FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2016
Eye on the Fleet
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VOL. 27 NO. 13
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Do your part
(April 5, 2016) DC1 Nathan Laygo, a native of Mongmong, Guam, assigned to the Emory S. Land-class submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40), demonstrates proper pipe patching techniques to Sailors and civilian mariners on the ship’s boat deck during a fast cruise Tuesday.
U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Jonathan Erickson
inside: SPLASH PARK Grand opening . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 BRIEF VISIT Canadian counsel. . . . . . . . . 4 CHILDREN April’s themes . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 AWESOME Air show. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 TOP OF PAGE ONE: An F-35C Lighting II test aircraft piloted by Cmdr. Theodore Dyckman conducts the first separation of an AGM-154 Joint Stand-Off Weapon from an F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.
U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Cody Babin
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aval Air Station Key West Commanding Officer Capt. Steve McAlearney, center, joins Sexual Assault Response Coordinator Jessica Kushon, right, base department heads and uniformed victim advocates in displaying a banner with this year’s theme after signing the Sexual Awareness and Prevention Month proclamation Tuesday at Boca Chica Field.
Look, but don’t touch protected species Terns return to nest at NAS Key West By Jolene Scholl Southernmost Flyer
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hile the mission of Naval Air Station Key West focuses on warfighter training, the environmental snapshot of the base includes a variety of endangered and protected species that are making more of an appearance every day. “NAS Key West is home to many
protected wildlife species, such as crocodiles, alligators, sea turtles, manatees and, of course, the Lower Keys marsh rabbit,” according to Environmental Director Ed Barham. Protected species also include plants and the mangroves, which are illegal to cut without permitting. Even then, Barham said only see Species page 2
From NAS Key West Public Affairs
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e prepared for the annual visit of the endangered and protected terns that make their seasonal home on Naval Air Station Key West’s flat, gravel roofs. The least tern and Roseate tern migrate through Florida in the spring and are predominately
seen on Truman and Sigsbee Park annexes as well as Boca Chica Field, said NAS Key West Environmental Director Ed Barham. “Both birds are protected by the state of Florida and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act,” said Barham. “The Roseate tern is also listed as threatened. “This protection means it is see terns page 4
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April 8 1925 - Lt. John Price, piloting a VF-1 plane, makes a night landing on USS Langley (CV 1), at sea off San Diego; this is the first on board a Navy carrier.
April 9 1959 - The first seven Mercury astronauts are selected, including three Navy aviators and one Marine: Lt. Cmdr. Walter Schirra, Lt. Malcom Carpenter, Marine Lt. Col. John Glenn Jr. and Lt. Cmdr. Alan Shepard.
April 10 1966 - During the Vietnam War, the river patrol boats of River Patrol Force commence operations on inland waters of South Vietnam.
April 11 1991 - The U.N. Security Council declares a formal cease-fire ending the Persian Gulf War.
April 12 1993 - Aircraft from USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) and NATO forces begin enforcing the no-fly zone over the Bosnia in Operation Deny Flight.
April 13 1981 - AV-8A Harriers deploy as a Marine Air Group on board an amphibious assault ship for the first time.
April 14 1898 - The first post-Civil War hospital ship, USS Solace (AH 2) is commissioned and soon participates in the Spanish-American War.
y family and I went to our first-ever Blue Angels air show this past weekend. It was truly a spectacular event. The Sailors and civilians who made this happen deserve Bravo Zulus all around! It was not just the Blue Angels who were fantastic. I mean every part of the show was great, whether civilian or military. The skills and maneuvers seemed to defy what these aircrafts should be able to do. The pilots seemed to push the limits in every direction, whether flying in close formation, pushing G-forces, or making a plane hover in midair. It made me reflect on God and the church. I saw several parallels. First is God, our great designer. It is likely that no one flying or maintaining the planes flown at the air show actually designed the aircraft. The pilots may understand the physics, but the design was made by someone they may never meet. The designers and builders know the aircraft’s limits and know to keep them flying at optimal performance.
