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MDTC in full swing, increasing aviators’ proficiency
Photo by Cpl. Benjamin McDonald
An F-5N Tiger II takes off from Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Jan. 22. The aircraft is visiting fightertown to support Marine Aircraft Group 31 in the Marine Division Tactics Course. During MDTC, aviators from MAG-31 are taught to be experts in air-to-air maneuvering within visual range and beyond visual range. The aircraft is with Marine Fighter Training Squadron 401. Story by Cpl. Benjamin McDonald Press Chief
Fightertown aviators continue full speed ahead as they progress in the four week Marine Division Tactics Course aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. After the first week of classroom instruction, the students are now taking to the sky for practical application and air-to-air manuevers. “This course is one pre-requisite among others to eventually go on to the WTI course,” said Maj. Nathan Weinberg, an MDTC instructor. “This course makes them proficient at air to air tactics. Upon completion of WTI, they will be experts on both air-to-air and air-to-ground tactics.” Throughout this course air-to-air tactics skills are honed, preparing the aviators for WTI. Both courses are challenging yet rewarding as they test the very best aviators and make them better.
“The first week of MDTC is dedicated to academics,” said Weinberg. “Then the pilots spend a week doing dogfighting within visual range. The last two weeks are spent doing beyond visual range flights and simulations.” The “Snipers” of Marine Fighter Training Squadron 401 made the trip to MCAS Beaufort with their F-5 aircraft. “We are the Marine Corps’ only adversary squadron,” said Maj. Benjamin Apple, the operations officer of VMFT401. “What sets us apart from the defense contractors sometimes used by the Marine Corps is two things. It’s the aircraft we use and the fact that we are uniform wearing Marines. Adversary air is something we specialize in. We give the students a significantly smaller target than what Photo by Cpl. Benjamin McDonald they are used to. We study what the enemy does and we know what our pilots should Marines perform pre-flight checks on an F/A-18C Hornet aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Jan. 22. The pilot of the aircraft is one of four aviators in the Marine Division Tactics Course. During MDTC, aviators from MAG-31 are taught to see mdtc, page 4 be experts in air-to-air maneuvering within visual range and beyond visual range.
ARFF heats up with realistic training Story by Lance Cpl. Terry Haynes, III Staff writer
Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Marines conducted controlled burn training aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Jan. 19. The small aircraft fuel fire simulates putting out a jet fire and was held to prepare Marines for real life scenarios they may encounter while on the job. “We try to do training fires like this at least once a month,” said Cpl. Trevor Hendry, a crewman with ARFF. “Now that we have the opportunity to do these exercises more often it makes it a lot easier to maintain unit readiness as a whole.” The training took place in a pit specifically designed for training fires. A mock aircraft is surrounded by nozzles that douse the
Photo by Cpl. Benjamin McDonald
Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Marines fight a jet fuel training fire aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Jan. 19. The exercise was part of regular training to test ARFF’s readiness for a potential aircraft mishap. The Marines are with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron.
aircraft and surrounding areas in jet fuel. When the Marines are ready, the fuel is then ignited with a flare. “It definitely forces people to become more com-
fortable with their hand little things you need to line skills,” said Lance Cpl. watch out for while on the Danny Clarke a hand line- job.” To put out the fire, two man with ARFF. “It gives you more of an insight on see arff, page 4 how the fire moves and the
Photo by Lance Cpl. Terry Haynes, III
Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Marines fight a jet fuel training fire aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Jan. 19. The exercise tested ARFF’s readiness for a potential aircraft mishap. The Marines are with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron.
