Conference repair::reserve_forces

    
    O;k. Me then..
    
    Queens house Reading...
    
    Two years 10 para T.A. in Aldershot. Been to Brize for Jumps
    from the Hercy Bird.
    
    Phil Glover.

Ian F. Philpott

reserve officer by virtue of some aged jiggery pokery - the army put me through
University and I had to sign in blood to get them to pay for my PhD.

I'm a specialist in ballistics - primarilary in the terminal ballistics of small
arms ammunition. I had a small part in the design of the newly introduced 
Enfield Weapon System, but I mainly worked on the R&D for "special weapons" 
(what James Bond calls 'Q' department :-)). The 'Tsingtao Dhum' nickname (means 
'Black Lion' in Thai) dates back to a short period of field duty in Indo-China, 
though my wife thinks it's a good nickname for me.

Currently I'm in Hampshire House, Basingstoke

/. Ian .\

    Bob McClure
    
    Currently, First Sergeant of a Coll & Jamming company in a Signal
    Intelligence Battalion, Ft Devens MA.
    
    16 Yrs in the Infantry
    5 Yrs in personnel & administration
    1 Yr in MI
    
    2 Annual Training trips to Germany, one to Hohenfels and one to 
    Grafenwoher. 2 trips to Gagetown NB, Canada. Otherwise, Northeast
    US.

    Hi,
    
    I'm called Dustie, and I'm a member of the T.A.
    
    I joined about 4 months ago, and I am thoroughly enjoying it, I
    have started training to be a medic and hopefully will also be training
    as a HGV driver.
    
    Didn't realise tho that PHIL is a member of the TA, there you go,
    you learn something new everyday.
    
    TTFN
    
    Dustie

I'm in.

I joined the regular army in '72 and the reserves in '75, got out in '81 
after 9.5 years.

I was a weapons specialist in the US Army Special Forces, 10th group & 11th 
group.  

Looking forward to this and to how various units arranged training 
schedules and such.

    
    
    Dave Sterling
    (ex) SGT USA
    
    
    7 years working as a RTO for Uncle Sugar in various Infantry and 
    SF units.
    
    When I got out though, I got out completely so I'll probably keep 
    my replies to a minimum so as not to step on those who this conference
    is designed for.  On the other hand, I may from time to time, add my
    two cents on a subject I feel competant enough to comment on.  No sense
    letting all this experience go to waste.
    
    BTW:  I also have a growing library of Military Science reading.
    
    Some of these are:
    
    Clauswitz  On War
    Jomini On war
    Xenephon
    The Art of Deception in War
    Mao on Guerilla Warfare
    Sun Tsu
    Desert Warfare
    Frederick the Great
    
    Various others (excuse the spelling)
    
    If any of these are or might be of use, let me know via mail.  I'd be
    glad to enter pertainent passages (within reason) to help the
    discussion.
    
    
    Dave

    John E. Butler
    MAJ, FA (secondary branch MI), USAR (IRR currently)
    
    Served at Ft Sill, OK 2nd Bn, 2nd FA (1st Assignment), US Army FA
        School (2nd Assignment to Ft Sill)
    Germany 56th FA Brigade, 1st Bn, 81st FA  (PERSHING, SIR!!)
    Korea, 2nd Inf Div (G1, RSO/MSO)
    Ft Carson G2/G3 Div Electronic Warfare Officer 
    Natl Guard 1st Bn, 157th FA Cdr, HHB and S2
    

    John,
    
    What does FA, Ft , OK, MAJ, IRR, G1,RSO/MSO etc etc mean.
    
    I thought DEC was the place for abbreviations, apparently not.
                            
    Cheers,
    Dave

    
    Bruce Quigley
    7 years with NH Guard which is all Field Artillery related. 
    Warrent Officer in charge of a Q36 Radar Section.
    
    Did a total of 3 years active in Ft. Carson, Co with the 4th Infantry
    and Baumholder, FRG with the 8th Infantry. Good times!

    Serv Gonsalves
    SFC USAR
    Senior Drill Sergeant
    
    1977-1979 Admin specialist, 76th Division MTC
    1979-1984 Battalion Supply Sergeant, 2/76th, 76th Division (Training)
    1984-present Senior Drill Sergeant, 2/385, 76th Division (Training)
    
    All of my 12 years, with the exception of Basic Training and Schooling,
    have been spent in the Reserves.  I have been offered a commision
    and a Warrant position over the years but I have too much fun,
    especially now as a Drill Sergeant, as an enlisted person.  
    
    I have done Anual Training tours in Mass, NY, Ky and Ga.
    
    I get lots of surplus catalogs so I'll try to keep up with people's
    "equipment availability" questions.
    
    Doesn't everyone have fond memories of Basic Training and the Drill
    Sergeant????? ;-)
    
    Serv  
   

    Almost forgot...
    
    
    Now ... 11B, Infantry 

    Donald R. Denning Jr.
    SSG(P) United States Army Reserve
    
    Senior Drill Sergeant Leader
    76th Division Drill Sergeant School
    Fort Devens, MA and Fort Dix, New Jersey
    
    Primary MOS (Military Occupational Specialty)
    	11B3X - Infantry Drill Sergeant
    Secondary MOS
        95B3XQ9 - Military Police Traffic Accident Investigator
    
    Assignments Include
    	Co A, 3d Bn, 76th Regt, 4th Bde (INF OSUT), 76th Div (TNG) 
    	Co A, 11th MP Bn (OSUT), Ft. McClellen, AL
    	Co E, 2/52th, 2nd ITB US Army Infantry Center, Ft Benning, GA
    	Co B, 4th Bn 5th Bde (Basic Training), Ft Dix, NJ.
    	Military Police Activity, Fort McClellan, AL
    	HHC, 187th Inf BDE (SEP), Fort Devens, MA
    	423rd Military Police Company, Hempstead, NY
    	800th Military Police Brigade, Hempstead, NY
    	HHD, 3d US Infantry (Old Gaurd), Fort Myer, VA
    
    1986 76th Div Drill Sergeant of the Year
    1987 76th Div NCO of the Year
    	Drill Sergeant of the cycle 6 times
    
    Annual Training sites
    	Fort AP Hill, VA
    	Fort Monroe, VA
    	MATC, Fort Cambell, KY
    	Fort Dix, NJ
    
    I am currently assigned as the Senior Drill Sergeant Leader at the
    Drill Sergeant School for Class 90-2 Ft Dix, NJ
    

    Jane H. Daisy
    Technical Sergeant
    253 Combat Communications Group
    Massachusetts Air National Guard
    
    I joined the Guard in 1983 after being informed that I was too old
    to join the Active Duty Air Force.  It turned out to be a good decision
    for me.
    
    I originally joined the 267 Combat Comm Squadron as a Ground Radio
    Operator.  In 1987 I transferred to HQ, the 253 CCGP as an Information
    Systems Controller working in the CFP (Communications Focal Point).
    
    My job is to track the status of the circuits and systems used in
    providing command and control communications, and to do whatever
    is possible from an HQ position to aid the squadrons in maintaining
    the integrity of the systems.
    
    Most of our active duty training is in Massachusetts, but we do
    get exercises from time to time around the country.  Every few years
    we get overseas trips.  The only one I've been on has been to Turkey.
    I'm hoping to get to see more of the world some day.
                                          
    I'm looking forward to learning about other units and sharing some
    stories and experiences.
    
    Jane

    I guess we need a little Canadian flavor, so here goes. 
    My name is Darren and I served 3 Years with the 1st Regiment Royal
    Canadian Artillery. All over Canada for the first couple of months then
    on to Germany for the remainder of my tour. I only served the 3 years
    because of my desire to travel. I had the chance to go through Officer
    training but turned it down. Right choice???? Not sure. But am now
    considering Reserves. Although it is kind of a joke in Canada as they
    are ill equipped for anything. The government keeps saying they are
    going to do more but I doubt it. As our neighbor to the south spends 
    a billion dollars a day (I believe this is accurate) on defence Mr.
    Mulroney says "Don't worry, be Happy"  ;-)
    
    Darren
    

    
    My name is Steve Serjeant and I am currently based in Winnersh along
    with Dustie. I also happen to serve in 2 Wessex as well as her but
    with a slightly longer length of service ( nearly 6 years).
    	I am currently serving in the Signal Platoon with the rank of
    Corporal. I am also a fully qualified signals instructor.
    
    				Steve..

    My name is Mark Starin. I'm currently a Radioman Chief Petty Officer
    in the US Navy Reserve assigned to the Individual Ready Reserve.
    
    Here's a quick chronology of my military career:
    
    1970 	B Co. 5th Battalion 2nd BCT Bde Ft. Dix, NJ (Basic Training)
    1970-71 	E Co. 2nd Bn. Ft. Gordon, GA 31M2T Radio Relay School
    1971-73 	SGT E-5 Co. C 97th Signal Bn. Mannheim, FRG (+ Tiger Sites)
    1973-74     SSG E-6 745th Signal Co. CTARNG Niantic, CT
    1974-76	SSG E-6 31G40 Commo Plt. Sergeant 1/169th Infantry CTARNG
    		Manchester, CT
    1976-83	Radioman First Class USNR Naval Security Group Hartford,
    		CT and Rochester, NY (some ham radio friends convinced
    		me to transfer to the USNR after I told them I didn't want
    		to sleep in the woods anymore)
    1983-1988	Radioman First Class and later Radioman Chief Petty
    		Officer Air Transportable Communication Unit (later redesignated
    		to Ashore Mobile Contingency Communications Unit).
    		Deployments to Norway, Puerto Rico, Morocco, Scotland.
    1988-present Member of Individual Ready Reserve doing correspondence
    		 courses and collecting retirement points. May re-enlist in 1992
    		 for another six to increase my reserve retired pay.
    
    I enjoy studying military history and keeping up with current military
    events.
    
    Nice to see some familiar names in this conference (Hi Ian)....
    
    Mark
    RMC USNR

    Re. 8
    
    Sorry about all the abbreviations and acronyms!! No, DEC is certainly
    not the only place that uses such things! But, as copiously as we
    (DEC) use them, I can't help thinking that we MUST have a lot of
    old military folks out there teaching the 'skills' of acronym creation!
    :-)
    
    OK, now for the translations of my abbreviations. etc!
    
    MAJ = Major
    FA = Field Artillery
    Bn = Battalion
    Ft = Fort
    G1 = G1 section (Personnel/Admin section on a General Staff. In
         case, it was at Division level)
    RSO/MSO = Recreational Services Office/Morale Support Office (BOY!
              was I frustrated when I got THAT one, but it turned out
              to be a great opportunity!)
    G2/G3 = G2 and G3 sections, General Staff (G2=Military Intelligence,
            G3= Operations and Plans. As EW (Electronic Warfare) officer
            for the 4th Infantry Division, I was assigned to the G2
            section, but worked with the G3. This was my favorite of
            all my assignments.)
    HHB = Headquarters and Headquarters Battery
    S2 = Intelligence section at Battalion, Brigade, Regiment, etc level.
         In this case it was at Battalion level.
    
    Maybe we should start a new note in the conference for definitions
    of acronyms! Those folks in the US Navy have some ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE
    acronyms that must surely employ many 'skilled workers' in the Pentagon
    to think up!!!   many :-) 's !!!!
    
    Thanks for asking, and sorry for the confusion!
    
    John B.

    Re .16:
    
    I forgot to mention what I do at DEC......I'm a Technical Writer
    2 with CSS Documentation Services and joined the company in June
    1988.
    
    I've been a tech. writer for 11 years and have written two books
    on my own, the most recent of which will be coming out in another
    month or so.
    
    Re .17:
    
    I have a bunch of Navy acronyms I can enter if you like :) :) :)
    
    Mark
    RMC USNR and source for Naval acronyms
    

My name is Rollyn Trueblood, I am a Lieutenant Colonel currently serving
with US Army Iceland, a reserve contingency force. Most of my assignments
have either been in finance, intelligence or data processing. 

