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The EagleThe EagleVolume 5, Number 3 Published in the interest of the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command April 1999

Missile hitting missile: a tough game to play

by LuAnne FantasiaHuntsville, Ala.

It wasn’t a setback. It was one in aseries of tests. To be sure, the THAADisn’t in production. It’s still underdevelopment. Flight 09 of the Theater High AltitudeArea Defense had a date with a movingtarget late last month—a rendezvouswith a Hera target missile. Although it didn’t nail the desired in-your-face hit-to-kill, Project ManagerCol. Lou Deeter is proud of THAADachievements thus far, “and wecontinue to learn with each flight. “The Hera target was going over 3000feet per second. The THAADinterceptor was moving over 3000 feetper second, and even with a smallnozzle malfunction, we still came within35 feet of a kill. That’s remarkable,”Deeter said. The THAAD is needed to protecttroops against missiles that could carrynuclear, biological or chemicalwarheads. “There is an existing threat that onlyTHAAD can counter,” Deeter added,avoiding specific details. Other sourcessay, however, that the new threat isfrom short- and medium-range ballisticmissiles that fly far, fast and high—unlike the cheap and dumb Scuds thatIraq used during Operation DesertStorm in ’91. Only so much can be learned fromcomputer simulation. AlthoughTHAAD’s political support is strongand although it still holdscongressional recognition as a vitaltheater missile defense system,naysayers and Monday morningquarterbacks foster a zero toleranceattitude toward a crucial phase of anyprototype: live fire testing. “A lot of things that had to happen,did happen,” Deeter said. THAAD’s radar had to locate andtrack the target. Check. Its communications system—battlemanager—had to compute a plan forthe interceptor to fly and track. Check. Radar had to communicate that planto the missile as it flew. Did that. The launcher (fully operated bysoldiers) had to launch the missile, andthe missile had to fly properly. Check. Target had to work. Hera Target

THAAD is stillthe favoredplayer

worked. Deeter said that, while the missile got

into the end game, it did not achieveintercept, probably due to one failednozzle [for the liquid fuel] in thethruster. Nine others worked properly.He said Lockheed Martin isinvestigating why the nozzle failed,with full cooperation from BoeingCorporation, which manufactures thethruster. Deeter said the THAAD programdeveloped from a technology programat the U.S. Army Space and MissileDefense Command, with a combinedteam of government and industrypeople. “We are disappointed we didn’t hit

the target but pleased to show theresults of many, many people’sefforts,” Deeter said. “White Sands Missile Range [N.M.]had 527 people supporting this test.Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and alltheir subcontractors, along withSMDC, AMCOM, the PEO for Air andMissile Defense, and the THAADProject Office—all participate in thisdevelopment,” he said. The THAAD team’s play book callsfor four more live fire tests—one asearly as next month—and for the firstunit equipped by the year 2007.

The THAAD missile (center) spirals upwards toward the HERA target (right); both moving at a speed of3,000 feet per second. THAAD’s missile came within 35 feet of a hit-to-kill before a (probable) nozzlefailure in the thruster.

Courtesy photo

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-- Col. Lou DeeterTHAAD Project Manager

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A lot of thingsthat had tohappen, didhappen.

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The Eagle ...is an unofficial publication authorized under the provisions ofArmy Regulation 360-81. It is published by the U.S. Army Spaceand Missile Defense Command. Views and opinions expressedare not necessarily those of SMDC, Department of Army, orDepartment of Defense. Reader input is solicited and welcomed;however, no payment will be made for such contributions. Pleasedirect letters and comments to:

U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense CommandATTN:Editor, The Eagle, P.O. Box 1500,

Huntsville, AL 35807-3801Phone (256)955-1641 or DSN 645-1641FAX: DSN 645-1214

Commander.........................................................Lt. Gen. John Costello

Public Affairs Officer....................................................William M. Congo

Editor..........................................................................LuAnne Fantasia

Production..........................................................................Sybil Baker

Major contributors:

SMDC Staff, Arlington, Va., and Huntsville, Ala.ARSPACE, Colorado Springs, Colo.KwajaleinASPO, Ft. Belvoir, Va.HELSTF, White Sands Missile Range, N.M.

Story & photo by Marco MoralesHuntsville, Ala.

The commander-in-chief of theU.S. Space Command, Gen.Richard B. Myers, visited thecommand in March. Myers was accompanied by hiswife, Mary Jo. Escorted bySMDC Commander Lt. Gen. JohnCostello, Gen. Myers receivedbriefings at the command’sheadquarters in Arlington, Va.,on the latest technology effortsand issues pertaining to SMDC’smission and developments in themajor subordinate elements. Those briefings included theArmy Space Command, the ForceDevelopment and IntegrationCenter, and the Army SpaceProgram Office. Other briefingsincluded Army space controlinitiatives; national missiledefense; the Integrated ConceptTeam for Space Control; andDoctrine, Training, Leadership,Organization, Materiel, andSoldiers issues. The next day, at the commandelement in Huntsville, Myersreceived briefings on the Spaceand Missile Defense AcquisitionCenter; the Missile DefenseSpace and Technology Center;and the Space and MissileDefense Battle Lab, which

included an overview of theAdvanced Research Center. “I think the visit by GeneralMyers and his wife went well,”said Col. Robert B. Pollard, Jr.,SMDC chief of staff. “GeneralMyers’ view of our command ismuch clearer than before.” Michele Costello, wife ofSMDC’s commanding general,escorted Mrs. Myers tobriefings on the widespreadcommand’s active role in its local

communities. Mrs. Myers also touredhistoric Huntsville, the U.S.Space and Rocket Center, andNASA’s Marshall Space FlightCenter on Redstone Arsenal. Later in the same week, thecommand hosted SenatorsRobert Smith (N.H.), MaryLandrieu (La.), and JeffSessions (Ala.) in Huntsville. The trio was given updateson national missile defense;

