1. Vol. 70 No. 9 March 2, 2012
Word of the month: Dignity
Afghan strategy
Officials
reaffirm
pledge By Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON — The rioting and
killings that have followed the accidental
burning of Qurans by coalition personnel
will not change the NATO strategy in
Afghanistan, Pentagon Press Secretary
George Little said Feb. 27.
Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta and
Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the
Joint Chiefs of Staff, are fully committed to
continuing operations aimed at turning over
security responsibility to Afghan forces by
the end of 2014, Little said.
Panetta and Dempsey “believe we have
achieved significant progress in reversing
the Taliban’s momentum and in developing
the Afghan security forces, and they believe
that the fundamentals of our strategy remain
sound,” Little said in a Pentagon news
conference, joined by Pentagon spokesman
Navy Capt. John Kirby, who spoke to the
Pentagon press corps from the Afghan
capital of Kabul.
Afghans rioted following the revelation
that NATO forces inadvertently burned
Islamic religious articles, including Qurans.
Four Americans have been killed, including
two officers serving as advisers in the
Afghan interior ministry in Kabul.
It is important that the recent events not
blind people to the progress being made in
the country, Little said. The NATO-led
International Security Assistance Force, in
partnership with Afghan national security
Photo by Andrea Sutherland
forces, is making progress in defeating
al-Qaida and its terrorist allies and denying
Stick and move
Pfc. Maximino Ramos, left, listens to Staff Sgt. Charles Leverette, All-Army head coach and assistant coach of the
them the ability to maintain a safe haven in
Afghanistan, he added.
Afghan rioting is decreasing, with only
World Class Athlete Program at Fort Carson, between rounds of the 2012 USA Boxing National Championships at three demonstrations held Feb. 27, Kirby said,
the Special Events Center Tuesday. Ramos, a Soldier from Fort Bliss, Texas, lost the match 9-8. See page 13 for more.
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3. March 2, 2012 — MOUNTAINEER 3
Army Family Action Plan
Delegates to bring 8 new issues to leaders
Story and photo by Rob McIlvaine transition, we need to understand where assistance or problem, being creative is being part of the
Army News Service is required, and where resources may be applied solution,” Austin said.
most effectively. The issues being worked by the four working
ARLINGTON, Va. — The annual Army “Two things I’ve asked you to do this week: I’ve groups this week fall under four headings: Family
Family Action Plan Conference has brought 53 asked you to be critical, but I’ve also asked you to be support; medical, dental and wounded warriors;
delegates here this week from garrisons across the creative. Being critical is helping to identify the issue personal well-being; and Soldier support.
Army to discuss 51 issues important to Families, Also, during this week, the General Officer
wounded warriors and Soldiers. Steering Committee was working on resolving 37
These issues — brought up through the AFAP issues, some of which entered AFAP as early as 2002.
process begun at the garrison level — were pared On Friday, members will be notified of the eight
down to eight Monday-Wednesday, and will be issues the working groups decide upon.
presented to senior Army leaders Friday. The GOSC issues at this conference fall under
“As Secretary of the Army John McHugh stated five major headings: wellness and behavioral
at a congressional breakfast earlier this month, health (five issues), civilian employment (three),
‘whatever challenges you face we are not going to Soldier support and entitlements (10), medical (10)
balance this budget on the backs of our Soldiers and Family support (nine).
and our Families,’” said Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III, “We will continue to take care of Soldiers and
Army vice chief of staff. Families,” said Lt. Gen. Michael Ferriter, commander,
“In fact, we have doubled the amount of U.S. Army Installation Management Command
spending we’ve had for Family programs over the and assistant chief of staff for Installation Management.
last several years, from $600 million to $1.2 billion. “AFAP is critical to the delivery of the Army
I promise you, Families are the nucleus of our Army Family Covenant because it gives our Army leaders
and we will make sure that you are properly cared the expectations of the Army community. Through the
for,” Austin said, adding the delegates need to make AFAP process and this conference, you identify
sure the Army gets it right, given the challenges faced quality of life issues to senior Army leaders for action.”
after more than a decade of war. Anyone can get involved in the AFAP, he said.