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certified arborists can make the cuts, said Barham. Barham said sightings of protected species - or cutting of protected mangroves - should be reported to the Environmental Department at (305) 797-4458 or (305) 797-9576. “If there is an immediate concern, call the security watch commander at (305) 797-4423,” he said. “If there is a requirement to contact an outside wildlife agency, the Environmental Department
God is the same way. He designed us. He knows what is best for us. Many times, I hear people say that God/religion is just a set of rules designed to control us or keep us from having “fun.” However, when I read scripture, I find that what God directs us to do is CHAPLAIN'S beneficial while CORNER what He calls “sin” is detrimental. So, why would I ignore the designer? The second parallel I NAS Key West thought of is the Command Chaplain church - not the building but the Lt. Ethan Everts people. There is a lot of faith and trust these pilots place on the people around them. First is to the maintenance crews. When a pilot or passenger, like on Fat Albert, boards that plane there is trust in all those who maintain it. Any failure to do so puts lives at stake. The aerobatics performed with other pilots also involves trust of the pilots involved. One small mistake could prove catastrophic when planes are just 18 inches apart. Ultimately, everyone -
will make that call.” He also noted that sightings of “invasive exotics” iguanas - don’t need to be reported. The sightings of protected species aren’t confined to Boca Chica Field, Barham said. The visiting Least terns are roosting not only on the runway but on buildings at Truman Annex and Sigsbee Park. Manatees are seen at Boca Chica Marina and on Sigsbee Park, too. “They’re showing up in the canals at Sigsbee more this year than in years past. It’s important that the residents don’t feed, water or touch
pilots, passengers and spectators - have trusted the designer of this piece of metal, which has no natural ability to fly on its own. We have to trust each other as well. We all have our jobs. Some are glamorous and out front while others are behind the scenes. All jobs made the air show possible. Remember that when you think of your role in the Designer’s plan and do not to let pride get in the way. Remember that we can do what we do because there is a Great Designer who gave us the talents and abilities we possess. Also, remember that we cannot conduct the mission without everyone using their gifts and talents, no matter how small or insignificant it may seem. In the Designer’s eyes, they are all equal. Our Protestant worship service is designed to be interdenominational. So come worship with us at 10:30 a.m. Sundays at the Truman Chapel. If you are in need of maintenance care from a chaplain, call us at (305) 293-2318, Naval Air Station Key West, or (305) 2928788, Coast Guard Sector Key West. God Bless!
them,” he said. “We don’t need to acclimate them to humans. It presents a danger as they will come up to people and then could be injured by boats running over them.” Barham said it is illegal to feed or provide fresh water to manatees. “They like it, but it interferes with their natural feeding habits and they don’t need fresh water to survive” he added. Finally, he said to enjoy the sightings. “It’s not every one who can say they saw a crocodile while at work today or a manatee in their backyard.”
Commanding Officer Capt. Steven P. McAlearney Executive Officer Cmdr. Pornchai Davidson PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER Trice Denny EDITOR Jolene Scholl STAFF MC3 Cody Babin This newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the military service and their families. Its contents do not necessarily reflect the official views of the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. Navy and do not imply endorsement thereof. The editorial content of this newspaper is prepared, edited and provided by the Public Affairs Office of Naval Air Station Key West, Florida. Additional copy and photographs provided by the readers of the Southernmost Flyer should be addressed to: Editor, Southernmost Flyer, Public Affairs Office, Naval Air Station, Box 9001, Key West, FL 33040-9001. Copy can also be e-mailed to jolene.scholl@ navy.mil. Telephone (305) 293-2425/2434. DSN 4832425/2434. Deadline for all editorial copy is 4 p.m. the Friday preceding publication. All articles must be submitted on disk in text format, written in upper/lower case style.
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Navy Lodge offers best value compared to civilian hotels From NEXCOM Public Affairs
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or families on permanent change of station, the Navy Lodge offers guests value with room rates at an average of 45 percent below comparable civilian hotels. “Navy Lodges are the official government lodging for PCS moves,” said Jennifer Sacks, general manager at NAS Key West’s Navy Lodge. “Navy Lodge Key West offers spacious rooms, comfortable lobby and a safe environment for families to stay whether it’s for a few days or a few weeks,” Sacks said. “We also offer free wi-fi and breakfast as well as a weekly manager’s reception so that guests can
meet one another and get tips and information on the area and base,” she added. Navy Lodge family suites offer guests oversized rooms with living and dining area, fully equipped kitchen, flat screen televisions with cable and DVD player, and soft and firm pillow options. On-site amenities include guest laundry facilities, vending machines as well as children’s outside play area and workout room at many locations. Every Navy Lodge is handicapped accessible. As an added convenience, dogs and cats up to 50 pounds in weight can stay at many Navy Lodges when traveling with its owner. Guests need to contact the specific Navy see Navy page 4
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landing practice
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Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin from Coast Guard Air Station Miami lands at the C-1 tarmac on Trumbo Point Tuesday. Coast Guard helicopter operations are underway at the tarmac in order to provide closer coordination with and proximity to Coast Guard Sector Key West for their operations.