Senators, commander-in-chief of U.S.Space Command visit command sites

Air Force General Richard Myers is thecommander-in-chief of the U.S. Space Commandin Colorado Springs, Colo. Myers visited SMDClast month.

(Air Force photo)

Lt. Gen. John Costello (left), greets Senators MaryLandrieu (center) and Robert Smith during their visitto the Advanced Research Center last month.

Coming soonthrough acoordinatornear youby LuAnne FantasiaHuntsville, Ala.

As a result of a fast-paced tempo, thecommand has launched its ArmyFamily Action Plan. The AFAP is a 16-year-old,Armywide program, that affordssoldiers, civilian employees and familymembers the opportunity and road mapto effect significant changes. “Anytime a person has a voice insomething, they can make adifference,” said Barbara Mantia, asenior spouse advisor for thecommand’s AFAP program. Herhusband is Command Sgt. Maj. FrankMantia. “The Army is the only service thathas this program and over the years Ihave witnessed some significantchanges brought about directly

through the AFAP,” she said, two ofwhich are extended hours at postfacilities—including day care centers—and revised civilian sick leave policies,including sick leave for family care. “Members of an organization canpresent concerns and needs to theirlocal AFAP coordinator, at their ownlevel,” she explained. “Those issuesare sometimes resolved at the localinstallation level, or at the major Armycommand level [such as SMDC].Sometimes they have a broader impact,and are elevated to the Department ofArmy level and effect changes to Armyregulations. “A soldier’s or a civilian employee’svoice in an issue can have a localimpact or a military wide impact,”Mantia stressed. Coordinators have been selectedfrom each major subordinate element ofthe command, and they recently met inthe Arlington, Va., office for a fast-paced but all-inclusive day of trainingfrom two AFAP experts. Sandra Vlcekis the chief of the Army Family ActionPlan office in Alexandria, Va., and TriciaBrooks—AFAP issues manager—sitsat Fort Bragg, N.C. Portia Davidson, the command’sAFAP coordinator, is one of 19coordinators across the Army’s major

commands. She’s a high-energy moverand shaker who has introduced AFAPand made it work in another majorArmy command, and she is alreadymaking it happen across SMDC’sthousands of miles. “We’re a relatively small command,but a widespread and diverse one,”Davidson said. “But we can stillimplement an Armywide program, andwe’re on our way. The coordinatorshere today have already taken the firststep toward making a positivedifference. They’re enthusiastic andcommitted, and they will make theAFAP work in our command.” Program coordinators are DonMathis, Cris Foster,1st Sgt. OzelRobertson, Gloria Flowers, Master Sgt.William Peeler, Regina Campbell. Lt. Gen. John Costello, commandinggeneral, told the coordinators, “This isnot a cookie-cutter program. I look toyou individual leaders to tailor yourprograms based on the unique needsof your piece of the organization.” Costello said he considers the AFAPto be important to the health of anorganization, therefore it must not belimited to soldier problems and issues. “I don’t want to hammer on howyou’re going to do it, but certainly thisprogram includes civilian employee

issues,” Costello said. “This programis important because it provides aforum in your communities to let needsbe known,” he added, “and the AFAPwill be one of three issues I will stresswhen the command’s new inspectorgeneral comes on board this year.”The other two issues will be the energyof the strategic plan and theConsideration of Others program, headded. Michele Costello has been an Armywife for 29 years. She married herhusband at the beginning of hismilitary career. She is a senior spouseadvisor for the command’s AFAPprogram. “The most significant change I’veseen in those years is that the Armyrecognizes the family as an integral partof the Army,” Costello said. “TheArmy is an institution. It is not a 9-to-5job. It is a profession and a way oflife.” She said we’re all in the profession ofdefending our country, with a sharedresponsibility to each other. “And that includes our civilianemployees and their families, too. Ourcivilians are our continuity, and theAFAP is an investment of betterquality of life in the future for oursoldiers and civilians,” she said.

and

the Theater High AltitudeArea Defense system; thePatriot-3; Medium ExtendedAir Defense System; KineticEnergy Anti-Satellite system;and the AtmosphericInterceptor Technologyprogram.

“General Myers’ viewof our command ismuch clearer thanbefore.”

-- Col. Robert B. Pollard Jr.chief of staff

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Story and photo by Marco MoralesHuntsville, Ala.

