1. Vol. 70 No. 5 Feb. 3, 2012
Word of the month: Communicate
Pvts. Ryan
McCulloch,
left, and Julio
Saunders,
World Class
Athlete
Program,
spar during
a practice
session at
the WCAP
taekwondo
facility in
Colorado
Springs. Both
Kicking Soldiers are
trying to
earn a spot
in the 2016
for gold
Olympics.
See pages
20 and 21
for more
on WCAP.
Photo by Staff Sgt. Wayne Barnett
Construction begins on new training center
By Andrea Sutherland signifying the start of construction of the Mission scenarios, which will “enable Soldiers to prepare
Mountaineer staff Command Training Center. for all types of conflict.”
“This facility gets to the heart of our mission: The MCTC, formerly known as the Battle
Fort Carson leaders and representatives from the training Soldiers,” said Col. Robert F. McLaughlin, Command Training Center, will offer courses
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Native garrison commander. for individual, collective and leader training in
American Services Corp shoveled the first scoop of McLaughlin added that the MCTC would
dirt in a Jan. 27 ceremonial groundbreaking event, See Construction on Page 4
train Soldiers in both digital and practical training
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2. 2 MOUNTAINEER — Feb. 3, 2012
MOUNTAINEER WLC honors
Ethos sets Soldiers apart
Commanding General:
Maj. Gen. Joseph Anderson
Garrison Commander:
Col. Robert F. McLaughlin
Fort Carson Public Affairs Officer:
Commentary by Spc. Justin Kelly jungle-shrouded mountains
Dee McNutt
Warrior Leader Course graduate of South Vietnam. This
Chief, Print and Web Communications:
hilltop was heavily manned
Rick Emert
Throughout the course of human history there have and had very limiting terrain
Editor: Devin Fisher
been many great nations and many great armies. features. The U.S. Army
Staff writers: Andrea Sutherland
The greatest of these have always been those whose took these obstacles on
Dustin Senger
ranks were filled with disciplined Soldiers who live by one-by-one, never quitting
Kerstin Lopez
a code of values, such as the members of the Roman in their vigorous assault up
Staff Sgt. Wayne Barnett
Legion, who believed in fighting as one cohesive unit. the hill. The battle was one
Happenings: Nel Lampe
They believed strongly in honor and duty to the state. of close combat, with both
Sports writer: Walt Johnson
A great army such as that under Alexander the Great sides exchanging fire within
Layout/graphics: Jeanne Mazerall
defeated armies three times their size. This was 20 meters of each other.
accomplished through fighting as a team. His army had After 10 days, their beliefs
This commercial enterprise newspaper is absolute faith in their ranks’ ability to watch one another’s in the Warrior Ethos “I will
an authorized publication for members of the backs. However, never in the course of human history has never quit” had prevailed Spc. Justin B. Kelly
Department of Defense. Contents of the there been a group of Soldiers as dedicated, loyal and and the hill was taken. Warrior Ethos award
Mountaineer are not necessarily the official
competent as the members of the United States Army. In my opinion, the most
view of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government or
the Department of the Army. Printed circulation
The U.S. Army has accomplished this through important Warrior Ethos is “I will never leave a fallen
is 12,000 copies. excellent training and instilling the values inherent in comrade.” A great example of this took place in the battle
The editorial content of the the Warrior Ethos deep into our minds. of Mogadishu Oct. 3, 1993. A Black Hawk helicopter was
Mountaineer is the responsibility of the Public I will always place the mission first. This sets the shot down during the battle, leaving many Soldiers stranded
Affairs Office, Fort Carson, CO 80913-5119,
Army’s standard for laying aside personal prejudice, fears behind enemy lines. Two snipers requested to hold off the
Tel.: 526-4144. The e-mail address is
fcmountaineer@hotmail.com.
and problems. We learn this line; we live by this, to remind enemy forces until reinforcements could arrive. Master Sgt.