Further to 2.2: since some of the readers here also read DEFENSE_ISSUES I will
add the following to my earlier sign in.

---

The Thai Royal Army has an elite force modeled on the SAS called the Tsingtao 
Daang ("Red Lions"), because they wear a gold lion cap badge (a sort of National 
symbol in Thailand), on a red beret. The Tsingtao Daang were trained by a mixed 
force of British and American special forces who the Thais refer to collectively 
as Tsingtao Dhum (Black Lions) because (a) they wear black work uniforms and 
berets and (b) like some CIA (and British security operatives) they don't exist 
officially. (they say that the missing cap badge is a black lion and so you 
can't see it on the black beret :-)

Anyway for reasons I am not disposed to discuss I was stationed in Thailand 
and Vietnam as an assistant to the Military Attache at our (Britain's) embassies 
in Bangkok and Saigon, with a little field operational experience in Cambodia 
and Laos, during 1967 and 1968. The "Black Lion" nickname dates to that
period, though I wasn't actually a training specialist...

/. Ian .\

    
    Robert (Bob) Barber   Boatswain Mate Chief Petty Officer 
                          Surface Warfare Designator USNR-R
                          US Navy Reserve -(Drilling Reserve) 
    
            History       Sept 13 1967  Joined USNR
                          Sept 67 - Boot Camp Great Lakes Ill.
                          Nov 67  - USS Roberts DD 749 
                           "Westpac cruse" Ops Market-time, Dragon, and
                           offshore gunfire support. Puppy dogged Carriers.
                           TAD (temp add duty) SEAL Team II, Dur Tet offensive 
                          June 68 - Newport RI Various schools
                           ( Fire fighting, Damage control )
                          Oct 68  - USS Moale DD 693
                           ( East coast ASW and fire support patrols)
                          July 70 - Left active, went USNR USS Compton DD 703
                           ( Reserve training, hunted subs in Boston Harbor)
                          Jan  71 - Naval Reserve Ctr Worcerster Mass
                                    Surface Div 201
                                     Surface Warfare training  
                                     Attended Surface Warfare school Norfork VA.
                          Dec 74  - Naval Air Station So Weymouth Mass.
                                    NRNS 1201 
                                     General base security and shore patrol
                                    NRNS Rota 301 
                                     Security Chief and NIS Investigations.
                                     ( Multiple special overseas trips into 
                                       Rota Spain, North Africa and other 
                                       European locals. Became member of 
                                       anti-terrorist/counter insurgency 
                                       team. Learned to fly fixed wing 
                                       aircraft.)
                          Aug 86 - NAVY Reserve Ctr Quincy Mass
                                    Military Sealift Command UK 301
                                    Port security advisor
                                    Port cargo handling supervisor.
                                   ( Special ops training Ft Brag NC. )
                                   ( Attached to Commander United Kingdom,
                                     {COMSUK} under Commander Europe {COMSEUR}
                                     London England)
                          Nov 89 - Submarine Support Division 201 New London CT.
                                    Security Officer. 

                          Greetings to Ian also.
    
                                                         Bob B

    PZ Horton
    Major
    223 Combat Communication Squadron
    Arkansas Air National Guard
    
    I joined the guard in 1975 in Illinois with subsequent stops in Oregon,
    South Dakota and now Arkansas.  I have 8 years enlisted time including
    4 years on active duty(1965-69).  I am currently the DO, Director of
    Operations.
    
    65-68  464TAW  Pope AFB, NC                        Supply 
    68-69  631CSG  Don Muang RTAFB, Bangkok, Thailand  Supply 
    75-76  182TASG Peoria, IL                          Supply
    76-82  244CCS  Portland, OR                        Communications
    82-86  114CCF  Sioux Falls, SD                     Communications
    86-    223CCS  Hot Springs, AR                     Communications
    

    Jeez, ya mean I finally get to be involved with the BEGINNING of
    something?
    
    Gentlemen (you too, Rich),
    
    I'm Len Lorentzen working in the GIA at Acton, Mass.  My life with
    Uncle Sam started as a draftee in 1966 into the 1st Cavalry Division,
    G3 in Korea.  That's right, just a few months before the Cav was pulled
    back to the US and redesignated the 1st Air Cav.  Finished up Korea in
    the 2d Infantry Division, then transferred into the US Air Force where
    I spent 8 years as a Computer Repairman (hence my current life in DEC).
    
    After 10 years of active duty joined the Texas Army National Guard in
    El Paso as a Survey Chief in an 8" SP Howitzer Bn.  Moved to California
    and had a long break before I joined the California Army National Guard
    in Ventura as the Fire Direction Chief in another 8" SP outfit.  (Just
    love working with 8 inches I guess) 8-). Promoted to Chief of Firing Battery
    then First Sergeant before moving to New Hampshire.
    
    I'm still a member of the California Army National Guard but looking
    for a home out here.  New Hampshire Guard wants me to drop a stripe
    (I'm currently SFC, E7) to come in but I won't do it.  It looks like
    I'll be going into the Individual Ready Reserve to maintain my rank,
    etc.  Anybody got any ideas?  My MOS (Military Occupation Specialty)
    is 13B.
    
    I'm active in shooting Highpower Service Rifle and a member of the
    NRA.
    
    Glad ta meetcha,
    
    Len Lorentzen
    
    

    All right, you 1st Cav buffs caught me.  I was drafted into the Cav in
    1964, not 1966.  Time sure flys when you're having so much fun!
    
    Len
    

	Susan Klein
	Information System Specialist
	MIS Systems Development
	TRO Canada
    

	I am currently serving in the Canadian Armed Forces Reserve and have 
	been for the past 10 years. My unit is the Governor General's Horse 
	Guards located in Toronto. My unit is an armoured unit, using the
	tank trainers that are used by the US Marines. I am an Administrative 
	Clerk by trade but am currently assigned to recruit training as an
	instructor. I have trained in the US both with the New York and 
	Michigan National Guard. I look forward to swapping some old war 
	stories with my fellow weekend warriors.

	Oops forgot to mention I am a Sergeant, on the promotion list for
	Warrant Officer in February 1990.

    Gary M. Reiter, LCDR, SC, USNR-R  (SC = Supply Corps)
    
		    ACTIVE DUTY < SIX YEARS >

     Oct 76 - Apr 77	Naval Officer Candidate School, Newport, RI
			{Officer Candidate}
     Apr 77 - Sep 77	Navy Supply Corps School, Athens, GA
			{Student}
     Oct 77 - Dec 79	USS PRAIRIE (AD-15) Destroyer Tender/San Diego
    		            2 Westpac deployments: 1978 and 1979
	                  	 PRAIRIE is the Navy's oldest ship
				 commissioned 5 AUG 1940!
    			{ADP Officer, Disbursing Officer, Ship's Store}
     Dec 79 - May 82 	NSCS - Navy Supply Corps School, Athens, GA
    		        {Staff Instructor & ADP Officer}
    
		    NAVAL RESERVE < SEVEN+ YEARS >

	Naval Reserve Readiness Command Region One
     1982 - 1983	NR NAVELEX HQ 101    Lawrence, MA
     1983 - present	NR DCASR BOSTON 101  Quincy, MA
    
    Also active with the Mass. chapter of the National Committee for
    Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve... and the Naval Reserve
    Association.        

	 LCDR::REITER        dtn 274-6925       @OFO  Burlington, MA

    re:.-1
    
    
    I think the USS Constitution is the US Navy's oldest commission vessel.
    
    
    
                      

    Re .29:
    
    True - the USS Constitution is the Navy's oldest commissioned vessel
    but I believe the USS Prarie is the oldest *active* commissioned
    vessel in the Fleet.
    
    According to Navy legend, destroyer tenders only leave port to ensure
    that the coffee grounds on the bottom of the harbor below the ship
    are evenly distributed! :) :) :)
    
    Mark
    RMC USNR

    Roger Laplante
    Major
    Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa
    
    22 Years in the Canadian reserves, all with Highland infantry units.
    
    Have held just about every officer position in the batallion from
    Platoon Commander through Bn Deputy Commanding Officer. 
    
    Also served at District HQ in Pers, Ops and Finance.
    
    Currently on Supplementary Reserve List.
    
    Lots of _Defense_ noters here. Nice to see a place that deals
    specifically with reserves. 
    
    

    
    Storekeeper 2nd Class Steve Whynot reporting aboard.
    		 
    Spent 4 years Active Navy {Oct'69 thru Aug 73}...including tours aboard the 
    USS Arneb [LKA-56] out of Little Creek, Va. and USS Trippe [FF-1075]
    out of Newport, RI.
    
    With U.S. Coast Guard Reserve from Nov 73 to March 88. Most of the time
    at the 1st District Office in Boston..Last year and a half with USCGR
    at Canal Station Cape Cod....Enjoyed it but budget cuts affected
    everything. 
    
    Returned to USNR in April 8. Was assigned to USS Edson [DD-946] until
    she was decommissioned last December. Now aboard USS Valdez [FF-1096]
    also out of Newport, R.I. Must be the steamingist ship in the fleet.
    Only been inport on duty weekends twice since reporting aboard. I enjoy
    it though.. 
    
    Never pushed for SK1, in part because I was lazy and noone really
    "pushed" to make rate. Also because the Coasties weren't making it very
    attractive to advance.. Advancing only one or two a year for a long
    time. Also night school took its toll.  Evals were always 3.8 - 4.0
    I did the job....Just didn't work the Rate enough.
    
    Enjoy the Naval Reserve but now worried about the High tenure. I might
    get "booted" if I don't make E6. Hope to take the test in February.
    
    Belong to VFW and American Legion in town and also active with a group
    of Navy vet's called the Tin Can Sailors.
    
    Thanks RMC...Nice to be in such prestigious company....
    
    
    			SK2
    
      	

    
    Ken Zuhr
    Instructor (Customer Training), Santa Clara, CA, USA
      VMS Database Products, VMS System Performance, ...
    CDR, USNR, Surface Warfare (1115)
    
    NROTC         1962 - 1966
    Active Duty   1966 - 1976
    	USS Graffias (AF)     Alameda, CA
    	USS Charleston (LKA)  Norfolk, VA
    	COMPHIBRON ONE	      San Diego, CA
    	FICLANT		      Norfolk, VA
    	USS Jason (AR)	      San Diego, CA
    Reserve Duty  1976 - Present
    	NR USS Gridley (CG)   Pacific Grove, CA
    	NR CINCPACFLT 320     San Jose, CA  (Past and Current)
        NR WPNSTA Concord     Alameda/Concord, CA
                              Pacific Grove, CA
    Active Duty for Training (ACDUTRA/AT)
        USS Gridley	      San Diego, CA and NSY Long Beach, CA
        NWS Concord	      Concord, CA (*5)
    	Armed Forces Staff
    		College       Norfolk, VA
    	USS Lewis B. Puller   San Pedro, CA
    	CINCPACFLT	      Makalapa, HI (just up the hill from USS
    						Arizona) (*4)
    
    Currently in Training Department doing individual readiness 
    evaluations on weekends, and AT as a watchstander in the 
    fleet command center.
    
        MELKOR:: ZUHR      DTN 521-6416    WRO1-1/B34 Santa Clara, CA
    

    Dick Leonhardt, Qualification Manager, SIMG
    
    Active duty:
    
           65-67  USS FRED T. BERRY (DD-858)
           68-69  USS BENJAMIN STODDERT (DDG-22)
           70-71  USS KOELSCH (FF-1049)
           71-72  'NAM - APL-30
           73-75  US NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL
           75-77  USS GUADALCANAL (LPH-7)
           77-80  COMOPTEVFOR  (operational test and evaluation force)
    
    Reserve duty
    
           80-81  Commander Crusier Destroyer Group 2 det 101
           82-88  Naval Sea Systems Command det 901
           88-pr  Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command det 101
    
    Currently CO of SPAWAR DET 101

    
    	With effect from 1925 hrs last night I now hold the rank of
    Sergeant, and yes the ribbing has started already( Sergeant Serjeant's
    are a pretty rare species).
    	Here's hoping I don't emulate my comments in Note 24.5
    
    					Steve..
    

