1615 update 1st quarter newsletter fy2015

1615 UPDATEServicing USACISA-Pac’s Soldiers, Civilians, and Family members stationed in the Republic of Korea

U.S. ARMY COMMUNICATIONS INFORMATION SYSTEMS ACTIVITY - PACIFIC

First Quarter, Fiscal Year 2015Volume 1, Issue 1

SPECIAL HOLIDAY ISSUE

Issue No. 1 1st Quarter Fiscal Year 2015

From the Sea to the DMZ! Page �2

Spec. Ronnie Banks and Spec. Gene Gilbert achieved and maintained a perfect grade point average of 4.0 in their civilian college programs while serving on active duty and were recognized by the U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan command team for academic excellence.

HIGHLIGHTS

1615 UPDATEServicing USACISA-Pac’s Soldiers, Civilians, and Family members stationed in the Republic of Korea

Strengthening the Alliance SEOUL - Five U.S. Army officers and noncommissioned officers headed by Lt. Col. Lan Dalat, USACISA-Pac Director, visited with Republic of Korea (ROK) Army officers and noncommissioned officers during a guided tour of Capital Defense Command (CDC) facilities led by Col. Byeong Jun Park, Commander of the 122nd Signal Brigade.

The purpose of the visit was to learn and establish a clear understanding of how the ROK Army operates during a noncombatant evacuation operation (NEO). While touring the facility the U.S. team received the 122nd Signal Brigade command brief which covered different levels of communications support ranging from push to talk radios to robust computer network systems in support of operations within the boundary of the ROK capital city - Seoul.

Upon completion of the command mission brief, the U.S. team moved to another secure area within the CDC’s compound to receive briefings f rom Korea Telecom, a ROK government contracted tele -communications corporation.

Afterwards, the U.S. team traveled to other areas inside the base and received an overall CDC brief, a Network Operations brief, and a brief on Cybersecurity.

At the end of their visit, members of USACISA-Pac and 1st Signal Brigade were treated to a dinner hosted by Col. Park and his team.

Officers and noncommissioned officers from the 1st Signal Brigade visit the 122nd Signal Brigade, Capital Defense Command on Oct. 18, 2014.

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Topic Page

Strengthening the Alliance 2

Director's Corner 3

From the SEA 3

Supporting the Community 4

Cyber Tips 4

USACISA-Pac's Birthday 5

Unit Photo Album 6 & 7

Service Level Agreement 8

Thanksgiving Photos 9

Holiday Social 10

Signal Corps Regt. Assoc. 10

Special Recognitions 11

Up Coming Events 12

Ronnie Banks Spec., Info. Tech

Gene Gilbert Spec., Info. Tech

Issue No.: 1 USACISA-Pac 1st Quarter Fiscal Year 2015


Greetings USACISA-Pac team! It’s a great honor and privi lege for me to have the opportunity to serve as your Director since June 2014. During the past six months, this team comprised of Soldiers, Government Civilians, and contractors achieved many outstanding results ranging from mission accomplishments to maintaining the highest safety standards by having zero SHARP, zero Alcohol, and zero discipline incidents.

Moreover, our team achieved great mission success from the theater wide exercise - Ulchi Freedom Guardian by providing two major warfighting networks with 98% availability while

processing more than 20,000 Helpdesk trouble tickets and answering more than 24,000 phone calls. Most impressively, our team maintained a 87% first call resolution rate for both mission networks. We imaged more than 200 new life cycle replacement computers for the U.S. Forces Korea staff. In addition, our team planned, coordinated, and executed the annual 1st Signal Brigade Holiday Social with great success.

Thank you for your service and contributions to our team! Keep focus on SHARP and Safety during this holiday season. My Family and I are wishing you and your Family a Happy Holiday Season and a successful New Year in 2015.

-Specter 6

Director’s Corner

The 1615 UPDATE is a quarterly publication published by HQ,

USACISA-Pac, 1st Signal Brigade, U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan,

Republic of Korea.

Director/Publisher: Lt. Col. Lan T. Dalat

Editor: Maj. Bradley Allbritten

Public Affairs Representative: Spec. Claude Ramey

The 1615 UPDATE is a newsletter produced for members of the U.S. Army Communications Information Systems Activity, Pacific. The contents of the 1615 UPDATE are not the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, Department of Defense, Department of the Army, or the 1st Signal Brigade. It is published quarterly in accordance with AR 25-30.

