The White Falcon - 02.07.1971, Blaðsíða 4

Eighth in a series
Standards of grooming
This is the eighth in a series of articles detailing the Chief of
Naval Operations' Z-grams, what they are, what they are intended to
do, and how they affect naval members of the defense force.
• Z-gram 70 clarified Z-gram 57 in regards to wearing of beards,
Van Dykes, haircut length and the _
wearing of the uniform. Hiis
clarification was promulgated to
all hands through POD notices and
the White Falcon.
• Z-gram 71 authorized display
of battle streamers on flagstaffs
bearing the Navy flag. No local
action was required.
• Z-gram 72 re-emphasized the
importance of quarterdeck watches
and the desirability of assigning
senior petty officers and warrant
officers to this duty. This
Z-gram, which required no local
implementation, recognized the
problems involved to individuals
and left the decision to each
commanding officer.
• Z-gram 73 promulgated infor-
mation as to compensatirig incen-
tives for enlisted personnel who
volunteer for Naval Advisory duty
in Vietnam, divided and explained
the three segments of the pro-
gram. Locally, all petty officers
volunteering for, or showing in-
terest in the program, were coun-
seled and assisted in the program
and its benefits.
• Z-gram 74 recognized the
need for adequate housing for
Vietnam volunteers and established
new policies for assigning quart-
ers to dependents of these peo-
jle. No local implementation was
)equired.
• Z-gram 75 established a max-
imum sea tour of six years for
all enlisted people, and offered
an option to E-5 and above on the
last two years of a sea tour when
their total sea tour remains in
the 4-6 year category. Within
the defense force, this informa-
tion was published immediately.
• Z-gram 76 authorized addit-
ional awards for recruiters who
prove to be most outstanding.
This Z-gram further sought appli-
(See Z-GRAMS, Page 10)
Units, squadron
receive awards
Two local units and a VP squa'
ron have been awarded the Meri-
torious Unit Conmendation.
The awards went to the Staff,
Iceland Sector, Antisubmarine
Warfare Group; U. S. Naval Facil-
ity, Keflavik; and Patrol Squad-
ron 10 for the period April 8-15,
1970. VP-10 was deployed to the
NATO base at that time.
The three awards were for the
same "intelligence operation."
They said only that the units
were faced with "extremely com-
plicated, demanding and sensitive
antisubmarine warfare operations,
and that the successful execution
of these operations resulted in
most important contributions to
the national security and defense
of the United States."
Cdr. Alexander retires
after 30 years’ service

Cdr. James W. Alexander retired from the Navy last Friday after 30
years of service, and was presented the Navy Commendation Medal.
The citation accompanying his award read in part, "For meritorious
service while serving as Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department
Officer of the U. S. Naval Sta- ______________________________________
tion, Keflavik, Iceland, from
June 18, 1969, to June 30, 1971,
Cdr. Alexander consistently per-
formed his demanding duties in an
exemplary and highly professional
manner. Utilizing his comprehen-
sive knowledge of the aircraft
intermediate maintenance system
and creative management tech-
Profile
Cdr. Millie Carr, the only
woman officer stationed in Ice-
land, other than Nurse Corps
officers, will shortly be taking
over as comptroller from Cdr.
Robert Murray.
Originally from Gibson,N.C.,
Cdr. Carr graduated from Duke
University in June 1954 and en-
tered the Navy a month later.
Cdr.Carr was previously sta-
tioned at the Naval Air Training
Headquarters in Pensacola, Fla.
Her only other overseas station
was Japan. She will stay in
Iceland for a one year tour.
niques with dynamic leadership,
he contributed materially to the
success of the first overseas
deployment of the P3C aircraft.
His superior efforts and dedica-
tion resulted in excellent air-
craft readiness and contributed
significantly to the accomplish-
ment of the station's mission."
Cdr. Alexander served his
first 15 years of Naval service
as an enlisted man. He entered
the Navy in May 1941, and after
recruit training in San Diego, he
served with various squadrons and
shore activities on the West
coast. He was commissioned En-
sign in September 1955.
After he was commissioned, he
served with All Weather Attack
Squadron 35, Attack Squadron 122,
Commander Fleet Air Japan, and
Commander Fleet Air Western Pa-
cific among others. Prior to re-
porting to Keflavik in June 1969,
he served with Fleet Airborne
Electronics Training Unit, Nor-
folk, Va.
Cdr. Alexander will residq
San Diego, where his Navy ca
began.
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July 2, 1971