    Hello!
    
    My name is Bill Tarmey.  Currently, I am assigned to Mid-Range Systems
    in Boxboro, Ma. (BXB1).  My role is doin' Quality Engineering 'Stuff'
    for MSB - specifically, the '6000' Family of Systems.
    
    I am no longer affiliated with the Military though I did spend eight
    impactful years as a Member of the US Navy.
    
    In the Summer of '65, after finishing a two year Tech School - where
    I trained to be an Aircraft Mechanic, I decided to apply for the
    Navy Flight Program.  I ventured down to the Naval Air Station (NAS)
    South Weymouth, Ma. and took the test.  In July, I reported to
    Pensacola, Florida to start Pre-flight Training.
    
    The Navy Flight Program has two routes to follow.  One is as a Pilot,
    the other as a Flight Officer.  I followed the latter.
    
    After fourteen weeks in Pre-flight, sixteen in Basic NFO School,
    and eight more in Air Controller School (NAS Glynco, Ga.), I was
    Commissioned as an Ensign and designated a Naval Flight Officer.
    My Commission was in the USNR, so I guess that qualifies me for
    this conference.
    
    My first fleet assignment was VAW-11 at NAS North Island (San Diego,
    Ca.) and included a WESTPAC deployment aboard the USS Oriskany
    (CVA-34).  I was deployed during the period of time that Johnson
    opened up the North - our Air Wing spent many an interesting day
    in and around Hanoi, Haiphong, and the ChiCom Border.  Impact wise,
    it was deemed that we had a successful cruise.  Sorties flown, damage
    done, medals awarded, etc.  In seven months, we lost more than fifty
    aircraft and thirty crewmen.  Some are still there.  I beleive we
    had the distinction of having lost at least one of every type A/C
    flown by the Air Wing.  Don't know yet if that's positive or negative!
    
    I left the fleet Squadron for an assignment as an Instructor back
    in Pensacola, and spent the final two years of my active duty teaching
    future 'Airdales' about Engines......That Tech Training really paid
    off.
    
    After leaving active duty in Dec '69, I returned to school and
    affiliated with a Reserve outfit (VP something-or-other) in South
    Weymouth.  In the three years there, I did manage some flight time,
    made all my drills (needed the $'s), and did ACDUTRA at NAS Norfolk
    in their VAW Air Wing, and as a Recruiter for NAS South Weymouth.
    
    In '73, the Reserves were thinning out, and I had my degree in hand
    and had found "real" work.  The Navy and I parted company.  However,
    being Commissioned (don't know if it's the same for Enlisted), my
    separation was not effective until 1979.
    
    Anyway, that's me.  I thoroughly enjoyed my time in the Navy, both
    Active and Reserve.  I made the comment in another conference that
    I'm not sure that I'd do it again.  Perhaps I've mellowed.  I would
    do it again.............if, I could be twenty-one again!
                                                            

    Son-in-law is in the Army Engineer Reserves at Fort Devens, in Mass.
    Personally I am overage and overweight, I was Regular Army, mostly ordnance,
    (S.A. repair)some M.P., and some clerical (Army found I could read and 
    write). Am an Honorary Member Wild Geese, based in Hilton, R.S.A.
    Attend the SOF conventions at Las Vegas (hope to see ya there!).
    Am amateur military historian, with a fairly extensive library, come
    from a family with a strong military tradition (back to King Philip's
    War in the "New World").  Collect guns (wife collects knoves, we NEVER
    argue).  Currently Security Consultant at DEC.

    REPORTING AS DIRECTED, SIR! 
    
    Captain Randolph (Randy) S. Schwartz
    FSE (now I believe we're Customer Service Engineers) working 
    out of LYF, Piscataway New Jersey.
    
    A breif history, Boring zzzzzzzzzzzzzz
    
    1975- enlisted US Army, FT Dix NJ basic training.
        - stationed at Ft Jackson SC for "COBET" (common basic elect trng)
    1976- stationed at Redstone Arsenal AL for 27B LAND COMBAT SUPPORT
          SYSTEMS (repaired LANCE, TOW, DRAGON, and SHILELAGH missiles)
    1977- stationed at Ft Sill OK, again 27B work
    1978- stationed at Camp Piere Weisbaden FRG again 27B
    ETS active 1978 as E-5 (specialist 5, not hard stripe)
    1978- joined New Jersey Army National Guard as E-5 RADIO REPAIRMAN
    1981- completed OCS, assigned as 2nd Lieutenant/Rifle Platoon Leader
          in Company C, 1st Battalion (Mech), 114th Infantry, 50th
          Armored Division, New Jersey Army National Guard
    1983- SCOUT Platoon Leader, HHC 1/114 INFANTRY
    1985- Executive Officer again with Co C, 1/114th INFANTRY
    1988- Company Commander Co B, 1/114th INFANTRY
    
    OK, wake up, I'm almost finished.
    
    In closing who is the senior officer/NCO? 
    
    

    I'm Rodger E. Burkley and currently am a majo[B[Ar in the New Hampshire 
    Air National Guard, assigned to the 157th Air Refueling Group (SAC), 
    NHANG based out of Pease AFB, NH (Portsmouth).  
    
    I crew the Nav/Flight Engineer crew position in Boeing's venerable
    KC-135E 'Stratobladder' (alias B717, 'Thundertank!', Stratotanker, etc.)
    and basically fly one night a week and on my weekend/monthly UTA
    drill in search of receivers (F15s,  F16s, FB111s, A10, C141s, B52s,
    etc.) for inflight refuelings. Night refuelings are my speciality!
    I'm a true 'part-timer', not a Guard bum, Technician, or active guard
    reserve (AGR) fulltimer.     
    
    At DEC, I work in GIA Software Services here in Acton as a Program
    manager for ASSETS, EIS/SIB Large Programs, etc.  Been in DEC nearly
    10 years, after separating from active duty/USAF in 1980.  My wife, 
    by the way, is a nurse w/the 157th ARG Clinic, but I'll let her introduce
    herself in a future reply.  
    
    Those of you in the greater Maynard area in the reserves/guard who
    would like to go on a refueling mission sometime give me a call or 
    send mail.  They're usually pretty good about letting fellow reservists
    go on local sorties w/prior notification.   
    

    re .38
    
    As far as I can see, Col Ian Philpott, Servant of the Crown, has the
    nod for Sr Officer (funny, he doesnt look that old). Unless the British
    Colonel isn't an O6. Then we would have to check DOR between him and
    the navy commander.
    
    By my reckoning, there's three E8s and no E9s. Guess the two CPOs and
    myself would have to check DOR.
    
    Many 8-)s
    Bob Mc

    Re .40:
    
    My CPO DOR is 16 Sep 86 if memory serves but if I ever go back in
    a drilling status (which appears unlikely at this point) I start
    from ground zero seniority-wise (IRR regs).
    
    My DOR probably makes me the JCPOOC (Junior CPO Of The Conference)
    anyway but maybe not.... :) :) :)
    
    Mark
    RMC USNR

    Kevin R. Keefe     NKS5-2/C5    Marlboro, MA.   DTN: 291-9675
 
    SGT, USAR - 11B (Infantry)

    Active Duty:  Apr 1972 - Apr 1974
            Basic Training: Co. E 1st BN 3rd BCT Bde, Ft Dix NJ
            AIT (Infantry): Co. E 1st BN 3rd AIT Bde, Ft Polk LA
      
       Overseas:  Sept 1972 - Apr 1974
            Co. B 2nd BN 4th Infantry Bde, Nelson Barracks, Neu-Ulm FRG
            We provided security for the Pershing Missle System.

       Seperated from AD in 1974 as a SP4, E-4
       Called up for a 2 week AT in 1976
       Discharged from service in 1978 as a SGT, E-5

        --- I have kept up with the military as a hobby and found myself
            kind of missing it as I got a little older. I had been brought
            up in a military family (mother was a 1st LT, and dad was a
            CWO4 with 40 years.

        --- Then the mother-in-law moved in with me and the wife......
        So, I figured that I'd try it again....

            Feb 1987 - Aug 1989
            HHC 187th Infantry Bde (Seperate) assigned to the S-3 as a SP4
            Aug 1989 - Present
            HHC 3rd Bn 35th Inf, 187th Inf Bde (Seperate) assigned to the S-3
            as a SGT. (Hummmmm, at 36, does that make me the oldest E-5 around?)

      AT's:
            NAS Keflavik, Iceland
            Gagetown CFB, New Brunswick Canada
            Ft Drum, NY
            Ft Hood, TX          
                               
       I enjoy being back tremendously. I thought that with a 13 year break-
     in-service it would be difficult, but it hasn't been too bad. Altho, it's
     a little harder in keeping up with the 18-19 and 20 year old's. Not doing
     too too bad with that. The "attitude" certainly is alot better today than
     it was in 1974.
            
       Current enlistment expires in Jan 91, and at this point, I'm not
     sure on how much more I'll go for after that. Time has become sort of
     a problem, and the wife isn't too thrilled about it neither.

       I'm enjoying the notes in this file, and altho I'm not much of a talker,
     hopefully, I can contribute something here......

 Thanks,
 Kevin

    re .41
    I was mostly joking. For the record though, my DOR is in '83.
    I have this feeling that Bob Barber will be the saltiest of 
    old salts. I think he was a cabin boy under JPJ. 8-)

    Re .43:
    
    Cabin boy for JPJ? Nah......I heard Bob cast off the bow line on
    the Ark under Noah! :) :) :) :)
    
    Mark
    RMC USNR

    Don't know the DOR of the Col., but mine is 1 Mar 87.
    

    re .41
    
    Don't worry about being the JCPOOC. Bill Firth just made the E8
    list, so he should become the Jr E8 soon. 8-)(-8

    Tom McBride    Customer Services Account Manager    @NJO    335-6772
    
    AVCM (E9) USNR-R  Patrol Squadron 64 (VP-64) NAS Willow Grove, Pa.
    
    Entered the Navy Reserve in 1967 as an alternative to a free trip
    to Viet Nam.  My boot camp and Avionics fundamentals training were
    in Memphis, Tn. and "A" school was at NAS Los Alamitos, Ca.  I 
    have spent my entire career as an Aviation AntiSubmarine Warfare 
    Technican (AX) at NAS Willow Grove.  My Squadron flies the P3A 
    Lockheed Orion.  I was promoted to Master Chief Petty Officer on 
    July 1, 1988.  On annual active duty my squadron usually deploys 
    to Rota, Spain or Lajes, Azores.  I have also done active duty for
    training as NAS Bermuda and RAF Kinloss Scotland.  I am currently 
    the squadron Command Master Chief (CMC), who is the senior enlisted 
    advisor to the CO.  This position is usually held by an active duty
    person but for various reasons I'm doing it.  Since a VP Squadron
    is land based, I have no sea time, which I sometimes regret.  I
    Thoroughly enjoy the Navy Reserve and plan to stick with it until
    they through me out.
    
    AVCM Tom McBride  USNR-R
                       
    

    re .47
    Great! I was beginning to think that E9s didn't work for a living.
    
    8-)(-8

    
    
         Dennis McKinnon been with DEC 14 years. Work At DDD.
    
    Currently a member of B Battery, 172nd Field Artillery.
    U.S. Army National Guard based in Nashua. Just joined.
    
    have 6 years in... mostly USAR
    
    
    Dennis

The attached background was taken from my note in the Navies note file, and 
is still accurate.


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AIMHI::P_LANDRY                                      36 lines  15-JAN-1990 13:02
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    Good to see that us olde squids have a notes file to load our
    scuttlebutt into.   Digital has a large number of previous Navy
    personnel amongst our midst.  Send info about this notes file to  two
    or three of your known "navy buddies", and this file has the potential
    to actually cause a "DEC/Navy" get together to happen.
    
