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From rockets to robots: Navy engineers look to middle schools to build future workforce STORY/PHOTO BY TAMMY VAN DAME Combat Direction Systems Activity Dam Neck Public Affairs Officer
“Our inspiration comes from their excitement,” said Capt.Stephen H.Kelley,commanding officer Combat Direction Systems Activity (CDSA) Dam Neck, whose Navy command provided several mentors.In addition to CDSA Dam Neck,Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Naval Surface Warfare Center
NDEP VDP originated under the Office of Naval Research (ONR) N-STAR (Naval Research — Science and Technology for America’s Readiness),a science and technology workforce develThe U.S. Navy is going back to middle school opment program launched in 2004 by the ONR. to find and foster their future engineers and sciIt was initiated to show a diversity of pre-teens entists.At Norview High School in and teens that math, science and Norfolk, Navy engineers and sciengineering are fascinating, fun and entists from four Hampton Roads socially relevant. commands joined forces with the Since its inception,VDP’s ultimate National Defense Education Progoal has been to establish educagram (NDEP) Virginia Demonstrational outreach programs at other tion Project, the College of WilNavy research and development liam and Mary and local middle centers throughout the country. school educators to bring a STEM “We see STEM education as an in(Science,Technology, Engineering vestment in our own research and and Mathematics) Academy to the development future, said Kelley. area for a second year in a row “Today, Navy engineers and scienJuly 16 - 20. tists could be helping to guide one Eighty students from various of these young people to a career Hampton Roads schools got to path of which they might not have put their skills to the test in a considered otherwise, which could week-long series of hands-on scilead to saving Sailors’ lives or allow entific activities and challenges for ships to become more environdesigned to promote interest in mentally conservative. It is beyond fields typically considered “too rewarding.” hard.” The students worked with CDSA Dam Neck engineer Carolyn Lambeth (r) serves as a mentor to one of the The initiative could eventually exrockets to robots to learn about small groups at the 2nd Annual Hampton Roads STEM Academy July 16-20 at pand beyond the Navy and evolve various scientific and math prin- Norview High School in Norfolk. CDSA Dam Neck was one of four Navy organiza- into a national demonstration projciples through group challenges tions participating. Mentors also came from the Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Naval ect encompassing all DoD laboratoSurface Warfare Center, Carderock Division and SPAWAR Systems Atlantic. with their Navy and academia ries in a sustained effort to secure mentors. the long-term competitiveness of “I knew science was cool, but not this cool,” Carderock and Space and Naval Warfare Systems America’s science and technology workforce by said Spencer Castle, a rising 7th grader at William Command Atlantic also provided mentors. hooking more kids on math and science at an E. Waters Middle School in Portsmouth, whose The NDEP VDP goal is to increase the attrac- earlier age. As a result, the number of students father serves in the Navy. “The STEM Academy tion of the Navy’s warfare centers and shipyards earning university degrees in science, mathematlets me figure out things with my hands.That is as an eventual place of employment for students ics, engineering and technology is expected to how I learn best.” participating in the program. exponentially increase.
2 JET OBSERVER • August 2, 2012
New, expanded programs placing Sailors in critical sea billets, ensuring readiness From Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs WASHINGTON (NNS) — The Navy is aggressively addressing gaps at sea and working to place Sailors with the right experience levels and skill sets into high-priority fleet billets via several new and expanded initiatives announced, July 26. “The Navy is built on three tenets:Warfighting First, Operate Forward and Be Ready.These three tenets rely upon the Navy having people in warfighting billets,” said Vice Adm. Scott R. Van Buskirk, Chief of Naval Personnel.“We have worked to stabilize the size of the force over the past few years and ensure the right paygrade mix of Sailors in each individual rating, but currently nearly one third of our enlisted ratings remain undermanned due to perennial retention challenges. Combined with our normal numbers of Sailors on limited duty, operational deferment, in training and transit, we have critical gaps at sea that need to be immediately addressed.” “As our Navy is in ever-increasing demand around the world,filling these gap billets at sea has become more critical,”continued Van Buskirk.“The gapped billets at sea that affect our operational readiness often require our most senior Sailors, E5 and above, in our undermanned critical skills ratings.Although we have significantly improved our balance, we must distribute the available Sailors to our top-priority billets at sea.” Navy’s efforts to ensure high-priority billets at sea are manned are a continual focus. Over the past six months, Navy introduced several voluntary and structural measures to improve at-sea manning, including the Voluntary Sea Duty Program (VSDP), expanded Sea Duty Incentive Pay (SDIP), adding additional sea duty billets in future years, and increasing accessions.While these actions gain traction, Navy determined additional measures were necessary to reduce gaps in critical skills and needed deckplate leadership on units about to deploy. To address these sea duty manning challenges, and to match the right Sailors who have the right skills with the
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rent sea duty billet beyond their prescribed sea tour, to terminate shore duty and accept new orders to a sea duty billet, or to accept back-to-back sea duty orders beyond their prescribed sea/shore flow. Other benefits of VSDP include; geographic choice and stability; PTS deferment; and Sea Duty Incentive Pay, when eligible. “With programs like Limited Directed Detailing, CPO Early Return to Sea, Voluntary Sea Duty Program, and changes to CMS/ID, we’re aiming to be more aggressive in the distribution process. These actions should reduce the short-notice actions to man high-priority billets, such as cross-decking and diverts,” said Van Buskirk.“I highly encourage Sailors to be proactive, speak with their chain of command, and consider all the voluntary measures Navy has in place to pursue sea duty. Professionally, volunteering may offer additional training opportunities, and sustained superior performance at sea is the hallmark for top evaluations and advancement opportunities.” Sailors can access more information about CMS/ID changes, the Voluntary Sea Duty Program, Limited Directed Detailing, and CPO Early Return to Sea at http://www.npc. navy.mil.
