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1987-12-11

The Quarterdeck / 1987-12-11

Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey Callifornia

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Vice Adm. Miller guest speaker for December graduation ceremonies

Retired Vice Adm. Richard A. Miller, a NPS graduate, will be the guest speaker for next Thursday's graduation, Dec. 17, at 2:30 p.m. in King Hall..

Before Miller retired in 1985, he was the first person to hold the position of director of the Office of Naval Acquisition Support. Prior to that he served as director of Budget and Reports, Office of the Navy Comptroller.

Miller, a 1950 graduate of the Naval Academy. originally enlisted in the Navy in 1945. He later received a master of science degree in Operations Research from NPS and also attended Harvard University.

He earned his wings in 1952 and operated sea planes from Naval Station, Coco Solo, in the Panama Canal Zone. He later qualified as a helicoptor pilot and served with the Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron ONE.

Miller was executive officer and commanding officer of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron THREE aboard USS Randolph (CVS-15). He then served as commander, Carrier Anti-Submarine Air Group FIFTY-THREE on the USS Kearsarge (CVS-33) and com­mander, Amphibious Squadron FOUR.

A.. Among Miller's awards are the Distinguished Service Medal, the Legion of Merit with ~Id star, the Joint Services Achievement Medal, the Navy Commendation Medal, and the

Vietnamese Navy Distinguished Service Order.

Knox Library to remain open during academic break Operations for the Dudley Knox Library will follow a near normal holiday schedule,

according to Associate Librarian Terry Britt. Britt said that plans to install compact shelving during December have been delayed

because of production difficulties. It will be "business as usual" during the December intercessional, she said, with the library open weekdays from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. from Dec. 18 until Jan. 3. The library will be closed on Saturday and Sunday, and on Christmas and New Year's Day during the break. Britt said that the library is now scheduling the installation of the compact shelving during

the June intercessional period.

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December 11, 1987

In brief. .. Tbe NPS-La Mesa sbattle bas wil

not operate durin1 tile Christmat break, from Dec. 21 to Jan. 1. N<Xmal service will resume on Monday Jan. 4.

Schedules are available at the Rec Of­fice. Bus passes may be purchased from the Rec Office or from the bus driver for three dollars and are good for unlimited ridership during the quarter.

The Child Development Center Annex at La Mesa will be closed from Dec. 21 to Jan. 4.

The Child Development Center at NPS will close at noon on Dec. 24 and reopen the following Monday.

Recently there has been a change in the operation of the NPS gates. The NPS gates will be open Monday-Friday from6a.m. to6p.m. The Del Monte gate will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. including Saturday and Sunday. The main gate will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Need a 1988 desk or wan calendar? Now's prime time for ordering from the Ready Supply Store.

The available cale.ndars and their stock numbers are: refill calendar for appoint­ment book, 7530-01-228-9702; calendar pad bloucr (17 in. x 22 in.). 7510-01-173-1433; calendar pad looselw (desk), 7510--01-225-9213; calendar, appoint­ment book, 7530-01-173-7094;and.cal­endar, wall (large). 7510-01-172-9692.

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From the Superintendent by Rear Admiral Robert C. Austin

In the recent weeks, I have made three trips to Washington, D. C. -- important trips to present the graduate education program and the research program of the school, to speak to the flag sponsors of graduate education within the Navy. The Graduate Education Review Group meeting, and then last week, briefing the CNO

at the Graduate Education Review Board gave us the opportunity to tell our program sponsors about what is going on in Monterey. Important to the school are the resulting programmatic decisions- that is the input of students, the emphasis on graduate education and the dollars that are provided to fund the school's opentions. In as much as few of the government's FY 88 operations are yet clearly understood in fiscal detail, I have no specifics to report at this time. Overall the CNO stood in strong support of our school and its work. In the meantime most of you are aware that the Secretary of the Navy has, because of fiscal uncertainty, imposed a civilian hiring freeze.