    If there are any ex DP, YN, or IS enlisted, or 1600 series officers
    interested in affiliating with one of the Reserve Intelligence Units at
    South Weymouth, Portsmouth, NH or Newport, RI, send me a mail message
    for further info.
                                                 
    
    "Brief" history follows....
    
    1958 Boot Camp Great Lakes
    1959 ET "A" School TI, SanFran
    1959 Sub School NLON, CT
    1959-1961 USS Torsk SS423 NORVA ET3(SS)
    1961 Nuke School NLON
    1961 Prototype Windsor Locks
    1961-64 USS Compass Island EAG153 Brooklyn NY
    1964-67 Dam Neck VA BCH NAVDAC Instructor ET2/ET1(SS)
               Discharge
    3 year break, and joined reserve program
    1970-72 NRSD1-12(L) Brockton ET1(SS)
    1972-73 NRSD12-36(L) San Jose CA
    1973-74 NRSD11-35(L) San Jose CA
    1974-75 CV220 San Jose CA
    1975-77 PAT WING 401 NAS SOWEY, MA
    1977-78 CONT 0191 NAS SOWEY
    1978-79 NASBRUNSWICK NAS SOWEY
    1979-85 FIRSTLANT 0291 NAS SOWEY Converted to IS1(SS), ISC(SS)
    1985-87 RIAC-18 Staff NAS SOWEY  Command Senior Chief Area 18 ISCS(SS) 
    1988-Present NIAC 0391 NAS SOWEY CW02, CW03
        "Still serving"
    
Annual ATs (previous ACDUTRAs) have included 
Fleet Intelligence Center Norfolk
Lowery Air Force Base
Treasure Island San Francisco
Key West
Pentagon
Suitland Maryland
Honolulu
etc...

Fair winds and following seas......

    Well for all you sea pups which still be wet behind ye ears

    Yes I was a bow hook for Noah,
    Cabin boy on the Roman Man-O-War's
    Leading Seaman on board with Columbus
    John Paul was my striker, then went O' corp on me
    Was First Class on board with Dewey
    Was Halsey's BMOW for GQ

    And for those that really want to know my DOR for Chief Bosun (GOD)
    is Sept 82...

    As far as SOPA (Senior officer present aboard) I believe Dick Leonhardt
    qualifies as Navy Capt (06) since Ian was still LtCol (05) last I knew.

    Now I have noticed that we have had a few SFC (E-7) enter BUT since 
    they never went through the initiation they aren't Chief and therefore
    we outrank them. :-) And other the other side Greetings Master Chief
    (RE .47 Tom McBride) But I don't believe that a "Brown Shoe" tech type
    has precedence over a "Black Shoe" line type...  ;-)

                                 The Old Bosun Chief..Bob B

  Hi guys,
    
         Firstly let me introduce myself, I'm Frank Russell from UBO
    and at present employed as a Customer Service Engineer. I have only
    resently joined the COMPANY so most of this is new to me.
    
    
         I have resently left the Marines after serving with them for
    almost 12 years ( mixed feelings ! ), I held the rank of Sargent(yes
    one of those guys.), but did not abuse that . Anyway more of that
    later. For now, I'll just content myself with reading these notes.
    
    
        By the way, is there any other Royal Marines out there ???
    
    
    
                                  Bye for now
    
                                     Frank
     

    Re .53:
    
    Well, I'm not in the Royal Marines but I did a little bit weekend
    training with the Royal Marine Reserves out of Greenock, Scotland
    about five years ago.
    
    You know any of those guys?
    
    Mark
    RMC USNR

    
             USMC   =   Uncle Sam's Misguided Children
     
             And a few "other" things I won't get into since
             we have women and children watching...
    
    
                     ;-)         Bob B

    
          U.S.NAVY:::: 7TH FLEET NATO FORCES...
          USS MCCLOY DE 1038... NEW PORT ,RI...
          RIDGE RUNNER.... CS3 FEATHER AND KEYS GUESS WHO...
          NO NOT >>>>>>>>> ROGER RABBIT

    Just want to let you know there are a few of us from 'down under' also!
    
    Hi!
    
    Michael Rhodes from Sydeny, AUSTRALIA
    
    20 years 'tip toeing?' through the green. 
    
    Spent most of my time with the 'grunts' living in holes-in-the-ground.
    
    Just joined this conference and still reading the notes.
    
    
    

    Moved here from 1.1, and welcome to the conference.....
    
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    I was just browsing through the notes list file and came across this
    one on Military Reserve Forces. Noticing it had never been accessed was
    interesting. I am in the Reserve down under and would be interested to
    generate some debate on this subject. So how about we swap some names,
    yarns etc. with normal protocol and security at the forefront. It is a
    great way to live as I have now been associated with the Armed Forces
    in one way or another for nearly 30 years." Up the guts with bags of
    smoke"

    I see that we are noted from down under. Let me formally introduce
    myself. I am a John Pritchard a Lt Col in the Australian Army Reserve 
    and have the honour of working with the other Ausssie grunt Michael. 
    I have been with DEC 7 mths now after leaving the Army. I am a facility 
    manager. Just a short history: BORING I KNOW to quote an earlier note.
    Joined the Citizen forces 4/19 Prince of Wales light horse(Armour)-	1962
    Missed the call up enlisted ARA 				      -1965	
    Service in Nam A Sqn 3 Cav 					      66-67
    Commissioned 							67-68	
    Service Royal Aust Engineers                                       68-86
    Service in Nam							70-71
    (Including 4 months attached to 3 Bde 1st Air Cav for the Cav Buffs)                                                         
    Discharged ARA to the Reserve 					1986	
    Currently CO 4th Field Engineer Regiment, 2nd Aust Div
    	
    Total service to date 27yr 4 mth. Plan to call it quits at 30 years
    although if the carrot remains firm and rigid can do max 35 years.
    
    Would like to get in some UN Service.
    
    Keep up the good work and I will catch up on the notes.
    
    John
                                                                       

    re. last 2 replies:
    
    Michael, John,
    
    Welcome to the conference. As you are the first noters from down-under
    perhaps you could tell us something about the history/organisation
    etc of the Australian reserve forces - in other area's of the
    conference.
    
    Happy noting,
    
    Dave
    

    Welcome aboard, Michael and John....
    
    For us Yanks in the conference, what does "ARA" stand for? Sounds
    like you both have had interesting careers. Glad to have you with
    us.
    
    BTW, if you know of any RAN or RANR types who work for DEC "down
    under", pass the word please that there are some US Navy and US
    Navy Reserve types in this conference also.
    
    Mark
    Chief Radioman
    US Navy Reserve

                 
    
    Don Toohey
    U.S. Slot Planning/Critical Parts Materials Manager
    U.S. Demand Supply Group 
    DTN: 282-1286
    
    Co E RECON 2nd 12th INF  25th Infantry Divison April 15,1970 to 
    Feb 21,1971 Dau Tieng, Katum (Cambodia), FSB Jamie, FSB Warrior, 
    Cu Chi (last 25th unit in Cu Chi), Xuan Loc, Camp Frenzell Jones 
    (re-deployed)
    
    Co E RECON 3rd 22nd INF Feb 21, 1971 to April 20, 1971
    Operations in the Xuan Loc AO, Camp Frenzell Jones (re-deployed)
    
    Co D 51st INF. Sercurity Guard CO. April 30,1971 to June 21,1971
    Pang Rang Outport, Convoy Sercurity , ETS.
    
    Co C 3rd 35th INF 187th SEP INF BDE. US ARMY Reserves 1971-Nov 1989.
    
    Retired
    
    
           

    Thanks for the kind words. ARA stands for Australian Regular Army. We
    have many ex RAN and RAAF in DEC SPR. I will pass on your invitation.

Hi!

  TSgt Michael L. Moser
  239 CCSQ, Lambert Field, MO '89-present      WideBand Comm Spec
  267 CCSQ, Wellesly ANG station, MA '87-'89      "       "    "
  183 TAC Ftr Group '82-'87                    Flight Simulator Maint.

  all guard time... CCSQ = Combat Communication Squadron, TRC61 and TRC97, both
of which are mobile radio systems...  Flight Simulator time was on F4D WSTS.

/mike

    Re .64:
    
    Hi Mike:
    
    Do you know a MSGT by the name of Bob McMaster? Also, I did some
    work overseas with a USAF mobile comm. unit a couple of years back.
    One of our biggest challenges was translating USAFese into Navy!
    :-)
    
    Welcome aboard....
    
    Mark
    RMC USNR

    
    Making the Irish connection......
    
    There are four ex-Irish army serving with Digital in Ireland. Like others 
    we were put through college by the army and bought ourselves out eventually.
    We are all on the army reserve. 
    
    I retired after 10 years (1980 - 1990) this February, to take up work   
    in the IS Department of the European Software Supply Business (ESSB)
    in Galway, Ireland. So I am still a Digital rookie!
    
    I served with the Cavalry for 6 years, the MIS department of AHQ for
    3 years and UNIFIL in Lebanon for 1 year.
    
    
    Regards,
    Captain Eamonn Mc Guinness (retd). 
    
    
    
    

    re .65:
    
    I just read your reply to Mike's entry.  I know Bob MacMaster very
    well.  Did you work with him on an exercise?  If you want to get in
    touch with him let me know and I'll forward address and telephone
    number.
    
    Mike, I remember you but just barely.  I work at Group HQ and rarely do
    I get down to the end of the building where you worked. (See me in .13)
    
    Jane

    Re .67:
    
    Bob and I worked on military comm. support for the Manchester Air
    Show a couple of years back. I also got to tour the faciilty at
    Wellesley and we kept in touch after I transferred to the IRR in
    January 1989.
    
    The tour was helpful because I ended up working with a USAF counterpart
    of Bob's ANG unit on an overseas deployment so it helped me understand
    how they did things - and they did do things differently from us
    sailors! :-)
    
    Mark
    RMC USNR

    > 2.63
    
    Just a note to let you guys know that John is off the air for some time
    converlassing in hospital. It appears that he over did it a bit chasing
    the girls and required heart bypass surgery.
    
    DEC are going to supply a system so he can 'work' at home so you can
    bet your bottom dollar the flack will be flying thick and fast.
    
    
    Hope you join me in wishing John all the best and get well soon.
    
    Cheers,
    Michael
    
    
    

    Re .69:
    
    Hope he gets out of sickbay quickly and in like new condition.
    
    Send him our regards please.
    
    Mark
    RMC USNR

    Alan Simon, in Colorado Springs.  Currently Inactive USAFR, but trying
    to get active officer slot.

>    Do you know a MSGT by the name of Bob McMaster?

Actually yes!  He taught me how to drive a deuce...  

/mike

    Re .72:
    
    He's a pretty cool head. His unit and my old Navy Reserve unit did
    a couple of projects together.
    
    Mark
    RMC USNR

    Hi all!
    
    Choy Heng-Wah @ZPO, Software Specialist (SWS/EIS) in Singapore.
    
    All male Singaporean spent 24-30 months doing active duty and then 13
    years or more in the reserves.
    
    I was a Combat Engineer (later converted to Armoured Engineer) with the
    Singapore Armed Forces. Currently serving as reserve in 423 SAR
    (Singapore Armoured Regiment), and my rank is Sgt.
    
    hw
    
    ps: Ian Philpott! Are you the same guy that sent me a mail maybe 2
    years ago (believe I wasn't in DEC yet, on the Internet/BITnet) telling
    me that you've been in Singapore?
                                                     

    
    TSgt (E-6) Barbara Ketelsen		
    154 Tactical Control Group
    Buckley Air National Guard Base
    Aurora, Colorado
    
    
    Active Duty:
    1970-1975	March AFB,CA  33 COM (SAC), 22 CSG (SAC)
    1975-1978   Minot AFB,ND  92 CSG (SAC)
    
    Air Force Reserve:
    1978-1979   McChord AFB, WA   (?? Can't remember the squadron)
    
    Air National Guard:
    1979-1986   Portland ANG, OR  116 TCS
    1986-1989   Portland ANG, OR  272 CCS
    1989-present Buckley ANG, CO  154 TCG
    
    When on active duty and in the Reserve, I was in Communications
    Operations.  After joinging the Air Guard, I went into communications
    maintenance.   Now that I've joined the headquarters group, I do
    deficiency analysis for Communications-Electronics maintenance.
    