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Mess Hall Menu Monday - Friday Saturday, Sunday Breakfast: 6 - 7:30 a.m. and holidays Lunch: 11 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Brunch: 8:30 - 11 a.m. Dinner: 4 - 6 p.m. Dinner: 4 - 6 p.m. Midrats Sunday - Thursday 11:30 p.m. - 1 a.m. Takeout window hours Breakfast - Mon. - Fri. 7:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Lunch - Mon. - Fri. 12:45 p.m. - 4 p.m. Dinner - Mon. - Fri. 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturday Lunch Dinner Shrimp cocktail, fried Bayou jerk pork loin chicken, steak and rice Lunch Salmon with cucumber relish
Sunday
Dinner Baked ziti with Italian sausage
Monday - Friday Breakfast Hot farina, hot hominy grits and oven-fried bacon Monday Dinner Lunch Spicy shrimp with Baked smoked ham cheesy grits and sweet potatoes Tuesday Dinner Lunch Herbed roast pork Chicken and dumploin with pan gravy lings and rice Wednesday Dinner Lunch Manhattan clam Roast turkey and chowder green beans Thursday Dinner Lunch Apple glazed corn Arroz con pollo and beef and squash garlic bread Friday Dinner Lunch Chili macaroni and Herbed baked green beans chicken and carrots
Chapel Services Roman Catholic • 9:30 a.m. - Sunday Mass • Confession takes place before Mass • Confession Monday - Thursday at noon Protestant • 9:45 a.m. - Protestant Church School (Sunday School) • 11 a.m. - Protestant Sunday Worship Service (Children’s church is also available at this time) • 5 p.m. - Wednesday Protestant Bible Study • 9:30 a.m. - Sunday Mass
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Crossword Puzzle CLUES ACROSS 1. Measurement (abbr.) 4. Returned material authorization (abbr.) 7. Sorting 12. Attribute 15. Poked holes in 16. Angers 18. Doc 19. MLB journeyman pitcher Dillon 20. Not don’t 21. Snubs someone 24. Where kids bathe 27. One might be in distress 30. Chair 31. Music industry honors (abbr.) 33. Dash 34. Owed 35. Caucasian language 37. One thousand (Span.) 39. Musical style drum and bass 41. Evergreen trees native to warm climates 42. Begin __: start fresh 44. Marshy outlets 47. A chicken lays one 48. Yemen’s largest city 49. Conversion rate 50. Single Lens Reflex 52. Atlanta rapper 53. Reduce the importance of 56. Faces of buildings 61. Something achieved 63. Distribute again 64. Tooth caregiver 65. 007’s creator CLUES DOWN 1. Skater Lipinksi 2. Data 3. Single step 4. Destroyed financially
Sudoku
Guess Who? I am an actress born in California on January 23, 1964. I am the daughter of a famous actress and a Mr. Universe bodybuilder. I am best known for my work on television as a commanding officer in a special crimes unit. 5. Fail to interpret correctly 6. Fava d’__: tree found in Brazil 7. Vehicle 8. Limited 9. Old English 10. Aussie golfer Norman 11. Job 12. Loose-fitting undergarments 13. Protected by balancing 14. Give up 17. Fifth note of a major scale 22. Extravagantly bright 23. Takes dictation
24. 19th letter of Greek alphabet 25. Rounded knob (biology) 26. French philosopher Pierre 28. Mothers 29. Dardic ethnic group 32. Supports the rudder 36. An ugly evil-looking old woman 38. Of a fasting time 40. Filled with passengers 43. Below the ribs and above the hips 44. Binary-coded decimal
45. 51 is a famous one 46. Goes into a funk 51. Chief O’Hara actor 54. Videocassette recorder 55. Scored perfectly 56. Type of tree 57. __ Spumante (Italian wine) 58. Popular commercial “pet” 59. Supreme god of Ancient Egyptians 60. Room in a home 62. __ and behold
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Buddhist • 11 a.m. - Saturday Worship Service in the Chapel Fellowship Hall
Horoscopes ARIES — Mar 21/Apr 20 Plans to get together with friends this week could be delayed by other responsibilities, Aries. Do not feel the need to cancel; just reschedule your plans. TAURUS — Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, financial issues may force you to work a little harder right now to make some extra money. Make a concerted effort to save more and take care of your financial obligations. GEMINI — May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you may need to wait a little longer to receive some news you have been anticipating. Don’t let this get you down. Change is on the way and will come soon enough. CANCER — Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, treat yourself to a brief respite from the daily grind. Spend time with the family and enjoy some well-deserved rest and relaxation in the days ahead. LEO — Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, make a concerted effort to open a line of communication with someone who means a lot to you. He or she may need a helping hand, and you are just the person to provide that assistance.