Poet Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “Nothing greatwas ever achieved without enthusiasm.” Ifenthusiasm requires a formula for reaching goals,LaVerne Haynes has found it by combiningperseverance and education. Haynes, a procurement technician assigned to theacquisition management division, Contracting andAcquisition Management Office, or CAMO, here,was recently selected for an intern position as alogistics management specialist at AberdeenProving Grounds, Md. The position starts at theGS-7 level and carries a target grade of GS-11. “Since I have a strong procurement backgroundI’ll be working in the procurement side of logistics,”she said. And, if all goes well, Haynes said sheshould be promoted to GS-11 within two years. Sheis currently a GS-6. But pursuing her goals hasn’t been easy forHaynes, working a full time job, going to school atnight, and raising a daughter who will graduate fromhigh school in May. She received a bachelor’sdegree in business administration in management oftechnology from Athens State University in August1998. She also earned a certificate in procurementand acquisition management from the sameinstitution last December. Through all of heracademic efforts she attained a grade point averageof 3.75 which, through a scholastic program, helpedher get the internship. “I started out as an office automation clerk inSeptember 1993,” Haynes said, “and have worked in

the SMDC contracting office since April 1996.” Some of Haynes’ duties in the CAMO includehandling the brunt of Freedom of Information Actrequests which require pulling files anddetermining if information is releasable throughSMDC’s Legal Office. “LaVerne’s job requires a bit of diplomacy inthat she has to deal with contractors on thesetypes of actions,” said Richard Kowallik, chief,Acquisition Management Division, CAMO atSMDC. He offered comments about her new joband character. “This is attributable to the type of employeethat LaVerne is because she has worked veryhard to achieve the CAMO’s goals as well as herown,” Kowallik said, adding that although noemployee is indispensable, Haynes’ will be a hardact to follow. He uses an analogy to make hispoint. “If you place your hand into a bucket of water,upon taking your hand out, the level of the wateralways changes. So, even though an area is filledin, when you remove your hand the water leveldrops,” Kowallik said, adding, “It’s always achallenge to find someone as dedicated to the joband to professional goals as LaVerne. “We’re very proactive in encouraging ouremployees to pursue education,” he said. TheAcquisition Management Division has 32employees. Haynes, a native of Norfolk, Va., looks forwardto being close to home again. “I feel a sense of sadness having to leaveHuntsville because I’ve made a lot of friends,”

Selection based on scholastic achievement

Haynes chosen for internship

Haynes said, adding, “I’ve worked with manyexceptional bosses — one of whom Richard [Kowallik]has been. In life, nothing is possible without God’sfavor and keeping faith in him.”

by Gerda SherrillHuntsville, Ala.

A Hera target system successfullyflew at White Sands Missile Range,N.M., in mid-March, in support of thePatriot Advanced Capability, or PAC-3, seeker characterization flight test. The Hera—developed by thiscommand for the Ballistic MissileDefense Organization—is a tacticalballistic missile target typically usedfor test and evaluation of BMDOinterceptor systems. The Hera targetflown for this test was the Block IICHera configuration with a modified

ballistic reentry vehicle with asubmunition payload. Flown from Launch Complex 96 atFort Wingate, N.M., it reached analtitude of 92.5 kilometers and flew350.1 kilometers down range in 406seconds. The target missile flew a northwest tosoutheast trajectory to White SandsMissile Range to support anendoatmospheric observation of theseparated ballistic reentry vehicle bythe PAC-3 seeker. The target was launched on a 148-degree azimuth and allowed to coastfor 100 seconds after first stage

Hera target successfully blazes New Mexico skiesburnout to accommodate trajectoryshaping and first-stage motorplacement in the designated impactarea. Following simultaneous first-stageseparation and second-stage ignition,an energy management maneuver and adogleg maneuver were performed toplace the target complex on the finalflight azimuth of 140 degrees.Following the second-stage thrusttermination, the second-stage motor/guidance and control section wereseparated from the ballistic reentryvehicle to provide the desiredconditions at the altitude of interest.

Prime contractor for the Heratargets program is ColemanAerospace Company of Orlando,Fla., supported by principalsubcontractors Space VectorCorporation of Fountain Valley,Calif., and Aerotherm Corporation ofMountain View, Calif. The Space andMissile Systems Center of the U.S.Air Force provides the boostermotors. The program is managed byLt. Col. James Matthewson, thetheater targets product manager, adivision of the Ballistic MissileTargets Joint Project Office, Col.George Birdsong, director.

LaVerne Haynes, a procurement technician,was recently selected for an intern positionin logistics management at AberdeenProving Grounds, Md.

Story and photo by LuAnne FantasiaHuntsville, Ala.

The vast expanse of that turf is daunting…56million square feet of it. Manage that. Lt. Col. John Ramey did manage that, and hedid it well enough to earn an award for it; a simpleacknowledgement for a not-so-simple job. Before coming to the command last August asthe deputy chief of staff engineer, Ramey was thedirector of public works for the 104th Area SupportGroup in Hanau, Germany. He was on theautobahns constantly for three years to guardthe welfare of an area comparable to Forts Bragg(N.C.) and Hood (Texas) combined; with 12thousand housing units; a $156 million operatingbudget; an $80 million construction program; 49people on his direct staff; and 1100 others forwhom he provided the operational roadmap,annual work plans, and set the standards andgoals.

