The White Falcon - 12.11.1960, Blaðsíða 2

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WHITE FALCON
Saturday, November 12, 1960
Diplomatic Training
Should Be Taught
By SSgt. Clarence J. Bizet
World War II veterans now going into their twentieth
and toward 30 years service may not see this, but I pre-
dict that in the future, airmen will be trained in basic
diplomacy.
I believe the military axiom, “Yours not to ask, but
to do,” is as ready for the history books as are some of
our aircraft now are giving way to aerospace craft and
manned missiles.
President Eisenhower in a message to the AFRS audi-
ence said, in essence, every man in uniform is an ambassa-
dor of peace.
Arms then become a symbol of strength to deter ag-
gression—normal duty then becomes something more than
being ready to man your battle station.
It then behooves one to attain complete understanding
—maintaining decorum among foreign people—adapting
to local customs, observing local laws—learning to be a
good neighbor.
It stands to reason that if one never has been subjected
to such a change in the U.S.A. routine of living, he can’t
fill any of those bills. He didn’t learn it in school or col-
lege unless he specialized in the field of foreign relations
or governmental affairs. Then where’s he going to get it?
By experience!
Not everyone adapts quickly or well. Consequently,
a biased remark such as, “Man, that fish, what a stench!”,
immediately brands the American who may refuse to
accept local customs and environments.
It’s the little things that create the pitfalls. On the
other hand, the glove must fit the host’s hand. The host
country must make an effort to understand the guests.
This reminds me of the dinner I prepared for the
French Commissioner of Forests and Fish. I made ela-
borate preparations; bought all the fancy wines for the
meal .... my guests said, “Ah but Monsieur Bizet, we
came prepared to taste and drink some American beer
with our meal.”
The world today is cocooned in treaties. I believe the
collateral training of the future will be revamped to pre-
pare the airman for his ultimate mission of serving in
a deterrent force—i.e.—NATO, SEATO, or a U.N. direct-
ed assignment.
Base brochures, I believe, will have a new realistic
look with a chapter entitled .... “This Is Your Host.”
And all of the native habits and customs will be.explained,
so that they may be fully understood.
In all my travels, I’ve never seen a book, brochure or
pamphlet that is distributed in the host country .... that
says “These Are Your Guests.”
I think these will come into being and understanding
will come natural for the host and the guests.
★ ★ ★
Closer Look Wanted
MATS NEWS SERVICE EDITORIAL—The character
of MATS airmen, as a whole, is getting better. The reason
might be the Airmen Personnel Quality Control Program
which was set up throughout the Air Force in 1959.
Some items were singled out as those needing more
emphasis. Performance reports need a sharp review be-
cause the IG found a low percentage of “derogatory” re-
ports in certain commands while the percentage of “excel-
lent” and “outstandings” seemed excessive.
Also, a closer watch on local control roster administra-
tion and demotion and elimination of substandard airmen
is needed, as well as more effective on-the-job training
methods.
All this should add up to more promotions for deserv-
ing airmen, fewer favors for the laggards and better all
around esprit de corps. It will also mean more demands
for top performance from those drawing pro pay
Aerospace Power for
Welcome
Aboard
Recent arrivals at Keflavik Air-
port with previous duty stations
and AFSC are:
Capt. George T. Callander, 6734,
Scott AFB, Ill.
MSgt. Jack J. Timmons, 70490,
Seymour-Johnson AFB, N. C.
TSgt. Calvin M. Kimbrel, 67170,
Tyndall AFB, Fla.
SSgts. Earl G. Scott, 43270, 99th
F.M.S., Westover AFB, Mass.;
and Ira W. Tubbs, 47170, Math-
er AFB, Calif.
AIRMEN FIRST CLASS
Elbert B. McLean Jr., 43151A,
Andrews AFB, Md.
James R. Walker, 27350A, Mori-
arty A.F.S., Moriarty, N. Mex.
AIRMEN SECOND CLASS
Thomas W. Corcoran, 27350, Tyn-
dall AFB, Fla.
Robert W. Carns, 64550, Travis
AFB, Calif.
Richard H. Hawkins, 30430-A,
Keesler AFB, Miss.
Robert B. McKnight, 74151, Mal-
mstrom AFB, Mont.
Kenneth Mikeman Jr., 64550, Don-
aldson AFB, S. C.
Robert D. Sherling, 64550, Mc-
Guire AFB, N. J.
John E. Tinkler, 27350, 769th
AC&W, Continental Divide, N.
Mex.
James A. Williams, 43250, Malm-
strom AFB, Mont.