The Mountaineer is posted on the us of our duty to the United States Army, to remind us Gary Gordon and Sgt. 1st Class Randy Shugart did this,
Internet at http://csmng.com. that our job is to put the goals of the Army above our own. knowing that help may not arrive in time to save them or
The Mountaineer is an unofficial The Army can only accomplish its tasks through the use their fallen comrades. They were both killed in the defense
publication authorized by AR 360-1. The
of its Soldiers. If we don’t place the needs of the Army of the survivor of one of the helicopter crashes and were
Mountaineer is printed by Colorado Springs
Military Newspaper Group, a private firm in
above our own, the Army will surely fail. posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. They displayed
no way connected with the Department of the The U.S. Army is an army of optimists. This has been one of the finest qualities a Soldier can by confirming their
Army, under exclusive written contract with proven time and time again through valiant actions against belief in the ethos to never leave a fallen comrade.
Fort Carson. It is published 49 times per year. our enemies, such as the Battle of The Bulge, which The Warrior Ethos is but a small part of Army values,
The appearance of advertising in this
held off the surrounding German army until help arrived. training and beliefs. I personally feel that the Warrior Ethos
publication, including inserts or supplements,
does not constitute endorsement by the
They did this even though they were low on supplies. is one of the most important Army doctrines. That is a part
Department of the Army or Colorado Springs U.S. Soldiers accomplish feats such as these by firm of the U.S. Soldier’s soul, and what it is that sets us apart
Military Newspaper Group, of the products or belief in the second line of the Warrior Ethos, I will from the other Soldiers around the world. I know that my
services advertised. The printer reserves the never accept defeat. sense of duty and honor bind me to this ethos. I know that
right to reject advertisements.
At the height of the Vietnam War, members of the 101st this makes me want to do the best I can for my countrymen,
Everything advertised in this publication
shall be made available for purchase, use or
Infantry Division were tasked with assaulting Hill 973 in the my fellow Soldiers and for the United States of America.
patronage without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical
handicap, political affiliation or any other
nonmerit factor of the purchaser, user or patron.
If a violation or rejection of this equal
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the printer shall refuse to print advertising
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For display advertising call 634-5905.
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Colorado Springs, CO 80903, phone 634-5905. Spc. Jessica A. Bone, 4th BSB
The Mountaineer’s editorial content is Sgt. Wesley J. Brizendine, 1st Bn., 68th Armor Reg.
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Affairs Office, building 1430, room 265, Fort
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3. Feb. 3, 2012 — MOUNTAINEER 3
Vice chief retires after 40 years
By Master Sgt. Douglas Sample
Army News Service
In that role, Chiarelli would inform Gates on a
quality that made him the perfect choice to be the
full range of pressing security matters. He would also
vice chief of staff of the Army.”
advise the secretary on how his decisions would Panetta said the secretary knew that, “as long as
WASHINGTON – The thunderous sound of the impact servicemembers on the battlefield. there were Soldiers in harm’s way, as long as there was
gun volley that echoed across Washington, Jan. 31, “If there is one thing that has been the hallmark
a single Army Family in need, Pete would not rest. And
marked the end to an acclaimed and storied military of Pete’s career, it is the depth of his concern for the
for more than three years, Pete has not rested. Pete, you
career for Gen. Peter W. Chiarelli. welfare of every Soldier,” Panetta said. “It’s that
have earned a time of peace, a time for Family,” he said.
Chiarelli served for the past Odierno thanked the Chiarelli
three years as the Army’s vice chief Family for its support — including
of staff. At the end of his career, he both his children and wife, Beth
was applauded for his contributions Chiarelli, who stood by him during
to Soldiers, their Families, and the a 40-year military career and
Army institution. through 25 permanent change-of-
The ceremony was hosted by station moves.
Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Chiarelli spoke briefly about
Raymond T. Odierno, and attended by his career from Fort Knox to his
lawmakers, Department of Defense arrival here in Washington. He
officials, and senior military officers. spoke passionately of Soldiers and
Secretary of Defense Leon the contributions they have made
Panetta used the Italian phrase to the country.