priority jobs at sea, the Navy is utilizing several short- and long-term initiatives, including: • Changes to Career Management System Interactive Detailing or CMS/ID, announced in NAVADMIN 226/12. Beginning with the August 2012 CMS/ID cycle, a single set of sea and shore billets, prioritized by U.S. Fleet Forces Command, U.S. Pacific Fleet and Navy Personnel Command to reflect the highest-priority fleet billets, will be advertised. Detailers will fill all advertised billets each cycle, and fleet readiness will be the ultimate factor in filling assignments and this change ensures the highest-priority requirements are filled. • Limited Directed Detailing, announced in NAVADMIN 227/12. Over the next few months, Navy will detail selected Sailors with critical skills back to operational sea duty early. Under the limited directed detailing initiative, Sailors who have completed a minimum of 24 months on shore duty may be contacted by their detailer and directed back to a sea duty assignment prior to their projected rotation date.This initiative will target between 200 and 400 Sailors who have the required critical skills, leadership and experience needed at sea now to improve manning on Chapel of the Good Shepherd, Oceana Navy’s imminent deployers. Protestant Catholic • Chief Petty Officer (CPO) Early Return to Sea program, Sunday Mass – Mon-Thurs, announced in NAVADMIN 230/12. Navy will curtail the Sunday School - 9 a.m. 11:30 a.m. shore duty of selected senior enlisted Sailors of ranks E7 Worship (main chapel) Sun. Mass - 9 a.m., 12:15 p.m. to E9 and detail them back to sea to fill operational billets 10:40 a.m. that cannot be filled by rotating Sailors. This program is Chapel by the Sea, Dam Neck - 492-6602 an update to the previous CPO to Sea program, and is deContemporary Protestant Confession Saturday 4 p.m. signed to ensure high-priority senior leadership positions Worship Sunday 9 a.m. Catholic Worship 5 p.m. at sea are manned for operational readiness. • Expansion of the Voluntary Sea Duty Program, anNaval Station Norfolk nounced in NAVADMIN 229/12. The Navy is extending Jewish Services - Fri - 7:30 p.m., Naval Station Norfolk - 444-7361 the Voluntary Sea Duty Program for an additional year and Islamic Services - Fri - 1:30 p.m., Masjid al Da’waj 2nd Floor (Bldg. C-7) adding High-YearTenure waiver consideration as an incentive for senior enlisted Sailors who volunteer. Originally announced in January 2012, and updated in NAVADMIN Contact Chaplains: NAS Oceana at 433-2871 FRC Oceana at 433205/12, VSDP encourages highly-trained and motivated 9286, CVW-1 at 433-3676 CVW-7 at 433-2247, CVW-8 at 433-2420, CVW-3 at 433-2098, CVW-17 at 433-2481/2313 Sailors to voluntarily extend their enlistment in their cur-
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Archbishop Timothy Broglio, archbishop for the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, prepares for communion during Catholic Mass July 26 at the Oceana Chapel of the Good Shepherd. Assisting the archbishop is Lt. Les Sikorski (l) and Lt. John Kelly (r), both Catholic chaplains at Oceana. Broglio performed communion as part of a special service to bless the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, which was officially reopened following a major renovation project. RIGHT: The archbishop leads the congregation from the main chapel to the Blessed Sacrament Chapel for the blessing. Daily mass is conducted at the Blessed Sacrament Chapel.
