1. Vol. 71, No. 14 April 12, 2013
Convening authority
Improving communications
Hagel seeks
to limit powers
under UCMJ By Karen Parrish
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary
Chuck Hagel will ask Congress to change
military law so that commanders cannot overturn
major convictions, the secretary announced in a
written statement issued Monday.
Article 60 of the Uniform Code of Military
Justice currently gives power to “convening
authorities,” or commanders, to set aside a
conviction or decrease punishment following
a court-martial, although convening authorities
cannot change a “not guilty” verdict or increase
a sentence.
Under the secretary’s proposed changes, a
convening authority would no longer have the
authority to set aside a conviction for major
offenses such as sexual assault. The accused
will continue to have the right to appeal the
conviction. Also, convening authorities would be
required to explain in writing any changes made
to the findings or sentences of a court-martial.
“These changes, if enacted by Congress,
would help ensure that our military justice
system works fairly, ensures due process, and is
accountable,” the secretary wrote in the statement.
“These changes would increase the confidence of
servicemembers and the public that the military
justice system will do justice in every case.”
His proposal has the full support of the
Joint Chiefs of Staff and the service secretaries,
Hagel said.
Photo by Staff Sgt. Craig Cantrell “I look forward to working with Congress
Sgt. Phylicia Rolland, health care specialist, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Special Troops on these proposals and others to improve
Battalion, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, assembles an OE-254 omnidirectional accountability for these crimes,” he added.
antenna used by FM radios, during the testing phase of the Black Death Communications Academy, April 5 at Hagel ordered a review of Article 60 in
Camp Buehring, Kuwait. See story on Page 12.
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2. 2 MOUNTAINEER — April 12, 2013
MOUNTAINEER Alcohol Awareness Month
Drunken driving
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Garrison Commander:
Col. David L. Grosso
Fort Carson Public Affairs Officer:
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Commentary by Jessica Rawlings
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Hagel proposed changes to Article 60 are not other options to strengthen the depart-
authorized. Please credit accordingly. from Page 1 based on that case alone, but are part of ment’s sexual assault prevention and
a range of comprehensive actions the response efforts, and he will announce
March, after convening authority Air department has taken and will take his decisions soon.
Force Lt. Gen. Craig Franklin, the 3rd related to sexual assault in the military. “Consistent with the 2013 National
Air Force commander, overturned the Hagel acknowledged in his state- Defense Authorization Act, I will soon be
sexual assault conviction of Air Force ment that despite the efforts of senior naming individuals to sit on independent
Lt. Col. James Wilkerson. Last year, a leaders throughout the department, the panels to review and assess the systems
Classified advertising panel of military officers found crime of sexual assault “is damaging used to investigate, prosecute, and adju-
329-5236 Wilkerson guilty in court-martial pro- this institution (the military).” dicate crimes involving sexual assault,
Display advertising ceedings at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The Thousands of victims in DOD, both and judicial proceedings of sexual assault
634-5905 judge sentenced him to a year in prison male and female, have seen their lives cases,” Hagel said. “I will closely review
and dismissal from the Air Force. and careers upended by sexual assault, their recommendations when complete.”
Mountaineer editor Franklin was the convening authority Hagel said. The secretary said he’s committed
526-4144 for the court-martial and reviewed the “And that is unacceptable,” he said to taking steps that bring about tangible
finished case and sentence. The general in his statement. “The current situation change and real results.
Post information used his Article 60 authority to dismiss should offend every single service- “Addressing the problem of sexual
526-5811 the charges against Wilkerson, who member and civilian who, like me, is assault will remain a top priority for the
Post weather hotline returned to service and was reassigned. proud of their association with the department’s leaders for as long as this
526-0096 Defense officials speaking to United States military.” crime continues to hurt our people and
reporters on background Monday said the The secretary said he is reviewing weaken the force,” Hagel said.

3. April 12, 2013 — MOUNTAINEER 3
Secretary of Defense
DOD review will lead to ‘big choices’
By Karen Parrish looking at ends, ways and means,” he said.
