Volume 11, Number 268 Naval Support Activity Bahrain September 3, 2014

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2014 SUMMER CAMP DESSERT FEST, P. 2 UPDATE: MARINE HELICOPTER CRASHES IN THE GULF OF ADEN, P. 4

3 - CHAPLAIN’S CORNER - CMC CORNER - FROM THE DESK OF THE PRINCIPAL4 - WEEKLY WARRIOR5 - TRANSCOM: KNOW YOUR POV SHIPPING ENTITLEMENTS6 - MWR EVENTS & INFO

AFN Bahrain is Bigger, Better, Louder!By MC1 (SW) Steve Smith Staff Writer

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY, Bahrain — American Forces Network (AFN) Bahrain recently completed a series of renovations and upgrades to better serve the Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain community.

The work began in April to replace the station’s trans-mitters and more recently completely overhaul the aging radio studio. The changes brought increased signal strength and improved transmission quality to AFN radio listeners around Bahrain.

“The mission of AFN is to provide continuous, relevant information from base leadership and organizations,” said Mass Communication Chief Frank Neely, station manager of AFN Bahrain. “These improvements to our facility allow us to continue that mission with a higher quality production for the community.”

AFN primarily serves the Bahrain audience through its radio station, “The Heat” 106.3, which received $160,000 in new studio equipment and renovations. In addition to the overhaul, AFN Bahrain has recently welcomed several new Mass Communication Specialists to its team.

“With these upgrades and additional personnel we are ready to better serve the community,” said Mass Communication 1st Class Jason Winn, leading petty offi-cer of AFN Bahrain. “We are here to provide local infor-mation, quality music and entertainment comparable to radio in the U.S.”

Currently, AFN broadcasts live from its new studio from 6 to 10 a.m. weekdays and will soon begin an after-noon show at 2 to 6 p.m. Both radio shows will feature Hot Adult Contemporary (Top 40 Mix) with local command information, news and other programming.

Photo by MC1 (SW) Steve Smith

Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Mark Brison, morning show DJ, brodacasts live from American Forces Network (AFN) Bahrain’s “The Heat” 106.3 radio station. AFN Bahrain recently completed renovations including replacing its transmitters and completly overhauling its radio studio.

From USS Bataan (LHD 5) Public Affairs Office

ARABIAN GULF (NNS) — The Secretary of Defense ordered the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Aug. 30, to remain in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of respon-sibility (AOR) until the beginning of October.

This represents a 21-day extension to the ARG/MEU’s deployment schedule. Bataan ARG includes USS Bataan (LHD 5), USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19), and USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44).

The Bataan ARG and 22nd MEU are being extended to assure a continuous ARG/MEU physical presence in the Arabian Gulf and uninterrupted support for potential tasking. This extension provides time for USS Bataan’s relief, USS Makin Island and the embarked 11th MEU, to arrive on station for a “face-to-face” turn-over before Bataan departs for her home-

port of Norfolk, Virginia. The Bataan ARG/22nd Marine

Expeditionary Unit entered the U.S. 5th Fleet AOR March 13.

The U.S. 5th Fleet AOR encompasses about 2.5 million square miles of water area and includes the Arabian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, Gulf of Aden, North Arabian Sea, and the Red Sea. The expanse comprises 20 countries and includes three critical choke points at the Strait of Hormuz, the Suez Canal and the Strait of Bab al Mandeb at the southern tip of Yemen.

The BATARG is commanded by Capt. Neil A. Karnes, commodore, Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) Six, and comprises the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19), and amphibious dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44).

Bataan ARG Deployment Extended in 5th Fleet

Photo by MC1 RJ Stratchko

The Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Robert E. Peary (T-AKE 5), right, conducts a vertical replenishment with the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). The guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) is in the background. Bataan is the flagship for the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU), is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.BATAAN ARG Page 4

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Commanding OfficerNaval Support Activity Bahrain Capt. David Meron

NSA Bahrain Executive OfficerCmdr. Leif Hammersmark

Public Affairs OfficerJennifer L. Stride

Staff PhotojournalistMC1 (SW) Steven Smith

Photos provided by MWR Marketing

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By Shaun S. Brown NSA Bahrain Command Chaplain

Many Sailors on one of my ships – the USS DWGIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69) – would laugh when I told them that none other than Ike himself was president when I was born. Being an old coot when I first came on active duty I can distinctly recall many things that for many of our younger shipmates are little more than history lessons.