Oh yeah…the people. Don’t forget the soldiers,civilian employees, and family members who,whether they realized it or not, indirectly depended

Lt. Col John Ramey

He’s got turf

on Ramey for a big chunk of their quality of life.When living and working in a foreign country,that quality of life is even more crucial to readinessand performance. So, the 20-year Army veteran, Georgia native,was selected for the 1998 Executive of the Year forthe U.S. Army Europe and 7th Army’s Directorateof Public Works. Ramey’s name went into the hatwith winners from the other major Army commandsfor the Army wide award, and guess what? He was notified by Lt. Gen. Joe Ballard, chief ofengineers, that he won the Army wide award also.Ramey will receive the award at the Engineer Force21 conference in late April. But, Ramey isn’t sittingaround. In this command—with elements spreadfrom the Marshall Islands in the Pacific to the EastCoast, Ramey is on the road again—and in the air.He’s got a lot of turf to cover.

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Kwajalei n

More than 1,150 Marshallese are employed at Kwajalein, Roi-Namur,and Meck Island, most of whom work for Raytheon or Ire.

Renovation of the Enniburr pier is one of three recent troop c

Kwajalein Job Corps Center celebrated the opening of itsnew educational building last year. Hundreds of youngMarshallese men and women have studied at the center.

Partnership reap

The presence of the Kwajalein Missile Range in theMarshall Islands brings important benefits to theRepublic of the Marshall Islands and its people.These benefits total well over $30 million each year. Two of the most important benefits are theemployment of more than 1,150 Marshallese who earnover $14 million in annual income and the payment of$2.8 million each year in local taxes by the Americancontract employees on Kwajalein and Roi-Namur. The payment of $13 million a year for the lease of 11islands in the Kwajalein Atoll is made primarily tolandowners. Other financial benefits include U.S. Army

construction projects such as the renovation of piersand construction of buildings on Ebeye and Enniburrand more than $2 million each year in excess property,buildings, and materials furnished to the RMI.

Compact of Free Association

Signed and implemented in 1986,the Compact ofFree Association is the charter for our relationshipwith the RMI. Under terms of the compact, the UnitedStates and the RMI have responsibilities to fulfil. Forexample, the U.S. has full responsibility and authorityfor the defense and security of the Marshall Islands.

Story and photos by Preston LockridgeKwajalein Atoll

Aerial view of theisland of Roi-Namur.

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construction projects at Kwajalein Atoll that benefit the RMI and its citizens.

In the photos above and below,mens’ teams are enthusiasticcompetitors in Kwajalein softball leagues.

ps benefits for Americans and Marshallese

The compact itself is not up for negotiation. Ourbasic relationship of free association will continue.But some of the provisions of the compact—including the economic provisions—expire in 2001.Negotiations for renewal are scheduled to begin thisOctober. Two of the benefits of the compact are discussed inthe following topics.

Employment of RMI Citizens—USAKA/KMR is thelargest private employer of Marshallese citizens inthe entire country and second to the RMIGovernment in total employment. About 1,100Marshallese are currently employed by USAKA/KMR. All together they earn $14,275,600 per year.

Local taxes—The compact requires USAKA/KMRcontractor employees to pay a 5 percent income tax.These employees, largely American, paid more than$2,814,000 in taxes to the RMI in 1997.

Island lease agreement

USAKA/KMR has a 15-year lease on 11 islands inthe Kwajalein Atoll. The lease may be extended foranother 15 years upon notification to the RMI. With inflation adjustments, lease payments total

close to $13 million a year. Most of this money ispaid in turn by the RMI government to the majorKwajalein landowners. However, a portion goesdirectly to the Kwajalein Atoll DevelopmentAuthority each year.

Construction projects

A number of construction projects that benefit theRMI have been planned, completed, or are inprogress within Kwajalein Atoll. Recent projectsinclude:

Renovation of Ebeye pier (1997)—Repair of the 60-year-old Ebeye pier was funded through specialDepartment of Defense funds from the Humanitarianand Civic Action Program (HCA, Title 10) of the U.S.Pacific Command. Construction was accomplished byU.S. Army troops, who were brought in from theUnited States to do the work. With a real teamwork attitude, the soldiers workedand cooperated with both USAKA/KMR and theRMI local government. The cost of the Pier project isestimated at $227,000.

North Camp Water Catchment/Latrine Facilities -Ebeye (1998)—Construction of the water catchment

system and latrine facility of Ebeye’s North Campwas completed in April last year. The two-partproject put in place a water catchment system with acapacity of 70,000 gallons of water for drinking andhousehold use and a permanent 60-stall restroomfacility. These improvements benefit more than 2,000residents in the area at a cost of approximately$359,000.

Enniburr Pier (1998)—Repair of the Enniburr pierwas the third Title 10 HCA project completed byArmy construction troops within the past two years,with an estimated cost of $375,000. On a personal and community level, as well asofficially, Americans at USAKA/KMR extendfriendship, neighborly support, and assistance totheir neighbors in the Marshalls. Some of the ways that Americans extend friendshipand support for our hosts and partners, theMarshallese, are the Job Corps program—with morethan 1300 Marshallese young men and womenparticipating; Marshallese children in the Kwajaleinschool program; Marshallese Cultural Center; medicalassistance; technical assistance; athletic programs;and summer fun programs for children.

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by LuAnne FantasiaHuntsville, Ala.