DISCLOSURE

Lan T. Dalat Lt. Col., Signal Corps

Director

Looking back on 2014, it has been a busy year! Together, we have accomplished great things in terms of mission, Soldier readiness, and improving the organization. As a member of this team, you should give yourself a well-deserved pat on the back for your hard work and dedication!

During the course of the year, one of our many triumphs has been our monthly training program covering topics such as Sexual Harassment/Assault

Response and Pre vent ion (SHARP ) , Equa l Opportunity (EO), and Suicide Prevention. Every session was an excellent opportunity for those who participated to learn and share personal experiences.

If you see a member in our ranks struggling, whether it's from the loss of a loved one, financial burdens, or a broken relationship, please reach out to them and offer a helping hand. Also, don't forget the numerous programs that are available to provide assistance. Put those in need in contact with the chaplain, a member of the chain of command, or a medical professional. Leave no one behind!

Most importantly, we must also ensure all risks are identified and take the appropriate steps to mitigate them. Be aware of the hazards associated with recreational winter activities such as skiing and snowboarding, particularly when alcohol is involved. Pay attention and don't be careless!

In closing, from my Family to yours, we wish you great joy and happiness this holiday season.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! -Specter 7

From the SEA

Gilberto Fernandez Master Sgt., U.S. Army

Senior Enlisted Advisor



Supporting the Community

CENTRIXS-K and GCCS-J users will have a new update to their operating

system that has enhanced security along with added capabilities.

YONGSAN - Mr. Michael Allmond and Mr. Jason Carlile volunteered their time, expertise and equipment to serve as merit badge counselors for boy scouts from Troops 80 and 88 during the December Merit Badge Rodeo event that helped the scouts earn several merit badges, to include: Citizen in the Community, Safety, Snow Sports, Astronomy, Computers, Pulp and Paper, and Finger Printing. Mr. Carlile provided Astronomy lessons while Mr. Allmond taught the troops on computer technology.

The training provided by Mr. Allmond and Mr. Carlile and other instructors aroused great interest among the scouts. The interest carr ied over to some of the parents who expressed interest in having classes provided to larger audiences possibly among the local schools.

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CYBER TIPS

TECH UPDATE

Top Tips for Safe Online Holiday Shopping:

Before you start enjoying the benefits of the Internet this holiday season, remember to make sure security measures are in place and take a moment to review these top tips for safe online shopping:

Use Safe Payment Options: Credit cards are generally the safest option for online shopping because they allow buyers to seek a credit from the issuer if the product isn't delivered or isn't what was ordered. Never send cash through the mail or use a money-wiring service.

Make Sure the Site is Legitimate: This includes confirming there is a closed padlock on your web browser's address bar or a URL address that begins with https. This also indicates that the purchase is encrypted or secured. For new sites, check online reviews.

Think Before you Act: Be wary of communications that offer amazing deals that sound too good to be true or implore you to act immediately, including those about a problem with an order or payment, or ask you to view the website via a provided link.

Boy scouts pay attention as Mr. Jason Carlile lectures them on the number of galaxies in the universe.

Mr. Jason Carlile sets up a telescope and allows boy scouts and their parents to view the surface of the moon.

Mr. Michael Allmond teaches computer technology to boy scouts from Troop 80 and Troop 88.

Snapshot capturing the period between KR 14 and UFG 14.



YONGSAN - Oct. 1 marks a significant date on the calendar for USACISA-Pac. Four years ago, on Oct. 1, 2010, the unit was established under the directive of U.S. Army Network Enterprise Technology Command (NETCOM) and assigned to 1st Signal Brigade. To celebrate the organization’s fourth birthday, Master Sgt. Gilberto Fernandez brought in a large custom designed birthday cake. Outside building 1572, where the organization has been housed since 1973, the

current leadership team comprised of the Director, Lt. Col. Lan T. Dalat, the Deputy Directory, Mr. Bill Harrah, and the Senior Enlisted Advisor, Master Sgt. Gilberto Fernandez, along with the youngest member of the directorate, Private First Class Tyler Bruce, cut the cake to kick off an event to commemorate many years of mission accomplishment and signal the beginning of another chapter in USACISA-Pac’s proud history.

Celebrating USACISA-Pac's Fourth Birthday

1973 - Joint Command Information Systems Activity (JCISA) was established by the Chief of Naval Operations based on a Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Directive.

2005 - JCISA was designated as J64 by the Assistant Chief of Staff, J6 and resources from the organization were dispersed throughout the U.S. Forces Korea J6.