More Soldiers will be returning home and staying “It’s a program where anyone from a private to a
home, he said, and many of them are suffering the Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III, Army vice chief of staff, spouse, retiree, wounded warrior, Gold Star survivor
effects of war: physical, mental and emotional, and addresses about 200 Army senior leaders, delegates or Department of the Army civilian can have a direct
will need the proper care. and friends at the beginning of the Army Family Action
See AFAP on Page 4
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4. 4 MOUNTAINEER — March 2, 2012
Strategy forces who have suffered casualties forces work with 330,000 Afghan weaken our resolve through these
from Page 1 attempting to quell the violence,” Little security forces to defend the country. cowardly attacks is severely mistaken,”
said. “We respect the right of all “Together, they f ight in very he said.
noting that ISAF leaders have joined with Afghans to peaceful protest, but further difficult situations, building trust and The coalition will emerge from the
Afghan President Hamid Karzai in urging bloodshed serves neither the coalition mutual respect despite recent incidents,” challenges stronger and more unified,
calm and an end to violent protests. nor the Afghan people, who are the press secretary said. Little said.
“We appreciate the steps President themselves falling victim to violence.” The spirit of American, coalition and “There is much at stake in
Karzai is taking to quell violence in the Little said the relationship between Afghan forces will be tested throughout Afghanistan, and our commitment to
country, and we commend the hard work ISAF forces and their Afghan partners the campaign in Afghanistan, Little said. our mission and our strategy will not
and sacrifice of the Afghan security remains strong, pointing out that U.S. “Anyone who believes they can waver,” he said.
Brain speech therapist, occupational therapist the primary clinics on post.
from Page 2 and physical therapist. Each of the Knowledge and awareness are Correction
providers has specialized training, important for recognition and patient
Servicemembers have several places skills and equipment for treatment of participation in treatment of concussion. The Feb. 24 issue
to go at Fort Carson for evaluation and persistent TBI symptoms. The length Fort Carson has many opportunities for incorrectly stated the
information about a concussion, including of treatment varies from a couple of you to find out more about these types ticket price for the
the Soldier Readiness Processing visits to several months, depending of injuries. Four “Back to Basic” TBI Mountain Post Spouses
Center/ Medical Readiness Center, on the needs of the patient. Treatment classes and one “Beyond the Basic” Club Viva Las Carson
their primary care manager or through is available to adult active-duty TBI class are offered monthly; email Casino Night held April 14
monthly classes offered by the Defense servicemembers and Families. Retirees robin. wininger@us.army.mil for from 6:30-11:30 p.m.
and Veterans Brain Injury Center. may be seen on a space-available basis. schedule. A new class, “TBI Overview,” at the Special Events
Specialized treatment for ongoing All patients are seen by referral only, is held every Wednesday at the WRC Center. Tickets, which
symptoms related to concussion or which can be made by providers at from 8-8:30 a.m. and 8:30-9:30 a.m. for are $15, may be purchased
TBI are offered on Fort Carson at the the SRP, MRC or PCMs at any of servicemembers and Family members. at the commissary
Warrior Recovery Center. In observance of Saturday, March 30, 31 and
The WRC is a model March being Brain April 12 from 11 a.m. to
clinic in the Army for For more information Injury Awareness 2 p.m., or at the Fort Carson
evaluation and treatment Contact: Month, information Exchange March 17 and 31,
of patients with ongoing • Robin Wininger, regional education coordinator for Defense and will be available every April 7 and 10 from 11 a.m.
symptoms related to Veterans Brain Injury Center, 526-8636, robin.wininger@us.army.mil. Friday at the Fort Carson to 2 p.m. Tickets
mTBI. Treatment is • Linda Plasters, nurse case manager at Warrior Recovery Center, Exchange from 9 a.m. purchased at the
individualized according 526-4911, linda.plasters@us.army.mil. to 2 p.m. Stop by and event cost $20.
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impact. Through AFAP, you can help
shape the Army. What you’re doing this
ACS updates local issues
week touches our Army Families, and Army Community Service being briefed at Family readiness group meetings
all Army components: active, Army and deployment briefings. This issue has been
Reserve and Army National Guard,” Nearly 150 active-duty Soldiers, Family members, closed as resolved.
