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Show 2a 419fh Fighter Wing supplement to the Hilltop Time Aug. 3, 1995 heodsUp Mcintosh sends 1 Leaders must provide stability during tough times Following up is crucial part of ft LjV' good communication Mcintosh must maximize the stability and conCommander, Air Force Reserve stancy of our greatest assets the attitudes and morale of our people. This summer seems to be especially While we may not necessarily be turbulent for the Air Force Reserve. happy with all this turbulence, one of The last round of the Base Closure and our primary responsibilities as profesRealignment Commission and other sionals is to effectively implement and force structure changes have hit us facilitate change. and the active force hard. I am very confident that the caliber While we can't stop the pace of of officer and NCO leaders in this great change, there is one thing we can do: command will continue to keep us Provide quality leadership! Leadercombat ready and constantly improvship, in the end, is the most vital ing. Your role as an important Air stabilizing influence in any organiza- Force Reserve leader and team memtion. As Air Force Reserve leaders (to ber remains key to our execution of the some degree everyone is a leader), we mission both now and in the future. by Maj. Gen. Robert A. Mcintosh Q CLSS 419th FW Public Affairs Oftice When people thought about integration in the 1970s, they thought about school buses and going across town to unfamiliar territory. At the 419th Fighter Wing nowadays, when members of its 419th Combat Logistics Support. 419th Maintenance and 466th Fighter Squadrons talk about integration, they're focusing and the CLSS performing on maintenance tasks on somewhat the 419th's unfamiliar turf flightline. In the past, the CLSS stuck to its primary wartime mission of deploying teams to accomplish rapid aircraft battle damage repair on s and usually on for units at aircraft, other bases. Recognizing the desire of CLSS personnel to work on flying aircraft and the need to provide 419th pilots more flying time. Col. s F-4- non-flyin- F-1- g e about the extra support, this is a big step. We're going to take it slow." said Capt. Lynne Hull, working group member. Sorts out management data PAT manner. The command post wasn't getting the information like it should, so the appropriate data The way critical wartime taskwasn't getting to Headquarters ing information was disseminating AFRES efficiently," said Hull. throughout the 419th Fighter "We considered several ways of Wing and then to Headquarters solving the problem including Air Force Reserve was SORTS of a new local regulation developing messed up until recent interaction but flow charts best suited the by a process action team (PAT). said Hull. situation." This data, called Status of The flow charts the team deveResources and Training System are simple to understand, (SORTS), is a management tool loped thus eliminating potential confuwhich allows commanders to idenof implemension. "Initial tify and correct any trends in each tation seem toresults be going well. We'll unit's wartime capabilities such as know how successful more about and personnel. training flow charts are after the first the equipment. The SORTS PAT, led by Capt. full month of use." said MSgt. Ken Hull, was tasked to develop Mark Palmer, PAT member. The members of the SORTS policy guidance for SORTS by Stephanie Johns 419th FW Public Affairs Office processes. "SORTS information wasn't flowing properly or in a timely PAT included Hull. Palmer. MSgt. Phil Vanek. TSgt. Liz Atisme and SSgt. Dairlyn Brown. headstlp Editorial content is edited, prtparod and provided by the 41 9th Fighter Wing Public Affairs Office. DEADLINE for submission of articles is 10 working days before each scheduled wing unit training assembly. Articles should be typed, double-space- d line. on a For more information, call the 419th Public Affairs Office, ter 777-271- 3. network and consider the job finished. Following up is of paramount importance. This may require a mix of meeteach ings, telephone calls, etc situation dictates the appropriate level by Col. Charles Stenner Commander, 419th Operations Group Communication is always important even more so when preparing for major events, such as our upcoming of follow-up- . When everyone has the same, cor- operational readiness inspection. fective communication is at the heart of successful organizations. Not one of us can do our jobs in a vacuum. Ef- rect information, things go much y smoother, both