Coastal Compass

December 2018

THE FORCE BEHIND THE FLEET

We Are

#NSWCPCDStrong

NSWC Panama City Division

Ensuring Warfighting Dominance in the Littoral Battlespace

Coastal Compass | December 2018 | Vol. 6 Issue 9

Capt. Aaron S. Peters, USN

Edwin A. Stewart (SES)

Commanding Officer

Technical Director

About the Publication

The Coastal Compass is published monthly by the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) and is an authorized medium for news of general interest about employees of NSWC PCD and their work.

Contents of Coastal Compass are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the Department of Defense or Department of the Navy.

THE FORCE BEHIND THE FLEET

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Inside This Issue

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FEATURED:

Hurricane Michael Reconstitution

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TECH BYTES:

NSWC PCD Develops Communication Package to Support LCS

View from the Bridge Hurricane Reconstitution

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Safety Guide Coping After the Storm Operation "Home Again"

Tech Bytes

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NSWC PCD Develops Communication Package to Support LCS

Workforce Connection

Welcome Aboard High Grades Introduction to Operational Security Out and About NSWC PCD Hurricane Michael: Good Samaritan People of Panama City Division

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Business 18

On the Cover This issue of the Coastal Compass is focused on the aftermath of Hurricane Michael including Safety Tips, status of NSWC PCD, emergency contact information and stories of NSWC PCD employees assisting with community recovery efforts. The cover photos depict various areas of storm damage around the installation.

U.S. Navy photos by Anthony Powers and courtesy contributors

New DD1149 Form Required for Disposal of Excess Equipment

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Safety Fleet and Family Support Center

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Civilian Length of Service Military Awards Hurricane Effort Awards "Name that Project" Contest First Lego League Panel

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Lifestyle 19 Awards 20

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By Capt. Aaron Peters, NSWC PCD Commanding Officer and Ed Stewart (SES), NSWC PCD Technical Director

Hurricane Michael: Recovery and Reconstitution NSWC PCD Team, First and foremost, we would like to begin by welcoming our teammates back to work. These past several weeks have been trying times, but we are thankful for everyone’s safety and well-being.

During the aftermath of Hurricane Michael, our command is continuing to meet mission objectives and critical needs in support of today's and tomorrow's Fleet. The command's top two priorities remain: 1) continuing support to the warfighter, and 2) focusing on taking care of our people. Though a full recovery will take time, it is a true testament of the agility and resiliency of the NSWC PCD workforce that they can endure a storm of this magnitude and be open for business in support of the Fleet in a little over two weeks.

NSWC PCD sustained severe to moderate damage to approximately 25 percent of facilities, displacing hundreds of employees from their regular workspaces. In the midst of clean-up, NSWC PCD ensured critical programs and Fleet support efforts continued without impact, and ensured 100% accountability of our NSWC PCD teammates and their families.

The command then launched a rapid "open for business" campaign that required the following conditions to be met: computer networks re-established; base access and a safe operating environment; a ready workforce; a safe workspace from which to work; and a place to park. Liberal use of telework has eased the strain on available workspaces and allowed the workforce to get back to work faster. NSWC PCD is now building a project plan to remediate damaged facilities and bring everyone back within the fence-lines. The timeline for when that will happen is still being developed; however, through extraordinary efforts by the NSWC PCD team, most capabilities are back on-line.

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In several exemplary demonstrations of "One Team," many NSWC PCD employees have risen to the occasion and gone above and beyond to assist our teammates and community in a time of need. In tough times, it is encouraging to see our people taking care of one another.

– Capt. Aaron Peters

NSWC PCD Commanding Officer

– Ed Stewart (SES)

NSWC PCD Technical Director

In several exemplary demonstrations of "One Team," many NSWC PCD employees have risen to the Team "Panama occasion and gone above and beyond to assist our teammates and community in a time of need. In City Strong" has tough times, it is encouraging to see our people taking care of one another. As teammates, we all made tremendous need to make sure we are taking care of our people and reaching out to those who are displaced, and help those in need – both past and present employees. progress on their path to restoring full A common theme across our command is that every Panama City employee has been affected by mission capability.

Hurricane Michael in one way or another. The common denominator is a positive upbeat spirit.

Of course, the safety As we walk around and talk to the workforce and hear about your experiences, we are hearing of all NSWC PCD our workforce say “our home suffered damage, but we are glad to be back to work supporting the personnel remains the warfighter.” This kind of attitude shows a lot of character and strength and that’s what makes Panama City special. It brings the community together and reinforces that we truly are a model organization. top priority.

-Rear Adm. Tom Anderson NSWC Commander

We know each of you will remain optimistic and we will get through this as “One Team”.

At the end of the day, the status of NSWC PCD is best summarized by the words of NSWC Commander, Rear Adm. Tom Anderson.

"Team "Panama City Strong" has made tremendous progress on their path to restoring full mission capability. Of course, the safety of all NSWC PCD personnel remains the top priority,” said Anderson. “There is no sugar coating it, it will be a long road to full recovery and some of the hardest work is in front of us, but NSWC PCD is an exceptional team who are committed to each other and their important mission."

We are continuing routine PCDlive coverage of any command updates. Stay tuned for more information!

