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Louisiana EntersThe War On Drugs

This newspaper is an Authorized Publication for members of theLouisiana National Guard. Contents of the Louisiana Guardsman arenot necessarily the official views of, endorsed by, the U.S. Government,Dept. of Defense, Dept. of the Army, or the Louisiana National Guard.

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LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN MAY/JUNE 1989

SSSS& Sweeps The CompetitionBy PFC Michael Ritter

241st PAD Staff

The Louisiana Army NationalGuard's Recruiting and RetentionDepartment swept the national com-petition winning five awards forproduction.

The awards received were for highestpercentage (88.8) of accessions abovemissions, highest percentage (78.81 ofnon-prior service accessions, the 100%Club Award for authorized strength,100("& Club for being the top state for12 consecutive months, and the highestproduction per recruiter.

"What it means," said-LTC StaffordJ. Landry Jr., Recruiting and Retention(RRN) Manager for the Louisiana Ar-my Guard "is that we are the toprecruiting command in the country."

Landry explained that the reason forLouisiana's success in recruiting couldbe traced back to a program started byCOL Urban R Martinez, who is now theGuard's Director of Personnel andAdministration.

"There used to be a turnover problemwith recruiters," Landry said. "But wedon't have that anymore."

As RRN manager in 1983, Martinezinitiated a professional development pro-gram for recruiters. He helped recruitersimprove their sales ability, communica-tion, presentation, military qualifica-tions and self confidence

"He gave them a production missionand made them live up to it Nothingelse was acceptable," Landry said.

Since Martinez's program began,there has been a steady decline in theloss of recruiters. In fact, no recruiterswere lost this year due to productionmissions.

'"Hie NCO's run this organization. Wefeel like the best and the brightestNCOs are in recruiting," Landry said."Every supervisor in the program hasalready done what he expects his subor-dinates to da They are able to drawfrom a built-in depth of experience," hesaid.

Landry also credits support from theAdjutant General Chief of Staff, andCommand Sergeant Major, and all thecommanders in the field for the RRN'ssuccess.

"This is good for the entire Guard," hesaid. "We are riding the top of a waveright now."

Landry will take the award trophieson tour to recruiting posts around thestate

Front CoverLouisiana Army National Guardhelicopters such as these stationed atthe Lakefront Airport in New Orleanswill assist federal and state law en-forcements agencies with aerialsurveillance and reconnaissance opera-tions as part the Guard's involvementin the war on drugs. (Photo by 2LTMaria L Jonkers. State PAO)

The La. Army Guard Recruiting and Retention Section swept the national competition by winning five awards for theirrecruiting and retention efforts. (State PAO Photo)

DIETARY GUIDELINESTO LOWER CANCER RISK

"Cancer Risk.. .You Can Change the Odds"

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Reduce the intake of dietary fat—bothsaturated and unsaturated—from thecurrent average of approximately 40%to a level of 30% of total calories.

Increase the consumption of fruits,vegetables and whole grain cereals.

Consume salt-cured, smoked andcharcoal-broiled foods in moderation.

Drink alcoholic beverages only inmoderation.

For • free copy of the American Institute for Cancer Researchbooklet. "Dietary Guidelines to Lower Cancer Risk," please senda self-addressed, stamped envelope to:

American Institute for Cancer ResearchDept. 2

Waahlntton, D.C. 20069

Dear Fellow GuardsmenHardly a day goes by without some

environmental issue or concern beingcalled to our attention as citizens ofI xmisiana. Whether it be chemical dum-ping in the Mississippi River or the clos-ing of a landfill in our town, environmen-tal problems are of increasing concernto the citizens of our State.

Louisiana Army National Guardoperations have the potential to causeproblems if not closely monitored. Asone of the largest organizations in ourState, possessing large numbers ofmotor vehicles, aircraft, chemicals andfuel we must always be alert to ourState's environmental laws.

Gone are the days of indiscriminatedumping of chemicals or petroleum pro-ducts. Where we train and how we traincan now come under the scrutiny of theFederal Environmental ProtectionAgency as well as the Ixxiisiana Depart-ment of Environmental Quality.

As concerned citizen soldiers, en-trusted with the protection of the peo-ple of Louisiana, we must also be in-creasingly concerned with the protectionof the environment of our State.

Thus far the environmental recordestablished by the Ixmisiana NationalGuard has been outstanding. \Ce mustall strive to keep it that way.

MAJ Joseph C CassanovaEnvironmental Officer

MAY/JUNE 1989 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN

Guardsmen VolunteerFor War on Drugs

was approved so late in the fiscal yearwhich ends Sept. 30, that he said he willeither use more soldiers or keep them onactive duty for longer periods in orderto use the full amount allocated.

He did not foresee any problem withmanpower. "We've gotten a lot of

telephone calls from people wanting tovolunteer," he said "There's a lot of con-cern out there among guardsmen."

Stroud stressed that the LouisianaGuard will be acting strictly in a sup-port role for the federal, state and localagencies.

"At no time will we be the lead agen-cy," he said.

The preparedness of the LouisianaNational Guard will not be hindered byits involvement in the war on drugs. Ifanything, it will be enhanced Stroudsaid.

By 2LT Maria L. JonkersState PAO

The I xmisiana National Guard has of-ficially entered the war on drugs.

Louisiana was among twelve stateswhose plans were approved to useguardsmen to help law enforcementagencies fight drug smuggling and traf-ficking. The state will receive 1.2 milliondollars.

Among the tasks that will be givento the guardsmen are:

•working with U.S. Customs to ex-amine ships and cargo containers com-ing into port

•providing UH-1 and OH-58helicopters, based in New Orleans, forreconnaissance operations and destruc-tion of marijuana plants

•assist state and New Orleans police•surveillance with electronics gear

and night vision devicesThe Guard will also support the

federal Drug Enforcement Administra-tion.

According to MG Ansel M. Stroud,the Guard will not be on the streets, orpatrolling the projects. Guardsmen mayhave to be armed in certain situations,he said but they won't have the powerto arrest.