2010 - Network Enterprise Technology Command (NETCOM) / 9th Signal Command issued Permanent Orders 82-1 establishing the U.S. Army Communications Information System Activity, Pacific (USACISA-Pac) with an effective date of Oct. 1, 2010.

2011 - U.S. Forces Korea Executive Order 08-32 and 8th Army Operations Order 61-09 transferred the mission to the 1st Signal Brigade.

HISTORICAL TIMELINE

Private First Class Tyler Bruce, Lt. Col. Lan Dalat, Master Sgt. Gilberto Fernandez, and Deputy Director Mr. Bill Harrah cut the cake at an event to celebrate USACISA-Pac's fourth year as an organization.



Spec. Gene Gilbert (center left) graduates from the Warrior Leaders Course (WLC) with honors.

Unit Photo Album

Maj. Brad Allbritten fires his M9 pistol during the qualification event at Reynolds Range on Oct. 1, 2014.

Members of USACISA-Pac reach the top of Namsan where the famous Seoul tower stands above the capital city of the Republic of Korea.

Mr. Bill Harrah and his Family are being hailed by the senior leaders of USACISA-Pac.

Senior leaders dressed as super heroes run the 1st Annual U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan SHARP awareness 5 Km run.

Four KATUSA Soldiers celebrate their end of service with the U.S. Army and receive awards and gifts from a grateful organization.



USACISA-Pac Daegu is represented by U.S. Army Soldiers, DA Civilians, and contractors headed by Mr. John Austin.

Mr. Mike Allmond, Maj. Tim Barber, and Mr. Brody Barnes attend a team building luncheon at Chicken and Salad Restaurant in Itaewon, Seoul, Korea.

Maj. Gen. Lawrence Brock visits USACISA-Pac during his battle field circulation in the Pacific region.

Soldiers attend the America/Korean Holiday Concert at the Seoul Arts Center on Dec. 14, 2014.

Soldiers assigned to USACISA-Pac conduct an off-post Funny Hat 8 Km Run to the Han River as part of their physical readiness training (PRT) prior to the Thanksgiving holiday.



HQ, USFK - Lt. Col. Lan T. Dalat signed a service level agreement (SLA) that formalized the agreement between the United States Forces Korea (USFK) and the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF). The agreement signified the transfer of responsibility on the operating and maintaining of CENTRIXS-K network at all 19 ROKAF sites from USFK J65 under

the leadership of Mr. Robert E. Lee to USACISA-Pac under the leadership of Lt. Col. Lan T. Dalat.

Representing the Program Manager for General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), Mr. Brody Barnes was present during the signing of the agreement. GDIT provides the contract that operates and maintains the mission network in Korea.

Members of Rep. of Korea Air Force (ROKAF), U.S. Forces Korea J65, and USACISA-Pac pose for an official photo after the signing of the Service Level Agreement.

A ROKAF officer signs the SLA to receive communications support.

Lt. Col. Lan Dalat signs the SLA to provide communications support.

Helping Seoul's Homeless for the Holidays

SEOUL STATION - This holiday season, members of USACISA-Pac joined with other members of the U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan community to raise money for the homeless people of Seoul. Military and civilian volunteers began collecting funds in October to purchase warm clothing, hats, gloves, jackets, blankets, backpacks, and other supplies to help the homeless endure this year’s harsh winter. The volunteers packed and hand delivered the supplies and food to more than 200 homeless people who are often found trying to stay warm near the main train station in Seoul.

Service Level Agreement



Happy Thanksgiving!

Photo by Minnie Dalat

Sgt. Richelle Conteh prepares the Thanksgiving turkey for lunch.

A family member enjoys the Thanksgiving Potluck Luncheon.

Sgt. Warrine Malbrough receives a coin of excellence from Lt. Col. Lan Dalat for organizing the event.

Members of USACISA-Pac and their Families share a Thanksgiving meal with ROK military members working under the leadership of ROK Navy Captain Jang.

Senior Leaders serve Thanksgiving lunch to Soldiers at the Honors Cafe, Yongsan, Korea.

Maj. Brad Allbritten (far left) and Maj. Tim Barber (far right) serve Thanksgiving lunch from behind the counter at Honors Cafe.

Photos by Gilberto Fernandez



NAIJA BALLROOM - On Dec. 12, members of USACISA-Pac joined the 1st Signal Brigade at Dragon Hill Lodge to celebrate the unit’s annual Holiday Social. The event was planned, coordinated and executed by Capt. Gary Shockley and hosted over 300 Soldiers, Civilians, and Family members. Attendees were treated to a great buffet dinner and entertainment including video skits produced by the units featuring a “cyber” theme. Our organization entertained everyone with “A Few Good Signalers” starring Maj. Tim Barber as Major Cyber and was recognized as the Best Video Skit for the occasion.

