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Show The Sampler, Oct 1 7, 1 985 Soldier opinions vary on ch ange to stripes Since the transition of specialist five and six ranks nical skill, must exercise lea- : dership with respect to spe- cialty," according to Sgt. Maj. Army Glen E. Morrell. Though the rank on the as Mspeshimeansergeant" so and so. As of Oct. 1, the specialist five and six ranks were eliminated, making former specialists sergeants and staff sergeants. This Army wide decision was made, "in recognition of the fact that senior specialists, by virtue of their tech ent, most specialists turned sergeants dont feel there is any other differences. "The money's the same," said Sgt. Sylvia Joe of MILPO. Being a specialist was like being a glorified private, said Sgt. Craig Coble of same jobs as sergeants. Opinions on the preferences between specialists or hard stripes vary, among those affected, Sgt. Pam Haney of the health clinic said, "I'd rather be a ser- - Review CO s aiiDoiimmeiniu of proHTBofiodrB, feeolisflmerifl m if policy changes are being made. In making these changes we used as a gener-- . al guideline that NCO promotion criteria should be as tough or tougher then criteria for retention in current NCO promotions. Soldiers must have passed the APRT within nine months prior to the effective date of promotion. Soldiers who have profiles which preclude taking the APRT and soldiers who cannot be administered the APRT due to circumstances control are exempt from this requirement. The APRT requirement for reenlistment is also being changed from six months prior to reenlistment to nine months prior to reenlistment. Soldiers who fail the APRT or who have not been tested within the last nine beyond-thei- r months, except those exempted, will be flagged UP AR 600-3Flagging action 1. will only preclude promotion and reenlistment. ' . Education: Effective March 1, 1987, a high school diplomaGED equivalent re-or higher degree will be quired for promotion to ser - urrn ' They will require a waiver at time of reenlistment. Soldiers who are promoted to sergeant or higher or are placed on a recommended list for promotion to those 1987. 1, . DA centralized selection Trainability: The trainability requirement is being charged to tie reenlistment eligibility to demonstrated performance. Midterm soldiers will meet the trainability. requirement mid-care- er - board or promotion to sergeant or higher, constitutes an approved waiver. On addition to the SE policy changes to align the NCO promotion and reenlistment systems, the rules for reevaluation under the if they; Have attained the rank of staff sergeant or higher or are on the recommended list for promotion to staff ser- semi-centraliz- SGT SSG ed promotion system were changed Oct. 1. These changes were made to provide soldiers further incentive for geant, or; Have attained a passing score on the latest SQT (passing score is currently 60), or, self-improvem- ent and in recognition of the fact the new promotion point worksheet is performance Meet the current stan- dards based on GT and aptitude area scores. Soldiers who are placed on assignment instructions after Sept. 30 and who do not meet the trainability requirement are no longer eligible for extension of enlistment to comply with orders. UCMJ: Articles 15 will no longer require a waiver for reenlistment. Soldiers who have a court-marticonviction or time lost during their current enlistment will require a waiver for reenlistment or promotion. Waivers for soldiers being recommended for promotion to sergeant or staff sergeant will be processed IAW AR Once a waiver is it granted will apply to both ranks after conviction by a court-martior obtaining not do time lost requireSe-a waiver for reenlistment. lection for promotion by a al the education requirement will be removed March oriented. The new reevaluation rules are: Soldiers who improve , . .'their administrative points items two through six of the " worksheet by at least 50 points may request reevaluation at any time. Board ap- pearance under these circumstances is at the option of the soldier requesting on. Soldiers may also request reevaluation six months after initial board appearance, last recomputa-tion- , al or last reevaluation regardless of the amount of improvement, in administrative points., For further information contact Sgt. 1st Class Ed Buys Post Retention NCO at 601-28- 0. It's still not too late to loin the Women's Club! All it takes is $5 which will entitle you to a year of enjoyment, activities and classes. Some of the events are: NO up-comi- ng Frontier Night: Monies raised during the annual : Frontier Night are used to provide scholarships , for Dugway students. Come and join us Nov. 15 from 7 in the. Community Club. p.m.