This Just In… Splash Park opening
Job Title: Master-at-Arms Hometown: Rutherford, New Jersey Prior Duty Stations: NTTC Lackland Hobbies: Gymnastics, going to the beach. Future Plans: Make rank.
MASN Alyssa Frank
Morale, Welfare and Recreation celebrates the grand opening of the Sigsbee Splash Park with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 3 p.m. Wednesday. Snacks will follow after and the park will be open to youngsters. For more information, call (305) 293-2112.
of the purchase price plus a $5 nonrefundable layaway fee is required when merchandise is put on layaway. Layaway cancellations will incur an additional charge of $5. Some NEXs must limit the type or number of items permitted on layaway due to space constraints. For more information, call the NEX at (305) 292-7200.
the importance of good decision making. CSADD has been doing great things this year and hopes to continue to do even more; all that’s needed are great Sailors ready and willing to make this year a success. If you have any questions please contact the CSADD president, MA2 Daliese Steele, at daliese.steele@navy.mil .
NEX updates layaway
CSADD seeks members
Eye clinic limited to AD
The NEX has made a change to its popular layaway policy. The amount of time clothing and shoes may be put on layaway has increased from 45 to 90 days. The policy still requires equal payments to be made every 15 days. A minimum deposit of 10 percent
The Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions is currently looking for new members. Meetings are every Tuesday from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. at the Air Ops Conference Room. CSADD a peer-to-peer mentorship program focusing on volunteerism and educating our young Sailors on
Naval Branch Health Clinic Key West will be limiting routine optometry services to active duty patients until late July, due to staffing. The clinic will continue to provide care for referred Family Medicine patients, emergencies, and occupational injuries. Call (305) 293-4849.
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Lodge regarding pet policies. Authorized Navy Lodge guests on PCS orders can take advantage of a scratch-off card offering a 10, 15 or 25 percent discount or a free stay up to 20 nights. The discount is valid at all Navy Lodges in the continental United States until Feb. 28, 2017. Guests may use only one discount per stay. Guests can pick up their scratch-off card on base at the housing office, household goods, the personal property office or NEX Customer Service desk. Scratch-off cards can also be sent to a guest by calling the Navy Lodge Reservation Center at (800) 628-9466. For reservations, call (800) 628-9466 or go to www.navy-lodge.com or www.dodlodging.com.
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U.S. Navy photo by Cody Babin
aval Air Station Key West Commanding Officer Capt. Steve McAlearney met with Laurent Morel-à-l’Huissier with the Office of Consulate General of Canada, Miami Office, who was visiting the island. The skipper gave a brief on the base’s mission.
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unlawful to kill, attempt to kill, take, possess, transport, molest, or harass these birds or their nests or eggs,” he said. “Violations of these laws include thousands of dollars in penalties as well as jail time.” Barham described the terns as small, nine - 17 inches in length, with a wingspan of 20 - 30 inches. “They are light gray above, the top of their heads are black and they have a white forehead with a yellowish-orange bill that has with black tip,” he noted. “The chest is white and the tail forked. Their feet are yellowish-orange. “The Roseate terns have a rose colored tint on breast. The birds start nesting in April and are here through around August.” At NAS Key West the terns nest on flat, gravel roofs and gravel, rocky un-vegetated open areas on the airfield. “Some of the buildings they have historically nested on are; Truman Annex, buildings 289 and 290 and the Housing Office at Sigsbee Park, V-4059, but they can nest on any flat roof and may nest on roofs other than those identified above.” The adult birds are extremely sensitive
to prolonged or frequent disturbance. The eggs and chicks require parental protection from daytime heat because they are highly susceptible to heat stress, Barham said. If disturbed, the young chicks may fall off the roofs or suffer heat exposure. To protect the species, the following policies are in effect at all NAS Key West annexes: Do not access any flat roof - or very shallow pitched roofs - between April and August for any reason without first contacting the base Natural Resources Manager at (305) 797-9576. The manager will determine if terns are nesting on your roof. If the NRM is not available, call the environmental director at (305) 293-2911. If you see these birds on or around your roof, please call the NRM. If terns are found to be nesting on the roof, any access to the roof during nesting season must be coordinated with the NRM. Anyone who finds a tern chick that has fallen off a roof should immediately contact the NRM. If the NRM is not available, please contact Wildlife Rescue of the Florida Keys at (305) 292-1008.
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This week at FFSC Credit Management Tuesday, 1 - 2 p.m., FFSC This training helps learners establish and maintain good credit and avoid excessive debt.
Parenting Resource Workshop Wednesday, 12:15 - 1:15 p.m. Bldg. A-515, Boca Chica Field A casual lunch and learning discussion group that offers information, support and free or low cost activities for parents.
