OCR Text |
Show WESTERN AMERICANA V "Serving the personnel of the Deseret Test Center" Publiahmg Cooapaay, Toms, Utah, a prithe Depirtnrat of. dw Artqr. Opinions with vate firm, herein aod are their own and an art to be conwritars publUwr sidered an official tapraadon by the Department of the Amy. Hat appearance of adverthementi in thai publication doei not constitute an endorsement by the Department of the Army of the producti or tervicef advertised. PubUwd Vol. 3 No. 13 fay Hm Trsascript-Bufloti- n im no way co cted u-praa- Ft. Douglas, Utah 84113 Peace Dugway, Utah, 84622 RriS wrtjji honor -- I ' October 8, 19p. Military receives Largest pay raise vice as they did previously. E-will also receive $299.10 whether they have less than two years or over two. will continue to PFCs ) receive pay raises when they freeze. complete two, three and four The increases are essentially years of service. Under two they will receive $311.10, over two large liasic pay raises for first termers and substantial quarters years $328.20, over three years allowance raises for careerists. $341.10 and over four years The largest military raise in history has been ' signed into law by President Richard Nixon and will go into effect November 15, 1971 at the conclusion of the present wage-pric- e I'M I WW"'" ' PERCENTAGE wise, personnel in the grade of E-- 2 with less than two years of service will receive the biggest increase as their pay will lie raised 100 per cent from $149.10 to $299.10. New recruits with less than four months service will also receive a raise of approximately 100 per cent as their base pay will jump from $134.40 to $268.50 per month. le kidding! ! General Etkin Speaks to AUSA the fall meeting of the Utah Chapter, Association of the United States Army, held at the .Officers' Open Mess, Fort Douglas, Utah, on September 28, 1971 Brigadier General Max Etkin, Commanding Ceneral of the Deseret Test Center, spoke on the subject of the Modern Vol- unteer Army. General Etkin said that the United States Army was changing, being reformed and revitalized "As it moves toward the zero draft, the Army. . . is keeping abreast of the education, technical and economic advancement of our society. Gone are many of the irritants so familiar to soldiers of the 40's. 50's and 60's; books and KP passes, sign-oare out; hair styles are longer and barren squad rooms have given way to individually styled and decorated rooms as the Army shifts to a volunteer force A Modern Volunteer Army." HE SAID that 'Today's soldier, regardless of such outward manifestations as more pleasant quarters and increased personal freedom, must still possess those qualities which his dedica-brought to our Army ' tion'.loyalty.sacrificeandcourage." Ceneral Etkin stressed the fact that the Modern Volunteer "Army is being geared to find, ' train and retrain such men and to make an Army career a fully rewarding experience through ' more modern policies without diminishing its high standard of performance. He said that "these changes in living style for the "Individual soldier are not to lie confused with weakness or permissiveness which will result in loss of discipline. As the Chief of Staff has stated many , times, we cannot compromise "on good order and discipline. At The measures we are taking however, will enable us to attract the type of individual we want and give us more time for training, thereby increasing our discipline, state of readiness and CFC Contribution $354.60. Galas Snow on Sept. 30? You've got to (E-3- by themselves lead to positive motivation to duty; however, the attraction to military service is strengthened and reinforced. GENERAL ETKIN said that die real attraction of soldiering is that of professionalism, the professionalism." General ' Etkin defined the components of which are. . . Modern Volunteer Army as a "willing and a comprehensive effort directed determination to do one's job toward building a better Army, with competence and dedication." while at the same time, reducAccording to General Etkin, ing reliance upon the draft. "En- the Army needs about 20,000 hanced dignity for the individual new soldiers a month. Under prewill stand both to meet the coun- sent conditions only about 5,000 try's national security needs and true volunteers will enlist each to attract the best American youth," msnth. Moreover, he said that he said. He pointed out mat re- only aliout 300 of these will enmoval from Army life of irri- list for the combat arms when the tants and inadequacies will not Army needs 6,500 men monthly in the combat arms. "To encour age men to pursue careers in the combat arms Infantry, Armor and Artillery,, where there is less correlation to civilian occu- pations, the Defense Department, has proposed legislation to provide enlistment bonuses to qualified volunteers for the combat: arms". General Etkin said. General Etkin concluded his speech on the note that the. . . "Army will continue to be a tough, modem, motivated professional force, attuned to the times, technically skilled, geared to flexibility and fully capable of defending this country as it has done with such dedication and success for almost two centuries." Under the raise only Second Lieutenants, and personnel in grades E-- 4 and below will receive salary increases if they have more than two years serwill not vice. However E-- ls receive any raise after they have completed four months ser PERSONNEL IN grade E-- 4 will also continue to receive raises up to six years of service. Under two the basic rate will be $323.40, $141.40 for over two years; $361.20 for over three; $389.40 for over four, and $405.