During their NSWC PCD Visit Rear Adm. Anderson and Mr. McCormack Emphasize Rebuilding Stronger PANAMA CITY, Florida – Commander, Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Rear Adm. Tom Anderson and Warfare Center Executive Director Don McCormack (SES) visit NSWC Panama City Division (PCD) to assess damage after Hurricane Michael and hold a Town Hall with the NSWC PCD workforce Nov. 15, 2018.

U.S. Navy photos

by Anthony Powers

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NSWC PANAMA CITY DIVISION

Hurricane Michael RECONSTITUTION

GUIDE

Is My Building Safe?

Buildings have been assessed and marked as Green, Yellow, or Red. Check with your supervisor for the status of your building.

• Green = Building suffered minor to no damage. The work conditions are safe, but take caution.

• Yellow = Minor to moderate damage; some areas of the building may be off limits.

• Red = Building is not safe, do not enter. Major damage has occurred.

Safety is Essential to our Mission

Returning to Full Mission Returning to Full Mission Capability — Safely As we shift from storm recovery to full mission reconstitution, it is imperative that the safety of all personnel remains a top priority.

Through leadership and individual commitment, our aim in the coming weeks is to ensure no one suffers a serious preventable work related injury. At times, we require our people to operate in environments of extreme risk and hazard due to the nature of military operations.

However, at all times, we will manage risk to ensure risks taken are understood, accounted for, and integrated into our plans and the way we operate.

Everyone is a safety observer!

See Something?

Smell Something?

Say Something!

If you smell natural gas, please report it.

If you see unsafe work conditions or standing water in or around buildings, report it to your chain of command.

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The responsibility for work health and safety, both physical and mental, belongs to us all.

This is achievable if we take care of ourselves and look out for our shipmates, battle buddies, dive buddies, co-workers, and family members.

It will take everyone doing their part for us to be successful in this reconstitution effort.

Emergency Contacts

Upon returning to work, a few things to note:

• Fire, Police, Medical Emergency: 911 • NSWC PCD Command Duty Officer 850-890-2162 • NSWC PCD Command Safety Officer 850-867-3345 • Report any unsafe conditions or damage to your chain of command

More Info?

Stay connected to our Facebook page for updates; no account required.

www.facebook.com/nswcpcd Main: 850-230-7400 Information Line: 850-234-4900

• Have situational awareness; Be aware of your surroundings • Keep correct posture to protect your back when lifting items • Take regular breaks to avoid heat related injuries • Use tools and machines properly • Keep emergency exits easily accessible • Report dangerous situations and potential unsafe conditions in your workspace

• Clean out refrigerator

Please Remember!

• If needed, open windows for ventilation • Take food to dumpsters to avoid rodents and pests • Don’t plug in equipment until deemed safe

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Coping

AFTER the STORM During the Aftermath

After a disaster, people's reactions, needs and priorities will vary depending on many factors. When the disaster has caused injury, threat to life, evacuation or displacement, large-scale property damage, separation from loved ones, extreme loss, or perception of ongoing health risks, people may require more psychosocial support because they are more likely to be significantly distressed.

In the immediate aftermath of any disaster, most people have a core set of priorities that are related to five key needs: • Reestablishing a sense of safety • Regaining control and calm • Connecting with loved ones and others • Getting through the crisis • Feeling hope, optimism, faith, or the belief that things will work out Keep in mind that feelings of distress in the aftermath of disasters cannot be resolved by a single act or a simple fix.

• There’s no “right way” to deal with these things

We each need to find the way that works for us and be patient in applying simple, ongoing strategies.

Fleet and Family Readiness: Support Services

The Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) is part of the Fleet and Family Support Program. We provide services such as: relocation assistance, deployment support services, clinical counseling services, financial management counseling, family employment services, family and victim advocacy programs and transition assistance programs. We provide free workshops in these areas in order to help enhance your quality of life. In addition to military, the FFSC offers services to the civilian workforce. https://www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnrse/installations nsa_ panama_city/ffr/support_services.html Call: 235-5800, DSN 436-5800

Hurricane Michael Support Group

• Talk when you need to; listen when you can

The FFSC is facilitating a free support group for all who work aboard Naval Support Activity Panama City (NSA PC).

Dec. 6, 4:00 - 5:00pm Bldg. 386, NSA PC

• You don’t have to talk when you don’t feel like it

OPM Approves Emergency Leave Transfer for Hurricane Michael

It sometimes helps to hear the perspectives of other people who share your values and experiences. Take what helps and leave the rest.

Survivors sometimes do better when they are given space.

If you are the loved one of a survivor, respect the survivor’s desire not to talk if that is what they want. Give them space, and check back later.

• Resilience often means rolling with the punches

Disasters highlight the forces in life that are much bigger than we are, and remind us that there’s only so much we can do.

• Social support is key

Positive social support plays a crucial role in helping people recover from threat, trauma, and adversity. Reconnect with those you feel closest to, or reach out to others who have had similar experiences or who are caring and wise.

• Give it time

Resilience means that you bounce; it doesn’t mean that you never feel the impact of traumatic events. Learning to accommodate the things you experience is a continual process.