    For DEC, I'm a Remote Service Engineer in Colorado's Remote Diagnosis
    Group.  
    
    		

    Kevin Gagnon (Sgt)
    Demand Delivery Reengineering Technician 
    HZO -  Hudson, NH (Don't worry, we still have problems finding this
    place.)
    
    USAF Active Duty
    ----------------
    
    Jun 1982- Oct 1985 	Jet Engine Mechanic A-10A Thunderbolts - Eielson AFB,
    			Alaska.
    
    Nov 1985 - Aug 1987 McChord AFB, WA  C141 Jet Mech - 62 MAW 
    
    Reserve Forces
    
    Sep 1987 - May 1990 439 MAW Westover AFB, MA  Job Control
    
    Jun 1990 - Now	157 ARG NH Air National Guard - Pease AFB, NH
    			11(This weekend was my first drill weekend - 
    			love the group!!!)
    			Jet Engine Mechanic with the 157th CAMSQ
    				THRUST YOU CAN TRUST!!
    
    
    Greetings
    
    Kevin
     

    re .75 
    
    Barbara...
    
    The reserve unit at McChord AFB was the 446th MAW.
    
    
    Kevin

    re .76
    
    Kevin, are you the same guy who took me around the plant, and made me
    an enlargement of my badge on that Kodak copier, last Nov/Dec? I'm that
    guy from Singapore.
    
    Heng-Wah
    
    ps: don't worry, at least I know where it is :)

    Funny how Digital is so large, yet someone from Singapore can remember
    me doing something so trivial.  Ya, that was me, however it wasn't
    a Kodak, it was a Xerox 5090.
    
    Nice ta hear from you again!! 
    
    Kevin

    Ok so its a Xerox. And I don't often visit places like HZO, not without
    flying halfway round the globe to do it. Still it amazes me to find my
    grey cells are (contrary to popular belief) not quite phase 5 yet :).
    
    hw
    
    

    I am remiss for not signing in.  Better late than not...
    
    Mike Wasiejko
    Sr. Technical Writer
    Educational Services
    MKO
    
    Currently an Electronics Chief, USCG Reserves, RU Support Center,
    Boston.  
    
    Brief history:
    
    Active USAF, 1956 - 1968
    USCGR 1972 - Present
    
    Greetings fellow reservists and guards
    
    ETC Mike Wasiejko

    Update to 2.7...
    
    I have been added as a US moderator for RESERVE_FORCES. My background
    includes a rather heavy emphasis on Information Security requirements
    and 'sanitation' of documents to lesser classifications or 
    declassification. If you have a subject you wish to speak about,
    but have a question concerning its potential for compromise,
    please let me know. I will try to assist. 
    
    Remember, that as far as the DoD Information Security Directives
    are concerned, the publication of classified information in or by
    public media DOES NOT constitute declassification of that information.
    It is the policy of DoD that classified information presented in
    public be neither confirmed nor denied.
    
    Further, even if the information is NOT correct, no comments should
    be made regarding the false nature of the information.
    
    Additionally, if you feel that classified information has been
    revealed publicly, you should not point it out by responding to
    the publication that they have disclosed classified information.
    
    Remember, that the DoD Information Security Directives, US
    Executive Orders on Security of Classified Information, and the
    Official Secrets Act must take precedence over Company policy on
    notesfiles.
    
    Please be watchful!
    If you have questions, please feel free to contact me at:
    
    CLOSUS::J_BUTLER, 8713::J_BUTLER, or SSDEVO::J_BUTLER. I'll try
    to get back to you as soon as I can.
    
    John B.

    Bruce J. Bretschneider, Prin. Eng. (Tech. Sgt.)
    Data Management & Development
    CTC
    
    42 Aerial Port Squadron
    Air Terminal Operations Center (TROO)
    Westover AFB MA
    
    13 years time in service
    
    Coordinate loading/unloading of aircraft and develop software for
    section use.
                              

    My name is Barbara Kendrick.  I work in the Mill in Maynard as a
    secretary.  I was in the US Army from 83-86 stationed at Fort Devens.  
    I remained in the IRR until 89 and then made my break out.
    
    I joined this conference more for my husband.  He is a SFC with the 756
    Eng Co at Ft Devens (USAR), he was active duty from 78-85 and then went
    USAR.  While he was active he was at Ft Carson, CO and Germany before
    going to Ft Devens.
    
    Looking forward to reading about the reserves and what people have to
    say.
    
    BK
    

    
    
    Ken Sherman
    Corporate Employee Communications
    CFO2-3/K23
    
    Currently, Commander, U.S. Naval Reserve
    Patrol Squadron 92
    NAS South Weymouth, MA
    
    Fly as ASW mission commander and tactical coordinator aboard the
    P-3B TACNAVMOD aircraft
    Also serve as squadron's aircrew training officer
    
    Enlisted in 1967 - inactive
    Went active duty June, 1968 - Naval Air Training Command,
    followed by active duty with VP-1. Spent two tours (1970-1971)
    at NAF Cam Rahn Bay, Viet Nam.
    Left active duty November 1972.
    
    Affiliated with reserves and flew aboard the SP-2H until they
    disintegrated from old age; then we got P-3s.
    
    Also fly as civilian flight instructor.

    
    I promised Dave if he made me a member I would introduce myself,
    
    Lawrence Jolly
    
    L/cpl
    2 Wessex (same mob as Steve and Dusty)
    
    Courses: Gemini (8 man infaltable dingy) coxswains course (came in
    useful during camp last year when I saved 3 people from drowning in a
    Scottish Loch)
    
    Jnr NCO's cadre:-One of the most fun weeks I've had, very hard work but
    fun.
     
    I have been in the T.A. about 18 months, I used to be a gunner until my
    promotion in July.  I enjoy the T.A. more now than when I was a private
    because I get to know a little bit more about what is happening when we
    are out.
    
    T.A. is a hobby for me, I do it for the fun and enjoyment, although 
    sometimes I'm sure I'd get more enjoyment poking myself in the eye :-)
    
    regards,   

    Len Lorentzen
    GIA CS Program Manager
    Acton, Mass
    
    Drafted into the US Army in 1964 - MOS 111 (Light Weapons Infantry)
    Korea and RVN - 2d Infantry Division, 1st Cavalry Division
    
    Joined US Air Force in 1967 - AFSC 30574 (Computer Repairman)
    Mississippi, Montana, Turkey and SAC Hq, Offutt AFB
    
    Texas Army National Guard, El Paso - 49th Armor Division "Lone Star"
    MOS 13B ("Cannon Cocker")  8" SP Howitzers
    
    California Army National Guard - 40th Infantry Division (Mechanized)
    MOS 13E/B (Chief of Fire Direction Center, Chief of Firing Battery
    "Smoke", First Sergeant)  8" SP Howitzers
    
    Digital transfer to New England, joined Army Reserve, awaiting
    orders for assignment to Combat Support Company in New Hampshire
    as Mortar Platoon Sergeant.
    

	Ed Bohrer QMC USNR-R currently drilling reservist.

	Here is a long winded mixed Navy career mostly as a reservist.

			Surface Navy only

	8/63-9/64 Started drilling as a reservist one night a week.

	9/64-8/66 Transferred to a reserve ship USS Coates (DE 685) drilling 
		  one weekend a month in New Haven, Ct. made QM3.

	8/66-8/68 Transferred to USS Vammen (DE 644) Long Beach Ca.,
		  made QM2.

	8/68-10/69 Went on active duty (finished college) as a QM2. 
		   Assigned to USS Hickman County (LST 825) as the only
		   rated QM on board so I did all the navigation. I picked
		   up the ship in Guam and took it to Japan briefly then 
		   spent the rest of my time in the Mekong Delta in RVN.
		   Our mission was to carry food, fuel, cement and ammo (up 
		   to 1000 tons at a time of 105mm, 155mm and 500 lb. bombs 
		   up rivers that were sometimes only a few hundred yards 
		   wide), to the Army and Air Force bases in the Mekong Delta.
		   We would usually pick up supplies at Vung Tau or Saigon and
		   bring them to bases in the Mekong Delta like Dong Tam 
		   (Army), Ving Long (Army), Bin Thuy (Air Force), Long Xuyen
		   (Navy) and a few other places in the Delta. We also 
		   resupplied the mother ships for the riverine forces. Not 
		   only did we get shot at going up the rivers but we also 
		   underwent all the mortar attacks and troop attacks that 
		   the Army did at their bases.

	10/69-7/70 Back in the reserves on USS Harlan R. Dickson (DD 708) 
		   drilling in Boston, Ma. .

	7/70-9/75  Quit the reserves -- fed up with the Navy.

	9/75-9/76  Back in the reserves as a QM2 in a Coastal Riverine 
		   Division with PTF's drilling in the Great Lakes.

	9/76-7/79  Quit the reserves again -- job conflict this time.

	7/79-7/82 Back again, as a QM2 again, drilling on USS Mobile 
		  (LKA 115) in Long Beach Ca.

	7/82-8/84 Transferred to USS Racine (LST 1191) as QM1 drilling  
		  in Long Beach Ca.

	9/84-12/84 Transferred to USS Valdez (FF 1096) Newport, R.I.

	1/85- 2/86 Transferred to MIUW 201 (Mobile Inshore Undersea 
		   Warfare). We wore greens. Made QMC my first time 
		   taking the test and going before the board. 

	2/86-11/88 Transferred to Military Sealift Command drilling in 
		   Lawrence, Ma. Did ACDUTRA's in Rotterdam, Holland.

	12/88-present Transferred to COOP MINE UNIT 2201 in Boston. In 
		  training to be a Craftmaster of an 80 ft. YP. I will be 
		  the "Captain" of the boat with a crew of 8 men.

	I will probably stay in now until they kick me out.

	Ed Bohrer 

    Hello!!  I would like to introduce myself:
    
    My name is Ken Valcourt 1Lt, Signal, USAR currently drilling reservist.
    My unit is the 76th Manuever Training Command (MTC) in R.I.  I have
    been with this unit since I got my ROTC commission in May-1987 at the
    University of Rhode Island.  Presently I am a Signal/Communications
    Evaluator.
    
    Before this, I was in the USNR, drilling at South Weymouth NAS.  I was
    an airman (E-3) aerographer. (Jan-84 to May-85)
     

    
    And here I was thinking I had already entered this:
    
    Dave Sterling
    
    Former Sgt E-5 US Army 1977-1984
    
    Primary MoS:  RTTO  05C2P
    Secondary  :  Infantryman 11 Bang Bang
    
    Units served: 
    
    1/6th Inf (mech) 1st Armored Div.
    DIVARTY 7th Infantry Div.
    MI Co. 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne)
           
    
    Dave

    My name is Dennis Sireen and I served in the USN from 71-73 and
    
    the USNR from 73-79. I was a Gunnersmate on tin cans. Made a 7 
    
    month Westpac cruise that saw duty off the coast of Nam providing
    
    gunfire support for our ground forces. Any other noters out there
    
    that were sailors during that war? Like to hear from you!
    

    
    Hi Dennis...
    
    	If you look thru this Roll Call, I'm sure you'll find some other
    NAM - Navy Vets...
    
    	What Can(s) were you aboard and during what time?
    