“buon uomo,” meaning “good man,” “They are not just steely-eyed
to describe Chiarelli, a man he killers,” Chiarelli said.
includes among his friends. He said “Over the past decade they have
it is the strength and fortitude of made a tremendous difference in
men like Chiarelli that make the the lives of people living and
Army the greatest in the world. working in both theaters,” he said.
Panetta said former Secretary of “I am incredibly and profoundly
Defense Robert Gates saw in Chiarelli proud of all they have accomplished.”
a depth of knowledge, skill and Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III has been
passion for Soldiers and their Families Photo by Rachel Larue chosen as Chiarelli’s replacement for
that led the former secretary to choose Col. David P. Anders, commander, 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) escorts Gen. Peter vice chief of staff. Austin becomes
the general to serve as his “right hand W. Chiarelli, 32nd Army vice chief of staff, to inspect the troops during Chiarelli’s retirement the first African-American to serve
man” and senior military assistant. ceremony on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va., Jan. 31. in that role.
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4. 4 MOUNTAINEER — Feb. 3, 2012
Construction
from Page 1
state-of-the-art digital classrooms, said
Sean Bolduc, director of the MCTC.
Bolduc said digital training is
already taking place on Fort Carson,
but is spread out in buildings throughout
the post.
“This campus will consolidate
resources and make things more
efficient,” he said.
Matthew Ellis, a representative
from the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers (Omaha, Neb.), said the
83,000-square-foot building will be
built to meet the U.S. Green Building
Council’s Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design Gold standards
and will include a 20,000-square-foot
solar array field that will provide
power to the campus. In addition to the
main building, construction for 16
smaller buildings is also planned.
“This is the third training center (of
its kind) constructed in the Army,” said
Ellis, addressing the crowd. “It takes
many years and a diverse team to make
this happen.”
With construction continuing until
June 2013 and a projected occupancy
date of December 2013, troops will
continue to train at existing facilities.
Once complete, troops from the
4th Infantry Division, other Fort
Carson units as well as National Guard
Photo by Andrea Sutherland and Reserve components in Colorado,
From left, Matthew Ellis, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Omaha, Neb.); Maj. Gen. Joseph Anderson, commanding general, 4th Infantry Kansas, Wyoming, Montana, Utah,
Division and Fort Carson; Col. Robert F. McLaughlin, garrison commander; and Monte Larsen, chief operations officer of the Native Nebraska and New Mexico, will
American Services Corp; scoop the ceremonial first shovel of dirt at the Jan. 27 groundbreaking of the Mission Command Training Center. participate in training at the center.

5. Feb. 3, 2012 — MOUNTAINEER 5
‘Attack’ deploys to Afghanistan
Story and photo by Training, familiarizing pilots with flying at high
Staff Sgt. Craig Cantrell altitudes and landing on rugged terrain in the Rocky
4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office Mountains, and sharpened its skills during four
rotations in two years to the U.S. Army National
Soldiers with 1st Battalion, 2nd Aviation Training Center at Fort Irwin, Calif.
Regiment, deployed to Afghanistan in support of The Attack Battalion deployed to southern
Operation Enduring Freedom in January. Afghanistan to support ground forces, conduct
Approximately 400 Soldiers deployed to support reconnaissance missions and provide air transportation
aviation operations in southern Afghanistan, marking support, said Williams.
the aviation unit’s first deployment from Fort Carson Once in theater, the battalion operations center will
since it relocated to the Mountain Post from Camp guide and consistently update more than 30 aircraft
Eagle, Korea, three years ago. flying over Afghanistan at any time, said Maj. Nicholas
The “Attack Battalion,” part of 25th Combat Dall, operations officer, 1st Bn., 2nd Avn. Reg.