One of the first historic national events I vividly recall is the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Being a young kid, I recall the school’s principal announcing the tragic news over the PA system and the early dismissal that imme-diately followed. I recall arriving home, all the mothers of the neighborhood hud-dled outside in small somber groups, weeping. I recall the State funeral, the

iconic salute of the president’s tiny son as he, and our great nation, bade farewell to a man who had been larger than life.

I venture that many of even our youngest shipmates can recall where they were when news broke of another monumental moment in our nation’s his-tory: the terrorist attacks of 9/11. In fact, I know that many men and women in uniform today serve in large part because of that fateful day; many, per-haps, who wouldn’t have given the mili-tary a thought, before, suddenly felt the need to serve the country which had given them, and so many, so much.

Shortly after 9/11 Tess Taylor, in Architecture Week, reported the then-mayor of New York City as saying, “We will rebuild. We’re going to come out of this stronger than before, politically stronger, economically stronger.” That is all well and good and I admire the may-or’s positive sentiment and sense of hope. However, what is even more important is that our moral and spiritual fibers, tested in the crucible of tragedy, come through even strongest of all; that our resolve to fight evil, tyranny, and oppression remain strong. And that resolve is very important for us, here and now, what with many countries in this region experiencing their own trau-mas here and now.

This September 11th let us pause and ponder the blessings lavished upon our great nation – and, by extension, us and our loved ones. Let us on Patriot Day 2014 vow anew to be the patriots our nation expects, and needs us, to be.

Chaplain’s CornerWhere Were You When…?

Bahrain Family,

It has been a busy month for all of us. We have a bridge opening soon and the Fitness Pool is ready to enjoy once more. I know many of you are looking forward to the quality of life that bridge and updated MWR facilities will bring. Our Commanding Officer, Capt. David Meron is working very hard to make it all possible. Please be patient and understand we care about your quality of life. We have had several family oriented meetings within the base and we appreciate your comments and feedback. Please keep them coming and don’t forget to use the CO’s suggestion boxes located throughout the base.

The month of September is going to be just as busy as we approach the CPO Pinning Ceremony and Khaki Ball. Preparations are already underway for our Navy Birthday Ball scheduled for Oct. 10.

The Fleet and Family Service Center is operating at full capacity. Take time to stop by FFSC to get some good information and use the great services and programs available to you and your and family.

We will soon be revamping our dining options by bringing in fresh item that offer something for everyone. Don’t forget to get your newly reporting service members and families into our base indoctrination. We have put much effort into making this better for everyone at NSA Bahrain and our tenant commands.

I still look forward to the Weekly Warriors and I need your inputs. If you are unsure of what you need to do, get in touch with me and I will explain. This program is a super easy way to show your Sailors and civilian staff you care.

Make good decisions and if you need help don’t suffer in silence!

Dr. Terry Greene rejoins the Bahrain Schools community school year 2014-2015. Most currently, she was the Deputy Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment for the DoDDS-Europe. Before her work at the area office, she was the principal of Incirlik Unit School, Incirlik, Turkey for almost 4 years.

Dr. Greene moved to Incirlik from the Chief of Staff and Education position with the Korea District Superintendent’s Office (DSO) in Yongsan, Korea. She joined DoDEA for the second time in 2005 as the Instructional Systems Specialist for continuous school improvement, accreditation, assessment and K-12 Literacy in the Korea District Superintendent’s Office.

