Major CREO changes affect certain ratings NEWSGRAM (Dec., 1982) A new Career Reenlistment Objectives (CREO) directive, containing some significant changes to the May 1982 listing, will soon reach the fleet. The directive, OPNAV Instruction 1160.4 of 26 October 1982, contains major changes affecting entry into certain ratings. For male enlisted personnel, the AC rating has moved from the "Controlled" category to "A" School Required." The AMS rating has moved from Controlled to "Open." FTM and SH have changed from Open to "Controlled" and the TD rating has been "Closed." The ASE, DK, MA and ST ratings have moved into CREO group "A", while AC, AQ, AT, AW, BT, CTT, QM and IS have been changed from group "A" to "B". For female enlisted personnel, the OS rating has moved from Open to "Closed" and the TD rating from Controlled to "Closed." AMH, FT, IM, ML, MR, NC and OM have been added to CREO group "A", and AC, AD, AE and AQ have been moved from group 'A" to "B". Open ratings are designed to attract a large number of strikers by making it as easy as possible to enter those fields. Commanding officers simply screen candidates and authorize designation of qualified personnel as strikers. No personnel may enter Closed ratings and requests to do so should not be submitted. Controlled ratings may be entered, by the best-qualified personnel, only when authorized by Commander Naval Military Personnel Command (CNMPC). Commanding officers are required to screen candidates for these ratings and submit quota requests to NMPC-483 on an Enlisted Personnel Action Request (NAVPERS 1306/7). An NMPC selection board then reviews all requests, considers the CO's endorsement, Navy manning requirements and specific manning shortages in the applicant's unit, and approves participation in the rating exam for those who best qualify. Deadlines for the submission of quota requests are J~n. 15 for the March Exam and July 15 for the September Exam. GAZETTE S Guantanamo Bay, Cuba Volume 37 Number 233 Monday, December 6, 1982 Secretary Shultz starts official overseas visit WASHINGTON (AP)--Secretary of State George Shultz travels overseas today for the first time since taking office in July. He'll visit seven nations in the next two weeks. One goal is to put together western strategy to improve relations with Moscow under new Soviet chief -Yuri Andropov. And high on the agenda will be how "NATO" should respond if the Polish government lifts martial law--something that's expected soon. Shultz also is expected to try to *se some rifts between the U.S. nd its allies. His first stop is Bonn. Meanwhile, Israeli officials yesterday blamed Shultz for leading American foreign policy astray in the Mideast and souring ties with the Jewish state. An official who asked not to be identified following a cabinet meet-ing in Jerusalem said President Reagan's Sept. 1st Middle East peace initiative--rejected by Israel-M-X missile debate Occurs this week WASHINGTON (AP)--The M-X missile project faces debate in the LameDuck Congress this week. The $231 billion defense spending bill comes up in the House tomorrow. And New York Democrat Joseph Addabbo is expected to try to cut the $988 million item that would fund the M-X. His attempt to delete the M-X provision failed narrowly in committee. & Wyoming yesterday, a grassW's campaign against the M-X was launched by a coalition of antiM-X groups. A spokeswoman for the organization, called 'Western Solidarity," says it represents 20 groups from eight western states--"everyone who stands to lose from deployment of the M-X." President Reagan wants to deploy the missiles near Cheyenne, Wyoming. Power outage planned Due to a scheduled power outage in the Corinaso Point area on Dec. 7 and 9 (Tuesday and Thursday respectively), the Blue Caribe restaurant's operating hours will be as follows: Lunch -- 11:30 a.m.-i p.m. Dinner-- 6 p.m.- 9 p.m. was prepared by Shultz with Reagan only lending his name. In related Mideast news, a published report says 1,200 U.S. Marines stationed in Lebanon may continue their peacekeeping role well into next year. Today's "New York Times" quotes administration sources as saying it is virtually impossible for the Marines to leave by the end of the year, the original target date. The problem is an apparent stalemate between Lebanese and Israeli officials in arranging talks for a withdrawal of foreign forces. White House pusheis Caribbean economic aid MIAMI (AP)--Vice President George Bush says the White House will do all it can to persuade Congress to approve its plan to boost the economies of Caribbean