(X) for over six years of service. Second Lieutenants will receive $495.00 with under two years and $515.40 with over two. 1st Lts will have a pay increase of $45.90 per month if they have under two years of service with the new basic rate being $570.30 compared to $524.40. Personnel in enlisted grades E-5 through E-- 7 with under two years of service will also receive raises under the new bill. (Continued on Page Five) Dugway Mother Killed Wednesday DTC kicks off Federal Campaign The Deseret Test Center's participation in the Combined Federal Campaign was kicked off at the Post Theater, Fort Douglas, on September 28. The Combined Federal Campaign, in which federal employees of Salt i Lake and Tooele counties will attempt to raise $130,705 by October 31 for welfare and charitable organizations, is the only g effort authorized at governmental installations fund-raisin- by the Federal Government. Before introducing Brigadier General Max Etkin, Commanding rt General of the Center, LTC OfR. DTC's Knox, Project The wife of an Army Sergeant because no definite charges have ficer for the Combined Federal was found dead in her Dugway as yet leen filed against him. Campaign, said that the distriMrs. William T. Murray, 36, hiViie early Wednesday moming. The woman's two children were was pronounced dead on arrival buting of a day's pay from each employee was desired - hut this also found seriously hurt. AH at the Dugway Hospital Wedneswas not a quota, but a "fair share". Her two had believed have to three are children, day moming. their throats cut. Cindy, 1 and Katy, 3, are reportOfficials have stated that a ed to lie recovering satisfactorily this moming. Dugway soldier has been arrestHusliand of the deceased, Staff ed in connection with the incident. The Dugway Information Sgt. Murray, is presently assignOfficer, however, declined to ed to a U.S. Army Vietnam Suprelease the name of the suspect port Company in Saigon. The U.S. Army Hospital at Dugway Proving Ground has received official notification that outpatient care at the hospital has been reduced to seven dolRo-lie- n He further stated that 92 had been appointed at DTC for the campaign and that donations could be made as payroll deductions from the paychecks of both military and civilian personnel, if desired. key-me- Ceneral Etkin told the employees of the Center that payroll deductions made it easier to donate. He said that die "Combined Federal Campaign helps people less fortunate than you and me. It needs everyone's help and support. . . I urge you to get behind this effort." The Combined Federal Campaign at the Deseret Test Center will officially end on October 22, but the Center's goal is 100 percent participation by October 12. Outpatient care cost cut $6 for civilians Deseret Test Center Wins Traffic Award The 1971 Organizational Bam-burg- er Memorial Traffic Safety Award was won by the Deseret Test Center, Fort Douglas, Utah. It was presented to Brigadier General Max Etkin, Commanding General of die Center, by Mr. T. fore-fathe- rs Brigadier General Max Etkin, DTC commanding general nukes out Combined Federal Campaign pledge card as LTC Robert R. Knox, DTC project officer for the drive looks on. T. Pinder, President of the Utah Safety Council, at the Awards Banquet, 43rd Annual Utah Safety Conference and Exhibits, held at the Rodeway Inn, Salt Lake City on Septeiniier 23. The Julian Bamburger Award was established by the Utah Safety Council in memory of the outstanding efforts extended by Julian Bainliurger in the field of Traffic Safety. Mr. Bainbiirgcr AUSA to Speaks served as the first President of BC Max Etkin, DTC commanding general is shown addressing the Utah Chapter of the the Utah Safety Council. The Association of the United States Army on the "Modern Volunteer Army" at their meetAward is to recognize individuals ing at the Fort Douglas Officers' Open Mess. and organizations having made outstanding contributions to the cause of traffic safety in Utah, typical of Mr. Barnburner's. In presenting the Bamburger Award to General Etkin, Mr. Pinder said: while not infringing upon the parrel in the Post Exchange, items and Lts. John D. Carter and "While safety is a way of functions of the custodians of of food available at the com- Edward C. Nathan, and Carl F. life at governmental installathe Officers' Open Mess and missary, hours of operation of the Scastrum, and Sp4 Phillip M. tions, there are times when it Noncommissioned Officers' Open various activities, conduct of Van Wassen. goes lieyond what is required