American Forces Press Service The review will consider big choices —
“change that involves not just tweaking or
WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary chipping away at existing structures and
Chuck Hagel signaled possible big changes practices but, where necessary, fashioning
ahead for his department in entirely new ones that are better suited to
acquisition, personnel and organization as 21st-century realities and challenges,” the
he delivered his first major policy speech secretary said.
as Pentagon chief, April 3. Reshaping the defense enterprise means
Hagel outlined his plan of attack for the confronting “the principal drivers of growth
strategic and financial challenges the Defense in the department’s base budget — namely
Department faces during remarks at the acquisitions, personnel costs and overhead,”
National Defense University on Fort McNair. Hagel said.
“We need to challenge all past assump- The Pentagon’s biggest budget challenge
tions, and we need to put everything on the is not its top-line budget, he said, but “where
table,” he said. that money is being spent internally.”
Hagel said the Department of Defense’s Spiraling costs to sustain existing structures
task is to prepare for the future, “but not in and institutions, to provide personnel benefits,
a way that neglects, or is oblivious to, the and to develop replacements for aging weapons
realities of the present.” platforms will, if unchecked, eventually
At his direction, Hagel said, Deputy crowd out spending on procurement, operations
Defense Secretary Ash Carter, working with and readiness, he said, which are the budget
Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of categories that enable the military to be, and
the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is leading a review stay, prepared.
of the department’s strategic choices and Hagel said the U.S. military has grown more
management. The review is intended to identify deployable, expeditionary, flexible, lethal
the challenges, uncertainties, risks and “and certainly more professional” since 9/11. Photo by Glenn Fawcett
opportunities connected to both strategic “It has also grown significantly older — as Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel tells the audience of the strategic and
priorities and budget uncertainty. It’s also fiscal challenges facing the Department of Defense during his speech at
See Review on Page 4
“about matching missions with resources — the National Defense University on Fort McNair in Washington, D.C., April 3.
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4. 4 MOUNTAINEER — April 12, 2013
CYSS suspends Safety takes center
enrollments stage Tuesday
Child, Youth and School Carson Youth Services Center. By Catherine Ross community) be safe this summer.”
Services Families are encouraged to visit Special to the Mountaineer Participating organizations
Parent Central, located in building include Fort Carson’s Medical
Due to serious staffing shortages, 1518 on Prussman Boulevard, to The Special Events Center will Department Activity, Directorate of
Child, Youth and School Services has register their children and place transform into a hub of safety informa- Emergency Services to include the
temporarily suspended enrollment in them on a waiting list for child care, tion and displays Tuesday. fire department, Army Community
all full-day child care programs and as well as to obtain information Sponsored by the garrison safety Service and the Army Substance
School Age Services. about the variety of services provided office, the Safety Day Fair from 10 a.m. Abuse Program. El Paso County
The health and safety of children by CYSS. to 3 p.m. will feature representatives Public Health and Colorado Springs
enrolled in CYSS is the primary Because CYSS cannot project from agencies both on and off post, Utilities will also have a presence.
concern and focus of the organization when new staff will be hired and educating the Fort Carson community Rider said a static boat display is
and was the most important factor in brought on board, the suspension for on spring and summer-focused issues. among the expected displays.
this decision. new enrollments will continue until Fort Carson safety specialist Food will be available for purchase
Children currently enrolled in required staffing ratios can be met. Scott Rider said the safety office at the event, courtesy of a Family
CYSS programs are not affected by CYSS officials appreciate hopes to “give a sense of safety readiness group.
the enrollment suspension. the patience of the Fort Carson issues as we transition into warmer The safety office will host
CYSS is still enrolling children community while they work to weather and more outdoor activities. another safety-focused event later
and youth in SKIES instructional resolve this issue and are grateful for We want to help recognize some of this year to highlight issues specific
classes, youth sports and in the middle the opportunity to serve the Families the risks, and help (the Fort Carson to the fall and winter seasons.
school and teen programs at the Fort assigned to Fort Carson.