    	USS Trippe (DE-1075) July-Aug 72...Yankee Station, Quang-Tri
    
    			Sk2
    
    

    Ken Young - U.S. Air Force, active August 1975 to January 1982. 
    		Tours -  Torrejon AFB Spain, Hill AFB Utah, Camp New
                Amsterdam Netherlands.
    		Job - Munitions Maint. Specialist ( BB Stacker )
    
    		U.S. Air Force Reserves, July 1990 (what timing)
    		Location - 302 Tactical Air Wing, Peterson AFB Colo.
    		Job - Pnedraulics Systems Specialist
    		Next Tour - Middle East?
    

    I was on the USS Somers DDG34 from 71-73. I was on Yankee station
    in August of 72 also, gunfire support... I spent a lot of time
    in that gun mount!! 
    
      Dennis
    

    Hi,
    
    I'm LT(03) Linda Talanian from the US Coast Guard Reserve. I joined the
    CG Reserve in 1973 as a Yeoman and was commissioned in 1980.  At DEC I
    a the manager of the SAVE Plan, which is a U.S. contributory retirement
    plan.
    
    I really have enjoyed the 17+ years in the Coast Guard, particularly
    the friends, not to speak of service to country and all.  My current
    assignment is in Boston at the Marine Safety Office.  Our job is to
    watch out for disasters such as the Valdez or worse.  
    
    Looking forward to being part of this illustrious group of men and
    women. 

    
    Hello LT...
    
    	I used to drill with your sister (Barbara) YN type at the District
    	Office.
    
    	Tell her Steve Whynot said HI!!!
    
    
    

    
    Just to say hello...Martin Livingstone in the Royal Naval
    Reserve,Mersey Division. I am a seaman officer and sail on minesweepers
    of our own squadron..the 10th Mine Countermeasures Squadron.
    
    Any one else in the UK know of anyone in the RNR????..Let me know..ta

    Lowell Thomas
    USN/USNR/ANG
    Currently a Software Specialist for the Customer Support Center in 
    Colorado Springs, Co.
    

    Hi
    
    My name is Jerry Severns and I am a Ssgt in the USAFR stationed at
    McChord AFB Wa. I have been in the ready reserve since March 85 and
    have No Active duty time other than Basic and Tech school (until Now)my
    career field is Security 81170
    
    Understanding all the Concerns for security of what is discussed in
    this  file I will let you know That I have been called to Active duty
    for 92 and will be spending my extended vacation in Panama. THIS IS NOT
    CLASSIFIED AND IS PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE ON THE WEST COAST not that I am
    going but that McChord supports our ops in Panama.  We will be part of
    OPERATION JUST CAUSE.
    
    today is my last day until the middle of December.  If any of you also
    get the call I wish you the best and be careful.
    
    Jerry 
    
    I will let you know what it was like when I get back.
    

I'm not in the reserves, but FWIW, my father (Donald) was in the Naval Reserves
during WWII.  (He was never activated, as Uncle Sam preferred that he continue
to maintain Pan Am's "flying boats" for the war effort).
				/AHM

    
    
    Hi I'am Ton Bruil.
    Working in Nijmegen repaircenter.(Netherlands)
    
    Founded in 1964 ( good wine year )
    
    Was a member of the Dutch air force (yes we have one !)
    from 1982 to 1983 ( drafted for 14 months )
    
    Now I'am a SGT in the KNATRESS ( corps national reserves )
    for 6 years. 
    I'am a instructor on fireweapons ( fal,uzi,mag,fn 9mm,law )
    
    
    
    		A saluut to you all !
    

>>    Hi I'am Ton Bruil.


Aren't you the guys with long hair and beards!!!

must be nice!

/mlm

    
    
    		Yip, that's us!!!
    

	Evenin' ...

	Alan Albertus
	CX01-2/E29
	522-2473

	USAF dual-qualified Security/Law Enforcement  (812XX/811XX)
	Spent a year or two on a Tactical Neutralisation Team (SWAT-like)
	in addition to other normal duties.

	Lucked out and was stationed at Cannon AFB, NM  :-(/2

	AA

    	Hi,
    
    	I guess it's about time to introduce myself also.
    
    	My name is TSgt Mike Bossie, currently with the 265th CCSQ (Combat
    	Communications Squadron) South Portland, Maine.
    
    	Joined in August 1976 and held only two positions,
    
    	1) Aerospace Ground Equipment Technician
    	2) Quality Control Technician
    
    	Oops,  Almost forgot we are no longer with AFCC but now with TAC
    
    
    	Happy Noting with everyone ;-)
    
    	Mike
    

    Bill Firth
    
    I am a Master Sergeant and am the Data Processing Supervisor for 
    the Brigade Data Center (HHC 187 Support Battalion, 187th Infantry Brigage)
    based at Fort Devens, Massachusetts.

    
     Jason Dutremble
    
         I joined the U.S.A.R. in high school (split option) in 1985.
    Currently, I'm with B Co. 3/16 187 th Infantry Brigade in Maine. We are
    basically a cold weather infantry unit, though, many of us are Air
    Assault. I've done most of my training in Ft. Benning and Ft. Devens.
    In March I am returning to Ga. to attend college, and will transfer to
    a unit there. I will miss the snow and slush. I hate that red dirt!!!!
    Glad to be in this conference.
    
    
        God loves the Infantry,
    
              Jason

    After being previously read only and locked out (was on my annual tour
    when Kuwait was invaded and the conference went members only) I finally
    found the correct way to get back in (many thanks to Dave Nash).
    
    I'm Mike Johnston, a Business Manager with U.S. Vendor Equipment
    Services (VES) in Westboro, MA, although I work in Dallas. I've been
    with DEC about one year.
    
    Militarily:
    
    ACTIVE DUTY:	USAF, Dec `72 - Dec `81
      ASSIGNMENTS:	(Basic Training doesn't count)
    			Keesler AFB, MS, Jan `73 - Oct `73 (tech school)
    			Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ, Oct `73 - Oct `75. 355th
    			  Avionics Maintenance Squadron (AMS) (TAC). Worked
    			  A7D & DC130 aircraft.
    			RAF Alconbury, UK, Oct `75 - Oct `78. 10th AMS
    			  (USAFE). Worked RF4C & F5E aircraft.
    			March AFB, CA, Oct `78 - Dec `81. 22nd AMS (SAC).
    			  Worked B52D & KC135A aircraft, plus varied transient 
    			  aircraft types.
    			TDYs over the years to Bergstrom AFB, TX; Aviano
    			  AB, Italy; Vokel AB, The Netherlands; RAF Brize 
    			  Norton, UK; Castle AFB, CA; and Elmendorf AFB, AK.
    AFSC:		32874, Avionics Inertial and Radar Navigation
    			  Systems Technician
    RESERVE DUTY:	USAFR (active), Feb `83 - Present. 301st
    			  Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
    			  (CAMS), Carswell, AFB, TX. Worked F4D & now F4E 
    			  aircraft. Hopefully, that will change soon.
    AFSC:		45671 (formerly 32873). Electronic Warfare Systems
    			  Technician.
    GRADE/RANK:		E6/Technical Sergeant (TSGT)
    
    Now that I'm back in, I'm looking forward to catching up.
    
    Mike
    
    

    Ok boys it's my turn,
    
    My name is Trudi Huddy and I'm in one of the UK's Voluntary Medical 
    Units, namely the St John Ambulance Brigade. I've been a member for
    over 10 years and I'm one of the Officers.
    
    Dave N. gave me access because my unit has been put on standby
    recently due to the Gulf crisis.
    
    I work at DECpark in the Finance Group.
    
    Trudi,

I'm Steve Mayer, and work as a DRAM test engineer in the Electronic Storage 
and Development group here in SHRewsbury.

	Joined the Navy in 1971
	Great Lakes for boot camp (Apr-Jul '71)
	Polaris Electronics "A" school in Dam Neck, Va (Jul '71-??)
	FTB "C" school, again in DAm Neck  (?? - Aug '72)
	Submarine School, Groton, CT. (Sep-oct/nov'72)
	Polaris Missle Facility (Atlantic) Charleston, S.C. (72-73)
	NAS Memphis (was a brig chaser there)('73/74)
	USS George C. Marshall SSBN-654(B)  six patrols ('74-77)
	Submarine Support Facility, Groton, Ct. (Jan-Apr '77)

I was discharged in April 1977 and stayed away until this past December,
when I enlisted in the reserves as an FC2 through the Advanced Pay Grade
program.  I'm in SIMA Newport DET 301, and working in the Fire Control
shop.  As an APG'er, I've got to complete all coursework and pars in 3 
years in order for the rate that I've enlisted at to become permanent.

I thought that the reserve_notes file could help me keep abreast of the 
goings-on in the Navy and other reserves, especially since Desert Shield
is happening in the Mid-East.  As a "new guy" again, sometimes I need a 
sanity check on what's going on in my unit and the rest of the Service 
community.

Steve

    Quicky update to .22.....   Am still at it in Uncles Canoe club
                             But for DEC I now am a Information Specialist
                             Here in HLO 2 in Hudson Mass..
     
                                           Bob B

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    My name is Paul  I have just left the British Army after
    nine years.
    I have served with the R.M.P. for three years and then
    the Royal Corps of Signals for the last six.
    I now live in the Netherlands having spent my last tour
    in Germany.
    My experience is like many others very wide and interesting,
    I have been to the Falkland Islands (1986) if anyone wants
    a bit of inside info. just let me know.
    By the way if you get the chance to go......DON'T!!!
    I have experience working with Americans and Australians!
    so there you are you guys from Down Under previously
    mentioned. By the way they were from the Aussie Sigs.
    
    Thats it for now.
     

    Hello,
    
    I'm pleased to see that I'm not the only one from Holland!
    
    My name is Lance van Til, 29 and was in the Royal Dutch Air Force for 
    nearly 5 years before I decided it was time to go and work for DEC.
    
    I'm a 1st Lieutenant and am a Battery Control Officer. I was based in 
    Germany most of my time (after Officer School and training) at the the 
    12th Guided Missile Wing (in Holland the AF deals with all that flies, 
    including missiles). The last two years of my active duty I was Chief 
    of the Short Range Air Defense Unit (I'm a whizz at radars, watch it 
    fighter boys!!)
    
    My old unit no longer exists since we had nuclear warheads and they 
    were (fortunately) no longer needed, I worked together with US Army as 
    well (hello out there, anyone from El Paso??) and subsequently my 
    sister got married to an American officer.....
    
    I'm one of the few oldies they make come back every year and I find it 
    very nice to stay in touch with the Air Force that way. 
        
    I still maintain a lot of interest in Air Defense and missiles in 
    particular.
    
    Regards,
    
    Lance
    

    I'm back from my trip to Panama.
    
    My relief arrived at howard AFB Panama on the 17 of Dec and I was on a
    C-130 back to the states on the 18.  I was real lucky I was picked for
    Panama and not Saudi because from what I here THose Reservist sent to
    Desert Shield are Now stuck for a minimum of 180 days.  Panama was an
    interesting place to be it was not fun but Now that I'm home it was not
    all that bad.
    
    Its great to be back.  I hope all our fellows make it out of the gulf
    without a fight.  
    
    Jerry
    
    
    I will post some stories on what is going in panama later.
    

    That's one back safe.  Now the rest. 
    
    Dave

    Hi Y'all!
    
    Staff Sergeant Alan Skiest reporting in!
    
    History:  Reportedly, the oldest "E5" still in active forces.
               (Currently awaiting new Guiness edition)
    
    Mass Army National Guard    SP2 (E5) remember them  1956-61
                                Service Company 181st Inf Div Mass ARNG
    
    			After 15 years learned the Air force was the
                        way to go!! 
    
