Coastal Compass June 2018

June 2018

THE FORCE BEHIND THE FLEET

NSWC Panama City Division

Technical Center of Excellence for Littoral Warfare and Coastal Defense

Coastal Compass | June 2018 | Vol. 6 Issue 6

Capt. Aaron S. Peters, USN Commanding Officer

Edwin A. Stewart (SES) Technical Director

INSIDE THIS ISSUE View from the Bridge Workforce Connection Welcome Aboard Calendar of Events Internal Quality Audit

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Feature 8 Be Prepared - Hurricane Season is Here People of Panama City

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Awards 18 Length of Service Competency Qualification Program

Lifestyle 21

Safety 21 Fleet and Family Support Center 21 Motorcycle Safety 22 Civilian Employee Assistant Program 23

Community 11 The Next Generation Summer Safety Q&A: Why I Work Here Pollution Reduction

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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 Coastal Compass’ content is provided and prepared by the NSWC PCD Office of Congressional and Public Affairs (Code 1031). For details about submissions, call 636-6168 or email: nswcpcd_pao.fct@navy.mil.

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If there is a known NMCI issue, is there a way for NSWC PCD’s IT Help Desk team to submit a group ticket and to notify employees rather than many employees to create a ticket about the same issue? For instance, the recent network latency problems associated with WIN10 transitions have resulted in many people calling NMCI. Could their time have been relieved if our local IT team submitted a trouble ticket for the entire command and then communicate the issues and actions until resolved?

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Yes. The NSWC PCD IT Help Desk can report issues to NAVSEA and NMCI, as was the case when the NMCI Assistant Activity Contract Technical Representative (ACTR) reported to NAVSEA the recent latency and many symptoms/issues that it caused. However, the Code 104 team has found over the years that the NMCI Help Desk responds better when a number of individual work orders have been submitted and then a site report of an issue is filed. The individual tickets give them scope and shows a trend. The IT team usually tries to get a dozen to two dozen tickets opened before entering a site report.

Code 104 is processing a site ticket on the latency issue and will continue to report the issues being experienced at NSWC PCD due to the network latency to the NMCI Help Desk, to the Warfare Center HQ, and to NAVSEA 00I and push for anything that can be done to improve the situation.

Do you have a question or suggestion?

Click Here to submit online or visit the these buildings: 110 LOBBY, 371 LOBBY, 544 SECOND FLOOR, 581 THIRD FLOOR CANTEEN 582 SECOND FLOOR LOBBY, 608 LOBBY

To contact NSWC PCD’s Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Hotline call: 234-4462.

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Commanding Officer’s Priorities

Warfighter, People, Safety, and Communication

Every year, military organizations host safety stand downs.

Companies make safety a top priority. Leaders talk about the importance of being vigilant in the workplace and off duty as it pertains to safety. We talk about the importance of safety measures when new personnel report to our command, and every holiday season and summer, we remind folks about the importance of taking proper safety measures. Why? Because lack of safety has an overall negative impact on the command’s ability to execute. To be “The Force Behind the Fleet” and “A Navy the Nation Needs,” keeping people and equipment safe on the job is extremely important and that is why it is one of my four command priorities. In order for us to carry out supporting the National Defense Strategy, the Chief of Naval Operations' Design for Maintaining Maritime Superiority and the Naval Sea Systems Command Campaign Plan to Expand the Advantage, we as a team need to ensure safety is a top priority.

Given the ship incidents that took the lives of 17 Sailors, Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division(NSWC PCD) took a mandatory safety pause and reflected on processes and procedures, as well as our environment and culture. We asked ourselves: How we can make operations at sea safer for the Fleet, and how do we maintain or improve safety in our immediate work environment? NSWC PCD focuses on the following high risk areas: Diving Operations, Explosive Safety, Mine Countermeasure Operations, SEAL Delivery Vehicle Operations, Landing Craft Air Cushion Operations, and Test and Evaluation Events. We need to continue improving our processes and procedures. What we do here at NSWC PCD is inherently dangerous, and we need each and every person to safely execute the mission.

Below are some ways to optimize effectiveness and ensure safety throughout the command.

Commit to safety

Apply safety to all that we do. Build a culture of safety. Safety immediately starts from day one when onboarding. Investigate all workplace accidents and encourage others to follow all safety procedures.

Identify hazards and assess risks

A hazard is a situation or event with the potential to cause harm.

The risk is the likelihood that someone could be harmed by that hazard together with an indication of its severity. Safety briefs and adherence to Operational Risk Management policies are a must.

Follow written processes and procedures

Do not cut corners or become complacent. We need to resist deviation when it is not warranted to prevent catastrophic situations.

