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Show ot)' Published in the interest of the personnel of Dugway Proving GroiindN Novi Published by the Transcript-Bulleti- n Publishing Company, Tooele, Utah, a private firm, in no way connected with the Department of the Army. Opinions expressed by publisher and writers herein are their own and are not to be considered an official expression by the Department of the Army. The appearance of advertisements in this publication does not constitute an endorsement by the Department of the Army of the products or services advertised. WESTERN AMERICANA 4 Vol. 6 No. 12 Dugway Proving Ground L!3R EEK1ALS Dugway, Utah 84022 iron ORDut DEPT Friday, November 16, 1973 DPG, White Sands unite through computer link-u-p Central computer system to save Army thousands Dugway Proving Ground will join seven other Army installations next month in saving hundreds of thousands of dollars" through the use of a central computer system. An International Business Machines (IBM) 36050 computer system located at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., will link test centers thousands of miles apart, .and eliminate the need for expensive computer investments at each location. THE GOVERNMENT saves money," says C. A. Steffey, chief of data logic and modem engineering for the Army Communications Command at White Sands. There are savings because the communications ' .network and advanced computer technology allowing use of the 36050 eliminates the need for distant test centers to invest in more expensive computers." Chief of Data Processing at Dugway Peter K. Gillespie said that essentially what were doing is replacing our 36040 IBM at Ft. Douglas with an IBM 36050 remote-job-ent- computer ry Sands. to the Clothing drive success noted by Chaplain (Capt) Albert C. Skinner Concerned Dugway residents responded in a generous way to help die St. Christopher i Mission at Bluff, Utah, celebrate their 30th anniversary. In 1943 Reverend H. Baxter Liebler established a mission to the Navajos at Bluff. Today, Reverend Herbert Scott continues a broadened ministry of spiritual, medical and social concern to the Navajos of southern Utah and northern Arizona. This has become an ecumenical mission to the Navajos with Mormons, Catholics and Protestants aiding the missionary work. More than 800 pounds of new and used clothing was collected and distributed to the Navajos by the re cent clothing drive held at Dugway. This was a cooperative effort by many people. The Protestant Women of the Chapel under the direction of Mrs. Virginia Milton sorted and packed the 25 boxes of clothing. Transportation was provided by the motor pool with the help of Captain Ronald Verdoom. Specialist 4 Roy Le Grand, Private First Class Dwain Whited and myself drove to Bluff with the clothing on Nov. 7. Rev. Scott said that more than 20 Navajo families lined up at the Clothing Shack the following morning to receive their issue of clothing. Rev. Scott wishes to convey his appreciation and thanks to all who participated in the clothing drive. . HHCs Wisely selected Soldier of the Quarter In today's busy world, sometimes it seems that we are so caught up with the hectic pace of living and demands on our time that we seldom have time to pause and count our blessings. Yet, s a moment's reflection will reveal that we are indeed a very fortunate people . New York City native has been seA lected Soldier of the Quarter for the third quarter of Therefore, Thanksgiving Day is set apart each year for giving thanks to God for the harvest and other bless ings of the year. It is a holiday by Presidential Proclamation. The Pilgrims first observed Thanksgiving Day in the fall of 1621 when Governor William Bradford of Plymouth Colony appointed a day for feasting and thanksgiving . for their survival. Our thoughts on this festive day bring into focus names, places, and things of yesteryear such as William Bradford, John Winthrop, Plymouth Colony, and a host of others which have figured significantly in the course of America's early history. To those who pioneered, who braved the unknown, we owe much, for they were instrumental in founding a nation that has grown prominently in a world of nations beyond their wildest dreams. In the spirit of this festive occasion and with thoughts for those less fortu- Specialist 4 Edward Wisely, an administrative specialist for Army Community Services and Recreation Services, was selected over other soldiers of the month for the quarter on the basis of his performance of duty, soldisplay of initiative dierly appearance, commendable and knowledge of current and military affairs. SP4 WISELY will be honored in a meeting with a Salt Lake City community organization at a later date, and will receive an engraved plaque and $25 merchandise certificate from the Salt Lake City Chamber of Commerce. He will also receive a three-da- y pass. A graduate of Rice High School in New York, Sp4 Wisely has completed courses in psychology and sociology offered on post by Brigham Young University. He plans to enter the social work field upon completion of his military service, and to attend