Dr. Jennifer James is a specialist in ar-eas of cultural change, diversity and market-ing intelligence. “There are stages to change,” the urbancultural anthropologist explained to thecommand and staff at their strategicplanning offsite in February. “First, you get the idea,” she whispered.“You think, ‘Wait. We can do thisdifferently.’ Then, you explore. Do yourresearch. You look at all the informationand you say to each other, ‘We can makethis change.’ “Next, you make a collective commitment

to make the change. You go for it. You do it,and guess what? You land on your feet,” shewhispered again. James is not a whispering kind of speaker,however. She uses it for a quiet, steel-likeemphasis. Her beat is international. Hermessage is about dynamics. “Always stretch for the next level up,” shesaid. “I know you get tired, but change isconstant. The world is dynamic. It changes allthe time. Life is dynamic. Business isdynamic.” She gave the analogy of first-grade studentsbeing more computer-literate than their first-grade teachers. “What happens when those students walkinto the classroom knowing their teacher (theirleader) doesn’t have the energy for them?” James said leaders and commanders arepotentially in the same situation, with all theresources, but lacking the energy to shift and

Double your energy for (exciting!) futuregrow with the new. “Economically sometimes you cannot affordto hold on to the old ways. That happens incultures and it happens in organizations andcompanies,” she said. The future, she said, is less hunting andgathering.Specialists will do that. Today’s kids will do lessand less traditional combat support and willfight with their brains, according to James. Shesaid it is tremendously important for the militaryto recognize these new forms and shapes of thefuture. “Double your energy for the future because itis exciting,” James said in conclusion. “Let goof what’s leaving—old technology and old waysof doing business. “Prepare now—with the changes you maketoday and with the people you groom in yourcommand—to tell the story of the future.”

by John DavisHuntsville, Ala.

The command’s deputy chief ofstaff for intelligence hosted visitorsfrom Washington, D.C., Fort Belvoir,Va., Colorado Springs, Colo., andWhite Sands, N.M., in early Marchfor a strategic planning offsiteconference. The intelligence and securitypersonnel gathered to learn howothers see them, and to discusswhere they planned to go as a group.For many it was the first time meetingcolleagues with whom they’veworked telephonically for years. Day one focused on understanding

the I & S challenge. Lt. Gen. JohnCostello opened the conference byproviding a perspective on theimportance of the I & S mission to thecommand’s operations. Among theguest speakers was Dr. Tom Ward,director of the threat andcountermeasures directorate at theBallistic Missile Defense Organization.His insights revealed how SMDCintelligence and security supportreached into the halls of Congress.Subsequently, four customers ofintelligence and security supportpitched their programs’ requirements,summarizing what they liked andexpected from the SMDC intelligenceand security community. The

Intelligence and Security directorate plans for the futureIntelligence and Security directorate plans for the futureIntelligence and Security directorate plans for the futureIntelligence and Security directorate plans for the futureIntelligence and Security directorate plans for the futurecustomers were Battle Lab’s PamCaruso; PEO-THAAD’s Kevin Nash;Mike Grannan of JLENS; and MDSTC’sMike Lash and Greg Jones. Brenda Turner and Dennis Stoutelaborated on how our web page hasbeen “recruited” to perform significantintelligence work. The second day focused on the wayahead, with participants identifyingtheir customers and our relationshipswith others in the national I & Scommunity. We evaluated ourselves,given the command goals, and asked ifwe are seen as facilitators of missionneeds or as rule enforcers. Workgroupsdeveloped a feedback questionnaireand addressed the vision and strategic

goals of the deputy chief of staffintelligence. A review of the civilianintelligence personnel managementsystem launched a spirited exchange,and Janice Williamson ended the dayshowing how personnel security hasgone into cyberspace. Sgt. 1st ClassDonnie Daughtery explained thecommand climate study and where theConsideration of Others program isgoing, while Tom Ryan presented awell-received film about e-mail, “ThePlugged-In Mailbox.” It was a good event to promote abetter working relationship within theSMDC I & S community, accomplishimportant training, and to begin thestrategic planning process.

March: Women’sHistory Month

Employees at the command’sHuntsville element recognizedNational Women’s History

Month on two occasions in March.Mayor Loretta Spencer signed aproclamation March 1, recognizingthe contributions women have madeto the history of this country. The command’s EEO office hosteda program March 23, with June Hajjar,director of the Federal Women’sProgram, Office of the AssistantSecretary of the Army for Manpowerand Reserve Affairs, as guestspeaker. Hajjar shared some historyon women who put their stamp on

America—women like Amelia Earhart,

by Mary PeoplesHuntsville, Ala.

Huntsville celebrates observancewith two special events

Molly Pitcher, Sojourner Truth, AbigailAdams, and Carey Nation. Mary Peoples, this command’sFederal Women’s Program manager,spoke of some of the women in thespace and missile defense industrywork force who have put their stampon the industry through their efforts,accomplishments and dedication toexcellence.Some of these women noted were SaraBruce, Lois Spruiell, Dr. Shelba Proffitt,Dr. Robin Buckelew, CarolynThompson, Mildred Balch, AnnaDumas, and Kay Ward.

Huntsville Mayor Loretta Spencer (center), signed a proclamationMarch 1, recognizing National Women’s History Month and thecontributions women have made to this country. Sgt. 1st ClassMarilyn Mazalewski (left), and Mary Peoples are pictured withMayor Spencer.

photo by LuAnne Fantasia

he has filmed two well-knownspecials for the public broadcastsystem; Thinking in the future tense,

and a great workout for the mind.S

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Awards ...

