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Around Post 2007 Post Guides Available The Fort Jackson 2007 Post Guides have arrived and are ready for pick-up. To schedule a time to pickup, call 751-6739. ‘Victory Riders’ to meet The Fort Jackson Victory Riders Motorcycle Club will hold a meeting at 5 p.m., today at Magruders Sports Pub. Call 751-2096 for information. Brigade Reflaggings Set The 4th Combat Training Brigade will hold a reflagging ceremony at 2 p.m., Jan. 26 at Vanguard Forward Operating Base. The brigade’s new designation will be the 165th Infantry Brigade, with the motto “Lightning. Strike Strong.” The 1st Combat Training Brigade will hold a reflagging ceremony at 2 p.m., Jan. 31 in front of brigade headquarters. The brigade’s new designation will be the 193rd Infantry Brigade, with the motto “No Ground to Give.” Victory Brigade will reflag as 171st Infantry Brigade in March. A date and time have not yet been set. Finance School Name Changes A redesignation ceremony for the U.S. Army Finance School will be held at 1:30 p.m., Jan. 26 at the U.S. Army Soldier Support Institute finance wing. The school is being renamed the U.S. Army Financial Management School. To attend, R.S.V.P. by Friday by e-mailing Tyrone.Lee@jackson.army.mil or Nisha.Dowdell@jackson.army.mil or by calling 751-8642. Office of the Staff Judge Advocate U.S. v. Pvt. Robert M. Zima On Jan. 3, a military judge sitting as a special court martial sentenced Pvt. Robert M. Zima, Company D, 187th Ordnance Battalion, to eight months incarceration, reduction to the lowest enlisted rank and a bad-conduct discharge. News New insurance helps with long-term care Heath Hamacher Leader Staff With nursing home and home-care costs expected to rise in the coming years, it makes sense for Soldiers and other government employees to plan ahead for long-term care, and to integrate that planning into their total financial or retirement plan. Tom Bebbington, public relations manager for the relativelynew Federal Long-Term Care Insurance Program, said most health insurance programs provide little or no coverage for longterm care services. “Planning ahead for these high costs is absolutely critical to preserving your nest egg, your estate plan and your personal independence,” Bebbington said. He said the FLTCIP underscores the importance of early longterm care planning and gives members the opportunity to apply for substantial long-term care coverage at favorable group premiums. Established by an act of Congress in 2000 and overseen by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, the FLTCIP is designed to meet the specific needs of the federal family. It also provides care coordination services to qualified relatives of enrollees at no cost, Bebbington said. “When you need long-term care services, securing the best type and quality of care can seem daunting,” said Mary Lou McGuinness, a registered nurse and director of care coordination and claims for the FLTCIP. “That’s why the care coordination services provided by the only federally-sponsored long-term care insurance program are truly one of the hallmarks of the program.” Bebbington said the best time to consider buying long-term Utilities (continued from Page 1) award to the contractor being in responsible charge.” Munn said the electric system has been deferred until fiscal year 2008, and it has been determined that privatizing gas at this time would be uneconomical, but that it would be reviewed again. He expects better quality from both water and sewer systems once they are contracted. “Privatization is expected to bring our system up to standards to meet regulatory requirements,” Munn said. “It will improve our quality of water and should mini- mize disruptions in services. We have been under- funded for years and have deferred maintenance.” Of the Army’s 351 Continental U.S. systems, 118 have been privatized, 158 have been deemed uneconomical to privatize and 75 are under evaluation. Evaluations are expected to be completed by September 2011. The Privatization program does not include overseas utility systems, which are generally owned by the host nation. Heath.Hamacher@jackson.army. mil Court martial results Zima plead guilty to one charge and four specifications of larceny and one charge and one specification of false official statement during the special court martial. Nov. 17, Zima used a metal bar taken from a broken wall locker to break open combination locks on other Soldiers’ lockers within Co. D, 187th care insurance is long before it is needed. “The younger you are when you purchase coverage, the less expensive your monthly or annual premiums will be,” said Bebbington. “Waiting not only means a larger cash outlay, it means you’ll be a greater risk of having pre-existing health problems that may prevent you from qualifying.” Coverage under the FLTCIP is backed by the John Hancock and Metropolitan Life Insurance companies, due to the companies’ consistently earned high ratings for financial strength and operating performance. The program is administered by Long Term Care Partners, LLC, a company created exclusively for the program and jointly owned by the carriers. OPM has worked closely with John Hancock and MetLife to ensure this coverage offers the kind of benefits and features that are most valuable –– now and in the future –– to members of the federal family. Bebbington said the FLTCIP offers enrollees some distinct advantages, including comprehensive coverage, competitive and stable rates, international coverage, and administrative service standards that are the highest in the long-term care insurance industry. “The program’s policies are simple to understand and offer benefits tailored to federal family members,” Beddington said. “Policies are sold direct through highly trained, non-commissioned staff that understands how long-term care insurance works and how to recommend the right coverage. There are no high pressure sales tactics, simply sound advice.” For more information about long-term care insurance, call (800) 582-3337 or visit www.ltcfeds.com. Heath.Hamacher@jackson.army.mil Photo by Heath Hamacher Although Fort Jackson has begun the privatization of utilities, electricity privatization has been deferred until fiscal year 2008. Ord. Bn. Zima broke into four wall lockers and stole two laptop computers and two Sony PlayStation Portable game systems. Zima was escorted on Jan. 4 to the confinement facility at Fort Knox, Ky. Final action by the general court martial convening authority is pending.