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Federal employees impacted by Hurricane Michael may be eligible to receive donated leave from their fellow employees thanks to new Office of Personnel Management authorizations. Visit: https://www.federaltimes.com/management/paybenefits/2018/11/05/opm-approves-emergency-leave-transfer-forhurricane-michael/

BAY COUNTY

BACK TO SCHOOL

According to Bay District Schools, the school year will not extend to the summer, and the Holiday breaks will remain the same. Note, however, that there will be school on these days:

Jan. 14, 2019 Feb. 6, 2019 Feb. 18, 2019 Apr. 19, 2019

OPERATION

Home Again Underway at

NSWC PCD

By Susan H. Lawson, NSWC PCD Public Affairs

PANAMA CITY, Florida – Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) has begun a program called Operation Home Again (OHA) to establish a resource for personnel recovery from Hurricane Michael.

OHA Project Managers Cathy E. Munoz Harris and Don Lancaster are leading the effort. The mission of OHA is to provide one location for NSWC PCD employees to access links, obtain answers to questions, and gather information beneficial to them during recovery from Hurricane Michael.

Taking care of people, and helping each other where we can, is what makes Panama City a special place to work and live.

“Our first concern is people,” said Ed Stewart, NSWC PCD technical director. “Taking care of people, and helping each other where we can, is what makes Panama City a special place to work and live.”

The resource is intended to increase the flow of information, provide support from both – Ed Stewart (SES) internal and external sources NSWC PCD Technical Director and facilitate an atmosphere of learning, sharing, mutual support, and empowerment.

“We hope this effort, along with all the many ideas and inputs we have been receiving, will expedite our employees’ return to a new sense of normal.”

Employees can find information on an internal website that includes Bay District School information, childcare options, housing links, maxiflex work schedule, telework guidance and forms, and helpful external support links. There is also a blog area on the site that can be used to start a discussion on topics important to employees.

Users of the site can select an option to watch a topic or view pages to receive updates when new information is added.

“The first step in assisting our employees is to have a place for them to find answers,” said Lancaster. “Getting everyone in a secure home where they can move on with their lives is our main goal.”

Although the site has been changing, it is improving daily as more information becomes available. Personnel are encouraged to ask questions, make recommendations, and suggest other helpful topics and links.

“Our leadership is giving us their full support on acquiring and providing assistance with the recovery efforts of our Navy family,” said Munoz Harris.

Rear Adm. Neagley Visits NSWC PCD PANAMA CITY, Florida — Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) welcomed Program Executive Officer, Unmanned and Small Combatants Rear Adm. John Neagley and Program Manager, Mine Warfare (PMS495) Capt. Danielle George Sept. 20, 2018.

During the visit, Neagley and George learned how NSWC PCD is expanding the Navy's advantage through mine warfare and various other command mission areas.

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TECH BYTES

NSWC PCD Develops

communication pack age to support LCS

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By Susan H. Lawson, NSWC PCD Public Affairs PANAMA CITY, Florida – The Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) supports Mission Packages (MP) that communicate with multiple unmanned vehicles.

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) is developing Multiple Vehicle Communications System (MVCS) to meet that capability.

"MVCS can be described as an internet service provider between LCS unmanned surface vessels."

- Tyler Moak

Chief Engineer for MVCS NSWC PCD

MVCS is a Mine Countermeasure (MCM) MP capability aboard LCS that provides combatant commanders a modular, mission capability of “We have currently built 23 ship sets that are assured access against littoral threats. installed aboard the LCS ships,” said Dorsch. “The MVCS equipment is built at Panama City and “MVCS can be described as an internet service then provided to the contractor in the shipyard as provider between the LCS and unmanned vessels,” government furnished equipment to be installed said Tyler Moak, chief engineer for MVCS at NSWC during construction of the ship.”

PCD. MVCS provides LCS MP the capability to MVCS delivers wireless connectivity by which simultaneously communicate with multiple unmanned vessels provide status to and receive unmanned vehicles operating on the ocean’s commands from LCS operators. By providing a surface. It also assists surfaced Unmanned common communication system for unmanned Undersea Vehicles by providing common data link vehicles, MVCS reduces communication footprint and network communication services. onboard LCSs. The program will release its next version in early For the past eight years, the division has worked to Fiscal Year 2019 (FY19) that will support multiple create an innovative communications system. off board systems, such as the Unmanned Influence Sweep System and Knifefish programs. “We have “MVCS is a full spectrum program that encompasses been working hard to support those programs this the entire acquisition lifecycle,” said Scott Dorsch, past year during their integration testing events NSWC PCD MVCS project engineer. “We are to ensure communications and will continue to responsible for all phases of the program from support them during major test events in FY19,” design and development to production and lifecycle said Moak. support.”

An engineering change proposal is scheduled for Currently, the program provides Line of Sight (LOS) release in FY19 providing baseline technology and satellite communication for mine sweeping and that communicates with new mine sweeping and hunting MCM operations. hunting systems. Through the efforts of the MVCS team, MCM operations will advance to beyond LOS NSWC PCD has been assigned several roles, capability. The upcoming versions will add beyond such as the Technical Direction Agent, Design Agent LOS capability to the systems.

(DA), Software Support Activity, and the In-Service Engineering Agent. The DA role can sometimes be a contractor; however, as a government team performing the DA role, it enables personnel opportunities to maintain core competencies.

Efforts of the teams include: system development, test, delivery, production, sustainment, ship set production, installation and checkout for LCS platform delivery, and subject matter expert support for off-board systems.