Review defense agencies and field activities. nation and advancing America’s strategic explore new approaches to acquisition,
from Page 3 “The military is not, and should interests — must be approached in personnel and overhead costs, he said.
never be, run like a corporation,” Hagel the context of “unprecedented shifts Hagel emphasized that future strategic
measured by the age of major platforms said. “But that does not mean we don’t in the world order, new global challenges planning will emphasize DOD’s
— and it has grown enormously more have a good deal to learn from what and deep global fiscal uncertainty.” “inherent strengths” of leadership
expensive in every way,” he said. the private sector has achieved over the development, training, mobility and
The department will “get out past 20 to 30 years, in which reducing 21st century challenges logistics, special operations, cyber,
ahead” of challenges, Hagel said. He layers of upper and middle management The 21st-century security land- space, and research and development.
said he has told the senior leaders across not only reduced costs and microman- scape is marked by the threat of “The goal of the senior leadership
the department and the services that “we agement, it also led to more agile and violent extremism from weak states of this department today is to learn
are all in this together, and we will come effective organizations and more and ungoverned spaces in the Middle from the miscalculations and mistakes
out of it together.” empowered junior leaders.” East and North Africa, Hagel said. of the past drawdowns and make the
Hagel said the military’s modern- The secretary acknowledged that Other security issues, he said, include right decisions that will sustain our
ization strategy “still depends on making dramatic changes the proliferation of military strength, advance our strategic
systems that are vastly more expensive in acquisition systems, weapons and materials; interests, and protect our nation well
and technologically risky than what benefits and force struc- increasing access to into the future,” Hagel said.
were promised or budgeted for.” The ture could prove unwise, advanced military tech-
department must develop an acquisition
system that responds more quickly
untenable or politically
impossible.
“A world nology among state and
nonstate actors, risks of
America’s global leadership
The secretary concluded with
and effectively to the needs of troops
and commanders in the field, he
“Yet we have no
choice but to take a very
where regional conflict that
could draw in the United
comments on the nation’s role in the
world. Amid budget turmoil, financial
said — one that rewards cost-
effectiveness “so that our programs
close look and see how
we can do all of this America States, and “the debili-
tating and dangerous
crisis and a war-weary population,
Hagel said, questions arise about
do not continue to take longer, cost better,” he said. curse of human despair America’s global leadership.
more and deliver less than initially
planned and promised.”
Hagel noted that his
two immediate predeces-
does not and poverty, as well as
the uncertain implica-
“America does not have the luxury
of retrenchment,” the secretary asserted.
Right mix of personnel
sors as defense secretary
— Leon E. Panetta and
lead is tions of environmental
degradation.”
“We have too many global interests at
stake, including our security, prosperity,
On the personnel front, Hagel
said, DOD leaders must determine
Robert M. Gates — each
led efforts to cut costs not the Hagel said cyber-
attacks, “which barely
and our future.”
If America leaves a leadership
how many military and civilian people across the department. registered as a threat a vacuum, he said, the next great power
they have, how many they need and
how to compensate them for their
But sequester cuts and
budget uncertainty have
world I decade ago, have grown
into a defining security
may not be as judicious or responsible
as the United States has been since
service. He said that process will
involve questioning the right mix of
“led to far more abrupt
and deeper reductions
wish my challenge” which allows
enemies to strike security,
World War II.
“We have made mistakes and
civilian and military members, the right
balance between officer and enlisted
than were planned or
expected,” he added. children energy, economic and
other critical infrastructure
miscalculations with our great power,”
Hagel said. “But as history has
servicemembers and the appropriate with the benefit of advanced, America has helped make a
troop strength dedicated to combat,
support and administrative duties.
The sequester
affect
to inherit.” anonymity and distance.
All in all, Hagel
better world for all people with its
power. A world where America does
Hagel said he also advocates a “Now, DOD is grap- — Secretary of Defense said, the world is com- not lead is not the world I wish my
hard look at defense organization. The pling with the serious and Chuck Hagel bustible and complex, children to inherit.”
military’s operational forces, its immediate challenges of and America’s responsi- Quoting President Theodore
battalions, ships and aircraft wings, sequester — which is bilities are enormous. Roosevelt, Hagel said America “cannot
have shrunk dramatically since the forcing us to take as The military’s role in bear these responsibilities aright unless
Cold War era, he noted. much as a $41 billion cut in this meeting those responsibilities is its voice is potent for peace and justice
“Yet the three- and four-star current fiscal year, and if it continues, essential, he said, but as part of a total … with the assured self-confidence
command and support structures sitting will reduce projected defense spending government approach. of the just man armed.”
