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Show ' g Attacking the Bugway Syndrom5 "Published in the interest of the personnel of Dugway Proving Ground" Dugway, Utah Friday 0A(D Sept. 19, 1980 raises set at 4.4 and 0.1 Most wage grade (WG) and gen- GS employees will be enjoying a 0.1 percent increase effective the be- eral schedule (GS) employees of Dugway are in line for pay raises in the next couple of weeks. Approximately 200 WG em- beginning increases effective on 7 September. However since the computers cannot handle a wage increase in the middle of a pay period, the rates will come in the pay period beginning on 14 September. According to Mr. fjr However, ginning on 14 September. WAGE GENERAL 12 October. The first PAY SCHEDULE SCALE - Effective Date: ap--prov- ed an 11.7 percent pay raise for military personnel breaking the tra- dition that military pay 'raises matched general schedule raises. If either house of Congress fails to approve the Presidents proposal the suggestion of the Presidents Advisory Committee would go into effect, however most observers feel that Congress will approve the Presidents alternative plan. President Carter - Effective Date: GRADE PAY SCHEDULE across-the-boar- Congress has separately , check covering the amount of the raise for the week of 7 September will be issued at about the same time as the check for the pay period be- V n check containing the raise will come on 6 November. The GS pay raise hinges on the action of Congress. The Presidents Advisory Committee on Pay recommended a graduated pay raise, with an average hike of 7.9 percent for GS-T-s to 20.9 percent for GS-15- s. That would have been a government-wide average hike of 13.5 percent. Ralph Hufford, Chief of the Dugway Civilian Fay Branch, a supplemental y.lt placed a pay cap on ther aise setting d it at-a9.1 percent. The President said his proposal falls within the White House guidelines for the private sector - 7.5 to 9.5 percent. ginning of the first pay period after the first of October, or in the case of Dugway employees, the pay period ployees of DPG will get 4.4 percent fz See page 3 September 7, 1980 October 12, 1980 (9.1 percent) i.V Hes counting on us again Register and vote Utah residents at 208.East 5th Ave., Dugway 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. For absentee registration see 1LT Dreiser at HHC or call 3535 Th rata of basic pay payable for employees at these rates Is limited to the rate payable for level Schedule, which la expected to remain at $50112, 50. 11 .7 Crime putts the bite on Bug wav that that none of the victims had their items noticed with unsecured property from toys to momarked, or registered' the serial numbers. This torcycles in the yards, and 12 of the homes the By SP5 Dave Pinnick . V of the Executive military pay hike approved The overall crime rate at Dugway, (especially makes it more difficult for the investigators in the 54)lock area had open garages with other items exlarceny), has risen 15 since July, according to event they do recover the items, because identify-PM- 1 posed to view. Most of the homes were unattendinvestigator Arnold Phillips of the Provost ing the equipment will be more dificult, Phillips ed, or if the person was home the doors were stated. closed, and the blinds drawn. Marshals Office. ' of the causes the Investigator Phillips attributes K even worse in the homing aims, Phillips Bicycles are particularly vulnerable to theft on Hidden tacre.se in thefts; vandalism, and Chech continued. People le.ve tooh, equipment, tore Dugway during the summer months, and the maforgeiy to boredom, revenge, mid a need for quick and bicycles in their yards. Tney leave home and jority of bicycles checked, especially at the grade eir garages are left open, with all their stuff wide school, were unsecured and had no registration RECENTLY, three soldiers had the bite put . them when thieves took stereos, speakers and Pn for anyone who wants it, he complained, tags. In all, 24 bikes were checked in two areas,1 asking to be ripped off. only 8 had tag, and only 7 were secured, only other items from their cars. In two instances a fac- ad justremains, barwhether or bike was tagged and secured properly. One bike in housing tor that aided the thief was lack of lighting in the cks, that if the opportunity is there for theft. had a drain, but it was. wrapped around the center parking lot at the west end of the Ware barracks. will eventually take it. someone bar of the bike, securing the bike to nothing. Investigator Phillips stated that thieves usually What do can to PHILLIPS said that stolen bikes are usually reyou protect your property? areas. Since the theft, steps have avoid well-ln ARR YOU arckseverfal covered, but since they often arent registered, rra?J been taken to correct the situation, such as a work thief you am do to identifying the owner, is often difficult. Registraorder to have better lighting installed, and in- take creased patrolling of the trouble spots at irregular ip you off. Tbe more difficult you make it for the tion is easy, and doesnt take much time. Just service FREE This less likely you will be a victim of a crime. bike MP the station. to the the thief, intervals means if your bike is stolen your chances of getting - Secure small items with a good lock in your These steps are part of the answer, but not all. n is easy valuable locker leave and locker. it back are better. (Purchasing a Never your open into was not locked. Add to One of the can broken . new much items unattended, even if you re only leaving, for too, and bicycle..) , cheaper than a All property marked and registered with the a second. That may be all the time a thief needs. 