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Vol. 82, No. 24
June 15, 2018
ACE review yields positive results for CIWT
By Glenn Sircy Center for Information Warfare Training
The Center for Information Warfare Training announced the recommendations from the American Council on Education (ACE) course review of five courses related to the cryptologic technician (technical) (CTT) rating and the Cryptologic Warfare Officer Basic Course, as well as the CTT rating occupational review, June 1. The credit recommendations from ACE for the courses were adjusted from 32 to 30 in the lower-division baccalaureate/associate degree category and from zero to nine in the upper-division baccalaureate degree category. The CTT rating occupational review credit recommendations were adjusted from 117 to 129 in the lower-division baccalaureate/associ-
ate degree category and from 30 to 93 in the upper-division baccalaureate degree category. “Having ACE recommend college credits for CIWT courses and curriculum development is a direct reflection of the hard work and dedication of the entire CIWT team,” CIWT’s Executive Director Jim Hagy said. “Our team spends long hours refining each module of each course and this feedback also provides us a report card on where we can make process improvements within our curriculum and testing methodologies, ensuring the information provided to the fleet is accurate and current.” The ACE review was conducted to ensure Navy curriculum was current and provided a collaborative link between the See ACE on page 2
USCGC Decisive change of command ceremony held at NAS Pensacola (NASP) ... Commander, U.S. Coast Guard, At-
lantic Area, Vice Adm. Scott Buschman (center) looks on as U.S. Coast Guard Cutter (USCGC) Decisive (WMEC 629) Commanding Officer, Cmdr. Blake Novak, (left) is properly relieved of command by Cmdr. Jose Martis (right), during a change of command ceremony held onboard NASP June 11. Decisive recently changed its homeport to NASP from Pascagoula, Miss. Photo by Greg Mitchell
Seriously, do not even THINK of speeding onboard NASP Story, photo By Mike O’Connor Gosport Editor
MA3 Stephon Murray is not a spokesman for the NAS Pensacola (NASP) Security Department; just a patrolman on the street. But he does have a message for drivers onboard the naval air station. “We’ve been seeing an increase in the number of people speeding on base,” Murray said. “We are out here. We are paying attention to you; you need to slow down. We want to make sure people are driving safely, not speeding or operating their cell phones.” NASP Security does not want to write tickets – they want people to be safe.
MA3 Stephon Murray monitors traffic near the Pensacola Lighthouse June 7.
Yet in the past three months (March to May), 155 tickets were issued, Murray said. There have been 34
SAPR program seeking military victim advocates From NASP Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC)
The Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Program is currently recruiting active-duty military members who desire to serve as victim advocates (VA) for the Naval Air Station Pensacola (NASP) SAPR team. The next VA class is July 9 to 13 from 7:30 a.m. to
4:30 p.m. in the NETC HRO Bldg. 680 Rm. 227. DoD requires all VAs to be certified through the Defense Sexual Assault Advocate Certification Program (DSAACP). Step one: The first step is for the VA candidate to be validated (background check) by their CO via the command SAPR POC. After the VA candidate is validated by the command and has a current clear-
ance of NAC or above, the SAPR POC informs one of the SARCS to receive a current VA application packet for the VA candidate(s). Step two: Personal interview with one of the SARCs at NASP, Jennifer Walker or Lillie Johnson. Candidate must bring a completed VA registration packet, including a completed See SAPR on page 2
Drinking water safe and clean at NASP By Kaitlyn Peacock Gosport Staff Writer
With the full heat of summer, it is important to stay hydrated to avoid heatstroke, dehydration and other health complications. When looking for a quick stop in the day, do not shy away from using public water services. Drink deeply; officials at Naval Air Station Pensacola (NASP) are proud to say the drinking water used on base is clean and safe. “The health and well-being of our personnel, their families and our surrounding communities is our primary importance,” NASP Public Affairs Officer (PAO) Patrick Nichols said. “(NASP) get our drinking water from deep source
aquifers at Corry Station ... the Corry Water Treatment Plant consists of 10 deep wells that supplies the Corry complex and NASP via pipes to water tanks,” Installation Environmental Program Director (IEPD) Mark Gibson said. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently released a nationwide study linking the use of Aqueous Film-Forming Foam concentrates (AFFF) to water contaminated with perfluorocarbons (PFOA/PFOS), which can be harmful if ingested. This led to nationwide health advisories for drinking water systems. AFFFs were used at NAS Pensacola, NASP Saufley Field and Bronson See Water on page 2
traffic accidents in the same time period; two with injuries. And it is mostly base personnel being ticketed. There are two basic types of citations a driver might receive for vehicular infractions: the 1408 Armed Forces Citation – based on a point system – and the 1805 Magistrate Citation, which has a monetary penalty. The 1408 citation is strictly connected to the base, so it does not hurt your civilian driving privileges. It is awarded to those who are speeding less than 15 mph over the posted limit, and points will be assigned to your name in a police database. Depending on the type of offense, a 1408’s points will vary. Drivers onboard See Speeding on page 2
NASP Notes ... FFSC Open House and Ice Cream Social ... All are invited to attend an Ice Cream Social at the NASP Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) from noon to 2 p.m. June 21. The event is an open house of the FFSC’s Bldg. 625-B and a release party for “The Heart of NASP” cookbook. Located behind the main FFSC building, the new and improved Bldg. 625-B has reopened as the “heart” of the FFSC for our military family members. Come tour the building and enjoy some ice cream. FFSC’s Work and Family Life team along with the rest of the FFSC family and partnering organizations will be on hand to share information regarding programs, classes and services. Free copies of “The Heart of NASP” cookbook will be available during the event. For more information, call 452-5990. NHP rodeo ... Naval Hospital Pensacola (NHP’s) annual School/Sports/Camp Physical Rodeo will kick off June 23 from 8 a.m. to noon. The rodeo allows parents enrolled to the Family Medicine Clinic to bring their children to the hospital on specific Saturdays throughout the summer to complete a physical. The physical exams are for children 4 and older, including children new to the area. Appointments are encouraged; however, walk-ins will be accepted from 8 to 11 a.m. Remember to bring any required paperwork to the rodeo. Only school/sports physicals will be addressed at the rodeo. Additional dates for the rodeo will be July 21, July 28 and Aug. 4. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 505-7120.
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