Aviation Brigade, Fort Shafter, Hawaii, “We will watch the fight as it
will rely on its seasoned veterans to happens; we will give command deci-
lead first-time deployment Soldiers
into combat, said Master Sgt. Jim
“Anything that sions on aircraft lifts and movements,”
said Cpl. Akeem Robinson, aviation
Williams, senior aviation operations makes it fly, operations specialist, assigned to
sergeant, 1st Bn., 2nd Avn. Reg. Headquarters and Headquarters
“We have a lot of aviators and anything that Company, 1st Bn., 2nd Avn. Reg.
senior noncommissioned officers The battalion deployed a
that have deployed before, that are has power variety of aviation support-trained
throwing a lot of experience into the
deployment,” said Williams. running through professionals, including repairmen,
armament specialists and air traffic
The brigade prepared for its first
deployment since arriving at the
it, anything controllers.
“Anything that makes it fly,
Mountain Post by conducting multiple
field training exercises and a culmi-
that makes it anything that has power running
through it, anything that makes it
Sgt. James Sund, 361st Aviation Detachment, 1st
nating training event — a month-long
exercise testing the equipment the unit
shoot — that is shoot — that is what we fix,” said
Sgt. Chris Maxwell, an AH-64D
Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment, hugs his daughter, took on the deployment.
The battalion conducted High
what we fix.” attack helicopter armament, electrical,
Allie, Jan. 19 before deploying to Afghanistan in support — Sgt. Chris Maxwell See Attack on Page 14
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6. 6 MOUNTAINEER — Feb. 3, 2012
DSTB redesignates as HHBN
Wambeke ‘thrilled and humbled’ to lead ‘Fit For Any Test’ Battalion
Story and photo by Fort Carson. After settling into their new a DSTB, but Matt certainly was the noncommissioned officers and
Pfc. Andrew Ingram home, the DSTB Soldiers prepared for right leader for the job,” said Antonia.
Soldiers who accomplished the unit’s
4th Infantry Division deployment. Following months of “He did an extraordinary job; taking a mission every day.
Public Affairs Office training, Tedesco led the battalion diverse selection of individuals and “It is hard to believe that nearly
during a yearlong deployment to Iraq in transforming them into a highly func- three years have passed since taking
Soldiers of Division Special Troops support of Operation New Dawn. tioning, cohesive and competent team.” command,” Tedesco said. “I am very
Battalion, 4th Infantry Division, gathered “It’s no secret the demands and Tedesco credited his success as a proud of the accomplishments of the
as their battalion commander, Lt. Col. challenges associated with commanding battalion commander to the officers, Fit For Any Test Battalion, because
Matthew Tedesco, and senior the Soldiers of this great battalion
enlisted leader, Command Sgt. made the impossible possible
Major Keith Moore, cased the through their dedication and hard
battalion’s colors one final time work. Commanding this battalion
during a deactivation ceremony at and its Soldiers has been the best
Fort Carson, Jan. 23. experience of my 20-year career
The next day, the same “Fit in the Army.”
For Any Test” Soldiers, now The newly-designated HHBN
members of the new Headquarters will continue to flourish under
and Headquarters Battalion, 4th the guidance of Wambeke and the
Inf. Div., mustered to bid Tedesco support of his wife, Denise
farewell, and welcome the new Wambeke, said Antonia.
battalion commander, Lt. Col. “As we transition this
Brad Wambeke, during a change important command, it is clear
of command ceremony at Waller the Army made a great choice in
Physical Fitness Center. selecting Lt. Col. Brad and
During the change of Denise Wambeke,” Antonia said.
command ceremony, Col. Bruce “I know they are exactly the kind
Antonia, chief of staff, 4th Inf. Div., of command team that will carry
thanked Tedesco for his 35 months on the great work and caring
of leadership during a period of leadership passed on from Matt
great transition for the DSTB. and Cari (Tedesco).”
Shortly after Tedesco took The DSTB’s reputation of
command in early 2009, he cased Lt. Col. Matthew Tedesco, commander, Division Special Troops Battalion, 4th Infantry Division, excellence will continue as the
the DSTB colors at Fort Hood, and Command Sgt. Maj. Keith Moore, senior enlisted leader, case the DSTB colors, signifying See HHBN on Page 12
Texas, and then unfurled them at the battalion’s deactivation, during a ceremony at the unit’s motor pool on Fort Carson Jan. 23.