Customer Service Corner Fort Jackson’s Customer Management Services Action Council convened Jan. 4. The name of the council was changed based on the evolution of the three-tiered feedback process which encompasses individuals, constituent groups (Soldiers, retirees, veterans, family members and civilian employees), and mission commanders supported by the U.S. Army Garrison. The council convenes on a quarterly basis to discuss Interactive Customer Evaluation system, Community FIRST, and corporate assessment feedback submitted by the community. During this meeting the council discussed and resolved issues, concerns and recommendations submitted by the Fort Jackson community during the 2007 fiscal year first quarter. The Customer Management Services office is responsible for administering the three feedback mechanisms designed to gather, analyze and report information that is essential to improve services provided by the garrison. The first tier is ICE, which is used for individual feedback on the 250 service providers on Fort Jackson. The installation finished with a 93 percent satisfaction level and more than 4,000 responses during the 2007 fiscal year first quarter. The second tier is the Community FIRST Quarterly Issue Resolution Process used for constituent group feedback to submit issues that cannot be fixed by ICE. There were a total of 62 issues submitted during the 2007 fiscal News Fort Jackson action council convenes Vincent Valenzuela Customer Management Services Senior Analyst Congratulations! We have come to the end of Block Leave, and all members of the Fort Jackson community returned safely. This is an excellent achievement and was only possible because every one of you did your part. Unfortunately, the threat remains very real. During the 2006 fiscal year, 16 Soldiers died in privately owned vehicle accidents in the Training and Doctrine Command. In the 2007 fiscal year first quarter, TRADOC has lost eight Soldiers in POV accidents. Excessive speed and alcohol were contributing factors in many of the POV accidents involving TRADOC Soldiers. Army-wide accident statistics paint a similar picture. Safety Tip of the Week DUIs are on the rise –– six of them in December. Always remember that Spotlight on Safety year first quarter (18 submitted from people through their CMSAC representatives; six submitted through the Surviving Spouses Focus Group; 21 submitted through the Civilian Employee Focus Group; and 17 submitted through the Family Member Focus Group). The CMSAC reviews all active and completed issues for the current quarter. Active issues are discussed and resolved during the council if they are within the control of the installation. Others may require forwarding to higher levels. Votes are taken to determine if an issue should be recommended for forwarding to the commanding general. The CG makes the final determination on forwarding issues beyond Fort Jackson. There were several issues voted to be presented to the CG for forwarding beyond Fort Jackson. These issues and all other issues submitted to Community FIRST can be found on the Fort Jackson Well-Being Web site and will be discussed in further articles of the “Customer Service Corner” (formerly known as the Well-Being Corner). The third tier of feedback is the semi-annual corporate assessment. This assessment is designed to gather feedback from mission commander and unit leadership on performance, importance and priority of services provided. The ratings are then provided to garrison directorates for evaluation and development of action plans to improve services, if required. The CMS Office will be conducting briefings with the mission commanders and unit leadership during January and February. The briefings will consist of 2006 fiscal year assessment results and the details other options are available. º All Fort Jackson military organizations are required to produce a calling card with numbers that Soldiers can call in case they have had too much to drink, or for other emergencies. If you do not have one, contact your chain of command. º If you are using the Fort Jackson club system, all you need to do is tell the bar staff that you have had too much to drink and you will be given a free cab ride home –– no questions asked. º Designated drivers are another option, and most clubs have some sort of program. The Fort Jackson clubs will provide the designated driver with free non-alcoholic drinks. Drinking and Driving is simply unacceptable, so do the right thing. The life you save might just be your own. Installation Safety Office, 3290 Forney St., Safety switchboard: 751-6004, Garrison Division: 751-2541, Mission Division: 751-2542 Safety Hotline: 751-SAFE of the upcoming corporate assessment in March 2007. The CMS three-tiered feedback process has been implemented at Fort Jackson, S.C., Fort Eustis, Va., and Fort Richardson, Alaska. This process will soon be implemented at other Army locations. The issues and responses submitted during this quarter will be discussed at the next Customer Management Services Action Council scheduled for 2 p.m., March 1 at the Post Conference Room. The community is invited to attend the council meeting and present questions and comments. If you have any questions or concerns to address to the Fort Jackson leadership, this would be a great opportunity to let your voice be heard. You can contact the CMS Office at 751-5547 or DSN 734-5547, with questions. For a detailed list of issues submitted through the Community FIRST initiative visit the Fort Jackson Well-Being home page at: http://www.jackson.army.mil/WellBeing/wellbeing.htm ICE Appreciation The garrison would like to congratulate the Fort Jackson Civilian Personnel Advisory Center, and the Installation Safety Office. They have maintained a 4.88 and a 4.87 percent rating, respectively, in employee/staff attitude out of a possible 5.0, for a 12-week period. This is an outstanding performance in customer satisfaction. Keep up the good work.
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