atop these smaller fighting forces have by another $500 billion over the next “Most of the pressing security What distinguishes America and its
stayed intact, with minor exceptions,” decade,” the secretary said. challenges today have important people, he said, is “our commitment to
he added, “and in some cases, they are Much more hard work, difficult political, economic, and cultural making a better life for all people.”
actually increasing in size and rank.” decisions and strategic prioritizing components, and do not necessarily “We are a wise, thoughtful and
Hagel said the review will examine remain to be done, he said, and “deep lend themselves to being resolved steady nation, worthy of our power,
funding for those headquarters and political and institutional obstacles to by conventional military strength,” the generous of spirit, and humble in our
support structures, along with DOD necessary reforms will need to be secretary noted. purpose,” he added. “That is the
elements including the Office of the engaged and overcome.” Defense leaders need time, America we will defend together, with
Secretary of Defense, the Joint Staff, The secretary said the department’s flexibility, budget certainty and the purpose and self-confidence of
the combatant commands and the enduring mission — defending the partnership with Congress to effectively the ‘just man armed.’”

5. April 12, 2013 — MOUNTAINEER 5
2nd GSAB continues aviation legacy
Story and photo by Spc. Nathan Thome the 2nd (GSAB), 4th Avn. Reg., whose historic roots The activation ceremony not only marked a new
4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office are no stranger to the ‘Iron Horse Division,’” said beginning for the aviation Soldiers, but also reignited
Smith. “This battalion has been activated within this the spark for retired Soldiers previously assigned
A blue guidon, which was sheathed for two years, division on three previous occasions; initially in to the unit.
was unfurled in front of Soldiers and their Families 1963, again in 1982 and 1996; today marks that “While the people and equipment have changed,
during the activation ceremony for 2nd General fourth activation, and represents the rebirth of the mission remains the same,” Smith said. “This
Support Aviation Battalion, 4th Aviation Regiment, at that long and storied relationship.” ceremony honors not only the skilled Soldiers and
the Special Events Center, April 3. leaders that stand before you, but honors a
During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Tyler legacy to the tradition of Army aviation.
Smith, commander, 2nd GSAB., 4th Avn. Today we have a representative for that
Reg., 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th legacy, (retired) Chief Warrant Officer 3 Tim
Infantry Division, and Command Sgt. Maj. Wilkerson, also known as ‘Blackjack 17’
Rickey Davis, senior enlisted leader, 2nd during his time in Vietnam, in Company A,
GSAB, assumed command and responsibility 2nd Bn., 4th Avn. Reg., (in) 1968-1969.
of the troops in the newly-reactivated unit. “We’re proud that he was able to be here
“Today is a historic day for the division’s today, for he represents not only the historic
combat aviation brigade. It’s one step closer roots of this battalion, its first combat action,
to being a fully-formed and recognized unit,” but also the legacy of aviation branch,” added
said Brig. Gen. Ryan Gonsalves, deputy Smith. “It is men like Tim Wilkerson who
commanding general for maneuver, 4th Inf. earned the ground forces’ trust, not through
Div. and Fort Carson. “Many here today may word, but through action. We are proud of his
not know that the 4th Inf. Div. CAB has a legacy, built by combat-proven warriors, and
storied history, particularly recently, flying in
See Activation on Page 8
support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, as well
as Operation Enduring Freedom; defending
the nation and supporting every mission they Lt. Col. Tyler Smith, left, commander,
were called on to execute.” 2nd General Support Aviation Battalion,
After uncasing the battalion colors, 4th Aviation Regiment, 4th Combat Aviation
Gonsalves presented the flag to Smith, Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, and Command
recognizing him as the newest leader to Sgt. Maj. Rickey Davis, senior enlisted
assume command of the aviation Soldiers. leader, uncase the battalion colors during
“Family and friends of the ‘Mustangs,’ it an activation ceremony at the Special
is with great humility and honor that we activate Events Center, April 3.
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6. 6 MOUNTAINEER — April 12, 2013
‘Iron’ Brigade holds annual Soldier of the Year competition
Story and photo by competition allows Soldiers to be Scogin said it was the most mentally competencies, dedication to profession
Sgt. Grady Jones able to experience events they haven’t challenging because mistakes made of arms and knowledge,” said 1st Sgt.