Special mass reopens Blessed Sacrament Chapel BY CATHY HEIMER Jet Observer The Blessed Sacrament Chapel at NAS Oceana was rededicated during a special Catholic mass July 29. Blessing the renovated chapel was Archbishop Timothy Broglio, archbishop for the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA. The Oceana Chapel of the Good Shepherd, including the Blessed Sacrament Chapel,was closed in early December for major renovations to the 55-year-old facility. The project included new carpeting, tile flooring, painting, removal and refinishing of the pews, replacing the stained glass windows throughout and the addition of a white marble altar, obtained from a closed chapel in upstate New York. While the main chapel was reopened April 5, there was still work to be finished in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, where daily mass is conducted. The work was completed nearly two weeks ago. “It’s a tremendous joy to see this completed and celebrate daily masses in this chapel,” said Lt. Les Sikorski, Catholic chaplain at Oceana. Sikorski explained that once the Catholic chapel was completely finished, only a bishop or the archbishop can bless the facility.The main chapel was blessed on April 5 by Military Archdiocese Vicar for Veterans Affairs Bishop Richard B. Higgins. Sunday’s dedication began with a traditional Catholic Mass in the main chapel, followed by communion. The archbishop and Navy chaplains then led the congregation on a processional around the outside of the building to the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, where Broglio conducted
the blessing. For the archbishop, visiting congregations such as Oceana is an important part of his ministry. “Part of my ministry is to visit my faithful and they can’t come to me,
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The archbishop prepares to bless the altar at the Blessed Sacrament Chapel Oceana July 26. With him is John Schlageter, general counsel for the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA. so I come to them,” explained Broglio, whose office is in Washington D.C. Broglio is responsible for nearly 1.8 Catholics, including the congregations on approximately 220 military installations throughout the world,at the Veterans Administration
and federal employees working outside of the U.S. “I think it was significant that the Blessed Sacrament Chapel has been rededicated and renewed and so I was able to dedicate the altar and that was a significant moment,” he said. Broglio was impressed with the renovations.“It’s very beautiful.The altars are splendid.” The 129-year-old altar, located and transported by the local Knights of Columbus chapter, was discovered to be older than originally thought. Sitting on the altar are two large white statues of angels on either side and a white marble statue of Jesus with his flock of lambs, in the center of the altar. The entire structure is surrounded by a green marble tile floor. The rededication also marked the final chapel service at Oceana for Sikorski. After just 10 months at Oceana, due to a shortage of Catholic priests in the Navy, Sikorski will return to sea duty on USS Wasp (LHD 1). Lt. John Kelly is the new Catholic chaplain at Oceana. Sikorski’s name is among those included on a plaque at the entrance to the Blessed Sacrament Chapel commemorating the renovation and reopening of both the main and small chapels.Although the Catholic priest was instrumental in the redesign and renovation of the smaller chapel,he did not want to all of the credit.“I did not play a major role; I played a very small role, with everybody else. This is a project of so many people,” he said. Sikorski is philosophical about the sudden change in his duty station and is looking forward to other ministry opportunities on the ship.“I believe God always has something new in store for us,if we open up our hearts…We as chaplains are trained to go every two years to new places.”
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Stayintouchwithlovedones whereverdutytakesyou. HM3 Ashley McNelis observes a photo of her grandfather, AO2 Frank McNelis during the 45th annual commemoration ceremony of the fire aboard the aircraft carrier USS Forrestal (CVA 59) at the Farrier Fire Fighting School in Norfolk. On July 29, 1967, a fire broke out on the flight deck of Forrestal, taking the life of McNelis and 133 other Sailors.
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STORY/PHOTO BY MC3(SW)TAMEKIA L. PERDUE Navy Public Affairs Support Element East The Navy’s Farrier Fire Fighting School Learning Site (FFSLS) in Norfolk, hosted the 45th annual memorial ceremony of the disaster aboard the aircraft carrier USS Forrestal (CVA 59) July 20, held by members of the USS Forrestal Association. The ceremony was attended by former crew members of Forrestal, surviving family members, Sailors and instructors from the fire fighting school.The name of each Sailor killed during the tragedy was read,while a bagpiper played “Amazing Grace” and the Navy hymn. Among the family members was Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Ashley McNelis whose grandfather,Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Frank McNelis, died on Forrestal. “To me it feels unreal to be able to be around people who served with my grandfather, because I didn’t get a chance to know him,” said McNelis.“By talking to them, I get a chance to see what my grandfather was like, and I am honored to be able to do this for my family.” On July 29, 1967, Forrestal was conducting wartime flight operations in the Gulf of Tonkin during the Vietnam conflict.After four days of air operations, the crew of Forrestal was suddenly put in a state of emergency when they were forced to move their attention from the conflict to fighting a massive fire on the flight deck of Forrestal. Joel May was a machinist’s mate fireman in main machinery room three when the fire was triggered by a stray — See Forrestal, Page 10
