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Air Traffic Training & Readiness Officer: LtCol Herbert

Air Traffic Training & Readiness SNCOIC: MSgt Philipps

Regional TERPS Specialist/Training: GySgt Mediate / GySgt Sisler

NAALS Program Director: Mrs. Price

Region Airspace Coordinator: Mr. Plummer

MCIEAST

SETTING THE PACE

3rd Edition

April 2011

Pg 2. FROM THE OFFICE Pg 3. RAC/NAALS CORNER Pg 5. MCAS CHERRY POINT Pg 6. MCAS NEW RIVER Pg 7. MCAF QUANTICO Pg 8. MCAS BEAUFORT Pg 9. TRAINING AND STATISTICS Pg 10. UPCOMING EVENTS

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April 2011

First quarter 2011, the start of a new year and MCIEAST ATC continues to set the pace for the community. The facilities are

adapting to the changes ahead in both technology and manpower requirements of the operational force.

With budget constraints being felt by everyone, the community will function as it always has by doing more with less. Training

opportunities may be limited forcing the facilities to look to within for additional training for their Air Traffic Controllers.

APX-25 recently implemented a change that will now allow MCAS Beaufort, the ability to award a 7253/54 dual qualification

with approach low position. The decision was made based upon the realization that approach low qualified controllers are capable

of working arrival and or approach control in a complex environment such as Al Asad Iraq. This was also extended to MCAS

Iwakuni, MCAS Yuma, and Cherry Point within the message, this change will allow Marines flexibility in their career with re-

gards to MOS compliance.

GySgt Sisler is checking in and will be conducting a turnover before I depart for my third tour at Bogue Field. He is looking for-

ward to going through endless amounts of analytical data, reading through revocation packages, and sending massive amounts of

greenside information to the company office. I expect he will accomplish all of these tasks while maintaining a smile on his

face :).

In the time I have spent at MCIEAST I have learned a lot about the inter workings of the MOS from the station and regional as-

pects. I also learned that the station and wing sides still need to work together as a single community with the best interest of all

controllers in mind. Unfortunately I realized how personalities and negativity can hinder the progress of the 90 percent hard

working Marines and Civilians within the community.

Mr. Carter Brandenburg is now the Director of Aviation Plans and Policies as Col. now Mr. Stenger, has moved on to the civilian

sector. LtCol Herbert, the ATC T&R Officer, is still looking forward to retirement this summer while his replacement, Major

Taylor from Okinawa will be stepping in.

David Grange wrote on asymmetrical warfare, “we Americans look at conflict through a winner‟s eyes...and if our quick fix for

the conflict at hand derails, due to unintended consequences, we usually overreact and are unstable to deal with reality. Our

standard approach to adversary actions means that we have trouble adapting to what we actually find on the ground. Past high

tech, standoff warfare is largely ineffective against these fourth generation adversaries. We continue to play American football on

a European soccer field”.

GySgt Mediate

MCIEAST ATC T&R

FROM THE

OFFICE

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NEW 2d MAW CG INTENDS TO EXERCISE THE

WING

We received news from 2d MAW G-3 and G-5 staff that Maj

Gen. Davis intends to exercise Wing assets in ways some of

us haven‟t seen since the early 1990‟s. Think Solid Shield;

think airspace support.

It‟s been so long since we supported large scale, multiple

Group exercise participation, that the approach will be careful

and deliberate. Crawl, walk, run. We will begin with an ex-

panded EWTGLANT training scenario. Initial planning ses-

sions are being conducted and the „MAILED FIST‟ mission

footprint is still under development. The search for active

MAGTF players is ongoing.

During the week of 20 Jun 2011, we should expect to see ac-

tive participation from MAG-14, MAG-26, MAG-29, MAG-

31, MWSG-27 and MACG-28. MACS-2, TAOC, DASC,

LAAD, MWSS will support operations mostly in eastern NC.

