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Show HILL TOP TIMES Friday, May 2, 1986 Rertremraen Current legislative initiatives to change the retirement system will not affect present active duty people, according to Lt. Gen. John. A. Shaud, the Air Force deputy chief of staff for Personnel. During a recent interview, General Shaud cautioned that changes to mili- tary retirement "could adversely impact retention anyway because of the continuing economic uncertainty it represents." He emphasized that the Air Force cannot objectively judge the impact of a retirement change on retention until those affected reach a "career decision point," usually after eight or 10 years of service. General Shaud said retention rates have dropped slightly since their e all-tim- high in 1983. He noted that while not a problem for all career fields, pilots and airmen in some high-tecand skills are leaving the Air Force in higher numbers. In discussing manpower, the general emphasized that mandated man h sortie-generatin- g power cuts that are not people to do it fffecf supported increases in the household goods weight allowances, pointed out the importance of funding a dependent dental insurance program, and cited the need for legislative relief from an Internal Revenue Service ruling affecting the tax status of housing allowances for military and thereby impact morale," he said. General Shaud indicated that the manpower increases called for in the Air Force's fiscal 1987 budget are the result of a highly disciplined process. homeowners. For example, the 730 additional military spaces the Air Force needs in fiscal 1987 are actually based on a 9,100 requirement. Pay raise: According to the general, military pay lags behind civilian wages by about 8.1 percent. "A 4 percent pay raise keeps pace with private sector wage growth and prevents the comparability gap from worsening," he said. con"Through and versions, contracting out, program reviews and efficiencies, we were able to offset the growth for all but 730 spaces," said General Shaud. He added that the Air Force also is developing new weapons systems that military-to-civilia- n Household goods weight worked the manpower issue very hard we are now on the margin," he said. Turning to entitlements, General Shaud defended the military's fiscal all commander's programs were expertly monitored and unit publications, office instructions and files were well maintained. Other commendable areas were in the squadron's vehicle fleet improvement, purchase of new mobile homes for personnel at the Utah Test and Training Range and community involvement by squadron members. Also receiving favorable recognition were their quality of life projects improving Bldgs. 2103 and 2106. High ratings were given to the command and management for their military professionalism and weight control, security, safety and social actions programs. In the area of quality control, their exercise scenarios were realistic, activity inspections were timely and consistent and personnel were ly professional." Squadron administration inspection revealed that that range 6. across-the-boar- B-5- 2 Wis. Published by MorMedia, Inc., a private firm in no way connected with the U.S. Air Force, under exclusive written contract with Hill AFB. This commercial enterprise Air Force newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the U.S. military services. Contents of the Hill Top Times are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, or the Department of the In operations and supervision, the varied mission projects were effectively tasking and non-routin- e managed, new requirements were aggressively managed and EOD supervision was evident in all areas observed. In technical administration, AFTO Form 358s were accurately prepared and in technical data all personnel were knowledgeable of its maintenance and the data was in top condition. Plans and scheduling were also judged and found clearances and EOD operations were be A staff sergeant in the Directorate of Distribu- tion here recently was surprised with an additional chevron when Maj. Gen. Charles McCausland, commander, Ogden ALC, honored him with a Stripes for Exceptional Performance increase. TSgt. Douglas J. Linn, noncommissioned officer in charge of the Standard Airmunitions Package Planning Unit, received his stripe as a key figure i ? i V 'v,. . v x Center. Hill AFB Editorial Staff: Public Affairs Officer . . . Lt. Col. Larry Editorial: p.m. Monday week of publication "Around the Hill" items: 10 a.m. Monday week of 4 publication Classified ads: 2 p.m. Wednesday week of publi cation ..v.?