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Continue to educate yourself on safety measures

Training is an absolute must and in many cases, it is required to become certified, competent or qualified. Not giving the appropriate training can create a major safety concern. We need to prepare for high consequence, low frequency events. The better trained we are as a workforce, the better we will identify safety concerns.

Investigate/report all accidents and incidents

All incidents and close calls should be investigated/reported regardless of the severity of the outcome. Close calls can be used as High Velocity Learning events. The purpose of an investigation is to: 1) Determine the causes of the incident; 2) Identify what can be done to reduce the chances of a similar accident happening again; 3) Share, and 4) Take corrective action and monitor results. (See, Swarm, Share, Sustain). How many times do near-mishaps go unreported? We need to do a better job of sharing critical knowledge and information to eliminate or mitigate safety mishaps.

Evaluate safety processes regularly

Look for ways to improve them and ultimately reduce workplace accidents and injuries. Implement new and modify existing processes as needed. We need to reduce variation on equipment and ensure human factor engineering, which means getting input from the Warfighter. Too much complexity and variation can create an unsafe environment.

Communicate

In a culture of safety, you are encouraged to raise questions about safety and pursue safer ways of accomplishing the mission.

Report all workplace accidents and encourage others to follow all safety procedures. Speak truth to power. Not delivering capability that is effective and suitable puts the Warfighters in harm’s way.

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Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) recently launched the People’s Integrated Essential Resource, or PIER, a repository of links to pertinent information for NAVSEA personnel on iNFUSION. NAVSEA Executive Director Jim Smerchansky, Senior Executive Service (SES) said he is very excited about the tool and believes it will be a great advantage to the entire NAVSEA team.

“Throughout my career, I've always wanted some way to find career or job related information without stumbling all over searching for it,” Smerchansky said in a recent all-hands email introducing PIER. “The NAVSEA People Team has delivered a product that will do just that." The PIER is a one-stop shop, single access point for information of interest to NAVSEA personnel.

Gone are the days of bookmarking frequently used web resources, such as ERP and TWMS. PIER makes it easy to locate essential information through five intuitive categories: Welcome, Career, Connect, Essentials, and Supervisor’s Toolkit.

"The best part about PIER is that it helps employees find authoritative information when they are looking for it," - Kimberly Ten Broeck PIER Project Lead

PIER functionality features multiple ways to find information, including search and browsing. The search functionality allows users to type keywords of interest into the search bar and find a variety of results pertaining to the user’s interest.

To browse, users can click through intuitive categories to locate information or learn what PIER has to offer.

According to NSWC Panama City Division PIER Project Lead, Kimberly Ten Broeck, PIER reduces the time users spend looking for information by providing a single access point for information applicable to all NAVSEA employees.

“PIER is a source for ‘all things people’ and has information for employees during the entire career lifecycle, from onboarding to retirement,” Ten Broeck said. “It will allow employees to browse and search authoritative information, provide a mechanism for information sharing, allow the discovery of resources and new information, and it will be available across the NAVSEA enterprise.”

Check it out! Visit:

The initiative is spearheaded by a diverse multi-discipline team of personnel and SES leaders from SEA 10 Corporate Operations and Total Force and NSWC Panama City Division.

https://wiki.navsea.navy.mil/ display/PIER/

“The best part about PIER is that it helps employees find authoritative information when they are looking for it,” Ten Broeck said.

1 The PIER team is a product of the NAVSEA People Line of Effort Team.

Procurement Flash Industry has been aware for some time that they must register with the System for Award Management (SAM) and the process has been achieved relatively quickly.

As of March 23, 2018, there are additional requirements to notarize certain information prior to activation on the SAM site. Should your procurement need a quick turn-around and your proposed contractor is not in SAM (usually contractors new to doing work with the Government), the contractor should begin the SAM registration process as soon as possible. The Contracts Department cannot award contracts to contractors not in SAM. Register at: https://www.sam.gov/

VFTB Continued Shifting gears, June 1st kicked off the 2018 hurricane season and in this Coastal Compass edition, we provide quick-reference resources so you can stay connected and be informed during times of crisis and most importantly – to be safe. To prepare for a potential hurricane, we need to ensure everyone reviews the hurricane procedures here at the command, have a personal/family emergency plan, and ensure your contact information is updated. Be Ready!