Team members have been working over the past two years to design and build the next version of the LCS communications system to support new off-board systems that will be supporting the MCM MP.

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Workforce Connection

SUCCESS THROUGH PEOPLE

High-Grade & Supervisory

Promotions

Welcome

ABOARD

Dr. Dan Sternlicht (SSTM)

Distinguished Scientist for Littoral Sensing Technologies Science & Technology Department, Code X06

New Hires

The Distinguished Scientist for Littoral Sensing Technologies serves as NSWC PCD’s technical expert in sensing technologies relevant to the full spectrum of littoral warfare systems, provides subject matter expertise across the Naval Research and Development Establishment, and leads new developments in maritime reconnaissance and surveillance for Navy and Marine Corps missions.

Kimberly Ten Broeck

Strategic Analyst Strategic Planning Code 00X The Strategic Analyst is responsible for the development and assessment of NSWC PCD's strategic and business plans to ensure workforce shaping, organizational infrastructure, and resource health is aligned with NSWC PCD's strategies.

U.S. Navy photo by Eddie Green

CODE A

Luis Araiza A32 Emily Astrom A42 Patrick Currie A44 Billy Courson A23 David Dowdy A32 James Lewis A43 Michael Kleinbauer A25 Thomas McNulty A41 Gabriel Perez Figuerola A22 Shaun Swannick A31 Michael Tavarone A31 Nathaniel Waldstein A31

CODE E

Stephen Andrade John Dickerson Andre Wright

E51 E14 E41

CODE X

Thomas Burleson Ryan Herchig Curtis Bruce Jr.

X15 X11 X14

CODE 00

Edward Shippey

00L

CODE 02

Lisa McKeon

023

CODE 10

Alvin Albright 1016 Ernest Fentress 1053 Kevin King 1042

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Intro to Operational Security:

OUT AND ABOUT PCD

What does Practicing Good OPSEC Require?

By NSWC PCD OPSEC Program Manager Ernest “Stug” Fentress

PANAMA CITY, Florida — Operation Security (OPSEC) is associated with the way we conduct operations and activities. Good OPSEC not only ensures operations are conducted in a manner that does not disclose our capabilities or intentions, it denies or mitigates an adversary’s ability to forecast, frustrate, or defeat operations. OPSEC is a process that recognizes risk is inherent to all military activities and provides a method to achieve balance between maximizing information security and minimizing operational impact.

Good OPSEC prevents exploitation of critical information (CI) – that information which is sought by our adversaries – or competitors – to gain an advantage. OPSEC indicators are our actions and open-source information that can be used to obtain CI. I’ll offer an analogy – poker players are proud of their ability to detect "tells," reading the strength of an opposing player's hand by the way they hold their cards, where they look after peeking at their cards, even the way they toss out chips.

A player’s “tells” are the OPSEC indicators of a card game. In the research, development, test and evaluation environment, patterns and routines in testing activities present a backdrop, rich in observable actions or indicators, as does the acquisition process. By design, this must maintain a level of transparency to fairly conduct the business of government and to enhance collaboration required to advanced technological breakthroughs.

Security programs (information, physical, cyber, personnel, etc.) already exist to protect classified information and controlled unclassified information through a set of rules and requirements.

OPSEC is an operational function that integrates and mutually supports these traditional security disciplines via a systematic process to safeguard publicly-available indicators and to assess information prior to its release. To prevent aggregation of unclassified information into sensitive information revealing capabilities or intentions – government CI.

LUNCH AREAS in Building 110

The following areas are available for a lunch area every day from 1100-1300: • Comptroller Conference Room (1A13) • Commanding Officer's Conference Room (2A14) • E Department Conference Room (3A5)

Lactation

STATIONS

Lactation Rooms are now available.

All rooms are equipped with refrigerator storage.

As federal employees, we must be mindful with whom we interact and our surroundings at all times. Employee awareness and education is critical to an organization’s success and an informed, alert workforce will preserve our technological edge in our mission areas.

As your OPSEC program manager, I will strive for persistent awareness and attention to OPSEC principles at all levels of the command. As I learn my way around NSWC PCD, you will see me in and around command spaces and restricted areas conducting “assist visits.” These visits are meant to be helpful and educational for all concerned. I will also work closely with key command personnel to further sound OPSEC practices.

My overarching goal is to promote an OPSEC mindset and instill OPSEC’s most important characteristics: It is a risk management process, applicable to every operation that evolves as a program matures or in response to changes in the operational environment.

OPSEC is central to the ability of government, industrial and academic communities to achieve the nation’s strategic objectives.

Locations:

• B110, Rm 2A17 • B110, Rm 2M25 • B49, First Floor Women's Room

The "Mamava Lactation Station" Locations*: • B110, Rm 1B7 • B490, Rm 101 • B581, Rm 122

* Locations are coming soon

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the good

SAMARITAN PCD EMPLOYEES SERVING THE COMMUNITY

Editor's Note

Immediately after landfall of Hurricane Michael Oct. 10, 2018, several groups of Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) employees, engineers and friends immediately banded together to provide daily disaster relief to as many neighbors-in-need as possible.

A group branding themselves, "The North Lagoon Navy (NLN)," volunteered services ranging from roof repair to tree removal and light construction.