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Newly trained, E-2C Hawkeye NFOs ready to join eet Training spanned nearly one year from start to ďŹ nish BY DAVID TODD The Flagship In the summer of 2011,a group of nine young flight officers reported to Naval Station Norfolk to begin their training at Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 120,the“Greyhawks,â€?as class N11-5 in hopes of becoming E-2C Hawkeye naval flight officers (NFOs).In the end,only five progressed to completion. “It’s a challenging syllabus,â€? said Lt. Neil B. Fletcher, an E-2C Hawkeye instructor at VAW-120, stating that approximately 10 percent of the students who apply do not finish the course.“It’s not something that is designed for everyone.â€? Lt. j.g. William Berthold, from Fort Mill, S.C., and Lt. j.g. Victoria Brewer, from West New York, N.J., students from class N11-5, completed their training in June. “I like the big support picture,â€? said Berthold.“I like the ability to help out — that’s why I wanted to be an NFO. I wanted that support role — and the E-2 is definitely the aircraft for that.â€? Early training for the students included basic knowledge
of the systems of the aircraft.They were tasked with learning in great detail the emergency procedures, weights and limitations, the mechanics of many subsystems, such as the propellers, engines, hydraulics and many other vital systems to ensure the aircraft operates safely. As the students progressed, they were evaluated on each phase of their training. They learned the functions and processes that allow an E-2C Hawkeye to detect and identify information retrieved by the aircraft’s numerous sensors, including radar and IFF (Identification Friend or Foe) systems.Through lectures and simulator events, the students learned how to optimize and analyze that information, and package the data for the carrier strike group to use. “Many of the missions that we execute cannot be simulated in the real-world,� said Brewer,“so they do it in the simulator where civilian contractors role-play.� “The simulator is great.They certainly use it because it saves cost — we can’t put them in the aircraft every day,� said Fletcher.“But there are certain things that you can’t simulate. You can simulate many variables, but you can’t truly simulate a real flight or mission,where the unexpected often happens.� According to the students, one of the most difficult phases of the training was learning air intercept control (AIC) tactics, techniques and procedures. “It’s a completely different way to speak on the radio,�
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OTTO THE HELıCOPTER RETURNıNG TO AıR SHOW Buis also flies the Bell 206/206 L, the Bell Jet Ranger and Otto the Helicopter and pilot Roger Buis are returning Long Ranger, the Bell 407 and the Eurocopter Twin Star. to the 2012 NAS Oceana Air Show, Sept. 14, 15 and 16. Buis flies airplanes and fixed-wing aircraft. Called the “Mickey Mouse” of the air Like many pilots, Buis started flying in the show circuit, Otto’s 20-minute, highly choCessna 150, 152 and 172. He also flies multireographed, solo routine includes unusual engine and Citation jet aircraft. For fun, he “heli-batics” and lots of backward flight, ABOVE: Otto and pilot Roger Buis demonstrated Otto’s skill at obtained his seaplane ratings. concluding with a patriotic tribute to vetFlying helicopters has given him the circling the barrels just inches off the ground during the 2010 erans and homeland heroes. File photo by MC2 Jennifer L. Jaqua opportunity to do all kinds of flying from NAS Oceana Air Show. During his air show comedy act, Otto offshore in the oil industry, to firefighting, uses a 75-pound yo-yo, blows bubbles, barsearch and rescue, forestry, environmental rel races like a horse and does aerobatics protection, sight seeing, air charter, real es“Otto-style” to mimic the airplanes. Otto tate surveying, power and pipeline patrol, also flies a night time, patriotic, lights and television, movie and advertising photogpyro show, set to Celtic music. raphy and flight instruction. He is among Spectators to the Oceana Twilight Show the few pilots in the world who has towed on Friday, Sept. 14 will enjoy an aerial bala sailplane or glider with a helicopter. With let in the sky and just when it appears to more than 17,500 flight hours and still logbe over — a grand finale will light up the ging, Buis is truly inspiration in his in-the-box, low-level, entire flightline. choreographed performance. Buis, who is Otto’s pilot, has been flying since 1980, when he began his career as an Army aviator. Buis first PHOTOS, ABOVE: Roger Buis, piloting Otto the Helicopter, will return soloed in the Hughes TH-55 Osage, predecessor to the to the 2012 NAS Oceana Air Show Sept. 14, 15 and 16. RIGHT: Otto Photos provided Schweizer 300C, which is what Otto the Helicopter is. performs at sunset.
