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Page | Hurlburt Warrior | Friday, July 1, 2011 By Senior Airman . Joe McFadden 1st Special Operations Wing Public Affairs You’re diligently working at your shop, doing all that you can to help the Air Force mission. Yet as you’re trying to concentrate on an important assignment, you’re constantly distracted by the obnoxious guitar-shredding tunes coming from a nearby radio. You politely ask the owner to turn it down, but instead he cranks the volume up. You wonder about telling your supervisor, but the person in question not only happens to outrank you, he is your supervisor. So what do you do? Go to your commander or first sergeant? Seek legal action? Or just deal with it? Fortunately, there’s another method available for you and other Airmen in your situation who may have initial reservations about doing so. The 1st Special Operations Wing Equal Opportunity office uses the Alternative Dispute Resolution program as another means of resolving disputes without resorting to a lengthy and often expensive, formal complaint process. “Many people go through conflict at work and don’t know how to address it,” said Master Sgt. Christopher Moore, 1st Special Operations Wing Equal Opportunity Director and ADR program manager. “It doesn’t make for a good working environment. ADR is an option people have to help address it and find a solution.” ADR is a confidential, voluntary process where a person with a complaint can seek facilitative mediation. ADR: It’s a Win-Win Airman 1st Class Hayden K. Hyatt | USAF Airman 1st Class Leon Charles, 1st Special Operations Force Support Squadron Installation Personnel Readiness journeyman, right, makes a point to Noel Corkern, 1st SOFSS civilian personnel, left, and Nancy Adams, Hurlburt Field Child Development Center director, center, during a simulated Alternative Dispute Resolution meeting at Hurlburt Field, June 21. During the ADR process, a trained neutral mediator engages the involved parties in an open and candid discussion designed to highlight common interests and reach solutions. They may withdraw their grievance at any time and/or file an EO compliant. Moore emphasized that proper communication and professionalism could help mitigate problems before being taken to a higher link in the chain of command. But he also advised that cases involving sexual harassment and racial discrimination may be better suited through EO’s formal complaint process. “Zero-tolerance means just that,” he said. “One incident won’t be tolerated. But if it’s about conflicting personalities, that’s a perfect case for ADR. We’ll then sit that person down along with the other person involved and ask them how they can resolve those differences.” A brochure about ADR states that there are many key advantages to using the program as opposed to using a formal complaint process. The benefits include giving the parties more control in creating a mutual satisfactory outcome and providing flexibility for them to speak to “non-legal” issues like personality conflicts and communication problems. “A lot of concerns can be resolved or at least addressed if you have good communication,” Moore said. “And as long as you’re professional with your statements and exhibiting the Air Force core values, how could you get in trouble?” Since its implementation, ADR has helped save the Air ONLINE ORDERING NOW AVAILABLE Force paperwork, money and manpower spent in resolving formal complaints. Whereas a formal EO complaint takes an average of 405 days to process from start to finish, informal complaints through ADR average 42 days. ADR not only improves on time and costs but the attitudes of the people who use them. According to a 2009 customer satisfaction survey, more than 91 percent of parties involved had a satisfied or very satisfied view of the process. In fact, the 1st SOW/EO’s ADR booklet advertises the program as a “win/win” solution for everyone involved. With results like this and the opportunity to find a successful resolution, Moore said he hopes more people will utilize the program to make their surroundings a more productive and enjoyable place to work. “If you’re having a dispute with a neighbor or coworker for whatever reason and don’t feel comfortable using your unit to resolve this, we’re here for you,” Moore said. “If you don’t want to seek it, that’s fine. But we’re always going to offer it to you.” For more information about ADR, visit the Air Force ADR program website at www.adr.af.mil or contact Moore at 884-7888. evacuation From page 5 Now you can order ahead at zaxbys.com. Available only at select locations. © 2011 Zaxby’s Franchising, Inc. “Zaxby’s” is a registered trademark of Zaxby’s Franchising, Inc. that they are to return. As always, some key things to remember about this hurricane season are to have a plan, have a kit and continue to monitor the weather so there are no surprises when the evacuation order is given. For more information on hurricanes and hurricane survival, visit the Hurlburt Field hurricane page at www.hurlburt. af.mil/library/hurricane.