It is with great anguish that we see some of our valued temporary personnel not being rehired owing to this freeze. It will mean that we will have some vacancies in valuable positions for the time being. It will require the fullest coopention of all hands to help fill in where some gaps are being created. Your Wlderstanding of "belt tightening ' in view of today's uncertainty is very much appreciated. In my Oct 23 "Quarterdeck" comments I asked for a few good idr.as about saving our dollar resources and stated that I loolced forward to your help and suggestions in the face of impending austerity. While your views on these matters through the normal supervisory chain of command is appreciated, I note that my Superinaendent's Call Boxes have been nearly empty over the past couple of months. Feel free to drop your thoughts in there as well.

Other Notes: A congratulatory word on the Combined Federal Campaign is in order. The school closed out the campaign on Dec. 4 with a total of $130,312.95 or 108.5% of our goal and represented participation by 65% of potential contributors. "Good work" to all those who contributed as well as those who collected!

Note that compact shelving for the library will not be delivered on time. The library will operate in accordance with its nonnal schedule over the Christmas break.

From the Chaglain

Peace on Earth, Good Will toward Men by Cbaplaia Ridlard E. Barn1

How often during this Christmas 9el90ll will we read and hear the phrase, "Peace on F.arth, Good Will toward Men•? We will receive it through the mail in our Christmas cards. We will hear it drifting across the air of the depanment store "mum" system. Radio and television programs will remind us of the theme •peace on earth".

It speaks to us of promise and hope. For one moment during our year, we can think of the world as it ought to be, not as it is. There is the promise of deliverance from our pettiness and selfish striving. There is the hope that mankind will one day put aside hate and bitterness and pursue the possibilities of love and kindness.

As we re-enact the rituals of the Christmas season with its SOWlds, colors and tastes, may we each one find that peace about which our faith speaks.

Have a beautiful Christmas.

Student committee elects new officers

Capt Tim Schroth, USA, was elected chainnan of the Officer Student Advisory Committee in a meeting held last wee19 He succeeds Lt. Cmdr. Cal Langford.

Other officers elected were: U. Ed Connolly, vice chairman, and Lt. Karen Malloy, recorder.

The newly elected officers will preside over the next OSAC meeting which will be held on Jan. 19 in Spanagel Hall, Room 117.

Navy personnel required to wear seatbelts

Navy personnel riding without seatbelts can be punished under the UCMJ. Navy personnel are prohibited from riding in vehicles where safety belts have not been installed, or they have been removed or rendered inoperative according to OPNAVINST 5100.120.

Failure to wear a seat belt may be consid­ered in determining compensation to which an individual isentidedasaresultof an accident where injuries were incurred. So, the next time you take a ride be sure to buckle up and if the vehicle doesn't have seatbelts don't ride - you're better off fi"i&

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NTCC volunteers assist with Vietnam war memorial

In the Nov. 27 issue of "the Quarter­deck" a number of commands were listed for volunteering their time and personnel during the visitof"The Wall" to Monterey. However, Naval TeleCommunications Center was overlooked in our last publica­tion. Nearly half of the 25 personnel as­signed to NTCC gave some of their time for the memorial's successful visit.

The following personnel have been selected for promotion:

First Clau Petty Officer YN2 John Williams

E02 Michael A. Abare

Second Class Petty Ofl"'1eer IS3 Christopher Patterson

MS3 Brian Smith MS3 Norman V. Tabing

EW3 Peter Villarreal DP3 David L. Ward

Third Clau Petty Officer ISSN Bobby E. Knight

First a friend ... then a host The holiday season is quickly approaching and along with the holidays, of course, are

parties and gatherings with family and friends. Be sensible and don't let drinking and ~ving spoil your holidays. • Dec. 13 - 19 has been designated National Drunk and Drugged Driving Awareness Week.

The Navy joins the Department of Defense and communities throughout the nation in observance of this week. The theme: "First a Friend ... Then a Host."

Traffic accidents accounted for nearly 60 percent of all active duty Navy deaths in 1987 and 21 percent of those casualties were legally intoxicated. The excessive use of alcohol mixed with driving is a killer!

The CNO wants all Navy personnel, military and civilians, to reflect on their own drinking habits and exercise common sense. He encourages the use of the designated driver program or the use of public transportation.

Keep the season joyous and drive safe and sober.

