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DEPLOYMENT COMPLETION REPORT
U S NAVAL MOBILE CONSTRUCTION BATTALION FOUR
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ATLANTIC FLEET ALERT NMCB
MARCH 1976 - NOVEMBER 1976
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Coaaanding Officer Distribution
Deployment
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ReC (a) COMCBPACCBLANT INST S2lJl (b) COMCBLANT OPLAN 1000
Encl (1) Unit Location Suaaary (2) Adminiatrative Summary (3) liistorical Sumaary (4 Equipment Sumaary (5) Training Suamary (6) Safety Summary (7) Labor Diatribution Summary (8) OperationsProject Status Summary (9) Supply Suamary
l Encloauroe(l) through (9) are forvarded in accordance with reference (a) aa required tn the performance of reference (b)
2 Unit Location In accordance ~trh reference (b) NMCB FOUR waa deployed to Ciudad de Plata Rota Spain from 14 March 1976 to 5 November 1976 aa the Atlantic Fleet Alert Naval Mobile Construction Battalion
3 Unit Movements U S Naval Mobile Construction Battalion FOUR deployed on 14 March 1976 ond returned to homeport on 5 November 1976 Unit movements are summarized below
27 FEB 76
9-13 MAR 76
11-12 MAR 76
11-14 MAR 76
14-15 MAR 76
NMCB FOUR Advance Party deployed from CBC Port Hueneme California co Ciudad de Plata Roca Spain
NMCB FOUR Detachment Diego Garcia deployed Cram CBC Port Hueneme Cbulllifornia to Diego Garcia
NMCB FOUR Detachment S1gonclla deployed from CBC Port Hueneme California to Sigonella Sicily Ctaly
NMCB FOUR Detachment Nea Makri deployed from CBC Port Hueneme California to N M Creece
NMCB FOUR Main Body deployed from CBC Port Hueneme CallCornia co Cuidad de Plata Roca Spain
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15-16 MAR 76
15-17 MAY 76
10 JUL 76
17 AUG 76
6 OCT 76
22 OCT 76
NMCB FOUR Detachment Holy Loch deployed from CBC Port Hueneme California to Holy Loch Scotland
NMCB FOUR Detachment La Maddelena arrived f r om NAF Sigonella and NS Rota Spain
NMCB FOUR Detachment La Maddelena was dises t abshylished Men returned to join DET Sigonella or the mainbody in Rota Spain
NMCB FOUR Detachment Souda Bay arrived from NS Rota Spain
NMCB FOUR Detachment Nea Makri was disestablished and men returned to join DET Sigonella
NMCB FOUR Advance Party departed Rota Spa in and returned to CBC Port Hueneme California
31 OCT 76 - 3 NOV NMCB FOUR Detachment Diego Garcia was disestablished and men returned to CBC Port Hueneme California
l NOV 76
3 NOV 76
S NOV 76
7 NOV 76
9 NOV 76
NMCB FOUR Detachment Souda Bay was disestablished and men returned to join DET Sigonella
NMCB FOUR Detachment Holy Loch was disestablished and men returned to join the mainbody in Rota Spain
NMCB FOUR departed Rota Spain and returned to CBC Port Hueneme California
NMCB FOUR Detachment Sigonella was disestablished and men returned to join mainbody in CBC Port Hueneme California
NMCB FOUR cargo flight departed Rota Spain and returned to CBC Port Hueneme California
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19 HAR 76
NHCB POUR assumed statubull as NAVEORLANTPLT Alert NMCB
The BEP and the Ciudad de Plata camp turnshyover were completed
CDR C H HASKELL CEC USN NMCB POUR Executive Officer arrived in Rota Spain efter visiting the Holy Loch Scotland detachment aite
20-26 MAR 76 CDR M J MACDONALD CBC USN Commanding Officer NMCB FOUR and LCDR M W SliELTON CEC USN Operations Officer NMCB FOUR vieited OICC Spain for an OICCROICC conshybull truc tion workshop
30 MAR-9 APR 76 LCDR SHELTON visited the NMCB FOUR detachment sites et Nea Makri Greece Souda Bay Crete Sigonella Sicily La Maddalena Sardinia and visited COMCBLANT DET Naples Italy
4-9 APR 76
12 APR 76
14-20 APR 76
17 APR 76
26APR-J HAY 7 6
5-9 MAY 76
7 MAY 76
9-13 MAY 76
CDR MACDONALD LT R M DBMPSEY CEC USN NMCB FOUR Alpha Company Commander and EQCM D R RUTHERFORD USN NMCB FOUR MCPOC visited the Sigoaella detachment
LCDR GANT CEC USN 09A OICC Spain visited the Sigonella detachment
LCDR SHELTON visited the Holy Loeb detachment and CINCUSNAVEUR London
CAPT MOGER CEC USN OICC Spain visited NMCB POUR at Rota and toured the job aitee
CDR MACDONALD and EQCM RUTHERFORD visited the Sigonella and Nea Makri detachments
LTJG w YUH USNR AdminPersonnel Officer and BUC J R QUINN USN Safety Chief visited the Sigonella detachment
RADM M D CARMODY USN Inspector General of the Navy visited NMCB FOUR while at Rote Spain
CDR MASKELL and EAC T R FRASER USN Quality Control Chief Petty Officer visited the Sigooella detachment
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ll-14 MAY 76
17-28 MAY 76
18-20 MAY 76
18-22 MAY 76
20-2 KAY 76
26 MAY 76
4-S JUN 76
9 JUN 76
9-10 JUN 76
15-2S JUN 76
17-19 JUN 76
23-2S JUN 76
28 JUN 76
1-7 JUL 76
l JUL 76
l JUL 76
CECS BOLTE USN of COK20TBNCR Procurement Off ice visited the NMCB FOUR Moin Body at Roto Spain
LCDR HENDRICKSON CEC USN COMCBLANT DET NAPLES CW04 lflLLlAMSON and CUCH ClERLOPP of COMCBLANT viaited NMCB FOUR at Rota and the Sigonella detachment
CDR MACDONALD and EQCM RUTHERFORD visited the Holy Loch detachment and COMNAVACTS UK London
UTCM WORTHAN of CESO visited NMCB POUR Main Body at Rots Spain
LCDR M W SHELTON CEC OSN NMCB POUR Operations Officer visited the Sigonella detachment
EQCM RUTHERFORD v1a detached from NHCB FOUR to become AOIC Diego Carcia Detachment and relieved of his duties as Sanio~ Enlisted Advisor by UTCS N C KOLBECK USN
LCDR J B CLAYTON CEC OSN visited the Sigonella detschaent
LCDR CLAYTON relieved CDR MASKELL a1 Executive Officer NHCB FOUR
CAPT RICKELS CEC USN Commander Construction Battalions U S Atlantic Fleet visited NMCB FOUR at Rota Spain
LCDR SHELTON visited the detachments at La Maddalena Sigonella and Nea Makri
CAPT RICKELS visited the Sigonella detachment
LCDR P P VALENTY JR SC USN visited the Sigonella detachment
LTJC J A ZAYAC USN relieved LTJC YOH USNR as Admlniatrative Officer NMCB FOUR
LCDR SHELTON visited NMCB FOUR Dec Holy Loch CINCUSNAVEUR and COMNAVACTS London
LCDR VALENTY relieved LCOR J R HILDRBRANO SC OSN aa NHCB FOUR Supply Officer
CAFT W E CROSSAN CEC USN COMCBLANT Chief of Staff and prospective PWO Naval Station Rota Spain visited ~MCB FOUR Roca Spain
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2 JUL 76
8-10 JUL 76
16 JOL 76
19-24 JUL 76
19-26 JUL 76
26-31 JUL 76
27-29 JUL 76
29 JOL 76
3-6 AUC 76
4-6 AUG 76
10-18 AUC 76
13-20 AUC 76
26-28 AUC 76
-30 AUC-7 SEP 76
ENS S C GENTRY SC USN relieved LTJC P B WADE SC USN aa NMCB FOUR Disbursing Of(icer
bull CDR MACDONALD visited the Sigonella detachment
LCDR R C LAYMAN USN LCDR J K DENSON USN and PNC ASHLEY USN held an Adain Inspection of NMCB FO~R at Rotbull Spain
CDR D R STONE SC USN SKCS MCLAREN USN SK2 GARRIDO USN and Hr Ed MACRAPELLE (CS-13) held the annual Supply Inspection of NMCB FOOR st Rota Spain and Sigonella Sicily
LCDR R B FINK CHC USN NMCB FOl11l Chaplain visited the Sigonolla detachment
LT H R JOHNSON CEC USN Officer-in-Chbullrge of NMCB FOOR Sigonellbull detachment visited the Hain Bod~ Rota Spain for an OIC Conference
LTJC R P DETROYE CEC USNR Officer-in-Chbullrge of NMCB FOUR Holy Loch detachment visited the Main Body in Rota Spain for an OIC Conference
CDR G J BEDNAR CEC USN relieved CDR MACDONALD as Commanding Officer NMCB FOUR
LCDR J B PABARCUS CEC USN CBLANT Operations Officer visited NMCB FOUR Rota Spain
LCDR J P FRANZ CEC USN CINCUSNAVEUR Staff visited NMCB FOUR Rota Spain
LCDR PABARCUS and LCDR HENDRICKSON visited NMCB FOUR detachments at Nea Makri Souda Bay and Sigonella
CDR BEDNAR and SWCS LESTER NHCB FOUR Operations Chief visited NMCB FOUR detachments at Sigonella Nea Hakri and Souda Bay
CDR BEDNAR and SWCS LESTER visited the Holy Loch detachment and CtNCUSNAVEUR
Pre-deployment visit of NMCB FIVE to Europe CDR D pound DEVtCQ Commanding Officer LCDR JONES LCDR HAMILTON EQCM METZGER CMC ACKERSON and LTJC KELLO visited Rota Sigonella and Souda Bay
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1-S SEP 76
6-12 SEP 76
10-16 SEP 7 6
13-15 SEP 76
13-l6 SEP 76
14-15 SEP 76
19-21 SEP 76
20-23 SEP 76
24 SEP 76
30 SEP 76
4-8 OCT 76
18-21 OCT 76
18-21 OCT 76
31 OCT-9 NOV 76
CDR R D PARltER CINCUSNAVEUR Staff visited the Sigonella detachment
EOC CRAWFORD of COMCBLANT Equipment Office visited the Sigonella detachment
HAJ HAND USMC and CAPT BULLOCK USMC of COMCBLANT visited NMCB FOUR aL Rota Spain foe a Military Readiness Inepeccion
LT TYLER CEC USN and LT BUSSEY CEC USN of COMCBLANT Training Office inspected NMCB POUR at Roca Spain
NHCB FOUR held a full Battalion Hounc-Ouc Exerclaa EXTRA DllY
CAPT J P JONES CEC USN COMCBLANT and CUCH DEXHEIMER MC~OC of COHCBLANT visited NHCB FOUR at Rota Spain
MAJ HAND and CAPT BULLOCK COMCBLANT Military Advisory visited the Sigonella detachment
COMMODORE JONES and CUCH DEXHEIMER visited the Sigonella detachment
LCDR SHELTON visited NMCB FOUR detachments at Souda Bay and Sigonella
COMMODORE JONES LCDR HENDRICKSON and CUCH DEXHEIMER visited the Souda Bay detachment
RADM C C HEID COMLANTNAVFACENCCOM and CAPT J B MOGER OlCC Spain visited NMCB FOUR Roca Spain
CDR BEDNAR visited the detachment sites at bull Sigonella and Souda Bay
LCDR SHELTON viaited the detschment site at Sigonalla
CDR BEDNAR visited NMCB FOUR Holy Loch detachment
LCDR J B CLAYTON NMCB FOUR Executive Officer visited the Puerto Rico Seabee camp
Throughout the deployment LCDR J E HENDRICKSON and BOCS DALTON of CBLANT DET Naples mada numarou1 visits to NMCB FOUR Rots Spain and to the variou1 detachment aites
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5 Sianificant Corrosponde~
271800Z PEB 76 FM CltraquoCBLANT NORFOLK VA TO NllaquoB FOUR INFO COM nvo ZERO NCR GULFPORT MS
IfCB SEVEN POUR BT UNCLAS B P T 0 N03510 A COMCBLANTINST 35102P B COMCBLANT OPLAN 1000 l NMB FOUR IS ASSICNBD AS ALBRT BAITALION AS DEPINlO IN REF A ANO IAW RBF B UPON RBLTlF OF NfCB SEVEN FOUR ON OR ABOl11 15 MAR 76 2 REPORT ASSUMPTION OF ALERT POSl1JRE TO CltMBLAHT INFO CCraquo 11laquogt ZERO NCR BT
1721522 MAR 76 FM COKBLAHT NORFOLK VA TO tffB FOUR INFO CXHBPAC MAXAAPA HI
COM ntREE ONE NCR PORT HUENEME CA BT UNCLAS E PT 0 N03120 1 WELCCraquoE TO THE ATLANTIC FLEET AS THE FY-75 PACIFIC BEST OP TYPE AND PELTIER AWARD RECIPIENT YOUR PROFESSIONAL CAPABILITIES ARB WELL KNOWN TO ALL I KNOW YOU WILL DO AN OUTSTANDING JOB AS ntI ALERT BATTALION NOW ON STATION ntROUGHOUT EUROPE IT IS A PLEASURE TO HAVE YOU ABOARD ANO I LOOK FORWARD TO VISITING YOU IN THE NEAR PIJTllRE GOOD LUCK FOR A SAFE ANO REWARDING DEPLOYMENT CAPTAIN RICKELS BT
3 Marc h 1976
From Co11111andini General US Marine Corps Marine Corps Base ltentynine Palas CA 92278
To Chief Staff Officer 31ST Naval Consttuction Reiiment Pon Hueneme CA 93043
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1 It is a pleasure to co11m1end Naval Mobile Construction Battalion FOUR for its outstanding pcrfonmnce of duty while training at thu Bue 16-31 January 1976
2 In addition to the military subject training accomplished an invaluable contTibution was made to the base through the many construction tasks accomplished The projects completed include construction of an AM-2 Helicopter Pad 11 road a tonk crossing a dugout at the little league field and water point Sidewalks in the main camp area were also repaired
3 The enthusiasm and can do spirit of the Seabee tradition was in areat evidence daring the entire trainina period Please extend my appreciation
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to the men involved for a job vitll done They axe to be coaended for the quality of theil work and for their personal conduct
E R REID Jr
FEI Twentynine FEB 7b 5 May 1976
Fro11 Co1111111ndina Officer US ~lari ne Corps Marine Barracks Naval Activities Box 13 PPO New York 09540
To Coananding Officer Naval Mobile Construction Batta1ion FOUR
Subj Letter of Appreciation
1 Durina the period of 30 April throuah 2 May 1976 members of your comraand vere called upon to auainent Marine Barracks Security Forces in anticipation of an increased threat to the security of the u s Naval Station Rota This auiJlentation consisted of a squad of Seabees belna Clllployed to 1141 two additional posts provide security for tllo aarine vehicular patrols and increase the si~e of the Back-up Alert Force The excellent perfolllBJlce and enthusiasm of the individual Seabees listed in enclosure (1) contributed gTeatly to the increased securlty of the Naval Station
2 The professionalba exhibited by your personnel during the entire period vas above reproach In a situation where Seabees served shoulder to shoulder vith Marines there was an air of constant cooperation autual confidence and respect Please convey ay personal appreciation to those Seabees involved Their attitude enthuslllSll and sense of responsibility is a credit to their co-and the Naval Service and personifies the Can Do attitude of the United States SEABEES
J L MILLER
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FTOm CoD1111a11der Naval Construction Battalions US Pacific Pleet To Commanding Officer US Naval Mobile Construction Battalion FOUR
Subj End of Deployment Completion Report
Ref NMCB FOUR ltr Ser 227 of S Apr 1976
1 Reference (a) forwarded NMCB FOURs end of deployment report which is considered to be among the finest received by tiis headquarters in recent years
2 Please convey to all who put forth their efforts and talents in compiling this report my congratulations on their thoroughness attention to detail and overall quality of content
JOHN R FISHER
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COMCBlMT NORFOLK VA BT UNCLAS N016SO PERSONAL FROM CAPT CL DIXON 111 CltMIAIDING GENERAL FMFPAC CERTIFICATE OF C~bulltENDATlON 1 ON 29 JUN 76 IT WAS Wint A DEEP SENSE OF PRIDE AND SATISFACTION lllAT I RECEIVED A CERTIFICATE OF CltMENDATIO~ FROM TIU COtfIANDlNG GaERAL FMFPAC FOR SEABEE PARTICIPATION IN 1llE CONSTRUCTION OF AN EXPEDITIONARY AIRFIELD AND REIATED FACILITIES AT ICB TIIVTt-NINE PALMS 2 TiiE BODY OF ntE CERTIFICATE READS AS FOLLOWS
TIIE CCMWt1gtING GENERAL FLEET MARINE FORCE PACIFIC TAKES PLEASURE
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IN CCHIENDING 31ST NAVAL CONSTRUCTION REGIMENT NAVAL CONSTRUCTION BAITALJON CENTER PORT HUENEME CA FOR OIJTSTANDING PERFORMANCE OF oorY WHILE PARTICIPATING IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN EXPEDITIONARY AIRFIELD IN THE DESERT AT MARINE CORPS BASii lWElrlY-NINE PALMS CA THE SEABEES OF THE 31ST NCR TURNED TO Wini RESPONSIVBNESS IYPrFYING THEIR REPUTATION fl 90 MAN UITTT DESIGNATED AS DBTAOIMEITT X-RAY OF MOBILB CONSTRUCTION BATTALION FOUR FORMED AND DEPLOYED TO THE DESERT DURING JANUARY 1976 QUICKLY AND EXPERTLY A PRIMARY ACCESS ROAD FOR SUBSEQUENT USE BY AIR FIELD CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AND A LANDING SITE FOR HELICOPTERS AND AV- BA HARRIERS WERE COM-PLETED NINE PIECES OF KBY CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT ESSENTIAL TO THIS UNIQUI PROJECT WERE MADE AVAILABLE FOR MARINE ENGINEER USE SIGNIFICANTLY ENRANCING 1llE QUALITY OF 1llE WORK FOR THlS EFFORT AND SUPERB FOLLOW-ON ACTION OF ORGANIZING AND EQUIPPING SUBSEQUENT RESERVE SEABEE DETAOlMENTS PARTICIPATING IN THE AUUIELD CONSTRUCTION raE REGIMENT IS HEREBY COMMENDED nus ENTHUSIASTlC DEDICATED DISPLAY OP PROFESSIONALISM REFLECTS GREAT CREDIT UPON rnE 31ST NAVAL CltJSTRUCTION REGIMENT AND IS IN KEEPING lflni THE FitEST TJWgtITJONS OF THE SEABEES vm THE us NAVAL SERVICE 3 AS POIITTED Ol1I IN THE CERTIFICATE N-CB FOUR WAS niE LEAD SEABEE BATTALION TO GO INTO MCB 1WENTY-NrNE PALgtIS TO START THE PROJECT THE STRONG RAPPORT SET BY THE MEN OF FOUR WITH THE MARINE CORPS PERSONNEL AT TWpound1flY-NlNE PALMS WAS SOON TO LEAD TO THE CLAllaquogtR FOR ADDITIONAL SEABEE SUPPORT 4 I PERSONALLY FEEL JlAT FOUR 1 S CONTRIBUTIONS WERE VERY NOTEWORTHY TO THE TOTAL PROJECT EFFORT AND I WOULD SINCERELY APPRECIATE THE PASSING OF THIS CCMolENDATION ON TO ALL ruosE MEN OF FOUR WHO PARTICPATED WITH WARIEST REGARDS CAPT 0L DIXON III
CobullMding Officer US Navy Support Office
La Maddalena FPO New York 09533
Dear Colllllllnder McDonald
14 July 1976
Well at long last I can say I have seen Seabees You can be truly proud of your detachment here in La Maddalena and in Master Chief
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Nelsona true leader of men dedicated to his profession and one who never settles for that 95 mark Anyt ime you tire of hilll send hia to La Madd As for the others they to have done every1hing that has been asked of thea plus a little extra
I am in the process of vritlng letters of comendation for the men and they Will be forwarded to you
If there is anything I can do for you or your mea please feel free to ask
Once againyou can be truly proud t o have t hese men wor king for you and the Seabees
Best Regards
EL GALAVOTII
062049Z JUL 76 Turnover at Rota MAR 76
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BT UNCLAS E F T 0 NOS041 COffIAND INSPECTION 1 DURING THE PERIOD l JUNE TO 23 JUNE I INSPECTED tCB FOUR AND NfCB FOUR DET SIGONELLA AND REVIEWED THE EUROPEAN CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM AT CINCUSNAVEUR COMFAIRMED AND Wl1ll CUSTOMER CmfIANDS I REPORT niAT I OBSERVED OIJlSTANDlNG CCraquoEWS FRCJlI ALL EOiELONS ABOITI THE MEN OF FOUR HI FACT l HAVE HEARD NO FINER REMARJCS ABOUT ANY otHER BA1TALION ALTllOUGH nu RTll1RE llORKLOAD APPEARED UNCERTAIN AT TlIE TIME YOUR PRODUCTIVITY AND ALTERNATE PLANS WERE WELL FOUNDED CAMP IMPROVEMEmS ARE PROCEEDING WELL AT SILVER cm I WOULD BE REgtISS TO
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NOT CMIENT ON THI OUTSTANDING CONTRUCTION PROGRESS BY OIIT SIGONELLA OUR LARGEST DETAIL IN EUROPE AND THE CARIBBEAN THE COMMENDATORY COMshyMENTS ABOUT THE MEN OF DET SIGONELLA WERE ESPECIALLY NOTEWORTHY THE BATlALIONS MILITARY READINESS IS APPARENT ALTHOUGH YOUR MOUNT-OUT EXERCISE IS YET TO BE HELD LOGISTIC PROBLEMS ARE ALWAYS OF CONCBRN AND YOUR SPECIAL EFFORTS TO OVERCOME DELAYS INHERENT IN OUR COMPLEX SEABEE SYSTEM HAVE BEEN OUTSTANDING 2 I COMMEND NMCB POUR FOR YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS TO DATE YOU HAVE DEMOSTRATED YOUR CAPABILITIES AS A READY SQUARED-AWAY ALERT BATTALION I AM SURE YOU COULD TACKLE ANY TYPE OF PROJECT KEEP UP TI-IE PINE JOB CAPTAIN RICXELS BT
From Commander U S Naval Activities SpainCommanding Officer U S Naval Station Rota Spain
To Commanding Officer U S Naval Mobile Construction Battalion FOUR
Subj Letter of Appreciation
1 I wish to express my personal appreciation for the valuable assistance provided by volunteers of your command in support of the Bicentennial Celebration aboard Naval Station Rota Spain The high degree of success of the activities which were enjoyed by the entire community would not have been possible without this significant effort which was so willingly given by members of NMCB-4 The capability of your command to render this assistance in addition to the normal heavy workload which you pursue middotis solid evidence of outstanding leadership and a most effective organization
2 I wish to specifically single out CECS HS REIK USN NMCB fOURs Bicentennial Liaison Representative Senior Chief REIK was called upon numerous times by various members of the Bicentennial Committee and in every case responded with effective and timely results His assistance in coordinating efforts to help in the installation and hook up of the extensive electrical system assisting in the arrangements for the church services and in arranging volunteers to work at the all hands picnic was essential to the success of our celebration The willing spirit and fine sense of cooperation exhibited by the members of NMCB-4 are indeed a credit to your command Please accept my most sincere thanks
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~DING OFFICER U S NAVY SUPPORT OFFICE LA MADDALENA SARDINTA
takes pleasure in commending
(the men of NMCB FOUR La Maddalena Detaclunent)
For outstanding performance as set forth in the following citation
For superior perfoIJllanCEI of duty 1ile assigned to US Naval MObile OOostxuctioo Battalion FOUR Oetachtent La Madclalena Sardinia Italy durirg the period 17 May 1976 to 16 July 1976 Your efforts in support of the detach-ment s mission provide1 a siltTlificant cantrilution to the rrorale and efficiency of the ocmnands at this isolated duty station In addition to the satisfactory carpletion of all c1etacl1nelt work projects you devoted your spare time to various projects which included fightirg brush fires and cxrmunity relations involving repairs to an ozphanage emargency road repairs assistance at the annual ccmnard barbeque honorirg the rost nation and support of similar projects affecting all phases of cxrmunity life in La Maddalena At all times your perfoDnld your assignel tasks willirgly and in a professional manner consistently mainshytainirg a hiqh state of morale am oondllct beyond reproach Your personal dedication in addition to supportirg the Navys overseas diplanacy program inproved the mission readiness of this ocmnard and is in keepirg with the hiqhest traditions of the US Navy
E L GAIAVUITI Cmmander US Navy
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PROJECT ON 8 SEP 76 AT NAVCCMlSTA GREECE BY YOUR NEA MAICRI DETACHMENT IS NOTED WITH PLEASURE AND GRATrnJDB PETIY OfPICER KNOWLTON AND mE EmIRE DETACHMENT CREW HAVE PERFORMpound) ADMIRABLY IN COMPLETING nns COMPLEX AND OPERATIONALLY IMPORTANT PROJECT IN SUOf AN ACCELERATED TIME FRAME 1liEY HAVE BEEN A MOST WELCOME ADDITION TO OUR CCMlUNITY AND THEIR DEPARTIJRE IS CONSIDERED A DEFINITE LOSS 2 PLEASI ACCEPT MY APPRECIATION ON A TRULY FINE AND CREDITABLE PERFORMANCE BY THE MEN OF NMCB FOUR CAPTIAN THAD H HARDEN US NAVY BT
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Kota Swim Club co Special Services US Naval Station Rota Spain CoG1rJ1anding Officer U S Naval Mobile Construction Battalion FOUR Special Services US Naval Station Rota Spain
Letter of Appreciation
Several months ago your battalion graciously accepted the fill-in proshyject of pouring cement starting blocks at the Naval Station housing swimming pool
The completion of this project represented a giant step in the attempts of the Board of Directors to further the goals of the club Our by-laws state that our primary objective is to promote competitive swimming I menshytion this point to make it clear that ours is not a summer fun program but a serious disciplined program of training and competition Our swimmers compete with one American team from Torrejon Air Base in Madrid and with SpMish clubs from Puerto de Santa Maria Jerez Sevilla and Madrid Several of these teams produce Spains olympic-class swimmers
Over the years the RSC has earned the respect of the Spanish clubs fpr being a serious almost-professional highly competitive group Such a reshyputation is difficult to maintain in our transient environment
Now through your generous cooperation and efforts the RSC is better equipped to train for its competition season and to host our competitors in a manner to whcih they are accustomed
On behalf of the present and future Boards of Directors and memberships I extend our most sincere appreciation and wish you and your men all the best for the future
William M Sink Secretory
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ROTA RODEO ASSN Box 1872
US Naval Station FPO New York NY 09540
CDR George J Bednar Commanding Officer NMCB FOUR
Dear Sir
20 October 1976
We would like to express our sincere appreciation to you and all of NMCB-4 for all of the help and support you have given the Rota Rodeo Association
You have given us the use of your equipment along with skilled operators to run it When we needed something you a brays seClled to be there ready and willing to do aJl you could Our 1976 Rodeo Season has been SllOOth sailing all along because of the tremendous aaount of support we llave received frobull our shiputes at NgtICB-4
Your Special Services department has provided us with the use of their facilities when a rainstorm made it necessary to move indoors and they have offered their services several times NMCB-4 has provided a11 Ambulance for our shows and buck-outs along with experienced Corpsmen They have provided us with transportation to pull and transfer our flont over the 4th of July They were there before our Rodeos to water and drng the arena There is really no end to the countless number of times JMCB-4 was there to lend a helping hand when we needed it the most
We sincerely appreciate all of your efforts ln behalf of the Rota Rodeo Association ld like to extend a very sincere thank you to you and all of your men We wish you the best at your next station and all of the places where duty aay take you
Thank you very 1L1ch Very respectfully
Dale E Hart President RRA
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1 DURINC THE PERIOD l7 AUG - 3 NOV 76 ~CB FOUR DET SOODA BAY UNDER 1llE PROFESSIONAL LEADHRSHIP OF BUCS HARIANO E BENGS USN caIPLpoundTED COiSTRUCTION OF AN OIJTDOOR PLAYING COURT (CRI 415) AND A HANDBALL COURT (CRE 416) THESE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES WERE GREATLY hEEDED AT nus ISOLATED DUTY STATION ntEY ARE A REALITY TODAY JN LARGE MEASURE BECAUSE OF THE HARD lfORK OF THE HlGlILY SKILLED MEMIERS OF lllaquoB FOUR FACED WITH Ul1JSUAL PROBLEMS OF TERRAIN CLEARANCE INVOLVING WATER AND ELECTRICAL LINES 1llE SWEE DETAOMEJ7 SET ABOUT ITS TASK ON A HEAVY SIX AND SOMETDCES SEVEN DAYS A WEEK SCHEDULE TO ENSURE CtradePLETON ON TDlE 1llE SUPEllB RESULTS ATTEST TO llilIR DEDICATED EFFORTS 2 THE MEMBERS OF NAVDET SOODA BAY FOUO NMCB FOUR PERS TO BE GREAT SHIP-MATES MULE ABOARJ) nus ACTTVITY llU CraquoWWgtERIE AND COMPLETE ABSENCE OF ANY DISCIPLINARY INCTDENTS WAS lOICATlVE OP 1llE LEADERSlUP BY EXAMPLE SHOWN BY YOUR SENIOR PETTY OFFICERS 3 ADMINISTRATIVE AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE RENDERED BY ALL INFO ADDEES TS ALSO GREATLY APPRECIATED YOUR SUPPORT IN TiiESE ENDEAVORS SERVE TO BOOST me MORALE OF ntOSE WHO GET TO use ntESE FINE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES BT
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Coananding Officer U S Naval Air Facility FPO New York 09523 Commanding Officer O S Naval Mobile Conatruc~on Battalion FOUR COmander Naval Conatruction Bacca lions U S Atlantic Fleet Little Creek Norfolk Virginia 23511
1 As the deployment of NMCB POUR approaches tenainatioo it is appYopriate chat the accomplisbnents of the Sigonella detachment be reviewed
2 Upon the arrival of thia epecially selected group it vas 1-ediately obvious that they were skilled arciaana who took pride in the work they accOG1pliahed It was also apparent that during h0111eport periods training leasooa had been well learned Many of the unique problems and challenges encouncer ed when u~~ina local materialbull had been recognized and resolved When actual on site conditionbull varied the officers and men of the detachshyment appraised the aituacion and aggr aaaively developed a sound engineering solution
3 Bot h the quantity and quality of the work accomplished by the Sigonella Detachment of NMCB FOUR was outstanding They completed many projects which had been started by other detachments They also started end completed several urgently required operational projects which enhanced the ability of NAF SigoneJla to provide improved support to the operating forces Projects of particular note are the Power Check Pad Rehabilitation of Line Operationbull Buildings Public Workbull Shopbull Storea Ordnance Magazines Air Frames Shop Handball Court and Theater Particularly notaworthy was the start of the EMCPO Club at NAP-II Although adverse weather prevailed work vae pursued on a round the clock ba1i1 in an effort co provide the follow-on detecbnent with a project which could be executed during the rainy season The Cen Do attitude displayed on all projects only r einforced the NMCB POUR reputation and candor displayed by all detachment personnel The ultimate reward of accomplialwent ahould be ebared by the mtire detachment Every indiidual exhibited that extra effort which contributes to perfection
4 They have estebliahed a pattern of excellence that future decachmenta will do well to emulate The officers and men of the Sigonella Detachment can look with pride on their accompli1haenta
5 Please accept my moat sincere appreciation for e moat aucceaaful deployment
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BT UNCLAS E FT 0 N016SO WELL DONE l SINCERE APPRECIATION IS EXTENDED TO NMCB FOUR DET SIGONELLA FOR A MOST SUCCESSFUL DEPlOYMENT 2 THI QUANTITY AND QUALITY OF YOUR WORK WAS OOTSTANDJNG PARTICULARLY NOTImiddot WORllY PROJECTS INCLUDED THE POWBR CHECK PAD RpoundHABJLlTATlON OF LINE OPERATION BUILDINGS PUBLIC WORKS SHIP STORES ORDNANCE MAGAZINES AIR FRAMES SHOP HANDshyBALL COURT BASE 1llEATRE ANO THE BEGINNING OF 1liE EMCPO ewe AT THE NATO FIELD ALntOUGH ADVERSE liEA1llER PREVAILED tORK AT 1lE EMCPO ewe SITE WAS PURSUED ON A ROUND THE CLOCI BASIS IN AN EFFORT TIgt PROVIDE THE FOLiOff ON DETAOfIEhT Wini A PROJECT lrtllIOi COULD BE EXEClTTED DURING THE RAINY SEASON YOUR OBVIOUS CAN 00 ATIITJDE OliLY REINFORCED THE Nt-CB FOUR REPUTATION WE SHALL MISS YOU AS PART OF THE SIG TEAM 3 CONGRATULATIONS ON A JOB WELL DONE BT
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BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH Avenida Diputacion
Rota Cadiz Espana (Spain)
t on behalf of the congregation of ~ethel Baptist Church would like to thank Chaplain Fink ~Rl Ron
bull Sherman EOl Doug Sullivan BU2 Biggins and EA3 Jose Setter for the removal of debris and the leveling of our parking area These men worked continously for over eix hours and completed a cask that would have taken the men of Bethel many back breaking days to accomplibullh
We 1incerely do appreciate this work that was performed
Thank you and may Cod blebulla these men
Sincerely
1Rodnay J PARROTT
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Chief of Information Commanding Officer Naval Mobile FOUR FPO San Francisco 96601
CRINFO Merit Award forwarding of
24 NOV 1976
Construction Battalion
Ref (a) OPNAVINST 572027 of 10 June 76
Encl (l) Merit Award Certificate
l The Chief of Information takes great pleasure in forshywsrding ancloaure (1) to the editor and staff of FOCUS ON FOUR
2 A key objective of the Navys internal informAtion prograa ii to an1ure that all Navy personnel and their dependents are Cully informed about the Navy A panel of judge1 determined that the content and format of POCUS ON FOOR were of exemplary quality and in full support of internal information goal1
3 Thia publication waa named Best Authorized Magazine (Catego ry Two) aa set forth in reference (a) for the transitional quarter fiscal year 1976 CHINFO Merit Awards prograa
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OFVICEI AND LEADnlC CHIEF PET1Y OFFICER LISTINC
Coaaanding Oficer
Executive Officer
CDI Kalcolbull J MACDONALD CEC USN (July 1974 - June 1976)
CDI Caorge J lDNAI CEC USN (July 1976 -
CDR Charles M KASlELL CEC USN (February 1974 - June 1976)
LCDR Jabullebull a CLAYTON CEC USN (June 1976 -
Adbullinis t rativePersonnel OIicer(S-1) LTJC Wallace NMB YUH USN (Hovebullber 1974 - June 1976)
Plana amp Training Officer (S-2)
Operationbull Officer (S-3)
Supply Officer (S-4)
Cb a plain
Medical Officer
Dental Of Cicer
Alpha Company Commander
Bravo Company Cobullmande r
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LTJC Jabullea A ZAYAC USN (June 1976
LT Claude V KING Ill CEC USN (Karch 197S - Kay 1976)
LT Pred C KLEIN USN (Kay 1976 - October 1976)
LTJC Charlea R KUIIC CEC USH (August 1976 -
LCDR Michael w SHELTON CEC USN (April 197S - Novebullbe r 1976)
LCDR Jarold R HILD~BRAND SC USN (Septebullber 1974 - June 1976)
LCDR Patrick P VALENTY SC USN (July 1976 -
LCDI lufua B FINI CBC USN (Sepceaber 1975 -
LT Randal R STRAUB MC USNR (September 1975 - June 1976)
LT Samuel S NORVELL MC USNI (July 1976 -
LT Terrence C MASON DC USNR (Augus t 1975 -
LT Richard K DEMPSEY CEC USN (Sep t ember 197S - November 1976)
LTJC Charles R ~UBIC CEC USN (Sep~ember 1975 - August 1976)
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CECS Henry S REii (Augu1t 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LT Pra nk J KOlRO CEC US N (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Wallace NXN YU ll DSN (Jbullnlllry 1976 - June 1976)
LTJC Cragory A RtC~RT CBC DSN (June 1976 - November 1976)
LT Michael R JOHNSON CEC DSN (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Mlcheel A KOPACZEWSKlCtCDSKR (January 1976 - Novebullbet 1976)
LTJC Ronald P DE TROY CC US NR (Jamp11uacy 1976 - November 1976)
LTJC Laigb t on J TROE Ill CC OSN (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Paul 8 VADE SC USN (January 1974 - July 1976)
LTJC Scaven C CRTRY SC USN (July 1976 -
LT Pred C ILlN USN (Januery 1976 - Kay 1976)
LTJC Gregory A RlCHBRT CIC USN (May 1976 - November 1976)
ENS Craig M CAMPBELL CC USN (September 1975 - October 1976)
ENS Jean P MAbullCHAND CEC USN (October 1976 -
EQCH Ovaine R RUTHRPORD USN (March 1975 - Ha y 1976)
UTCS Norman C lOLBECK USI (May 1976 - JuJy 1976)
UTCM Ke nneth NMN CLEMONS USN (July 1976 - Novembar 1976)
CUCH Richard N ALLA~D USN (Novaaber 1976 -
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ADM I NPERSOtlHEL
The Administrative Department provided all administrative reproduction and personnel services to the battalion during the deployment
Total yeoman assigned during this deployment were ten (l-YNC 1-VNl 3-YN2 2-YN3 and 3-YNSN) One YN2 was assigned to Detachment Sigonella for administra t ive support bull Yeoman were also assigned to the Supply (S-4) Tr aining (S- 2) and Operations (S-3) departments The Admin Staff averaged four (2-YN2 l-YN3 and 1-YNSN) with the YNC functioning as the Assistant Admin Officer and the YN1 functioning as the Admin Office supervisor A line LTJG was assigned as Department Head
The Personnel Office started the Ro t a deployment with a staff of 10 PNs Everyone was assigned a specific job to do reenlistments and discharges receipts and transfers TAD diaries and education al services The operation was going smoothly however one PN was sent t o the Sigonella detachment to augment the de t achment staff because of the heavy workload there The allowance was further deple t ed when one PN got o r ders for shore duty and another PN was released t o inactive duty Though the loss of the PNs could not be remedied the remaining PNs doubled their share of the load to give the battalion the service it needed This is typical of the Cao Do spirit of the PNs Their motivation and esprit de corps enabled them to give service to everyone in the battalion
The Personnel and Administrative staffs maintained the Duty YNPN Watch Section which provided emergency personn~l services and message pick-up service on a 24-hour bas is
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AVERAGE BATTALION STRENGTH - DEPLOYED AND ASSIGNED
DEPLOYED ASSIGNED
OPlICEllS 19 19 E-9 3 3 E-8 9 9 E-7 32 33 pound-6 75 78 E-5 91 101 E-4 137 138 E-3 amp below 207 208
TOTAL 554 570
BATTALION RECEIPTS AND TRANSFERS
TRANSFERS RECETPTS
OFFICERS 7 9 E-9 0 l pound-8 0 3 E-7 2 0 E-6 15 9 E-5 34 17 B-4 28 21 E- 3 amp below 31 -2 TOTAL 117 158
AVERAGE BATTALION HANNING - OCCU FIELD 13
E-8 E-7 E-6 E-5 E-4 E-3 amp Below TOTAL
BU 2 9 10 22 38 53 134 CE 1 2 10 9 9 13 44 CM 2 5 7 15 21 18 68 EA 0 2 3 6 3 12 26 EO 0 4 15 13 22 50 104 SW 1 1 8 7 11 16 44 UT l 0 3 9 14 23 50
TOTAL 7 TI 56 BT 118 185 470
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LEGAL
Legal a11i1tance was available co all members of the Battalion either at the coamand level by furniahing thebull vith povera of attorney or by referral to representativebull at the Baae Legal Services Branch OCfice for advice and counseling
Disciplinary action resulted in nonjudicial punishment being awarded on an average oC three cases week1y at Captaina Mast Four special and one summary courtbull - martial were convened during the Rota deployment Disciplinary action by month ia illustrated on the graph below
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CAREE R C 0 U N S E L l N G
During most of the European deployment NllCB 4 did not have a permanent trained Campreer Counselor This affected the overall career retention program As of this writing the battalion has acquir ed a permanent Career Counselor and the coU1Dand is in the pr ocess of rebuilding a viable car eer r e t ention team This should br14thten the overall retention pictur e
RETENTI ON TABLE
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First Term Per sonnel 88 22 12
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MORALE An ObJective evaluation of the bullorale of the Battalion as
a whole would unquestionably be very highmiddot Certainly the deploybullent location Rota Spain with its excellent liberty and leave possibilities wa1 a contributing factor However the sinale aost iaportant cause of high unit aorale was the excellent reputation for quality workaanship which the Battalion enjoyed Quality work probulloted hiamph unit pride which led to personal pride which led to hlamph aorale The high bullorate in turn was the cause of better and higher quality work thus self-perpetuating the spiral and proving the adaae that Quality attracts Qualitybullbull
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CHAPLAIN Religious services were held regularly in the Chapal-inshy
the-Pines located in the Seabee Camp Ciudad de Plata Rota Spain Sunday services included Protestant Worship at 0930 and Catholic Mass at 1100 Protestant Worship was conducted by the Battalion Chaplain and Catholic Mass was celebrated by Chaplains Rademacher and Boyd from the Naval Station Chapel Guitar music for Catholic Mass was arranged by the priests Organist for the Protestant services was Nancy L Johnson wife of CTIC Bob Johnson of Naval Comaunicntion Station Attendance averaged 7 battalion personnel at Protestant sershyvices and 16 at Catholic services tn addition many Naval Station personnel attended worship services at the Senbee Camp
Protestant and Catholic Chapel Funds were maintained with the Battalion Chaplain as custodian of each Disbursements of $100 or more were made with approval of the Commondina Officer A Catholic Chapel Council was foraed to make recoaaendations for use of the Catholic Chapel Fund
The Chapel was left unlocked at all times for aeditntion and prayer by battalion personnel A small group of Penteshycostal men hnd a daily prayer service in the chapel
Several battalion personnel participated in local denominshyational services Latter Doy Saints and Church of Christ at Esperanzu House on the base First Baptist Church Bethel Baptist Church and Lu Tglesln tvangelica (Pentecostal) off base A number of battalion personnel participated in Chrisshytian fellowship at Victory Villa Overseas Christion Serviceshyaen s Center and at a coffee house sponsored by La Iglesia Eva nae lica
A small Protestant Bible study group met on Wednesday nights ~n the Chaplians office studying primarily Godsplan of salvation
Throe retreats averaging seven persons ouch were held at La Molina Santa an old grist mill in Benaojon which has been converted into a retreat center by Fred Felty an American insurance salesman lowyer and former legislotor from Texas Several Catholic personnel participated in two Search Retreats sponsored by the base chapel
Several religious pound1las mostly Moody science filbulls were presented free of charge in the Silver City Theater The films became quite popular with a maximum attendance of 60 at one showing
The battalion library located in the sumo building as tho chnplalns office contain~ 3000 volumes of fiction and nonshyfiction hand-me-downs from other Navy Ii brories During
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this deployment application was made to the Chief of Naval Education and Training Support to establish e aeneral library at Silver City This was epproved and at the end of deployshyment an order of 1500 new volumes was received Much time and effort was put into inventorying and organiiing e~isting books About 600 fictions books older than twelve years were removed from the shelves and placed in boxes pending arrival of the new books Additional bookshelves totaling 76 feet of shelf space were built by Bravo Company to accommodate the new books In addition the battalion had several shelves of paperback books
The greatest single timetaker for the Chaplain was individual counseling covering a variety of subjects but mainly marital counseling A good bit of evening time was spent making AUTOVON calls in connection with personal counseling This included delivering over 120 Red Cross messages and counseling and assistshying persons receiving these messages
In addition to library shelves material changes included installation of a safe for keepina chapel funds prior to deposit a new air conditioner for the chapel screen doors on the chaplains office and library an additional electrical outlet in the chapshylains office to accommodate a wall clock relocation of one outshyside speaker from the chapel tower to the library roof in order to play chimes on Sunday mornings in the direction of berthing areas tamper-proofing of tho outside library door and updatina of doorknobs with locks and keys for all doors
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While found to be lacking by stateside standards the physical plant and layout of the dispensary were noneshytheless adequate for aost routine and emergency cases treated at Ciudad de Plata Assistance provided by the Naval Hospital Rota in the form of laboratory teats
bull pharmacy x-rays consultions and emergency referrals was outbulltanding
An average of approximately 280 patients per month were seen during rout1ne sick call hours Over 1850 prescriptions were filled the laboratory processed some 800 teats and 20 x-ray exposures were taken and reed Upper Respiratory Infections and gastrointestinal compaincs comprised the majority of conditions seen at routine 1ick call with moat of the consultsrefer r als co the Naval Hospital being of an orthopedic or optometric nature No communicable disease or food born illness outbreaks ware encountered Few cases of venere al disease were encounte r ed and all responded favo r abl y to i nitia l tr eatment Tl1ro~ghnut the deployment and in preparation for t he return to CONUS all necessary immunizations including Hong Kong and New Jersey A (swine) influenza were administered to AiJ Hands
The Medical Department instituted o Weight Control Program using the recent guidelines promulgated by BUMED While the results are still being analyzed net lossea of 30+ lbs were noted in several cases
During the deployment the rear two thirds of the HCPOC ESO Quonset Rut was alloted to the Medical Department and converted to supply spaces for bulk medical equipment This allo~ed for the controlled temperature storage oC items vice storage in CONpoundX boxes thus extending shelf life and insuri~g potency of necessary medicinals ln preparation Cor the mount out exercise all mount out boxe1 bullats kitbull and outfits were painted the latches and seals repaired or replaced
SICONELLA DETACHMENT
The Sigonella Detachment had a first class corpsman ssaigned throughout the deployment A screening eick call was held prior to quarters each morning An average of epproximetely 100 patients per month were seen during r o utine morning sick call of these personnel approximately 10 aen had to be referred to the Base Dispensa ry for further treatment Safety and sanitation inspections were conducted on both a r ou tine and a surprise basis The Medical Department representative also worked in the Adm Offi ce of the Base Dispensary
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DENTAL
The battalion dental staff consisting of one Dental Officer and cvo Deneal Technicians provided treatment in moat phases of Dantistry on a regularly scheduled basis to all battalion personnel Smergency dental care was rendered at any time Outatanding support in the fabrication of prosthetic applishyances repair service and advanced periodontal and complishycated oral surgery cases vas received from the Dental Departshyment Roca Spain
The battalion Dental Department is housed in a standard naval mobile dental trailer The trailer consists of a vattshying room two operatories and a dark room One operacory is used for performing most phases of Dentistry and the other is used for exposing x-rays films in the dark room all dental instruments are sterilited in an autoclave located in the dark room
Patient load averaged over 200 per month and in excess of 1000 procedures per month During chis deployment cycle no unusual dental diseases or conditions were detected
Dentel equipment and supplies were adequate However occasional equipment problems did cause delays in patient care Few problems were encountered in ordering and receiving dental supplies
In summary the den~al department should always keep at least a couple of months of every day consumables on hand for turnover Scheduling of patients no more than cwo or three weeks in advance should be exercised to decrease the amount oC patient failures due to unforeseen emergencies and exercises that may arise due to the battalions alert status during deployshyment
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S P E C I A L S E R V I C E S The Special Services Staff was comprised of one first
class potty officer and ono non-rated battalion member Despite the small siie of tho crew Special Se~vices mainshytained a very active and effective program Self-help proshyjects for the improvement of the Special Services building which consisted of a gabulle roobull and theater included the conshystruction of a stage and a bar the tiling of the game room floor and the installation of a new ceilinamp in the theater The Special Services Petty Officer aaintained a close liaison with the base travel aaency and was instruaental in arranging a continuous stream of tours to the surrounding area and all over lurope
Sports activity was marked by chess and ping pong tournashyments and by the three month long NMCB FOUR softball season The season was culminated with the presentation of plaques and team pictures to the victorious team meaberaand a trophy with the name of the winning teabull inscribed which will be passed on to the chaapions of the next deployaent
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consis t ed of one fi r st class Photographers Mate one second class Journalist a nd two non -rated Builders as photographers fo r most of t he deployment The primary tasks of t he Photo Lab wer e to pr o vi de photographic support for PAO and the Opshyerations Department Work wos also done in support of the line companies (Alpha Company in particular ) the Safety Chief and the de t achbullent s
The mont hly opera t ions r eports which included black 6 white prints and color s l ides and tho bat t alion publication Focus on Four took up aos t of the Jabs tibulle
The PAO Oepartbullent worked on the bullonthly Focus on Four and pr ovided news release coverage of battalion events Artishycles appe1Lred in t he Rota base paper (The Jack Tar) the Seashybee Coverall Navy Times Navy Civil Engineer and others PAO also coordinated the Fl eet Home Town News Prograbull and the Direct Line question and answer line to the co
PAOPhoto did the l ayou t work on t he Guam Completion Report prepared a Change of Coabullond booklet ond finished a 92- page edition of the Focus on Four ln lieu of a cruisebook at the end of deployment
ProblebullS were encountered in the lnb with water teaper at ure and bullinerols insufficient functional equipment and frequent reassignbullent of personnel However n quali t y product was mainshytained as projects and l iberty wer e well docuaented by the PAO Staff
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The continuing aim of the NMCB POUR HRM Prograa is to aaximize the use of battalion human potential thereby enshysuring mission achievement for the command and personal growth opportunity for each battalion member If the program can be judged by the results it produced during the 1976 European deployment then the many pages of this completion report attest to a marked success
The Phase II Equal OpportunityRace Relations Program adshyvanced toward its institutionalized self-sustained stages The AAP was revised EOQls were updated and a new CTT was trained who in turn conducted MRRCE Workshops for all eligible personnel The Human Relations Council met monthly and tho Advancement Recommendation Board reviewed enlisted service records and performance evaluations to ensure all hands have been afforded an equal advancement opportunity
The DAPA and CODAC trained supervisors to identify and deal with workers showing symptoms of drugalcohol abuse conducted discussion groups for people with problems promshyulgated facts on drugalcohol abuse and related Navy policy and instituted a Drug Exemption Program Harsh Spanish laws p rove d a significant deterrent to drug use and trafficking and Battalion Special Services consistently proshyvided outstanding alternatives to drugalcohol indulgence Drug detection dogs urinalyses screening and NIS investigashytions were used aa required The local ARD and CAAC units treated and screened individuals referred by the CODAC
Battalion personnel participated in cultural adjustment briefings conducted by host activities in Rota and Sigonella Liberty cancellations were infrequent and few unfavorable incidents with local nationals were reported Officers and enlisted men regularly took advantage of leave and liberty to explore Spain and other European countries
Positive actions were initiated throughout the deployshybullcnt and will continue during homeport to sustain a positive cobullbulland cl1bullate Most notable among these are the refinement
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NMCB POOR wrapped up its homeport period with the completion of the CBC Pore Bueneae Trailer Park at Pore Hueneme CA and the lest flight to Rota left on 15 March
Turnov~r of projects at NAVSTA Rota consisted of the Calibration Lab (SPN 462 at 48 completegt as well as eight minor projects
The construction hold and material delays have liaited the casked projects on which the battalion can vork
The Calibration Lab (SPN 462) is progreaaing smoothly and awaits scheduled deliveries of the ductwork by mid-April and the remaining air handling units
Seabee Camp projects were rescheduled with the visit of COMCBLANT representatives on 29 March
Surfacing the Alpha Co Live Storage Area (SPN 01-12) ia progressing vell with the area close to Cioal grade after removing almost one foot of soil over the entire area
Laundry Boiler (SPN Ol-28) Camp Hot Water Boilers (SPN 01-29) and Water Softeners (SPN 01-30) are awaiting shipment of boilers and water softeners respectively
A dedicated camp maintenance program is undervay to keep the camp in a hazard Cree condition
Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34) Phase II is progressing with about 800 LF of aidewalk poured
In Sigonella Sicily the EM ciubCPO Addition (SIC 34448) and Colf Cou rse Irrigation system (SIC 437) have not been started due co higher priority on other projects
AIMD Shop Phase III (SIC 18) is on schedule and awaits arrival of the building which is due l April The high water table is a continual problem
Ordnance Hagaampine (SIC 25) ia hampered by rain (site lies in a low swampy area) bur forming continues on the bleat valle
Handball Court (SIC 441) is awbulliting maceriais before work can continue
Power Check Pad (SlC 507) vill start the Cir1t week of April
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A 16-man augment force to the Sigonella Det vas sent 30 March and is expected to return to Rota approximately l May
Holy Loch Scotland posss problems in uneirpacted vork (443 mandaya) remaining for the Rankin Garage (UNK 504) and in unplanned demolition (50 mandaya) for(UNK 09) Hobby Shop Additional men are planned to augment the Holy Loeb Oet in late April or early May
The Nea Makri Oet commenced vork vith approximat~ly 20 complete and 14 air conditioning units rehabed bull
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April aav NHCB FOUR moving into construction in earnest despite the material problems experienced on many major projects
At the Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34 II) section three of five sections is complete and the job is progressing vell
At the Wullanveber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) limited vork began in preparation for delivery of boom boards on 1 June
The causeway for the BOCBRP is in its final position with the connection well underway Lighting of the causeway is hampered by material problems
Repairs to the Fender System (SPN 19517) progress slowly dua to a lack of welding machines and design changes in the fabrication of the walers Divers from UCT ONE are currently removing the bottom walars along the right aide of the pier
After a complete design change the Community Center Road (SPN 444) is moving with ~ubgrade already eatabliahed
The Stgonella Seabee Compound (SIC 02-01) ta continuing with work on the trailer pads soils test lab collateral
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At the AIMD Building StC 18ttI non-delivery of ~he preshyengineered building ibull causing a critical delay along with other miscellaneoua HTO items
The Theater Addition (SIC 26) also haa critical eaterinl problems particularly with the doors having not arrived
The Handball Court (SIC 441) is awaiting arrival of the remainder of the building
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In Holy Loeb the Rankin Garage (UNK 504) will be cobullpleted Dt Kay and the Hobby Shop Improvements (UN~ 09) ii progressing vell with no major problems
Several personnel shifts are 1cheduled for the upcoming month and include the following Of the 16 man augmented to the Sigonella Dec ii will return on 9 Kay 18 additional men will be sent from Rota Three men will be sent to the Holy Loc h Dec
A detachment to La Maddalena of 19 men will be eatablished in June and a detachment to Souda Bay of four men will be established approximately l June
KAY
In Kay - NMC8 POUR completed and turned over two major projects both ahead of schedule Material and funding problems still plague several projects though there was soaa improvement by aonths end
Causeway Connection (SPN 506) Concrete pad poured security lights and handrail in place Project completed and turned over 27 Kay 1976
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Precon held scheduled to start 1 July if oxylance burn bera and conduit hanger material arrive in June
Poat Office Consolidation (SPN 498) Much work was accomshypliabad with old walls and utilities removed and new walls doors and windows being installed
Calibration Lab (SPN 462) Additional funds received material procurement has begun again Need electr ical AC plumbing material Work baa progressed in finishing the head installing duct work painting
Repair Fender System Pier Il (SPN o f eleven sections of piles complete prior co installation
19517) Prefab of first Rubbing stripbull required
Wullenweber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) Limited work awaiting arrival of boom bosrds in June
Housin8 Sidewalks (SPN 34) Men diverted from this project to the Poat Office Conaolidation
Community Center Roads (SPN 444) June completion expected
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Aniaal Shelter (SPN 632) Foundation prepared vertical conatruccion awaiting rebar expanded metal
Sigonella Seabee Compound (SIC 02-01) Work continued with progreaa on underground electrical substation alab light poles final grading and storage work Projecting June completion
AIMD Building (SIC 18III) Building received and strucshytural a eabers erected Work continuing on sever linea undershyground Cuel tank Anticipa te funding problema
Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) Avaicing additional funda alov progreaa aade on bleat walls earth vork laying water line
theater Addition (SIC 26) Avaitiog additional funda much work oo stairs ocher concrete vork auapeoded ceiling partition installed
Golf Course Irrgiatioo (SIC 437) Work began on inacalshylacion of water lines and sprinkler systems
Bandball Court (SIC 441) No work performed awaiting arriv1l of electrical material
Povar Check Pad (SIC 507) Rain delayed early construction uch fill and compaction work performed this month
Line Opa Rehabilitation (SIC 508) tile floor laid electrical plumbing painting complete Project completed turned over 28 Hay 1976
Rankin Garage (UNK 504) in Roly Loch vaa completed and curnad ove r io ea~ly May
Hobby Shop Improvement Project (UNK 09) is ahead of schedule with bullwo rk progressing in roof boiler and radiator installation Estimated comple tion August 1976
AC Rehab (CRE 649) in Nea Makrt ia progressing near schedule with 471 of rehab work completed
In La Hadd1lena work has reauaad on the ~ym Overhead (SAR 04A) and on the Playing Field (SAR 11) with the arrival of a 19 men det during the final two vaeka of Hay
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Io June steady progress waa aade on construction projects The command inspection by COMCBLANT Captain J C RlC~ELS CEC USN r esulted io an outstanding rating for NMCB FOUR with particular praise for t he areas of leadership and ailitary smartness and our high quality construction Material sod funding probleaa still delay several projects aa outlined below
Kuse Cold Iron zation began on 28 to begill 12 Jul1 aaterial still are
SPN 502) Second precon held sod mobilishyJune Pull-scale construction isacheduled Oxylaoce burn bars and conduit hanger not on site
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Post Office Consolidotion (SPN 498) Work accoaplished bull includes plastering new walls installing a head beginning a foyer The major hold-up is arrival of channel iron necessary for inatallation of ductwork and installation of the euspended ceiling
Repair Pender System (SPN 19517) First sections of piles driven Rubbing stripslover va lers to be installed with UCT support once rubbing stripe ar r ive
Calibration Lab (SPN 462) Delays in this job include srrival of mismatched nir cood~tioniog equipment for the Mechanishycal Room and awaiting pencil rod and angle iron fo r ductwork
Wullenweber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) Boom boards are not not scheduled to arrive until August Work ia progressing in the bus bar installation
Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34) Open scrip between r oad and sidewalks paved
Overlay Camp Roads and Surface Secondary Roads (SPN 01-13 SPN 01-22) Roads in cabullp repaved
Inetall Bead Building 365 (SPN 01-35) Work is virtually complete on this camp improvement project
AIHD Building (SIC 18III) Work and fuel tank Wor~ is conttnuiog on the access road
completed oo sever lines aid~ng insulation and on
Power Check Pad (SIC 507) Almost half of tbe concrete poured this period
Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) $12300 of $17650 requested received Project August completion
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Theater Addition (SlC 26) Roof and ceiling installed interior utilities being roughed io
Handball court (SIC 441) No bullaterial delaya this month Insulation ceiling utilities installed All that rebullaina is to paint interior correct electrical and place sidewalk end stepa
EM ClubEH Club Addition Preparation underway to begin ~hibull project Many design questions to be discuaaed in second precon on 1 July 1976
_ Sigonella Seabee Cobullpound (SIC 02-01) Work still remains on vash reek soils lab admin parking lot and shore pover connection
Hobby Shop taprovement Project(UNK 09) Work continues ahead of schedule v t th progrebullbull on vindov installation plastering and electrical
Gym Overhead (SAJl 04A) Work completed once plywood arrived in mid-June No pudcblist
Playing Field (SAR 11) Work is progressing vith an early July completion expected The detachment is to be diseatablished approximately 15 July
Rota Pier Fender Repair (SPN 19517)
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In Julywork continued aa NKCB FOUR paaaed the midpoint in ita European deployment The battalion took tiae out for the traditional mid-deployment party on the 24th of July and for the battalion Change of Command Ceremony on 29 July when CDR C J BEDNAR relieved CDR M J MACDONALD However work did not alacken aa the Muse Cold Iron Project commenced (ull production at Rota and plans were laid for the eatabliahaent of a detachment at Souda Bay Crete Several projecta were completed both in Rota and at the various detachmenta
POTA
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Once critical materials orrived progresa vaa quicker than first anticipated due to the efficishyency of the oxylance and magnesium burn bar However several problems still alov construction Obstructions in the steam line trench require design changes for the pipe layout Not all materials are on hand and timely delivery ia required in order to avoid further delays Pinally apace requirements of pier tenantbull impedes progress as areas are blocked off and the battalion ia given only limited acceaa
Poat Office Consolidation (SPN 498) Haaonry work continued on the foyer and north and south walls Utilities inatalled electrical work begun No major stumbling blocka anticipated in this project as channel iron for auapendad celling arrived late in the month
Repair Pender System SPN 19517) At the prefab yard concrete pillars for use in pile fabrication completed The third of twelve sections of pile were driven Anticipate runnshying out or wooden members
Calib ration Lab (SPN 462) Installation of hoc vater lines complete Head virtually complete and moec duct work installed No resolution yet to mechanicalair-conditioning problema
Communi ty Center Road (SPN 444) Completed turned overco ROICC 6 Ju ly 1976
Animal Kennel (SPN 632) Project laid out and earthwork complete
Renovate BEQ Electrical (SPN 01-08) lialf of lights installed Awaiting arrival of remaining materials
Surface Ove rlay Camp Roadbull (SPN 01-13) 01-20 01-22 01-38) Silve r City Saloon parking lot surface BEQ roada complete WorK continuing on other horizontal constYuction in Seabea Camp
Install Raad Bldg 365 (SPN 01-35) Completed
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AIMD Building (SIC 18III) Siding insulation complete Interior electrical and plumbing vork begun Partition valls being installed
Pover Check Pad (SIC 507) of application of joint sealer
Project complete vith exception Awaiting chis terial
Ordnance Magaampine (SIC 25) Last concrete for blaat walls poured Work continuing on grouting waterproofing and earthshywork
Handball Court (SIC 441) Project completed and turned over to ROICC
EM ClubEM Club Addition (SIC 34448) Project start delayed awaiting reply from Corpa of Engineers on aajor deeig~ queetions
SARDINIA
Playing Field (SAR 11) Project completed and turned over Det disestabl ished 16 July 1976
ROLY LOCH
Hobby Shop Improvement Project (UNK 09) Project completed with exception of punchlist Det reduced to seven bullen until rest of aaterisl1 1rrive for start of NX garage project
NEA MAKRI
AC Rehab (GRE 645) Work moved ahead or schedulemiddot~ 13 units rehabbed this month
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AUGUST
In Rota construction approval was given by the Spanish governaent or the ERPBOC Storage and the TSC Antenna projects Manpower was quickly diverted to these projects the nuabera l and 3 priorities at Rota For the TSC Antenna job a detachment was established at Moron AFB In addition a detachment was also eatablished at Souda Bay Crete to work on two rec r eation facilities
ROTA
ERP Storage Facility (SPN 516) Vork progressed quickly on thia project in August after the lifting of the Spanish construction bold All aaterials were available on site anticipate early September completion
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Work was delayed on this project after the discovery of nine obstructions in the steam trench A redebulligo bas been approved and now the requirement is for tha arrival of elbows to go around the obstructions
TSC Antennas (SPN 602) A twelve man deta~bbullent was established on 16 Auguat to begin work at Moron AFB Spain It is planned that all work will be completed at Moron and then the complementaey antenna work started at the Rota site
Pier II Fender Repair (SPN 19517) Most of this crew diverted to higher priority projects aa maceriala (Timber) are running short
Calibra tion Lab (SPN 462) A design engineer from OICC Spain arrived the week of 16 August and recommended extenaive redesign of the AC ayatea Further delays are anticipated It is expected that NHCB 4 vill not b able to complete this project
SlCONBLLA
AIMO Building (SIC 18tII) Material pro~lems continuemiddot The comnon gutters have not arrived as promised by the Italian Air Force contractor The AC unit received does not aatch specifications COMCBLANT DET Naples ia investigating problems
Theater Addition (SIC 26) Work nov Estimate 3-4 veeks lost due to rework of content in river sand reduced bonding sand aeans to be working
progressing on plastering plaster Righ silt
Nov using 50 volosnic
The Joint Sealant for the Power Check Pad (SIC 507) and the cast iron fittings for the Col Course Irrigation Project (SIC 437) have not yet arrived delaying those projects Also the redesign of the EMCPO Club foundation (SIC 34448) la still in the bands of the Army Corps of Engineers aud OICC Spain
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A nev detachment vas establiahed or the conatruct1on of a Handball Court (CRpound 416) and a Racreatiou Area (CR 415)
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Work vsa beaun on the NEX Caraae project (U K 604)
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The big event of Septembet vas tbe long awaited Pull Battalion 48 hour Mount Out Captain J P JONpoundS COMCBLANT preaided at the final 782 gear inspection et the conclusion of the exercise on 14 September 1976
ROTA
ERP Storage Facility (SPN 516) Project turned over 8 September 1976 with no punchliat facil it y completed in 5 veeks time
Muse Cold I ron (SPN 502 ) Project atill delayed a va i t ins pipe inaulation and holiday line tester Elbows received for by-paaaing obstructions
TSC Antennas (SPN 602) Intense r ainfall and diaestablishshyment and reaetablishaent of the detachment at Moron because of the Mount Out have hinoered const r uction progreaa
Poat Office Consolidation Work continued on this project a s tbe foyers heads and office spaces vere completed
Repair Fender System (SPN 19Sl7) Date of arrival of timber pushed back for second time to 10 October 1976 Its arrival is essential as UCT ONpound deployed to Rota 21 September and oov are unable to begin eonatruction work
Wullenveber An t enna (SPN 503) Wrong size dead end gripe arrived vork can not begin on installation of nev boom boards
Animal Kennel (SPN 632) Work started on the erection of this quonset hut upon the completion o the ERP Storage Facility
SIGONELLA
AtMD Building (SIC 18lII) Work progressing smoothly Pre f inal inapeccion sat for l October 1976
Ordnance Maga~ine (SIC 25) Work continuinR on all phaaes o f pTo j e c t - road vater lioe interior Expect completion b y NMCB 4
Still awaiting arrival of cast iron fittings for Golf Courae Irrigation Project (SIC 437) and on receipt of redeaign from OICC Spain on EMCPO Club (SIC 34448)
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Work progTeaaed smoothly on the Baodbell Cou rt (CRE 416) Bovever uoaarked pover linea vere hit during the bullite preparation tor the ~bullcreation Area (CRE 415) and reaulted lo delays vbtla repairs vere aade
Det SOUiia Bay 11ampabera work on the bandbell court project
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Manr projectbull at the various detachment -ites vere cobullpleted during this final 35 days of deployment Also the extensive task of bulloving out tbe NHCB FOUR Advance Party and turning over the projects equipment and camp to NHCB FIVE occupied a signliicant portion of the battalion bull time
ROTA
The Muse Cold Iron Project (SPN 502) turned over at 34 cobullplete with vork continuing to the end on insulating bull portions of the steam line
The Post Office Consolidation (SPN 498) was cobullpleted
The Pier II Pender Repair (SN 19517) was turned over at 34 complete With the arrival of the required timber bullebullbers on 15 October 1976 extensive work vas com~leted in the final tvo weeks
The Calibration Lab (SPN 462) was turned over at 82 complete awaiting redesign of mechanical systems by OICC Spain
The TSC Antenna Project (SPN 602) was turned over with 18 complete (36 of work at Hor~n)
The Wullenveber Antenna Project (SPN 503) wae turned over at 15 complete awai t ing the dead end grips
The Animal Kennel (SPN 632) was turned over ac 60 complete with the cagae and other inter ior work to be completed
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The Power ~ Check Pad (SIC 507) and the AIMD Shop (SIC 18III) wae completed
The Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) wae turnover at 95 complete with heavy raine hampering progress on the road bull
The Theater Addition (SIC 26) was turned over at 94J complete os oll manpower resources were diverted in the last two weeks to the EMCPO Club
The Colf Courae Irrigation Project (SIC 437) was turned over at 17 complete
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Work began in earnest on the EMCPO Club(SIC 34448) during the final tvo veeka Once design approval vaa given work continued in double ahifta 7 days a week in a last ditch effort to get the p r oject out of the ground before the Sigonella rainy season stopped all earthwoTk Footings and columns bad to be poured in standing water despite 24 hour pumping
HOLY LOCR
The NEX Garage (UNK 604) waa completed
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The Handball Court (CRE 416) and the Recreation Area (CKE 415) vere completed bafore the Dets diaeetab1-isluaent
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Encl (1) Unit Location Suaaary (2) Adminiatrative Summary (3) liistorical Sumaary (4 Equipment Sumaary (5) Training Suamary (6) Safety Summary (7) Labor Diatribution Summary (8) OperationsProject Status Summary (9) Supply Suamary
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2 Unit Location In accordance ~trh reference (b) NMCB FOUR waa deployed to Ciudad de Plata Rota Spain from 14 March 1976 to 5 November 1976 aa the Atlantic Fleet Alert Naval Mobile Construction Battalion
3 Unit Movements U S Naval Mobile Construction Battalion FOUR deployed on 14 March 1976 ond returned to homeport on 5 November 1976 Unit movements are summarized below
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NMCB FOUR Advance Party deployed from CBC Port Hueneme California co Ciudad de Plata Roca Spain
NMCB FOUR Detachment Diego Garcia deployed Cram CBC Port Hueneme Cbulllifornia to Diego Garcia
NMCB FOUR Detachment S1gonclla deployed from CBC Port Hueneme California to Sigonella Sicily Ctaly
NMCB FOUR Detachment Nea Makri deployed from CBC Port Hueneme California to N M Creece
NMCB FOUR Main Body deployed from CBC Port Hueneme CallCornia co Cuidad de Plata Roca Spain
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NMCB FOUR Detachment Holy Loch deployed from CBC Port Hueneme California to Holy Loch Scotland
NMCB FOUR Detachment La Maddelena arrived f r om NAF Sigonella and NS Rota Spain
NMCB FOUR Detachment La Maddelena was dises t abshylished Men returned to join DET Sigonella or the mainbody in Rota Spain
NMCB FOUR Detachment Souda Bay arrived from NS Rota Spain
NMCB FOUR Detachment Nea Makri was disestablished and men returned to join DET Sigonella
NMCB FOUR Advance Party departed Rota Spa in and returned to CBC Port Hueneme California
31 OCT 76 - 3 NOV NMCB FOUR Detachment Diego Garcia was disestablished and men returned to CBC Port Hueneme California
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9 NOV 76
NMCB FOUR Detachment Souda Bay was disestablished and men returned to join DET Sigonella
NMCB FOUR Detachment Holy Loch was disestablished and men returned to join the mainbody in Rota Spain
NMCB FOUR departed Rota Spain and returned to CBC Port Hueneme California
NMCB FOUR Detachment Sigonella was disestablished and men returned to join mainbody in CBC Port Hueneme California
NMCB FOUR cargo flight departed Rota Spain and returned to CBC Port Hueneme California
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NHCB POUR assumed statubull as NAVEORLANTPLT Alert NMCB
The BEP and the Ciudad de Plata camp turnshyover were completed
CDR C H HASKELL CEC USN NMCB POUR Executive Officer arrived in Rota Spain efter visiting the Holy Loch Scotland detachment aite
20-26 MAR 76 CDR M J MACDONALD CBC USN Commanding Officer NMCB FOUR and LCDR M W SliELTON CEC USN Operations Officer NMCB FOUR vieited OICC Spain for an OICCROICC conshybull truc tion workshop
30 MAR-9 APR 76 LCDR SHELTON visited the NMCB FOUR detachment sites et Nea Makri Greece Souda Bay Crete Sigonella Sicily La Maddalena Sardinia and visited COMCBLANT DET Naples Italy
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CDR MACDONALD LT R M DBMPSEY CEC USN NMCB FOUR Alpha Company Commander and EQCM D R RUTHERFORD USN NMCB FOUR MCPOC visited the Sigoaella detachment
LCDR GANT CEC USN 09A OICC Spain visited the Sigonella detachment
LCDR SHELTON visited the Holy Loeb detachment and CINCUSNAVEUR London
CAPT MOGER CEC USN OICC Spain visited NMCB POUR at Rota and toured the job aitee
CDR MACDONALD and EQCM RUTHERFORD visited the Sigonella and Nea Makri detachments
LTJG w YUH USNR AdminPersonnel Officer and BUC J R QUINN USN Safety Chief visited the Sigonella detachment
RADM M D CARMODY USN Inspector General of the Navy visited NMCB FOUR while at Rote Spain
CDR MASKELL and EAC T R FRASER USN Quality Control Chief Petty Officer visited the Sigooella detachment
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17-28 MAY 76
18-20 MAY 76
18-22 MAY 76
20-2 KAY 76
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9-10 JUN 76
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CECS BOLTE USN of COK20TBNCR Procurement Off ice visited the NMCB FOUR Moin Body at Roto Spain
LCDR HENDRICKSON CEC USN COMCBLANT DET NAPLES CW04 lflLLlAMSON and CUCH ClERLOPP of COMCBLANT viaited NMCB FOUR at Rota and the Sigonella detachment
CDR MACDONALD and EQCM RUTHERFORD visited the Holy Loch detachment and COMNAVACTS UK London
UTCM WORTHAN of CESO visited NMCB POUR Main Body at Rots Spain
LCDR M W SHELTON CEC OSN NMCB POUR Operations Officer visited the Sigonella detachment
EQCM RUTHERFORD v1a detached from NHCB FOUR to become AOIC Diego Carcia Detachment and relieved of his duties as Sanio~ Enlisted Advisor by UTCS N C KOLBECK USN
LCDR J B CLAYTON CEC OSN visited the Sigonella detschaent
LCDR CLAYTON relieved CDR MASKELL a1 Executive Officer NHCB FOUR
CAPT RICKELS CEC USN Commander Construction Battalions U S Atlantic Fleet visited NMCB FOUR at Rota Spain
LCDR SHELTON visited the detachments at La Maddalena Sigonella and Nea Makri
CAPT RICKELS visited the Sigonella detachment
LCDR P P VALENTY JR SC USN visited the Sigonella detachment
LTJC J A ZAYAC USN relieved LTJC YOH USNR as Admlniatrative Officer NMCB FOUR
LCDR SHELTON visited NMCB FOUR Dec Holy Loch CINCUSNAVEUR and COMNAVACTS London
LCDR VALENTY relieved LCOR J R HILDRBRANO SC OSN aa NHCB FOUR Supply Officer
CAFT W E CROSSAN CEC USN COMCBLANT Chief of Staff and prospective PWO Naval Station Rota Spain visited ~MCB FOUR Roca Spain
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16 JOL 76
19-24 JUL 76
19-26 JUL 76
26-31 JUL 76
27-29 JUL 76
29 JOL 76
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4-6 AUG 76
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13-20 AUC 76
26-28 AUC 76
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ENS S C GENTRY SC USN relieved LTJC P B WADE SC USN aa NMCB FOUR Disbursing Of(icer
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LCDR R C LAYMAN USN LCDR J K DENSON USN and PNC ASHLEY USN held an Adain Inspection of NMCB FO~R at Rotbull Spain
CDR D R STONE SC USN SKCS MCLAREN USN SK2 GARRIDO USN and Hr Ed MACRAPELLE (CS-13) held the annual Supply Inspection of NMCB FOOR st Rota Spain and Sigonella Sicily
LCDR R B FINK CHC USN NMCB FOl11l Chaplain visited the Sigonolla detachment
LT H R JOHNSON CEC USN Officer-in-Chbullrge of NMCB FOOR Sigonellbull detachment visited the Hain Bod~ Rota Spain for an OIC Conference
LTJC R P DETROYE CEC USNR Officer-in-Chbullrge of NMCB FOUR Holy Loch detachment visited the Main Body in Rota Spain for an OIC Conference
CDR G J BEDNAR CEC USN relieved CDR MACDONALD as Commanding Officer NMCB FOUR
LCDR J B PABARCUS CEC USN CBLANT Operations Officer visited NMCB FOUR Rota Spain
LCDR J P FRANZ CEC USN CINCUSNAVEUR Staff visited NMCB FOUR Rota Spain
LCDR PABARCUS and LCDR HENDRICKSON visited NMCB FOUR detachments at Nea Makri Souda Bay and Sigonella
CDR BEDNAR and SWCS LESTER NHCB FOUR Operations Chief visited NMCB FOUR detachments at Sigonella Nea Hakri and Souda Bay
CDR BEDNAR and SWCS LESTER visited the Holy Loch detachment and CtNCUSNAVEUR
Pre-deployment visit of NMCB FIVE to Europe CDR D pound DEVtCQ Commanding Officer LCDR JONES LCDR HAMILTON EQCM METZGER CMC ACKERSON and LTJC KELLO visited Rota Sigonella and Souda Bay
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24 SEP 76
30 SEP 76
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18-21 OCT 76
31 OCT-9 NOV 76
CDR R D PARltER CINCUSNAVEUR Staff visited the Sigonella detachment
EOC CRAWFORD of COMCBLANT Equipment Office visited the Sigonella detachment
HAJ HAND USMC and CAPT BULLOCK USMC of COMCBLANT visited NMCB FOUR aL Rota Spain foe a Military Readiness Inepeccion
LT TYLER CEC USN and LT BUSSEY CEC USN of COMCBLANT Training Office inspected NMCB POUR at Roca Spain
NHCB FOUR held a full Battalion Hounc-Ouc Exerclaa EXTRA DllY
CAPT J P JONES CEC USN COMCBLANT and CUCH DEXHEIMER MC~OC of COHCBLANT visited NHCB FOUR at Rota Spain
MAJ HAND and CAPT BULLOCK COMCBLANT Military Advisory visited the Sigonella detachment
COMMODORE JONES and CUCH DEXHEIMER visited the Sigonella detachment
LCDR SHELTON visited NMCB FOUR detachments at Souda Bay and Sigonella
COMMODORE JONES LCDR HENDRICKSON and CUCH DEXHEIMER visited the Souda Bay detachment
RADM C C HEID COMLANTNAVFACENCCOM and CAPT J B MOGER OlCC Spain visited NMCB FOUR Roca Spain
CDR BEDNAR visited the detachment sites at bull Sigonella and Souda Bay
LCDR SHELTON viaited the detschment site at Sigonalla
CDR BEDNAR visited NMCB FOUR Holy Loch detachment
LCDR J B CLAYTON NMCB FOUR Executive Officer visited the Puerto Rico Seabee camp
Throughout the deployment LCDR J E HENDRICKSON and BOCS DALTON of CBLANT DET Naples mada numarou1 visits to NMCB FOUR Rots Spain and to the variou1 detachment aites
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IfCB SEVEN POUR BT UNCLAS B P T 0 N03510 A COMCBLANTINST 35102P B COMCBLANT OPLAN 1000 l NMB FOUR IS ASSICNBD AS ALBRT BAITALION AS DEPINlO IN REF A ANO IAW RBF B UPON RBLTlF OF NfCB SEVEN FOUR ON OR ABOl11 15 MAR 76 2 REPORT ASSUMPTION OF ALERT POSl1JRE TO CltMBLAHT INFO CCraquo 11laquogt ZERO NCR BT
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COM ntREE ONE NCR PORT HUENEME CA BT UNCLAS E PT 0 N03120 1 WELCCraquoE TO THE ATLANTIC FLEET AS THE FY-75 PACIFIC BEST OP TYPE AND PELTIER AWARD RECIPIENT YOUR PROFESSIONAL CAPABILITIES ARB WELL KNOWN TO ALL I KNOW YOU WILL DO AN OUTSTANDING JOB AS ntI ALERT BATTALION NOW ON STATION ntROUGHOUT EUROPE IT IS A PLEASURE TO HAVE YOU ABOARD ANO I LOOK FORWARD TO VISITING YOU IN THE NEAR PIJTllRE GOOD LUCK FOR A SAFE ANO REWARDING DEPLOYMENT CAPTAIN RICKELS BT
3 Marc h 1976
From Co11111andini General US Marine Corps Marine Corps Base ltentynine Palas CA 92278
To Chief Staff Officer 31ST Naval Consttuction Reiiment Pon Hueneme CA 93043
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1 It is a pleasure to co11m1end Naval Mobile Construction Battalion FOUR for its outstanding pcrfonmnce of duty while training at thu Bue 16-31 January 1976
2 In addition to the military subject training accomplished an invaluable contTibution was made to the base through the many construction tasks accomplished The projects completed include construction of an AM-2 Helicopter Pad 11 road a tonk crossing a dugout at the little league field and water point Sidewalks in the main camp area were also repaired
3 The enthusiasm and can do spirit of the Seabee tradition was in areat evidence daring the entire trainina period Please extend my appreciation
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E R REID Jr
FEI Twentynine FEB 7b 5 May 1976
Fro11 Co1111111ndina Officer US ~lari ne Corps Marine Barracks Naval Activities Box 13 PPO New York 09540
To Coananding Officer Naval Mobile Construction Batta1ion FOUR
Subj Letter of Appreciation
1 Durina the period of 30 April throuah 2 May 1976 members of your comraand vere called upon to auainent Marine Barracks Security Forces in anticipation of an increased threat to the security of the u s Naval Station Rota This auiJlentation consisted of a squad of Seabees belna Clllployed to 1141 two additional posts provide security for tllo aarine vehicular patrols and increase the si~e of the Back-up Alert Force The excellent perfolllBJlce and enthusiasm of the individual Seabees listed in enclosure (1) contributed gTeatly to the increased securlty of the Naval Station
2 The professionalba exhibited by your personnel during the entire period vas above reproach In a situation where Seabees served shoulder to shoulder vith Marines there was an air of constant cooperation autual confidence and respect Please convey ay personal appreciation to those Seabees involved Their attitude enthuslllSll and sense of responsibility is a credit to their co-and the Naval Service and personifies the Can Do attitude of the United States SEABEES
J L MILLER
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FTOm CoD1111a11der Naval Construction Battalions US Pacific Pleet To Commanding Officer US Naval Mobile Construction Battalion FOUR
Subj End of Deployment Completion Report
Ref NMCB FOUR ltr Ser 227 of S Apr 1976
1 Reference (a) forwarded NMCB FOURs end of deployment report which is considered to be among the finest received by tiis headquarters in recent years
2 Please convey to all who put forth their efforts and talents in compiling this report my congratulations on their thoroughness attention to detail and overall quality of content
JOHN R FISHER
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COMCBlMT NORFOLK VA BT UNCLAS N016SO PERSONAL FROM CAPT CL DIXON 111 CltMIAIDING GENERAL FMFPAC CERTIFICATE OF C~bulltENDATlON 1 ON 29 JUN 76 IT WAS Wint A DEEP SENSE OF PRIDE AND SATISFACTION lllAT I RECEIVED A CERTIFICATE OF CltMENDATIO~ FROM TIU COtfIANDlNG GaERAL FMFPAC FOR SEABEE PARTICIPATION IN 1llE CONSTRUCTION OF AN EXPEDITIONARY AIRFIELD AND REIATED FACILITIES AT ICB TIIVTt-NINE PALMS 2 TiiE BODY OF ntE CERTIFICATE READS AS FOLLOWS
TIIE CCMWt1gtING GENERAL FLEET MARINE FORCE PACIFIC TAKES PLEASURE
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IN CCHIENDING 31ST NAVAL CONSTRUCTION REGIMENT NAVAL CONSTRUCTION BAITALJON CENTER PORT HUENEME CA FOR OIJTSTANDING PERFORMANCE OF oorY WHILE PARTICIPATING IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN EXPEDITIONARY AIRFIELD IN THE DESERT AT MARINE CORPS BASii lWElrlY-NINE PALMS CA THE SEABEES OF THE 31ST NCR TURNED TO Wini RESPONSIVBNESS IYPrFYING THEIR REPUTATION fl 90 MAN UITTT DESIGNATED AS DBTAOIMEITT X-RAY OF MOBILB CONSTRUCTION BATTALION FOUR FORMED AND DEPLOYED TO THE DESERT DURING JANUARY 1976 QUICKLY AND EXPERTLY A PRIMARY ACCESS ROAD FOR SUBSEQUENT USE BY AIR FIELD CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AND A LANDING SITE FOR HELICOPTERS AND AV- BA HARRIERS WERE COM-PLETED NINE PIECES OF KBY CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT ESSENTIAL TO THIS UNIQUI PROJECT WERE MADE AVAILABLE FOR MARINE ENGINEER USE SIGNIFICANTLY ENRANCING 1llE QUALITY OF 1llE WORK FOR THlS EFFORT AND SUPERB FOLLOW-ON ACTION OF ORGANIZING AND EQUIPPING SUBSEQUENT RESERVE SEABEE DETAOlMENTS PARTICIPATING IN THE AUUIELD CONSTRUCTION raE REGIMENT IS HEREBY COMMENDED nus ENTHUSIASTlC DEDICATED DISPLAY OP PROFESSIONALISM REFLECTS GREAT CREDIT UPON rnE 31ST NAVAL CltJSTRUCTION REGIMENT AND IS IN KEEPING lflni THE FitEST TJWgtITJONS OF THE SEABEES vm THE us NAVAL SERVICE 3 AS POIITTED Ol1I IN THE CERTIFICATE N-CB FOUR WAS niE LEAD SEABEE BATTALION TO GO INTO MCB 1WENTY-NrNE PALgtIS TO START THE PROJECT THE STRONG RAPPORT SET BY THE MEN OF FOUR WITH THE MARINE CORPS PERSONNEL AT TWpound1flY-NlNE PALMS WAS SOON TO LEAD TO THE CLAllaquogtR FOR ADDITIONAL SEABEE SUPPORT 4 I PERSONALLY FEEL JlAT FOUR 1 S CONTRIBUTIONS WERE VERY NOTEWORTHY TO THE TOTAL PROJECT EFFORT AND I WOULD SINCERELY APPRECIATE THE PASSING OF THIS CCMolENDATION ON TO ALL ruosE MEN OF FOUR WHO PARTICPATED WITH WARIEST REGARDS CAPT 0L DIXON III
CobullMding Officer US Navy Support Office
La Maddalena FPO New York 09533
Dear Colllllllnder McDonald
14 July 1976
Well at long last I can say I have seen Seabees You can be truly proud of your detachment here in La Maddalena and in Master Chief
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Nelsona true leader of men dedicated to his profession and one who never settles for that 95 mark Anyt ime you tire of hilll send hia to La Madd As for the others they to have done every1hing that has been asked of thea plus a little extra
I am in the process of vritlng letters of comendation for the men and they Will be forwarded to you
If there is anything I can do for you or your mea please feel free to ask
Once againyou can be truly proud t o have t hese men wor king for you and the Seabees
Best Regards
EL GALAVOTII
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From Commander U S Naval Activities SpainCommanding Officer U S Naval Station Rota Spain
To Commanding Officer U S Naval Mobile Construction Battalion FOUR
Subj Letter of Appreciation
1 I wish to express my personal appreciation for the valuable assistance provided by volunteers of your command in support of the Bicentennial Celebration aboard Naval Station Rota Spain The high degree of success of the activities which were enjoyed by the entire community would not have been possible without this significant effort which was so willingly given by members of NMCB-4 The capability of your command to render this assistance in addition to the normal heavy workload which you pursue middotis solid evidence of outstanding leadership and a most effective organization
2 I wish to specifically single out CECS HS REIK USN NMCB fOURs Bicentennial Liaison Representative Senior Chief REIK was called upon numerous times by various members of the Bicentennial Committee and in every case responded with effective and timely results His assistance in coordinating efforts to help in the installation and hook up of the extensive electrical system assisting in the arrangements for the church services and in arranging volunteers to work at the all hands picnic was essential to the success of our celebration The willing spirit and fine sense of cooperation exhibited by the members of NMCB-4 are indeed a credit to your command Please accept my most sincere thanks
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~DING OFFICER U S NAVY SUPPORT OFFICE LA MADDALENA SARDINTA
takes pleasure in commending
(the men of NMCB FOUR La Maddalena Detaclunent)
For outstanding performance as set forth in the following citation
For superior perfoIJllanCEI of duty 1ile assigned to US Naval MObile OOostxuctioo Battalion FOUR Oetachtent La Madclalena Sardinia Italy durirg the period 17 May 1976 to 16 July 1976 Your efforts in support of the detach-ment s mission provide1 a siltTlificant cantrilution to the rrorale and efficiency of the ocmnands at this isolated duty station In addition to the satisfactory carpletion of all c1etacl1nelt work projects you devoted your spare time to various projects which included fightirg brush fires and cxrmunity relations involving repairs to an ozphanage emargency road repairs assistance at the annual ccmnard barbeque honorirg the rost nation and support of similar projects affecting all phases of cxrmunity life in La Maddalena At all times your perfoDnld your assignel tasks willirgly and in a professional manner consistently mainshytainirg a hiqh state of morale am oondllct beyond reproach Your personal dedication in addition to supportirg the Navys overseas diplanacy program inproved the mission readiness of this ocmnard and is in keepirg with the hiqhest traditions of the US Navy
E L GAIAVUITI Cmmander US Navy
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PROJECT ON 8 SEP 76 AT NAVCCMlSTA GREECE BY YOUR NEA MAICRI DETACHMENT IS NOTED WITH PLEASURE AND GRATrnJDB PETIY OfPICER KNOWLTON AND mE EmIRE DETACHMENT CREW HAVE PERFORMpound) ADMIRABLY IN COMPLETING nns COMPLEX AND OPERATIONALLY IMPORTANT PROJECT IN SUOf AN ACCELERATED TIME FRAME 1liEY HAVE BEEN A MOST WELCOME ADDITION TO OUR CCMlUNITY AND THEIR DEPARTIJRE IS CONSIDERED A DEFINITE LOSS 2 PLEASI ACCEPT MY APPRECIATION ON A TRULY FINE AND CREDITABLE PERFORMANCE BY THE MEN OF NMCB FOUR CAPTIAN THAD H HARDEN US NAVY BT
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Kota Swim Club co Special Services US Naval Station Rota Spain CoG1rJ1anding Officer U S Naval Mobile Construction Battalion FOUR Special Services US Naval Station Rota Spain
Letter of Appreciation
Several months ago your battalion graciously accepted the fill-in proshyject of pouring cement starting blocks at the Naval Station housing swimming pool
The completion of this project represented a giant step in the attempts of the Board of Directors to further the goals of the club Our by-laws state that our primary objective is to promote competitive swimming I menshytion this point to make it clear that ours is not a summer fun program but a serious disciplined program of training and competition Our swimmers compete with one American team from Torrejon Air Base in Madrid and with SpMish clubs from Puerto de Santa Maria Jerez Sevilla and Madrid Several of these teams produce Spains olympic-class swimmers
Over the years the RSC has earned the respect of the Spanish clubs fpr being a serious almost-professional highly competitive group Such a reshyputation is difficult to maintain in our transient environment
Now through your generous cooperation and efforts the RSC is better equipped to train for its competition season and to host our competitors in a manner to whcih they are accustomed
On behalf of the present and future Boards of Directors and memberships I extend our most sincere appreciation and wish you and your men all the best for the future
William M Sink Secretory
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ROTA RODEO ASSN Box 1872
US Naval Station FPO New York NY 09540
CDR George J Bednar Commanding Officer NMCB FOUR
Dear Sir
20 October 1976
We would like to express our sincere appreciation to you and all of NMCB-4 for all of the help and support you have given the Rota Rodeo Association
You have given us the use of your equipment along with skilled operators to run it When we needed something you a brays seClled to be there ready and willing to do aJl you could Our 1976 Rodeo Season has been SllOOth sailing all along because of the tremendous aaount of support we llave received frobull our shiputes at NgtICB-4
Your Special Services department has provided us with the use of their facilities when a rainstorm made it necessary to move indoors and they have offered their services several times NMCB-4 has provided a11 Ambulance for our shows and buck-outs along with experienced Corpsmen They have provided us with transportation to pull and transfer our flont over the 4th of July They were there before our Rodeos to water and drng the arena There is really no end to the countless number of times JMCB-4 was there to lend a helping hand when we needed it the most
We sincerely appreciate all of your efforts ln behalf of the Rota Rodeo Association ld like to extend a very sincere thank you to you and all of your men We wish you the best at your next station and all of the places where duty aay take you
Thank you very 1L1ch Very respectfully
Dale E Hart President RRA
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1 DURINC THE PERIOD l7 AUG - 3 NOV 76 ~CB FOUR DET SOODA BAY UNDER 1llE PROFESSIONAL LEADHRSHIP OF BUCS HARIANO E BENGS USN caIPLpoundTED COiSTRUCTION OF AN OIJTDOOR PLAYING COURT (CRI 415) AND A HANDBALL COURT (CRE 416) THESE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES WERE GREATLY hEEDED AT nus ISOLATED DUTY STATION ntEY ARE A REALITY TODAY JN LARGE MEASURE BECAUSE OF THE HARD lfORK OF THE HlGlILY SKILLED MEMIERS OF lllaquoB FOUR FACED WITH Ul1JSUAL PROBLEMS OF TERRAIN CLEARANCE INVOLVING WATER AND ELECTRICAL LINES 1llE SWEE DETAOMEJ7 SET ABOUT ITS TASK ON A HEAVY SIX AND SOMETDCES SEVEN DAYS A WEEK SCHEDULE TO ENSURE CtradePLETON ON TDlE 1llE SUPEllB RESULTS ATTEST TO llilIR DEDICATED EFFORTS 2 THE MEMBERS OF NAVDET SOODA BAY FOUO NMCB FOUR PERS TO BE GREAT SHIP-MATES MULE ABOARJ) nus ACTTVITY llU CraquoWWgtERIE AND COMPLETE ABSENCE OF ANY DISCIPLINARY INCTDENTS WAS lOICATlVE OP 1llE LEADERSlUP BY EXAMPLE SHOWN BY YOUR SENIOR PETTY OFFICERS 3 ADMINISTRATIVE AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE RENDERED BY ALL INFO ADDEES TS ALSO GREATLY APPRECIATED YOUR SUPPORT IN TiiESE ENDEAVORS SERVE TO BOOST me MORALE OF ntOSE WHO GET TO use ntESE FINE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES BT
R 04211SZ NOV 76 FM COMCBLANT NORFOLK VA TO NMCB FOUR INFO COMCBPAC MAKALAPA HI BT UNCLAS E FT 0 N01650 FAREWELL TO NMCB FOOR 1 AS YOU DEPART ROTA HAVING SERVED AS ntE ATLANTIC FLEET ALERT BA1TALION I EXTEND MY SINCERE APPRECIATION FOR 1llE OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE BY YOUR OFFICERS AND MEN NKB FOUR CAN BE PROUD OF lllEIR ACCOMPLJSHMElTS DURING THESE PAST EIGHT MONTiiS 1lll PROFESSIONAL CAPABILITIES OF NMCB FOUR WERE EVIDalT ON SEVERAL OPERATIONAL PROJECTS AT ROTA OP PARTICULAR NOTE WERE THE PIER lllO FEJOER SYSTEM llaquoISE COLD TRON AND 1llE EOC SUPPORT FACILITY 1llE OIC DET SICONELLA AND HIS MEN PERFORMED IN A PARTICULARLY OUTSTANDING CAN DO MANNER IN SEVERAL INSTANCES tlORUNG DOUBLE SHIFTS UNDER ADVERSE llEA1llER CONDITIONS IN ORDER TO GET PROJECTS OUT OF 1llE GROUND PRIOR TO nE ONSET OP THE RAINY SEASON 1 WISH YOU WELL ON YOUR RICHLY-DESERVED IOIEshyPORT PERIOD MD LOOK FORWARD TO AGAIN HAVING 11tCB FOUR UNDER CltMBLMT OPCON ON YOOR EXT DEPLOYMENT WELL DONE CAPT JONES BT
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NEW YORK 09523 NAPSIGPWmr 11000 Ser 1384 9 NOV 1976
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Coananding Officer U S Naval Air Facility FPO New York 09523 Commanding Officer O S Naval Mobile Conatruc~on Battalion FOUR COmander Naval Conatruction Bacca lions U S Atlantic Fleet Little Creek Norfolk Virginia 23511
1 As the deployment of NMCB POUR approaches tenainatioo it is appYopriate chat the accomplisbnents of the Sigonella detachment be reviewed
2 Upon the arrival of thia epecially selected group it vas 1-ediately obvious that they were skilled arciaana who took pride in the work they accOG1pliahed It was also apparent that during h0111eport periods training leasooa had been well learned Many of the unique problems and challenges encouncer ed when u~~ina local materialbull had been recognized and resolved When actual on site conditionbull varied the officers and men of the detachshyment appraised the aituacion and aggr aaaively developed a sound engineering solution
3 Bot h the quantity and quality of the work accomplished by the Sigonella Detachment of NMCB FOUR was outstanding They completed many projects which had been started by other detachments They also started end completed several urgently required operational projects which enhanced the ability of NAF SigoneJla to provide improved support to the operating forces Projects of particular note are the Power Check Pad Rehabilitation of Line Operationbull Buildings Public Workbull Shopbull Storea Ordnance Magazines Air Frames Shop Handball Court and Theater Particularly notaworthy was the start of the EMCPO Club at NAP-II Although adverse weather prevailed work vae pursued on a round the clock ba1i1 in an effort co provide the follow-on detecbnent with a project which could be executed during the rainy season The Cen Do attitude displayed on all projects only r einforced the NMCB POUR reputation and candor displayed by all detachment personnel The ultimate reward of accomplialwent ahould be ebared by the mtire detachment Every indiidual exhibited that extra effort which contributes to perfection
4 They have estebliahed a pattern of excellence that future decachmenta will do well to emulate The officers and men of the Sigonella Detachment can look with pride on their accompli1haenta
5 Please accept my moat sincere appreciation for e moat aucceaaful deployment
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BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH Avenida Diputacion
Rota Cadiz Espana (Spain)
t on behalf of the congregation of ~ethel Baptist Church would like to thank Chaplain Fink ~Rl Ron
bull Sherman EOl Doug Sullivan BU2 Biggins and EA3 Jose Setter for the removal of debris and the leveling of our parking area These men worked continously for over eix hours and completed a cask that would have taken the men of Bethel many back breaking days to accomplibullh
We 1incerely do appreciate this work that was performed
Thank you and may Cod blebulla these men
Sincerely
1Rodnay J PARROTT
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Chief of Information Commanding Officer Naval Mobile FOUR FPO San Francisco 96601
CRINFO Merit Award forwarding of
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Construction Battalion
Ref (a) OPNAVINST 572027 of 10 June 76
Encl (l) Merit Award Certificate
l The Chief of Information takes great pleasure in forshywsrding ancloaure (1) to the editor and staff of FOCUS ON FOUR
2 A key objective of the Navys internal informAtion prograa ii to an1ure that all Navy personnel and their dependents are Cully informed about the Navy A panel of judge1 determined that the content and format of POCUS ON FOOR were of exemplary quality and in full support of internal information goal1
3 Thia publication waa named Best Authorized Magazine (Catego ry Two) aa set forth in reference (a) for the transitional quarter fiscal year 1976 CHINFO Merit Awards prograa
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Coaaanding Oficer
Executive Officer
CDI Kalcolbull J MACDONALD CEC USN (July 1974 - June 1976)
CDI Caorge J lDNAI CEC USN (July 1976 -
CDR Charles M KASlELL CEC USN (February 1974 - June 1976)
LCDR Jabullebull a CLAYTON CEC USN (June 1976 -
Adbullinis t rativePersonnel OIicer(S-1) LTJC Wallace NMB YUH USN (Hovebullber 1974 - June 1976)
Plana amp Training Officer (S-2)
Operationbull Officer (S-3)
Supply Officer (S-4)
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Medical Officer
Dental Of Cicer
Alpha Company Commander
Bravo Company Cobullmande r
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LTJC Jabullea A ZAYAC USN (June 1976
LT Claude V KING Ill CEC USN (Karch 197S - Kay 1976)
LT Pred C KLEIN USN (Kay 1976 - October 1976)
LTJC Charlea R KUIIC CEC USH (August 1976 -
LCDR Michael w SHELTON CEC USN (April 197S - Novebullbe r 1976)
LCDR Jarold R HILD~BRAND SC USN (Septebullber 1974 - June 1976)
LCDR Patrick P VALENTY SC USN (July 1976 -
LCDI lufua B FINI CBC USN (Sepceaber 1975 -
LT Randal R STRAUB MC USNR (September 1975 - June 1976)
LT Samuel S NORVELL MC USNI (July 1976 -
LT Terrence C MASON DC USNR (Augus t 1975 -
LT Richard K DEMPSEY CEC USN (Sep t ember 197S - November 1976)
LTJC Charles R ~UBIC CEC USN (Sep~ember 1975 - August 1976)
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LT Pra nk J KOlRO CEC US N (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Wallace NXN YU ll DSN (Jbullnlllry 1976 - June 1976)
LTJC Cragory A RtC~RT CBC DSN (June 1976 - November 1976)
LT Michael R JOHNSON CEC DSN (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Mlcheel A KOPACZEWSKlCtCDSKR (January 1976 - Novebullbet 1976)
LTJC Ronald P DE TROY CC US NR (Jamp11uacy 1976 - November 1976)
LTJC Laigb t on J TROE Ill CC OSN (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Paul 8 VADE SC USN (January 1974 - July 1976)
LTJC Scaven C CRTRY SC USN (July 1976 -
LT Pred C ILlN USN (Januery 1976 - Kay 1976)
LTJC Gregory A RlCHBRT CIC USN (May 1976 - November 1976)
ENS Craig M CAMPBELL CC USN (September 1975 - October 1976)
ENS Jean P MAbullCHAND CEC USN (October 1976 -
EQCH Ovaine R RUTHRPORD USN (March 1975 - Ha y 1976)
UTCS Norman C lOLBECK USI (May 1976 - JuJy 1976)
UTCM Ke nneth NMN CLEMONS USN (July 1976 - Novembar 1976)
CUCH Richard N ALLA~D USN (Novaaber 1976 -
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ADM I NPERSOtlHEL
The Administrative Department provided all administrative reproduction and personnel services to the battalion during the deployment
Total yeoman assigned during this deployment were ten (l-YNC 1-VNl 3-YN2 2-YN3 and 3-YNSN) One YN2 was assigned to Detachment Sigonella for administra t ive support bull Yeoman were also assigned to the Supply (S-4) Tr aining (S- 2) and Operations (S-3) departments The Admin Staff averaged four (2-YN2 l-YN3 and 1-YNSN) with the YNC functioning as the Assistant Admin Officer and the YN1 functioning as the Admin Office supervisor A line LTJG was assigned as Department Head
The Personnel Office started the Ro t a deployment with a staff of 10 PNs Everyone was assigned a specific job to do reenlistments and discharges receipts and transfers TAD diaries and education al services The operation was going smoothly however one PN was sent t o the Sigonella detachment to augment the de t achment staff because of the heavy workload there The allowance was further deple t ed when one PN got o r ders for shore duty and another PN was released t o inactive duty Though the loss of the PNs could not be remedied the remaining PNs doubled their share of the load to give the battalion the service it needed This is typical of the Cao Do spirit of the PNs Their motivation and esprit de corps enabled them to give service to everyone in the battalion
The Personnel and Administrative staffs maintained the Duty YNPN Watch Section which provided emergency personn~l services and message pick-up service on a 24-hour bas is
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AVERAGE BATTALION STRENGTH - DEPLOYED AND ASSIGNED
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OPlICEllS 19 19 E-9 3 3 E-8 9 9 E-7 32 33 pound-6 75 78 E-5 91 101 E-4 137 138 E-3 amp below 207 208
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BATTALION RECEIPTS AND TRANSFERS
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OFFICERS 7 9 E-9 0 l pound-8 0 3 E-7 2 0 E-6 15 9 E-5 34 17 B-4 28 21 E- 3 amp below 31 -2 TOTAL 117 158
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BU 2 9 10 22 38 53 134 CE 1 2 10 9 9 13 44 CM 2 5 7 15 21 18 68 EA 0 2 3 6 3 12 26 EO 0 4 15 13 22 50 104 SW 1 1 8 7 11 16 44 UT l 0 3 9 14 23 50
TOTAL 7 TI 56 BT 118 185 470
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LEGAL
Legal a11i1tance was available co all members of the Battalion either at the coamand level by furniahing thebull vith povera of attorney or by referral to representativebull at the Baae Legal Services Branch OCfice for advice and counseling
Disciplinary action resulted in nonjudicial punishment being awarded on an average oC three cases week1y at Captaina Mast Four special and one summary courtbull - martial were convened during the Rota deployment Disciplinary action by month ia illustrated on the graph below
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CAREE R C 0 U N S E L l N G
During most of the European deployment NllCB 4 did not have a permanent trained Campreer Counselor This affected the overall career retention program As of this writing the battalion has acquir ed a permanent Career Counselor and the coU1Dand is in the pr ocess of rebuilding a viable car eer r e t ention team This should br14thten the overall retention pictur e
RETENTI ON TABLE
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MORALE An ObJective evaluation of the bullorale of the Battalion as