The Signal Corps Regimental Association (SCRA), Voice of the ROK Chapter, is a private, nonprofit organization that provides an opportunity for all active, reserve, and national guard, officers, warrant officers, enlisted members and civilians, as well as any former members of the Signal Corps to aid in preserving for posterity the proud heritage of the U.S. Army Signal Corps Regiment, and Signal units throughout the Republic of Korea and the world.

Foster and preserve the esprit, tradition and cohesion of the Regiment

Publicize and reinforce the Regiment's goals

Foster excellence and belonging through the Orders of Mercury, Wahatchee or Brevet Colonel awards and recognition program for outstanding Signal Corps professionals and volunteers who have made significant contributions to both the Regiment and the Signal Corps Regimental Association.

The Association works to form the Regiment that consists of military (Active, Reserve, Retired, Separated, Officers, Non-commissioned Officers and Enlisted), Department of the Army Civilians, Contractors and our Industry partners, or other individuals that are interested in the association.

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http://www.signalcorps.orgMembership information: Capt. Julius Lee

President:

Col. Arvesta P. (Rob) Roberson

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This quarter, we bid farewell to the following personnel: Capt. Renata Crapps (Operations ) , Capt. DeAngelo Brown (Operations), Sgt. Bryan Walker (Field Service), Pfc. Robert Hooton (Security), and Mr. Chris Husky (Network). In addition, we said goodbye to our Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army (KATUSA) comrades Sgt. Joo Moo Kwang, Sgt. Choi Seung Won, Pfc. Jeong Ji Moon, and Pfc. Jang Jin Hyn as they

completed their Korean military service obligation. Thank you for your service and contribution to our team!.

During the same period, we hailed: Mr. Bill Harrah (Civil Servant), Mr. Kason K0 (Civil Servant), Capt. Gary Shockley (Operations), Mr. Jason Carlile (Contracting), and Mr. Joshua Chung (Contracting),

Mr. Anderson Lau (Network), and four new KATUSA Soldiers: Privates Oh Youn Sik, Lee Sang Hee, Jeong I

Su, and Choi Min Jun. Welcome to the team!

Capt. DeAngelo Brown takes on a new role as the Brigade S6 for 65th Medical Brigade in Yongsan, Korea.

Mr. Michael Allmond, Command and Control System Manager, received the Korean Civilian Service Medal for his service as a government civilian employee in the Republic of Korea.

Mr. Raymond Koshi, Contracting Officer Representative (COR), was awarded for his 25 years of service to the Government of the United States of America. In addition, he was recognized as the Civilian Employee of the Quarter for USACISA-Pac.

Spec. Gene Gilbert graduated from Warrior Leaders Course (WLC) with the honor of being on the Dean’s List.

Capt. Renata Crapps takes command of 229th Expeditionary Signal Company, 501st Sustainment Brigade, Waegwan, Korea.

Pfc. Christopher Humphries graduated from the Air Assault course.

HAIL & FAREWELL

KOREAN SERVICE MEDAL

Nicholas Drake was promoted to the rank of Specialist while Timothy Jenkins was promoted to Private Second Class. Congratulations!

25 YEARS OF GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Special Recognitions

CONGRATULATIONS



UPCOMING EVENTS DATE

Winter Team Building Event Jan. 15

Martin Luther King Jr. Jan. 19

OER Couseling for Officers Jan. 30

Lincoln’s Birthday Feb. 12

President’s Day Feb. 13

Valentine’s Day Feb. 14

Washington’s Birthday Feb. 16

Lunar New Year (Goat) Feb. 19

KR 15 Feb. 23

Soldiers enjoy their off-duty time ice-skating and shopping at iPark Mall next to U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan.

Soldiers attend the America/Korean Holiday Concert at the Seoul Arts Center on Dec. 14, 2014.



Ha!y Holidays

Seoul, Korea, December 2014,

Soldiers, Civilians, and Contractors, You are the reason we have accomplished our missions while providing the first class communications support to the warfighters. Thank you for your hard work and dedication. Your service to the U.S. Army Communications Information Systems Activity Pacific is greatly appreciated! Season’s Greetings & a Happy New Year! Lan T. Dalat Lt. Colonel, Signal Corps Director

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