Ferriter said. retirees and Department of Defense civilians of the • Outdoor Recreation and Information,
One point of the AFAP conference, Fort Carson community gathered in September for Tickets and Registration complex hours of
Austin said, is to keep as many the fiscal 2012 Army Family Action Plan. operation. Discussion of this local issue during the
programs and services as possible, Of the 58 issues submitted during the past year, most recent Garrison Commander’s Steering Committee
while eliminating redundancies. 13 issues were prioritized for action meeting resulted in the Directorate of Family and
“We’ve been transitioning over and resolution. Morale, Welfare and Recreation conducting a test of
the past 10 years,” Austin said. “And Here is an update on alternative hours of operation. A noon to 8 p.m.
because of the hard work done by issues No. 6-10 being worked schedule one day a week is being
people like you, our Families have on Fort Carson: considered. The pilot will be
proven that they are resilient, our • Stabilization following advertised in the Mountaineer
Soldiers are resilient, you have special-duty assignments. This and on the DFMWR web page.
worked hard to make that happen, issue will be resubmitted to the It was also noted that if a
you have helped us create programs fiscal 2013 conference scheduled customer was being served
that are just remarkable, but we have for Sept. 12-14. prior to closing, that service
demonstrated that as an entire force, • Deployment related travel would be completed.
that we are resilient, we’re agile, and costs. This issue will be resubmitted The fiscal 2013 Fort Carson
we’re adaptive.” to the fiscal 2013 conference AFAP Conference is scheduled
AFAP creates an information scheduled for Sept. 12-14. for Sept. 12-14. Issues can
loop between the global Army Family • Casualty assistance be submitted through Aug.
and leadership. Information provided benefits. A post-conference 1. Collection boxes are
through this process gives com - review clarified that there located at ACS, building
manders and leaders insight into are numerous programs 1526; the Hub; Family
current satisfaction detractors, quality and services available Connection; Balfour
of life needs and expectations of to all “Department of Beatty Communities
Army constituents. Defense” eligibles who Joel Hefley Community
Since AFAP began in 1983, results experience the loss Center and the Armed
have included 126 legislative changes, of a Family member. Services YMCA on
177 Army and Office of the Secretary Organizations such as Army Jet Wing Boulevard.
of Defense policies changed and 197 Community Service, Survivor Local issues specific to Fort
changes and/or improvements to Outreach Services and Religious Support Office Carson should be submitted through the Interactive
programs and services. are just a few examples. An aggressive educational Customer Evaluation program at http://ice.disa.mil/
The Army is the only military program will be explored. index.cfm?fa=site&site(underscore)id=347. For
service that has instituted such a • Deployment emergency child care protocol. more information on these issues and the Fort Carson
grass-roots program, yet the results The policy pertaining to this issue was updated AFAP visit http://www.facebook.com/FortCarsonAFAP
benefit all branches, with about 60 Dec. 11 and is available to all units. It is currently or email fcco.afap@gmail.com.
percent of AFAP issues applicable
across the Department of Defense.

5. March 2, 2012 — MOUNTAINEER 5
Chandler cites renewed emphasis on professionalism
By Rob McIlvaine
Army News Service
a renewed effort and focus over the next several years.
“It’s easy to see competence. You take a look at
a counseling statement, or an evaluation, or you ask
WASHINGTON — With the successful completion the Soldier a few questions about his or her job.
of the mission in Iraq and a continued transition to “It’s not so easy to see character and commitment.
Afghan security forces, the Army will begin to For that, you really have to know someone. You
reduce force structure. really have to be that leader — the kind who
It will also identify the qualities needed by this guides, mentors and leads by example.”
downsizing force, said Sgt. Maj. of the Army Chandler said he talks about these three
Raymond F. Chandler III in a recent roundtable on characteristics as he travels around the Army and
Soldier professionalism. talks with Soldiers.