Promotions ...

Hail & Farewell ...

AROUND THE ARMY

Farewell to Col. Bob Arnone;Lavada Dalton; and DonCarver. Farewell and best wishesto the following term employees:Cynthia Rice, Cynthia Binford,Mary Jones, Sonya Payne;Sherrye Alexander; Rhonda

Dr. Dick Fisher, Decoration forExceptional Civilian Service;Sonya Payne, Commander’sSafety Award for Excellence;Sherrye Alexander, Army

Welcome to Capt. DerrickHayes and Johnetta Graves.

Sharon Watkins-Lang

New Army policyWASHINGTON—A new Army policyon fraternization took effect March 2,giving officers and enlisted soldiers,who are now dating, one year to marryor end their relationship. The new “good order and discipline”policy revises Army Regulation 600-20. Besides restricting personalrelationships between soldiers ofdifferent ranks, it also limits privatebusiness deals between officers andenlisted soldiers. While the policydoes not prohibit transactions such asselling a car or renting a house, it doesrestrict the lending of money orentering into long-term businesspartnerships. Business relationships,which were allowed under the oldpolicy, are exempt until March 1, 2000. Secretary of Defense William Cohendirected in July 1998 that all servicesalign their fraternization policies. TheArmy’s “Good Order and DisciplinePolicy” is a direct result of thatdirective, officials said, and not onlyapplies to relationships betweensoldiers, but also relations of Armypersonnel with service members inother branches. Assistant Secretary of the Army forManpower and Reserve Affairs,Patrick T. Henry, said the new policyreflects the need for the militaryservices to have standard policiesbecause of the increasingly jointcharacter of modern military missions. The policy immediately prohibitsofficers and enlisted soldiers frombeginning any new romanticrelationship. However, if therelationship existed prior to March 1,officials said the soldiers have untilMarch 1, 2000 to get married, break upor face the consequences. The policy also prohibitsrelationships between permanent-party soldiers and initial-entrytrainees, whether stationed on thesame post or not. It prohibits romanticrelationships between recruiters andpotential recruits, without regard towhere the applicants live or where theservice member is stationed. In fact, the new policy prohibits anyrelationship between soldiers ofdifferent ranks if the relationshipappears to compromise supervisoryauthority, or could result inpreferential treatment. Relationshipsare prohibited if they appear toinvolve the improper use of rank orposition for personal gain.Relationships are also forbidden ifthey will have an adverse impact onunit morale or the ability of a commandto accomplish its mission. Officials said the new policy is notintended to preclude normal team

building such as communityorganizations, family gatherings, unit-based social functions or in any waylimit athletic competition. Unit-basedsocial functions include picnics, hailsand farewells, right arm night and bringyour boss night. “I want to stress that the Army hasalways emphasized the importance ofsound professional interpersonalrelationships to the success of Armymissions,” Henry said. “The nature andstructure of our Army demands thatofficers and enlisted work together inteams and units under tryingcircumstances. Unit cohesion isessential to build the confidence andtrust necessary for units to fight andwin on the battlefield. Good,professional leadership and commonsense will make these new policieswork for the good of the Army,” hesaid. Relationships between ReserveComponent members are exempt fromthe new policy if the relationships areprimarily based on civilianacquaintances. Personal relationsbetween Regular Army and Reservecomponent soldiers are also allowed,with the same stipulation. However,officers and enlisted soldiers cannotdate if either are on active-duty toursor serving in full-time Guard or Reservepositions. The new policy gives commanders atcompany-level the authority to prohibitrelationships that compromise orappear to compromise the integrity ofauthority or the chain of command.(by Sgt. 1st Class Connie E. Dickey,Army News)

Millions eligible forcertificates WASHINGTON — Between 18million and 22 million former andcurrent service members and DoDcivilians can apply for certificateshonoring them for their parts inwinning the Cold War. Those qualifying for the certificatescan apply via the Internet at http://coldwar.army.mil, e-mail atcwrs@Fairfax-emh1.army.mil, or fax at (703) 275-6749. Applicants can also mail requests to:

Cold War Recognition4035 Ridge Top Road, Suite 400

Fairfax, Va. 22030

Applicants must present proof ofservice. Army officials cautionapplicants not to send originaldocuments because they cannot bereturned. Applicants must use fax ormail to submit supporting documents. Persons are eligible for the

recognition certificate if they havemilitary or civilian service with the War,Navy or Defense departments betweenSept. 2, 1945, and Dec. 26, 1991. Military personnel can use any of thefollowing documents as proof ofservice: DD Form 214 (Certificate ofRelease/Discharge from Active Duty);WD AGO Form 53-55 (War DepartmentSeparation Document); or Oath ofOffice — Military Personnel or Letterof Appointment. For copies of theserecords, write to:

National Personnel Records Center(Military Personnel Records)

9700 Page Ave.St. Louis, Mo.63132-5100

Qualifying civilian service can beproven with a Standard Form 50(Notification of Personnel Action);Standard Form 2809 (Health BenefitRegistration Form); an award certificatewith employee’s name, name of serviceor agency, and dates; or retirementforms with the employee’s name,service or agency and dates. Federal civilian personnel may obtainemployment verification or copy oftheir records by writing to:

U.S. Office of Personnel ManagementEmployee Service and Record Center

P.O. Box 45Boyers, PA 16017-0045

A telephone help line is (703) 275-6279. (by Jim Garamone, AmericanForces Press Service)

Williams , Dena Gordon-Simon,Tina Arrington , Kelly Hopkins,and Mary Lee.