The AG's plan originally called for us-ing about 200 guardsmen, but the plan

-Alabama, $930.745Arizona. $176.359California. $990.407Florida, $3,413.052Georgia, $281,904-Hawaii, $247,627-Louisiana, $1,190.820-Mississippi. $468.046-New Mexico. $330,399-Oregon. $474,384-Texas, $2,904,210-Washington, $369.800


159th Tac Ftr Gp:

FLEETEX 1989By TSG Elaine T. Comeaux

The 159th TFG was bestowed adistinctive honor when asked to par-ticipate in the Battle Group Exercise,FLEETEX 89. held recently atRoosevelt Roads, and San Juan. PuertoRica

Six individuals represented the 159that these surface and sub-surface exer-cises: COL James L. Thibodeaux. Com-mander of the Air Forces; MAJ Bob Le-moine. Operations Officer; CPT GunarNeumann. Intelligence Officer; CMSGTPatrick Brady, Maintenance Super-visor TSG Elaine Comeaux. and SSGKim Case, Administrative Support

The purpose of these exercises was toevaluate the capabilities of the bat-tlegroup to counter an attacking air-borne force. Given the code name"Orange Air" the mission of this jointeffort between several branches of themilitary was to provide adversary air-craft as a force the Navy could use tohelp evaluate the battlegroup led by thecarrier USS America.

COL Thibodeaux best described theLA Air Guard's role in three majorparts: (1) to coordinate the efforts of theAir Force Orange Forces to ensure thatthe attack plan was enforced. At this ex-ercise, approximately fifty percent of theOrange Force was comprised of AirForce personnel, (2) to run interference- to eliminate and correct problems thatalways plague any deployed unit, suchas billeting, transportation and food.Solving these problems allowedmaintenance personnel to fix planes andput them back in the sky, (3) to inter-face between Air Force and Navy policydifferences. This ensured everythingoperated as smoothly as possible soeveryone could devote their energy andresources to this mission.

The importance of the exercise cannotbe overstated. Once a battlegrouppasses their inspection they are clearedto go on a cruise. Each cruise is con-fidential in nature, and each battlegroup- once assembled • stays together in-

definitely. They are, as a group, clearedto go on worldwide cruise, and becomea finely honed piece of the overalldefense puzzle, the FLEET.

Aircraft support was received fromseveral areas: F4-Ds from the 113th Tac-tical Fighter Wing (TFW), AndrewsAFB, Maryland; F4-Ds from the 906thTactical Fighter Group (TFG), WrightPatterson AFR Ohio; and AWACS fromthe 552nd AWAC Wing, Tinker AFRFlorida.

The 159th TFG not only supplied thecommand staff for these exercises, butalso furnished a contingent of qualifiedsecurity police supervised by MSG Bill(•laser Other units who also providedpersonnel for security were Wright Pat-terson AFB and Tinker AFB.

COL Thibodeaux admitted that hispersonal goal was to ensure that hisstaff did the best job possible in orderto alleviate the burden on the otherunits doing the flying.. He stated thatwhat would make future exercises suc-cessful was to be aware of all past pro-blems encountered, be prepared tocounter these problems, and be preparedto face new problems.

Interestingly, this is the third timethat an Air Force colonel has been incharge of the exercise. Each time dif-ferent problems were encountered whichrequired different solutions, but forfuture exercises there will always be sur-prises. The goal is to always be ready tocounter these, stay flexible and beprepared for anything.

There was one unwanted unit en-countered which played havoc on all per-sonnel, the "screaming mimis". Until aperson has been attacked by thesealmost invisible gnats, which alwaysseem to congregate in the thousands,one can never fully appreciate the valueof his own mimi-less home. All goodstories end well and this one too had agood ending. The battlegroup wasawarded a "satisfactory" rating and willbe included as part of the FLEET.

Spotlight on the NCO:

TSG Jackie JacksonBy MAJ Harry L. McCarter

TSGT Jackie Jackson of the 236thCombat Communications Squadron inHammond was the recent recipient ofthe Air Force Communication Com-mand's prestigious LT GEN Gordon A.Blake Aircraft Save Award.

LTG Blake was a Major at Hickhamwhen the J apanese attacked PearlHarbor During the attack Blakeremained in the control tower and wasinstrumental in the safe recovery of 12B-17s. For his action under fire, he wasawarded the Silver Star.

When the Air Force CommunicationCommand decided to rename the air-craft save award they could think of noone better than LTG Blake to symbolizethe outstanding job air traffic con-trollers do day-in and day-out, par-ticularly during aircraft save situations.

TSG Jackson is a full-time employee

of the Baton Rouge Postal Service, andLike many citizens, provides that extrameasure of support as a member of theLouisiana Air National Guard.

Jackson is the first La Guardsman tobe presented with this award. He receiv-ed the award for his actions while per-forming air traffic control duties in theHammond Control 'lower at the Ham-mond Municipal Airport. The saferecovery of an endangered aircraft wasthe direct result of the actions of TSGJackson.

His superb duty performancereflected a thorough knowledge of AirTraffic Control procedures and an abili-ty to apply this knowledge in a trulyprofessional manner.

Jackson was presented the LTGENGordon A. Blake Aircraft Save Awardby his commander, LTC James A.McCoy in February.

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Teach Your Childrento be Smart, Stay Safe

Child Find of America, Inc.. a pioneer in the field of missingchildren and child safety, wants all children to enjoy their childhoodand to stay safe so they can become the leaders of our future. Youcan help your children learn everyday coping skills, without intimida-tion, by teaching them:

1. Thai they can always talk to you. share their fears and concernsin a loving atmosphere; you want to help them no matter how smallor embarrassing the problem.

2. What to do for not do) when atone at home—like not openingthe door; not telling a caller there is no one home and that it is OKto pretend you are there by saying "Mommy/Daddy can't come to thephone right now".

3. To buddy up—because when they walk or play with friends, thereis safety in numbers and children are less vulnerable.

4. They can say NO to adults, to yell or runaway—when an adultsays or does anything that makes them feel uncomfortable, asks fordirections or wants the child to accompany them, to photograph themor have a secret they can't tell Mommy or Daddy.

5. Their full name, address and phone number with appropriatezip and area codes and practice with them making long distance callsor calling an Operator for help.

PARENTS TIPSt6. "Never leave your child alone—regardless of age in a car, store

or toy department. You are putting your child at risk.7. Devise a family plan of action—to be used if you and your child

become separated while away from home. Teach them where to go forhelp, incorporate a family code word to insure the child Mill tmij guwith persons you authorize.

8. Enlist school cooperation by mandating that school authoritiesinsure your children's safety by releasing them only to your authorizedrepresentative. Formulate an early call back system so that if your childdoes not arrive at school, precious hours won't be wasted before a searchis started.

9. Keep updated identification folders for each child—which con-tain recent, clear photos and a chart of birthmarks/scan. Keep thisfolder easily accessable because in time of trauma even well-knownfacts become clouded.