John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York. -- nate, I wish each of you and your fami-lie-s a most pleasant and enjoyable Thanksgiving. ROBERT A. SHADE Colonel, CM. Commanding Vira-monte- DUGWAY PRESENTLY has access to the computer still in Salt Lake City, Mr. Gillespie explained, but it is a smaller model than that available at White Sands. The Proving Ground will have access to the 50 eight hours each day. Mr. Gillespie also noted that the initial hook- - up to White Sands has already .been completed. The 36040 at Ft. Douglas will eventually be turned back in to the government. MR. STEFFEY also explained that if time is then thousands the hundreds is of of dolmoney, savings lars. Test centers send information through a communications system that provides nearly instantaneous receipt here, and, when processing is complete, results are received nearly instantaneously back at the test site. At least several days are saved on each project, again instantaneously. since the alternative would be mailing the information of the Physical Science Laboratory. to WSMR and mailing results back to the user. Of course New Employes Mexico State University, man the 36050. On the exact dollars saved to it is impossible to translate time network side, government lines as well as leased phone and cents, but if it were possible, the savings would be company circuits are used to transmit data; both cable sizeable. . and microwave systems are used. Officials of the Ranges Management Information The equipment is new and space age, the teamrests for manageSystems Office, where responsibility work old and traditional; yet, the two go together to ment of the computer, stress that teamwork necessary save taxpayers money. for results adds significance to the operation. 24-ho- ur Members of the Protestant Women of die Chapel pack boxes of clothing at the Post Chapel in preparation for their transport to St Christophers Mission in Bluff, Utah. More than 800 pounds of clothing were gathered over die post from many contributors. 36050 at White THE 36050 has seven partitions, which means it can handle seven separate jobs concurrently. Nevertheless, the machine is always in demand, and using agencies take turns according to a schedule. Occasionally, a test center will need more time than there is on its schedule, s, says Robert E. chief of operations division of the WSMR systems office. Then another agency will trade part of its scheduled time to the former for future time slots. So what we have is real teamwork. THE 36050 is used primarily for business data processing, such as payroll, supply, financial accounting and management reporting. Also, there are unique WSMR oriented requirements such as equipment management .and personnel records processing. In addition to missile range use of the computer, the Air Defense Board (Ft. Bliss, Tex.), Arctic Test Center (Ft. Greeley, Al.), Electronic Proving Ground, (Ft. jHuachua, Ariz.), Field Artillery Board (Ft. Sill, Okla), Tropic Test Center (Ft. Clayton, Canal Zone), and Yuma Proving C round, Ariz., also participate. . The workload requires 24 hour scheduling each day. The network transmits approximately 7,200 bits of 'data per second, per communications line and produces about 20 million print lines per month. FOR DISTANT test centers, the system works like 'this: The using agency employs a modem to translate its local digital data to analog form; data is sent by computer card, tape or keyboard; and instantaneously it is received at WSMR and converted back to digital data. Once in the 36050, projects require from five minutes to two hours for completion, depending on project dimension. Then, results are fed into a modem, converted to analog form and sent back to the test center, ld 1973. I am pleased to extend best wishes to all members of the U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command and their families on this Thanksgiving Day of 1973. For first Thanksgiving Day in half of a generation, we are not engagthe. ed in an armed conflict in an alien land. In our thankful prayers to our God let us remember our friends, and those we would have for friends, and pray that they also will soon enjoy the blessings of peace. For it will be only when members, of all nations, faiths and races actively recognise and respect the dignity of true peace, that Thanksgiving icill be meaningful every day of the year. CHARLES P. BROWN Major General, USA Commanding He entered the Army Sept. 30, 1971 at Ft. Hamilton, N.Y., and received basic training before going to Ft. Gordon, Ga., for his advanced individual training. SP4 WISELY and his wife Brigitte reside at 121B East Third Avenue in Dugway. Mrs. Wisely works as a volunteer dental assistant at the U.S. Army Hospital He is the son of Henry and Helen Wisely of 9447 213th Street, Queens Village, N.J. SolCompetition for the Soldier of the Month and dier of the Quarter titles is open to members of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, the U.S. Army Hospital the 65th Military Police Platoon (Service) and the ASL Meteorological Team. Sp4 Wisely is assigned to HIIC. Specialist Wisely |