in our operations and during major events. Step up to the challenge. Get the word out in the proper forum and format, in a timely manner and with the necessary follow up. Don't get caught sitting on critical data saying, "I thought you knew." day-to-da- While systems such as electronic mail are great, we can't lose sight of their limitations. Human interaction is still crucial to the communication process. Specifically, we can't simply put important information on the local area SARAH David Tanzi, wing commander, suggested integrating the CLSS into maintenance operations within the 419th. A working group studied the idea and established an implementation plan. The working group, consisting of members from each squadron, used quality procedures such as the problem solving to hammer out a plan process was that recently briefed to Tanzi. The plan allows CLSS members to accomplish more of their mission here at home station, and gives them the opportunity to and run the flight-linwork on during off UTAs. This transition will require additional training for the CLSS in areas such as phase inspections and end of runway support. "Even though we're all excited F-1- Stenner 419th Fighter Wing to perform flightline operations by Stephanie Johns commander's view modified; will slay al 41 9lh for autonotime and the capability mous communication capabilities (especially during contingencies) contributed to the decision to retain Wing leadership gave a process action team (PAT) its marching orders: SARAH. The SARAH PAT. with help from Get rid of the 419th Fighter Wing's Jens Kunkel, modified SARAH with Standard Automated Remote to Host (SARAH) system and a computer program that eliminates the unit back to using the base manually copying, collating and disget communications center ASAP! tributing incoming messages. But SARAH stayed. "It has brought message traffickWhen the SARAH PAT met, its ing to a process. The modified version of SARAH is much members used quality procedures such as the problem solving process less manpower intensive," said and customer surveys to carry out SSgt. Dairlyn Brown. SARAH PAT its tasking. After thoroughly member. PAT member SMSgt. John Searle researching the situation, they realized getting rid of SARAH would be briefed the results to the wing a mistake. leadership in July. "To Colonel Tan"It seemed like SARAH was zi 's credit, he listened to our recomredundant because the base commu- mendations and agreed with them. nications center could send and This is how quality is supposed to receive messages for us. which is work." said King. SARAH's primary function. But Joining King, Searle and Brown there are so many other factors," on the SARAH PAT were Lt. Col. said Lt. Col. Robert King. SARAH David Avner, SMSgt. Iinda Riel, PAT member. SMSgt. Wayne Walton and TSgt. These factors such as travel Gary Kuzara. by Stephanie Johns 419th FW Public Affairs Office Au-todi- n state-of-the-a-rt Team tackling computer issues Six areas of concern were by Maj. Ken Warren major identified in the areas of standardi- 419th FW Public Affairs Office zation, training and program responsibility. "We're tackling these issues, while hopefully avoiding technology creep. The SCQT is working to ensure the 419th maintains appropriate balance between mission The SCQT was established in requirements and buying new 1993. "Everybody was gung ho. technology just to keep up with Somehow, the enthusiasm waned the Joneses." Hepburn said. and the team just floated along," The SCQT is also working to get said Lt. Col. Steve Hepburn. every building in the 4 1 1'th on the SCQT member. LAN. It's also seeking to empowThe floating stopped when the er unit functional managers and 4 1 9th's local area network was upsubcommittees to oversee areas dated with the Banyan Vines Sys- such as software and to pulse user tem last year. "Banyan Vines was requirements. a big shot in the arm. It regeneratJoining Hepburn on the SCQT ed interest in managing computer are SMSgt. John Searle. MSgts. usage effectively." Hepburn said. Nichols. Diana Schutt-loffe- l Margaret To that end. the SCQT conducted and Pam Zeler!ein. TSgt. a user needs survey last spring. Gary Kuzara and Jens Kunkel. In a move to improve computer technology acquisition, training and application procedures, the 419th Fighter Wing Small Computer Quality Team was recently Col. David I. Tooii 419th FW STAFF DOtar, Jwi - w Mo. Kii Worr.n TSgl. Neil W.r.n.kjold Sal. Jim St.pSon SSaf. Ckarfot Frman SSgl. Jay CKi, C PwWk NCOK. PvMk Johitt AH.trt '. AHr Sto..i Om Hit |