LTC James A. McCoy, Commander, left, presents the LTC Gordon A. Blake Air-craft Save Award to TSG Jackie Jackson. Jackson is the first recipient ever toreceive the newly designated award. (Photo by TSG Holly F. Lanoux, Pub Aff NCO).

214th Engrg Install Squad:MAY/JUNE 1989 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN

BLOOD, SWEAT AND TEARS IN MARCHBy SGT Dean M. Arnett

Blood, sweat and tears was the themefor the March UTA at the 214thEngineering Installation Squadron atJackson Barracks.

BLOOD The unit held its fifth annualblood drive with Southern BaptistHospital According to MSG Ronald J.Smith, the unit usually donates for ablood replacement program for 214thmembers and their families. This year'sblood, however, was donated toCharles Pfefferle, a patient with a blooddisorder who used 196 pints of bloodafter a recent operation at St JudeMedical Center. His story appeared ina local paper, and MSG Smith sug-gested the thirty-three pints of bloodcollected be donated in Pfefferle's name.

The Southern Baptist Hospital bloodmobile will return in May for membersof the 214th to donate again for thereplacement program.

SWEAT. Sweat is somethingmembers of the 214th are used to,especially during the hot Louisianasummer. But for a five member teamfrom the cable and antenna section, thisweekend's sweat was for a good cause.

The team, led by TSG Anthony J.Castiglia, was assigned to help the StBernard Parish Recreation Departmentget a local park ready for the upcomingbaseball season. Rain Sunday postpon-ed completion of the project until theApril UTA.

TEARS. Tbars may also have beenshed this weekend since the 214th is los-ing two of its officers. LTC DavidAbramson and MAJ Robert W. Givenswill be missed by the unit and by theemployees of Anthony's Pier, a localrestaurant frequented by the officers ofthe 214th.

Recently promoted to lieutenant col-onel, Abramson will continue hisassociation with the Air Force throughthe Air Force Academy. Abramson serv-ed the unit as the Officer in Charge ofthe wire section, as Readiness Officer,and he has been serving as InstallationsBranch Chief for the past two years.

SGT Charlie Wirth of the 214th Engineering Installation Squadron located at Jackson Barracks donates blood during ablood drive held in March. (Photo by PFC Danny Keating, 241st PAD Staff).

MAJ Givens spent nearly five yearson active duty before joining the Loui-siana Air Guard. He was, at one time,the commander of the 159th Com-munications Flight, and has served the214th in the capacity of Officer inCharge of the Engineering Branch un-til his retirement

The expertise these two officers of-fered the 214th added to the success ofthe unit They will be missed.

Safety Belts Save

More than 15,000 lives could havebeen saved in 1987 if everyone had wornsafety belts, according to NationalHighway Traffic Safety Administrationestimates.

236th Cbt Comm. SquadReceives Excellent

on Unit Effectiveness

Recognized for their hard work and dedication were (from left to right) TSG HollyLanoux. TSG Troy Pou. SGT Daryl Hornsby and TSG Jim Boudreaux of the 236thCombat Communications Squadron. (236th CCQ Photo).

By TSG Holly F. LanouxPub AH NCO

The 236th Combat CommunicationsSquadron in Hammond underwent anAir Force Communications CommandUnit Effectiveness Inspection (UEI) inFebruary.

Preparations began some fourteenmonths prior with the implementationof a unit developed UEI Attack Plan.

"V\fe set our sights on receiving an Ex-cellent rating. Through diligent "extra-mile" work efforts, we achieved our ob-jective," TSG Holly Lanoux said

The 236th received one commendableitem for their Additional Dutiesprogram.

. The commander of the Air ForceCommunications Command. MG JamesS. Cassity congratulated the membersof the 236th for their superior efforts,total dedication and professionalism. Ina personal letter to the Commander,Cassity said. "You and your people canbe justifiably proud of this achieve-ment."

In addition to the excellent rating,four members were recognized as "Pro-fessional I^rformers", placing them inthe top 2% of eligible squadronmembers. Recognized for their hardwork and dedication to the mission wereTSG Troy Pbu, TSG Jim Boudreaux.TSG Holly Lanoux and SGT DarylHornsby.


214th EIS Assists NATO Forces In England

SGT Warren Pope modifies the MT686 rack lor groundradio units. (Photo by TSG David Eugene).

By SGT Dean Arnett andMAJ Noel Ricord

Louisiana Air National Guardsmenassisted NATO forces in England by in-stalling two ground radio units.

The five members of the 214thEngineering Installation Squadron,Jackson Barracks, spent two weeks atRoyal Air Force Bases Woodbridge andBentwaters, northeast of London, wherethey installed the radio equipment

The team consisted of TSG DavidEugene (team chief), SSG Steven Fran-cois, SGT Don Johnson. SGT WarrenPope, and SRA Carolyn Erickson.

Said TSG Eugene, "Despite some pro-blems, we were able to complete the in-stallation in the two weeks we had."

According to Eugene, the radios allow-ed the squadron to communicate mis-sion oriented information to crews forthe control and command of aircraftoperations.

The 2164th CommunicationsSquadron provided technical and ad-ministrative support to the team for theinstallation, and will continue to main-tain the equipment

SSG Steven Francois solders cannon plug connectors forground radio units. (Photo by TSGT David Eugene).

99 Ladies Flying ClubBy TSG Holly F. Lanoux

Pub Aft NCO

In February, the South LouisianaNinety-Nine Ladies Flying Club visitedthe Air Traffic Control facilities at the236th Combat CommunicationsSquadron in Hammond as part of their

regular monthly meeting. There theywere briefed on local Air Traffic ControlProcedures. Hie Ninety-Nines, Inc. is aninternational organization of licensedwomen pilots from thirty-three coun-tries. Amelia Earhart served as the firstpresident when this organization wasfounded on November 2, 1929.

GUIDES FOR SLIDES

if rear slides RIGHT TURN W H E E L S RIGHT

Several members of the South Loui- munitions Squadron in Hammond,siana Ninety-Nine Ladies Flying Club (236th CCS Photo)visit with the 236th Combat Com-

"An oak tree is just a nut that held Itsground."

—fred Shcro,hockey coach

i f r e a r slides L E F T T U R N W H E E L S L E F T

Snow and ice bring slippery driving. Service driversshould be familiar with what to do when traction

is suddenly lost while driving, both on and off duty.