Lastly, mental health or wellness safety continues to be an important focal area for the right reasons. Karen Burrows, NAVSEA 05H, did an outstanding job talking about work-life balance and taking a day of leave for mental health – “a mental health day.” We talk about the importance of finding our work-life balance, but sometimes, that’s easier said than done and that’s where understanding wellness safety can help. Each of us wear many different hats and this can cause a lot of stress when deadlines or end-of-year deliverables are looming. To help each of our team members, find that work-life balance that works for you and communicate it or socialize what you’ve learned with your supervisors or team members. We’re all in this together, so take some time to understand what resources are available to you at Fleet Family Support Center, Morale, Welfare, and Recreation, or through the Civilian Employee Assistance Program, or CEAP. These resources are here to help you manage your stress and achieve work-life balance, so I encourage you to take advantage of them.

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SAFETY EDITION Featuring Hurricane Preparedness

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ON THE COVER The June 2018 Coastal Compass theme is focused on one of the Commanding Officer's top priorities - Safety. The Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division has aligned its mission priorities to emphasize that everyone's safety is vitally important in achieving our mission of supporting the warfighter.

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SUCCESS THROUGH PEOPLE

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

JULY

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End of School Year Water Rides and Pizza Party

Time: 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Location: MWR Child and Youth Center

Light Up the Bay Fireworks and Weekend Events

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Summer Concert Series with Fireworks Location: Aaron Bessant Park Time: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Light Up the Gulf Fireworks Show

Location: Boardwalk Beach Resort

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Summer Concert Series Time: 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Location: Aaron Bessant Park

Hope for Heroes and Horses 5k Walk/Run

Location: Hwy 20, Youngstown

Location: Sheraton Bay Point Resort

REAL.FUN.FOURTH. Fireworks "Freedom Rocks" Location: Grand Lagoon

Fourth of July Celebration

Location: City of Lynn Haven More info cityoflynnhaven.com

Veterans Memorial Ceremony

Location: Aaron Bessant Park

Independence Day Federal Holiday

Groovin' on the Green

Location: Carrillon Beach Village Green

Star Spangled Spectacular Location: M.B. Miller County Pier

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BE PREPARED Hurricane Season is Here

By NSWC PCD Public Affairs

PANAMA CITY, Florida — Hurricane season in the Atlantic officially started June 1st and concludes on Nov. 30, 2018. It benefits everyone to begin preparing and planning in advance for the season’s storms. Due to the installation's geographical position on the Gulf of Mexico and the Bay, Naval Support Activity Panama City and all naval activities throughout the Gulf Coast region will Predictions for 2018 remain in a seasonal Condition of Readiness (COR) V until Hurricane Season in Nov. 30, 2018.

Florida: Should a hurricane watch or warning occur over the Florida Panhandle, including Panama City, it is possible we may only have a tropical wind advisory issued, which is for winds forecasted in excess of 38 miles per hour (mph). Additionally, storm surge could heavily impact the local area, including the installation and all areas that Hurricanes are in close proximity to the Bay. Please note that areas around the Bay will be impacted first by storm surge then Predicted homes that reside on the beach

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Hurricanes Predicted

Statistics from local News Station WJHG.com

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For 2018, the Colorado State University and the National Weather Service predicted 14 named storms and seven hurricanes with three major hurricanes (100 mph or greater). Although it is slightly fewer than the 2017 season, it is better to prepare rather than responding in a crisis once a storm is forecasted to impact the local area.

Last year, two major hurricanes, Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Nate, made landfall within 100 nautical miles of Naval installations. Within two days of forecasted impact, the local stocks of water and pantry food items were already decimated, including special purchases like generators.

Due to some remote locations from major freeways, waiting until the last minute to take stock of supplies and purchase equipment is not recommended.

HURRICANE EMERGENCY-WEATHER

CHECKLIST Fill up your car’s GAS TANK and have additional fuel for larger vehicles.

Stock CANNED GOODS, check on batteries, and supplies of special medication.

Fill containers and bathtub with

Take a few minutes to review this list to ensure you are prepared in case severe storm activity impacts the Panama Cit y area.

Clear loose and CLOGGED RAIN GUTTERS and downspouts in the event of heavy localized rainfall.

Frequently check RADIO OR TELEVISION BROADCASTS and social media posts for updates.

SEVERAL DAYS OF DRINKING WATER

SECURE LAWN FURNITURE and other loose outdoor objects. Move small boats to a safe port.

Know the FLOODING HISTORY and elevation in your area. Please review the Bay County Flood and Evacuation Zones at: http://www.co.bay.fl.us/511/ Evacuation-Zones

HURRICANE WARNING issued indicates winds in excess of 63 knots or 72 mph expected in the local area within 12 hours.

Learn safe EVACUATION ROUTES. Be prepared to leave in enough time for any road closures. During the last major Hurricane Ivan in 2004, trips that normally took only three hours doubled in the local area. During Hurricane Irma, hundreds of vehicles and families with children were forced to stay overnight at the rest areas on the I-10 as there were no hotel rooms within 500 miles.