-midnig- ht ' We need help with waiters, waitresses, country store keepers, dealers, bank tellers, plus craft items. Call Vicki at 4099 or Community Services to volunteer. We will be accepting craft items, on consignment. If you n are a talented artist or and would like more information on how you can crafts-perso- co-sponsor- need to be made by calling Community Services at 2278' or Lucie Glenn at 2030. NOTE: THOSE ON THE PERMANENT RESERVA- this seminar with Community Services. If you find yourself losing your temper more and more with TION LIST NEED TO CALL friends, or annual dinner dance will children, spouse, - attend this seminar and find out how to make your anger work for you instead of co-work- ers against you. Ms. Bonnie McBeth will be the speaker and brings an extensive background in anger therapy with her. This seminar will be held Oct: 29 from 11:30 a.m.-- 2 p.m. Col. David Nydam has authorized administrative time for those attending the program. The price of the lun. cheon is 4 and reservations Projected calendar DWC Oct 29: "Anger" Lunch and Learn Seminar 11:30 a.m. at the Community Club. . Wo- your ACS with DWC. Public ' ; r is invited. Nov. 15: Frontier Night (time not set) at the Community club. Public is invited. Dec. 13: Christmas Formal 7:30 p.m. at the , Community club. Public invited. - v ing - v Years Coffee "Color. Me Jan. Pretty" (time not set), at the Commun15: New . ity club. Color coordination demonstra-tioDWC membership invited. n. 1985-8- 6 specialist and be respected as such, like a, warrant of - By Alex A Public Service of AARP Justice Services Criminal BUT CRIMB IS NOT yinevitable, most crime IwffiaK!,!-- J )CRIME,S,"V,TABL5 1 CAN BE 60METHINS CAN I is 1 OPPORTUNISTIC DONBVJ . kJ rMME OF TUESE IS COftWKf I CRIME IIS A COMMUNITY - Iprobli YOUR CRIME 'k WE NE ME LP ISlNIVflXBll I MaSiP HLff-wff- CRIME . Ml il IS POLICE PROBLEM SOLELY h, Mil AiMtteM com- munity band along with a dinner and an evening of fun. Mark your calendar er for the class, call Community Services at lt sign-u- p recipes. 2278. you need help with clothes or toys for your children at Christmas, or if you know of a family who needs help, call Community Services at 2278 by Nov. 21. All names will be kept confidential! If you NOTE: THE COMMANDER HAS AUTHORIZED ADMINISTRATIVE TIME TO THOSE WISHING TO AT- TEND THIS PROGRAM. Call 2278 or Lucie Glenn at 2030 for reservations. Are you a coupon-clipper- ? Present a bargain , . baby-sittin- or your organization would like to help a child at Christmas, please call 2278 by neighbor. Assistant volunteer supervisor: We still need an assis- Red Cross Blood Drive. The semi-annublood drive will Nov. 21. tant volunteer supervisor to keep volunteer hours and assist the volunteer supervisor whenever required. For a hunting friend with an aphabetized collection of coupons for some of her fa- Give a gift certificate person dreads, or a service he or she needs. Some suggestions you could donate a g few hours of for a young mother who'd like a little free time, or promise a month of lawn mowing for a promising to do a chore the Christmas assistance: If to attend this program. IB Dont let the all get vampires your blood Blood drive: this year - donate to the al be held at the Fries Park Chapel from noon to 5 p.m. Oct. 31. The need for blood isIlftes Remember: COLD WEATHER IS NEARLY HERE!! READY! GET SET! GO HUNTING SERVICE SPECIALS! Chock out how Givan Ford spoils "service: Christmas formal: This ture Dugway's own Write out your favorite recipes on index cards and put together a package for that special person. For instance, a working mom would love some quick-dinnideas, and a friend with high blood pressure would really appreciate some good tasting low-sa- Child birth preparation class: The next Child Birth Preparation Class will start Nov. 12. The cost is $25; fathers are encouraged to attend, but are not required. For more information call Kim Jackson at 4021. To a.m.-12:3- : fea- lot. 2030. learn seminar on anger, Oct. 29 from 11:30-- 2 p.m. in the Community Club. Luncheon will be served from 11:30 0 p.m. at a cost of $4person; the lecture will start at 12:30. Everyone in the community is welcome IF THEY DONT PLAN TO ATTEND. early to start planning those Christmas presents. If your budget is tight this year, but you still want to give to those people dear to you, here are some gifts that cost nothing, but can still mean a teer for one, two, three-hou- r shifts, call Lucie Glenn at Community Services at the Dugway Women's Club is sponsoring a lunch and Bllf If Consumer tip: It's not too the registration table, canand escort.. teen, label-tabl- e If you would like to volun- ing out at the world? vorite products. 