to Mess, will coordinate its funcpatrons at the Post Theatre, accomplish the department's misOthers are Jo R. Steele, PX sion. This is tions with the Advisory Councils service available at the service exemplified by the resident manager, Barliara Step- Deseret Test Center, winner of for the messes and the respective station or the cost of dry cleanihens representing the Officers' the 1971 Mess Secretary. ngOrganizational BamburWives Club, Margaret Holtam ger Memorial Safety Award. Over The Council meets THE COMPLAINTS are put representing the NCOOM Auxil- the last three years, the personin a conference room in Post liefore the council by council iary, Francis C. Siddoway, com- nel of the Deseret Test Center busiHeadquarters. The primary ness transacted at the meeting memliers who have received them missary, Wendell S. White, Union have trained over 1.200 persons is to discuss and act on complaints from individuals. LTC Harold B. representative, Harold W. Stewthis inin Defensive Driving involving any of the activities Hodge, is the chairman of the art, CPO, Woodrow L. Hovland, cludes their own xrioniicl. their are Comptroller representative, and families and have offered this in which the council is concern- council. Other memliers ed. These may include such items Captains John C. Haley, Paul Steven G. Riding, Post Exchange program to service and civic oras the stocking of wearing ap- - J. Neimann, Charles D. Stoebner, Service Station. ganizations. Too. their teaching staff has instructed oilier federal organizations in the Utah area. This is a remarkable contribution to the field of traffic safety. They are their brother's keeper. During winter weather, the personnel from the Test Outer have assisted county officials in maintaining the roads in the general area mi as to provide complete safety, not only to their own personnel, but to all county residents who must use these roads. Their extensive film library is in constant Commander's Customer Sen ice Advisory Council headed hv LTC Harold B. Hodge. loan to various organizations lars. throughout the Wasatch Front-help- ing to spread further the cause of traffic safety. Personnel from the Center are active in state, local and national safety endeavors they are constantly ready to assist in any way possible, including providing technical assistance to state and local agencies. Their constant endeavor to further the traffic safety movement is noteworthy they have contributed immeasurably to the success of the State's programs and will continue to aid in furthering this life-savi- The reduction is the result of a protest by BG Max Etkin, DTC commanding general to the Commanding General, 6th U.S. Army, last July following the increase from $1.75 per visit to $13 per visit for Department of Army civilians and contract civilians and their dependents at Dugway. of DEPARTMENT Army was the final approving authority for the reduction and directed that the seven dollar cost per visit would remain in effect through the remainder of Fiscal Year 1972. Upon the receipt of the notification, Major Alvin E. Crock er, U.S. Army Hospital execu- tive officer, stated that the hospital has prepared a list of all who paid the $13 personnel for each outpatient visit since July 1 and submitted it to the Finance and Accounting Office. The F&AO office will mail checks directly to individuals who have refunds coming. The $7 rate applies to all Department of Army civilians contract civilians and their dependents who reside on Dugway. Personnel working at Dugway will continue who reside to pay $13 per visit THE POLICY of no charge for prescriptions refills if a doctor is not seen on the visit will continue in effect The rate of seven dollars also applies to all other clinics at the hospital such as the dental or eve clinic. off-po- st Customer Service Advisory Council (EDITOR'S NOTE: This is "the third in a series outlining the 'activities of councils, their tions, responsibilities and funcmem- bers.) 'The Commander's Customer " Service Advisory Council advises the' Commanding Officer, Dug-"wa-y Proving Ground, on matters of customer service at all acti-- " 'vities at DTC, Dugway Proving Ground, providing customer service, of a personal rather than an operational nature. "THESE ACTIVITIES include the Commissary, Clothing Sales Store, all Special Service acti- -' vities such as the theater, library, ."service club, craft shops, lxiwl-- ; ing' alley, gymnasium and outdoor 'facilities as the swimming pool, "tennis courts and sports fields. Also "all Army and Air Force , Exchange System and concessionaries' including the main store, .short stop, Iwriier shop, service station, lieauty shop, washateria. ' Concessionaries under contract ; to!.'the Utah Area Exchange or Civilian Welfare are also strongly encouraged to participate. In addition, the Council Brigadier General Max Etkin, Commanding General of Deseret Test Center, was presented the Julian M. Bamburger Memorial Traffic Award. M. T. Pinder, president of Utah Safety Council made the presentation at the Rodeway Inn on September 23. ( . |