During her first DoDEA experience, Dr Greene worked in the Pacific Director’s office as the School Improvement/Early Childhood Director; as an assistant principal at Yokota East Elementary School (now known as Joan K. Mendel Elementary School); and as a DoDDS teacher in two locations in Germany, Newfoundland, Korea, and the Philippines. Dr. Greene is a former military “brat” who attended DoDDS schools in France and Germany and schools on military bases across the United States.

Dr. Greene received her Doctor of Philosophy degree at the University of Arizona in Tucson with a major in Language, Reading, and Culture and a minor in Teaching and Teacher Education. Her Master of Arts degree is from the University of Texas at Austin in early childhood education. Her bachelor’s degree in elementary education with a reading concentration is also from the University of Texas.

She is delighted and honored to be moving to Bahrain M/HS and looks forward to new opportunities and experiences working with the students, teachers, parents, and the military community.

“Row Well and Live”

But I’m just using a little power, what’s the harm? Anything that plugs into USB can not only draw power, but can also transfer data. USB provides both capabilities.

But I turned it off. So I’m ok right? NO. USB supplies power; so, it’s not necessary for the device to be on for data transfer to occur.

But it’s not a thumb drive so what’s the issue? Even if it were as simple as a USB light or game controller, how do you know it doesn’t have memory? All hard drives, mp3 players, phones, etc. definitely DO have storage and, in many cases, also include wireless capability which makes them a much greater vulnerability than a USB thumb drive. The introduction of these devices into US Government systems allows for the creation of an infection vector across classification boundaries.

But I don’t transfer data back and forth. I would never load my data onto a work computer.

Within seconds of plugging in a USB cable, the computer and device start exchanging information. It’s during this “handshake” period that a virus or malware can begin its work and infect any computer you plug into. This data transfer may introduce a cross-domain violation or the introduction of malicious data onto a US Government network.

But where would my portable device get a virus? The Internet, Bluetooth vulnerabilities, infected media, other USB charging locations… the list is nearly endless. Not only is your device at risk of getting a virus, so are the government systems to which you are connecting.

Bottom Line Personal devices can be charged on personal computers or with commercially available (and inexpensive) USB wall or car chargers. Plugging these devices into US Government systems creates vulnerabilities which lead to significant risks to our networks and, ultimately, our information.

Don’t Connect Personal USB Devices to Government Computers!

Don’t put your information at risk. Keep personal devices off of

government systems!

Meet the New Principal at Bahrain Middle High School

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For more information on visas and CPR cards contact Immigration at 1785-4258.

BATAAN ARG from Page 1

From U.S. Naval Forces Central Command Public Affairs

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY, Bahrain — A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) crashed at 2:00 p.m. (GMT), today, at sea in the Gulf of Aden as it attempted to land aboard USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19).

All 25 persons aboard the helicopter; 17 Marines and eight Navy Sailors, were safely recovered and are aboard USS Mesa Verde. Personnel who sustained minor injuries in the crash were treated aboard USS Mesa Verde.

The crash was not a result of hostile activity. The aircraft was transferring the Marines and Sailors back to USS Mesa Verde from training ashore in nearby Djibouti.

The Navy and Marine Corps will investigate the cause of the crash.USS Mesa Verde with embarked elements of the 22 MEU is part of the Bataan

Amphibious Ready Group currently on a scheduled deployment to the U.S. Central Command Area of Responsibility where it is conducting maritime security operations.

Update: Marine Helicopter Crashes in the Gulf of Aden

Photo by Cpl. Manuel A. Estrada

AFN BAHRAIN from Page 1

WEEKLY WARRIORLS1 Jeffrey Houdek, casualty report expeditor for Navy Expeditionary Combat Forces Central (NECFC)/Task Force FIVE SIX (CTF 56), is responsible for supporting more than 1,400 expeditionary Sailors in the execution of missions throughout the U.S. Fifth Fleet area of responsibility. His attention to detail is vital to equipment readiness of six subordinate task groups and inter and intra-theater movements, customs, and delivery process of all priority materials. Additionally, as the Assistant Command Fitness Leader, he is the heart and soul of the Physical Fitness Enhancement Program

ecouraging a culture of fitness throughout the command. Houdek’s hard work has greatly impacted command readiness and warrants the title of NSA Bahrain’s Warrior of the Week.