    Mass Air National Guard      SSgt (E5) 212 Engineering Installation Sqd
                                 Mass ANG   Worcester Mass
                                 1976-1990
    
    Texas Air National Guard     SSGt 272 EIS Laporte Texas
                                 Texas ANG    1990 till now
    
    Currently working in the Application Center of Technology (ACT) in
    Houston Texas......  Came down under COD plan 1 year ago.   
    Software Specialist in the Oil and Gas Industry
    
    Alan
       
    Mass Air National Guard

    Made it back from Saudi on the 29th, I've never missed the United
    States more!  Glad to be home but left alot a nice people there.
    
    Strange people those Saudi's...
    
    I'm glad we don't pray five times a day, then I'd NEVER get any
    work done at all...)
    
    Kevin Gagnon NHANG

    Kurt Hyde, Lt Col USAF Reserve, Retired
    
    
                                         Kurt

I hope you don't mind, bit I've moved your introduction here...
    
    Dave
    
    
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OAW::MARSHALL                                        11 lines  23-JAN-1991 14:43
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    My name is Reginald A. Marshall. I'm a Field Engineer in Alameda,Ca.
    I've been with DEC exactly one year as of yesterday. I'm originally
    from Chicago, Illinois and joined the U.S. Navy in Jan 1979. I was
    transferred to Alameda in Oct 1979 and have been on various assignments
    along the California coast since then. I've sailed on two Westpac
    cruises as an Electrician before changing rate to Data Systems
    Technician in 1983. I subsequently was stationed at FLEASWTRACENPAC
    until 1987, when I transferred back to Northern California to train
    DS's. I was discharged from active duty 01-Mar-90 and affiliated with
    the USNR on 07-Apr-90. I currently drill with ASWOC 880 out of Moffett 
    Field. 

    Hi Simon,
    
    Correct me if I'm wrong.
    C.I. in the RAFVR(T) ATC = a Civilian Instructor in the Air Training 
    Corps? 
    
    If so the only Reserves in your unit will be the Officers who
    if called upon will perform clerical duties i.e. conscript
    handelling.
    
    Paul

    Hello people.
     This is Terry Skiest
     SSGT MA. ANG
     I've joined the service in 1984. Been all Air Nationl Guard.
     I've been to McCLELLAN AFB. CA.,
                  SHEPPARD AFB. TX,
                  WESTOVER AFB. MA
                  WESTFIELD ANGB. MA.
                  TINKER AFB. OK
                  ANDREWS AFB. WASHINGTON DC.
    
    I'm cable splicer with the 212th Engineering Installation Squadron (EIS).
    We still fall under AFCC as far as is know. AFSC 36171. 
    Any other E.I. troops out there????
    Still waiting for the big phone call to pitch in with my share of the
    load... I'm in total support of our men and woman in the gulf!!!!!
    
    KEEP OLD GLORY FLYIN IN THE FUTURE!!!!
    
    terry skiest
    

    
    Just a note to say good-bye and let everyone know how much I've enjoyed
    this conference.
    
    I have know many of you informally for a long time and wish you all the
    best of luck. To my American friends, keep up the good work in the
    Gulf. Dusty, I hope you were successful with your officer application;
    sorry I won't hear the final outcome.
    
    Anyway...transitioning out.
    
    Roger

    
    Phu Nguyen EO2
    USN-SAM (Sea-Air-Mariner)
    1986-87  Port Hueneme CA. (Seabees base)
     "87-89  NAS SoWey MA. (with Rota unit) This unit got activated for
                           Operation Desert Shield 9-Sep-90. missed it ;-)
     "89-present  CBHU (Seabees Hosp. Unit) Camp Pendleton CA/Providence RI.

     "92-???????  OCS Newport RI.??maybe??

    ROM for info and updates...../.
    
    
    

    Re:  EO2 Nguyen
    
    Wow! Another 'bee I can't believe it.
    
    I spent my 'A' school at Port Hueneme, and even came to the NAS SOWEY
    Rota unit for 3-4 months, but couldn't stay since they have no EA
    billets.
    
    Are you in SWCS Parent's CBHU?
    
    Bob (RNMCB-12 Davisville, R.I.)
                                  

   >Re: "Bob Bowles - T&N EIC/Engineering"
         Bob (RNMCB-12 Davisville, R.I.)

    You're with T&N EIC?? MLO??  Wow! I can't believe it either!
    I'm with T&N EIC too, out of MKO1.  Formally CSS/NSG.

   >Are you in SWCS Parent's CBHU?

    Yes I'm with CBHU-7.  I think our drills are on the same weekend
    (1st Weekend of the month?). Hey Bob, If you ever get tired of the
    the "Green mean fighting machine" come on over and talk to SWCS
    Parent.

    Did RNMCB-12 activate a bunch of 'bees two weekends ago??.  We lost
    a couple of EOs and CMs.
    
   > I spent my 'A' school at Port Hueneme, and even came to the NAS SOWEY
   > Rota unit for 3-4 months, but couldn't stay since they have no EA
   > billets.
    
     Not just EA.  3/4 of CBHU-7 'bees were from Rota.

     See ya at the gym on next month's drill weekend?.....Phu

                                  

    >                    <<< Note 2.129 by TRLIAN::PHU >>>
    >I'm with T&N EIC too, out of MKO1.  Formally CSS/NSG.

    I'm in PKO.
    
   >Hey Bob, If you ever get tired of the
   > the "Green mean fighting machine" come on over and talk to SWCS
   > Parent.
    
    I know Bob Parent well, I worked for him a couple of ATs ago.  He
    is the type of person that makes the Reserves program worthwhile.
    But I don't think that CBHU's have EA billets, and now is certainly
    no time to be without a billet.
    
    >Did RNMCB-12 activate a bunch of 'bees two weekends ago??
    
    Yup.  And the rumors are flying on unit activations .... where and
    when.
    
    > See ya at the gym on next month's drill weekend?
    
    I'll be in Davisville the weekend of Mar. 9th, is that a PT weekend?
    
    Maybe we should start a SEABEE topic, since we have reached quorum!
    (more than one)
    
    Bob
    

Capt. French Air Force (Reserve),with active duty in the Gulf,also 
MSc in Aerospace engineering,besides all the other stuff (including
IEEE Fellow in US and two doctorates).Still flying strong.Joined DEC 4 months 
ago.
Very widely travelled.
Actively engaged in technical matters in NATO,etc...;running NATO workshops on 
such things as Sensor fusion,Mapping,Image processing,etc

Observes very negative attitude of local DEC site management in terms
of participation in involvement in technical defense activities,
liaison with other officers,and Reserve force duties in general.

Richard Ames

USN (now Fleet Reserve).  Submarines (FBMs), inertial navigation, Ocean floor
searching, then a little Navsat tour.

DEC -  CSSE in Sydney, Australia.

Infrequent reader - If you need an answer from me; post it here then forward
the note to me..... I'll answer here.

    Kathi Cahall
    Systems Manager, Augusta, Maine
    
    I joined the USNR in May of '87.  Came in APG (Advanced Pay Grade) as a
    DP2.  I'm in a NAS SOWEY unit but we drill at NAS Brunswick, ME.  Twice
    a year we trek on down to MA for our weekends.  Have one coming right
    up.
    
    My active duty last year was Thule, Greenland.  I will be leaving
    shortly for this year's duty in Bermuda.

    
    Hi! My name is Ahti Lindstrom and I'm workin at DEC as an programmer
    only 1-JAN-1991  -  5-AUG-1991 to learn more about programming.
    I have still one year left in my studies and I guess I will be
    a bachelor of computer sciences after that.
    
    I live in Helsinki, Finland and I served at Finnish Military in
    the heavy coast artillery at -89. Now I'm only a member of
    Finlands reserve forces which is more like an club where
    the members are ready for emergencies. We are learnig mostly shooting,
    self-defence, first-aid, survival techiniques, communications with
    different radio equipments, resque techiques for different situations,etc.
    We work a lot together with our military and our "teachers" are
    highly trained military officers.
    
    I'm quite bored of computers so I will try to go next year to Finlands
    Police Academy to be a police officer which would be a much more
    interesting job to me.
    
    That's all, folks!
     
    					...Ahti
    
    

    Greetings,
    I am Bob Steiger, a US Army Reservist recently back from the Persian
    Gulf.  My unit was the Army's Headquarters, ARCENT: Army Central
    Command (also know as HQ Third US Army).  Yep, Gen. Patton's Third
    Army.  Sort of ironic, but his former unit was involved in one of the
    fastest moving tank battles.
    
    I've spent 5 yrs on Active Duty as an Engineer Officer mostly in Europe
    (Sapper for those of you across the Pond), and 7yrs as a Reserve Officer in
    Engineer and Infantry positions.
                

Hello folks,

My name is Steve Baker.  I am the Facility Coordinator at DECwest 
in Bellevue, WA.  I have been with DEC for a little over 4 years.

Regarding Military experience:

Joined Active Airforce in Jan. 82
Went to Security Police Tech School.
1st base...Malmstrom AFB, Montana
2nd base...Kadena AB, Okinawa, Japan...from there I went TDY to:

Filthypines
Korea 
Guam

3rd base...back to Malmstrom....once your SAC you always go back ;*(

Got out of Active duty Sept. 85 on Early out program...Malmstrom was to much.

Joined Reserves and have been with them ever since.
Current unit 446 Security Police Flight.
Received TSGT (E-6) Nov. 90.

Had the opportunity to go to Panama w/SSgt Severns who placed a note in this 
topic earlier.  

Was activated for Desert Storm and Luckily spent my time at McChord AFB.
I had enough friends that spent their time over there.


Cheers
Steve

    
    
                        { APPOGGIATURA }
    NAME: JOHN C MAXWELL
    RANK: BANDSMAN (MUSICIAN)
    No:   24530329
    
    Hello all
    Finaly found my way into notes file,just a quick intro about myself.
                   1979 Joined THE ROYAL HIGHLAND FUSILIERS ( regulars)
                   1985 Left army joined 
                               THE ROYAL HIGHLAND FUSILIERS (T.A.)
    Incedently served as a bandsman in both units hoping for my first
    stripe in November 91.
        CHEERS JOCK . 
                     PS USELESS WITH COMPUTERS & KEYBOARDS
                        THIS TOOK ME HALF AN HOUR
    

    Hello Sirs, EP's and others...
    
    	My mane is Douglas A. Bourgault and I've been a National Guardsman
    since 1979...  Oh sorry, wrong place... :)  Actually, I was an active
    guardsman till 1989.  I moved to Ca. and just never got around to
    joining a unit out there...  So they put me on Individual Ready Reserve
    (IRR) attached to the Army Reserve Center out of St. Louis Mo. until my ETS
    was up this past 7-Jun-91.  I'm an E5 (SGT) with my primary MOS as a
    63H, tracked/wheeled mechanic, and secondary 63B, Fuel & Electrical
    mech.  I did my BASIC and AIT at lovely Ft. Dix N.J....  8*(  Anyways,
    I was enjoying my new found freedom of not shaving or getting haircuts
    while on IRR when I got a notice this past Feb. activating me to Ft.
    Jackson S.C.   And being a tank mechanic, I almost knew I'd be playing
    in the sands of Saudi...  I reported as requested on 1-Mar, only to be
    told that they were no longer taking reserves and please "enjoy" a
    weekend of "_restricted_to_base, bunked_with_the_reception_center_recruits
    on_UNCLE_SAM_until_we_can_process-you_in-and_right_back_out..."
    military typical type thing...  Now I was just informed that my ETS was
    extended till 8-DEC-91!!!!  Oh happy days!!!  Actually, I'm seriously
    considering extenting my enlistment for another 6....  (Why did I just
    get a chill up my spine when writing that???)  BTW, I've been with the
    "other" military ( the right way, the wrong way, and our way) type org. 
    (Digital), for 16 years....  ;-))
    
    
    Thanks---
    
    dab

Name: 		Hannu Salminen
Nationality:	Finnish

		Member of Reserves of Finnish Defence Forces (Jaeger)

Job in DEC:	Software Specialist CS/PTG (Products & Technologies Group), 
		5 yrs in DEC, 13 years with DEC products on customer side. 		