- - ,1V ll'H tax-fre- congressional intent which considers such tax exemptions to be part of the total military compensation package." General Shaud concluded the interthe high quality of in people serving today's Air Force. "Our people are the best we've ever view by praising had the basis of our combat capability and we are going to keep pushing hard to ensure their needs are met." (AFNS) ing exceptionally well planned and scheduled which reflected in overall mission effectiveness. The squadron control center also received very high ratings. It was judged on key control and recall, emergency response and mobility procedures. Training programs were also scrutinized and high marks attained for ancillary, training aids, training facilities and scheduling and and upgrade Vehicle fleet training programs. improvement and check-ou- t were also rated procedures high. Resources such as supply, budget, munitions and mobility equipment were well managed and in top condition. The squadron is commanded by Maj. J. A. Schup-pe- l and is assigned to the 2849th Air Base Group. on-the-j- ob Sergeant gains stripe for excellence or patron. Editorial content is edited, prepared and provided by the Public Affairs Officaof Ogden Air Logistics P. Summers Brent T. Aguirre Editor . .Chris Baierschmidt Staff Writers ." Amn. Jay A. Joersz, Charles Freeman Deadlines: well-bein- VDim Air Force. The appearance of advertisements in this publication, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the Department of the Air Force or MorMedia, Inc. of the products or services advertised. Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation or any other nonmerit factor of the purchaser, user Dependent dental care: Dependent dental care is essential to the g health and of Air Force families. It is the Air Force's primary dependent health care initiative, according to General Shaud. IRS ruling 83-2- : General Shaud stressed the need for legislative relief e from this IRS ruling affecting the status of housing allowances for the military homeowner. "If implemented, the ruling would amount to a 2 percent to 6 percent pay cut for the military homeowner a most undesirable situation and contrary to accolades across-the-boar- d military unit here recently received high marks during the latest Management Effectiveness Inspection March The 2701st Explosive Ordnance Disposal Squadd ron was inspected and earned the honor. high Among some of the areas cited were their handling of a large-scal- e explosive recovery operation following an underground fire at the Yuma Arizona Range; a aircraft fragmentation test performed at the Utah Test and Training Range and recovery of a crashed F-- 4 aircraft at Truax Field, 24-2- al- lowances: Congress approved increases for junior enlisted personnel (sergeants and below with under two years of service) last year. "This year we want Congress to fund an increase in the household goods weight allowance for the remaining grades, up to a maximum of 18,000 pounds," the general said. are less labor intensive. "We've 63-memb- er sflive dlutfy 1987 request for a 4 percent pay hike, cause inefficiencies and program delays. "They do not eliminate the work, they eliminate the program-specifi- c 2701 st receives A wnff Clhifloiniges 0 O TSgt. Douglas J. Asian-AmericanRa- cif Linn (Courtesy Pholot in the development of the $33 million STAMP and Standard Tank, Rack, Adapter, and Pylon Package conversion to the new Fast Pac concept. The new worldwide munitions contingency support concept allows planners more flexibility and the ability to select specific weapons systems to meet any enemy threats anywhere in the world. Sergeant Linn planned and reconfigured 124 unit type codes in the Fast Pac program here, developed numerous computer products to allow Distribution to control, plan and deploy its assigned Fast Pac unit type codes and developed part III of the Con- tingency Operation Mobility Planning Execution System for STAMP and STRAPP. The sergeant also directs munitions pallet design, build-up- , storage, and aircraft load planning documentation. He directs the assignments of 155 personnel to exercise deployment positions, and coordinates with numerous agencies to assure STAMP and STRAPP assets are in a constant state of readiness to meet wartime contingencies. Sergeant Linn was nominated by the base for the Air Force Twelve Outstanding Airmen of the Year program and was selected as Ogden ALC NCO of the year for 1985. He has completed both the NCO Leadership and NCO Academy courses and is currently enrolled in the Community College of the Air Force. He is serving as the Air Force Assistance Fund and U.S. Savings Bond drive chairman, is an assistant advisory board member of the NCO Club, is a member of both the Unit and Base Enlisted Advisory Councils, and a member of the Air Force Sergeants Association. He also supports local civic activities as a member of the VVasatch Elementary Parents Teachers Association and the Red Cross Blood donor program. ic observance May 1 9 |