OS1(EXW/SW) Cardell Jackson, leading petty officer of the Current Operations Department for Navy Expeditionary Combat Forces Central (NECFC)/Task Force FIVE SIX (CTF 56), is responsible for supporting more than 1,400 expeditionary Sailors in the execution of missions throughout the U.S. Fifth Fleet area of responsibility. Jackson is responsible for developing and leading the Maritime Operations Center watch team in the day-to-day operations ensuring the staff and six subordinate tasks groups are fully prepared to operate forward during crisis response,

contingency operations, and exercises. His superb dedication and command impact warrant his selection as NSA Bahrain’s Warrior of the Week.

YN1(EXW) James Alexander Jr., leading petty officer of the Administration Department for Navy Expeditionary Combat Forces Central (NECFC)/Task Force FIVE SIX (CTF 56), is responsible for supporting more than 1,500 expeditionary Sailors executing missions throughout the U.S. Fifth Fleet area of responsibility. As the Command Career Counselor, he recently received a perfect score following the annual Career Information Program review. Additionally, as the Task Force Defense Travel System subject matter expert, he currently maintains travel budget valued

at more than $1.2M. For his dedication to the mission, he truly deserves to be recognized as NSA Bahrain’s Warrior of the Week.

The AFN station also has video produc-tion capabilities that will be used to cover base events and operations.

“AFN Bahrain is here to help put out information about what’s going on around base,” said Neely. “We provide creative ways to address concerns and issues, and the means inform a local audience of 8,000 in real-time.”

AFN Bahrain also releases its news sto-ries and other media products to larger audi-ences at AFN Pacific, AFN Europe, Navy.

mil and on social media. “We want the listener to engage us on

our social media, call in during our live shows and approach us when you see us around the base,” said Winn. “We need community involvement. Let us know what is going on with your organization, so we can get the word out.”

AFN Bahrain’s “The Heat” radio station can be reached by calling 439-4036. The station is also on social media at facebook.com/AFNBahrain.

USS Bataan (LHD 5), commanded by Capt. George Vassilakis, left her homeport in Norfolk, Virginia, Feb. 8, on a regularly-scheduled deployment as the flagship of the Bataan Amphibious Readiness Group.

The 22nd MEU is commanded by Col. William R. Dunn and comprises a ground com-bat element, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment; aviation combat element, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced); logistics combat element, Combat Logistics Battalion 22; and its command element.

The 22nd MEU’s Air Combat Element has been flying non-traditional Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (NTISR) missions from USS Bataan over Iraq using its AV-8B Harrier aircraft since Aug. 8.

Bataan conducted two rescues at sea. On March 8th, Bataan rescued two Turkish mari-ners from their sinking cargo ship in the Aegean Sea. More recently, on June 6th, Bataan rescued 282 migrants in the Mediterranean Sea after their small vessel sank. For both res-cues, Bataan brought stranded mariners and civilians aboard the ship, provided medical attention, food, water and temporary shelter.

Since deploying in February, the ship’s crew has operated in several locations in the 5th Fleet and 6th Fleet regions. The ship’s tasking includes providing the regional combatant commander with a versatile sea-based, expeditionary force that can be tailored to a variety of missions, including quick reaction crisis response options in maritime, littoral and inland environments in support of the nation’s maritime strategy.

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From U.S. Transportation Command

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill (NNS) — Many service members may not know of their entitlements when shipping personal vehicles as they move overseas or return stateside, according to U.S. Transportation Command officials.

“Our customers have reasonable expec-tations on the delivery of their vehicles,” said Air Force Brig. Gen. Paul H. Guemmer. “I know I do.”

Guemmer is the deputy director (mili-tary) for the Strategy, Capabilities, Policy, and Logistics Directorate at TRANSCOM, which is headquartered here. He is respon-sible for DoD’s transportation strategy across the entire Joint Deployment and Distribution Enterprise, to include infra-structure, long-range programs, future requirements, coalition integration, and mobility partnerships with industry.

Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command is the Privately Owned Vehicle program manager and TRANSCOM is the global POV contract administrator. These two commands work closely together in managing and monitor-ing this critical quality of life contract.

*Addressing issues* In August 2014, SDDC and TRANSCOM stood up a team of transportation experts to

quickly address the most significant chal-lenges and concerns military customers are facing when shipping their privately owned vehicles, known as POVs. International Auto Logistics, known as IAL, assumed responsibility for the Global Privately Owned Vehicle Contract, also known as GPCIII May 1. Under the terms of the con-tract, IAL is responsible for processing, transporting and storing vehicles owned by military personnel and Department of Defense civilian employees bound for, or returning from, overseas duty assignments.

SDDC officials have acknowledged that the transfer to the new POV contractor did not go as smoothly as it could have. They want customers to know that SDDC is aware of and understands the issues some of them have experienced while shipping their privately owned vehicle, adding that solving those issues is the command’s No. 1 priority.

They also want their customers to know what SDDC and TRANSCOM are doing to help resolve these issues and facilitate a smoother and more effective transition to the new contractor.

*Customer expectations* Guemmer listed reasonable customer expectations as on-time delivery, profes-sional and timely customer service, a dam-age-free vehicle and compensation for

damages if they occur, and rental cars. What happens when expectations

aren’t met? “There is a system of recourse in place,”

Guemmer said. “For vehicles overdue fewer than seven days, the first step is for military members to contact the local per-sonal property, personnel support detach-ment or finance office.”

Guemmer, who also heads TRANSCOM’s Privately Owned Vehicle Fusion Cell, explained that reimbursement for rental cars for military members for those first seven days is capped at $30 a day or $210 a week, based on DoD’s Joint Travel Regulation. The government then deducts those charges from IAL’s bill.

He pointed out that if rental car rates exceed that amount for days one through seven, an inconvenience claim can be sub-mitted to the contractor, International Auto Logistics. The JTR entitlement does not apply to DoD civilians, but they can get rental car reimbursement by filing an incon-venience claim with IAL.

*Filing claims for reimbursement* “Military members inconvenienced beyond seven days because of a missed delivery date can file a claim with IAL,” Guemmer said. “They, and DoD civilians, can also file an inconvenience claim for temporary lodg-ing if vehicle delivery is delayed.”

IAL will consider reimbursement for amounts exceeding entitlements on a case-by-case basis and based on circumstances, provide reimbursement.

“Although IAL pays for inconvenience claims for lodging and rental car expenses, customers can file for other expenses with proper documentation and rationale for IAL’s consideration,” Guemmer said.

For vehicle damages, IAL provides cus-tomers an option for on-site settlement for claimed damage.

Claims for additional damage can be reported within a reasonable period. The military claims office will not pay out for the same damages.

*Customers deserve best treatment* “Our personnel deserve the best treatment from us and those we contract to serve with us,” Guemmer said. “Customers who are not getting what they deserve when dealing directly with IAL can always get in touch with the contracting officer representative at the vehicle processing center or by email-ing the USTRANSCOM POV Inspector General Customer Support Team.”

He added, “Our assessment teams and contracting officer representatives have sur-veyed container freight sites and every vehi-cle at those facilities. We are reconciling our data with IAL’s to ensure information on the IAL website is accurate and timely.”

TRANSCOM: Know Your POV Shipping Entitlements

ASIST Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training

Create a life-assisting community It begins with you, the benefits live on

DSN: 439-6394 Email: giovanny.veloz@me.navy.mil www.facebook.com/CREDO.eu Date: Sept. 14-15 @ 0800-1600 Location: CREDO Office, Bldg.109

This Workshop is sponsored by CNREURAFSWA CREDO, and is led by ASIST Trainers trained by LivingWorks Education.