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request latrines, for service or to report damaged Call 524-1461 or visit the website at http://www.
VII Corps Desert Storm Veterans’ Association or overturned latrines. bragg.army.mil/sorb.
21st Reunion — is Feb. 25 at the Fort Myer, The Fort Carson Trial Defense Service office —
Va., Officers’ Club. Contact Hoa McNabb at is able to help Soldiers 24/7 and is located at Hours of Operation
800-506-2672 or email VIICorpsDSVA@aol. building 1430, room 240. During duty hours,
com for more information. Soldiers should call 526-4563. The 24-hour DFAC hours — Fort Carson dining facilities operate
First Sergeants’ Barracks Program — moves to phone number for after hours, holidays and under the following hours:
building 1454 on Nelson Boulevard Monday. weekends is 719-358-3275. Questions can also • Wolf — Friday-Thursday. 7-9 a.m. (break-
The hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. be submitted by email to FtCarsonTDS@gmail. fast), 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (lunch), 5-6:30 p.m.
Monday-Friday. The FSBP Office assists Soldiers com. Know your rights. (dinner).
with room assignments and terminations. For Legal services — provided at the Soldier • Stack — Friday, 7-9 a.m. (breakfast),
more information call 526-9735. Readiness Processing site are for Soldiers 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (lunch), no dinner. Closed
Work Management Branch — The DPW Work undergoing the SRP process. The SRP Legal Saturday and Sunday. Monday-Thursday, 7-9 a.m.
Management Branch, responsible for processing Office will only provide powers of attorney or (breakfast), 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (lunch), 5-6:30
work orders — Facilities Engineering Work notary services to Soldiers processing through the p.m. (dinner).
Requests, DA Form 4283 — recently changed its SRP. Retirees, Family members and Soldiers not • Warfighter (Wilderness Road Complex)
hours of operation. The Work Management in the SRP process can receive legal assistance — Friday, 7-9 a.m. (breakfast), 11:30 a.m. to 1
Branch, located in building 305, will be open and powers of attorney at the main legal office p.m. (lunch), no dinner. Closed Saturday and
for processing work orders and other in-person located at 1633 Mekong St., building 6222, next Sunday. Monday-Thursday, 7-9 a.m. (breakfast),
support from 7-11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday. to the Family Readiness Center. Legal assistance 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (lunch), no dinner.
Afternoon customer support is by appointment prepares powers of attorney and performs notary • 10th SFG(A) LaRochelle — Friday, 7-9
only, call 526-2900. services on a walk-in basis from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. a.m. (breakfast), 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (lunch), no
Veterans Affairs claims and benefits — Veterans Mondays-Wednesdays and Fridays, and from dinner. Closed Saturday and Sunday. Monday-
can get assistance through the Veterans Services 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays. Thursday, 7-9 a.m. (breakfast), 11:30 a.m. to 1
Group, Wednesday from noon to 3 p.m. for p.m. (lunch), no dinner.
walk-ins and 3:30-4:30 p.m. for appointments. Briefings Central Issue Facility regular business hours — are
The VSG is located at The Retired Enlisted listed below. Call 526-3321 to make appointments.
Association Chapter 1 at 834 Emory Circle in Casualty Notification/Assistance Officer training • In-processing — Monday-Thursday from
Colorado Springs. For more information call — is held Feb. 21-23 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in 7:30-10:30 a.m.
719-337-0086. the Family Readiness Center, building 6237, • Initial issues — Monday-Thursday from
Audie Murphy Club — The Fort Carson Sergeant room 104. This training is required for all 12:30-3 p.m.