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Photo by Megan Faust, Sigsbee Charter School
igsbee Charter School is promoting April’s Month of the Military Child with a banner hanging at the front of the school. April 15 is ‘Purple Up’ day when everyone is encouraged to wear purple to show support for military and veteran children.
‘Children thrive’ focus of child abuse prevention month Parenting can be a chalit is physically and emotionlenging experience. Parents ally safe. Sound relationships need to develop coping with parents, families and skills to manage stress, pril is Child Abuse Prevention Month and in an effort to promote childhood injury prevention, the theme for this year is “Children Thrive When Supervised, Safe and Sound.” Making sure that a responsible adult is always accessible is one effective strategy in practicing active other social connections are have others in their lives supervision. Another way to essential to a child’s growth who can be counted on for keep children safe is to set and development into a support in an emergency, up the environment - home, healthy, happy, productive and learn how to overcome the challenges presented by school, car and outdoors - so adult.
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the developmental aspects of their children. Fleet and Family Support Center is hosting a monthly Parent Resource Workshop beginning Wednesday. The workshop meets from 12:15 - 1:15 p.m. in Bldg. A-515, Boca Chica Field. For more information, call Danielle Martin at (305) 293-4411. The FFSC is in Bldg. V-4058 at 804 Sigsbee Road; the phone is (305) 293-4408. The hours of operation are Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Smart Transition Class Thursday, 1 - 2 p.m., FFSC The transition from the military to the civilian sector creates many changes, including changes to a service member’s income and benefits. This training is intended to help learners calculate their current military compensation, examine their current financial situation, prepare to develop a financial spending plan and determine financial goals to meet their changing financial needs during transition. Fleet and Family Support Center’s hours of operation are 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Friday. FFSC offers many services including deployment support, relocation assistance, family employment readiness, life skills education, notary service, personal financial management, crisis incident response and training, sexual assault prevention and response, ombudsman support, transition assistance management, family advocacy and professional counseling. For more information or to request services, call (305) 293-4408 or visit the center at 804 Sigsbee Rd., Sigsbee Park.
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MWR Update Youth Fest
AquaFit class
Morale, Welfare and Recreation celebrates Month of the Military Child with Youth Fest from 2 - 5 p.m. April 23 at Sigsbee Park field (behind the Youth Center). The event includes food, activities and games. Youngsters from the Youth Center will open the event with a ceremony. For more information, call (305) 293-4437.
Trumbo Pool offers a free AquaFit class every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 11 a.m. - noon. No registration is required. Patrons interested in staying in the pool after class, must pay the standard fees. Unattended children are prohibited. For more information call (305) 293-4324.
Basketball clinics
The Fly Away Café, operating at Navigator’s Bar & Grill, Boca Chica Marina, offers breakfast and lunch, as well as dinner specials. Hours of service are 7 a.m. Trumbo Pool - 7 p.m. Monday - Saturday, and 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. The Trumbo Pool has Sunday. In addition to a shifted to winter hours: wide variety of food selec- Wednesday - Saturday, 11 tions, the café serves a.m. - 5 p.m., and Sunday, noon - 5 p.m. The pool, on Trumbo Point, offers laps Child Care swimming, water slides, lily Need an extra hour or two pads, climbing wall and kidof child care? The School die splash pad. The pavilAge Care program and the ion is available for parties Child Development Center and a playground is on site. offer hourly care. Families Admission is $1 a day for may not exceed 10 hours of retirees and DOD civilians care per child per week dur- and free to active duty and ing SAC Before and After their families. For more School program. Children information, or to book a must have an active regis- party, call (305) 293-4324. tration on file. Make reservations in person or by Beach Yoga calling the Youth Center at (305) 293-4437. For CDC The Boca Chica Fitness hourly care, call (305) 293- Center hosts a monthly 4498. yoga class through April on the beach at the Boca Chica Marina. Classes are the last Cardio Dance Sunday of each month from Boca Chica Fitness 10 - 11 a.m. Participants Center is rolling Shake It should bring a mat, towel Off Cardio Dance Class on and water bottle. Tuesdays. The class, which For more information, includes a variety of dance call (305) 293-2480.
The Child and Youth Program is sponsoring basketball clinics for three different age groups on May 6 and 7. A clinic for youngsters aged 5 - 9 is scheduled for 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. May 6. Clinics for youth aged 10 13 is set for 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. May 7 and a clinic for teens aged 14 - 18 is set for 5:45 - 7 p.m. All clinics will be at the Sigsbee Youth Center. Registration must be made in person at the Youth Center. Participants must have DOD sponsorship and be eligible to participate in MWR programs in order to register. For more information, call (305) 293-4437.