Review the Risk

Recognize the Signs

Intervention

                                       NSA BAHRAIN RECYCLES

Questions? Call NSA Bahrain Environmental at 3944-1681 DSN:439-3532/4602  

RECYCLING CONTAINERS

Trash Dumpsters

Acceptable Items Acceptable Items • Aluminum beverage cans (e.g., soft drink & beer cans) and clean

aluminum foil and trays. • Cardboard boxes (flatten medium and large size boxes). • Metal food cans (e.g., soup, fruit, tomato paste) in scrap metal

recycling container only not in aluminum recycling container. • Paper (e.g., white, newspaper, shredded (in bags), junk mail) • Plastic bottles (e.g., water, soft drink, juice, milk, and laundry/dish

detergent; #1 and #2 only), take caps off bottles then put bottle and cap in the plastic recycling container.

• Scrap metals (e.g., metal items made of aluminum, steel, brass, stainless steel, or copper; insulated copper and steel wire and cable) in scrap metal recycling container only not in aluminum recycling container.

• Items that cannot be recycled. • Aluminum foil and trays (that are dirty, i.e., food

contaminated). • Foam and Styrofoam packaging. • Food contaminated paper or cardboard. • Food wastes. • Landscaping waste (small pieces/quantities only). • Paper that cannot be recycled (e.g., napkins, paper towels,

dirty paper plates, tissue, wax paper, photo paper). • Plastic bags/wrap, buckets, packaging. • Snack food and candy bags/wrappers.

Non-Acceptable Non-Acceptable • Bulky items (e.g., furniture, appliances, wood pallets). • Construction or renovation debris. • Foam and Styrofoam packaging. • Food contaminated paper or cardboard. • Food wastes. • Hazardous waste (e.g., motor oil, antifreeze, paint, pesticides,

batteries, fluorescent light tubes/bulbs). • Paper that cannot be recycled (e.g., napkins, paper towels, dirty

paper plates, tissue, wax paper, photo paper). • Pizza boxes, snack food and candy bags/wrappers. • Plastic bags and wrap, buckets, packaging. • Sharps & medical waste (e.g., syringes, knives, razor blades,

bloody waste from medical clinic). • Solid waste (i.e., trash).

• Batteries.

• Bulky items (e.g., furniture, appliances, wood pallets).

• Construction or renovation debris.

• Fluorescent light tubes and bulbs.

• Hazardous waste (e.g., containers of motor oil, antifreeze, paint, pesticides).

• Recyclable items.

• Sharps & medical waste (e.g., syringes, knives, razor blades, bloody waste from medical clinic).

• Toner cartridges.

• The work/rest times and fluid replacement volumes will sustain performance and hydration for at least 4 hrs of work in the specified heat category. Fluid needs can vary based on individual differences (± ¼ qt/hr) and exposure to full sun or full shade (± ¼ qt/hr).

• NL = no limit to work time per hr.

• Rest = minimal physical activity (sitting or standing) accomplished in shade if possible.

• CAUTION: Hourly fluid intake should not exceed 1½ qts.

Daily fluid intake should not exceed 12 qts.

• If wearing body armor, add 5°F to WBGT index in humid climates.

• If doing Easy Work and wearing NBC (MOPP 4) clothing, add 10°F to WBGT index.

• If doing Moderate or Hard Work and wearing NBC (MOPP 4) clothing, add 20°F to WBGT index.

Work/Rest and Water Consumption TableApplies to average sized, heat-acclimated soldier wearing BDU, hot weather. (See TB MED 507 for further guidance.)