2278 fafter 3 D.ml semi-annu- al use our anger to make things better instead of lash- Savings: We do our best to save you time Excellence: We take pride in our work. ; -- - now for lucky Friday, Dec. 13. More information will be coming in the next Sampler. Community play: The Women's Club, will be deciding : money. : . at the board meeting on year. We have several to oupqi Nov. 5 as to the play for this pick from but if you have a favorite you Would like to see considered, call Rosa at 4397 (after 6 p.m.) & We give our all to see you're really satisfied. Veteran: We boast over 100 years of cumulative experience. Integrity: Our customers speak best for us. Commitment: We're dedicated to giving you quality service. Extras: We go the extra mile and take extra special care of you. Responsibility: COMPLETE 4 WHEEL DRIVE PACK TUNE-U- P Remember, we us. a computerized engine analyser to get your tune-uright the first time. WHEEL BEARING p TUNE'UP Ug.'S49.95 Includes Plugs' $29.93 34.98 ... . . . 44.95 ... . . . .'. . . . Feb. 26: Mardi gras celebration and Dinner Auction (time not set), Community Club. Public is invited. Mar.: Art Auction (day and time not set), v Community Club. Public is invited, With With Coupon. Offer Espirn October 31, 198S Coupon' Oiler Expires October 31. 19851 Givan Ford's factory trained service department will change your oil. install a new oil idler, fill your engine awith four quarts of oil, and do complete chassis lube for just $18 95. Includes Lube, Filter and 4 quarts of oil. OIL CHANGE LUBE W I Offer Eapires-Oclob- er With Coupon 31, 198S . April 8: Flower Arrangement Workshop and voting (time not set), at Community Club. General DWC Membership. Apr. 30 thru 2: Play sponsored by DWC (time not May ' set) at the Community Club. Public. is mvitea. m LJ I job description on this position or for more information, call Vickie Bryant at supplies is critical with the recent earthquake in Mexico and hurricanes in the east. For more information about this program call 2278. Blood drive .volunteers needed: We need volunteers to help with the blood drive. We need help at year mm I ON N0THINi time for anger Lunch and learn seminar: With the long winter months just ahead (or have they already arrived?), we will be spending more time in the house with the family. This can be a wonderful opportunity to enjoy some family activities but it can also be a time of frustration. When it's snowing and cold outside, it's harder to work off anger and frustration by taking a walk or working in the yard. How can we express our anger in a positive way? How can we 2769. consign your items, call men's club will be "In a specialty field I would rather be known as a '1M4 , Vickie at 4099. Lunch and learn: The ISA that is pinned on the collar. "Respect is not automatic," it's something that is earned individually," Joe said. 1 It's still not too late to join fun, activities v . respect is not something ." SOLELY I Women's Club X-ray- few! CRIME you are not just an expert in your field, but in overall leadership. "I think it's a little more respected." However, all agreed that learn more cadences or how J8N0THWG CAN BE DONE POLICE PROBIE geant says to people that to march troops, just like someone else isn't going to tell me how to shoot an - nII y the list higher grade to be eligible for reenlistment. This change is being announced now to provide soldiers sufficient time to meet the new criteria. Soldiers on local lists for promotion to sergeant' who do not meet two systems in line, several upporated into AR date 6, which were distribut-- . ed to the field Oct. 15. APRT. To all eligible for THELMA THWARTUM ? X-ra- sergeant or staff sergeant .will not be removed from education requirement for promotion to the next today but be ineligible to reenlist tomorrow. In order to bring these 601-28- 0, . Soldiers currently holding recommended list status to second or subsequent term of service must meet the the reenlistment system was completed recently. During this review, it was discovered that, due to differences in promotion and reenlistment policies, it's possible for a soldier to be promoted is listed. Changes in reenlistment policy are being incor- : should be saved for field MOS's," he said. Specialists were always considered NCOs because of their rank, hard stripe or not" The conversion was a lateral transfer which means there was no advancement,' just a change on the collar. "To TT1P it una a Aamnfinn " Turn in uurr tuc SURVEY SHOWS MOST promotion and. reenlistment. geant. Additionally, effective March 1, 1987, soldiers on NCO promotion system and The following changes in policy were effective Oct. 1 unless another effective date , ficer," said Grady. To Coble, the title of ser- technician Sgt. Don Grady. "I'm in a technical field and I'd rather be considered a specialist at what I do. Being a sergeant is not going to make me said al- ways had more authority." Sgt. Chun Jackson of MIL- PO said he'd rather be a specialist "I think hard stripes IT A complete review of the grade. , , . collar and the title is differ- -- geant because they've spe-- ; posi-- ; dalists held leadership tions and duties, "It's like they didn't get recognition for it," Coble said. According to Coble, the Army finally realized that specialists were doing the mat- ters related to their to hard stripes many sergeants are being referred to Chem Lab.. Even though ? n UJj Ji jUiyl M JL EP1 Working On A Better 2nd Year! I |