“For me, there are three criteria to identify “And I talk about being professional — it is
professional Soldiers: competence, or the ability to do the cornerstone of being who we say that we are.
your job and do it well; character — the understanding “Our Soldiers have shown this professionalism
that a Soldier acts on behalf of the nation, rather than over and again the last 10 years of conflict. It’s going
his or herself; and commitment — which is a personal to take professional Soldiers and leaders to tackle some
calling to serve in the Army and the nation, before of the issues we’re faced with now: post-traumatic
all else,” Chandler said. stress, post-traumatic brain injury, wounded warrior
Over the next six years, Chandler said the care, suicide, sexual assault and harassment, hazing,
Army will reduce its active forces end strength and to manage our drawdown and transfer, and
from 570,000 to 490,000, which will include the transition Soldiers with dignity and respect back
reduction of at least eight brigade combat teams. into the civilian world,” Chandler said.
“We are committed to accomplishing these cuts The Army must meet these head on, he said, to
in a controlled and responsible manner. But I want ensure Soldiers are not only receiving the care they
to stress — even though we are in a transition, our need, but also are maintaining good order and
mission has not decisively changed. It’s to prevent discipline expected of the United States Army Soldier.
war by our capacity, readiness and modernization, “I, along with the Army senior leadership, am
shape the environment in which we operate and committed to this and will not rest until we make
when called to combat, fight and win our nation’s significant and lasting improvements in all of these
wars, decisively,” he said. areas and more,” he said.
While the Army focuses a lot on competence, Over this past year, Chandler, who said he’s
Chandler believes that character and commitment need very proud to be part of the Army team, has
traveled about 200,000 miles as the sergeant major
of the Army.
“We’ve proven ourselves “And wherever I go, I can’t help but be in awe
of the professionalism, dedication, and sacrifice
Sgt. 1st Class Scott D. Turner
Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III, shown
speaking at the Heroes Breakfast prior to the U.S.
in every engagement our Soldiers and our Family members and civilians Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio Jan. 7, recently
display every day. Our Army is quite frankly the
and continue to display best trained, best manned, best equipped and best
said the Army will identify the qualities needed in its
Soldiers as it downsizes.
led force in our history,” he said, adding that
the physical and Secretary of the Army John McHugh, Army Chief conflict to better understand the Soldiers’ role as
of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno and he are proud professionals, from senior Army leadership down to
mental toughness long of what Soldiers and civilians have accomplished the lowest private in the formation.
associated with the over the past decade.
“We’ve proven ourselves in every engagement
“Professionalism is built on a bedrock of trust
— the positive relationship between the American
word Soldier.” and continue to display the physical and mental
toughness long associated with the word Soldier.”
people that is based on mutual trust and respect.
Only by military effectiveness performed through
— Sgt. Maj. of the Army Chandler also said the Army has spent the last honorable service, by an Army with high levels of
Raymond F. Chandler III few years analyzing and dialoguing about how to trustworthiness and esprit de corps, can the Army
use the experience gained from the past decade of truly be a profession,” Chandler said.
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6. 6 MOUNTAINEER — March 2, 2012
Army MOH recipient
speaks to AFA cadets
By Andrea Sutherland
Mountaineer staff
twice as hard if they respect you
as a person.”
because all of my men came
back and none of them got hurt.”
Petry encouraged cadets Petry drew the comparison
In the theater of Arnold to lead by example, to have of his training exercise to the
Hall, 3,000 Air Force Academy confidence in their decisions battle that earned him the Medal
cadets sat in silence, fixated on and to learn from failure. of Honor.
the Army noncommissioned “You’re going to make “I look at this as a positive
officer standing on stage. mistakes,” he said. “It’s how you story,” he said. “I had the
“I am honored to be here learn from those mistakes and unfortunate loss of one of our
with you,” said Sgt. 1st Class mitigate them that will make guys that day, but I got two
Leroy Petry, Army Ranger and you a great leader.” other Rangers that survived.”
Medal of Honor recipient and Petry advised cadets to Petry earned the Medal of
keynote speaker at the 19th learn from their NCOs. Honor May 26, 2008, after his
Annual National Character and “Attach yourselves to your Ranger regiment encountered
Leadership Symposium. “You counterparts,” he said. “Be a enemy fighters near Paktya
guys are taking the first steps of sponge. Know your weaknesses Province, Afghanistan. A staff
your career path. I see a lot of and your strengths.” sergeant serving with Company
young Soldiers who look up and He also stressed safety, D, 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger
say, ‘I want to be just like Sgt. recounting a time when he had Regiment at Joint Base Lewis-
Petry.’ But the truth is, it’s the to tell his commanding officer McChord, Wash., Petry braved
leaders. There are so many great that a situation was unsafe and enemy fire despite injuries to
leaders all around. … You’re a jump training mission had to both of his legs to save two
going to be leaders.” be canceled. comrades.