Pistol and Rifle Match WinnersBy CPT Vernon L Jiles

The Louisiana National Guard heldits 2nd Annual Adjutant General'sCombat Pistol and Rifle match at CampBeauregard in February.

These matches are held every year topromote interest in unit and state levelmarksmanship training programs. It isalso used to determine the best qualifiedteams to represent the Louisiana Na-tional Guard in the Winston R Wilsonchampionship Matches held at CampRobinson in Little Rock, Arkansas.

The teams competing in these mat-ches faced stiff competition fromelimination matches held within theirmajor commands.

In the pistol competition there werethree teams competing, involving a totalof twenty four competitors, learns com-peting were Headquarters, 1st Bat-talion, 156th Armor; HQ, 205thEngineer Battalion, and the 159th Tac-tical Fighter Group, The winning teamwas Headquarters, 1st Bn. 156th Ar.

In the rifle competition there were

four teams comppting. involving a totalof forty competitors. Teams competingwere HQ 1st Bn, 156th Ar, HQ 205thEngr Bn; the 159th Tactical FighterGroup, and the 2224th Medical Detach-ment. The winning team was HQ 1stBn. 156th Ar.

All team members were able to com-pete for the prestigious individualawards given. Some individual shootersfrom various units of the 256th Infan-try Brigade competed in the individualcompetition only.

The individual champion for the pistolcompetition was SGT Sanford Ussery,a member of Company D. 205thEngineer Battalion. The individualchampion for the rifle competition wasSGT Joey Picket, a member of Com-pany A, 1st Bn, 156th Ar.

All competitors conducted themselvesin a professional manner and showed alot of esprit-de-corps. Further participa-tion from members of the Louisiana Na-tional Guard is encouraged to continueto make our State and Unit Marksman-ship Program a success.

SPC Sammy Douse (right) and SPC Ronald Bugs (left) prepare to unload one ofthree truck loads of merchandise and clothing for the Minden Good Will Drive.(Company C. 527th Engr Bn Photo).

Company C, 527th Engr BnLocal Goodwill

By PV2 Greg McGuireMembers of Company C, 527th

Engineer Battalion. Combat Heavylocated in Minden, along with MindenCivic Organizations aided in this year'sGoodwill Drive Records were set when

the 40 foot Goodwill trailer was packedfull with merchandise and clothingdonated by area residents for the disabl-ed and poor. Company C and the othergroups were responsible for three loadsthat filled up the trailer.

205th Engr Bn Dawg CoFaces Challenging At

If you're a member of the 205thEngineer Battalion, and someone refersto you as a "DAWG". that means youare from Company D. The kennel islocated at the fair grounds in Covington.

Dawg Company, commanded by ('ITVernon A. Williams, is an engineer lineunit made up of one headquarters pla-toon, one horizontal construction pla-toon, one vertical construction platoon,all located in Covington, and one verticalconstruction platoon located inHammond.

The unit boasts a strength of six of-ficers, and 167 enlisted personnel Of

these numbers, six are female and 85 arecollege students. The average age of theunit member is 24 years.

Annual Training 1989 for the Dawgswill be a big test of command and con-trol. The unit will be headquartered atCamp Villere, and will have constructionprojects in Baton Rouge, Hammond,Bogalusa. and Jackson Barracks.However, morale is running high in thekennel, and the Dawgs plan to attackthe projects and take a bite out of anyproblem that may surface

-1SG Loyd T Baham,Tbp Dawg


President's Oath of Office"I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that 1 will faithfully execute the office of Presi-

dent of the United States, and will, to the best of my ability, preserve, protect,and defend the Constitution of the United States."

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JOHN TYLEROn The Constitution:

"I am determined to uphold the Constitution ... to the utmost of my abilityand in defiance of all personal consequences. What may happen to an individualis of little importance, but the Constitution of the country, or any of its great andclear principles and provisions, is too sacred to be surrendered under anycircumstances whatever by those who are charged with its protection anddefense."

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Bicentennial of the United £stitution focused on the drafing and ratification of the ('<The Founding Fathers, iprecious foundation emplacnext to the establishment olgovernment. Significantly, 'patriots became well-quadidates to occupy positionsgovernment. Of the twSoldier-Statesmen who signstitution, eleven became Senentered the House of Repreight became governors, tcabinet members, two beeministers and one becamethe United States.

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MILITARY

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FRANKLIN PIERCE 3fBrigadier General. New Hunp- Pishire Militia. 1846-8. Senice in IIthe Mexican War

L;LYSSES S. GRANT RGeneral. L'S Army, 1843-S4 Band 1861-9; Service in the GMexican and Civil Wan 1!

BENJAMIN HARRISON VColonel, Brevet Bntadier General. CUS. Army iVolunteersi. 1862-5, fService in the Civil War S

DW1GHT tt EISENHOWER JGeneral of the Army, US. Army. I1915-48 and 1951-2; Service in IWork) War 11

GERALD R. FORD, JR.Lieutenant Commander, US.Navy Reserve, 1942-6; Service inWorld War 11


e'll Defend«-year celebrated the Bicentennial of the8 Con- Presidency, marking that day 200 years. fram- ago when George Washington, thetution. brilliant commander of the victorious

their Continental Army, stood on the balconyturned of Federal Hall in New York City anditional swore to "preserve, protect and defend1 same the Constitution of the United States."1 can- During this bicentennial year, thetie new Department of Defense continues its'-three - celebration of the Soldier-Statesmen ofic Con- the Constitution. \Ve are proud that thir-i. seven ty of our forty-one presidents served instives, the Armed Forces,>ecame Members of the Armed Forces takeforeign special pride in the Soldier-Statesmandent of Presidents who, like themselves, are link-

ed by a common bond to support anddefend the Constitution of the United

nation States.