From tbe CMAA

Alcohol and driving by MAC Harry Foster

Alcohol and driving! Great mixture. It will do great things for you. When you drink and drive you will may gain several extra privileges. You will donate

$750 to the state of California You could win a vacation to your local jail and spend as 9 ng as a year in it, depending on how much fun you have had drinking and driving in the

past. The state will then look after you for another 3-5 years while you are on probation. You may become a healthier person from your daily walks, since your driving privileges

will be pulled from six months to a year. Oh, and the Navy won't forget you. You could find yourself having a heart to heart with

the commanding officer or even the superintendent. Since you apparently like to donate money, the Navy can take half your pay for a couple of months and restrict you to the base for up to (i() days.

In addition to all the above, don't forget service record entries, telling everyone how much fun you've had. You could also be in a position to look for another job.

Is drinking and driving worth all this fun -- if you live to enjoy it?

Military Order of the Purple Heart schedules meeting The organizational meeting of the Monterey Bay Chapter 594 of the Military Order of the

Purple Heart (MOPH) will be held at the Presidio of Monterey officer's club on Monday, Dec. 14 at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held in the VIP room.

The chapter is open to all holders of the purple heart, but the chapter exists to sezve not only the combat wounded but all veterans and their dependents in need of assistance. Anyone interested in becoming a charter member of Chapter 594 is encouraged to attend the upcoming meeting.

Chapter officers will be elected at the meeting. There will be representatives from the Golden Bear Chapter and the San Jose Chapter to advise the new chapter membership on goals and procedures. Membership dues are $12.00 and proof of the award must be shown. The organizational meeting will be followed by the installation meeting in Janurary.

'lie Q-mrded: Is published weekly In accordance with NPPR-35. Views and opinions expressed are not necessarily those or the Department or the Navy. Deadline ror all submlnlons, lncludlnc clusllled ads and Items ror the campus calendar, Is noon each Friday.

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Campus Cakndar

December

·Friday Decm111 .. 11-ll00-1400, HERRMANN HAIL

NEAR TIIE snJDENT MAIL CENTER OSWC-NPS-ROBF.RT TALBOTI TIE SALE

(POC: SUSAN DAVIDSON. 646-SlSS)

1200, LA NOVIA ROOM NPS TOASTMASTERS

(POC: LTJG PAT HENDRICKS, X4S69)

-Suaday Deamber 13-1100, PROTESTANT CHAPEL

CHILDREN'S PROGRAM . "PSAL 1Y CHRISTMAS CALAMITY"'

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·'llMlnday Dea.lier 17-1400, KING HALL

GRADUATION CEREMONIES

-Tltanday Deamller u ms. ST. TIIOMAS AQUINAS CHAPEL

FAMILY MASS

1900, PROTEST ANT CHAPEL CHRIS1MAS CANDLEUGIITING SERVICE

2100, ST. TIIOMAS AQUINAS CHAPEL CHRJS1'MAS MASS

·Friday December 25. 1100, PROTESTANT CHAPEL

CHRIS1MAS SERVICES

-Monday December 28-REPORTING DA TE R>R NEW STIJDENTS

·'flle9day December 29-0800-1200. MCNTIT BAU.ROOM

ONE STOP CHECK-IN

·Moladay J•aary 4, 1911-INSTRUCTION BEGINS R>R WINTER QUARTER

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Sports Beat by JOI Frank s.-en

NPS soccer team ICOl'es opening victory The Monterey Peninsula soccer league season got underway last Sunday as the NPS team

defeated MIIS 3-1 in a game played at the DLI field. Monterey Institute of International Studies took an early lead as they scored on the first

goal with a penalty Icicle in the first half. Thoughout the game the NPS team balded against stiff headwinds and rain showers on a muddy and slippery field however, late in the first half, Hyeon Soo Lee nailed a sliding Irick that tied the score at 1-1. The score was set up by the aggressive defensive play of fullbacks Osvaldo "Ozzie" Rosero and Glenn Snyder who stopped a Monterey Institute scoring drive.