MOVE VALUABLES to highest point in the house. A great spot to secure items so they do not get wet includes washing and drying machines, as well as the oven.

supply. One gallon a day per person is recommended.

Make plans to SECURE YOUR PROPERTY. Permanent storm shutters offer the best protection for windows.

A second option is to board up windows with marine plywood, cut to fit, and ready to install. Tape does not prevent windows from breaking.

BRING IN PETS or evacuate with pets. Never leave animals to fend for themselves, if evacuated it could be days or weeks before you arrive home.

TURN REFRIGERATOR to maximum coldness and don’t open unless necessary.

EVACUATE EARLY – during daylight hours if possible and remember the Hathaway Bridge will close when winds exceed 40 mph.

All Navy commands at Navy Region Mid-Atlantic, Naval District Washington and Navy Region Southeast will participate by reviewing and exercising heavy weather instructions, procedures, and accounting for Sailors, Department of the Navy civilians, and Navy families in the affected regions through the Navy Family Accountability and Assessment System (NFAAS).

More Information

Contact the U.S. Fleet Forces Public Affairs Office at 757-836-2428

DID YOU KNOW? One gallon of water a day per person is recommended.

That’s 35 gallons for a family of five for a week!

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People of

PANAMA CITY

U.S. Navy photo by Katherine Mapp

Featuring LT Elizabeth Janca, Airfield Manager WHAT DREW YOU TO SERVE AT PANAMA CITY?

PCD PROFILE

Orders I received to fly MH-60S helicopters.

WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO IN YOUR OFF TIME? I enjoy hiking, baking, and traveling.

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

One thing I like most about working at NSWC Panama City Division is the people. I have met some incredible individuals while working here and they have and continue to inspire me.

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

I like to help support the Commanding Officer’s priority of communication, specifically communication between the civilians and military personnel both on base and at operational commands in order to develop systems that accomplish our missions.

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degree Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering, United States Naval Academy

Community

LIVING IN THE PANHANDLE

HURRICANE RESOURCES Emergency Situations: Dial 9-1-1 www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/911wireless-services

Construction updates, Lane Closures, Traffic Incidents, Severe Weather Reports and Amber Alerts: Dial 5-1-1 or visit www.fl511.com/

American Red Cross

The Salvation Army 1 (813) 962-6611

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA): www.disasterassistance.gov/ 1 (800) 621-FEMA (3362)

The Weather Channel Local News Stations: WJHG-TV, News Channel 7 www.wjhg.com facebook.com/NEWS7

Bay County Traffic Cams Navy Family Accountability & Assessment System: navyfamily.navy.mil

WMBB-TV, News Channel 13 www.mypanhandle.com facebook.com/WMBBTV

Navy Ready

LOCAL EMERGENCY INFORMATION National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Hurricane Center: www.nhc.noaa.gov/

NSWC PCD - 234-4900 NSWC PCD Facebook NSA PC - 234-4100 NSA PC Facebook

WHAT IS

NFAAS? RECAP

UNDERSTANDING THE IMPORTANCE — IT'S MORE THAN A VERIFICATION TOOL

WHAT?

Ready. Prepare. Plan. Stay Informed. www.ready.gov/

When emergencies arise, the Navy will use NFAAS to trigger a mandatory muster so it’s important that family members understand the importance of NFAAS as well as military and civilian personnel.

NFAAS allows Navy Personnel to do the following: Report Accounting Status; Update Contact/ Location Information; Complete Needs Assessment; View Reference Information

At least twice a year, military service members and government employees receive an email that asks them to update their NFAAS accounts at https://navyfamily.navy.mil.

WHY?

In times of emergency or crisis, as was demonstrated during hurricane Katrina, NFAAS is an effective and essential tool for mustering and documenting the needs of our personnel.

FOR EXAMPLE:

In 2017, NFAAS mustered more than 30,000 Sailors, civilian employees and family member status during hurricanes Harvey and Irma, according to Commander, Navy Region Southeast Family Readiness Emergency Management Coordinator Kandi Debus.

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Summer

SAFETY

By NSWC PCD Public Affairs

PANAMA CITY, Florida ­— Summer is here and while the mercury rises across the country, so does the risk of injuries and accidents as people begin enjoying the warmer weather. This is why the Navy refers to May 25 through September 7 as the 101 Critical Days of Summer.

Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) employees are fortunate to live in sunny Panama City, Florida, an area where many tourists travel to spend their vacations. This article shares a few tips about how to safely enjoy those activities that draw more participation during the summer.