VICE OF THE SOLDIERSlATESMAN PRESIDENTS

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in the Civil War

THOMAS JEFFFRSONColonel. Virginia Militia1770-79

ANDREW JACKSONDavidson County Militia. 1791.Elecicd as Major General. TennesseeMilitia. 1802; Major General. L'SArmy. 1814-21. Service in IndianWars and War of 1812

ZACHARY TAYLORMajor General. US Army. 1808-15and 1816-49. Sen ice m Black HawkWar and Mexican War

ABRAHAM LINCOLNCaptain. Illinois Militia. 1832.Service m the Black Hawk War

WM. HENRY HARRISONLieutenant. IS Army. 1791-98.Major General Kentucky Milit ia.1812-4. Sen** m War of 1812

MILLIARD FILLMOREMajor. New \brk Militia(L'nion Continentals). 1861

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KENNEDYi. US. Navy Reserve.:rvice in World War II

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JAMES A. GARF1ELDMajor General. I S. Armyi Volumeerv. 1861-3. Service in theCivil War

THEODORE ROOSEVELTCapum. New York National Guard.1882-6. Colonel. US Army(Volunteers), Service in SpanishAmerican War

LYNDON B. JOHNSONCommander. US Navy Reserve.1940-64. Active Duty. 1941-2;Service in World War II

RONALD W. REAGANCaptain. Army Air Corps and US.Army Reserve, 1942-5; Service inWorld War II

ANDREW JOHNSONMilitary Governor of Tennessee»ith rank of Brigadier General.I'S Army iVolumeersi. 1862-5;Service in the Civil War

CHESTER A. ARTHURBrigadier General, New YorkMilitia. 1858-63; Servtce in theCivil War

HARRY S TRUMANCapum, Missouri National Guard1905-11 and 19)7-9; Colonel.Army Officer Reserve Corps.1919-45; Service in World War 1

RICHARD M. NIXONCommander. US. Navy Reserve,1942-66. Active Duty, 1942-46;Navy Retired Reserve. 1966-presem. Service in Wdxid War II

GLORCE BUSHLieutenant. US. Navy Reserve.1942-6, Service in World War 11

THE ARMED FORCESTAKE AN OATH TO

DEFEND WHATMOST AMERICANS

TAKE FOR GRANTED.When an American enters die Armed

Forces he or she takes an oath to defend the Constitution of the United States.

In short, defending the Constitution is

defending America. For the Constitution is theofoundation of our country and is the means bywhich we achieve the rule of law and protect ourfreedom.

Surveys reveal, however, tliat manyAmericans have little or no knowledge of theConstitution. Or fully understand their rightsguaranteed under it.

As we commemorate the Bicentennial ofthe Constitution, there is no better way for you asan American to reaffirm the principles for whichour country stands than to Icam more about theConstitution.

The words we live by.

THE CONSTITUTIONThe words we live by

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Soldier's Oath of Office

I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitutionof the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will beartrue faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the Presi-dent of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me. accord-ing to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice, So help me God."

Administered to all members of the Armed Forces.

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Gl Bill Good And Getting BetterBy CPT William C. RatclillEducation Services Officer

The Montgomery GI Bill continues tobe one of the best financial assistanceprograms for members of the LouisianaArmy National Guard. And this goodprogram just got better.

Congress recently passed legislationauthorizing two major changes to thisprogram. Both changes are retroactive-ly effective beginning 18 Novembertwa

The first change drops the require-ment for members to have a minimum

of 180 days of Selective Reserve servicetime as a qualification for programeligibility. This means that threecategories of new LAARNG membersbecome automatically eligible uponenlistment: those who qualify for theMontgomery GI Bill immediatelybeginning 18 November 1988 and areprior service recruits who have alreadycompleted IADT, those soldiers who areparticipating in KOTC. and those whoentered under the Civilian AcquiredSkills Program (CASP).

The second major program changeauthorizes benefits for enrollment in a

less than part time status per academicperiod. Previously, $70 per month dur-ing an academic period was theminimum award for participation in theMGIB program for part time enroll-ment (6-8 semester hours). Effective 18November 1988, qualified members canreceive benefits computed at the rate ofS30 per month for less than part timeenrollment (1-5 semester hours) for eachmonth of classes or the total cost of tui-tion, whichever results in the lower totalcost

One difference, however, is thatbenefits received for less than part time

bets

enrollment will be made as one awardper academic period for the totalamount instead of monthly payments.All other stipulations of the MGIB pro-gram remain in effect. Something toremember is that this benefit cannot beused simultaneously with the ArmyContinuing Education System (ACES)Tuition Assistance program.

The same administrative proceduresare used in applying for and par-ticipating in the program today asbefore If you are eligible for this benefit,please contact your unit immediately tostart your application for participation.

Why Pay For AFree Service?

By CPT William P. Ratcliff

"Caveat emptor" is Latin for "let thebuyer beware." So too should servicemembers, family members and retireesbe aware of an organization called theUnited States Council on Education.

This organization is marketing a newEducation Services Program which is aportfolio kit that converts military ser-vice experiences of active duty. NationalGuard, Reserve and even retired orformer officers and NCOs from anybranch of service directly to civilian col-lege semester hours. Additionally, thisorganization has begun to target unitmembers through the nation who do nothave a high school diploma or those whohave a high school equivalency cer-tificate. The charge for their servicesrange from S12.95 to $197.95, dependingon the number of semester hoursawarded.

Their concept as the "middle man"may indeed be new, but the heart of thisprogram, the Guide to the Evaluationof Educational Experiences in the Arm-ed Services is not a new education ser-vices program.

This program was initiated in 1945 bythe Department of Defense under con-tract with the American Council onEducation. This contract provides forthe evaluation of military schools andjob specialties and for publication of theGuide The Guide is used by college of-ficials in equating the learning ex-periences of service members to collegecourses.

The education counselor or educationofficer has a copy of the Guide and willhelp you complete the necessary paper-work at no charge to have your ex-periences evaluated by a college oruniversity. Also, the General Educa-tional Development (GED) Tfest for ob-taining high school level certification isavailable to all LAARNG Guardsmenfree of charge

The Military Services VoluntaryEducation Program provides a numberof services at no cost to servicemembers. For more information, call theEducation Services office at JacksonBarracks at (504) 278-6355.

Why pay someone else u> provide aservice which the Department ofDefense provides for free? (Adaptedfrom the Department of the NavyEducation Support Branch.)

' MAY/JUNE 1989 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN

How To Read The LES Step by StepJUMPS-ARMY

LEAVE AND EARNINGS STATEMENT COPY 1 • MEMBER

Got a pay problem?You may not even know you have one

But if you knew more about what's sup-posed to be on your Leave and EarningStatement (LES) you'd be better able toisolate the problem and tell your techni-cian if something is wrong.

So, grab a recent LES or follow off ofthe example on this page, and well gothrough it block bv block.

Block 1. Soldier's last name, firstname and middle initial

Block 2. Unit identification codefor the soldier's unit of

assignment.Block between 2 and 3. Soldier's train-

ing pay category (TPC code). For an ex-planation of this mysterious block seethe sidebar.

Block 3. Pay grade There should benothing difficult about a pay gradeEither it matches your promotion ordersor you're being paid incorrectly, right?Not exactly. Company grade officerswith over four years of active enlistedor warrant service are entitled to ahigher rate of pay, thus an 03 becomesan 03E.