In the second half, lhe game belonged to NPS. Behind the crucial saves of goallceeper Colin Coopu and the outstanding hustle of halfback Kurt Guth, the NPS defense shutdown the MIIS offense.

Hamadi Jamali scored the go ahead goal and Hyeon Soo Lee added an insurance goal to seal the victory.

First slow down baketbaB tournament to be held at NPS The NPS Rec Office will host a slow-down "over 30" basketball tournament beginning

Dec.18-20. There will bean enttyfeeof$80. ThedeadlinetoenterisDec.14andallgames will be played at the NPS gym.

Sailing dasRS to begin in January The next basic sailing course will be held Jan. 14 at Ingersoll Hall , Room 260. The class

will begin at 7 p.m. On-the-water sailing classes will be held on the following Saturday. The cost is $100 per person and that includes membership in the sailing association.

For more infoonation or to sign up, contact the_ Rec Office in the basement of Herrmann Hall or call exL 2466. There will be a limit of 27 students per class.

Seventh Annual Super Bowl Run in January Don't let the rainy weather stop you from training for those upcoming lOK fun runs. Next

month, the Special Olympics will host the seventh annual Super Bowl Sunday lOK & 3 K fun run. The race will be held January 31 in Santa Cruz. The race will begin near Natural Bridges. The first 500 who pre-register will receive a long sleeve crew neck shirt and entry fee for

under $10. The registration will be $6 on race day, plus $9.99 for the shirL For more information call 476-7140, exL 288.

All movies will be shown • 7:00 p.m. except where noted and •e subject to change. For more information about the movie schedule call 242-5566. Barker 'n.eatlr Friday, December 11 - Dragnet (P0-13) Saturday, December 12 - Muter of the Universe (PG)

- Muter of the Universe (1 :30 p.m., PG) Sunday, December 13 - Hiding Out (P0-13)

Prellcllo ol M•tierey neater Friday, December 11 - N~ Dark (It) Saturday, December 12- Near Dark (It) Sunday, December 13 -Dragnet (P0-13)

H-n..Mlr Friday. Deoembll' 11 - No Man's Lmd (It) Salurday, Dec_..,• 12 - Lib Pllher Ute Son (P0-13) S-S.,, o.c..- 13-UbP.._UbSon(P0-13)

Rec News The Fort Ord Ticket and Tours office has

the following events scheduled for Decem-ber and January. A

Dec. 12, Winchester Mystery House an• Mystery Spot, $15; Dec. 24-26, Disneyland/Universal Studios, $85; Dec. 26, Nutcracker-S.F. BalletCo.,$32; Dec. 31- Jan. 2, New Year's in Reno, $85.

The NPS Rec Office has tickets for Disneyland. The price is $17 .50 for adults and $15.00 for children ages 3-11. For more information call ext. 2466.

Classified ads

Ads may be submitted In person or via regu­lar/guard mall, and must reach the Publk Affairs Office DO later than noon Friday ror publication In the next week's Issue.

Ads will be run on a first served basis. Please notify "the Qruu1ertkd:" staff of any ad cancellations by calling ext. 2023. Ads wUI be run ror a maxlum ol two weeks unless resubmitted. e Wanted: Full time babysitter in my home (in La Mesa). Flexible hours. Please call Lt. Cmdr. Smith at 373-1024 and leave message.

Responsible non-smoker: Female roomate wanted- 2 bedroom, 1 bath attrac­tive apt. near NPS. Rent $290, plus one half the utilities. Call 649-6216 after 7 p.m.

For Sale: 1985 custom conversion astro van, fully equipped, 33K. $12,000. Call 899-1059.

Lost: Pacific Trail jacket, red w/blue lin­ing, at softball field Nov. 19. Call Capt Lingar at exL 2491.

Moving Sale: Screen door - metal (brown) - $10, La Mesa fence - free (you pick it up), washer and dryer, $75 each. Carpets: living room/dining room (tan) S 150, stairs (tan) $20, bedroom (blue), $50 and bedroom (pink) $25. Call ext. 2393 or 646-89()<). • Handmade: Jesse tree bibical advent cal-endars left over from Chrisunas bazaar. $20. Call 375-9407 for more information.