Other Faith Groups • For Jewish, Mormon and Islamic support, contact the Chaplain’s Office at 228-7775
VIRGO — Aug 24/Sept 22 Treat yourself to a present this week, Virgo. A nice dinner, an unexpected luxury or even a spa treatment is the kind of pampering that can go a long way. LIBRA — Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, make an effort to lift the spirits of a loved one this week. Responsibilities may be weighing on them, and you can lighten their mood just by being there for them.
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SCORPIO — Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, sometimes you may feel as if you are the only person getting things done. Just keep up your hard work and the rewards will come. Others are taking notice.
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SAGITTARIUS — Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, if your patience is wearing thin, try to embrace distractions that can help you pass the time. This can make things less stressful.
Hotlines
CAPRICORN — Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, you have been doing well financially, but you still hope to do better. Speak with a planner or a knowledgeable relative on how to make your money work harder.
MCAS Beaufort Station Inspector
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Fraud, Waste and Abuse
If you know of or suspect any fraud, waste or abuse aboard MCAS Beaufort, call 843-8129537. If you know of or suspect any fraud, waste or abuse within MAG-31, call (252) 466-5038. The automated answering service on these lines is available 24 hours a day.
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AQUARIUS — Jan 21/Feb 18 Engage in activities that make you feel good and boost your self-confidence this week, Aquarius. This may be as simple as hitting the gym for a workout. PISCES — Feb 19/Mar 20 Phone a friend and set up a time to get together, Pisces. Reconnecting and sharing a laugh or two will be a boon to both of you and raise your spirits.
January 19 Puzzle solutions Guess Who?: Pitbull Answer to this week’s puzzles will be available in next week’s edition of The Jet Stream.
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Command Information
HAPPENINGS n The acting Sexual Assault Re-
sponse Coordinator of MCAS Beaufort is Marie Brodie. She can be reached at (910)-450-5159 Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
n If you have lost something and
are looking for it, please contact the Lost and Found Custodian at 843-228-6335 Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
n The photocopying of U.S. Gov-
ernment identification cards is a violation of Title 18, U.S. Code Part 1, Chapter 33, Section 701 and punishable by fine and imprisonment.
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Did you know... Date: January 27, 1988
About 400 Marines and sailors from the 2d Marine Division, 2d Marine Aircraft Wing, and 2d Force Service Support Group deployed for the Persian Gulf. The Contingency Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) CM 2-88 would relieve Contingency MAGTF 1-88 in the volatile Persian Gulf and provide the effective landing force capability to Joint Task Force Middle East.
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be doing.” The Snipers frequently visit MCAS Beaufort to provide adversary air training for the squadrons, but during this visit, their primary focus is to support MDTC. “We have the pilots train with both offensive and defensive anti-aircraft warfare,” said Weinberg. “Essentially the pilots will either be attacking a simulated enemy asset or defending against an oncoming adversary force, protecting a friendly asset. The entire time they are flying they are monitored by controllers who watch, record and analyze everything. When the pilots come back and have their debrief they need to know everything that happened during the exercise and learn from it.”
The commanding officers of each squadron select one aviator who meets a strict criterion and shows the most potential and aptitude to participate in MDTC. To be selected, the aviators need to have been a mission commander, have more than 500 hours of flight time, be a low altitude tactics instructor, and a fighter attack instructor. The course is a stride towards becoming a top aviator and subject matter expert within the F/A-18 Hornet community. “We are honing pilots in air to air tactics maneuver and air superiority,” said Apple. “I always like coming and supporting MDTC. When I was a young aviator and going through the course I enjoyed working with the Sniper squadron back then and now I get to bring all of my knowledge to the next generation of top-tier aviators.”