National food drive gets support from local installations BY APRIL BROWN Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Public Affairs Commands throughout the Mid-Atlantic region are collecting non-perishable foods and household products to assist families in need for the 4th annual Feds Feed Families (FFF) food drive. Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) has been designated as the Navy’s lead command for the FFF initiative, while Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic is heading the way for the region and here in Hampton Roads. “In today’s world, there are plenty of people in need,” said Rear Adm. Tim Alexander, commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic.“This is an opportunity for those of us that are in a little bit better situation to give to those who are in need and are in not in as good of a situation.This is a terrific initiative across the federal government for us to take care of our fellow citizens.The way it is set up is terrific in terms of collections and it is very well organized.We have folks throughout the region who are out there requesting contributions, and at the end of the day, it is all about taking care of fellow citizens who are in greater need than we are.That is what we are here to do.” In assisting in the food drive,base chaplains,or FFF reps,
have placed collection boxes throughout Hampton Roads installations at designated collection points. Each week, the FFF reps collect, weigh and tally the donations so that the regional chaplain can accurately report the results to CNIC. This year’s goal for the Department of Defense is 1.5 million pounds, and within the department of the Navy, it is 396,000 pounds. Collections will be accepted through August. Since the program’s inception, Navy personnel have ensured that collection points are well-identified and accessible across bases throughout the region, and collected goods are generally donated to local food banks.The Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia said that they are always in need of food throughout the year,but the summer months are especially tough months for food banks locally and across the country. “Hunger doesn’t take a summer vacation, and people go on vacation and do not traditionally think of hosting food drives over the summer months,” said Susan Mayo, chief marketing officer, Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia.“It’s historically been that way — it’s not just for us, but it’s really for most of the food banks across the country - so having the support of the Feds Feed Families food drive really helps to fill that gap when other people are not thinking of a food drive, and [the Navy] has certainly stepped in to help create that awareness in promoting the food drive
initiative and getting what we need on our shelves - the food we need to help people who are hungry.” Although all non-perishable goods are appreciated and needed, there are 12 items that are in high demand and appear on the campaign’s “most wanted” list.These items include canned fruit in light syrup or its own juices; low sodium canned vegetables;multi-grain cereals;grains,such as brown rice; canned proteins; soups; 100 percent juices; condiments; snacks; baking goods; and hygiene items. For those who are not familiar with the program and would like to donate,there are many options available this year. “If someone is interested in donating items, such as baby food, kids foods or even specialized foods, they need to contact the local food banks and see what type of items they are looking for,”said Capt.Bruce Boyle,regional chaplain, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic. “If they do accept those items, ask them if they would like to have them.” Boyle also suggested shopping at the local Navy Exchanges and commissaries when purchasing non-perishables. “They are big supporters and some have pre-made bags for purchase at the entrances and check outs,” he said. “Non-perishables are also in the stores, making it easy to — See Feds Feed Families Page 14
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&32 2&($1$ 6$,/256 35(3$5( )25 6(/(&7,21 BY MC3 ANTONIO P. TURRETTO RAMOS NAS Oceana Public Affairs In today’s Navy,first class petty officers are being prepared all around the fleet to don the coveted anchors worn by the rank of chief petty officer (CPO) through a training program called CPO 365. Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) (SS/SW) Rick D.West established general guidance, released in 2010, with additional notes highlighting lessons learned from the previous cycle. Command master chiefs (CMCs) are the overseers of the program. “CPO 365 in concept isn’t new,” said Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana Command Master Chief (AW/SW) Bill Smalts. “The reality is we have less time to do some of the important things and that’s mentorship of the first classes, and it was recognized at all levels of the Navy. So a process was laid out to incrementally prepare our first classes to be chiefs all year long.” CPO 365 is a three-phase, year-long development and training program designed to test prospective chief petty officers (PCPOs) mentally, physically, personally and professionally. Phase one began Sept.17,and is used to build the foundation for the year of training to come. This phase, in which all first class petty officers participate, is meant to spark the teamwork and initial training to engage PCPOs on their road to becoming CPOs. “In my experience, I met a lot of senior and junior E-6s and everybody seemed to want to do things together as one team. It gave us a chance to really network and I took a lot out of it because although I have 13 years in the Navy, I learned some things I didn’t know,” said Aviation Maintenance Administrationman (AZ) 1st Class (AW) Jihadah Murray, assistant command security manager at NAS Oceana. Smalts explained that during phase one, training is kept to the fundamentals, such as writing evaluations. PCPOs are given fitness and nutritional assessments to develop training plans that foster sound physical readiness, participate in community service events with CPOs and participate in training at Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) and Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society offices. “It’s really not always about the P.T.,” said Smalts.“It’s about the rules,the regulations,it’s about working with your peers; having that courage to walk up to a peer and say, ‘didn’t the guidance say we’re all supposed to have our shirts tucked in?’ Getting past those little hiccups that people seem to continue to miss or wait for the chief to walk up and correct when really honestly, anyone could have corrected it without having to be told, but it’s hard to do sometimes when you’re
