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Show Page 8 HILL TOP TIMES Friday, April 29, 1983 Editorials sfimdlOTdls m e a mi s jp c 5 d e , 5 im ft e j c 5 fly Cmmwde' s Coirimeir ' etftfiifiig' Enoglh ' .. u People Oinie os innieoiniDinigf yD ' '' X" V ' ' ' ' I" "t iJ' Vzi (U.S. Air Force Photo) Maj. Gen. Leo Marquez I want to discuss the People Line. I want you to know that each and every call receives individual attention and that either myself or General Musser, in my absence, see and have final approval on each reply. We have corrected many things and are also provided much information through use of the People Line. For the most part, the calls are constructive. There is, however, some misuse and some abuse of this service. For example, several anonymous calls have been received which are obvious character assassination attempts. If you feel you have a legitimate complaint against an individual, be prepared to give the People Line. Your compliments will be passed along through appropriate channels. I want you to be aware of my policy on the People Line. Every one of you has the right to contact me through the People Line to have problems solved or to report fraud, waste and abuse. I have asked all managers and supervisors to give each inquiry appropriate attention and emphasis at the highest management level possible. All inquiries are to be thoroughly investigated and valid problems corrected immediately. They have been directed to ensure that no reprisal action is taken at any time. In summary, if we use it as intended, the People Line can be a very meaningful tool for the entire Hill AFB family. I solicit your support in making it work for all of us. substantive facts or your call will not be investigated. You should also be aware that calls which contain profanity or abusive ex-cessi- ve language will not be processed. The practice of using what I call "gang calls" is very transparent. You do not need to resort to a barrage of calls by different people on the same item. They just take more time to process. I would like you to consider another use for the People Line. If you know someone who does an excellent job or an organization which provides outstanding service, call your kudos or congratulations in on Consistency is the key to successful application of standards, yet it is the one ingredient too often missing. The technician who would not think of perforniing maintenance without the tech order if a quality control inspector were present decided to trust his memory when working alone. The pilot who would never violate established procedure with a flight , examiner in the other cockpit may not exhibit the same discipline when flying alone. The clerk who does his job better than anyone you ever knew may need a haircut or have a uniform that always looks a little shabby. The supervisor whose best friend works for him, and is not hacking the program, may carry the friend rather than correcting him. These are but a few examples of inconsistency in standards. Consistency means applying all standards all the time. No selective enforcement of regulations and objectives can be permitted. Follow them all. If you think a directive is inappropriate, work within the system to try to change it. Pride and integrity are the keys. If you have them, consistently high standards will follow naturally. other support personnel undergo quality control inspections and other evaluations. Everyone is evaluated during Operational Readiness Inspections and Management Effectiveness Inspections. Failure to meet the required standards on any evaluation reflects poorly upon the individual and the unit and may have short or g impact on careers. Therefore, the motive to perform well is understood by all and we recognize long-lastin- success or . failure by carefully measured standards. Since the majority of us manage to meet the standards required during (TACNS) i.i. 4 Local chambers of commerce proclaim congratulations to Mill AFB security police WHEREAS we offer our sincere congratulations to the men and women of the 2849th Security Police Squadron on winning the Air Force Logistics mand Outstanding Security Police Unit Award and for their selection as one of the finalists in the Air Force-levcompetition to select the best in the Air el MA J. GEN. LEO MARQUEZ Commander Ogden Air Logistics Center Some hints to encourage retention By TSgt. Bert Cantu Enlighten members about all aspects of the Air Force,: Nurture understanding and harmonious relations between yourself and your people; Talk to your people on a regular basis. Keep them apprised of things which affect them and their careers; 144th Fighter Interceptor Wing Retention: an old word with new emphasis. Great strides are being taken to ensure the retention of our most valuable resource people, withouot whom we would have a terrible time successfully completing our mission. Here are some hints to encourage . . in retention: Respect members, their opinions and points of view; Encourage members to becoeae involved and excel in their chosen specialties; . Teach members the job they are to do. Allow them to become proficient by hands-o- n experience; subject? mediocre. The importance of standards in the combat arena is obvious: victory or defeat, life or death. Combat crew members are subjected to a formal evaluation process periodically to ensure that their job knowledge and performance meet the high standards required of them. Maintenance and I - any formal inspection, why do I devote this time and effort to the By Col. Thurman D. Cothran Jr." Commander, 24th Air Division Standards are the most important factor in detennining success in a military career or any other endeavor. "Standard" is defined by Webster as "a level of excellence ... regarded as a goal or measure of adequacy." The definition clearly implies that adequate achievement is much more than Include members, where possible, planning, conducting and evaluating required training; Open and maintain avenues of communication between you and your people; . -- Neutralize the negatives by accentuating the positive. Narrow the gap of understanding between you, your people and the mission to be performed. Everything advertised in the Hill Top Times must be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to the race, creed, color, national origin or sex of the purchaser, (TACNS) Force. WHERE AS our communities, jointly and individually, have enjoyed a close association with Hill Air Force Base since its inception, and we have come to feel that we are, indeed, members of the Hill family. As members of that family, we derive a measure of satisfaction and feel a great deal of pride in the accomplishments and successes of the Security Police Squadron. wnn.itHiAS we note tms is tne tnira successive year tne unit nas been named AFLC's Outstanding Security Police Unit, and knowing of the excellent security and law enforcement service provided Hill Air Force Base, we believe such recognition is only proper. WHEREAS we know of the unit's long history of involvement in community activities, both as an organized group and as individual citizens. WHEREAS we are aware of the efforts of a number of the squadron's members in local churches, schools and community youth programs, and spon- - WHEREAS significantly; we appreciate the excellent cooperation which exists with our own police departments in the prevention of crime and in building . .. better community relations. Once again, congratulations on your win and good luck in the contest yet to be decided. The 2849th Air Base Group Security Police Squadron is number ' . one! - JAMES W. BARLOW President Clearfield Chamber -- of Commerce VAL D. COSTLEY President Roy Chamber of Commerce CHARLES W. JONES President Lay ton Chamber of Commerce user or patron. A confirmed violation or rejec- tion of this policy of equal opportunities by an advertiser will result in the refusal to print advertising from that source. .,: JOSEPH B. TERRY President Ogden Area Chamber : of Commerce DOUGLAS BEATTY President Kaysville Chamber of Commerce MorMedia Sales, 1152 West Riverdale Road, Ogden, Utah 84403. Phone Sorry, classified ads by mail only. Send $3 to P.O. Box 445, Roy, Utah 84067. 394-965- 5. , |