By Dan Broadstreet, NSWC PCD Public Affairs

Additional volunteer employees continued to join in these efforts providing various basic survival supplies as well.

Although the photos you will see are of the North Lagoon Navy’s relief efforts, many of the same endeavors captured by these photos represent similar actions from a vast number of command employees.

North Lagoon Navy

The NLN expressed on their Facebook page a heartfelt thanks to donors and community sponsors of supplies and support. The all-volunteer group reported having received over 10,000 dollars in donations and more than double that in tarps, nails, chainsaws, gasoline, and other materials. With an average of 20 volunteers, this group was able to provide assistance to areas of Panama City Beach, Panama City, Youngstown, Springfield, Callaway, Parker and Southport. The NLN provided aid to more than 155 families, performed wellness checks for 220-plus people and delivered a vast number of supplies to those in need. NLN reports that leftover donations will be distributed to local charities.

Code E Volunteers

These compassionate people helped provide emergency relief to many of their fellow neighbors during the aftermath of Hurricane Michael. Noted among this group’s ranks were volunteers from Code E, but also included other NSWC PCD personnel. Code E volunteers (pictured left) partnering with Technical Warrant Holder Tracy Nye were: Steve Shoner, Clint Iles, Ben Schlorholtz, Jennifer Louie, Joshua Simmons, Kelly Williams, and Marc Miller. As an interesting side note, Miller coordinated a team of nine “Firefighters for Christ” from California to join the group’s relief efforts.

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Integrated Logistics Support Manager David Propst began to tarp roofs to protect his neighbors’ homes from further damage. Propst also helped many of his fellow coworkers by cutting up fallen trees that were cluttering their properties, hauling tree trunks and limbs to the side of the street. Propst removed many rooms of ruined wet carpet and spent hours in crawling traffic to collect supplies for those who were in need of them.

Computer Scientist Kate Maglio decided to go out to neighbors in need to help them move furniture, rip out wet carpet, move tree limbs, and pack up personal belongings when moving became many people’s only option. Maglio also made sure her daughter – and her daughter’s friends – helped out in these recovery efforts to show them how people come together and respond during crises.

For several weeks immediately following Hurricane Michael’s landfall, Brian Sauer of Code X13 kept busy cutting up fallen tree debris for several command employees and for many citizens throughout the community at large.

During the week after the storm, Legal Assistant Brenda Squires bought several boxes of pizza, traveled around town and distributed them to utility company workers for free.

Upon hearing that one of her subordinate administrative assistants lost her roof, Intelligent Sensing and Irregular Warfare Branch Head Kim Tuttle and her husband obtained the necessary supplies and headed over to repair sections of roofing for the assistant and her two young daughters.

Denise Lassiter, who recently joined the command’s workforce, left the comfort and safety that her home provided to patrol various neighborhoods affected by Hurricane Michael. While responding to mustering reports, she took the opportunity to inform essential personnel still working at the command about road conditions, emergency supply locations and various people in need of urgent assistance.

Lassiter relayed these reports for several days. After acting in the role as an emergency liaison, she decided to become a chainsaw volunteer to help clear hurricane debris for those in need of such assistance. Division Head for Code 104 Kendall Smith said once return to work was authorized, she showed up for work smiling and ready to resume serving the command.

Electrical Engineer Jarred Kinder went to work after the storm removing countless downed trees, putting tarps on roofs, and delivering hundreds of gallons of gas to keep people’s generators running. He also began photographing homes with severe hurricane damage so those who were out of town could begin insurance claims sooner rather than later.

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U.S. Navy photo by Anthony Powers

PEOPLE OF PANAMA CITY DIVISION

WHAT DREW YOU TO SERVE AT PANAMA CITY?

Featuring Mike Rowe

WHAT IS YOUR PROJECT AT NSWC PCD?

I relocated to Panama City Florida in 2000 and began my higher learning at Florida State University - Panama City. I was fortunate to have met Dr. David Skinner as my professor in Engineering courses. Dr. Skinner had previously been the Technical Director at NSWC PCD. Dr. Skinner was instrumental in providing me with advice and mentorship on Federal positions and the interview process.

I currently have two assignments. First, I am an Electronics Engineer for Code X23 Advanced Signal Processing and Automatic Target Recognition. We help with sonar analysis and produce an automatic target recognition product (XATR) for use in the Common Operator Interface for Navy (COIN) system used by the Explosive Ordnance Disposal community. In layman’s terms, we find mines. We also help train the warfighter to use XATR in COIN.

With Dr. Skinner's mentoring on the Federal hiring processes, I was able to apply under a non-competitive appointment authority for persons with disabilities, known as "Schedule A." This appointment authority enabled me to be selected for a vacant position at NSWC PCD. This hiring authority greatly benefited me and may assist other applicants with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities in applying for Federal positions in which they are qualified.

My second assignment is the Special Emphasis Lead for Disabled Employees and Veterans for the Diversity Council. This role has many different tasks, including but not limited to, helping with monthly/ yearly Diversity Council events, dealing with disabled employees/ veterans questions or concerns, helping with recruiting disabled individuals, and helping with reasonable accommodations.

Although I was unable to serve on Active Duty due to my disability, I am still able to support and contribute to the warfighter in my Federal Civilian capacity.