Breaking out their newly installed TACAN and PAR capabili-

ties, Bogue Field will support at least a deployed harrier de-

tachment. Tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel mis-

sions are planned at OLF Camp Davis, NC, and a long range

raid is planned at Fort Pickett, VA. We expect Stationary

ALTRVs (JO 7610.4N, Ch 3) to be built for the latter scenari-

os.

A mid-term planning conference is scheduled for 19 Apr

2011. Expect formal Exercise planning and coordination via

regular channels in the weeks ahead. In accordance with the

new 2d MAW CG‟s wishes, expect the Wing to get more ex-

ercise.

WORD FROM THE RAC

NEWS FROM THE NAALS

WELCOME ABOARD:

New River

LCpl Nunn

LCpl Powers

LCpl Pressman

LCpl Yusufu

Quantico

LCpl Tarquin

Cherry Point

SSgt Mickelson

LCpl Bratton

LCpl Copeland

LCpl Schulz

FAREWELL

Beaufort

Sgt Ingram

Quantico

Sgt Miller

Cherry Point

SSgt Dickson

Cpl Boyer

NAALS MCIEAST:

The development of the ATC Maintenance Order is

nearing finalization and is expected to be released mid 2011.

The Review of input and appendices continue via monthly

ATCM TELCONs.

MCAS Beaufort:

Schools:

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NEWS FROM THE NAALS

Continued from previous page…

LCpl Smith currently attending AN/FPN-63 PAR Course

Pensacola, FL. Grad date is April 14th.

LCpl Crook attending AN-GPN-30 DASR Course Pensacola,

FL. Grad date May 11th.

Recent equipment Installs/Upgrades:

MCAS Beaufort received the Next Gen ECS upgrade (Jan/

Feb).

MCAS Beaufort received the AN/FPN-63 PAR Tech Refresh

(Feb).

MCAS Beaufort is currently a key test site for the new Inde-

pendent STARS Analysis Tool (INSTANT). MCAS Beau-

fort will be conducting a 60 day field test, providing data and

feedback to SPAWARLANT. The INSTANT software inte-

grates DALR audio and STARS plot playback files into a sin-

gle file for playback on any modern personal computer.

MCAS Quantico:

The Air Traffic Control Maintenance and Weather

Division has enjoyed several personal and professional suc-

cesses since the last newsletter, as we have received new Ma-

rines to the family and presented awards for outstanding pro-

fessional achievement. We are happy to welcome LCpl An-

drew Tarquin to the MCAF family as he arrived on board

from his Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) School in

Pensacola, Florida where he earned the MOS of 5954, ATC

Communications Systems Technician.

LCpl Peter Kim represented himself and the division well as

he won the 2nd quarter Marine of the Quarter board amid

keen competition. We would like to congratulate him on a

job well done! Cpl Nichole Reavis and Cpl Luke Peterson

also continued their own professional development during

this period by completing the Corporal‟s Leadership Course

and the Marksmanship Instructor‟s Course, respectively. Cpl

Reavis, like Cpl Peterson, won the Honor Graduate for her

outstanding performance while attending the course.

We are also excited to announce that Cpl Andrew Robinson

and Cpl Alexander Donnelly reenlisted for four more years of

service to our country and Corps. Not only have these excel-

lent Marines decided to extend their service to our country,

they have also been accepted for lateral moves into other

MOSs. Cpl Robinson is moving into the air traffic control

MOS, while Cpl Donnelly will be moving into the aviation

electronics micro miniature repair technician specialty. We

wish them the best of luck in all future endeavors. Finally,

we would like to congratulate SSgt Brian Roberts on his well-

deserved promotion to his current rank.

MCAS Cherry Point:

BT-11‟s ASOS will be getting its DCP replaced by

SPAWARS in April and the wind tower will be removed for

restoration.

MCAS New River:

Cpl Pryor was promoted to his present rank and Sgt

Garza was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps achievement

medal.