Achievement Medal for CivilianService.

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The remains of three Americanservicemen previouslyunaccounted for from SoutheastAsia have been identified and arebeing returned to their families forburial in the United States. They are identified as Navy Cmdr.John C. Mape, San Francisco,Calif.; Air Force Maj. John E.Bailey, Minneapolis, Minn.; andNavy Petty Officer 2nd Class JohnF. Hartzheim, Appleton, Wis. Analysis of the remains and otherevidence by the U.S. Army CentralIdentification Laboratory Hawaiiconfirmed the identifications. Thereare 2,069 Americans who remainunaccounted for from Vietnam. The U.S. government welcomesand appreciates the cooperation ofthe government of the SocialistRepublic of Vietnam and the LaosPeople’s Democratic Republic,which resulted in the accounting ofthese servicemen. Full accountingfor these Americans is a nationalpriority.(American ForcesInformation Service press release)

Air-launchedtarget test inPacific is a GO!by Gerda SherrillHuntsville, Ala.

It was a milestone test in thedevelopment of a new target for theatermissile defense programs. It hadmobile-launch capability. It was asuccess. Successful testing of the Short RangeAir Launched Target, or SRALT, in arisk reduction flight was announced inlate March by the Ballistic MissileDefense Organization and thiscommand’s Ballistic Missile TargetsJoint Project Office and Theater TargetsProduct Office. The test was held overa broad ocean area of the Pacific. As a risk reduction flight, the primaryobjective was to demonstrate thecapability of air-launching a ballisticmissile target. The target, using aninertly guided single-stage SR19booster, was successfully extractedfrom a USAF C-130 aircraft, descendedby parachute, ignited its motor, andperformed a suborbital flight test. The government mission manager,David Brand, said, “This successfulSRALT mission illustrates the strengthof the aerospace industry to meet thetechnical challenge of providing a newair-launch target capability that can beused at test ranges worldwide.” The target missile successfullydemonstrated the capability to locateits exact position after being extractedfrom the aircraft, ignite its motor whilefree-falling through space, and then flya predetermined 300-kilometertrajectory to an exact point in the ocean.A variety of mobile sensors werepresent to gather data on the flight test.The target missile performed well withinthe parameters of mission planningrequirements and will provide usefulinformation for future efforts. This datawill now be processed and analyzed insupport of developing BMDO theatermissile defense systems. This test represents the first time theUnited States has launched and flowna ballistic missile target to an exact pointdown range after being extracted froma cargo aircraft. The success of thismission provided an enhancedcapability to use the SRALT in supportof major interceptor developmentprograms. “It expands our suite of ballisticmissile targets and provides ournation’s tactical interceptor programswith targets that closely replicate threatmissile scenarios,” Brand said. Coleman Research Corporation ofOrlando, Fla., developed and launchedthe SRALT for the risk reduction flight.

Remains identified andreturned

8 The Eagle

The words efficient and reliabledescribe the secretaries and supportstaff at Army Space Command. So inconjunction with National Secretaries’Week/Day, Army Space recognizes its“real support”.

Karen “Knowledgeable” Fortney,Secretary to the Commander.

“Secretaries find themselves inextraordinarily sensitive and influen-tial situations. They set the condi-tions for both their bosses’ successas well as our soldiers’ success.That’s a unique, demanding, andcrucial responsibility. We’re fortunateto have a Time on Target crew atArmy Space who know how to doboth tasks superbly,” said Col.Michael McKeeman, Commander,Army Space Command.

“Army Space is a family and teamenvironment. I truly enjoy the time Ispend here,” said Fortney.

Sandie “Superior” Porter ,Secretary to the Chief of Staff.

“Faster than a Pentium III; moreaccurate than Word Spell Check; moreorganized than Calendar Creator Plus;able to execute more simultaneoustasks than Windows NT; and protec-tor of God’s small creatures,” said Col.Steven Bowman, Chief of Staff,speaking of his secretary.

“Army Space is the place to work,”said Porter.

Barbara “Brilliant” Miskell ,Secretary to the Technical Director

“Barb is always thinking ahead tosave the office and everyone shesupports from unnecessary work ordoing something counter productive(dumb). She keeps this place runningsmoothly,” said John Marrs, Techni-cal Director. “I work with a great bunch ofpeople. I couldn’t ask for moreconsideration and support. I think weall work very well together,” saidMiskell. When she is not at work, Barb playshandbells and sings in her churchchoir. Karol “Knows All” Boutwell ,Secretary to the Deputy Chief of Staff

