The White Falcon - 16.04.1993, Blaðsíða 2

A View from the top... Inside Naval Security Group Activity
LCDR Raymond Lynch
Commanding Officer,
NSGA, Keflavfk
In the history of the United States Navy,
the work done by what we now know as the
Naval Security Group reaches all the way
back to 1916, when a “code and signal” sec-
tion was included in the operations organiza-
tion. There was some high frequency work
done during World War I and expansion
came slowly. Through the next three decades
much attention was focused on Japan. Spe-
cialized radio intelligence work was done in
the old Asiatic Fleet at the Navy Radio Sta-
tion in the consulate at Shanghai, at San
Franciso and Bainbridge Island in Washing-
ton state.
There were some spectacular successes
during those years. Because of the efforts of
many pioneers, the “Communications Secu-
rity Group” was established on March 11,
1935. A joint Army/Navy decision that year
put “radio intelligence” with “communica-
tions,” and thus the group was organized as a
part of the Office of Naval Operations.
Some 20 years later on July 1, 1958, the
Chief of Naval Operations created the Naval
Security Group Command.
Today, there are approximately 54 com-
mands under the direct control of the Com-
mander, Naval Security Group Command.
Additionally officers and CTs of the Naval
Security group perform a wide variety of
duties ashore, afloat and in the air. As part of
the Naval Security Group, NSGA Keflavfk
operates a High Frequency Direction Fin^
ing (HFDF) station in support of navigatiorB
aid, search and rescue support and a commiS
nications facility in support of tactical and
communicationsrelay functions. As an HFDF
station, NSGA Keflavfk is part of the Atlan-
tic HFDF net under the operational control of
CINCLANTFLT and is currently the number
one station in the net. Our reputation and
high ratings are a direct result of the hard
working dedicated personnel assigned. I was
told prior to departing Washington and com-
ing to Iceland that this was one of the best
stations in the Naval Security group and after
getting here its easy to see why; the people
and their commitments.
Senior enlisted corner...climb the stairs to success
By CTRCM (NAC) Clarence Blalock
Command Master Chief,
NSGA, Keflavfk
He is so lucky, he gets all the breaks. Can
you believe the number of schools she has
been able to attend? How come they always
get the good collateral duties? Look how fast
they have been promoted. If only I had the
opportunities they have had, it would have
been different.
Throughout our career we are asked to
make choices. I look at these choices as
opportunities. They are opportunities to
enhance our professionalism, to further our
education, and to make positive contribu-
tions to the community. By taking advan-
tage of opportunities, you control the breaks,
you get the best collateral duties available,
and you improve your chances for advance-
ment. Each of us must make the best of every
opportunity afforded us and not let them
become missed opportunities.
Essentially, every decision you make will
have an impact on your career. When you
elect to accept orders, you must consider the
ramifications of breaking sea-shore rotation
or taking a preferred shore duty over an

Commander, Iceland Defense Force
RADM Michael D. Haskins
Public Affairs Officer
LT Joseph L Quimby
Deputy Public Affairs Officer
Fridth6r Kr. Eydal
Chief Petty Officer in Charge
JOC Terry J. Bamlhouse
isolated tour. When you elect to put forth
minimal effort, or worse yet, not study for an
advancement examination, you must under-
stand how it will effect your opportunity for
advancement. If you decide not to participate
in a warfare specialty program, take on tough
collateral duties, take advantage of off-duty
education, or become involved in the com-
munity you must be aware of how this will
effect your performance/evaluations marks.
There are many opportunities to enhance
your career. Do not let them become missed
opportunities.
The concept of not allowing golden oppor-
tunities to pass us by is not new. I have heard
many inspirational speakers address this topic.
I guess if I had to pick the predominate theme
of each speaker, it would be that we are
accountable for our own actions and must
essentially take charge of our own careers.
Reading a recent career counselor’s comer
in our command’s Plan of the Week really hit
the nail on the head. To surmise, with all the
scheduled base closures and reduction
force programs in effect, career-orient'
individuals must strive for advanced tr;
ing, rougher billets, be selective in selecting
type duty assignment variations and sea-going
billets to provide them with the extra com-
petitive edge. Plan your future early.
Do not let missed opportunities prevent
you from having a successful career.
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