Audie Murphy Club meets the third Tuesday of each Soldiers asked to perform this solemn duty. Per • Partial issues — Monday-Thursday from
month at the Family Connection Center from 11:30 Army Regulation 600-8-1, this duty is limited to 12:30-3 p.m.
a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The SAMC is open to all active those in the ranks of sergeant first class to command • Cash sales/report of survey — Monday-
members and those interested in becoming future sergeant major, chief warrant officer 2-5 and Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
SAMC members. The club was originally a U.S. captain and above. No reservations are required • Direct exchange — Monday-Thursday
Forces Command organization of elite noncommis- to attend training. Classes offered on a first-come, from 12:30-3 p.m.
sioned officers but is now an Armywide program first-served basis. Call Jean Graves at 526- • Partial turn ins — Monday-Thursday
for individuals who have met the criteria and have 5613/5614 for more information. from 12:30-3 p.m.
proven themselves to be outstanding NCOs through Disposition Services — Defense Logistics Agency • Full turn ins — Monday-Thursday from
a board/leadership process. Contact the SAMC Disposition Services Colorado Springs, located in 7:30-10:30 a.m.
president, Staff Sgt. Thomas Witt, at 526-5661 for building 381, conducts orientations Fridays from • Unit issues and turn ins — Call 526-
more information. 12:30-3:30 p.m. The orientations discuss DLA 5512/6477 for approval.
Recycle incentive program — The Directorate of processes to include turning in excess property, Education Center hours of operation — The
Public Works has an incentive program to prevent reutilizing government property, web-based tools Mountain Post Training and Education Center,
recyclable waste from going to the landfill. available, special handling of property and environ- building 1117, 526-2124, hours are as follows:
Participating battalions can earn monetary rewards mental needs. To schedule an orientation, contact • Counselor Support Center — Monday-
for turning recyclable materials in to the Fort Carson Arnaldo Borrerorivera at arnaldo.borrerorivera@ Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Fridays 11
Recycle Center, building 155. Points are assigned dla.mil for receiving/turn in; Mike Welsh at a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
for the pounds of recyclable goods turned in and mike.welsh@dla.mil for reutilization/web tools; or • Army Learning Center — Monday-
every participating battalion receives money Rufus Guillory at rufus.guillory@dla.mil. Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
quarterly; the top two battalions receive an additional Retirement briefings — are held from 8 a.m. to • Defense Activity for Nontraditional
bonus amount. Call 526-5898 for more information noon the second and third Wednesday of each Education Support and Army Personnel Testing —
about the program. month at the Joel Hefley Community Center Monday-Friday 7:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-4:30 p.m.
Directorate of Public Works services — DPW is conference room, 6800 Prussman Ave. The Medical Activity Correspondence Department
responsible for a wide variety of services on Retirement Services Off ice recommends office hours — The Correspondence (Release of
Fort Carson. Services range from repair and spouses accompany Soldiers to the briefing. Information) Office in the Patient Administration
maintenance of facilities to equipping units with Call 526-2840 for more information. Division hours are Monday-Wednesday and Friday
a sweeper and cleaning motor pools. Listed Reassignment briefings — are held Tuesdays 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and closed Thursday and
below are phone numbers and points of contact for Soldiers heading overseas and Thursdays federal holidays. Call 526-7322 or 526-7284 for
for services: for personnel being reassigned stateside. The more information.
• Facility repair/service orders — Fort briefings are held in building 1129, Freedom Claims Office hours — are Monday-Friday from 9
Carson Support Services service order desk can be Performing Arts Center; sign-in is at 7 a.m. and a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. The Claims Office is
reached at 526-5345. Use this number for emergen- briefings start at 7:30 a.m. Soldiers are required located on the first floor of building 6222, 1633
cies or routine tasks and for reporting wind damage, to bring Department of the Army Form 5118, Mekong Street. Shipment under Full Replacement
damaged traffic signs or other facility damage. signed by their unit personnel section, and a pen Value claimants must submit Department of
• Refuse/trash and recycling — Call Eric to complete forms. Call 526-4730/4583 for Defense Form 1840R to the carrier within 75 days.