Navigator’s live Navigator’s hosts an end of season performance with “Island Time” from 6 - 9 p.m. Friday. The Fly Away Café will have a dinner special. For more information call (305) 293-2468.
Fly Away Café
style and music genres, meets 5:15 - 6 p.m. in the Exercise Studio, Bldg. A-350 on Boca Chica. For more information, call (305) 293-2480.
Fitness schedule
10:30 - 11:30 a.m. - Gentle Yoga (Sigsbee Rec Center) 4:15 - 5 p.m. - TRX (Boca Chica Fitness Center) 5:15 - 6 p.m. - Shake It Off (Boca Chica Exercise Studio) 6:15 - 7 p.m. - Cycling (Boca Chica Cycling Studio)
Monday 7 - 7:45 a.m. - Cycling (Boca Chica Cycling Studio) 11 - 11:45 a.m. - Pilates (Boca Chica Exercise Studio) Open pickleball 5:15 - 6 p.m. - CardioFit Open pickleball is sched- (Boca Chica Exercise uled from 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. Studio) Wednesday Tuesdays at the Sigsbee 11 - 11:45 a.m. - Total Park tennis courts. This Tuesday Body Toning (Boca Chica sport combines the ele- 10 - 10:45 a.m. - HIIT (Boca Exercise Studio) ments of badminton, tennis Chica Fitness Center) 5:15 - 6 p.m. - HIIT (Boca and ping-pong. Newcomers and players of all levels welcome. For more information, call (305) 797-7791 or email kwathletics@gmail. com.
Chica Fitness Center) Thursday 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. - Gentle Yoga (Sigsbee Rec Center) 5 - 6 p.m. - Pump (Boca Chica Exercise Studio) Friday 10 - 11 a.m. Yoga (Boca Chica Exercise Studio) Saturday 9:15 - 10:15 a.m. - Circuit (Boca Chica Fitness Center)
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he Blue Angels, top left, perform a Double Farvel formation at Naval Air Station Key West’s Boca Chica field during the Southernmost Air Spectacular air show April 3. Top right, the Blue Angels perform an Echelon Parade formation. Above, Members of the Special Operations Command Para-Commandos open the Southernmost Air Spectacular. Left, the Blue Angels line the fighter ramp. The two-day show attracted an estimated 50,000 spectators. See more photos of the show at the NAS Key West and NAS Key West Southernmost Air Spectacular Facebook fan pages. U.S. Navy photos by MC3 Cody Babin
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three-step process. The first measurement will be done using the current height and weight table. If Sailors pass the first measurement, then they pass the BCA. If not, the Sailor then must do an abdominal circumference measurement. Sailors will pass the BCA if their abdominal circumference assessment is less than or equal to 39 inches for males and less than or equal to 35.5 inches for females. If the second measurement is also failed, the Sailor must get a body circumference measurement. Sailors will pass the BCA by meeting the DOD maximum allowable body fat limit of less
Spring PFA cycle incorporates BCA changes: What Sailors should know All Hands Online
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ime is not the only thing springing forward this physical fitness assessment cycle. So too are the Navy’s new requirements for assessing physical fitness. This spring’s PFA cycle will be the first to use the new body composition assessment, or BCA, changes. NAVADMIN 061/16 was released this month with details about all the changes Sailors can expect. Here are five things Sailors need to know about the BCA changes: The new BCA will be a
than or equal to 26 percent for males and less than or equal to 36 percent for females. Sailors who are medically cleared must take the physical readiness test, or PRT, portion of the PFA even if they fail the BCA portion. A BCA failure will be counted as an overall PFA failure for that cycle regardless of PRT results. Two PFA failures in a 3-year period will result in an administrative separation from the Navy. BCA failures will automatically be enrolled in the fitness enhancement program, or FEP. All medically cleared Sailors enrolled in FEP will be required to
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do a mock PFA every 30 days. Mock PFA failures will not count as official failures against Sailors. Sailors will be removed from FEP once a mock or official PRT is passed and the new BCA requirements are met. All Sailors who did not complete the cycle 2 2015
PFA because of pregnancy, medical waiver or deployment/operational status will not be counted as pass or fail for the PFA. These Sailors will still be held to the new PFA failure policy and their most recent failure will carry over. Commanding officers can now conduct surprise
BCA “spot checks.” These spot checks can be done at any time at the CO’s discretion to help Sailors correct deficiencies before the official PFA. It is not intended to be a punishment but a way to provide additional support to avoid failures or administrative punishments.