The White Falcon - 21.05.1982, Blaðsíða 2

WHITE FALCON May 21, 1982
Sailors must now share PACE costs
As the result of Congressional guidance, all Navy personnel
enrolled in the Program for Afloat College Education (PACE) will be
required to share a percentage of costs for courses they take, be-
ginning May 15. As a benefit for career sailors, petty officers in pay
grades E-5 through E-9, with not more than 14 years service, will be
charged only 10 percent of the course cost. All other enlisted members
must pay 25 percent. Based on a course cost of- $160, this will entail
a charge of $16 and $40 respectively.
Officers who wish to enroll in PACE classes will be required to
have two years obligated service remaining after completing the course
and must pay the 25 percent cost.
•The additional costs apply to academic and vocational PACE courses
and do not include school registration fees or books. High school com-
pletion programs and afloat functional skills courses are not
affected.
Q. Will garden supplies such as seed
and shovels be stocked at the Navy Ex-
change? Certain items are just not
economically feasible to stock because of
exceptionally low demand and/or limited
warehouse space. Shovels and seed are
considered to be in the unusual/low de-
mand category. The NEX special order desk
can be utilized for one-time item re-
quirements; or ordering from U.S. cata-
logs is another possibility.
Punishment policy revised in JAGMAN
A recent revision to the Manual of the Judge Advocate General
(JAGMAN), published in ALNAV 054/82, allows commanding officers more
flexibility in determining the "start time" of the punishments of cor-
rectional custody and confinement on bread and water/diminished rations.
The change allows a CO or officer-in-charge to defer those punishments
for up to 15 days if '"demands of the service require, adequate
facilities for serving the punishment are unavailable or if the accused
is temporarily medically unfit."
Under previous provisions, the punishments could be deferred only
by a C0/0IC at sea, and only if the needs of the service required.
The ALNAV also changed rules which had required an automatic "stay
of execution" (postponement) of "restraint-type" punishments imposed
on personnel not attached to or embarked in a vessel, while those punish-
ments were being appealed.
Restraint-type punishments are arrest in quarters, correctional
custody, extra duties or restriction. Under the new rule, the punish-
ments will be stayed pending appeal only if the accused submits an ap-
peal, requests the stay and if the officer reviewing the appeal, or his
delegate, determines that there is a "reasonable probability the appeal
may be granted in whole or in part."
MILCAP offers $$$ for suggestions
A second class petty officer with an idea for a better boiler in-
spection device is $2,500 richer; a senior chief control tech-
nician with a suggestion that improved training fo^Ehe rating received
the same amount and a lieutenant commander who developed a mine warfare
training device was awarded $5,000 and may receive more, through the
Military Cash Awards Program (MILCAP).
MILCAP offers Navy men and women cash bonuses for suggestions, in-
ventions and scientific achievements that increase efficiency, economy,
productivity or bring about other improvements in jjerations. In FY
1981 the Navy paid nearly $100,000 to personnel wll^Pubmitted "Benny
Suggs" (beneficial suggestions).
A change in regulations allows unit commanding officers to award
up to $2,500, to provide prompt recognition to individuals. After fur-
ther evaluation by the Navy incentive award board, an additional award
may be granted, totaling as much as $25,000.
Forms have been updated and made easier to use. These changes are
designed to encourage greater participation in MILCAP. While annual
savings are substantial, the number of personnel who contribute ideas is
only a fraction of the Navy population.
For more information about MILCAP, see 0PNAVINST 1650.8A, or call
the Navy Military Cash Awards Officer at commercial (202) 694-4124/3957
or autovon 224-4124/3957.
7 states to hold primaries in August
Q. Why aren't scheduled geothermal in-
spections of quarters always kept? There
have been several instances where circum-
stances have forced a last minute re-
scheduling of inspections of heating
systems. At those times we have done
our best to get the word out via the
housing office, by written notices on the
doors, and by announcements on radio and
TV. The inspections must coincide with
raising the pressure in the geothermal
heating systems, which is dependent on
several different actions being accomp-
lished by different groups of people. In
the future, every effort will be made to
ensure that appointments are kept. We
appreciate your cooperation and apologize
for the inconvienence.
Q. Why is it so expensive to rent
items from Personal/Family Services?
There is a large list of items available
from Personal Services for a small
weekly fee. However, a large bill can
accumulate when the rental is allowed to
continue unpaid for more than one month.
Therefore, starting immediately, patrons
will be billed for rental at the end of
each month.
Q. Will the Naval Station gain con-
trol of the apartments next to the
bank? No formal agreement exists yet.
Action is being pursued to have the right
of first refusal on vacancies in that
housing. In addition, the poss^klity of
leasing an apartment building rSF the
Njardvik Gate is being pursued.
Q. At what age do dependents lose
id card privileges? In accordance with
NAVMILPERSCOMINST 17.50.1, a dependent
is eligible to retain benefits of an ID
card if they have not passed their 21st
birthday; or have passed their 21st birth-
day but is incapable of self-support be-
cause of mental or physical incapacity
that existed before that birthday; or
finally, is 21 or over but has not passed
their 23rd birthday and is enrolled in a
fulltime course of education approved by
a state agency under title 38, USC, chap-
ters 34 and 35.
Seven states will hold primary elections in August to elect can-
didates for the November 2 general elections: Kansas, Michigan and
Missouri vote August 3; Tennessee August 5; Georgia August 10; and
Alaska and Oklahoma August 24.
Residents of any listed state should complete the federal post
card application (FPCA) and forward it to election officials in the ap-
propriate jurisdiction. Political party preference must be indicated
when requesting and absentee ballot for a primary election. Voters
should specify the election for which they are requesting a ballot
since most States require separate FPCAs for the primary and general
elections.
AF proposes increased weight allowances
An increase in household goods weight allowances for officers and
senior non-commissioned officers to lessen some of the financial burden
of permanent changq-of-station moves has been included in the Air
Force's proposed fiscal 1983 budget. The proposed increases for members
grades E-7 through 0-8 are:
- E-7, 1,500 pounds; an increase from 8,500 to 10,000 pounds.
- E-8, 2,000 pounds; from 9,500 to 12,000.
- E-9, 2,500 pounds; from 9,500 to 12,000.
- second lieutenant, 500 pounds; from 9,500 to 10,000.
- first lieutenant through colonel, the proposed increase is 1,000
pounds: 0-2s, from 10,000 to 11,000 pounds; 0-3s, from 11,000 to
12,000 pounds; 0-4s, from 12,000 to 13,000 pounds; for 0-5s. from 13,000
to 14,000 pounds; and for 0-6s, from 13,500 to 14,500 pounds.
- 0-7, 1,500; from 13,500 to 15,000 pounds.
- 0-8, 1,500 pounds; from 14,500 to 16,000.
If approved, the present limit of 13,500 pounds would be extended
to accommodate the proposed increases. The weight increases are part of
cm the overall budget being discussed by the president and Congress.
Q. Are there any plans for an air
show here on July 4? The 57th FIS will
provide a limited air show for the
4th of July celebration.
The White Falcon ,
1981 Thomas Jefferson award winner
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