Although this year didn’t see as many Spring breakers, Panama City, Florida still attracts many other tourists from biker rallies to family vacationers and people from all over the world. For those of us living here, it can be frustrating trying to drive from point A to point B with the increased traffic congestion resulting from all the visitors. Remember to not let these conditions make you impatient or distract you while driving to your own recreational destinations. Expect to allow for extra driving time to reach your destinations safely. You may need to plan earlier departures by as much as a half an hour or more depending on traffic conditions.

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According to the Naval Safety Center, it is during this time of year when we see an increased number of accidents during off-duty hours. Motorcycle fatalities for the Navy in fiscal year 2017 exceeded the number of fatalities from both fiscal years 2015 and 2016. Even though fiscal years 2015 and 2016 were historically low years with 12 fatalities each, does not mean we should accept an upward trend back less likely to be to the 10-year average of 17.6 fatalities. Several of these accidents were associated with alcohol use. moderately injured in a Traffic safety is important. Take the proper precautions before road trips. Be sure to check tires for car crash correct air pressure and tread-wear. Change the oil if needed and replace worn wiper blades. Get a good night’s rest and always buckle up before starting your road trips.

According to the National Safety Council, wearing seatbelts saves lives. The good news is; the vast majority of people wear seat belts. Ninety percent of people riding in vehicles were wearing seat belts in 2016, according to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA).

(1) NHTSA data, 2015, safety benefits of seat belts

45%

less likely to die

Courtesy photo. Photo depicts break in the incoming wave pattern is one sign of a rip current.

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RIP CURRENTS AT BEACHES

According to the United States Lifesaving Association (USLA), a rip current is a narrow stream of water traveling swiftly away from shore. Rip currents are formed when water accumulates up on the beach instead of flowing sideways away from the breaking waves as it normally does.

Eventually, so much water builds up that the pressure cuts a narrow path through the waves back out to sea. The resulting current can be 30 to 100 feet wide. Rip current speeds are typically 1-2 feet per second. However, speeds as high as 8 feet per second have been measured.

Rip currents are common around piers and jetties, so it is wise to avoid swimming near these areas. Rip currents can sweep even the strongest swimmer out to sea. Every year in the United States, over 100 people drown due to rip currents. The USLA reports that rip currents are the leading surf hazard for all beachgoers. The key to surviving a rip current is to swim out of it, not against it. This is done by swimming parallel to shore.

WATER RECREATION Swimming at our local beaches is a great way to beat the heat. However, Gulf beaches are notorious for drowning deaths. People drown while swimming in the Florida Panhandle beaches every year, so before you begin packing towels remember to follow some to the following tips: •

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Stay within designated swimming areas. These areas are usually marked by ropes or buoys, and are more likely to be free of weeds, rocky underwater terrain, and other dangers.

Pay attention to warning flags. A red flag flying over another red flag means the water is closed to the public. A plain red flag means high hazard due to high surf and/or strong currents. A yellow flag conveys a medium hazard, indicating moderate surf and/or strong currents. A green flag signifies a low hazard, meaning water conditions are calm, but exercise caution. A purple flag means that dangerous marine life is present. Cold water and currents can challenge the strongest and most experienced swimmers. Start out slowly and don’t swim too far from shore.

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Since rip currents are fairly narrow, you will be out of the “rip” in no time. You can either swim back or let the waves help you back to shore. The following are tips to help you survive should you accidentally get caught in a rip current:

• If caught in a rip current, remain calm to conserve energy and think clearly.

• Don’t fight the current. Swim out of the current in a direction following the shoreline. When out of the current, swim towards shore.

• If you are unable to swim out of the rip current, float or calmly tread water. When out of the current, swim towards shore.

• If you are still unable to reach shore, draw attention to yourself: face the shore, wave your arms, and yell for help.

• If you see someone in trouble, get help from a lifeguard. If a lifeguard is not available, have someone call 911. Throw the rip current victim something that floats and yell instructions on how to escape. Remember, many people drown while trying to save someone else from a rip current.

SUN

EXPOSURE

Temporary sunburn discomfort pales in comparison to the cumulative effects of frequent and severe sun exposure. Large, irregular doses of sun exposure without sunscreen are the number one cause of skin cancer. In fact, the Naval Safety Center reports that one person in the U.S. dies from skin cancer each hour.

Planning activities in the sun? Make sure to apply sunscreen and wear lightweight, long-sleeved clothing and wide-brimmed hats. Try to limit your direct sun exposure, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Apply and reapply sunscreen often, especially with a protection factor of at least 30. Drink plenty of water regularly, even if you’re not thirsty and try to avoid drinking beverages with alcohol or caffeine in them. Guard your eyes by wearing sunglasses that will absorb 100 percent of UV sunlight.