Petry spoke to cadets at the “I made the call,” he said. “I “We all go out there thinking
Feb. 23 event about leadership, said it isn’t safe to jump. … My we’re Superman,” he said.
highlighting the qualities he company commander looked at “Well, unless that grenade was Photo by Mike Kaplan
values in his officers. me and said, ‘Are you sure?’ He made of kryptonite, I’m not Sgt. 1st Class Leroy Petry answers questions from Air Force
“Mutual respect is key,” he really wanted to jump. I said, ‘I’m Superman.” Academy cadets Feb. 23 at the 19th Annual National Character
said. “The (enlisted Airman) positive.’ We ended up linking According to his Medal of and Leadership Symposium. Petry, an Army Ranger and Medal of
will follow you because of your up with the rest of our force 24 Honor recipient, was a featured speaker at the event, which
See Petry on Page 12
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Friday. The FSBP Office assists Soldiers with phone number for after hours, holidays and DFAC hours — Fort Carson dining facilities operate
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information call 526-9735. be submitted by email to FtCarsonTDS@gmail. • Wolf — Friday-Thursday, 7-9 a.m.
Work Management Branch — The DPW Work com. Know your rights. (breakfast), 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (lunch), 5-6:30
Management Branch, responsible for processing Legal services — provided at the Soldier p.m. (dinner).
work orders — Facilities Engineering Work Readiness Processing site are for Soldiers • Stack — Friday, 7-9 a.m. (breakfast), 11:30
Requests, DA Form 4283 — recently changed its undergoing the SRP process. The SRP Legal a.m. to 1 p.m. (lunch), no dinner. Monday-
hours of operation. The Work Management Office will only provide powers of attorney or Thursday, 7-9 a.m. (breakfast), 11:30 a.m. to 1
Branch, located in building 305, will be open for notary services to Soldiers processing through the p.m. (lunch), 5-6:30 p.m. (dinner).
processing work orders and other in-person SRP. Retirees, Family members and Soldiers not • Warfighter (Wilderness Road
support from 7-11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday. in the SRP process can receive legal assistance Complex) — Closed Friday. Monday-Thursday,
Afternoon customer support is by appointment and powers of attorney at the main legal office 7-9 a.m. (breakfast), 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
only, call 526-2900. located at 1633 Mekong St., building 6222, next (lunch), no dinner.
Veterans Affairs claims and benefits — Veterans to the Family Readiness Center. Legal assistance • 10th SFG(A) LaRochelle — Friday, 7-9
can get assistance through the Veterans Services prepares powers of attorney and performs notary a.m. (breakfast), 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (lunch), no
Group, Wednesday from noon to 3 p.m. for services on a walk-in basis from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. dinner. Monday-Thursday, 7-9 a.m. (breakfast),
walk-ins and 3:30-4:30 p.m. for appointments. Mondays-Wednesdays and Fridays, and from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (lunch), 5-6:30 p.m.
The VSG is located at The Retired Enlisted 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays. (dinner).
Association Chapter 1 at 834 Emory Circle in • In-processing — Monday-Thursday from 7:30-
Colorado Springs. For more information call Briefings 10:30 a.m.
719-337-0086. • Initial issues — Monday-Thursday from
Sergeant Audie Murphy Club — The Fort Carson Casualty Notification/Assistance Officer training 12:30-3 p.m.
Sergeant Audie Murphy Club meets the third — is held March 20-22 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. • Partial issues — Monday-Thursday from
Tuesday of each month at the Family Connection in the Family Readiness Center, building 6237, 12:30-3 p.m.