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PCD PROFILE HOMETOWN Snellville, Georgia

Degrees

11.5

years as a Federal Civil Servant

U.S. Navy photo by Anthony Powers

Electrical Engineering,

Florida State University Panama City

Department X23 Advanced Signal Processing and Automatic Target Recognition (ATR) Branch Mike Rowe at Diversity Council event with Bill Klein from TLC's "The Little Couple."

U.S. Navy photo

WHAT’S THE ONE THING YOU’D LIKE TO HELP IMPROVE AT NSWC PANAMA CITY DIVISION?

I would like to advance, or at least humbly maintain, PCD’s reputation as a place of quality research. I can help by communicating effectively with sponsors, collaborating with other institutions, publishing my research and representing PCD at conferences.

WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO IN YOUR OFF TIME?

I am into stereos, I love attending concerts, spending time with friends, walking my dog, spending time outdoors, and I enjoy some gaming.

WHAT’S THE ONE THING YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT WORKING AT NSWC PANAMA CITY DIVISION?

My coworkers and helping the warfighter. I am pleased our stuff is actually used by Fleet personnel. That’s what all this is about, isn’t it?!

U.S. Navy photo

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Business

CREATING A BETTER BUSINESS CLIMATE

New DD1149 Form Required for

Disposal of Excess Equipment PANAMA CITY, Florida — Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) General Equipment Office (GEO) administrators wish to inform the workforce there is a new form required for disposing of government equipment.

Organizational Property Administrator Eric Kosmoski and General Equipment Manager Deanna Pedersen said much of behind the scenes business arrangements have been made, which increases the efficiency of excessing government equipment for NSWC PCD and its employees.

“The most transparent change to NSWC PCD employees is that for excessing general equipment items, they will now be required to do so via form, titled DD1149,” said Kosmoski. “Employees will still go to the GEO’s web site where everyone can track all personal property assets. But essentially, the new form is now transferring ownership from NSWC PCD to the Naval Sea Logistics Center — it’s the Property Disposal Office.”

DD1149 is used for excessing, or for disposing of, general equipment items.

– Deanna Pederson General Equipment Manager, NSWC PCD

Pedersen clarified the new form DD1149 is to be used only for general equipment items.

“DD1149 is used for excessing, or for disposing of, general equipment items,” said Pedersen. “For all Operations, Materials and Supplies items, custodians on base will still use the DD1348 form.”

Pedersen said once an employee visits the GEO’s web site, there is now a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and a sample DD1149 form to help familiarize new end users.

By Dan Broadstreet NSWC PCD Public Affairs

“We have already prepared a pre-populated DD1149 and have a correlating SOP with stepby-step instructions to assist employees should anyone need a little guidance in how to fill out the new form,” said Pedersen.

According to Kosmoski, using the new DD1149 form for excessing general equipment is a mandatory requirement and was released for use this past October. Kosmoski added that he and Pedersen would be available should anyone need personal assistance.

“If anyone has any questions, comments, and/or concerns, they can call the GEO at 636-6207 or 636-6455 and we’ll be happy to provide assistance,” said Kosmoski.

Pedersen encouraged all employees not to delay if they have property assets that require disposal.

“Take the opportunity to clean up your office space and to familiarize yourself with our new DD1149 form as soon as your schedule permits,” said Pederson. “I say this because NSWC PCD has a partnership agreement with local colleges and the Bay District School Board. So anytime our employees excess general equipment, especially things like computers and printers still in working condition, NSWC PCD has the opportunity to donate to our local schools."

Tech Screener Corner Watch your supply orders…or they’ll disappear!

When generating a Procurement Request Form (PRF), monitor “My PRF” on Naval Systems Engineering Resource Center (NSERC). The status column indicates the PRF’s mode, such as Working, Screening, Ready for ERP input, or Canceled. A submitted PRF’s status should be Screening; however, if it remains in Working with a date in the Submitted Screening column, there is a problem! Email the PRF number and issue to nswcpcd_pcweb@navy.mil and it will get to our PRF IT Administrator to take action.

PRF questions? Email NSWCPCD_Tech_Screeners@navy.mil.

Info on P-Card service threshold? Contact the APC Office.

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If NSERC doesn’t flow properly, the Administrator may create a duplicate PRF. He indicates this by placing “Duplicate_CX” by the PRF number.

This is to push the original PRF into the proper workflow. Once the original PRF flows correctly, the duplicate PRF will be cancelled by the Administrator.

Lifestyle

CREATING A BETTER BUSINESS CLIMATE

SAFETY

Fleet and Family Support Center

Make a Financial Plan for the Holidays

By Steve Lock, NSWC Safety Specialist, Contributing Writer

Hurricane Michael

Safety Tips

1

Driving on base: The speed limit is 20 mph. All intersections are considered 4-way stops.

Safety Gear:

Personal Protective Equipment is available from the Safety Office. Until further notice, the dress code is business casual attire and no open toe shoes.

2

Feeling generous this holiday season?

78%

of Americans overspent during the 2017 holidays*

52%

of Americans who did not create a holiday budget

Retailers have all sorts of tricks and methods for getting people to spend, from the holiday music that puts you in a generous mood to placing the most profitable items at eye level to increase spending.