nations. Bush told a Miami audience last night there are "obstacles" to the proposal, outlined by the-president Saturday. But he says the administration will fight for its passage-if not during the current Lame-Duck session, then during the new con- gressional term next year. In other Central American news, Honduran President Roberto Suazo Cordova has asked President Reagan this weekend for unspecified military aid to, "stop the advance of Marxism and international Communism." The Honduran president also asked that the U.S. more than double Honduras' Caribbean Basin aid program allotment to $85 million. Your door may well 'open' one's holiday spirit by JOC Lew Reed Here it is, the entry blank for the Door-Decorating Contest. The contest will be judged this year on Dec. 18, 19, and 20. Prizes will be awarded for the best door in each housing area and UPP on the Leeward and Windward sections of the base and a grand prize will be awarded for-the best door on the whole base. if you are interested in submitting your door in the contest, just fill out the entry form and forward it to Lieutenant Stiles at Stop #21. UPH residents should put room number in the address section of the form. The forms must be turned in bv December 15. Good luck; omehow, not only for 13 1 the tong._yar thrOlgh, rlhc joy tht you give to others IS the jOy that comCS back to you. Energy Tip of the Day ENERGY CONSERVATION IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF EVERYONE Your electric stove is an eneray gobbler! Red hot burners heat as much air as they do food.- Set the temperature correctly. Water boils at 212 degrees, no more, no less. Don't steam up your kitchen for nothing! Turn down the heat. ARE YOU DOING YOUR PART? K TNews Digest DEARBORN, Mich. (UPl)--Chrysler Corporation is warning its striking workers in Canada that it has lined up outside suppliers in the U.S. who are prepared to handle work done by strikers. A spokesman says Chrysler will give them the go-ahead Dec. 13th--unless the walkout is over. WASHINGTON (AP)--Analysts say the U.S. economy will make a recovery-of sorts--next year. The Conference Board's Economic Forum, which meets every year, says the Gross National Product will increase by only 2.7 percent, and growth will be hamperad by high interest rates and a high federal budget deficit. But inflation will be lower, possibly as low as 4.8 percent. SALT LAKE CITY (AP)--Barney Clark got a brief but important workout yesterday. The first man to receive a permanent articial heart sat on the side of his bed and swung his feet for five minutes. It's the first exercise the 61-year-old retired dentist has had since he received the heart implant last week. NEW YORK CITY (UPI)--Fourteen soldiers of the United Arab Emirates were detained at Kennedy Airport yesterday because their luggage was found to be stuffed with weapons. Port Authority police say the soldiers are being detained by customs officers at the airport to see if they had violated gun control laws. LOS ANGELES (UPI)--An AMTRAK passenger train in Los Angeles hit a youngster playing on a railroad trestle yesterday and hurled her 30 feet, breaking her pelvis and both legs. Twelve-year-old Peggy Cuevas was reported in critical condition at a nearby hospital following surgery to repair broken bones sustained in the accident. CHICAGO (AP)--The governor's race in Illinois might be officially determined in the state's highest court. Attornies for Adlai Stevenson say the Democratic challenger wants the Illinois Supreme Court to recount the 3.6 million ballots cast in the Nov. 2nd contest. They say they believe that voting errors and irregularities might have alfected the outcome. GOP incumbent James Thompson was re-elected by a mere 5,000 votes. WASHINGTON (AP)--A Justice Department study says that contrary to popular belief, most juveniles who are tried in adult court are not charged with violent crimes--but with minor offenses such as drunkenness. The report also shows that most of those teenagers never go to jail. ST. LOUIS (UPI)--The Mississippi River is expected to crest today at 41 feet--ll feet above flood stage. Volunteers have been recruited to help with sandbagging. WASHINGTON (AP)--The winners of the 1980 Kennedy Center Awards were honored at the White House yesterday for their contributions to the performing arts. President Reagan spoke about each of the five-Broadway producer George Abbott, jazz musician Benny Goodman, actress Lillian Gish, dancer Gene Kelly, and conductor Eugene Ormandy. Reagan said, "How lucky we are they're Americans." Name Address Phone