Center from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The room 104. This training is required for all • Cash sales/report of survey — Monday-
SAMC is open to all active members and those Soldiers asked to perform this solemn duty. Per Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
interested in becoming future SAMC members. Army Regulation 600-8-1, this duty is limited to • Direct exchange — Monday-Thursday
The club was originally a U.S. Forces Command those in the ranks of sergeant first class to command from 12:30-3 p.m.
organization of elite noncommissioned officers sergeant major, chief warrant officer 2-5 and • Partial turn ins — Monday-Thursday
but is now an Armywide program for individuals captain and above. No reservations are required from 12:30-3 p.m.
who have met the criteria and have proven to attend training. Classes offered on a first-come, • Full turn ins — Monday-Thursday from
themselves to be outstanding NCOs through a first-served basis. Call Jean Graves at 526- 7:30-10:30 a.m.
board/leadership process. Contact the SAMC 5613/5614 for more information. • Unit issues and turn ins — Call 526-
president, Staff Sgt. Thomas Witt, at 526-5661 Disposition Services — Defense Logistics Agency 5512/6477 for approval.
for more information. Disposition Services Colorado Springs, located Education Center hours of operation — The
Recycle incentive program — The Directorate of in building 381, conducts orientations Fridays Mountain Post Training and Education Center,
Public Works has an incentive program to prevent from 12:30-3:30 p.m. The orientations discuss building 1117, 526-2124, hours are as follows:
recyclable waste from going to the landfill. DLA processes to include turning in excess • Counselor Support Center — Monday-
Participating battalions can earn monetary rewards property, reutilizing government property, Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Fridays 11
for turning recyclable materials in to the Fort web-based tools available, special handling of a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Carson Recycle Center, building 155. Points are property and environmental needs. To schedule • Army Learning Center — Monday-
assigned for the pounds of recyclable goods turned an orientation, contact Arnaldo Borrerorivera at Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
in and every participating battalion receives money arnaldo.borrerorivera@dla.mil for receiving/ • Defense Activity for Nontraditional
quarterly; the top two battalions receive an additional turn in; Mike Welsh at mike.welsh@dla.mil for Education Support and Army Personnel
bonus amount. Call 526-5898 for more information reutilization/web tools; or Rufus Guillory at Testing — Monday-Friday 7:30-11:30 a.m. and
about the program. rufus.guillory@dla.mil. 12:30-4:30 p.m.
Directorate of Public Works services — DPW is Retirement briefings — are held from 8 a.m. to Medical Activity Correspondence Department
responsible for a wide variety of services on noon the second and third Wednesday of each office hours — The Correspondence (Release of
Fort Carson. Services range from repair and month at the Joel Hefley Community Center Information) Office in the Patient Administration
maintenance of facilities to equipping units with conference room, 6800 Prussman Ave. The Division hours are Monday-Wednesday and Friday
a sweeper and cleaning motor pools. Listed Retirement Services Office recommends spouses 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and closed Thursday and
below are phone numbers and points of contact accompany Soldiers to the briefing. Call 526-2840 federal holidays. Call 526-7322 or 526-7284 for
for services: for more information. more information.
• Facility repair/service orders — Fort Reassignment briefings — are held Tuesdays Claims Office hours — are Monday-Friday from 9
Carson Support Services service order desk can for Soldiers heading overseas and Thursdays a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. The Claims Office is
be reached at 526-5345. Use this number for for personnel being reassigned stateside. The located on the first floor of building 6222, 1633
emergencies or routine tasks and for reporting briefings are held in building 1129, Freedom Mekong Street. Shipment under Full Replacement
wind damage, damaged traffic signs or other Performing Arts Center; sign-in is at 7 a.m. and Value claimants must submit Department of
facility damage. briefings start at 7:30 a.m. Soldiers are required Defense Form 1840R to the carrier within 75 days.
• Refuse/trash and recycling — Call Eric to bring Department of the Army Form 5118, Shipment under Defense Personal Property
Bailey at 719-491-0218 or email eric.e.bailey4. signed by their unit personnel section, and a pen Program claimants must log into the Defense
civ@mail.mil when needing trash containers, trash to complete forms. Call 526-4730/4583 for Personal Property System at http://www.move.mil
is overflowing or emergency service is required. more information. and report all the items online within 75 days.