New River Radar Tower Upgrade

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Arrivals

2nd Lt. Forestiere

GySgt Bufkin

GySgt Roach Sgt Beemer

Sgt Fanning

Sgt Johnson

Sgt McCabe

Cpl Connor LCpl Burks

LCpl Lorona

LCpl Monteiro

LCpl Phillips PFC Perez

Departures

1st Lt. Keramidas

2nd Lt. Alarid MSgt McMillan

GySgt Fistler

GySgt Rainbow

GySgt Meyer Sgt Beemer

Sgt Dickson

Sgt Strudgeon

Sgt Washburn

Cpl Connor New MOS’s

SSgt Norez -7253/54

Sgt Beemer –7252

Sgt Claborn -7257 Sgt Lewis -7257

Cpl Brantley -7252

Cpl Cerillo -7253/54

Cpl Ramos-7257 Cpl Smith -7252

Cpl Williams -7252

LCpl David -7257

LCpl Piburn -7257

LCpl Rahpael -7257 LCpl Reynage -7257

LCpl Rockstrogh -7257

LCpl Stoermer –7257

LCpl Syfert -7253 LCpl Ulrich –7257

LCpl Weeces –7257

Pvt Smith –7257

This past quarter NKT experienced a major personnel charge in the office.

MSgt McMillian retired and GySgt Thacker took over the reigns as the

SNCOIC.

GySgt Rainbow executed orders to MCAS Miramar while GySgt Hearn has

taken over as the Tower Chief. GySgt Bufkin who recently checked in from

Iwakuni Japan, has assumed the billet of Training Chief from SSgt Kroemer.

In March Cherry Point facility reached a couple of milestones in training with

the following accomplishments: Most OJT hours since March 2006 (1,362.37),

simulated training hours ever (264.52). Highest percentage of civilian instruc-

tor contribution since 2005 (50.04%), the most Marines depart in a four month

period ever (37), and they are on pace for the most position qualifications ever

(260) shattering the old record of (241). Great job!

MCAS CHERRY POINTMCAS CHERRY POINTMCAS CHERRY POINT

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Arrivals

SSgt Weidner

Sgt Kotara

Cpl Crabtree

Cpl Snider

Departures

SSgt Fishburne

SSgt Sykes

Cpl Crabtree

New MOS’s

SSgt Taylor –7252

Sgt Hartka -7257

Sgt Hovanec -7253

Sgt Sattler -7253

Cpl Cook –7257

Cpl Witman –7257

LCpl Callahan –7257

LCpl Townsend –7257

LCpl Vela –7257

Team New River started the New Year off with Back in the Saddle Training

provided by the Headquarters Squadron to continue the focus on quality Marine

Corps Leadership and continued quality Air Traffic Control services.

During this quarter Sgt Kotara, and Cpl Snider were sent to ATC School to

begin training in their new MOS. ATCFO Capt. White was sent to Biloxi, MS

to attend the Military Air Space Management course to increase his knowledge

base in the field of ATC.

Also during this quarter we welcomed the addition of SSgt Coronado to his pre-

sent grade in the SNCO ranks. Additional promotions for the period were LCpl

Miguel, and LCpl Vasquez to their present grades.

MCAS New River was visited by a team from Marine Corps Combat Develop-

ment Command in order to participate in their ongoing MOS Training and Rev-

ocation process study. New River ATC is gearing up for their upcoming Naval

Safety Center inspection process to take place early next quarter.

As always New River ATC is training quality controllers who continue to sup-

port ongoing operations acreoss the globe in support of our freedoms. Unit

next quarter.

Semper Fi!

MCAS NEW RIVERMCAS NEW RIVERMCAS NEW RIVER

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Arrivals

PFC Chessman

Departures

SSgt Carter

LCpl Burrows

New MOS’s

SSgt Nason -7252

LCpl Burger -7257

LCpl Burrows -7257 LCpl Carrigan –7257

LCpl Eull –7257

LCpl Johnson –7257

LCpl Maldonado –7257

The first few months of 2011 have been busy but productive for the Marines

and civilians of MCAF Quantico. We welcomed new personnel to the facility

while bidding farewell to others. We continued to see numerous strategic air-

craft at MCAF as they moved HMX-1 personnel and equipment around the

world in support of the President of the United States. The traffic and some-

times unusual hours paid dividends in training opportunities and qualifications.