Summer has its heat waves, so watch out for signs of heat stroke – hot, red skin; changes in consciousness; rapid, weak pulse and shallow breathing. If you suspect someone is suffering from a heat stroke: • Call 911 and move the person to a cooler place.

• Quickly cool the body by applying cool, wet cloth or towels to the skin and fanning the person.

• Watch for signs of breathing problems and make sure the airway is clear. Keep the person lying down.

Boating is another enjoyable water recreation, but before heading out you should brush up on some basic boating safety rules, such as: • All boaters should first learn to swim. The American Red Cross offers swimming lessons for everyone. If you’re not comfortable taking a class, arrange for private instruction.

Take a boating-safety course. Check with the American Red Cross or U.S. Coast Guard. Topics typically include what to do in an emergency, basic navigation, the effects of wind, water conditions, and weather.

Wear a life jacket. Stock the boat with enough Coast Guard-approved life jackets for everyone.

More than 80 percent of people who drown in boating accidents aren’t wearing life jackets.

Avoid alcohol. Water sports and alcohol don’t mix. Alcohol impairs judgment, balance, and coordination – all essential for safe boating.

Panama City’s beaches are among some of the most beautiful beaches in the world.

By keeping ourselves safety focused during these 101 Critical Days of Summer, we can keep the summer of 2018 as one of our most cherished memories!

For more information about summer safety, visit Commander, Naval Safety Center’s website at: www.safetycenter.navy.mil/.

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WITH NICOLE WATERS HOW DID YOU BECOME A WARFARE CENTER EMPLOYEE?

Growing up in an Army family, I always knew I would end up working for the military. After three years of working as a Naval Architect on submarines in the frigid arctic of Connecticut, Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City (NSWC PCD) made me an offer to return to my home state of Florida and continue to work on a variety of vessels at sea and support multiple mission areas as a Test Director.

Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) Engineer and Test Director Nicole Waters (left) stands beside the newly commissioned DDG 1000 Zumwalt Class – Multi-mission Destroyer at the ship's commissioning ceremony held Oct. 15, 2016 at Baltimore, Maryland. Posing with Waters, from left to right, are Naval Sea Systems Command’s Program Executive Office Ships (PMS-500) Engineering Duty Officer Lt. Cmdr. Amy Fox, and NSWC PCD Engineer S. Ashley Catlin.

U.S. Navy courtesy photo

WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT WORKING WHAT CAREER ADVICE WOULD YOU OFFER? AT NSWC PCD?

The variety of my work, the people I work with, and supporting the warfighter are why I show up each day. On any given day, I can be working on various research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) projects. My coworkers have become extended family and we all rally around one another to ensure we deliver the highest product and test safely.

HOW MY WORK CONTRIBUTES TO THE OVERALL MISSION OF THE WARFARE CENTER

Each of the projects I work on directly correlates to NSWC PCD’s mission in that we conduct RDT&E in support of Mine Countermeasure Systems, Naval Sea Mine Systems, Naval Special Warfare Systems, and Amphibious and Expeditionary Maneuver Warfare Systems. As we test and evaluate each system that comes through NSWC PCD, we are one step closer to delivering that system and capability to the Warfighter.

WHAT WAS A PIVOTAL CAREER MOMENT OR EXPERIENCE?

One example is the docking of the USS Pittsburgh (SSN 720) onto the floating dry dock USS Shipping port (ARDM-4) as a fresh out-of-college Naval Architect. It was like watching an orchestra and I realized I had a lot to learn, but it was inspiring to watch months of calculations I had done finally come to fruition.

Do what you love, always. Find and pursue the best combination of your love and natural talents. Do it to make a positive difference in the world, no matter how small. Work harder than the next person. Adapt, everything is always changing. Dream big, and don’t let someone tell you that you can’t be who you want to be.

EMPLOYEE PROFILE JOB: Engineer and Test Director HIRE DATE: January 2015 HOMETOWN: Fort Lauderdale, Florida EDUCATION:

B.S. Ocean Engineering specializing in Naval Architecture from Florida Institute of Technology, and M.S. Structural Engineering from University of Connecticut (In Progress)

HOBBIES/INTERESTS:

My hobbies include boating, fishing, kayaking, taking our dog to the dog beach, and cooking. Each week in the community I tutor and mentor math and science to students ranging from elementary school through college.

JUNE 2018 | 15

Pollution Reduction Airborne In-Service Engineering Agent Branch Upgrades Equipment

By NSWC PCD Public Affairs

PANAMA CITY, Florida — The Airborne In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA) Branch of Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) continues to improve how it handles hazardous waste by ensuring its equipment is updated and appropriate for the task.