Bailey at 719-491-0218 or email eric.e.bailey4. more information. Shipment under Defense Personal Property
civ@mail.mil when needing trash containers, trash Army ROTC Green to Gold briefings — are held Program claimants must log into the Defense
is overflowing or emergency service is required. the first and third Tuesday of each month at Personal Property System at http://www.move.mil
• Facility custodial services — Call Bryan noon at the education center, building 1117, and report all the items online within 75 days.
Dorcey at 526-6670 or email bryan.s.dorcey.civ@ room 120. Call University of Colorado- Claims must be submitted within nine months
mail.mil for service needs or to report complaints. Colorado Springs Army ROTC at 262-3475 for directly with carriers to receive full replacement
• Elevator maintenance — Call Bryan more information. value for missing and destroyed items. All other
Dorcey at 526-6670 or email bryan.s.dorcey.civ ETS briefings — for enlisted personnel are held the claims should be submitted to Fort Carson Claims
@mail.mil. first and third Wednesday of each month. Briefing Office within two years of the date of delivery or
• Motor pool sludge removal/disposal — sign in begins at 7 a.m. at the Soldier Readiness date of incident. Call the Fort Carson Claims Office
Call Dennis Frost at 526-6997 or email Building, building 1042, room 244, on a first-come, at 526-1355 for more information.
dennis.j.frost.civ@mail.mil. first-served basis. Soldiers must be within 120
• Repair and utility/self-help — Call Gary days of their expiration term of service, but must
Grant at 526-5844 or email gerald.l.grant2.civ attend the briefing no later than 30 days prior BOSS meetings
@mail.mil. Use this number to obtain self-help to their ETS or start of transition leave. Call are held at 10 a.m.
tools and equipment or a motorized sweeper. 526-2240/8458 for details.
• Base operations contracting officer the first and third
Special Forces briefings — are held Wednesdays in
representative — Call Bruce Gronczniak at 526- building 1430, room 123, from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday of each
9262 or email bruce.e.gronczniak.civ@mail.mil for Soldiers must be specialist to staff sergeant month at the Foxhole.
questions on snow removal, grounds maintenance from any military occupational specialty, have a For information, call
and contractor response to service orders. general technical score of at least 107, be a U.S. 524-BOSS.
• Portable latrines — Call Jerald Just at citizen, score 240 or higher on the Army Physical

8. 8 MOUNTAINEER — Feb. 3, 2012
Gas! Gas! Gas!
‘Raiders’ clear
CBRN training
By Spc. Cardell Brown “Raider” Soldiers entered the gas
1st Brigade Combat Team Public chamber in groups of 20, where they were
Affairs, 4th Infantry Division exposed to 2-chlorobenzalmalononitrile,
or CS gas, a chemical usually used as a
Since redeploying from Afghanistan, riot control agent.
the Soldiers of 1st Brigade Combat When someone is exposed to CS gas,
Team, 4th Infantry Division, have their breathing becomes constricted, and
worked tirelessly to remain proficient in coughing and gasping is very common,
their war-fighting skills. said Sgt. 1st Class Ryan Moreno, CBRN
The Soldiers of 1st Special Troops noncommissioned officer, Headquarters
Battalion, 1st BCT, 4th Inf. Div., conducted and Headquarters Detachment, 1st STB.
a two-day chemical, biological, radiological Additional strain is placed on saliva
and nuclear training event at Fort Carson and mucus producers, resulting in internal
Training Area Range 72, Jan. 24-25. distress that can mitigate a Soldier’s
“The gas chamber is designed to give combat effectiveness, he said.
Soldiers confidence in their mask,” said Each group of Soldiers passed through
Capt. Anna Lebo, chemical, biological, the chamber, where CBRN specialists
radiological and nuclear officer, 1st STB. directed the group to remove masks and
“It prepares Soldiers to be able to don and experience the difference between the
clear their mask in case of a chemical filtered air of the gas masks and the air
attack, and gives them the confidence that inside the chamber.
their mask will protect them and allow them After 15 seconds of breathing the gas,
to remain safe in a chemical environment.” the CBRN specialists directed the Soldiers
to exit the chamber.