Block 4. Period covered Identifies theone-month entitlement period.

Block 5. Social security number(SSN). If this is wrong, it can and shouldbe changed. It makes taxes a lot lessconfusing at the end of the year if yourSSN is correct on all pay documents.

Net Pay Due Block. Tbtal en-titlements less total deductions equalsnet pay due

Block 6. Everybody knows en-titlements are listed in this block. But,did you know that if you match thealpha character in the left margin withthe same item code in block 39(Remarks), you can decipher what eachentitlement is for?

Block 7. The Guard still does not haveallotments.

Block 8. Collections. Here well findthe routine SGLI and assorted taxes, aswell as collections for overpayments.Many of the entries in this block alsohave corresponding entries in theremarks section.

Blocks 9-1 6 are self-explanatory,although we don't really use blocks 9,14 and 16 at this time

Blocks 17-24 are for federal and socialsecurity (PICA) withholdinginformation.

Blocks 25-29 are for state taxinformation.

Blocks 30-37 aren't used.Block 33. This block shows debts car-

rying forward for the next LE&Block 39. Remarks also include total

performances of types of drills for thefiscal year, such as UT for normal drills,RMA for readiness managementsassemblies. There are remarks for checkmailing address (or financial institutionif SUREPAY has been elected), gradereductions, and promotions, changes inTPCs and which type bonus is in effect.There are remarks to indicate an activeduty payment has been posted to thesystem, and your tax information hasbeen adjusted accordingly.

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The Mysterious Training Pay CodeThe training pay category (TPQ code

appears between block 2 and 3 on theLKS. It is a subject of great mystery tomost Army Guardsmen. Let's try to ex-plain by telling about Johnny Owens.

PV Owens joined Company A as ahigh school junior on 2 Feb 87 for thesplit training program - he started inTPC "L" because a high school juniorcan only be paid for 12 drills 90 daysbefore attending basic training, eventhough he may enlist up to 180 daysbefore attending basic training.

About the end of March or beginningof April his TPC is changed to "P".which will allow him to be paid for drillsattended. On 20 June, Owens departedfor basic training, so his TPC is chang-ed to "F". After completion of basictraining it is changed to "Q".

(If Owens had not gone to basic train-ing as scheduled, his TPC would havefollowed a different sequence)

A year later PV Owens finished highschool and departed for AIT. so his TPCis changed to "U". When he returned, it

was changed to "A".But what's this? Owens is going on

active duty training (ADT) for 45 days.The TPC must be changed to "Y" then"A" again when the ADT is complete

The many codes all have a purpose.Non-pay codes like "L", "Q" and "Y" alsostop duplicate collection for Ser-vicemen's Group Life Insurance (SGLI)which should be collected from his ac-tive duty pay.

TPCs "Z", "P" and "U" identifysoldiers who have not completed specificphases of their initial training.

But did you know there are remarksto tell you when the computer "thinks"certain payments are due, such as an-niversary bonus payments or uniformmaintenance allowances, and that thesestatements will continue to appear onthe LES until the commander or hisrepresentative acknowledges andauthorizes the payment?

Block 40. Three-digit number identi-fying your input station.

Block 41. Control number or end of

month check number.Block 42. MO& Primarily used for

bonuses.Block 43. OPED stands for Other Pay

Entry Date, and in the reserve com-ponents represents the day of assign-ment to the current training paycategory.

Block 44. PEBD stands for pay entrybasic date, which is the constructivedate, from which service for pay pur-poses is computed.

Block 45 and 46. Aviation service en-try date and total federal officer servicestart date.

Block 47. Years of service for paypurposes.

Block 48. Expiration of term of ser-vice date, (Blank for officers)

Block 49. Unit payroll number forunit of assignment. Note that if drillrecording forms have shown PV Owensin Company A, and his LES «till showshe is in Company B. PV Owens probablyhas a pay problem. (Reprinted from \r~my Reserve Magazine, 1st issue of 1989)


Children OftenConfused By Parent's

Reserve Status(ARNEWS)—Reserve component

soldiers accept without question theduties characteristic of their role in na-tional defense: attending monthly drillsessions, undergoing annual active du-ty for training, and remaining on callfor immediate mobilization.

And, of course, those duties can affectthe family routine of Guard and Reservesoldiers with children.

Unfortunately, too many of thesechildren have no idea what their parentsare doing when they go away on drillweekends or extended periods oftraining.

Young people find it natural to com-pare their family activities with those oftheir peers. Often, the reserve compo-nent youth feels isolated, since his or herfriends' parents are non-military, haveno idea what reserve service entails, andare at a loss to account for the reservecomponent person's absence onweekends.

When questioned by his peers as tohis parent's role in soldiering, the youthis unable to produce educated answers,often feeling intimidated

The resultant stress upon the affectedyouth can be avoided by a simple ex-

planation of how you as a Guard orReserve soldier fit into the total Army.

Take time to share with your son ordaughter the particulars on your currentand future training schedules, and onwhat would happen should you need todeploy. The more information you canprovide, the better for your child to dealwith the physical and emotionaldemands caused by your absence.

When you do talk over the situation,express your love and reassurance so asto remove any doubts or fears thatmight be lingering about your reservecommitments. Encourage the child toexpress feelings about your soldierlystatus, and try to dispel any misconcep-tions. Whenever possible, include yourchildren in those unit-sponsored ac-tivities like Family Day. lake them tovisit your armory or reserve center sothat they may see what happens on drillweekends, and perceive the overall roleyour unit plays in Army readiness.

Such a sharing-caring approach notonly can help your children appreciatethe importance of reserve componentsservice; it also can help eliminate un-necessary stress upon you and yourfamily.

SOMETIMESTHE HURT ISMORE THANSKIN DEEP

Child abuse canleave scars thatlast a lifetime.-


June 14 - FLAG DAY

PAYING YOUR RESPECTS TO OLD GLORYIt happens several thousand times a

year. At sporting events, parades andcivic ceremonies. In auditoriums,stadiums and amphitheaters. In largecities and small towns all acrossAmerica,

The national anthem is played. ThePledge of Allegiance is recited. Andspectators young and old, both inuniform and civilian clothes, unknowing-ly, yet routinely, insult their flag andcountry.