• Facility custodial services — Call Army ROTC Green to Gold briefings — are held Claims must be submitted within nine months
Bryan Dorcey at 526-6670 or email bryan.s. the first and third Tuesday of each month at directly with carriers to receive full replacement
dorcey.civ@mail.mil for service needs or to noon at the education center, building 1117, value for missing and destroyed items. All other
report complaints. room 120. Call University of Colorado- claims should be submitted to Fort Carson Claims
• Elevator maintenance — Call Bryan Colorado Springs Army ROTC at 262-3475 for Office within two years of the date of delivery or
Dorcey at 526-6670 or email bryan.s.dorcey.civ more information. date of incident. Call the Fort Carson Claims Office
@mail.mil. ETS briefings — for enlisted personnel are held the at 526-1355 for more information.
• Motor pool sludge removal/disposal — first and third Wednesday of each month. Briefing
Call Dennis Frost at 526-6997 or email sign in begins at 7 a.m. at the Soldier Readiness
dennis.j.frost.civ@mail.mil. Building, building 1042, room 244, on a first-come,
• Repair and utility/self-help — Call Gary first-served basis. Soldiers must be within 120 BOSS
Grant at 526-5844 or email gerald.l.grant2.civ days of their expiration term of service, but must
@mail.mil. Use this number to obtain self-help attend the briefing no later than 30 days prior meetings are
tools and equipment or a motorized sweeper. to their ETS or start of transition leave. Call held at 10 a.m.
• Base operations contracting officer 526-2240/8458 for details. the first and third
representative — Call Bruce Gronczniak at 526-9262 Special Forces briefings — are held Wednesdays in Wednesday of
or email bruce.e.gronczniak.civ@mail.mil for building 1430, room 123, from noon to 1 p.m. each month at
questions on snow removal, grounds maintenance Soldiers must be specialist to staff sergeant the Foxhole. For
and contractor response to service orders. from any military occupational specialty, have
• Portable latrines — Call Jerald Just at a general technical score of at least 107, be a information,
524-0786 or email jerald.j.just.civ@mail.mil to U.S. citizen, score 240 or higher on the Army call 524-BOSS.
request latrines, for service or to report damaged Physical Fitness Test, and pass a Special Forces

8. 8 MOUNTAINEER — March 2, 2012
Fort Carson SHARP to be ‘one-stop shop’
By Staff Sgt. Craig Cantrell
4th Infantry Division Public Affairs
EO program and made it a part of the
SHARP program, combining sexual
Program and the Sexual Assault
Response Program,” said Lt. Col.
the Army’s intent.
Each SHARP mobile training
Office harassment and sexual assault reporting Cynthia Shue, Fort Carson SHARP team consists of two government
and recording into one program. project manager. “SHARP combines contracted instructors who train up
Soldiers are being trained as “SHARP is a blended program, the best of both of these programs to to 50 SHARP representatives at a
Sexual Harassment/Assault Response taking the Prevention of Sexual make a one-stop shop for commanders time, explained Cushen.
and Prevention representatives to Harassment aspects from the EO to address sexual harassment, which is “This program gets SHARP repre-
provide commanders, fellow Soldiers seen as a precursor to sentatives familiar on how to deal with
and civilians with a “one-stop” sexual assaults.” sexual assault victims and provides
shop for victims of sexual assault. The Department of them with all the available resources they
The Fort Carson Equal the Army directed all have to give to the victims, so they’re
Opportunity and SHARP offices units to achieve 100 taken care of medically or mentally,”
training, which began Jan. 23, percent SHARP trained said Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Bardo,
enables Soldiers and commanders personnel by Sept. 30, SHARP representative, 4th Brigade
to transition seamlessly from according to ALAR- Combat Team, 4th Inf. Div.
Sexual Assault Prevention and ACT 07/2012, published SHARP seeks to change cultural
Response to SHARP, which ensures Jan. 12. norms about what is acceptable through
victims and complainants receive “The Department of training, education and applying
the appropriate level of care in a the Army is revamping the basic principles of teamwork,
manner consistent with current the way we deal with explained Cushen.