a whole would unquestionably be very highmiddot Certainly the deploybullent location Rota Spain with its excellent liberty and leave possibilities wa1 a contributing factor However the sinale aost iaportant cause of high unit aorale was the excellent reputation for quality workaanship which the Battalion enjoyed Quality work probulloted hiamph unit pride which led to personal pride which led to hlamph aorale The high bullorate in turn was the cause of better and higher quality work thus self-perpetuating the spiral and proving the adaae that Quality attracts Qualitybullbull
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CHAPLAIN Religious services were held regularly in the Chapal-inshy
the-Pines located in the Seabee Camp Ciudad de Plata Rota Spain Sunday services included Protestant Worship at 0930 and Catholic Mass at 1100 Protestant Worship was conducted by the Battalion Chaplain and Catholic Mass was celebrated by Chaplains Rademacher and Boyd from the Naval Station Chapel Guitar music for Catholic Mass was arranged by the priests Organist for the Protestant services was Nancy L Johnson wife of CTIC Bob Johnson of Naval Comaunicntion Station Attendance averaged 7 battalion personnel at Protestant sershyvices and 16 at Catholic services tn addition many Naval Station personnel attended worship services at the Senbee Camp
Protestant and Catholic Chapel Funds were maintained with the Battalion Chaplain as custodian of each Disbursements of $100 or more were made with approval of the Commondina Officer A Catholic Chapel Council was foraed to make recoaaendations for use of the Catholic Chapel Fund
The Chapel was left unlocked at all times for aeditntion and prayer by battalion personnel A small group of Penteshycostal men hnd a daily prayer service in the chapel
Several battalion personnel participated in local denominshyational services Latter Doy Saints and Church of Christ at Esperanzu House on the base First Baptist Church Bethel Baptist Church and Lu Tglesln tvangelica (Pentecostal) off base A number of battalion personnel participated in Chrisshytian fellowship at Victory Villa Overseas Christion Serviceshyaen s Center and at a coffee house sponsored by La Iglesia Eva nae lica
A small Protestant Bible study group met on Wednesday nights ~n the Chaplians office studying primarily Godsplan of salvation
Throe retreats averaging seven persons ouch were held at La Molina Santa an old grist mill in Benaojon which has been converted into a retreat center by Fred Felty an American insurance salesman lowyer and former legislotor from Texas Several Catholic personnel participated in two Search Retreats sponsored by the base chapel
Several religious pound1las mostly Moody science filbulls were presented free of charge in the Silver City Theater The films became quite popular with a maximum attendance of 60 at one showing
The battalion library located in the sumo building as tho chnplalns office contain~ 3000 volumes of fiction and nonshyfiction hand-me-downs from other Navy Ii brories During
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this deployment application was made to the Chief of Naval Education and Training Support to establish e aeneral library at Silver City This was epproved and at the end of deployshyment an order of 1500 new volumes was received Much time and effort was put into inventorying and organiiing e~isting books About 600 fictions books older than twelve years were removed from the shelves and placed in boxes pending arrival of the new books Additional bookshelves totaling 76 feet of shelf space were built by Bravo Company to accommodate the new books In addition the battalion had several shelves of paperback books
The greatest single timetaker for the Chaplain was individual counseling covering a variety of subjects but mainly marital counseling A good bit of evening time was spent making AUTOVON calls in connection with personal counseling This included delivering over 120 Red Cross messages and counseling and assistshying persons receiving these messages
In addition to library shelves material changes included installation of a safe for keepina chapel funds prior to deposit a new air conditioner for the chapel screen doors on the chaplains office and library an additional electrical outlet in the chapshylains office to accommodate a wall clock relocation of one outshyside speaker from the chapel tower to the library roof in order to play chimes on Sunday mornings in the direction of berthing areas tamper-proofing of tho outside library door and updatina of doorknobs with locks and keys for all doors
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While found to be lacking by stateside standards the physical plant and layout of the dispensary were noneshytheless adequate for aost routine and emergency cases treated at Ciudad de Plata Assistance provided by the Naval Hospital Rota in the form of laboratory teats
bull pharmacy x-rays consultions and emergency referrals was outbulltanding
An average of approximately 280 patients per month were seen during rout1ne sick call hours Over 1850 prescriptions were filled the laboratory processed some 800 teats and 20 x-ray exposures were taken and reed Upper Respiratory Infections and gastrointestinal compaincs comprised the majority of conditions seen at routine 1ick call with moat of the consultsrefer r als co the Naval Hospital being of an orthopedic or optometric nature No communicable disease or food born illness outbreaks ware encountered Few cases of venere al disease were encounte r ed and all responded favo r abl y to i nitia l tr eatment Tl1ro~ghnut the deployment and in preparation for t he return to CONUS all necessary immunizations including Hong Kong and New Jersey A (swine) influenza were administered to AiJ Hands
The Medical Department instituted o Weight Control Program using the recent guidelines promulgated by BUMED While the results are still being analyzed net lossea of 30+ lbs were noted in several cases
During the deployment the rear two thirds of the HCPOC ESO Quonset Rut was alloted to the Medical Department and converted to supply spaces for bulk medical equipment This allo~ed for the controlled temperature storage oC items vice storage in CONpoundX boxes thus extending shelf life and insuri~g potency of necessary medicinals ln preparation Cor the mount out exercise all mount out boxe1 bullats kitbull and outfits were painted the latches and seals repaired or replaced
SICONELLA DETACHMENT
The Sigonella Detachment had a first class corpsman ssaigned throughout the deployment A screening eick call was held prior to quarters each morning An average of epproximetely 100 patients per month were seen during r o utine morning sick call of these personnel approximately 10 aen had to be referred to the Base Dispensa ry for further treatment Safety and sanitation inspections were conducted on both a r ou tine and a surprise basis The Medical Department representative also worked in the Adm Offi ce of the Base Dispensary
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DENTAL
The battalion dental staff consisting of one Dental Officer and cvo Deneal Technicians provided treatment in moat phases of Dantistry on a regularly scheduled basis to all battalion personnel Smergency dental care was rendered at any time Outatanding support in the fabrication of prosthetic applishyances repair service and advanced periodontal and complishycated oral surgery cases vas received from the Dental Departshyment Roca Spain
The battalion Dental Department is housed in a standard naval mobile dental trailer The trailer consists of a vattshying room two operatories and a dark room One operacory is used for performing most phases of Dentistry and the other is used for exposing x-rays films in the dark room all dental instruments are sterilited in an autoclave located in the dark room
Patient load averaged over 200 per month and in excess of 1000 procedures per month During chis deployment cycle no unusual dental diseases or conditions were detected
Dentel equipment and supplies were adequate However occasional equipment problems did cause delays in patient care Few problems were encountered in ordering and receiving dental supplies
In summary the den~al department should always keep at least a couple of months of every day consumables on hand for turnover Scheduling of patients no more than cwo or three weeks in advance should be exercised to decrease the amount oC patient failures due to unforeseen emergencies and exercises that may arise due to the battalions alert status during deployshyment
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S P E C I A L S E R V I C E S The Special Services Staff was comprised of one first
class potty officer and ono non-rated battalion member Despite the small siie of tho crew Special Se~vices mainshytained a very active and effective program Self-help proshyjects for the improvement of the Special Services building which consisted of a gabulle roobull and theater included the conshystruction of a stage and a bar the tiling of the game room floor and the installation of a new ceilinamp in the theater The Special Services Petty Officer aaintained a close liaison with the base travel aaency and was instruaental in arranging a continuous stream of tours to the surrounding area and all over lurope
Sports activity was marked by chess and ping pong tournashyments and by the three month long NMCB FOUR softball season The season was culminated with the presentation of plaques and team pictures to the victorious team meaberaand a trophy with the name of the winning teabull inscribed which will be passed on to the chaapions of the next deployaent
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consis t ed of one fi r st class Photographers Mate one second class Journalist a nd two non -rated Builders as photographers fo r most of t he deployment The primary tasks of t he Photo Lab wer e to pr o vi de photographic support for PAO and the Opshyerations Department Work wos also done in support of the line companies (Alpha Company in particular ) the Safety Chief and the de t achbullent s
The mont hly opera t ions r eports which included black 6 white prints and color s l ides and tho bat t alion publication Focus on Four took up aos t of the Jabs tibulle
The PAO Oepartbullent worked on the bullonthly Focus on Four and pr ovided news release coverage of battalion events Artishycles appe1Lred in t he Rota base paper (The Jack Tar) the Seashybee Coverall Navy Times Navy Civil Engineer and others PAO also coordinated the Fl eet Home Town News Prograbull and the Direct Line question and answer line to the co
PAOPhoto did the l ayou t work on t he Guam Completion Report prepared a Change of Coabullond booklet ond finished a 92- page edition of the Focus on Four ln lieu of a cruisebook at the end of deployment
ProblebullS were encountered in the lnb with water teaper at ure and bullinerols insufficient functional equipment and frequent reassignbullent of personnel However n quali t y product was mainshytained as projects and l iberty wer e well docuaented by the PAO Staff
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The continuing aim of the NMCB POUR HRM Prograa is to aaximize the use of battalion human potential thereby enshysuring mission achievement for the command and personal growth opportunity for each battalion member If the program can be judged by the results it produced during the 1976 European deployment then the many pages of this completion report attest to a marked success
The Phase II Equal OpportunityRace Relations Program adshyvanced toward its institutionalized self-sustained stages The AAP was revised EOQls were updated and a new CTT was trained who in turn conducted MRRCE Workshops for all eligible personnel The Human Relations Council met monthly and tho Advancement Recommendation Board reviewed enlisted service records and performance evaluations to ensure all hands have been afforded an equal advancement opportunity
The DAPA and CODAC trained supervisors to identify and deal with workers showing symptoms of drugalcohol abuse conducted discussion groups for people with problems promshyulgated facts on drugalcohol abuse and related Navy policy and instituted a Drug Exemption Program Harsh Spanish laws p rove d a significant deterrent to drug use and trafficking and Battalion Special Services consistently proshyvided outstanding alternatives to drugalcohol indulgence Drug detection dogs urinalyses screening and NIS investigashytions were used aa required The local ARD and CAAC units treated and screened individuals referred by the CODAC
Battalion personnel participated in cultural adjustment briefings conducted by host activities in Rota and Sigonella Liberty cancellations were infrequent and few unfavorable incidents with local nationals were reported Officers and enlisted men regularly took advantage of leave and liberty to explore Spain and other European countries
Positive actions were initiated throughout the deployshybullcnt and will continue during homeport to sustain a positive cobullbulland cl1bullate Most notable among these are the refinement
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NMCB POOR wrapped up its homeport period with the completion of the CBC Pore Bueneae Trailer Park at Pore Hueneme CA and the lest flight to Rota left on 15 March
Turnov~r of projects at NAVSTA Rota consisted of the Calibration Lab (SPN 462 at 48 completegt as well as eight minor projects
The construction hold and material delays have liaited the casked projects on which the battalion can vork
The Calibration Lab (SPN 462) is progreaaing smoothly and awaits scheduled deliveries of the ductwork by mid-April and the remaining air handling units
Seabee Camp projects were rescheduled with the visit of COMCBLANT representatives on 29 March
Surfacing the Alpha Co Live Storage Area (SPN 01-12) ia progressing vell with the area close to Cioal grade after removing almost one foot of soil over the entire area
Laundry Boiler (SPN Ol-28) Camp Hot Water Boilers (SPN 01-29) and Water Softeners (SPN 01-30) are awaiting shipment of boilers and water softeners respectively
A dedicated camp maintenance program is undervay to keep the camp in a hazard Cree condition
Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34) Phase II is progressing with about 800 LF of aidewalk poured
In Sigonella Sicily the EM ciubCPO Addition (SIC 34448) and Colf Cou rse Irrigation system (SIC 437) have not been started due co higher priority on other projects
AIMD Shop Phase III (SIC 18) is on schedule and awaits arrival of the building which is due l April The high water table is a continual problem
Ordnance Hagaampine (SIC 25) ia hampered by rain (site lies in a low swampy area) bur forming continues on the bleat valle
Handball Court (SIC 441) is awbulliting maceriais before work can continue
Power Check Pad (SlC 507) vill start the Cir1t week of April
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A 16-man augment force to the Sigonella Det vas sent 30 March and is expected to return to Rota approximately l May
Holy Loch Scotland posss problems in uneirpacted vork (443 mandaya) remaining for the Rankin Garage (UNK 504) and in unplanned demolition (50 mandaya) for(UNK 09) Hobby Shop Additional men are planned to augment the Holy Loeb Oet in late April or early May
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April aav NHCB FOUR moving into construction in earnest despite the material problems experienced on many major projects
At the Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34 II) section three of five sections is complete and the job is progressing vell
At the Wullanveber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) limited vork began in preparation for delivery of boom boards on 1 June
The causeway for the BOCBRP is in its final position with the connection well underway Lighting of the causeway is hampered by material problems
Repairs to the Fender System (SPN 19517) progress slowly dua to a lack of welding machines and design changes in the fabrication of the walers Divers from UCT ONE are currently removing the bottom walars along the right aide of the pier
After a complete design change the Community Center Road (SPN 444) is moving with ~ubgrade already eatabliahed
The Stgonella Seabee Compound (SIC 02-01) ta continuing with work on the trailer pads soils test lab collateral
bull equipment building loading ramp and the MLO storage shed
At the AIMD Building StC 18ttI non-delivery of ~he preshyengineered building ibull causing a critical delay along with other miscellaneoua HTO items
The Theater Addition (SIC 26) also haa critical eaterinl problems particularly with the doors having not arrived
The Handball Court (SIC 441) is awaiting arrival of the remainder of the building
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In Holy Loeb the Rankin Garage (UNK 504) will be cobullpleted Dt Kay and the Hobby Shop Improvements (UN~ 09) ii progressing vell with no major problems
Several personnel shifts are 1cheduled for the upcoming month and include the following Of the 16 man augmented to the Sigonella Dec ii will return on 9 Kay 18 additional men will be sent from Rota Three men will be sent to the Holy Loc h Dec
A detachment to La Maddalena of 19 men will be eatablished in June and a detachment to Souda Bay of four men will be established approximately l June
KAY
In Kay - NMC8 POUR completed and turned over two major projects both ahead of schedule Material and funding problems still plague several projects though there was soaa improvement by aonths end
Causeway Connection (SPN 506) Concrete pad poured security lights and handrail in place Project completed and turned over 27 Kay 1976
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Precon held scheduled to start 1 July if oxylance burn bera and conduit hanger material arrive in June
Poat Office Consolidation (SPN 498) Much work was accomshypliabad with old walls and utilities removed and new walls doors and windows being installed
Calibration Lab (SPN 462) Additional funds received material procurement has begun again Need electr ical AC plumbing material Work baa progressed in finishing the head installing duct work painting
Repair Fender System Pier Il (SPN o f eleven sections of piles complete prior co installation
19517) Prefab of first Rubbing stripbull required
Wullenweber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) Limited work awaiting arrival of boom bosrds in June
Housin8 Sidewalks (SPN 34) Men diverted from this project to the Poat Office Conaolidation
Community Center Roads (SPN 444) June completion expected
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Aniaal Shelter (SPN 632) Foundation prepared vertical conatruccion awaiting rebar expanded metal
Sigonella Seabee Compound (SIC 02-01) Work continued with progreaa on underground electrical substation alab light poles final grading and storage work Projecting June completion
AIMD Building (SIC 18III) Building received and strucshytural a eabers erected Work continuing on sever linea undershyground Cuel tank Anticipa te funding problema
Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) Avaicing additional funda alov progreaa aade on bleat walls earth vork laying water line
theater Addition (SIC 26) Avaitiog additional funda much work oo stairs ocher concrete vork auapeoded ceiling partition installed
Golf Course Irrgiatioo (SIC 437) Work began on inacalshylacion of water lines and sprinkler systems
Bandball Court (SIC 441) No work performed awaiting arriv1l of electrical material
Povar Check Pad (SIC 507) Rain delayed early construction uch fill and compaction work performed this month
Line Opa Rehabilitation (SIC 508) tile floor laid electrical plumbing painting complete Project completed turned over 28 Hay 1976
Rankin Garage (UNK 504) in Roly Loch vaa completed and curnad ove r io ea~ly May
Hobby Shop Improvement Project (UNK 09) is ahead of schedule with bullwo rk progressing in roof boiler and radiator installation Estimated comple tion August 1976
AC Rehab (CRE 649) in Nea Makrt ia progressing near schedule with 471 of rehab work completed
In La Hadd1lena work has reauaad on the ~ym Overhead (SAR 04A) and on the Playing Field (SAR 11) with the arrival of a 19 men det during the final two vaeka of Hay
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Io June steady progress waa aade on construction projects The command inspection by COMCBLANT Captain J C RlC~ELS CEC USN r esulted io an outstanding rating for NMCB FOUR with particular praise for t he areas of leadership and ailitary smartness and our high quality construction Material sod funding probleaa still delay several projects aa outlined below
Kuse Cold Iron zation began on 28 to begill 12 Jul1 aaterial still are
SPN 502) Second precon held sod mobilishyJune Pull-scale construction isacheduled Oxylaoce burn bars and conduit hanger not on site
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Post Office Consolidotion (SPN 498) Work accoaplished bull includes plastering new walls installing a head beginning a foyer The major hold-up is arrival of channel iron necessary for inatallation of ductwork and installation of the euspended ceiling
Repair Pender System (SPN 19517) First sections of piles driven Rubbing stripslover va lers to be installed with UCT support once rubbing stripe ar r ive
Calibration Lab (SPN 462) Delays in this job include srrival of mismatched nir cood~tioniog equipment for the Mechanishycal Room and awaiting pencil rod and angle iron fo r ductwork
Wullenweber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) Boom boards are not not scheduled to arrive until August Work ia progressing in the bus bar installation
Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34) Open scrip between r oad and sidewalks paved
Overlay Camp Roads and Surface Secondary Roads (SPN 01-13 SPN 01-22) Roads in cabullp repaved
Inetall Bead Building 365 (SPN 01-35) Work is virtually complete on this camp improvement project
AIHD Building (SIC 18III) Work and fuel tank Wor~ is conttnuiog on the access road
completed oo sever lines aid~ng insulation and on
Power Check Pad (SIC 507) Almost half of tbe concrete poured this period
Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) $12300 of $17650 requested received Project August completion
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Theater Addition (SlC 26) Roof and ceiling installed interior utilities being roughed io
Handball court (SIC 441) No bullaterial delaya this month Insulation ceiling utilities installed All that rebullaina is to paint interior correct electrical and place sidewalk end stepa
EM ClubEH Club Addition Preparation underway to begin ~hibull project Many design questions to be discuaaed in second precon on 1 July 1976
_ Sigonella Seabee Cobullpound (SIC 02-01) Work still remains on vash reek soils lab admin parking lot and shore pover connection
Hobby Shop taprovement Project(UNK 09) Work continues ahead of schedule v t th progrebullbull on vindov installation plastering and electrical
Gym Overhead (SAJl 04A) Work completed once plywood arrived in mid-June No pudcblist
Playing Field (SAR 11) Work is progressing vith an early July completion expected The detachment is to be diseatablished approximately 15 July
Rota Pier Fender Repair (SPN 19517)
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JULY
In Julywork continued aa NKCB FOUR paaaed the midpoint in ita European deployment The battalion took tiae out for the traditional mid-deployment party on the 24th of July and for the battalion Change of Command Ceremony on 29 July when CDR C J BEDNAR relieved CDR M J MACDONALD However work did not alacken aa the Muse Cold Iron Project commenced (ull production at Rota and plans were laid for the eatabliahaent of a detachment at Souda Bay Crete Several projecta were completed both in Rota and at the various detachmenta
POTA
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Once critical materials orrived progresa vaa quicker than first anticipated due to the efficishyency of the oxylance and magnesium burn bar However several problems still alov construction Obstructions in the steam line trench require design changes for the pipe layout Not all materials are on hand and timely delivery ia required in order to avoid further delays Pinally apace requirements of pier tenantbull impedes progress as areas are blocked off and the battalion ia given only limited acceaa
Poat Office Consolidation (SPN 498) Haaonry work continued on the foyer and north and south walls Utilities inatalled electrical work begun No major stumbling blocka anticipated in this project as channel iron for auapendad celling arrived late in the month
Repair Pender System SPN 19517) At the prefab yard concrete pillars for use in pile fabrication completed The third of twelve sections of pile were driven Anticipate runnshying out or wooden members
Calib ration Lab (SPN 462) Installation of hoc vater lines complete Head virtually complete and moec duct work installed No resolution yet to mechanicalair-conditioning problema
Communi ty Center Road (SPN 444) Completed turned overco ROICC 6 Ju ly 1976
Animal Kennel (SPN 632) Project laid out and earthwork complete
Renovate BEQ Electrical (SPN 01-08) lialf of lights installed Awaiting arrival of remaining materials
Surface Ove rlay Camp Roadbull (SPN 01-13) 01-20 01-22 01-38) Silve r City Saloon parking lot surface BEQ roada complete WorK continuing on other horizontal constYuction in Seabea Camp
Install Raad Bldg 365 (SPN 01-35) Completed
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SIGONELLA
AIMD Building (SIC 18III) Siding insulation complete Interior electrical and plumbing vork begun Partition valls being installed
Pover Check Pad (SIC 507) of application of joint sealer
Project complete vith exception Awaiting chis terial
Ordnance Magaampine (SIC 25) Last concrete for blaat walls poured Work continuing on grouting waterproofing and earthshywork
Handball Court (SIC 441) Project completed and turned over to ROICC
EM ClubEM Club Addition (SIC 34448) Project start delayed awaiting reply from Corpa of Engineers on aajor deeig~ queetions
SARDINIA
Playing Field (SAR 11) Project completed and turned over Det disestabl ished 16 July 1976
ROLY LOCH
Hobby Shop Improvement Project (UNK 09) Project completed with exception of punchlist Det reduced to seven bullen until rest of aaterisl1 1rrive for start of NX garage project
NEA MAKRI
AC Rehab (GRE 645) Work moved ahead or schedulemiddot~ 13 units rehabbed this month
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AUGUST
In Rota construction approval was given by the Spanish governaent or the ERPBOC Storage and the TSC Antenna projects Manpower was quickly diverted to these projects the nuabera l and 3 priorities at Rota For the TSC Antenna job a detachment was established at Moron AFB In addition a detachment was also eatablished at Souda Bay Crete to work on two rec r eation facilities
ROTA
ERP Storage Facility (SPN 516) Vork progressed quickly on thia project in August after the lifting of the Spanish construction bold All aaterials were available on site anticipate early September completion
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Work was delayed on this project after the discovery of nine obstructions in the steam trench A redebulligo bas been approved and now the requirement is for tha arrival of elbows to go around the obstructions
TSC Antennas (SPN 602) A twelve man deta~bbullent was established on 16 Auguat to begin work at Moron AFB Spain It is planned that all work will be completed at Moron and then the complementaey antenna work started at the Rota site
Pier II Fender Repair (SPN 19517) Most of this crew diverted to higher priority projects aa maceriala (Timber) are running short
Calibra tion Lab (SPN 462) A design engineer from OICC Spain arrived the week of 16 August and recommended extenaive redesign of the AC ayatea Further delays are anticipated It is expected that NHCB 4 vill not b able to complete this project
SlCONBLLA
AIMO Building (SIC 18tII) Material pro~lems continuemiddot The comnon gutters have not arrived as promised by the Italian Air Force contractor The AC unit received does not aatch specifications COMCBLANT DET Naples ia investigating problems
Theater Addition (SIC 26) Work nov Estimate 3-4 veeks lost due to rework of content in river sand reduced bonding sand aeans to be working
progressing on plastering plaster Righ silt
Nov using 50 volosnic
The Joint Sealant for the Power Check Pad (SIC 507) and the cast iron fittings for the Col Course Irrigation Project (SIC 437) have not yet arrived delaying those projects Also the redesign of the EMCPO Club foundation (SIC 34448) la still in the bands of the Army Corps of Engineers aud OICC Spain
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SOUDA IAT
A nev detachment vas establiahed or the conatruct1on of a Handball Court (CRpound 416) and a Racreatiou Area (CR 415)
BOLT LOCH
Work vsa beaun on the NEX Caraae project (U K 604)
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Souda Bay landbell Court (CRE 416)
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SEPTE~BER
The big event of Septembet vas tbe long awaited Pull Battalion 48 hour Mount Out Captain J P JONpoundS COMCBLANT preaided at the final 782 gear inspection et the conclusion of the exercise on 14 September 1976
ROTA
ERP Storage Facility (SPN 516) Project turned over 8 September 1976 with no punchliat facil it y completed in 5 veeks time
Muse Cold I ron (SPN 502 ) Project atill delayed a va i t ins pipe inaulation and holiday line tester Elbows received for by-paaaing obstructions
TSC Antennas (SPN 602) Intense r ainfall and diaestablishshyment and reaetablishaent of the detachment at Moron because of the Mount Out have hinoered const r uction progreaa
Poat Office Consolidation Work continued on this project a s tbe foyers heads and office spaces vere completed
Repair Fender System (SPN 19Sl7) Date of arrival of timber pushed back for second time to 10 October 1976 Its arrival is essential as UCT ONpound deployed to Rota 21 September and oov are unable to begin eonatruction work
Wullenveber An t enna (SPN 503) Wrong size dead end gripe arrived vork can not begin on installation of nev boom boards
Animal Kennel (SPN 632) Work started on the erection of this quonset hut upon the completion o the ERP Storage Facility
SIGONELLA
AtMD Building (SIC 18lII) Work progressing smoothly Pre f inal inapeccion sat for l October 1976
Ordnance Maga~ine (SIC 25) Work continuinR on all phaaes o f pTo j e c t - road vater lioe interior Expect completion b y NMCB 4
Still awaiting arrival of cast iron fittings for Golf Courae Irrigation Project (SIC 437) and on receipt of redeaign from OICC Spain on EMCPO Club (SIC 34448)
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the Air Conditioning Rehabilieation Project (GRpound 649)
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SOllDA BAY
Work progTeaaed smoothly on the Baodbell Cou rt (CRE 416) Bovever uoaarked pover linea vere hit during the bullite preparation tor the ~bullcreation Area (CRE 415) and reaulted lo delays vbtla repairs vere aade
Det SOUiia Bay 11ampabera work on the bandbell court project
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OCTOBER - NOVEMBER
Manr projectbull at the various detachment -ites vere cobullpleted during this final 35 days of deployment Also the extensive task of bulloving out tbe NHCB FOUR Advance Party and turning over the projects equipment and camp to NHCB FIVE occupied a signliicant portion of the battalion bull time
ROTA
The Muse Cold Iron Project (SPN 502) turned over at 34 cobullplete with vork continuing to the end on insulating bull portions of the steam line
The Post Office Consolidation (SPN 498) was cobullpleted
The Pier II Pender Repair (SN 19517) was turned over at 34 complete With the arrival of the required timber bullebullbers on 15 October 1976 extensive work vas com~leted in the final tvo weeks
The Calibration Lab (SPN 462) was turned over at 82 complete awaiting redesign of mechanical systems by OICC Spain
The TSC Antenna Project (SPN 602) was turned over with 18 complete (36 of work at Hor~n)
The Wullenveber Antenna Project (SPN 503) wae turned over at 15 complete awai t ing the dead end grips
The Animal Kennel (SPN 632) was turned over ac 60 complete with the cagae and other inter ior work to be completed
SlCONELLA
The Power ~ Check Pad (SIC 507) and the AIMD Shop (SIC 18III) wae completed
The Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) wae turnover at 95 complete with heavy raine hampering progress on the road bull
The Theater Addition (SIC 26) was turned over at 94J complete os oll manpower resources were diverted in the last two weeks to the EMCPO Club
The Colf Courae Irrigation Project (SIC 437) was turned over at 17 complete
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Work began in earnest on the EMCPO Club(SIC 34448) during the final tvo veeka Once design approval vaa given work continued in double ahifta 7 days a week in a last ditch effort to get the p r oject out of the ground before the Sigonella rainy season stopped all earthwoTk Footings and columns bad to be poured in standing water despite 24 hour pumping
HOLY LOCR
The NEX Garage (UNK 604) waa completed
SOUDA BAY
The Handball Court (CRE 416) and the Recreation Area (CKE 415) vere completed bafore the Dets diaeetab1-isluaent
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U S NAVAL MOBILE CONSTRUCTION BATTALION FOUR FPO 5AN FltANCISCO 118601
Coaaanding Officer Distribution
Deployment
NMCB4 30 la 5213 Ser
ReC (a) COMCBPACCBLANT INST S2lJl (b) COMCBLANT OPLAN 1000
Encl (1) Unit Location Suaaary (2) Adminiatrative Summary (3) liistorical Sumaary (4 Equipment Sumaary (5) Training Suamary (6) Safety Summary (7) Labor Diatribution Summary (8) OperationsProject Status Summary (9) Supply Suamary
l Encloauroe(l) through (9) are forvarded in accordance with reference (a) aa required tn the performance of reference (b)
2 Unit Location In accordance ~trh reference (b) NMCB FOUR waa deployed to Ciudad de Plata Rota Spain from 14 March 1976 to 5 November 1976 aa the Atlantic Fleet Alert Naval Mobile Construction Battalion
3 Unit Movements U S Naval Mobile Construction Battalion FOUR deployed on 14 March 1976 ond returned to homeport on 5 November 1976 Unit movements are summarized below
27 FEB 76
9-13 MAR 76
11-12 MAR 76
11-14 MAR 76
14-15 MAR 76
NMCB FOUR Advance Party deployed from CBC Port Hueneme California co Ciudad de Plata Roca Spain
NMCB FOUR Detachment Diego Garcia deployed Cram CBC Port Hueneme Cbulllifornia to Diego Garcia
NMCB FOUR Detachment S1gonclla deployed from CBC Port Hueneme California to Sigonella Sicily Ctaly
NMCB FOUR Detachment Nea Makri deployed from CBC Port Hueneme California to N M Creece
NMCB FOUR Main Body deployed from CBC Port Hueneme CallCornia co Cuidad de Plata Roca Spain
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15-17 MAY 76
10 JUL 76
17 AUG 76
6 OCT 76
22 OCT 76
NMCB FOUR Detachment Holy Loch deployed from CBC Port Hueneme California to Holy Loch Scotland
NMCB FOUR Detachment La Maddelena arrived f r om NAF Sigonella and NS Rota Spain
NMCB FOUR Detachment La Maddelena was dises t abshylished Men returned to join DET Sigonella or the mainbody in Rota Spain
NMCB FOUR Detachment Souda Bay arrived from NS Rota Spain
NMCB FOUR Detachment Nea Makri was disestablished and men returned to join DET Sigonella
NMCB FOUR Advance Party departed Rota Spa in and returned to CBC Port Hueneme California
31 OCT 76 - 3 NOV NMCB FOUR Detachment Diego Garcia was disestablished and men returned to CBC Port Hueneme California
l NOV 76
3 NOV 76
S NOV 76
7 NOV 76
9 NOV 76
NMCB FOUR Detachment Souda Bay was disestablished and men returned to join DET Sigonella
NMCB FOUR Detachment Holy Loch was disestablished and men returned to join the mainbody in Rota Spain
NMCB FOUR departed Rota Spain and returned to CBC Port Hueneme California
NMCB FOUR Detachment Sigonella was disestablished and men returned to join mainbody in CBC Port Hueneme California
NMCB FOUR cargo flight departed Rota Spain and returned to CBC Port Hueneme California
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15 HAil 76
19 HAR 76
NHCB POUR assumed statubull as NAVEORLANTPLT Alert NMCB
The BEP and the Ciudad de Plata camp turnshyover were completed
CDR C H HASKELL CEC USN NMCB POUR Executive Officer arrived in Rota Spain efter visiting the Holy Loch Scotland detachment aite
20-26 MAR 76 CDR M J MACDONALD CBC USN Commanding Officer NMCB FOUR and LCDR M W SliELTON CEC USN Operations Officer NMCB FOUR vieited OICC Spain for an OICCROICC conshybull truc tion workshop
30 MAR-9 APR 76 LCDR SHELTON visited the NMCB FOUR detachment sites et Nea Makri Greece Souda Bay Crete Sigonella Sicily La Maddalena Sardinia and visited COMCBLANT DET Naples Italy
4-9 APR 76
12 APR 76
14-20 APR 76
17 APR 76
26APR-J HAY 7 6
5-9 MAY 76
7 MAY 76
9-13 MAY 76
CDR MACDONALD LT R M DBMPSEY CEC USN NMCB FOUR Alpha Company Commander and EQCM D R RUTHERFORD USN NMCB FOUR MCPOC visited the Sigoaella detachment
LCDR GANT CEC USN 09A OICC Spain visited the Sigonella detachment
LCDR SHELTON visited the Holy Loeb detachment and CINCUSNAVEUR London
CAPT MOGER CEC USN OICC Spain visited NMCB POUR at Rota and toured the job aitee
CDR MACDONALD and EQCM RUTHERFORD visited the Sigonella and Nea Makri detachments
LTJG w YUH USNR AdminPersonnel Officer and BUC J R QUINN USN Safety Chief visited the Sigonella detachment
RADM M D CARMODY USN Inspector General of the Navy visited NMCB FOUR while at Rote Spain
CDR MASKELL and EAC T R FRASER USN Quality Control Chief Petty Officer visited the Sigooella detachment
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17-28 MAY 76
18-20 MAY 76
18-22 MAY 76
20-2 KAY 76
26 MAY 76
4-S JUN 76
9 JUN 76
9-10 JUN 76
15-2S JUN 76
17-19 JUN 76
23-2S JUN 76
28 JUN 76
1-7 JUL 76
l JUL 76
l JUL 76
CECS BOLTE USN of COK20TBNCR Procurement Off ice visited the NMCB FOUR Moin Body at Roto Spain
LCDR HENDRICKSON CEC USN COMCBLANT DET NAPLES CW04 lflLLlAMSON and CUCH ClERLOPP of COMCBLANT viaited NMCB FOUR at Rota and the Sigonella detachment
CDR MACDONALD and EQCM RUTHERFORD visited the Holy Loch detachment and COMNAVACTS UK London
UTCM WORTHAN of CESO visited NMCB POUR Main Body at Rots Spain
LCDR M W SHELTON CEC OSN NMCB POUR Operations Officer visited the Sigonella detachment
EQCM RUTHERFORD v1a detached from NHCB FOUR to become AOIC Diego Carcia Detachment and relieved of his duties as Sanio~ Enlisted Advisor by UTCS N C KOLBECK USN
LCDR J B CLAYTON CEC OSN visited the Sigonella detschaent
LCDR CLAYTON relieved CDR MASKELL a1 Executive Officer NHCB FOUR
CAPT RICKELS CEC USN Commander Construction Battalions U S Atlantic Fleet visited NMCB FOUR at Rota Spain
LCDR SHELTON visited the detachments at La Maddalena Sigonella and Nea Makri
CAPT RICKELS visited the Sigonella detachment
LCDR P P VALENTY JR SC USN visited the Sigonella detachment
LTJC J A ZAYAC USN relieved LTJC YOH USNR as Admlniatrative Officer NMCB FOUR
LCDR SHELTON visited NMCB FOUR Dec Holy Loch CINCUSNAVEUR and COMNAVACTS London
LCDR VALENTY relieved LCOR J R HILDRBRANO SC OSN aa NHCB FOUR Supply Officer
CAFT W E CROSSAN CEC USN COMCBLANT Chief of Staff and prospective PWO Naval Station Rota Spain visited ~MCB FOUR Roca Spain
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2 JUL 76
8-10 JUL 76
16 JOL 76
19-24 JUL 76
19-26 JUL 76
26-31 JUL 76
27-29 JUL 76
29 JOL 76
3-6 AUC 76
4-6 AUG 76
10-18 AUC 76
13-20 AUC 76
26-28 AUC 76
-30 AUC-7 SEP 76
ENS S C GENTRY SC USN relieved LTJC P B WADE SC USN aa NMCB FOUR Disbursing Of(icer
bull CDR MACDONALD visited the Sigonella detachment
LCDR R C LAYMAN USN LCDR J K DENSON USN and PNC ASHLEY USN held an Adain Inspection of NMCB FO~R at Rotbull Spain
CDR D R STONE SC USN SKCS MCLAREN USN SK2 GARRIDO USN and Hr Ed MACRAPELLE (CS-13) held the annual Supply Inspection of NMCB FOOR st Rota Spain and Sigonella Sicily
LCDR R B FINK CHC USN NMCB FOl11l Chaplain visited the Sigonolla detachment
LT H R JOHNSON CEC USN Officer-in-Chbullrge of NMCB FOOR Sigonellbull detachment visited the Hain Bod~ Rota Spain for an OIC Conference
LTJC R P DETROYE CEC USNR Officer-in-Chbullrge of NMCB FOUR Holy Loch detachment visited the Main Body in Rota Spain for an OIC Conference
CDR G J BEDNAR CEC USN relieved CDR MACDONALD as Commanding Officer NMCB FOUR
LCDR J B PABARCUS CEC USN CBLANT Operations Officer visited NMCB FOUR Rota Spain
LCDR J P FRANZ CEC USN CINCUSNAVEUR Staff visited NMCB FOUR Rota Spain
LCDR PABARCUS and LCDR HENDRICKSON visited NMCB FOUR detachments at Nea Makri Souda Bay and Sigonella
CDR BEDNAR and SWCS LESTER NHCB FOUR Operations Chief visited NMCB FOUR detachments at Sigonella Nea Hakri and Souda Bay
CDR BEDNAR and SWCS LESTER visited the Holy Loch detachment and CtNCUSNAVEUR
Pre-deployment visit of NMCB FIVE to Europe CDR D pound DEVtCQ Commanding Officer LCDR JONES LCDR HAMILTON EQCM METZGER CMC ACKERSON and LTJC KELLO visited Rota Sigonella and Souda Bay
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1-S SEP 76
6-12 SEP 76
10-16 SEP 7 6
13-15 SEP 76
13-l6 SEP 76
14-15 SEP 76
19-21 SEP 76
20-23 SEP 76
24 SEP 76
30 SEP 76
4-8 OCT 76
18-21 OCT 76
18-21 OCT 76
31 OCT-9 NOV 76
CDR R D PARltER CINCUSNAVEUR Staff visited the Sigonella detachment
EOC CRAWFORD of COMCBLANT Equipment Office visited the Sigonella detachment
HAJ HAND USMC and CAPT BULLOCK USMC of COMCBLANT visited NMCB FOUR aL Rota Spain foe a Military Readiness Inepeccion
LT TYLER CEC USN and LT BUSSEY CEC USN of COMCBLANT Training Office inspected NMCB POUR at Roca Spain
NHCB FOUR held a full Battalion Hounc-Ouc Exerclaa EXTRA DllY
CAPT J P JONES CEC USN COMCBLANT and CUCH DEXHEIMER MC~OC of COHCBLANT visited NHCB FOUR at Rota Spain
MAJ HAND and CAPT BULLOCK COMCBLANT Military Advisory visited the Sigonella detachment
COMMODORE JONES and CUCH DEXHEIMER visited the Sigonella detachment
LCDR SHELTON visited NMCB FOUR detachments at Souda Bay and Sigonella
COMMODORE JONES LCDR HENDRICKSON and CUCH DEXHEIMER visited the Souda Bay detachment
RADM C C HEID COMLANTNAVFACENCCOM and CAPT J B MOGER OlCC Spain visited NMCB FOUR Roca Spain
CDR BEDNAR visited the detachment sites at bull Sigonella and Souda Bay
LCDR SHELTON viaited the detschment site at Sigonalla
CDR BEDNAR visited NMCB FOUR Holy Loch detachment
LCDR J B CLAYTON NMCB FOUR Executive Officer visited the Puerto Rico Seabee camp
Throughout the deployment LCDR J E HENDRICKSON and BOCS DALTON of CBLANT DET Naples mada numarou1 visits to NMCB FOUR Rots Spain and to the variou1 detachment aites
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5 Sianificant Corrosponde~
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IfCB SEVEN POUR BT UNCLAS B P T 0 N03510 A COMCBLANTINST 35102P B COMCBLANT OPLAN 1000 l NMB FOUR IS ASSICNBD AS ALBRT BAITALION AS DEPINlO IN REF A ANO IAW RBF B UPON RBLTlF OF NfCB SEVEN FOUR ON OR ABOl11 15 MAR 76 2 REPORT ASSUMPTION OF ALERT POSl1JRE TO CltMBLAHT INFO CCraquo 11laquogt ZERO NCR BT
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COM ntREE ONE NCR PORT HUENEME CA BT UNCLAS E PT 0 N03120 1 WELCCraquoE TO THE ATLANTIC FLEET AS THE FY-75 PACIFIC BEST OP TYPE AND PELTIER AWARD RECIPIENT YOUR PROFESSIONAL CAPABILITIES ARB WELL KNOWN TO ALL I KNOW YOU WILL DO AN OUTSTANDING JOB AS ntI ALERT BATTALION NOW ON STATION ntROUGHOUT EUROPE IT IS A PLEASURE TO HAVE YOU ABOARD ANO I LOOK FORWARD TO VISITING YOU IN THE NEAR PIJTllRE GOOD LUCK FOR A SAFE ANO REWARDING DEPLOYMENT CAPTAIN RICKELS BT
3 Marc h 1976
From Co11111andini General US Marine Corps Marine Corps Base ltentynine Palas CA 92278
To Chief Staff Officer 31ST Naval Consttuction Reiiment Pon Hueneme CA 93043
Subj Letter of appreciation bull
1 It is a pleasure to co11m1end Naval Mobile Construction Battalion FOUR for its outstanding pcrfonmnce of duty while training at thu Bue 16-31 January 1976
2 In addition to the military subject training accomplished an invaluable contTibution was made to the base through the many construction tasks accomplished The projects completed include construction of an AM-2 Helicopter Pad 11 road a tonk crossing a dugout at the little league field and water point Sidewalks in the main camp area were also repaired
3 The enthusiasm and can do spirit of the Seabee tradition was in areat evidence daring the entire trainina period Please extend my appreciation
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to the men involved for a job vitll done They axe to be coaended for the quality of theil work and for their personal conduct
E R REID Jr
FEI Twentynine FEB 7b 5 May 1976
Fro11 Co1111111ndina Officer US ~lari ne Corps Marine Barracks Naval Activities Box 13 PPO New York 09540
To Coananding Officer Naval Mobile Construction Batta1ion FOUR
Subj Letter of Appreciation
1 Durina the period of 30 April throuah 2 May 1976 members of your comraand vere called upon to auainent Marine Barracks Security Forces in anticipation of an increased threat to the security of the u s Naval Station Rota This auiJlentation consisted of a squad of Seabees belna Clllployed to 1141 two additional posts provide security for tllo aarine vehicular patrols and increase the si~e of the Back-up Alert Force The excellent perfolllBJlce and enthusiasm of the individual Seabees listed in enclosure (1) contributed gTeatly to the increased securlty of the Naval Station
2 The professionalba exhibited by your personnel during the entire period vas above reproach In a situation where Seabees served shoulder to shoulder vith Marines there was an air of constant cooperation autual confidence and respect Please convey ay personal appreciation to those Seabees involved Their attitude enthuslllSll and sense of responsibility is a credit to their co-and the Naval Service and personifies the Can Do attitude of the United States SEABEES
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FTOm CoD1111a11der Naval Construction Battalions US Pacific Pleet To Commanding Officer US Naval Mobile Construction Battalion FOUR
Subj End of Deployment Completion Report
Ref NMCB FOUR ltr Ser 227 of S Apr 1976
1 Reference (a) forwarded NMCB FOURs end of deployment report which is considered to be among the finest received by tiis headquarters in recent years
2 Please convey to all who put forth their efforts and talents in compiling this report my congratulations on their thoroughness attention to detail and overall quality of content
JOHN R FISHER
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COMCBlMT NORFOLK VA BT UNCLAS N016SO PERSONAL FROM CAPT CL DIXON 111 CltMIAIDING GENERAL FMFPAC CERTIFICATE OF C~bulltENDATlON 1 ON 29 JUN 76 IT WAS Wint A DEEP SENSE OF PRIDE AND SATISFACTION lllAT I RECEIVED A CERTIFICATE OF CltMENDATIO~ FROM TIU COtfIANDlNG GaERAL FMFPAC FOR SEABEE PARTICIPATION IN 1llE CONSTRUCTION OF AN EXPEDITIONARY AIRFIELD AND REIATED FACILITIES AT ICB TIIVTt-NINE PALMS 2 TiiE BODY OF ntE CERTIFICATE READS AS FOLLOWS
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IN CCHIENDING 31ST NAVAL CONSTRUCTION REGIMENT NAVAL CONSTRUCTION BAITALJON CENTER PORT HUENEME CA FOR OIJTSTANDING PERFORMANCE OF oorY WHILE PARTICIPATING IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN EXPEDITIONARY AIRFIELD IN THE DESERT AT MARINE CORPS BASii lWElrlY-NINE PALMS CA THE SEABEES OF THE 31ST NCR TURNED TO Wini RESPONSIVBNESS IYPrFYING THEIR REPUTATION fl 90 MAN UITTT DESIGNATED AS DBTAOIMEITT X-RAY OF MOBILB CONSTRUCTION BATTALION FOUR FORMED AND DEPLOYED TO THE DESERT DURING JANUARY 1976 QUICKLY AND EXPERTLY A PRIMARY ACCESS ROAD FOR SUBSEQUENT USE BY AIR FIELD CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AND A LANDING SITE FOR HELICOPTERS AND AV- BA HARRIERS WERE COM-PLETED NINE PIECES OF KBY CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT ESSENTIAL TO THIS UNIQUI PROJECT WERE MADE AVAILABLE FOR MARINE ENGINEER USE SIGNIFICANTLY ENRANCING 1llE QUALITY OF 1llE WORK FOR THlS EFFORT AND SUPERB FOLLOW-ON ACTION OF ORGANIZING AND EQUIPPING SUBSEQUENT RESERVE SEABEE DETAOlMENTS PARTICIPATING IN THE AUUIELD CONSTRUCTION raE REGIMENT IS HEREBY COMMENDED nus ENTHUSIASTlC DEDICATED DISPLAY OP PROFESSIONALISM REFLECTS GREAT CREDIT UPON rnE 31ST NAVAL CltJSTRUCTION REGIMENT AND IS IN KEEPING lflni THE FitEST TJWgtITJONS OF THE SEABEES vm THE us NAVAL SERVICE 3 AS POIITTED Ol1I IN THE CERTIFICATE N-CB FOUR WAS niE LEAD SEABEE BATTALION TO GO INTO MCB 1WENTY-NrNE PALgtIS TO START THE PROJECT THE STRONG RAPPORT SET BY THE MEN OF FOUR WITH THE MARINE CORPS PERSONNEL AT TWpound1flY-NlNE PALMS WAS SOON TO LEAD TO THE CLAllaquogtR FOR ADDITIONAL SEABEE SUPPORT 4 I PERSONALLY FEEL JlAT FOUR 1 S CONTRIBUTIONS WERE VERY NOTEWORTHY TO THE TOTAL PROJECT EFFORT AND I WOULD SINCERELY APPRECIATE THE PASSING OF THIS CCMolENDATION ON TO ALL ruosE MEN OF FOUR WHO PARTICPATED WITH WARIEST REGARDS CAPT 0L DIXON III
CobullMding Officer US Navy Support Office
La Maddalena FPO New York 09533
Dear Colllllllnder McDonald
14 July 1976
Well at long last I can say I have seen Seabees You can be truly proud of your detachment here in La Maddalena and in Master Chief
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I am in the process of vritlng letters of comendation for the men and they Will be forwarded to you
If there is anything I can do for you or your mea please feel free to ask
Once againyou can be truly proud t o have t hese men wor king for you and the Seabees
Best Regards
EL GALAVOTII
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From Commander U S Naval Activities SpainCommanding Officer U S Naval Station Rota Spain
To Commanding Officer U S Naval Mobile Construction Battalion FOUR
Subj Letter of Appreciation
1 I wish to express my personal appreciation for the valuable assistance provided by volunteers of your command in support of the Bicentennial Celebration aboard Naval Station Rota Spain The high degree of success of the activities which were enjoyed by the entire community would not have been possible without this significant effort which was so willingly given by members of NMCB-4 The capability of your command to render this assistance in addition to the normal heavy workload which you pursue middotis solid evidence of outstanding leadership and a most effective organization
2 I wish to specifically single out CECS HS REIK USN NMCB fOURs Bicentennial Liaison Representative Senior Chief REIK was called upon numerous times by various members of the Bicentennial Committee and in every case responded with effective and timely results His assistance in coordinating efforts to help in the installation and hook up of the extensive electrical system assisting in the arrangements for the church services and in arranging volunteers to work at the all hands picnic was essential to the success of our celebration The willing spirit and fine sense of cooperation exhibited by the members of NMCB-4 are indeed a credit to your command Please accept my most sincere thanks
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~DING OFFICER U S NAVY SUPPORT OFFICE LA MADDALENA SARDINTA
takes pleasure in commending
(the men of NMCB FOUR La Maddalena Detaclunent)
For outstanding performance as set forth in the following citation
For superior perfoIJllanCEI of duty 1ile assigned to US Naval MObile OOostxuctioo Battalion FOUR Oetachtent La Madclalena Sardinia Italy durirg the period 17 May 1976 to 16 July 1976 Your efforts in support of the detach-ment s mission provide1 a siltTlificant cantrilution to the rrorale and efficiency of the ocmnands at this isolated duty station In addition to the satisfactory carpletion of all c1etacl1nelt work projects you devoted your spare time to various projects which included fightirg brush fires and cxrmunity relations involving repairs to an ozphanage emargency road repairs assistance at the annual ccmnard barbeque honorirg the rost nation and support of similar projects affecting all phases of cxrmunity life in La Maddalena At all times your perfoDnld your assignel tasks willirgly and in a professional manner consistently mainshytainirg a hiqh state of morale am oondllct beyond reproach Your personal dedication in addition to supportirg the Navys overseas diplanacy program inproved the mission readiness of this ocmnard and is in keepirg with the hiqhest traditions of the US Navy
E L GAIAVUITI Cmmander US Navy
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PROJECT ON 8 SEP 76 AT NAVCCMlSTA GREECE BY YOUR NEA MAICRI DETACHMENT IS NOTED WITH PLEASURE AND GRATrnJDB PETIY OfPICER KNOWLTON AND mE EmIRE DETACHMENT CREW HAVE PERFORMpound) ADMIRABLY IN COMPLETING nns COMPLEX AND OPERATIONALLY IMPORTANT PROJECT IN SUOf AN ACCELERATED TIME FRAME 1liEY HAVE BEEN A MOST WELCOME ADDITION TO OUR CCMlUNITY AND THEIR DEPARTIJRE IS CONSIDERED A DEFINITE LOSS 2 PLEASI ACCEPT MY APPRECIATION ON A TRULY FINE AND CREDITABLE PERFORMANCE BY THE MEN OF NMCB FOUR CAPTIAN THAD H HARDEN US NAVY BT
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Kota Swim Club co Special Services US Naval Station Rota Spain CoG1rJ1anding Officer U S Naval Mobile Construction Battalion FOUR Special Services US Naval Station Rota Spain
Letter of Appreciation
Several months ago your battalion graciously accepted the fill-in proshyject of pouring cement starting blocks at the Naval Station housing swimming pool
The completion of this project represented a giant step in the attempts of the Board of Directors to further the goals of the club Our by-laws state that our primary objective is to promote competitive swimming I menshytion this point to make it clear that ours is not a summer fun program but a serious disciplined program of training and competition Our swimmers compete with one American team from Torrejon Air Base in Madrid and with SpMish clubs from Puerto de Santa Maria Jerez Sevilla and Madrid Several of these teams produce Spains olympic-class swimmers
Over the years the RSC has earned the respect of the Spanish clubs fpr being a serious almost-professional highly competitive group Such a reshyputation is difficult to maintain in our transient environment
Now through your generous cooperation and efforts the RSC is better equipped to train for its competition season and to host our competitors in a manner to whcih they are accustomed
On behalf of the present and future Boards of Directors and memberships I extend our most sincere appreciation and wish you and your men all the best for the future
William M Sink Secretory
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ROTA RODEO ASSN Box 1872
US Naval Station FPO New York NY 09540
CDR George J Bednar Commanding Officer NMCB FOUR
Dear Sir
20 October 1976
We would like to express our sincere appreciation to you and all of NMCB-4 for all of the help and support you have given the Rota Rodeo Association
You have given us the use of your equipment along with skilled operators to run it When we needed something you a brays seClled to be there ready and willing to do aJl you could Our 1976 Rodeo Season has been SllOOth sailing all along because of the tremendous aaount of support we llave received frobull our shiputes at NgtICB-4
Your Special Services department has provided us with the use of their facilities when a rainstorm made it necessary to move indoors and they have offered their services several times NMCB-4 has provided a11 Ambulance for our shows and buck-outs along with experienced Corpsmen They have provided us with transportation to pull and transfer our flont over the 4th of July They were there before our Rodeos to water and drng the arena There is really no end to the countless number of times JMCB-4 was there to lend a helping hand when we needed it the most
We sincerely appreciate all of your efforts ln behalf of the Rota Rodeo Association ld like to extend a very sincere thank you to you and all of your men We wish you the best at your next station and all of the places where duty aay take you
Thank you very 1L1ch Very respectfully
Dale E Hart President RRA
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1 DURINC THE PERIOD l7 AUG - 3 NOV 76 ~CB FOUR DET SOODA BAY UNDER 1llE PROFESSIONAL LEADHRSHIP OF BUCS HARIANO E BENGS USN caIPLpoundTED COiSTRUCTION OF AN OIJTDOOR PLAYING COURT (CRI 415) AND A HANDBALL COURT (CRE 416) THESE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES WERE GREATLY hEEDED AT nus ISOLATED DUTY STATION ntEY ARE A REALITY TODAY JN LARGE MEASURE BECAUSE OF THE HARD lfORK OF THE HlGlILY SKILLED MEMIERS OF lllaquoB FOUR FACED WITH Ul1JSUAL PROBLEMS OF TERRAIN CLEARANCE INVOLVING WATER AND ELECTRICAL LINES 1llE SWEE DETAOMEJ7 SET ABOUT ITS TASK ON A HEAVY SIX AND SOMETDCES SEVEN DAYS A WEEK SCHEDULE TO ENSURE CtradePLETON ON TDlE 1llE SUPEllB RESULTS ATTEST TO llilIR DEDICATED EFFORTS 2 THE MEMBERS OF NAVDET SOODA BAY FOUO NMCB FOUR PERS TO BE GREAT SHIP-MATES MULE ABOARJ) nus ACTTVITY llU CraquoWWgtERIE AND COMPLETE ABSENCE OF ANY DISCIPLINARY INCTDENTS WAS lOICATlVE OP 1llE LEADERSlUP BY EXAMPLE SHOWN BY YOUR SENIOR PETTY OFFICERS 3 ADMINISTRATIVE AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE RENDERED BY ALL INFO ADDEES TS ALSO GREATLY APPRECIATED YOUR SUPPORT IN TiiESE ENDEAVORS SERVE TO BOOST me MORALE OF ntOSE WHO GET TO use ntESE FINE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES BT
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NEW YORK 09523 NAPSIGPWmr 11000 Ser 1384 9 NOV 1976
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Coananding Officer U S Naval Air Facility FPO New York 09523 Commanding Officer O S Naval Mobile Conatruc~on Battalion FOUR COmander Naval Conatruction Bacca lions U S Atlantic Fleet Little Creek Norfolk Virginia 23511
1 As the deployment of NMCB POUR approaches tenainatioo it is appYopriate chat the accomplisbnents of the Sigonella detachment be reviewed
2 Upon the arrival of thia epecially selected group it vas 1-ediately obvious that they were skilled arciaana who took pride in the work they accOG1pliahed It was also apparent that during h0111eport periods training leasooa had been well learned Many of the unique problems and challenges encouncer ed when u~~ina local materialbull had been recognized and resolved When actual on site conditionbull varied the officers and men of the detachshyment appraised the aituacion and aggr aaaively developed a sound engineering solution
3 Bot h the quantity and quality of the work accomplished by the Sigonella Detachment of NMCB FOUR was outstanding They completed many projects which had been started by other detachments They also started end completed several urgently required operational projects which enhanced the ability of NAF SigoneJla to provide improved support to the operating forces Projects of particular note are the Power Check Pad Rehabilitation of Line Operationbull Buildings Public Workbull Shopbull Storea Ordnance Magazines Air Frames Shop Handball Court and Theater Particularly notaworthy was the start of the EMCPO Club at NAP-II Although adverse weather prevailed work vae pursued on a round the clock ba1i1 in an effort co provide the follow-on detecbnent with a project which could be executed during the rainy season The Cen Do attitude displayed on all projects only r einforced the NMCB POUR reputation and candor displayed by all detachment personnel The ultimate reward of accomplialwent ahould be ebared by the mtire detachment Every indiidual exhibited that extra effort which contributes to perfection
4 They have estebliahed a pattern of excellence that future decachmenta will do well to emulate The officers and men of the Sigonella Detachment can look with pride on their accompli1haenta
5 Please accept my moat sincere appreciation for e moat aucceaaful deployment
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BT UNCLAS E FT 0 N016SO WELL DONE l SINCERE APPRECIATION IS EXTENDED TO NMCB FOUR DET SIGONELLA FOR A MOST SUCCESSFUL DEPlOYMENT 2 THI QUANTITY AND QUALITY OF YOUR WORK WAS OOTSTANDJNG PARTICULARLY NOTImiddot WORllY PROJECTS INCLUDED THE POWBR CHECK PAD RpoundHABJLlTATlON OF LINE OPERATION BUILDINGS PUBLIC WORKS SHIP STORES ORDNANCE MAGAZINES AIR FRAMES SHOP HANDshyBALL COURT BASE 1llEATRE ANO THE BEGINNING OF 1liE EMCPO ewe AT THE NATO FIELD ALntOUGH ADVERSE liEA1llER PREVAILED tORK AT 1lE EMCPO ewe SITE WAS PURSUED ON A ROUND THE CLOCI BASIS IN AN EFFORT TIgt PROVIDE THE FOLiOff ON DETAOfIEhT Wini A PROJECT lrtllIOi COULD BE EXEClTTED DURING THE RAINY SEASON YOUR OBVIOUS CAN 00 ATIITJDE OliLY REINFORCED THE Nt-CB FOUR REPUTATION WE SHALL MISS YOU AS PART OF THE SIG TEAM 3 CONGRATULATIONS ON A JOB WELL DONE BT
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BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH Avenida Diputacion
Rota Cadiz Espana (Spain)
t on behalf of the congregation of ~ethel Baptist Church would like to thank Chaplain Fink ~Rl Ron
bull Sherman EOl Doug Sullivan BU2 Biggins and EA3 Jose Setter for the removal of debris and the leveling of our parking area These men worked continously for over eix hours and completed a cask that would have taken the men of Bethel many back breaking days to accomplibullh
We 1incerely do appreciate this work that was performed
Thank you and may Cod blebulla these men
Sincerely
1Rodnay J PARROTT
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Chief of Information Commanding Officer Naval Mobile FOUR FPO San Francisco 96601
CRINFO Merit Award forwarding of
24 NOV 1976
Construction Battalion
Ref (a) OPNAVINST 572027 of 10 June 76
Encl (l) Merit Award Certificate
l The Chief of Information takes great pleasure in forshywsrding ancloaure (1) to the editor and staff of FOCUS ON FOUR
2 A key objective of the Navys internal informAtion prograa ii to an1ure that all Navy personnel and their dependents are Cully informed about the Navy A panel of judge1 determined that the content and format of POCUS ON FOOR were of exemplary quality and in full support of internal information goal1
3 Thia publication waa named Best Authorized Magazine (Catego ry Two) aa set forth in reference (a) for the transitional quarter fiscal year 1976 CHINFO Merit Awards prograa
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Coaaanding Oficer
Executive Officer
CDI Kalcolbull J MACDONALD CEC USN (July 1974 - June 1976)
CDI Caorge J lDNAI CEC USN (July 1976 -
CDR Charles M KASlELL CEC USN (February 1974 - June 1976)
LCDR Jabullebull a CLAYTON CEC USN (June 1976 -
Adbullinis t rativePersonnel OIicer(S-1) LTJC Wallace NMB YUH USN (Hovebullber 1974 - June 1976)
Plana amp Training Officer (S-2)
Operationbull Officer (S-3)
Supply Officer (S-4)
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Medical Officer
Dental Of Cicer
Alpha Company Commander
Bravo Company Cobullmande r
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LTJC Jabullea A ZAYAC USN (June 1976
LT Claude V KING Ill CEC USN (Karch 197S - Kay 1976)
LT Pred C KLEIN USN (Kay 1976 - October 1976)
LTJC Charlea R KUIIC CEC USH (August 1976 -
LCDR Michael w SHELTON CEC USN (April 197S - Novebullbe r 1976)
LCDR Jarold R HILD~BRAND SC USN (Septebullber 1974 - June 1976)
LCDR Patrick P VALENTY SC USN (July 1976 -
LCDI lufua B FINI CBC USN (Sepceaber 1975 -
LT Randal R STRAUB MC USNR (September 1975 - June 1976)
LT Samuel S NORVELL MC USNI (July 1976 -
LT Terrence C MASON DC USNR (Augus t 1975 -
LT Richard K DEMPSEY CEC USN (Sep t ember 197S - November 1976)
LTJC Charles R ~UBIC CEC USN (Sep~ember 1975 - August 1976)
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CECS Henry S REii (Augu1t 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LT Pra nk J KOlRO CEC US N (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Wallace NXN YU ll DSN (Jbullnlllry 1976 - June 1976)
LTJC Cragory A RtC~RT CBC DSN (June 1976 - November 1976)
LT Michael R JOHNSON CEC DSN (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Mlcheel A KOPACZEWSKlCtCDSKR (January 1976 - Novebullbet 1976)
LTJC Ronald P DE TROY CC US NR (Jamp11uacy 1976 - November 1976)
LTJC Laigb t on J TROE Ill CC OSN (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Paul 8 VADE SC USN (January 1974 - July 1976)
LTJC Scaven C CRTRY SC USN (July 1976 -
LT Pred C ILlN USN (Januery 1976 - Kay 1976)
LTJC Gregory A RlCHBRT CIC USN (May 1976 - November 1976)
ENS Craig M CAMPBELL CC USN (September 1975 - October 1976)
ENS Jean P MAbullCHAND CEC USN (October 1976 -
EQCH Ovaine R RUTHRPORD USN (March 1975 - Ha y 1976)
UTCS Norman C lOLBECK USI (May 1976 - JuJy 1976)
UTCM Ke nneth NMN CLEMONS USN (July 1976 - Novembar 1976)
CUCH Richard N ALLA~D USN (Novaaber 1976 -
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ADM I NPERSOtlHEL
The Administrative Department provided all administrative reproduction and personnel services to the battalion during the deployment
Total yeoman assigned during this deployment were ten (l-YNC 1-VNl 3-YN2 2-YN3 and 3-YNSN) One YN2 was assigned to Detachment Sigonella for administra t ive support bull Yeoman were also assigned to the Supply (S-4) Tr aining (S- 2) and Operations (S-3) departments The Admin Staff averaged four (2-YN2 l-YN3 and 1-YNSN) with the YNC functioning as the Assistant Admin Officer and the YN1 functioning as the Admin Office supervisor A line LTJG was assigned as Department Head
The Personnel Office started the Ro t a deployment with a staff of 10 PNs Everyone was assigned a specific job to do reenlistments and discharges receipts and transfers TAD diaries and education al services The operation was going smoothly however one PN was sent t o the Sigonella detachment to augment the de t achment staff because of the heavy workload there The allowance was further deple t ed when one PN got o r ders for shore duty and another PN was released t o inactive duty Though the loss of the PNs could not be remedied the remaining PNs doubled their share of the load to give the battalion the service it needed This is typical of the Cao Do spirit of the PNs Their motivation and esprit de corps enabled them to give service to everyone in the battalion
The Personnel and Administrative staffs maintained the Duty YNPN Watch Section which provided emergency personn~l services and message pick-up service on a 24-hour bas is
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AVERAGE BATTALION STRENGTH - DEPLOYED AND ASSIGNED
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OPlICEllS 19 19 E-9 3 3 E-8 9 9 E-7 32 33 pound-6 75 78 E-5 91 101 E-4 137 138 E-3 amp below 207 208
TOTAL 554 570
BATTALION RECEIPTS AND TRANSFERS
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OFFICERS 7 9 E-9 0 l pound-8 0 3 E-7 2 0 E-6 15 9 E-5 34 17 B-4 28 21 E- 3 amp below 31 -2 TOTAL 117 158
AVERAGE BATTALION HANNING - OCCU FIELD 13
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BU 2 9 10 22 38 53 134 CE 1 2 10 9 9 13 44 CM 2 5 7 15 21 18 68 EA 0 2 3 6 3 12 26 EO 0 4 15 13 22 50 104 SW 1 1 8 7 11 16 44 UT l 0 3 9 14 23 50
TOTAL 7 TI 56 BT 118 185 470
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LEGAL
Legal a11i1tance was available co all members of the Battalion either at the coamand level by furniahing thebull vith povera of attorney or by referral to representativebull at the Baae Legal Services Branch OCfice for advice and counseling
Disciplinary action resulted in nonjudicial punishment being awarded on an average oC three cases week1y at Captaina Mast Four special and one summary courtbull - martial were convened during the Rota deployment Disciplinary action by month ia illustrated on the graph below
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During most of the European deployment NllCB 4 did not have a permanent trained Campreer Counselor This affected the overall career retention program As of this writing the battalion has acquir ed a permanent Career Counselor and the coU1Dand is in the pr ocess of rebuilding a viable car eer r e t ention team This should br14thten the overall retention pictur e
RETENTI ON TABLE
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MORALE An ObJective evaluation of the bullorale of the Battalion as
a whole would unquestionably be very highmiddot Certainly the deploybullent location Rota Spain with its excellent liberty and leave possibilities wa1 a contributing factor However the sinale aost iaportant cause of high unit aorale was the excellent reputation for quality workaanship which the Battalion enjoyed Quality work probulloted hiamph unit pride which led to personal pride which led to hlamph aorale The high bullorate in turn was the cause of better and higher quality work thus self-perpetuating the spiral and proving the adaae that Quality attracts Qualitybullbull
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CHAPLAIN Religious services were held regularly in the Chapal-inshy
the-Pines located in the Seabee Camp Ciudad de Plata Rota Spain Sunday services included Protestant Worship at 0930 and Catholic Mass at 1100 Protestant Worship was conducted by the Battalion Chaplain and Catholic Mass was celebrated by Chaplains Rademacher and Boyd from the Naval Station Chapel Guitar music for Catholic Mass was arranged by the priests Organist for the Protestant services was Nancy L Johnson wife of CTIC Bob Johnson of Naval Comaunicntion Station Attendance averaged 7 battalion personnel at Protestant sershyvices and 16 at Catholic services tn addition many Naval Station personnel attended worship services at the Senbee Camp
Protestant and Catholic Chapel Funds were maintained with the Battalion Chaplain as custodian of each Disbursements of $100 or more were made with approval of the Commondina Officer A Catholic Chapel Council was foraed to make recoaaendations for use of the Catholic Chapel Fund
The Chapel was left unlocked at all times for aeditntion and prayer by battalion personnel A small group of Penteshycostal men hnd a daily prayer service in the chapel
Several battalion personnel participated in local denominshyational services Latter Doy Saints and Church of Christ at Esperanzu House on the base First Baptist Church Bethel Baptist Church and Lu Tglesln tvangelica (Pentecostal) off base A number of battalion personnel participated in Chrisshytian fellowship at Victory Villa Overseas Christion Serviceshyaen s Center and at a coffee house sponsored by La Iglesia Eva nae lica
A small Protestant Bible study group met on Wednesday nights ~n the Chaplians office studying primarily Godsplan of salvation
Throe retreats averaging seven persons ouch were held at La Molina Santa an old grist mill in Benaojon which has been converted into a retreat center by Fred Felty an American insurance salesman lowyer and former legislotor from Texas Several Catholic personnel participated in two Search Retreats sponsored by the base chapel
Several religious pound1las mostly Moody science filbulls were presented free of charge in the Silver City Theater The films became quite popular with a maximum attendance of 60 at one showing
The battalion library located in the sumo building as tho chnplalns office contain~ 3000 volumes of fiction and nonshyfiction hand-me-downs from other Navy Ii brories During
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this deployment application was made to the Chief of Naval Education and Training Support to establish e aeneral library at Silver City This was epproved and at the end of deployshyment an order of 1500 new volumes was received Much time and effort was put into inventorying and organiiing e~isting books About 600 fictions books older than twelve years were removed from the shelves and placed in boxes pending arrival of the new books Additional bookshelves totaling 76 feet of shelf space were built by Bravo Company to accommodate the new books In addition the battalion had several shelves of paperback books
The greatest single timetaker for the Chaplain was individual counseling covering a variety of subjects but mainly marital counseling A good bit of evening time was spent making AUTOVON calls in connection with personal counseling This included delivering over 120 Red Cross messages and counseling and assistshying persons receiving these messages
In addition to library shelves material changes included installation of a safe for keepina chapel funds prior to deposit a new air conditioner for the chapel screen doors on the chaplains office and library an additional electrical outlet in the chapshylains office to accommodate a wall clock relocation of one outshyside speaker from the chapel tower to the library roof in order to play chimes on Sunday mornings in the direction of berthing areas tamper-proofing of tho outside library door and updatina of doorknobs with locks and keys for all doors
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MEiHCAL
While found to be lacking by stateside standards the physical plant and layout of the dispensary were noneshytheless adequate for aost routine and emergency cases treated at Ciudad de Plata Assistance provided by the Naval Hospital Rota in the form of laboratory teats
bull pharmacy x-rays consultions and emergency referrals was outbulltanding
An average of approximately 280 patients per month were seen during rout1ne sick call hours Over 1850 prescriptions were filled the laboratory processed some 800 teats and 20 x-ray exposures were taken and reed Upper Respiratory Infections and gastrointestinal compaincs comprised the majority of conditions seen at routine 1ick call with moat of the consultsrefer r als co the Naval Hospital being of an orthopedic or optometric nature No communicable disease or food born illness outbreaks ware encountered Few cases of venere al disease were encounte r ed and all responded favo r abl y to i nitia l tr eatment Tl1ro~ghnut the deployment and in preparation for t he return to CONUS all necessary immunizations including Hong Kong and New Jersey A (swine) influenza were administered to AiJ Hands
The Medical Department instituted o Weight Control Program using the recent guidelines promulgated by BUMED While the results are still being analyzed net lossea of 30+ lbs were noted in several cases
During the deployment the rear two thirds of the HCPOC ESO Quonset Rut was alloted to the Medical Department and converted to supply spaces for bulk medical equipment This allo~ed for the controlled temperature storage oC items vice storage in CONpoundX boxes thus extending shelf life and insuri~g potency of necessary medicinals ln preparation Cor the mount out exercise all mount out boxe1 bullats kitbull and outfits were painted the latches and seals repaired or replaced
SICONELLA DETACHMENT
The Sigonella Detachment had a first class corpsman ssaigned throughout the deployment A screening eick call was held prior to quarters each morning An average of epproximetely 100 patients per month were seen during r o utine morning sick call of these personnel approximately 10 aen had to be referred to the Base Dispensa ry for further treatment Safety and sanitation inspections were conducted on both a r ou tine and a surprise basis The Medical Department representative also worked in the Adm Offi ce of the Base Dispensary
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DENTAL
The battalion dental staff consisting of one Dental Officer and cvo Deneal Technicians provided treatment in moat phases of Dantistry on a regularly scheduled basis to all battalion personnel Smergency dental care was rendered at any time Outatanding support in the fabrication of prosthetic applishyances repair service and advanced periodontal and complishycated oral surgery cases vas received from the Dental Departshyment Roca Spain
The battalion Dental Department is housed in a standard naval mobile dental trailer The trailer consists of a vattshying room two operatories and a dark room One operacory is used for performing most phases of Dentistry and the other is used for exposing x-rays films in the dark room all dental instruments are sterilited in an autoclave located in the dark room
Patient load averaged over 200 per month and in excess of 1000 procedures per month During chis deployment cycle no unusual dental diseases or conditions were detected
Dentel equipment and supplies were adequate However occasional equipment problems did cause delays in patient care Few problems were encountered in ordering and receiving dental supplies
In summary the den~al department should always keep at least a couple of months of every day consumables on hand for turnover Scheduling of patients no more than cwo or three weeks in advance should be exercised to decrease the amount oC patient failures due to unforeseen emergencies and exercises that may arise due to the battalions alert status during deployshyment
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S P E C I A L S E R V I C E S The Special Services Staff was comprised of one first
class potty officer and ono non-rated battalion member Despite the small siie of tho crew Special Se~vices mainshytained a very active and effective program Self-help proshyjects for the improvement of the Special Services building which consisted of a gabulle roobull and theater included the conshystruction of a stage and a bar the tiling of the game room floor and the installation of a new ceilinamp in the theater The Special Services Petty Officer aaintained a close liaison with the base travel aaency and was instruaental in arranging a continuous stream of tours to the surrounding area and all over lurope
Sports activity was marked by chess and ping pong tournashyments and by the three month long NMCB FOUR softball season The season was culminated with the presentation of plaques and team pictures to the victorious team meaberaand a trophy with the name of the winning teabull inscribed which will be passed on to the chaapions of the next deployaent
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consis t ed of one fi r st class Photographers Mate one second class Journalist a nd two non -rated Builders as photographers fo r most of t he deployment The primary tasks of t he Photo Lab wer e to pr o vi de photographic support for PAO and the Opshyerations Department Work wos also done in support of the line companies (Alpha Company in particular ) the Safety Chief and the de t achbullent s
The mont hly opera t ions r eports which included black 6 white prints and color s l ides and tho bat t alion publication Focus on Four took up aos t of the Jabs tibulle
The PAO Oepartbullent worked on the bullonthly Focus on Four and pr ovided news release coverage of battalion events Artishycles appe1Lred in t he Rota base paper (The Jack Tar) the Seashybee Coverall Navy Times Navy Civil Engineer and others PAO also coordinated the Fl eet Home Town News Prograbull and the Direct Line question and answer line to the co
PAOPhoto did the l ayou t work on t he Guam Completion Report prepared a Change of Coabullond booklet ond finished a 92- page edition of the Focus on Four ln lieu of a cruisebook at the end of deployment
ProblebullS were encountered in the lnb with water teaper at ure and bullinerols insufficient functional equipment and frequent reassignbullent of personnel However n quali t y product was mainshytained as projects and l iberty wer e well docuaented by the PAO Staff
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The continuing aim of the NMCB POUR HRM Prograa is to aaximize the use of battalion human potential thereby enshysuring mission achievement for the command and personal growth opportunity for each battalion member If the program can be judged by the results it produced during the 1976 European deployment then the many pages of this completion report attest to a marked success
The Phase II Equal OpportunityRace Relations Program adshyvanced toward its institutionalized self-sustained stages The AAP was revised EOQls were updated and a new CTT was trained who in turn conducted MRRCE Workshops for all eligible personnel The Human Relations Council met monthly and tho Advancement Recommendation Board reviewed enlisted service records and performance evaluations to ensure all hands have been afforded an equal advancement opportunity
The DAPA and CODAC trained supervisors to identify and deal with workers showing symptoms of drugalcohol abuse conducted discussion groups for people with problems promshyulgated facts on drugalcohol abuse and related Navy policy and instituted a Drug Exemption Program Harsh Spanish laws p rove d a significant deterrent to drug use and trafficking and Battalion Special Services consistently proshyvided outstanding alternatives to drugalcohol indulgence Drug detection dogs urinalyses screening and NIS investigashytions were used aa required The local ARD and CAAC units treated and screened individuals referred by the CODAC
Battalion personnel participated in cultural adjustment briefings conducted by host activities in Rota and Sigonella Liberty cancellations were infrequent and few unfavorable incidents with local nationals were reported Officers and enlisted men regularly took advantage of leave and liberty to explore Spain and other European countries
Positive actions were initiated throughout the deployshybullcnt and will continue during homeport to sustain a positive cobullbulland cl1bullate Most notable among these are the refinement
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NMCB POOR wrapped up its homeport period with the completion of the CBC Pore Bueneae Trailer Park at Pore Hueneme CA and the lest flight to Rota left on 15 March
Turnov~r of projects at NAVSTA Rota consisted of the Calibration Lab (SPN 462 at 48 completegt as well as eight minor projects
The construction hold and material delays have liaited the casked projects on which the battalion can vork
The Calibration Lab (SPN 462) is progreaaing smoothly and awaits scheduled deliveries of the ductwork by mid-April and the remaining air handling units
Seabee Camp projects were rescheduled with the visit of COMCBLANT representatives on 29 March
Surfacing the Alpha Co Live Storage Area (SPN 01-12) ia progressing vell with the area close to Cioal grade after removing almost one foot of soil over the entire area
Laundry Boiler (SPN Ol-28) Camp Hot Water Boilers (SPN 01-29) and Water Softeners (SPN 01-30) are awaiting shipment of boilers and water softeners respectively
A dedicated camp maintenance program is undervay to keep the camp in a hazard Cree condition
Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34) Phase II is progressing with about 800 LF of aidewalk poured
In Sigonella Sicily the EM ciubCPO Addition (SIC 34448) and Colf Cou rse Irrigation system (SIC 437) have not been started due co higher priority on other projects
AIMD Shop Phase III (SIC 18) is on schedule and awaits arrival of the building which is due l April The high water table is a continual problem
Ordnance Hagaampine (SIC 25) ia hampered by rain (site lies in a low swampy area) bur forming continues on the bleat valle
Handball Court (SIC 441) is awbulliting maceriais before work can continue
Power Check Pad (SlC 507) vill start the Cir1t week of April
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A 16-man augment force to the Sigonella Det vas sent 30 March and is expected to return to Rota approximately l May
Holy Loch Scotland posss problems in uneirpacted vork (443 mandaya) remaining for the Rankin Garage (UNK 504) and in unplanned demolition (50 mandaya) for(UNK 09) Hobby Shop Additional men are planned to augment the Holy Loeb Oet in late April or early May
The Nea Makri Oet commenced vork vith approximat~ly 20 complete and 14 air conditioning units rehabed bull
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April aav NHCB FOUR moving into construction in earnest despite the material problems experienced on many major projects
At the Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34 II) section three of five sections is complete and the job is progressing vell
At the Wullanveber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) limited vork began in preparation for delivery of boom boards on 1 June
The causeway for the BOCBRP is in its final position with the connection well underway Lighting of the causeway is hampered by material problems
Repairs to the Fender System (SPN 19517) progress slowly dua to a lack of welding machines and design changes in the fabrication of the walers Divers from UCT ONE are currently removing the bottom walars along the right aide of the pier
After a complete design change the Community Center Road (SPN 444) is moving with ~ubgrade already eatabliahed
The Stgonella Seabee Compound (SIC 02-01) ta continuing with work on the trailer pads soils test lab collateral
bull equipment building loading ramp and the MLO storage shed
At the AIMD Building StC 18ttI non-delivery of ~he preshyengineered building ibull causing a critical delay along with other miscellaneoua HTO items
The Theater Addition (SIC 26) also haa critical eaterinl problems particularly with the doors having not arrived
The Handball Court (SIC 441) is awaiting arrival of the remainder of the building
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In Holy Loeb the Rankin Garage (UNK 504) will be cobullpleted Dt Kay and the Hobby Shop Improvements (UN~ 09) ii progressing vell with no major problems
Several personnel shifts are 1cheduled for the upcoming month and include the following Of the 16 man augmented to the Sigonella Dec ii will return on 9 Kay 18 additional men will be sent from Rota Three men will be sent to the Holy Loc h Dec
A detachment to La Maddalena of 19 men will be eatablished in June and a detachment to Souda Bay of four men will be established approximately l June
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In Kay - NMC8 POUR completed and turned over two major projects both ahead of schedule Material and funding problems still plague several projects though there was soaa improvement by aonths end
Causeway Connection (SPN 506) Concrete pad poured security lights and handrail in place Project completed and turned over 27 Kay 1976
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Precon held scheduled to start 1 July if oxylance burn bera and conduit hanger material arrive in June
Poat Office Consolidation (SPN 498) Much work was accomshypliabad with old walls and utilities removed and new walls doors and windows being installed
Calibration Lab (SPN 462) Additional funds received material procurement has begun again Need electr ical AC plumbing material Work baa progressed in finishing the head installing duct work painting
Repair Fender System Pier Il (SPN o f eleven sections of piles complete prior co installation
19517) Prefab of first Rubbing stripbull required
Wullenweber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) Limited work awaiting arrival of boom bosrds in June
Housin8 Sidewalks (SPN 34) Men diverted from this project to the Poat Office Conaolidation
Community Center Roads (SPN 444) June completion expected
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Aniaal Shelter (SPN 632) Foundation prepared vertical conatruccion awaiting rebar expanded metal
Sigonella Seabee Compound (SIC 02-01) Work continued with progreaa on underground electrical substation alab light poles final grading and storage work Projecting June completion
AIMD Building (SIC 18III) Building received and strucshytural a eabers erected Work continuing on sever linea undershyground Cuel tank Anticipa te funding problema
Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) Avaicing additional funda alov progreaa aade on bleat walls earth vork laying water line
theater Addition (SIC 26) Avaitiog additional funda much work oo stairs ocher concrete vork auapeoded ceiling partition installed
Golf Course Irrgiatioo (SIC 437) Work began on inacalshylacion of water lines and sprinkler systems
Bandball Court (SIC 441) No work performed awaiting arriv1l of electrical material
Povar Check Pad (SIC 507) Rain delayed early construction uch fill and compaction work performed this month
Line Opa Rehabilitation (SIC 508) tile floor laid electrical plumbing painting complete Project completed turned over 28 Hay 1976
Rankin Garage (UNK 504) in Roly Loch vaa completed and curnad ove r io ea~ly May
Hobby Shop Improvement Project (UNK 09) is ahead of schedule with bullwo rk progressing in roof boiler and radiator installation Estimated comple tion August 1976
AC Rehab (CRE 649) in Nea Makrt ia progressing near schedule with 471 of rehab work completed
In La Hadd1lena work has reauaad on the ~ym Overhead (SAR 04A) and on the Playing Field (SAR 11) with the arrival of a 19 men det during the final two vaeka of Hay
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Io June steady progress waa aade on construction projects The command inspection by COMCBLANT Captain J C RlC~ELS CEC USN r esulted io an outstanding rating for NMCB FOUR with particular praise for t he areas of leadership and ailitary smartness and our high quality construction Material sod funding probleaa still delay several projects aa outlined below
Kuse Cold Iron zation began on 28 to begill 12 Jul1 aaterial still are
SPN 502) Second precon held sod mobilishyJune Pull-scale construction isacheduled Oxylaoce burn bars and conduit hanger not on site
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Post Office Consolidotion (SPN 498) Work accoaplished bull includes plastering new walls installing a head beginning a foyer The major hold-up is arrival of channel iron necessary for inatallation of ductwork and installation of the euspended ceiling
Repair Pender System (SPN 19517) First sections of piles driven Rubbing stripslover va lers to be installed with UCT support once rubbing stripe ar r ive
Calibration Lab (SPN 462) Delays in this job include srrival of mismatched nir cood~tioniog equipment for the Mechanishycal Room and awaiting pencil rod and angle iron fo r ductwork
Wullenweber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) Boom boards are not not scheduled to arrive until August Work ia progressing in the bus bar installation
Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34) Open scrip between r oad and sidewalks paved
Overlay Camp Roads and Surface Secondary Roads (SPN 01-13 SPN 01-22) Roads in cabullp repaved
Inetall Bead Building 365 (SPN 01-35) Work is virtually complete on this camp improvement project
AIHD Building (SIC 18III) Work and fuel tank Wor~ is conttnuiog on the access road
completed oo sever lines aid~ng insulation and on
Power Check Pad (SIC 507) Almost half of tbe concrete poured this period
Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) $12300 of $17650 requested received Project August completion
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Theater Addition (SlC 26) Roof and ceiling installed interior utilities being roughed io
Handball court (SIC 441) No bullaterial delaya this month Insulation ceiling utilities installed All that rebullaina is to paint interior correct electrical and place sidewalk end stepa
EM ClubEH Club Addition Preparation underway to begin ~hibull project Many design questions to be discuaaed in second precon on 1 July 1976
_ Sigonella Seabee Cobullpound (SIC 02-01) Work still remains on vash reek soils lab admin parking lot and shore pover connection
Hobby Shop taprovement Project(UNK 09) Work continues ahead of schedule v t th progrebullbull on vindov installation plastering and electrical
Gym Overhead (SAJl 04A) Work completed once plywood arrived in mid-June No pudcblist
Playing Field (SAR 11) Work is progressing vith an early July completion expected The detachment is to be diseatablished approximately 15 July
Rota Pier Fender Repair (SPN 19517)
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JULY
In Julywork continued aa NKCB FOUR paaaed the midpoint in ita European deployment The battalion took tiae out for the traditional mid-deployment party on the 24th of July and for the battalion Change of Command Ceremony on 29 July when CDR C J BEDNAR relieved CDR M J MACDONALD However work did not alacken aa the Muse Cold Iron Project commenced (ull production at Rota and plans were laid for the eatabliahaent of a detachment at Souda Bay Crete Several projecta were completed both in Rota and at the various detachmenta
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Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Once critical materials orrived progresa vaa quicker than first anticipated due to the efficishyency of the oxylance and magnesium burn bar However several problems still alov construction Obstructions in the steam line trench require design changes for the pipe layout Not all materials are on hand and timely delivery ia required in order to avoid further delays Pinally apace requirements of pier tenantbull impedes progress as areas are blocked off and the battalion ia given only limited acceaa
Poat Office Consolidation (SPN 498) Haaonry work continued on the foyer and north and south walls Utilities inatalled electrical work begun No major stumbling blocka anticipated in this project as channel iron for auapendad celling arrived late in the month
Repair Pender System SPN 19517) At the prefab yard concrete pillars for use in pile fabrication completed The third of twelve sections of pile were driven Anticipate runnshying out or wooden members
Calib ration Lab (SPN 462) Installation of hoc vater lines complete Head virtually complete and moec duct work installed No resolution yet to mechanicalair-conditioning problema
Communi ty Center Road (SPN 444) Completed turned overco ROICC 6 Ju ly 1976
Animal Kennel (SPN 632) Project laid out and earthwork complete
Renovate BEQ Electrical (SPN 01-08) lialf of lights installed Awaiting arrival of remaining materials
Surface Ove rlay Camp Roadbull (SPN 01-13) 01-20 01-22 01-38) Silve r City Saloon parking lot surface BEQ roada complete WorK continuing on other horizontal constYuction in Seabea Camp
Install Raad Bldg 365 (SPN 01-35) Completed
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AIMD Building (SIC 18III) Siding insulation complete Interior electrical and plumbing vork begun Partition valls being installed
Pover Check Pad (SIC 507) of application of joint sealer
Project complete vith exception Awaiting chis terial
Ordnance Magaampine (SIC 25) Last concrete for blaat walls poured Work continuing on grouting waterproofing and earthshywork
Handball Court (SIC 441) Project completed and turned over to ROICC
EM ClubEM Club Addition (SIC 34448) Project start delayed awaiting reply from Corpa of Engineers on aajor deeig~ queetions
SARDINIA
Playing Field (SAR 11) Project completed and turned over Det disestabl ished 16 July 1976
ROLY LOCH
Hobby Shop Improvement Project (UNK 09) Project completed with exception of punchlist Det reduced to seven bullen until rest of aaterisl1 1rrive for start of NX garage project
NEA MAKRI
AC Rehab (GRE 645) Work moved ahead or schedulemiddot~ 13 units rehabbed this month
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AUGUST
In Rota construction approval was given by the Spanish governaent or the ERPBOC Storage and the TSC Antenna projects Manpower was quickly diverted to these projects the nuabera l and 3 priorities at Rota For the TSC Antenna job a detachment was established at Moron AFB In addition a detachment was also eatablished at Souda Bay Crete to work on two rec r eation facilities
ROTA
ERP Storage Facility (SPN 516) Vork progressed quickly on thia project in August after the lifting of the Spanish construction bold All aaterials were available on site anticipate early September completion
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Work was delayed on this project after the discovery of nine obstructions in the steam trench A redebulligo bas been approved and now the requirement is for tha arrival of elbows to go around the obstructions
TSC Antennas (SPN 602) A twelve man deta~bbullent was established on 16 Auguat to begin work at Moron AFB Spain It is planned that all work will be completed at Moron and then the complementaey antenna work started at the Rota site
Pier II Fender Repair (SPN 19517) Most of this crew diverted to higher priority projects aa maceriala (Timber) are running short
Calibra tion Lab (SPN 462) A design engineer from OICC Spain arrived the week of 16 August and recommended extenaive redesign of the AC ayatea Further delays are anticipated It is expected that NHCB 4 vill not b able to complete this project
SlCONBLLA
AIMO Building (SIC 18tII) Material pro~lems continuemiddot The comnon gutters have not arrived as promised by the Italian Air Force contractor The AC unit received does not aatch specifications COMCBLANT DET Naples ia investigating problems
Theater Addition (SIC 26) Work nov Estimate 3-4 veeks lost due to rework of content in river sand reduced bonding sand aeans to be working
progressing on plastering plaster Righ silt
Nov using 50 volosnic
The Joint Sealant for the Power Check Pad (SIC 507) and the cast iron fittings for the Col Course Irrigation Project (SIC 437) have not yet arrived delaying those projects Also the redesign of the EMCPO Club foundation (SIC 34448) la still in the bands of the Army Corps of Engineers aud OICC Spain
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A nev detachment vas establiahed or the conatruct1on of a Handball Court (CRpound 416) and a Racreatiou Area (CR 415)
BOLT LOCH
Work vsa beaun on the NEX Caraae project (U K 604)
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SEPTE~BER
The big event of Septembet vas tbe long awaited Pull Battalion 48 hour Mount Out Captain J P JONpoundS COMCBLANT preaided at the final 782 gear inspection et the conclusion of the exercise on 14 September 1976
ROTA
ERP Storage Facility (SPN 516) Project turned over 8 September 1976 with no punchliat facil it y completed in 5 veeks time
Muse Cold I ron (SPN 502 ) Project atill delayed a va i t ins pipe inaulation and holiday line tester Elbows received for by-paaaing obstructions
TSC Antennas (SPN 602) Intense r ainfall and diaestablishshyment and reaetablishaent of the detachment at Moron because of the Mount Out have hinoered const r uction progreaa
Poat Office Consolidation Work continued on this project a s tbe foyers heads and office spaces vere completed
Repair Fender System (SPN 19Sl7) Date of arrival of timber pushed back for second time to 10 October 1976 Its arrival is essential as UCT ONpound deployed to Rota 21 September and oov are unable to begin eonatruction work
Wullenveber An t enna (SPN 503) Wrong size dead end gripe arrived vork can not begin on installation of nev boom boards
Animal Kennel (SPN 632) Work started on the erection of this quonset hut upon the completion o the ERP Storage Facility
SIGONELLA
AtMD Building (SIC 18lII) Work progressing smoothly Pre f inal inapeccion sat for l October 1976
Ordnance Maga~ine (SIC 25) Work continuinR on all phaaes o f pTo j e c t - road vater lioe interior Expect completion b y NMCB 4
Still awaiting arrival of cast iron fittings for Golf Courae Irrigation Project (SIC 437) and on receipt of redeaign from OICC Spain on EMCPO Club (SIC 34448)
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the Air Conditioning Rehabilieation Project (GRpound 649)
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Work progTeaaed smoothly on the Baodbell Cou rt (CRE 416) Bovever uoaarked pover linea vere hit during the bullite preparation tor the ~bullcreation Area (CRE 415) and reaulted lo delays vbtla repairs vere aade
Det SOUiia Bay 11ampabera work on the bandbell court project
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Manr projectbull at the various detachment -ites vere cobullpleted during this final 35 days of deployment Also the extensive task of bulloving out tbe NHCB FOUR Advance Party and turning over the projects equipment and camp to NHCB FIVE occupied a signliicant portion of the battalion bull time
ROTA
The Muse Cold Iron Project (SPN 502) turned over at 34 cobullplete with vork continuing to the end on insulating bull portions of the steam line
The Post Office Consolidation (SPN 498) was cobullpleted
The Pier II Pender Repair (SN 19517) was turned over at 34 complete With the arrival of the required timber bullebullbers on 15 October 1976 extensive work vas com~leted in the final tvo weeks
The Calibration Lab (SPN 462) was turned over at 82 complete awaiting redesign of mechanical systems by OICC Spain
The TSC Antenna Project (SPN 602) was turned over with 18 complete (36 of work at Hor~n)
The Wullenveber Antenna Project (SPN 503) wae turned over at 15 complete awai t ing the dead end grips
The Animal Kennel (SPN 632) was turned over ac 60 complete with the cagae and other inter ior work to be completed
SlCONELLA
The Power ~ Check Pad (SIC 507) and the AIMD Shop (SIC 18III) wae completed
The Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) wae turnover at 95 complete with heavy raine hampering progress on the road bull
The Theater Addition (SIC 26) was turned over at 94J complete os oll manpower resources were diverted in the last two weeks to the EMCPO Club
The Colf Courae Irrigation Project (SIC 437) was turned over at 17 complete
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Work began in earnest on the EMCPO Club(SIC 34448) during the final tvo veeka Once design approval vaa given work continued in double ahifta 7 days a week in a last ditch effort to get the p r oject out of the ground before the Sigonella rainy season stopped all earthwoTk Footings and columns bad to be poured in standing water despite 24 hour pumping
HOLY LOCR
The NEX Garage (UNK 604) waa completed
SOUDA BAY
The Handball Court (CRE 416) and the Recreation Area (CKE 415) vere completed bafore the Dets diaeetab1-isluaent
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15-16 MAR 76
15-17 MAY 76
10 JUL 76
17 AUG 76
6 OCT 76
22 OCT 76
NMCB FOUR Detachment Holy Loch deployed from CBC Port Hueneme California to Holy Loch Scotland
NMCB FOUR Detachment La Maddelena arrived f r om NAF Sigonella and NS Rota Spain
NMCB FOUR Detachment La Maddelena was dises t abshylished Men returned to join DET Sigonella or the mainbody in Rota Spain
NMCB FOUR Detachment Souda Bay arrived from NS Rota Spain
NMCB FOUR Detachment Nea Makri was disestablished and men returned to join DET Sigonella
NMCB FOUR Advance Party departed Rota Spa in and returned to CBC Port Hueneme California
31 OCT 76 - 3 NOV NMCB FOUR Detachment Diego Garcia was disestablished and men returned to CBC Port Hueneme California
l NOV 76
3 NOV 76
S NOV 76
7 NOV 76
9 NOV 76
NMCB FOUR Detachment Souda Bay was disestablished and men returned to join DET Sigonella
NMCB FOUR Detachment Holy Loch was disestablished and men returned to join the mainbody in Rota Spain
NMCB FOUR departed Rota Spain and returned to CBC Port Hueneme California
NMCB FOUR Detachment Sigonella was disestablished and men returned to join mainbody in CBC Port Hueneme California
NMCB FOUR cargo flight departed Rota Spain and returned to CBC Port Hueneme California
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15 HAil 76
19 HAR 76
NHCB POUR assumed statubull as NAVEORLANTPLT Alert NMCB
The BEP and the Ciudad de Plata camp turnshyover were completed
CDR C H HASKELL CEC USN NMCB POUR Executive Officer arrived in Rota Spain efter visiting the Holy Loch Scotland detachment aite
20-26 MAR 76 CDR M J MACDONALD CBC USN Commanding Officer NMCB FOUR and LCDR M W SliELTON CEC USN Operations Officer NMCB FOUR vieited OICC Spain for an OICCROICC conshybull truc tion workshop
30 MAR-9 APR 76 LCDR SHELTON visited the NMCB FOUR detachment sites et Nea Makri Greece Souda Bay Crete Sigonella Sicily La Maddalena Sardinia and visited COMCBLANT DET Naples Italy
4-9 APR 76
12 APR 76
14-20 APR 76
17 APR 76
26APR-J HAY 7 6
5-9 MAY 76
7 MAY 76
9-13 MAY 76
CDR MACDONALD LT R M DBMPSEY CEC USN NMCB FOUR Alpha Company Commander and EQCM D R RUTHERFORD USN NMCB FOUR MCPOC visited the Sigoaella detachment
LCDR GANT CEC USN 09A OICC Spain visited the Sigonella detachment
LCDR SHELTON visited the Holy Loeb detachment and CINCUSNAVEUR London
CAPT MOGER CEC USN OICC Spain visited NMCB POUR at Rota and toured the job aitee
CDR MACDONALD and EQCM RUTHERFORD visited the Sigonella and Nea Makri detachments
LTJG w YUH USNR AdminPersonnel Officer and BUC J R QUINN USN Safety Chief visited the Sigonella detachment
RADM M D CARMODY USN Inspector General of the Navy visited NMCB FOUR while at Rote Spain
CDR MASKELL and EAC T R FRASER USN Quality Control Chief Petty Officer visited the Sigooella detachment
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17-28 MAY 76