3rd Armored Brigade Combat experienced before. during the other tasks could be corrected Michael Conaty, Headquarters and
Team Public Affairs Office, 4th “It’s a boost of confidence,” she without someone watching over her. Headquarters Company, 3rd STB, 3rd
Infantry Division said of taking top honors. “Having someone right there staring ABCT, 4th Inf. Div. “All Soldiers
Parker said that the competition at you during the board, and not should be able to compete.”
Competitors from the “Iron” helped him to refresh some skills and allowing for self-correction, was very Sgt. Mark Campbell, infantryman,
Brigade tested their skills and knowl- ensured he is knowledgeable about difficult,” said Scogin. Company A, 1st Battalion, 68th
edge to find out who was the best his job. The skills tested were focused on Armor Regiment, 3rd ABCT, 4th Inf.
during the brigade’s Soldier and There was a consensus among the the basic skills each Soldier or NCO Div., said he enjoyed the experience and
Noncommissioned Officer of the Year winners that the board was the most should know at their level. particularly “liked the land navigation
competition, April 3-4. difficult portion of the competition. “(The competition is about) core and (marksmanship) shooting.”
The Soldiers and NCOs were The competitors also participated
selected by battalion-level units under in a board where they were asked
the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat multiple questions on different subjects
Team, 4th Infantry Division. after reporting to the board in their
The winners of the Iron Brigade dress uniforms.
competition are both from 3rd Special “Having to focus in areas that
Troops Battalion: Pfc. Heather weren’t necessarily in my area (of)
Scogin, medic, Headquarters and expertise really expanded my knowl-
Headquarters Company, is the Soldier edge,” said Spc. Luke Pata, medic, 1st
of the Year and Staff Sgt. Darhem Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd
Parker, combat engineer, Company C, ABCT, 4th Inf. Div.
is the NCO of the Year. All nine participants were awarded
“Everyone in the brigade should with an “Iron” Brigade coin and the
know who these Soldiers are and that winners were each awarded with Army
they are the standard bearers for their Achievement Medals at a luncheon
organizations,” said Command Sgt. held at Wolf Dining Facility, April 5.
Maj. Douglas Maddi, senior enlisted The winners will move on to
leader, 3rd ABCT, 4th Inf. Div. compete at the division-level compe-
Competitors were given an Army tition, scheduled May 13-17.
Physical Fitness Test and participated “You have to make it a priority,”
in various Warrior tasks and drills Pfc. Heather Scogin makes adjustments to her assigned rifle during a zeroing range Scogin said. “You’ll have to put in
such as marksmanship, first aid, land with the help of her sponsor, Staff Sgt. Steven Thorsen. Both are medics with those extra hours. That is one of the
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Miscellaneous Fort Carson dining facilities hours of operation
The Directorate of Public Works Recycle Program DFAC Friday Saturday-Sunday Monday-Thursday
staff — is marking all outside, military unit or Stack Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Breakfast: 7-9 a.m.
contractor, recycling dumpsters and roll offs Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
containing the wrong recyclable commodity or Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m.
trash with a red sign and the containers will not be Wolf Breakfast: 6:45-9 a.m. Closed Breakfast: 6:45-9 a.m.
picked up for emptying until the problem is Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
corrected. The signs state “Red tagged container Dinner: Closed Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m.
is not acceptable until content meets Fort Carson
recycling requirements.” Segregating waste Warfighter Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Closed Breakfast: 7-9 a.m.
manually through the recycle staff is time consuming (Wilderness Road Complex) Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
and costly. Units needing assistance with waste Dinner: Closed Dinner: Closed
recycling can call 526-5898. LaRochelle Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Closed Breakfast: 7-9 a.m.