All Army Activities messages sexual harassment and “The Army needs a program like
and directives, said Lt. Col. sexual assault,” said SHARP because there are human
David Cushen, 4th Infantry Master Sgt. Jose Colon, beings in this world, in and out of our
Division and Fort Carson 4th Infantry Division military formations, who are either
EO/SHARP program manager. sexual assault response unwilling or incapable of exercising
In 2004, then Secretary of coordinator and SHARP the necessary self-control and decision
Defense Donald Rumsfeld ordered representative. “We want making necessary to treat others with
a review of the Department of Fort Carson to be at the value and worth,” said Cushen.
Defense policies and procedures for forefront of the fight.” Contact Cushen at 526-9468 for
the care of victims of sexual assault. The Fort Carson more information on the Fort Carson
The review found that existing EO/SHARP office orga- EO/SHARP program.
policies and programs aimed at Photo by Pfc. Andrew Ingram nized five two-week To report an incident of sexual
preventing sexual assault were Master Sgt. Jose Colon, operations noncommissioned officer, courses from January- assault, contact the 24/7 Fort Carson
inconsistent and incomplete. Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention program, September for Mountain victim advocate response pager at 719-
The Army has since incorporated 4th Infantry Division, trains a class of company, battalion and Post Soldiers to conduct 577-3171, or Army Community Service
the sexual harassment portion of the brigade SHARP representatives at Fort Carson Feb. 15. SHARP training to meet at 526-4590 during duty hours.
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10. 10 MOUNTAINEER — March 2, 2012
‘Regulars’ enter new world of virtual training
Story and photo by
Pfc. Nathan Thome
that we are getting more familiar
with our crew and how they
1st Brigade Combat Team operate, so we can run more
Public Affairs Office, smoothly,” said Tickle.
4th Infantry Division The simulation seems like
a video game, but the operations
Four Soldiers filled the are the same as a real tank,
M1A2 Abrams Tank Simulator said Allen.
to capacity. Screens and buttons “The whole crew gets a feel
illuminated the armor crewmen as of what it’s like to maneuver,
they donned their Army combat shoot and fight with the tank,”
helmets and checked their radios. said Groat. “I think the
Settled into their positions, Soldiers really like this training
the team worked together to because it’s fun and what they
eliminate simulated enemies are here to do.”
appearing on the screens. Allen said his team members
“Regular” Soldiers assigned gained a better understanding of
to Company C, 1st Battalion, how they would work together to
22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st perform their battle drills during
Brigade Combat Team, 4th their upcoming live-fire exercise
Infantry Division, conducted and during real-world operations.
simulation training at the Close By the end of the event,
Combat Tactical Trainer building each crew successfully navigated
on Fort Carson Feb. 21-23. the virtual world and eliminated
The Company C Soldiers 1st Lt. Richard Groat, executive officer, Company C, 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade its enemies.
conducted the simulations for Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, spots an enemy on an M1A2 Abrams Tank Simulator screen “Working together is the only
gunnery and tank qualification and calls for fire at the Close Combat Tactical Trainer on Fort Carson Feb. 22. way a crew can operate,” said
without burning resources Tickle. “The better the crew can
used during live-fire training, said ammunition shortages.” crewman. “This simulation required read each other, the more likely their
1st Lt. Richard Groat, Company C During the simulation, Soldiers me to use pretty much every skill I’ve mission will be a success.”
executive officer. used communication and teamwork to learned since basic training.” After completing their simulation
“Digital training is crucial, successfully eliminate enemies and While the simulation lacked the training, the Regulars will begin range
because a live-fire would be like progress through the training. intensity of a live-fire exercise, the qualification to certify their tank crews.
going out to shoot a rifle with each “Working as a team, communicating crewmembers used the more relaxed “In the end, we are hoping to gain
bullet costing thousands of dollars,” and talking loud enough so our other atmosphere to gain confidence in their well-trained, lethal troops — ones that
Groat said. “This way, Soldiers are teammates could hear us was essential own skills and their comrades, said Pvt. are proficient with their individual
given the chance to excel with their to complete the simulation training,” Neil Tickle, armor crewman. warrior skills, as well as their crew
weapons without worrying about said Pvt. Michael Allen, armor “Another bonus of this training is tasks,” said Groat.
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