Heat Category

WBGT Index, Fº

Easy Work Moderate Work Hard Work

Work/Rest(min)

Water Intake (qt/hr)

Work/Rest(min)

Water Intake (qt/hr)

Work/Rest(min)

Water Intake (qt/hr)

1 78º - 81.9º NL ½ NL ¾ 40/20 min ¾

2 (GREEN) 82º - 84.9º NL ½ 50/10 min ¾ 30/30 min 1

3 (YELLOW) 85º - 87.9º NL ¾ 40/20 min ¾ 30/30 min 1

4 (RED) 88º - 89.9º NL ¾ 30/30 min ¾ 20/40 min 1

5 (BLACK) > 90º 50/10 min 1 20/40 min 1 10/50 min 1

Easy Work Moderate Work Hard Work

• Weapon Maintenance

• Walking Hard Surface at 2.5 mph, < 30 lb Load

• Marksmanship Training

• Drill and Ceremony

• Manual of Arms

• Walking Loose Sand at 2.5 mph, No Load

• Walking Hard Surface at 3.5 mph, < 40 lb Load

• Calisthenics• Patrolling• Individual Movement Techniques,

i.e., Low Crawl or High Crawl• Defensive Position Construction

• Walking Hard Surface at 3.5 mph, ≥ 40 lb Load

• Walking Loose Sand at 2.5 mph with Load

• Field Assaults

For additional copies, contact: U.S. Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine Health Information Operations Division at (800) 222-9698 or CHPPM - Health Information Operations@apg.amedd.army. mil.For electronic versions, see http://chppm-www.apgea.army.mil/heat. Local reproduction is authorized.June 2004 CP-033-0404

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HR Classified AdsANNOUNCEMENT: NSA-14-132Position: Public Affairs SpecialistDepartment: PAO, NSA BahrainClosing Date: 09 September 2014

The mission of the Human Resources Office (HRO) is to administer Human Resources Management programs for U.S. civil servants and foreign national employees of the Naval Support Activity Bahrain. HRO provides consultative advice and guidance to various commands and activities

in the following program areas: position management and classification; recruitment and staffing; labor management advisory services; Equal Employment Opportunity Program; employee development; employee relations matters; and benefit entitlements.

Questions? To speak to a Human Resources Specialist, please call: 1785-4763 or DSN (318) 439-4763.

Thursday, September 4Lunchtime Bowling• Time: 1100 - 1300

Saturday, September 6Go Kart Trip• Time: Van leaves @ 1530, $5.00 Transport

Sunday, September 7Sunday Sundae!• Free ice cream while supplies last.

Monday, September 8Speedpool Monday!• Time: 1130; Free lunch for players! While supplies last.

Wednesday, September 10Happy Birthday September Babies!

Saturday, September 13Bahrain National Museum & Camel Farm• Time: Van leaves @ 1000; $5.00 transport

Sunday, September 14Sunday Sundae!• Free ice cream while supplies last.

Monday, September 15Speedpool Monday!• Time: 1130; Free lunch for players! While supplies last.

Wednesday, September 17Laser Tag; Startrooper Amwaj Lagoon• Time: Van leaves @ 1700. $5.00 Transport

For more information, call the Liberty Center at 439-3192

NSA Bahrain@

Comments & SuggestionsAll are welcome to send comments or suggestions to MWR Bahrain. Please e-mail them to: MWRSuggestionBox@me.navy.milIf you would like to receive MWR Bahrain’s e-mail announcements, just send your official e-mail to the above address.

ITTAl Dar Island Day Trip Friday, September 5• Time: 0930 - 1400 • Min 10 people; ITT Price: $17.00

Guided Cultural Tour Of Bahrain Saturday, September 6• Time: 0900 - 1600 • Min 14 people; ITT Price: $35.00

Arabic Cooking Demonstration & Dinner Tuesday, September 9• Time: 1700 • Min 5/Max 10 people; ITT Price: $23.00

Group Pearl Snorkel Hunt Friday, September 12• Time: 0730 - 1200 • Max 6 people; ITT Group Price: $290.00; Transportation: $40

Hawar Island Resort Day Trip Friday, September 12• Time: 0900 - 1630 • Min 5/Max 11 people; ITT Price: $67.00 Adult; $54.00 Age 5-12; $27.00 Under 5

Horseback Riding Saturday, September 13• Time: 0830-1100 • Min 14 people; ITT Price: $35.00

Tree Of Life Sunday, September 14• Time: 1000-1300 • Min 8/Max 11 people; ITT Price: $5.00

For more information, call x-3531All dates and times are subject to change