18-20 MAY 76
18-22 MAY 76
20-2 KAY 76
26 MAY 76
4-S JUN 76
9 JUN 76
9-10 JUN 76
15-2S JUN 76
17-19 JUN 76
23-2S JUN 76
28 JUN 76
1-7 JUL 76
l JUL 76
l JUL 76
CECS BOLTE USN of COK20TBNCR Procurement Off ice visited the NMCB FOUR Moin Body at Roto Spain
LCDR HENDRICKSON CEC USN COMCBLANT DET NAPLES CW04 lflLLlAMSON and CUCH ClERLOPP of COMCBLANT viaited NMCB FOUR at Rota and the Sigonella detachment
CDR MACDONALD and EQCM RUTHERFORD visited the Holy Loch detachment and COMNAVACTS UK London
UTCM WORTHAN of CESO visited NMCB POUR Main Body at Rots Spain
LCDR M W SHELTON CEC OSN NMCB POUR Operations Officer visited the Sigonella detachment
EQCM RUTHERFORD v1a detached from NHCB FOUR to become AOIC Diego Carcia Detachment and relieved of his duties as Sanio~ Enlisted Advisor by UTCS N C KOLBECK USN
LCDR J B CLAYTON CEC OSN visited the Sigonella detschaent
LCDR CLAYTON relieved CDR MASKELL a1 Executive Officer NHCB FOUR
CAPT RICKELS CEC USN Commander Construction Battalions U S Atlantic Fleet visited NMCB FOUR at Rota Spain
LCDR SHELTON visited the detachments at La Maddalena Sigonella and Nea Makri
CAPT RICKELS visited the Sigonella detachment
LCDR P P VALENTY JR SC USN visited the Sigonella detachment
LTJC J A ZAYAC USN relieved LTJC YOH USNR as Admlniatrative Officer NMCB FOUR
LCDR SHELTON visited NMCB FOUR Dec Holy Loch CINCUSNAVEUR and COMNAVACTS London
LCDR VALENTY relieved LCOR J R HILDRBRANO SC OSN aa NHCB FOUR Supply Officer
CAFT W E CROSSAN CEC USN COMCBLANT Chief of Staff and prospective PWO Naval Station Rota Spain visited ~MCB FOUR Roca Spain
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8-10 JUL 76
16 JOL 76
19-24 JUL 76
19-26 JUL 76
26-31 JUL 76
27-29 JUL 76
29 JOL 76
3-6 AUC 76
4-6 AUG 76
10-18 AUC 76
13-20 AUC 76
26-28 AUC 76
-30 AUC-7 SEP 76
ENS S C GENTRY SC USN relieved LTJC P B WADE SC USN aa NMCB FOUR Disbursing Of(icer
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LCDR R C LAYMAN USN LCDR J K DENSON USN and PNC ASHLEY USN held an Adain Inspection of NMCB FO~R at Rotbull Spain
CDR D R STONE SC USN SKCS MCLAREN USN SK2 GARRIDO USN and Hr Ed MACRAPELLE (CS-13) held the annual Supply Inspection of NMCB FOOR st Rota Spain and Sigonella Sicily
LCDR R B FINK CHC USN NMCB FOl11l Chaplain visited the Sigonolla detachment
LT H R JOHNSON CEC USN Officer-in-Chbullrge of NMCB FOOR Sigonellbull detachment visited the Hain Bod~ Rota Spain for an OIC Conference
LTJC R P DETROYE CEC USNR Officer-in-Chbullrge of NMCB FOUR Holy Loch detachment visited the Main Body in Rota Spain for an OIC Conference
CDR G J BEDNAR CEC USN relieved CDR MACDONALD as Commanding Officer NMCB FOUR
LCDR J B PABARCUS CEC USN CBLANT Operations Officer visited NMCB FOUR Rota Spain
LCDR J P FRANZ CEC USN CINCUSNAVEUR Staff visited NMCB FOUR Rota Spain
LCDR PABARCUS and LCDR HENDRICKSON visited NMCB FOUR detachments at Nea Makri Souda Bay and Sigonella
CDR BEDNAR and SWCS LESTER NHCB FOUR Operations Chief visited NMCB FOUR detachments at Sigonella Nea Hakri and Souda Bay
CDR BEDNAR and SWCS LESTER visited the Holy Loch detachment and CtNCUSNAVEUR
Pre-deployment visit of NMCB FIVE to Europe CDR D pound DEVtCQ Commanding Officer LCDR JONES LCDR HAMILTON EQCM METZGER CMC ACKERSON and LTJC KELLO visited Rota Sigonella and Souda Bay
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1-S SEP 76
6-12 SEP 76
10-16 SEP 7 6
13-15 SEP 76
13-l6 SEP 76
14-15 SEP 76
19-21 SEP 76
20-23 SEP 76
24 SEP 76
30 SEP 76
4-8 OCT 76
18-21 OCT 76
18-21 OCT 76
31 OCT-9 NOV 76
CDR R D PARltER CINCUSNAVEUR Staff visited the Sigonella detachment
EOC CRAWFORD of COMCBLANT Equipment Office visited the Sigonella detachment
HAJ HAND USMC and CAPT BULLOCK USMC of COMCBLANT visited NMCB FOUR aL Rota Spain foe a Military Readiness Inepeccion
LT TYLER CEC USN and LT BUSSEY CEC USN of COMCBLANT Training Office inspected NMCB POUR at Roca Spain
NHCB FOUR held a full Battalion Hounc-Ouc Exerclaa EXTRA DllY
CAPT J P JONES CEC USN COMCBLANT and CUCH DEXHEIMER MC~OC of COHCBLANT visited NHCB FOUR at Rota Spain
MAJ HAND and CAPT BULLOCK COMCBLANT Military Advisory visited the Sigonella detachment
COMMODORE JONES and CUCH DEXHEIMER visited the Sigonella detachment
LCDR SHELTON visited NMCB FOUR detachments at Souda Bay and Sigonella
COMMODORE JONES LCDR HENDRICKSON and CUCH DEXHEIMER visited the Souda Bay detachment
RADM C C HEID COMLANTNAVFACENCCOM and CAPT J B MOGER OlCC Spain visited NMCB FOUR Roca Spain
CDR BEDNAR visited the detachment sites at bull Sigonella and Souda Bay
LCDR SHELTON viaited the detschment site at Sigonalla
CDR BEDNAR visited NMCB FOUR Holy Loch detachment
LCDR J B CLAYTON NMCB FOUR Executive Officer visited the Puerto Rico Seabee camp
Throughout the deployment LCDR J E HENDRICKSON and BOCS DALTON of CBLANT DET Naples mada numarou1 visits to NMCB FOUR Rots Spain and to the variou1 detachment aites
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271800Z PEB 76 FM CltraquoCBLANT NORFOLK VA TO NllaquoB FOUR INFO COM nvo ZERO NCR GULFPORT MS
IfCB SEVEN POUR BT UNCLAS B P T 0 N03510 A COMCBLANTINST 35102P B COMCBLANT OPLAN 1000 l NMB FOUR IS ASSICNBD AS ALBRT BAITALION AS DEPINlO IN REF A ANO IAW RBF B UPON RBLTlF OF NfCB SEVEN FOUR ON OR ABOl11 15 MAR 76 2 REPORT ASSUMPTION OF ALERT POSl1JRE TO CltMBLAHT INFO CCraquo 11laquogt ZERO NCR BT
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COM ntREE ONE NCR PORT HUENEME CA BT UNCLAS E PT 0 N03120 1 WELCCraquoE TO THE ATLANTIC FLEET AS THE FY-75 PACIFIC BEST OP TYPE AND PELTIER AWARD RECIPIENT YOUR PROFESSIONAL CAPABILITIES ARB WELL KNOWN TO ALL I KNOW YOU WILL DO AN OUTSTANDING JOB AS ntI ALERT BATTALION NOW ON STATION ntROUGHOUT EUROPE IT IS A PLEASURE TO HAVE YOU ABOARD ANO I LOOK FORWARD TO VISITING YOU IN THE NEAR PIJTllRE GOOD LUCK FOR A SAFE ANO REWARDING DEPLOYMENT CAPTAIN RICKELS BT
3 Marc h 1976
From Co11111andini General US Marine Corps Marine Corps Base ltentynine Palas CA 92278
To Chief Staff Officer 31ST Naval Consttuction Reiiment Pon Hueneme CA 93043
Subj Letter of appreciation bull
1 It is a pleasure to co11m1end Naval Mobile Construction Battalion FOUR for its outstanding pcrfonmnce of duty while training at thu Bue 16-31 January 1976
2 In addition to the military subject training accomplished an invaluable contTibution was made to the base through the many construction tasks accomplished The projects completed include construction of an AM-2 Helicopter Pad 11 road a tonk crossing a dugout at the little league field and water point Sidewalks in the main camp area were also repaired
3 The enthusiasm and can do spirit of the Seabee tradition was in areat evidence daring the entire trainina period Please extend my appreciation
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E R REID Jr
FEI Twentynine FEB 7b 5 May 1976
Fro11 Co1111111ndina Officer US ~lari ne Corps Marine Barracks Naval Activities Box 13 PPO New York 09540
To Coananding Officer Naval Mobile Construction Batta1ion FOUR
Subj Letter of Appreciation
1 Durina the period of 30 April throuah 2 May 1976 members of your comraand vere called upon to auainent Marine Barracks Security Forces in anticipation of an increased threat to the security of the u s Naval Station Rota This auiJlentation consisted of a squad of Seabees belna Clllployed to 1141 two additional posts provide security for tllo aarine vehicular patrols and increase the si~e of the Back-up Alert Force The excellent perfolllBJlce and enthusiasm of the individual Seabees listed in enclosure (1) contributed gTeatly to the increased securlty of the Naval Station
2 The professionalba exhibited by your personnel during the entire period vas above reproach In a situation where Seabees served shoulder to shoulder vith Marines there was an air of constant cooperation autual confidence and respect Please convey ay personal appreciation to those Seabees involved Their attitude enthuslllSll and sense of responsibility is a credit to their co-and the Naval Service and personifies the Can Do attitude of the United States SEABEES
J L MILLER
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FTOm CoD1111a11der Naval Construction Battalions US Pacific Pleet To Commanding Officer US Naval Mobile Construction Battalion FOUR
Subj End of Deployment Completion Report
Ref NMCB FOUR ltr Ser 227 of S Apr 1976
1 Reference (a) forwarded NMCB FOURs end of deployment report which is considered to be among the finest received by tiis headquarters in recent years
2 Please convey to all who put forth their efforts and talents in compiling this report my congratulations on their thoroughness attention to detail and overall quality of content
JOHN R FISHER
011529Z JUL 76 FM COM THREE ONE NCR PORT HUENEME CA TO NMCB FOUR INFO COMBPAC MlKAIAJgtA HI
COMCBlMT NORFOLK VA BT UNCLAS N016SO PERSONAL FROM CAPT CL DIXON 111 CltMIAIDING GENERAL FMFPAC CERTIFICATE OF C~bulltENDATlON 1 ON 29 JUN 76 IT WAS Wint A DEEP SENSE OF PRIDE AND SATISFACTION lllAT I RECEIVED A CERTIFICATE OF CltMENDATIO~ FROM TIU COtfIANDlNG GaERAL FMFPAC FOR SEABEE PARTICIPATION IN 1llE CONSTRUCTION OF AN EXPEDITIONARY AIRFIELD AND REIATED FACILITIES AT ICB TIIVTt-NINE PALMS 2 TiiE BODY OF ntE CERTIFICATE READS AS FOLLOWS
TIIE CCMWt1gtING GENERAL FLEET MARINE FORCE PACIFIC TAKES PLEASURE
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IN CCHIENDING 31ST NAVAL CONSTRUCTION REGIMENT NAVAL CONSTRUCTION BAITALJON CENTER PORT HUENEME CA FOR OIJTSTANDING PERFORMANCE OF oorY WHILE PARTICIPATING IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN EXPEDITIONARY AIRFIELD IN THE DESERT AT MARINE CORPS BASii lWElrlY-NINE PALMS CA THE SEABEES OF THE 31ST NCR TURNED TO Wini RESPONSIVBNESS IYPrFYING THEIR REPUTATION fl 90 MAN UITTT DESIGNATED AS DBTAOIMEITT X-RAY OF MOBILB CONSTRUCTION BATTALION FOUR FORMED AND DEPLOYED TO THE DESERT DURING JANUARY 1976 QUICKLY AND EXPERTLY A PRIMARY ACCESS ROAD FOR SUBSEQUENT USE BY AIR FIELD CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AND A LANDING SITE FOR HELICOPTERS AND AV- BA HARRIERS WERE COM-PLETED NINE PIECES OF KBY CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT ESSENTIAL TO THIS UNIQUI PROJECT WERE MADE AVAILABLE FOR MARINE ENGINEER USE SIGNIFICANTLY ENRANCING 1llE QUALITY OF 1llE WORK FOR THlS EFFORT AND SUPERB FOLLOW-ON ACTION OF ORGANIZING AND EQUIPPING SUBSEQUENT RESERVE SEABEE DETAOlMENTS PARTICIPATING IN THE AUUIELD CONSTRUCTION raE REGIMENT IS HEREBY COMMENDED nus ENTHUSIASTlC DEDICATED DISPLAY OP PROFESSIONALISM REFLECTS GREAT CREDIT UPON rnE 31ST NAVAL CltJSTRUCTION REGIMENT AND IS IN KEEPING lflni THE FitEST TJWgtITJONS OF THE SEABEES vm THE us NAVAL SERVICE 3 AS POIITTED Ol1I IN THE CERTIFICATE N-CB FOUR WAS niE LEAD SEABEE BATTALION TO GO INTO MCB 1WENTY-NrNE PALgtIS TO START THE PROJECT THE STRONG RAPPORT SET BY THE MEN OF FOUR WITH THE MARINE CORPS PERSONNEL AT TWpound1flY-NlNE PALMS WAS SOON TO LEAD TO THE CLAllaquogtR FOR ADDITIONAL SEABEE SUPPORT 4 I PERSONALLY FEEL JlAT FOUR 1 S CONTRIBUTIONS WERE VERY NOTEWORTHY TO THE TOTAL PROJECT EFFORT AND I WOULD SINCERELY APPRECIATE THE PASSING OF THIS CCMolENDATION ON TO ALL ruosE MEN OF FOUR WHO PARTICPATED WITH WARIEST REGARDS CAPT 0L DIXON III
CobullMding Officer US Navy Support Office
La Maddalena FPO New York 09533
Dear Colllllllnder McDonald
14 July 1976
Well at long last I can say I have seen Seabees You can be truly proud of your detachment here in La Maddalena and in Master Chief
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Nelsona true leader of men dedicated to his profession and one who never settles for that 95 mark Anyt ime you tire of hilll send hia to La Madd As for the others they to have done every1hing that has been asked of thea plus a little extra
I am in the process of vritlng letters of comendation for the men and they Will be forwarded to you
If there is anything I can do for you or your mea please feel free to ask
Once againyou can be truly proud t o have t hese men wor king for you and the Seabees
Best Regards
EL GALAVOTII
062049Z JUL 76 Turnover at Rota MAR 76
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COMCBLANT DET NAPLES IT NMC8 FOUR DET SIGONELLA IT
BT UNCLAS E F T 0 NOS041 COffIAND INSPECTION 1 DURING THE PERIOD l JUNE TO 23 JUNE I INSPECTED tCB FOUR AND NfCB FOUR DET SIGONELLA AND REVIEWED THE EUROPEAN CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM AT CINCUSNAVEUR COMFAIRMED AND Wl1ll CUSTOMER CmfIANDS I REPORT niAT I OBSERVED OIJlSTANDlNG CCraquoEWS FRCJlI ALL EOiELONS ABOITI THE MEN OF FOUR HI FACT l HAVE HEARD NO FINER REMARJCS ABOUT ANY otHER BA1TALION ALTllOUGH nu RTll1RE llORKLOAD APPEARED UNCERTAIN AT TlIE TIME YOUR PRODUCTIVITY AND ALTERNATE PLANS WERE WELL FOUNDED CAMP IMPROVEMEmS ARE PROCEEDING WELL AT SILVER cm I WOULD BE REgtISS TO
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NOT CMIENT ON THI OUTSTANDING CONTRUCTION PROGRESS BY OIIT SIGONELLA OUR LARGEST DETAIL IN EUROPE AND THE CARIBBEAN THE COMMENDATORY COMshyMENTS ABOUT THE MEN OF DET SIGONELLA WERE ESPECIALLY NOTEWORTHY THE BATlALIONS MILITARY READINESS IS APPARENT ALTHOUGH YOUR MOUNT-OUT EXERCISE IS YET TO BE HELD LOGISTIC PROBLEMS ARE ALWAYS OF CONCBRN AND YOUR SPECIAL EFFORTS TO OVERCOME DELAYS INHERENT IN OUR COMPLEX SEABEE SYSTEM HAVE BEEN OUTSTANDING 2 I COMMEND NMCB POUR FOR YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS TO DATE YOU HAVE DEMOSTRATED YOUR CAPABILITIES AS A READY SQUARED-AWAY ALERT BATTALION I AM SURE YOU COULD TACKLE ANY TYPE OF PROJECT KEEP UP TI-IE PINE JOB CAPTAIN RICXELS BT
From Commander U S Naval Activities SpainCommanding Officer U S Naval Station Rota Spain
To Commanding Officer U S Naval Mobile Construction Battalion FOUR
Subj Letter of Appreciation
1 I wish to express my personal appreciation for the valuable assistance provided by volunteers of your command in support of the Bicentennial Celebration aboard Naval Station Rota Spain The high degree of success of the activities which were enjoyed by the entire community would not have been possible without this significant effort which was so willingly given by members of NMCB-4 The capability of your command to render this assistance in addition to the normal heavy workload which you pursue middotis solid evidence of outstanding leadership and a most effective organization
2 I wish to specifically single out CECS HS REIK USN NMCB fOURs Bicentennial Liaison Representative Senior Chief REIK was called upon numerous times by various members of the Bicentennial Committee and in every case responded with effective and timely results His assistance in coordinating efforts to help in the installation and hook up of the extensive electrical system assisting in the arrangements for the church services and in arranging volunteers to work at the all hands picnic was essential to the success of our celebration The willing spirit and fine sense of cooperation exhibited by the members of NMCB-4 are indeed a credit to your command Please accept my most sincere thanks
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~DING OFFICER U S NAVY SUPPORT OFFICE LA MADDALENA SARDINTA
takes pleasure in commending
(the men of NMCB FOUR La Maddalena Detaclunent)
For outstanding performance as set forth in the following citation
For superior perfoIJllanCEI of duty 1ile assigned to US Naval MObile OOostxuctioo Battalion FOUR Oetachtent La Madclalena Sardinia Italy durirg the period 17 May 1976 to 16 July 1976 Your efforts in support of the detach-ment s mission provide1 a siltTlificant cantrilution to the rrorale and efficiency of the ocmnands at this isolated duty station In addition to the satisfactory carpletion of all c1etacl1nelt work projects you devoted your spare time to various projects which included fightirg brush fires and cxrmunity relations involving repairs to an ozphanage emargency road repairs assistance at the annual ccmnard barbeque honorirg the rost nation and support of similar projects affecting all phases of cxrmunity life in La Maddalena At all times your perfoDnld your assignel tasks willirgly and in a professional manner consistently mainshytainirg a hiqh state of morale am oondllct beyond reproach Your personal dedication in addition to supportirg the Navys overseas diplanacy program inproved the mission readiness of this ocmnard and is in keepirg with the hiqhest traditions of the US Navy
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PROJECT ON 8 SEP 76 AT NAVCCMlSTA GREECE BY YOUR NEA MAICRI DETACHMENT IS NOTED WITH PLEASURE AND GRATrnJDB PETIY OfPICER KNOWLTON AND mE EmIRE DETACHMENT CREW HAVE PERFORMpound) ADMIRABLY IN COMPLETING nns COMPLEX AND OPERATIONALLY IMPORTANT PROJECT IN SUOf AN ACCELERATED TIME FRAME 1liEY HAVE BEEN A MOST WELCOME ADDITION TO OUR CCMlUNITY AND THEIR DEPARTIJRE IS CONSIDERED A DEFINITE LOSS 2 PLEASI ACCEPT MY APPRECIATION ON A TRULY FINE AND CREDITABLE PERFORMANCE BY THE MEN OF NMCB FOUR CAPTIAN THAD H HARDEN US NAVY BT
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Kota Swim Club co Special Services US Naval Station Rota Spain CoG1rJ1anding Officer U S Naval Mobile Construction Battalion FOUR Special Services US Naval Station Rota Spain
Letter of Appreciation
Several months ago your battalion graciously accepted the fill-in proshyject of pouring cement starting blocks at the Naval Station housing swimming pool
The completion of this project represented a giant step in the attempts of the Board of Directors to further the goals of the club Our by-laws state that our primary objective is to promote competitive swimming I menshytion this point to make it clear that ours is not a summer fun program but a serious disciplined program of training and competition Our swimmers compete with one American team from Torrejon Air Base in Madrid and with SpMish clubs from Puerto de Santa Maria Jerez Sevilla and Madrid Several of these teams produce Spains olympic-class swimmers
Over the years the RSC has earned the respect of the Spanish clubs fpr being a serious almost-professional highly competitive group Such a reshyputation is difficult to maintain in our transient environment
Now through your generous cooperation and efforts the RSC is better equipped to train for its competition season and to host our competitors in a manner to whcih they are accustomed
On behalf of the present and future Boards of Directors and memberships I extend our most sincere appreciation and wish you and your men all the best for the future
William M Sink Secretory
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ROTA RODEO ASSN Box 1872
US Naval Station FPO New York NY 09540
CDR George J Bednar Commanding Officer NMCB FOUR
Dear Sir
20 October 1976
We would like to express our sincere appreciation to you and all of NMCB-4 for all of the help and support you have given the Rota Rodeo Association
You have given us the use of your equipment along with skilled operators to run it When we needed something you a brays seClled to be there ready and willing to do aJl you could Our 1976 Rodeo Season has been SllOOth sailing all along because of the tremendous aaount of support we llave received frobull our shiputes at NgtICB-4
Your Special Services department has provided us with the use of their facilities when a rainstorm made it necessary to move indoors and they have offered their services several times NMCB-4 has provided a11 Ambulance for our shows and buck-outs along with experienced Corpsmen They have provided us with transportation to pull and transfer our flont over the 4th of July They were there before our Rodeos to water and drng the arena There is really no end to the countless number of times JMCB-4 was there to lend a helping hand when we needed it the most
We sincerely appreciate all of your efforts ln behalf of the Rota Rodeo Association ld like to extend a very sincere thank you to you and all of your men We wish you the best at your next station and all of the places where duty aay take you
Thank you very 1L1ch Very respectfully
Dale E Hart President RRA
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1 DURINC THE PERIOD l7 AUG - 3 NOV 76 ~CB FOUR DET SOODA BAY UNDER 1llE PROFESSIONAL LEADHRSHIP OF BUCS HARIANO E BENGS USN caIPLpoundTED COiSTRUCTION OF AN OIJTDOOR PLAYING COURT (CRI 415) AND A HANDBALL COURT (CRE 416) THESE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES WERE GREATLY hEEDED AT nus ISOLATED DUTY STATION ntEY ARE A REALITY TODAY JN LARGE MEASURE BECAUSE OF THE HARD lfORK OF THE HlGlILY SKILLED MEMIERS OF lllaquoB FOUR FACED WITH Ul1JSUAL PROBLEMS OF TERRAIN CLEARANCE INVOLVING WATER AND ELECTRICAL LINES 1llE SWEE DETAOMEJ7 SET ABOUT ITS TASK ON A HEAVY SIX AND SOMETDCES SEVEN DAYS A WEEK SCHEDULE TO ENSURE CtradePLETON ON TDlE 1llE SUPEllB RESULTS ATTEST TO llilIR DEDICATED EFFORTS 2 THE MEMBERS OF NAVDET SOODA BAY FOUO NMCB FOUR PERS TO BE GREAT SHIP-MATES MULE ABOARJ) nus ACTTVITY llU CraquoWWgtERIE AND COMPLETE ABSENCE OF ANY DISCIPLINARY INCTDENTS WAS lOICATlVE OP 1llE LEADERSlUP BY EXAMPLE SHOWN BY YOUR SENIOR PETTY OFFICERS 3 ADMINISTRATIVE AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE RENDERED BY ALL INFO ADDEES TS ALSO GREATLY APPRECIATED YOUR SUPPORT IN TiiESE ENDEAVORS SERVE TO BOOST me MORALE OF ntOSE WHO GET TO use ntESE FINE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES BT
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Coananding Officer U S Naval Air Facility FPO New York 09523 Commanding Officer O S Naval Mobile Conatruc~on Battalion FOUR COmander Naval Conatruction Bacca lions U S Atlantic Fleet Little Creek Norfolk Virginia 23511
1 As the deployment of NMCB POUR approaches tenainatioo it is appYopriate chat the accomplisbnents of the Sigonella detachment be reviewed
2 Upon the arrival of thia epecially selected group it vas 1-ediately obvious that they were skilled arciaana who took pride in the work they accOG1pliahed It was also apparent that during h0111eport periods training leasooa had been well learned Many of the unique problems and challenges encouncer ed when u~~ina local materialbull had been recognized and resolved When actual on site conditionbull varied the officers and men of the detachshyment appraised the aituacion and aggr aaaively developed a sound engineering solution
3 Bot h the quantity and quality of the work accomplished by the Sigonella Detachment of NMCB FOUR was outstanding They completed many projects which had been started by other detachments They also started end completed several urgently required operational projects which enhanced the ability of NAF SigoneJla to provide improved support to the operating forces Projects of particular note are the Power Check Pad Rehabilitation of Line Operationbull Buildings Public Workbull Shopbull Storea Ordnance Magazines Air Frames Shop Handball Court and Theater Particularly notaworthy was the start of the EMCPO Club at NAP-II Although adverse weather prevailed work vae pursued on a round the clock ba1i1 in an effort co provide the follow-on detecbnent with a project which could be executed during the rainy season The Cen Do attitude displayed on all projects only r einforced the NMCB POUR reputation and candor displayed by all detachment personnel The ultimate reward of accomplialwent ahould be ebared by the mtire detachment Every indiidual exhibited that extra effort which contributes to perfection
4 They have estebliahed a pattern of excellence that future decachmenta will do well to emulate The officers and men of the Sigonella Detachment can look with pride on their accompli1haenta
5 Please accept my moat sincere appreciation for e moat aucceaaful deployment
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BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH Avenida Diputacion
Rota Cadiz Espana (Spain)
t on behalf of the congregation of ~ethel Baptist Church would like to thank Chaplain Fink ~Rl Ron
bull Sherman EOl Doug Sullivan BU2 Biggins and EA3 Jose Setter for the removal of debris and the leveling of our parking area These men worked continously for over eix hours and completed a cask that would have taken the men of Bethel many back breaking days to accomplibullh
We 1incerely do appreciate this work that was performed
Thank you and may Cod blebulla these men
Sincerely
1Rodnay J PARROTT
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CRINFO Merit Award forwarding of
24 NOV 1976
Construction Battalion
Ref (a) OPNAVINST 572027 of 10 June 76
Encl (l) Merit Award Certificate
l The Chief of Information takes great pleasure in forshywsrding ancloaure (1) to the editor and staff of FOCUS ON FOUR
2 A key objective of the Navys internal informAtion prograa ii to an1ure that all Navy personnel and their dependents are Cully informed about the Navy A panel of judge1 determined that the content and format of POCUS ON FOOR were of exemplary quality and in full support of internal information goal1
3 Thia publication waa named Best Authorized Magazine (Catego ry Two) aa set forth in reference (a) for the transitional quarter fiscal year 1976 CHINFO Merit Awards prograa
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Coaaanding Oficer
Executive Officer
CDI Kalcolbull J MACDONALD CEC USN (July 1974 - June 1976)
CDI Caorge J lDNAI CEC USN (July 1976 -
CDR Charles M KASlELL CEC USN (February 1974 - June 1976)
LCDR Jabullebull a CLAYTON CEC USN (June 1976 -
Adbullinis t rativePersonnel OIicer(S-1) LTJC Wallace NMB YUH USN (Hovebullber 1974 - June 1976)
Plana amp Training Officer (S-2)
Operationbull Officer (S-3)
Supply Officer (S-4)
Cb a plain
Medical Officer
Dental Of Cicer
Alpha Company Commander
Bravo Company Cobullmande r
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LTJC Jabullea A ZAYAC USN (June 1976
LT Claude V KING Ill CEC USN (Karch 197S - Kay 1976)
LT Pred C KLEIN USN (Kay 1976 - October 1976)
LTJC Charlea R KUIIC CEC USH (August 1976 -
LCDR Michael w SHELTON CEC USN (April 197S - Novebullbe r 1976)
LCDR Jarold R HILD~BRAND SC USN (Septebullber 1974 - June 1976)
LCDR Patrick P VALENTY SC USN (July 1976 -
LCDI lufua B FINI CBC USN (Sepceaber 1975 -
LT Randal R STRAUB MC USNR (September 1975 - June 1976)
LT Samuel S NORVELL MC USNI (July 1976 -
LT Terrence C MASON DC USNR (Augus t 1975 -
LT Richard K DEMPSEY CEC USN (Sep t ember 197S - November 1976)
LTJC Charles R ~UBIC CEC USN (Sep~ember 1975 - August 1976)
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LT Pra nk J KOlRO CEC US N (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Wallace NXN YU ll DSN (Jbullnlllry 1976 - June 1976)
LTJC Cragory A RtC~RT CBC DSN (June 1976 - November 1976)
LT Michael R JOHNSON CEC DSN (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Mlcheel A KOPACZEWSKlCtCDSKR (January 1976 - Novebullbet 1976)
LTJC Ronald P DE TROY CC US NR (Jamp11uacy 1976 - November 1976)
LTJC Laigb t on J TROE Ill CC OSN (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Paul 8 VADE SC USN (January 1974 - July 1976)
LTJC Scaven C CRTRY SC USN (July 1976 -
LT Pred C ILlN USN (Januery 1976 - Kay 1976)
LTJC Gregory A RlCHBRT CIC USN (May 1976 - November 1976)
ENS Craig M CAMPBELL CC USN (September 1975 - October 1976)
ENS Jean P MAbullCHAND CEC USN (October 1976 -
EQCH Ovaine R RUTHRPORD USN (March 1975 - Ha y 1976)
UTCS Norman C lOLBECK USI (May 1976 - JuJy 1976)
UTCM Ke nneth NMN CLEMONS USN (July 1976 - Novembar 1976)
CUCH Richard N ALLA~D USN (Novaaber 1976 -
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ADM I NPERSOtlHEL
The Administrative Department provided all administrative reproduction and personnel services to the battalion during the deployment
Total yeoman assigned during this deployment were ten (l-YNC 1-VNl 3-YN2 2-YN3 and 3-YNSN) One YN2 was assigned to Detachment Sigonella for administra t ive support bull Yeoman were also assigned to the Supply (S-4) Tr aining (S- 2) and Operations (S-3) departments The Admin Staff averaged four (2-YN2 l-YN3 and 1-YNSN) with the YNC functioning as the Assistant Admin Officer and the YN1 functioning as the Admin Office supervisor A line LTJG was assigned as Department Head
The Personnel Office started the Ro t a deployment with a staff of 10 PNs Everyone was assigned a specific job to do reenlistments and discharges receipts and transfers TAD diaries and education al services The operation was going smoothly however one PN was sent t o the Sigonella detachment to augment the de t achment staff because of the heavy workload there The allowance was further deple t ed when one PN got o r ders for shore duty and another PN was released t o inactive duty Though the loss of the PNs could not be remedied the remaining PNs doubled their share of the load to give the battalion the service it needed This is typical of the Cao Do spirit of the PNs Their motivation and esprit de corps enabled them to give service to everyone in the battalion
The Personnel and Administrative staffs maintained the Duty YNPN Watch Section which provided emergency personn~l services and message pick-up service on a 24-hour bas is
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AVERAGE BATTALION STRENGTH - DEPLOYED AND ASSIGNED
DEPLOYED ASSIGNED
OPlICEllS 19 19 E-9 3 3 E-8 9 9 E-7 32 33 pound-6 75 78 E-5 91 101 E-4 137 138 E-3 amp below 207 208
TOTAL 554 570
BATTALION RECEIPTS AND TRANSFERS
TRANSFERS RECETPTS
OFFICERS 7 9 E-9 0 l pound-8 0 3 E-7 2 0 E-6 15 9 E-5 34 17 B-4 28 21 E- 3 amp below 31 -2 TOTAL 117 158
AVERAGE BATTALION HANNING - OCCU FIELD 13
E-8 E-7 E-6 E-5 E-4 E-3 amp Below TOTAL
BU 2 9 10 22 38 53 134 CE 1 2 10 9 9 13 44 CM 2 5 7 15 21 18 68 EA 0 2 3 6 3 12 26 EO 0 4 15 13 22 50 104 SW 1 1 8 7 11 16 44 UT l 0 3 9 14 23 50
TOTAL 7 TI 56 BT 118 185 470
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LEGAL
Legal a11i1tance was available co all members of the Battalion either at the coamand level by furniahing thebull vith povera of attorney or by referral to representativebull at the Baae Legal Services Branch OCfice for advice and counseling
Disciplinary action resulted in nonjudicial punishment being awarded on an average oC three cases week1y at Captaina Mast Four special and one summary courtbull - martial were convened during the Rota deployment Disciplinary action by month ia illustrated on the graph below
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During most of the European deployment NllCB 4 did not have a permanent trained Campreer Counselor This affected the overall career retention program As of this writing the battalion has acquir ed a permanent Career Counselor and the coU1Dand is in the pr ocess of rebuilding a viable car eer r e t ention team This should br14thten the overall retention pictur e
RETENTI ON TABLE
E11g1bl e Not E112ible Reen1istment
First Term Per sonnel 88 22 12
Career Personnel 21 00 14
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MORALE An ObJective evaluation of the bullorale of the Battalion as
a whole would unquestionably be very highmiddot Certainly the deploybullent location Rota Spain with its excellent liberty and leave possibilities wa1 a contributing factor However the sinale aost iaportant cause of high unit aorale was the excellent reputation for quality workaanship which the Battalion enjoyed Quality work probulloted hiamph unit pride which led to personal pride which led to hlamph aorale The high bullorate in turn was the cause of better and higher quality work thus self-perpetuating the spiral and proving the adaae that Quality attracts Qualitybullbull
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CHAPLAIN Religious services were held regularly in the Chapal-inshy
the-Pines located in the Seabee Camp Ciudad de Plata Rota Spain Sunday services included Protestant Worship at 0930 and Catholic Mass at 1100 Protestant Worship was conducted by the Battalion Chaplain and Catholic Mass was celebrated by Chaplains Rademacher and Boyd from the Naval Station Chapel Guitar music for Catholic Mass was arranged by the priests Organist for the Protestant services was Nancy L Johnson wife of CTIC Bob Johnson of Naval Comaunicntion Station Attendance averaged 7 battalion personnel at Protestant sershyvices and 16 at Catholic services tn addition many Naval Station personnel attended worship services at the Senbee Camp
Protestant and Catholic Chapel Funds were maintained with the Battalion Chaplain as custodian of each Disbursements of $100 or more were made with approval of the Commondina Officer A Catholic Chapel Council was foraed to make recoaaendations for use of the Catholic Chapel Fund
The Chapel was left unlocked at all times for aeditntion and prayer by battalion personnel A small group of Penteshycostal men hnd a daily prayer service in the chapel
Several battalion personnel participated in local denominshyational services Latter Doy Saints and Church of Christ at Esperanzu House on the base First Baptist Church Bethel Baptist Church and Lu Tglesln tvangelica (Pentecostal) off base A number of battalion personnel participated in Chrisshytian fellowship at Victory Villa Overseas Christion Serviceshyaen s Center and at a coffee house sponsored by La Iglesia Eva nae lica
A small Protestant Bible study group met on Wednesday nights ~n the Chaplians office studying primarily Godsplan of salvation
Throe retreats averaging seven persons ouch were held at La Molina Santa an old grist mill in Benaojon which has been converted into a retreat center by Fred Felty an American insurance salesman lowyer and former legislotor from Texas Several Catholic personnel participated in two Search Retreats sponsored by the base chapel
Several religious pound1las mostly Moody science filbulls were presented free of charge in the Silver City Theater The films became quite popular with a maximum attendance of 60 at one showing
The battalion library located in the sumo building as tho chnplalns office contain~ 3000 volumes of fiction and nonshyfiction hand-me-downs from other Navy Ii brories During
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this deployment application was made to the Chief of Naval Education and Training Support to establish e aeneral library at Silver City This was epproved and at the end of deployshyment an order of 1500 new volumes was received Much time and effort was put into inventorying and organiiing e~isting books About 600 fictions books older than twelve years were removed from the shelves and placed in boxes pending arrival of the new books Additional bookshelves totaling 76 feet of shelf space were built by Bravo Company to accommodate the new books In addition the battalion had several shelves of paperback books
The greatest single timetaker for the Chaplain was individual counseling covering a variety of subjects but mainly marital counseling A good bit of evening time was spent making AUTOVON calls in connection with personal counseling This included delivering over 120 Red Cross messages and counseling and assistshying persons receiving these messages
In addition to library shelves material changes included installation of a safe for keepina chapel funds prior to deposit a new air conditioner for the chapel screen doors on the chaplains office and library an additional electrical outlet in the chapshylains office to accommodate a wall clock relocation of one outshyside speaker from the chapel tower to the library roof in order to play chimes on Sunday mornings in the direction of berthing areas tamper-proofing of tho outside library door and updatina of doorknobs with locks and keys for all doors
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MEiHCAL
While found to be lacking by stateside standards the physical plant and layout of the dispensary were noneshytheless adequate for aost routine and emergency cases treated at Ciudad de Plata Assistance provided by the Naval Hospital Rota in the form of laboratory teats
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An average of approximately 280 patients per month were seen during rout1ne sick call hours Over 1850 prescriptions were filled the laboratory processed some 800 teats and 20 x-ray exposures were taken and reed Upper Respiratory Infections and gastrointestinal compaincs comprised the majority of conditions seen at routine 1ick call with moat of the consultsrefer r als co the Naval Hospital being of an orthopedic or optometric nature No communicable disease or food born illness outbreaks ware encountered Few cases of venere al disease were encounte r ed and all responded favo r abl y to i nitia l tr eatment Tl1ro~ghnut the deployment and in preparation for t he return to CONUS all necessary immunizations including Hong Kong and New Jersey A (swine) influenza were administered to AiJ Hands
The Medical Department instituted o Weight Control Program using the recent guidelines promulgated by BUMED While the results are still being analyzed net lossea of 30+ lbs were noted in several cases
During the deployment the rear two thirds of the HCPOC ESO Quonset Rut was alloted to the Medical Department and converted to supply spaces for bulk medical equipment This allo~ed for the controlled temperature storage oC items vice storage in CONpoundX boxes thus extending shelf life and insuri~g potency of necessary medicinals ln preparation Cor the mount out exercise all mount out boxe1 bullats kitbull and outfits were painted the latches and seals repaired or replaced
SICONELLA DETACHMENT
The Sigonella Detachment had a first class corpsman ssaigned throughout the deployment A screening eick call was held prior to quarters each morning An average of epproximetely 100 patients per month were seen during r o utine morning sick call of these personnel approximately 10 aen had to be referred to the Base Dispensa ry for further treatment Safety and sanitation inspections were conducted on both a r ou tine and a surprise basis The Medical Department representative also worked in the Adm Offi ce of the Base Dispensary
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DENTAL
The battalion dental staff consisting of one Dental Officer and cvo Deneal Technicians provided treatment in moat phases of Dantistry on a regularly scheduled basis to all battalion personnel Smergency dental care was rendered at any time Outatanding support in the fabrication of prosthetic applishyances repair service and advanced periodontal and complishycated oral surgery cases vas received from the Dental Departshyment Roca Spain
The battalion Dental Department is housed in a standard naval mobile dental trailer The trailer consists of a vattshying room two operatories and a dark room One operacory is used for performing most phases of Dentistry and the other is used for exposing x-rays films in the dark room all dental instruments are sterilited in an autoclave located in the dark room
Patient load averaged over 200 per month and in excess of 1000 procedures per month During chis deployment cycle no unusual dental diseases or conditions were detected
Dentel equipment and supplies were adequate However occasional equipment problems did cause delays in patient care Few problems were encountered in ordering and receiving dental supplies
In summary the den~al department should always keep at least a couple of months of every day consumables on hand for turnover Scheduling of patients no more than cwo or three weeks in advance should be exercised to decrease the amount oC patient failures due to unforeseen emergencies and exercises that may arise due to the battalions alert status during deployshyment
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S P E C I A L S E R V I C E S The Special Services Staff was comprised of one first
class potty officer and ono non-rated battalion member Despite the small siie of tho crew Special Se~vices mainshytained a very active and effective program Self-help proshyjects for the improvement of the Special Services building which consisted of a gabulle roobull and theater included the conshystruction of a stage and a bar the tiling of the game room floor and the installation of a new ceilinamp in the theater The Special Services Petty Officer aaintained a close liaison with the base travel aaency and was instruaental in arranging a continuous stream of tours to the surrounding area and all over lurope
Sports activity was marked by chess and ping pong tournashyments and by the three month long NMCB FOUR softball season The season was culminated with the presentation of plaques and team pictures to the victorious team meaberaand a trophy with the name of the winning teabull inscribed which will be passed on to the chaapions of the next deployaent
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consis t ed of one fi r st class Photographers Mate one second class Journalist a nd two non -rated Builders as photographers fo r most of t he deployment The primary tasks of t he Photo Lab wer e to pr o vi de photographic support for PAO and the Opshyerations Department Work wos also done in support of the line companies (Alpha Company in particular ) the Safety Chief and the de t achbullent s
The mont hly opera t ions r eports which included black 6 white prints and color s l ides and tho bat t alion publication Focus on Four took up aos t of the Jabs tibulle
The PAO Oepartbullent worked on the bullonthly Focus on Four and pr ovided news release coverage of battalion events Artishycles appe1Lred in t he Rota base paper (The Jack Tar) the Seashybee Coverall Navy Times Navy Civil Engineer and others PAO also coordinated the Fl eet Home Town News Prograbull and the Direct Line question and answer line to the co
PAOPhoto did the l ayou t work on t he Guam Completion Report prepared a Change of Coabullond booklet ond finished a 92- page edition of the Focus on Four ln lieu of a cruisebook at the end of deployment
ProblebullS were encountered in the lnb with water teaper at ure and bullinerols insufficient functional equipment and frequent reassignbullent of personnel However n quali t y product was mainshytained as projects and l iberty wer e well docuaented by the PAO Staff
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The continuing aim of the NMCB POUR HRM Prograa is to aaximize the use of battalion human potential thereby enshysuring mission achievement for the command and personal growth opportunity for each battalion member If the program can be judged by the results it produced during the 1976 European deployment then the many pages of this completion report attest to a marked success
The Phase II Equal OpportunityRace Relations Program adshyvanced toward its institutionalized self-sustained stages The AAP was revised EOQls were updated and a new CTT was trained who in turn conducted MRRCE Workshops for all eligible personnel The Human Relations Council met monthly and tho Advancement Recommendation Board reviewed enlisted service records and performance evaluations to ensure all hands have been afforded an equal advancement opportunity
The DAPA and CODAC trained supervisors to identify and deal with workers showing symptoms of drugalcohol abuse conducted discussion groups for people with problems promshyulgated facts on drugalcohol abuse and related Navy policy and instituted a Drug Exemption Program Harsh Spanish laws p rove d a significant deterrent to drug use and trafficking and Battalion Special Services consistently proshyvided outstanding alternatives to drugalcohol indulgence Drug detection dogs urinalyses screening and NIS investigashytions were used aa required The local ARD and CAAC units treated and screened individuals referred by the CODAC
Battalion personnel participated in cultural adjustment briefings conducted by host activities in Rota and Sigonella Liberty cancellations were infrequent and few unfavorable incidents with local nationals were reported Officers and enlisted men regularly took advantage of leave and liberty to explore Spain and other European countries
Positive actions were initiated throughout the deployshybullcnt and will continue during homeport to sustain a positive cobullbulland cl1bullate Most notable among these are the refinement
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NMCB POOR wrapped up its homeport period with the completion of the CBC Pore Bueneae Trailer Park at Pore Hueneme CA and the lest flight to Rota left on 15 March
Turnov~r of projects at NAVSTA Rota consisted of the Calibration Lab (SPN 462 at 48 completegt as well as eight minor projects
The construction hold and material delays have liaited the casked projects on which the battalion can vork
The Calibration Lab (SPN 462) is progreaaing smoothly and awaits scheduled deliveries of the ductwork by mid-April and the remaining air handling units
Seabee Camp projects were rescheduled with the visit of COMCBLANT representatives on 29 March
Surfacing the Alpha Co Live Storage Area (SPN 01-12) ia progressing vell with the area close to Cioal grade after removing almost one foot of soil over the entire area
Laundry Boiler (SPN Ol-28) Camp Hot Water Boilers (SPN 01-29) and Water Softeners (SPN 01-30) are awaiting shipment of boilers and water softeners respectively
A dedicated camp maintenance program is undervay to keep the camp in a hazard Cree condition
Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34) Phase II is progressing with about 800 LF of aidewalk poured
In Sigonella Sicily the EM ciubCPO Addition (SIC 34448) and Colf Cou rse Irrigation system (SIC 437) have not been started due co higher priority on other projects
AIMD Shop Phase III (SIC 18) is on schedule and awaits arrival of the building which is due l April The high water table is a continual problem
Ordnance Hagaampine (SIC 25) ia hampered by rain (site lies in a low swampy area) bur forming continues on the bleat valle
Handball Court (SIC 441) is awbulliting maceriais before work can continue
Power Check Pad (SlC 507) vill start the Cir1t week of April
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A 16-man augment force to the Sigonella Det vas sent 30 March and is expected to return to Rota approximately l May
Holy Loch Scotland posss problems in uneirpacted vork (443 mandaya) remaining for the Rankin Garage (UNK 504) and in unplanned demolition (50 mandaya) for(UNK 09) Hobby Shop Additional men are planned to augment the Holy Loeb Oet in late April or early May
The Nea Makri Oet commenced vork vith approximat~ly 20 complete and 14 air conditioning units rehabed bull
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April aav NHCB FOUR moving into construction in earnest despite the material problems experienced on many major projects
At the Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34 II) section three of five sections is complete and the job is progressing vell
At the Wullanveber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) limited vork began in preparation for delivery of boom boards on 1 June
The causeway for the BOCBRP is in its final position with the connection well underway Lighting of the causeway is hampered by material problems
Repairs to the Fender System (SPN 19517) progress slowly dua to a lack of welding machines and design changes in the fabrication of the walers Divers from UCT ONE are currently removing the bottom walars along the right aide of the pier
After a complete design change the Community Center Road (SPN 444) is moving with ~ubgrade already eatabliahed
The Stgonella Seabee Compound (SIC 02-01) ta continuing with work on the trailer pads soils test lab collateral
bull equipment building loading ramp and the MLO storage shed
At the AIMD Building StC 18ttI non-delivery of ~he preshyengineered building ibull causing a critical delay along with other miscellaneoua HTO items
The Theater Addition (SIC 26) also haa critical eaterinl problems particularly with the doors having not arrived
The Handball Court (SIC 441) is awaiting arrival of the remainder of the building
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In Holy Loeb the Rankin Garage (UNK 504) will be cobullpleted Dt Kay and the Hobby Shop Improvements (UN~ 09) ii progressing vell with no major problems
Several personnel shifts are 1cheduled for the upcoming month and include the following Of the 16 man augmented to the Sigonella Dec ii will return on 9 Kay 18 additional men will be sent from Rota Three men will be sent to the Holy Loc h Dec
A detachment to La Maddalena of 19 men will be eatablished in June and a detachment to Souda Bay of four men will be established approximately l June
KAY
In Kay - NMC8 POUR completed and turned over two major projects both ahead of schedule Material and funding problems still plague several projects though there was soaa improvement by aonths end
Causeway Connection (SPN 506) Concrete pad poured security lights and handrail in place Project completed and turned over 27 Kay 1976
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Precon held scheduled to start 1 July if oxylance burn bera and conduit hanger material arrive in June
Poat Office Consolidation (SPN 498) Much work was accomshypliabad with old walls and utilities removed and new walls doors and windows being installed
Calibration Lab (SPN 462) Additional funds received material procurement has begun again Need electr ical AC plumbing material Work baa progressed in finishing the head installing duct work painting
Repair Fender System Pier Il (SPN o f eleven sections of piles complete prior co installation
19517) Prefab of first Rubbing stripbull required
Wullenweber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) Limited work awaiting arrival of boom bosrds in June
Housin8 Sidewalks (SPN 34) Men diverted from this project to the Poat Office Conaolidation
Community Center Roads (SPN 444) June completion expected
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Aniaal Shelter (SPN 632) Foundation prepared vertical conatruccion awaiting rebar expanded metal
Sigonella Seabee Compound (SIC 02-01) Work continued with progreaa on underground electrical substation alab light poles final grading and storage work Projecting June completion
AIMD Building (SIC 18III) Building received and strucshytural a eabers erected Work continuing on sever linea undershyground Cuel tank Anticipa te funding problema
Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) Avaicing additional funda alov progreaa aade on bleat walls earth vork laying water line
theater Addition (SIC 26) Avaitiog additional funda much work oo stairs ocher concrete vork auapeoded ceiling partition installed
Golf Course Irrgiatioo (SIC 437) Work began on inacalshylacion of water lines and sprinkler systems
Bandball Court (SIC 441) No work performed awaiting arriv1l of electrical material
Povar Check Pad (SIC 507) Rain delayed early construction uch fill and compaction work performed this month
Line Opa Rehabilitation (SIC 508) tile floor laid electrical plumbing painting complete Project completed turned over 28 Hay 1976
Rankin Garage (UNK 504) in Roly Loch vaa completed and curnad ove r io ea~ly May
Hobby Shop Improvement Project (UNK 09) is ahead of schedule with bullwo rk progressing in roof boiler and radiator installation Estimated comple tion August 1976
AC Rehab (CRE 649) in Nea Makrt ia progressing near schedule with 471 of rehab work completed
In La Hadd1lena work has reauaad on the ~ym Overhead (SAR 04A) and on the Playing Field (SAR 11) with the arrival of a 19 men det during the final two vaeka of Hay
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Io June steady progress waa aade on construction projects The command inspection by COMCBLANT Captain J C RlC~ELS CEC USN r esulted io an outstanding rating for NMCB FOUR with particular praise for t he areas of leadership and ailitary smartness and our high quality construction Material sod funding probleaa still delay several projects aa outlined below
Kuse Cold Iron zation began on 28 to begill 12 Jul1 aaterial still are
SPN 502) Second precon held sod mobilishyJune Pull-scale construction isacheduled Oxylaoce burn bars and conduit hanger not on site
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Post Office Consolidotion (SPN 498) Work accoaplished bull includes plastering new walls installing a head beginning a foyer The major hold-up is arrival of channel iron necessary for inatallation of ductwork and installation of the euspended ceiling
Repair Pender System (SPN 19517) First sections of piles driven Rubbing stripslover va lers to be installed with UCT support once rubbing stripe ar r ive
Calibration Lab (SPN 462) Delays in this job include srrival of mismatched nir cood~tioniog equipment for the Mechanishycal Room and awaiting pencil rod and angle iron fo r ductwork
Wullenweber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) Boom boards are not not scheduled to arrive until August Work ia progressing in the bus bar installation
Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34) Open scrip between r oad and sidewalks paved
Overlay Camp Roads and Surface Secondary Roads (SPN 01-13 SPN 01-22) Roads in cabullp repaved
Inetall Bead Building 365 (SPN 01-35) Work is virtually complete on this camp improvement project
AIHD Building (SIC 18III) Work and fuel tank Wor~ is conttnuiog on the access road
completed oo sever lines aid~ng insulation and on
Power Check Pad (SIC 507) Almost half of tbe concrete poured this period
Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) $12300 of $17650 requested received Project August completion
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Theater Addition (SlC 26) Roof and ceiling installed interior utilities being roughed io
Handball court (SIC 441) No bullaterial delaya this month Insulation ceiling utilities installed All that rebullaina is to paint interior correct electrical and place sidewalk end stepa
EM ClubEH Club Addition Preparation underway to begin ~hibull project Many design questions to be discuaaed in second precon on 1 July 1976
_ Sigonella Seabee Cobullpound (SIC 02-01) Work still remains on vash reek soils lab admin parking lot and shore pover connection
Hobby Shop taprovement Project(UNK 09) Work continues ahead of schedule v t th progrebullbull on vindov installation plastering and electrical
Gym Overhead (SAJl 04A) Work completed once plywood arrived in mid-June No pudcblist
Playing Field (SAR 11) Work is progressing vith an early July completion expected The detachment is to be diseatablished approximately 15 July
Rota Pier Fender Repair (SPN 19517)
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In Julywork continued aa NKCB FOUR paaaed the midpoint in ita European deployment The battalion took tiae out for the traditional mid-deployment party on the 24th of July and for the battalion Change of Command Ceremony on 29 July when CDR C J BEDNAR relieved CDR M J MACDONALD However work did not alacken aa the Muse Cold Iron Project commenced (ull production at Rota and plans were laid for the eatabliahaent of a detachment at Souda Bay Crete Several projecta were completed both in Rota and at the various detachmenta
POTA
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Once critical materials orrived progresa vaa quicker than first anticipated due to the efficishyency of the oxylance and magnesium burn bar However several problems still alov construction Obstructions in the steam line trench require design changes for the pipe layout Not all materials are on hand and timely delivery ia required in order to avoid further delays Pinally apace requirements of pier tenantbull impedes progress as areas are blocked off and the battalion ia given only limited acceaa
Poat Office Consolidation (SPN 498) Haaonry work continued on the foyer and north and south walls Utilities inatalled electrical work begun No major stumbling blocka anticipated in this project as channel iron for auapendad celling arrived late in the month
Repair Pender System SPN 19517) At the prefab yard concrete pillars for use in pile fabrication completed The third of twelve sections of pile were driven Anticipate runnshying out or wooden members
Calib ration Lab (SPN 462) Installation of hoc vater lines complete Head virtually complete and moec duct work installed No resolution yet to mechanicalair-conditioning problema
Communi ty Center Road (SPN 444) Completed turned overco ROICC 6 Ju ly 1976
Animal Kennel (SPN 632) Project laid out and earthwork complete
Renovate BEQ Electrical (SPN 01-08) lialf of lights installed Awaiting arrival of remaining materials
Surface Ove rlay Camp Roadbull (SPN 01-13) 01-20 01-22 01-38) Silve r City Saloon parking lot surface BEQ roada complete WorK continuing on other horizontal constYuction in Seabea Camp
Install Raad Bldg 365 (SPN 01-35) Completed
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AIMD Building (SIC 18III) Siding insulation complete Interior electrical and plumbing vork begun Partition valls being installed
Pover Check Pad (SIC 507) of application of joint sealer
Project complete vith exception Awaiting chis terial
Ordnance Magaampine (SIC 25) Last concrete for blaat walls poured Work continuing on grouting waterproofing and earthshywork
Handball Court (SIC 441) Project completed and turned over to ROICC
EM ClubEM Club Addition (SIC 34448) Project start delayed awaiting reply from Corpa of Engineers on aajor deeig~ queetions
SARDINIA
Playing Field (SAR 11) Project completed and turned over Det disestabl ished 16 July 1976
ROLY LOCH
Hobby Shop Improvement Project (UNK 09) Project completed with exception of punchlist Det reduced to seven bullen until rest of aaterisl1 1rrive for start of NX garage project
NEA MAKRI
AC Rehab (GRE 645) Work moved ahead or schedulemiddot~ 13 units rehabbed this month
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AUGUST
In Rota construction approval was given by the Spanish governaent or the ERPBOC Storage and the TSC Antenna projects Manpower was quickly diverted to these projects the nuabera l and 3 priorities at Rota For the TSC Antenna job a detachment was established at Moron AFB In addition a detachment was also eatablished at Souda Bay Crete to work on two rec r eation facilities
ROTA
ERP Storage Facility (SPN 516) Vork progressed quickly on thia project in August after the lifting of the Spanish construction bold All aaterials were available on site anticipate early September completion
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Work was delayed on this project after the discovery of nine obstructions in the steam trench A redebulligo bas been approved and now the requirement is for tha arrival of elbows to go around the obstructions
TSC Antennas (SPN 602) A twelve man deta~bbullent was established on 16 Auguat to begin work at Moron AFB Spain It is planned that all work will be completed at Moron and then the complementaey antenna work started at the Rota site
Pier II Fender Repair (SPN 19517) Most of this crew diverted to higher priority projects aa maceriala (Timber) are running short
Calibra tion Lab (SPN 462) A design engineer from OICC Spain arrived the week of 16 August and recommended extenaive redesign of the AC ayatea Further delays are anticipated It is expected that NHCB 4 vill not b able to complete this project
SlCONBLLA
AIMO Building (SIC 18tII) Material pro~lems continuemiddot The comnon gutters have not arrived as promised by the Italian Air Force contractor The AC unit received does not aatch specifications COMCBLANT DET Naples ia investigating problems
Theater Addition (SIC 26) Work nov Estimate 3-4 veeks lost due to rework of content in river sand reduced bonding sand aeans to be working
progressing on plastering plaster Righ silt
Nov using 50 volosnic
The Joint Sealant for the Power Check Pad (SIC 507) and the cast iron fittings for the Col Course Irrigation Project (SIC 437) have not yet arrived delaying those projects Also the redesign of the EMCPO Club foundation (SIC 34448) la still in the bands of the Army Corps of Engineers aud OICC Spain
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A nev detachment vas establiahed or the conatruct1on of a Handball Court (CRpound 416) and a Racreatiou Area (CR 415)
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SEPTE~BER
The big event of Septembet vas tbe long awaited Pull Battalion 48 hour Mount Out Captain J P JONpoundS COMCBLANT preaided at the final 782 gear inspection et the conclusion of the exercise on 14 September 1976
ROTA
ERP Storage Facility (SPN 516) Project turned over 8 September 1976 with no punchliat facil it y completed in 5 veeks time
Muse Cold I ron (SPN 502 ) Project atill delayed a va i t ins pipe inaulation and holiday line tester Elbows received for by-paaaing obstructions
TSC Antennas (SPN 602) Intense r ainfall and diaestablishshyment and reaetablishaent of the detachment at Moron because of the Mount Out have hinoered const r uction progreaa
Poat Office Consolidation Work continued on this project a s tbe foyers heads and office spaces vere completed
Repair Fender System (SPN 19Sl7) Date of arrival of timber pushed back for second time to 10 October 1976 Its arrival is essential as UCT ONpound deployed to Rota 21 September and oov are unable to begin eonatruction work
Wullenveber An t enna (SPN 503) Wrong size dead end gripe arrived vork can not begin on installation of nev boom boards
Animal Kennel (SPN 632) Work started on the erection of this quonset hut upon the completion o the ERP Storage Facility
SIGONELLA
AtMD Building (SIC 18lII) Work progressing smoothly Pre f inal inapeccion sat for l October 1976
Ordnance Maga~ine (SIC 25) Work continuinR on all phaaes o f pTo j e c t - road vater lioe interior Expect completion b y NMCB 4
Still awaiting arrival of cast iron fittings for Golf Courae Irrigation Project (SIC 437) and on receipt of redeaign from OICC Spain on EMCPO Club (SIC 34448)
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the Air Conditioning Rehabilieation Project (GRpound 649)
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Work progTeaaed smoothly on the Baodbell Cou rt (CRE 416) Bovever uoaarked pover linea vere hit during the bullite preparation tor the ~bullcreation Area (CRE 415) and reaulted lo delays vbtla repairs vere aade
Det SOUiia Bay 11ampabera work on the bandbell court project
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Manr projectbull at the various detachment -ites vere cobullpleted during this final 35 days of deployment Also the extensive task of bulloving out tbe NHCB FOUR Advance Party and turning over the projects equipment and camp to NHCB FIVE occupied a signliicant portion of the battalion bull time
ROTA
The Muse Cold Iron Project (SPN 502) turned over at 34 cobullplete with vork continuing to the end on insulating bull portions of the steam line
The Post Office Consolidation (SPN 498) was cobullpleted
The Pier II Pender Repair (SN 19517) was turned over at 34 complete With the arrival of the required timber bullebullbers on 15 October 1976 extensive work vas com~leted in the final tvo weeks
The Calibration Lab (SPN 462) was turned over at 82 complete awaiting redesign of mechanical systems by OICC Spain
The TSC Antenna Project (SPN 602) was turned over with 18 complete (36 of work at Hor~n)
The Wullenveber Antenna Project (SPN 503) wae turned over at 15 complete awai t ing the dead end grips
The Animal Kennel (SPN 632) was turned over ac 60 complete with the cagae and other inter ior work to be completed
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The Power ~ Check Pad (SIC 507) and the AIMD Shop (SIC 18III) wae completed
The Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) wae turnover at 95 complete with heavy raine hampering progress on the road bull
The Theater Addition (SIC 26) was turned over at 94J complete os oll manpower resources were diverted in the last two weeks to the EMCPO Club
The Colf Courae Irrigation Project (SIC 437) was turned over at 17 complete
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Work began in earnest on the EMCPO Club(SIC 34448) during the final tvo veeka Once design approval vaa given work continued in double ahifta 7 days a week in a last ditch effort to get the p r oject out of the ground before the Sigonella rainy season stopped all earthwoTk Footings and columns bad to be poured in standing water despite 24 hour pumping
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The NEX Garage (UNK 604) waa completed
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The Handball Court (CRE 416) and the Recreation Area (CKE 415) vere completed bafore the Dets diaeetab1-isluaent
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NHCB POUR assumed statubull as NAVEORLANTPLT Alert NMCB
The BEP and the Ciudad de Plata camp turnshyover were completed
CDR C H HASKELL CEC USN NMCB POUR Executive Officer arrived in Rota Spain efter visiting the Holy Loch Scotland detachment aite
20-26 MAR 76 CDR M J MACDONALD CBC USN Commanding Officer NMCB FOUR and LCDR M W SliELTON CEC USN Operations Officer NMCB FOUR vieited OICC Spain for an OICCROICC conshybull truc tion workshop
30 MAR-9 APR 76 LCDR SHELTON visited the NMCB FOUR detachment sites et Nea Makri Greece Souda Bay Crete Sigonella Sicily La Maddalena Sardinia and visited COMCBLANT DET Naples Italy
4-9 APR 76
12 APR 76
14-20 APR 76
17 APR 76
26APR-J HAY 7 6
5-9 MAY 76
7 MAY 76
9-13 MAY 76
CDR MACDONALD LT R M DBMPSEY CEC USN NMCB FOUR Alpha Company Commander and EQCM D R RUTHERFORD USN NMCB FOUR MCPOC visited the Sigoaella detachment
LCDR GANT CEC USN 09A OICC Spain visited the Sigonella detachment
LCDR SHELTON visited the Holy Loeb detachment and CINCUSNAVEUR London
CAPT MOGER CEC USN OICC Spain visited NMCB POUR at Rota and toured the job aitee
CDR MACDONALD and EQCM RUTHERFORD visited the Sigonella and Nea Makri detachments
LTJG w YUH USNR AdminPersonnel Officer and BUC J R QUINN USN Safety Chief visited the Sigonella detachment
RADM M D CARMODY USN Inspector General of the Navy visited NMCB FOUR while at Rote Spain
CDR MASKELL and EAC T R FRASER USN Quality Control Chief Petty Officer visited the Sigooella detachment
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17-28 MAY 76
18-20 MAY 76
18-22 MAY 76
20-2 KAY 76
26 MAY 76
4-S JUN 76
9 JUN 76
9-10 JUN 76
15-2S JUN 76
17-19 JUN 76
23-2S JUN 76
28 JUN 76
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CECS BOLTE USN of COK20TBNCR Procurement Off ice visited the NMCB FOUR Moin Body at Roto Spain
LCDR HENDRICKSON CEC USN COMCBLANT DET NAPLES CW04 lflLLlAMSON and CUCH ClERLOPP of COMCBLANT viaited NMCB FOUR at Rota and the Sigonella detachment
CDR MACDONALD and EQCM RUTHERFORD visited the Holy Loch detachment and COMNAVACTS UK London
UTCM WORTHAN of CESO visited NMCB POUR Main Body at Rots Spain
LCDR M W SHELTON CEC OSN NMCB POUR Operations Officer visited the Sigonella detachment
EQCM RUTHERFORD v1a detached from NHCB FOUR to become AOIC Diego Carcia Detachment and relieved of his duties as Sanio~ Enlisted Advisor by UTCS N C KOLBECK USN
LCDR J B CLAYTON CEC OSN visited the Sigonella detschaent
LCDR CLAYTON relieved CDR MASKELL a1 Executive Officer NHCB FOUR
CAPT RICKELS CEC USN Commander Construction Battalions U S Atlantic Fleet visited NMCB FOUR at Rota Spain
LCDR SHELTON visited the detachments at La Maddalena Sigonella and Nea Makri
CAPT RICKELS visited the Sigonella detachment
LCDR P P VALENTY JR SC USN visited the Sigonella detachment
LTJC J A ZAYAC USN relieved LTJC YOH USNR as Admlniatrative Officer NMCB FOUR
LCDR SHELTON visited NMCB FOUR Dec Holy Loch CINCUSNAVEUR and COMNAVACTS London
LCDR VALENTY relieved LCOR J R HILDRBRANO SC OSN aa NHCB FOUR Supply Officer
CAFT W E CROSSAN CEC USN COMCBLANT Chief of Staff and prospective PWO Naval Station Rota Spain visited ~MCB FOUR Roca Spain
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16 JOL 76
19-24 JUL 76
19-26 JUL 76
26-31 JUL 76
27-29 JUL 76
29 JOL 76
3-6 AUC 76
4-6 AUG 76
10-18 AUC 76
13-20 AUC 76
26-28 AUC 76
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ENS S C GENTRY SC USN relieved LTJC P B WADE SC USN aa NMCB FOUR Disbursing Of(icer
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LCDR R C LAYMAN USN LCDR J K DENSON USN and PNC ASHLEY USN held an Adain Inspection of NMCB FO~R at Rotbull Spain
CDR D R STONE SC USN SKCS MCLAREN USN SK2 GARRIDO USN and Hr Ed MACRAPELLE (CS-13) held the annual Supply Inspection of NMCB FOOR st Rota Spain and Sigonella Sicily
LCDR R B FINK CHC USN NMCB FOl11l Chaplain visited the Sigonolla detachment
LT H R JOHNSON CEC USN Officer-in-Chbullrge of NMCB FOOR Sigonellbull detachment visited the Hain Bod~ Rota Spain for an OIC Conference
LTJC R P DETROYE CEC USNR Officer-in-Chbullrge of NMCB FOUR Holy Loch detachment visited the Main Body in Rota Spain for an OIC Conference
CDR G J BEDNAR CEC USN relieved CDR MACDONALD as Commanding Officer NMCB FOUR
LCDR J B PABARCUS CEC USN CBLANT Operations Officer visited NMCB FOUR Rota Spain
LCDR J P FRANZ CEC USN CINCUSNAVEUR Staff visited NMCB FOUR Rota Spain
LCDR PABARCUS and LCDR HENDRICKSON visited NMCB FOUR detachments at Nea Makri Souda Bay and Sigonella
CDR BEDNAR and SWCS LESTER NHCB FOUR Operations Chief visited NMCB FOUR detachments at Sigonella Nea Hakri and Souda Bay
CDR BEDNAR and SWCS LESTER visited the Holy Loch detachment and CtNCUSNAVEUR
Pre-deployment visit of NMCB FIVE to Europe CDR D pound DEVtCQ Commanding Officer LCDR JONES LCDR HAMILTON EQCM METZGER CMC ACKERSON and LTJC KELLO visited Rota Sigonella and Souda Bay
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6-12 SEP 76
10-16 SEP 7 6
13-15 SEP 76
13-l6 SEP 76
14-15 SEP 76
19-21 SEP 76
20-23 SEP 76
24 SEP 76
30 SEP 76
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18-21 OCT 76
18-21 OCT 76
31 OCT-9 NOV 76
CDR R D PARltER CINCUSNAVEUR Staff visited the Sigonella detachment
EOC CRAWFORD of COMCBLANT Equipment Office visited the Sigonella detachment
HAJ HAND USMC and CAPT BULLOCK USMC of COMCBLANT visited NMCB FOUR aL Rota Spain foe a Military Readiness Inepeccion
LT TYLER CEC USN and LT BUSSEY CEC USN of COMCBLANT Training Office inspected NMCB POUR at Roca Spain
NHCB FOUR held a full Battalion Hounc-Ouc Exerclaa EXTRA DllY
CAPT J P JONES CEC USN COMCBLANT and CUCH DEXHEIMER MC~OC of COHCBLANT visited NHCB FOUR at Rota Spain
MAJ HAND and CAPT BULLOCK COMCBLANT Military Advisory visited the Sigonella detachment
COMMODORE JONES and CUCH DEXHEIMER visited the Sigonella detachment
LCDR SHELTON visited NMCB FOUR detachments at Souda Bay and Sigonella
COMMODORE JONES LCDR HENDRICKSON and CUCH DEXHEIMER visited the Souda Bay detachment
RADM C C HEID COMLANTNAVFACENCCOM and CAPT J B MOGER OlCC Spain visited NMCB FOUR Roca Spain
CDR BEDNAR visited the detachment sites at bull Sigonella and Souda Bay
LCDR SHELTON viaited the detschment site at Sigonalla
CDR BEDNAR visited NMCB FOUR Holy Loch detachment
LCDR J B CLAYTON NMCB FOUR Executive Officer visited the Puerto Rico Seabee camp
Throughout the deployment LCDR J E HENDRICKSON and BOCS DALTON of CBLANT DET Naples mada numarou1 visits to NMCB FOUR Rots Spain and to the variou1 detachment aites
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IfCB SEVEN POUR BT UNCLAS B P T 0 N03510 A COMCBLANTINST 35102P B COMCBLANT OPLAN 1000 l NMB FOUR IS ASSICNBD AS ALBRT BAITALION AS DEPINlO IN REF A ANO IAW RBF B UPON RBLTlF OF NfCB SEVEN FOUR ON OR ABOl11 15 MAR 76 2 REPORT ASSUMPTION OF ALERT POSl1JRE TO CltMBLAHT INFO CCraquo 11laquogt ZERO NCR BT
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COM ntREE ONE NCR PORT HUENEME CA BT UNCLAS E PT 0 N03120 1 WELCCraquoE TO THE ATLANTIC FLEET AS THE FY-75 PACIFIC BEST OP TYPE AND PELTIER AWARD RECIPIENT YOUR PROFESSIONAL CAPABILITIES ARB WELL KNOWN TO ALL I KNOW YOU WILL DO AN OUTSTANDING JOB AS ntI ALERT BATTALION NOW ON STATION ntROUGHOUT EUROPE IT IS A PLEASURE TO HAVE YOU ABOARD ANO I LOOK FORWARD TO VISITING YOU IN THE NEAR PIJTllRE GOOD LUCK FOR A SAFE ANO REWARDING DEPLOYMENT CAPTAIN RICKELS BT
3 Marc h 1976
From Co11111andini General US Marine Corps Marine Corps Base ltentynine Palas CA 92278
To Chief Staff Officer 31ST Naval Consttuction Reiiment Pon Hueneme CA 93043
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1 It is a pleasure to co11m1end Naval Mobile Construction Battalion FOUR for its outstanding pcrfonmnce of duty while training at thu Bue 16-31 January 1976
2 In addition to the military subject training accomplished an invaluable contTibution was made to the base through the many construction tasks accomplished The projects completed include construction of an AM-2 Helicopter Pad 11 road a tonk crossing a dugout at the little league field and water point Sidewalks in the main camp area were also repaired
3 The enthusiasm and can do spirit of the Seabee tradition was in areat evidence daring the entire trainina period Please extend my appreciation
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E R REID Jr
FEI Twentynine FEB 7b 5 May 1976
Fro11 Co1111111ndina Officer US ~lari ne Corps Marine Barracks Naval Activities Box 13 PPO New York 09540
To Coananding Officer Naval Mobile Construction Batta1ion FOUR
Subj Letter of Appreciation
1 Durina the period of 30 April throuah 2 May 1976 members of your comraand vere called upon to auainent Marine Barracks Security Forces in anticipation of an increased threat to the security of the u s Naval Station Rota This auiJlentation consisted of a squad of Seabees belna Clllployed to 1141 two additional posts provide security for tllo aarine vehicular patrols and increase the si~e of the Back-up Alert Force The excellent perfolllBJlce and enthusiasm of the individual Seabees listed in enclosure (1) contributed gTeatly to the increased securlty of the Naval Station
2 The professionalba exhibited by your personnel during the entire period vas above reproach In a situation where Seabees served shoulder to shoulder vith Marines there was an air of constant cooperation autual confidence and respect Please convey ay personal appreciation to those Seabees involved Their attitude enthuslllSll and sense of responsibility is a credit to their co-and the Naval Service and personifies the Can Do attitude of the United States SEABEES
J L MILLER
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FTOm CoD1111a11der Naval Construction Battalions US Pacific Pleet To Commanding Officer US Naval Mobile Construction Battalion FOUR
Subj End of Deployment Completion Report
Ref NMCB FOUR ltr Ser 227 of S Apr 1976
1 Reference (a) forwarded NMCB FOURs end of deployment report which is considered to be among the finest received by tiis headquarters in recent years
2 Please convey to all who put forth their efforts and talents in compiling this report my congratulations on their thoroughness attention to detail and overall quality of content
JOHN R FISHER
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COMCBlMT NORFOLK VA BT UNCLAS N016SO PERSONAL FROM CAPT CL DIXON 111 CltMIAIDING GENERAL FMFPAC CERTIFICATE OF C~bulltENDATlON 1 ON 29 JUN 76 IT WAS Wint A DEEP SENSE OF PRIDE AND SATISFACTION lllAT I RECEIVED A CERTIFICATE OF CltMENDATIO~ FROM TIU COtfIANDlNG GaERAL FMFPAC FOR SEABEE PARTICIPATION IN 1llE CONSTRUCTION OF AN EXPEDITIONARY AIRFIELD AND REIATED FACILITIES AT ICB TIIVTt-NINE PALMS 2 TiiE BODY OF ntE CERTIFICATE READS AS FOLLOWS
TIIE CCMWt1gtING GENERAL FLEET MARINE FORCE PACIFIC TAKES PLEASURE
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IN CCHIENDING 31ST NAVAL CONSTRUCTION REGIMENT NAVAL CONSTRUCTION BAITALJON CENTER PORT HUENEME CA FOR OIJTSTANDING PERFORMANCE OF oorY WHILE PARTICIPATING IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN EXPEDITIONARY AIRFIELD IN THE DESERT AT MARINE CORPS BASii lWElrlY-NINE PALMS CA THE SEABEES OF THE 31ST NCR TURNED TO Wini RESPONSIVBNESS IYPrFYING THEIR REPUTATION fl 90 MAN UITTT DESIGNATED AS DBTAOIMEITT X-RAY OF MOBILB CONSTRUCTION BATTALION FOUR FORMED AND DEPLOYED TO THE DESERT DURING JANUARY 1976 QUICKLY AND EXPERTLY A PRIMARY ACCESS ROAD FOR SUBSEQUENT USE BY AIR FIELD CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AND A LANDING SITE FOR HELICOPTERS AND AV- BA HARRIERS WERE COM-PLETED NINE PIECES OF KBY CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT ESSENTIAL TO THIS UNIQUI PROJECT WERE MADE AVAILABLE FOR MARINE ENGINEER USE SIGNIFICANTLY ENRANCING 1llE QUALITY OF 1llE WORK FOR THlS EFFORT AND SUPERB FOLLOW-ON ACTION OF ORGANIZING AND EQUIPPING SUBSEQUENT RESERVE SEABEE DETAOlMENTS PARTICIPATING IN THE AUUIELD CONSTRUCTION raE REGIMENT IS HEREBY COMMENDED nus ENTHUSIASTlC DEDICATED DISPLAY OP PROFESSIONALISM REFLECTS GREAT CREDIT UPON rnE 31ST NAVAL CltJSTRUCTION REGIMENT AND IS IN KEEPING lflni THE FitEST TJWgtITJONS OF THE SEABEES vm THE us NAVAL SERVICE 3 AS POIITTED Ol1I IN THE CERTIFICATE N-CB FOUR WAS niE LEAD SEABEE BATTALION TO GO INTO MCB 1WENTY-NrNE PALgtIS TO START THE PROJECT THE STRONG RAPPORT SET BY THE MEN OF FOUR WITH THE MARINE CORPS PERSONNEL AT TWpound1flY-NlNE PALMS WAS SOON TO LEAD TO THE CLAllaquogtR FOR ADDITIONAL SEABEE SUPPORT 4 I PERSONALLY FEEL JlAT FOUR 1 S CONTRIBUTIONS WERE VERY NOTEWORTHY TO THE TOTAL PROJECT EFFORT AND I WOULD SINCERELY APPRECIATE THE PASSING OF THIS CCMolENDATION ON TO ALL ruosE MEN OF FOUR WHO PARTICPATED WITH WARIEST REGARDS CAPT 0L DIXON III
CobullMding Officer US Navy Support Office
La Maddalena FPO New York 09533
Dear Colllllllnder McDonald
14 July 1976
Well at long last I can say I have seen Seabees You can be truly proud of your detachment here in La Maddalena and in Master Chief
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Nelsona true leader of men dedicated to his profession and one who never settles for that 95 mark Anyt ime you tire of hilll send hia to La Madd As for the others they to have done every1hing that has been asked of thea plus a little extra
I am in the process of vritlng letters of comendation for the men and they Will be forwarded to you
If there is anything I can do for you or your mea please feel free to ask
Once againyou can be truly proud t o have t hese men wor king for you and the Seabees
Best Regards
EL GALAVOTII
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From Commander U S Naval Activities SpainCommanding Officer U S Naval Station Rota Spain
To Commanding Officer U S Naval Mobile Construction Battalion FOUR
Subj Letter of Appreciation
1 I wish to express my personal appreciation for the valuable assistance provided by volunteers of your command in support of the Bicentennial Celebration aboard Naval Station Rota Spain The high degree of success of the activities which were enjoyed by the entire community would not have been possible without this significant effort which was so willingly given by members of NMCB-4 The capability of your command to render this assistance in addition to the normal heavy workload which you pursue middotis solid evidence of outstanding leadership and a most effective organization
2 I wish to specifically single out CECS HS REIK USN NMCB fOURs Bicentennial Liaison Representative Senior Chief REIK was called upon numerous times by various members of the Bicentennial Committee and in every case responded with effective and timely results His assistance in coordinating efforts to help in the installation and hook up of the extensive electrical system assisting in the arrangements for the church services and in arranging volunteers to work at the all hands picnic was essential to the success of our celebration The willing spirit and fine sense of cooperation exhibited by the members of NMCB-4 are indeed a credit to your command Please accept my most sincere thanks
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~DING OFFICER U S NAVY SUPPORT OFFICE LA MADDALENA SARDINTA
takes pleasure in commending
(the men of NMCB FOUR La Maddalena Detaclunent)
For outstanding performance as set forth in the following citation
For superior perfoIJllanCEI of duty 1ile assigned to US Naval MObile OOostxuctioo Battalion FOUR Oetachtent La Madclalena Sardinia Italy durirg the period 17 May 1976 to 16 July 1976 Your efforts in support of the detach-ment s mission provide1 a siltTlificant cantrilution to the rrorale and efficiency of the ocmnands at this isolated duty station In addition to the satisfactory carpletion of all c1etacl1nelt work projects you devoted your spare time to various projects which included fightirg brush fires and cxrmunity relations involving repairs to an ozphanage emargency road repairs assistance at the annual ccmnard barbeque honorirg the rost nation and support of similar projects affecting all phases of cxrmunity life in La Maddalena At all times your perfoDnld your assignel tasks willirgly and in a professional manner consistently mainshytainirg a hiqh state of morale am oondllct beyond reproach Your personal dedication in addition to supportirg the Navys overseas diplanacy program inproved the mission readiness of this ocmnard and is in keepirg with the hiqhest traditions of the US Navy
E L GAIAVUITI Cmmander US Navy
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Kota Swim Club co Special Services US Naval Station Rota Spain CoG1rJ1anding Officer U S Naval Mobile Construction Battalion FOUR Special Services US Naval Station Rota Spain
Letter of Appreciation
Several months ago your battalion graciously accepted the fill-in proshyject of pouring cement starting blocks at the Naval Station housing swimming pool
The completion of this project represented a giant step in the attempts of the Board of Directors to further the goals of the club Our by-laws state that our primary objective is to promote competitive swimming I menshytion this point to make it clear that ours is not a summer fun program but a serious disciplined program of training and competition Our swimmers compete with one American team from Torrejon Air Base in Madrid and with SpMish clubs from Puerto de Santa Maria Jerez Sevilla and Madrid Several of these teams produce Spains olympic-class swimmers
Over the years the RSC has earned the respect of the Spanish clubs fpr being a serious almost-professional highly competitive group Such a reshyputation is difficult to maintain in our transient environment
Now through your generous cooperation and efforts the RSC is better equipped to train for its competition season and to host our competitors in a manner to whcih they are accustomed
On behalf of the present and future Boards of Directors and memberships I extend our most sincere appreciation and wish you and your men all the best for the future
William M Sink Secretory
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ROTA RODEO ASSN Box 1872
US Naval Station FPO New York NY 09540
CDR George J Bednar Commanding Officer NMCB FOUR
Dear Sir
20 October 1976
We would like to express our sincere appreciation to you and all of NMCB-4 for all of the help and support you have given the Rota Rodeo Association
You have given us the use of your equipment along with skilled operators to run it When we needed something you a brays seClled to be there ready and willing to do aJl you could Our 1976 Rodeo Season has been SllOOth sailing all along because of the tremendous aaount of support we llave received frobull our shiputes at NgtICB-4
Your Special Services department has provided us with the use of their facilities when a rainstorm made it necessary to move indoors and they have offered their services several times NMCB-4 has provided a11 Ambulance for our shows and buck-outs along with experienced Corpsmen They have provided us with transportation to pull and transfer our flont over the 4th of July They were there before our Rodeos to water and drng the arena There is really no end to the countless number of times JMCB-4 was there to lend a helping hand when we needed it the most
We sincerely appreciate all of your efforts ln behalf of the Rota Rodeo Association ld like to extend a very sincere thank you to you and all of your men We wish you the best at your next station and all of the places where duty aay take you
Thank you very 1L1ch Very respectfully
Dale E Hart President RRA
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1 DURINC THE PERIOD l7 AUG - 3 NOV 76 ~CB FOUR DET SOODA BAY UNDER 1llE PROFESSIONAL LEADHRSHIP OF BUCS HARIANO E BENGS USN caIPLpoundTED COiSTRUCTION OF AN OIJTDOOR PLAYING COURT (CRI 415) AND A HANDBALL COURT (CRE 416) THESE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES WERE GREATLY hEEDED AT nus ISOLATED DUTY STATION ntEY ARE A REALITY TODAY JN LARGE MEASURE BECAUSE OF THE HARD lfORK OF THE HlGlILY SKILLED MEMIERS OF lllaquoB FOUR FACED WITH Ul1JSUAL PROBLEMS OF TERRAIN CLEARANCE INVOLVING WATER AND ELECTRICAL LINES 1llE SWEE DETAOMEJ7 SET ABOUT ITS TASK ON A HEAVY SIX AND SOMETDCES SEVEN DAYS A WEEK SCHEDULE TO ENSURE CtradePLETON ON TDlE 1llE SUPEllB RESULTS ATTEST TO llilIR DEDICATED EFFORTS 2 THE MEMBERS OF NAVDET SOODA BAY FOUO NMCB FOUR PERS TO BE GREAT SHIP-MATES MULE ABOARJ) nus ACTTVITY llU CraquoWWgtERIE AND COMPLETE ABSENCE OF ANY DISCIPLINARY INCTDENTS WAS lOICATlVE OP 1llE LEADERSlUP BY EXAMPLE SHOWN BY YOUR SENIOR PETTY OFFICERS 3 ADMINISTRATIVE AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE RENDERED BY ALL INFO ADDEES TS ALSO GREATLY APPRECIATED YOUR SUPPORT IN TiiESE ENDEAVORS SERVE TO BOOST me MORALE OF ntOSE WHO GET TO use ntESE FINE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES BT
R 04211SZ NOV 76 FM COMCBLANT NORFOLK VA TO NMCB FOUR INFO COMCBPAC MAKALAPA HI BT UNCLAS E FT 0 N01650 FAREWELL TO NMCB FOOR 1 AS YOU DEPART ROTA HAVING SERVED AS ntE ATLANTIC FLEET ALERT BA1TALION I EXTEND MY SINCERE APPRECIATION FOR 1llE OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE BY YOUR OFFICERS AND MEN NKB FOUR CAN BE PROUD OF lllEIR ACCOMPLJSHMElTS DURING THESE PAST EIGHT MONTiiS 1lll PROFESSIONAL CAPABILITIES OF NMCB FOUR WERE EVIDalT ON SEVERAL OPERATIONAL PROJECTS AT ROTA OP PARTICULAR NOTE WERE THE PIER lllO FEJOER SYSTEM llaquoISE COLD TRON AND 1llE EOC SUPPORT FACILITY 1llE OIC DET SICONELLA AND HIS MEN PERFORMED IN A PARTICULARLY OUTSTANDING CAN DO MANNER IN SEVERAL INSTANCES tlORUNG DOUBLE SHIFTS UNDER ADVERSE llEA1llER CONDITIONS IN ORDER TO GET PROJECTS OUT OF 1llE GROUND PRIOR TO nE ONSET OP THE RAINY SEASON 1 WISH YOU WELL ON YOUR RICHLY-DESERVED IOIEshyPORT PERIOD MD LOOK FORWARD TO AGAIN HAVING 11tCB FOUR UNDER CltMBLMT OPCON ON YOOR EXT DEPLOYMENT WELL DONE CAPT JONES BT
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1 As the deployment of NMCB POUR approaches tenainatioo it is appYopriate chat the accomplisbnents of the Sigonella detachment be reviewed
2 Upon the arrival of thia epecially selected group it vas 1-ediately obvious that they were skilled arciaana who took pride in the work they accOG1pliahed It was also apparent that during h0111eport periods training leasooa had been well learned Many of the unique problems and challenges encouncer ed when u~~ina local materialbull had been recognized and resolved When actual on site conditionbull varied the officers and men of the detachshyment appraised the aituacion and aggr aaaively developed a sound engineering solution
3 Bot h the quantity and quality of the work accomplished by the Sigonella Detachment of NMCB FOUR was outstanding They completed many projects which had been started by other detachments They also started end completed several urgently required operational projects which enhanced the ability of NAF SigoneJla to provide improved support to the operating forces Projects of particular note are the Power Check Pad Rehabilitation of Line Operationbull Buildings Public Workbull Shopbull Storea Ordnance Magazines Air Frames Shop Handball Court and Theater Particularly notaworthy was the start of the EMCPO Club at NAP-II Although adverse weather prevailed work vae pursued on a round the clock ba1i1 in an effort co provide the follow-on detecbnent with a project which could be executed during the rainy season The Cen Do attitude displayed on all projects only r einforced the NMCB POUR reputation and candor displayed by all detachment personnel The ultimate reward of accomplialwent ahould be ebared by the mtire detachment Every indiidual exhibited that extra effort which contributes to perfection
4 They have estebliahed a pattern of excellence that future decachmenta will do well to emulate The officers and men of the Sigonella Detachment can look with pride on their accompli1haenta
5 Please accept my moat sincere appreciation for e moat aucceaaful deployment
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BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH Avenida Diputacion
Rota Cadiz Espana (Spain)
t on behalf of the congregation of ~ethel Baptist Church would like to thank Chaplain Fink ~Rl Ron
bull Sherman EOl Doug Sullivan BU2 Biggins and EA3 Jose Setter for the removal of debris and the leveling of our parking area These men worked continously for over eix hours and completed a cask that would have taken the men of Bethel many back breaking days to accomplibullh
We 1incerely do appreciate this work that was performed
Thank you and may Cod blebulla these men
Sincerely
1Rodnay J PARROTT
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l The Chief of Information takes great pleasure in forshywsrding ancloaure (1) to the editor and staff of FOCUS ON FOUR
2 A key objective of the Navys internal informAtion prograa ii to an1ure that all Navy personnel and their dependents are Cully informed about the Navy A panel of judge1 determined that the content and format of POCUS ON FOOR were of exemplary quality and in full support of internal information goal1
3 Thia publication waa named Best Authorized Magazine (Catego ry Two) aa set forth in reference (a) for the transitional quarter fiscal year 1976 CHINFO Merit Awards prograa
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OFVICEI AND LEADnlC CHIEF PET1Y OFFICER LISTINC
Coaaanding Oficer
Executive Officer
CDI Kalcolbull J MACDONALD CEC USN (July 1974 - June 1976)
CDI Caorge J lDNAI CEC USN (July 1976 -
CDR Charles M KASlELL CEC USN (February 1974 - June 1976)
LCDR Jabullebull a CLAYTON CEC USN (June 1976 -
Adbullinis t rativePersonnel OIicer(S-1) LTJC Wallace NMB YUH USN (Hovebullber 1974 - June 1976)
Plana amp Training Officer (S-2)
Operationbull Officer (S-3)
Supply Officer (S-4)
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Medical Officer
Dental Of Cicer
Alpha Company Commander
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LTJC Jabullea A ZAYAC USN (June 1976
LT Claude V KING Ill CEC USN (Karch 197S - Kay 1976)
LT Pred C KLEIN USN (Kay 1976 - October 1976)
LTJC Charlea R KUIIC CEC USH (August 1976 -
LCDR Michael w SHELTON CEC USN (April 197S - Novebullbe r 1976)
LCDR Jarold R HILD~BRAND SC USN (Septebullber 1974 - June 1976)
LCDR Patrick P VALENTY SC USN (July 1976 -
LCDI lufua B FINI CBC USN (Sepceaber 1975 -
LT Randal R STRAUB MC USNR (September 1975 - June 1976)
LT Samuel S NORVELL MC USNI (July 1976 -
LT Terrence C MASON DC USNR (Augus t 1975 -
LT Richard K DEMPSEY CEC USN (Sep t ember 197S - November 1976)
LTJC Charles R ~UBIC CEC USN (Sep~ember 1975 - August 1976)
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LT Pra nk J KOlRO CEC US N (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Wallace NXN YU ll DSN (Jbullnlllry 1976 - June 1976)
LTJC Cragory A RtC~RT CBC DSN (June 1976 - November 1976)
LT Michael R JOHNSON CEC DSN (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Mlcheel A KOPACZEWSKlCtCDSKR (January 1976 - Novebullbet 1976)
LTJC Ronald P DE TROY CC US NR (Jamp11uacy 1976 - November 1976)
LTJC Laigb t on J TROE Ill CC OSN (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Paul 8 VADE SC USN (January 1974 - July 1976)
LTJC Scaven C CRTRY SC USN (July 1976 -
LT Pred C ILlN USN (Januery 1976 - Kay 1976)
LTJC Gregory A RlCHBRT CIC USN (May 1976 - November 1976)
ENS Craig M CAMPBELL CC USN (September 1975 - October 1976)
ENS Jean P MAbullCHAND CEC USN (October 1976 -
EQCH Ovaine R RUTHRPORD USN (March 1975 - Ha y 1976)
UTCS Norman C lOLBECK USI (May 1976 - JuJy 1976)
UTCM Ke nneth NMN CLEMONS USN (July 1976 - Novembar 1976)
CUCH Richard N ALLA~D USN (Novaaber 1976 -
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ADM I NPERSOtlHEL
The Administrative Department provided all administrative reproduction and personnel services to the battalion during the deployment
Total yeoman assigned during this deployment were ten (l-YNC 1-VNl 3-YN2 2-YN3 and 3-YNSN) One YN2 was assigned to Detachment Sigonella for administra t ive support bull Yeoman were also assigned to the Supply (S-4) Tr aining (S- 2) and Operations (S-3) departments The Admin Staff averaged four (2-YN2 l-YN3 and 1-YNSN) with the YNC functioning as the Assistant Admin Officer and the YN1 functioning as the Admin Office supervisor A line LTJG was assigned as Department Head
The Personnel Office started the Ro t a deployment with a staff of 10 PNs Everyone was assigned a specific job to do reenlistments and discharges receipts and transfers TAD diaries and education al services The operation was going smoothly however one PN was sent t o the Sigonella detachment to augment the de t achment staff because of the heavy workload there The allowance was further deple t ed when one PN got o r ders for shore duty and another PN was released t o inactive duty Though the loss of the PNs could not be remedied the remaining PNs doubled their share of the load to give the battalion the service it needed This is typical of the Cao Do spirit of the PNs Their motivation and esprit de corps enabled them to give service to everyone in the battalion
The Personnel and Administrative staffs maintained the Duty YNPN Watch Section which provided emergency personn~l services and message pick-up service on a 24-hour bas is
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AVERAGE BATTALION STRENGTH - DEPLOYED AND ASSIGNED
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OPlICEllS 19 19 E-9 3 3 E-8 9 9 E-7 32 33 pound-6 75 78 E-5 91 101 E-4 137 138 E-3 amp below 207 208
TOTAL 554 570
BATTALION RECEIPTS AND TRANSFERS
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OFFICERS 7 9 E-9 0 l pound-8 0 3 E-7 2 0 E-6 15 9 E-5 34 17 B-4 28 21 E- 3 amp below 31 -2 TOTAL 117 158
AVERAGE BATTALION HANNING - OCCU FIELD 13
E-8 E-7 E-6 E-5 E-4 E-3 amp Below TOTAL
BU 2 9 10 22 38 53 134 CE 1 2 10 9 9 13 44 CM 2 5 7 15 21 18 68 EA 0 2 3 6 3 12 26 EO 0 4 15 13 22 50 104 SW 1 1 8 7 11 16 44 UT l 0 3 9 14 23 50
TOTAL 7 TI 56 BT 118 185 470
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LEGAL
Legal a11i1tance was available co all members of the Battalion either at the coamand level by furniahing thebull vith povera of attorney or by referral to representativebull at the Baae Legal Services Branch OCfice for advice and counseling
Disciplinary action resulted in nonjudicial punishment being awarded on an average oC three cases week1y at Captaina Mast Four special and one summary courtbull - martial were convened during the Rota deployment Disciplinary action by month ia illustrated on the graph below
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CAREE R C 0 U N S E L l N G
During most of the European deployment NllCB 4 did not have a permanent trained Campreer Counselor This affected the overall career retention program As of this writing the battalion has acquir ed a permanent Career Counselor and the coU1Dand is in the pr ocess of rebuilding a viable car eer r e t ention team This should br14thten the overall retention pictur e
RETENTI ON TABLE
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MORALE An ObJective evaluation of the bullorale of the Battalion as
a whole would unquestionably be very highmiddot Certainly the deploybullent location Rota Spain with its excellent liberty and leave possibilities wa1 a contributing factor However the sinale aost iaportant cause of high unit aorale was the excellent reputation for quality workaanship which the Battalion enjoyed Quality work probulloted hiamph unit pride which led to personal pride which led to hlamph aorale The high bullorate in turn was the cause of better and higher quality work thus self-perpetuating the spiral and proving the adaae that Quality attracts Qualitybullbull
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CHAPLAIN Religious services were held regularly in the Chapal-inshy
the-Pines located in the Seabee Camp Ciudad de Plata Rota Spain Sunday services included Protestant Worship at 0930 and Catholic Mass at 1100 Protestant Worship was conducted by the Battalion Chaplain and Catholic Mass was celebrated by Chaplains Rademacher and Boyd from the Naval Station Chapel Guitar music for Catholic Mass was arranged by the priests Organist for the Protestant services was Nancy L Johnson wife of CTIC Bob Johnson of Naval Comaunicntion Station Attendance averaged 7 battalion personnel at Protestant sershyvices and 16 at Catholic services tn addition many Naval Station personnel attended worship services at the Senbee Camp
Protestant and Catholic Chapel Funds were maintained with the Battalion Chaplain as custodian of each Disbursements of $100 or more were made with approval of the Commondina Officer A Catholic Chapel Council was foraed to make recoaaendations for use of the Catholic Chapel Fund
The Chapel was left unlocked at all times for aeditntion and prayer by battalion personnel A small group of Penteshycostal men hnd a daily prayer service in the chapel
Several battalion personnel participated in local denominshyational services Latter Doy Saints and Church of Christ at Esperanzu House on the base First Baptist Church Bethel Baptist Church and Lu Tglesln tvangelica (Pentecostal) off base A number of battalion personnel participated in Chrisshytian fellowship at Victory Villa Overseas Christion Serviceshyaen s Center and at a coffee house sponsored by La Iglesia Eva nae lica
A small Protestant Bible study group met on Wednesday nights ~n the Chaplians office studying primarily Godsplan of salvation
Throe retreats averaging seven persons ouch were held at La Molina Santa an old grist mill in Benaojon which has been converted into a retreat center by Fred Felty an American insurance salesman lowyer and former legislotor from Texas Several Catholic personnel participated in two Search Retreats sponsored by the base chapel
Several religious pound1las mostly Moody science filbulls were presented free of charge in the Silver City Theater The films became quite popular with a maximum attendance of 60 at one showing
The battalion library located in the sumo building as tho chnplalns office contain~ 3000 volumes of fiction and nonshyfiction hand-me-downs from other Navy Ii brories During
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this deployment application was made to the Chief of Naval Education and Training Support to establish e aeneral library at Silver City This was epproved and at the end of deployshyment an order of 1500 new volumes was received Much time and effort was put into inventorying and organiiing e~isting books About 600 fictions books older than twelve years were removed from the shelves and placed in boxes pending arrival of the new books Additional bookshelves totaling 76 feet of shelf space were built by Bravo Company to accommodate the new books In addition the battalion had several shelves of paperback books
The greatest single timetaker for the Chaplain was individual counseling covering a variety of subjects but mainly marital counseling A good bit of evening time was spent making AUTOVON calls in connection with personal counseling This included delivering over 120 Red Cross messages and counseling and assistshying persons receiving these messages
In addition to library shelves material changes included installation of a safe for keepina chapel funds prior to deposit a new air conditioner for the chapel screen doors on the chaplains office and library an additional electrical outlet in the chapshylains office to accommodate a wall clock relocation of one outshyside speaker from the chapel tower to the library roof in order to play chimes on Sunday mornings in the direction of berthing areas tamper-proofing of tho outside library door and updatina of doorknobs with locks and keys for all doors
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While found to be lacking by stateside standards the physical plant and layout of the dispensary were noneshytheless adequate for aost routine and emergency cases treated at Ciudad de Plata Assistance provided by the Naval Hospital Rota in the form of laboratory teats
bull pharmacy x-rays consultions and emergency referrals was outbulltanding
An average of approximately 280 patients per month were seen during rout1ne sick call hours Over 1850 prescriptions were filled the laboratory processed some 800 teats and 20 x-ray exposures were taken and reed Upper Respiratory Infections and gastrointestinal compaincs comprised the majority of conditions seen at routine 1ick call with moat of the consultsrefer r als co the Naval Hospital being of an orthopedic or optometric nature No communicable disease or food born illness outbreaks ware encountered Few cases of venere al disease were encounte r ed and all responded favo r abl y to i nitia l tr eatment Tl1ro~ghnut the deployment and in preparation for t he return to CONUS all necessary immunizations including Hong Kong and New Jersey A (swine) influenza were administered to AiJ Hands
The Medical Department instituted o Weight Control Program using the recent guidelines promulgated by BUMED While the results are still being analyzed net lossea of 30+ lbs were noted in several cases
During the deployment the rear two thirds of the HCPOC ESO Quonset Rut was alloted to the Medical Department and converted to supply spaces for bulk medical equipment This allo~ed for the controlled temperature storage oC items vice storage in CONpoundX boxes thus extending shelf life and insuri~g potency of necessary medicinals ln preparation Cor the mount out exercise all mount out boxe1 bullats kitbull and outfits were painted the latches and seals repaired or replaced
SICONELLA DETACHMENT
The Sigonella Detachment had a first class corpsman ssaigned throughout the deployment A screening eick call was held prior to quarters each morning An average of epproximetely 100 patients per month were seen during r o utine morning sick call of these personnel approximately 10 aen had to be referred to the Base Dispensa ry for further treatment Safety and sanitation inspections were conducted on both a r ou tine and a surprise basis The Medical Department representative also worked in the Adm Offi ce of the Base Dispensary
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DENTAL
The battalion dental staff consisting of one Dental Officer and cvo Deneal Technicians provided treatment in moat phases of Dantistry on a regularly scheduled basis to all battalion personnel Smergency dental care was rendered at any time Outatanding support in the fabrication of prosthetic applishyances repair service and advanced periodontal and complishycated oral surgery cases vas received from the Dental Departshyment Roca Spain
The battalion Dental Department is housed in a standard naval mobile dental trailer The trailer consists of a vattshying room two operatories and a dark room One operacory is used for performing most phases of Dentistry and the other is used for exposing x-rays films in the dark room all dental instruments are sterilited in an autoclave located in the dark room
Patient load averaged over 200 per month and in excess of 1000 procedures per month During chis deployment cycle no unusual dental diseases or conditions were detected
Dentel equipment and supplies were adequate However occasional equipment problems did cause delays in patient care Few problems were encountered in ordering and receiving dental supplies
In summary the den~al department should always keep at least a couple of months of every day consumables on hand for turnover Scheduling of patients no more than cwo or three weeks in advance should be exercised to decrease the amount oC patient failures due to unforeseen emergencies and exercises that may arise due to the battalions alert status during deployshyment
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S P E C I A L S E R V I C E S The Special Services Staff was comprised of one first
class potty officer and ono non-rated battalion member Despite the small siie of tho crew Special Se~vices mainshytained a very active and effective program Self-help proshyjects for the improvement of the Special Services building which consisted of a gabulle roobull and theater included the conshystruction of a stage and a bar the tiling of the game room floor and the installation of a new ceilinamp in the theater The Special Services Petty Officer aaintained a close liaison with the base travel aaency and was instruaental in arranging a continuous stream of tours to the surrounding area and all over lurope