Outside the chamber, teary-eyed and
Spc. Juston Session, Company A, 1st coughing, Soldiers struggled to inhale fresh
Special Troops Battalion, 1st Brigade air after their experience inside the chamber.
Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, “Despite the discomfort that I faced in
exits the gas chamber disoriented and the gas chamber, I now feel confident
teary-eyed at Fort Carson Training
See CBRN training on Page 12
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10. 10 MOUNTAINEER — Feb. 3, 2012
‘Rough Riders’ support
by sling loading supplies
By Sgt. Ruth Pagan hookup of the sling load.
2nd Brigade Combat Team Public Payton said Soldiers must attend three
Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division schools to become certified sling-load
inspectors: Sling Load Inspector
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan — The Certification course and Air Assault and
packing process of a sling load will never Pathfinder schools. However, a Soldier
be on an adrenaline junkie’s list of things does not need to be certified to help with
to do, but hooking a load to a helicopter the cargo bags or cargo nets.
hovering 150 feet in the air might be. “We try to get Soldiers out there,” he
Soldiers with Company A, 204th explained. “They aren’t qualified to inspect
Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Brigade loads, but they can do everything else.
Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, are “They can rig it, and they can hook it
supporting their fellow Soldiers through up; (sling-load inspectors) are right there
sling-load missions. with them to make sure everything’s safe.”
“A lot of it is on the fly,” said Staff Sgt. It is important to ensure the cargo
Jesse Payton, noncommissioned-officer- is secure to keep everyone safe, said
in-charge of sling-load operations. “It all Pfc. Devryann Robertson, ammunition
depends on the aircraft’s schedule. Some specialist, Company A, 204th BSB.
are last minute, and some are planned out “I helped rig up a Humvee,” said
a week in advance. It’s a rush.” Robertson. “We had to make sure that
A sling load is external cargo hooked all the glass was taped up, so that if it
to a helicopter in flight, and transported to breaks during the lift, it won’t fly off
the receiving destination, said Payton. and hurt anyone.”
Photo by Jim Barnett Deployed to Afghanistan, the support Having additional Soldiers trained to
New CSM Soldiers of 204th BSB are responsible for
supplying Soldiers throughout Kandahar
help with sling-load operations is important
to helping the sling-load inspectors deliver
Col. Michael Kasales, commander, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th province, said Payton. supplies to the Soldiers operating in
Infantry Division, left, passes the sword of the noncommissioned officer “They can’t be reached by ground, remote locations, said Payton.
to Command Sgt. Maj. Douglas Maddi, signifying his assumption of so all their supplies have to come in by “(It gives) me great joy to know we are
responsibility as the “Iron” Brigade’s senior noncommissioned officer air,” he said. actually helping those guys out there that
during a ceremony in the Special Events Center Jan. 31. Maddi comes The Soldiers of Company A determine are living rough,” Lewis said. “We work
to Fort Carson from Fort Polk, La., where he served with the 2nd the weight of the package and type of hand-in-hand with each other. They do
Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, 4th BCT, 10th Mountain Division. aircraft flown for the mission to determine their job; I do my job. Everybody is happy,
the equipment needed for staging and and the Army is successful.”
Photo by Sgt. Breanne Pye
201 Army photo of the year
1
Pfc. Kevin March, armored crewman, assigned to 2nd Squad, 3rd Platoon, with his squad to search orchards throughout the district and build rapport
Company C., 1st Battalion, 66th Armored Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, with the local population. This photograph, shot by Sgt. Breanne Pye, 1st BCT
4th Infantry Division, stands atop a cliff overlooking the Arghandab River Valley public affairs, 4th Inf. Div., earned U.S. Army best photo of 2011 on the U.S. Army
Jan. 31, 2011. March, a native of Dodgeville, Wis., was conducting a foot patrol Facebook page.