- ..J -- j " -- : . 1 20 .August. 1953 JAX AIR NEWS Page Five Some Rates Have Quotas . Renewal Of Gl [ Term Insurance You're Smart If You ChooseA ''t "c H Ww Automatic with GI NowVeterans term Insurance "? "J Rate That Is 'Most' (ten in force will no longer have Personnel taking rating exams this month or who become. eligible . to apply: for, renewal of ,their policies nMb 'y 4 in February should temper their hopes and plans of promotion by I for another 5-year term be- realizing their chances depend extensively 'upon each rating group. fore thelr'old policies expire. Many a sailor has "gone up" This will be :done automaticallyif rv for a rating and passed his test I Although in most cases these 1 ,their old policies are not lapsed with a high score, only to find I are ratings that demand a ",1'-: at the expiration, ,of the term : that he was not rated .because : lively greater effort on the part period. This means the policy must there was no quota for him. of the striker to qualify himself, be in force at the end of the term Restrictions were placed on advancements the better chances for advance periodv.th.; the final, premiums in 23 groups: last year ment make the effort worthwhile - having been, timely paid ,. despite the fact that there were . 11 1, A school graduates can't Class The new procedure, went Into % t promotions to each pay grade. , i ' often switch but since the inputto I ,effect July 23, 1953. This new law These restrictions were not spread covers only those term policies evenly but applied only where these schools Is dependent on I the Navy's need for certain petty that expire on or after July 23, there was a limited need for petty EXTENSIVE TRAINING-Dlscusslnr the organization of the officers and these personnel are i 1953. It cannot be, applied to term Fleet Airborne Electronics Training Unit Detachment Two (Facts) officers. selected for specialized training be- _ I policies which expired, before that, ,are Lcdr. William Ostapenko (left) officer-ln-charre of the unit, This was largely responsible of speclaf and I, date. and Lcdr.' Clarence Amos, assistant officer-ln-charge. Faetu 'was for 22 per cent of those personnel cause aptitudes recently reorganized,and now has control of training aids here qualifications, their, chances of who the the law also provides passed spring;: ex- Although ,and at Key West. NAAS Sanford. NAS Cecil Field and NAAS rapid advancement are good. automatic renewal for the morerecent Glynco, Ga.Answers. aminations for pay grades E-t . I post-Korea policies, none through E-7 not being advanced. of these is scheduled,to expire during To Specific Problems Since speed of advancement depends - fiscal 1954 because they have to a certain degree on the EtQU;( not been in force long enough., rating, it would seem desirious to Once the automatic renewal Is Faelu Provides Over 30 strike for a rating in which there is of . plenty room.Undeslgnated effected, the veteran, has a new JTiiP and undecided :5-year term policy on' which he I per sonnel might profit by remembering must! pay the increased,premiums Courses In ElectronicsThis . the following groups as the P timely if he wishes 'to be covered I most "open": RD, RM, QM, FT, against death. ( is the first of a aerie o/ sox articles on the varied course MM, SO, MN, EM, OM, ET, 1C, are old and some are new offered by Fleet Airborne Electronics Training Unit, Detachment Two.) MR, TE, FP, ML, BU, AC and AG. to offer an idea of browsing among Pensacolafedic\ Gets Established by CNO with headquarters at Norfolk, the Fleet Airborne 'the books. National Post Electronics Training Unit, Atlantic Fleet performs a vital servIce Hell On Ice: We have been to the entire fleet through its operational and familiarization Weekly Concerts chided by several readers for omit Ashton coordin- Capt. Graybiel, in electronics and training aids. program ting this when we listed books for ator of medical research, Naval Answers to countless aviation School of Aviation, Pentacola, Fla. electrical and electronic maintenance as amplification of applicable Open MondayAtOutdoor "cool" reading. We agree that it is ' better than in ice water handbooks Instructors.The a dip for has been chosen president-elect of by qualified problems are supplied as the a prolonged cooling off period. By the American College of Cardio four radar courses maintained ArenaOpening training unit endeavors to help the same token, we are convincedthat by FAETU will be covered in logy. meet the fleet's need for growing you'd better wait to read theauthor' next week's installment.For of lie cited in 1950 and concert a weekly was againin men capable of installing and , his further Information, it is series of musical events at the (Ellsberg) Under The 1952 for contributions outstanding maintaining complex circuits and Red Sea Sun. to aviation medicine. recommended interested partiescall Naval Air Technical Training equipment of aircraft. NAS extension 8296 or 376. Center will be held next Mon- Lady With a Spear: Young marine J tells the biologist story of her day at the outdoor boxing arena Scouting The Squadrons About 30 courses are offered to career around the world and under - near the tennis courts. personnel in this area by the VJ-62 At Sanford its seas. A "must" for all who (Continued from Pare 4) Martial classical and modern , , FaetuLant Detachment Two which I enjoyed The Silent Sea, Under- off-duty courses, Lcdr. John C. has headquarters in Building 168. Baled 'Excellent' music will be presented by the world Adventure and other spear O'Connor, commanding officer, an 12-piece band under the direc- Lcdr. William is officerin Ostapenko An overall mark of excellentwas fishing tales. nounced. tion of Guido (Red) Nicoli, charge of the organization. As- awarded VJ-62 at NAAS Sanford History of Christianity: Latour- DK3. sisting him is Lcdr. Clarence last week as a result of its ette, the great scholar of our,time, VC-62 Included in the band Amos. annual administrative and mater. are has written a volume of informative With the return of one detachment James AA trombone Whenever possible, individual Jal inspection conducted by Rear Hauger, ; reading at Its' best both for and the departure of another, training is conducted on specific Adm. Osborne B. Hardison, Com- Lawrence Coleson, AN, trum- the general reader and the student. most of the "Gladiators" have types of equipment and systemssans mander Fleet Air Jacksonville pet; Bob Shipner, AN, "trum Perhaps relatively few will readit been pretty busy getting their the basic fundamentals of Admiral Hardison assigned the pet; Dan Curtis, AN, alto sax; through but it is our guess that, shipmates off or welcoming them electricity and electronics. Thus squadron a mark of outstandingafter Lawrence Donat, AA, alto sax; once the interesting headings and back and getting them settled. the trainee should have Martin Sporney AA, tenor sax prior general his personnel Inspection. VJ- ; wide scope is noted, many will Deployed on a Midshipman knowledge of the subject for 62's communications department Catino Palumbo, GSGI, tenoj want to complete the whole. cruise to Nova Scotia aboard the which he Is to be trained before earned another outstanding to sax; Hank Mason' DK3, bass; Hollies: We are not'saying Mer-f USS Dennington were Lcdr. Howard applying. make the overall average a high Dauiel Lucas, AO2, drums; Joe ry Christmas Just yet in spite of Skidmore (officer-in-charge) . excellent. Benefield, A03, piano and Joe the Jacket design of this new book Lt. Chandler, Merrill, Lt. William Filling units' need 'for help In Commanding officer of Sanford. DeAngelo, AE3, drums. by Hume, noted Southern horti Sisterhemn, and Lt. Thomas John- ground training programs is the based VJ-62 is Comdr. H. S. Klenk, The band is recruited from culturist and authority on hollies. son. The departing group, composed training aids branch, formerly an until recently officer-in-charge of NATTCenter's Schools and We Just don't want anyone with a of Lt. Burna Levi, Lt. Howard individual unit under ComFairJaxand the Fleet Airborne Electronics I Ship's Company on a volunteer garden (or hopes for having one!) Wegmet, LtJg( ) Phil While, only recently Incorporatedinto Detachment located here. basis.MARINES to miss all the data for growing and Ensign Kenneh Luke, goes FaetuLant Detachment Two. these beloved bushes and trees. aboard a carrier, also for a "mid- Training programs and doctrines Face of the Deep: An autobio die" cruise.In already established in fleet air w graphical novel by a blind man answer to a request from groups will be supported by pro- about blind people. Beautiful - VX-3 Atlantic City, Lt. Wayne viding additional aids, devices, literature r usual story of courageous people Westra was deployed as a one- and demonstrations of which we highly recommend to plahe detachment to that squad operation and techniques to be { everyone. used with these items, as well as N f .. Dictionary of humorous Quotations - ron.Just back from carrier qualifi- assistance from Tradesmen in pre : You had many a good laugh cations aboard the USS Tarawaare paring new programs.All with Esar's Comic Dictionary. Lcdr. Ted Crosby (officer-in- requests from fleet units for 4 y a This one, in addition to an indexto charge), Lt. Phil Dahlby, Lt. William films, charts, postors, mock-ups, 1 4 r. i ; spot appropriate subjects, is McGarry, Lt. Clayton Shoe- and models will be processed by arranged by author. Excellent maker and Lt. Charles Demmler this section. This Is to insure "spice" for most talks or speeches This group, with the exception of against duplication or stockpiling 3, s dF and/or letters-and plenty fun Justto Lcdr. Crosby and the addition of of valuable material as Well as read! Ensign Gilbert Haines, is scheduledto to expedite procurement. View From The Air: A good board a flat-top soon. S *; : i novel, fascinating character stu- Departed for four weeks Inten- Instruction available throughthe dies and plenty of action In a sive instruction on ABC Defenseat overall FAETU program here story which takes a bomber'screw Fort McClellen is Ensign Robert -! includes link, survival, radar, elec through training days, combat . Inge, recently appointed Ass't tronics, electrical, radio, ejectionset l< days, combat missions, gay ABCD officer for the squadron. and Dilbert Dunker training. ____ __m __ ___ _.,_ _" j. &1... moments and tense. Reporting aboard this week were Emphasis is put upon practical Einstein's Theory of Relativity: Richard T. Stacey, AN, and James application of the subjects as well HAVE LANDED-Two Marines from the Marine Lieber has managed an absorbing I Aviation Detachment drill team at NATTCenter take In some of L. Liotard, AN, from NATTC the more charming sights In Winter Park, Fla., during the team's clearly written explanation In Memphis. John Chasteen, AEAN, Boss: "You're 20 minutes late appearance in the American Legion Jubilee parade there last terms for all to comprehend. If all and Louie Coleson, AEAA, came again. Don't you know what time weekend. Left.ls Ffc. Joe Saturnia helping Pfc. Maurice Ledwith other attempts have left you dizzy from NATTC, Jax, and from Cecil we start work at this factory?" explain the workings of the M-l rifle to Betty Kalkhurst, of but no nearer grasping essentials, Winter Park. officials with the Legion were so impressed per- , sir we suggest this Clever illustrations -* Field Gerald Lehnherr New Employee: "No they'realways one. came , formance of the drill team In the parade that they requested a PHAN. at it when I get here." second appearance in the evening festivities. add a lot.