among your peers, but hard is authorized, as we say in the Navy.” Phase two begins when board eligible results are released. It’s designed to build upon phase one and further prepare personnel to cross into and be productive members of the CPO mess. Career development boards (CDBs) are conducted for those non-eligible first classes to concentrate on what they need to work on for their continued development. “I think CPO 365 is molding us to become better leaders,” said Air Traffic Controller (AC) 1st Class (AW/ SW) Leslie Wallace, assistant leading petty officer and radar supervisor at Oceana Air Operations, Air Traffic Control Division, who is a board eligible first class
ly, it prepares those leaders to uphold the credibility of our community and lead Sailors on the deckplate,” wrote West in a release regarding 2011-2012 CPO 365/ Induction Guidance.“At the end of phase three, when our selectees have earned their anchors, I expect they will look back at CPO 365 as one of the most challenging, yet rewarding experiences of their career.” According to ACCS (AW/SW) Holly Dingle, air traffic control training chief at Oceana Air Operations Air Traffic Control Division, and this year’s induction season coordinator for Oceana, first class petty officers are expected to perform at the level of CPO and induction season teaches selectees how to function as a CPO mess. “I think those are the big things to know when they leave the induction season, that we’re charged with making sure that when they say ‘go ask the chief,’ you are now the chief and know that you have an enormous amount of resources available to you and those are the resources that you’re going to need to lead your Sailors,” said Dingle.“There is distinct line between the first class petty officer and being a chief and now you’re crossing over into the chiefs’ mess.” AZCS(AW/SW) Gregory Hornsby, quality assurance supervisor at Fleet Readiness Center Mid-Atlantic Oceana and also a coordinator for this year’s induction season,said that with CPO 365 in its second year, first classes are more prepared for the responsibilities that come Photo illustration by MC3 Antonio Turretto Ramos with wearing anchors. “These first classes bring a lot of experience petty officer.“I can say one thing for sure: CPO 365 is and leadership with them already but they do need to here to stay. I believe that because I have learned so learn the small intricacies of leadership that they may much in the program just so far. It helps you build a not always get,” said Hornsby.“A lot of these guys are lot more confidence as far as working with the senior wrench turners; they’re great at their job, but someleadership.” times their one-on-one with the Sailor just needs a little Smalts explained how every year, the first classes fine tuning and that’s what CPO 365 brings together.” who have been selected for CPO worry about the According to Dingle, CPO 365 has helped prepare chiefs being the adversaries in the process and he has first classes for the administrative responsibilities of to reassure them the CPOs are not adversaries. CPO, especially in technical ratings, where they may “The most important thing phase two starts to do for them before phase three, is as it starts, is to get them — See CPO 365 Page 10 to come together as a cohesive group and find ways, through interpersonal and professional skills, to be A lot of these guys are wrench turners; able to work together through problem solving, and to meet mission capability and goals,” said Smalts. they’re great at their job, but sometimes Phase three, known as induction season, begins their one-on-one with the Sailor just when first class petty officers are selected to become needs a little fine tuning and that’s what CPOs. It is the final training period to better prepare a CPO 365 brings together.” selectee for his or her entry into the CPO mess. “Induction is important to us as a mess and also to — AZCS(AW/SW) Gregory Hornsby, a coordinator the Navy. It rejuvenates our chiefs while we prepare for this year’s induction season thousands of Sailors to join our ranks. More important-
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CPO 365: preparing first class petty officers for their new role — Continued from previous page have less experience in evaluation and award writing. “When you put those anchors on, you’re not ‘I’m a chief now.’ No! It’s too late, you should have figured it out by now and I think that’s what we’re doing with CPO 365,” said Dingle.“It’s giving them a chance to figure it out because once you put these chief’s anchors on and you’re walking down the street, Sailors will come up to you, and they don’t know you’re a brand new chief. “The part that’s most important is the way we interact with each other in the chiefs’ mess. Getting the first classes to realize that their biggest hurdle is going to be their teamwork, their efforts together and coming together as one,” said Smalts. According to West’s release regarding 2011-2012 CPO 365/Induction Guidance, CMCs remain ultimately responsible for the safe conduct and successful execution of all
three phases of training, and are actively involved from beginning to end. “The CMC’s leadership reinforces the idea that CPO 365 is instrumental to the ongoing professional development of Sailors and relevant to command esprit de corps,” wrote West in the release. “CPO 365 is serious business designed to build new chief petty officers through controlled, constructive mental and physical stress.” “Becoming a chief starts the day they put anchors on. That’s where the real training happens.You can’t walk a day in the chief’s shoes until you’re wearing anchors and you’re in the chief’s shoes.We’re just trying to do a better job to prepare them for that job,” said Smalts.“It takes a little of our personal time, but it’s all Navy time anyway.” Editor’s note — This story is part of an intermittent series on CPO 365. The Jet Observer will feature more articles in coming weeks.
MECP: Oceana Sailor using Forrestal: 1967 fire killed opportunity to earn degree, 134 men, nearly destroyed commission in Nurse Corps aircraft carrier — Continued from page 4 Smith credits her acceptance into MECP to the support from the Oceana chain of command and the letter of endorsement she received from Rear Adm. Mark Boensel, who was commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic at the time.“I think that was the icing on the cake,” she said. Following her selection to MECP, Smith reported to the Branch Health Clinic Oceana in January serving as an assistant for a family practice physician’s assistant. She prepares examining rooms, screens patients by taking vitals and their medical history and prepares patients for their exams. She begins fulltime classes Sept. 4 through an accelerated nursing program offered by Hampton University at Town Center in Virginia Beach.“It’s perfect for the MECP program,” explained Smith about the accelerated program. It’s also perfect for Smith, whose husband FCC(SW/SW) Shaun Dirksen is stationed on a Norfolk ship and will deploy next year and whose daughter is enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program.“Staying in the area was definitely a necessity,” she explained. Those two factors will also influence her future duty stations once she has completed her bachelor’s degree and been commissioned. Smith would like to remain in Hampton Roads for the medical services her daughter requires.