Sports activity was marked by chess and ping pong tournashyments and by the three month long NMCB FOUR softball season The season was culminated with the presentation of plaques and team pictures to the victorious team meaberaand a trophy with the name of the winning teabull inscribed which will be passed on to the chaapions of the next deployaent
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consis t ed of one fi r st class Photographers Mate one second class Journalist a nd two non -rated Builders as photographers fo r most of t he deployment The primary tasks of t he Photo Lab wer e to pr o vi de photographic support for PAO and the Opshyerations Department Work wos also done in support of the line companies (Alpha Company in particular ) the Safety Chief and the de t achbullent s
The mont hly opera t ions r eports which included black 6 white prints and color s l ides and tho bat t alion publication Focus on Four took up aos t of the Jabs tibulle
The PAO Oepartbullent worked on the bullonthly Focus on Four and pr ovided news release coverage of battalion events Artishycles appe1Lred in t he Rota base paper (The Jack Tar) the Seashybee Coverall Navy Times Navy Civil Engineer and others PAO also coordinated the Fl eet Home Town News Prograbull and the Direct Line question and answer line to the co
PAOPhoto did the l ayou t work on t he Guam Completion Report prepared a Change of Coabullond booklet ond finished a 92- page edition of the Focus on Four ln lieu of a cruisebook at the end of deployment
ProblebullS were encountered in the lnb with water teaper at ure and bullinerols insufficient functional equipment and frequent reassignbullent of personnel However n quali t y product was mainshytained as projects and l iberty wer e well docuaented by the PAO Staff
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The continuing aim of the NMCB POUR HRM Prograa is to aaximize the use of battalion human potential thereby enshysuring mission achievement for the command and personal growth opportunity for each battalion member If the program can be judged by the results it produced during the 1976 European deployment then the many pages of this completion report attest to a marked success
The Phase II Equal OpportunityRace Relations Program adshyvanced toward its institutionalized self-sustained stages The AAP was revised EOQls were updated and a new CTT was trained who in turn conducted MRRCE Workshops for all eligible personnel The Human Relations Council met monthly and tho Advancement Recommendation Board reviewed enlisted service records and performance evaluations to ensure all hands have been afforded an equal advancement opportunity
The DAPA and CODAC trained supervisors to identify and deal with workers showing symptoms of drugalcohol abuse conducted discussion groups for people with problems promshyulgated facts on drugalcohol abuse and related Navy policy and instituted a Drug Exemption Program Harsh Spanish laws p rove d a significant deterrent to drug use and trafficking and Battalion Special Services consistently proshyvided outstanding alternatives to drugalcohol indulgence Drug detection dogs urinalyses screening and NIS investigashytions were used aa required The local ARD and CAAC units treated and screened individuals referred by the CODAC
Battalion personnel participated in cultural adjustment briefings conducted by host activities in Rota and Sigonella Liberty cancellations were infrequent and few unfavorable incidents with local nationals were reported Officers and enlisted men regularly took advantage of leave and liberty to explore Spain and other European countries
Positive actions were initiated throughout the deployshybullcnt and will continue during homeport to sustain a positive cobullbulland cl1bullate Most notable among these are the refinement
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HISTORICAL SUMMARY
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NMCB POOR wrapped up its homeport period with the completion of the CBC Pore Bueneae Trailer Park at Pore Hueneme CA and the lest flight to Rota left on 15 March
Turnov~r of projects at NAVSTA Rota consisted of the Calibration Lab (SPN 462 at 48 completegt as well as eight minor projects
The construction hold and material delays have liaited the casked projects on which the battalion can vork
The Calibration Lab (SPN 462) is progreaaing smoothly and awaits scheduled deliveries of the ductwork by mid-April and the remaining air handling units
Seabee Camp projects were rescheduled with the visit of COMCBLANT representatives on 29 March
Surfacing the Alpha Co Live Storage Area (SPN 01-12) ia progressing vell with the area close to Cioal grade after removing almost one foot of soil over the entire area
Laundry Boiler (SPN Ol-28) Camp Hot Water Boilers (SPN 01-29) and Water Softeners (SPN 01-30) are awaiting shipment of boilers and water softeners respectively
A dedicated camp maintenance program is undervay to keep the camp in a hazard Cree condition
Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34) Phase II is progressing with about 800 LF of aidewalk poured
In Sigonella Sicily the EM ciubCPO Addition (SIC 34448) and Colf Cou rse Irrigation system (SIC 437) have not been started due co higher priority on other projects
AIMD Shop Phase III (SIC 18) is on schedule and awaits arrival of the building which is due l April The high water table is a continual problem
Ordnance Hagaampine (SIC 25) ia hampered by rain (site lies in a low swampy area) bur forming continues on the bleat valle
Handball Court (SIC 441) is awbulliting maceriais before work can continue
Power Check Pad (SlC 507) vill start the Cir1t week of April
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A 16-man augment force to the Sigonella Det vas sent 30 March and is expected to return to Rota approximately l May
Holy Loch Scotland posss problems in uneirpacted vork (443 mandaya) remaining for the Rankin Garage (UNK 504) and in unplanned demolition (50 mandaya) for(UNK 09) Hobby Shop Additional men are planned to augment the Holy Loeb Oet in late April or early May
The Nea Makri Oet commenced vork vith approximat~ly 20 complete and 14 air conditioning units rehabed bull
APRIL
April aav NHCB FOUR moving into construction in earnest despite the material problems experienced on many major projects
At the Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34 II) section three of five sections is complete and the job is progressing vell
At the Wullanveber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) limited vork began in preparation for delivery of boom boards on 1 June
The causeway for the BOCBRP is in its final position with the connection well underway Lighting of the causeway is hampered by material problems
Repairs to the Fender System (SPN 19517) progress slowly dua to a lack of welding machines and design changes in the fabrication of the walers Divers from UCT ONE are currently removing the bottom walars along the right aide of the pier
After a complete design change the Community Center Road (SPN 444) is moving with ~ubgrade already eatabliahed
The Stgonella Seabee Compound (SIC 02-01) ta continuing with work on the trailer pads soils test lab collateral
bull equipment building loading ramp and the MLO storage shed
At the AIMD Building StC 18ttI non-delivery of ~he preshyengineered building ibull causing a critical delay along with other miscellaneoua HTO items
The Theater Addition (SIC 26) also haa critical eaterinl problems particularly with the doors having not arrived
The Handball Court (SIC 441) is awaiting arrival of the remainder of the building
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In Holy Loeb the Rankin Garage (UNK 504) will be cobullpleted Dt Kay and the Hobby Shop Improvements (UN~ 09) ii progressing vell with no major problems
Several personnel shifts are 1cheduled for the upcoming month and include the following Of the 16 man augmented to the Sigonella Dec ii will return on 9 Kay 18 additional men will be sent from Rota Three men will be sent to the Holy Loc h Dec
A detachment to La Maddalena of 19 men will be eatablished in June and a detachment to Souda Bay of four men will be established approximately l June
KAY
In Kay - NMC8 POUR completed and turned over two major projects both ahead of schedule Material and funding problems still plague several projects though there was soaa improvement by aonths end
Causeway Connection (SPN 506) Concrete pad poured security lights and handrail in place Project completed and turned over 27 Kay 1976
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Precon held scheduled to start 1 July if oxylance burn bera and conduit hanger material arrive in June
Poat Office Consolidation (SPN 498) Much work was accomshypliabad with old walls and utilities removed and new walls doors and windows being installed
Calibration Lab (SPN 462) Additional funds received material procurement has begun again Need electr ical AC plumbing material Work baa progressed in finishing the head installing duct work painting
Repair Fender System Pier Il (SPN o f eleven sections of piles complete prior co installation
19517) Prefab of first Rubbing stripbull required
Wullenweber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) Limited work awaiting arrival of boom bosrds in June
Housin8 Sidewalks (SPN 34) Men diverted from this project to the Poat Office Conaolidation
Community Center Roads (SPN 444) June completion expected
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Aniaal Shelter (SPN 632) Foundation prepared vertical conatruccion awaiting rebar expanded metal
Sigonella Seabee Compound (SIC 02-01) Work continued with progreaa on underground electrical substation alab light poles final grading and storage work Projecting June completion
AIMD Building (SIC 18III) Building received and strucshytural a eabers erected Work continuing on sever linea undershyground Cuel tank Anticipa te funding problema
Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) Avaicing additional funda alov progreaa aade on bleat walls earth vork laying water line
theater Addition (SIC 26) Avaitiog additional funda much work oo stairs ocher concrete vork auapeoded ceiling partition installed
Golf Course Irrgiatioo (SIC 437) Work began on inacalshylacion of water lines and sprinkler systems
Bandball Court (SIC 441) No work performed awaiting arriv1l of electrical material
Povar Check Pad (SIC 507) Rain delayed early construction uch fill and compaction work performed this month
Line Opa Rehabilitation (SIC 508) tile floor laid electrical plumbing painting complete Project completed turned over 28 Hay 1976
Rankin Garage (UNK 504) in Roly Loch vaa completed and curnad ove r io ea~ly May
Hobby Shop Improvement Project (UNK 09) is ahead of schedule with bullwo rk progressing in roof boiler and radiator installation Estimated comple tion August 1976
AC Rehab (CRE 649) in Nea Makrt ia progressing near schedule with 471 of rehab work completed
In La Hadd1lena work has reauaad on the ~ym Overhead (SAR 04A) and on the Playing Field (SAR 11) with the arrival of a 19 men det during the final two vaeka of Hay
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Io June steady progress waa aade on construction projects The command inspection by COMCBLANT Captain J C RlC~ELS CEC USN r esulted io an outstanding rating for NMCB FOUR with particular praise for t he areas of leadership and ailitary smartness and our high quality construction Material sod funding probleaa still delay several projects aa outlined below
Kuse Cold Iron zation began on 28 to begill 12 Jul1 aaterial still are
SPN 502) Second precon held sod mobilishyJune Pull-scale construction isacheduled Oxylaoce burn bars and conduit hanger not on site
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Post Office Consolidotion (SPN 498) Work accoaplished bull includes plastering new walls installing a head beginning a foyer The major hold-up is arrival of channel iron necessary for inatallation of ductwork and installation of the euspended ceiling
Repair Pender System (SPN 19517) First sections of piles driven Rubbing stripslover va lers to be installed with UCT support once rubbing stripe ar r ive
Calibration Lab (SPN 462) Delays in this job include srrival of mismatched nir cood~tioniog equipment for the Mechanishycal Room and awaiting pencil rod and angle iron fo r ductwork
Wullenweber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) Boom boards are not not scheduled to arrive until August Work ia progressing in the bus bar installation
Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34) Open scrip between r oad and sidewalks paved
Overlay Camp Roads and Surface Secondary Roads (SPN 01-13 SPN 01-22) Roads in cabullp repaved
Inetall Bead Building 365 (SPN 01-35) Work is virtually complete on this camp improvement project
AIHD Building (SIC 18III) Work and fuel tank Wor~ is conttnuiog on the access road
completed oo sever lines aid~ng insulation and on
Power Check Pad (SIC 507) Almost half of tbe concrete poured this period
Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) $12300 of $17650 requested received Project August completion
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Theater Addition (SlC 26) Roof and ceiling installed interior utilities being roughed io
Handball court (SIC 441) No bullaterial delaya this month Insulation ceiling utilities installed All that rebullaina is to paint interior correct electrical and place sidewalk end stepa
EM ClubEH Club Addition Preparation underway to begin ~hibull project Many design questions to be discuaaed in second precon on 1 July 1976
_ Sigonella Seabee Cobullpound (SIC 02-01) Work still remains on vash reek soils lab admin parking lot and shore pover connection
Hobby Shop taprovement Project(UNK 09) Work continues ahead of schedule v t th progrebullbull on vindov installation plastering and electrical
Gym Overhead (SAJl 04A) Work completed once plywood arrived in mid-June No pudcblist
Playing Field (SAR 11) Work is progressing vith an early July completion expected The detachment is to be diseatablished approximately 15 July
Rota Pier Fender Repair (SPN 19517)
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JULY
In Julywork continued aa NKCB FOUR paaaed the midpoint in ita European deployment The battalion took tiae out for the traditional mid-deployment party on the 24th of July and for the battalion Change of Command Ceremony on 29 July when CDR C J BEDNAR relieved CDR M J MACDONALD However work did not alacken aa the Muse Cold Iron Project commenced (ull production at Rota and plans were laid for the eatabliahaent of a detachment at Souda Bay Crete Several projecta were completed both in Rota and at the various detachmenta
POTA
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Once critical materials orrived progresa vaa quicker than first anticipated due to the efficishyency of the oxylance and magnesium burn bar However several problems still alov construction Obstructions in the steam line trench require design changes for the pipe layout Not all materials are on hand and timely delivery ia required in order to avoid further delays Pinally apace requirements of pier tenantbull impedes progress as areas are blocked off and the battalion ia given only limited acceaa
Poat Office Consolidation (SPN 498) Haaonry work continued on the foyer and north and south walls Utilities inatalled electrical work begun No major stumbling blocka anticipated in this project as channel iron for auapendad celling arrived late in the month
Repair Pender System SPN 19517) At the prefab yard concrete pillars for use in pile fabrication completed The third of twelve sections of pile were driven Anticipate runnshying out or wooden members
Calib ration Lab (SPN 462) Installation of hoc vater lines complete Head virtually complete and moec duct work installed No resolution yet to mechanicalair-conditioning problema
Communi ty Center Road (SPN 444) Completed turned overco ROICC 6 Ju ly 1976
Animal Kennel (SPN 632) Project laid out and earthwork complete
Renovate BEQ Electrical (SPN 01-08) lialf of lights installed Awaiting arrival of remaining materials
Surface Ove rlay Camp Roadbull (SPN 01-13) 01-20 01-22 01-38) Silve r City Saloon parking lot surface BEQ roada complete WorK continuing on other horizontal constYuction in Seabea Camp
Install Raad Bldg 365 (SPN 01-35) Completed
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SIGONELLA
AIMD Building (SIC 18III) Siding insulation complete Interior electrical and plumbing vork begun Partition valls being installed
Pover Check Pad (SIC 507) of application of joint sealer
Project complete vith exception Awaiting chis terial
Ordnance Magaampine (SIC 25) Last concrete for blaat walls poured Work continuing on grouting waterproofing and earthshywork
Handball Court (SIC 441) Project completed and turned over to ROICC
EM ClubEM Club Addition (SIC 34448) Project start delayed awaiting reply from Corpa of Engineers on aajor deeig~ queetions
SARDINIA
Playing Field (SAR 11) Project completed and turned over Det disestabl ished 16 July 1976
ROLY LOCH
Hobby Shop Improvement Project (UNK 09) Project completed with exception of punchlist Det reduced to seven bullen until rest of aaterisl1 1rrive for start of NX garage project
NEA MAKRI
AC Rehab (GRE 645) Work moved ahead or schedulemiddot~ 13 units rehabbed this month
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AUGUST
In Rota construction approval was given by the Spanish governaent or the ERPBOC Storage and the TSC Antenna projects Manpower was quickly diverted to these projects the nuabera l and 3 priorities at Rota For the TSC Antenna job a detachment was established at Moron AFB In addition a detachment was also eatablished at Souda Bay Crete to work on two rec r eation facilities
ROTA
ERP Storage Facility (SPN 516) Vork progressed quickly on thia project in August after the lifting of the Spanish construction bold All aaterials were available on site anticipate early September completion
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Work was delayed on this project after the discovery of nine obstructions in the steam trench A redebulligo bas been approved and now the requirement is for tha arrival of elbows to go around the obstructions
TSC Antennas (SPN 602) A twelve man deta~bbullent was established on 16 Auguat to begin work at Moron AFB Spain It is planned that all work will be completed at Moron and then the complementaey antenna work started at the Rota site
Pier II Fender Repair (SPN 19517) Most of this crew diverted to higher priority projects aa maceriala (Timber) are running short
Calibra tion Lab (SPN 462) A design engineer from OICC Spain arrived the week of 16 August and recommended extenaive redesign of the AC ayatea Further delays are anticipated It is expected that NHCB 4 vill not b able to complete this project
SlCONBLLA
AIMO Building (SIC 18tII) Material pro~lems continuemiddot The comnon gutters have not arrived as promised by the Italian Air Force contractor The AC unit received does not aatch specifications COMCBLANT DET Naples ia investigating problems
Theater Addition (SIC 26) Work nov Estimate 3-4 veeks lost due to rework of content in river sand reduced bonding sand aeans to be working
progressing on plastering plaster Righ silt
Nov using 50 volosnic
The Joint Sealant for the Power Check Pad (SIC 507) and the cast iron fittings for the Col Course Irrigation Project (SIC 437) have not yet arrived delaying those projects Also the redesign of the EMCPO Club foundation (SIC 34448) la still in the bands of the Army Corps of Engineers aud OICC Spain
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SOUDA IAT
A nev detachment vas establiahed or the conatruct1on of a Handball Court (CRpound 416) and a Racreatiou Area (CR 415)
BOLT LOCH
Work vsa beaun on the NEX Caraae project (U K 604)
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Souda Bay landbell Court (CRE 416)
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SEPTE~BER
The big event of Septembet vas tbe long awaited Pull Battalion 48 hour Mount Out Captain J P JONpoundS COMCBLANT preaided at the final 782 gear inspection et the conclusion of the exercise on 14 September 1976
ROTA
ERP Storage Facility (SPN 516) Project turned over 8 September 1976 with no punchliat facil it y completed in 5 veeks time
Muse Cold I ron (SPN 502 ) Project atill delayed a va i t ins pipe inaulation and holiday line tester Elbows received for by-paaaing obstructions
TSC Antennas (SPN 602) Intense r ainfall and diaestablishshyment and reaetablishaent of the detachment at Moron because of the Mount Out have hinoered const r uction progreaa
Poat Office Consolidation Work continued on this project a s tbe foyers heads and office spaces vere completed
Repair Fender System (SPN 19Sl7) Date of arrival of timber pushed back for second time to 10 October 1976 Its arrival is essential as UCT ONpound deployed to Rota 21 September and oov are unable to begin eonatruction work
Wullenveber An t enna (SPN 503) Wrong size dead end gripe arrived vork can not begin on installation of nev boom boards
Animal Kennel (SPN 632) Work started on the erection of this quonset hut upon the completion o the ERP Storage Facility
SIGONELLA
AtMD Building (SIC 18lII) Work progressing smoothly Pre f inal inapeccion sat for l October 1976
Ordnance Maga~ine (SIC 25) Work continuinR on all phaaes o f pTo j e c t - road vater lioe interior Expect completion b y NMCB 4
Still awaiting arrival of cast iron fittings for Golf Courae Irrigation Project (SIC 437) and on receipt of redeaign from OICC Spain on EMCPO Club (SIC 34448)
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the Air Conditioning Rehabilieation Project (GRpound 649)
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SOllDA BAY
Work progTeaaed smoothly on the Baodbell Cou rt (CRE 416) Bovever uoaarked pover linea vere hit during the bullite preparation tor the ~bullcreation Area (CRE 415) and reaulted lo delays vbtla repairs vere aade
Det SOUiia Bay 11ampabera work on the bandbell court project
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OCTOBER - NOVEMBER
Manr projectbull at the various detachment -ites vere cobullpleted during this final 35 days of deployment Also the extensive task of bulloving out tbe NHCB FOUR Advance Party and turning over the projects equipment and camp to NHCB FIVE occupied a signliicant portion of the battalion bull time
ROTA
The Muse Cold Iron Project (SPN 502) turned over at 34 cobullplete with vork continuing to the end on insulating bull portions of the steam line
The Post Office Consolidation (SPN 498) was cobullpleted
The Pier II Pender Repair (SN 19517) was turned over at 34 complete With the arrival of the required timber bullebullbers on 15 October 1976 extensive work vas com~leted in the final tvo weeks
The Calibration Lab (SPN 462) was turned over at 82 complete awaiting redesign of mechanical systems by OICC Spain
The TSC Antenna Project (SPN 602) was turned over with 18 complete (36 of work at Hor~n)
The Wullenveber Antenna Project (SPN 503) wae turned over at 15 complete awai t ing the dead end grips
The Animal Kennel (SPN 632) was turned over ac 60 complete with the cagae and other inter ior work to be completed
SlCONELLA
The Power ~ Check Pad (SIC 507) and the AIMD Shop (SIC 18III) wae completed
The Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) wae turnover at 95 complete with heavy raine hampering progress on the road bull
The Theater Addition (SIC 26) was turned over at 94J complete os oll manpower resources were diverted in the last two weeks to the EMCPO Club
The Colf Courae Irrigation Project (SIC 437) was turned over at 17 complete
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Work began in earnest on the EMCPO Club(SIC 34448) during the final tvo veeka Once design approval vaa given work continued in double ahifta 7 days a week in a last ditch effort to get the p r oject out of the ground before the Sigonella rainy season stopped all earthwoTk Footings and columns bad to be poured in standing water despite 24 hour pumping
HOLY LOCR
The NEX Garage (UNK 604) waa completed
SOUDA BAY
The Handball Court (CRE 416) and the Recreation Area (CKE 415) vere completed bafore the Dets diaeetab1-isluaent
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ll-14 MAY 76
17-28 MAY 76
18-20 MAY 76
18-22 MAY 76
20-2 KAY 76
26 MAY 76
4-S JUN 76
9 JUN 76
9-10 JUN 76
15-2S JUN 76
17-19 JUN 76
23-2S JUN 76
28 JUN 76
1-7 JUL 76
l JUL 76
l JUL 76
CECS BOLTE USN of COK20TBNCR Procurement Off ice visited the NMCB FOUR Moin Body at Roto Spain
LCDR HENDRICKSON CEC USN COMCBLANT DET NAPLES CW04 lflLLlAMSON and CUCH ClERLOPP of COMCBLANT viaited NMCB FOUR at Rota and the Sigonella detachment
CDR MACDONALD and EQCM RUTHERFORD visited the Holy Loch detachment and COMNAVACTS UK London
UTCM WORTHAN of CESO visited NMCB POUR Main Body at Rots Spain
LCDR M W SHELTON CEC OSN NMCB POUR Operations Officer visited the Sigonella detachment
EQCM RUTHERFORD v1a detached from NHCB FOUR to become AOIC Diego Carcia Detachment and relieved of his duties as Sanio~ Enlisted Advisor by UTCS N C KOLBECK USN
LCDR J B CLAYTON CEC OSN visited the Sigonella detschaent
LCDR CLAYTON relieved CDR MASKELL a1 Executive Officer NHCB FOUR
CAPT RICKELS CEC USN Commander Construction Battalions U S Atlantic Fleet visited NMCB FOUR at Rota Spain
LCDR SHELTON visited the detachments at La Maddalena Sigonella and Nea Makri
CAPT RICKELS visited the Sigonella detachment
LCDR P P VALENTY JR SC USN visited the Sigonella detachment
LTJC J A ZAYAC USN relieved LTJC YOH USNR as Admlniatrative Officer NMCB FOUR
LCDR SHELTON visited NMCB FOUR Dec Holy Loch CINCUSNAVEUR and COMNAVACTS London
LCDR VALENTY relieved LCOR J R HILDRBRANO SC OSN aa NHCB FOUR Supply Officer
CAFT W E CROSSAN CEC USN COMCBLANT Chief of Staff and prospective PWO Naval Station Rota Spain visited ~MCB FOUR Roca Spain
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2 JUL 76
8-10 JUL 76
16 JOL 76
19-24 JUL 76
19-26 JUL 76
26-31 JUL 76
27-29 JUL 76
29 JOL 76
3-6 AUC 76
4-6 AUG 76
10-18 AUC 76
13-20 AUC 76
26-28 AUC 76
-30 AUC-7 SEP 76
ENS S C GENTRY SC USN relieved LTJC P B WADE SC USN aa NMCB FOUR Disbursing Of(icer
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LCDR R C LAYMAN USN LCDR J K DENSON USN and PNC ASHLEY USN held an Adain Inspection of NMCB FO~R at Rotbull Spain
CDR D R STONE SC USN SKCS MCLAREN USN SK2 GARRIDO USN and Hr Ed MACRAPELLE (CS-13) held the annual Supply Inspection of NMCB FOOR st Rota Spain and Sigonella Sicily
LCDR R B FINK CHC USN NMCB FOl11l Chaplain visited the Sigonolla detachment
LT H R JOHNSON CEC USN Officer-in-Chbullrge of NMCB FOOR Sigonellbull detachment visited the Hain Bod~ Rota Spain for an OIC Conference
LTJC R P DETROYE CEC USNR Officer-in-Chbullrge of NMCB FOUR Holy Loch detachment visited the Main Body in Rota Spain for an OIC Conference
CDR G J BEDNAR CEC USN relieved CDR MACDONALD as Commanding Officer NMCB FOUR
LCDR J B PABARCUS CEC USN CBLANT Operations Officer visited NMCB FOUR Rota Spain
LCDR J P FRANZ CEC USN CINCUSNAVEUR Staff visited NMCB FOUR Rota Spain
LCDR PABARCUS and LCDR HENDRICKSON visited NMCB FOUR detachments at Nea Makri Souda Bay and Sigonella
CDR BEDNAR and SWCS LESTER NHCB FOUR Operations Chief visited NMCB FOUR detachments at Sigonella Nea Hakri and Souda Bay
CDR BEDNAR and SWCS LESTER visited the Holy Loch detachment and CtNCUSNAVEUR
Pre-deployment visit of NMCB FIVE to Europe CDR D pound DEVtCQ Commanding Officer LCDR JONES LCDR HAMILTON EQCM METZGER CMC ACKERSON and LTJC KELLO visited Rota Sigonella and Souda Bay
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1-S SEP 76
6-12 SEP 76
10-16 SEP 7 6
13-15 SEP 76
13-l6 SEP 76
14-15 SEP 76
19-21 SEP 76
20-23 SEP 76
24 SEP 76
30 SEP 76
4-8 OCT 76
18-21 OCT 76
18-21 OCT 76
31 OCT-9 NOV 76
CDR R D PARltER CINCUSNAVEUR Staff visited the Sigonella detachment
EOC CRAWFORD of COMCBLANT Equipment Office visited the Sigonella detachment
HAJ HAND USMC and CAPT BULLOCK USMC of COMCBLANT visited NMCB FOUR aL Rota Spain foe a Military Readiness Inepeccion
LT TYLER CEC USN and LT BUSSEY CEC USN of COMCBLANT Training Office inspected NMCB POUR at Roca Spain
NHCB FOUR held a full Battalion Hounc-Ouc Exerclaa EXTRA DllY
CAPT J P JONES CEC USN COMCBLANT and CUCH DEXHEIMER MC~OC of COHCBLANT visited NHCB FOUR at Rota Spain
MAJ HAND and CAPT BULLOCK COMCBLANT Military Advisory visited the Sigonella detachment
COMMODORE JONES and CUCH DEXHEIMER visited the Sigonella detachment
LCDR SHELTON visited NMCB FOUR detachments at Souda Bay and Sigonella
COMMODORE JONES LCDR HENDRICKSON and CUCH DEXHEIMER visited the Souda Bay detachment
RADM C C HEID COMLANTNAVFACENCCOM and CAPT J B MOGER OlCC Spain visited NMCB FOUR Roca Spain
CDR BEDNAR visited the detachment sites at bull Sigonella and Souda Bay
LCDR SHELTON viaited the detschment site at Sigonalla
CDR BEDNAR visited NMCB FOUR Holy Loch detachment
LCDR J B CLAYTON NMCB FOUR Executive Officer visited the Puerto Rico Seabee camp
Throughout the deployment LCDR J E HENDRICKSON and BOCS DALTON of CBLANT DET Naples mada numarou1 visits to NMCB FOUR Rots Spain and to the variou1 detachment aites
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5 Sianificant Corrosponde~
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IfCB SEVEN POUR BT UNCLAS B P T 0 N03510 A COMCBLANTINST 35102P B COMCBLANT OPLAN 1000 l NMB FOUR IS ASSICNBD AS ALBRT BAITALION AS DEPINlO IN REF A ANO IAW RBF B UPON RBLTlF OF NfCB SEVEN FOUR ON OR ABOl11 15 MAR 76 2 REPORT ASSUMPTION OF ALERT POSl1JRE TO CltMBLAHT INFO CCraquo 11laquogt ZERO NCR BT
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COM ntREE ONE NCR PORT HUENEME CA BT UNCLAS E PT 0 N03120 1 WELCCraquoE TO THE ATLANTIC FLEET AS THE FY-75 PACIFIC BEST OP TYPE AND PELTIER AWARD RECIPIENT YOUR PROFESSIONAL CAPABILITIES ARB WELL KNOWN TO ALL I KNOW YOU WILL DO AN OUTSTANDING JOB AS ntI ALERT BATTALION NOW ON STATION ntROUGHOUT EUROPE IT IS A PLEASURE TO HAVE YOU ABOARD ANO I LOOK FORWARD TO VISITING YOU IN THE NEAR PIJTllRE GOOD LUCK FOR A SAFE ANO REWARDING DEPLOYMENT CAPTAIN RICKELS BT
3 Marc h 1976
From Co11111andini General US Marine Corps Marine Corps Base ltentynine Palas CA 92278
To Chief Staff Officer 31ST Naval Consttuction Reiiment Pon Hueneme CA 93043
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1 It is a pleasure to co11m1end Naval Mobile Construction Battalion FOUR for its outstanding pcrfonmnce of duty while training at thu Bue 16-31 January 1976
2 In addition to the military subject training accomplished an invaluable contTibution was made to the base through the many construction tasks accomplished The projects completed include construction of an AM-2 Helicopter Pad 11 road a tonk crossing a dugout at the little league field and water point Sidewalks in the main camp area were also repaired
3 The enthusiasm and can do spirit of the Seabee tradition was in areat evidence daring the entire trainina period Please extend my appreciation
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to the men involved for a job vitll done They axe to be coaended for the quality of theil work and for their personal conduct
E R REID Jr
FEI Twentynine FEB 7b 5 May 1976
Fro11 Co1111111ndina Officer US ~lari ne Corps Marine Barracks Naval Activities Box 13 PPO New York 09540
To Coananding Officer Naval Mobile Construction Batta1ion FOUR
Subj Letter of Appreciation
1 Durina the period of 30 April throuah 2 May 1976 members of your comraand vere called upon to auainent Marine Barracks Security Forces in anticipation of an increased threat to the security of the u s Naval Station Rota This auiJlentation consisted of a squad of Seabees belna Clllployed to 1141 two additional posts provide security for tllo aarine vehicular patrols and increase the si~e of the Back-up Alert Force The excellent perfolllBJlce and enthusiasm of the individual Seabees listed in enclosure (1) contributed gTeatly to the increased securlty of the Naval Station
2 The professionalba exhibited by your personnel during the entire period vas above reproach In a situation where Seabees served shoulder to shoulder vith Marines there was an air of constant cooperation autual confidence and respect Please convey ay personal appreciation to those Seabees involved Their attitude enthuslllSll and sense of responsibility is a credit to their co-and the Naval Service and personifies the Can Do attitude of the United States SEABEES
J L MILLER
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FTOm CoD1111a11der Naval Construction Battalions US Pacific Pleet To Commanding Officer US Naval Mobile Construction Battalion FOUR
Subj End of Deployment Completion Report
Ref NMCB FOUR ltr Ser 227 of S Apr 1976
1 Reference (a) forwarded NMCB FOURs end of deployment report which is considered to be among the finest received by tiis headquarters in recent years
2 Please convey to all who put forth their efforts and talents in compiling this report my congratulations on their thoroughness attention to detail and overall quality of content
JOHN R FISHER
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IN CCHIENDING 31ST NAVAL CONSTRUCTION REGIMENT NAVAL CONSTRUCTION BAITALJON CENTER PORT HUENEME CA FOR OIJTSTANDING PERFORMANCE OF oorY WHILE PARTICIPATING IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN EXPEDITIONARY AIRFIELD IN THE DESERT AT MARINE CORPS BASii lWElrlY-NINE PALMS CA THE SEABEES OF THE 31ST NCR TURNED TO Wini RESPONSIVBNESS IYPrFYING THEIR REPUTATION fl 90 MAN UITTT DESIGNATED AS DBTAOIMEITT X-RAY OF MOBILB CONSTRUCTION BATTALION FOUR FORMED AND DEPLOYED TO THE DESERT DURING JANUARY 1976 QUICKLY AND EXPERTLY A PRIMARY ACCESS ROAD FOR SUBSEQUENT USE BY AIR FIELD CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AND A LANDING SITE FOR HELICOPTERS AND AV- BA HARRIERS WERE COM-PLETED NINE PIECES OF KBY CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT ESSENTIAL TO THIS UNIQUI PROJECT WERE MADE AVAILABLE FOR MARINE ENGINEER USE SIGNIFICANTLY ENRANCING 1llE QUALITY OF 1llE WORK FOR THlS EFFORT AND SUPERB FOLLOW-ON ACTION OF ORGANIZING AND EQUIPPING SUBSEQUENT RESERVE SEABEE DETAOlMENTS PARTICIPATING IN THE AUUIELD CONSTRUCTION raE REGIMENT IS HEREBY COMMENDED nus ENTHUSIASTlC DEDICATED DISPLAY OP PROFESSIONALISM REFLECTS GREAT CREDIT UPON rnE 31ST NAVAL CltJSTRUCTION REGIMENT AND IS IN KEEPING lflni THE FitEST TJWgtITJONS OF THE SEABEES vm THE us NAVAL SERVICE 3 AS POIITTED Ol1I IN THE CERTIFICATE N-CB FOUR WAS niE LEAD SEABEE BATTALION TO GO INTO MCB 1WENTY-NrNE PALgtIS TO START THE PROJECT THE STRONG RAPPORT SET BY THE MEN OF FOUR WITH THE MARINE CORPS PERSONNEL AT TWpound1flY-NlNE PALMS WAS SOON TO LEAD TO THE CLAllaquogtR FOR ADDITIONAL SEABEE SUPPORT 4 I PERSONALLY FEEL JlAT FOUR 1 S CONTRIBUTIONS WERE VERY NOTEWORTHY TO THE TOTAL PROJECT EFFORT AND I WOULD SINCERELY APPRECIATE THE PASSING OF THIS CCMolENDATION ON TO ALL ruosE MEN OF FOUR WHO PARTICPATED WITH WARIEST REGARDS CAPT 0L DIXON III
CobullMding Officer US Navy Support Office
La Maddalena FPO New York 09533
Dear Colllllllnder McDonald
14 July 1976
Well at long last I can say I have seen Seabees You can be truly proud of your detachment here in La Maddalena and in Master Chief
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I am in the process of vritlng letters of comendation for the men and they Will be forwarded to you
If there is anything I can do for you or your mea please feel free to ask
Once againyou can be truly proud t o have t hese men wor king for you and the Seabees
Best Regards
EL GALAVOTII
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From Commander U S Naval Activities SpainCommanding Officer U S Naval Station Rota Spain
To Commanding Officer U S Naval Mobile Construction Battalion FOUR
Subj Letter of Appreciation
1 I wish to express my personal appreciation for the valuable assistance provided by volunteers of your command in support of the Bicentennial Celebration aboard Naval Station Rota Spain The high degree of success of the activities which were enjoyed by the entire community would not have been possible without this significant effort which was so willingly given by members of NMCB-4 The capability of your command to render this assistance in addition to the normal heavy workload which you pursue middotis solid evidence of outstanding leadership and a most effective organization
2 I wish to specifically single out CECS HS REIK USN NMCB fOURs Bicentennial Liaison Representative Senior Chief REIK was called upon numerous times by various members of the Bicentennial Committee and in every case responded with effective and timely results His assistance in coordinating efforts to help in the installation and hook up of the extensive electrical system assisting in the arrangements for the church services and in arranging volunteers to work at the all hands picnic was essential to the success of our celebration The willing spirit and fine sense of cooperation exhibited by the members of NMCB-4 are indeed a credit to your command Please accept my most sincere thanks
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~DING OFFICER U S NAVY SUPPORT OFFICE LA MADDALENA SARDINTA
takes pleasure in commending
(the men of NMCB FOUR La Maddalena Detaclunent)
For outstanding performance as set forth in the following citation
For superior perfoIJllanCEI of duty 1ile assigned to US Naval MObile OOostxuctioo Battalion FOUR Oetachtent La Madclalena Sardinia Italy durirg the period 17 May 1976 to 16 July 1976 Your efforts in support of the detach-ment s mission provide1 a siltTlificant cantrilution to the rrorale and efficiency of the ocmnands at this isolated duty station In addition to the satisfactory carpletion of all c1etacl1nelt work projects you devoted your spare time to various projects which included fightirg brush fires and cxrmunity relations involving repairs to an ozphanage emargency road repairs assistance at the annual ccmnard barbeque honorirg the rost nation and support of similar projects affecting all phases of cxrmunity life in La Maddalena At all times your perfoDnld your assignel tasks willirgly and in a professional manner consistently mainshytainirg a hiqh state of morale am oondllct beyond reproach Your personal dedication in addition to supportirg the Navys overseas diplanacy program inproved the mission readiness of this ocmnard and is in keepirg with the hiqhest traditions of the US Navy
E L GAIAVUITI Cmmander US Navy
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PROJECT ON 8 SEP 76 AT NAVCCMlSTA GREECE BY YOUR NEA MAICRI DETACHMENT IS NOTED WITH PLEASURE AND GRATrnJDB PETIY OfPICER KNOWLTON AND mE EmIRE DETACHMENT CREW HAVE PERFORMpound) ADMIRABLY IN COMPLETING nns COMPLEX AND OPERATIONALLY IMPORTANT PROJECT IN SUOf AN ACCELERATED TIME FRAME 1liEY HAVE BEEN A MOST WELCOME ADDITION TO OUR CCMlUNITY AND THEIR DEPARTIJRE IS CONSIDERED A DEFINITE LOSS 2 PLEASI ACCEPT MY APPRECIATION ON A TRULY FINE AND CREDITABLE PERFORMANCE BY THE MEN OF NMCB FOUR CAPTIAN THAD H HARDEN US NAVY BT
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Kota Swim Club co Special Services US Naval Station Rota Spain CoG1rJ1anding Officer U S Naval Mobile Construction Battalion FOUR Special Services US Naval Station Rota Spain
Letter of Appreciation
Several months ago your battalion graciously accepted the fill-in proshyject of pouring cement starting blocks at the Naval Station housing swimming pool
The completion of this project represented a giant step in the attempts of the Board of Directors to further the goals of the club Our by-laws state that our primary objective is to promote competitive swimming I menshytion this point to make it clear that ours is not a summer fun program but a serious disciplined program of training and competition Our swimmers compete with one American team from Torrejon Air Base in Madrid and with SpMish clubs from Puerto de Santa Maria Jerez Sevilla and Madrid Several of these teams produce Spains olympic-class swimmers
Over the years the RSC has earned the respect of the Spanish clubs fpr being a serious almost-professional highly competitive group Such a reshyputation is difficult to maintain in our transient environment
Now through your generous cooperation and efforts the RSC is better equipped to train for its competition season and to host our competitors in a manner to whcih they are accustomed
On behalf of the present and future Boards of Directors and memberships I extend our most sincere appreciation and wish you and your men all the best for the future
William M Sink Secretory
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ROTA RODEO ASSN Box 1872
US Naval Station FPO New York NY 09540
CDR George J Bednar Commanding Officer NMCB FOUR
Dear Sir
20 October 1976
We would like to express our sincere appreciation to you and all of NMCB-4 for all of the help and support you have given the Rota Rodeo Association
You have given us the use of your equipment along with skilled operators to run it When we needed something you a brays seClled to be there ready and willing to do aJl you could Our 1976 Rodeo Season has been SllOOth sailing all along because of the tremendous aaount of support we llave received frobull our shiputes at NgtICB-4
Your Special Services department has provided us with the use of their facilities when a rainstorm made it necessary to move indoors and they have offered their services several times NMCB-4 has provided a11 Ambulance for our shows and buck-outs along with experienced Corpsmen They have provided us with transportation to pull and transfer our flont over the 4th of July They were there before our Rodeos to water and drng the arena There is really no end to the countless number of times JMCB-4 was there to lend a helping hand when we needed it the most
We sincerely appreciate all of your efforts ln behalf of the Rota Rodeo Association ld like to extend a very sincere thank you to you and all of your men We wish you the best at your next station and all of the places where duty aay take you
Thank you very 1L1ch Very respectfully
Dale E Hart President RRA
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1 DURINC THE PERIOD l7 AUG - 3 NOV 76 ~CB FOUR DET SOODA BAY UNDER 1llE PROFESSIONAL LEADHRSHIP OF BUCS HARIANO E BENGS USN caIPLpoundTED COiSTRUCTION OF AN OIJTDOOR PLAYING COURT (CRI 415) AND A HANDBALL COURT (CRE 416) THESE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES WERE GREATLY hEEDED AT nus ISOLATED DUTY STATION ntEY ARE A REALITY TODAY JN LARGE MEASURE BECAUSE OF THE HARD lfORK OF THE HlGlILY SKILLED MEMIERS OF lllaquoB FOUR FACED WITH Ul1JSUAL PROBLEMS OF TERRAIN CLEARANCE INVOLVING WATER AND ELECTRICAL LINES 1llE SWEE DETAOMEJ7 SET ABOUT ITS TASK ON A HEAVY SIX AND SOMETDCES SEVEN DAYS A WEEK SCHEDULE TO ENSURE CtradePLETON ON TDlE 1llE SUPEllB RESULTS ATTEST TO llilIR DEDICATED EFFORTS 2 THE MEMBERS OF NAVDET SOODA BAY FOUO NMCB FOUR PERS TO BE GREAT SHIP-MATES MULE ABOARJ) nus ACTTVITY llU CraquoWWgtERIE AND COMPLETE ABSENCE OF ANY DISCIPLINARY INCTDENTS WAS lOICATlVE OP 1llE LEADERSlUP BY EXAMPLE SHOWN BY YOUR SENIOR PETTY OFFICERS 3 ADMINISTRATIVE AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE RENDERED BY ALL INFO ADDEES TS ALSO GREATLY APPRECIATED YOUR SUPPORT IN TiiESE ENDEAVORS SERVE TO BOOST me MORALE OF ntOSE WHO GET TO use ntESE FINE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES BT
R 04211SZ NOV 76 FM COMCBLANT NORFOLK VA TO NMCB FOUR INFO COMCBPAC MAKALAPA HI BT UNCLAS E FT 0 N01650 FAREWELL TO NMCB FOOR 1 AS YOU DEPART ROTA HAVING SERVED AS ntE ATLANTIC FLEET ALERT BA1TALION I EXTEND MY SINCERE APPRECIATION FOR 1llE OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE BY YOUR OFFICERS AND MEN NKB FOUR CAN BE PROUD OF lllEIR ACCOMPLJSHMElTS DURING THESE PAST EIGHT MONTiiS 1lll PROFESSIONAL CAPABILITIES OF NMCB FOUR WERE EVIDalT ON SEVERAL OPERATIONAL PROJECTS AT ROTA OP PARTICULAR NOTE WERE THE PIER lllO FEJOER SYSTEM llaquoISE COLD TRON AND 1llE EOC SUPPORT FACILITY 1llE OIC DET SICONELLA AND HIS MEN PERFORMED IN A PARTICULARLY OUTSTANDING CAN DO MANNER IN SEVERAL INSTANCES tlORUNG DOUBLE SHIFTS UNDER ADVERSE llEA1llER CONDITIONS IN ORDER TO GET PROJECTS OUT OF 1llE GROUND PRIOR TO nE ONSET OP THE RAINY SEASON 1 WISH YOU WELL ON YOUR RICHLY-DESERVED IOIEshyPORT PERIOD MD LOOK FORWARD TO AGAIN HAVING 11tCB FOUR UNDER CltMBLMT OPCON ON YOOR EXT DEPLOYMENT WELL DONE CAPT JONES BT
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NEW YORK 09523 NAPSIGPWmr 11000 Ser 1384 9 NOV 1976
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Coananding Officer U S Naval Air Facility FPO New York 09523 Commanding Officer O S Naval Mobile Conatruc~on Battalion FOUR COmander Naval Conatruction Bacca lions U S Atlantic Fleet Little Creek Norfolk Virginia 23511
1 As the deployment of NMCB POUR approaches tenainatioo it is appYopriate chat the accomplisbnents of the Sigonella detachment be reviewed
2 Upon the arrival of thia epecially selected group it vas 1-ediately obvious that they were skilled arciaana who took pride in the work they accOG1pliahed It was also apparent that during h0111eport periods training leasooa had been well learned Many of the unique problems and challenges encouncer ed when u~~ina local materialbull had been recognized and resolved When actual on site conditionbull varied the officers and men of the detachshyment appraised the aituacion and aggr aaaively developed a sound engineering solution
3 Bot h the quantity and quality of the work accomplished by the Sigonella Detachment of NMCB FOUR was outstanding They completed many projects which had been started by other detachments They also started end completed several urgently required operational projects which enhanced the ability of NAF SigoneJla to provide improved support to the operating forces Projects of particular note are the Power Check Pad Rehabilitation of Line Operationbull Buildings Public Workbull Shopbull Storea Ordnance Magazines Air Frames Shop Handball Court and Theater Particularly notaworthy was the start of the EMCPO Club at NAP-II Although adverse weather prevailed work vae pursued on a round the clock ba1i1 in an effort co provide the follow-on detecbnent with a project which could be executed during the rainy season The Cen Do attitude displayed on all projects only r einforced the NMCB POUR reputation and candor displayed by all detachment personnel The ultimate reward of accomplialwent ahould be ebared by the mtire detachment Every indiidual exhibited that extra effort which contributes to perfection
4 They have estebliahed a pattern of excellence that future decachmenta will do well to emulate The officers and men of the Sigonella Detachment can look with pride on their accompli1haenta
5 Please accept my moat sincere appreciation for e moat aucceaaful deployment
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BT UNCLAS N04000 NlgtfCB FOUR EUROPEAN DEPLOYMENT 1 AS NMCB FOUR COMPLETES EUROPEAN DEPlOYMENT IT JS APPROPRIATE TO COl-t-IBND YOUR CONTRIBlITION TO USNAVEUR READINESS TIMBLY COMPLETION OF PROJECTS EXEMPLIFIED BY THE EOC COVERED STORAGE FACILITY AT NAVSTA ROTA ANO THE AIRCRAFT INTBRMllDIATE MAINllNANCE FACILITY AT NAP SlGONELtA TESTIFY TO YOUR DEDICATED PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE THE OFFICERS AND MEN OF NMCB FOUR CAN BE JUSTLY PROUD OP TiiElR AC-ltnPLISHMENTS WELL DONE ADMIRAL DAVID H BAGLEY BT
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BT UNCLAS E FT 0 N016SO WELL DONE l SINCERE APPRECIATION IS EXTENDED TO NMCB FOUR DET SIGONELLA FOR A MOST SUCCESSFUL DEPlOYMENT 2 THI QUANTITY AND QUALITY OF YOUR WORK WAS OOTSTANDJNG PARTICULARLY NOTImiddot WORllY PROJECTS INCLUDED THE POWBR CHECK PAD RpoundHABJLlTATlON OF LINE OPERATION BUILDINGS PUBLIC WORKS SHIP STORES ORDNANCE MAGAZINES AIR FRAMES SHOP HANDshyBALL COURT BASE 1llEATRE ANO THE BEGINNING OF 1liE EMCPO ewe AT THE NATO FIELD ALntOUGH ADVERSE liEA1llER PREVAILED tORK AT 1lE EMCPO ewe SITE WAS PURSUED ON A ROUND THE CLOCI BASIS IN AN EFFORT TIgt PROVIDE THE FOLiOff ON DETAOfIEhT Wini A PROJECT lrtllIOi COULD BE EXEClTTED DURING THE RAINY SEASON YOUR OBVIOUS CAN 00 ATIITJDE OliLY REINFORCED THE Nt-CB FOUR REPUTATION WE SHALL MISS YOU AS PART OF THE SIG TEAM 3 CONGRATULATIONS ON A JOB WELL DONE BT
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BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH Avenida Diputacion
Rota Cadiz Espana (Spain)
t on behalf of the congregation of ~ethel Baptist Church would like to thank Chaplain Fink ~Rl Ron
bull Sherman EOl Doug Sullivan BU2 Biggins and EA3 Jose Setter for the removal of debris and the leveling of our parking area These men worked continously for over eix hours and completed a cask that would have taken the men of Bethel many back breaking days to accomplibullh
We 1incerely do appreciate this work that was performed
Thank you and may Cod blebulla these men
Sincerely
1Rodnay J PARROTT
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CRINFO Merit Award forwarding of
24 NOV 1976
Construction Battalion
Ref (a) OPNAVINST 572027 of 10 June 76
Encl (l) Merit Award Certificate
l The Chief of Information takes great pleasure in forshywsrding ancloaure (1) to the editor and staff of FOCUS ON FOUR
2 A key objective of the Navys internal informAtion prograa ii to an1ure that all Navy personnel and their dependents are Cully informed about the Navy A panel of judge1 determined that the content and format of POCUS ON FOOR were of exemplary quality and in full support of internal information goal1
3 Thia publication waa named Best Authorized Magazine (Catego ry Two) aa set forth in reference (a) for the transitional quarter fiscal year 1976 CHINFO Merit Awards prograa
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CDI Kalcolbull J MACDONALD CEC USN (July 1974 - June 1976)
CDI Caorge J lDNAI CEC USN (July 1976 -
CDR Charles M KASlELL CEC USN (February 1974 - June 1976)
LCDR Jabullebull a CLAYTON CEC USN (June 1976 -
Adbullinis t rativePersonnel OIicer(S-1) LTJC Wallace NMB YUH USN (Hovebullber 1974 - June 1976)
Plana amp Training Officer (S-2)
Operationbull Officer (S-3)
Supply Officer (S-4)
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Medical Officer
Dental Of Cicer
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Bravo Company Cobullmande r
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LTJC Jabullea A ZAYAC USN (June 1976
LT Claude V KING Ill CEC USN (Karch 197S - Kay 1976)
LT Pred C KLEIN USN (Kay 1976 - October 1976)
LTJC Charlea R KUIIC CEC USH (August 1976 -
LCDR Michael w SHELTON CEC USN (April 197S - Novebullbe r 1976)
LCDR Jarold R HILD~BRAND SC USN (Septebullber 1974 - June 1976)
LCDR Patrick P VALENTY SC USN (July 1976 -
LCDI lufua B FINI CBC USN (Sepceaber 1975 -
LT Randal R STRAUB MC USNR (September 1975 - June 1976)
LT Samuel S NORVELL MC USNI (July 1976 -
LT Terrence C MASON DC USNR (Augus t 1975 -
LT Richard K DEMPSEY CEC USN (Sep t ember 197S - November 1976)
LTJC Charles R ~UBIC CEC USN (Sep~ember 1975 - August 1976)
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CECS Henry S REii (Augu1t 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LT Pra nk J KOlRO CEC US N (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Wallace NXN YU ll DSN (Jbullnlllry 1976 - June 1976)
LTJC Cragory A RtC~RT CBC DSN (June 1976 - November 1976)
LT Michael R JOHNSON CEC DSN (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Mlcheel A KOPACZEWSKlCtCDSKR (January 1976 - Novebullbet 1976)
LTJC Ronald P DE TROY CC US NR (Jamp11uacy 1976 - November 1976)
LTJC Laigb t on J TROE Ill CC OSN (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Paul 8 VADE SC USN (January 1974 - July 1976)
LTJC Scaven C CRTRY SC USN (July 1976 -
LT Pred C ILlN USN (Januery 1976 - Kay 1976)
LTJC Gregory A RlCHBRT CIC USN (May 1976 - November 1976)
ENS Craig M CAMPBELL CC USN (September 1975 - October 1976)
ENS Jean P MAbullCHAND CEC USN (October 1976 -
EQCH Ovaine R RUTHRPORD USN (March 1975 - Ha y 1976)
UTCS Norman C lOLBECK USI (May 1976 - JuJy 1976)
UTCM Ke nneth NMN CLEMONS USN (July 1976 - Novembar 1976)
CUCH Richard N ALLA~D USN (Novaaber 1976 -
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ADM I NPERSOtlHEL
The Administrative Department provided all administrative reproduction and personnel services to the battalion during the deployment
Total yeoman assigned during this deployment were ten (l-YNC 1-VNl 3-YN2 2-YN3 and 3-YNSN) One YN2 was assigned to Detachment Sigonella for administra t ive support bull Yeoman were also assigned to the Supply (S-4) Tr aining (S- 2) and Operations (S-3) departments The Admin Staff averaged four (2-YN2 l-YN3 and 1-YNSN) with the YNC functioning as the Assistant Admin Officer and the YN1 functioning as the Admin Office supervisor A line LTJG was assigned as Department Head
The Personnel Office started the Ro t a deployment with a staff of 10 PNs Everyone was assigned a specific job to do reenlistments and discharges receipts and transfers TAD diaries and education al services The operation was going smoothly however one PN was sent t o the Sigonella detachment to augment the de t achment staff because of the heavy workload there The allowance was further deple t ed when one PN got o r ders for shore duty and another PN was released t o inactive duty Though the loss of the PNs could not be remedied the remaining PNs doubled their share of the load to give the battalion the service it needed This is typical of the Cao Do spirit of the PNs Their motivation and esprit de corps enabled them to give service to everyone in the battalion
The Personnel and Administrative staffs maintained the Duty YNPN Watch Section which provided emergency personn~l services and message pick-up service on a 24-hour bas is
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AVERAGE BATTALION STRENGTH - DEPLOYED AND ASSIGNED
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OPlICEllS 19 19 E-9 3 3 E-8 9 9 E-7 32 33 pound-6 75 78 E-5 91 101 E-4 137 138 E-3 amp below 207 208
TOTAL 554 570
BATTALION RECEIPTS AND TRANSFERS
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OFFICERS 7 9 E-9 0 l pound-8 0 3 E-7 2 0 E-6 15 9 E-5 34 17 B-4 28 21 E- 3 amp below 31 -2 TOTAL 117 158
AVERAGE BATTALION HANNING - OCCU FIELD 13
E-8 E-7 E-6 E-5 E-4 E-3 amp Below TOTAL
BU 2 9 10 22 38 53 134 CE 1 2 10 9 9 13 44 CM 2 5 7 15 21 18 68 EA 0 2 3 6 3 12 26 EO 0 4 15 13 22 50 104 SW 1 1 8 7 11 16 44 UT l 0 3 9 14 23 50
TOTAL 7 TI 56 BT 118 185 470
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LEGAL
Legal a11i1tance was available co all members of the Battalion either at the coamand level by furniahing thebull vith povera of attorney or by referral to representativebull at the Baae Legal Services Branch OCfice for advice and counseling
Disciplinary action resulted in nonjudicial punishment being awarded on an average oC three cases week1y at Captaina Mast Four special and one summary courtbull - martial were convened during the Rota deployment Disciplinary action by month ia illustrated on the graph below
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CAREE R C 0 U N S E L l N G
During most of the European deployment NllCB 4 did not have a permanent trained Campreer Counselor This affected the overall career retention program As of this writing the battalion has acquir ed a permanent Career Counselor and the coU1Dand is in the pr ocess of rebuilding a viable car eer r e t ention team This should br14thten the overall retention pictur e
RETENTI ON TABLE
E11g1bl e Not E112ible Reen1istment
First Term Per sonnel 88 22 12
Career Personnel 21 00 14
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MORALE An ObJective evaluation of the bullorale of the Battalion as
a whole would unquestionably be very highmiddot Certainly the deploybullent location Rota Spain with its excellent liberty and leave possibilities wa1 a contributing factor However the sinale aost iaportant cause of high unit aorale was the excellent reputation for quality workaanship which the Battalion enjoyed Quality work probulloted hiamph unit pride which led to personal pride which led to hlamph aorale The high bullorate in turn was the cause of better and higher quality work thus self-perpetuating the spiral and proving the adaae that Quality attracts Qualitybullbull
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CHAPLAIN Religious services were held regularly in the Chapal-inshy
the-Pines located in the Seabee Camp Ciudad de Plata Rota Spain Sunday services included Protestant Worship at 0930 and Catholic Mass at 1100 Protestant Worship was conducted by the Battalion Chaplain and Catholic Mass was celebrated by Chaplains Rademacher and Boyd from the Naval Station Chapel Guitar music for Catholic Mass was arranged by the priests Organist for the Protestant services was Nancy L Johnson wife of CTIC Bob Johnson of Naval Comaunicntion Station Attendance averaged 7 battalion personnel at Protestant sershyvices and 16 at Catholic services tn addition many Naval Station personnel attended worship services at the Senbee Camp
Protestant and Catholic Chapel Funds were maintained with the Battalion Chaplain as custodian of each Disbursements of $100 or more were made with approval of the Commondina Officer A Catholic Chapel Council was foraed to make recoaaendations for use of the Catholic Chapel Fund
The Chapel was left unlocked at all times for aeditntion and prayer by battalion personnel A small group of Penteshycostal men hnd a daily prayer service in the chapel
Several battalion personnel participated in local denominshyational services Latter Doy Saints and Church of Christ at Esperanzu House on the base First Baptist Church Bethel Baptist Church and Lu Tglesln tvangelica (Pentecostal) off base A number of battalion personnel participated in Chrisshytian fellowship at Victory Villa Overseas Christion Serviceshyaen s Center and at a coffee house sponsored by La Iglesia Eva nae lica
A small Protestant Bible study group met on Wednesday nights ~n the Chaplians office studying primarily Godsplan of salvation
Throe retreats averaging seven persons ouch were held at La Molina Santa an old grist mill in Benaojon which has been converted into a retreat center by Fred Felty an American insurance salesman lowyer and former legislotor from Texas Several Catholic personnel participated in two Search Retreats sponsored by the base chapel
Several religious pound1las mostly Moody science filbulls were presented free of charge in the Silver City Theater The films became quite popular with a maximum attendance of 60 at one showing
The battalion library located in the sumo building as tho chnplalns office contain~ 3000 volumes of fiction and nonshyfiction hand-me-downs from other Navy Ii brories During
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this deployment application was made to the Chief of Naval Education and Training Support to establish e aeneral library at Silver City This was epproved and at the end of deployshyment an order of 1500 new volumes was received Much time and effort was put into inventorying and organiiing e~isting books About 600 fictions books older than twelve years were removed from the shelves and placed in boxes pending arrival of the new books Additional bookshelves totaling 76 feet of shelf space were built by Bravo Company to accommodate the new books In addition the battalion had several shelves of paperback books
The greatest single timetaker for the Chaplain was individual counseling covering a variety of subjects but mainly marital counseling A good bit of evening time was spent making AUTOVON calls in connection with personal counseling This included delivering over 120 Red Cross messages and counseling and assistshying persons receiving these messages
In addition to library shelves material changes included installation of a safe for keepina chapel funds prior to deposit a new air conditioner for the chapel screen doors on the chaplains office and library an additional electrical outlet in the chapshylains office to accommodate a wall clock relocation of one outshyside speaker from the chapel tower to the library roof in order to play chimes on Sunday mornings in the direction of berthing areas tamper-proofing of tho outside library door and updatina of doorknobs with locks and keys for all doors
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MEiHCAL
While found to be lacking by stateside standards the physical plant and layout of the dispensary were noneshytheless adequate for aost routine and emergency cases treated at Ciudad de Plata Assistance provided by the Naval Hospital Rota in the form of laboratory teats
bull pharmacy x-rays consultions and emergency referrals was outbulltanding
An average of approximately 280 patients per month were seen during rout1ne sick call hours Over 1850 prescriptions were filled the laboratory processed some 800 teats and 20 x-ray exposures were taken and reed Upper Respiratory Infections and gastrointestinal compaincs comprised the majority of conditions seen at routine 1ick call with moat of the consultsrefer r als co the Naval Hospital being of an orthopedic or optometric nature No communicable disease or food born illness outbreaks ware encountered Few cases of venere al disease were encounte r ed and all responded favo r abl y to i nitia l tr eatment Tl1ro~ghnut the deployment and in preparation for t he return to CONUS all necessary immunizations including Hong Kong and New Jersey A (swine) influenza were administered to AiJ Hands
The Medical Department instituted o Weight Control Program using the recent guidelines promulgated by BUMED While the results are still being analyzed net lossea of 30+ lbs were noted in several cases
During the deployment the rear two thirds of the HCPOC ESO Quonset Rut was alloted to the Medical Department and converted to supply spaces for bulk medical equipment This allo~ed for the controlled temperature storage oC items vice storage in CONpoundX boxes thus extending shelf life and insuri~g potency of necessary medicinals ln preparation Cor the mount out exercise all mount out boxe1 bullats kitbull and outfits were painted the latches and seals repaired or replaced
SICONELLA DETACHMENT
The Sigonella Detachment had a first class corpsman ssaigned throughout the deployment A screening eick call was held prior to quarters each morning An average of epproximetely 100 patients per month were seen during r o utine morning sick call of these personnel approximately 10 aen had to be referred to the Base Dispensa ry for further treatment Safety and sanitation inspections were conducted on both a r ou tine and a surprise basis The Medical Department representative also worked in the Adm Offi ce of the Base Dispensary
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DENTAL
The battalion dental staff consisting of one Dental Officer and cvo Deneal Technicians provided treatment in moat phases of Dantistry on a regularly scheduled basis to all battalion personnel Smergency dental care was rendered at any time Outatanding support in the fabrication of prosthetic applishyances repair service and advanced periodontal and complishycated oral surgery cases vas received from the Dental Departshyment Roca Spain
The battalion Dental Department is housed in a standard naval mobile dental trailer The trailer consists of a vattshying room two operatories and a dark room One operacory is used for performing most phases of Dentistry and the other is used for exposing x-rays films in the dark room all dental instruments are sterilited in an autoclave located in the dark room
Patient load averaged over 200 per month and in excess of 1000 procedures per month During chis deployment cycle no unusual dental diseases or conditions were detected
Dentel equipment and supplies were adequate However occasional equipment problems did cause delays in patient care Few problems were encountered in ordering and receiving dental supplies
In summary the den~al department should always keep at least a couple of months of every day consumables on hand for turnover Scheduling of patients no more than cwo or three weeks in advance should be exercised to decrease the amount oC patient failures due to unforeseen emergencies and exercises that may arise due to the battalions alert status during deployshyment
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S P E C I A L S E R V I C E S The Special Services Staff was comprised of one first
class potty officer and ono non-rated battalion member Despite the small siie of tho crew Special Se~vices mainshytained a very active and effective program Self-help proshyjects for the improvement of the Special Services building which consisted of a gabulle roobull and theater included the conshystruction of a stage and a bar the tiling of the game room floor and the installation of a new ceilinamp in the theater The Special Services Petty Officer aaintained a close liaison with the base travel aaency and was instruaental in arranging a continuous stream of tours to the surrounding area and all over lurope
Sports activity was marked by chess and ping pong tournashyments and by the three month long NMCB FOUR softball season The season was culminated with the presentation of plaques and team pictures to the victorious team meaberaand a trophy with the name of the winning teabull inscribed which will be passed on to the chaapions of the next deployaent
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P A 0 I P H 0 I 0 L AB The Public Affairs OfficePhotogr aphic Laboratory c r e w
consis t ed of one fi r st class Photographers Mate one second class Journalist a nd two non -rated Builders as photographers fo r most of t he deployment The primary tasks of t he Photo Lab wer e to pr o vi de photographic support for PAO and the Opshyerations Department Work wos also done in support of the line companies (Alpha Company in particular ) the Safety Chief and the de t achbullent s
The mont hly opera t ions r eports which included black 6 white prints and color s l ides and tho bat t alion publication Focus on Four took up aos t of the Jabs tibulle
The PAO Oepartbullent worked on the bullonthly Focus on Four and pr ovided news release coverage of battalion events Artishycles appe1Lred in t he Rota base paper (The Jack Tar) the Seashybee Coverall Navy Times Navy Civil Engineer and others PAO also coordinated the Fl eet Home Town News Prograbull and the Direct Line question and answer line to the co
PAOPhoto did the l ayou t work on t he Guam Completion Report prepared a Change of Coabullond booklet ond finished a 92- page edition of the Focus on Four ln lieu of a cruisebook at the end of deployment
ProblebullS were encountered in the lnb with water teaper at ure and bullinerols insufficient functional equipment and frequent reassignbullent of personnel However n quali t y product was mainshytained as projects and l iberty wer e well docuaented by the PAO Staff
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The continuing aim of the NMCB POUR HRM Prograa is to aaximize the use of battalion human potential thereby enshysuring mission achievement for the command and personal growth opportunity for each battalion member If the program can be judged by the results it produced during the 1976 European deployment then the many pages of this completion report attest to a marked success
The Phase II Equal OpportunityRace Relations Program adshyvanced toward its institutionalized self-sustained stages The AAP was revised EOQls were updated and a new CTT was trained who in turn conducted MRRCE Workshops for all eligible personnel The Human Relations Council met monthly and tho Advancement Recommendation Board reviewed enlisted service records and performance evaluations to ensure all hands have been afforded an equal advancement opportunity
The DAPA and CODAC trained supervisors to identify and deal with workers showing symptoms of drugalcohol abuse conducted discussion groups for people with problems promshyulgated facts on drugalcohol abuse and related Navy policy and instituted a Drug Exemption Program Harsh Spanish laws p rove d a significant deterrent to drug use and trafficking and Battalion Special Services consistently proshyvided outstanding alternatives to drugalcohol indulgence Drug detection dogs urinalyses screening and NIS investigashytions were used aa required The local ARD and CAAC units treated and screened individuals referred by the CODAC
Battalion personnel participated in cultural adjustment briefings conducted by host activities in Rota and Sigonella Liberty cancellations were infrequent and few unfavorable incidents with local nationals were reported Officers and enlisted men regularly took advantage of leave and liberty to explore Spain and other European countries
Positive actions were initiated throughout the deployshybullcnt and will continue during homeport to sustain a positive cobullbulland cl1bullate Most notable among these are the refinement
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NMCB POOR wrapped up its homeport period with the completion of the CBC Pore Bueneae Trailer Park at Pore Hueneme CA and the lest flight to Rota left on 15 March
Turnov~r of projects at NAVSTA Rota consisted of the Calibration Lab (SPN 462 at 48 completegt as well as eight minor projects
The construction hold and material delays have liaited the casked projects on which the battalion can vork
The Calibration Lab (SPN 462) is progreaaing smoothly and awaits scheduled deliveries of the ductwork by mid-April and the remaining air handling units
Seabee Camp projects were rescheduled with the visit of COMCBLANT representatives on 29 March
Surfacing the Alpha Co Live Storage Area (SPN 01-12) ia progressing vell with the area close to Cioal grade after removing almost one foot of soil over the entire area
Laundry Boiler (SPN Ol-28) Camp Hot Water Boilers (SPN 01-29) and Water Softeners (SPN 01-30) are awaiting shipment of boilers and water softeners respectively
A dedicated camp maintenance program is undervay to keep the camp in a hazard Cree condition
Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34) Phase II is progressing with about 800 LF of aidewalk poured
In Sigonella Sicily the EM ciubCPO Addition (SIC 34448) and Colf Cou rse Irrigation system (SIC 437) have not been started due co higher priority on other projects
AIMD Shop Phase III (SIC 18) is on schedule and awaits arrival of the building which is due l April The high water table is a continual problem
Ordnance Hagaampine (SIC 25) ia hampered by rain (site lies in a low swampy area) bur forming continues on the bleat valle
Handball Court (SIC 441) is awbulliting maceriais before work can continue
Power Check Pad (SlC 507) vill start the Cir1t week of April
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A 16-man augment force to the Sigonella Det vas sent 30 March and is expected to return to Rota approximately l May
Holy Loch Scotland posss problems in uneirpacted vork (443 mandaya) remaining for the Rankin Garage (UNK 504) and in unplanned demolition (50 mandaya) for(UNK 09) Hobby Shop Additional men are planned to augment the Holy Loeb Oet in late April or early May
The Nea Makri Oet commenced vork vith approximat~ly 20 complete and 14 air conditioning units rehabed bull
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April aav NHCB FOUR moving into construction in earnest despite the material problems experienced on many major projects
At the Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34 II) section three of five sections is complete and the job is progressing vell
At the Wullanveber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) limited vork began in preparation for delivery of boom boards on 1 June
The causeway for the BOCBRP is in its final position with the connection well underway Lighting of the causeway is hampered by material problems
Repairs to the Fender System (SPN 19517) progress slowly dua to a lack of welding machines and design changes in the fabrication of the walers Divers from UCT ONE are currently removing the bottom walars along the right aide of the pier
After a complete design change the Community Center Road (SPN 444) is moving with ~ubgrade already eatabliahed
The Stgonella Seabee Compound (SIC 02-01) ta continuing with work on the trailer pads soils test lab collateral
bull equipment building loading ramp and the MLO storage shed
At the AIMD Building StC 18ttI non-delivery of ~he preshyengineered building ibull causing a critical delay along with other miscellaneoua HTO items
The Theater Addition (SIC 26) also haa critical eaterinl problems particularly with the doors having not arrived
The Handball Court (SIC 441) is awaiting arrival of the remainder of the building
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In Holy Loeb the Rankin Garage (UNK 504) will be cobullpleted Dt Kay and the Hobby Shop Improvements (UN~ 09) ii progressing vell with no major problems
Several personnel shifts are 1cheduled for the upcoming month and include the following Of the 16 man augmented to the Sigonella Dec ii will return on 9 Kay 18 additional men will be sent from Rota Three men will be sent to the Holy Loc h Dec
A detachment to La Maddalena of 19 men will be eatablished in June and a detachment to Souda Bay of four men will be established approximately l June
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In Kay - NMC8 POUR completed and turned over two major projects both ahead of schedule Material and funding problems still plague several projects though there was soaa improvement by aonths end
Causeway Connection (SPN 506) Concrete pad poured security lights and handrail in place Project completed and turned over 27 Kay 1976
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Precon held scheduled to start 1 July if oxylance burn bera and conduit hanger material arrive in June
Poat Office Consolidation (SPN 498) Much work was accomshypliabad with old walls and utilities removed and new walls doors and windows being installed
Calibration Lab (SPN 462) Additional funds received material procurement has begun again Need electr ical AC plumbing material Work baa progressed in finishing the head installing duct work painting
Repair Fender System Pier Il (SPN o f eleven sections of piles complete prior co installation
19517) Prefab of first Rubbing stripbull required
Wullenweber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) Limited work awaiting arrival of boom bosrds in June
Housin8 Sidewalks (SPN 34) Men diverted from this project to the Poat Office Conaolidation
Community Center Roads (SPN 444) June completion expected
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Aniaal Shelter (SPN 632) Foundation prepared vertical conatruccion awaiting rebar expanded metal
Sigonella Seabee Compound (SIC 02-01) Work continued with progreaa on underground electrical substation alab light poles final grading and storage work Projecting June completion
AIMD Building (SIC 18III) Building received and strucshytural a eabers erected Work continuing on sever linea undershyground Cuel tank Anticipa te funding problema
Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) Avaicing additional funda alov progreaa aade on bleat walls earth vork laying water line
theater Addition (SIC 26) Avaitiog additional funda much work oo stairs ocher concrete vork auapeoded ceiling partition installed
Golf Course Irrgiatioo (SIC 437) Work began on inacalshylacion of water lines and sprinkler systems
Bandball Court (SIC 441) No work performed awaiting arriv1l of electrical material
Povar Check Pad (SIC 507) Rain delayed early construction uch fill and compaction work performed this month
Line Opa Rehabilitation (SIC 508) tile floor laid electrical plumbing painting complete Project completed turned over 28 Hay 1976
Rankin Garage (UNK 504) in Roly Loch vaa completed and curnad ove r io ea~ly May
Hobby Shop Improvement Project (UNK 09) is ahead of schedule with bullwo rk progressing in roof boiler and radiator installation Estimated comple tion August 1976
AC Rehab (CRE 649) in Nea Makrt ia progressing near schedule with 471 of rehab work completed
In La Hadd1lena work has reauaad on the ~ym Overhead (SAR 04A) and on the Playing Field (SAR 11) with the arrival of a 19 men det during the final two vaeka of Hay
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Io June steady progress waa aade on construction projects The command inspection by COMCBLANT Captain J C RlC~ELS CEC USN r esulted io an outstanding rating for NMCB FOUR with particular praise for t he areas of leadership and ailitary smartness and our high quality construction Material sod funding probleaa still delay several projects aa outlined below
Kuse Cold Iron zation began on 28 to begill 12 Jul1 aaterial still are
SPN 502) Second precon held sod mobilishyJune Pull-scale construction isacheduled Oxylaoce burn bars and conduit hanger not on site
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Post Office Consolidotion (SPN 498) Work accoaplished bull includes plastering new walls installing a head beginning a foyer The major hold-up is arrival of channel iron necessary for inatallation of ductwork and installation of the euspended ceiling
Repair Pender System (SPN 19517) First sections of piles driven Rubbing stripslover va lers to be installed with UCT support once rubbing stripe ar r ive
Calibration Lab (SPN 462) Delays in this job include srrival of mismatched nir cood~tioniog equipment for the Mechanishycal Room and awaiting pencil rod and angle iron fo r ductwork
Wullenweber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) Boom boards are not not scheduled to arrive until August Work ia progressing in the bus bar installation
Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34) Open scrip between r oad and sidewalks paved
Overlay Camp Roads and Surface Secondary Roads (SPN 01-13 SPN 01-22) Roads in cabullp repaved
Inetall Bead Building 365 (SPN 01-35) Work is virtually complete on this camp improvement project
AIHD Building (SIC 18III) Work and fuel tank Wor~ is conttnuiog on the access road
completed oo sever lines aid~ng insulation and on
Power Check Pad (SIC 507) Almost half of tbe concrete poured this period
Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) $12300 of $17650 requested received Project August completion
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Theater Addition (SlC 26) Roof and ceiling installed interior utilities being roughed io
Handball court (SIC 441) No bullaterial delaya this month Insulation ceiling utilities installed All that rebullaina is to paint interior correct electrical and place sidewalk end stepa
EM ClubEH Club Addition Preparation underway to begin ~hibull project Many design questions to be discuaaed in second precon on 1 July 1976
_ Sigonella Seabee Cobullpound (SIC 02-01) Work still remains on vash reek soils lab admin parking lot and shore pover connection
Hobby Shop taprovement Project(UNK 09) Work continues ahead of schedule v t th progrebullbull on vindov installation plastering and electrical
Gym Overhead (SAJl 04A) Work completed once plywood arrived in mid-June No pudcblist
Playing Field (SAR 11) Work is progressing vith an early July completion expected The detachment is to be diseatablished approximately 15 July
Rota Pier Fender Repair (SPN 19517)
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JULY
In Julywork continued aa NKCB FOUR paaaed the midpoint in ita European deployment The battalion took tiae out for the traditional mid-deployment party on the 24th of July and for the battalion Change of Command Ceremony on 29 July when CDR C J BEDNAR relieved CDR M J MACDONALD However work did not alacken aa the Muse Cold Iron Project commenced (ull production at Rota and plans were laid for the eatabliahaent of a detachment at Souda Bay Crete Several projecta were completed both in Rota and at the various detachmenta
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Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Once critical materials orrived progresa vaa quicker than first anticipated due to the efficishyency of the oxylance and magnesium burn bar However several problems still alov construction Obstructions in the steam line trench require design changes for the pipe layout Not all materials are on hand and timely delivery ia required in order to avoid further delays Pinally apace requirements of pier tenantbull impedes progress as areas are blocked off and the battalion ia given only limited acceaa
Poat Office Consolidation (SPN 498) Haaonry work continued on the foyer and north and south walls Utilities inatalled electrical work begun No major stumbling blocka anticipated in this project as channel iron for auapendad celling arrived late in the month
Repair Pender System SPN 19517) At the prefab yard concrete pillars for use in pile fabrication completed The third of twelve sections of pile were driven Anticipate runnshying out or wooden members
Calib ration Lab (SPN 462) Installation of hoc vater lines complete Head virtually complete and moec duct work installed No resolution yet to mechanicalair-conditioning problema
Communi ty Center Road (SPN 444) Completed turned overco ROICC 6 Ju ly 1976
Animal Kennel (SPN 632) Project laid out and earthwork complete
Renovate BEQ Electrical (SPN 01-08) lialf of lights installed Awaiting arrival of remaining materials
Surface Ove rlay Camp Roadbull (SPN 01-13) 01-20 01-22 01-38) Silve r City Saloon parking lot surface BEQ roada complete WorK continuing on other horizontal constYuction in Seabea Camp
Install Raad Bldg 365 (SPN 01-35) Completed
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AIMD Building (SIC 18III) Siding insulation complete Interior electrical and plumbing vork begun Partition valls being installed
Pover Check Pad (SIC 507) of application of joint sealer
Project complete vith exception Awaiting chis terial
Ordnance Magaampine (SIC 25) Last concrete for blaat walls poured Work continuing on grouting waterproofing and earthshywork
Handball Court (SIC 441) Project completed and turned over to ROICC
EM ClubEM Club Addition (SIC 34448) Project start delayed awaiting reply from Corpa of Engineers on aajor deeig~ queetions
SARDINIA
Playing Field (SAR 11) Project completed and turned over Det disestabl ished 16 July 1976
ROLY LOCH
Hobby Shop Improvement Project (UNK 09) Project completed with exception of punchlist Det reduced to seven bullen until rest of aaterisl1 1rrive for start of NX garage project
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AC Rehab (GRE 645) Work moved ahead or schedulemiddot~ 13 units rehabbed this month
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AUGUST
In Rota construction approval was given by the Spanish governaent or the ERPBOC Storage and the TSC Antenna projects Manpower was quickly diverted to these projects the nuabera l and 3 priorities at Rota For the TSC Antenna job a detachment was established at Moron AFB In addition a detachment was also eatablished at Souda Bay Crete to work on two rec r eation facilities
ROTA
ERP Storage Facility (SPN 516) Vork progressed quickly on thia project in August after the lifting of the Spanish construction bold All aaterials were available on site anticipate early September completion
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Work was delayed on this project after the discovery of nine obstructions in the steam trench A redebulligo bas been approved and now the requirement is for tha arrival of elbows to go around the obstructions
TSC Antennas (SPN 602) A twelve man deta~bbullent was established on 16 Auguat to begin work at Moron AFB Spain It is planned that all work will be completed at Moron and then the complementaey antenna work started at the Rota site
Pier II Fender Repair (SPN 19517) Most of this crew diverted to higher priority projects aa maceriala (Timber) are running short
Calibra tion Lab (SPN 462) A design engineer from OICC Spain arrived the week of 16 August and recommended extenaive redesign of the AC ayatea Further delays are anticipated It is expected that NHCB 4 vill not b able to complete this project
SlCONBLLA
AIMO Building (SIC 18tII) Material pro~lems continuemiddot The comnon gutters have not arrived as promised by the Italian Air Force contractor The AC unit received does not aatch specifications COMCBLANT DET Naples ia investigating problems
Theater Addition (SIC 26) Work nov Estimate 3-4 veeks lost due to rework of content in river sand reduced bonding sand aeans to be working
progressing on plastering plaster Righ silt
Nov using 50 volosnic
The Joint Sealant for the Power Check Pad (SIC 507) and the cast iron fittings for the Col Course Irrigation Project (SIC 437) have not yet arrived delaying those projects Also the redesign of the EMCPO Club foundation (SIC 34448) la still in the bands of the Army Corps of Engineers aud OICC Spain
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SOUDA IAT
A nev detachment vas establiahed or the conatruct1on of a Handball Court (CRpound 416) and a Racreatiou Area (CR 415)
BOLT LOCH
Work vsa beaun on the NEX Caraae project (U K 604)
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SEPTE~BER
The big event of Septembet vas tbe long awaited Pull Battalion 48 hour Mount Out Captain J P JONpoundS COMCBLANT preaided at the final 782 gear inspection et the conclusion of the exercise on 14 September 1976
ROTA
ERP Storage Facility (SPN 516) Project turned over 8 September 1976 with no punchliat facil it y completed in 5 veeks time
Muse Cold I ron (SPN 502 ) Project atill delayed a va i t ins pipe inaulation and holiday line tester Elbows received for by-paaaing obstructions
TSC Antennas (SPN 602) Intense r ainfall and diaestablishshyment and reaetablishaent of the detachment at Moron because of the Mount Out have hinoered const r uction progreaa
Poat Office Consolidation Work continued on this project a s tbe foyers heads and office spaces vere completed
Repair Fender System (SPN 19Sl7) Date of arrival of timber pushed back for second time to 10 October 1976 Its arrival is essential as UCT ONpound deployed to Rota 21 September and oov are unable to begin eonatruction work
Wullenveber An t enna (SPN 503) Wrong size dead end gripe arrived vork can not begin on installation of nev boom boards
Animal Kennel (SPN 632) Work started on the erection of this quonset hut upon the completion o the ERP Storage Facility
SIGONELLA
AtMD Building (SIC 18lII) Work progressing smoothly Pre f inal inapeccion sat for l October 1976
Ordnance Maga~ine (SIC 25) Work continuinR on all phaaes o f pTo j e c t - road vater lioe interior Expect completion b y NMCB 4
Still awaiting arrival of cast iron fittings for Golf Courae Irrigation Project (SIC 437) and on receipt of redeaign from OICC Spain on EMCPO Club (SIC 34448)
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the Air Conditioning Rehabilieation Project (GRpound 649)
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Work progTeaaed smoothly on the Baodbell Cou rt (CRE 416) Bovever uoaarked pover linea vere hit during the bullite preparation tor the ~bullcreation Area (CRE 415) and reaulted lo delays vbtla repairs vere aade
Det SOUiia Bay 11ampabera work on the bandbell court project
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OCTOBER - NOVEMBER
Manr projectbull at the various detachment -ites vere cobullpleted during this final 35 days of deployment Also the extensive task of bulloving out tbe NHCB FOUR Advance Party and turning over the projects equipment and camp to NHCB FIVE occupied a signliicant portion of the battalion bull time
ROTA
The Muse Cold Iron Project (SPN 502) turned over at 34 cobullplete with vork continuing to the end on insulating bull portions of the steam line
The Post Office Consolidation (SPN 498) was cobullpleted
The Pier II Pender Repair (SN 19517) was turned over at 34 complete With the arrival of the required timber bullebullbers on 15 October 1976 extensive work vas com~leted in the final tvo weeks
The Calibration Lab (SPN 462) was turned over at 82 complete awaiting redesign of mechanical systems by OICC Spain
The TSC Antenna Project (SPN 602) was turned over with 18 complete (36 of work at Hor~n)
The Wullenveber Antenna Project (SPN 503) wae turned over at 15 complete awai t ing the dead end grips
The Animal Kennel (SPN 632) was turned over ac 60 complete with the cagae and other inter ior work to be completed
SlCONELLA
The Power ~ Check Pad (SIC 507) and the AIMD Shop (SIC 18III) wae completed
The Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) wae turnover at 95 complete with heavy raine hampering progress on the road bull
The Theater Addition (SIC 26) was turned over at 94J complete os oll manpower resources were diverted in the last two weeks to the EMCPO Club
The Colf Courae Irrigation Project (SIC 437) was turned over at 17 complete
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Work began in earnest on the EMCPO Club(SIC 34448) during the final tvo veeka Once design approval vaa given work continued in double ahifta 7 days a week in a last ditch effort to get the p r oject out of the ground before the Sigonella rainy season stopped all earthwoTk Footings and columns bad to be poured in standing water despite 24 hour pumping
HOLY LOCR
The NEX Garage (UNK 604) waa completed
SOUDA BAY
The Handball Court (CRE 416) and the Recreation Area (CKE 415) vere completed bafore the Dets diaeetab1-isluaent
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2 JUL 76
8-10 JUL 76
16 JOL 76
19-24 JUL 76
19-26 JUL 76
26-31 JUL 76
27-29 JUL 76
29 JOL 76
3-6 AUC 76
4-6 AUG 76
10-18 AUC 76
13-20 AUC 76
26-28 AUC 76
-30 AUC-7 SEP 76
ENS S C GENTRY SC USN relieved LTJC P B WADE SC USN aa NMCB FOUR Disbursing Of(icer
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LCDR R C LAYMAN USN LCDR J K DENSON USN and PNC ASHLEY USN held an Adain Inspection of NMCB FO~R at Rotbull Spain
CDR D R STONE SC USN SKCS MCLAREN USN SK2 GARRIDO USN and Hr Ed MACRAPELLE (CS-13) held the annual Supply Inspection of NMCB FOOR st Rota Spain and Sigonella Sicily
LCDR R B FINK CHC USN NMCB FOl11l Chaplain visited the Sigonolla detachment
LT H R JOHNSON CEC USN Officer-in-Chbullrge of NMCB FOOR Sigonellbull detachment visited the Hain Bod~ Rota Spain for an OIC Conference
LTJC R P DETROYE CEC USNR Officer-in-Chbullrge of NMCB FOUR Holy Loch detachment visited the Main Body in Rota Spain for an OIC Conference
CDR G J BEDNAR CEC USN relieved CDR MACDONALD as Commanding Officer NMCB FOUR
LCDR J B PABARCUS CEC USN CBLANT Operations Officer visited NMCB FOUR Rota Spain
LCDR J P FRANZ CEC USN CINCUSNAVEUR Staff visited NMCB FOUR Rota Spain
LCDR PABARCUS and LCDR HENDRICKSON visited NMCB FOUR detachments at Nea Makri Souda Bay and Sigonella
CDR BEDNAR and SWCS LESTER NHCB FOUR Operations Chief visited NMCB FOUR detachments at Sigonella Nea Hakri and Souda Bay
CDR BEDNAR and SWCS LESTER visited the Holy Loch detachment and CtNCUSNAVEUR
Pre-deployment visit of NMCB FIVE to Europe CDR D pound DEVtCQ Commanding Officer LCDR JONES LCDR HAMILTON EQCM METZGER CMC ACKERSON and LTJC KELLO visited Rota Sigonella and Souda Bay
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1-S SEP 76
6-12 SEP 76
10-16 SEP 7 6
13-15 SEP 76
13-l6 SEP 76
14-15 SEP 76
19-21 SEP 76
20-23 SEP 76
24 SEP 76
30 SEP 76
4-8 OCT 76
18-21 OCT 76
18-21 OCT 76
31 OCT-9 NOV 76
CDR R D PARltER CINCUSNAVEUR Staff visited the Sigonella detachment
EOC CRAWFORD of COMCBLANT Equipment Office visited the Sigonella detachment
HAJ HAND USMC and CAPT BULLOCK USMC of COMCBLANT visited NMCB FOUR aL Rota Spain foe a Military Readiness Inepeccion
LT TYLER CEC USN and LT BUSSEY CEC USN of COMCBLANT Training Office inspected NMCB POUR at Roca Spain
NHCB FOUR held a full Battalion Hounc-Ouc Exerclaa EXTRA DllY
CAPT J P JONES CEC USN COMCBLANT and CUCH DEXHEIMER MC~OC of COHCBLANT visited NHCB FOUR at Rota Spain
MAJ HAND and CAPT BULLOCK COMCBLANT Military Advisory visited the Sigonella detachment
COMMODORE JONES and CUCH DEXHEIMER visited the Sigonella detachment
LCDR SHELTON visited NMCB FOUR detachments at Souda Bay and Sigonella
COMMODORE JONES LCDR HENDRICKSON and CUCH DEXHEIMER visited the Souda Bay detachment
RADM C C HEID COMLANTNAVFACENCCOM and CAPT J B MOGER OlCC Spain visited NMCB FOUR Roca Spain
CDR BEDNAR visited the detachment sites at bull Sigonella and Souda Bay
LCDR SHELTON viaited the detschment site at Sigonalla
CDR BEDNAR visited NMCB FOUR Holy Loch detachment
LCDR J B CLAYTON NMCB FOUR Executive Officer visited the Puerto Rico Seabee camp
Throughout the deployment LCDR J E HENDRICKSON and BOCS DALTON of CBLANT DET Naples mada numarou1 visits to NMCB FOUR Rots Spain and to the variou1 detachment aites
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271800Z PEB 76 FM CltraquoCBLANT NORFOLK VA TO NllaquoB FOUR INFO COM nvo ZERO NCR GULFPORT MS
IfCB SEVEN POUR BT UNCLAS B P T 0 N03510 A COMCBLANTINST 35102P B COMCBLANT OPLAN 1000 l NMB FOUR IS ASSICNBD AS ALBRT BAITALION AS DEPINlO IN REF A ANO IAW RBF B UPON RBLTlF OF NfCB SEVEN FOUR ON OR ABOl11 15 MAR 76 2 REPORT ASSUMPTION OF ALERT POSl1JRE TO CltMBLAHT INFO CCraquo 11laquogt ZERO NCR BT
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COM ntREE ONE NCR PORT HUENEME CA BT UNCLAS E PT 0 N03120 1 WELCCraquoE TO THE ATLANTIC FLEET AS THE FY-75 PACIFIC BEST OP TYPE AND PELTIER AWARD RECIPIENT YOUR PROFESSIONAL CAPABILITIES ARB WELL KNOWN TO ALL I KNOW YOU WILL DO AN OUTSTANDING JOB AS ntI ALERT BATTALION NOW ON STATION ntROUGHOUT EUROPE IT IS A PLEASURE TO HAVE YOU ABOARD ANO I LOOK FORWARD TO VISITING YOU IN THE NEAR PIJTllRE GOOD LUCK FOR A SAFE ANO REWARDING DEPLOYMENT CAPTAIN RICKELS BT
3 Marc h 1976
From Co11111andini General US Marine Corps Marine Corps Base ltentynine Palas CA 92278
To Chief Staff Officer 31ST Naval Consttuction Reiiment Pon Hueneme CA 93043
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1 It is a pleasure to co11m1end Naval Mobile Construction Battalion FOUR for its outstanding pcrfonmnce of duty while training at thu Bue 16-31 January 1976
2 In addition to the military subject training accomplished an invaluable contTibution was made to the base through the many construction tasks accomplished The projects completed include construction of an AM-2 Helicopter Pad 11 road a tonk crossing a dugout at the little league field and water point Sidewalks in the main camp area were also repaired
3 The enthusiasm and can do spirit of the Seabee tradition was in areat evidence daring the entire trainina period Please extend my appreciation
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E R REID Jr
FEI Twentynine FEB 7b 5 May 1976
Fro11 Co1111111ndina Officer US ~lari ne Corps Marine Barracks Naval Activities Box 13 PPO New York 09540
To Coananding Officer Naval Mobile Construction Batta1ion FOUR
Subj Letter of Appreciation
1 Durina the period of 30 April throuah 2 May 1976 members of your comraand vere called upon to auainent Marine Barracks Security Forces in anticipation of an increased threat to the security of the u s Naval Station Rota This auiJlentation consisted of a squad of Seabees belna Clllployed to 1141 two additional posts provide security for tllo aarine vehicular patrols and increase the si~e of the Back-up Alert Force The excellent perfolllBJlce and enthusiasm of the individual Seabees listed in enclosure (1) contributed gTeatly to the increased securlty of the Naval Station
2 The professionalba exhibited by your personnel during the entire period vas above reproach In a situation where Seabees served shoulder to shoulder vith Marines there was an air of constant cooperation autual confidence and respect Please convey ay personal appreciation to those Seabees involved Their attitude enthuslllSll and sense of responsibility is a credit to their co-and the Naval Service and personifies the Can Do attitude of the United States SEABEES
J L MILLER
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FTOm CoD1111a11der Naval Construction Battalions US Pacific Pleet To Commanding Officer US Naval Mobile Construction Battalion FOUR
Subj End of Deployment Completion Report
Ref NMCB FOUR ltr Ser 227 of S Apr 1976
1 Reference (a) forwarded NMCB FOURs end of deployment report which is considered to be among the finest received by tiis headquarters in recent years
2 Please convey to all who put forth their efforts and talents in compiling this report my congratulations on their thoroughness attention to detail and overall quality of content
JOHN R FISHER
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COMCBlMT NORFOLK VA BT UNCLAS N016SO PERSONAL FROM CAPT CL DIXON 111 CltMIAIDING GENERAL FMFPAC CERTIFICATE OF C~bulltENDATlON 1 ON 29 JUN 76 IT WAS Wint A DEEP SENSE OF PRIDE AND SATISFACTION lllAT I RECEIVED A CERTIFICATE OF CltMENDATIO~ FROM TIU COtfIANDlNG GaERAL FMFPAC FOR SEABEE PARTICIPATION IN 1llE CONSTRUCTION OF AN EXPEDITIONARY AIRFIELD AND REIATED FACILITIES AT ICB TIIVTt-NINE PALMS 2 TiiE BODY OF ntE CERTIFICATE READS AS FOLLOWS
TIIE CCMWt1gtING GENERAL FLEET MARINE FORCE PACIFIC TAKES PLEASURE
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IN CCHIENDING 31ST NAVAL CONSTRUCTION REGIMENT NAVAL CONSTRUCTION BAITALJON CENTER PORT HUENEME CA FOR OIJTSTANDING PERFORMANCE OF oorY WHILE PARTICIPATING IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN EXPEDITIONARY AIRFIELD IN THE DESERT AT MARINE CORPS BASii lWElrlY-NINE PALMS CA THE SEABEES OF THE 31ST NCR TURNED TO Wini RESPONSIVBNESS IYPrFYING THEIR REPUTATION fl 90 MAN UITTT DESIGNATED AS DBTAOIMEITT X-RAY OF MOBILB CONSTRUCTION BATTALION FOUR FORMED AND DEPLOYED TO THE DESERT DURING JANUARY 1976 QUICKLY AND EXPERTLY A PRIMARY ACCESS ROAD FOR SUBSEQUENT USE BY AIR FIELD CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AND A LANDING SITE FOR HELICOPTERS AND AV- BA HARRIERS WERE COM-PLETED NINE PIECES OF KBY CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT ESSENTIAL TO THIS UNIQUI PROJECT WERE MADE AVAILABLE FOR MARINE ENGINEER USE SIGNIFICANTLY ENRANCING 1llE QUALITY OF 1llE WORK FOR THlS EFFORT AND SUPERB FOLLOW-ON ACTION OF ORGANIZING AND EQUIPPING SUBSEQUENT RESERVE SEABEE DETAOlMENTS PARTICIPATING IN THE AUUIELD CONSTRUCTION raE REGIMENT IS HEREBY COMMENDED nus ENTHUSIASTlC DEDICATED DISPLAY OP PROFESSIONALISM REFLECTS GREAT CREDIT UPON rnE 31ST NAVAL CltJSTRUCTION REGIMENT AND IS IN KEEPING lflni THE FitEST TJWgtITJONS OF THE SEABEES vm THE us NAVAL SERVICE 3 AS POIITTED Ol1I IN THE CERTIFICATE N-CB FOUR WAS niE LEAD SEABEE BATTALION TO GO INTO MCB 1WENTY-NrNE PALgtIS TO START THE PROJECT THE STRONG RAPPORT SET BY THE MEN OF FOUR WITH THE MARINE CORPS PERSONNEL AT TWpound1flY-NlNE PALMS WAS SOON TO LEAD TO THE CLAllaquogtR FOR ADDITIONAL SEABEE SUPPORT 4 I PERSONALLY FEEL JlAT FOUR 1 S CONTRIBUTIONS WERE VERY NOTEWORTHY TO THE TOTAL PROJECT EFFORT AND I WOULD SINCERELY APPRECIATE THE PASSING OF THIS CCMolENDATION ON TO ALL ruosE MEN OF FOUR WHO PARTICPATED WITH WARIEST REGARDS CAPT 0L DIXON III
CobullMding Officer US Navy Support Office
La Maddalena FPO New York 09533
Dear Colllllllnder McDonald
14 July 1976
Well at long last I can say I have seen Seabees You can be truly proud of your detachment here in La Maddalena and in Master Chief
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Nelsona true leader of men dedicated to his profession and one who never settles for that 95 mark Anyt ime you tire of hilll send hia to La Madd As for the others they to have done every1hing that has been asked of thea plus a little extra
I am in the process of vritlng letters of comendation for the men and they Will be forwarded to you
If there is anything I can do for you or your mea please feel free to ask
Once againyou can be truly proud t o have t hese men wor king for you and the Seabees
Best Regards
EL GALAVOTII
062049Z JUL 76 Turnover at Rota MAR 76
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BT UNCLAS E F T 0 NOS041 COffIAND INSPECTION 1 DURING THE PERIOD l JUNE TO 23 JUNE I INSPECTED tCB FOUR AND NfCB FOUR DET SIGONELLA AND REVIEWED THE EUROPEAN CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM AT CINCUSNAVEUR COMFAIRMED AND Wl1ll CUSTOMER CmfIANDS I REPORT niAT I OBSERVED OIJlSTANDlNG CCraquoEWS FRCJlI ALL EOiELONS ABOITI THE MEN OF FOUR HI FACT l HAVE HEARD NO FINER REMARJCS ABOUT ANY otHER BA1TALION ALTllOUGH nu RTll1RE llORKLOAD APPEARED UNCERTAIN AT TlIE TIME YOUR PRODUCTIVITY AND ALTERNATE PLANS WERE WELL FOUNDED CAMP IMPROVEMEmS ARE PROCEEDING WELL AT SILVER cm I WOULD BE REgtISS TO
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From Commander U S Naval Activities SpainCommanding Officer U S Naval Station Rota Spain
To Commanding Officer U S Naval Mobile Construction Battalion FOUR
Subj Letter of Appreciation
1 I wish to express my personal appreciation for the valuable assistance provided by volunteers of your command in support of the Bicentennial Celebration aboard Naval Station Rota Spain The high degree of success of the activities which were enjoyed by the entire community would not have been possible without this significant effort which was so willingly given by members of NMCB-4 The capability of your command to render this assistance in addition to the normal heavy workload which you pursue middotis solid evidence of outstanding leadership and a most effective organization
2 I wish to specifically single out CECS HS REIK USN NMCB fOURs Bicentennial Liaison Representative Senior Chief REIK was called upon numerous times by various members of the Bicentennial Committee and in every case responded with effective and timely results His assistance in coordinating efforts to help in the installation and hook up of the extensive electrical system assisting in the arrangements for the church services and in arranging volunteers to work at the all hands picnic was essential to the success of our celebration The willing spirit and fine sense of cooperation exhibited by the members of NMCB-4 are indeed a credit to your command Please accept my most sincere thanks
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~DING OFFICER U S NAVY SUPPORT OFFICE LA MADDALENA SARDINTA
takes pleasure in commending
(the men of NMCB FOUR La Maddalena Detaclunent)
For outstanding performance as set forth in the following citation
For superior perfoIJllanCEI of duty 1ile assigned to US Naval MObile OOostxuctioo Battalion FOUR Oetachtent La Madclalena Sardinia Italy durirg the period 17 May 1976 to 16 July 1976 Your efforts in support of the detach-ment s mission provide1 a siltTlificant cantrilution to the rrorale and efficiency of the ocmnands at this isolated duty station In addition to the satisfactory carpletion of all c1etacl1nelt work projects you devoted your spare time to various projects which included fightirg brush fires and cxrmunity relations involving repairs to an ozphanage emargency road repairs assistance at the annual ccmnard barbeque honorirg the rost nation and support of similar projects affecting all phases of cxrmunity life in La Maddalena At all times your perfoDnld your assignel tasks willirgly and in a professional manner consistently mainshytainirg a hiqh state of morale am oondllct beyond reproach Your personal dedication in addition to supportirg the Navys overseas diplanacy program inproved the mission readiness of this ocmnard and is in keepirg with the hiqhest traditions of the US Navy
E L GAIAVUITI Cmmander US Navy
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PROJECT ON 8 SEP 76 AT NAVCCMlSTA GREECE BY YOUR NEA MAICRI DETACHMENT IS NOTED WITH PLEASURE AND GRATrnJDB PETIY OfPICER KNOWLTON AND mE EmIRE DETACHMENT CREW HAVE PERFORMpound) ADMIRABLY IN COMPLETING nns COMPLEX AND OPERATIONALLY IMPORTANT PROJECT IN SUOf AN ACCELERATED TIME FRAME 1liEY HAVE BEEN A MOST WELCOME ADDITION TO OUR CCMlUNITY AND THEIR DEPARTIJRE IS CONSIDERED A DEFINITE LOSS 2 PLEASI ACCEPT MY APPRECIATION ON A TRULY FINE AND CREDITABLE PERFORMANCE BY THE MEN OF NMCB FOUR CAPTIAN THAD H HARDEN US NAVY BT
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Kota Swim Club co Special Services US Naval Station Rota Spain CoG1rJ1anding Officer U S Naval Mobile Construction Battalion FOUR Special Services US Naval Station Rota Spain
Letter of Appreciation
Several months ago your battalion graciously accepted the fill-in proshyject of pouring cement starting blocks at the Naval Station housing swimming pool