Strategically planning your holiday budget is as easy as 1, 2, 3 1. Make a list and check it twice. Even Old Saint Nick knows

2.

this one. Make a list of gift recipients and set an amount to spend on each person. Add a contingency gift or two to your list for the unexpected gift, or giving obligations like the surprise office gift exchange.

Stick to your budget. If you find the perfect gift for someone over your budget, be creative on what you will do for it. Maybe you can get someone to pitch in and give a joint gift, or switch the item to a birthday gift that you can budget for later. If the item is not too much over budget, you could use money left from a cheaper purchase.

3. Big or small, give with thankfulness and appreciation.

3

No Photography: As a security

posture, unless authorized, please no photography on base until further notice.

New Prohibited Areas:

Stay away from tree lines and wooded areas due to damaged trees and falling limbs.

5

4

Work Areas: Remain within

work areas. Don’t walk or drive around base to sightsee.

A gift is often a way to tell people we care about how important they are in your life. The sentiment is more valuable than any gift you could provide. Remember, a verbal or written comment can be just as valuable as the actual gift.

Now, let’s mix some holiday smarts with some New Year’s resolutions. Take your 2018 holiday spending totals and divide it by 12. Then save that amount monthly for 2019’s holiday season.

For more information on how to create a holiday spending plan, or refine your personal/family spending plan, contact your Fleet and Family Support Center Personal Financial Manager and schedule a no-cost confidential financial counseling appointment.

Jolly Tips: Create an envelope for each person you plan to give a gift or gifts.

Place the cash amount of your predetermined spending in each envelope. Use only this cash for your holiday spending. This works great for maintaining a “Santa” budget for multiple children. Your holiday spending total is more than just gifts.

How much did you spend on:

• Holiday photos?

• Christmas cards?

• Postage and shipping?

• Holiday travel?

• Holiday food?

• Wrapping paper?

• Decorations?

• Dining out while shopping?

• Gifts for yourself?

*According to TD Bank Merry Money

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Awards

RECOGNIZING ACHIEVEMENT

Civilian

LENGTH OF SERVICE Upcoming Awards Opportunities

35 30 25

Richard Bell Ann Jackson Cinde Zalenski Susan Taylor Suzanne Stetson Toni McGee Maria Weilbacher Tammy Miller

• Office of Naval Research (ONR) Prize for Affordability • ONR Fred E. Saalfeld Award for Outstanding Lifetime Achievement in Science • ONR Dr. Arthur E. Bisson Prize for Naval Technology/Achievement • ONR Captain Robert Dexter Conrad Award

Military Highlight Achievements at NSWC PCD Military Awards For October Hurricane Recovery Relief Duty • AE1(AW/SW) Dylan Glemming Awarded Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal • AE1(AE/AW) Jacob Jubenville Awarded Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal • MN1(SW/EXW) Alioune Ndiaye Awarded Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal • AD1(AE/AW) Hyun Park Awarded Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal • EO1(SCW/EXW/AW/DV) Joseph Rogriguez Awarded Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal • Lt. Ryan Sawyer Awarded Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal U.S. Navy photos by Susan H. Lawson 20 | COASTAL COMPASS | NSWC PANAMA CITY DIVISION

20 15 10 05

Bradley Collie

Brian Pridgen

Jeffrey Balda Cyril Gazagnaire Jeffrey Kiser Jason Zimmerman Derek Decker Mitchell Martin Evan McCaw Randall Dye Jr

Hurricane Efforts Awards NSWC PCD Employees in the Spotlight Special Act Awards

Hurricane Michael hit the Florida Panhandle on Oct. 10, 2018, causing damage to approximately 25 percent of the facilities at Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD).

Command leadership wishes to extend special recognition to the following employees for going above and beyond the call of duty in helping to restore essential services, assets, and for having acted selflessly to prevent further damage from the storm interrupting the command’s overall mission-spectrum responsibilities.

A special Bravo Zulu goes out to: • Bill Logsdon for his dedicated actions in assisting in processes, which contributed toward returning NSWC PCD facilities to their pre-hurricane condition.

• Don McCall for providing communications with the workforce and facilitating critical mustering of personnel. He continued to provide this support until cellular communications were restored on Oct. 22, 2018.

• Kendall Smith for re-establishing crucial mission-essential networking.

Joint Expeditionary Command and Control Team Letters of Appreciation

Due to the Joint and Expeditionary Command and Control (JEXC2) team's proactive planning, the Mission Support Center encountered minimal interruption of service in the aftermath of Hurricane Michael. Their dedication to mission readiness enabled Code E20 employees to return to work quickly. Congratulations for a job well done! A big 'Bravo Zulu' goes out to the following recipients:

• Richard Childress • Jason Calzado • Jim Nelson

• Chiyan Ng • Vinh Tran • Lisa Winsett

North Lagoon Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award For exemplary dedication and compassion as members of the self-proclaimed “North Lagoon Navy,” the following civilians were awarded for providing voluntary recovery assistance to more than 155 families and delivering countless supplies to those in need after Hurricane Michael, which struck the Florida Panhandle Oct. 10, 2018. Recipients of this award are named as follows: • Jeff Barr • Dustin Bride • Sarah Bride • Michael Conn • Jeremy Croom

• Jonathan Davis • Patrick Delay • Matt Guidry • Alesia Hance • Dr. Greg Murphy

• Michael Overend • Kyle Reinhart • Evan Sarantos • Andrew Schicho • Brian Sharp

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Winning Title for "Name that Project" Contest Winner and Coin Recipient

"ICE"

ability p a C d e t Integra ncements Enha

By Capt. Aaron Peters, NSWC PCD Commanding Officer PANAMA CITY, Florida ­– On Aug. 24, 2018, Technical Director, Mr. Ed Stewart, and I challenged all of you via email to think creatively and participate in a contest titled “Name that Project.” This was to help us name one of our new projects, which had been temporarily titled “Mission Package Next.”