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Photo by Cpl. Benjamin McDonald
Marines conduct pre-flight checks aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Jan. 22. The pilot is one of four aviators in the Marine Division Tactics Course. During MDTC, aircrew from MAG-31 are taught to be experts in air-to-air maneuvering within visual range and beyond visual range. The Marines are with MAG-31.
Photo by Cpl. Benjamin McDonald
An F/A-18C Hornet takes off from Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Jan. 22. The pilot of the aircraft is one of four aviators in the Marine Division Tactics Course. During MDTC, aviators from MAG-31 are taught to be experts in air-to-air maneuvering within visual range and beyond visual range. The Marines are with MAG-31.
Photo by Lance Cpl. Terry Haynes, III
An Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Marine uses a flare to start a jet fuel training fire aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Jan. 19. The exercise was part of training to test ARFF’s readiness for a potential aircraft mishap. The Marine is with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron.
Photo by Lance Cpl. Terry Haynes
Photo by Cpl. Ashley Phillips
Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Marines observe a jet fuel training fire aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Jan. 19. The exercise was conducted to test ARFF’s readiness for a potential aircraft mishap. The Marine is with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron.
Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Marines extinguish a jet fuel training fire aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Jan. 19. The Marines are with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron.
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pairs of Marines advance toward both side of the aircraft. The lead Marine holds the hose and controls the flow of the water. The second Marine stabilizes the first and keeps an eye out for safety hazards. During the training there is also a pit safety officer for each pair of Marines. “Safety is the most important aspect when it comes to these training events,” said Hendry. “There is no teacher as good as experience. That’s why this training is so important, it keeps Marines cycling through and having these repeti-
tions under their belt.” The Marines also considered environmental safety at the pit. Since there is excess water that runs off of the pit, they surrounded the back of the pit with a berm of fuel absorbing material. Another safety precaution was an extra tanker of water and a rapid intervention team on standby. “The most important part of this training is the trust that it builds in this unit,” said Clarke. “I have to be able to trust that my fellow Marine has my back. The better prepared we are and confidence in our abilities when we are on the job are key when it comes to saving a life.”
Photo by Benjamin McDonald
Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Marines extinguish a jet fuel training fire aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Jan. 19. The Marines are with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron.
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Explode with confidence Story and photos by Cpl.Victoria Ross II Marine Expeditionary Force
Marines conducted hands-on training during a two-day demolition range in preparation for an upcoming training exercise at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 16. Alpha Company, 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, challenged Marines to use what they had available to make expedient charges and show the effect of prefabricated charges on wire obstacles. Expedient charges are made using objects such as nails and barbed wire to mimic manufactured charges such as claymore mines. During the first training day, platoons used prefabricated Bangalore charges to clear barriers, and on the second day they made their own version of various types of charges using the minimal amount of material at their disposal. “Each platoon emplaced Bangalores and breached through the obstacles, then they were able to see the effects on the targets,” 1st Lt. Emmett Lydon, said, a platoon commander with 2nd CEB. “It taught them the proper way to emplace charges and the different effects they have on those obstacles.”
Combat engineers embed into infantry platoons to deploy as a forward force and use their skills to clear barriers so infantry Marines can effectively seize an objective. Regularly honing their skills at the range keeps Marines well trained and ready to respond at a moment’s notice. “Rule of demolition is confidence; confidence in what you are doing, and in your Marines,” said Sgt. Kurtis Rush, a squad leader with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion. Ranges allow senior Marines to pass on knowledge acquired over the years to build the future force and instill the importance of precision and ingenuity for mission accomplishment. “We show Marines how to make expedient demolitions because you don’t always have what you need,” Sgt. Kurtis Rush said, a squad leader. “It pays to know how to make what you need out of C4, detonation cord, and TNT, with those we can make just about anything.” Training affords Marines the ability to increase proficiency with their equipment, and build con-
Marines breach an obstacle using an M1A1 Bangalore torpedo during a demolition range at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 17. Hands-on ranges build discipline and maintain readiness to support infantry units as they prepare to deploy.