All because they don't know the pro-per way to salute the American flag.When you're in uniform duringthe Pledge of Allegiance

At a military formation or militaryceremony. The Pledge of Allegianceshould never be recited. At protocolfunctions, social and sporting eventswhich include civilian participants,military personnel should:

1. Stand at attention, remain silent,face the flag, and render the hand saluteduring the The Pledge of Allegiance,

2. At an indoor ceremony, stand at at-tention, remain silent, and face the flag.The hand salute is not rendered indoors.When the participants are predominant-ly civilians or in civilian attire, recitingThe Pledge of Allegiance is optional forthose in uniform.When you're in civilian attire

At an indoor or outdoor ceremonyduring The Pledge of Allegiance, saluteby placing your hand over your heart,and stand at attention.During the playing of theNational Anthem

If you're in uniform at an indoor oroutdoor ceremony, stand at attentionand salute from the first note of musicto the last When no flag is displayed,face toward the music If a flag isdisplayed, face toward the flag.

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During the hoisting or lowering of theflag, posting of colors, or when theflag passes by in parade or review

If you are in uniform at an indoor oroutdoor ceremony, stand at attention

and salute. If you are in civilian clothes,stand at attention if indoors; stand atattention and salute if outdoors. Saluteis rendered when flag is six paces fromthe viewer and is held until the flag haspassed six paces beyond the viewer.Other points of etiquette

The proper form of salute when incivilian attire is:

MEN - Remove hats and hold at leftshoulder with right hand over heart. If

no hat, place right hand, palm open,over heart

WOMEN - Place right hand, palmopen, over heart

If you are in athletic uniform, facemusic or flag when National Anthem isplayed; remove helmet cap or otherheadgear; and stand at attention. Thehand salute should never be used(Reprinted from Arkansas Guard,March April 1986)

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Guard Activated 365 Times In 1988(APIS) - Army and Air National

Guardsmen were called up 365 timeslast year - or once a day - to help statescope with crises from natural disastersto civil disturbances to providing waterfor communities.

During 1988, guardsmen respondedto one civil disturbance, 76 naturaldisasters and 288 "other" needs."Other" is a catch-all category thatcovers anything from opening and run-ning shelters for the homeless to pro-viding electrical power.

In peacetime, the Army and Air Na-tional Guard come under the commandof the governors of the states, who cancall up the Guard for a mission withinthe state

The first Guard mission in 1988 wasproviding drinking water for com-munities along the Ohio andMonongahela rivers after an accidentdumped gasoline and diesel fuel intothem. The Pennsylvania National Guardwas called out, and as the pollutionmoved down river, guardsmen from

other affected states were called out. Inall guardsmen provided drinking waterfor almost a million people.

Other examples of Guard missionsduring 1988 included:

* Military police in Florida and Texashelped customs agents in Florida, Texasand Arizona.

* Guardsmen helped combat fin's inYellowstone National Park in California

* Guardsmen participated in therescue of two stranded whales in Alaska

* In all 32 states called out the Na-tional Guard to help combat drugswithin the states.

* Guardsmen opened shelters for thehomeless in several states duringunusually cold weather.

The total number of man-days serv-ed by the guardsmen in these state mis-sions was 78,604. The total number ofguardsmen called up was 8,905.(Editor's note Louisiana Guardsmenwere not activated for any state mis-sions in 1988)


Good to Know InformationAwards Authorized For

Class B UniformArray Chief of Staff General Carl E.

Vuono recently approved a change to ex-isting uniform policies which now per-mits the wear of awards and decorationson the short and long-sleeved ArmyGreen shirts, AG 415 and 428.

The policy change was announced ina message to all Army commandsJanuary 13th and took effect im-mediately. It provides for a Class Buniform similar to those of other U.S.military services and allied nationswhich allows soldiers to display theirawards and decorations.

Previously, soldiers were not permit-ted to wear awards and decorations onthe Army Green shirts, or. Class Buniforms, although members of othermilitary services, the Air Force, MarineCorps and Navy, were permitted to doso.

The change in policy is recognized asa response to strong input from thefield, especially among junior soldiers inJoint or DoD assignments, and is con-sidered as an enhancement of moraleand esprit de corps.

ProvisionsUnder the new policy, soldiers may wearall, some, or none of their awards, in-cluding ribbons and full-size orminiature combat and special skillbadges. Ranger and Special Forcesmetal tab replicas may be worn on theleft shirt pocket flap as they are wornon the Army Dress Blue uniform coats.However, there are restrictions on mix-ing medal sizes so full-size andminiatures medals may not be worn onthe shirt

The wearing of marksmanship, iden-tification and foreign badges as well asregimental distinctive insignia, unitawards, airborne backgrounds, cords,aiguillettes, fourragers and lanyards isauthorized under the revised policywhich will be incorporated into the nextupdate of AR 670-1.

No more than two badges may beworn above the left shirt pocket in ad-dition to the insignia and chaplains in-signia takes precedence over awards andwill be worn centered over the left breast

Make $100 In A Few MinutesA few minutes of your time could be

worth $100 to you.The executive council of the National

Guard Association of Louisiana hasvoted to develop a logo for the Associa-tion. The logo would be used to adornstationary and possibly such items astie tacks, cups, plaques etc.,

A logo is defined as "the name, sym-bol or trademark of a company orpublication.." The logo may include thename or initials of the association, a uni-que configuration of same, characteristicdesigns, andtor color.

In order to develop the best possibleideas for the eventual design of the Na-tional Guard Association of Louisiana,a contest will be held. Anyone andeveryone is encouraged to give some

thought to a logo and submit a sketchof their idea to the address below.

The sketch need not be in final form.Only the idea design and suggested col-ors need be present. A prize of $ 100 willbe awarded for the design selected bythe committee. Final art work will be ac-complished by a professional.

Design should be sent to: NationalGuard Association of Louisiana,Jackson Barracks, New Orleans, Loui-siana 70146 to arrive no later than 1 Ju-ly 1989. An explanation of thedesigntolors may be provided for con-sideration by the selection committee.Contestants need not be members of, oraffiliated with, the National GuardAssociation of Louisiana, or the Loui-siana National Guard to enter

shirt pocket above all awards ensuringit is not hidden by the shirt collar.

Military Police may continue wear-ing their badges on jobs, however,recruiters may no longer do so.

How WornAwards and decorations must be plac-

ed on the shirts in a fashion similar tothat of the wear of the same awards anddecorations on Army Green coats andjackets. Plastic backings may be worninside the shirt to act as a stiffener forthe medals but must be purchased at in-dividual expense

The revisions do not authorize thewearing of sew-on insignia on the ArmyGreen shirts, and this prohibition in-cludes badges, tabs, patches, stripes andbars. Neither may distinctive unit in-signia such as unit crest, nor combatleader's green identification tabs beworn on the epaulets of the shirts, or onthe shoulder mark insignia of grade.