for Operations. “Karol is clearly theprimary reason we function efficientlyand effectively. Her institutionalknowledge of Army Space Commandand our missions make her an invalu-able asset not just to us, but to theentire command,” said Tim Lynch,Acting Deputy Chief of Staff forOperations. “Space Command is a unique placeto work. I find my job very challengingand rewarding,” said Boutwell. Frieda “Flexible” Tata , Secretary tothe Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelli-gence. “Frieda has a splendid attitudetowards the welfare of all peopleassigned to the command, a profes-sionalism in doing the job right, and amulti-faceted focus toward the rightsof all oppressed groups,” said Lt. Col.David Berge, Deputy Chief of Staff forIntelligence. “Having been in the Army commu-nity worldwide for 22 years as a signalsoldier’s spouse, I appreciate theopportunity to continue supportingour soldiers,” said Tata. Tata also serves as Army SpaceCommand’s Federal Women’s Programrepresentative. Maureen “Motivated” Hickey , Secretary to the Deputy Chief of Stafffor Logistics. Lt. Col. Bennie Austin takes ahumorous approach. “No whining thatyou cannot travel to Europe onThursday for work that beginsMonday. Maureen will be missed.” “Army Space has been a great placeto work and I have thoroughly enjoyedthe time I have spent here. “There are a lot of terrific folksworking in every part of this organiza-tion,” said Hickey. Hickey is very excited about herpromotion into the field of contractingat Fort Carson, Colo. Mardi “Marvelous” Dudash ,Secretary to the Chief of OperationsDivision. “Secretaries play a critical role atArmy Space, particularly in theOperations Division, where onesecretary supports the needs of thenearly 100 members of the division.The Army’s Space Forces could not

successfully deploy were it not for thetimely preparation and behind thescenes administrative efforts of oursecretary, Mardi, “ said Lt. Col. RobertSimmons, Chief, Operations Division. “I totally enjoy working for a top-notch professional staff. Great people-great experiences,” said Dudash. Mardi also serves as an EqualEmployment Opportunity Counselor. Dorothy “Dependable” Bell,Secretary to the Chief of PlansDivision. “Dorothy has been an integral partof the plans family and has been thecatalyst for making sure the people ofplans were recognized and well takencare of during her tenure in plans.She is a true friend and dedicatedemployee to the people of the plansdirectorate,” said Lt. Col. WilliamTanner, Chief of Plans Division. “After working at many Armyinstallations and organizations, I canhonestly say that working for ArmySpace Command has been the mostrewarding. It is a command thatpromotes family unity, rewardsemployees, and supports andencourages professional developmentfor both military and civilian person-nel,” said Bell. Bell recently transferred to theLogistics Division. She also serves asan Equal Employment OpportunityCounselor.

Deborah “Dynamic” King ,Administrative Assistant, SpaceCommunications Division. “Deborah is one of this command’snewest members and hails from theAir Force Operational, Test andEvaluation Command located onPeterson, AFB. We have extended awarm welcome to Deborah and lookforward to receiving great supportfrom her,” Lt. Col. Richard Doerer,Chief, Space CommunicationsDivision. “Army Space Command is tops withme. I work with and for a team ofintelligent, professional, prominentindividuals,” said King. Sharon “Supportive” McKinney ,Secretary to the Commander, 1stSatellite Control Battalion. “I think I’ve got the absolute best

by Melva TillarColorado Springs, Colo.

Secretaries give real support

secretary in this command,” said Lt.Col. Carole Best, Commander, FirstSatellite Control Battalion. “I enjoy my job and the people Iwork for and with. Army SpaceCommand is truly a wonderfulorganization,” said McKinney.

Stephanie “Splendid” Johnson,Secretary to the Director, Space andMissile Defense Command Battle Lab,Experiments and Exercises Directorate.

“Stephanie has become the onetrue indispensable person working inthe Battle Lab. She keeps me pointedin the right direction day after day. Ifyou want to know what’s happeningup here, Stephanie’s the one to ask,”said Lt. Col. John Klemenic, Director,Space and Missile Defense CommandBattle Lab, Experiments and ExercisesDirectorate.

“I really enjoy my job. I believe therole of secretary has changed dramati-cally over the years. Secretaries aregiven more responsibility and theirduties are more diversified. Unfortu-nately, in the Federal government,they are recognized not for their jobperformance, but for whom they work.Hopefully, in the near future this willchange,” said Johnson. Keri “Keen” Clark , DivisionSecretary, Space and Missile DefenseCommand Battle Lab, Experiments andExercises Directorate. “We have really come to count onKeri. She is the continuity within thedivision, especially since our actionofficers are on the road so often. “She is certainly one of the mostvaluable members of our team,” saidMaj. Mike Florio, Chief, Battle LabExperiments Division. “Working as a secretary for thebattle lab has been anything butnormal, and I mean that in a good way.They keep me very busy, as well asprovide me with daily laughter andcheer,” said Clark. “Our secretaries and support staffare to be commended for their dailysuperior performance. “We are fortunate to have such adedicated team of professionals atArmy Space Command,” said Col.McKeeman, Army Space’s com-mander.

April isSecretaries’ Month

Army Space Command secretaries (left to right,top row:) Maureen Hickey, Karen Fortney,Dorothy Bell, Keri Clark, Mardi Dudash,Stephanie Johnson (left to right, middle row:)Deborah King, Barbara Miskell, SharonMcKinney, Frieda Tata. (left to right, bottomrow:) Karol Boutwell, Sandie Porter.

photo by Melva Tilliar