The completion of this project represented a giant step in the attempts of the Board of Directors to further the goals of the club Our by-laws state that our primary objective is to promote competitive swimming I menshytion this point to make it clear that ours is not a summer fun program but a serious disciplined program of training and competition Our swimmers compete with one American team from Torrejon Air Base in Madrid and with SpMish clubs from Puerto de Santa Maria Jerez Sevilla and Madrid Several of these teams produce Spains olympic-class swimmers
Over the years the RSC has earned the respect of the Spanish clubs fpr being a serious almost-professional highly competitive group Such a reshyputation is difficult to maintain in our transient environment
Now through your generous cooperation and efforts the RSC is better equipped to train for its competition season and to host our competitors in a manner to whcih they are accustomed
On behalf of the present and future Boards of Directors and memberships I extend our most sincere appreciation and wish you and your men all the best for the future
William M Sink Secretory
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ROTA RODEO ASSN Box 1872
US Naval Station FPO New York NY 09540
CDR George J Bednar Commanding Officer NMCB FOUR
Dear Sir
20 October 1976
We would like to express our sincere appreciation to you and all of NMCB-4 for all of the help and support you have given the Rota Rodeo Association
You have given us the use of your equipment along with skilled operators to run it When we needed something you a brays seClled to be there ready and willing to do aJl you could Our 1976 Rodeo Season has been SllOOth sailing all along because of the tremendous aaount of support we llave received frobull our shiputes at NgtICB-4
Your Special Services department has provided us with the use of their facilities when a rainstorm made it necessary to move indoors and they have offered their services several times NMCB-4 has provided a11 Ambulance for our shows and buck-outs along with experienced Corpsmen They have provided us with transportation to pull and transfer our flont over the 4th of July They were there before our Rodeos to water and drng the arena There is really no end to the countless number of times JMCB-4 was there to lend a helping hand when we needed it the most
We sincerely appreciate all of your efforts ln behalf of the Rota Rodeo Association ld like to extend a very sincere thank you to you and all of your men We wish you the best at your next station and all of the places where duty aay take you
Thank you very 1L1ch Very respectfully
Dale E Hart President RRA
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1 DURINC THE PERIOD l7 AUG - 3 NOV 76 ~CB FOUR DET SOODA BAY UNDER 1llE PROFESSIONAL LEADHRSHIP OF BUCS HARIANO E BENGS USN caIPLpoundTED COiSTRUCTION OF AN OIJTDOOR PLAYING COURT (CRI 415) AND A HANDBALL COURT (CRE 416) THESE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES WERE GREATLY hEEDED AT nus ISOLATED DUTY STATION ntEY ARE A REALITY TODAY JN LARGE MEASURE BECAUSE OF THE HARD lfORK OF THE HlGlILY SKILLED MEMIERS OF lllaquoB FOUR FACED WITH Ul1JSUAL PROBLEMS OF TERRAIN CLEARANCE INVOLVING WATER AND ELECTRICAL LINES 1llE SWEE DETAOMEJ7 SET ABOUT ITS TASK ON A HEAVY SIX AND SOMETDCES SEVEN DAYS A WEEK SCHEDULE TO ENSURE CtradePLETON ON TDlE 1llE SUPEllB RESULTS ATTEST TO llilIR DEDICATED EFFORTS 2 THE MEMBERS OF NAVDET SOODA BAY FOUO NMCB FOUR PERS TO BE GREAT SHIP-MATES MULE ABOARJ) nus ACTTVITY llU CraquoWWgtERIE AND COMPLETE ABSENCE OF ANY DISCIPLINARY INCTDENTS WAS lOICATlVE OP 1llE LEADERSlUP BY EXAMPLE SHOWN BY YOUR SENIOR PETTY OFFICERS 3 ADMINISTRATIVE AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE RENDERED BY ALL INFO ADDEES TS ALSO GREATLY APPRECIATED YOUR SUPPORT IN TiiESE ENDEAVORS SERVE TO BOOST me MORALE OF ntOSE WHO GET TO use ntESE FINE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES BT
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Coananding Officer U S Naval Air Facility FPO New York 09523 Commanding Officer O S Naval Mobile Conatruc~on Battalion FOUR COmander Naval Conatruction Bacca lions U S Atlantic Fleet Little Creek Norfolk Virginia 23511
1 As the deployment of NMCB POUR approaches tenainatioo it is appYopriate chat the accomplisbnents of the Sigonella detachment be reviewed
2 Upon the arrival of thia epecially selected group it vas 1-ediately obvious that they were skilled arciaana who took pride in the work they accOG1pliahed It was also apparent that during h0111eport periods training leasooa had been well learned Many of the unique problems and challenges encouncer ed when u~~ina local materialbull had been recognized and resolved When actual on site conditionbull varied the officers and men of the detachshyment appraised the aituacion and aggr aaaively developed a sound engineering solution
3 Bot h the quantity and quality of the work accomplished by the Sigonella Detachment of NMCB FOUR was outstanding They completed many projects which had been started by other detachments They also started end completed several urgently required operational projects which enhanced the ability of NAF SigoneJla to provide improved support to the operating forces Projects of particular note are the Power Check Pad Rehabilitation of Line Operationbull Buildings Public Workbull Shopbull Storea Ordnance Magazines Air Frames Shop Handball Court and Theater Particularly notaworthy was the start of the EMCPO Club at NAP-II Although adverse weather prevailed work vae pursued on a round the clock ba1i1 in an effort co provide the follow-on detecbnent with a project which could be executed during the rainy season The Cen Do attitude displayed on all projects only r einforced the NMCB POUR reputation and candor displayed by all detachment personnel The ultimate reward of accomplialwent ahould be ebared by the mtire detachment Every indiidual exhibited that extra effort which contributes to perfection
4 They have estebliahed a pattern of excellence that future decachmenta will do well to emulate The officers and men of the Sigonella Detachment can look with pride on their accompli1haenta
5 Please accept my moat sincere appreciation for e moat aucceaaful deployment
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BT UNCLAS E FT 0 N016SO WELL DONE l SINCERE APPRECIATION IS EXTENDED TO NMCB FOUR DET SIGONELLA FOR A MOST SUCCESSFUL DEPlOYMENT 2 THI QUANTITY AND QUALITY OF YOUR WORK WAS OOTSTANDJNG PARTICULARLY NOTImiddot WORllY PROJECTS INCLUDED THE POWBR CHECK PAD RpoundHABJLlTATlON OF LINE OPERATION BUILDINGS PUBLIC WORKS SHIP STORES ORDNANCE MAGAZINES AIR FRAMES SHOP HANDshyBALL COURT BASE 1llEATRE ANO THE BEGINNING OF 1liE EMCPO ewe AT THE NATO FIELD ALntOUGH ADVERSE liEA1llER PREVAILED tORK AT 1lE EMCPO ewe SITE WAS PURSUED ON A ROUND THE CLOCI BASIS IN AN EFFORT TIgt PROVIDE THE FOLiOff ON DETAOfIEhT Wini A PROJECT lrtllIOi COULD BE EXEClTTED DURING THE RAINY SEASON YOUR OBVIOUS CAN 00 ATIITJDE OliLY REINFORCED THE Nt-CB FOUR REPUTATION WE SHALL MISS YOU AS PART OF THE SIG TEAM 3 CONGRATULATIONS ON A JOB WELL DONE BT
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BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH Avenida Diputacion
Rota Cadiz Espana (Spain)
t on behalf of the congregation of ~ethel Baptist Church would like to thank Chaplain Fink ~Rl Ron
bull Sherman EOl Doug Sullivan BU2 Biggins and EA3 Jose Setter for the removal of debris and the leveling of our parking area These men worked continously for over eix hours and completed a cask that would have taken the men of Bethel many back breaking days to accomplibullh
We 1incerely do appreciate this work that was performed
Thank you and may Cod blebulla these men
Sincerely
1Rodnay J PARROTT
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Chief of Information Commanding Officer Naval Mobile FOUR FPO San Francisco 96601
CRINFO Merit Award forwarding of
24 NOV 1976
Construction Battalion
Ref (a) OPNAVINST 572027 of 10 June 76
Encl (l) Merit Award Certificate
l The Chief of Information takes great pleasure in forshywsrding ancloaure (1) to the editor and staff of FOCUS ON FOUR
2 A key objective of the Navys internal informAtion prograa ii to an1ure that all Navy personnel and their dependents are Cully informed about the Navy A panel of judge1 determined that the content and format of POCUS ON FOOR were of exemplary quality and in full support of internal information goal1
3 Thia publication waa named Best Authorized Magazine (Catego ry Two) aa set forth in reference (a) for the transitional quarter fiscal year 1976 CHINFO Merit Awards prograa
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OFVICEI AND LEADnlC CHIEF PET1Y OFFICER LISTINC
Coaaanding Oficer
Executive Officer
CDI Kalcolbull J MACDONALD CEC USN (July 1974 - June 1976)
CDI Caorge J lDNAI CEC USN (July 1976 -
CDR Charles M KASlELL CEC USN (February 1974 - June 1976)
LCDR Jabullebull a CLAYTON CEC USN (June 1976 -
Adbullinis t rativePersonnel OIicer(S-1) LTJC Wallace NMB YUH USN (Hovebullber 1974 - June 1976)
Plana amp Training Officer (S-2)
Operationbull Officer (S-3)
Supply Officer (S-4)
Cb a plain
Medical Officer
Dental Of Cicer
Alpha Company Commander
Bravo Company Cobullmande r
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LTJC Jabullea A ZAYAC USN (June 1976
LT Claude V KING Ill CEC USN (Karch 197S - Kay 1976)
LT Pred C KLEIN USN (Kay 1976 - October 1976)
LTJC Charlea R KUIIC CEC USH (August 1976 -
LCDR Michael w SHELTON CEC USN (April 197S - Novebullbe r 1976)
LCDR Jarold R HILD~BRAND SC USN (Septebullber 1974 - June 1976)
LCDR Patrick P VALENTY SC USN (July 1976 -
LCDI lufua B FINI CBC USN (Sepceaber 1975 -
LT Randal R STRAUB MC USNR (September 1975 - June 1976)
LT Samuel S NORVELL MC USNI (July 1976 -
LT Terrence C MASON DC USNR (Augus t 1975 -
LT Richard K DEMPSEY CEC USN (Sep t ember 197S - November 1976)
LTJC Charles R ~UBIC CEC USN (Sep~ember 1975 - August 1976)
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CECS Henry S REii (Augu1t 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LT Pra nk J KOlRO CEC US N (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Wallace NXN YU ll DSN (Jbullnlllry 1976 - June 1976)
LTJC Cragory A RtC~RT CBC DSN (June 1976 - November 1976)
LT Michael R JOHNSON CEC DSN (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Mlcheel A KOPACZEWSKlCtCDSKR (January 1976 - Novebullbet 1976)
LTJC Ronald P DE TROY CC US NR (Jamp11uacy 1976 - November 1976)
LTJC Laigb t on J TROE Ill CC OSN (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Paul 8 VADE SC USN (January 1974 - July 1976)
LTJC Scaven C CRTRY SC USN (July 1976 -
LT Pred C ILlN USN (Januery 1976 - Kay 1976)
LTJC Gregory A RlCHBRT CIC USN (May 1976 - November 1976)
ENS Craig M CAMPBELL CC USN (September 1975 - October 1976)
ENS Jean P MAbullCHAND CEC USN (October 1976 -
EQCH Ovaine R RUTHRPORD USN (March 1975 - Ha y 1976)
UTCS Norman C lOLBECK USI (May 1976 - JuJy 1976)
UTCM Ke nneth NMN CLEMONS USN (July 1976 - Novembar 1976)
CUCH Richard N ALLA~D USN (Novaaber 1976 -
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ADM I NPERSOtlHEL
The Administrative Department provided all administrative reproduction and personnel services to the battalion during the deployment
Total yeoman assigned during this deployment were ten (l-YNC 1-VNl 3-YN2 2-YN3 and 3-YNSN) One YN2 was assigned to Detachment Sigonella for administra t ive support bull Yeoman were also assigned to the Supply (S-4) Tr aining (S- 2) and Operations (S-3) departments The Admin Staff averaged four (2-YN2 l-YN3 and 1-YNSN) with the YNC functioning as the Assistant Admin Officer and the YN1 functioning as the Admin Office supervisor A line LTJG was assigned as Department Head
The Personnel Office started the Ro t a deployment with a staff of 10 PNs Everyone was assigned a specific job to do reenlistments and discharges receipts and transfers TAD diaries and education al services The operation was going smoothly however one PN was sent t o the Sigonella detachment to augment the de t achment staff because of the heavy workload there The allowance was further deple t ed when one PN got o r ders for shore duty and another PN was released t o inactive duty Though the loss of the PNs could not be remedied the remaining PNs doubled their share of the load to give the battalion the service it needed This is typical of the Cao Do spirit of the PNs Their motivation and esprit de corps enabled them to give service to everyone in the battalion
The Personnel and Administrative staffs maintained the Duty YNPN Watch Section which provided emergency personn~l services and message pick-up service on a 24-hour bas is
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AVERAGE BATTALION STRENGTH - DEPLOYED AND ASSIGNED
DEPLOYED ASSIGNED
OPlICEllS 19 19 E-9 3 3 E-8 9 9 E-7 32 33 pound-6 75 78 E-5 91 101 E-4 137 138 E-3 amp below 207 208
TOTAL 554 570
BATTALION RECEIPTS AND TRANSFERS
TRANSFERS RECETPTS
OFFICERS 7 9 E-9 0 l pound-8 0 3 E-7 2 0 E-6 15 9 E-5 34 17 B-4 28 21 E- 3 amp below 31 -2 TOTAL 117 158
AVERAGE BATTALION HANNING - OCCU FIELD 13
E-8 E-7 E-6 E-5 E-4 E-3 amp Below TOTAL
BU 2 9 10 22 38 53 134 CE 1 2 10 9 9 13 44 CM 2 5 7 15 21 18 68 EA 0 2 3 6 3 12 26 EO 0 4 15 13 22 50 104 SW 1 1 8 7 11 16 44 UT l 0 3 9 14 23 50
TOTAL 7 TI 56 BT 118 185 470
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LEGAL
Legal a11i1tance was available co all members of the Battalion either at the coamand level by furniahing thebull vith povera of attorney or by referral to representativebull at the Baae Legal Services Branch OCfice for advice and counseling
Disciplinary action resulted in nonjudicial punishment being awarded on an average oC three cases week1y at Captaina Mast Four special and one summary courtbull - martial were convened during the Rota deployment Disciplinary action by month ia illustrated on the graph below
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CAREE R C 0 U N S E L l N G
During most of the European deployment NllCB 4 did not have a permanent trained Campreer Counselor This affected the overall career retention program As of this writing the battalion has acquir ed a permanent Career Counselor and the coU1Dand is in the pr ocess of rebuilding a viable car eer r e t ention team This should br14thten the overall retention pictur e
RETENTI ON TABLE
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First Term Per sonnel 88 22 12
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MORALE An ObJective evaluation of the bullorale of the Battalion as
a whole would unquestionably be very highmiddot Certainly the deploybullent location Rota Spain with its excellent liberty and leave possibilities wa1 a contributing factor However the sinale aost iaportant cause of high unit aorale was the excellent reputation for quality workaanship which the Battalion enjoyed Quality work probulloted hiamph unit pride which led to personal pride which led to hlamph aorale The high bullorate in turn was the cause of better and higher quality work thus self-perpetuating the spiral and proving the adaae that Quality attracts Qualitybullbull
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CHAPLAIN Religious services were held regularly in the Chapal-inshy
the-Pines located in the Seabee Camp Ciudad de Plata Rota Spain Sunday services included Protestant Worship at 0930 and Catholic Mass at 1100 Protestant Worship was conducted by the Battalion Chaplain and Catholic Mass was celebrated by Chaplains Rademacher and Boyd from the Naval Station Chapel Guitar music for Catholic Mass was arranged by the priests Organist for the Protestant services was Nancy L Johnson wife of CTIC Bob Johnson of Naval Comaunicntion Station Attendance averaged 7 battalion personnel at Protestant sershyvices and 16 at Catholic services tn addition many Naval Station personnel attended worship services at the Senbee Camp
Protestant and Catholic Chapel Funds were maintained with the Battalion Chaplain as custodian of each Disbursements of $100 or more were made with approval of the Commondina Officer A Catholic Chapel Council was foraed to make recoaaendations for use of the Catholic Chapel Fund
The Chapel was left unlocked at all times for aeditntion and prayer by battalion personnel A small group of Penteshycostal men hnd a daily prayer service in the chapel
Several battalion personnel participated in local denominshyational services Latter Doy Saints and Church of Christ at Esperanzu House on the base First Baptist Church Bethel Baptist Church and Lu Tglesln tvangelica (Pentecostal) off base A number of battalion personnel participated in Chrisshytian fellowship at Victory Villa Overseas Christion Serviceshyaen s Center and at a coffee house sponsored by La Iglesia Eva nae lica
A small Protestant Bible study group met on Wednesday nights ~n the Chaplians office studying primarily Godsplan of salvation
Throe retreats averaging seven persons ouch were held at La Molina Santa an old grist mill in Benaojon which has been converted into a retreat center by Fred Felty an American insurance salesman lowyer and former legislotor from Texas Several Catholic personnel participated in two Search Retreats sponsored by the base chapel
Several religious pound1las mostly Moody science filbulls were presented free of charge in the Silver City Theater The films became quite popular with a maximum attendance of 60 at one showing
The battalion library located in the sumo building as tho chnplalns office contain~ 3000 volumes of fiction and nonshyfiction hand-me-downs from other Navy Ii brories During
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this deployment application was made to the Chief of Naval Education and Training Support to establish e aeneral library at Silver City This was epproved and at the end of deployshyment an order of 1500 new volumes was received Much time and effort was put into inventorying and organiiing e~isting books About 600 fictions books older than twelve years were removed from the shelves and placed in boxes pending arrival of the new books Additional bookshelves totaling 76 feet of shelf space were built by Bravo Company to accommodate the new books In addition the battalion had several shelves of paperback books
The greatest single timetaker for the Chaplain was individual counseling covering a variety of subjects but mainly marital counseling A good bit of evening time was spent making AUTOVON calls in connection with personal counseling This included delivering over 120 Red Cross messages and counseling and assistshying persons receiving these messages
In addition to library shelves material changes included installation of a safe for keepina chapel funds prior to deposit a new air conditioner for the chapel screen doors on the chaplains office and library an additional electrical outlet in the chapshylains office to accommodate a wall clock relocation of one outshyside speaker from the chapel tower to the library roof in order to play chimes on Sunday mornings in the direction of berthing areas tamper-proofing of tho outside library door and updatina of doorknobs with locks and keys for all doors
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While found to be lacking by stateside standards the physical plant and layout of the dispensary were noneshytheless adequate for aost routine and emergency cases treated at Ciudad de Plata Assistance provided by the Naval Hospital Rota in the form of laboratory teats
bull pharmacy x-rays consultions and emergency referrals was outbulltanding
An average of approximately 280 patients per month were seen during rout1ne sick call hours Over 1850 prescriptions were filled the laboratory processed some 800 teats and 20 x-ray exposures were taken and reed Upper Respiratory Infections and gastrointestinal compaincs comprised the majority of conditions seen at routine 1ick call with moat of the consultsrefer r als co the Naval Hospital being of an orthopedic or optometric nature No communicable disease or food born illness outbreaks ware encountered Few cases of venere al disease were encounte r ed and all responded favo r abl y to i nitia l tr eatment Tl1ro~ghnut the deployment and in preparation for t he return to CONUS all necessary immunizations including Hong Kong and New Jersey A (swine) influenza were administered to AiJ Hands
The Medical Department instituted o Weight Control Program using the recent guidelines promulgated by BUMED While the results are still being analyzed net lossea of 30+ lbs were noted in several cases
During the deployment the rear two thirds of the HCPOC ESO Quonset Rut was alloted to the Medical Department and converted to supply spaces for bulk medical equipment This allo~ed for the controlled temperature storage oC items vice storage in CONpoundX boxes thus extending shelf life and insuri~g potency of necessary medicinals ln preparation Cor the mount out exercise all mount out boxe1 bullats kitbull and outfits were painted the latches and seals repaired or replaced
SICONELLA DETACHMENT
The Sigonella Detachment had a first class corpsman ssaigned throughout the deployment A screening eick call was held prior to quarters each morning An average of epproximetely 100 patients per month were seen during r o utine morning sick call of these personnel approximately 10 aen had to be referred to the Base Dispensa ry for further treatment Safety and sanitation inspections were conducted on both a r ou tine and a surprise basis The Medical Department representative also worked in the Adm Offi ce of the Base Dispensary
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DENTAL
The battalion dental staff consisting of one Dental Officer and cvo Deneal Technicians provided treatment in moat phases of Dantistry on a regularly scheduled basis to all battalion personnel Smergency dental care was rendered at any time Outatanding support in the fabrication of prosthetic applishyances repair service and advanced periodontal and complishycated oral surgery cases vas received from the Dental Departshyment Roca Spain
The battalion Dental Department is housed in a standard naval mobile dental trailer The trailer consists of a vattshying room two operatories and a dark room One operacory is used for performing most phases of Dentistry and the other is used for exposing x-rays films in the dark room all dental instruments are sterilited in an autoclave located in the dark room
Patient load averaged over 200 per month and in excess of 1000 procedures per month During chis deployment cycle no unusual dental diseases or conditions were detected
Dentel equipment and supplies were adequate However occasional equipment problems did cause delays in patient care Few problems were encountered in ordering and receiving dental supplies
In summary the den~al department should always keep at least a couple of months of every day consumables on hand for turnover Scheduling of patients no more than cwo or three weeks in advance should be exercised to decrease the amount oC patient failures due to unforeseen emergencies and exercises that may arise due to the battalions alert status during deployshyment
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S P E C I A L S E R V I C E S The Special Services Staff was comprised of one first
class potty officer and ono non-rated battalion member Despite the small siie of tho crew Special Se~vices mainshytained a very active and effective program Self-help proshyjects for the improvement of the Special Services building which consisted of a gabulle roobull and theater included the conshystruction of a stage and a bar the tiling of the game room floor and the installation of a new ceilinamp in the theater The Special Services Petty Officer aaintained a close liaison with the base travel aaency and was instruaental in arranging a continuous stream of tours to the surrounding area and all over lurope
Sports activity was marked by chess and ping pong tournashyments and by the three month long NMCB FOUR softball season The season was culminated with the presentation of plaques and team pictures to the victorious team meaberaand a trophy with the name of the winning teabull inscribed which will be passed on to the chaapions of the next deployaent
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consis t ed of one fi r st class Photographers Mate one second class Journalist a nd two non -rated Builders as photographers fo r most of t he deployment The primary tasks of t he Photo Lab wer e to pr o vi de photographic support for PAO and the Opshyerations Department Work wos also done in support of the line companies (Alpha Company in particular ) the Safety Chief and the de t achbullent s
The mont hly opera t ions r eports which included black 6 white prints and color s l ides and tho bat t alion publication Focus on Four took up aos t of the Jabs tibulle
The PAO Oepartbullent worked on the bullonthly Focus on Four and pr ovided news release coverage of battalion events Artishycles appe1Lred in t he Rota base paper (The Jack Tar) the Seashybee Coverall Navy Times Navy Civil Engineer and others PAO also coordinated the Fl eet Home Town News Prograbull and the Direct Line question and answer line to the co
PAOPhoto did the l ayou t work on t he Guam Completion Report prepared a Change of Coabullond booklet ond finished a 92- page edition of the Focus on Four ln lieu of a cruisebook at the end of deployment
ProblebullS were encountered in the lnb with water teaper at ure and bullinerols insufficient functional equipment and frequent reassignbullent of personnel However n quali t y product was mainshytained as projects and l iberty wer e well docuaented by the PAO Staff
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The continuing aim of the NMCB POUR HRM Prograa is to aaximize the use of battalion human potential thereby enshysuring mission achievement for the command and personal growth opportunity for each battalion member If the program can be judged by the results it produced during the 1976 European deployment then the many pages of this completion report attest to a marked success
The Phase II Equal OpportunityRace Relations Program adshyvanced toward its institutionalized self-sustained stages The AAP was revised EOQls were updated and a new CTT was trained who in turn conducted MRRCE Workshops for all eligible personnel The Human Relations Council met monthly and tho Advancement Recommendation Board reviewed enlisted service records and performance evaluations to ensure all hands have been afforded an equal advancement opportunity
The DAPA and CODAC trained supervisors to identify and deal with workers showing symptoms of drugalcohol abuse conducted discussion groups for people with problems promshyulgated facts on drugalcohol abuse and related Navy policy and instituted a Drug Exemption Program Harsh Spanish laws p rove d a significant deterrent to drug use and trafficking and Battalion Special Services consistently proshyvided outstanding alternatives to drugalcohol indulgence Drug detection dogs urinalyses screening and NIS investigashytions were used aa required The local ARD and CAAC units treated and screened individuals referred by the CODAC
Battalion personnel participated in cultural adjustment briefings conducted by host activities in Rota and Sigonella Liberty cancellations were infrequent and few unfavorable incidents with local nationals were reported Officers and enlisted men regularly took advantage of leave and liberty to explore Spain and other European countries
Positive actions were initiated throughout the deployshybullcnt and will continue during homeport to sustain a positive cobullbulland cl1bullate Most notable among these are the refinement
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NMCB POOR wrapped up its homeport period with the completion of the CBC Pore Bueneae Trailer Park at Pore Hueneme CA and the lest flight to Rota left on 15 March
Turnov~r of projects at NAVSTA Rota consisted of the Calibration Lab (SPN 462 at 48 completegt as well as eight minor projects
The construction hold and material delays have liaited the casked projects on which the battalion can vork
The Calibration Lab (SPN 462) is progreaaing smoothly and awaits scheduled deliveries of the ductwork by mid-April and the remaining air handling units
Seabee Camp projects were rescheduled with the visit of COMCBLANT representatives on 29 March
Surfacing the Alpha Co Live Storage Area (SPN 01-12) ia progressing vell with the area close to Cioal grade after removing almost one foot of soil over the entire area
Laundry Boiler (SPN Ol-28) Camp Hot Water Boilers (SPN 01-29) and Water Softeners (SPN 01-30) are awaiting shipment of boilers and water softeners respectively
A dedicated camp maintenance program is undervay to keep the camp in a hazard Cree condition
Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34) Phase II is progressing with about 800 LF of aidewalk poured
In Sigonella Sicily the EM ciubCPO Addition (SIC 34448) and Colf Cou rse Irrigation system (SIC 437) have not been started due co higher priority on other projects
AIMD Shop Phase III (SIC 18) is on schedule and awaits arrival of the building which is due l April The high water table is a continual problem
Ordnance Hagaampine (SIC 25) ia hampered by rain (site lies in a low swampy area) bur forming continues on the bleat valle
Handball Court (SIC 441) is awbulliting maceriais before work can continue
Power Check Pad (SlC 507) vill start the Cir1t week of April
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A 16-man augment force to the Sigonella Det vas sent 30 March and is expected to return to Rota approximately l May
Holy Loch Scotland posss problems in uneirpacted vork (443 mandaya) remaining for the Rankin Garage (UNK 504) and in unplanned demolition (50 mandaya) for(UNK 09) Hobby Shop Additional men are planned to augment the Holy Loeb Oet in late April or early May
The Nea Makri Oet commenced vork vith approximat~ly 20 complete and 14 air conditioning units rehabed bull
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April aav NHCB FOUR moving into construction in earnest despite the material problems experienced on many major projects
At the Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34 II) section three of five sections is complete and the job is progressing vell
At the Wullanveber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) limited vork began in preparation for delivery of boom boards on 1 June
The causeway for the BOCBRP is in its final position with the connection well underway Lighting of the causeway is hampered by material problems
Repairs to the Fender System (SPN 19517) progress slowly dua to a lack of welding machines and design changes in the fabrication of the walers Divers from UCT ONE are currently removing the bottom walars along the right aide of the pier
After a complete design change the Community Center Road (SPN 444) is moving with ~ubgrade already eatabliahed
The Stgonella Seabee Compound (SIC 02-01) ta continuing with work on the trailer pads soils test lab collateral
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At the AIMD Building StC 18ttI non-delivery of ~he preshyengineered building ibull causing a critical delay along with other miscellaneoua HTO items
The Theater Addition (SIC 26) also haa critical eaterinl problems particularly with the doors having not arrived
The Handball Court (SIC 441) is awaiting arrival of the remainder of the building
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In Holy Loeb the Rankin Garage (UNK 504) will be cobullpleted Dt Kay and the Hobby Shop Improvements (UN~ 09) ii progressing vell with no major problems
Several personnel shifts are 1cheduled for the upcoming month and include the following Of the 16 man augmented to the Sigonella Dec ii will return on 9 Kay 18 additional men will be sent from Rota Three men will be sent to the Holy Loc h Dec
A detachment to La Maddalena of 19 men will be eatablished in June and a detachment to Souda Bay of four men will be established approximately l June
KAY
In Kay - NMC8 POUR completed and turned over two major projects both ahead of schedule Material and funding problems still plague several projects though there was soaa improvement by aonths end
Causeway Connection (SPN 506) Concrete pad poured security lights and handrail in place Project completed and turned over 27 Kay 1976
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Precon held scheduled to start 1 July if oxylance burn bera and conduit hanger material arrive in June
Poat Office Consolidation (SPN 498) Much work was accomshypliabad with old walls and utilities removed and new walls doors and windows being installed
Calibration Lab (SPN 462) Additional funds received material procurement has begun again Need electr ical AC plumbing material Work baa progressed in finishing the head installing duct work painting
Repair Fender System Pier Il (SPN o f eleven sections of piles complete prior co installation
19517) Prefab of first Rubbing stripbull required
Wullenweber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) Limited work awaiting arrival of boom bosrds in June
Housin8 Sidewalks (SPN 34) Men diverted from this project to the Poat Office Conaolidation
Community Center Roads (SPN 444) June completion expected
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Aniaal Shelter (SPN 632) Foundation prepared vertical conatruccion awaiting rebar expanded metal
Sigonella Seabee Compound (SIC 02-01) Work continued with progreaa on underground electrical substation alab light poles final grading and storage work Projecting June completion
AIMD Building (SIC 18III) Building received and strucshytural a eabers erected Work continuing on sever linea undershyground Cuel tank Anticipa te funding problema
Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) Avaicing additional funda alov progreaa aade on bleat walls earth vork laying water line
theater Addition (SIC 26) Avaitiog additional funda much work oo stairs ocher concrete vork auapeoded ceiling partition installed
Golf Course Irrgiatioo (SIC 437) Work began on inacalshylacion of water lines and sprinkler systems
Bandball Court (SIC 441) No work performed awaiting arriv1l of electrical material
Povar Check Pad (SIC 507) Rain delayed early construction uch fill and compaction work performed this month
Line Opa Rehabilitation (SIC 508) tile floor laid electrical plumbing painting complete Project completed turned over 28 Hay 1976
Rankin Garage (UNK 504) in Roly Loch vaa completed and curnad ove r io ea~ly May
Hobby Shop Improvement Project (UNK 09) is ahead of schedule with bullwo rk progressing in roof boiler and radiator installation Estimated comple tion August 1976
AC Rehab (CRE 649) in Nea Makrt ia progressing near schedule with 471 of rehab work completed
In La Hadd1lena work has reauaad on the ~ym Overhead (SAR 04A) and on the Playing Field (SAR 11) with the arrival of a 19 men det during the final two vaeka of Hay
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Kuse Cold Iron zation began on 28 to begill 12 Jul1 aaterial still are
SPN 502) Second precon held sod mobilishyJune Pull-scale construction isacheduled Oxylaoce burn bars and conduit hanger not on site
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Post Office Consolidotion (SPN 498) Work accoaplished bull includes plastering new walls installing a head beginning a foyer The major hold-up is arrival of channel iron necessary for inatallation of ductwork and installation of the euspended ceiling
Repair Pender System (SPN 19517) First sections of piles driven Rubbing stripslover va lers to be installed with UCT support once rubbing stripe ar r ive
Calibration Lab (SPN 462) Delays in this job include srrival of mismatched nir cood~tioniog equipment for the Mechanishycal Room and awaiting pencil rod and angle iron fo r ductwork
Wullenweber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) Boom boards are not not scheduled to arrive until August Work ia progressing in the bus bar installation
Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34) Open scrip between r oad and sidewalks paved
Overlay Camp Roads and Surface Secondary Roads (SPN 01-13 SPN 01-22) Roads in cabullp repaved
Inetall Bead Building 365 (SPN 01-35) Work is virtually complete on this camp improvement project
AIHD Building (SIC 18III) Work and fuel tank Wor~ is conttnuiog on the access road
completed oo sever lines aid~ng insulation and on
Power Check Pad (SIC 507) Almost half of tbe concrete poured this period
Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) $12300 of $17650 requested received Project August completion
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Theater Addition (SlC 26) Roof and ceiling installed interior utilities being roughed io
Handball court (SIC 441) No bullaterial delaya this month Insulation ceiling utilities installed All that rebullaina is to paint interior correct electrical and place sidewalk end stepa
EM ClubEH Club Addition Preparation underway to begin ~hibull project Many design questions to be discuaaed in second precon on 1 July 1976
_ Sigonella Seabee Cobullpound (SIC 02-01) Work still remains on vash reek soils lab admin parking lot and shore pover connection
Hobby Shop taprovement Project(UNK 09) Work continues ahead of schedule v t th progrebullbull on vindov installation plastering and electrical
Gym Overhead (SAJl 04A) Work completed once plywood arrived in mid-June No pudcblist
Playing Field (SAR 11) Work is progressing vith an early July completion expected The detachment is to be diseatablished approximately 15 July
Rota Pier Fender Repair (SPN 19517)
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In Julywork continued aa NKCB FOUR paaaed the midpoint in ita European deployment The battalion took tiae out for the traditional mid-deployment party on the 24th of July and for the battalion Change of Command Ceremony on 29 July when CDR C J BEDNAR relieved CDR M J MACDONALD However work did not alacken aa the Muse Cold Iron Project commenced (ull production at Rota and plans were laid for the eatabliahaent of a detachment at Souda Bay Crete Several projecta were completed both in Rota and at the various detachmenta
POTA
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Once critical materials orrived progresa vaa quicker than first anticipated due to the efficishyency of the oxylance and magnesium burn bar However several problems still alov construction Obstructions in the steam line trench require design changes for the pipe layout Not all materials are on hand and timely delivery ia required in order to avoid further delays Pinally apace requirements of pier tenantbull impedes progress as areas are blocked off and the battalion ia given only limited acceaa
Poat Office Consolidation (SPN 498) Haaonry work continued on the foyer and north and south walls Utilities inatalled electrical work begun No major stumbling blocka anticipated in this project as channel iron for auapendad celling arrived late in the month
Repair Pender System SPN 19517) At the prefab yard concrete pillars for use in pile fabrication completed The third of twelve sections of pile were driven Anticipate runnshying out or wooden members
Calib ration Lab (SPN 462) Installation of hoc vater lines complete Head virtually complete and moec duct work installed No resolution yet to mechanicalair-conditioning problema
Communi ty Center Road (SPN 444) Completed turned overco ROICC 6 Ju ly 1976
Animal Kennel (SPN 632) Project laid out and earthwork complete
Renovate BEQ Electrical (SPN 01-08) lialf of lights installed Awaiting arrival of remaining materials
Surface Ove rlay Camp Roadbull (SPN 01-13) 01-20 01-22 01-38) Silve r City Saloon parking lot surface BEQ roada complete WorK continuing on other horizontal constYuction in Seabea Camp
Install Raad Bldg 365 (SPN 01-35) Completed
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AIMD Building (SIC 18III) Siding insulation complete Interior electrical and plumbing vork begun Partition valls being installed
Pover Check Pad (SIC 507) of application of joint sealer
Project complete vith exception Awaiting chis terial
Ordnance Magaampine (SIC 25) Last concrete for blaat walls poured Work continuing on grouting waterproofing and earthshywork
Handball Court (SIC 441) Project completed and turned over to ROICC
EM ClubEM Club Addition (SIC 34448) Project start delayed awaiting reply from Corpa of Engineers on aajor deeig~ queetions
SARDINIA
Playing Field (SAR 11) Project completed and turned over Det disestabl ished 16 July 1976
ROLY LOCH
Hobby Shop Improvement Project (UNK 09) Project completed with exception of punchlist Det reduced to seven bullen until rest of aaterisl1 1rrive for start of NX garage project
NEA MAKRI
AC Rehab (GRE 645) Work moved ahead or schedulemiddot~ 13 units rehabbed this month
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AUGUST
In Rota construction approval was given by the Spanish governaent or the ERPBOC Storage and the TSC Antenna projects Manpower was quickly diverted to these projects the nuabera l and 3 priorities at Rota For the TSC Antenna job a detachment was established at Moron AFB In addition a detachment was also eatablished at Souda Bay Crete to work on two rec r eation facilities
ROTA
ERP Storage Facility (SPN 516) Vork progressed quickly on thia project in August after the lifting of the Spanish construction bold All aaterials were available on site anticipate early September completion
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Work was delayed on this project after the discovery of nine obstructions in the steam trench A redebulligo bas been approved and now the requirement is for tha arrival of elbows to go around the obstructions
TSC Antennas (SPN 602) A twelve man deta~bbullent was established on 16 Auguat to begin work at Moron AFB Spain It is planned that all work will be completed at Moron and then the complementaey antenna work started at the Rota site
Pier II Fender Repair (SPN 19517) Most of this crew diverted to higher priority projects aa maceriala (Timber) are running short
Calibra tion Lab (SPN 462) A design engineer from OICC Spain arrived the week of 16 August and recommended extenaive redesign of the AC ayatea Further delays are anticipated It is expected that NHCB 4 vill not b able to complete this project
SlCONBLLA
AIMO Building (SIC 18tII) Material pro~lems continuemiddot The comnon gutters have not arrived as promised by the Italian Air Force contractor The AC unit received does not aatch specifications COMCBLANT DET Naples ia investigating problems
Theater Addition (SIC 26) Work nov Estimate 3-4 veeks lost due to rework of content in river sand reduced bonding sand aeans to be working
progressing on plastering plaster Righ silt
Nov using 50 volosnic
The Joint Sealant for the Power Check Pad (SIC 507) and the cast iron fittings for the Col Course Irrigation Project (SIC 437) have not yet arrived delaying those projects Also the redesign of the EMCPO Club foundation (SIC 34448) la still in the bands of the Army Corps of Engineers aud OICC Spain
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A nev detachment vas establiahed or the conatruct1on of a Handball Court (CRpound 416) and a Racreatiou Area (CR 415)
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Work vsa beaun on the NEX Caraae project (U K 604)
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The big event of Septembet vas tbe long awaited Pull Battalion 48 hour Mount Out Captain J P JONpoundS COMCBLANT preaided at the final 782 gear inspection et the conclusion of the exercise on 14 September 1976
ROTA
ERP Storage Facility (SPN 516) Project turned over 8 September 1976 with no punchliat facil it y completed in 5 veeks time
Muse Cold I ron (SPN 502 ) Project atill delayed a va i t ins pipe inaulation and holiday line tester Elbows received for by-paaaing obstructions
TSC Antennas (SPN 602) Intense r ainfall and diaestablishshyment and reaetablishaent of the detachment at Moron because of the Mount Out have hinoered const r uction progreaa
Poat Office Consolidation Work continued on this project a s tbe foyers heads and office spaces vere completed
Repair Fender System (SPN 19Sl7) Date of arrival of timber pushed back for second time to 10 October 1976 Its arrival is essential as UCT ONpound deployed to Rota 21 September and oov are unable to begin eonatruction work
Wullenveber An t enna (SPN 503) Wrong size dead end gripe arrived vork can not begin on installation of nev boom boards
Animal Kennel (SPN 632) Work started on the erection of this quonset hut upon the completion o the ERP Storage Facility
SIGONELLA
AtMD Building (SIC 18lII) Work progressing smoothly Pre f inal inapeccion sat for l October 1976
Ordnance Maga~ine (SIC 25) Work continuinR on all phaaes o f pTo j e c t - road vater lioe interior Expect completion b y NMCB 4
Still awaiting arrival of cast iron fittings for Golf Courae Irrigation Project (SIC 437) and on receipt of redeaign from OICC Spain on EMCPO Club (SIC 34448)
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Work progTeaaed smoothly on the Baodbell Cou rt (CRE 416) Bovever uoaarked pover linea vere hit during the bullite preparation tor the ~bullcreation Area (CRE 415) and reaulted lo delays vbtla repairs vere aade
Det SOUiia Bay 11ampabera work on the bandbell court project
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Manr projectbull at the various detachment -ites vere cobullpleted during this final 35 days of deployment Also the extensive task of bulloving out tbe NHCB FOUR Advance Party and turning over the projects equipment and camp to NHCB FIVE occupied a signliicant portion of the battalion bull time
ROTA
The Muse Cold Iron Project (SPN 502) turned over at 34 cobullplete with vork continuing to the end on insulating bull portions of the steam line
The Post Office Consolidation (SPN 498) was cobullpleted
The Pier II Pender Repair (SN 19517) was turned over at 34 complete With the arrival of the required timber bullebullbers on 15 October 1976 extensive work vas com~leted in the final tvo weeks
The Calibration Lab (SPN 462) was turned over at 82 complete awaiting redesign of mechanical systems by OICC Spain
The TSC Antenna Project (SPN 602) was turned over with 18 complete (36 of work at Hor~n)
The Wullenveber Antenna Project (SPN 503) wae turned over at 15 complete awai t ing the dead end grips
The Animal Kennel (SPN 632) was turned over ac 60 complete with the cagae and other inter ior work to be completed
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The Power ~ Check Pad (SIC 507) and the AIMD Shop (SIC 18III) wae completed
The Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) wae turnover at 95 complete with heavy raine hampering progress on the road bull
The Theater Addition (SIC 26) was turned over at 94J complete os oll manpower resources were diverted in the last two weeks to the EMCPO Club
The Colf Courae Irrigation Project (SIC 437) was turned over at 17 complete
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Work began in earnest on the EMCPO Club(SIC 34448) during the final tvo veeka Once design approval vaa given work continued in double ahifta 7 days a week in a last ditch effort to get the p r oject out of the ground before the Sigonella rainy season stopped all earthwoTk Footings and columns bad to be poured in standing water despite 24 hour pumping
HOLY LOCR
The NEX Garage (UNK 604) waa completed
SOUDA BAY
The Handball Court (CRE 416) and the Recreation Area (CKE 415) vere completed bafore the Dets diaeetab1-isluaent
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CDR R D PARltER CINCUSNAVEUR Staff visited the Sigonella detachment
EOC CRAWFORD of COMCBLANT Equipment Office visited the Sigonella detachment
HAJ HAND USMC and CAPT BULLOCK USMC of COMCBLANT visited NMCB FOUR aL Rota Spain foe a Military Readiness Inepeccion
LT TYLER CEC USN and LT BUSSEY CEC USN of COMCBLANT Training Office inspected NMCB POUR at Roca Spain
NHCB FOUR held a full Battalion Hounc-Ouc Exerclaa EXTRA DllY
CAPT J P JONES CEC USN COMCBLANT and CUCH DEXHEIMER MC~OC of COHCBLANT visited NHCB FOUR at Rota Spain
MAJ HAND and CAPT BULLOCK COMCBLANT Military Advisory visited the Sigonella detachment
COMMODORE JONES and CUCH DEXHEIMER visited the Sigonella detachment
LCDR SHELTON visited NMCB FOUR detachments at Souda Bay and Sigonella
COMMODORE JONES LCDR HENDRICKSON and CUCH DEXHEIMER visited the Souda Bay detachment
RADM C C HEID COMLANTNAVFACENCCOM and CAPT J B MOGER OlCC Spain visited NMCB FOUR Roca Spain
CDR BEDNAR visited the detachment sites at bull Sigonella and Souda Bay
LCDR SHELTON viaited the detschment site at Sigonalla
CDR BEDNAR visited NMCB FOUR Holy Loch detachment
LCDR J B CLAYTON NMCB FOUR Executive Officer visited the Puerto Rico Seabee camp
Throughout the deployment LCDR J E HENDRICKSON and BOCS DALTON of CBLANT DET Naples mada numarou1 visits to NMCB FOUR Rots Spain and to the variou1 detachment aites
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271800Z PEB 76 FM CltraquoCBLANT NORFOLK VA TO NllaquoB FOUR INFO COM nvo ZERO NCR GULFPORT MS
IfCB SEVEN POUR BT UNCLAS B P T 0 N03510 A COMCBLANTINST 35102P B COMCBLANT OPLAN 1000 l NMB FOUR IS ASSICNBD AS ALBRT BAITALION AS DEPINlO IN REF A ANO IAW RBF B UPON RBLTlF OF NfCB SEVEN FOUR ON OR ABOl11 15 MAR 76 2 REPORT ASSUMPTION OF ALERT POSl1JRE TO CltMBLAHT INFO CCraquo 11laquogt ZERO NCR BT
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COM ntREE ONE NCR PORT HUENEME CA BT UNCLAS E PT 0 N03120 1 WELCCraquoE TO THE ATLANTIC FLEET AS THE FY-75 PACIFIC BEST OP TYPE AND PELTIER AWARD RECIPIENT YOUR PROFESSIONAL CAPABILITIES ARB WELL KNOWN TO ALL I KNOW YOU WILL DO AN OUTSTANDING JOB AS ntI ALERT BATTALION NOW ON STATION ntROUGHOUT EUROPE IT IS A PLEASURE TO HAVE YOU ABOARD ANO I LOOK FORWARD TO VISITING YOU IN THE NEAR PIJTllRE GOOD LUCK FOR A SAFE ANO REWARDING DEPLOYMENT CAPTAIN RICKELS BT
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From Co11111andini General US Marine Corps Marine Corps Base ltentynine Palas CA 92278
To Chief Staff Officer 31ST Naval Consttuction Reiiment Pon Hueneme CA 93043
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1 It is a pleasure to co11m1end Naval Mobile Construction Battalion FOUR for its outstanding pcrfonmnce of duty while training at thu Bue 16-31 January 1976
2 In addition to the military subject training accomplished an invaluable contTibution was made to the base through the many construction tasks accomplished The projects completed include construction of an AM-2 Helicopter Pad 11 road a tonk crossing a dugout at the little league field and water point Sidewalks in the main camp area were also repaired
3 The enthusiasm and can do spirit of the Seabee tradition was in areat evidence daring the entire trainina period Please extend my appreciation
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to the men involved for a job vitll done They axe to be coaended for the quality of theil work and for their personal conduct
E R REID Jr
FEI Twentynine FEB 7b 5 May 1976
Fro11 Co1111111ndina Officer US ~lari ne Corps Marine Barracks Naval Activities Box 13 PPO New York 09540
To Coananding Officer Naval Mobile Construction Batta1ion FOUR
Subj Letter of Appreciation
1 Durina the period of 30 April throuah 2 May 1976 members of your comraand vere called upon to auainent Marine Barracks Security Forces in anticipation of an increased threat to the security of the u s Naval Station Rota This auiJlentation consisted of a squad of Seabees belna Clllployed to 1141 two additional posts provide security for tllo aarine vehicular patrols and increase the si~e of the Back-up Alert Force The excellent perfolllBJlce and enthusiasm of the individual Seabees listed in enclosure (1) contributed gTeatly to the increased securlty of the Naval Station
2 The professionalba exhibited by your personnel during the entire period vas above reproach In a situation where Seabees served shoulder to shoulder vith Marines there was an air of constant cooperation autual confidence and respect Please convey ay personal appreciation to those Seabees involved Their attitude enthuslllSll and sense of responsibility is a credit to their co-and the Naval Service and personifies the Can Do attitude of the United States SEABEES
J L MILLER
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FTOm CoD1111a11der Naval Construction Battalions US Pacific Pleet To Commanding Officer US Naval Mobile Construction Battalion FOUR
Subj End of Deployment Completion Report
Ref NMCB FOUR ltr Ser 227 of S Apr 1976
1 Reference (a) forwarded NMCB FOURs end of deployment report which is considered to be among the finest received by tiis headquarters in recent years
2 Please convey to all who put forth their efforts and talents in compiling this report my congratulations on their thoroughness attention to detail and overall quality of content
JOHN R FISHER
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COMCBlMT NORFOLK VA BT UNCLAS N016SO PERSONAL FROM CAPT CL DIXON 111 CltMIAIDING GENERAL FMFPAC CERTIFICATE OF C~bulltENDATlON 1 ON 29 JUN 76 IT WAS Wint A DEEP SENSE OF PRIDE AND SATISFACTION lllAT I RECEIVED A CERTIFICATE OF CltMENDATIO~ FROM TIU COtfIANDlNG GaERAL FMFPAC FOR SEABEE PARTICIPATION IN 1llE CONSTRUCTION OF AN EXPEDITIONARY AIRFIELD AND REIATED FACILITIES AT ICB TIIVTt-NINE PALMS 2 TiiE BODY OF ntE CERTIFICATE READS AS FOLLOWS
TIIE CCMWt1gtING GENERAL FLEET MARINE FORCE PACIFIC TAKES PLEASURE
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IN CCHIENDING 31ST NAVAL CONSTRUCTION REGIMENT NAVAL CONSTRUCTION BAITALJON CENTER PORT HUENEME CA FOR OIJTSTANDING PERFORMANCE OF oorY WHILE PARTICIPATING IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN EXPEDITIONARY AIRFIELD IN THE DESERT AT MARINE CORPS BASii lWElrlY-NINE PALMS CA THE SEABEES OF THE 31ST NCR TURNED TO Wini RESPONSIVBNESS IYPrFYING THEIR REPUTATION fl 90 MAN UITTT DESIGNATED AS DBTAOIMEITT X-RAY OF MOBILB CONSTRUCTION BATTALION FOUR FORMED AND DEPLOYED TO THE DESERT DURING JANUARY 1976 QUICKLY AND EXPERTLY A PRIMARY ACCESS ROAD FOR SUBSEQUENT USE BY AIR FIELD CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AND A LANDING SITE FOR HELICOPTERS AND AV- BA HARRIERS WERE COM-PLETED NINE PIECES OF KBY CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT ESSENTIAL TO THIS UNIQUI PROJECT WERE MADE AVAILABLE FOR MARINE ENGINEER USE SIGNIFICANTLY ENRANCING 1llE QUALITY OF 1llE WORK FOR THlS EFFORT AND SUPERB FOLLOW-ON ACTION OF ORGANIZING AND EQUIPPING SUBSEQUENT RESERVE SEABEE DETAOlMENTS PARTICIPATING IN THE AUUIELD CONSTRUCTION raE REGIMENT IS HEREBY COMMENDED nus ENTHUSIASTlC DEDICATED DISPLAY OP PROFESSIONALISM REFLECTS GREAT CREDIT UPON rnE 31ST NAVAL CltJSTRUCTION REGIMENT AND IS IN KEEPING lflni THE FitEST TJWgtITJONS OF THE SEABEES vm THE us NAVAL SERVICE 3 AS POIITTED Ol1I IN THE CERTIFICATE N-CB FOUR WAS niE LEAD SEABEE BATTALION TO GO INTO MCB 1WENTY-NrNE PALgtIS TO START THE PROJECT THE STRONG RAPPORT SET BY THE MEN OF FOUR WITH THE MARINE CORPS PERSONNEL AT TWpound1flY-NlNE PALMS WAS SOON TO LEAD TO THE CLAllaquogtR FOR ADDITIONAL SEABEE SUPPORT 4 I PERSONALLY FEEL JlAT FOUR 1 S CONTRIBUTIONS WERE VERY NOTEWORTHY TO THE TOTAL PROJECT EFFORT AND I WOULD SINCERELY APPRECIATE THE PASSING OF THIS CCMolENDATION ON TO ALL ruosE MEN OF FOUR WHO PARTICPATED WITH WARIEST REGARDS CAPT 0L DIXON III
CobullMding Officer US Navy Support Office
La Maddalena FPO New York 09533
Dear Colllllllnder McDonald
14 July 1976
Well at long last I can say I have seen Seabees You can be truly proud of your detachment here in La Maddalena and in Master Chief
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I am in the process of vritlng letters of comendation for the men and they Will be forwarded to you
If there is anything I can do for you or your mea please feel free to ask
Once againyou can be truly proud t o have t hese men wor king for you and the Seabees
Best Regards
EL GALAVOTII
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From Commander U S Naval Activities SpainCommanding Officer U S Naval Station Rota Spain
To Commanding Officer U S Naval Mobile Construction Battalion FOUR
Subj Letter of Appreciation
1 I wish to express my personal appreciation for the valuable assistance provided by volunteers of your command in support of the Bicentennial Celebration aboard Naval Station Rota Spain The high degree of success of the activities which were enjoyed by the entire community would not have been possible without this significant effort which was so willingly given by members of NMCB-4 The capability of your command to render this assistance in addition to the normal heavy workload which you pursue middotis solid evidence of outstanding leadership and a most effective organization
2 I wish to specifically single out CECS HS REIK USN NMCB fOURs Bicentennial Liaison Representative Senior Chief REIK was called upon numerous times by various members of the Bicentennial Committee and in every case responded with effective and timely results His assistance in coordinating efforts to help in the installation and hook up of the extensive electrical system assisting in the arrangements for the church services and in arranging volunteers to work at the all hands picnic was essential to the success of our celebration The willing spirit and fine sense of cooperation exhibited by the members of NMCB-4 are indeed a credit to your command Please accept my most sincere thanks
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~DING OFFICER U S NAVY SUPPORT OFFICE LA MADDALENA SARDINTA
takes pleasure in commending
(the men of NMCB FOUR La Maddalena Detaclunent)
For outstanding performance as set forth in the following citation
For superior perfoIJllanCEI of duty 1ile assigned to US Naval MObile OOostxuctioo Battalion FOUR Oetachtent La Madclalena Sardinia Italy durirg the period 17 May 1976 to 16 July 1976 Your efforts in support of the detach-ment s mission provide1 a siltTlificant cantrilution to the rrorale and efficiency of the ocmnands at this isolated duty station In addition to the satisfactory carpletion of all c1etacl1nelt work projects you devoted your spare time to various projects which included fightirg brush fires and cxrmunity relations involving repairs to an ozphanage emargency road repairs assistance at the annual ccmnard barbeque honorirg the rost nation and support of similar projects affecting all phases of cxrmunity life in La Maddalena At all times your perfoDnld your assignel tasks willirgly and in a professional manner consistently mainshytainirg a hiqh state of morale am oondllct beyond reproach Your personal dedication in addition to supportirg the Navys overseas diplanacy program inproved the mission readiness of this ocmnard and is in keepirg with the hiqhest traditions of the US Navy
E L GAIAVUITI Cmmander US Navy
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PROJECT ON 8 SEP 76 AT NAVCCMlSTA GREECE BY YOUR NEA MAICRI DETACHMENT IS NOTED WITH PLEASURE AND GRATrnJDB PETIY OfPICER KNOWLTON AND mE EmIRE DETACHMENT CREW HAVE PERFORMpound) ADMIRABLY IN COMPLETING nns COMPLEX AND OPERATIONALLY IMPORTANT PROJECT IN SUOf AN ACCELERATED TIME FRAME 1liEY HAVE BEEN A MOST WELCOME ADDITION TO OUR CCMlUNITY AND THEIR DEPARTIJRE IS CONSIDERED A DEFINITE LOSS 2 PLEASI ACCEPT MY APPRECIATION ON A TRULY FINE AND CREDITABLE PERFORMANCE BY THE MEN OF NMCB FOUR CAPTIAN THAD H HARDEN US NAVY BT
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Kota Swim Club co Special Services US Naval Station Rota Spain CoG1rJ1anding Officer U S Naval Mobile Construction Battalion FOUR Special Services US Naval Station Rota Spain
Letter of Appreciation
Several months ago your battalion graciously accepted the fill-in proshyject of pouring cement starting blocks at the Naval Station housing swimming pool
The completion of this project represented a giant step in the attempts of the Board of Directors to further the goals of the club Our by-laws state that our primary objective is to promote competitive swimming I menshytion this point to make it clear that ours is not a summer fun program but a serious disciplined program of training and competition Our swimmers compete with one American team from Torrejon Air Base in Madrid and with SpMish clubs from Puerto de Santa Maria Jerez Sevilla and Madrid Several of these teams produce Spains olympic-class swimmers
Over the years the RSC has earned the respect of the Spanish clubs fpr being a serious almost-professional highly competitive group Such a reshyputation is difficult to maintain in our transient environment
Now through your generous cooperation and efforts the RSC is better equipped to train for its competition season and to host our competitors in a manner to whcih they are accustomed
On behalf of the present and future Boards of Directors and memberships I extend our most sincere appreciation and wish you and your men all the best for the future
William M Sink Secretory
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ROTA RODEO ASSN Box 1872
US Naval Station FPO New York NY 09540
CDR George J Bednar Commanding Officer NMCB FOUR
Dear Sir
20 October 1976
We would like to express our sincere appreciation to you and all of NMCB-4 for all of the help and support you have given the Rota Rodeo Association
You have given us the use of your equipment along with skilled operators to run it When we needed something you a brays seClled to be there ready and willing to do aJl you could Our 1976 Rodeo Season has been SllOOth sailing all along because of the tremendous aaount of support we llave received frobull our shiputes at NgtICB-4
Your Special Services department has provided us with the use of their facilities when a rainstorm made it necessary to move indoors and they have offered their services several times NMCB-4 has provided a11 Ambulance for our shows and buck-outs along with experienced Corpsmen They have provided us with transportation to pull and transfer our flont over the 4th of July They were there before our Rodeos to water and drng the arena There is really no end to the countless number of times JMCB-4 was there to lend a helping hand when we needed it the most
We sincerely appreciate all of your efforts ln behalf of the Rota Rodeo Association ld like to extend a very sincere thank you to you and all of your men We wish you the best at your next station and all of the places where duty aay take you
Thank you very 1L1ch Very respectfully
Dale E Hart President RRA
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1 DURINC THE PERIOD l7 AUG - 3 NOV 76 ~CB FOUR DET SOODA BAY UNDER 1llE PROFESSIONAL LEADHRSHIP OF BUCS HARIANO E BENGS USN caIPLpoundTED COiSTRUCTION OF AN OIJTDOOR PLAYING COURT (CRI 415) AND A HANDBALL COURT (CRE 416) THESE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES WERE GREATLY hEEDED AT nus ISOLATED DUTY STATION ntEY ARE A REALITY TODAY JN LARGE MEASURE BECAUSE OF THE HARD lfORK OF THE HlGlILY SKILLED MEMIERS OF lllaquoB FOUR FACED WITH Ul1JSUAL PROBLEMS OF TERRAIN CLEARANCE INVOLVING WATER AND ELECTRICAL LINES 1llE SWEE DETAOMEJ7 SET ABOUT ITS TASK ON A HEAVY SIX AND SOMETDCES SEVEN DAYS A WEEK SCHEDULE TO ENSURE CtradePLETON ON TDlE 1llE SUPEllB RESULTS ATTEST TO llilIR DEDICATED EFFORTS 2 THE MEMBERS OF NAVDET SOODA BAY FOUO NMCB FOUR PERS TO BE GREAT SHIP-MATES MULE ABOARJ) nus ACTTVITY llU CraquoWWgtERIE AND COMPLETE ABSENCE OF ANY DISCIPLINARY INCTDENTS WAS lOICATlVE OP 1llE LEADERSlUP BY EXAMPLE SHOWN BY YOUR SENIOR PETTY OFFICERS 3 ADMINISTRATIVE AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE RENDERED BY ALL INFO ADDEES TS ALSO GREATLY APPRECIATED YOUR SUPPORT IN TiiESE ENDEAVORS SERVE TO BOOST me MORALE OF ntOSE WHO GET TO use ntESE FINE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES BT
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NEW YORK 09523 NAPSIGPWmr 11000 Ser 1384 9 NOV 1976
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Coananding Officer U S Naval Air Facility FPO New York 09523 Commanding Officer O S Naval Mobile Conatruc~on Battalion FOUR COmander Naval Conatruction Bacca lions U S Atlantic Fleet Little Creek Norfolk Virginia 23511
1 As the deployment of NMCB POUR approaches tenainatioo it is appYopriate chat the accomplisbnents of the Sigonella detachment be reviewed
2 Upon the arrival of thia epecially selected group it vas 1-ediately obvious that they were skilled arciaana who took pride in the work they accOG1pliahed It was also apparent that during h0111eport periods training leasooa had been well learned Many of the unique problems and challenges encouncer ed when u~~ina local materialbull had been recognized and resolved When actual on site conditionbull varied the officers and men of the detachshyment appraised the aituacion and aggr aaaively developed a sound engineering solution
3 Bot h the quantity and quality of the work accomplished by the Sigonella Detachment of NMCB FOUR was outstanding They completed many projects which had been started by other detachments They also started end completed several urgently required operational projects which enhanced the ability of NAF SigoneJla to provide improved support to the operating forces Projects of particular note are the Power Check Pad Rehabilitation of Line Operationbull Buildings Public Workbull Shopbull Storea Ordnance Magazines Air Frames Shop Handball Court and Theater Particularly notaworthy was the start of the EMCPO Club at NAP-II Although adverse weather prevailed work vae pursued on a round the clock ba1i1 in an effort co provide the follow-on detecbnent with a project which could be executed during the rainy season The Cen Do attitude displayed on all projects only r einforced the NMCB POUR reputation and candor displayed by all detachment personnel The ultimate reward of accomplialwent ahould be ebared by the mtire detachment Every indiidual exhibited that extra effort which contributes to perfection
4 They have estebliahed a pattern of excellence that future decachmenta will do well to emulate The officers and men of the Sigonella Detachment can look with pride on their accompli1haenta
5 Please accept my moat sincere appreciation for e moat aucceaaful deployment
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BT UNCLAS E FT 0 N016SO WELL DONE l SINCERE APPRECIATION IS EXTENDED TO NMCB FOUR DET SIGONELLA FOR A MOST SUCCESSFUL DEPlOYMENT 2 THI QUANTITY AND QUALITY OF YOUR WORK WAS OOTSTANDJNG PARTICULARLY NOTImiddot WORllY PROJECTS INCLUDED THE POWBR CHECK PAD RpoundHABJLlTATlON OF LINE OPERATION BUILDINGS PUBLIC WORKS SHIP STORES ORDNANCE MAGAZINES AIR FRAMES SHOP HANDshyBALL COURT BASE 1llEATRE ANO THE BEGINNING OF 1liE EMCPO ewe AT THE NATO FIELD ALntOUGH ADVERSE liEA1llER PREVAILED tORK AT 1lE EMCPO ewe SITE WAS PURSUED ON A ROUND THE CLOCI BASIS IN AN EFFORT TIgt PROVIDE THE FOLiOff ON DETAOfIEhT Wini A PROJECT lrtllIOi COULD BE EXEClTTED DURING THE RAINY SEASON YOUR OBVIOUS CAN 00 ATIITJDE OliLY REINFORCED THE Nt-CB FOUR REPUTATION WE SHALL MISS YOU AS PART OF THE SIG TEAM 3 CONGRATULATIONS ON A JOB WELL DONE BT
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BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH Avenida Diputacion
Rota Cadiz Espana (Spain)
t on behalf of the congregation of ~ethel Baptist Church would like to thank Chaplain Fink ~Rl Ron
bull Sherman EOl Doug Sullivan BU2 Biggins and EA3 Jose Setter for the removal of debris and the leveling of our parking area These men worked continously for over eix hours and completed a cask that would have taken the men of Bethel many back breaking days to accomplibullh
We 1incerely do appreciate this work that was performed
Thank you and may Cod blebulla these men
Sincerely
1Rodnay J PARROTT
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CRINFO Merit Award forwarding of
24 NOV 1976
Construction Battalion
Ref (a) OPNAVINST 572027 of 10 June 76
Encl (l) Merit Award Certificate
l The Chief of Information takes great pleasure in forshywsrding ancloaure (1) to the editor and staff of FOCUS ON FOUR
2 A key objective of the Navys internal informAtion prograa ii to an1ure that all Navy personnel and their dependents are Cully informed about the Navy A panel of judge1 determined that the content and format of POCUS ON FOOR were of exemplary quality and in full support of internal information goal1
3 Thia publication waa named Best Authorized Magazine (Catego ry Two) aa set forth in reference (a) for the transitional quarter fiscal year 1976 CHINFO Merit Awards prograa
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CDI Kalcolbull J MACDONALD CEC USN (July 1974 - June 1976)
CDI Caorge J lDNAI CEC USN (July 1976 -
CDR Charles M KASlELL CEC USN (February 1974 - June 1976)
LCDR Jabullebull a CLAYTON CEC USN (June 1976 -
Adbullinis t rativePersonnel OIicer(S-1) LTJC Wallace NMB YUH USN (Hovebullber 1974 - June 1976)
Plana amp Training Officer (S-2)
Operationbull Officer (S-3)
Supply Officer (S-4)
Cb a plain
Medical Officer
Dental Of Cicer
Alpha Company Commander
Bravo Company Cobullmande r
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LTJC Jabullea A ZAYAC USN (June 1976
LT Claude V KING Ill CEC USN (Karch 197S - Kay 1976)
LT Pred C KLEIN USN (Kay 1976 - October 1976)
LTJC Charlea R KUIIC CEC USH (August 1976 -
LCDR Michael w SHELTON CEC USN (April 197S - Novebullbe r 1976)
LCDR Jarold R HILD~BRAND SC USN (Septebullber 1974 - June 1976)
LCDR Patrick P VALENTY SC USN (July 1976 -
LCDI lufua B FINI CBC USN (Sepceaber 1975 -
LT Randal R STRAUB MC USNR (September 1975 - June 1976)
LT Samuel S NORVELL MC USNI (July 1976 -
LT Terrence C MASON DC USNR (Augus t 1975 -
LT Richard K DEMPSEY CEC USN (Sep t ember 197S - November 1976)
LTJC Charles R ~UBIC CEC USN (Sep~ember 1975 - August 1976)
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CECS Henry S REii (Augu1t 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LT Pra nk J KOlRO CEC US N (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Wallace NXN YU ll DSN (Jbullnlllry 1976 - June 1976)
LTJC Cragory A RtC~RT CBC DSN (June 1976 - November 1976)
LT Michael R JOHNSON CEC DSN (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Mlcheel A KOPACZEWSKlCtCDSKR (January 1976 - Novebullbet 1976)
LTJC Ronald P DE TROY CC US NR (Jamp11uacy 1976 - November 1976)
LTJC Laigb t on J TROE Ill CC OSN (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Paul 8 VADE SC USN (January 1974 - July 1976)
LTJC Scaven C CRTRY SC USN (July 1976 -
LT Pred C ILlN USN (Januery 1976 - Kay 1976)
LTJC Gregory A RlCHBRT CIC USN (May 1976 - November 1976)
ENS Craig M CAMPBELL CC USN (September 1975 - October 1976)
ENS Jean P MAbullCHAND CEC USN (October 1976 -
EQCH Ovaine R RUTHRPORD USN (March 1975 - Ha y 1976)
UTCS Norman C lOLBECK USI (May 1976 - JuJy 1976)
UTCM Ke nneth NMN CLEMONS USN (July 1976 - Novembar 1976)
CUCH Richard N ALLA~D USN (Novaaber 1976 -
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ADM I NPERSOtlHEL
The Administrative Department provided all administrative reproduction and personnel services to the battalion during the deployment
Total yeoman assigned during this deployment were ten (l-YNC 1-VNl 3-YN2 2-YN3 and 3-YNSN) One YN2 was assigned to Detachment Sigonella for administra t ive support bull Yeoman were also assigned to the Supply (S-4) Tr aining (S- 2) and Operations (S-3) departments The Admin Staff averaged four (2-YN2 l-YN3 and 1-YNSN) with the YNC functioning as the Assistant Admin Officer and the YN1 functioning as the Admin Office supervisor A line LTJG was assigned as Department Head
The Personnel Office started the Ro t a deployment with a staff of 10 PNs Everyone was assigned a specific job to do reenlistments and discharges receipts and transfers TAD diaries and education al services The operation was going smoothly however one PN was sent t o the Sigonella detachment to augment the de t achment staff because of the heavy workload there The allowance was further deple t ed when one PN got o r ders for shore duty and another PN was released t o inactive duty Though the loss of the PNs could not be remedied the remaining PNs doubled their share of the load to give the battalion the service it needed This is typical of the Cao Do spirit of the PNs Their motivation and esprit de corps enabled them to give service to everyone in the battalion
The Personnel and Administrative staffs maintained the Duty YNPN Watch Section which provided emergency personn~l services and message pick-up service on a 24-hour bas is
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AVERAGE BATTALION STRENGTH - DEPLOYED AND ASSIGNED
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OPlICEllS 19 19 E-9 3 3 E-8 9 9 E-7 32 33 pound-6 75 78 E-5 91 101 E-4 137 138 E-3 amp below 207 208
TOTAL 554 570
BATTALION RECEIPTS AND TRANSFERS
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OFFICERS 7 9 E-9 0 l pound-8 0 3 E-7 2 0 E-6 15 9 E-5 34 17 B-4 28 21 E- 3 amp below 31 -2 TOTAL 117 158
AVERAGE BATTALION HANNING - OCCU FIELD 13
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BU 2 9 10 22 38 53 134 CE 1 2 10 9 9 13 44 CM 2 5 7 15 21 18 68 EA 0 2 3 6 3 12 26 EO 0 4 15 13 22 50 104 SW 1 1 8 7 11 16 44 UT l 0 3 9 14 23 50
TOTAL 7 TI 56 BT 118 185 470
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LEGAL
Legal a11i1tance was available co all members of the Battalion either at the coamand level by furniahing thebull vith povera of attorney or by referral to representativebull at the Baae Legal Services Branch OCfice for advice and counseling
Disciplinary action resulted in nonjudicial punishment being awarded on an average oC three cases week1y at Captaina Mast Four special and one summary courtbull - martial were convened during the Rota deployment Disciplinary action by month ia illustrated on the graph below
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CAREE R C 0 U N S E L l N G
During most of the European deployment NllCB 4 did not have a permanent trained Campreer Counselor This affected the overall career retention program As of this writing the battalion has acquir ed a permanent Career Counselor and the coU1Dand is in the pr ocess of rebuilding a viable car eer r e t ention team This should br14thten the overall retention pictur e
RETENTI ON TABLE
E11g1bl e Not E112ible Reen1istment
First Term Per sonnel 88 22 12
Career Personnel 21 00 14
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MORALE An ObJective evaluation of the bullorale of the Battalion as
a whole would unquestionably be very highmiddot Certainly the deploybullent location Rota Spain with its excellent liberty and leave possibilities wa1 a contributing factor However the sinale aost iaportant cause of high unit aorale was the excellent reputation for quality workaanship which the Battalion enjoyed Quality work probulloted hiamph unit pride which led to personal pride which led to hlamph aorale The high bullorate in turn was the cause of better and higher quality work thus self-perpetuating the spiral and proving the adaae that Quality attracts Qualitybullbull
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CHAPLAIN Religious services were held regularly in the Chapal-inshy
the-Pines located in the Seabee Camp Ciudad de Plata Rota Spain Sunday services included Protestant Worship at 0930 and Catholic Mass at 1100 Protestant Worship was conducted by the Battalion Chaplain and Catholic Mass was celebrated by Chaplains Rademacher and Boyd from the Naval Station Chapel Guitar music for Catholic Mass was arranged by the priests Organist for the Protestant services was Nancy L Johnson wife of CTIC Bob Johnson of Naval Comaunicntion Station Attendance averaged 7 battalion personnel at Protestant sershyvices and 16 at Catholic services tn addition many Naval Station personnel attended worship services at the Senbee Camp
Protestant and Catholic Chapel Funds were maintained with the Battalion Chaplain as custodian of each Disbursements of $100 or more were made with approval of the Commondina Officer A Catholic Chapel Council was foraed to make recoaaendations for use of the Catholic Chapel Fund
The Chapel was left unlocked at all times for aeditntion and prayer by battalion personnel A small group of Penteshycostal men hnd a daily prayer service in the chapel
Several battalion personnel participated in local denominshyational services Latter Doy Saints and Church of Christ at Esperanzu House on the base First Baptist Church Bethel Baptist Church and Lu Tglesln tvangelica (Pentecostal) off base A number of battalion personnel participated in Chrisshytian fellowship at Victory Villa Overseas Christion Serviceshyaen s Center and at a coffee house sponsored by La Iglesia Eva nae lica
A small Protestant Bible study group met on Wednesday nights ~n the Chaplians office studying primarily Godsplan of salvation
Throe retreats averaging seven persons ouch were held at La Molina Santa an old grist mill in Benaojon which has been converted into a retreat center by Fred Felty an American insurance salesman lowyer and former legislotor from Texas Several Catholic personnel participated in two Search Retreats sponsored by the base chapel
Several religious pound1las mostly Moody science filbulls were presented free of charge in the Silver City Theater The films became quite popular with a maximum attendance of 60 at one showing
The battalion library located in the sumo building as tho chnplalns office contain~ 3000 volumes of fiction and nonshyfiction hand-me-downs from other Navy Ii brories During
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this deployment application was made to the Chief of Naval Education and Training Support to establish e aeneral library at Silver City This was epproved and at the end of deployshyment an order of 1500 new volumes was received Much time and effort was put into inventorying and organiiing e~isting books About 600 fictions books older than twelve years were removed from the shelves and placed in boxes pending arrival of the new books Additional bookshelves totaling 76 feet of shelf space were built by Bravo Company to accommodate the new books In addition the battalion had several shelves of paperback books
The greatest single timetaker for the Chaplain was individual counseling covering a variety of subjects but mainly marital counseling A good bit of evening time was spent making AUTOVON calls in connection with personal counseling This included delivering over 120 Red Cross messages and counseling and assistshying persons receiving these messages
In addition to library shelves material changes included installation of a safe for keepina chapel funds prior to deposit a new air conditioner for the chapel screen doors on the chaplains office and library an additional electrical outlet in the chapshylains office to accommodate a wall clock relocation of one outshyside speaker from the chapel tower to the library roof in order to play chimes on Sunday mornings in the direction of berthing areas tamper-proofing of tho outside library door and updatina of doorknobs with locks and keys for all doors
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MEiHCAL
While found to be lacking by stateside standards the physical plant and layout of the dispensary were noneshytheless adequate for aost routine and emergency cases treated at Ciudad de Plata Assistance provided by the Naval Hospital Rota in the form of laboratory teats
bull pharmacy x-rays consultions and emergency referrals was outbulltanding
An average of approximately 280 patients per month were seen during rout1ne sick call hours Over 1850 prescriptions were filled the laboratory processed some 800 teats and 20 x-ray exposures were taken and reed Upper Respiratory Infections and gastrointestinal compaincs comprised the majority of conditions seen at routine 1ick call with moat of the consultsrefer r als co the Naval Hospital being of an orthopedic or optometric nature No communicable disease or food born illness outbreaks ware encountered Few cases of venere al disease were encounte r ed and all responded favo r abl y to i nitia l tr eatment Tl1ro~ghnut the deployment and in preparation for t he return to CONUS all necessary immunizations including Hong Kong and New Jersey A (swine) influenza were administered to AiJ Hands
The Medical Department instituted o Weight Control Program using the recent guidelines promulgated by BUMED While the results are still being analyzed net lossea of 30+ lbs were noted in several cases
During the deployment the rear two thirds of the HCPOC ESO Quonset Rut was alloted to the Medical Department and converted to supply spaces for bulk medical equipment This allo~ed for the controlled temperature storage oC items vice storage in CONpoundX boxes thus extending shelf life and insuri~g potency of necessary medicinals ln preparation Cor the mount out exercise all mount out boxe1 bullats kitbull and outfits were painted the latches and seals repaired or replaced
SICONELLA DETACHMENT
The Sigonella Detachment had a first class corpsman ssaigned throughout the deployment A screening eick call was held prior to quarters each morning An average of epproximetely 100 patients per month were seen during r o utine morning sick call of these personnel approximately 10 aen had to be referred to the Base Dispensa ry for further treatment Safety and sanitation inspections were conducted on both a r ou tine and a surprise basis The Medical Department representative also worked in the Adm Offi ce of the Base Dispensary
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DENTAL
The battalion dental staff consisting of one Dental Officer and cvo Deneal Technicians provided treatment in moat phases of Dantistry on a regularly scheduled basis to all battalion personnel Smergency dental care was rendered at any time Outatanding support in the fabrication of prosthetic applishyances repair service and advanced periodontal and complishycated oral surgery cases vas received from the Dental Departshyment Roca Spain
The battalion Dental Department is housed in a standard naval mobile dental trailer The trailer consists of a vattshying room two operatories and a dark room One operacory is used for performing most phases of Dentistry and the other is used for exposing x-rays films in the dark room all dental instruments are sterilited in an autoclave located in the dark room
Patient load averaged over 200 per month and in excess of 1000 procedures per month During chis deployment cycle no unusual dental diseases or conditions were detected
Dentel equipment and supplies were adequate However occasional equipment problems did cause delays in patient care Few problems were encountered in ordering and receiving dental supplies
In summary the den~al department should always keep at least a couple of months of every day consumables on hand for turnover Scheduling of patients no more than cwo or three weeks in advance should be exercised to decrease the amount oC patient failures due to unforeseen emergencies and exercises that may arise due to the battalions alert status during deployshyment
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S P E C I A L S E R V I C E S The Special Services Staff was comprised of one first
class potty officer and ono non-rated battalion member Despite the small siie of tho crew Special Se~vices mainshytained a very active and effective program Self-help proshyjects for the improvement of the Special Services building which consisted of a gabulle roobull and theater included the conshystruction of a stage and a bar the tiling of the game room floor and the installation of a new ceilinamp in the theater The Special Services Petty Officer aaintained a close liaison with the base travel aaency and was instruaental in arranging a continuous stream of tours to the surrounding area and all over lurope
Sports activity was marked by chess and ping pong tournashyments and by the three month long NMCB FOUR softball season The season was culminated with the presentation of plaques and team pictures to the victorious team meaberaand a trophy with the name of the winning teabull inscribed which will be passed on to the chaapions of the next deployaent
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P A 0 I P H 0 I 0 L AB The Public Affairs OfficePhotogr aphic Laboratory c r e w
consis t ed of one fi r st class Photographers Mate one second class Journalist a nd two non -rated Builders as photographers fo r most of t he deployment The primary tasks of t he Photo Lab wer e to pr o vi de photographic support for PAO and the Opshyerations Department Work wos also done in support of the line companies (Alpha Company in particular ) the Safety Chief and the de t achbullent s
The mont hly opera t ions r eports which included black 6 white prints and color s l ides and tho bat t alion publication Focus on Four took up aos t of the Jabs tibulle
The PAO Oepartbullent worked on the bullonthly Focus on Four and pr ovided news release coverage of battalion events Artishycles appe1Lred in t he Rota base paper (The Jack Tar) the Seashybee Coverall Navy Times Navy Civil Engineer and others PAO also coordinated the Fl eet Home Town News Prograbull and the Direct Line question and answer line to the co
PAOPhoto did the l ayou t work on t he Guam Completion Report prepared a Change of Coabullond booklet ond finished a 92- page edition of the Focus on Four ln lieu of a cruisebook at the end of deployment
ProblebullS were encountered in the lnb with water teaper at ure and bullinerols insufficient functional equipment and frequent reassignbullent of personnel However n quali t y product was mainshytained as projects and l iberty wer e well docuaented by the PAO Staff
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The continuing aim of the NMCB POUR HRM Prograa is to aaximize the use of battalion human potential thereby enshysuring mission achievement for the command and personal growth opportunity for each battalion member If the program can be judged by the results it produced during the 1976 European deployment then the many pages of this completion report attest to a marked success
The Phase II Equal OpportunityRace Relations Program adshyvanced toward its institutionalized self-sustained stages The AAP was revised EOQls were updated and a new CTT was trained who in turn conducted MRRCE Workshops for all eligible personnel The Human Relations Council met monthly and tho Advancement Recommendation Board reviewed enlisted service records and performance evaluations to ensure all hands have been afforded an equal advancement opportunity
The DAPA and CODAC trained supervisors to identify and deal with workers showing symptoms of drugalcohol abuse conducted discussion groups for people with problems promshyulgated facts on drugalcohol abuse and related Navy policy and instituted a Drug Exemption Program Harsh Spanish laws p rove d a significant deterrent to drug use and trafficking and Battalion Special Services consistently proshyvided outstanding alternatives to drugalcohol indulgence Drug detection dogs urinalyses screening and NIS investigashytions were used aa required The local ARD and CAAC units treated and screened individuals referred by the CODAC
Battalion personnel participated in cultural adjustment briefings conducted by host activities in Rota and Sigonella Liberty cancellations were infrequent and few unfavorable incidents with local nationals were reported Officers and enlisted men regularly took advantage of leave and liberty to explore Spain and other European countries
Positive actions were initiated throughout the deployshybullcnt and will continue during homeport to sustain a positive cobullbulland cl1bullate Most notable among these are the refinement
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NMCB POOR wrapped up its homeport period with the completion of the CBC Pore Bueneae Trailer Park at Pore Hueneme CA and the lest flight to Rota left on 15 March
Turnov~r of projects at NAVSTA Rota consisted of the Calibration Lab (SPN 462 at 48 completegt as well as eight minor projects
The construction hold and material delays have liaited the casked projects on which the battalion can vork
The Calibration Lab (SPN 462) is progreaaing smoothly and awaits scheduled deliveries of the ductwork by mid-April and the remaining air handling units
Seabee Camp projects were rescheduled with the visit of COMCBLANT representatives on 29 March
Surfacing the Alpha Co Live Storage Area (SPN 01-12) ia progressing vell with the area close to Cioal grade after removing almost one foot of soil over the entire area
Laundry Boiler (SPN Ol-28) Camp Hot Water Boilers (SPN 01-29) and Water Softeners (SPN 01-30) are awaiting shipment of boilers and water softeners respectively
A dedicated camp maintenance program is undervay to keep the camp in a hazard Cree condition
Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34) Phase II is progressing with about 800 LF of aidewalk poured
In Sigonella Sicily the EM ciubCPO Addition (SIC 34448) and Colf Cou rse Irrigation system (SIC 437) have not been started due co higher priority on other projects
AIMD Shop Phase III (SIC 18) is on schedule and awaits arrival of the building which is due l April The high water table is a continual problem
Ordnance Hagaampine (SIC 25) ia hampered by rain (site lies in a low swampy area) bur forming continues on the bleat valle
Handball Court (SIC 441) is awbulliting maceriais before work can continue
Power Check Pad (SlC 507) vill start the Cir1t week of April
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A 16-man augment force to the Sigonella Det vas sent 30 March and is expected to return to Rota approximately l May
Holy Loch Scotland posss problems in uneirpacted vork (443 mandaya) remaining for the Rankin Garage (UNK 504) and in unplanned demolition (50 mandaya) for(UNK 09) Hobby Shop Additional men are planned to augment the Holy Loeb Oet in late April or early May
The Nea Makri Oet commenced vork vith approximat~ly 20 complete and 14 air conditioning units rehabed bull
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April aav NHCB FOUR moving into construction in earnest despite the material problems experienced on many major projects
At the Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34 II) section three of five sections is complete and the job is progressing vell
At the Wullanveber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) limited vork began in preparation for delivery of boom boards on 1 June
The causeway for the BOCBRP is in its final position with the connection well underway Lighting of the causeway is hampered by material problems
Repairs to the Fender System (SPN 19517) progress slowly dua to a lack of welding machines and design changes in the fabrication of the walers Divers from UCT ONE are currently removing the bottom walars along the right aide of the pier
After a complete design change the Community Center Road (SPN 444) is moving with ~ubgrade already eatabliahed
The Stgonella Seabee Compound (SIC 02-01) ta continuing with work on the trailer pads soils test lab collateral
bull equipment building loading ramp and the MLO storage shed
At the AIMD Building StC 18ttI non-delivery of ~he preshyengineered building ibull causing a critical delay along with other miscellaneoua HTO items
The Theater Addition (SIC 26) also haa critical eaterinl problems particularly with the doors having not arrived
The Handball Court (SIC 441) is awaiting arrival of the remainder of the building
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In Holy Loeb the Rankin Garage (UNK 504) will be cobullpleted Dt Kay and the Hobby Shop Improvements (UN~ 09) ii progressing vell with no major problems
Several personnel shifts are 1cheduled for the upcoming month and include the following Of the 16 man augmented to the Sigonella Dec ii will return on 9 Kay 18 additional men will be sent from Rota Three men will be sent to the Holy Loc h Dec
A detachment to La Maddalena of 19 men will be eatablished in June and a detachment to Souda Bay of four men will be established approximately l June
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In Kay - NMC8 POUR completed and turned over two major projects both ahead of schedule Material and funding problems still plague several projects though there was soaa improvement by aonths end
Causeway Connection (SPN 506) Concrete pad poured security lights and handrail in place Project completed and turned over 27 Kay 1976
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Precon held scheduled to start 1 July if oxylance burn bera and conduit hanger material arrive in June
Poat Office Consolidation (SPN 498) Much work was accomshypliabad with old walls and utilities removed and new walls doors and windows being installed
Calibration Lab (SPN 462) Additional funds received material procurement has begun again Need electr ical AC plumbing material Work baa progressed in finishing the head installing duct work painting
Repair Fender System Pier Il (SPN o f eleven sections of piles complete prior co installation
19517) Prefab of first Rubbing stripbull required
Wullenweber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) Limited work awaiting arrival of boom bosrds in June
Housin8 Sidewalks (SPN 34) Men diverted from this project to the Poat Office Conaolidation
Community Center Roads (SPN 444) June completion expected
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Aniaal Shelter (SPN 632) Foundation prepared vertical conatruccion awaiting rebar expanded metal
Sigonella Seabee Compound (SIC 02-01) Work continued with progreaa on underground electrical substation alab light poles final grading and storage work Projecting June completion
AIMD Building (SIC 18III) Building received and strucshytural a eabers erected Work continuing on sever linea undershyground Cuel tank Anticipa te funding problema
Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) Avaicing additional funda alov progreaa aade on bleat walls earth vork laying water line
theater Addition (SIC 26) Avaitiog additional funda much work oo stairs ocher concrete vork auapeoded ceiling partition installed
Golf Course Irrgiatioo (SIC 437) Work began on inacalshylacion of water lines and sprinkler systems
Bandball Court (SIC 441) No work performed awaiting arriv1l of electrical material
Povar Check Pad (SIC 507) Rain delayed early construction uch fill and compaction work performed this month
Line Opa Rehabilitation (SIC 508) tile floor laid electrical plumbing painting complete Project completed turned over 28 Hay 1976
Rankin Garage (UNK 504) in Roly Loch vaa completed and curnad ove r io ea~ly May
Hobby Shop Improvement Project (UNK 09) is ahead of schedule with bullwo rk progressing in roof boiler and radiator installation Estimated comple tion August 1976
AC Rehab (CRE 649) in Nea Makrt ia progressing near schedule with 471 of rehab work completed
In La Hadd1lena work has reauaad on the ~ym Overhead (SAR 04A) and on the Playing Field (SAR 11) with the arrival of a 19 men det during the final two vaeka of Hay
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Io June steady progress waa aade on construction projects The command inspection by COMCBLANT Captain J C RlC~ELS CEC USN r esulted io an outstanding rating for NMCB FOUR with particular praise for t he areas of leadership and ailitary smartness and our high quality construction Material sod funding probleaa still delay several projects aa outlined below
Kuse Cold Iron zation began on 28 to begill 12 Jul1 aaterial still are
SPN 502) Second precon held sod mobilishyJune Pull-scale construction isacheduled Oxylaoce burn bars and conduit hanger not on site
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Post Office Consolidotion (SPN 498) Work accoaplished bull includes plastering new walls installing a head beginning a foyer The major hold-up is arrival of channel iron necessary for inatallation of ductwork and installation of the euspended ceiling
Repair Pender System (SPN 19517) First sections of piles driven Rubbing stripslover va lers to be installed with UCT support once rubbing stripe ar r ive
Calibration Lab (SPN 462) Delays in this job include srrival of mismatched nir cood~tioniog equipment for the Mechanishycal Room and awaiting pencil rod and angle iron fo r ductwork
Wullenweber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) Boom boards are not not scheduled to arrive until August Work ia progressing in the bus bar installation
Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34) Open scrip between r oad and sidewalks paved
Overlay Camp Roads and Surface Secondary Roads (SPN 01-13 SPN 01-22) Roads in cabullp repaved
Inetall Bead Building 365 (SPN 01-35) Work is virtually complete on this camp improvement project
AIHD Building (SIC 18III) Work and fuel tank Wor~ is conttnuiog on the access road
completed oo sever lines aid~ng insulation and on
Power Check Pad (SIC 507) Almost half of tbe concrete poured this period
Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) $12300 of $17650 requested received Project August completion
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Theater Addition (SlC 26) Roof and ceiling installed interior utilities being roughed io
Handball court (SIC 441) No bullaterial delaya this month Insulation ceiling utilities installed All that rebullaina is to paint interior correct electrical and place sidewalk end stepa
EM ClubEH Club Addition Preparation underway to begin ~hibull project Many design questions to be discuaaed in second precon on 1 July 1976
_ Sigonella Seabee Cobullpound (SIC 02-01) Work still remains on vash reek soils lab admin parking lot and shore pover connection
Hobby Shop taprovement Project(UNK 09) Work continues ahead of schedule v t th progrebullbull on vindov installation plastering and electrical
Gym Overhead (SAJl 04A) Work completed once plywood arrived in mid-June No pudcblist
Playing Field (SAR 11) Work is progressing vith an early July completion expected The detachment is to be diseatablished approximately 15 July
Rota Pier Fender Repair (SPN 19517)
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JULY
In Julywork continued aa NKCB FOUR paaaed the midpoint in ita European deployment The battalion took tiae out for the traditional mid-deployment party on the 24th of July and for the battalion Change of Command Ceremony on 29 July when CDR C J BEDNAR relieved CDR M J MACDONALD However work did not alacken aa the Muse Cold Iron Project commenced (ull production at Rota and plans were laid for the eatabliahaent of a detachment at Souda Bay Crete Several projecta were completed both in Rota and at the various detachmenta
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Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Once critical materials orrived progresa vaa quicker than first anticipated due to the efficishyency of the oxylance and magnesium burn bar However several problems still alov construction Obstructions in the steam line trench require design changes for the pipe layout Not all materials are on hand and timely delivery ia required in order to avoid further delays Pinally apace requirements of pier tenantbull impedes progress as areas are blocked off and the battalion ia given only limited acceaa
Poat Office Consolidation (SPN 498) Haaonry work continued on the foyer and north and south walls Utilities inatalled electrical work begun No major stumbling blocka anticipated in this project as channel iron for auapendad celling arrived late in the month
Repair Pender System SPN 19517) At the prefab yard concrete pillars for use in pile fabrication completed The third of twelve sections of pile were driven Anticipate runnshying out or wooden members
Calib ration Lab (SPN 462) Installation of hoc vater lines complete Head virtually complete and moec duct work installed No resolution yet to mechanicalair-conditioning problema
Communi ty Center Road (SPN 444) Completed turned overco ROICC 6 Ju ly 1976
Animal Kennel (SPN 632) Project laid out and earthwork complete
Renovate BEQ Electrical (SPN 01-08) lialf of lights installed Awaiting arrival of remaining materials
Surface Ove rlay Camp Roadbull (SPN 01-13) 01-20 01-22 01-38) Silve r City Saloon parking lot surface BEQ roada complete WorK continuing on other horizontal constYuction in Seabea Camp
Install Raad Bldg 365 (SPN 01-35) Completed
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AIMD Building (SIC 18III) Siding insulation complete Interior electrical and plumbing vork begun Partition valls being installed
Pover Check Pad (SIC 507) of application of joint sealer
Project complete vith exception Awaiting chis terial
Ordnance Magaampine (SIC 25) Last concrete for blaat walls poured Work continuing on grouting waterproofing and earthshywork
Handball Court (SIC 441) Project completed and turned over to ROICC
EM ClubEM Club Addition (SIC 34448) Project start delayed awaiting reply from Corpa of Engineers on aajor deeig~ queetions
SARDINIA
Playing Field (SAR 11) Project completed and turned over Det disestabl ished 16 July 1976
ROLY LOCH
Hobby Shop Improvement Project (UNK 09) Project completed with exception of punchlist Det reduced to seven bullen until rest of aaterisl1 1rrive for start of NX garage project
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AC Rehab (GRE 645) Work moved ahead or schedulemiddot~ 13 units rehabbed this month
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In Rota construction approval was given by the Spanish governaent or the ERPBOC Storage and the TSC Antenna projects Manpower was quickly diverted to these projects the nuabera l and 3 priorities at Rota For the TSC Antenna job a detachment was established at Moron AFB In addition a detachment was also eatablished at Souda Bay Crete to work on two rec r eation facilities
ROTA
ERP Storage Facility (SPN 516) Vork progressed quickly on thia project in August after the lifting of the Spanish construction bold All aaterials were available on site anticipate early September completion
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Work was delayed on this project after the discovery of nine obstructions in the steam trench A redebulligo bas been approved and now the requirement is for tha arrival of elbows to go around the obstructions
TSC Antennas (SPN 602) A twelve man deta~bbullent was established on 16 Auguat to begin work at Moron AFB Spain It is planned that all work will be completed at Moron and then the complementaey antenna work started at the Rota site
Pier II Fender Repair (SPN 19517) Most of this crew diverted to higher priority projects aa maceriala (Timber) are running short
Calibra tion Lab (SPN 462) A design engineer from OICC Spain arrived the week of 16 August and recommended extenaive redesign of the AC ayatea Further delays are anticipated It is expected that NHCB 4 vill not b able to complete this project
SlCONBLLA
AIMO Building (SIC 18tII) Material pro~lems continuemiddot The comnon gutters have not arrived as promised by the Italian Air Force contractor The AC unit received does not aatch specifications COMCBLANT DET Naples ia investigating problems
Theater Addition (SIC 26) Work nov Estimate 3-4 veeks lost due to rework of content in river sand reduced bonding sand aeans to be working
progressing on plastering plaster Righ silt
Nov using 50 volosnic
The Joint Sealant for the Power Check Pad (SIC 507) and the cast iron fittings for the Col Course Irrigation Project (SIC 437) have not yet arrived delaying those projects Also the redesign of the EMCPO Club foundation (SIC 34448) la still in the bands of the Army Corps of Engineers aud OICC Spain
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A nev detachment vas establiahed or the conatruct1on of a Handball Court (CRpound 416) and a Racreatiou Area (CR 415)
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Work vsa beaun on the NEX Caraae project (U K 604)
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SEPTE~BER
The big event of Septembet vas tbe long awaited Pull Battalion 48 hour Mount Out Captain J P JONpoundS COMCBLANT preaided at the final 782 gear inspection et the conclusion of the exercise on 14 September 1976
ROTA
ERP Storage Facility (SPN 516) Project turned over 8 September 1976 with no punchliat facil it y completed in 5 veeks time
Muse Cold I ron (SPN 502 ) Project atill delayed a va i t ins pipe inaulation and holiday line tester Elbows received for by-paaaing obstructions