Hazardous Waste Coordinator Wendell Cox led the procurement initiative for the new equipment and applied the concept of pollution prevention during the selection.

Ellis said parts are cleaned in self-contained devices that are commonly known as parts washing machine.

The Environmental Branch of NSWC PCD’s Corporate Operations Department discovered this procurement during the 2018 annual internal Environmental Management System audit.

This method produced a large amount of contaminated cleaning fluid that would be in need of disposal. To keep compliant with today’s environmental safety standards, Cox’s team procured a more efficient machine, one which would produce a smaller waste stream.

“We want to recognize Wendell Cox and his team’s achievement.

In the Hazardous Waste program, NSWC PCD goal is to not just manage and track the waste streams, but also to reduce the amount of waste that is produced. Wendell Cox and his team are a perfect example of doing just that,” said Environmental Engineer Roy Ellis.

“For example, some of the machines we use to wash parts can produce waste streams, potentially hazardous to both environment and people involving extreme precautionary work processes,” said Ellis, explaining that sometimes simply breaking down machines for maintenance upkeep will also require the machine’s individual parts to be cleaned.

Ellis said processes like these occur regularly, especially with machines that have a regular cycle of scheduled upkeep and maintenance procedures.

“The winch depot is tasked with repair for repurposing the winches used aboard the MH-53 mine countermeasures helicopters,” said Ellis. “When a winch is sent to the depot, it is disassembled down to its individual parts for cleaning and a detailed inspection.”

“In the past, the parts washing machine utilized a cleaning liquid in which a small pump would supply a stream of fluid that the operator would use to clean the parts,” said Ellis. “This fluid would then get drained back into the sump to be used again.”

“After doing our research, we identified the Clarus Technology PCS25 as a device that would drastically reduce the waste stream,” said Cox. “The PCS-25 also uses a sump to supply the cleaning fluid, but as the used fluid is returned to the supply sump, it is filtered to remove foreign particles from individual parts.”

According to Ellis, the newer process allows the cleaning fluid to be recycled, resulting in a much smaller waste stream and lower disposal costs.

Cox said his team strives to make improvements that will not only improve on operational efficiency, but also promote a safer work environment.

“The newer machine is so efficient that the waste stream is reduced to a single filter, which is disposed of like any commonly-used oil filter,” said Ellis. “So, the safer the work environment is with regard to pollutants, then the safer we operate with respect to our surrounding communities.”

U.S. Navy photo by Eddie Green

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A DEPARTMENT Surface Mine Countermeasure Tactics

Internal

QUALITY AUDIT

QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Mission Module Test and Evaluation LCS Mission Package In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA) AN/SLQ-48 Mine Neutralization System ISEA

E DEPARTMENT Amphibious Assault Vehicle Diving and Life Support Analysis

CONGRATULATIONS to the following projects that successfully passed their Internal Quality Audit.

Damage Control Personal Protective Equipment

X DEPARTMENT Advance Sonar Tech/High Area Rate Clearance National Unmanned Systems Shared Acoustic Target Scattering

NSWC PCD iSAFETY

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Awards

RECOGNIZING ACHIEVEMENT

NSWC PCD AWARDS AND RECOGNITION PROGRAM Military and Civilian Awards and Recognition • ADCS(AW) Patrick F. Mahoney, Code CXA Awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for meritorious service during his tour at NSWC PCD. • NDC(DSW/EXW) Taylor C. Arney, Code CXB Awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for meritorious service during his tour at NSWC PCD. • AZ2(AW/SW) Amanda R. Topping, Code CXA Awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for Professional Achievement during her tour at NSWC PCD. • AWS1(NAC/AW/SW) Martin L. Long, Code CXA Awarded the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal for outstanding community service.

• EO1(SCW/EXW/AW/DV) Joseph R. Rodriguez, Code CXB Awarded the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal for outstanding community service.

• MN1(SW/EW) Alioune B. Ndiaye, Code CXD Selected as the NSWC PCD Sailor of the Second Quarter, 2018.

• ND2(DSW/SW) Logan P. Dillenburger, Code CXB Selected as the NSWC PCD Junior Sailor of the Second Quarter, 2018.

• Brenna Williams, Code 00X Received a Meritorious Civilian Service Award.

For award information, contact your Department Awards Coordinator or access the NSWC PCD Awards and Recognition portal.

CIVILIAN LENGTH OF SERVICE

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Risk Management Workshop

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Object-Oriented Programming with MATLAB

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July 16-18

Online Registration PCD University is pleased to announce registration for several onsite and peer courses. For a list of available courses and to register for classes that are open, visit: http://navsea.navy.deps.mil/wc/ supernma/Training/SitePages/PCDU.aspx

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Robert Woodall Jr.