We received close to 100 recommendations. We want to thank you for such terrific feedback: Job Well Done!

We have proudly announced the winner of that challenge!

Kevin Barron, from the Modeling and Simulation Branch came up with an excellent name, which also has a clever acronym, “Integrated Capability Enhancements (ICE)."

Mr. Stewart and I would also like to say “Bravo Zulu” to all the Honorable Mentions — those whose participation presented us with a variety of clever project titles.

As senior leadership, we intend to increase collaborative communication with all employees. If you have not already done so, we encourage you to create an account for Infusion, a very efficient way for us to accomplish this goal. Infusion is user friendly and a terrific suite of tools used to share information within our command, across the NAVSEA Enterprise, and with other Warfare Centers, too.

FIAR

U.S. Navy photo by Anthony Powers

Commander, Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Rear Adm. Tom Anderson recognizes Kevin Barron from the NSWC Panama City Division’s (PCD) Modeling and Simulation Branch for his creative title, “Integrated Capability Enhancements” or ICE. Barron submitted this title in response to a “Name that Project” contest, a challenge issued to the NSWC PCD workforce by Commanding Officer Capt. Aaron Peters and Technical Director Ed Stewart (SES). Anderson passed Barron an NSWC headquarters command coin for his winning title during a Special Awards Ceremony held Sept. 18, 2018.

Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness

Every step of the way, people every day throughout the U.S. Navy are involved in the data that is produced, entered into systems, reported on, and used to make the decisions that enable the U.S. Navy to achieve its mission.

Benefits of an Audit • Public Accountability and Transparency ◦◦ Reliable picture of assets, liabilities and spending ◦◦ Good stewards of taxpayer dollars ◦◦ Reduces scope for fraud • Timely, accurate data ◦◦ Verifies count, location, and condition of military equipment – real property and inventory 22 | COASTAL COMPASS | NSWC PANAMA CITY DIVISION

• Lower Operational Costs for Resources ◦◦ Assesses whether resources are used adequately and efficiently • Identifies weaknesses and suggests improvements ◦◦ Promotes efficiency and refines processes ◦◦ Tests security vulnerabilities in business systems ◦◦ Tests system compliance with accounting standards

Courtesy Photos

First Lego League Panel

By Paige George, STEM Outreach Coordinator, NSWC PCD Contributing Writer PANAMA CITY, Florida – Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) Mechanical Engineer Allie Williams was a part of an “ask a professional” panel that was held at the Doolittle Institute in Niceville, FL. The theme for first Lego League this year is “Into Orbit,” so panelists covered all areas ranging from psychology to diving systems. Students had the opportunity to ask the panelists questions as a group, then everyone was split up to have one on one time with each panelist. Allie was able to make the connection between the underwater environment and the space environment. Her fellow panelists were Air Force test pilots, entrepreneurs, and a clinical psychologist. The students ranged in age from 4th-8th grade, and there were over 100 students present.

Diving and Life Support Experts Gather for

PANAMA CITY, Florida – Personnel from the Diving and Life Support Enterprise and Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) Maritime Mission Systems Division supported the Office of Naval Research (ONR) in hosting the Gills-Inspired Life Support (GILS) Workshop in Panama City, Florida in early October.

SYMPOSIUM

The group formed new cross-discipline collaborations between leading military, academic, and industry researchers, and captured research topics related to diving physiology and technology. The workshop also included discussions with divers from the Navy Experimental Diving Unit and Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center.

GILS

By Susan H. Lawson, NSWC PCD Public Affairs

“The GILS Workshop is the first step in a fascinating initiative that is bringing together fundamental researchers, technical developers, and operational diving experts, to consider an extremely challenging vision.”

– Dr. John Camperman Senior Scientist NSWC PCD Diving and Life Support

“We have brought together participants from academia and naval labs making incredible scientific breakthroughs in the fields of chemistry, hyperbaric medicine, comparative physiology, and engineering,” said Dr. Sandra Chapman, ONR undersea medicine warfighter performance program manager. “We hope this will enable significant improvements in manned undersea operations and open doors for enabling enhanced tolerance to hypoxic events in general.”

The ultimate vision of GILS is life support by direct oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange with ambient water.

“The GILS Workshop is the first step in a fascinating initiative that is bringing together fundamental researchers, technical developers, and operational diving experts, to consider an extremely challenging vision,” said Dr. John Camperman, NSWC PCD diving and life support senior scientist. “Much like putting a human on the moon, GILS pushes hard against traditional boundaries.

And much like the lunar effort it will no doubt generate incremental leaps in technology even before the ultimate vision is realized. Being introduced to the diverse research is already generating new ideas.”

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