TSC Antennas (SPN 602) Intense r ainfall and diaestablishshyment and reaetablishaent of the detachment at Moron because of the Mount Out have hinoered const r uction progreaa
Poat Office Consolidation Work continued on this project a s tbe foyers heads and office spaces vere completed
Repair Fender System (SPN 19Sl7) Date of arrival of timber pushed back for second time to 10 October 1976 Its arrival is essential as UCT ONpound deployed to Rota 21 September and oov are unable to begin eonatruction work
Wullenveber An t enna (SPN 503) Wrong size dead end gripe arrived vork can not begin on installation of nev boom boards
Animal Kennel (SPN 632) Work started on the erection of this quonset hut upon the completion o the ERP Storage Facility
SIGONELLA
AtMD Building (SIC 18lII) Work progressing smoothly Pre f inal inapeccion sat for l October 1976
Ordnance Maga~ine (SIC 25) Work continuinR on all phaaes o f pTo j e c t - road vater lioe interior Expect completion b y NMCB 4
Still awaiting arrival of cast iron fittings for Golf Courae Irrigation Project (SIC 437) and on receipt of redeaign from OICC Spain on EMCPO Club (SIC 34448)
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the Air Conditioning Rehabilieation Project (GRpound 649)
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Work progTeaaed smoothly on the Baodbell Cou rt (CRE 416) Bovever uoaarked pover linea vere hit during the bullite preparation tor the ~bullcreation Area (CRE 415) and reaulted lo delays vbtla repairs vere aade
Det SOUiia Bay 11ampabera work on the bandbell court project
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Manr projectbull at the various detachment -ites vere cobullpleted during this final 35 days of deployment Also the extensive task of bulloving out tbe NHCB FOUR Advance Party and turning over the projects equipment and camp to NHCB FIVE occupied a signliicant portion of the battalion bull time
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The Muse Cold Iron Project (SPN 502) turned over at 34 cobullplete with vork continuing to the end on insulating bull portions of the steam line
The Post Office Consolidation (SPN 498) was cobullpleted
The Pier II Pender Repair (SN 19517) was turned over at 34 complete With the arrival of the required timber bullebullbers on 15 October 1976 extensive work vas com~leted in the final tvo weeks
The Calibration Lab (SPN 462) was turned over at 82 complete awaiting redesign of mechanical systems by OICC Spain
The TSC Antenna Project (SPN 602) was turned over with 18 complete (36 of work at Hor~n)
The Wullenveber Antenna Project (SPN 503) wae turned over at 15 complete awai t ing the dead end grips
The Animal Kennel (SPN 632) was turned over ac 60 complete with the cagae and other inter ior work to be completed
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The Power ~ Check Pad (SIC 507) and the AIMD Shop (SIC 18III) wae completed
The Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) wae turnover at 95 complete with heavy raine hampering progress on the road bull
The Theater Addition (SIC 26) was turned over at 94J complete os oll manpower resources were diverted in the last two weeks to the EMCPO Club
The Colf Courae Irrigation Project (SIC 437) was turned over at 17 complete
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Work began in earnest on the EMCPO Club(SIC 34448) during the final tvo veeka Once design approval vaa given work continued in double ahifta 7 days a week in a last ditch effort to get the p r oject out of the ground before the Sigonella rainy season stopped all earthwoTk Footings and columns bad to be poured in standing water despite 24 hour pumping
HOLY LOCR
The NEX Garage (UNK 604) waa completed
SOUDA BAY
The Handball Court (CRE 416) and the Recreation Area (CKE 415) vere completed bafore the Dets diaeetab1-isluaent
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COM ntREE ONE NCR PORT HUENEME CA BT UNCLAS E PT 0 N03120 1 WELCCraquoE TO THE ATLANTIC FLEET AS THE FY-75 PACIFIC BEST OP TYPE AND PELTIER AWARD RECIPIENT YOUR PROFESSIONAL CAPABILITIES ARB WELL KNOWN TO ALL I KNOW YOU WILL DO AN OUTSTANDING JOB AS ntI ALERT BATTALION NOW ON STATION ntROUGHOUT EUROPE IT IS A PLEASURE TO HAVE YOU ABOARD ANO I LOOK FORWARD TO VISITING YOU IN THE NEAR PIJTllRE GOOD LUCK FOR A SAFE ANO REWARDING DEPLOYMENT CAPTAIN RICKELS BT
3 Marc h 1976
From Co11111andini General US Marine Corps Marine Corps Base ltentynine Palas CA 92278
To Chief Staff Officer 31ST Naval Consttuction Reiiment Pon Hueneme CA 93043
Subj Letter of appreciation bull
1 It is a pleasure to co11m1end Naval Mobile Construction Battalion FOUR for its outstanding pcrfonmnce of duty while training at thu Bue 16-31 January 1976
2 In addition to the military subject training accomplished an invaluable contTibution was made to the base through the many construction tasks accomplished The projects completed include construction of an AM-2 Helicopter Pad 11 road a tonk crossing a dugout at the little league field and water point Sidewalks in the main camp area were also repaired
3 The enthusiasm and can do spirit of the Seabee tradition was in areat evidence daring the entire trainina period Please extend my appreciation
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E R REID Jr
FEI Twentynine FEB 7b 5 May 1976
Fro11 Co1111111ndina Officer US ~lari ne Corps Marine Barracks Naval Activities Box 13 PPO New York 09540
To Coananding Officer Naval Mobile Construction Batta1ion FOUR
Subj Letter of Appreciation
1 Durina the period of 30 April throuah 2 May 1976 members of your comraand vere called upon to auainent Marine Barracks Security Forces in anticipation of an increased threat to the security of the u s Naval Station Rota This auiJlentation consisted of a squad of Seabees belna Clllployed to 1141 two additional posts provide security for tllo aarine vehicular patrols and increase the si~e of the Back-up Alert Force The excellent perfolllBJlce and enthusiasm of the individual Seabees listed in enclosure (1) contributed gTeatly to the increased securlty of the Naval Station
2 The professionalba exhibited by your personnel during the entire period vas above reproach In a situation where Seabees served shoulder to shoulder vith Marines there was an air of constant cooperation autual confidence and respect Please convey ay personal appreciation to those Seabees involved Their attitude enthuslllSll and sense of responsibility is a credit to their co-and the Naval Service and personifies the Can Do attitude of the United States SEABEES
J L MILLER
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FTOm CoD1111a11der Naval Construction Battalions US Pacific Pleet To Commanding Officer US Naval Mobile Construction Battalion FOUR
Subj End of Deployment Completion Report
Ref NMCB FOUR ltr Ser 227 of S Apr 1976
1 Reference (a) forwarded NMCB FOURs end of deployment report which is considered to be among the finest received by tiis headquarters in recent years
2 Please convey to all who put forth their efforts and talents in compiling this report my congratulations on their thoroughness attention to detail and overall quality of content
JOHN R FISHER
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COMCBlMT NORFOLK VA BT UNCLAS N016SO PERSONAL FROM CAPT CL DIXON 111 CltMIAIDING GENERAL FMFPAC CERTIFICATE OF C~bulltENDATlON 1 ON 29 JUN 76 IT WAS Wint A DEEP SENSE OF PRIDE AND SATISFACTION lllAT I RECEIVED A CERTIFICATE OF CltMENDATIO~ FROM TIU COtfIANDlNG GaERAL FMFPAC FOR SEABEE PARTICIPATION IN 1llE CONSTRUCTION OF AN EXPEDITIONARY AIRFIELD AND REIATED FACILITIES AT ICB TIIVTt-NINE PALMS 2 TiiE BODY OF ntE CERTIFICATE READS AS FOLLOWS
TIIE CCMWt1gtING GENERAL FLEET MARINE FORCE PACIFIC TAKES PLEASURE
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IN CCHIENDING 31ST NAVAL CONSTRUCTION REGIMENT NAVAL CONSTRUCTION BAITALJON CENTER PORT HUENEME CA FOR OIJTSTANDING PERFORMANCE OF oorY WHILE PARTICIPATING IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN EXPEDITIONARY AIRFIELD IN THE DESERT AT MARINE CORPS BASii lWElrlY-NINE PALMS CA THE SEABEES OF THE 31ST NCR TURNED TO Wini RESPONSIVBNESS IYPrFYING THEIR REPUTATION fl 90 MAN UITTT DESIGNATED AS DBTAOIMEITT X-RAY OF MOBILB CONSTRUCTION BATTALION FOUR FORMED AND DEPLOYED TO THE DESERT DURING JANUARY 1976 QUICKLY AND EXPERTLY A PRIMARY ACCESS ROAD FOR SUBSEQUENT USE BY AIR FIELD CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AND A LANDING SITE FOR HELICOPTERS AND AV- BA HARRIERS WERE COM-PLETED NINE PIECES OF KBY CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT ESSENTIAL TO THIS UNIQUI PROJECT WERE MADE AVAILABLE FOR MARINE ENGINEER USE SIGNIFICANTLY ENRANCING 1llE QUALITY OF 1llE WORK FOR THlS EFFORT AND SUPERB FOLLOW-ON ACTION OF ORGANIZING AND EQUIPPING SUBSEQUENT RESERVE SEABEE DETAOlMENTS PARTICIPATING IN THE AUUIELD CONSTRUCTION raE REGIMENT IS HEREBY COMMENDED nus ENTHUSIASTlC DEDICATED DISPLAY OP PROFESSIONALISM REFLECTS GREAT CREDIT UPON rnE 31ST NAVAL CltJSTRUCTION REGIMENT AND IS IN KEEPING lflni THE FitEST TJWgtITJONS OF THE SEABEES vm THE us NAVAL SERVICE 3 AS POIITTED Ol1I IN THE CERTIFICATE N-CB FOUR WAS niE LEAD SEABEE BATTALION TO GO INTO MCB 1WENTY-NrNE PALgtIS TO START THE PROJECT THE STRONG RAPPORT SET BY THE MEN OF FOUR WITH THE MARINE CORPS PERSONNEL AT TWpound1flY-NlNE PALMS WAS SOON TO LEAD TO THE CLAllaquogtR FOR ADDITIONAL SEABEE SUPPORT 4 I PERSONALLY FEEL JlAT FOUR 1 S CONTRIBUTIONS WERE VERY NOTEWORTHY TO THE TOTAL PROJECT EFFORT AND I WOULD SINCERELY APPRECIATE THE PASSING OF THIS CCMolENDATION ON TO ALL ruosE MEN OF FOUR WHO PARTICPATED WITH WARIEST REGARDS CAPT 0L DIXON III
CobullMding Officer US Navy Support Office
La Maddalena FPO New York 09533
Dear Colllllllnder McDonald
14 July 1976
Well at long last I can say I have seen Seabees You can be truly proud of your detachment here in La Maddalena and in Master Chief
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Nelsona true leader of men dedicated to his profession and one who never settles for that 95 mark Anyt ime you tire of hilll send hia to La Madd As for the others they to have done every1hing that has been asked of thea plus a little extra
I am in the process of vritlng letters of comendation for the men and they Will be forwarded to you
If there is anything I can do for you or your mea please feel free to ask
Once againyou can be truly proud t o have t hese men wor king for you and the Seabees
Best Regards
EL GALAVOTII
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From Commander U S Naval Activities SpainCommanding Officer U S Naval Station Rota Spain
To Commanding Officer U S Naval Mobile Construction Battalion FOUR
Subj Letter of Appreciation
1 I wish to express my personal appreciation for the valuable assistance provided by volunteers of your command in support of the Bicentennial Celebration aboard Naval Station Rota Spain The high degree of success of the activities which were enjoyed by the entire community would not have been possible without this significant effort which was so willingly given by members of NMCB-4 The capability of your command to render this assistance in addition to the normal heavy workload which you pursue middotis solid evidence of outstanding leadership and a most effective organization
2 I wish to specifically single out CECS HS REIK USN NMCB fOURs Bicentennial Liaison Representative Senior Chief REIK was called upon numerous times by various members of the Bicentennial Committee and in every case responded with effective and timely results His assistance in coordinating efforts to help in the installation and hook up of the extensive electrical system assisting in the arrangements for the church services and in arranging volunteers to work at the all hands picnic was essential to the success of our celebration The willing spirit and fine sense of cooperation exhibited by the members of NMCB-4 are indeed a credit to your command Please accept my most sincere thanks
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~DING OFFICER U S NAVY SUPPORT OFFICE LA MADDALENA SARDINTA
takes pleasure in commending
(the men of NMCB FOUR La Maddalena Detaclunent)
For outstanding performance as set forth in the following citation
For superior perfoIJllanCEI of duty 1ile assigned to US Naval MObile OOostxuctioo Battalion FOUR Oetachtent La Madclalena Sardinia Italy durirg the period 17 May 1976 to 16 July 1976 Your efforts in support of the detach-ment s mission provide1 a siltTlificant cantrilution to the rrorale and efficiency of the ocmnands at this isolated duty station In addition to the satisfactory carpletion of all c1etacl1nelt work projects you devoted your spare time to various projects which included fightirg brush fires and cxrmunity relations involving repairs to an ozphanage emargency road repairs assistance at the annual ccmnard barbeque honorirg the rost nation and support of similar projects affecting all phases of cxrmunity life in La Maddalena At all times your perfoDnld your assignel tasks willirgly and in a professional manner consistently mainshytainirg a hiqh state of morale am oondllct beyond reproach Your personal dedication in addition to supportirg the Navys overseas diplanacy program inproved the mission readiness of this ocmnard and is in keepirg with the hiqhest traditions of the US Navy
E L GAIAVUITI Cmmander US Navy
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PROJECT ON 8 SEP 76 AT NAVCCMlSTA GREECE BY YOUR NEA MAICRI DETACHMENT IS NOTED WITH PLEASURE AND GRATrnJDB PETIY OfPICER KNOWLTON AND mE EmIRE DETACHMENT CREW HAVE PERFORMpound) ADMIRABLY IN COMPLETING nns COMPLEX AND OPERATIONALLY IMPORTANT PROJECT IN SUOf AN ACCELERATED TIME FRAME 1liEY HAVE BEEN A MOST WELCOME ADDITION TO OUR CCMlUNITY AND THEIR DEPARTIJRE IS CONSIDERED A DEFINITE LOSS 2 PLEASI ACCEPT MY APPRECIATION ON A TRULY FINE AND CREDITABLE PERFORMANCE BY THE MEN OF NMCB FOUR CAPTIAN THAD H HARDEN US NAVY BT
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Kota Swim Club co Special Services US Naval Station Rota Spain CoG1rJ1anding Officer U S Naval Mobile Construction Battalion FOUR Special Services US Naval Station Rota Spain
Letter of Appreciation
Several months ago your battalion graciously accepted the fill-in proshyject of pouring cement starting blocks at the Naval Station housing swimming pool
The completion of this project represented a giant step in the attempts of the Board of Directors to further the goals of the club Our by-laws state that our primary objective is to promote competitive swimming I menshytion this point to make it clear that ours is not a summer fun program but a serious disciplined program of training and competition Our swimmers compete with one American team from Torrejon Air Base in Madrid and with SpMish clubs from Puerto de Santa Maria Jerez Sevilla and Madrid Several of these teams produce Spains olympic-class swimmers
Over the years the RSC has earned the respect of the Spanish clubs fpr being a serious almost-professional highly competitive group Such a reshyputation is difficult to maintain in our transient environment
Now through your generous cooperation and efforts the RSC is better equipped to train for its competition season and to host our competitors in a manner to whcih they are accustomed
On behalf of the present and future Boards of Directors and memberships I extend our most sincere appreciation and wish you and your men all the best for the future
William M Sink Secretory
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ROTA RODEO ASSN Box 1872
US Naval Station FPO New York NY 09540
CDR George J Bednar Commanding Officer NMCB FOUR
Dear Sir
20 October 1976
We would like to express our sincere appreciation to you and all of NMCB-4 for all of the help and support you have given the Rota Rodeo Association
You have given us the use of your equipment along with skilled operators to run it When we needed something you a brays seClled to be there ready and willing to do aJl you could Our 1976 Rodeo Season has been SllOOth sailing all along because of the tremendous aaount of support we llave received frobull our shiputes at NgtICB-4
Your Special Services department has provided us with the use of their facilities when a rainstorm made it necessary to move indoors and they have offered their services several times NMCB-4 has provided a11 Ambulance for our shows and buck-outs along with experienced Corpsmen They have provided us with transportation to pull and transfer our flont over the 4th of July They were there before our Rodeos to water and drng the arena There is really no end to the countless number of times JMCB-4 was there to lend a helping hand when we needed it the most
We sincerely appreciate all of your efforts ln behalf of the Rota Rodeo Association ld like to extend a very sincere thank you to you and all of your men We wish you the best at your next station and all of the places where duty aay take you
Thank you very 1L1ch Very respectfully
Dale E Hart President RRA
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1 DURINC THE PERIOD l7 AUG - 3 NOV 76 ~CB FOUR DET SOODA BAY UNDER 1llE PROFESSIONAL LEADHRSHIP OF BUCS HARIANO E BENGS USN caIPLpoundTED COiSTRUCTION OF AN OIJTDOOR PLAYING COURT (CRI 415) AND A HANDBALL COURT (CRE 416) THESE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES WERE GREATLY hEEDED AT nus ISOLATED DUTY STATION ntEY ARE A REALITY TODAY JN LARGE MEASURE BECAUSE OF THE HARD lfORK OF THE HlGlILY SKILLED MEMIERS OF lllaquoB FOUR FACED WITH Ul1JSUAL PROBLEMS OF TERRAIN CLEARANCE INVOLVING WATER AND ELECTRICAL LINES 1llE SWEE DETAOMEJ7 SET ABOUT ITS TASK ON A HEAVY SIX AND SOMETDCES SEVEN DAYS A WEEK SCHEDULE TO ENSURE CtradePLETON ON TDlE 1llE SUPEllB RESULTS ATTEST TO llilIR DEDICATED EFFORTS 2 THE MEMBERS OF NAVDET SOODA BAY FOUO NMCB FOUR PERS TO BE GREAT SHIP-MATES MULE ABOARJ) nus ACTTVITY llU CraquoWWgtERIE AND COMPLETE ABSENCE OF ANY DISCIPLINARY INCTDENTS WAS lOICATlVE OP 1llE LEADERSlUP BY EXAMPLE SHOWN BY YOUR SENIOR PETTY OFFICERS 3 ADMINISTRATIVE AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE RENDERED BY ALL INFO ADDEES TS ALSO GREATLY APPRECIATED YOUR SUPPORT IN TiiESE ENDEAVORS SERVE TO BOOST me MORALE OF ntOSE WHO GET TO use ntESE FINE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES BT
R 04211SZ NOV 76 FM COMCBLANT NORFOLK VA TO NMCB FOUR INFO COMCBPAC MAKALAPA HI BT UNCLAS E FT 0 N01650 FAREWELL TO NMCB FOOR 1 AS YOU DEPART ROTA HAVING SERVED AS ntE ATLANTIC FLEET ALERT BA1TALION I EXTEND MY SINCERE APPRECIATION FOR 1llE OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE BY YOUR OFFICERS AND MEN NKB FOUR CAN BE PROUD OF lllEIR ACCOMPLJSHMElTS DURING THESE PAST EIGHT MONTiiS 1lll PROFESSIONAL CAPABILITIES OF NMCB FOUR WERE EVIDalT ON SEVERAL OPERATIONAL PROJECTS AT ROTA OP PARTICULAR NOTE WERE THE PIER lllO FEJOER SYSTEM llaquoISE COLD TRON AND 1llE EOC SUPPORT FACILITY 1llE OIC DET SICONELLA AND HIS MEN PERFORMED IN A PARTICULARLY OUTSTANDING CAN DO MANNER IN SEVERAL INSTANCES tlORUNG DOUBLE SHIFTS UNDER ADVERSE llEA1llER CONDITIONS IN ORDER TO GET PROJECTS OUT OF 1llE GROUND PRIOR TO nE ONSET OP THE RAINY SEASON 1 WISH YOU WELL ON YOUR RICHLY-DESERVED IOIEshyPORT PERIOD MD LOOK FORWARD TO AGAIN HAVING 11tCB FOUR UNDER CltMBLMT OPCON ON YOOR EXT DEPLOYMENT WELL DONE CAPT JONES BT
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NEW YORK 09523 NAPSIGPWmr 11000 Ser 1384 9 NOV 1976
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Coananding Officer U S Naval Air Facility FPO New York 09523 Commanding Officer O S Naval Mobile Conatruc~on Battalion FOUR COmander Naval Conatruction Bacca lions U S Atlantic Fleet Little Creek Norfolk Virginia 23511
1 As the deployment of NMCB POUR approaches tenainatioo it is appYopriate chat the accomplisbnents of the Sigonella detachment be reviewed
2 Upon the arrival of thia epecially selected group it vas 1-ediately obvious that they were skilled arciaana who took pride in the work they accOG1pliahed It was also apparent that during h0111eport periods training leasooa had been well learned Many of the unique problems and challenges encouncer ed when u~~ina local materialbull had been recognized and resolved When actual on site conditionbull varied the officers and men of the detachshyment appraised the aituacion and aggr aaaively developed a sound engineering solution
3 Bot h the quantity and quality of the work accomplished by the Sigonella Detachment of NMCB FOUR was outstanding They completed many projects which had been started by other detachments They also started end completed several urgently required operational projects which enhanced the ability of NAF SigoneJla to provide improved support to the operating forces Projects of particular note are the Power Check Pad Rehabilitation of Line Operationbull Buildings Public Workbull Shopbull Storea Ordnance Magazines Air Frames Shop Handball Court and Theater Particularly notaworthy was the start of the EMCPO Club at NAP-II Although adverse weather prevailed work vae pursued on a round the clock ba1i1 in an effort co provide the follow-on detecbnent with a project which could be executed during the rainy season The Cen Do attitude displayed on all projects only r einforced the NMCB POUR reputation and candor displayed by all detachment personnel The ultimate reward of accomplialwent ahould be ebared by the mtire detachment Every indiidual exhibited that extra effort which contributes to perfection
4 They have estebliahed a pattern of excellence that future decachmenta will do well to emulate The officers and men of the Sigonella Detachment can look with pride on their accompli1haenta
5 Please accept my moat sincere appreciation for e moat aucceaaful deployment
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BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH Avenida Diputacion
Rota Cadiz Espana (Spain)
t on behalf of the congregation of ~ethel Baptist Church would like to thank Chaplain Fink ~Rl Ron
bull Sherman EOl Doug Sullivan BU2 Biggins and EA3 Jose Setter for the removal of debris and the leveling of our parking area These men worked continously for over eix hours and completed a cask that would have taken the men of Bethel many back breaking days to accomplibullh
We 1incerely do appreciate this work that was performed
Thank you and may Cod blebulla these men
Sincerely
1Rodnay J PARROTT
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CRINFO Merit Award forwarding of
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Construction Battalion
Ref (a) OPNAVINST 572027 of 10 June 76
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l The Chief of Information takes great pleasure in forshywsrding ancloaure (1) to the editor and staff of FOCUS ON FOUR
2 A key objective of the Navys internal informAtion prograa ii to an1ure that all Navy personnel and their dependents are Cully informed about the Navy A panel of judge1 determined that the content and format of POCUS ON FOOR were of exemplary quality and in full support of internal information goal1
3 Thia publication waa named Best Authorized Magazine (Catego ry Two) aa set forth in reference (a) for the transitional quarter fiscal year 1976 CHINFO Merit Awards prograa
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Coaaanding Oficer
Executive Officer
CDI Kalcolbull J MACDONALD CEC USN (July 1974 - June 1976)
CDI Caorge J lDNAI CEC USN (July 1976 -
CDR Charles M KASlELL CEC USN (February 1974 - June 1976)
LCDR Jabullebull a CLAYTON CEC USN (June 1976 -
Adbullinis t rativePersonnel OIicer(S-1) LTJC Wallace NMB YUH USN (Hovebullber 1974 - June 1976)
Plana amp Training Officer (S-2)
Operationbull Officer (S-3)
Supply Officer (S-4)
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Medical Officer
Dental Of Cicer
Alpha Company Commander
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LTJC Jabullea A ZAYAC USN (June 1976
LT Claude V KING Ill CEC USN (Karch 197S - Kay 1976)
LT Pred C KLEIN USN (Kay 1976 - October 1976)
LTJC Charlea R KUIIC CEC USH (August 1976 -
LCDR Michael w SHELTON CEC USN (April 197S - Novebullbe r 1976)
LCDR Jarold R HILD~BRAND SC USN (Septebullber 1974 - June 1976)
LCDR Patrick P VALENTY SC USN (July 1976 -
LCDI lufua B FINI CBC USN (Sepceaber 1975 -
LT Randal R STRAUB MC USNR (September 1975 - June 1976)
LT Samuel S NORVELL MC USNI (July 1976 -
LT Terrence C MASON DC USNR (Augus t 1975 -
LT Richard K DEMPSEY CEC USN (Sep t ember 197S - November 1976)
LTJC Charles R ~UBIC CEC USN (Sep~ember 1975 - August 1976)
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LT Pra nk J KOlRO CEC US N (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Wallace NXN YU ll DSN (Jbullnlllry 1976 - June 1976)
LTJC Cragory A RtC~RT CBC DSN (June 1976 - November 1976)
LT Michael R JOHNSON CEC DSN (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Mlcheel A KOPACZEWSKlCtCDSKR (January 1976 - Novebullbet 1976)
LTJC Ronald P DE TROY CC US NR (Jamp11uacy 1976 - November 1976)
LTJC Laigb t on J TROE Ill CC OSN (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Paul 8 VADE SC USN (January 1974 - July 1976)
LTJC Scaven C CRTRY SC USN (July 1976 -
LT Pred C ILlN USN (Januery 1976 - Kay 1976)
LTJC Gregory A RlCHBRT CIC USN (May 1976 - November 1976)
ENS Craig M CAMPBELL CC USN (September 1975 - October 1976)
ENS Jean P MAbullCHAND CEC USN (October 1976 -
EQCH Ovaine R RUTHRPORD USN (March 1975 - Ha y 1976)
UTCS Norman C lOLBECK USI (May 1976 - JuJy 1976)
UTCM Ke nneth NMN CLEMONS USN (July 1976 - Novembar 1976)
CUCH Richard N ALLA~D USN (Novaaber 1976 -
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ADM I NPERSOtlHEL
The Administrative Department provided all administrative reproduction and personnel services to the battalion during the deployment
Total yeoman assigned during this deployment were ten (l-YNC 1-VNl 3-YN2 2-YN3 and 3-YNSN) One YN2 was assigned to Detachment Sigonella for administra t ive support bull Yeoman were also assigned to the Supply (S-4) Tr aining (S- 2) and Operations (S-3) departments The Admin Staff averaged four (2-YN2 l-YN3 and 1-YNSN) with the YNC functioning as the Assistant Admin Officer and the YN1 functioning as the Admin Office supervisor A line LTJG was assigned as Department Head
The Personnel Office started the Ro t a deployment with a staff of 10 PNs Everyone was assigned a specific job to do reenlistments and discharges receipts and transfers TAD diaries and education al services The operation was going smoothly however one PN was sent t o the Sigonella detachment to augment the de t achment staff because of the heavy workload there The allowance was further deple t ed when one PN got o r ders for shore duty and another PN was released t o inactive duty Though the loss of the PNs could not be remedied the remaining PNs doubled their share of the load to give the battalion the service it needed This is typical of the Cao Do spirit of the PNs Their motivation and esprit de corps enabled them to give service to everyone in the battalion
The Personnel and Administrative staffs maintained the Duty YNPN Watch Section which provided emergency personn~l services and message pick-up service on a 24-hour bas is
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AVERAGE BATTALION STRENGTH - DEPLOYED AND ASSIGNED
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OPlICEllS 19 19 E-9 3 3 E-8 9 9 E-7 32 33 pound-6 75 78 E-5 91 101 E-4 137 138 E-3 amp below 207 208
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BATTALION RECEIPTS AND TRANSFERS
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OFFICERS 7 9 E-9 0 l pound-8 0 3 E-7 2 0 E-6 15 9 E-5 34 17 B-4 28 21 E- 3 amp below 31 -2 TOTAL 117 158
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BU 2 9 10 22 38 53 134 CE 1 2 10 9 9 13 44 CM 2 5 7 15 21 18 68 EA 0 2 3 6 3 12 26 EO 0 4 15 13 22 50 104 SW 1 1 8 7 11 16 44 UT l 0 3 9 14 23 50
TOTAL 7 TI 56 BT 118 185 470
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LEGAL
Legal a11i1tance was available co all members of the Battalion either at the coamand level by furniahing thebull vith povera of attorney or by referral to representativebull at the Baae Legal Services Branch OCfice for advice and counseling
Disciplinary action resulted in nonjudicial punishment being awarded on an average oC three cases week1y at Captaina Mast Four special and one summary courtbull - martial were convened during the Rota deployment Disciplinary action by month ia illustrated on the graph below
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During most of the European deployment NllCB 4 did not have a permanent trained Campreer Counselor This affected the overall career retention program As of this writing the battalion has acquir ed a permanent Career Counselor and the coU1Dand is in the pr ocess of rebuilding a viable car eer r e t ention team This should br14thten the overall retention pictur e
RETENTI ON TABLE
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MORALE An ObJective evaluation of the bullorale of the Battalion as
a whole would unquestionably be very highmiddot Certainly the deploybullent location Rota Spain with its excellent liberty and leave possibilities wa1 a contributing factor However the sinale aost iaportant cause of high unit aorale was the excellent reputation for quality workaanship which the Battalion enjoyed Quality work probulloted hiamph unit pride which led to personal pride which led to hlamph aorale The high bullorate in turn was the cause of better and higher quality work thus self-perpetuating the spiral and proving the adaae that Quality attracts Qualitybullbull
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CHAPLAIN Religious services were held regularly in the Chapal-inshy
the-Pines located in the Seabee Camp Ciudad de Plata Rota Spain Sunday services included Protestant Worship at 0930 and Catholic Mass at 1100 Protestant Worship was conducted by the Battalion Chaplain and Catholic Mass was celebrated by Chaplains Rademacher and Boyd from the Naval Station Chapel Guitar music for Catholic Mass was arranged by the priests Organist for the Protestant services was Nancy L Johnson wife of CTIC Bob Johnson of Naval Comaunicntion Station Attendance averaged 7 battalion personnel at Protestant sershyvices and 16 at Catholic services tn addition many Naval Station personnel attended worship services at the Senbee Camp
Protestant and Catholic Chapel Funds were maintained with the Battalion Chaplain as custodian of each Disbursements of $100 or more were made with approval of the Commondina Officer A Catholic Chapel Council was foraed to make recoaaendations for use of the Catholic Chapel Fund
The Chapel was left unlocked at all times for aeditntion and prayer by battalion personnel A small group of Penteshycostal men hnd a daily prayer service in the chapel
Several battalion personnel participated in local denominshyational services Latter Doy Saints and Church of Christ at Esperanzu House on the base First Baptist Church Bethel Baptist Church and Lu Tglesln tvangelica (Pentecostal) off base A number of battalion personnel participated in Chrisshytian fellowship at Victory Villa Overseas Christion Serviceshyaen s Center and at a coffee house sponsored by La Iglesia Eva nae lica
A small Protestant Bible study group met on Wednesday nights ~n the Chaplians office studying primarily Godsplan of salvation
Throe retreats averaging seven persons ouch were held at La Molina Santa an old grist mill in Benaojon which has been converted into a retreat center by Fred Felty an American insurance salesman lowyer and former legislotor from Texas Several Catholic personnel participated in two Search Retreats sponsored by the base chapel
Several religious pound1las mostly Moody science filbulls were presented free of charge in the Silver City Theater The films became quite popular with a maximum attendance of 60 at one showing
The battalion library located in the sumo building as tho chnplalns office contain~ 3000 volumes of fiction and nonshyfiction hand-me-downs from other Navy Ii brories During
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this deployment application was made to the Chief of Naval Education and Training Support to establish e aeneral library at Silver City This was epproved and at the end of deployshyment an order of 1500 new volumes was received Much time and effort was put into inventorying and organiiing e~isting books About 600 fictions books older than twelve years were removed from the shelves and placed in boxes pending arrival of the new books Additional bookshelves totaling 76 feet of shelf space were built by Bravo Company to accommodate the new books In addition the battalion had several shelves of paperback books
The greatest single timetaker for the Chaplain was individual counseling covering a variety of subjects but mainly marital counseling A good bit of evening time was spent making AUTOVON calls in connection with personal counseling This included delivering over 120 Red Cross messages and counseling and assistshying persons receiving these messages
In addition to library shelves material changes included installation of a safe for keepina chapel funds prior to deposit a new air conditioner for the chapel screen doors on the chaplains office and library an additional electrical outlet in the chapshylains office to accommodate a wall clock relocation of one outshyside speaker from the chapel tower to the library roof in order to play chimes on Sunday mornings in the direction of berthing areas tamper-proofing of tho outside library door and updatina of doorknobs with locks and keys for all doors
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While found to be lacking by stateside standards the physical plant and layout of the dispensary were noneshytheless adequate for aost routine and emergency cases treated at Ciudad de Plata Assistance provided by the Naval Hospital Rota in the form of laboratory teats
bull pharmacy x-rays consultions and emergency referrals was outbulltanding
An average of approximately 280 patients per month were seen during rout1ne sick call hours Over 1850 prescriptions were filled the laboratory processed some 800 teats and 20 x-ray exposures were taken and reed Upper Respiratory Infections and gastrointestinal compaincs comprised the majority of conditions seen at routine 1ick call with moat of the consultsrefer r als co the Naval Hospital being of an orthopedic or optometric nature No communicable disease or food born illness outbreaks ware encountered Few cases of venere al disease were encounte r ed and all responded favo r abl y to i nitia l tr eatment Tl1ro~ghnut the deployment and in preparation for t he return to CONUS all necessary immunizations including Hong Kong and New Jersey A (swine) influenza were administered to AiJ Hands
The Medical Department instituted o Weight Control Program using the recent guidelines promulgated by BUMED While the results are still being analyzed net lossea of 30+ lbs were noted in several cases
During the deployment the rear two thirds of the HCPOC ESO Quonset Rut was alloted to the Medical Department and converted to supply spaces for bulk medical equipment This allo~ed for the controlled temperature storage oC items vice storage in CONpoundX boxes thus extending shelf life and insuri~g potency of necessary medicinals ln preparation Cor the mount out exercise all mount out boxe1 bullats kitbull and outfits were painted the latches and seals repaired or replaced
SICONELLA DETACHMENT
The Sigonella Detachment had a first class corpsman ssaigned throughout the deployment A screening eick call was held prior to quarters each morning An average of epproximetely 100 patients per month were seen during r o utine morning sick call of these personnel approximately 10 aen had to be referred to the Base Dispensa ry for further treatment Safety and sanitation inspections were conducted on both a r ou tine and a surprise basis The Medical Department representative also worked in the Adm Offi ce of the Base Dispensary
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DENTAL
The battalion dental staff consisting of one Dental Officer and cvo Deneal Technicians provided treatment in moat phases of Dantistry on a regularly scheduled basis to all battalion personnel Smergency dental care was rendered at any time Outatanding support in the fabrication of prosthetic applishyances repair service and advanced periodontal and complishycated oral surgery cases vas received from the Dental Departshyment Roca Spain
The battalion Dental Department is housed in a standard naval mobile dental trailer The trailer consists of a vattshying room two operatories and a dark room One operacory is used for performing most phases of Dentistry and the other is used for exposing x-rays films in the dark room all dental instruments are sterilited in an autoclave located in the dark room
Patient load averaged over 200 per month and in excess of 1000 procedures per month During chis deployment cycle no unusual dental diseases or conditions were detected
Dentel equipment and supplies were adequate However occasional equipment problems did cause delays in patient care Few problems were encountered in ordering and receiving dental supplies
In summary the den~al department should always keep at least a couple of months of every day consumables on hand for turnover Scheduling of patients no more than cwo or three weeks in advance should be exercised to decrease the amount oC patient failures due to unforeseen emergencies and exercises that may arise due to the battalions alert status during deployshyment
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S P E C I A L S E R V I C E S The Special Services Staff was comprised of one first
class potty officer and ono non-rated battalion member Despite the small siie of tho crew Special Se~vices mainshytained a very active and effective program Self-help proshyjects for the improvement of the Special Services building which consisted of a gabulle roobull and theater included the conshystruction of a stage and a bar the tiling of the game room floor and the installation of a new ceilinamp in the theater The Special Services Petty Officer aaintained a close liaison with the base travel aaency and was instruaental in arranging a continuous stream of tours to the surrounding area and all over lurope
Sports activity was marked by chess and ping pong tournashyments and by the three month long NMCB FOUR softball season The season was culminated with the presentation of plaques and team pictures to the victorious team meaberaand a trophy with the name of the winning teabull inscribed which will be passed on to the chaapions of the next deployaent
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consis t ed of one fi r st class Photographers Mate one second class Journalist a nd two non -rated Builders as photographers fo r most of t he deployment The primary tasks of t he Photo Lab wer e to pr o vi de photographic support for PAO and the Opshyerations Department Work wos also done in support of the line companies (Alpha Company in particular ) the Safety Chief and the de t achbullent s
The mont hly opera t ions r eports which included black 6 white prints and color s l ides and tho bat t alion publication Focus on Four took up aos t of the Jabs tibulle
The PAO Oepartbullent worked on the bullonthly Focus on Four and pr ovided news release coverage of battalion events Artishycles appe1Lred in t he Rota base paper (The Jack Tar) the Seashybee Coverall Navy Times Navy Civil Engineer and others PAO also coordinated the Fl eet Home Town News Prograbull and the Direct Line question and answer line to the co
PAOPhoto did the l ayou t work on t he Guam Completion Report prepared a Change of Coabullond booklet ond finished a 92- page edition of the Focus on Four ln lieu of a cruisebook at the end of deployment
ProblebullS were encountered in the lnb with water teaper at ure and bullinerols insufficient functional equipment and frequent reassignbullent of personnel However n quali t y product was mainshytained as projects and l iberty wer e well docuaented by the PAO Staff
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The continuing aim of the NMCB POUR HRM Prograa is to aaximize the use of battalion human potential thereby enshysuring mission achievement for the command and personal growth opportunity for each battalion member If the program can be judged by the results it produced during the 1976 European deployment then the many pages of this completion report attest to a marked success
The Phase II Equal OpportunityRace Relations Program adshyvanced toward its institutionalized self-sustained stages The AAP was revised EOQls were updated and a new CTT was trained who in turn conducted MRRCE Workshops for all eligible personnel The Human Relations Council met monthly and tho Advancement Recommendation Board reviewed enlisted service records and performance evaluations to ensure all hands have been afforded an equal advancement opportunity
The DAPA and CODAC trained supervisors to identify and deal with workers showing symptoms of drugalcohol abuse conducted discussion groups for people with problems promshyulgated facts on drugalcohol abuse and related Navy policy and instituted a Drug Exemption Program Harsh Spanish laws p rove d a significant deterrent to drug use and trafficking and Battalion Special Services consistently proshyvided outstanding alternatives to drugalcohol indulgence Drug detection dogs urinalyses screening and NIS investigashytions were used aa required The local ARD and CAAC units treated and screened individuals referred by the CODAC
Battalion personnel participated in cultural adjustment briefings conducted by host activities in Rota and Sigonella Liberty cancellations were infrequent and few unfavorable incidents with local nationals were reported Officers and enlisted men regularly took advantage of leave and liberty to explore Spain and other European countries
Positive actions were initiated throughout the deployshybullcnt and will continue during homeport to sustain a positive cobullbulland cl1bullate Most notable among these are the refinement
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NMCB POOR wrapped up its homeport period with the completion of the CBC Pore Bueneae Trailer Park at Pore Hueneme CA and the lest flight to Rota left on 15 March
Turnov~r of projects at NAVSTA Rota consisted of the Calibration Lab (SPN 462 at 48 completegt as well as eight minor projects
The construction hold and material delays have liaited the casked projects on which the battalion can vork
The Calibration Lab (SPN 462) is progreaaing smoothly and awaits scheduled deliveries of the ductwork by mid-April and the remaining air handling units
Seabee Camp projects were rescheduled with the visit of COMCBLANT representatives on 29 March
Surfacing the Alpha Co Live Storage Area (SPN 01-12) ia progressing vell with the area close to Cioal grade after removing almost one foot of soil over the entire area
Laundry Boiler (SPN Ol-28) Camp Hot Water Boilers (SPN 01-29) and Water Softeners (SPN 01-30) are awaiting shipment of boilers and water softeners respectively
A dedicated camp maintenance program is undervay to keep the camp in a hazard Cree condition
Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34) Phase II is progressing with about 800 LF of aidewalk poured
In Sigonella Sicily the EM ciubCPO Addition (SIC 34448) and Colf Cou rse Irrigation system (SIC 437) have not been started due co higher priority on other projects
AIMD Shop Phase III (SIC 18) is on schedule and awaits arrival of the building which is due l April The high water table is a continual problem
Ordnance Hagaampine (SIC 25) ia hampered by rain (site lies in a low swampy area) bur forming continues on the bleat valle
Handball Court (SIC 441) is awbulliting maceriais before work can continue
Power Check Pad (SlC 507) vill start the Cir1t week of April
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A 16-man augment force to the Sigonella Det vas sent 30 March and is expected to return to Rota approximately l May
Holy Loch Scotland posss problems in uneirpacted vork (443 mandaya) remaining for the Rankin Garage (UNK 504) and in unplanned demolition (50 mandaya) for(UNK 09) Hobby Shop Additional men are planned to augment the Holy Loeb Oet in late April or early May
The Nea Makri Oet commenced vork vith approximat~ly 20 complete and 14 air conditioning units rehabed bull
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April aav NHCB FOUR moving into construction in earnest despite the material problems experienced on many major projects
At the Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34 II) section three of five sections is complete and the job is progressing vell
At the Wullanveber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) limited vork began in preparation for delivery of boom boards on 1 June
The causeway for the BOCBRP is in its final position with the connection well underway Lighting of the causeway is hampered by material problems
Repairs to the Fender System (SPN 19517) progress slowly dua to a lack of welding machines and design changes in the fabrication of the walers Divers from UCT ONE are currently removing the bottom walars along the right aide of the pier
After a complete design change the Community Center Road (SPN 444) is moving with ~ubgrade already eatabliahed
The Stgonella Seabee Compound (SIC 02-01) ta continuing with work on the trailer pads soils test lab collateral
bull equipment building loading ramp and the MLO storage shed
At the AIMD Building StC 18ttI non-delivery of ~he preshyengineered building ibull causing a critical delay along with other miscellaneoua HTO items
The Theater Addition (SIC 26) also haa critical eaterinl problems particularly with the doors having not arrived
The Handball Court (SIC 441) is awaiting arrival of the remainder of the building
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In Holy Loeb the Rankin Garage (UNK 504) will be cobullpleted Dt Kay and the Hobby Shop Improvements (UN~ 09) ii progressing vell with no major problems
Several personnel shifts are 1cheduled for the upcoming month and include the following Of the 16 man augmented to the Sigonella Dec ii will return on 9 Kay 18 additional men will be sent from Rota Three men will be sent to the Holy Loc h Dec
A detachment to La Maddalena of 19 men will be eatablished in June and a detachment to Souda Bay of four men will be established approximately l June
KAY
In Kay - NMC8 POUR completed and turned over two major projects both ahead of schedule Material and funding problems still plague several projects though there was soaa improvement by aonths end
Causeway Connection (SPN 506) Concrete pad poured security lights and handrail in place Project completed and turned over 27 Kay 1976
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Precon held scheduled to start 1 July if oxylance burn bera and conduit hanger material arrive in June
Poat Office Consolidation (SPN 498) Much work was accomshypliabad with old walls and utilities removed and new walls doors and windows being installed
Calibration Lab (SPN 462) Additional funds received material procurement has begun again Need electr ical AC plumbing material Work baa progressed in finishing the head installing duct work painting
Repair Fender System Pier Il (SPN o f eleven sections of piles complete prior co installation
19517) Prefab of first Rubbing stripbull required
Wullenweber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) Limited work awaiting arrival of boom bosrds in June
Housin8 Sidewalks (SPN 34) Men diverted from this project to the Poat Office Conaolidation
Community Center Roads (SPN 444) June completion expected
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Aniaal Shelter (SPN 632) Foundation prepared vertical conatruccion awaiting rebar expanded metal
Sigonella Seabee Compound (SIC 02-01) Work continued with progreaa on underground electrical substation alab light poles final grading and storage work Projecting June completion
AIMD Building (SIC 18III) Building received and strucshytural a eabers erected Work continuing on sever linea undershyground Cuel tank Anticipa te funding problema
Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) Avaicing additional funda alov progreaa aade on bleat walls earth vork laying water line
theater Addition (SIC 26) Avaitiog additional funda much work oo stairs ocher concrete vork auapeoded ceiling partition installed
Golf Course Irrgiatioo (SIC 437) Work began on inacalshylacion of water lines and sprinkler systems
Bandball Court (SIC 441) No work performed awaiting arriv1l of electrical material
Povar Check Pad (SIC 507) Rain delayed early construction uch fill and compaction work performed this month
Line Opa Rehabilitation (SIC 508) tile floor laid electrical plumbing painting complete Project completed turned over 28 Hay 1976
Rankin Garage (UNK 504) in Roly Loch vaa completed and curnad ove r io ea~ly May
Hobby Shop Improvement Project (UNK 09) is ahead of schedule with bullwo rk progressing in roof boiler and radiator installation Estimated comple tion August 1976
AC Rehab (CRE 649) in Nea Makrt ia progressing near schedule with 471 of rehab work completed
In La Hadd1lena work has reauaad on the ~ym Overhead (SAR 04A) and on the Playing Field (SAR 11) with the arrival of a 19 men det during the final two vaeka of Hay
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Kuse Cold Iron zation began on 28 to begill 12 Jul1 aaterial still are
SPN 502) Second precon held sod mobilishyJune Pull-scale construction isacheduled Oxylaoce burn bars and conduit hanger not on site
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Repair Pender System (SPN 19517) First sections of piles driven Rubbing stripslover va lers to be installed with UCT support once rubbing stripe ar r ive
Calibration Lab (SPN 462) Delays in this job include srrival of mismatched nir cood~tioniog equipment for the Mechanishycal Room and awaiting pencil rod and angle iron fo r ductwork
Wullenweber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) Boom boards are not not scheduled to arrive until August Work ia progressing in the bus bar installation
Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34) Open scrip between r oad and sidewalks paved
Overlay Camp Roads and Surface Secondary Roads (SPN 01-13 SPN 01-22) Roads in cabullp repaved
Inetall Bead Building 365 (SPN 01-35) Work is virtually complete on this camp improvement project
AIHD Building (SIC 18III) Work and fuel tank Wor~ is conttnuiog on the access road
completed oo sever lines aid~ng insulation and on
Power Check Pad (SIC 507) Almost half of tbe concrete poured this period
Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) $12300 of $17650 requested received Project August completion
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Theater Addition (SlC 26) Roof and ceiling installed interior utilities being roughed io
Handball court (SIC 441) No bullaterial delaya this month Insulation ceiling utilities installed All that rebullaina is to paint interior correct electrical and place sidewalk end stepa
EM ClubEH Club Addition Preparation underway to begin ~hibull project Many design questions to be discuaaed in second precon on 1 July 1976
_ Sigonella Seabee Cobullpound (SIC 02-01) Work still remains on vash reek soils lab admin parking lot and shore pover connection
Hobby Shop taprovement Project(UNK 09) Work continues ahead of schedule v t th progrebullbull on vindov installation plastering and electrical
Gym Overhead (SAJl 04A) Work completed once plywood arrived in mid-June No pudcblist
Playing Field (SAR 11) Work is progressing vith an early July completion expected The detachment is to be diseatablished approximately 15 July
Rota Pier Fender Repair (SPN 19517)
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In Julywork continued aa NKCB FOUR paaaed the midpoint in ita European deployment The battalion took tiae out for the traditional mid-deployment party on the 24th of July and for the battalion Change of Command Ceremony on 29 July when CDR C J BEDNAR relieved CDR M J MACDONALD However work did not alacken aa the Muse Cold Iron Project commenced (ull production at Rota and plans were laid for the eatabliahaent of a detachment at Souda Bay Crete Several projecta were completed both in Rota and at the various detachmenta
POTA
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Once critical materials orrived progresa vaa quicker than first anticipated due to the efficishyency of the oxylance and magnesium burn bar However several problems still alov construction Obstructions in the steam line trench require design changes for the pipe layout Not all materials are on hand and timely delivery ia required in order to avoid further delays Pinally apace requirements of pier tenantbull impedes progress as areas are blocked off and the battalion ia given only limited acceaa
Poat Office Consolidation (SPN 498) Haaonry work continued on the foyer and north and south walls Utilities inatalled electrical work begun No major stumbling blocka anticipated in this project as channel iron for auapendad celling arrived late in the month
Repair Pender System SPN 19517) At the prefab yard concrete pillars for use in pile fabrication completed The third of twelve sections of pile were driven Anticipate runnshying out or wooden members
Calib ration Lab (SPN 462) Installation of hoc vater lines complete Head virtually complete and moec duct work installed No resolution yet to mechanicalair-conditioning problema
Communi ty Center Road (SPN 444) Completed turned overco ROICC 6 Ju ly 1976
Animal Kennel (SPN 632) Project laid out and earthwork complete
Renovate BEQ Electrical (SPN 01-08) lialf of lights installed Awaiting arrival of remaining materials
Surface Ove rlay Camp Roadbull (SPN 01-13) 01-20 01-22 01-38) Silve r City Saloon parking lot surface BEQ roada complete WorK continuing on other horizontal constYuction in Seabea Camp
Install Raad Bldg 365 (SPN 01-35) Completed
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AIMD Building (SIC 18III) Siding insulation complete Interior electrical and plumbing vork begun Partition valls being installed
Pover Check Pad (SIC 507) of application of joint sealer
Project complete vith exception Awaiting chis terial
Ordnance Magaampine (SIC 25) Last concrete for blaat walls poured Work continuing on grouting waterproofing and earthshywork
Handball Court (SIC 441) Project completed and turned over to ROICC
EM ClubEM Club Addition (SIC 34448) Project start delayed awaiting reply from Corpa of Engineers on aajor deeig~ queetions
SARDINIA
Playing Field (SAR 11) Project completed and turned over Det disestabl ished 16 July 1976
ROLY LOCH
Hobby Shop Improvement Project (UNK 09) Project completed with exception of punchlist Det reduced to seven bullen until rest of aaterisl1 1rrive for start of NX garage project
NEA MAKRI
AC Rehab (GRE 645) Work moved ahead or schedulemiddot~ 13 units rehabbed this month
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AUGUST
In Rota construction approval was given by the Spanish governaent or the ERPBOC Storage and the TSC Antenna projects Manpower was quickly diverted to these projects the nuabera l and 3 priorities at Rota For the TSC Antenna job a detachment was established at Moron AFB In addition a detachment was also eatablished at Souda Bay Crete to work on two rec r eation facilities
ROTA
ERP Storage Facility (SPN 516) Vork progressed quickly on thia project in August after the lifting of the Spanish construction bold All aaterials were available on site anticipate early September completion
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Work was delayed on this project after the discovery of nine obstructions in the steam trench A redebulligo bas been approved and now the requirement is for tha arrival of elbows to go around the obstructions
TSC Antennas (SPN 602) A twelve man deta~bbullent was established on 16 Auguat to begin work at Moron AFB Spain It is planned that all work will be completed at Moron and then the complementaey antenna work started at the Rota site
Pier II Fender Repair (SPN 19517) Most of this crew diverted to higher priority projects aa maceriala (Timber) are running short
Calibra tion Lab (SPN 462) A design engineer from OICC Spain arrived the week of 16 August and recommended extenaive redesign of the AC ayatea Further delays are anticipated It is expected that NHCB 4 vill not b able to complete this project
SlCONBLLA
AIMO Building (SIC 18tII) Material pro~lems continuemiddot The comnon gutters have not arrived as promised by the Italian Air Force contractor The AC unit received does not aatch specifications COMCBLANT DET Naples ia investigating problems
Theater Addition (SIC 26) Work nov Estimate 3-4 veeks lost due to rework of content in river sand reduced bonding sand aeans to be working
progressing on plastering plaster Righ silt
Nov using 50 volosnic
The Joint Sealant for the Power Check Pad (SIC 507) and the cast iron fittings for the Col Course Irrigation Project (SIC 437) have not yet arrived delaying those projects Also the redesign of the EMCPO Club foundation (SIC 34448) la still in the bands of the Army Corps of Engineers aud OICC Spain
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A nev detachment vas establiahed or the conatruct1on of a Handball Court (CRpound 416) and a Racreatiou Area (CR 415)
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Work vsa beaun on the NEX Caraae project (U K 604)
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The big event of Septembet vas tbe long awaited Pull Battalion 48 hour Mount Out Captain J P JONpoundS COMCBLANT preaided at the final 782 gear inspection et the conclusion of the exercise on 14 September 1976
ROTA
ERP Storage Facility (SPN 516) Project turned over 8 September 1976 with no punchliat facil it y completed in 5 veeks time
Muse Cold I ron (SPN 502 ) Project atill delayed a va i t ins pipe inaulation and holiday line tester Elbows received for by-paaaing obstructions
TSC Antennas (SPN 602) Intense r ainfall and diaestablishshyment and reaetablishaent of the detachment at Moron because of the Mount Out have hinoered const r uction progreaa
Poat Office Consolidation Work continued on this project a s tbe foyers heads and office spaces vere completed
Repair Fender System (SPN 19Sl7) Date of arrival of timber pushed back for second time to 10 October 1976 Its arrival is essential as UCT ONpound deployed to Rota 21 September and oov are unable to begin eonatruction work
Wullenveber An t enna (SPN 503) Wrong size dead end gripe arrived vork can not begin on installation of nev boom boards
Animal Kennel (SPN 632) Work started on the erection of this quonset hut upon the completion o the ERP Storage Facility
SIGONELLA
AtMD Building (SIC 18lII) Work progressing smoothly Pre f inal inapeccion sat for l October 1976
Ordnance Maga~ine (SIC 25) Work continuinR on all phaaes o f pTo j e c t - road vater lioe interior Expect completion b y NMCB 4
Still awaiting arrival of cast iron fittings for Golf Courae Irrigation Project (SIC 437) and on receipt of redeaign from OICC Spain on EMCPO Club (SIC 34448)
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the Air Conditioning Rehabilieation Project (GRpound 649)
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Work progTeaaed smoothly on the Baodbell Cou rt (CRE 416) Bovever uoaarked pover linea vere hit during the bullite preparation tor the ~bullcreation Area (CRE 415) and reaulted lo delays vbtla repairs vere aade
Det SOUiia Bay 11ampabera work on the bandbell court project
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Manr projectbull at the various detachment -ites vere cobullpleted during this final 35 days of deployment Also the extensive task of bulloving out tbe NHCB FOUR Advance Party and turning over the projects equipment and camp to NHCB FIVE occupied a signliicant portion of the battalion bull time
ROTA
The Muse Cold Iron Project (SPN 502) turned over at 34 cobullplete with vork continuing to the end on insulating bull portions of the steam line
The Post Office Consolidation (SPN 498) was cobullpleted
The Pier II Pender Repair (SN 19517) was turned over at 34 complete With the arrival of the required timber bullebullbers on 15 October 1976 extensive work vas com~leted in the final tvo weeks
The Calibration Lab (SPN 462) was turned over at 82 complete awaiting redesign of mechanical systems by OICC Spain
The TSC Antenna Project (SPN 602) was turned over with 18 complete (36 of work at Hor~n)
The Wullenveber Antenna Project (SPN 503) wae turned over at 15 complete awai t ing the dead end grips
The Animal Kennel (SPN 632) was turned over ac 60 complete with the cagae and other inter ior work to be completed
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The Power ~ Check Pad (SIC 507) and the AIMD Shop (SIC 18III) wae completed
The Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) wae turnover at 95 complete with heavy raine hampering progress on the road bull
The Theater Addition (SIC 26) was turned over at 94J complete os oll manpower resources were diverted in the last two weeks to the EMCPO Club
The Colf Courae Irrigation Project (SIC 437) was turned over at 17 complete
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Work began in earnest on the EMCPO Club(SIC 34448) during the final tvo veeka Once design approval vaa given work continued in double ahifta 7 days a week in a last ditch effort to get the p r oject out of the ground before the Sigonella rainy season stopped all earthwoTk Footings and columns bad to be poured in standing water despite 24 hour pumping
HOLY LOCR
The NEX Garage (UNK 604) waa completed
SOUDA BAY
The Handball Court (CRE 416) and the Recreation Area (CKE 415) vere completed bafore the Dets diaeetab1-isluaent
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E R REID Jr
FEI Twentynine FEB 7b 5 May 1976
Fro11 Co1111111ndina Officer US ~lari ne Corps Marine Barracks Naval Activities Box 13 PPO New York 09540
To Coananding Officer Naval Mobile Construction Batta1ion FOUR
Subj Letter of Appreciation
1 Durina the period of 30 April throuah 2 May 1976 members of your comraand vere called upon to auainent Marine Barracks Security Forces in anticipation of an increased threat to the security of the u s Naval Station Rota This auiJlentation consisted of a squad of Seabees belna Clllployed to 1141 two additional posts provide security for tllo aarine vehicular patrols and increase the si~e of the Back-up Alert Force The excellent perfolllBJlce and enthusiasm of the individual Seabees listed in enclosure (1) contributed gTeatly to the increased securlty of the Naval Station
2 The professionalba exhibited by your personnel during the entire period vas above reproach In a situation where Seabees served shoulder to shoulder vith Marines there was an air of constant cooperation autual confidence and respect Please convey ay personal appreciation to those Seabees involved Their attitude enthuslllSll and sense of responsibility is a credit to their co-and the Naval Service and personifies the Can Do attitude of the United States SEABEES
J L MILLER
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FTOm CoD1111a11der Naval Construction Battalions US Pacific Pleet To Commanding Officer US Naval Mobile Construction Battalion FOUR
Subj End of Deployment Completion Report
Ref NMCB FOUR ltr Ser 227 of S Apr 1976
1 Reference (a) forwarded NMCB FOURs end of deployment report which is considered to be among the finest received by tiis headquarters in recent years
2 Please convey to all who put forth their efforts and talents in compiling this report my congratulations on their thoroughness attention to detail and overall quality of content
JOHN R FISHER
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COMCBlMT NORFOLK VA BT UNCLAS N016SO PERSONAL FROM CAPT CL DIXON 111 CltMIAIDING GENERAL FMFPAC CERTIFICATE OF C~bulltENDATlON 1 ON 29 JUN 76 IT WAS Wint A DEEP SENSE OF PRIDE AND SATISFACTION lllAT I RECEIVED A CERTIFICATE OF CltMENDATIO~ FROM TIU COtfIANDlNG GaERAL FMFPAC FOR SEABEE PARTICIPATION IN 1llE CONSTRUCTION OF AN EXPEDITIONARY AIRFIELD AND REIATED FACILITIES AT ICB TIIVTt-NINE PALMS 2 TiiE BODY OF ntE CERTIFICATE READS AS FOLLOWS
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IN CCHIENDING 31ST NAVAL CONSTRUCTION REGIMENT NAVAL CONSTRUCTION BAITALJON CENTER PORT HUENEME CA FOR OIJTSTANDING PERFORMANCE OF oorY WHILE PARTICIPATING IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN EXPEDITIONARY AIRFIELD IN THE DESERT AT MARINE CORPS BASii lWElrlY-NINE PALMS CA THE SEABEES OF THE 31ST NCR TURNED TO Wini RESPONSIVBNESS IYPrFYING THEIR REPUTATION fl 90 MAN UITTT DESIGNATED AS DBTAOIMEITT X-RAY OF MOBILB CONSTRUCTION BATTALION FOUR FORMED AND DEPLOYED TO THE DESERT DURING JANUARY 1976 QUICKLY AND EXPERTLY A PRIMARY ACCESS ROAD FOR SUBSEQUENT USE BY AIR FIELD CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AND A LANDING SITE FOR HELICOPTERS AND AV- BA HARRIERS WERE COM-PLETED NINE PIECES OF KBY CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT ESSENTIAL TO THIS UNIQUI PROJECT WERE MADE AVAILABLE FOR MARINE ENGINEER USE SIGNIFICANTLY ENRANCING 1llE QUALITY OF 1llE WORK FOR THlS EFFORT AND SUPERB FOLLOW-ON ACTION OF ORGANIZING AND EQUIPPING SUBSEQUENT RESERVE SEABEE DETAOlMENTS PARTICIPATING IN THE AUUIELD CONSTRUCTION raE REGIMENT IS HEREBY COMMENDED nus ENTHUSIASTlC DEDICATED DISPLAY OP PROFESSIONALISM REFLECTS GREAT CREDIT UPON rnE 31ST NAVAL CltJSTRUCTION REGIMENT AND IS IN KEEPING lflni THE FitEST TJWgtITJONS OF THE SEABEES vm THE us NAVAL SERVICE 3 AS POIITTED Ol1I IN THE CERTIFICATE N-CB FOUR WAS niE LEAD SEABEE BATTALION TO GO INTO MCB 1WENTY-NrNE PALgtIS TO START THE PROJECT THE STRONG RAPPORT SET BY THE MEN OF FOUR WITH THE MARINE CORPS PERSONNEL AT TWpound1flY-NlNE PALMS WAS SOON TO LEAD TO THE CLAllaquogtR FOR ADDITIONAL SEABEE SUPPORT 4 I PERSONALLY FEEL JlAT FOUR 1 S CONTRIBUTIONS WERE VERY NOTEWORTHY TO THE TOTAL PROJECT EFFORT AND I WOULD SINCERELY APPRECIATE THE PASSING OF THIS CCMolENDATION ON TO ALL ruosE MEN OF FOUR WHO PARTICPATED WITH WARIEST REGARDS CAPT 0L DIXON III
CobullMding Officer US Navy Support Office
La Maddalena FPO New York 09533
Dear Colllllllnder McDonald
14 July 1976
Well at long last I can say I have seen Seabees You can be truly proud of your detachment here in La Maddalena and in Master Chief
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Nelsona true leader of men dedicated to his profession and one who never settles for that 95 mark Anyt ime you tire of hilll send hia to La Madd As for the others they to have done every1hing that has been asked of thea plus a little extra
I am in the process of vritlng letters of comendation for the men and they Will be forwarded to you
If there is anything I can do for you or your mea please feel free to ask
Once againyou can be truly proud t o have t hese men wor king for you and the Seabees
Best Regards
EL GALAVOTII
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BT UNCLAS E F T 0 NOS041 COffIAND INSPECTION 1 DURING THE PERIOD l JUNE TO 23 JUNE I INSPECTED tCB FOUR AND NfCB FOUR DET SIGONELLA AND REVIEWED THE EUROPEAN CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM AT CINCUSNAVEUR COMFAIRMED AND Wl1ll CUSTOMER CmfIANDS I REPORT niAT I OBSERVED OIJlSTANDlNG CCraquoEWS FRCJlI ALL EOiELONS ABOITI THE MEN OF FOUR HI FACT l HAVE HEARD NO FINER REMARJCS ABOUT ANY otHER BA1TALION ALTllOUGH nu RTll1RE llORKLOAD APPEARED UNCERTAIN AT TlIE TIME YOUR PRODUCTIVITY AND ALTERNATE PLANS WERE WELL FOUNDED CAMP IMPROVEMEmS ARE PROCEEDING WELL AT SILVER cm I WOULD BE REgtISS TO
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From Commander U S Naval Activities SpainCommanding Officer U S Naval Station Rota Spain
To Commanding Officer U S Naval Mobile Construction Battalion FOUR
Subj Letter of Appreciation
1 I wish to express my personal appreciation for the valuable assistance provided by volunteers of your command in support of the Bicentennial Celebration aboard Naval Station Rota Spain The high degree of success of the activities which were enjoyed by the entire community would not have been possible without this significant effort which was so willingly given by members of NMCB-4 The capability of your command to render this assistance in addition to the normal heavy workload which you pursue middotis solid evidence of outstanding leadership and a most effective organization
2 I wish to specifically single out CECS HS REIK USN NMCB fOURs Bicentennial Liaison Representative Senior Chief REIK was called upon numerous times by various members of the Bicentennial Committee and in every case responded with effective and timely results His assistance in coordinating efforts to help in the installation and hook up of the extensive electrical system assisting in the arrangements for the church services and in arranging volunteers to work at the all hands picnic was essential to the success of our celebration The willing spirit and fine sense of cooperation exhibited by the members of NMCB-4 are indeed a credit to your command Please accept my most sincere thanks
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~DING OFFICER U S NAVY SUPPORT OFFICE LA MADDALENA SARDINTA
takes pleasure in commending
(the men of NMCB FOUR La Maddalena Detaclunent)
For outstanding performance as set forth in the following citation
For superior perfoIJllanCEI of duty 1ile assigned to US Naval MObile OOostxuctioo Battalion FOUR Oetachtent La Madclalena Sardinia Italy durirg the period 17 May 1976 to 16 July 1976 Your efforts in support of the detach-ment s mission provide1 a siltTlificant cantrilution to the rrorale and efficiency of the ocmnands at this isolated duty station In addition to the satisfactory carpletion of all c1etacl1nelt work projects you devoted your spare time to various projects which included fightirg brush fires and cxrmunity relations involving repairs to an ozphanage emargency road repairs assistance at the annual ccmnard barbeque honorirg the rost nation and support of similar projects affecting all phases of cxrmunity life in La Maddalena At all times your perfoDnld your assignel tasks willirgly and in a professional manner consistently mainshytainirg a hiqh state of morale am oondllct beyond reproach Your personal dedication in addition to supportirg the Navys overseas diplanacy program inproved the mission readiness of this ocmnard and is in keepirg with the hiqhest traditions of the US Navy
E L GAIAVUITI Cmmander US Navy
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PROJECT ON 8 SEP 76 AT NAVCCMlSTA GREECE BY YOUR NEA MAICRI DETACHMENT IS NOTED WITH PLEASURE AND GRATrnJDB PETIY OfPICER KNOWLTON AND mE EmIRE DETACHMENT CREW HAVE PERFORMpound) ADMIRABLY IN COMPLETING nns COMPLEX AND OPERATIONALLY IMPORTANT PROJECT IN SUOf AN ACCELERATED TIME FRAME 1liEY HAVE BEEN A MOST WELCOME ADDITION TO OUR CCMlUNITY AND THEIR DEPARTIJRE IS CONSIDERED A DEFINITE LOSS 2 PLEASI ACCEPT MY APPRECIATION ON A TRULY FINE AND CREDITABLE PERFORMANCE BY THE MEN OF NMCB FOUR CAPTIAN THAD H HARDEN US NAVY BT
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Kota Swim Club co Special Services US Naval Station Rota Spain CoG1rJ1anding Officer U S Naval Mobile Construction Battalion FOUR Special Services US Naval Station Rota Spain
Letter of Appreciation
Several months ago your battalion graciously accepted the fill-in proshyject of pouring cement starting blocks at the Naval Station housing swimming pool
The completion of this project represented a giant step in the attempts of the Board of Directors to further the goals of the club Our by-laws state that our primary objective is to promote competitive swimming I menshytion this point to make it clear that ours is not a summer fun program but a serious disciplined program of training and competition Our swimmers compete with one American team from Torrejon Air Base in Madrid and with SpMish clubs from Puerto de Santa Maria Jerez Sevilla and Madrid Several of these teams produce Spains olympic-class swimmers
Over the years the RSC has earned the respect of the Spanish clubs fpr being a serious almost-professional highly competitive group Such a reshyputation is difficult to maintain in our transient environment
Now through your generous cooperation and efforts the RSC is better equipped to train for its competition season and to host our competitors in a manner to whcih they are accustomed
On behalf of the present and future Boards of Directors and memberships I extend our most sincere appreciation and wish you and your men all the best for the future
William M Sink Secretory
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ROTA RODEO ASSN Box 1872
US Naval Station FPO New York NY 09540
CDR George J Bednar Commanding Officer NMCB FOUR
Dear Sir
20 October 1976
We would like to express our sincere appreciation to you and all of NMCB-4 for all of the help and support you have given the Rota Rodeo Association
You have given us the use of your equipment along with skilled operators to run it When we needed something you a brays seClled to be there ready and willing to do aJl you could Our 1976 Rodeo Season has been SllOOth sailing all along because of the tremendous aaount of support we llave received frobull our shiputes at NgtICB-4
Your Special Services department has provided us with the use of their facilities when a rainstorm made it necessary to move indoors and they have offered their services several times NMCB-4 has provided a11 Ambulance for our shows and buck-outs along with experienced Corpsmen They have provided us with transportation to pull and transfer our flont over the 4th of July They were there before our Rodeos to water and drng the arena There is really no end to the countless number of times JMCB-4 was there to lend a helping hand when we needed it the most
We sincerely appreciate all of your efforts ln behalf of the Rota Rodeo Association ld like to extend a very sincere thank you to you and all of your men We wish you the best at your next station and all of the places where duty aay take you
Thank you very 1L1ch Very respectfully
Dale E Hart President RRA
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1 DURINC THE PERIOD l7 AUG - 3 NOV 76 ~CB FOUR DET SOODA BAY UNDER 1llE PROFESSIONAL LEADHRSHIP OF BUCS HARIANO E BENGS USN caIPLpoundTED COiSTRUCTION OF AN OIJTDOOR PLAYING COURT (CRI 415) AND A HANDBALL COURT (CRE 416) THESE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES WERE GREATLY hEEDED AT nus ISOLATED DUTY STATION ntEY ARE A REALITY TODAY JN LARGE MEASURE BECAUSE OF THE HARD lfORK OF THE HlGlILY SKILLED MEMIERS OF lllaquoB FOUR FACED WITH Ul1JSUAL PROBLEMS OF TERRAIN CLEARANCE INVOLVING WATER AND ELECTRICAL LINES 1llE SWEE DETAOMEJ7 SET ABOUT ITS TASK ON A HEAVY SIX AND SOMETDCES SEVEN DAYS A WEEK SCHEDULE TO ENSURE CtradePLETON ON TDlE 1llE SUPEllB RESULTS ATTEST TO llilIR DEDICATED EFFORTS 2 THE MEMBERS OF NAVDET SOODA BAY FOUO NMCB FOUR PERS TO BE GREAT SHIP-MATES MULE ABOARJ) nus ACTTVITY llU CraquoWWgtERIE AND COMPLETE ABSENCE OF ANY DISCIPLINARY INCTDENTS WAS lOICATlVE OP 1llE LEADERSlUP BY EXAMPLE SHOWN BY YOUR SENIOR PETTY OFFICERS 3 ADMINISTRATIVE AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE RENDERED BY ALL INFO ADDEES TS ALSO GREATLY APPRECIATED YOUR SUPPORT IN TiiESE ENDEAVORS SERVE TO BOOST me MORALE OF ntOSE WHO GET TO use ntESE FINE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES BT
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Coananding Officer U S Naval Air Facility FPO New York 09523 Commanding Officer O S Naval Mobile Conatruc~on Battalion FOUR COmander Naval Conatruction Bacca lions U S Atlantic Fleet Little Creek Norfolk Virginia 23511
1 As the deployment of NMCB POUR approaches tenainatioo it is appYopriate chat the accomplisbnents of the Sigonella detachment be reviewed
2 Upon the arrival of thia epecially selected group it vas 1-ediately obvious that they were skilled arciaana who took pride in the work they accOG1pliahed It was also apparent that during h0111eport periods training leasooa had been well learned Many of the unique problems and challenges encouncer ed when u~~ina local materialbull had been recognized and resolved When actual on site conditionbull varied the officers and men of the detachshyment appraised the aituacion and aggr aaaively developed a sound engineering solution
3 Bot h the quantity and quality of the work accomplished by the Sigonella Detachment of NMCB FOUR was outstanding They completed many projects which had been started by other detachments They also started end completed several urgently required operational projects which enhanced the ability of NAF SigoneJla to provide improved support to the operating forces Projects of particular note are the Power Check Pad Rehabilitation of Line Operationbull Buildings Public Workbull Shopbull Storea Ordnance Magazines Air Frames Shop Handball Court and Theater Particularly notaworthy was the start of the EMCPO Club at NAP-II Although adverse weather prevailed work vae pursued on a round the clock ba1i1 in an effort co provide the follow-on detecbnent with a project which could be executed during the rainy season The Cen Do attitude displayed on all projects only r einforced the NMCB POUR reputation and candor displayed by all detachment personnel The ultimate reward of accomplialwent ahould be ebared by the mtire detachment Every indiidual exhibited that extra effort which contributes to perfection
4 They have estebliahed a pattern of excellence that future decachmenta will do well to emulate The officers and men of the Sigonella Detachment can look with pride on their accompli1haenta
5 Please accept my moat sincere appreciation for e moat aucceaaful deployment
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BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH Avenida Diputacion
Rota Cadiz Espana (Spain)
t on behalf of the congregation of ~ethel Baptist Church would like to thank Chaplain Fink ~Rl Ron
bull Sherman EOl Doug Sullivan BU2 Biggins and EA3 Jose Setter for the removal of debris and the leveling of our parking area These men worked continously for over eix hours and completed a cask that would have taken the men of Bethel many back breaking days to accomplibullh
We 1incerely do appreciate this work that was performed
Thank you and may Cod blebulla these men
Sincerely
1Rodnay J PARROTT
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Chief of Information Commanding Officer Naval Mobile FOUR FPO San Francisco 96601
CRINFO Merit Award forwarding of
24 NOV 1976
Construction Battalion
Ref (a) OPNAVINST 572027 of 10 June 76
Encl (l) Merit Award Certificate
l The Chief of Information takes great pleasure in forshywsrding ancloaure (1) to the editor and staff of FOCUS ON FOUR
2 A key objective of the Navys internal informAtion prograa ii to an1ure that all Navy personnel and their dependents are Cully informed about the Navy A panel of judge1 determined that the content and format of POCUS ON FOOR were of exemplary quality and in full support of internal information goal1
3 Thia publication waa named Best Authorized Magazine (Catego ry Two) aa set forth in reference (a) for the transitional quarter fiscal year 1976 CHINFO Merit Awards prograa
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OFVICEI AND LEADnlC CHIEF PET1Y OFFICER LISTINC
Coaaanding Oficer
Executive Officer
CDI Kalcolbull J MACDONALD CEC USN (July 1974 - June 1976)
CDI Caorge J lDNAI CEC USN (July 1976 -
CDR Charles M KASlELL CEC USN (February 1974 - June 1976)
LCDR Jabullebull a CLAYTON CEC USN (June 1976 -
Adbullinis t rativePersonnel OIicer(S-1) LTJC Wallace NMB YUH USN (Hovebullber 1974 - June 1976)
Plana amp Training Officer (S-2)
Operationbull Officer (S-3)
Supply Officer (S-4)
Cb a plain
Medical Officer
Dental Of Cicer
Alpha Company Commander
Bravo Company Cobullmande r
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LTJC Jabullea A ZAYAC USN (June 1976
LT Claude V KING Ill CEC USN (Karch 197S - Kay 1976)
LT Pred C KLEIN USN (Kay 1976 - October 1976)
LTJC Charlea R KUIIC CEC USH (August 1976 -
LCDR Michael w SHELTON CEC USN (April 197S - Novebullbe r 1976)
LCDR Jarold R HILD~BRAND SC USN (Septebullber 1974 - June 1976)
LCDR Patrick P VALENTY SC USN (July 1976 -
LCDI lufua B FINI CBC USN (Sepceaber 1975 -
LT Randal R STRAUB MC USNR (September 1975 - June 1976)
LT Samuel S NORVELL MC USNI (July 1976 -
LT Terrence C MASON DC USNR (Augus t 1975 -
LT Richard K DEMPSEY CEC USN (Sep t ember 197S - November 1976)
LTJC Charles R ~UBIC CEC USN (Sep~ember 1975 - August 1976)
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CECS Henry S REii (Augu1t 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LT Pra nk J KOlRO CEC US N (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Wallace NXN YU ll DSN (Jbullnlllry 1976 - June 1976)
LTJC Cragory A RtC~RT CBC DSN (June 1976 - November 1976)
LT Michael R JOHNSON CEC DSN (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Mlcheel A KOPACZEWSKlCtCDSKR (January 1976 - Novebullbet 1976)
LTJC Ronald P DE TROY CC US NR (Jamp11uacy 1976 - November 1976)
LTJC Laigb t on J TROE Ill CC OSN (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Paul 8 VADE SC USN (January 1974 - July 1976)
LTJC Scaven C CRTRY SC USN (July 1976 -
LT Pred C ILlN USN (Januery 1976 - Kay 1976)
LTJC Gregory A RlCHBRT CIC USN (May 1976 - November 1976)
ENS Craig M CAMPBELL CC USN (September 1975 - October 1976)
ENS Jean P MAbullCHAND CEC USN (October 1976 -
EQCH Ovaine R RUTHRPORD USN (March 1975 - Ha y 1976)
UTCS Norman C lOLBECK USI (May 1976 - JuJy 1976)
UTCM Ke nneth NMN CLEMONS USN (July 1976 - Novembar 1976)
CUCH Richard N ALLA~D USN (Novaaber 1976 -
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ADM I NPERSOtlHEL
The Administrative Department provided all administrative reproduction and personnel services to the battalion during the deployment
Total yeoman assigned during this deployment were ten (l-YNC 1-VNl 3-YN2 2-YN3 and 3-YNSN) One YN2 was assigned to Detachment Sigonella for administra t ive support bull Yeoman were also assigned to the Supply (S-4) Tr aining (S- 2) and Operations (S-3) departments The Admin Staff averaged four (2-YN2 l-YN3 and 1-YNSN) with the YNC functioning as the Assistant Admin Officer and the YN1 functioning as the Admin Office supervisor A line LTJG was assigned as Department Head
The Personnel Office started the Ro t a deployment with a staff of 10 PNs Everyone was assigned a specific job to do reenlistments and discharges receipts and transfers TAD diaries and education al services The operation was going smoothly however one PN was sent t o the Sigonella detachment to augment the de t achment staff because of the heavy workload there The allowance was further deple t ed when one PN got o r ders for shore duty and another PN was released t o inactive duty Though the loss of the PNs could not be remedied the remaining PNs doubled their share of the load to give the battalion the service it needed This is typical of the Cao Do spirit of the PNs Their motivation and esprit de corps enabled them to give service to everyone in the battalion
The Personnel and Administrative staffs maintained the Duty YNPN Watch Section which provided emergency personn~l services and message pick-up service on a 24-hour bas is
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AVERAGE BATTALION STRENGTH - DEPLOYED AND ASSIGNED
DEPLOYED ASSIGNED
OPlICEllS 19 19 E-9 3 3 E-8 9 9 E-7 32 33 pound-6 75 78 E-5 91 101 E-4 137 138 E-3 amp below 207 208
TOTAL 554 570
BATTALION RECEIPTS AND TRANSFERS
TRANSFERS RECETPTS
OFFICERS 7 9 E-9 0 l pound-8 0 3 E-7 2 0 E-6 15 9 E-5 34 17 B-4 28 21 E- 3 amp below 31 -2 TOTAL 117 158
AVERAGE BATTALION HANNING - OCCU FIELD 13
E-8 E-7 E-6 E-5 E-4 E-3 amp Below TOTAL
BU 2 9 10 22 38 53 134 CE 1 2 10 9 9 13 44 CM 2 5 7 15 21 18 68 EA 0 2 3 6 3 12 26 EO 0 4 15 13 22 50 104 SW 1 1 8 7 11 16 44 UT l 0 3 9 14 23 50
TOTAL 7 TI 56 BT 118 185 470
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LEGAL
Legal a11i1tance was available co all members of the Battalion either at the coamand level by furniahing thebull vith povera of attorney or by referral to representativebull at the Baae Legal Services Branch OCfice for advice and counseling
Disciplinary action resulted in nonjudicial punishment being awarded on an average oC three cases week1y at Captaina Mast Four special and one summary courtbull - martial were convened during the Rota deployment Disciplinary action by month ia illustrated on the graph below
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During most of the European deployment NllCB 4 did not have a permanent trained Campreer Counselor This affected the overall career retention program As of this writing the battalion has acquir ed a permanent Career Counselor and the coU1Dand is in the pr ocess of rebuilding a viable car eer r e t ention team This should br14thten the overall retention pictur e
RETENTI ON TABLE
E11g1bl e Not E112ible Reen1istment
First Term Per sonnel 88 22 12
Career Personnel 21 00 14
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MORALE An ObJective evaluation of the bullorale of the Battalion as
a whole would unquestionably be very highmiddot Certainly the deploybullent location Rota Spain with its excellent liberty and leave possibilities wa1 a contributing factor However the sinale aost iaportant cause of high unit aorale was the excellent reputation for quality workaanship which the Battalion enjoyed Quality work probulloted hiamph unit pride which led to personal pride which led to hlamph aorale The high bullorate in turn was the cause of better and higher quality work thus self-perpetuating the spiral and proving the adaae that Quality attracts Qualitybullbull
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CHAPLAIN Religious services were held regularly in the Chapal-inshy
the-Pines located in the Seabee Camp Ciudad de Plata Rota Spain Sunday services included Protestant Worship at 0930 and Catholic Mass at 1100 Protestant Worship was conducted by the Battalion Chaplain and Catholic Mass was celebrated by Chaplains Rademacher and Boyd from the Naval Station Chapel Guitar music for Catholic Mass was arranged by the priests Organist for the Protestant services was Nancy L Johnson wife of CTIC Bob Johnson of Naval Comaunicntion Station Attendance averaged 7 battalion personnel at Protestant sershyvices and 16 at Catholic services tn addition many Naval Station personnel attended worship services at the Senbee Camp
Protestant and Catholic Chapel Funds were maintained with the Battalion Chaplain as custodian of each Disbursements of $100 or more were made with approval of the Commondina Officer A Catholic Chapel Council was foraed to make recoaaendations for use of the Catholic Chapel Fund
The Chapel was left unlocked at all times for aeditntion and prayer by battalion personnel A small group of Penteshycostal men hnd a daily prayer service in the chapel
Several battalion personnel participated in local denominshyational services Latter Doy Saints and Church of Christ at Esperanzu House on the base First Baptist Church Bethel Baptist Church and Lu Tglesln tvangelica (Pentecostal) off base A number of battalion personnel participated in Chrisshytian fellowship at Victory Villa Overseas Christion Serviceshyaen s Center and at a coffee house sponsored by La Iglesia Eva nae lica
A small Protestant Bible study group met on Wednesday nights ~n the Chaplians office studying primarily Godsplan of salvation
Throe retreats averaging seven persons ouch were held at La Molina Santa an old grist mill in Benaojon which has been converted into a retreat center by Fred Felty an American insurance salesman lowyer and former legislotor from Texas Several Catholic personnel participated in two Search Retreats sponsored by the base chapel
Several religious pound1las mostly Moody science filbulls were presented free of charge in the Silver City Theater The films became quite popular with a maximum attendance of 60 at one showing
The battalion library located in the sumo building as tho chnplalns office contain~ 3000 volumes of fiction and nonshyfiction hand-me-downs from other Navy Ii brories During
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this deployment application was made to the Chief of Naval Education and Training Support to establish e aeneral library at Silver City This was epproved and at the end of deployshyment an order of 1500 new volumes was received Much time and effort was put into inventorying and organiiing e~isting books About 600 fictions books older than twelve years were removed from the shelves and placed in boxes pending arrival of the new books Additional bookshelves totaling 76 feet of shelf space were built by Bravo Company to accommodate the new books In addition the battalion had several shelves of paperback books
The greatest single timetaker for the Chaplain was individual counseling covering a variety of subjects but mainly marital counseling A good bit of evening time was spent making AUTOVON calls in connection with personal counseling This included delivering over 120 Red Cross messages and counseling and assistshying persons receiving these messages
In addition to library shelves material changes included installation of a safe for keepina chapel funds prior to deposit a new air conditioner for the chapel screen doors on the chaplains office and library an additional electrical outlet in the chapshylains office to accommodate a wall clock relocation of one outshyside speaker from the chapel tower to the library roof in order to play chimes on Sunday mornings in the direction of berthing areas tamper-proofing of tho outside library door and updatina of doorknobs with locks and keys for all doors
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While found to be lacking by stateside standards the physical plant and layout of the dispensary were noneshytheless adequate for aost routine and emergency cases treated at Ciudad de Plata Assistance provided by the Naval Hospital Rota in the form of laboratory teats
bull pharmacy x-rays consultions and emergency referrals was outbulltanding
An average of approximately 280 patients per month were seen during rout1ne sick call hours Over 1850 prescriptions were filled the laboratory processed some 800 teats and 20 x-ray exposures were taken and reed Upper Respiratory Infections and gastrointestinal compaincs comprised the majority of conditions seen at routine 1ick call with moat of the consultsrefer r als co the Naval Hospital being of an orthopedic or optometric nature No communicable disease or food born illness outbreaks ware encountered Few cases of venere al disease were encounte r ed and all responded favo r abl y to i nitia l tr eatment Tl1ro~ghnut the deployment and in preparation for t he return to CONUS all necessary immunizations including Hong Kong and New Jersey A (swine) influenza were administered to AiJ Hands
The Medical Department instituted o Weight Control Program using the recent guidelines promulgated by BUMED While the results are still being analyzed net lossea of 30+ lbs were noted in several cases
During the deployment the rear two thirds of the HCPOC ESO Quonset Rut was alloted to the Medical Department and converted to supply spaces for bulk medical equipment This allo~ed for the controlled temperature storage oC items vice storage in CONpoundX boxes thus extending shelf life and insuri~g potency of necessary medicinals ln preparation Cor the mount out exercise all mount out boxe1 bullats kitbull and outfits were painted the latches and seals repaired or replaced
SICONELLA DETACHMENT
The Sigonella Detachment had a first class corpsman ssaigned throughout the deployment A screening eick call was held prior to quarters each morning An average of epproximetely 100 patients per month were seen during r o utine morning sick call of these personnel approximately 10 aen had to be referred to the Base Dispensa ry for further treatment Safety and sanitation inspections were conducted on both a r ou tine and a surprise basis The Medical Department representative also worked in the Adm Offi ce of the Base Dispensary
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DENTAL
The battalion dental staff consisting of one Dental Officer and cvo Deneal Technicians provided treatment in moat phases of Dantistry on a regularly scheduled basis to all battalion personnel Smergency dental care was rendered at any time Outatanding support in the fabrication of prosthetic applishyances repair service and advanced periodontal and complishycated oral surgery cases vas received from the Dental Departshyment Roca Spain
The battalion Dental Department is housed in a standard naval mobile dental trailer The trailer consists of a vattshying room two operatories and a dark room One operacory is used for performing most phases of Dentistry and the other is used for exposing x-rays films in the dark room all dental instruments are sterilited in an autoclave located in the dark room
Patient load averaged over 200 per month and in excess of 1000 procedures per month During chis deployment cycle no unusual dental diseases or conditions were detected
Dentel equipment and supplies were adequate However occasional equipment problems did cause delays in patient care Few problems were encountered in ordering and receiving dental supplies
In summary the den~al department should always keep at least a couple of months of every day consumables on hand for turnover Scheduling of patients no more than cwo or three weeks in advance should be exercised to decrease the amount oC patient failures due to unforeseen emergencies and exercises that may arise due to the battalions alert status during deployshyment
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S P E C I A L S E R V I C E S The Special Services Staff was comprised of one first
class potty officer and ono non-rated battalion member Despite the small siie of tho crew Special Se~vices mainshytained a very active and effective program Self-help proshyjects for the improvement of the Special Services building which consisted of a gabulle roobull and theater included the conshystruction of a stage and a bar the tiling of the game room floor and the installation of a new ceilinamp in the theater The Special Services Petty Officer aaintained a close liaison with the base travel aaency and was instruaental in arranging a continuous stream of tours to the surrounding area and all over lurope
Sports activity was marked by chess and ping pong tournashyments and by the three month long NMCB FOUR softball season The season was culminated with the presentation of plaques and team pictures to the victorious team meaberaand a trophy with the name of the winning teabull inscribed which will be passed on to the chaapions of the next deployaent
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consis t ed of one fi r st class Photographers Mate one second class Journalist a nd two non -rated Builders as photographers fo r most of t he deployment The primary tasks of t he Photo Lab wer e to pr o vi de photographic support for PAO and the Opshyerations Department Work wos also done in support of the line companies (Alpha Company in particular ) the Safety Chief and the de t achbullent s
The mont hly opera t ions r eports which included black 6 white prints and color s l ides and tho bat t alion publication Focus on Four took up aos t of the Jabs tibulle
The PAO Oepartbullent worked on the bullonthly Focus on Four and pr ovided news release coverage of battalion events Artishycles appe1Lred in t he Rota base paper (The Jack Tar) the Seashybee Coverall Navy Times Navy Civil Engineer and others PAO also coordinated the Fl eet Home Town News Prograbull and the Direct Line question and answer line to the co
PAOPhoto did the l ayou t work on t he Guam Completion Report prepared a Change of Coabullond booklet ond finished a 92- page edition of the Focus on Four ln lieu of a cruisebook at the end of deployment
ProblebullS were encountered in the lnb with water teaper at ure and bullinerols insufficient functional equipment and frequent reassignbullent of personnel However n quali t y product was mainshytained as projects and l iberty wer e well docuaented by the PAO Staff
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The continuing aim of the NMCB POUR HRM Prograa is to aaximize the use of battalion human potential thereby enshysuring mission achievement for the command and personal growth opportunity for each battalion member If the program can be judged by the results it produced during the 1976 European deployment then the many pages of this completion report attest to a marked success
The Phase II Equal OpportunityRace Relations Program adshyvanced toward its institutionalized self-sustained stages The AAP was revised EOQls were updated and a new CTT was trained who in turn conducted MRRCE Workshops for all eligible personnel The Human Relations Council met monthly and tho Advancement Recommendation Board reviewed enlisted service records and performance evaluations to ensure all hands have been afforded an equal advancement opportunity
The DAPA and CODAC trained supervisors to identify and deal with workers showing symptoms of drugalcohol abuse conducted discussion groups for people with problems promshyulgated facts on drugalcohol abuse and related Navy policy and instituted a Drug Exemption Program Harsh Spanish laws p rove d a significant deterrent to drug use and trafficking and Battalion Special Services consistently proshyvided outstanding alternatives to drugalcohol indulgence Drug detection dogs urinalyses screening and NIS investigashytions were used aa required The local ARD and CAAC units treated and screened individuals referred by the CODAC
Battalion personnel participated in cultural adjustment briefings conducted by host activities in Rota and Sigonella Liberty cancellations were infrequent and few unfavorable incidents with local nationals were reported Officers and enlisted men regularly took advantage of leave and liberty to explore Spain and other European countries
Positive actions were initiated throughout the deployshybullcnt and will continue during homeport to sustain a positive cobullbulland cl1bullate Most notable among these are the refinement
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NMCB POOR wrapped up its homeport period with the completion of the CBC Pore Bueneae Trailer Park at Pore Hueneme CA and the lest flight to Rota left on 15 March
Turnov~r of projects at NAVSTA Rota consisted of the Calibration Lab (SPN 462 at 48 completegt as well as eight minor projects
The construction hold and material delays have liaited the casked projects on which the battalion can vork
The Calibration Lab (SPN 462) is progreaaing smoothly and awaits scheduled deliveries of the ductwork by mid-April and the remaining air handling units
Seabee Camp projects were rescheduled with the visit of COMCBLANT representatives on 29 March
Surfacing the Alpha Co Live Storage Area (SPN 01-12) ia progressing vell with the area close to Cioal grade after removing almost one foot of soil over the entire area
Laundry Boiler (SPN Ol-28) Camp Hot Water Boilers (SPN 01-29) and Water Softeners (SPN 01-30) are awaiting shipment of boilers and water softeners respectively
A dedicated camp maintenance program is undervay to keep the camp in a hazard Cree condition
Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34) Phase II is progressing with about 800 LF of aidewalk poured
In Sigonella Sicily the EM ciubCPO Addition (SIC 34448) and Colf Cou rse Irrigation system (SIC 437) have not been started due co higher priority on other projects
AIMD Shop Phase III (SIC 18) is on schedule and awaits arrival of the building which is due l April The high water table is a continual problem
Ordnance Hagaampine (SIC 25) ia hampered by rain (site lies in a low swampy area) bur forming continues on the bleat valle
Handball Court (SIC 441) is awbulliting maceriais before work can continue
Power Check Pad (SlC 507) vill start the Cir1t week of April
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A 16-man augment force to the Sigonella Det vas sent 30 March and is expected to return to Rota approximately l May
Holy Loch Scotland posss problems in uneirpacted vork (443 mandaya) remaining for the Rankin Garage (UNK 504) and in unplanned demolition (50 mandaya) for(UNK 09) Hobby Shop Additional men are planned to augment the Holy Loeb Oet in late April or early May
The Nea Makri Oet commenced vork vith approximat~ly 20 complete and 14 air conditioning units rehabed bull
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April aav NHCB FOUR moving into construction in earnest despite the material problems experienced on many major projects
At the Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34 II) section three of five sections is complete and the job is progressing vell
At the Wullanveber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) limited vork began in preparation for delivery of boom boards on 1 June
The causeway for the BOCBRP is in its final position with the connection well underway Lighting of the causeway is hampered by material problems
Repairs to the Fender System (SPN 19517) progress slowly dua to a lack of welding machines and design changes in the fabrication of the walers Divers from UCT ONE are currently removing the bottom walars along the right aide of the pier
After a complete design change the Community Center Road (SPN 444) is moving with ~ubgrade already eatabliahed
The Stgonella Seabee Compound (SIC 02-01) ta continuing with work on the trailer pads soils test lab collateral
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At the AIMD Building StC 18ttI non-delivery of ~he preshyengineered building ibull causing a critical delay along with other miscellaneoua HTO items
The Theater Addition (SIC 26) also haa critical eaterinl problems particularly with the doors having not arrived
The Handball Court (SIC 441) is awaiting arrival of the remainder of the building
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In Holy Loeb the Rankin Garage (UNK 504) will be cobullpleted Dt Kay and the Hobby Shop Improvements (UN~ 09) ii progressing vell with no major problems
Several personnel shifts are 1cheduled for the upcoming month and include the following Of the 16 man augmented to the Sigonella Dec ii will return on 9 Kay 18 additional men will be sent from Rota Three men will be sent to the Holy Loc h Dec
A detachment to La Maddalena of 19 men will be eatablished in June and a detachment to Souda Bay of four men will be established approximately l June
KAY
In Kay - NMC8 POUR completed and turned over two major projects both ahead of schedule Material and funding problems still plague several projects though there was soaa improvement by aonths end
Causeway Connection (SPN 506) Concrete pad poured security lights and handrail in place Project completed and turned over 27 Kay 1976
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Precon held scheduled to start 1 July if oxylance burn bera and conduit hanger material arrive in June
Poat Office Consolidation (SPN 498) Much work was accomshypliabad with old walls and utilities removed and new walls doors and windows being installed
Calibration Lab (SPN 462) Additional funds received material procurement has begun again Need electr ical AC plumbing material Work baa progressed in finishing the head installing duct work painting
Repair Fender System Pier Il (SPN o f eleven sections of piles complete prior co installation
19517) Prefab of first Rubbing stripbull required
Wullenweber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) Limited work awaiting arrival of boom bosrds in June
Housin8 Sidewalks (SPN 34) Men diverted from this project to the Poat Office Conaolidation
Community Center Roads (SPN 444) June completion expected
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Aniaal Shelter (SPN 632) Foundation prepared vertical conatruccion awaiting rebar expanded metal
Sigonella Seabee Compound (SIC 02-01) Work continued with progreaa on underground electrical substation alab light poles final grading and storage work Projecting June completion