— Continued from page 5 voltage and caused a Zuni rocket to accidentally launch from an F-4 Phantom across the flight deck, hitting a parked and armed A-4 Skyhawk. “I was 19 years old, and I was just about to go to sleep when I heard ‘fire, fire, fire,’” said May.“Next thing I heard were the bombs going off and I went to general quarters for 72 hours.” The belly fuel tank of the Skyhawk ruptured from the impact, spilling fuel and causing a chain reaction of fires with planes parked along the deck. “We are no heroes, we just did what we needed to do to save our ship,” said May. A single bell was rung for each of the Sailors who sacrificed their lives battling the blaze. “You never forget those who didn’t come back, you always honor them,” said May.“My heart goes out to those that died, everyday, and from what I went through on that day.” The incident killed 134 men and almost destroyed the ship, but it also changed the way that the Navy handles damage control. The Navy has since built on the lessons learned from the disaster aboard Forrestal and continues to improve training to prevent future disasters. The Navy’s Farrier Fire Fighting School Learning Site was dedicated to and named after Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Gerald W. Farrier, who was one of the first Sailors to die on board USS Forrestal.
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Lt. j.g. William Berthold, from Fort Mill, S.C., and Lt. j.g. Victoria Brewer, from West New York, N.J., students from class N11-5, completed their training as naval flight officers at VAW-120 in June.
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Greyhawks: One of squadron’s missions is training new naval flight officers — Continued from page 6 “You get this big sense of accomplishment when you get your wings, but then we went right back into class,” explained Berthold. “There really wasn’t buffer time in there.” Once returned to the classroom, they were exposed to the missions that an E-2C Hawkeye can provide, such as surface search coordination, air defense and combat search and rescue, among others. “Pre-wings it’s very singular — you have one instructor with you, monitoring you and evaluating you,” said Brewer.“After you get wings, it’s more crew resource management [study of human behavior in aviation].” Before heading to the fleet, E-2C Hawkeye NFOs are tested through a series of “battle problems.” These battle problems require the students to use all of the tactics knowledge, system employment and control skills that they learned in a high stress environment. Together with a fully qualified instructor,or fleet NFO acting as a combat information center officer (CICO), the students completed various simulated missions, including a combat search and rescue package, defending a carrier strike group from air and surface threats, and command and control for a strike on a weapons facility in a hostile country. “For me,the tactics portion of it was a lot harder than I expected,” said Brewer. Berthold agreed, but said it was also a good experience. “That was also the most fulfilling part of it, because we were actually doing the mis-
sions that we would in the fleet,” he said. With battle problems and a thorough standardization check to demonstrate their overall knowledge of the aircraft completed, the five completing members of N11-5 are now fully qualified replacement NFOs. Berthold will move on and join the fleet in Atsugi, Japan, whereas Brewer will meet her squadron on deployment. “I feel like when we get out to the fleet, it’s probably going to be the most rewarding,” said Brewer.“That’s where we will see what it means to be a NFO.” “It’s a good accomplishment to be done and be qualified,” said Berthold, “but we still have tons of more hurdles, and tons of ways to get better at our job and support the fleet.” The mission of the E-2C Hawkeye is to provide command and control leadership to carrier strike groups. Manufactured by Northrop-Grumman, the E-2C Hawkeye is flown by 11 fleet squadrons stationed in Norfolk; Pt. Mugu, Calif.; and Atsugi, Japan; and also at a reserve squadron based out of New Orleans. The carrier-based E-2C Hawkeye has a trio of detection systems, which are able to detect ships and aircraft in excess of 300 nautical miles. When this “over-the-horizon”detection capability is combined with a suite of communications equipment and a highly trained air crew, the aircraft is a potent airborne weapon for any mission in which the carrier air wing takes part, from strike and air-intercept-control to close-airsupport for ground forces as well as search and rescue missions.
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‘WARBIRDS AND WINGS’ AVIATION CAMP Aug. 6-10, 20 - 24 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Military Aviation Museum will hold its second annual “Warbirds and Wingsâ€? Aviation Summer Day Camp. Included in the curriculum, children will learn the fundamentals of ight; how factors such as lift, drag, thrust and weight affect ight, and a brief history of ight. Campers will build and y their own gliders and rockets and build a model airplane. Ground crew training, safety measures and hand signals required to handle aircraft on the ground will also be included. Camp includes ďŹ eld trips to NAS Oceana and the museum’s own Fighter Factory. The camp is for ages 9-14 years old and the cost is $200 per child. For more information and registration, visit www.militaryaviationmuseum.org or call 721 – 7767.
