives and your recommendation; besides, he doesn't have time to tell you how to go about solving the problem. Know what you want to accomplish in a particular transaction (verbal or written) with a senior manager and let him know your objective early in the transaction. Seek out the members of your organization who think creatively and are,. willing to challenge assumptions and ways of doing things i.e., if they simultaneously present Corollary: If a member of your organization hasn't brought you a problem-solutiolately, he hasn't been solutions-improvement- s. n looking. t You have more resources (especially time) at your disposal than top management, so take the time to think through a problem and to get all appropriate coordination before presenting a problem. DLL o 101 ill y o POODQOGD Kverything advertised in this publication must be made available for purchase use or patronage without regard to the race, creed, color, national origin or .sex of the purchaser, user, or patron. mm Vertical communications, a difficult process objectives,-- Mixing of military and civilian clothing and wearing the OD sweater as an outer garment is prohibited. have only commented on a few of the standards we expect here at Hill AFB. If you have any other questions, or contact your supervisor and first read AFR sergeant. Dayton. (LOGNEWS) com- mander, speaks to more than 100 Dayton (Ohio) Rotarians at a recent luncheon. The general emphasized the need for a strong industrial base to maintain a national war readiness posture. (U.S. Air Force Photo) monetary heartbeat of one major economic center produces an increase in the economic pressure of ten others," he said. "The execution of logistics - our through April 14.) I payments, Rogers said. OF e" industrial base can shift members Gen. F. Air Force Logistics Command concepts, Other honorary American job market, and contribute to the balance of recognition for the command's and his contributions to the local community. General Rogers is senior leaders of companies who are included in the Fortune 500. have included chief executives of National Cash Register Corp., the Mead Corporation and DAYCO, all companies with their headquarters in quickly when necessary." These sales also help drive and down research the benefit development costs, Wright-Patterso- n "eome-as-you-ar- The utility shirt is authorized to be worn outside the trousers year-arounexcept when wearing a short MA-1- . The utility shirt will be tucked in when jacket, e.g., a short jacket is worn. .5 Dayton Rotary honorary is granted membership selectively to community If you haven't criticized (constructively) someone for ineffective communication lately, you've no doubt been a party to failures to communicate. If by now you think vertical communication is a difficult process, you are beginning to understand the problem. Good Luck. My appreciation to Col. Jack G. Hilden, Director Materiel Management, for the inspiration for this article. confirmed violation or rejection of this policy of equal opportunities by an advertiser will result in the refusal to print advertising from that source. Mor Media Sales. 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