Army Guard soldiers may choose

what they wish to wear on the Greenshirts. However, commanders may re-quire the wearing of awards for parades,reviews, inspections, funerals and otherceremonial and social occasions.

The Army is already looking into im-provements for the appearance of theGreen shirt with plans for a new, slight-ly heavier fabric and better constructionif the collar, cuffs, pocket flaps andepaulets.

DistinctiveUnit Insignia

Army policy states that the Regimen-tal Distinctive Unit Insignia (DUI) maybe worn on the black pullover SWC.INTin the same manner as the DUI bysoldiers assigned to units that do nothave a DUI. However, if a soldier isassigned to a unit that has a unit DUI,a regimental DUI may not be wornwith, or in lieu of, the unit DUI.

Don't Let Your Money GetAway/*-,.

Ask Mr. Foster"Ask Mr. Foster", a national travel ser-

vice located at Jackson Barracks pro-vides many services for LouisianaGuardsmen and their families.

Among these are: airline reservationsfor both domestic and internationalflights, AMTRAK reservations, tours,cruises, hotel accommodations and carrental arrangements.

The office hours are 7:30 am to 4:00D.nx Monday through Friday, and theyare located in Building 39 at JacksonBarracks.

Feel free to call Beverly Walker orMoruka Willoz at (504) 278*409 or (504)277-2206. They also have a toll-freenumber 1-800-544-8492 and an autovonline: 485-8409.

ATTENTION ARMY GUARD OF-FICERS: Make sure your militaryeducational records are updated withthe Officer Branch of Personnel and Ad-ministration. Mail in certificate* of com-pleted courses to: Louisiana Army Na-tional Guard, ATTN: LANG-DPA-aJackson Barracks, New Orleans, Loui-siana 70146-0330. For more informationcontact CPT Clarence Becknell at (504)278-6317.


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From The Louisiana Guard To West PointBy 2LT Maria L. Jonkers

State PAOFrom Ixniisiana Guardsman to West

Point Cadet, Stephen L. Uric, 21, willbecome a West Point graduate on May24th.

Uric originally joined the 214thEngineering Installation Squadron ofthe Louisiana Air National Guard Butbefore he went off to Air Force BasicTraining he learned that West Point hadaccepted him.

" I originally applied to the Air ForceAcademy, but they didn't accept me. SoI tried West Point," Hric said.

Hric knew he would need financialassistance to obtain his degree, and hedecided the military was the way to go.His father, retired MSGT Stephen E.Hric, was a member of the LouisianaAir National Guard and so the youngerHric made plans to join.

In the meanwhile he hoped his ap-plications with the military academieswould come through. And one did

"I've been at West Point now since1985," Cadet Hric said "and in a fewweeks I'll graduate with a degree inPsychology."

For his degree Hric will owe UncleSam five years of active duty. Thismilitary duty will begin with the AirDefense Officer's Basic Course in July.Then hell be to Airborne School at FortBenning. Georgia.

"I may go to Ranger School after Air-borne school," Hric said "But I'm notcertain about that."

His first assignment will be the 1stArmored Division in Nurnberg, Ger-many. Cadet Hric, however, is not sureif hell make a career of the Army.

"Only a tour can answer that ques-tion," he said However, he is sure hellpursue a master's degree, perhaps inBehavioral Science

Hric remembers some rough times,especially during the initial seven weeksof basic training, and his first year asa "plebe". But the worst part of his WestPoint years, he said was the deadening,monotonous, daily routine

"A typical day, we'd wake up at 6:15for formation and breakfast at 6:20.Then there were classes, formation forlunch, classes, drill and ceremony or in-tramural sports, formation for dinner,and then we'd knock off around 6:30.Afterwards there was a study period inour rooms. They'd check on us to make

Louisiana GuardsmanThe Adjutant General. La. Army

and Air National Guardfctal Gwv Ant* M Stroud, Jr

Chief of Stan-ce* JamtsK Cort+y

sure we were in there doing what wewere supposed to da But in my senioryear things were more lenient, and afterdinner we were allowed to come and goas we please," he said.

According to Hric each cadet is toldwhat his class load will be. His lightestsemester was 18 hours - his heaviest, 21.Most colleges consider 12 hours to be afull-time schedule. And all cadets needto maintain a 2.0 grade point average tograduate.

"And the meals were not the rigidsquare meals most people expect Wewould stand at attention until told to beseated. Once we were seated we wouldbe served" Hric said.

The summers were no break for theWest Point Cadet He would get areprieve from the classroom setting, butoften ended up in the field His firstsummer he went through 8 weeks oftraining in infantry tactics, and in-troduction to armor and field artillery.

Another summer he went to Alaskafor three weeks of Northern WarfareTraining.

"I remember we camped out for aweek on a glacier. That was miserable,but I also had some pretty good times,"he said

His last summer he spent three weeksin Germany learning the Russianlanguage, and then spent another fiveweeks in Berlin in TVoop Leadertraining.

'Those particular courses weren't allmandatory," he said "But we did havean obligation to train in the summer Ifigured in all I had about three weeksof leave which I would use to travel orvisit my folks,"

Hric said he feels no different nowthan when he first attended West Pointin 1985. "Have I changed? I feel moregrown-up. But I don't know if that's dueto this school or the normal maturationprocess," he said "1 really didn't knowwhat to expect when I first got here. Ithough it would be more physicallydemanding, but it turned out to be moretougher mentally."

"There was never a time when Ithought I couldn't make it, but therewere times when I thought I didn't wantto. I remember times when I wouldwonder, 'what am I doing here?' Butthen, everyone here has felt that a cou-ple of times," he said

Public Affairs Officer2LT Maria L. Jonfcwt

This newspaper is an authorizedpublication for members of the Ixmi-siana Army and Air National Guard.Contents of the Louisiana Guardsmanare not necessarily the official views, orendorsed by. the US. GovernmentDepartment of Defense, Department ofthe Army, or the Louisiana NationalGuard

Original articles pertaining to Loui-siana National Guard unite or in-dividuals that would be of interest to theGuard community may be submitted toeLa National Guard Office of the AG,LANG-PAO (2LT Jonkers), JacksonBarracks. New Orleans, La. 701464330.

Cadet Stephen L. Hric

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