SAFE BOATING CLASS Aug. 7, 14 & 21, 6:30 p.m. The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will offer a three-session Safe Boating Class at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1489 Laskin Road,Virginia Beach. This is a basic class designed to enable boaters to apply for insurance discounts, drive a jet ski, and to become a more proďŹ cient boat operator.The course also meets all Virginia Boater Education Requirements and graduates will receive a certiďŹ cate and
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MUSICAL ICE CREAM SOCIAL Aug. 12, 3:30 p.m. Join the Norfolk Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society for an afternoon of sweet treats and four part harmony during “A Musical Ice Cream Social,� at Bayside Church of Christ 5025 Shell Road, Virginia Beach. Doors open at 2 p.m.,showtime 3:30 p.m. and ice cream will be served immediately after the performance. Admission $5; children under 5 free; family package $20. For information or to purchase tickets, visit www.commodorechorus, call 2151602 or email manager@commodorechorus.org.Advance ticket purchase preferred, though tickets will be available at the door.
PASTIMES OF COLONIAL VIRGINIA Throughout August At Jamestown Settlement, try a variety of games and activities used by early Virginians. In the re-created Powhatan Indian village, pitch corncob darts through hoops. On board one of three replica ships,historical interpreters will discuss how colonists played games of draughts (checkers), backgammon, cards and wooden dice during the 1607 voyage to Virginia. In the colonial fort, visitors can ride wooden hobby horses, roll a hoop with a stick, and play ninepins, a bowling game, and quoits, a type of ring toss. Optional 90-minute orientation tours of the outdoor interpretive areas available. At the Yorktown Victory Center, learn how soldiers used board games such as nine-men’s morris, cards and dice for entertainment or learn how to play “shut the box,� a counting game. At the 1780s farm, spin whirligigs on a string, try to scoop a ball into a cup, roll a hoop with a stick, jump rope and play trap ball. Visitors can learn play the traditional African game mancala. For more information, call (888) 593-4682 toll-free, 253-4838 or visit www. historyisfun.org.
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» » »» » »»» CFS TRAINING Aug. 6 - 10, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. This seminar held at Dam Neck Annex, covers topics such as spending plans, budgets, managing credit, savings and investments, and retirement planning. Participants are also introduced to the techniques of short-term, solution-focused financial counseling. Call 433-2912 to register.
CAREER PLANNING Aug. 6, 9 a.m. to noon In this workshop, you will be guided through career choices based on life goals, personal skills, abilities, preferences and work values.
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COUPLES WORKSHOP Aug. 7 & 14, 2 - 4:30 p.m. This workshop will help you discover your communication style, learn how to fight fair, and strengthen your relationship. Open to active duty service members and their partners.
CHILDREN AND DIVORCE Aug. 7, 3 - 7 p.m. Topics of discussion include typical reactions of children of different ages, things children need to hear, and what parents can do to help them through the pain. Suggestions for the non-custodial parent are also provided.
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Fleet and Family Support Center Oceana is located in Building 531. It offers a variety of programs and workshops to assist active duty and their families. Registration is required for most programs. Call FFSC at 433-2912 for more information or registration, unless otherwise noted or register online at www.cnic.navy.mil/navylifema.
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Feds Feed Families: collection boxes located on local installations, including NAS Oceana — Continued from page 8 get and pick up. It is very easy to collect that food, just bring the food with you when you come into work and get it into the donation boxes. [It’s also] very easy for the commands to get that food down to the food centers every week.People really like to donate the non-perishable foods because they know it goes directly to the food banks.” Mayo said that the military support the local food banks receive is greatly appreciated. “We are very grateful for the support we do get from the military,” she said.“Members of the armed services are an important part of our community, whether they are active duty, reserves or retired. Not only do they donate their time with conducting food drives and give us monetary support, but they also volunteer for us.We get tremendous support from the military for the many different things we do at the food bank, including sorting food, packing backpacks and mobile pantries ... they are truly a very important part of our food bank and we couldn’t do our work without them.” The FFF food drive is done jointly by all branches of the military and their commands to help bring relief into their regional communities with a meal and comfort. Donations during the summer months also benefit children who are out of school and are unable to take advantage of schoolprovided meals. CNIC, in conjunction with DoD and federal agencies nationwide,is meeting the need and are helping their fellow Americans. “It’s a great program and a great way to help people. I am very thankful for our military personnel who work and try to donate, and make a real difference in people’s lives,” said Boyle.“Believe me, the people know where the strong support is coming from and they really appreciate it. It is a great opportunity for our Sailors and civilians to give and help those who are in a lot of need.” Local food banks across the nation are facing severe shortages of non-perishable items as the summer months leave children without school nutrition programs. The fourth annual “Feds Feed Families” (FFF) Food Drive 2012, underway through August, encourages the federal workforce to continue to support our neighbors, families, and communities across the nation by donating nonperishable food.
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Editor’s note — Collection boxes are located at the Oceana and Dam Neck chapels, the Oceana Navy Exchange and commissary, among other locations at Oceana and Dam Neck. For more information, email RP2 Jacqueline Bellins, Oceana Feds Feed Families coordinator at jacqueline.bellins@navy.mil.
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