German Armed Forces Military Proficiency Badge 10th SFG(A) Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
— training and testing is conducted monthly. Events Dinner: Closed Dinner: Closed
include swimming, marksmanship, track and field
events (100-meter dash, shot put, long jump or high is overflowing or emergency service is required. Rufus Guillory at rufus.guillory@dla.mil.
jump and 3,000-meter run or 1,000-meter swim) • Facility custodial services — Call Bryan Reassignment briefings — are held Tuesdays in
and a 12-kilometer road march. Upon completion Dorcey at 526-6670 or email bryan.s.dorcey.civ@ building 1129, Freedom Performing Arts Center.
of all required events, Soldiers are awarded a mail.mil for service needs or to report complaints. Sign-in for Soldiers heading overseas is at 7 a.m. and
badge in gold, silver or bronze level — determined • Elevator maintenance — Call Bryan the briefing starts at 7:30 a.m. Sign-in for personnel
by results of the marksmanship and road march. Dorcey at 526-6670 or email bryan.s.dorcey. being reassigned stateside is at 1 p.m., with the
This is a foreign military award authorized to be civ@mail.mil. briefing starting at 1:30 p.m. Soldiers are required to
worn on the Class-A or Army Service Uniform. • Motor pool sludge removal/disposal — bring Department of the Army Form 5118, signed by
Soldiers should submit packets through their chain Call Dennis Frost at 526-6997 or email their physician and battalion commander, and a pen
of command to Sgt. Michael Phillips at 524-4944 dennis.j.frost.civ@mail.mil. to complete forms. Call 526-4730/4583 for details.
or email michael.j.phillips6.mil@mail.mil. For • Repair and utility/self-help — Call Gary Army ROTC Green-to-Gold briefings — are held
more information contact Chief Warrant Officer 4 Grant at 526-5844 or email gerald.l.grant2.civ the first and third Tuesday of each month at noon
David Douglas at 720-250-1221 or email @mail.mil. Use this number to obtain self-help at the education center, building 1117, room 120.
david.douglas1.mil@mail.mil. tools and equipment or a motorized sweeper. Call University of Colorado-Colorado Springs
Finance travel processing — All inbound and • Base operations contracting officer Army ROTC at 262-3475 for more information.
outbound Temporary Lodging Expense, “Do it representative — Call Terry Hagen at 526-9262
Yourself ” Moves, servicemember and Family or email terry.j.hagen.civ@mail.mil for questions Hours of Operation
member travel, travel advance pay and travel pay on snow removal, grounds maintenance and Central Issue Facility
inquiries will be handled in building 1218, room 231. contractor response to service orders. • In-processing — Monday-Thursday from
Call 526-4454 or 524-2594 for more information. • Portable latrines — Call Jerald Just at 7:30-10:30 a.m.
Recycle incentive program — The Directorate of 524-0786 or email jerald.j.just.civ@mail.mil to • Initial and partial issues — Monday-
Public Works has an incentive program to request latrines, for service or to report damaged Friday from 12:30-3:30 p.m.
prevent recyclable waste from going to the landfill. or overturned latrines. • Cash sales/report of survey — Monday-
Participating battalions can earn monetary rewards • Signs — Call Jim Diorio, Fort Carson Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
for turning recyclable materials in to the Fort Carson Support Services, at 896-0797 or 524-2924 or • Direct exchange and partial turn ins —
Recycle Center, building 155. Points are assigned for email jdiorio@kira.com to request a facility, Monday-Friday from 7:30-11:30 a.m.
the pounds of recyclable goods turned in and every parking or regulatory traffic sign. • Full turn ins — by appointment only; call
participating battalion receives money quarterly. Call The Fort Carson Trial Defense Service office — is 526-3321.
526-5898 for more information about the program. able to help Soldiers 24/7 and is located at building • Unit issues and turn ins — require
First Sergeants’ Barracks Program 2020 — is 1430, room 233. During duty hours, Soldiers approval, call 526-5512/6477.
located in building 1454 on Nelson Boulevard. should call 526-4563. The 24-hour phone number Education Center hours of operation — The
The hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for after hours, holidays and weekends is 526-0051. Mountain Post Training and Education Center,
Monday-Friday. The office assists Soldiers with building 1117, 526-2124, hours are as follows:
room assignments and terminations. For more Briefings • Counselor Support Center — Monday-
information call 526-9707. 75th Ranger Regiment briefings — are held Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Fridays 11
Sergeant Audie Murphy Club — The Fort Carson Tuesdays in building 1430, room 150, from a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Sergeant Audie Murphy Club meets the third noon to 1 p.m. Soldiers must be private-sergeant • Army Learning Center — Monday-
Tuesday of each month at the Family Connection first class with a minimum General Technical Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Center from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The SAMC Score of 105; be a U.S. citizen; score 240 or • Defense Activity for Nontraditional
is open to all active members and those interested higher on the Army Physical Fitness Test; and Education Support and Army Personnel Testing —
in becoming future SAMC members. The club pass a Ranger physical. Call 524-2691 or visit Monday-Friday 7:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-4:30 p.m.
