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Show Page 2 HILL TOP TIMES . May 16, 1980 .xtina. lb yelks. yell (sum By De'ah Curry Public Affairs Office A new AF cost savings program implemented here will net bucks for employees, according to Louie DeMarco, g chairman of the Zero Committee. "The program will question the prices government pays for all goods and services," said Lt Gen. Richard E. Merkling, AFLC vice commander in a letter to all air logistics centers. Overpricing can result from many reasons, "This program's objective is to eliminate these situations," General Merkling said. Although the program primarily involves the directorates of Contracting and Manufacturing, Maintenance, Materiel Management and Distribution, any individual can participate, according to DeMarco. Working with the already established Suggestion Program, the mechanics of the awards will follow those basic procedures. Individuals who think the price for an item or service is excessive should start the review by completing an AF Form' 1000 for suggestions. You must note on the form why you think the item is overpriced, and include all identifying information such as the national stock number (NSN), and present unit price. If you know of an alternate lower priced item, include all identifying information about that item on the AF Form 1000. In the block that calls for the subject of the in all suggestion, write "Zero Over-Pricin- Zero-Over-Prici- the general said, including contracting errors, too rigid specifications, urgency and small quantity purchasing. But usually, overpricing falls into two categories. First, items are overpriced when the government pays a higher price for something when a less expensive alternate is available or can be readily developed. Second, overpricing happens when contractors charge more than a fair and reasonable price. Over-Pricin- g" 7D" C caps. Forward the Form 1000 to DPF. The Suggestion Office will maintain a g special log on these Zero to the and forms forward suggestions, DeMarco. OPR. Louie program DeMarco will determine the proper monitor Over-Pricin- responsible for checking pricing information in Distribution and Materiel Management, and refer the Forms 1000 to them. who are normally Price monitors for surveillance of continual responsible prices to identify and correct gross will discrepancies, errors and expenses to source list cost their verify the against g of the eliminate the possibility being a clerical error. Price monitors will also be able to determine if the cost in question is the valid result of a recent purchase at a higher price than experienced before (due to inflation, increased manufacturer costs, redesigned specifications, etc.) Findings from the price monitors will then g be referred to the Zero over-pricin- Over-Pricin- piTDCDITJl committee, which will check the item's data of usage, engineering specifications that may require the high cost, and whether the item is purchased from a prime manufacturer or a ' manufacturer's subcontractor. If it is determined that the contract price is too high when compared with the Air Force estimated cost to make the same item, the contractor will be confronted with the discrepancy. Cash awards or letters of appreciation will be presented when an overpricing is validated g committee. by the Zero "With today's inflation compounded by our desire for a balanced federal budget, we as the silent majority must assure ourselves that every dollar spent returns a dollar's worth of goods and services," said DeMarco. "With everyone's help, we can illustrate to all taxpayers that we at Ogden ALC do carefully manage our funds, police ourselves and that the procedures established to accomplish these things are valid, aggressive and creditable," DeMarco said. Over-Pricin- Look sharp: Maimiitalin AF diress standards ''..' - In a message on appearance standards, Gen. Bryce Poe II, AFLC Commander, said, "I am concerned with the increasing number of military personnel who fail to maintain the Air Force standards of dress and appearance." "Since people do not selectively ignore standards, but generally follow disregard for one with neglect of all, these conditions always indicate a serious problem," the message continued. ignores the latter, as well. "I expect each officer and noncommissioned officer to lead by example and insist that those who do not measure up improve to Air Force standards. Seniors should normally not jump echelons to correct people. They should, instead, only take the individual's name and ask whom he works for. That supervisor is the one to talk to," he said. General Poe said, "While haircuts, The message continued, "It is seldom the junior's fault' He has been given the d certificate allowing equivalent of a him to look or act the way he does by the supervisor who sees him every day and, by silence, consents. The same applies to the uniforms and shoeshines may not be high up on the list of things we need to worry about, use of tech data, attention to safety, security and the like certainly are. The supervisor who does not enforce the former traditionally With ' gilt-edge- skyrocketing gas prices, gas theft is becoming commonplace. PROTECT your valuable fuel with an inexpensive, easy to insert Emphasizing Air Force appearance standards, Maj. Gen. John J. Murphy, Ogden supervisor who does not .visit the work section or pay attention to his people who are on night or weekend duty or TDY." The general said, "No amount of effort by Commander, said, "I am very concerned with the lackadaisical attitude the base military personnel have toward their dress and appearance. I expect all military members from the lowest to the highest rank to improve their image and take pride in how they look." General Murphy said, "It is everyone's responsibility to speak up and correct dress and appearance violations whenever they are observed. "No matter what your job, whether it be in the grease pit or in an office, Air Force dress and appearance" standards will be maintained," he concluded. ALC commanders, Vice commanders, senior enlisted advisors and the like can do it. Every level of supervision has to be involved all the time. "If you get all supervisors involved, you'll get a number of other bonuses to include better quality work and fewer people problems," he said. General Poe concluded by saying, "I have asked my senior enlisted advisor to pay particular attention to this area during his visits. He has my full support" May 24th, Last Day in Business Curses'. Foiled Again! GAS SPRING prevents tank siphoning S3 but willSPRING not restrict the gas IPoonniiMoiui GAS SPRING GAS flow of &l IBaisIlsstts into the tank when filling up. i GAS SPRING is available in two models to fit cars that use both .w Oafloo CLIP EXAMPLE: Salt Lake City, Utah 84116 I V X VV $3.00 ($2.75 plus 25c Postage each GAS THEFT SPRING Ordered Regular Gas Tank $3.00 Unleaded Gas Tank $3.00 CHECK j I ! lL Name Addres,... City & Handling) for TOTAL Hm0 Q CASH I .. 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