Friday, July 1, 2011 | Hurlburt Warrior | Page Survey results for U.S. adult’s alcohol use By Earl Rivers Hurlburt ADAPT Program A National Institutes of Health nationwide 2005 survey of 43,000 adults, ages 18 and older, reported the following in 2010: 37 percent of U.S. adults always drink at “low-risk” levels and 35 percent do not drink at all. • For men, low-risk drinking is no more than 4 drinks on any day and no more than 14 drinks per week. • For women, low-risk drinking is no more than 3 drinks on any day and no more than 7 drinks per week. 28 percent of U.S. adults drink at “heavy” or “at-risk” levels. • For men, “heavy” or “at-risk” drinking is more than 4 drinks on any day or more than 14 drinks per week; and • For women, “heavy” or “at-risk” drinking is more than 3 drinks on any day or more than 7 drinks per week. 19 percent of adults are at increased-risk for developing alcohol-related problems because they drink more than either the single-day or weekly limits. Nine percent of adults are at highest-risk because they drink more than both the single-day and weekly limits. A “standard” drink contains about 0.6 fluid ounces or 14 grams of "pure" alcohol; i.e. 12 oz of regular beer; 8 oz of malt liquor; 5 oz of table wine; 1.5 oz shot of 80-proof spirits. Small changes can make a significant difference in reducing your chances of experiencing alcohol-related problems. The following are some cutting-down strategies which are recommended by NIH. • Keep track of how much you drink. Making note of each drink before you consume it may help you slow down when needed. • Set goals. Decide how many days a week you want to drink and how many drinks you’ll have on those days. It’s a good idea to have some days when you don’t drink. • Pace and space. When you do drink, pace yourself. Sip slowly. Have no more than one standard drink per hour. Make every other drink a non-alcoholic one. • Include food. Don’t drink on an empty stomach. Have some food so the alcohol will be absorbed into your system more slowly. • Find alternatives. If drinking has occupied a lot of your time, then fill free time by developing new, healthy activities, hobbies and relationships or renewing ones you’ve missed. • Avoid “triggers.” What triggers your urge to drink? If certain people or places make you drink even when you don’t want to, try to avoid them. If certain activities, times of day, or feelings trigger the urge, plan something else to do instead of drinking. If drinking at home is a problem, keep little or no alcohol there. • Plan to handle urges. When you cannot avoid a trigger and an urge hits, consider these options: Remind yourself of your reasons for changing. Talk things through with someone you trust. Get involved with a healthy, distracting activity, such as physical exercise or a hobby that doesn’t involve drinking. • Know your “no.” You’re likely to be offered a drink at times when you don’t want one. Have a polite, convincing “no thanks” ready. The faster you can say no to these offers, the less likely you are to give in. If you hesitate, it allows you time to think of excuses to go along. If you don’t make progress after two to three months, consider quitting drinking, seeking professional assistance, or both. If you think you may be dependent on alcohol and you want to completely stop drinking, don’t go at it alone. Sudden withdrawal from heavy drinking can be life threatening. Seek medical help to plan a safe evaluation, treatment and recovery. To assist Hurlburt Field commanders, first sergeants, leaders and supervisors in promoting responsible alcohol use, the Hurlburt Field Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment Program provides a wide range of prevention education, outreach, evaluation, treatment and referral services to activeduty members. The ADAPT Program office is located on the 2nd floor of the Hurlburt Field Clinic, and its staff can be 2059847 reached at 850-881-4237. Family members, of active duty personnel, should contact TriCare-partner Value Options at (800)- 700-8646 for information and/or assistance in obtaining substance abuse evaluation and treatment services. 2081767 3886589
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