AIRMEN THIRD CLASS
Peter Lener, 90232, Mitchel AFB,
N.Y.
Charles M. Reynolds, 53230, Cha-
nute AFB, Ill.
Richard J. Sessoms, 27330, Gray
AFB, Tex.
Whereabouts
Of All Wanted
Every airman, officer and civil-
ian employee of the U.S. Govern-
ment or contractors has to keep
the Iceland Defense Force com-
mander informed of the exact
whereabouts of his dependents.
This is done by notifying the
squadron, unit or administrative
taking care of the respective rec-
ords within 24 hours of any move.
This information is kept cur-
rent on a special form which
helps the Air Force keep track
of dependents and provides vital
information on each person for
use in case of disaster or war-
time emergencies.
Not a new practice, the system
serves to account for each indivi-
dual, including single individuals.
It also includes employees of Ben-
dix, Pan American and British
employees of BOAC and Alex-
andre’s.
Military members of Keflavik
Airport should furnish this in-
formation to their squadron ad-
ministrative clerk; company em-
ployees to company administrat-
ors. The information is posted in
the IADF Form 21.
THIS IS DYNA-SOAR. A specially adapted Titan ICBM boosts the
Dyna-Soar glider toward space. The booster drops away leaving
the glider in piloted near orbital flight and, later, to glide to a con-
ventional landing at an Air Force base. In the planning stage are
more powerful boosters which will permit orbital flights for the glider.
America’s Ramparts
Include X-15, Dyna-Soar
The Air Force X-15 experimental craft is now undergoing its
testing with the objective of taking a pilot to the outer fringes
of the atmosphere at speeds of about 3,600 miles an hour. Following
the X-15, the Air Force DYNA-SOAR vehicle will explore the
characteristics of manned near-orbital flight in the aerospace realms.
DYNA-SOAR is a boost-glide vehicle, which means that on return-
ing to Earth, the vehicle will skip in and out of the atmosphere to
slow down its approach to landing. If the pilot, for example, wishes
to land at Edwards Air Force Base, our research station in Cali-
fornia, he will have to begin his descent as he approaches Australia
from the west.
Advanced unmanned systems include the current DISCOVERER
series of satellites and MIDAS and SAMOS to come.
DISCOVERER satellites are research vehices, and are the only
ones placed, so far, in a polar orbit. Each one launched has had its
specific purposes. Information learned from the experimental satel-
lite program will be very useful for our future efforts in space.
MIDAS, is the proposed Missile Detection and Alarm System. It
will complement the Ballistic Missile Early Warning System by de-
tecting the launching of missiles shortly after they rise off the
pads. SAMOS is a reconnaissance satellite which will orbit con-
tinuously and be capable of making pictures anywhere on the
Earth’s surface.
The important thing is that we overlook nothing in the spectrum
of aerospace weapons that will insure the security of this Nation.
This is what is meant in the beginning to say the aerospace
force is of vital concern to all Americans and the Free World. If we
understand it fully, we will succeed in keeping peace on our planet.
★ ^ ★
Portable Houses
Thing of Future
AFNS—In its continuing efforts to put an attractive, substantial
roof over the heads of as many of its families as possible, the Air-
Force is taking a look at something new in the housing field—houses
that can be split down the middle and moved from place to place
and portable houses that can expand like an accordion.
In place, the houses are conventional in appearance, being
made of wood on steel frames, and resembling typical ranch-type
dwellings. When they leave the factory the houses are completely
painted, inside and out, windows glazed, doors hung, and with
wiring and plumbing installed.
The demountable houses are designed to be separated into two
segments 12 ft. wide and 44 ft. long. The pieces can be transported
by flat-bed trailer, rail car, or for short distances, on dolly wheels
attached directly to the house.
The expandable house, of about the same dimensions, unfolds
like a collapsable box.
The houses are intended for areas where permanent buildings
cannot feasibly be erected, for example, a site where a military
population might be in place for only a limited time.
THE WHITE FALCON
Col. Benjamin G. Willis, USAF
Commander, Air Forces Iceland
The WHITE FALCON is an official Class II Armed Forces newspaper published weekly at
Keflavik Airport, Iceland by Air Forces Iceland of the Military Air Transport Service for
all contingents stationed at Keflavik Airport. The WHITE FALCON receives AFPS and
AFNS materials. Views and opinions expressed herein are not necessarily those of the
Department of Defense.
Information Officer.................Capt. Warren J. Papin, USAF
Editor ............................. SSgt. Clarence J. Bizet, USAF
Associate Editor....................SSgt. John W. Horky, USAF
IsafoldarprentsmlOja h.f.
Peace Through Deterrence