Angela Hawes

Rhonda Fulcher

Joseph Boza William Israelson Joseph Pippen Jr. Clarissa Reeves Jason Scott Kanesha Wimberly Adrione Canada Vinh Tran Michael Wicks Vickie Wiggins

Y E A R S

Workforce Development

Onsite Training Courses

John Denton Dale Rhinehart Patrick Spring

OPPORTUNITIES FOR LIFELONG LEARNING

NSWC PCD Military

PROMOTIONS

PANAMA CITY, Florida — Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) Commanding Officer Capt. Aaron Peters speaks during a ceremony held at NSWC PCD May 29, 2018.

Phil Dillenberger, right, pins a 1st Class Petty Officer collar insignia on his recently advanced son, Navy Diver 1st Class Petty Officer (DV) Logan Dillenberger, left.

Navy Diver 1st Class (DV) Thomas Blyth, right, frocks Navy Diver 2nd Class (DV) Blake Flohre, left, to the rank of 1st Class Petty Officer in an advancement ceremony.

Navy Diver 1st Class (DV) Logan Dillenberger, center, stands with his father, Phil, and Capt.

Aaron Peters.

Capt. Aaron Peters, left, frocks Aviation Electronic Mate 2nd Class Petty Officer (AW/SW) Dylan Glemming, right, to the rank of 1st Class Petty Officer .

U.S. Navy photos by Eddie Green

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July 2016

AtHOC Notification System is for all Active Military, Dependents, Civilian Federal Employees, and Contractors to alerts you about events such as: bad to severe weather in the area, road and gate Closing, and hazardous areas, and more!

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LOOK FOR THE PURPLE APP ON YOUR DESKTOP! Also download the app. Visit athoc.com for more information.

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This website will pop up: https://waansecdap01.nmci. navy.mil/SelfService/MyInfo. the major tenant commands and select aspx?sub=MYINFO. save!

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Lifestyle

CREATING A BETTER BUSINESS CLIMATE

SAFETY

Fleet and Family Support Center

By Pat Beacom, NSWC Safety Specialist, Contributing Writer

Workplace Complacency

Merriam-Webster defines complacency as “self-satisfaction, especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies.” Complacency is extremely dangerous in the workplace. We become familiar with things being done the same way that we do not always look at the hazards in our surroundings.

We may also underestimate the risk of tasks that we perform regularly, or fail to notice a change in our environment when we become complacent in our daily routines.

When working on the job, there is danger when a person goes on auto-pilot. All too often we don’t realize how complacent we are until we experience a near miss or mishap. When something like this happens, it jumpstarts our heart and then we refocus our attention.

Most incidents are caused by unsafe acts. Companies and employees work hard to create a safe workplace and eliminate unsafe acts. But what happens to one’s own unsafe behavior? If you read between the lines of incident reports, you may see that workers involved in the incidents had become complacent about safety. When workers begin to work in auto-pilot mode, and stop paying attention to what they are doing, that can lead to taking short cuts and taking risks.

What Could Go Wrong?

If employees aren’t thinking about what could go wrong every day, all day while they work, they are not completing the task safely. Workers need to be attentive to the task at hand and think ahead as they approach each new task and consider: What are they working with? What will they be doing?

Where will they be going? What could go wrong?

Remember to examine equipment, procedures and the hazards that may exist. Remain focused physically and mentally on your work, no matter how many times you may have done the same job in the past.

There’s always a lot to do in the summer. That’s especially true for military families, who can often find discounts and free admission to all sorts of entertainment. Here are some of the special deals you can find this year:

Blue Star Museums

Nearly 2,000 museums and centers across the country offer free admission every summer to active-duty service members and their families, including National Guard and the reserves. Through Labor Day, you can check out the latest art, technology, or cool wild animals at many science, music, nature, and children’s museums. https://www.arts.gov/national/blue-star-museums.

DoD-Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) Summer Reading Program

Research shows that students who join summer reading programs do better on reading achievement tests the next school year than the students who don’t. That’s why DoD-MWR libraries want to make sure kids get the resources and experiences they need to retain the knowledge they’ve learned at school during the summer gap. The annual summer reading program is called “Reading Takes You Everywhere!” this year, and it includes various activities, crafts, reading lists, incentives, and more for children, teens, and adults. For more, https://www.ila.org/dodsumread/.

Staycation

Planning a “staycation” provides the opportunity to discover the emerald green waters of the Gulf or the crystal clear waters of a local freshwater spring. There are lots of fun things you like to do while avoiding the time, hassle, and expense of travel. Staycations can be whatever you want them to be, and MWR can help you plan a great one.

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