AIMD Building (SIC 18III) Building received and strucshytural a eabers erected Work continuing on sever linea undershyground Cuel tank Anticipa te funding problema
Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) Avaicing additional funda alov progreaa aade on bleat walls earth vork laying water line
theater Addition (SIC 26) Avaitiog additional funda much work oo stairs ocher concrete vork auapeoded ceiling partition installed
Golf Course Irrgiatioo (SIC 437) Work began on inacalshylacion of water lines and sprinkler systems
Bandball Court (SIC 441) No work performed awaiting arriv1l of electrical material
Povar Check Pad (SIC 507) Rain delayed early construction uch fill and compaction work performed this month
Line Opa Rehabilitation (SIC 508) tile floor laid electrical plumbing painting complete Project completed turned over 28 Hay 1976
Rankin Garage (UNK 504) in Roly Loch vaa completed and curnad ove r io ea~ly May
Hobby Shop Improvement Project (UNK 09) is ahead of schedule with bullwo rk progressing in roof boiler and radiator installation Estimated comple tion August 1976
AC Rehab (CRE 649) in Nea Makrt ia progressing near schedule with 471 of rehab work completed
In La Hadd1lena work has reauaad on the ~ym Overhead (SAR 04A) and on the Playing Field (SAR 11) with the arrival of a 19 men det during the final two vaeka of Hay
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Io June steady progress waa aade on construction projects The command inspection by COMCBLANT Captain J C RlC~ELS CEC USN r esulted io an outstanding rating for NMCB FOUR with particular praise for t he areas of leadership and ailitary smartness and our high quality construction Material sod funding probleaa still delay several projects aa outlined below
Kuse Cold Iron zation began on 28 to begill 12 Jul1 aaterial still are
SPN 502) Second precon held sod mobilishyJune Pull-scale construction isacheduled Oxylaoce burn bars and conduit hanger not on site
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Post Office Consolidotion (SPN 498) Work accoaplished bull includes plastering new walls installing a head beginning a foyer The major hold-up is arrival of channel iron necessary for inatallation of ductwork and installation of the euspended ceiling
Repair Pender System (SPN 19517) First sections of piles driven Rubbing stripslover va lers to be installed with UCT support once rubbing stripe ar r ive
Calibration Lab (SPN 462) Delays in this job include srrival of mismatched nir cood~tioniog equipment for the Mechanishycal Room and awaiting pencil rod and angle iron fo r ductwork
Wullenweber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) Boom boards are not not scheduled to arrive until August Work ia progressing in the bus bar installation
Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34) Open scrip between r oad and sidewalks paved
Overlay Camp Roads and Surface Secondary Roads (SPN 01-13 SPN 01-22) Roads in cabullp repaved
Inetall Bead Building 365 (SPN 01-35) Work is virtually complete on this camp improvement project
AIHD Building (SIC 18III) Work and fuel tank Wor~ is conttnuiog on the access road
completed oo sever lines aid~ng insulation and on
Power Check Pad (SIC 507) Almost half of tbe concrete poured this period
Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) $12300 of $17650 requested received Project August completion
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Theater Addition (SlC 26) Roof and ceiling installed interior utilities being roughed io
Handball court (SIC 441) No bullaterial delaya this month Insulation ceiling utilities installed All that rebullaina is to paint interior correct electrical and place sidewalk end stepa
EM ClubEH Club Addition Preparation underway to begin ~hibull project Many design questions to be discuaaed in second precon on 1 July 1976
_ Sigonella Seabee Cobullpound (SIC 02-01) Work still remains on vash reek soils lab admin parking lot and shore pover connection
Hobby Shop taprovement Project(UNK 09) Work continues ahead of schedule v t th progrebullbull on vindov installation plastering and electrical
Gym Overhead (SAJl 04A) Work completed once plywood arrived in mid-June No pudcblist
Playing Field (SAR 11) Work is progressing vith an early July completion expected The detachment is to be diseatablished approximately 15 July
Rota Pier Fender Repair (SPN 19517)
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In Julywork continued aa NKCB FOUR paaaed the midpoint in ita European deployment The battalion took tiae out for the traditional mid-deployment party on the 24th of July and for the battalion Change of Command Ceremony on 29 July when CDR C J BEDNAR relieved CDR M J MACDONALD However work did not alacken aa the Muse Cold Iron Project commenced (ull production at Rota and plans were laid for the eatabliahaent of a detachment at Souda Bay Crete Several projecta were completed both in Rota and at the various detachmenta
POTA
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Once critical materials orrived progresa vaa quicker than first anticipated due to the efficishyency of the oxylance and magnesium burn bar However several problems still alov construction Obstructions in the steam line trench require design changes for the pipe layout Not all materials are on hand and timely delivery ia required in order to avoid further delays Pinally apace requirements of pier tenantbull impedes progress as areas are blocked off and the battalion ia given only limited acceaa
Poat Office Consolidation (SPN 498) Haaonry work continued on the foyer and north and south walls Utilities inatalled electrical work begun No major stumbling blocka anticipated in this project as channel iron for auapendad celling arrived late in the month
Repair Pender System SPN 19517) At the prefab yard concrete pillars for use in pile fabrication completed The third of twelve sections of pile were driven Anticipate runnshying out or wooden members
Calib ration Lab (SPN 462) Installation of hoc vater lines complete Head virtually complete and moec duct work installed No resolution yet to mechanicalair-conditioning problema
Communi ty Center Road (SPN 444) Completed turned overco ROICC 6 Ju ly 1976
Animal Kennel (SPN 632) Project laid out and earthwork complete
Renovate BEQ Electrical (SPN 01-08) lialf of lights installed Awaiting arrival of remaining materials
Surface Ove rlay Camp Roadbull (SPN 01-13) 01-20 01-22 01-38) Silve r City Saloon parking lot surface BEQ roada complete WorK continuing on other horizontal constYuction in Seabea Camp
Install Raad Bldg 365 (SPN 01-35) Completed
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AIMD Building (SIC 18III) Siding insulation complete Interior electrical and plumbing vork begun Partition valls being installed
Pover Check Pad (SIC 507) of application of joint sealer
Project complete vith exception Awaiting chis terial
Ordnance Magaampine (SIC 25) Last concrete for blaat walls poured Work continuing on grouting waterproofing and earthshywork
Handball Court (SIC 441) Project completed and turned over to ROICC
EM ClubEM Club Addition (SIC 34448) Project start delayed awaiting reply from Corpa of Engineers on aajor deeig~ queetions
SARDINIA
Playing Field (SAR 11) Project completed and turned over Det disestabl ished 16 July 1976
ROLY LOCH
Hobby Shop Improvement Project (UNK 09) Project completed with exception of punchlist Det reduced to seven bullen until rest of aaterisl1 1rrive for start of NX garage project
NEA MAKRI
AC Rehab (GRE 645) Work moved ahead or schedulemiddot~ 13 units rehabbed this month
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AUGUST
In Rota construction approval was given by the Spanish governaent or the ERPBOC Storage and the TSC Antenna projects Manpower was quickly diverted to these projects the nuabera l and 3 priorities at Rota For the TSC Antenna job a detachment was established at Moron AFB In addition a detachment was also eatablished at Souda Bay Crete to work on two rec r eation facilities
ROTA
ERP Storage Facility (SPN 516) Vork progressed quickly on thia project in August after the lifting of the Spanish construction bold All aaterials were available on site anticipate early September completion
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Work was delayed on this project after the discovery of nine obstructions in the steam trench A redebulligo bas been approved and now the requirement is for tha arrival of elbows to go around the obstructions
TSC Antennas (SPN 602) A twelve man deta~bbullent was established on 16 Auguat to begin work at Moron AFB Spain It is planned that all work will be completed at Moron and then the complementaey antenna work started at the Rota site
Pier II Fender Repair (SPN 19517) Most of this crew diverted to higher priority projects aa maceriala (Timber) are running short
Calibra tion Lab (SPN 462) A design engineer from OICC Spain arrived the week of 16 August and recommended extenaive redesign of the AC ayatea Further delays are anticipated It is expected that NHCB 4 vill not b able to complete this project
SlCONBLLA
AIMO Building (SIC 18tII) Material pro~lems continuemiddot The comnon gutters have not arrived as promised by the Italian Air Force contractor The AC unit received does not aatch specifications COMCBLANT DET Naples ia investigating problems
Theater Addition (SIC 26) Work nov Estimate 3-4 veeks lost due to rework of content in river sand reduced bonding sand aeans to be working
progressing on plastering plaster Righ silt
Nov using 50 volosnic
The Joint Sealant for the Power Check Pad (SIC 507) and the cast iron fittings for the Col Course Irrigation Project (SIC 437) have not yet arrived delaying those projects Also the redesign of the EMCPO Club foundation (SIC 34448) la still in the bands of the Army Corps of Engineers aud OICC Spain
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A nev detachment vas establiahed or the conatruct1on of a Handball Court (CRpound 416) and a Racreatiou Area (CR 415)
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SEPTE~BER
The big event of Septembet vas tbe long awaited Pull Battalion 48 hour Mount Out Captain J P JONpoundS COMCBLANT preaided at the final 782 gear inspection et the conclusion of the exercise on 14 September 1976
ROTA
ERP Storage Facility (SPN 516) Project turned over 8 September 1976 with no punchliat facil it y completed in 5 veeks time
Muse Cold I ron (SPN 502 ) Project atill delayed a va i t ins pipe inaulation and holiday line tester Elbows received for by-paaaing obstructions
TSC Antennas (SPN 602) Intense r ainfall and diaestablishshyment and reaetablishaent of the detachment at Moron because of the Mount Out have hinoered const r uction progreaa
Poat Office Consolidation Work continued on this project a s tbe foyers heads and office spaces vere completed
Repair Fender System (SPN 19Sl7) Date of arrival of timber pushed back for second time to 10 October 1976 Its arrival is essential as UCT ONpound deployed to Rota 21 September and oov are unable to begin eonatruction work
Wullenveber An t enna (SPN 503) Wrong size dead end gripe arrived vork can not begin on installation of nev boom boards
Animal Kennel (SPN 632) Work started on the erection of this quonset hut upon the completion o the ERP Storage Facility
SIGONELLA
AtMD Building (SIC 18lII) Work progressing smoothly Pre f inal inapeccion sat for l October 1976
Ordnance Maga~ine (SIC 25) Work continuinR on all phaaes o f pTo j e c t - road vater lioe interior Expect completion b y NMCB 4
Still awaiting arrival of cast iron fittings for Golf Courae Irrigation Project (SIC 437) and on receipt of redeaign from OICC Spain on EMCPO Club (SIC 34448)
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the Air Conditioning Rehabilieation Project (GRpound 649)
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Work progTeaaed smoothly on the Baodbell Cou rt (CRE 416) Bovever uoaarked pover linea vere hit during the bullite preparation tor the ~bullcreation Area (CRE 415) and reaulted lo delays vbtla repairs vere aade
Det SOUiia Bay 11ampabera work on the bandbell court project
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Manr projectbull at the various detachment -ites vere cobullpleted during this final 35 days of deployment Also the extensive task of bulloving out tbe NHCB FOUR Advance Party and turning over the projects equipment and camp to NHCB FIVE occupied a signliicant portion of the battalion bull time
ROTA
The Muse Cold Iron Project (SPN 502) turned over at 34 cobullplete with vork continuing to the end on insulating bull portions of the steam line
The Post Office Consolidation (SPN 498) was cobullpleted
The Pier II Pender Repair (SN 19517) was turned over at 34 complete With the arrival of the required timber bullebullbers on 15 October 1976 extensive work vas com~leted in the final tvo weeks
The Calibration Lab (SPN 462) was turned over at 82 complete awaiting redesign of mechanical systems by OICC Spain
The TSC Antenna Project (SPN 602) was turned over with 18 complete (36 of work at Hor~n)
The Wullenveber Antenna Project (SPN 503) wae turned over at 15 complete awai t ing the dead end grips
The Animal Kennel (SPN 632) was turned over ac 60 complete with the cagae and other inter ior work to be completed
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The Power ~ Check Pad (SIC 507) and the AIMD Shop (SIC 18III) wae completed
The Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) wae turnover at 95 complete with heavy raine hampering progress on the road bull
The Theater Addition (SIC 26) was turned over at 94J complete os oll manpower resources were diverted in the last two weeks to the EMCPO Club
The Colf Courae Irrigation Project (SIC 437) was turned over at 17 complete
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Work began in earnest on the EMCPO Club(SIC 34448) during the final tvo veeka Once design approval vaa given work continued in double ahifta 7 days a week in a last ditch effort to get the p r oject out of the ground before the Sigonella rainy season stopped all earthwoTk Footings and columns bad to be poured in standing water despite 24 hour pumping
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The NEX Garage (UNK 604) waa completed
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The Handball Court (CRE 416) and the Recreation Area (CKE 415) vere completed bafore the Dets diaeetab1-isluaent
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FTOm CoD1111a11der Naval Construction Battalions US Pacific Pleet To Commanding Officer US Naval Mobile Construction Battalion FOUR
Subj End of Deployment Completion Report
Ref NMCB FOUR ltr Ser 227 of S Apr 1976
1 Reference (a) forwarded NMCB FOURs end of deployment report which is considered to be among the finest received by tiis headquarters in recent years
2 Please convey to all who put forth their efforts and talents in compiling this report my congratulations on their thoroughness attention to detail and overall quality of content
JOHN R FISHER
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IN CCHIENDING 31ST NAVAL CONSTRUCTION REGIMENT NAVAL CONSTRUCTION BAITALJON CENTER PORT HUENEME CA FOR OIJTSTANDING PERFORMANCE OF oorY WHILE PARTICIPATING IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN EXPEDITIONARY AIRFIELD IN THE DESERT AT MARINE CORPS BASii lWElrlY-NINE PALMS CA THE SEABEES OF THE 31ST NCR TURNED TO Wini RESPONSIVBNESS IYPrFYING THEIR REPUTATION fl 90 MAN UITTT DESIGNATED AS DBTAOIMEITT X-RAY OF MOBILB CONSTRUCTION BATTALION FOUR FORMED AND DEPLOYED TO THE DESERT DURING JANUARY 1976 QUICKLY AND EXPERTLY A PRIMARY ACCESS ROAD FOR SUBSEQUENT USE BY AIR FIELD CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AND A LANDING SITE FOR HELICOPTERS AND AV- BA HARRIERS WERE COM-PLETED NINE PIECES OF KBY CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT ESSENTIAL TO THIS UNIQUI PROJECT WERE MADE AVAILABLE FOR MARINE ENGINEER USE SIGNIFICANTLY ENRANCING 1llE QUALITY OF 1llE WORK FOR THlS EFFORT AND SUPERB FOLLOW-ON ACTION OF ORGANIZING AND EQUIPPING SUBSEQUENT RESERVE SEABEE DETAOlMENTS PARTICIPATING IN THE AUUIELD CONSTRUCTION raE REGIMENT IS HEREBY COMMENDED nus ENTHUSIASTlC DEDICATED DISPLAY OP PROFESSIONALISM REFLECTS GREAT CREDIT UPON rnE 31ST NAVAL CltJSTRUCTION REGIMENT AND IS IN KEEPING lflni THE FitEST TJWgtITJONS OF THE SEABEES vm THE us NAVAL SERVICE 3 AS POIITTED Ol1I IN THE CERTIFICATE N-CB FOUR WAS niE LEAD SEABEE BATTALION TO GO INTO MCB 1WENTY-NrNE PALgtIS TO START THE PROJECT THE STRONG RAPPORT SET BY THE MEN OF FOUR WITH THE MARINE CORPS PERSONNEL AT TWpound1flY-NlNE PALMS WAS SOON TO LEAD TO THE CLAllaquogtR FOR ADDITIONAL SEABEE SUPPORT 4 I PERSONALLY FEEL JlAT FOUR 1 S CONTRIBUTIONS WERE VERY NOTEWORTHY TO THE TOTAL PROJECT EFFORT AND I WOULD SINCERELY APPRECIATE THE PASSING OF THIS CCMolENDATION ON TO ALL ruosE MEN OF FOUR WHO PARTICPATED WITH WARIEST REGARDS CAPT 0L DIXON III
CobullMding Officer US Navy Support Office
La Maddalena FPO New York 09533
Dear Colllllllnder McDonald
14 July 1976
Well at long last I can say I have seen Seabees You can be truly proud of your detachment here in La Maddalena and in Master Chief
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I am in the process of vritlng letters of comendation for the men and they Will be forwarded to you
If there is anything I can do for you or your mea please feel free to ask
Once againyou can be truly proud t o have t hese men wor king for you and the Seabees
Best Regards
EL GALAVOTII
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From Commander U S Naval Activities SpainCommanding Officer U S Naval Station Rota Spain
To Commanding Officer U S Naval Mobile Construction Battalion FOUR
Subj Letter of Appreciation
1 I wish to express my personal appreciation for the valuable assistance provided by volunteers of your command in support of the Bicentennial Celebration aboard Naval Station Rota Spain The high degree of success of the activities which were enjoyed by the entire community would not have been possible without this significant effort which was so willingly given by members of NMCB-4 The capability of your command to render this assistance in addition to the normal heavy workload which you pursue middotis solid evidence of outstanding leadership and a most effective organization
2 I wish to specifically single out CECS HS REIK USN NMCB fOURs Bicentennial Liaison Representative Senior Chief REIK was called upon numerous times by various members of the Bicentennial Committee and in every case responded with effective and timely results His assistance in coordinating efforts to help in the installation and hook up of the extensive electrical system assisting in the arrangements for the church services and in arranging volunteers to work at the all hands picnic was essential to the success of our celebration The willing spirit and fine sense of cooperation exhibited by the members of NMCB-4 are indeed a credit to your command Please accept my most sincere thanks
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~DING OFFICER U S NAVY SUPPORT OFFICE LA MADDALENA SARDINTA
takes pleasure in commending
(the men of NMCB FOUR La Maddalena Detaclunent)
For outstanding performance as set forth in the following citation
For superior perfoIJllanCEI of duty 1ile assigned to US Naval MObile OOostxuctioo Battalion FOUR Oetachtent La Madclalena Sardinia Italy durirg the period 17 May 1976 to 16 July 1976 Your efforts in support of the detach-ment s mission provide1 a siltTlificant cantrilution to the rrorale and efficiency of the ocmnands at this isolated duty station In addition to the satisfactory carpletion of all c1etacl1nelt work projects you devoted your spare time to various projects which included fightirg brush fires and cxrmunity relations involving repairs to an ozphanage emargency road repairs assistance at the annual ccmnard barbeque honorirg the rost nation and support of similar projects affecting all phases of cxrmunity life in La Maddalena At all times your perfoDnld your assignel tasks willirgly and in a professional manner consistently mainshytainirg a hiqh state of morale am oondllct beyond reproach Your personal dedication in addition to supportirg the Navys overseas diplanacy program inproved the mission readiness of this ocmnard and is in keepirg with the hiqhest traditions of the US Navy
E L GAIAVUITI Cmmander US Navy
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PROJECT ON 8 SEP 76 AT NAVCCMlSTA GREECE BY YOUR NEA MAICRI DETACHMENT IS NOTED WITH PLEASURE AND GRATrnJDB PETIY OfPICER KNOWLTON AND mE EmIRE DETACHMENT CREW HAVE PERFORMpound) ADMIRABLY IN COMPLETING nns COMPLEX AND OPERATIONALLY IMPORTANT PROJECT IN SUOf AN ACCELERATED TIME FRAME 1liEY HAVE BEEN A MOST WELCOME ADDITION TO OUR CCMlUNITY AND THEIR DEPARTIJRE IS CONSIDERED A DEFINITE LOSS 2 PLEASI ACCEPT MY APPRECIATION ON A TRULY FINE AND CREDITABLE PERFORMANCE BY THE MEN OF NMCB FOUR CAPTIAN THAD H HARDEN US NAVY BT
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Kota Swim Club co Special Services US Naval Station Rota Spain CoG1rJ1anding Officer U S Naval Mobile Construction Battalion FOUR Special Services US Naval Station Rota Spain
Letter of Appreciation
Several months ago your battalion graciously accepted the fill-in proshyject of pouring cement starting blocks at the Naval Station housing swimming pool
The completion of this project represented a giant step in the attempts of the Board of Directors to further the goals of the club Our by-laws state that our primary objective is to promote competitive swimming I menshytion this point to make it clear that ours is not a summer fun program but a serious disciplined program of training and competition Our swimmers compete with one American team from Torrejon Air Base in Madrid and with SpMish clubs from Puerto de Santa Maria Jerez Sevilla and Madrid Several of these teams produce Spains olympic-class swimmers
Over the years the RSC has earned the respect of the Spanish clubs fpr being a serious almost-professional highly competitive group Such a reshyputation is difficult to maintain in our transient environment
Now through your generous cooperation and efforts the RSC is better equipped to train for its competition season and to host our competitors in a manner to whcih they are accustomed
On behalf of the present and future Boards of Directors and memberships I extend our most sincere appreciation and wish you and your men all the best for the future
William M Sink Secretory
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ROTA RODEO ASSN Box 1872
US Naval Station FPO New York NY 09540
CDR George J Bednar Commanding Officer NMCB FOUR
Dear Sir
20 October 1976
We would like to express our sincere appreciation to you and all of NMCB-4 for all of the help and support you have given the Rota Rodeo Association
You have given us the use of your equipment along with skilled operators to run it When we needed something you a brays seClled to be there ready and willing to do aJl you could Our 1976 Rodeo Season has been SllOOth sailing all along because of the tremendous aaount of support we llave received frobull our shiputes at NgtICB-4
Your Special Services department has provided us with the use of their facilities when a rainstorm made it necessary to move indoors and they have offered their services several times NMCB-4 has provided a11 Ambulance for our shows and buck-outs along with experienced Corpsmen They have provided us with transportation to pull and transfer our flont over the 4th of July They were there before our Rodeos to water and drng the arena There is really no end to the countless number of times JMCB-4 was there to lend a helping hand when we needed it the most
We sincerely appreciate all of your efforts ln behalf of the Rota Rodeo Association ld like to extend a very sincere thank you to you and all of your men We wish you the best at your next station and all of the places where duty aay take you
Thank you very 1L1ch Very respectfully
Dale E Hart President RRA
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1 DURINC THE PERIOD l7 AUG - 3 NOV 76 ~CB FOUR DET SOODA BAY UNDER 1llE PROFESSIONAL LEADHRSHIP OF BUCS HARIANO E BENGS USN caIPLpoundTED COiSTRUCTION OF AN OIJTDOOR PLAYING COURT (CRI 415) AND A HANDBALL COURT (CRE 416) THESE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES WERE GREATLY hEEDED AT nus ISOLATED DUTY STATION ntEY ARE A REALITY TODAY JN LARGE MEASURE BECAUSE OF THE HARD lfORK OF THE HlGlILY SKILLED MEMIERS OF lllaquoB FOUR FACED WITH Ul1JSUAL PROBLEMS OF TERRAIN CLEARANCE INVOLVING WATER AND ELECTRICAL LINES 1llE SWEE DETAOMEJ7 SET ABOUT ITS TASK ON A HEAVY SIX AND SOMETDCES SEVEN DAYS A WEEK SCHEDULE TO ENSURE CtradePLETON ON TDlE 1llE SUPEllB RESULTS ATTEST TO llilIR DEDICATED EFFORTS 2 THE MEMBERS OF NAVDET SOODA BAY FOUO NMCB FOUR PERS TO BE GREAT SHIP-MATES MULE ABOARJ) nus ACTTVITY llU CraquoWWgtERIE AND COMPLETE ABSENCE OF ANY DISCIPLINARY INCTDENTS WAS lOICATlVE OP 1llE LEADERSlUP BY EXAMPLE SHOWN BY YOUR SENIOR PETTY OFFICERS 3 ADMINISTRATIVE AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE RENDERED BY ALL INFO ADDEES TS ALSO GREATLY APPRECIATED YOUR SUPPORT IN TiiESE ENDEAVORS SERVE TO BOOST me MORALE OF ntOSE WHO GET TO use ntESE FINE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES BT
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NEW YORK 09523 NAPSIGPWmr 11000 Ser 1384 9 NOV 1976
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Coananding Officer U S Naval Air Facility FPO New York 09523 Commanding Officer O S Naval Mobile Conatruc~on Battalion FOUR COmander Naval Conatruction Bacca lions U S Atlantic Fleet Little Creek Norfolk Virginia 23511
1 As the deployment of NMCB POUR approaches tenainatioo it is appYopriate chat the accomplisbnents of the Sigonella detachment be reviewed
2 Upon the arrival of thia epecially selected group it vas 1-ediately obvious that they were skilled arciaana who took pride in the work they accOG1pliahed It was also apparent that during h0111eport periods training leasooa had been well learned Many of the unique problems and challenges encouncer ed when u~~ina local materialbull had been recognized and resolved When actual on site conditionbull varied the officers and men of the detachshyment appraised the aituacion and aggr aaaively developed a sound engineering solution
3 Bot h the quantity and quality of the work accomplished by the Sigonella Detachment of NMCB FOUR was outstanding They completed many projects which had been started by other detachments They also started end completed several urgently required operational projects which enhanced the ability of NAF SigoneJla to provide improved support to the operating forces Projects of particular note are the Power Check Pad Rehabilitation of Line Operationbull Buildings Public Workbull Shopbull Storea Ordnance Magazines Air Frames Shop Handball Court and Theater Particularly notaworthy was the start of the EMCPO Club at NAP-II Although adverse weather prevailed work vae pursued on a round the clock ba1i1 in an effort co provide the follow-on detecbnent with a project which could be executed during the rainy season The Cen Do attitude displayed on all projects only r einforced the NMCB POUR reputation and candor displayed by all detachment personnel The ultimate reward of accomplialwent ahould be ebared by the mtire detachment Every indiidual exhibited that extra effort which contributes to perfection
4 They have estebliahed a pattern of excellence that future decachmenta will do well to emulate The officers and men of the Sigonella Detachment can look with pride on their accompli1haenta
5 Please accept my moat sincere appreciation for e moat aucceaaful deployment
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BT UNCLAS E FT 0 N016SO WELL DONE l SINCERE APPRECIATION IS EXTENDED TO NMCB FOUR DET SIGONELLA FOR A MOST SUCCESSFUL DEPlOYMENT 2 THI QUANTITY AND QUALITY OF YOUR WORK WAS OOTSTANDJNG PARTICULARLY NOTImiddot WORllY PROJECTS INCLUDED THE POWBR CHECK PAD RpoundHABJLlTATlON OF LINE OPERATION BUILDINGS PUBLIC WORKS SHIP STORES ORDNANCE MAGAZINES AIR FRAMES SHOP HANDshyBALL COURT BASE 1llEATRE ANO THE BEGINNING OF 1liE EMCPO ewe AT THE NATO FIELD ALntOUGH ADVERSE liEA1llER PREVAILED tORK AT 1lE EMCPO ewe SITE WAS PURSUED ON A ROUND THE CLOCI BASIS IN AN EFFORT TIgt PROVIDE THE FOLiOff ON DETAOfIEhT Wini A PROJECT lrtllIOi COULD BE EXEClTTED DURING THE RAINY SEASON YOUR OBVIOUS CAN 00 ATIITJDE OliLY REINFORCED THE Nt-CB FOUR REPUTATION WE SHALL MISS YOU AS PART OF THE SIG TEAM 3 CONGRATULATIONS ON A JOB WELL DONE BT
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BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH Avenida Diputacion
Rota Cadiz Espana (Spain)
t on behalf of the congregation of ~ethel Baptist Church would like to thank Chaplain Fink ~Rl Ron
bull Sherman EOl Doug Sullivan BU2 Biggins and EA3 Jose Setter for the removal of debris and the leveling of our parking area These men worked continously for over eix hours and completed a cask that would have taken the men of Bethel many back breaking days to accomplibullh
We 1incerely do appreciate this work that was performed
Thank you and may Cod blebulla these men
Sincerely
1Rodnay J PARROTT
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CRINFO Merit Award forwarding of
24 NOV 1976
Construction Battalion
Ref (a) OPNAVINST 572027 of 10 June 76
Encl (l) Merit Award Certificate
l The Chief of Information takes great pleasure in forshywsrding ancloaure (1) to the editor and staff of FOCUS ON FOUR
2 A key objective of the Navys internal informAtion prograa ii to an1ure that all Navy personnel and their dependents are Cully informed about the Navy A panel of judge1 determined that the content and format of POCUS ON FOOR were of exemplary quality and in full support of internal information goal1
3 Thia publication waa named Best Authorized Magazine (Catego ry Two) aa set forth in reference (a) for the transitional quarter fiscal year 1976 CHINFO Merit Awards prograa
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CDI Kalcolbull J MACDONALD CEC USN (July 1974 - June 1976)
CDI Caorge J lDNAI CEC USN (July 1976 -
CDR Charles M KASlELL CEC USN (February 1974 - June 1976)
LCDR Jabullebull a CLAYTON CEC USN (June 1976 -
Adbullinis t rativePersonnel OIicer(S-1) LTJC Wallace NMB YUH USN (Hovebullber 1974 - June 1976)
Plana amp Training Officer (S-2)
Operationbull Officer (S-3)
Supply Officer (S-4)
Cb a plain
Medical Officer
Dental Of Cicer
Alpha Company Commander
Bravo Company Cobullmande r
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LTJC Jabullea A ZAYAC USN (June 1976
LT Claude V KING Ill CEC USN (Karch 197S - Kay 1976)
LT Pred C KLEIN USN (Kay 1976 - October 1976)
LTJC Charlea R KUIIC CEC USH (August 1976 -
LCDR Michael w SHELTON CEC USN (April 197S - Novebullbe r 1976)
LCDR Jarold R HILD~BRAND SC USN (Septebullber 1974 - June 1976)
LCDR Patrick P VALENTY SC USN (July 1976 -
LCDI lufua B FINI CBC USN (Sepceaber 1975 -
LT Randal R STRAUB MC USNR (September 1975 - June 1976)
LT Samuel S NORVELL MC USNI (July 1976 -
LT Terrence C MASON DC USNR (Augus t 1975 -
LT Richard K DEMPSEY CEC USN (Sep t ember 197S - November 1976)
LTJC Charles R ~UBIC CEC USN (Sep~ember 1975 - August 1976)
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CECS Henry S REii (Augu1t 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LT Pra nk J KOlRO CEC US N (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Wallace NXN YU ll DSN (Jbullnlllry 1976 - June 1976)
LTJC Cragory A RtC~RT CBC DSN (June 1976 - November 1976)
LT Michael R JOHNSON CEC DSN (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Mlcheel A KOPACZEWSKlCtCDSKR (January 1976 - Novebullbet 1976)
LTJC Ronald P DE TROY CC US NR (Jamp11uacy 1976 - November 1976)
LTJC Laigb t on J TROE Ill CC OSN (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Paul 8 VADE SC USN (January 1974 - July 1976)
LTJC Scaven C CRTRY SC USN (July 1976 -
LT Pred C ILlN USN (Januery 1976 - Kay 1976)
LTJC Gregory A RlCHBRT CIC USN (May 1976 - November 1976)
ENS Craig M CAMPBELL CC USN (September 1975 - October 1976)
ENS Jean P MAbullCHAND CEC USN (October 1976 -
EQCH Ovaine R RUTHRPORD USN (March 1975 - Ha y 1976)
UTCS Norman C lOLBECK USI (May 1976 - JuJy 1976)
UTCM Ke nneth NMN CLEMONS USN (July 1976 - Novembar 1976)
CUCH Richard N ALLA~D USN (Novaaber 1976 -
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ADM I NPERSOtlHEL
The Administrative Department provided all administrative reproduction and personnel services to the battalion during the deployment
Total yeoman assigned during this deployment were ten (l-YNC 1-VNl 3-YN2 2-YN3 and 3-YNSN) One YN2 was assigned to Detachment Sigonella for administra t ive support bull Yeoman were also assigned to the Supply (S-4) Tr aining (S- 2) and Operations (S-3) departments The Admin Staff averaged four (2-YN2 l-YN3 and 1-YNSN) with the YNC functioning as the Assistant Admin Officer and the YN1 functioning as the Admin Office supervisor A line LTJG was assigned as Department Head
The Personnel Office started the Ro t a deployment with a staff of 10 PNs Everyone was assigned a specific job to do reenlistments and discharges receipts and transfers TAD diaries and education al services The operation was going smoothly however one PN was sent t o the Sigonella detachment to augment the de t achment staff because of the heavy workload there The allowance was further deple t ed when one PN got o r ders for shore duty and another PN was released t o inactive duty Though the loss of the PNs could not be remedied the remaining PNs doubled their share of the load to give the battalion the service it needed This is typical of the Cao Do spirit of the PNs Their motivation and esprit de corps enabled them to give service to everyone in the battalion
The Personnel and Administrative staffs maintained the Duty YNPN Watch Section which provided emergency personn~l services and message pick-up service on a 24-hour bas is
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AVERAGE BATTALION STRENGTH - DEPLOYED AND ASSIGNED
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OPlICEllS 19 19 E-9 3 3 E-8 9 9 E-7 32 33 pound-6 75 78 E-5 91 101 E-4 137 138 E-3 amp below 207 208
TOTAL 554 570
BATTALION RECEIPTS AND TRANSFERS
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OFFICERS 7 9 E-9 0 l pound-8 0 3 E-7 2 0 E-6 15 9 E-5 34 17 B-4 28 21 E- 3 amp below 31 -2 TOTAL 117 158
AVERAGE BATTALION HANNING - OCCU FIELD 13
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BU 2 9 10 22 38 53 134 CE 1 2 10 9 9 13 44 CM 2 5 7 15 21 18 68 EA 0 2 3 6 3 12 26 EO 0 4 15 13 22 50 104 SW 1 1 8 7 11 16 44 UT l 0 3 9 14 23 50
TOTAL 7 TI 56 BT 118 185 470
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LEGAL
Legal a11i1tance was available co all members of the Battalion either at the coamand level by furniahing thebull vith povera of attorney or by referral to representativebull at the Baae Legal Services Branch OCfice for advice and counseling
Disciplinary action resulted in nonjudicial punishment being awarded on an average oC three cases week1y at Captaina Mast Four special and one summary courtbull - martial were convened during the Rota deployment Disciplinary action by month ia illustrated on the graph below
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CAREE R C 0 U N S E L l N G
During most of the European deployment NllCB 4 did not have a permanent trained Campreer Counselor This affected the overall career retention program As of this writing the battalion has acquir ed a permanent Career Counselor and the coU1Dand is in the pr ocess of rebuilding a viable car eer r e t ention team This should br14thten the overall retention pictur e
RETENTI ON TABLE
E11g1bl e Not E112ible Reen1istment
First Term Per sonnel 88 22 12
Career Personnel 21 00 14
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MORALE An ObJective evaluation of the bullorale of the Battalion as
a whole would unquestionably be very highmiddot Certainly the deploybullent location Rota Spain with its excellent liberty and leave possibilities wa1 a contributing factor However the sinale aost iaportant cause of high unit aorale was the excellent reputation for quality workaanship which the Battalion enjoyed Quality work probulloted hiamph unit pride which led to personal pride which led to hlamph aorale The high bullorate in turn was the cause of better and higher quality work thus self-perpetuating the spiral and proving the adaae that Quality attracts Qualitybullbull
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CHAPLAIN Religious services were held regularly in the Chapal-inshy
the-Pines located in the Seabee Camp Ciudad de Plata Rota Spain Sunday services included Protestant Worship at 0930 and Catholic Mass at 1100 Protestant Worship was conducted by the Battalion Chaplain and Catholic Mass was celebrated by Chaplains Rademacher and Boyd from the Naval Station Chapel Guitar music for Catholic Mass was arranged by the priests Organist for the Protestant services was Nancy L Johnson wife of CTIC Bob Johnson of Naval Comaunicntion Station Attendance averaged 7 battalion personnel at Protestant sershyvices and 16 at Catholic services tn addition many Naval Station personnel attended worship services at the Senbee Camp
Protestant and Catholic Chapel Funds were maintained with the Battalion Chaplain as custodian of each Disbursements of $100 or more were made with approval of the Commondina Officer A Catholic Chapel Council was foraed to make recoaaendations for use of the Catholic Chapel Fund
The Chapel was left unlocked at all times for aeditntion and prayer by battalion personnel A small group of Penteshycostal men hnd a daily prayer service in the chapel
Several battalion personnel participated in local denominshyational services Latter Doy Saints and Church of Christ at Esperanzu House on the base First Baptist Church Bethel Baptist Church and Lu Tglesln tvangelica (Pentecostal) off base A number of battalion personnel participated in Chrisshytian fellowship at Victory Villa Overseas Christion Serviceshyaen s Center and at a coffee house sponsored by La Iglesia Eva nae lica
A small Protestant Bible study group met on Wednesday nights ~n the Chaplians office studying primarily Godsplan of salvation
Throe retreats averaging seven persons ouch were held at La Molina Santa an old grist mill in Benaojon which has been converted into a retreat center by Fred Felty an American insurance salesman lowyer and former legislotor from Texas Several Catholic personnel participated in two Search Retreats sponsored by the base chapel
Several religious pound1las mostly Moody science filbulls were presented free of charge in the Silver City Theater The films became quite popular with a maximum attendance of 60 at one showing
The battalion library located in the sumo building as tho chnplalns office contain~ 3000 volumes of fiction and nonshyfiction hand-me-downs from other Navy Ii brories During
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this deployment application was made to the Chief of Naval Education and Training Support to establish e aeneral library at Silver City This was epproved and at the end of deployshyment an order of 1500 new volumes was received Much time and effort was put into inventorying and organiiing e~isting books About 600 fictions books older than twelve years were removed from the shelves and placed in boxes pending arrival of the new books Additional bookshelves totaling 76 feet of shelf space were built by Bravo Company to accommodate the new books In addition the battalion had several shelves of paperback books
The greatest single timetaker for the Chaplain was individual counseling covering a variety of subjects but mainly marital counseling A good bit of evening time was spent making AUTOVON calls in connection with personal counseling This included delivering over 120 Red Cross messages and counseling and assistshying persons receiving these messages
In addition to library shelves material changes included installation of a safe for keepina chapel funds prior to deposit a new air conditioner for the chapel screen doors on the chaplains office and library an additional electrical outlet in the chapshylains office to accommodate a wall clock relocation of one outshyside speaker from the chapel tower to the library roof in order to play chimes on Sunday mornings in the direction of berthing areas tamper-proofing of tho outside library door and updatina of doorknobs with locks and keys for all doors
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MEiHCAL
While found to be lacking by stateside standards the physical plant and layout of the dispensary were noneshytheless adequate for aost routine and emergency cases treated at Ciudad de Plata Assistance provided by the Naval Hospital Rota in the form of laboratory teats
bull pharmacy x-rays consultions and emergency referrals was outbulltanding
An average of approximately 280 patients per month were seen during rout1ne sick call hours Over 1850 prescriptions were filled the laboratory processed some 800 teats and 20 x-ray exposures were taken and reed Upper Respiratory Infections and gastrointestinal compaincs comprised the majority of conditions seen at routine 1ick call with moat of the consultsrefer r als co the Naval Hospital being of an orthopedic or optometric nature No communicable disease or food born illness outbreaks ware encountered Few cases of venere al disease were encounte r ed and all responded favo r abl y to i nitia l tr eatment Tl1ro~ghnut the deployment and in preparation for t he return to CONUS all necessary immunizations including Hong Kong and New Jersey A (swine) influenza were administered to AiJ Hands
The Medical Department instituted o Weight Control Program using the recent guidelines promulgated by BUMED While the results are still being analyzed net lossea of 30+ lbs were noted in several cases
During the deployment the rear two thirds of the HCPOC ESO Quonset Rut was alloted to the Medical Department and converted to supply spaces for bulk medical equipment This allo~ed for the controlled temperature storage oC items vice storage in CONpoundX boxes thus extending shelf life and insuri~g potency of necessary medicinals ln preparation Cor the mount out exercise all mount out boxe1 bullats kitbull and outfits were painted the latches and seals repaired or replaced
SICONELLA DETACHMENT
The Sigonella Detachment had a first class corpsman ssaigned throughout the deployment A screening eick call was held prior to quarters each morning An average of epproximetely 100 patients per month were seen during r o utine morning sick call of these personnel approximately 10 aen had to be referred to the Base Dispensa ry for further treatment Safety and sanitation inspections were conducted on both a r ou tine and a surprise basis The Medical Department representative also worked in the Adm Offi ce of the Base Dispensary
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DENTAL
The battalion dental staff consisting of one Dental Officer and cvo Deneal Technicians provided treatment in moat phases of Dantistry on a regularly scheduled basis to all battalion personnel Smergency dental care was rendered at any time Outatanding support in the fabrication of prosthetic applishyances repair service and advanced periodontal and complishycated oral surgery cases vas received from the Dental Departshyment Roca Spain
The battalion Dental Department is housed in a standard naval mobile dental trailer The trailer consists of a vattshying room two operatories and a dark room One operacory is used for performing most phases of Dentistry and the other is used for exposing x-rays films in the dark room all dental instruments are sterilited in an autoclave located in the dark room
Patient load averaged over 200 per month and in excess of 1000 procedures per month During chis deployment cycle no unusual dental diseases or conditions were detected
Dentel equipment and supplies were adequate However occasional equipment problems did cause delays in patient care Few problems were encountered in ordering and receiving dental supplies
In summary the den~al department should always keep at least a couple of months of every day consumables on hand for turnover Scheduling of patients no more than cwo or three weeks in advance should be exercised to decrease the amount oC patient failures due to unforeseen emergencies and exercises that may arise due to the battalions alert status during deployshyment
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S P E C I A L S E R V I C E S The Special Services Staff was comprised of one first
class potty officer and ono non-rated battalion member Despite the small siie of tho crew Special Se~vices mainshytained a very active and effective program Self-help proshyjects for the improvement of the Special Services building which consisted of a gabulle roobull and theater included the conshystruction of a stage and a bar the tiling of the game room floor and the installation of a new ceilinamp in the theater The Special Services Petty Officer aaintained a close liaison with the base travel aaency and was instruaental in arranging a continuous stream of tours to the surrounding area and all over lurope
Sports activity was marked by chess and ping pong tournashyments and by the three month long NMCB FOUR softball season The season was culminated with the presentation of plaques and team pictures to the victorious team meaberaand a trophy with the name of the winning teabull inscribed which will be passed on to the chaapions of the next deployaent
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P A 0 I P H 0 I 0 L AB The Public Affairs OfficePhotogr aphic Laboratory c r e w
consis t ed of one fi r st class Photographers Mate one second class Journalist a nd two non -rated Builders as photographers fo r most of t he deployment The primary tasks of t he Photo Lab wer e to pr o vi de photographic support for PAO and the Opshyerations Department Work wos also done in support of the line companies (Alpha Company in particular ) the Safety Chief and the de t achbullent s
The mont hly opera t ions r eports which included black 6 white prints and color s l ides and tho bat t alion publication Focus on Four took up aos t of the Jabs tibulle
The PAO Oepartbullent worked on the bullonthly Focus on Four and pr ovided news release coverage of battalion events Artishycles appe1Lred in t he Rota base paper (The Jack Tar) the Seashybee Coverall Navy Times Navy Civil Engineer and others PAO also coordinated the Fl eet Home Town News Prograbull and the Direct Line question and answer line to the co
PAOPhoto did the l ayou t work on t he Guam Completion Report prepared a Change of Coabullond booklet ond finished a 92- page edition of the Focus on Four ln lieu of a cruisebook at the end of deployment
ProblebullS were encountered in the lnb with water teaper at ure and bullinerols insufficient functional equipment and frequent reassignbullent of personnel However n quali t y product was mainshytained as projects and l iberty wer e well docuaented by the PAO Staff
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The continuing aim of the NMCB POUR HRM Prograa is to aaximize the use of battalion human potential thereby enshysuring mission achievement for the command and personal growth opportunity for each battalion member If the program can be judged by the results it produced during the 1976 European deployment then the many pages of this completion report attest to a marked success
The Phase II Equal OpportunityRace Relations Program adshyvanced toward its institutionalized self-sustained stages The AAP was revised EOQls were updated and a new CTT was trained who in turn conducted MRRCE Workshops for all eligible personnel The Human Relations Council met monthly and tho Advancement Recommendation Board reviewed enlisted service records and performance evaluations to ensure all hands have been afforded an equal advancement opportunity
The DAPA and CODAC trained supervisors to identify and deal with workers showing symptoms of drugalcohol abuse conducted discussion groups for people with problems promshyulgated facts on drugalcohol abuse and related Navy policy and instituted a Drug Exemption Program Harsh Spanish laws p rove d a significant deterrent to drug use and trafficking and Battalion Special Services consistently proshyvided outstanding alternatives to drugalcohol indulgence Drug detection dogs urinalyses screening and NIS investigashytions were used aa required The local ARD and CAAC units treated and screened individuals referred by the CODAC
Battalion personnel participated in cultural adjustment briefings conducted by host activities in Rota and Sigonella Liberty cancellations were infrequent and few unfavorable incidents with local nationals were reported Officers and enlisted men regularly took advantage of leave and liberty to explore Spain and other European countries
Positive actions were initiated throughout the deployshybullcnt and will continue during homeport to sustain a positive cobullbulland cl1bullate Most notable among these are the refinement
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NMCB POOR wrapped up its homeport period with the completion of the CBC Pore Bueneae Trailer Park at Pore Hueneme CA and the lest flight to Rota left on 15 March
Turnov~r of projects at NAVSTA Rota consisted of the Calibration Lab (SPN 462 at 48 completegt as well as eight minor projects
The construction hold and material delays have liaited the casked projects on which the battalion can vork
The Calibration Lab (SPN 462) is progreaaing smoothly and awaits scheduled deliveries of the ductwork by mid-April and the remaining air handling units
Seabee Camp projects were rescheduled with the visit of COMCBLANT representatives on 29 March
Surfacing the Alpha Co Live Storage Area (SPN 01-12) ia progressing vell with the area close to Cioal grade after removing almost one foot of soil over the entire area
Laundry Boiler (SPN Ol-28) Camp Hot Water Boilers (SPN 01-29) and Water Softeners (SPN 01-30) are awaiting shipment of boilers and water softeners respectively
A dedicated camp maintenance program is undervay to keep the camp in a hazard Cree condition
Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34) Phase II is progressing with about 800 LF of aidewalk poured
In Sigonella Sicily the EM ciubCPO Addition (SIC 34448) and Colf Cou rse Irrigation system (SIC 437) have not been started due co higher priority on other projects
AIMD Shop Phase III (SIC 18) is on schedule and awaits arrival of the building which is due l April The high water table is a continual problem
Ordnance Hagaampine (SIC 25) ia hampered by rain (site lies in a low swampy area) bur forming continues on the bleat valle
Handball Court (SIC 441) is awbulliting maceriais before work can continue
Power Check Pad (SlC 507) vill start the Cir1t week of April
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A 16-man augment force to the Sigonella Det vas sent 30 March and is expected to return to Rota approximately l May
Holy Loch Scotland posss problems in uneirpacted vork (443 mandaya) remaining for the Rankin Garage (UNK 504) and in unplanned demolition (50 mandaya) for(UNK 09) Hobby Shop Additional men are planned to augment the Holy Loeb Oet in late April or early May
The Nea Makri Oet commenced vork vith approximat~ly 20 complete and 14 air conditioning units rehabed bull
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April aav NHCB FOUR moving into construction in earnest despite the material problems experienced on many major projects
At the Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34 II) section three of five sections is complete and the job is progressing vell
At the Wullanveber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) limited vork began in preparation for delivery of boom boards on 1 June
The causeway for the BOCBRP is in its final position with the connection well underway Lighting of the causeway is hampered by material problems
Repairs to the Fender System (SPN 19517) progress slowly dua to a lack of welding machines and design changes in the fabrication of the walers Divers from UCT ONE are currently removing the bottom walars along the right aide of the pier
After a complete design change the Community Center Road (SPN 444) is moving with ~ubgrade already eatabliahed
The Stgonella Seabee Compound (SIC 02-01) ta continuing with work on the trailer pads soils test lab collateral
bull equipment building loading ramp and the MLO storage shed
At the AIMD Building StC 18ttI non-delivery of ~he preshyengineered building ibull causing a critical delay along with other miscellaneoua HTO items
The Theater Addition (SIC 26) also haa critical eaterinl problems particularly with the doors having not arrived
The Handball Court (SIC 441) is awaiting arrival of the remainder of the building
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In Holy Loeb the Rankin Garage (UNK 504) will be cobullpleted Dt Kay and the Hobby Shop Improvements (UN~ 09) ii progressing vell with no major problems
Several personnel shifts are 1cheduled for the upcoming month and include the following Of the 16 man augmented to the Sigonella Dec ii will return on 9 Kay 18 additional men will be sent from Rota Three men will be sent to the Holy Loc h Dec
A detachment to La Maddalena of 19 men will be eatablished in June and a detachment to Souda Bay of four men will be established approximately l June
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In Kay - NMC8 POUR completed and turned over two major projects both ahead of schedule Material and funding problems still plague several projects though there was soaa improvement by aonths end
Causeway Connection (SPN 506) Concrete pad poured security lights and handrail in place Project completed and turned over 27 Kay 1976
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Precon held scheduled to start 1 July if oxylance burn bera and conduit hanger material arrive in June
Poat Office Consolidation (SPN 498) Much work was accomshypliabad with old walls and utilities removed and new walls doors and windows being installed
Calibration Lab (SPN 462) Additional funds received material procurement has begun again Need electr ical AC plumbing material Work baa progressed in finishing the head installing duct work painting
Repair Fender System Pier Il (SPN o f eleven sections of piles complete prior co installation
19517) Prefab of first Rubbing stripbull required
Wullenweber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) Limited work awaiting arrival of boom bosrds in June
Housin8 Sidewalks (SPN 34) Men diverted from this project to the Poat Office Conaolidation
Community Center Roads (SPN 444) June completion expected
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Aniaal Shelter (SPN 632) Foundation prepared vertical conatruccion awaiting rebar expanded metal
Sigonella Seabee Compound (SIC 02-01) Work continued with progreaa on underground electrical substation alab light poles final grading and storage work Projecting June completion
AIMD Building (SIC 18III) Building received and strucshytural a eabers erected Work continuing on sever linea undershyground Cuel tank Anticipa te funding problema
Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) Avaicing additional funda alov progreaa aade on bleat walls earth vork laying water line
theater Addition (SIC 26) Avaitiog additional funda much work oo stairs ocher concrete vork auapeoded ceiling partition installed
Golf Course Irrgiatioo (SIC 437) Work began on inacalshylacion of water lines and sprinkler systems
Bandball Court (SIC 441) No work performed awaiting arriv1l of electrical material
Povar Check Pad (SIC 507) Rain delayed early construction uch fill and compaction work performed this month
Line Opa Rehabilitation (SIC 508) tile floor laid electrical plumbing painting complete Project completed turned over 28 Hay 1976
Rankin Garage (UNK 504) in Roly Loch vaa completed and curnad ove r io ea~ly May
Hobby Shop Improvement Project (UNK 09) is ahead of schedule with bullwo rk progressing in roof boiler and radiator installation Estimated comple tion August 1976
AC Rehab (CRE 649) in Nea Makrt ia progressing near schedule with 471 of rehab work completed
In La Hadd1lena work has reauaad on the ~ym Overhead (SAR 04A) and on the Playing Field (SAR 11) with the arrival of a 19 men det during the final two vaeka of Hay
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Io June steady progress waa aade on construction projects The command inspection by COMCBLANT Captain J C RlC~ELS CEC USN r esulted io an outstanding rating for NMCB FOUR with particular praise for t he areas of leadership and ailitary smartness and our high quality construction Material sod funding probleaa still delay several projects aa outlined below
Kuse Cold Iron zation began on 28 to begill 12 Jul1 aaterial still are
SPN 502) Second precon held sod mobilishyJune Pull-scale construction isacheduled Oxylaoce burn bars and conduit hanger not on site
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Post Office Consolidotion (SPN 498) Work accoaplished bull includes plastering new walls installing a head beginning a foyer The major hold-up is arrival of channel iron necessary for inatallation of ductwork and installation of the euspended ceiling
Repair Pender System (SPN 19517) First sections of piles driven Rubbing stripslover va lers to be installed with UCT support once rubbing stripe ar r ive
Calibration Lab (SPN 462) Delays in this job include srrival of mismatched nir cood~tioniog equipment for the Mechanishycal Room and awaiting pencil rod and angle iron fo r ductwork
Wullenweber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) Boom boards are not not scheduled to arrive until August Work ia progressing in the bus bar installation
Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34) Open scrip between r oad and sidewalks paved
Overlay Camp Roads and Surface Secondary Roads (SPN 01-13 SPN 01-22) Roads in cabullp repaved
Inetall Bead Building 365 (SPN 01-35) Work is virtually complete on this camp improvement project
AIHD Building (SIC 18III) Work and fuel tank Wor~ is conttnuiog on the access road
completed oo sever lines aid~ng insulation and on
Power Check Pad (SIC 507) Almost half of tbe concrete poured this period
Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) $12300 of $17650 requested received Project August completion
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Theater Addition (SlC 26) Roof and ceiling installed interior utilities being roughed io
Handball court (SIC 441) No bullaterial delaya this month Insulation ceiling utilities installed All that rebullaina is to paint interior correct electrical and place sidewalk end stepa
EM ClubEH Club Addition Preparation underway to begin ~hibull project Many design questions to be discuaaed in second precon on 1 July 1976
_ Sigonella Seabee Cobullpound (SIC 02-01) Work still remains on vash reek soils lab admin parking lot and shore pover connection
Hobby Shop taprovement Project(UNK 09) Work continues ahead of schedule v t th progrebullbull on vindov installation plastering and electrical
Gym Overhead (SAJl 04A) Work completed once plywood arrived in mid-June No pudcblist
Playing Field (SAR 11) Work is progressing vith an early July completion expected The detachment is to be diseatablished approximately 15 July
Rota Pier Fender Repair (SPN 19517)
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JULY
In Julywork continued aa NKCB FOUR paaaed the midpoint in ita European deployment The battalion took tiae out for the traditional mid-deployment party on the 24th of July and for the battalion Change of Command Ceremony on 29 July when CDR C J BEDNAR relieved CDR M J MACDONALD However work did not alacken aa the Muse Cold Iron Project commenced (ull production at Rota and plans were laid for the eatabliahaent of a detachment at Souda Bay Crete Several projecta were completed both in Rota and at the various detachmenta
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Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Once critical materials orrived progresa vaa quicker than first anticipated due to the efficishyency of the oxylance and magnesium burn bar However several problems still alov construction Obstructions in the steam line trench require design changes for the pipe layout Not all materials are on hand and timely delivery ia required in order to avoid further delays Pinally apace requirements of pier tenantbull impedes progress as areas are blocked off and the battalion ia given only limited acceaa
Poat Office Consolidation (SPN 498) Haaonry work continued on the foyer and north and south walls Utilities inatalled electrical work begun No major stumbling blocka anticipated in this project as channel iron for auapendad celling arrived late in the month
Repair Pender System SPN 19517) At the prefab yard concrete pillars for use in pile fabrication completed The third of twelve sections of pile were driven Anticipate runnshying out or wooden members
Calib ration Lab (SPN 462) Installation of hoc vater lines complete Head virtually complete and moec duct work installed No resolution yet to mechanicalair-conditioning problema
Communi ty Center Road (SPN 444) Completed turned overco ROICC 6 Ju ly 1976
Animal Kennel (SPN 632) Project laid out and earthwork complete
Renovate BEQ Electrical (SPN 01-08) lialf of lights installed Awaiting arrival of remaining materials
Surface Ove rlay Camp Roadbull (SPN 01-13) 01-20 01-22 01-38) Silve r City Saloon parking lot surface BEQ roada complete WorK continuing on other horizontal constYuction in Seabea Camp
Install Raad Bldg 365 (SPN 01-35) Completed
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AIMD Building (SIC 18III) Siding insulation complete Interior electrical and plumbing vork begun Partition valls being installed
Pover Check Pad (SIC 507) of application of joint sealer
Project complete vith exception Awaiting chis terial
Ordnance Magaampine (SIC 25) Last concrete for blaat walls poured Work continuing on grouting waterproofing and earthshywork
Handball Court (SIC 441) Project completed and turned over to ROICC
EM ClubEM Club Addition (SIC 34448) Project start delayed awaiting reply from Corpa of Engineers on aajor deeig~ queetions
SARDINIA
Playing Field (SAR 11) Project completed and turned over Det disestabl ished 16 July 1976
ROLY LOCH
Hobby Shop Improvement Project (UNK 09) Project completed with exception of punchlist Det reduced to seven bullen until rest of aaterisl1 1rrive for start of NX garage project
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AC Rehab (GRE 645) Work moved ahead or schedulemiddot~ 13 units rehabbed this month
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In Rota construction approval was given by the Spanish governaent or the ERPBOC Storage and the TSC Antenna projects Manpower was quickly diverted to these projects the nuabera l and 3 priorities at Rota For the TSC Antenna job a detachment was established at Moron AFB In addition a detachment was also eatablished at Souda Bay Crete to work on two rec r eation facilities
ROTA
ERP Storage Facility (SPN 516) Vork progressed quickly on thia project in August after the lifting of the Spanish construction bold All aaterials were available on site anticipate early September completion
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Work was delayed on this project after the discovery of nine obstructions in the steam trench A redebulligo bas been approved and now the requirement is for tha arrival of elbows to go around the obstructions
TSC Antennas (SPN 602) A twelve man deta~bbullent was established on 16 Auguat to begin work at Moron AFB Spain It is planned that all work will be completed at Moron and then the complementaey antenna work started at the Rota site
Pier II Fender Repair (SPN 19517) Most of this crew diverted to higher priority projects aa maceriala (Timber) are running short
Calibra tion Lab (SPN 462) A design engineer from OICC Spain arrived the week of 16 August and recommended extenaive redesign of the AC ayatea Further delays are anticipated It is expected that NHCB 4 vill not b able to complete this project
SlCONBLLA
AIMO Building (SIC 18tII) Material pro~lems continuemiddot The comnon gutters have not arrived as promised by the Italian Air Force contractor The AC unit received does not aatch specifications COMCBLANT DET Naples ia investigating problems
Theater Addition (SIC 26) Work nov Estimate 3-4 veeks lost due to rework of content in river sand reduced bonding sand aeans to be working
progressing on plastering plaster Righ silt
Nov using 50 volosnic
The Joint Sealant for the Power Check Pad (SIC 507) and the cast iron fittings for the Col Course Irrigation Project (SIC 437) have not yet arrived delaying those projects Also the redesign of the EMCPO Club foundation (SIC 34448) la still in the bands of the Army Corps of Engineers aud OICC Spain
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A nev detachment vas establiahed or the conatruct1on of a Handball Court (CRpound 416) and a Racreatiou Area (CR 415)
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Work vsa beaun on the NEX Caraae project (U K 604)
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SEPTE~BER
The big event of Septembet vas tbe long awaited Pull Battalion 48 hour Mount Out Captain J P JONpoundS COMCBLANT preaided at the final 782 gear inspection et the conclusion of the exercise on 14 September 1976
ROTA
ERP Storage Facility (SPN 516) Project turned over 8 September 1976 with no punchliat facil it y completed in 5 veeks time
Muse Cold I ron (SPN 502 ) Project atill delayed a va i t ins pipe inaulation and holiday line tester Elbows received for by-paaaing obstructions
TSC Antennas (SPN 602) Intense r ainfall and diaestablishshyment and reaetablishaent of the detachment at Moron because of the Mount Out have hinoered const r uction progreaa
Poat Office Consolidation Work continued on this project a s tbe foyers heads and office spaces vere completed
Repair Fender System (SPN 19Sl7) Date of arrival of timber pushed back for second time to 10 October 1976 Its arrival is essential as UCT ONpound deployed to Rota 21 September and oov are unable to begin eonatruction work
Wullenveber An t enna (SPN 503) Wrong size dead end gripe arrived vork can not begin on installation of nev boom boards
Animal Kennel (SPN 632) Work started on the erection of this quonset hut upon the completion o the ERP Storage Facility
SIGONELLA
AtMD Building (SIC 18lII) Work progressing smoothly Pre f inal inapeccion sat for l October 1976
Ordnance Maga~ine (SIC 25) Work continuinR on all phaaes o f pTo j e c t - road vater lioe interior Expect completion b y NMCB 4
Still awaiting arrival of cast iron fittings for Golf Courae Irrigation Project (SIC 437) and on receipt of redeaign from OICC Spain on EMCPO Club (SIC 34448)
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Work progTeaaed smoothly on the Baodbell Cou rt (CRE 416) Bovever uoaarked pover linea vere hit during the bullite preparation tor the ~bullcreation Area (CRE 415) and reaulted lo delays vbtla repairs vere aade
Det SOUiia Bay 11ampabera work on the bandbell court project
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OCTOBER - NOVEMBER
Manr projectbull at the various detachment -ites vere cobullpleted during this final 35 days of deployment Also the extensive task of bulloving out tbe NHCB FOUR Advance Party and turning over the projects equipment and camp to NHCB FIVE occupied a signliicant portion of the battalion bull time
ROTA
The Muse Cold Iron Project (SPN 502) turned over at 34 cobullplete with vork continuing to the end on insulating bull portions of the steam line
The Post Office Consolidation (SPN 498) was cobullpleted
The Pier II Pender Repair (SN 19517) was turned over at 34 complete With the arrival of the required timber bullebullbers on 15 October 1976 extensive work vas com~leted in the final tvo weeks
The Calibration Lab (SPN 462) was turned over at 82 complete awaiting redesign of mechanical systems by OICC Spain
The TSC Antenna Project (SPN 602) was turned over with 18 complete (36 of work at Hor~n)
The Wullenveber Antenna Project (SPN 503) wae turned over at 15 complete awai t ing the dead end grips
The Animal Kennel (SPN 632) was turned over ac 60 complete with the cagae and other inter ior work to be completed
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The Power ~ Check Pad (SIC 507) and the AIMD Shop (SIC 18III) wae completed
The Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) wae turnover at 95 complete with heavy raine hampering progress on the road bull
The Theater Addition (SIC 26) was turned over at 94J complete os oll manpower resources were diverted in the last two weeks to the EMCPO Club
The Colf Courae Irrigation Project (SIC 437) was turned over at 17 complete
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Work began in earnest on the EMCPO Club(SIC 34448) during the final tvo veeka Once design approval vaa given work continued in double ahifta 7 days a week in a last ditch effort to get the p r oject out of the ground before the Sigonella rainy season stopped all earthwoTk Footings and columns bad to be poured in standing water despite 24 hour pumping
HOLY LOCR
The NEX Garage (UNK 604) waa completed
SOUDA BAY
The Handball Court (CRE 416) and the Recreation Area (CKE 415) vere completed bafore the Dets diaeetab1-isluaent
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IN CCHIENDING 31ST NAVAL CONSTRUCTION REGIMENT NAVAL CONSTRUCTION BAITALJON CENTER PORT HUENEME CA FOR OIJTSTANDING PERFORMANCE OF oorY WHILE PARTICIPATING IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN EXPEDITIONARY AIRFIELD IN THE DESERT AT MARINE CORPS BASii lWElrlY-NINE PALMS CA THE SEABEES OF THE 31ST NCR TURNED TO Wini RESPONSIVBNESS IYPrFYING THEIR REPUTATION fl 90 MAN UITTT DESIGNATED AS DBTAOIMEITT X-RAY OF MOBILB CONSTRUCTION BATTALION FOUR FORMED AND DEPLOYED TO THE DESERT DURING JANUARY 1976 QUICKLY AND EXPERTLY A PRIMARY ACCESS ROAD FOR SUBSEQUENT USE BY AIR FIELD CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AND A LANDING SITE FOR HELICOPTERS AND AV- BA HARRIERS WERE COM-PLETED NINE PIECES OF KBY CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT ESSENTIAL TO THIS UNIQUI PROJECT WERE MADE AVAILABLE FOR MARINE ENGINEER USE SIGNIFICANTLY ENRANCING 1llE QUALITY OF 1llE WORK FOR THlS EFFORT AND SUPERB FOLLOW-ON ACTION OF ORGANIZING AND EQUIPPING SUBSEQUENT RESERVE SEABEE DETAOlMENTS PARTICIPATING IN THE AUUIELD CONSTRUCTION raE REGIMENT IS HEREBY COMMENDED nus ENTHUSIASTlC DEDICATED DISPLAY OP PROFESSIONALISM REFLECTS GREAT CREDIT UPON rnE 31ST NAVAL CltJSTRUCTION REGIMENT AND IS IN KEEPING lflni THE FitEST TJWgtITJONS OF THE SEABEES vm THE us NAVAL SERVICE 3 AS POIITTED Ol1I IN THE CERTIFICATE N-CB FOUR WAS niE LEAD SEABEE BATTALION TO GO INTO MCB 1WENTY-NrNE PALgtIS TO START THE PROJECT THE STRONG RAPPORT SET BY THE MEN OF FOUR WITH THE MARINE CORPS PERSONNEL AT TWpound1flY-NlNE PALMS WAS SOON TO LEAD TO THE CLAllaquogtR FOR ADDITIONAL SEABEE SUPPORT 4 I PERSONALLY FEEL JlAT FOUR 1 S CONTRIBUTIONS WERE VERY NOTEWORTHY TO THE TOTAL PROJECT EFFORT AND I WOULD SINCERELY APPRECIATE THE PASSING OF THIS CCMolENDATION ON TO ALL ruosE MEN OF FOUR WHO PARTICPATED WITH WARIEST REGARDS CAPT 0L DIXON III
CobullMding Officer US Navy Support Office
La Maddalena FPO New York 09533
Dear Colllllllnder McDonald
14 July 1976
Well at long last I can say I have seen Seabees You can be truly proud of your detachment here in La Maddalena and in Master Chief
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Nelsona true leader of men dedicated to his profession and one who never settles for that 95 mark Anyt ime you tire of hilll send hia to La Madd As for the others they to have done every1hing that has been asked of thea plus a little extra
I am in the process of vritlng letters of comendation for the men and they Will be forwarded to you
If there is anything I can do for you or your mea please feel free to ask
Once againyou can be truly proud t o have t hese men wor king for you and the Seabees
Best Regards
EL GALAVOTII
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From Commander U S Naval Activities SpainCommanding Officer U S Naval Station Rota Spain
To Commanding Officer U S Naval Mobile Construction Battalion FOUR
Subj Letter of Appreciation
1 I wish to express my personal appreciation for the valuable assistance provided by volunteers of your command in support of the Bicentennial Celebration aboard Naval Station Rota Spain The high degree of success of the activities which were enjoyed by the entire community would not have been possible without this significant effort which was so willingly given by members of NMCB-4 The capability of your command to render this assistance in addition to the normal heavy workload which you pursue middotis solid evidence of outstanding leadership and a most effective organization
2 I wish to specifically single out CECS HS REIK USN NMCB fOURs Bicentennial Liaison Representative Senior Chief REIK was called upon numerous times by various members of the Bicentennial Committee and in every case responded with effective and timely results His assistance in coordinating efforts to help in the installation and hook up of the extensive electrical system assisting in the arrangements for the church services and in arranging volunteers to work at the all hands picnic was essential to the success of our celebration The willing spirit and fine sense of cooperation exhibited by the members of NMCB-4 are indeed a credit to your command Please accept my most sincere thanks
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~DING OFFICER U S NAVY SUPPORT OFFICE LA MADDALENA SARDINTA
takes pleasure in commending
(the men of NMCB FOUR La Maddalena Detaclunent)
For outstanding performance as set forth in the following citation
For superior perfoIJllanCEI of duty 1ile assigned to US Naval MObile OOostxuctioo Battalion FOUR Oetachtent La Madclalena Sardinia Italy durirg the period 17 May 1976 to 16 July 1976 Your efforts in support of the detach-ment s mission provide1 a siltTlificant cantrilution to the rrorale and efficiency of the ocmnands at this isolated duty station In addition to the satisfactory carpletion of all c1etacl1nelt work projects you devoted your spare time to various projects which included fightirg brush fires and cxrmunity relations involving repairs to an ozphanage emargency road repairs assistance at the annual ccmnard barbeque honorirg the rost nation and support of similar projects affecting all phases of cxrmunity life in La Maddalena At all times your perfoDnld your assignel tasks willirgly and in a professional manner consistently mainshytainirg a hiqh state of morale am oondllct beyond reproach Your personal dedication in addition to supportirg the Navys overseas diplanacy program inproved the mission readiness of this ocmnard and is in keepirg with the hiqhest traditions of the US Navy
E L GAIAVUITI Cmmander US Navy
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PROJECT ON 8 SEP 76 AT NAVCCMlSTA GREECE BY YOUR NEA MAICRI DETACHMENT IS NOTED WITH PLEASURE AND GRATrnJDB PETIY OfPICER KNOWLTON AND mE EmIRE DETACHMENT CREW HAVE PERFORMpound) ADMIRABLY IN COMPLETING nns COMPLEX AND OPERATIONALLY IMPORTANT PROJECT IN SUOf AN ACCELERATED TIME FRAME 1liEY HAVE BEEN A MOST WELCOME ADDITION TO OUR CCMlUNITY AND THEIR DEPARTIJRE IS CONSIDERED A DEFINITE LOSS 2 PLEASI ACCEPT MY APPRECIATION ON A TRULY FINE AND CREDITABLE PERFORMANCE BY THE MEN OF NMCB FOUR CAPTIAN THAD H HARDEN US NAVY BT
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Kota Swim Club co Special Services US Naval Station Rota Spain CoG1rJ1anding Officer U S Naval Mobile Construction Battalion FOUR Special Services US Naval Station Rota Spain
Letter of Appreciation
Several months ago your battalion graciously accepted the fill-in proshyject of pouring cement starting blocks at the Naval Station housing swimming pool
The completion of this project represented a giant step in the attempts of the Board of Directors to further the goals of the club Our by-laws state that our primary objective is to promote competitive swimming I menshytion this point to make it clear that ours is not a summer fun program but a serious disciplined program of training and competition Our swimmers compete with one American team from Torrejon Air Base in Madrid and with SpMish clubs from Puerto de Santa Maria Jerez Sevilla and Madrid Several of these teams produce Spains olympic-class swimmers
Over the years the RSC has earned the respect of the Spanish clubs fpr being a serious almost-professional highly competitive group Such a reshyputation is difficult to maintain in our transient environment
Now through your generous cooperation and efforts the RSC is better equipped to train for its competition season and to host our competitors in a manner to whcih they are accustomed
On behalf of the present and future Boards of Directors and memberships I extend our most sincere appreciation and wish you and your men all the best for the future
William M Sink Secretory
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ROTA RODEO ASSN Box 1872
US Naval Station FPO New York NY 09540
CDR George J Bednar Commanding Officer NMCB FOUR
Dear Sir
20 October 1976
We would like to express our sincere appreciation to you and all of NMCB-4 for all of the help and support you have given the Rota Rodeo Association
You have given us the use of your equipment along with skilled operators to run it When we needed something you a brays seClled to be there ready and willing to do aJl you could Our 1976 Rodeo Season has been SllOOth sailing all along because of the tremendous aaount of support we llave received frobull our shiputes at NgtICB-4
Your Special Services department has provided us with the use of their facilities when a rainstorm made it necessary to move indoors and they have offered their services several times NMCB-4 has provided a11 Ambulance for our shows and buck-outs along with experienced Corpsmen They have provided us with transportation to pull and transfer our flont over the 4th of July They were there before our Rodeos to water and drng the arena There is really no end to the countless number of times JMCB-4 was there to lend a helping hand when we needed it the most
We sincerely appreciate all of your efforts ln behalf of the Rota Rodeo Association ld like to extend a very sincere thank you to you and all of your men We wish you the best at your next station and all of the places where duty aay take you
Thank you very 1L1ch Very respectfully
Dale E Hart President RRA
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1 DURINC THE PERIOD l7 AUG - 3 NOV 76 ~CB FOUR DET SOODA BAY UNDER 1llE PROFESSIONAL LEADHRSHIP OF BUCS HARIANO E BENGS USN caIPLpoundTED COiSTRUCTION OF AN OIJTDOOR PLAYING COURT (CRI 415) AND A HANDBALL COURT (CRE 416) THESE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES WERE GREATLY hEEDED AT nus ISOLATED DUTY STATION ntEY ARE A REALITY TODAY JN LARGE MEASURE BECAUSE OF THE HARD lfORK OF THE HlGlILY SKILLED MEMIERS OF lllaquoB FOUR FACED WITH Ul1JSUAL PROBLEMS OF TERRAIN CLEARANCE INVOLVING WATER AND ELECTRICAL LINES 1llE SWEE DETAOMEJ7 SET ABOUT ITS TASK ON A HEAVY SIX AND SOMETDCES SEVEN DAYS A WEEK SCHEDULE TO ENSURE CtradePLETON ON TDlE 1llE SUPEllB RESULTS ATTEST TO llilIR DEDICATED EFFORTS 2 THE MEMBERS OF NAVDET SOODA BAY FOUO NMCB FOUR PERS TO BE GREAT SHIP-MATES MULE ABOARJ) nus ACTTVITY llU CraquoWWgtERIE AND COMPLETE ABSENCE OF ANY DISCIPLINARY INCTDENTS WAS lOICATlVE OP 1llE LEADERSlUP BY EXAMPLE SHOWN BY YOUR SENIOR PETTY OFFICERS 3 ADMINISTRATIVE AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE RENDERED BY ALL INFO ADDEES TS ALSO GREATLY APPRECIATED YOUR SUPPORT IN TiiESE ENDEAVORS SERVE TO BOOST me MORALE OF ntOSE WHO GET TO use ntESE FINE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES BT
R 04211SZ NOV 76 FM COMCBLANT NORFOLK VA TO NMCB FOUR INFO COMCBPAC MAKALAPA HI BT UNCLAS E FT 0 N01650 FAREWELL TO NMCB FOOR 1 AS YOU DEPART ROTA HAVING SERVED AS ntE ATLANTIC FLEET ALERT BA1TALION I EXTEND MY SINCERE APPRECIATION FOR 1llE OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE BY YOUR OFFICERS AND MEN NKB FOUR CAN BE PROUD OF lllEIR ACCOMPLJSHMElTS DURING THESE PAST EIGHT MONTiiS 1lll PROFESSIONAL CAPABILITIES OF NMCB FOUR WERE EVIDalT ON SEVERAL OPERATIONAL PROJECTS AT ROTA OP PARTICULAR NOTE WERE THE PIER lllO FEJOER SYSTEM llaquoISE COLD TRON AND 1llE EOC SUPPORT FACILITY 1llE OIC DET SICONELLA AND HIS MEN PERFORMED IN A PARTICULARLY OUTSTANDING CAN DO MANNER IN SEVERAL INSTANCES tlORUNG DOUBLE SHIFTS UNDER ADVERSE llEA1llER CONDITIONS IN ORDER TO GET PROJECTS OUT OF 1llE GROUND PRIOR TO nE ONSET OP THE RAINY SEASON 1 WISH YOU WELL ON YOUR RICHLY-DESERVED IOIEshyPORT PERIOD MD LOOK FORWARD TO AGAIN HAVING 11tCB FOUR UNDER CltMBLMT OPCON ON YOOR EXT DEPLOYMENT WELL DONE CAPT JONES BT
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NEW YORK 09523 NAPSIGPWmr 11000 Ser 1384 9 NOV 1976
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Coananding Officer U S Naval Air Facility FPO New York 09523 Commanding Officer O S Naval Mobile Conatruc~on Battalion FOUR COmander Naval Conatruction Bacca lions U S Atlantic Fleet Little Creek Norfolk Virginia 23511
1 As the deployment of NMCB POUR approaches tenainatioo it is appYopriate chat the accomplisbnents of the Sigonella detachment be reviewed
2 Upon the arrival of thia epecially selected group it vas 1-ediately obvious that they were skilled arciaana who took pride in the work they accOG1pliahed It was also apparent that during h0111eport periods training leasooa had been well learned Many of the unique problems and challenges encouncer ed when u~~ina local materialbull had been recognized and resolved When actual on site conditionbull varied the officers and men of the detachshyment appraised the aituacion and aggr aaaively developed a sound engineering solution
3 Bot h the quantity and quality of the work accomplished by the Sigonella Detachment of NMCB FOUR was outstanding They completed many projects which had been started by other detachments They also started end completed several urgently required operational projects which enhanced the ability of NAF SigoneJla to provide improved support to the operating forces Projects of particular note are the Power Check Pad Rehabilitation of Line Operationbull Buildings Public Workbull Shopbull Storea Ordnance Magazines Air Frames Shop Handball Court and Theater Particularly notaworthy was the start of the EMCPO Club at NAP-II Although adverse weather prevailed work vae pursued on a round the clock ba1i1 in an effort co provide the follow-on detecbnent with a project which could be executed during the rainy season The Cen Do attitude displayed on all projects only r einforced the NMCB POUR reputation and candor displayed by all detachment personnel The ultimate reward of accomplialwent ahould be ebared by the mtire detachment Every indiidual exhibited that extra effort which contributes to perfection
4 They have estebliahed a pattern of excellence that future decachmenta will do well to emulate The officers and men of the Sigonella Detachment can look with pride on their accompli1haenta
5 Please accept my moat sincere appreciation for e moat aucceaaful deployment
Copy to CINCLANTFLT CINCOSNAVEUR OICC SPAIN
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BT UNCLAS E FT 0 N016SO WELL DONE l SINCERE APPRECIATION IS EXTENDED TO NMCB FOUR DET SIGONELLA FOR A MOST SUCCESSFUL DEPlOYMENT 2 THI QUANTITY AND QUALITY OF YOUR WORK WAS OOTSTANDJNG PARTICULARLY NOTImiddot WORllY PROJECTS INCLUDED THE POWBR CHECK PAD RpoundHABJLlTATlON OF LINE OPERATION BUILDINGS PUBLIC WORKS SHIP STORES ORDNANCE MAGAZINES AIR FRAMES SHOP HANDshyBALL COURT BASE 1llEATRE ANO THE BEGINNING OF 1liE EMCPO ewe AT THE NATO FIELD ALntOUGH ADVERSE liEA1llER PREVAILED tORK AT 1lE EMCPO ewe SITE WAS PURSUED ON A ROUND THE CLOCI BASIS IN AN EFFORT TIgt PROVIDE THE FOLiOff ON DETAOfIEhT Wini A PROJECT lrtllIOi COULD BE EXEClTTED DURING THE RAINY SEASON YOUR OBVIOUS CAN 00 ATIITJDE OliLY REINFORCED THE Nt-CB FOUR REPUTATION WE SHALL MISS YOU AS PART OF THE SIG TEAM 3 CONGRATULATIONS ON A JOB WELL DONE BT
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BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH Avenida Diputacion
Rota Cadiz Espana (Spain)
t on behalf of the congregation of ~ethel Baptist Church would like to thank Chaplain Fink ~Rl Ron
bull Sherman EOl Doug Sullivan BU2 Biggins and EA3 Jose Setter for the removal of debris and the leveling of our parking area These men worked continously for over eix hours and completed a cask that would have taken the men of Bethel many back breaking days to accomplibullh
We 1incerely do appreciate this work that was performed
Thank you and may Cod blebulla these men
Sincerely
1Rodnay J PARROTT
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CRINFO Merit Award forwarding of
24 NOV 1976
Construction Battalion
Ref (a) OPNAVINST 572027 of 10 June 76
Encl (l) Merit Award Certificate
l The Chief of Information takes great pleasure in forshywsrding ancloaure (1) to the editor and staff of FOCUS ON FOUR
2 A key objective of the Navys internal informAtion prograa ii to an1ure that all Navy personnel and their dependents are Cully informed about the Navy A panel of judge1 determined that the content and format of POCUS ON FOOR were of exemplary quality and in full support of internal information goal1
3 Thia publication waa named Best Authorized Magazine (Catego ry Two) aa set forth in reference (a) for the transitional quarter fiscal year 1976 CHINFO Merit Awards prograa
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CDI Kalcolbull J MACDONALD CEC USN (July 1974 - June 1976)
CDI Caorge J lDNAI CEC USN (July 1976 -
CDR Charles M KASlELL CEC USN (February 1974 - June 1976)
LCDR Jabullebull a CLAYTON CEC USN (June 1976 -
Adbullinis t rativePersonnel OIicer(S-1) LTJC Wallace NMB YUH USN (Hovebullber 1974 - June 1976)
Plana amp Training Officer (S-2)
Operationbull Officer (S-3)
Supply Officer (S-4)
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LTJC Jabullea A ZAYAC USN (June 1976
LT Claude V KING Ill CEC USN (Karch 197S - Kay 1976)
LT Pred C KLEIN USN (Kay 1976 - October 1976)
LTJC Charlea R KUIIC CEC USH (August 1976 -
LCDR Michael w SHELTON CEC USN (April 197S - Novebullbe r 1976)
LCDR Jarold R HILD~BRAND SC USN (Septebullber 1974 - June 1976)
LCDR Patrick P VALENTY SC USN (July 1976 -
LCDI lufua B FINI CBC USN (Sepceaber 1975 -
LT Randal R STRAUB MC USNR (September 1975 - June 1976)
LT Samuel S NORVELL MC USNI (July 1976 -
LT Terrence C MASON DC USNR (Augus t 1975 -
LT Richard K DEMPSEY CEC USN (Sep t ember 197S - November 1976)
LTJC Charles R ~UBIC CEC USN (Sep~ember 1975 - August 1976)
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LT Pra nk J KOlRO CEC US N (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Wallace NXN YU ll DSN (Jbullnlllry 1976 - June 1976)
LTJC Cragory A RtC~RT CBC DSN (June 1976 - November 1976)
LT Michael R JOHNSON CEC DSN (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Mlcheel A KOPACZEWSKlCtCDSKR (January 1976 - Novebullbet 1976)
LTJC Ronald P DE TROY CC US NR (Jamp11uacy 1976 - November 1976)
LTJC Laigb t on J TROE Ill CC OSN (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Paul 8 VADE SC USN (January 1974 - July 1976)
LTJC Scaven C CRTRY SC USN (July 1976 -
LT Pred C ILlN USN (Januery 1976 - Kay 1976)
LTJC Gregory A RlCHBRT CIC USN (May 1976 - November 1976)
ENS Craig M CAMPBELL CC USN (September 1975 - October 1976)
ENS Jean P MAbullCHAND CEC USN (October 1976 -
EQCH Ovaine R RUTHRPORD USN (March 1975 - Ha y 1976)
UTCS Norman C lOLBECK USI (May 1976 - JuJy 1976)
UTCM Ke nneth NMN CLEMONS USN (July 1976 - Novembar 1976)
CUCH Richard N ALLA~D USN (Novaaber 1976 -
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ADM I NPERSOtlHEL
The Administrative Department provided all administrative reproduction and personnel services to the battalion during the deployment
Total yeoman assigned during this deployment were ten (l-YNC 1-VNl 3-YN2 2-YN3 and 3-YNSN) One YN2 was assigned to Detachment Sigonella for administra t ive support bull Yeoman were also assigned to the Supply (S-4) Tr aining (S- 2) and Operations (S-3) departments The Admin Staff averaged four (2-YN2 l-YN3 and 1-YNSN) with the YNC functioning as the Assistant Admin Officer and the YN1 functioning as the Admin Office supervisor A line LTJG was assigned as Department Head
The Personnel Office started the Ro t a deployment with a staff of 10 PNs Everyone was assigned a specific job to do reenlistments and discharges receipts and transfers TAD diaries and education al services The operation was going smoothly however one PN was sent t o the Sigonella detachment to augment the de t achment staff because of the heavy workload there The allowance was further deple t ed when one PN got o r ders for shore duty and another PN was released t o inactive duty Though the loss of the PNs could not be remedied the remaining PNs doubled their share of the load to give the battalion the service it needed This is typical of the Cao Do spirit of the PNs Their motivation and esprit de corps enabled them to give service to everyone in the battalion
The Personnel and Administrative staffs maintained the Duty YNPN Watch Section which provided emergency personn~l services and message pick-up service on a 24-hour bas is
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OPlICEllS 19 19 E-9 3 3 E-8 9 9 E-7 32 33 pound-6 75 78 E-5 91 101 E-4 137 138 E-3 amp below 207 208
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BATTALION RECEIPTS AND TRANSFERS
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OFFICERS 7 9 E-9 0 l pound-8 0 3 E-7 2 0 E-6 15 9 E-5 34 17 B-4 28 21 E- 3 amp below 31 -2 TOTAL 117 158
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BU 2 9 10 22 38 53 134 CE 1 2 10 9 9 13 44 CM 2 5 7 15 21 18 68 EA 0 2 3 6 3 12 26 EO 0 4 15 13 22 50 104 SW 1 1 8 7 11 16 44 UT l 0 3 9 14 23 50
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LEGAL
Legal a11i1tance was available co all members of the Battalion either at the coamand level by furniahing thebull vith povera of attorney or by referral to representativebull at the Baae Legal Services Branch OCfice for advice and counseling
Disciplinary action resulted in nonjudicial punishment being awarded on an average oC three cases week1y at Captaina Mast Four special and one summary courtbull - martial were convened during the Rota deployment Disciplinary action by month ia illustrated on the graph below
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During most of the European deployment NllCB 4 did not have a permanent trained Campreer Counselor This affected the overall career retention program As of this writing the battalion has acquir ed a permanent Career Counselor and the coU1Dand is in the pr ocess of rebuilding a viable car eer r e t ention team This should br14thten the overall retention pictur e
RETENTI ON TABLE
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MORALE An ObJective evaluation of the bullorale of the Battalion as
a whole would unquestionably be very highmiddot Certainly the deploybullent location Rota Spain with its excellent liberty and leave possibilities wa1 a contributing factor However the sinale aost iaportant cause of high unit aorale was the excellent reputation for quality workaanship which the Battalion enjoyed Quality work probulloted hiamph unit pride which led to personal pride which led to hlamph aorale The high bullorate in turn was the cause of better and higher quality work thus self-perpetuating the spiral and proving the adaae that Quality attracts Qualitybullbull
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CHAPLAIN Religious services were held regularly in the Chapal-inshy
the-Pines located in the Seabee Camp Ciudad de Plata Rota Spain Sunday services included Protestant Worship at 0930 and Catholic Mass at 1100 Protestant Worship was conducted by the Battalion Chaplain and Catholic Mass was celebrated by Chaplains Rademacher and Boyd from the Naval Station Chapel Guitar music for Catholic Mass was arranged by the priests Organist for the Protestant services was Nancy L Johnson wife of CTIC Bob Johnson of Naval Comaunicntion Station Attendance averaged 7 battalion personnel at Protestant sershyvices and 16 at Catholic services tn addition many Naval Station personnel attended worship services at the Senbee Camp
Protestant and Catholic Chapel Funds were maintained with the Battalion Chaplain as custodian of each Disbursements of $100 or more were made with approval of the Commondina Officer A Catholic Chapel Council was foraed to make recoaaendations for use of the Catholic Chapel Fund
The Chapel was left unlocked at all times for aeditntion and prayer by battalion personnel A small group of Penteshycostal men hnd a daily prayer service in the chapel
Several battalion personnel participated in local denominshyational services Latter Doy Saints and Church of Christ at Esperanzu House on the base First Baptist Church Bethel Baptist Church and Lu Tglesln tvangelica (Pentecostal) off base A number of battalion personnel participated in Chrisshytian fellowship at Victory Villa Overseas Christion Serviceshyaen s Center and at a coffee house sponsored by La Iglesia Eva nae lica
A small Protestant Bible study group met on Wednesday nights ~n the Chaplians office studying primarily Godsplan of salvation
Throe retreats averaging seven persons ouch were held at La Molina Santa an old grist mill in Benaojon which has been converted into a retreat center by Fred Felty an American insurance salesman lowyer and former legislotor from Texas Several Catholic personnel participated in two Search Retreats sponsored by the base chapel
Several religious pound1las mostly Moody science filbulls were presented free of charge in the Silver City Theater The films became quite popular with a maximum attendance of 60 at one showing
The battalion library located in the sumo building as tho chnplalns office contain~ 3000 volumes of fiction and nonshyfiction hand-me-downs from other Navy Ii brories During
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this deployment application was made to the Chief of Naval Education and Training Support to establish e aeneral library at Silver City This was epproved and at the end of deployshyment an order of 1500 new volumes was received Much time and effort was put into inventorying and organiiing e~isting books About 600 fictions books older than twelve years were removed from the shelves and placed in boxes pending arrival of the new books Additional bookshelves totaling 76 feet of shelf space were built by Bravo Company to accommodate the new books In addition the battalion had several shelves of paperback books
The greatest single timetaker for the Chaplain was individual counseling covering a variety of subjects but mainly marital counseling A good bit of evening time was spent making AUTOVON calls in connection with personal counseling This included delivering over 120 Red Cross messages and counseling and assistshying persons receiving these messages
In addition to library shelves material changes included installation of a safe for keepina chapel funds prior to deposit a new air conditioner for the chapel screen doors on the chaplains office and library an additional electrical outlet in the chapshylains office to accommodate a wall clock relocation of one outshyside speaker from the chapel tower to the library roof in order to play chimes on Sunday mornings in the direction of berthing areas tamper-proofing of tho outside library door and updatina of doorknobs with locks and keys for all doors
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While found to be lacking by stateside standards the physical plant and layout of the dispensary were noneshytheless adequate for aost routine and emergency cases treated at Ciudad de Plata Assistance provided by the Naval Hospital Rota in the form of laboratory teats
bull pharmacy x-rays consultions and emergency referrals was outbulltanding
An average of approximately 280 patients per month were seen during rout1ne sick call hours Over 1850 prescriptions were filled the laboratory processed some 800 teats and 20 x-ray exposures were taken and reed Upper Respiratory Infections and gastrointestinal compaincs comprised the majority of conditions seen at routine 1ick call with moat of the consultsrefer r als co the Naval Hospital being of an orthopedic or optometric nature No communicable disease or food born illness outbreaks ware encountered Few cases of venere al disease were encounte r ed and all responded favo r abl y to i nitia l tr eatment Tl1ro~ghnut the deployment and in preparation for t he return to CONUS all necessary immunizations including Hong Kong and New Jersey A (swine) influenza were administered to AiJ Hands
The Medical Department instituted o Weight Control Program using the recent guidelines promulgated by BUMED While the results are still being analyzed net lossea of 30+ lbs were noted in several cases
During the deployment the rear two thirds of the HCPOC ESO Quonset Rut was alloted to the Medical Department and converted to supply spaces for bulk medical equipment This allo~ed for the controlled temperature storage oC items vice storage in CONpoundX boxes thus extending shelf life and insuri~g potency of necessary medicinals ln preparation Cor the mount out exercise all mount out boxe1 bullats kitbull and outfits were painted the latches and seals repaired or replaced
SICONELLA DETACHMENT
The Sigonella Detachment had a first class corpsman ssaigned throughout the deployment A screening eick call was held prior to quarters each morning An average of epproximetely 100 patients per month were seen during r o utine morning sick call of these personnel approximately 10 aen had to be referred to the Base Dispensa ry for further treatment Safety and sanitation inspections were conducted on both a r ou tine and a surprise basis The Medical Department representative also worked in the Adm Offi ce of the Base Dispensary
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DENTAL
The battalion dental staff consisting of one Dental Officer and cvo Deneal Technicians provided treatment in moat phases of Dantistry on a regularly scheduled basis to all battalion personnel Smergency dental care was rendered at any time Outatanding support in the fabrication of prosthetic applishyances repair service and advanced periodontal and complishycated oral surgery cases vas received from the Dental Departshyment Roca Spain
The battalion Dental Department is housed in a standard naval mobile dental trailer The trailer consists of a vattshying room two operatories and a dark room One operacory is used for performing most phases of Dentistry and the other is used for exposing x-rays films in the dark room all dental instruments are sterilited in an autoclave located in the dark room
Patient load averaged over 200 per month and in excess of 1000 procedures per month During chis deployment cycle no unusual dental diseases or conditions were detected
Dentel equipment and supplies were adequate However occasional equipment problems did cause delays in patient care Few problems were encountered in ordering and receiving dental supplies
In summary the den~al department should always keep at least a couple of months of every day consumables on hand for turnover Scheduling of patients no more than cwo or three weeks in advance should be exercised to decrease the amount oC patient failures due to unforeseen emergencies and exercises that may arise due to the battalions alert status during deployshyment
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S P E C I A L S E R V I C E S The Special Services Staff was comprised of one first
class potty officer and ono non-rated battalion member Despite the small siie of tho crew Special Se~vices mainshytained a very active and effective program Self-help proshyjects for the improvement of the Special Services building which consisted of a gabulle roobull and theater included the conshystruction of a stage and a bar the tiling of the game room floor and the installation of a new ceilinamp in the theater The Special Services Petty Officer aaintained a close liaison with the base travel aaency and was instruaental in arranging a continuous stream of tours to the surrounding area and all over lurope
Sports activity was marked by chess and ping pong tournashyments and by the three month long NMCB FOUR softball season The season was culminated with the presentation of plaques and team pictures to the victorious team meaberaand a trophy with the name of the winning teabull inscribed which will be passed on to the chaapions of the next deployaent
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consis t ed of one fi r st class Photographers Mate one second class Journalist a nd two non -rated Builders as photographers fo r most of t he deployment The primary tasks of t he Photo Lab wer e to pr o vi de photographic support for PAO and the Opshyerations Department Work wos also done in support of the line companies (Alpha Company in particular ) the Safety Chief and the de t achbullent s
The mont hly opera t ions r eports which included black 6 white prints and color s l ides and tho bat t alion publication Focus on Four took up aos t of the Jabs tibulle
The PAO Oepartbullent worked on the bullonthly Focus on Four and pr ovided news release coverage of battalion events Artishycles appe1Lred in t he Rota base paper (The Jack Tar) the Seashybee Coverall Navy Times Navy Civil Engineer and others PAO also coordinated the Fl eet Home Town News Prograbull and the Direct Line question and answer line to the co
PAOPhoto did the l ayou t work on t he Guam Completion Report prepared a Change of Coabullond booklet ond finished a 92- page edition of the Focus on Four ln lieu of a cruisebook at the end of deployment
ProblebullS were encountered in the lnb with water teaper at ure and bullinerols insufficient functional equipment and frequent reassignbullent of personnel However n quali t y product was mainshytained as projects and l iberty wer e well docuaented by the PAO Staff
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The continuing aim of the NMCB POUR HRM Prograa is to aaximize the use of battalion human potential thereby enshysuring mission achievement for the command and personal growth opportunity for each battalion member If the program can be judged by the results it produced during the 1976 European deployment then the many pages of this completion report attest to a marked success
The Phase II Equal OpportunityRace Relations Program adshyvanced toward its institutionalized self-sustained stages The AAP was revised EOQls were updated and a new CTT was trained who in turn conducted MRRCE Workshops for all eligible personnel The Human Relations Council met monthly and tho Advancement Recommendation Board reviewed enlisted service records and performance evaluations to ensure all hands have been afforded an equal advancement opportunity
The DAPA and CODAC trained supervisors to identify and deal with workers showing symptoms of drugalcohol abuse conducted discussion groups for people with problems promshyulgated facts on drugalcohol abuse and related Navy policy and instituted a Drug Exemption Program Harsh Spanish laws p rove d a significant deterrent to drug use and trafficking and Battalion Special Services consistently proshyvided outstanding alternatives to drugalcohol indulgence Drug detection dogs urinalyses screening and NIS investigashytions were used aa required The local ARD and CAAC units treated and screened individuals referred by the CODAC
Battalion personnel participated in cultural adjustment briefings conducted by host activities in Rota and Sigonella Liberty cancellations were infrequent and few unfavorable incidents with local nationals were reported Officers and enlisted men regularly took advantage of leave and liberty to explore Spain and other European countries