		I found this notes forum from FIREARMS, which I read a lot
		because I'm quite active shooter and collector of firearms
		(interested also in technology and history of firearms).

		In addition to our army reserves I am a member of many
		shooting clubs, and I have also been the first ones in 
		starting our own shooting club in Digital Equipment 
		Corporation Finland.

		I'm most intersted in military type of firearms, 
		nowadays I shoot:

			7.62 x 39	Kalashnikov assault rifle 
			7.62 x 53R	Mosin-Nagant based sniper rifle
			.308		Steyr SSG sniper rifle		
			.22 LR		Armi Jaeger "mini" assault rifle
			.45 ACP		Springfield Armory pistol
			.44 Magnum	Dan Wesson revolver
			.22 LR		Smith&Wesson revolver
				
					Regards,
							Hannu 

    I FINALLY GOT IN !!!!
    
    Hello there, all,
    
    
    My name is Thomas Hart. I'm a USAF reservest in the 908th
    Communications Squadron. My quick military history....
    
    1975 - 1979 USAF as a munitions maintenance specialist
    1979 - 1984 USAFR as a cargo specialist.
    1984 - 1986 took a break
    1986 - present USAFR as electronic and switching system specialist.
    
    My main job is to run and repair sb-3614, but because my unit does
    not have one, I get paid to run the pc's in the squadron.
    
    I do like to get paid for doing things I like .
    
    good to be here
    
    Thomas

    
      HI got in at last.
    
         NAME : WILLIAM GILCHRIST 
         JOB  : PRODUCTION CONTROLLER AYR MANF.
    
                  MILITARY HISTORY
    
         EX   : BLACK WATCH {1YEAR NOT LONG }
         #    : 24400020
         UNIT : A'SQD QOY {ARM'D RECCI UNIT} T.A. 
         RANK : CPL
         
              I have been in the QOY for 10years and I have served
              most of the time in the UK and Germany.
              At the momment Iam a FOX ARM'D CAR commander,but the
              roll of the QOY[A'SQD]is to change.
    
                                         regards
                                                Billy
    

Hello Everyone ,
               Thanks for allowing me to join the conference.

               Catherine Plaistow (I still use my maiden name 
               for the military)

               I joined the Army Reserve in May 1980, we actually have
               two type of Reserves here now GRES and RRES (I'll explain
               more later)

               I am a member of 8 Signal Regiment, Royal Australian 
               Corps of Signals.

               Qualified Operator Keyboard, Radio (no morse yet!!)
               and Cipher, I spend a lot of time instructing on
               the keyboard courses.I am a Corporal.

               Regards,
                      Catherine Phelan.


                                      

    Hello everyone,
    
    I like to introduce myself and thank you for letting me join your notes
    file.  I'm Tom McCoy and I work in the semi-conductor business in HLO-2
    (Hudson Ma.) and I'm also a loadmaster on C-5 aircraft at Westover Air
    Force Base in Massachusetts.  I've been with DEC since June of 74 and
    worked in Maynard (ML07-1) and Andover (APO-1) during my eighteen years
    with the company.  My military duty consist of five years active duty
    and 17 years reserve.  I served as a loadmaster on C-123K, C-130E and
    C-5A/B aircraft and also was assigned to an aerial port squardon.
    
                                                                  Tom McCoy

    An update to my entry.
    
    As a part of the cutbacks I had to leave the RAF Regiment back earlier
    this year. Well, I've been accepted with 4624 Sqdn. My new unit is
    based at the same airfield as my old unit so at least I know the way.
    
    4624 are an Air Movements Sqdn. I'll be loading C130's, Tristars and
    VC10's mainly. People like loadmasters are going to become a part of my
    life ( hi Tom !).
    
    I have to do the recruits course again though, in Sept.
    
    Dave

    
    
    My old unit, NMCB-12, has been retired as part of the defense cutbacks.
                         
    I have now joined the SEVENTH NCR (Naval Construction Regiment) in
    Davisville RI.  7th NCR overseas all Construction Battalions and misc.
    SEABEE units in the NorthEast (now including NJ, PA and the rest of NY)
    
    CNO has granted permission for SEABEEs to perform flexible drills ...
    a reserve year could still consist of 2 weeks active+12 weekends but if
    a reservist desires, and there is a job that requires his/her skills, the 
    drill year can be performed in any combination up to and including a
    single ~38 day active duty period (paid for 60 days).
    
    I don't think I'll be changing my drill schedule ... unless the
    location and job are just too tempting to pass up!
                                                                      

    Hi
    
    My names Mandi, and I'm a wet behind the ears recuit with 2 wessex,
    I've just completed my first weekend training, and even though I found
    it pretty tiring, and realise that I've got loads of things to learn, I
    had a brilliant time and can't wait for the next one.  
    
    Once my trainings over, I think I'll be joining the signals,  but I'm
    also interested in the transport side of things,  We shall see....
    
    Been reading lots of notes from this file and learning things already
    so thanks for your help - By the way this is the first time I've ever
    used notes besides read only, so I apologies in advance for an error I
    make?????
      
    well thats all for now
    
    Bye
    
    Mandi
         

     HI 
    
        I AM NEW TO THESE NOTES FILE STILL, BUT HERE IT GOES. I RECENTLY
    LEFT ACTIVE U.S. ARMY STATIONED AT FT. CAMPBELL KY. NOW I AM DOING TIME
    IN THE MASSACHUSETTS ANG. QUITE A BIG DIFFERENCE. 
        
         LIST OF EXP.
             
             U.S. ARMY AIRBORNE
             AIR ASSAULT 
             RECONDO
             FT. BENNING INF. SCHOOL
             COMBAT MEDIC 
             DESERT WARFARE(THE HARD WAY.)
             ARMY MARKSMANSHIP SCHOOL(SNIPER)
           UNITS SERVED:
             B CO. 1\187TH INF. (RAKKASANS) A.R.C.T.
             C TROOP 2\17INF CAV. LRRP (JUMP STATUS)
             BOTH UNITS WERE AT FT CAMP. WITH 101ST. ABN.DIV
            "SCREAMING EAGLES"
           PRESENT UNIT DUTY:
    
             B CO. 1\181INF 
              26TH YANKEE DIV.
    
                      SOON TO BE 26TH YANKKE BRIGADE
    
                      CUT BACKS YOU KNOW.
           SEE YA!!    
                       AIRBORNE!!!!!!!!

    TO ADD TO MY LAST NOTE 2.147
                 SERVED FROM NOV 88 ACTIVE TO MAR 92.
                 DEPLOYED TO DESERT SHIELD\STORM SEPT 10,90 TO APR. 92.
                 MANY MEMORIES

A new member to the file. My name is Steve Bunch and I am a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.
My career spans a little over 22 years (12 active duty). I transferred to the Retire Reserve 
in January 93. 

My career specialities were: Munitions Maintenance, Weapons Safety, and Logistics Plans and
                             Programs

Excluding education/training duty locations my permanent duty stations were:

Minot AFB, ND (Minot) (Strategic Air Command, 5th Bomb Wing, 5th Munitions Maintence Squadron)
U Tapao Royal Thai Navy Airfield (Pacific Air Forces, 635th Combat Support Group)
Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base (Pacific Air Forces, HQ 13th Air Force, Advanced Echelon)
Elmendorf AFB, AK (Anchorage) Alaskan Air Command, HQ Alaskan Air Command)
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH (Dayton) Air Force Logistics Command, HQ International Logistics Center)

While a reservist I was assigned to the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center, Tinker AFB, OK where
I worked in the B-1 Program Office (82-83) and the Direcorate of Propulsion from (84-93). To meet
some of my inactive duty training (IDT) point credit I was attached to Otis ANG Base, MA (Mashpee/
Falmouth) (102nd Fighter Interceptor Wing, Logistics Plans Office 82-88) and the Pratt&Whitney 
Aircraft (East Hartford, CT) Defense Plant Representative Office 88-93)

I look forward to being a reader and participant.

        Late last November in Reading town centre there was a display by 
        the Territorial Army Signals Rgmt. There was a leaflet handed 
        out inviting to attend an introduction and display evening. I 
        went to this and now find myself attending every Tuesday evening 
        at:
        
        97th Signal Squad, Royal Signals, Bershire Yeomanry
        
        On the 11 of December I had the medical, unfortunately I failed 
        it and was deferred due to being slightly overweight according 
        to their height/weight chart. As I was only 6 pounds over I was 
        asked to loose the weight and return. Last night I had the 
        medical again, since the 11th Dec. I have lost over a stone :-)
        I passed the medical and am really on the way to being attested.
        
        As the basic fitness test time has reduced to 24 minutes for 3 
        miles I have also taken up running. When I started, half a mile 
        and I was on death's door. I can now do 3 miles if 24:13 - 
        24:46. As I am over 30 (just) I get an extra minute. On Tuesday 
        8th Feb. we have that BFT to run, wish me luck.
        
        
        Simon

    
    Go for it Simon and good luck,
    
    Loz.

    Best of luck simon,keep us informed..
    
    Tyrone
    

    
    Congratulations, told you it was no sweat,
    
    Loz.

    Well, last weekend I attended the Recruit Selection Weekend.
    
    I have never worked so hard in my life...
    
    But at least I passed and I am now accepted into the TA.
    
    Out of the 8 that started in my syndicate we ended up with 3 active
    (but rather stiff and sore) members and two invalided with injories.
    The 5 that were left all passed.
    
    
    Simon

    
    Just thought I'd introduce myself:
    
    2LT Theodore A. Sobocienski, TC
    B Co(TMT) 114th MSB
    MAARNG
    
    Looking forward to my silver bar in May.  Goodbye butter bar!!
    
    (As quoted from a major I knew:"There are two ranks in the Army that
    stink, and they're both gold.)
    

    May I join this illustrious group?
    
    Michael, is the name, ex-
    Queens Royal Surrey Regt
    10 Para regt
    Queens Regt
    22 SAS
    Queens Regt
    
    Number 23924428 or 479928
    
    Rank >Cpl, and >Capt.
    
    I find the comments interesting, and it's pleasant to see that things
    have not changed:
    
    "If you can't stand a joke, You shouldn't joined"
    "Hurry up and wait"
    
    PS
    
    Those Officers and Warrant Officers on this side of the water (ie MA,
    USA),   If you are in the Boston area on Wednesday's or plan to be.
    Let me know - The British Officers Club of Boston meets Wednesday
    Nights.   Please call me
    
    
    

    My last day with DEC will be 10 June, 1994.
    It has been a pleasure serving as a co-moderator for this
    conference, and it has been great "serving" with all of you.
    
    Keep the home fires burning, and your powder dry!
    
    regards,
    
    John E. Butler
    MAJ, FA, USAR
    
    ...old soldiers never die...

My turn, I suppose

	I'm Gary Greer, currently a drilling reservist at NARCEN (Naval Air
Reserve Center) Denver, Colorado.  I spent a little over 12 years on active
duty in the U.S. Navy, and enjoyed most of it.  I got out as an AT1 (Aviation
Electronics Technician, E6) and probably will retire in a year or so as an
AT1.
	I'm a contractor debug electronics tech here at CX02 in Colorado
Springs, putting some of my navy training and experience to good use here
working on disk drives for Storage, soon to be Quantum.
	Many of the enclosed notes have been interesting, and I've added
my $0.02 worth on occasion.

~Gary C. Greer, AT1 USNR-R

    RE .155
    
    Well to end the saga, I attended the two week recruits course last week
    and the week before. I passed. It was held at Proteus Camp Nr Nottingham.
    Anyone been there?
    
    I even managaged to get my BFT in the 1st week (3 miles best effort) to 
    21:31. The BFT is now sqauadded. 1.5 miles in 15 mins as a squad and
    1.5 miles best effort. My 1.5 Miles best effort was 9:56.
    
    Now on to trade training.
    
    Simon