was originally a U.S. Forces Command organization http://www.goarmy.com/ranger.html. Repair and Utility self-help — has moved to building
of elite noncommissioned officers but is now an Casualty Notification/Assistance Officer training — 217 and is open Monday-Friday 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Armywide program for those who meet the criteria is held Tuesday-Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Medical Activity Correspondence Department
and have proven themselves to be outstanding Veterans’ Chapel. Class is limited to the first 50 office hours — The Correspondence (Release
NCOs through a board/leadership process. people. Call 526-5613/5614 for details. of Infor mation) Office in the Patient
Contact SAMC president Sgt. 1st Class Dawna Retirement briefings — are held from 8 a.m. to Administration Division hours are Monday-
Brown at 526-3983 for information. noon the second and third Wednesday of each Wednesday and Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Directorate of Public Works services — DPW is month at the Freedom Performing Arts Center, and closed Thursday and federal holidays. Call
responsible for a wide variety of services on Fort building 1129 at the corner of Specker Avenue 526-7322 or 526-7284 for details.
Carson. Services range from repair and maintenance and Ellis Street. The Retirement Services Office Work Management Branch — The DPW Work
of facilities to equipping units with a sweeper and recommends spouses accompany Soldiers to the Management Branch, responsible for processing
cleaning motor pools. Listed below are phone briefing. Call 526-2840 for more information. work orders — Facilities Engineering Work
numbers and points of contact for services: ETS briefings — for enlisted personnel are held Requests, DA Form 4283 — is open for processing
• Facility repair/service orders — Fort the first and third Wednesday of each month. work orders and other in-person support from 7-
Carson Support Services service order desk can be Briefing sign in begins at 7 a.m. at the Soldier 11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday. Afternoon customer sup-
reached at 526-5345. Use this number for emergen- Readiness Building, building 1042, room 244, port is by appointment only, call 526-2900. The Work
cies or routine tasks and for reporting wind damage, on a first-come, first-served basis. Soldiers must Management Branch is located in building 1219.
damaged traffic signs or other facility damage. be within 120 days of their expiration term of Claims Office hours — are Monday-Friday from 9
• Refuse/trash and recycling — Call Eric service, but must attend no later than 30 days a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m., located on the first floor
Bailey at 719-491-0218 or email eric.e.bailey4. prior to their ETS or start of transition leave. of building 6222, 1633 Mekong Street. Shipment
civ@mail.mil when needing trash containers, trash Call 526-2240/8458 for more information. under Full Replacement Value claimants must
Disposition Services — Defense Logistics Agency submit Department of Defense Form 1840R or After
Disposition Services Colorado Springs, located in Delivery Form 1851 for additionally discovered
Special Forces briefings are building 381, conducts orientations Fridays from items to the carrier within 75 days online. Claimants
held Wednesdays from noon 12:30-3:30 p.m. The orientations discuss DLA must log into Defense Personal Property System at
to 1 p.m. processes to include turning in excess property, http://www.move.mil and submit the claim within
Special Operations Forces reutilizing government property, web-based tools nine months directly to the carrier to receive full
briefings are held available, special handling of property and environ- replacement value for missing or destroyed items.
Wednesdays from 1-2 p.m. mental needs. To schedule an orientation, contact All other claims should be submitted to the Claims
Briefings are held in building 1430, room 123. Call Arnaldo Borrerorivera at arnaldo.borrerorivera@ Office within two years of the date of delivery or
524-1461 or visit http://www.bragg.army.mil/sorb. dla.mil for receiving/turn in; Mike Welsh at date of incident. Call the Fort Carson Claims
mike.welsh@dla.mil for reutilization/web tools; or Office at 526-1355 for more information.