SSgt Nason earned his initial qualification as a FAA Control Tower Operator

and the MOS of 7252, Air Traffic Controller-Tower. Numerous others earned

the MOS of 7257, Air Traffic Controller. Congratulations to LCpls Burger,

Burrows, Carrigan, Johnson, Eull, and Maldonado. In addition to qualifica-

tions, Sgt Davis graduated from the Basic Air Traffic Control School and LCpl

Johnson attended the Advanced Radar Air Traffic Control Course given at NAS

Pensacola, FL.

In order to fill the gap in our simulated training program, Sgt Mathews and Mr.

Wimsett attended the SIGNAL Radar Simulator Workshop at Tinker AFB, Ok-

lahoma. Returning with software tailored to MCAF Quantico‟s Class E (radar)

airspace, we look to completely integrate this program into our Arrival Control

training syllabus to augment the ADACEL simulator we currently use for Con-

trol Tower trainees. Though we‟ve only had the simulator for a short time,

we‟re already seeing results.

In addition to the productive quarter from the training perspective, two of the

facility‟s Marines were recognized for their achievements. MSgt Draffen re-

ceived a Meritorious Service Medal presented by CAPT Easler (USN) for his

outstanding service at NAVFIG, and LCpl Johnson received a Navy and Ma-

rine Corps Achievement Medal for winning the title of MCAF Quantico‟s Ma-

rine of the Year board for calendar year 2010. Kudos to both Marines.

Semper Fidelis!

MCAF QUANTICOMCAF QUANTICOMCAF QUANTICO

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Arrivals

SSgt Allen

SSgt Grainger

Cpl Doyle

LCpl Moules

LCpl Nepaulsingh

PFC Figueroa

Departures

SSgt Metcalf

SSgt Redman Cpl Cha

New MOS’s

SSgt Bruffy -7254

Sgt Martinez -7252

Sgt Martins -7254

Sgt Munoz -7257 Sgt O’Connor -7257

Cpl Canty - 7257

Cpl Cook -7257

Cpl Harmon –7254

Cpl Macey -7257

Cpl Palazotta -7252

Cpl Roberts –7254

LCpl Greene –7257

2011 is here and moving fast! It has been a very motivated year so far and we

are looking forward to the future continuing in a positive direction. We always

want our first quarter to be a solid starting line for the remainder of the year;

this first quarter is just that. We are steadily heading down range in a strong

fashion with great direction and team work.

The Beaufort Team has added six new joins to our family, and they are fitting

in perfectly. Training is always moving forward with qualifications, our first

quarter has already produced nine tower and radar qualifications and 20 OJTI‟s.

Beaufort is also currently undergoing the modification of the DALR recording

system. SPAWAR is providing training for both technicians and controllers.

This system will continue to help us synchronize audio and radio playback for

training and review.

Beaufort will continue to set goals and adhere to new challenges.

MCAS Beaufort ATC Team

MCAS BEAUFORTMCAS BEAUFORTMCAS BEAUFORT

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Qualifications Initial/Subsequent as of March 31

Tower Simulator Usage

Revocation by Facility Year to Date

TRAINING AND STATISICS

NCA NBC NKT NYG

Total 0 2 1 0

NCA NBC NKT NYG

Total 252.50 257.00 130.42 197.76

NCA NBC NKT NYG

Total 170.90 339.15 398.78 NA

AT Coach Usage

LC FD GC AC AR RD FC

NKT 3/2 9/3 3/4 3/2 2/0 6/0 9/0

NBC 3/0 3/0 3/0 1/0 0/0 5/1 4/1

NCA 0/0 6/3 4/1 N/A 3/3 4/2 5/1

NYG 1/0 2/0 4/0 N/A 0/0 5/1 3/0

Total 9 23 19 6 8 24 23

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“If I were to sum up what I’ve learned in 35 years of service, it’s improvise, improvise, improvise.”

General Mattis

VV/VM ATC Leadership Conference

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