2. Lock your room anytime you leave it, an unMPs stands a better chance of being recovered, locked dooris an open invitation to a thief. and runs less risk of being stolen in the first place. 3. MARK your stereos, cameras, TVs and other Thieves are less likely to take a marked Item, bevaluable items with your social security number, in cause it can be traced down, and that makes it two or more places. One obvious spot, and another harder to resell or keep. If youve taken reasonhidden from normal "view. An engraving tool for able precautions to secure it, if its stolen, you may file a claim and get reimbursed for the current vathis purpose is available at the MP station. them with lue of the item, less depredation. Questions about After 4. marking your items, register and the Provost claims for vandalism or theft should be handled the company (as per unit S.O.P.), STEDP-SForm 46, describ- through Dugway Legal Assistance Office. While Marshalls Office on ing and identifying the items, the serial numbers, anyone can file a claim on damaged or stolen meryour social security number, and the various places chandise, things like to what extent you went to make a difference protect or secure the item will its located on the items, both hidden and not. ' settlement most thefts in what you get. According to Phillips, unfortunately You can help prevent crime on Dugway. If you in or around the barracks are committed by soldiers. People who might not have stolen anything spot suspicious activity notify the MPs at 2933. If under normal conditions, could not resist the temp- you have information about a crime, but wish to tation when an attractive opportunity presented remain anonymous, contact Phillips at 2410. The number is recorded after duty hours, so you may itself, MOST OF the basic preventative measures that call 24 hours a day. The key words are Be aware. Protect yourself apply to the barracks apply to housing too; lock well as as and and can, securing your doors, garages your property against theft by following some tods and other property, when youre not using it. of the simple guidelines given. If you dont do On a casual check through the housing area to something about crime now, you may be bitten get a better idea of the problem, 42 houses were next time. and benefits areas affected by the FY 81 DOD authorizations include: An increase in reenlistment bonuses from $15,000 to $20,000 for certain specialties. An increase in enlistment bonuses from $3,000 to $5,000 for certain skills. September8. an increase in the reimburseA figure of $52.8 billion in DOD authorizations for FY 81 is in ment paid for moving a mobile home or trailer. the legislation. A one-yeextension of the In calling for the large pay inand reenlist ment bonuses enlistment crease, congress suspended for one . educational and assistance programs year the normal method of deciding how much of a raise to give service for all units of the Army National members. The 11.7 percent increase Guard and Army Reserve. A new reenlistment bonus of will affect basic pay, subsistence allowance (BAS) and quarters allow$600 for the individualready reserve trial period. ance (BAQ) beginning with October for a one-yeaffiliation f boselective a new 1980 pay. nus for the selected reserve. Congress also gave the president .the authority to reallocate up $75 million for a directed one-yetest of increased educational to 25 percent of the pay increase by grade and years of service. This benefits, including a loan forgiveness dlows the president to give a greater program. In the civilian health and. mencrease to service members in cer-ai- n grades and years of service, dical program of the uniformed services (CHAMPUS) program, coverlowever, congress limited that authsuch a reallocation age for routine infant medical care, ority by saying cannot be used to increase the raise also, an increase from $350 to $1,000 n basic pay above 11.7 percent for per month in the maximum coverage service personnel with four years of for handicapped dependents. service or less. Military retired pay wijl be based on an average of calculated allowThe family separation E1-Ethe 4 who are not in a caance for highest three years of basic pay reer status will amount to $30 per rather than final basic pay. This acmonth for each month the service tion will not affect those members member is separated from his or her on active duty before the bills effective date of Oct. 1, 1980. amily. Another feature of the authoriOptional authority for the zation bill calls for an increase in the Secretary of Defense to offer up to rer diem allowance from $35 to $50 four months of basic pay as a conor military personnel on TDY. For tinuation bonus for pilots with six to 18 years of service. TDY per diem in high cost areas, the Contrary to some reports, exmaximum rate was raised from $50 panded dental care under CHAMto $75. PUS was NOT approved as part of Other military compensation either bill. Published by the Transcript-Bulleti- n Publishing Company, a private firm in writers herein are their own and are not to be considered an official espies- no way connected with the Department of the Army. Opinions expressed by don by the Department of the Army. The appearance of advertisements in this publication does not constitute an endorsement by the Depar tment of the Army of the products or services advertised. - it 1- lock-chai- . O ' . ' '. 1. ! . '4. ui i - - " M Mill I? MnMlMMI . 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