Pfc. Hunter Ball and Lance Cpl. Alan Brown place a barrier during a demolition range at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 16. The range builds and maintains unit readiness by providing Marines hands-on experience building and breaching obstacles. Ball and Brown are combat engineers with Alpha Company, 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion.
fidence in themselves and within their unit. Marines with 2nd CEB continue to meet Marine Corps train-
ing and readiness standards for future training exercises and real-world missions.
Pfc. Jermey Naftzger wraps detonation cord around an explosive charge tube during a demolition range at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 16. The range allows Marines to see the effects of combat engineer operations, and how they create mobility for infantry units. Naftzger is a combat engineer with Alpha Company, 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion.
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Camp Hansen CCU to provide commanders with alternatives to administrative separation Story and photos by Sgt. Jessica Collins Marine Corps Installations Pacific
CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, JAPAN — The Correctional Custody Unit is scheduled to open their doors Feb. 14 at the Brig aboard Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. The CCU is designed to provide an alternative to administrative separation for cases involving minor misconduct. The goal of this program is to decrease early discharge rates for misconduct in first term junior enlisted Marines. “This will provide an opportunity for good Marines to recover from a slight misstep, as well as return to the ranks free of stigma with an opportunity for redemption,” said Chief Warrant Officer Brian Sheppard the Brig Commanding Officer, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific-Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, Japan. “Compared to the alternatives such as administrative separation, ‘babysitting,’ restriction, extra duty, and forfeitures, CCU has the capability to really motivate a Marine and produce a far more fit, disciplined, capable, and fired-up Marine back into the ranks.” Awardees, Marines assigned to the CCU, will spend seven or 30 days under constant surveillance completing hard labor, formal uniform inspections,
Brig Marines simulate a day in the Correctional Custody Unit during a demonstration Jan. 12 in the Brig aboard Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. Awardees, Marines assigned to the CCU, will spend seven or 30 days under constant surveillance completing hard labor, formal uniform inspections, combat fitness training and values-based relapse prevention training. Awardee supervision is ongoing 24 hours a day, seven days a week, throughout the 30 and seven-day course. The Correctional Custody Unit is scheduled to open their doors Feb. 14 at the Brig aboard Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. The curriculum is designed to foster leadership and decision-making abilities in order to have a lasting impact that better supports long-term restoration.
combat fitness training and values-based relapse prevention training. The curriculum is designed to foster leadership and decision-making abilities in order to have a lasting impact that better supports longterm restoration. “Awardee supervision is ongoing 24 hours a day, seven days a week, throughout the 30 and seven day course,” said Gunnery Sgt. Loren Ortiz, the CCU staff noncommissioned officer in charge, H&S Bn., MCIPAC -MCB Camp Butler, Japan. “There will always be a senior watch stander, and his assigned watch standers on duty from reception
to graduation. Weekly counselings will also be conducted and annotated in their weekly progress summary by our assigned corrections counselor. Commands are also highly encouraged to check on their Marines during command visitations.” CCU wants Marines to graduate the program re-educated, refocused and “re-greened.” “I hope commanders take an honest look at this alternative because I see this program has great potential to mitigate first term discharges,” said Sheppard. “Restriction is not motivating. Extra duties are not
Brig Marines simulate hard labor during a Correctional Custody Unit demonstration Jan. 12 in the Brig aboard Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. Awardees, Marines assigned to the CCU, will spend seven or 30 days under constant surveillance completing hard labor, formal uniform inspections, combat fitness training and values-based relapse prevention training. The Correctional Custody Unit is scheduled to open their doors Feb. 14 at the Brig aboard Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. The curriculum is designed to foster leadership and decision-making abilities in order to have a lasting impact that better supports long-term restoration.
motivating. Those Marines are negatively labeled, and for the most part see these punishments as career ending; this punishment alone is seldom corrective. Instead, give the Marine an opportunity. Remove them from that state, send them to CCU, get them re-motivated and remind these men and women why they put their feet on the yellow foot prints.”
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