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Show HILL TOP TIMES Friday, January 13, 1984 editorials I O f6 Phrase is military equivalent of fa mou s Mi r a n da wa rnings By TSgt. Karen E. Yates ob-tai- Area Defense Administrator If you are unfamiliar with Article 31 provisions of the Uniform Code of Military Justice, consider yourself fortunate. That probably means you have never been questioned by a military investigator as a suspect in a criminal investigation. Article 31 is the military equivalent of the Miranda warnings that you always hear the police on TV give to apprehended criminals. You know the as Erik 'Estrada is putting scene the handcuffs on the felon that he sube dued just moments before after a foot chase, he automatically starts spouting, "You have the right to remain silent. .Anything you say can arid will be used against you ... .etc." If you are suspected of having committed an offense punishable by DRESS WARMLY AGAINST WINTER STORMS PREPARE CAR SURVIVAL KIT TRAVEL WITH CAUTION V two-mil- STOCK FOOD SUPPLIES LISTEN TO FORECAST WARNINGS PACE STRENUOUS PHYSICAL WORK KEEP FIRE HYDRANTS CLEAR MAINTAIN HOME EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT TAKE CARE OF WOOD STOVE OR FIREPLACE the UCMJ, anyone wishing to question you in relation to that offense must first advise you of your Article 31 rights. 05 33002) r Prod uctiori, conservation problem solved with policy Since industrial equipment burns energy, industrial, units had a hard time reducing energy consumption while maintaining the same level of By Travis G. Greenwood AFLC Public Affairs "How do we keep our production levels up if we're asked to conserve energy?" Air Force Logistics Command employees who work with industrial equipment were asking that question until the Air Force established an industrial process energy policy. "Since the policy was issued in 1981, we've come a long way. Now, after almost three years, we're seeing results; the statistics prove it," said Sherry Barber. "And all of those results are helping AFLC achieve its most important goal: providing maximum combat capability at the best price to the Air Force." Ms. Barber works for Headquarters AFLC in the Directorate of Facility and Production Engineering, Office of . the Deputy Chief of Staff for Maintenance, Wright-Patterson- " AFB, Ohio. She is the command monitor for process energy, which is energy used by the command's industrial plants, i "Originally, the Air Force included process energy with facility energy. Facility energy is used for things, such as lights, heating and in buildings," said Ms. Barber. "But now, an Air Force energy policy allows AFLC and other commands to separate the management of process energy from facility ng energy." Crnes - Must always hear your rights Energy savings production; "This is where the main problem existed," Ms. Barber continued. "Facility energy has a mandatory 20 percent reduction from fiscal 1975 to fiscal 1985. With that in mind, industrial line supervisors started asking questions about how they could keep production up and conserve energy at the same time." situation until the It was a n solution came in 1981. "The policy solved the problem. Now AFLC and other commands have the option to withdraw process energy fromK the management of facility energy and its goal," she stated. The policy established two kinds of criteria for industrial units to withdraw process energy. "If a building uses at least 60 percent of its- energy for industrial purposes, it can be withdrawn from facility energy reporting and be redesignated as a process energy building. "The clear advantage of separating process energy from other forms of energy management is that real reductions, in energy consumption can be shown without being masked by industrial process energy consumption which can increase ; as production levels increase." . l(LOGNEWS) no-wi- , . - Published by MorMedia Sales, 1152 West River-- . dale Road, Ogden, Utah 84405, telephone 394-965- Deadlines: Editorial, 4 p.m. Monday before publication date; Announcements for "Where the Action Is," 1 0 a.m. Monday before publication date; Classified ads, 5 p.m. Wednesday before publication' date. The questioner need not be a security policeman or Office of Special, Investigation agent; your commander, first sergeant, or other investigator must also advise you of your rights ' before questioning. Also, you need not be advised of your rights immediately following apprehension; rights advisement is necessary only before you are questioned. al Don't fear investigator If you are questioned about cannot be used against you in disciplinary actions, such as Article 15 That court-martia- l. does not mean, however, that your statements will be inadmissible for administrative actions. For example, anything you say, whether under advisement of rights or not, can be used for purposes of vacating NCO status, court-martia- l. deferring promotion, suspending personal reliablity program status, or administrative discharge. . You yourself, of course, must decide if you want to answer questions after having been advised of your rights. If, however, you are uncertain of your rights or are undecided as to whether or not you should demand a lawyer or refuse to answer questions, do not hesitate to call the Area Defense Here is what to expect if you are ever questioned as a suspect, in a crime: The questioner will first identify himself or herself, and will advise you of the offense you are suspected of having committed. He will then Counsel office. state the following: Either TSgt. Karen Yates or Capt. Gregory P. Holder will be more than happy to give you our opinion as to what you should do. If there is no answer, simply indicate that you want to talk to a lawyer before answering questions.; The .investigator will be willing to question you at a later time "You have the right to say nothing at all. Anything you do say may be used against you in a court-martior in other administrative proceedings. You have the right to consult with lawyers, and to have lawyers present during this interview. I f you wish, the Air Force will ap al Articles may be turned in at Room 1 1 8, Bldg. 1 1 if you decide to answer questions after talking with us. 02, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Hill Top Times receives Air Force News Ser- vice (AFNS), AF Logistics Command News Service (LOGNEWS), Tactical Air Command News Service (TACNS), and American Forces Press Service . ; . (AFPS). V Do not fear that the investigator will become upset or will think ill of you if you choose not to answer questions. He already suspects that you have committed a criminal offense, otherwise he would not be questioning you. Besides, his opinion of you is relatively unimportant compared to the opinion the jury members have of Your valid exyou at a ercise of your right to remain silent cannot be considered as an indication of your guilt. ; suspected criminal activity without having been advised of Article 31 provisions, any statements you make punishment J or point a military lawyer for you free of charge; and you may n a civilian lawyer of your own choosing at your own expense. You may request a lawyer at any time duiring this interview and if you decide to answer questions you may stop the questioning at any time." The questioner will then ask you three questions. Your responses to them are extremely important. First, he or she will ask, "Do you understand your rights?" If you say "no," the questioner will attempt to determine what aspect of your rights you don't understand and will attempt to clear up any confusion on your part. If you indicate that you understand your rights, he or she will go on to the next question. The second question is, "Do you want a lawyer?" If you answer "yes," the questioner must terminate the interview and refrain from asking you further questions until you have a lawyer present. If you indicate that you do not want a lawyer, he will ask you the final question. The final question is, "Are you willing to answer questions?" If you say "no," the questioner must terminate the interview and refrain from further questioning. If you indicate your willingness to answer questions, the questioner is at liberty to continue the interview. It is at this point that anything you say in response to his or her questions can be used against you in a court-martior Article 1 5. '. - Everything advertising 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, user or patron. 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