Positive actions were initiated throughout the deployshybullcnt and will continue during homeport to sustain a positive cobullbulland cl1bullate Most notable among these are the refinement
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NMCB POOR wrapped up its homeport period with the completion of the CBC Pore Bueneae Trailer Park at Pore Hueneme CA and the lest flight to Rota left on 15 March
Turnov~r of projects at NAVSTA Rota consisted of the Calibration Lab (SPN 462 at 48 completegt as well as eight minor projects
The construction hold and material delays have liaited the casked projects on which the battalion can vork
The Calibration Lab (SPN 462) is progreaaing smoothly and awaits scheduled deliveries of the ductwork by mid-April and the remaining air handling units
Seabee Camp projects were rescheduled with the visit of COMCBLANT representatives on 29 March
Surfacing the Alpha Co Live Storage Area (SPN 01-12) ia progressing vell with the area close to Cioal grade after removing almost one foot of soil over the entire area
Laundry Boiler (SPN Ol-28) Camp Hot Water Boilers (SPN 01-29) and Water Softeners (SPN 01-30) are awaiting shipment of boilers and water softeners respectively
A dedicated camp maintenance program is undervay to keep the camp in a hazard Cree condition
Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34) Phase II is progressing with about 800 LF of aidewalk poured
In Sigonella Sicily the EM ciubCPO Addition (SIC 34448) and Colf Cou rse Irrigation system (SIC 437) have not been started due co higher priority on other projects
AIMD Shop Phase III (SIC 18) is on schedule and awaits arrival of the building which is due l April The high water table is a continual problem
Ordnance Hagaampine (SIC 25) ia hampered by rain (site lies in a low swampy area) bur forming continues on the bleat valle
Handball Court (SIC 441) is awbulliting maceriais before work can continue
Power Check Pad (SlC 507) vill start the Cir1t week of April
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A 16-man augment force to the Sigonella Det vas sent 30 March and is expected to return to Rota approximately l May
Holy Loch Scotland posss problems in uneirpacted vork (443 mandaya) remaining for the Rankin Garage (UNK 504) and in unplanned demolition (50 mandaya) for(UNK 09) Hobby Shop Additional men are planned to augment the Holy Loeb Oet in late April or early May
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April aav NHCB FOUR moving into construction in earnest despite the material problems experienced on many major projects
At the Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34 II) section three of five sections is complete and the job is progressing vell
At the Wullanveber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) limited vork began in preparation for delivery of boom boards on 1 June
The causeway for the BOCBRP is in its final position with the connection well underway Lighting of the causeway is hampered by material problems
Repairs to the Fender System (SPN 19517) progress slowly dua to a lack of welding machines and design changes in the fabrication of the walers Divers from UCT ONE are currently removing the bottom walars along the right aide of the pier
After a complete design change the Community Center Road (SPN 444) is moving with ~ubgrade already eatabliahed
The Stgonella Seabee Compound (SIC 02-01) ta continuing with work on the trailer pads soils test lab collateral
bull equipment building loading ramp and the MLO storage shed
At the AIMD Building StC 18ttI non-delivery of ~he preshyengineered building ibull causing a critical delay along with other miscellaneoua HTO items
The Theater Addition (SIC 26) also haa critical eaterinl problems particularly with the doors having not arrived
The Handball Court (SIC 441) is awaiting arrival of the remainder of the building
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In Holy Loeb the Rankin Garage (UNK 504) will be cobullpleted Dt Kay and the Hobby Shop Improvements (UN~ 09) ii progressing vell with no major problems
Several personnel shifts are 1cheduled for the upcoming month and include the following Of the 16 man augmented to the Sigonella Dec ii will return on 9 Kay 18 additional men will be sent from Rota Three men will be sent to the Holy Loc h Dec
A detachment to La Maddalena of 19 men will be eatablished in June and a detachment to Souda Bay of four men will be established approximately l June
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In Kay - NMC8 POUR completed and turned over two major projects both ahead of schedule Material and funding problems still plague several projects though there was soaa improvement by aonths end
Causeway Connection (SPN 506) Concrete pad poured security lights and handrail in place Project completed and turned over 27 Kay 1976
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Precon held scheduled to start 1 July if oxylance burn bera and conduit hanger material arrive in June
Poat Office Consolidation (SPN 498) Much work was accomshypliabad with old walls and utilities removed and new walls doors and windows being installed
Calibration Lab (SPN 462) Additional funds received material procurement has begun again Need electr ical AC plumbing material Work baa progressed in finishing the head installing duct work painting
Repair Fender System Pier Il (SPN o f eleven sections of piles complete prior co installation
19517) Prefab of first Rubbing stripbull required
Wullenweber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) Limited work awaiting arrival of boom bosrds in June
Housin8 Sidewalks (SPN 34) Men diverted from this project to the Poat Office Conaolidation
Community Center Roads (SPN 444) June completion expected
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Aniaal Shelter (SPN 632) Foundation prepared vertical conatruccion awaiting rebar expanded metal
Sigonella Seabee Compound (SIC 02-01) Work continued with progreaa on underground electrical substation alab light poles final grading and storage work Projecting June completion
AIMD Building (SIC 18III) Building received and strucshytural a eabers erected Work continuing on sever linea undershyground Cuel tank Anticipa te funding problema
Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) Avaicing additional funda alov progreaa aade on bleat walls earth vork laying water line
theater Addition (SIC 26) Avaitiog additional funda much work oo stairs ocher concrete vork auapeoded ceiling partition installed
Golf Course Irrgiatioo (SIC 437) Work began on inacalshylacion of water lines and sprinkler systems
Bandball Court (SIC 441) No work performed awaiting arriv1l of electrical material
Povar Check Pad (SIC 507) Rain delayed early construction uch fill and compaction work performed this month
Line Opa Rehabilitation (SIC 508) tile floor laid electrical plumbing painting complete Project completed turned over 28 Hay 1976
Rankin Garage (UNK 504) in Roly Loch vaa completed and curnad ove r io ea~ly May
Hobby Shop Improvement Project (UNK 09) is ahead of schedule with bullwo rk progressing in roof boiler and radiator installation Estimated comple tion August 1976
AC Rehab (CRE 649) in Nea Makrt ia progressing near schedule with 471 of rehab work completed
In La Hadd1lena work has reauaad on the ~ym Overhead (SAR 04A) and on the Playing Field (SAR 11) with the arrival of a 19 men det during the final two vaeka of Hay
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Io June steady progress waa aade on construction projects The command inspection by COMCBLANT Captain J C RlC~ELS CEC USN r esulted io an outstanding rating for NMCB FOUR with particular praise for t he areas of leadership and ailitary smartness and our high quality construction Material sod funding probleaa still delay several projects aa outlined below
Kuse Cold Iron zation began on 28 to begill 12 Jul1 aaterial still are
SPN 502) Second precon held sod mobilishyJune Pull-scale construction isacheduled Oxylaoce burn bars and conduit hanger not on site
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Post Office Consolidotion (SPN 498) Work accoaplished bull includes plastering new walls installing a head beginning a foyer The major hold-up is arrival of channel iron necessary for inatallation of ductwork and installation of the euspended ceiling
Repair Pender System (SPN 19517) First sections of piles driven Rubbing stripslover va lers to be installed with UCT support once rubbing stripe ar r ive
Calibration Lab (SPN 462) Delays in this job include srrival of mismatched nir cood~tioniog equipment for the Mechanishycal Room and awaiting pencil rod and angle iron fo r ductwork
Wullenweber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) Boom boards are not not scheduled to arrive until August Work ia progressing in the bus bar installation
Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34) Open scrip between r oad and sidewalks paved
Overlay Camp Roads and Surface Secondary Roads (SPN 01-13 SPN 01-22) Roads in cabullp repaved
Inetall Bead Building 365 (SPN 01-35) Work is virtually complete on this camp improvement project
AIHD Building (SIC 18III) Work and fuel tank Wor~ is conttnuiog on the access road
completed oo sever lines aid~ng insulation and on
Power Check Pad (SIC 507) Almost half of tbe concrete poured this period
Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) $12300 of $17650 requested received Project August completion
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Theater Addition (SlC 26) Roof and ceiling installed interior utilities being roughed io
Handball court (SIC 441) No bullaterial delaya this month Insulation ceiling utilities installed All that rebullaina is to paint interior correct electrical and place sidewalk end stepa
EM ClubEH Club Addition Preparation underway to begin ~hibull project Many design questions to be discuaaed in second precon on 1 July 1976
_ Sigonella Seabee Cobullpound (SIC 02-01) Work still remains on vash reek soils lab admin parking lot and shore pover connection
Hobby Shop taprovement Project(UNK 09) Work continues ahead of schedule v t th progrebullbull on vindov installation plastering and electrical
Gym Overhead (SAJl 04A) Work completed once plywood arrived in mid-June No pudcblist
Playing Field (SAR 11) Work is progressing vith an early July completion expected The detachment is to be diseatablished approximately 15 July
Rota Pier Fender Repair (SPN 19517)
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JULY
In Julywork continued aa NKCB FOUR paaaed the midpoint in ita European deployment The battalion took tiae out for the traditional mid-deployment party on the 24th of July and for the battalion Change of Command Ceremony on 29 July when CDR C J BEDNAR relieved CDR M J MACDONALD However work did not alacken aa the Muse Cold Iron Project commenced (ull production at Rota and plans were laid for the eatabliahaent of a detachment at Souda Bay Crete Several projecta were completed both in Rota and at the various detachmenta
POTA
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Once critical materials orrived progresa vaa quicker than first anticipated due to the efficishyency of the oxylance and magnesium burn bar However several problems still alov construction Obstructions in the steam line trench require design changes for the pipe layout Not all materials are on hand and timely delivery ia required in order to avoid further delays Pinally apace requirements of pier tenantbull impedes progress as areas are blocked off and the battalion ia given only limited acceaa
Poat Office Consolidation (SPN 498) Haaonry work continued on the foyer and north and south walls Utilities inatalled electrical work begun No major stumbling blocka anticipated in this project as channel iron for auapendad celling arrived late in the month
Repair Pender System SPN 19517) At the prefab yard concrete pillars for use in pile fabrication completed The third of twelve sections of pile were driven Anticipate runnshying out or wooden members
Calib ration Lab (SPN 462) Installation of hoc vater lines complete Head virtually complete and moec duct work installed No resolution yet to mechanicalair-conditioning problema
Communi ty Center Road (SPN 444) Completed turned overco ROICC 6 Ju ly 1976
Animal Kennel (SPN 632) Project laid out and earthwork complete
Renovate BEQ Electrical (SPN 01-08) lialf of lights installed Awaiting arrival of remaining materials
Surface Ove rlay Camp Roadbull (SPN 01-13) 01-20 01-22 01-38) Silve r City Saloon parking lot surface BEQ roada complete WorK continuing on other horizontal constYuction in Seabea Camp
Install Raad Bldg 365 (SPN 01-35) Completed
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AIMD Building (SIC 18III) Siding insulation complete Interior electrical and plumbing vork begun Partition valls being installed
Pover Check Pad (SIC 507) of application of joint sealer
Project complete vith exception Awaiting chis terial
Ordnance Magaampine (SIC 25) Last concrete for blaat walls poured Work continuing on grouting waterproofing and earthshywork
Handball Court (SIC 441) Project completed and turned over to ROICC
EM ClubEM Club Addition (SIC 34448) Project start delayed awaiting reply from Corpa of Engineers on aajor deeig~ queetions
SARDINIA
Playing Field (SAR 11) Project completed and turned over Det disestabl ished 16 July 1976
ROLY LOCH
Hobby Shop Improvement Project (UNK 09) Project completed with exception of punchlist Det reduced to seven bullen until rest of aaterisl1 1rrive for start of NX garage project
NEA MAKRI
AC Rehab (GRE 645) Work moved ahead or schedulemiddot~ 13 units rehabbed this month
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AUGUST
In Rota construction approval was given by the Spanish governaent or the ERPBOC Storage and the TSC Antenna projects Manpower was quickly diverted to these projects the nuabera l and 3 priorities at Rota For the TSC Antenna job a detachment was established at Moron AFB In addition a detachment was also eatablished at Souda Bay Crete to work on two rec r eation facilities
ROTA
ERP Storage Facility (SPN 516) Vork progressed quickly on thia project in August after the lifting of the Spanish construction bold All aaterials were available on site anticipate early September completion
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Work was delayed on this project after the discovery of nine obstructions in the steam trench A redebulligo bas been approved and now the requirement is for tha arrival of elbows to go around the obstructions
TSC Antennas (SPN 602) A twelve man deta~bbullent was established on 16 Auguat to begin work at Moron AFB Spain It is planned that all work will be completed at Moron and then the complementaey antenna work started at the Rota site
Pier II Fender Repair (SPN 19517) Most of this crew diverted to higher priority projects aa maceriala (Timber) are running short
Calibra tion Lab (SPN 462) A design engineer from OICC Spain arrived the week of 16 August and recommended extenaive redesign of the AC ayatea Further delays are anticipated It is expected that NHCB 4 vill not b able to complete this project
SlCONBLLA
AIMO Building (SIC 18tII) Material pro~lems continuemiddot The comnon gutters have not arrived as promised by the Italian Air Force contractor The AC unit received does not aatch specifications COMCBLANT DET Naples ia investigating problems
Theater Addition (SIC 26) Work nov Estimate 3-4 veeks lost due to rework of content in river sand reduced bonding sand aeans to be working
progressing on plastering plaster Righ silt
Nov using 50 volosnic
The Joint Sealant for the Power Check Pad (SIC 507) and the cast iron fittings for the Col Course Irrigation Project (SIC 437) have not yet arrived delaying those projects Also the redesign of the EMCPO Club foundation (SIC 34448) la still in the bands of the Army Corps of Engineers aud OICC Spain
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A nev detachment vas establiahed or the conatruct1on of a Handball Court (CRpound 416) and a Racreatiou Area (CR 415)
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Work vsa beaun on the NEX Caraae project (U K 604)
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Souda Bay landbell Court (CRE 416)
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SEPTE~BER
The big event of Septembet vas tbe long awaited Pull Battalion 48 hour Mount Out Captain J P JONpoundS COMCBLANT preaided at the final 782 gear inspection et the conclusion of the exercise on 14 September 1976
ROTA
ERP Storage Facility (SPN 516) Project turned over 8 September 1976 with no punchliat facil it y completed in 5 veeks time
Muse Cold I ron (SPN 502 ) Project atill delayed a va i t ins pipe inaulation and holiday line tester Elbows received for by-paaaing obstructions
TSC Antennas (SPN 602) Intense r ainfall and diaestablishshyment and reaetablishaent of the detachment at Moron because of the Mount Out have hinoered const r uction progreaa
Poat Office Consolidation Work continued on this project a s tbe foyers heads and office spaces vere completed
Repair Fender System (SPN 19Sl7) Date of arrival of timber pushed back for second time to 10 October 1976 Its arrival is essential as UCT ONpound deployed to Rota 21 September and oov are unable to begin eonatruction work
Wullenveber An t enna (SPN 503) Wrong size dead end gripe arrived vork can not begin on installation of nev boom boards
Animal Kennel (SPN 632) Work started on the erection of this quonset hut upon the completion o the ERP Storage Facility
SIGONELLA
AtMD Building (SIC 18lII) Work progressing smoothly Pre f inal inapeccion sat for l October 1976
Ordnance Maga~ine (SIC 25) Work continuinR on all phaaes o f pTo j e c t - road vater lioe interior Expect completion b y NMCB 4
Still awaiting arrival of cast iron fittings for Golf Courae Irrigation Project (SIC 437) and on receipt of redeaign from OICC Spain on EMCPO Club (SIC 34448)
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the Air Conditioning Rehabilieation Project (GRpound 649)
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Work progTeaaed smoothly on the Baodbell Cou rt (CRE 416) Bovever uoaarked pover linea vere hit during the bullite preparation tor the ~bullcreation Area (CRE 415) and reaulted lo delays vbtla repairs vere aade
Det SOUiia Bay 11ampabera work on the bandbell court project
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OCTOBER - NOVEMBER
Manr projectbull at the various detachment -ites vere cobullpleted during this final 35 days of deployment Also the extensive task of bulloving out tbe NHCB FOUR Advance Party and turning over the projects equipment and camp to NHCB FIVE occupied a signliicant portion of the battalion bull time
ROTA
The Muse Cold Iron Project (SPN 502) turned over at 34 cobullplete with vork continuing to the end on insulating bull portions of the steam line
The Post Office Consolidation (SPN 498) was cobullpleted
The Pier II Pender Repair (SN 19517) was turned over at 34 complete With the arrival of the required timber bullebullbers on 15 October 1976 extensive work vas com~leted in the final tvo weeks
The Calibration Lab (SPN 462) was turned over at 82 complete awaiting redesign of mechanical systems by OICC Spain
The TSC Antenna Project (SPN 602) was turned over with 18 complete (36 of work at Hor~n)
The Wullenveber Antenna Project (SPN 503) wae turned over at 15 complete awai t ing the dead end grips
The Animal Kennel (SPN 632) was turned over ac 60 complete with the cagae and other inter ior work to be completed
SlCONELLA
The Power ~ Check Pad (SIC 507) and the AIMD Shop (SIC 18III) wae completed
The Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) wae turnover at 95 complete with heavy raine hampering progress on the road bull
The Theater Addition (SIC 26) was turned over at 94J complete os oll manpower resources were diverted in the last two weeks to the EMCPO Club
The Colf Courae Irrigation Project (SIC 437) was turned over at 17 complete
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Work began in earnest on the EMCPO Club(SIC 34448) during the final tvo veeka Once design approval vaa given work continued in double ahifta 7 days a week in a last ditch effort to get the p r oject out of the ground before the Sigonella rainy season stopped all earthwoTk Footings and columns bad to be poured in standing water despite 24 hour pumping
HOLY LOCR
The NEX Garage (UNK 604) waa completed
SOUDA BAY
The Handball Court (CRE 416) and the Recreation Area (CKE 415) vere completed bafore the Dets diaeetab1-isluaent
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Nelsona true leader of men dedicated to his profession and one who never settles for that 95 mark Anyt ime you tire of hilll send hia to La Madd As for the others they to have done every1hing that has been asked of thea plus a little extra
I am in the process of vritlng letters of comendation for the men and they Will be forwarded to you
If there is anything I can do for you or your mea please feel free to ask
Once againyou can be truly proud t o have t hese men wor king for you and the Seabees
Best Regards
EL GALAVOTII
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From Commander U S Naval Activities SpainCommanding Officer U S Naval Station Rota Spain
To Commanding Officer U S Naval Mobile Construction Battalion FOUR
Subj Letter of Appreciation
1 I wish to express my personal appreciation for the valuable assistance provided by volunteers of your command in support of the Bicentennial Celebration aboard Naval Station Rota Spain The high degree of success of the activities which were enjoyed by the entire community would not have been possible without this significant effort which was so willingly given by members of NMCB-4 The capability of your command to render this assistance in addition to the normal heavy workload which you pursue middotis solid evidence of outstanding leadership and a most effective organization
2 I wish to specifically single out CECS HS REIK USN NMCB fOURs Bicentennial Liaison Representative Senior Chief REIK was called upon numerous times by various members of the Bicentennial Committee and in every case responded with effective and timely results His assistance in coordinating efforts to help in the installation and hook up of the extensive electrical system assisting in the arrangements for the church services and in arranging volunteers to work at the all hands picnic was essential to the success of our celebration The willing spirit and fine sense of cooperation exhibited by the members of NMCB-4 are indeed a credit to your command Please accept my most sincere thanks
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~DING OFFICER U S NAVY SUPPORT OFFICE LA MADDALENA SARDINTA
takes pleasure in commending
(the men of NMCB FOUR La Maddalena Detaclunent)
For outstanding performance as set forth in the following citation
For superior perfoIJllanCEI of duty 1ile assigned to US Naval MObile OOostxuctioo Battalion FOUR Oetachtent La Madclalena Sardinia Italy durirg the period 17 May 1976 to 16 July 1976 Your efforts in support of the detach-ment s mission provide1 a siltTlificant cantrilution to the rrorale and efficiency of the ocmnands at this isolated duty station In addition to the satisfactory carpletion of all c1etacl1nelt work projects you devoted your spare time to various projects which included fightirg brush fires and cxrmunity relations involving repairs to an ozphanage emargency road repairs assistance at the annual ccmnard barbeque honorirg the rost nation and support of similar projects affecting all phases of cxrmunity life in La Maddalena At all times your perfoDnld your assignel tasks willirgly and in a professional manner consistently mainshytainirg a hiqh state of morale am oondllct beyond reproach Your personal dedication in addition to supportirg the Navys overseas diplanacy program inproved the mission readiness of this ocmnard and is in keepirg with the hiqhest traditions of the US Navy
E L GAIAVUITI Cmmander US Navy
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PROJECT ON 8 SEP 76 AT NAVCCMlSTA GREECE BY YOUR NEA MAICRI DETACHMENT IS NOTED WITH PLEASURE AND GRATrnJDB PETIY OfPICER KNOWLTON AND mE EmIRE DETACHMENT CREW HAVE PERFORMpound) ADMIRABLY IN COMPLETING nns COMPLEX AND OPERATIONALLY IMPORTANT PROJECT IN SUOf AN ACCELERATED TIME FRAME 1liEY HAVE BEEN A MOST WELCOME ADDITION TO OUR CCMlUNITY AND THEIR DEPARTIJRE IS CONSIDERED A DEFINITE LOSS 2 PLEASI ACCEPT MY APPRECIATION ON A TRULY FINE AND CREDITABLE PERFORMANCE BY THE MEN OF NMCB FOUR CAPTIAN THAD H HARDEN US NAVY BT
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Kota Swim Club co Special Services US Naval Station Rota Spain CoG1rJ1anding Officer U S Naval Mobile Construction Battalion FOUR Special Services US Naval Station Rota Spain
Letter of Appreciation
Several months ago your battalion graciously accepted the fill-in proshyject of pouring cement starting blocks at the Naval Station housing swimming pool
The completion of this project represented a giant step in the attempts of the Board of Directors to further the goals of the club Our by-laws state that our primary objective is to promote competitive swimming I menshytion this point to make it clear that ours is not a summer fun program but a serious disciplined program of training and competition Our swimmers compete with one American team from Torrejon Air Base in Madrid and with SpMish clubs from Puerto de Santa Maria Jerez Sevilla and Madrid Several of these teams produce Spains olympic-class swimmers
Over the years the RSC has earned the respect of the Spanish clubs fpr being a serious almost-professional highly competitive group Such a reshyputation is difficult to maintain in our transient environment
Now through your generous cooperation and efforts the RSC is better equipped to train for its competition season and to host our competitors in a manner to whcih they are accustomed
On behalf of the present and future Boards of Directors and memberships I extend our most sincere appreciation and wish you and your men all the best for the future
William M Sink Secretory
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ROTA RODEO ASSN Box 1872
US Naval Station FPO New York NY 09540
CDR George J Bednar Commanding Officer NMCB FOUR
Dear Sir
20 October 1976
We would like to express our sincere appreciation to you and all of NMCB-4 for all of the help and support you have given the Rota Rodeo Association
You have given us the use of your equipment along with skilled operators to run it When we needed something you a brays seClled to be there ready and willing to do aJl you could Our 1976 Rodeo Season has been SllOOth sailing all along because of the tremendous aaount of support we llave received frobull our shiputes at NgtICB-4
Your Special Services department has provided us with the use of their facilities when a rainstorm made it necessary to move indoors and they have offered their services several times NMCB-4 has provided a11 Ambulance for our shows and buck-outs along with experienced Corpsmen They have provided us with transportation to pull and transfer our flont over the 4th of July They were there before our Rodeos to water and drng the arena There is really no end to the countless number of times JMCB-4 was there to lend a helping hand when we needed it the most
We sincerely appreciate all of your efforts ln behalf of the Rota Rodeo Association ld like to extend a very sincere thank you to you and all of your men We wish you the best at your next station and all of the places where duty aay take you
Thank you very 1L1ch Very respectfully
Dale E Hart President RRA
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1 DURINC THE PERIOD l7 AUG - 3 NOV 76 ~CB FOUR DET SOODA BAY UNDER 1llE PROFESSIONAL LEADHRSHIP OF BUCS HARIANO E BENGS USN caIPLpoundTED COiSTRUCTION OF AN OIJTDOOR PLAYING COURT (CRI 415) AND A HANDBALL COURT (CRE 416) THESE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES WERE GREATLY hEEDED AT nus ISOLATED DUTY STATION ntEY ARE A REALITY TODAY JN LARGE MEASURE BECAUSE OF THE HARD lfORK OF THE HlGlILY SKILLED MEMIERS OF lllaquoB FOUR FACED WITH Ul1JSUAL PROBLEMS OF TERRAIN CLEARANCE INVOLVING WATER AND ELECTRICAL LINES 1llE SWEE DETAOMEJ7 SET ABOUT ITS TASK ON A HEAVY SIX AND SOMETDCES SEVEN DAYS A WEEK SCHEDULE TO ENSURE CtradePLETON ON TDlE 1llE SUPEllB RESULTS ATTEST TO llilIR DEDICATED EFFORTS 2 THE MEMBERS OF NAVDET SOODA BAY FOUO NMCB FOUR PERS TO BE GREAT SHIP-MATES MULE ABOARJ) nus ACTTVITY llU CraquoWWgtERIE AND COMPLETE ABSENCE OF ANY DISCIPLINARY INCTDENTS WAS lOICATlVE OP 1llE LEADERSlUP BY EXAMPLE SHOWN BY YOUR SENIOR PETTY OFFICERS 3 ADMINISTRATIVE AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE RENDERED BY ALL INFO ADDEES TS ALSO GREATLY APPRECIATED YOUR SUPPORT IN TiiESE ENDEAVORS SERVE TO BOOST me MORALE OF ntOSE WHO GET TO use ntESE FINE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES BT
R 04211SZ NOV 76 FM COMCBLANT NORFOLK VA TO NMCB FOUR INFO COMCBPAC MAKALAPA HI BT UNCLAS E FT 0 N01650 FAREWELL TO NMCB FOOR 1 AS YOU DEPART ROTA HAVING SERVED AS ntE ATLANTIC FLEET ALERT BA1TALION I EXTEND MY SINCERE APPRECIATION FOR 1llE OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE BY YOUR OFFICERS AND MEN NKB FOUR CAN BE PROUD OF lllEIR ACCOMPLJSHMElTS DURING THESE PAST EIGHT MONTiiS 1lll PROFESSIONAL CAPABILITIES OF NMCB FOUR WERE EVIDalT ON SEVERAL OPERATIONAL PROJECTS AT ROTA OP PARTICULAR NOTE WERE THE PIER lllO FEJOER SYSTEM llaquoISE COLD TRON AND 1llE EOC SUPPORT FACILITY 1llE OIC DET SICONELLA AND HIS MEN PERFORMED IN A PARTICULARLY OUTSTANDING CAN DO MANNER IN SEVERAL INSTANCES tlORUNG DOUBLE SHIFTS UNDER ADVERSE llEA1llER CONDITIONS IN ORDER TO GET PROJECTS OUT OF 1llE GROUND PRIOR TO nE ONSET OP THE RAINY SEASON 1 WISH YOU WELL ON YOUR RICHLY-DESERVED IOIEshyPORT PERIOD MD LOOK FORWARD TO AGAIN HAVING 11tCB FOUR UNDER CltMBLMT OPCON ON YOOR EXT DEPLOYMENT WELL DONE CAPT JONES BT
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Coananding Officer U S Naval Air Facility FPO New York 09523 Commanding Officer O S Naval Mobile Conatruc~on Battalion FOUR COmander Naval Conatruction Bacca lions U S Atlantic Fleet Little Creek Norfolk Virginia 23511
1 As the deployment of NMCB POUR approaches tenainatioo it is appYopriate chat the accomplisbnents of the Sigonella detachment be reviewed
2 Upon the arrival of thia epecially selected group it vas 1-ediately obvious that they were skilled arciaana who took pride in the work they accOG1pliahed It was also apparent that during h0111eport periods training leasooa had been well learned Many of the unique problems and challenges encouncer ed when u~~ina local materialbull had been recognized and resolved When actual on site conditionbull varied the officers and men of the detachshyment appraised the aituacion and aggr aaaively developed a sound engineering solution
3 Bot h the quantity and quality of the work accomplished by the Sigonella Detachment of NMCB FOUR was outstanding They completed many projects which had been started by other detachments They also started end completed several urgently required operational projects which enhanced the ability of NAF SigoneJla to provide improved support to the operating forces Projects of particular note are the Power Check Pad Rehabilitation of Line Operationbull Buildings Public Workbull Shopbull Storea Ordnance Magazines Air Frames Shop Handball Court and Theater Particularly notaworthy was the start of the EMCPO Club at NAP-II Although adverse weather prevailed work vae pursued on a round the clock ba1i1 in an effort co provide the follow-on detecbnent with a project which could be executed during the rainy season The Cen Do attitude displayed on all projects only r einforced the NMCB POUR reputation and candor displayed by all detachment personnel The ultimate reward of accomplialwent ahould be ebared by the mtire detachment Every indiidual exhibited that extra effort which contributes to perfection
4 They have estebliahed a pattern of excellence that future decachmenta will do well to emulate The officers and men of the Sigonella Detachment can look with pride on their accompli1haenta
5 Please accept my moat sincere appreciation for e moat aucceaaful deployment
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BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH Avenida Diputacion
Rota Cadiz Espana (Spain)
t on behalf of the congregation of ~ethel Baptist Church would like to thank Chaplain Fink ~Rl Ron
bull Sherman EOl Doug Sullivan BU2 Biggins and EA3 Jose Setter for the removal of debris and the leveling of our parking area These men worked continously for over eix hours and completed a cask that would have taken the men of Bethel many back breaking days to accomplibullh
We 1incerely do appreciate this work that was performed
Thank you and may Cod blebulla these men
Sincerely
1Rodnay J PARROTT
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Chief of Information Commanding Officer Naval Mobile FOUR FPO San Francisco 96601
CRINFO Merit Award forwarding of
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Construction Battalion
Ref (a) OPNAVINST 572027 of 10 June 76
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l The Chief of Information takes great pleasure in forshywsrding ancloaure (1) to the editor and staff of FOCUS ON FOUR
2 A key objective of the Navys internal informAtion prograa ii to an1ure that all Navy personnel and their dependents are Cully informed about the Navy A panel of judge1 determined that the content and format of POCUS ON FOOR were of exemplary quality and in full support of internal information goal1
3 Thia publication waa named Best Authorized Magazine (Catego ry Two) aa set forth in reference (a) for the transitional quarter fiscal year 1976 CHINFO Merit Awards prograa
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Coaaanding Oficer
Executive Officer
CDI Kalcolbull J MACDONALD CEC USN (July 1974 - June 1976)
CDI Caorge J lDNAI CEC USN (July 1976 -
CDR Charles M KASlELL CEC USN (February 1974 - June 1976)
LCDR Jabullebull a CLAYTON CEC USN (June 1976 -
Adbullinis t rativePersonnel OIicer(S-1) LTJC Wallace NMB YUH USN (Hovebullber 1974 - June 1976)
Plana amp Training Officer (S-2)
Operationbull Officer (S-3)
Supply Officer (S-4)
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Medical Officer
Dental Of Cicer
Alpha Company Commander
Bravo Company Cobullmande r
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LTJC Jabullea A ZAYAC USN (June 1976
LT Claude V KING Ill CEC USN (Karch 197S - Kay 1976)
LT Pred C KLEIN USN (Kay 1976 - October 1976)
LTJC Charlea R KUIIC CEC USH (August 1976 -
LCDR Michael w SHELTON CEC USN (April 197S - Novebullbe r 1976)
LCDR Jarold R HILD~BRAND SC USN (Septebullber 1974 - June 1976)
LCDR Patrick P VALENTY SC USN (July 1976 -
LCDI lufua B FINI CBC USN (Sepceaber 1975 -
LT Randal R STRAUB MC USNR (September 1975 - June 1976)
LT Samuel S NORVELL MC USNI (July 1976 -
LT Terrence C MASON DC USNR (Augus t 1975 -
LT Richard K DEMPSEY CEC USN (Sep t ember 197S - November 1976)
LTJC Charles R ~UBIC CEC USN (Sep~ember 1975 - August 1976)
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LT Pra nk J KOlRO CEC US N (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Wallace NXN YU ll DSN (Jbullnlllry 1976 - June 1976)
LTJC Cragory A RtC~RT CBC DSN (June 1976 - November 1976)
LT Michael R JOHNSON CEC DSN (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Mlcheel A KOPACZEWSKlCtCDSKR (January 1976 - Novebullbet 1976)
LTJC Ronald P DE TROY CC US NR (Jamp11uacy 1976 - November 1976)
LTJC Laigb t on J TROE Ill CC OSN (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Paul 8 VADE SC USN (January 1974 - July 1976)
LTJC Scaven C CRTRY SC USN (July 1976 -
LT Pred C ILlN USN (Januery 1976 - Kay 1976)
LTJC Gregory A RlCHBRT CIC USN (May 1976 - November 1976)
ENS Craig M CAMPBELL CC USN (September 1975 - October 1976)
ENS Jean P MAbullCHAND CEC USN (October 1976 -
EQCH Ovaine R RUTHRPORD USN (March 1975 - Ha y 1976)
UTCS Norman C lOLBECK USI (May 1976 - JuJy 1976)
UTCM Ke nneth NMN CLEMONS USN (July 1976 - Novembar 1976)
CUCH Richard N ALLA~D USN (Novaaber 1976 -
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ADM I NPERSOtlHEL
The Administrative Department provided all administrative reproduction and personnel services to the battalion during the deployment
Total yeoman assigned during this deployment were ten (l-YNC 1-VNl 3-YN2 2-YN3 and 3-YNSN) One YN2 was assigned to Detachment Sigonella for administra t ive support bull Yeoman were also assigned to the Supply (S-4) Tr aining (S- 2) and Operations (S-3) departments The Admin Staff averaged four (2-YN2 l-YN3 and 1-YNSN) with the YNC functioning as the Assistant Admin Officer and the YN1 functioning as the Admin Office supervisor A line LTJG was assigned as Department Head
The Personnel Office started the Ro t a deployment with a staff of 10 PNs Everyone was assigned a specific job to do reenlistments and discharges receipts and transfers TAD diaries and education al services The operation was going smoothly however one PN was sent t o the Sigonella detachment to augment the de t achment staff because of the heavy workload there The allowance was further deple t ed when one PN got o r ders for shore duty and another PN was released t o inactive duty Though the loss of the PNs could not be remedied the remaining PNs doubled their share of the load to give the battalion the service it needed This is typical of the Cao Do spirit of the PNs Their motivation and esprit de corps enabled them to give service to everyone in the battalion
The Personnel and Administrative staffs maintained the Duty YNPN Watch Section which provided emergency personn~l services and message pick-up service on a 24-hour bas is
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AVERAGE BATTALION STRENGTH - DEPLOYED AND ASSIGNED
DEPLOYED ASSIGNED
OPlICEllS 19 19 E-9 3 3 E-8 9 9 E-7 32 33 pound-6 75 78 E-5 91 101 E-4 137 138 E-3 amp below 207 208
TOTAL 554 570
BATTALION RECEIPTS AND TRANSFERS
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OFFICERS 7 9 E-9 0 l pound-8 0 3 E-7 2 0 E-6 15 9 E-5 34 17 B-4 28 21 E- 3 amp below 31 -2 TOTAL 117 158
AVERAGE BATTALION HANNING - OCCU FIELD 13
E-8 E-7 E-6 E-5 E-4 E-3 amp Below TOTAL
BU 2 9 10 22 38 53 134 CE 1 2 10 9 9 13 44 CM 2 5 7 15 21 18 68 EA 0 2 3 6 3 12 26 EO 0 4 15 13 22 50 104 SW 1 1 8 7 11 16 44 UT l 0 3 9 14 23 50
TOTAL 7 TI 56 BT 118 185 470
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LEGAL
Legal a11i1tance was available co all members of the Battalion either at the coamand level by furniahing thebull vith povera of attorney or by referral to representativebull at the Baae Legal Services Branch OCfice for advice and counseling
Disciplinary action resulted in nonjudicial punishment being awarded on an average oC three cases week1y at Captaina Mast Four special and one summary courtbull - martial were convened during the Rota deployment Disciplinary action by month ia illustrated on the graph below
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CAREE R C 0 U N S E L l N G
During most of the European deployment NllCB 4 did not have a permanent trained Campreer Counselor This affected the overall career retention program As of this writing the battalion has acquir ed a permanent Career Counselor and the coU1Dand is in the pr ocess of rebuilding a viable car eer r e t ention team This should br14thten the overall retention pictur e
RETENTI ON TABLE
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MORALE An ObJective evaluation of the bullorale of the Battalion as
a whole would unquestionably be very highmiddot Certainly the deploybullent location Rota Spain with its excellent liberty and leave possibilities wa1 a contributing factor However the sinale aost iaportant cause of high unit aorale was the excellent reputation for quality workaanship which the Battalion enjoyed Quality work probulloted hiamph unit pride which led to personal pride which led to hlamph aorale The high bullorate in turn was the cause of better and higher quality work thus self-perpetuating the spiral and proving the adaae that Quality attracts Qualitybullbull
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CHAPLAIN Religious services were held regularly in the Chapal-inshy
the-Pines located in the Seabee Camp Ciudad de Plata Rota Spain Sunday services included Protestant Worship at 0930 and Catholic Mass at 1100 Protestant Worship was conducted by the Battalion Chaplain and Catholic Mass was celebrated by Chaplains Rademacher and Boyd from the Naval Station Chapel Guitar music for Catholic Mass was arranged by the priests Organist for the Protestant services was Nancy L Johnson wife of CTIC Bob Johnson of Naval Comaunicntion Station Attendance averaged 7 battalion personnel at Protestant sershyvices and 16 at Catholic services tn addition many Naval Station personnel attended worship services at the Senbee Camp
Protestant and Catholic Chapel Funds were maintained with the Battalion Chaplain as custodian of each Disbursements of $100 or more were made with approval of the Commondina Officer A Catholic Chapel Council was foraed to make recoaaendations for use of the Catholic Chapel Fund
The Chapel was left unlocked at all times for aeditntion and prayer by battalion personnel A small group of Penteshycostal men hnd a daily prayer service in the chapel
Several battalion personnel participated in local denominshyational services Latter Doy Saints and Church of Christ at Esperanzu House on the base First Baptist Church Bethel Baptist Church and Lu Tglesln tvangelica (Pentecostal) off base A number of battalion personnel participated in Chrisshytian fellowship at Victory Villa Overseas Christion Serviceshyaen s Center and at a coffee house sponsored by La Iglesia Eva nae lica
A small Protestant Bible study group met on Wednesday nights ~n the Chaplians office studying primarily Godsplan of salvation
Throe retreats averaging seven persons ouch were held at La Molina Santa an old grist mill in Benaojon which has been converted into a retreat center by Fred Felty an American insurance salesman lowyer and former legislotor from Texas Several Catholic personnel participated in two Search Retreats sponsored by the base chapel
Several religious pound1las mostly Moody science filbulls were presented free of charge in the Silver City Theater The films became quite popular with a maximum attendance of 60 at one showing
The battalion library located in the sumo building as tho chnplalns office contain~ 3000 volumes of fiction and nonshyfiction hand-me-downs from other Navy Ii brories During
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this deployment application was made to the Chief of Naval Education and Training Support to establish e aeneral library at Silver City This was epproved and at the end of deployshyment an order of 1500 new volumes was received Much time and effort was put into inventorying and organiiing e~isting books About 600 fictions books older than twelve years were removed from the shelves and placed in boxes pending arrival of the new books Additional bookshelves totaling 76 feet of shelf space were built by Bravo Company to accommodate the new books In addition the battalion had several shelves of paperback books
The greatest single timetaker for the Chaplain was individual counseling covering a variety of subjects but mainly marital counseling A good bit of evening time was spent making AUTOVON calls in connection with personal counseling This included delivering over 120 Red Cross messages and counseling and assistshying persons receiving these messages
In addition to library shelves material changes included installation of a safe for keepina chapel funds prior to deposit a new air conditioner for the chapel screen doors on the chaplains office and library an additional electrical outlet in the chapshylains office to accommodate a wall clock relocation of one outshyside speaker from the chapel tower to the library roof in order to play chimes on Sunday mornings in the direction of berthing areas tamper-proofing of tho outside library door and updatina of doorknobs with locks and keys for all doors
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While found to be lacking by stateside standards the physical plant and layout of the dispensary were noneshytheless adequate for aost routine and emergency cases treated at Ciudad de Plata Assistance provided by the Naval Hospital Rota in the form of laboratory teats
bull pharmacy x-rays consultions and emergency referrals was outbulltanding
An average of approximately 280 patients per month were seen during rout1ne sick call hours Over 1850 prescriptions were filled the laboratory processed some 800 teats and 20 x-ray exposures were taken and reed Upper Respiratory Infections and gastrointestinal compaincs comprised the majority of conditions seen at routine 1ick call with moat of the consultsrefer r als co the Naval Hospital being of an orthopedic or optometric nature No communicable disease or food born illness outbreaks ware encountered Few cases of venere al disease were encounte r ed and all responded favo r abl y to i nitia l tr eatment Tl1ro~ghnut the deployment and in preparation for t he return to CONUS all necessary immunizations including Hong Kong and New Jersey A (swine) influenza were administered to AiJ Hands
The Medical Department instituted o Weight Control Program using the recent guidelines promulgated by BUMED While the results are still being analyzed net lossea of 30+ lbs were noted in several cases
During the deployment the rear two thirds of the HCPOC ESO Quonset Rut was alloted to the Medical Department and converted to supply spaces for bulk medical equipment This allo~ed for the controlled temperature storage oC items vice storage in CONpoundX boxes thus extending shelf life and insuri~g potency of necessary medicinals ln preparation Cor the mount out exercise all mount out boxe1 bullats kitbull and outfits were painted the latches and seals repaired or replaced
SICONELLA DETACHMENT
The Sigonella Detachment had a first class corpsman ssaigned throughout the deployment A screening eick call was held prior to quarters each morning An average of epproximetely 100 patients per month were seen during r o utine morning sick call of these personnel approximately 10 aen had to be referred to the Base Dispensa ry for further treatment Safety and sanitation inspections were conducted on both a r ou tine and a surprise basis The Medical Department representative also worked in the Adm Offi ce of the Base Dispensary
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DENTAL
The battalion dental staff consisting of one Dental Officer and cvo Deneal Technicians provided treatment in moat phases of Dantistry on a regularly scheduled basis to all battalion personnel Smergency dental care was rendered at any time Outatanding support in the fabrication of prosthetic applishyances repair service and advanced periodontal and complishycated oral surgery cases vas received from the Dental Departshyment Roca Spain
The battalion Dental Department is housed in a standard naval mobile dental trailer The trailer consists of a vattshying room two operatories and a dark room One operacory is used for performing most phases of Dentistry and the other is used for exposing x-rays films in the dark room all dental instruments are sterilited in an autoclave located in the dark room
Patient load averaged over 200 per month and in excess of 1000 procedures per month During chis deployment cycle no unusual dental diseases or conditions were detected
Dentel equipment and supplies were adequate However occasional equipment problems did cause delays in patient care Few problems were encountered in ordering and receiving dental supplies
In summary the den~al department should always keep at least a couple of months of every day consumables on hand for turnover Scheduling of patients no more than cwo or three weeks in advance should be exercised to decrease the amount oC patient failures due to unforeseen emergencies and exercises that may arise due to the battalions alert status during deployshyment
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S P E C I A L S E R V I C E S The Special Services Staff was comprised of one first
class potty officer and ono non-rated battalion member Despite the small siie of tho crew Special Se~vices mainshytained a very active and effective program Self-help proshyjects for the improvement of the Special Services building which consisted of a gabulle roobull and theater included the conshystruction of a stage and a bar the tiling of the game room floor and the installation of a new ceilinamp in the theater The Special Services Petty Officer aaintained a close liaison with the base travel aaency and was instruaental in arranging a continuous stream of tours to the surrounding area and all over lurope
Sports activity was marked by chess and ping pong tournashyments and by the three month long NMCB FOUR softball season The season was culminated with the presentation of plaques and team pictures to the victorious team meaberaand a trophy with the name of the winning teabull inscribed which will be passed on to the chaapions of the next deployaent
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consis t ed of one fi r st class Photographers Mate one second class Journalist a nd two non -rated Builders as photographers fo r most of t he deployment The primary tasks of t he Photo Lab wer e to pr o vi de photographic support for PAO and the Opshyerations Department Work wos also done in support of the line companies (Alpha Company in particular ) the Safety Chief and the de t achbullent s
The mont hly opera t ions r eports which included black 6 white prints and color s l ides and tho bat t alion publication Focus on Four took up aos t of the Jabs tibulle
The PAO Oepartbullent worked on the bullonthly Focus on Four and pr ovided news release coverage of battalion events Artishycles appe1Lred in t he Rota base paper (The Jack Tar) the Seashybee Coverall Navy Times Navy Civil Engineer and others PAO also coordinated the Fl eet Home Town News Prograbull and the Direct Line question and answer line to the co
PAOPhoto did the l ayou t work on t he Guam Completion Report prepared a Change of Coabullond booklet ond finished a 92- page edition of the Focus on Four ln lieu of a cruisebook at the end of deployment
ProblebullS were encountered in the lnb with water teaper at ure and bullinerols insufficient functional equipment and frequent reassignbullent of personnel However n quali t y product was mainshytained as projects and l iberty wer e well docuaented by the PAO Staff
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The continuing aim of the NMCB POUR HRM Prograa is to aaximize the use of battalion human potential thereby enshysuring mission achievement for the command and personal growth opportunity for each battalion member If the program can be judged by the results it produced during the 1976 European deployment then the many pages of this completion report attest to a marked success
The Phase II Equal OpportunityRace Relations Program adshyvanced toward its institutionalized self-sustained stages The AAP was revised EOQls were updated and a new CTT was trained who in turn conducted MRRCE Workshops for all eligible personnel The Human Relations Council met monthly and tho Advancement Recommendation Board reviewed enlisted service records and performance evaluations to ensure all hands have been afforded an equal advancement opportunity
The DAPA and CODAC trained supervisors to identify and deal with workers showing symptoms of drugalcohol abuse conducted discussion groups for people with problems promshyulgated facts on drugalcohol abuse and related Navy policy and instituted a Drug Exemption Program Harsh Spanish laws p rove d a significant deterrent to drug use and trafficking and Battalion Special Services consistently proshyvided outstanding alternatives to drugalcohol indulgence Drug detection dogs urinalyses screening and NIS investigashytions were used aa required The local ARD and CAAC units treated and screened individuals referred by the CODAC
Battalion personnel participated in cultural adjustment briefings conducted by host activities in Rota and Sigonella Liberty cancellations were infrequent and few unfavorable incidents with local nationals were reported Officers and enlisted men regularly took advantage of leave and liberty to explore Spain and other European countries
Positive actions were initiated throughout the deployshybullcnt and will continue during homeport to sustain a positive cobullbulland cl1bullate Most notable among these are the refinement
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NMCB POOR wrapped up its homeport period with the completion of the CBC Pore Bueneae Trailer Park at Pore Hueneme CA and the lest flight to Rota left on 15 March
Turnov~r of projects at NAVSTA Rota consisted of the Calibration Lab (SPN 462 at 48 completegt as well as eight minor projects
The construction hold and material delays have liaited the casked projects on which the battalion can vork
The Calibration Lab (SPN 462) is progreaaing smoothly and awaits scheduled deliveries of the ductwork by mid-April and the remaining air handling units
Seabee Camp projects were rescheduled with the visit of COMCBLANT representatives on 29 March
Surfacing the Alpha Co Live Storage Area (SPN 01-12) ia progressing vell with the area close to Cioal grade after removing almost one foot of soil over the entire area
Laundry Boiler (SPN Ol-28) Camp Hot Water Boilers (SPN 01-29) and Water Softeners (SPN 01-30) are awaiting shipment of boilers and water softeners respectively
A dedicated camp maintenance program is undervay to keep the camp in a hazard Cree condition
Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34) Phase II is progressing with about 800 LF of aidewalk poured
In Sigonella Sicily the EM ciubCPO Addition (SIC 34448) and Colf Cou rse Irrigation system (SIC 437) have not been started due co higher priority on other projects
AIMD Shop Phase III (SIC 18) is on schedule and awaits arrival of the building which is due l April The high water table is a continual problem
Ordnance Hagaampine (SIC 25) ia hampered by rain (site lies in a low swampy area) bur forming continues on the bleat valle
Handball Court (SIC 441) is awbulliting maceriais before work can continue
Power Check Pad (SlC 507) vill start the Cir1t week of April
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A 16-man augment force to the Sigonella Det vas sent 30 March and is expected to return to Rota approximately l May
Holy Loch Scotland posss problems in uneirpacted vork (443 mandaya) remaining for the Rankin Garage (UNK 504) and in unplanned demolition (50 mandaya) for(UNK 09) Hobby Shop Additional men are planned to augment the Holy Loeb Oet in late April or early May
The Nea Makri Oet commenced vork vith approximat~ly 20 complete and 14 air conditioning units rehabed bull
APRIL
April aav NHCB FOUR moving into construction in earnest despite the material problems experienced on many major projects
At the Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34 II) section three of five sections is complete and the job is progressing vell
At the Wullanveber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) limited vork began in preparation for delivery of boom boards on 1 June
The causeway for the BOCBRP is in its final position with the connection well underway Lighting of the causeway is hampered by material problems
Repairs to the Fender System (SPN 19517) progress slowly dua to a lack of welding machines and design changes in the fabrication of the walers Divers from UCT ONE are currently removing the bottom walars along the right aide of the pier
After a complete design change the Community Center Road (SPN 444) is moving with ~ubgrade already eatabliahed
The Stgonella Seabee Compound (SIC 02-01) ta continuing with work on the trailer pads soils test lab collateral
bull equipment building loading ramp and the MLO storage shed
At the AIMD Building StC 18ttI non-delivery of ~he preshyengineered building ibull causing a critical delay along with other miscellaneoua HTO items
The Theater Addition (SIC 26) also haa critical eaterinl problems particularly with the doors having not arrived
The Handball Court (SIC 441) is awaiting arrival of the remainder of the building
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In Holy Loeb the Rankin Garage (UNK 504) will be cobullpleted Dt Kay and the Hobby Shop Improvements (UN~ 09) ii progressing vell with no major problems
Several personnel shifts are 1cheduled for the upcoming month and include the following Of the 16 man augmented to the Sigonella Dec ii will return on 9 Kay 18 additional men will be sent from Rota Three men will be sent to the Holy Loc h Dec
A detachment to La Maddalena of 19 men will be eatablished in June and a detachment to Souda Bay of four men will be established approximately l June
KAY
In Kay - NMC8 POUR completed and turned over two major projects both ahead of schedule Material and funding problems still plague several projects though there was soaa improvement by aonths end
Causeway Connection (SPN 506) Concrete pad poured security lights and handrail in place Project completed and turned over 27 Kay 1976
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Precon held scheduled to start 1 July if oxylance burn bera and conduit hanger material arrive in June
Poat Office Consolidation (SPN 498) Much work was accomshypliabad with old walls and utilities removed and new walls doors and windows being installed
Calibration Lab (SPN 462) Additional funds received material procurement has begun again Need electr ical AC plumbing material Work baa progressed in finishing the head installing duct work painting
Repair Fender System Pier Il (SPN o f eleven sections of piles complete prior co installation
19517) Prefab of first Rubbing stripbull required
Wullenweber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) Limited work awaiting arrival of boom bosrds in June
Housin8 Sidewalks (SPN 34) Men diverted from this project to the Poat Office Conaolidation
Community Center Roads (SPN 444) June completion expected
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Aniaal Shelter (SPN 632) Foundation prepared vertical conatruccion awaiting rebar expanded metal
Sigonella Seabee Compound (SIC 02-01) Work continued with progreaa on underground electrical substation alab light poles final grading and storage work Projecting June completion
AIMD Building (SIC 18III) Building received and strucshytural a eabers erected Work continuing on sever linea undershyground Cuel tank Anticipa te funding problema
Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) Avaicing additional funda alov progreaa aade on bleat walls earth vork laying water line
theater Addition (SIC 26) Avaitiog additional funda much work oo stairs ocher concrete vork auapeoded ceiling partition installed
Golf Course Irrgiatioo (SIC 437) Work began on inacalshylacion of water lines and sprinkler systems
Bandball Court (SIC 441) No work performed awaiting arriv1l of electrical material
Povar Check Pad (SIC 507) Rain delayed early construction uch fill and compaction work performed this month
Line Opa Rehabilitation (SIC 508) tile floor laid electrical plumbing painting complete Project completed turned over 28 Hay 1976
Rankin Garage (UNK 504) in Roly Loch vaa completed and curnad ove r io ea~ly May
Hobby Shop Improvement Project (UNK 09) is ahead of schedule with bullwo rk progressing in roof boiler and radiator installation Estimated comple tion August 1976
AC Rehab (CRE 649) in Nea Makrt ia progressing near schedule with 471 of rehab work completed
In La Hadd1lena work has reauaad on the ~ym Overhead (SAR 04A) and on the Playing Field (SAR 11) with the arrival of a 19 men det during the final two vaeka of Hay
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Io June steady progress waa aade on construction projects The command inspection by COMCBLANT Captain J C RlC~ELS CEC USN r esulted io an outstanding rating for NMCB FOUR with particular praise for t he areas of leadership and ailitary smartness and our high quality construction Material sod funding probleaa still delay several projects aa outlined below
Kuse Cold Iron zation began on 28 to begill 12 Jul1 aaterial still are
SPN 502) Second precon held sod mobilishyJune Pull-scale construction isacheduled Oxylaoce burn bars and conduit hanger not on site
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Post Office Consolidotion (SPN 498) Work accoaplished bull includes plastering new walls installing a head beginning a foyer The major hold-up is arrival of channel iron necessary for inatallation of ductwork and installation of the euspended ceiling
Repair Pender System (SPN 19517) First sections of piles driven Rubbing stripslover va lers to be installed with UCT support once rubbing stripe ar r ive
Calibration Lab (SPN 462) Delays in this job include srrival of mismatched nir cood~tioniog equipment for the Mechanishycal Room and awaiting pencil rod and angle iron fo r ductwork
Wullenweber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) Boom boards are not not scheduled to arrive until August Work ia progressing in the bus bar installation
Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34) Open scrip between r oad and sidewalks paved
Overlay Camp Roads and Surface Secondary Roads (SPN 01-13 SPN 01-22) Roads in cabullp repaved
Inetall Bead Building 365 (SPN 01-35) Work is virtually complete on this camp improvement project
AIHD Building (SIC 18III) Work and fuel tank Wor~ is conttnuiog on the access road
completed oo sever lines aid~ng insulation and on
Power Check Pad (SIC 507) Almost half of tbe concrete poured this period
Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) $12300 of $17650 requested received Project August completion
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Theater Addition (SlC 26) Roof and ceiling installed interior utilities being roughed io
Handball court (SIC 441) No bullaterial delaya this month Insulation ceiling utilities installed All that rebullaina is to paint interior correct electrical and place sidewalk end stepa
EM ClubEH Club Addition Preparation underway to begin ~hibull project Many design questions to be discuaaed in second precon on 1 July 1976
_ Sigonella Seabee Cobullpound (SIC 02-01) Work still remains on vash reek soils lab admin parking lot and shore pover connection
Hobby Shop taprovement Project(UNK 09) Work continues ahead of schedule v t th progrebullbull on vindov installation plastering and electrical
Gym Overhead (SAJl 04A) Work completed once plywood arrived in mid-June No pudcblist
Playing Field (SAR 11) Work is progressing vith an early July completion expected The detachment is to be diseatablished approximately 15 July
Rota Pier Fender Repair (SPN 19517)
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JULY
In Julywork continued aa NKCB FOUR paaaed the midpoint in ita European deployment The battalion took tiae out for the traditional mid-deployment party on the 24th of July and for the battalion Change of Command Ceremony on 29 July when CDR C J BEDNAR relieved CDR M J MACDONALD However work did not alacken aa the Muse Cold Iron Project commenced (ull production at Rota and plans were laid for the eatabliahaent of a detachment at Souda Bay Crete Several projecta were completed both in Rota and at the various detachmenta
POTA
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Once critical materials orrived progresa vaa quicker than first anticipated due to the efficishyency of the oxylance and magnesium burn bar However several problems still alov construction Obstructions in the steam line trench require design changes for the pipe layout Not all materials are on hand and timely delivery ia required in order to avoid further delays Pinally apace requirements of pier tenantbull impedes progress as areas are blocked off and the battalion ia given only limited acceaa
Poat Office Consolidation (SPN 498) Haaonry work continued on the foyer and north and south walls Utilities inatalled electrical work begun No major stumbling blocka anticipated in this project as channel iron for auapendad celling arrived late in the month
Repair Pender System SPN 19517) At the prefab yard concrete pillars for use in pile fabrication completed The third of twelve sections of pile were driven Anticipate runnshying out or wooden members
Calib ration Lab (SPN 462) Installation of hoc vater lines complete Head virtually complete and moec duct work installed No resolution yet to mechanicalair-conditioning problema
Communi ty Center Road (SPN 444) Completed turned overco ROICC 6 Ju ly 1976
Animal Kennel (SPN 632) Project laid out and earthwork complete
Renovate BEQ Electrical (SPN 01-08) lialf of lights installed Awaiting arrival of remaining materials
Surface Ove rlay Camp Roadbull (SPN 01-13) 01-20 01-22 01-38) Silve r City Saloon parking lot surface BEQ roada complete WorK continuing on other horizontal constYuction in Seabea Camp
Install Raad Bldg 365 (SPN 01-35) Completed
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AIMD Building (SIC 18III) Siding insulation complete Interior electrical and plumbing vork begun Partition valls being installed
Pover Check Pad (SIC 507) of application of joint sealer
Project complete vith exception Awaiting chis terial
Ordnance Magaampine (SIC 25) Last concrete for blaat walls poured Work continuing on grouting waterproofing and earthshywork
Handball Court (SIC 441) Project completed and turned over to ROICC
EM ClubEM Club Addition (SIC 34448) Project start delayed awaiting reply from Corpa of Engineers on aajor deeig~ queetions
SARDINIA
Playing Field (SAR 11) Project completed and turned over Det disestabl ished 16 July 1976
ROLY LOCH
Hobby Shop Improvement Project (UNK 09) Project completed with exception of punchlist Det reduced to seven bullen until rest of aaterisl1 1rrive for start of NX garage project
NEA MAKRI
AC Rehab (GRE 645) Work moved ahead or schedulemiddot~ 13 units rehabbed this month
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AUGUST
In Rota construction approval was given by the Spanish governaent or the ERPBOC Storage and the TSC Antenna projects Manpower was quickly diverted to these projects the nuabera l and 3 priorities at Rota For the TSC Antenna job a detachment was established at Moron AFB In addition a detachment was also eatablished at Souda Bay Crete to work on two rec r eation facilities
ROTA
ERP Storage Facility (SPN 516) Vork progressed quickly on thia project in August after the lifting of the Spanish construction bold All aaterials were available on site anticipate early September completion
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Work was delayed on this project after the discovery of nine obstructions in the steam trench A redebulligo bas been approved and now the requirement is for tha arrival of elbows to go around the obstructions
TSC Antennas (SPN 602) A twelve man deta~bbullent was established on 16 Auguat to begin work at Moron AFB Spain It is planned that all work will be completed at Moron and then the complementaey antenna work started at the Rota site
Pier II Fender Repair (SPN 19517) Most of this crew diverted to higher priority projects aa maceriala (Timber) are running short
Calibra tion Lab (SPN 462) A design engineer from OICC Spain arrived the week of 16 August and recommended extenaive redesign of the AC ayatea Further delays are anticipated It is expected that NHCB 4 vill not b able to complete this project
SlCONBLLA
AIMO Building (SIC 18tII) Material pro~lems continuemiddot The comnon gutters have not arrived as promised by the Italian Air Force contractor The AC unit received does not aatch specifications COMCBLANT DET Naples ia investigating problems
Theater Addition (SIC 26) Work nov Estimate 3-4 veeks lost due to rework of content in river sand reduced bonding sand aeans to be working
progressing on plastering plaster Righ silt
Nov using 50 volosnic
The Joint Sealant for the Power Check Pad (SIC 507) and the cast iron fittings for the Col Course Irrigation Project (SIC 437) have not yet arrived delaying those projects Also the redesign of the EMCPO Club foundation (SIC 34448) la still in the bands of the Army Corps of Engineers aud OICC Spain
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A nev detachment vas establiahed or the conatruct1on of a Handball Court (CRpound 416) and a Racreatiou Area (CR 415)
BOLT LOCH
Work vsa beaun on the NEX Caraae project (U K 604)
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SEPTE~BER
The big event of Septembet vas tbe long awaited Pull Battalion 48 hour Mount Out Captain J P JONpoundS COMCBLANT preaided at the final 782 gear inspection et the conclusion of the exercise on 14 September 1976
ROTA
ERP Storage Facility (SPN 516) Project turned over 8 September 1976 with no punchliat facil it y completed in 5 veeks time
Muse Cold I ron (SPN 502 ) Project atill delayed a va i t ins pipe inaulation and holiday line tester Elbows received for by-paaaing obstructions
TSC Antennas (SPN 602) Intense r ainfall and diaestablishshyment and reaetablishaent of the detachment at Moron because of the Mount Out have hinoered const r uction progreaa
Poat Office Consolidation Work continued on this project a s tbe foyers heads and office spaces vere completed
Repair Fender System (SPN 19Sl7) Date of arrival of timber pushed back for second time to 10 October 1976 Its arrival is essential as UCT ONpound deployed to Rota 21 September and oov are unable to begin eonatruction work
Wullenveber An t enna (SPN 503) Wrong size dead end gripe arrived vork can not begin on installation of nev boom boards
Animal Kennel (SPN 632) Work started on the erection of this quonset hut upon the completion o the ERP Storage Facility
SIGONELLA
AtMD Building (SIC 18lII) Work progressing smoothly Pre f inal inapeccion sat for l October 1976
Ordnance Maga~ine (SIC 25) Work continuinR on all phaaes o f pTo j e c t - road vater lioe interior Expect completion b y NMCB 4
Still awaiting arrival of cast iron fittings for Golf Courae Irrigation Project (SIC 437) and on receipt of redeaign from OICC Spain on EMCPO Club (SIC 34448)
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Work progTeaaed smoothly on the Baodbell Cou rt (CRE 416) Bovever uoaarked pover linea vere hit during the bullite preparation tor the ~bullcreation Area (CRE 415) and reaulted lo delays vbtla repairs vere aade
Det SOUiia Bay 11ampabera work on the bandbell court project
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Manr projectbull at the various detachment -ites vere cobullpleted during this final 35 days of deployment Also the extensive task of bulloving out tbe NHCB FOUR Advance Party and turning over the projects equipment and camp to NHCB FIVE occupied a signliicant portion of the battalion bull time
ROTA
The Muse Cold Iron Project (SPN 502) turned over at 34 cobullplete with vork continuing to the end on insulating bull portions of the steam line
The Post Office Consolidation (SPN 498) was cobullpleted
The Pier II Pender Repair (SN 19517) was turned over at 34 complete With the arrival of the required timber bullebullbers on 15 October 1976 extensive work vas com~leted in the final tvo weeks
The Calibration Lab (SPN 462) was turned over at 82 complete awaiting redesign of mechanical systems by OICC Spain
The TSC Antenna Project (SPN 602) was turned over with 18 complete (36 of work at Hor~n)
The Wullenveber Antenna Project (SPN 503) wae turned over at 15 complete awai t ing the dead end grips
The Animal Kennel (SPN 632) was turned over ac 60 complete with the cagae and other inter ior work to be completed
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The Power ~ Check Pad (SIC 507) and the AIMD Shop (SIC 18III) wae completed
The Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) wae turnover at 95 complete with heavy raine hampering progress on the road bull
The Theater Addition (SIC 26) was turned over at 94J complete os oll manpower resources were diverted in the last two weeks to the EMCPO Club
The Colf Courae Irrigation Project (SIC 437) was turned over at 17 complete
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Work began in earnest on the EMCPO Club(SIC 34448) during the final tvo veeka Once design approval vaa given work continued in double ahifta 7 days a week in a last ditch effort to get the p r oject out of the ground before the Sigonella rainy season stopped all earthwoTk Footings and columns bad to be poured in standing water despite 24 hour pumping
HOLY LOCR
The NEX Garage (UNK 604) waa completed
SOUDA BAY
The Handball Court (CRE 416) and the Recreation Area (CKE 415) vere completed bafore the Dets diaeetab1-isluaent
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NOT CMIENT ON THI OUTSTANDING CONTRUCTION PROGRESS BY OIIT SIGONELLA OUR LARGEST DETAIL IN EUROPE AND THE CARIBBEAN THE COMMENDATORY COMshyMENTS ABOUT THE MEN OF DET SIGONELLA WERE ESPECIALLY NOTEWORTHY THE BATlALIONS MILITARY READINESS IS APPARENT ALTHOUGH YOUR MOUNT-OUT EXERCISE IS YET TO BE HELD LOGISTIC PROBLEMS ARE ALWAYS OF CONCBRN AND YOUR SPECIAL EFFORTS TO OVERCOME DELAYS INHERENT IN OUR COMPLEX SEABEE SYSTEM HAVE BEEN OUTSTANDING 2 I COMMEND NMCB POUR FOR YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS TO DATE YOU HAVE DEMOSTRATED YOUR CAPABILITIES AS A READY SQUARED-AWAY ALERT BATTALION I AM SURE YOU COULD TACKLE ANY TYPE OF PROJECT KEEP UP TI-IE PINE JOB CAPTAIN RICXELS BT
From Commander U S Naval Activities SpainCommanding Officer U S Naval Station Rota Spain
To Commanding Officer U S Naval Mobile Construction Battalion FOUR
Subj Letter of Appreciation
1 I wish to express my personal appreciation for the valuable assistance provided by volunteers of your command in support of the Bicentennial Celebration aboard Naval Station Rota Spain The high degree of success of the activities which were enjoyed by the entire community would not have been possible without this significant effort which was so willingly given by members of NMCB-4 The capability of your command to render this assistance in addition to the normal heavy workload which you pursue middotis solid evidence of outstanding leadership and a most effective organization
2 I wish to specifically single out CECS HS REIK USN NMCB fOURs Bicentennial Liaison Representative Senior Chief REIK was called upon numerous times by various members of the Bicentennial Committee and in every case responded with effective and timely results His assistance in coordinating efforts to help in the installation and hook up of the extensive electrical system assisting in the arrangements for the church services and in arranging volunteers to work at the all hands picnic was essential to the success of our celebration The willing spirit and fine sense of cooperation exhibited by the members of NMCB-4 are indeed a credit to your command Please accept my most sincere thanks
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~DING OFFICER U S NAVY SUPPORT OFFICE LA MADDALENA SARDINTA
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(the men of NMCB FOUR La Maddalena Detaclunent)
For outstanding performance as set forth in the following citation
For superior perfoIJllanCEI of duty 1ile assigned to US Naval MObile OOostxuctioo Battalion FOUR Oetachtent La Madclalena Sardinia Italy durirg the period 17 May 1976 to 16 July 1976 Your efforts in support of the detach-ment s mission provide1 a siltTlificant cantrilution to the rrorale and efficiency of the ocmnands at this isolated duty station In addition to the satisfactory carpletion of all c1etacl1nelt work projects you devoted your spare time to various projects which included fightirg brush fires and cxrmunity relations involving repairs to an ozphanage emargency road repairs assistance at the annual ccmnard barbeque honorirg the rost nation and support of similar projects affecting all phases of cxrmunity life in La Maddalena At all times your perfoDnld your assignel tasks willirgly and in a professional manner consistently mainshytainirg a hiqh state of morale am oondllct beyond reproach Your personal dedication in addition to supportirg the Navys overseas diplanacy program inproved the mission readiness of this ocmnard and is in keepirg with the hiqhest traditions of the US Navy
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PROJECT ON 8 SEP 76 AT NAVCCMlSTA GREECE BY YOUR NEA MAICRI DETACHMENT IS NOTED WITH PLEASURE AND GRATrnJDB PETIY OfPICER KNOWLTON AND mE EmIRE DETACHMENT CREW HAVE PERFORMpound) ADMIRABLY IN COMPLETING nns COMPLEX AND OPERATIONALLY IMPORTANT PROJECT IN SUOf AN ACCELERATED TIME FRAME 1liEY HAVE BEEN A MOST WELCOME ADDITION TO OUR CCMlUNITY AND THEIR DEPARTIJRE IS CONSIDERED A DEFINITE LOSS 2 PLEASI ACCEPT MY APPRECIATION ON A TRULY FINE AND CREDITABLE PERFORMANCE BY THE MEN OF NMCB FOUR CAPTIAN THAD H HARDEN US NAVY BT
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Kota Swim Club co Special Services US Naval Station Rota Spain CoG1rJ1anding Officer U S Naval Mobile Construction Battalion FOUR Special Services US Naval Station Rota Spain
Letter of Appreciation
Several months ago your battalion graciously accepted the fill-in proshyject of pouring cement starting blocks at the Naval Station housing swimming pool
The completion of this project represented a giant step in the attempts of the Board of Directors to further the goals of the club Our by-laws state that our primary objective is to promote competitive swimming I menshytion this point to make it clear that ours is not a summer fun program but a serious disciplined program of training and competition Our swimmers compete with one American team from Torrejon Air Base in Madrid and with SpMish clubs from Puerto de Santa Maria Jerez Sevilla and Madrid Several of these teams produce Spains olympic-class swimmers
Over the years the RSC has earned the respect of the Spanish clubs fpr being a serious almost-professional highly competitive group Such a reshyputation is difficult to maintain in our transient environment
Now through your generous cooperation and efforts the RSC is better equipped to train for its competition season and to host our competitors in a manner to whcih they are accustomed
On behalf of the present and future Boards of Directors and memberships I extend our most sincere appreciation and wish you and your men all the best for the future
William M Sink Secretory
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ROTA RODEO ASSN Box 1872
US Naval Station FPO New York NY 09540
CDR George J Bednar Commanding Officer NMCB FOUR
Dear Sir
20 October 1976
We would like to express our sincere appreciation to you and all of NMCB-4 for all of the help and support you have given the Rota Rodeo Association
You have given us the use of your equipment along with skilled operators to run it When we needed something you a brays seClled to be there ready and willing to do aJl you could Our 1976 Rodeo Season has been SllOOth sailing all along because of the tremendous aaount of support we llave received frobull our shiputes at NgtICB-4
Your Special Services department has provided us with the use of their facilities when a rainstorm made it necessary to move indoors and they have offered their services several times NMCB-4 has provided a11 Ambulance for our shows and buck-outs along with experienced Corpsmen They have provided us with transportation to pull and transfer our flont over the 4th of July They were there before our Rodeos to water and drng the arena There is really no end to the countless number of times JMCB-4 was there to lend a helping hand when we needed it the most
We sincerely appreciate all of your efforts ln behalf of the Rota Rodeo Association ld like to extend a very sincere thank you to you and all of your men We wish you the best at your next station and all of the places where duty aay take you
Thank you very 1L1ch Very respectfully
Dale E Hart President RRA
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1 DURINC THE PERIOD l7 AUG - 3 NOV 76 ~CB FOUR DET SOODA BAY UNDER 1llE PROFESSIONAL LEADHRSHIP OF BUCS HARIANO E BENGS USN caIPLpoundTED COiSTRUCTION OF AN OIJTDOOR PLAYING COURT (CRI 415) AND A HANDBALL COURT (CRE 416) THESE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES WERE GREATLY hEEDED AT nus ISOLATED DUTY STATION ntEY ARE A REALITY TODAY JN LARGE MEASURE BECAUSE OF THE HARD lfORK OF THE HlGlILY SKILLED MEMIERS OF lllaquoB FOUR FACED WITH Ul1JSUAL PROBLEMS OF TERRAIN CLEARANCE INVOLVING WATER AND ELECTRICAL LINES 1llE SWEE DETAOMEJ7 SET ABOUT ITS TASK ON A HEAVY SIX AND SOMETDCES SEVEN DAYS A WEEK SCHEDULE TO ENSURE CtradePLETON ON TDlE 1llE SUPEllB RESULTS ATTEST TO llilIR DEDICATED EFFORTS 2 THE MEMBERS OF NAVDET SOODA BAY FOUO NMCB FOUR PERS TO BE GREAT SHIP-MATES MULE ABOARJ) nus ACTTVITY llU CraquoWWgtERIE AND COMPLETE ABSENCE OF ANY DISCIPLINARY INCTDENTS WAS lOICATlVE OP 1llE LEADERSlUP BY EXAMPLE SHOWN BY YOUR SENIOR PETTY OFFICERS 3 ADMINISTRATIVE AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE RENDERED BY ALL INFO ADDEES TS ALSO GREATLY APPRECIATED YOUR SUPPORT IN TiiESE ENDEAVORS SERVE TO BOOST me MORALE OF ntOSE WHO GET TO use ntESE FINE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES BT
R 04211SZ NOV 76 FM COMCBLANT NORFOLK VA TO NMCB FOUR INFO COMCBPAC MAKALAPA HI BT UNCLAS E FT 0 N01650 FAREWELL TO NMCB FOOR 1 AS YOU DEPART ROTA HAVING SERVED AS ntE ATLANTIC FLEET ALERT BA1TALION I EXTEND MY SINCERE APPRECIATION FOR 1llE OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE BY YOUR OFFICERS AND MEN NKB FOUR CAN BE PROUD OF lllEIR ACCOMPLJSHMElTS DURING THESE PAST EIGHT MONTiiS 1lll PROFESSIONAL CAPABILITIES OF NMCB FOUR WERE EVIDalT ON SEVERAL OPERATIONAL PROJECTS AT ROTA OP PARTICULAR NOTE WERE THE PIER lllO FEJOER SYSTEM llaquoISE COLD TRON AND 1llE EOC SUPPORT FACILITY 1llE OIC DET SICONELLA AND HIS MEN PERFORMED IN A PARTICULARLY OUTSTANDING CAN DO MANNER IN SEVERAL INSTANCES tlORUNG DOUBLE SHIFTS UNDER ADVERSE llEA1llER CONDITIONS IN ORDER TO GET PROJECTS OUT OF 1llE GROUND PRIOR TO nE ONSET OP THE RAINY SEASON 1 WISH YOU WELL ON YOUR RICHLY-DESERVED IOIEshyPORT PERIOD MD LOOK FORWARD TO AGAIN HAVING 11tCB FOUR UNDER CltMBLMT OPCON ON YOOR EXT DEPLOYMENT WELL DONE CAPT JONES BT
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1 As the deployment of NMCB POUR approaches tenainatioo it is appYopriate chat the accomplisbnents of the Sigonella detachment be reviewed
2 Upon the arrival of thia epecially selected group it vas 1-ediately obvious that they were skilled arciaana who took pride in the work they accOG1pliahed It was also apparent that during h0111eport periods training leasooa had been well learned Many of the unique problems and challenges encouncer ed when u~~ina local materialbull had been recognized and resolved When actual on site conditionbull varied the officers and men of the detachshyment appraised the aituacion and aggr aaaively developed a sound engineering solution
3 Bot h the quantity and quality of the work accomplished by the Sigonella Detachment of NMCB FOUR was outstanding They completed many projects which had been started by other detachments They also started end completed several urgently required operational projects which enhanced the ability of NAF SigoneJla to provide improved support to the operating forces Projects of particular note are the Power Check Pad Rehabilitation of Line Operationbull Buildings Public Workbull Shopbull Storea Ordnance Magazines Air Frames Shop Handball Court and Theater Particularly notaworthy was the start of the EMCPO Club at NAP-II Although adverse weather prevailed work vae pursued on a round the clock ba1i1 in an effort co provide the follow-on detecbnent with a project which could be executed during the rainy season The Cen Do attitude displayed on all projects only r einforced the NMCB POUR reputation and candor displayed by all detachment personnel The ultimate reward of accomplialwent ahould be ebared by the mtire detachment Every indiidual exhibited that extra effort which contributes to perfection
4 They have estebliahed a pattern of excellence that future decachmenta will do well to emulate The officers and men of the Sigonella Detachment can look with pride on their accompli1haenta
5 Please accept my moat sincere appreciation for e moat aucceaaful deployment
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BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH Avenida Diputacion
Rota Cadiz Espana (Spain)
t on behalf of the congregation of ~ethel Baptist Church would like to thank Chaplain Fink ~Rl Ron
bull Sherman EOl Doug Sullivan BU2 Biggins and EA3 Jose Setter for the removal of debris and the leveling of our parking area These men worked continously for over eix hours and completed a cask that would have taken the men of Bethel many back breaking days to accomplibullh
We 1incerely do appreciate this work that was performed
Thank you and may Cod blebulla these men
Sincerely
1Rodnay J PARROTT
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CRINFO Merit Award forwarding of
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Construction Battalion
Ref (a) OPNAVINST 572027 of 10 June 76
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l The Chief of Information takes great pleasure in forshywsrding ancloaure (1) to the editor and staff of FOCUS ON FOUR
2 A key objective of the Navys internal informAtion prograa ii to an1ure that all Navy personnel and their dependents are Cully informed about the Navy A panel of judge1 determined that the content and format of POCUS ON FOOR were of exemplary quality and in full support of internal information goal1
3 Thia publication waa named Best Authorized Magazine (Catego ry Two) aa set forth in reference (a) for the transitional quarter fiscal year 1976 CHINFO Merit Awards prograa
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Coaaanding Oficer
Executive Officer
CDI Kalcolbull J MACDONALD CEC USN (July 1974 - June 1976)
CDI Caorge J lDNAI CEC USN (July 1976 -
CDR Charles M KASlELL CEC USN (February 1974 - June 1976)
LCDR Jabullebull a CLAYTON CEC USN (June 1976 -
Adbullinis t rativePersonnel OIicer(S-1) LTJC Wallace NMB YUH USN (Hovebullber 1974 - June 1976)
Plana amp Training Officer (S-2)
Operationbull Officer (S-3)
Supply Officer (S-4)
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Medical Officer
Dental Of Cicer
Alpha Company Commander
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LTJC Jabullea A ZAYAC USN (June 1976
LT Claude V KING Ill CEC USN (Karch 197S - Kay 1976)
LT Pred C KLEIN USN (Kay 1976 - October 1976)
LTJC Charlea R KUIIC CEC USH (August 1976 -
LCDR Michael w SHELTON CEC USN (April 197S - Novebullbe r 1976)
LCDR Jarold R HILD~BRAND SC USN (Septebullber 1974 - June 1976)
LCDR Patrick P VALENTY SC USN (July 1976 -
LCDI lufua B FINI CBC USN (Sepceaber 1975 -
LT Randal R STRAUB MC USNR (September 1975 - June 1976)
LT Samuel S NORVELL MC USNI (July 1976 -
LT Terrence C MASON DC USNR (Augus t 1975 -
LT Richard K DEMPSEY CEC USN (Sep t ember 197S - November 1976)
LTJC Charles R ~UBIC CEC USN (Sep~ember 1975 - August 1976)
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LT Pra nk J KOlRO CEC US N (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Wallace NXN YU ll DSN (Jbullnlllry 1976 - June 1976)
LTJC Cragory A RtC~RT CBC DSN (June 1976 - November 1976)
LT Michael R JOHNSON CEC DSN (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Mlcheel A KOPACZEWSKlCtCDSKR (January 1976 - Novebullbet 1976)
LTJC Ronald P DE TROY CC US NR (Jamp11uacy 1976 - November 1976)
LTJC Laigb t on J TROE Ill CC OSN (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Paul 8 VADE SC USN (January 1974 - July 1976)
LTJC Scaven C CRTRY SC USN (July 1976 -
LT Pred C ILlN USN (Januery 1976 - Kay 1976)
LTJC Gregory A RlCHBRT CIC USN (May 1976 - November 1976)
ENS Craig M CAMPBELL CC USN (September 1975 - October 1976)
ENS Jean P MAbullCHAND CEC USN (October 1976 -
EQCH Ovaine R RUTHRPORD USN (March 1975 - Ha y 1976)
UTCS Norman C lOLBECK USI (May 1976 - JuJy 1976)
UTCM Ke nneth NMN CLEMONS USN (July 1976 - Novembar 1976)
CUCH Richard N ALLA~D USN (Novaaber 1976 -
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ADM I NPERSOtlHEL
The Administrative Department provided all administrative reproduction and personnel services to the battalion during the deployment
Total yeoman assigned during this deployment were ten (l-YNC 1-VNl 3-YN2 2-YN3 and 3-YNSN) One YN2 was assigned to Detachment Sigonella for administra t ive support bull Yeoman were also assigned to the Supply (S-4) Tr aining (S- 2) and Operations (S-3) departments The Admin Staff averaged four (2-YN2 l-YN3 and 1-YNSN) with the YNC functioning as the Assistant Admin Officer and the YN1 functioning as the Admin Office supervisor A line LTJG was assigned as Department Head
The Personnel Office started the Ro t a deployment with a staff of 10 PNs Everyone was assigned a specific job to do reenlistments and discharges receipts and transfers TAD diaries and education al services The operation was going smoothly however one PN was sent t o the Sigonella detachment to augment the de t achment staff because of the heavy workload there The allowance was further deple t ed when one PN got o r ders for shore duty and another PN was released t o inactive duty Though the loss of the PNs could not be remedied the remaining PNs doubled their share of the load to give the battalion the service it needed This is typical of the Cao Do spirit of the PNs Their motivation and esprit de corps enabled them to give service to everyone in the battalion
The Personnel and Administrative staffs maintained the Duty YNPN Watch Section which provided emergency personn~l services and message pick-up service on a 24-hour bas is
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AVERAGE BATTALION STRENGTH - DEPLOYED AND ASSIGNED
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OPlICEllS 19 19 E-9 3 3 E-8 9 9 E-7 32 33 pound-6 75 78 E-5 91 101 E-4 137 138 E-3 amp below 207 208
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BATTALION RECEIPTS AND TRANSFERS
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OFFICERS 7 9 E-9 0 l pound-8 0 3 E-7 2 0 E-6 15 9 E-5 34 17 B-4 28 21 E- 3 amp below 31 -2 TOTAL 117 158
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BU 2 9 10 22 38 53 134 CE 1 2 10 9 9 13 44 CM 2 5 7 15 21 18 68 EA 0 2 3 6 3 12 26 EO 0 4 15 13 22 50 104 SW 1 1 8 7 11 16 44 UT l 0 3 9 14 23 50
TOTAL 7 TI 56 BT 118 185 470
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LEGAL
Legal a11i1tance was available co all members of the Battalion either at the coamand level by furniahing thebull vith povera of attorney or by referral to representativebull at the Baae Legal Services Branch OCfice for advice and counseling
Disciplinary action resulted in nonjudicial punishment being awarded on an average oC three cases week1y at Captaina Mast Four special and one summary courtbull - martial were convened during the Rota deployment Disciplinary action by month ia illustrated on the graph below
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During most of the European deployment NllCB 4 did not have a permanent trained Campreer Counselor This affected the overall career retention program As of this writing the battalion has acquir ed a permanent Career Counselor and the coU1Dand is in the pr ocess of rebuilding a viable car eer r e t ention team This should br14thten the overall retention pictur e
RETENTI ON TABLE
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MORALE An ObJective evaluation of the bullorale of the Battalion as
a whole would unquestionably be very highmiddot Certainly the deploybullent location Rota Spain with its excellent liberty and leave possibilities wa1 a contributing factor However the sinale aost iaportant cause of high unit aorale was the excellent reputation for quality workaanship which the Battalion enjoyed Quality work probulloted hiamph unit pride which led to personal pride which led to hlamph aorale The high bullorate in turn was the cause of better and higher quality work thus self-perpetuating the spiral and proving the adaae that Quality attracts Qualitybullbull
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CHAPLAIN Religious services were held regularly in the Chapal-inshy
the-Pines located in the Seabee Camp Ciudad de Plata Rota Spain Sunday services included Protestant Worship at 0930 and Catholic Mass at 1100 Protestant Worship was conducted by the Battalion Chaplain and Catholic Mass was celebrated by Chaplains Rademacher and Boyd from the Naval Station Chapel Guitar music for Catholic Mass was arranged by the priests Organist for the Protestant services was Nancy L Johnson wife of CTIC Bob Johnson of Naval Comaunicntion Station Attendance averaged 7 battalion personnel at Protestant sershyvices and 16 at Catholic services tn addition many Naval Station personnel attended worship services at the Senbee Camp
Protestant and Catholic Chapel Funds were maintained with the Battalion Chaplain as custodian of each Disbursements of $100 or more were made with approval of the Commondina Officer A Catholic Chapel Council was foraed to make recoaaendations for use of the Catholic Chapel Fund
The Chapel was left unlocked at all times for aeditntion and prayer by battalion personnel A small group of Penteshycostal men hnd a daily prayer service in the chapel
Several battalion personnel participated in local denominshyational services Latter Doy Saints and Church of Christ at Esperanzu House on the base First Baptist Church Bethel Baptist Church and Lu Tglesln tvangelica (Pentecostal) off base A number of battalion personnel participated in Chrisshytian fellowship at Victory Villa Overseas Christion Serviceshyaen s Center and at a coffee house sponsored by La Iglesia Eva nae lica
A small Protestant Bible study group met on Wednesday nights ~n the Chaplians office studying primarily Godsplan of salvation
Throe retreats averaging seven persons ouch were held at La Molina Santa an old grist mill in Benaojon which has been converted into a retreat center by Fred Felty an American insurance salesman lowyer and former legislotor from Texas Several Catholic personnel participated in two Search Retreats sponsored by the base chapel
Several religious pound1las mostly Moody science filbulls were presented free of charge in the Silver City Theater The films became quite popular with a maximum attendance of 60 at one showing
The battalion library located in the sumo building as tho chnplalns office contain~ 3000 volumes of fiction and nonshyfiction hand-me-downs from other Navy Ii brories During
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this deployment application was made to the Chief of Naval Education and Training Support to establish e aeneral library at Silver City This was epproved and at the end of deployshyment an order of 1500 new volumes was received Much time and effort was put into inventorying and organiiing e~isting books About 600 fictions books older than twelve years were removed from the shelves and placed in boxes pending arrival of the new books Additional bookshelves totaling 76 feet of shelf space were built by Bravo Company to accommodate the new books In addition the battalion had several shelves of paperback books
The greatest single timetaker for the Chaplain was individual counseling covering a variety of subjects but mainly marital counseling A good bit of evening time was spent making AUTOVON calls in connection with personal counseling This included delivering over 120 Red Cross messages and counseling and assistshying persons receiving these messages
In addition to library shelves material changes included installation of a safe for keepina chapel funds prior to deposit a new air conditioner for the chapel screen doors on the chaplains office and library an additional electrical outlet in the chapshylains office to accommodate a wall clock relocation of one outshyside speaker from the chapel tower to the library roof in order to play chimes on Sunday mornings in the direction of berthing areas tamper-proofing of tho outside library door and updatina of doorknobs with locks and keys for all doors
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While found to be lacking by stateside standards the physical plant and layout of the dispensary were noneshytheless adequate for aost routine and emergency cases treated at Ciudad de Plata Assistance provided by the Naval Hospital Rota in the form of laboratory teats
bull pharmacy x-rays consultions and emergency referrals was outbulltanding
An average of approximately 280 patients per month were seen during rout1ne sick call hours Over 1850 prescriptions were filled the laboratory processed some 800 teats and 20 x-ray exposures were taken and reed Upper Respiratory Infections and gastrointestinal compaincs comprised the majority of conditions seen at routine 1ick call with moat of the consultsrefer r als co the Naval Hospital being of an orthopedic or optometric nature No communicable disease or food born illness outbreaks ware encountered Few cases of venere al disease were encounte r ed and all responded favo r abl y to i nitia l tr eatment Tl1ro~ghnut the deployment and in preparation for t he return to CONUS all necessary immunizations including Hong Kong and New Jersey A (swine) influenza were administered to AiJ Hands
The Medical Department instituted o Weight Control Program using the recent guidelines promulgated by BUMED While the results are still being analyzed net lossea of 30+ lbs were noted in several cases
During the deployment the rear two thirds of the HCPOC ESO Quonset Rut was alloted to the Medical Department and converted to supply spaces for bulk medical equipment This allo~ed for the controlled temperature storage oC items vice storage in CONpoundX boxes thus extending shelf life and insuri~g potency of necessary medicinals ln preparation Cor the mount out exercise all mount out boxe1 bullats kitbull and outfits were painted the latches and seals repaired or replaced
SICONELLA DETACHMENT
The Sigonella Detachment had a first class corpsman ssaigned throughout the deployment A screening eick call was held prior to quarters each morning An average of epproximetely 100 patients per month were seen during r o utine morning sick call of these personnel approximately 10 aen had to be referred to the Base Dispensa ry for further treatment Safety and sanitation inspections were conducted on both a r ou tine and a surprise basis The Medical Department representative also worked in the Adm Offi ce of the Base Dispensary
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DENTAL
The battalion dental staff consisting of one Dental Officer and cvo Deneal Technicians provided treatment in moat phases of Dantistry on a regularly scheduled basis to all battalion personnel Smergency dental care was rendered at any time Outatanding support in the fabrication of prosthetic applishyances repair service and advanced periodontal and complishycated oral surgery cases vas received from the Dental Departshyment Roca Spain
The battalion Dental Department is housed in a standard naval mobile dental trailer The trailer consists of a vattshying room two operatories and a dark room One operacory is used for performing most phases of Dentistry and the other is used for exposing x-rays films in the dark room all dental instruments are sterilited in an autoclave located in the dark room
Patient load averaged over 200 per month and in excess of 1000 procedures per month During chis deployment cycle no unusual dental diseases or conditions were detected
Dentel equipment and supplies were adequate However occasional equipment problems did cause delays in patient care Few problems were encountered in ordering and receiving dental supplies
In summary the den~al department should always keep at least a couple of months of every day consumables on hand for turnover Scheduling of patients no more than cwo or three weeks in advance should be exercised to decrease the amount oC patient failures due to unforeseen emergencies and exercises that may arise due to the battalions alert status during deployshyment
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S P E C I A L S E R V I C E S The Special Services Staff was comprised of one first
class potty officer and ono non-rated battalion member Despite the small siie of tho crew Special Se~vices mainshytained a very active and effective program Self-help proshyjects for the improvement of the Special Services building which consisted of a gabulle roobull and theater included the conshystruction of a stage and a bar the tiling of the game room floor and the installation of a new ceilinamp in the theater The Special Services Petty Officer aaintained a close liaison with the base travel aaency and was instruaental in arranging a continuous stream of tours to the surrounding area and all over lurope
Sports activity was marked by chess and ping pong tournashyments and by the three month long NMCB FOUR softball season The season was culminated with the presentation of plaques and team pictures to the victorious team meaberaand a trophy with the name of the winning teabull inscribed which will be passed on to the chaapions of the next deployaent
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consis t ed of one fi r st class Photographers Mate one second class Journalist a nd two non -rated Builders as photographers fo r most of t he deployment The primary tasks of t he Photo Lab wer e to pr o vi de photographic support for PAO and the Opshyerations Department Work wos also done in support of the line companies (Alpha Company in particular ) the Safety Chief and the de t achbullent s
The mont hly opera t ions r eports which included black 6 white prints and color s l ides and tho bat t alion publication Focus on Four took up aos t of the Jabs tibulle
The PAO Oepartbullent worked on the bullonthly Focus on Four and pr ovided news release coverage of battalion events Artishycles appe1Lred in t he Rota base paper (The Jack Tar) the Seashybee Coverall Navy Times Navy Civil Engineer and others PAO also coordinated the Fl eet Home Town News Prograbull and the Direct Line question and answer line to the co
PAOPhoto did the l ayou t work on t he Guam Completion Report prepared a Change of Coabullond booklet ond finished a 92- page edition of the Focus on Four ln lieu of a cruisebook at the end of deployment
ProblebullS were encountered in the lnb with water teaper at ure and bullinerols insufficient functional equipment and frequent reassignbullent of personnel However n quali t y product was mainshytained as projects and l iberty wer e well docuaented by the PAO Staff
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The continuing aim of the NMCB POUR HRM Prograa is to aaximize the use of battalion human potential thereby enshysuring mission achievement for the command and personal growth opportunity for each battalion member If the program can be judged by the results it produced during the 1976 European deployment then the many pages of this completion report attest to a marked success
The Phase II Equal OpportunityRace Relations Program adshyvanced toward its institutionalized self-sustained stages The AAP was revised EOQls were updated and a new CTT was trained who in turn conducted MRRCE Workshops for all eligible personnel The Human Relations Council met monthly and tho Advancement Recommendation Board reviewed enlisted service records and performance evaluations to ensure all hands have been afforded an equal advancement opportunity
The DAPA and CODAC trained supervisors to identify and deal with workers showing symptoms of drugalcohol abuse conducted discussion groups for people with problems promshyulgated facts on drugalcohol abuse and related Navy policy and instituted a Drug Exemption Program Harsh Spanish laws p rove d a significant deterrent to drug use and trafficking and Battalion Special Services consistently proshyvided outstanding alternatives to drugalcohol indulgence Drug detection dogs urinalyses screening and NIS investigashytions were used aa required The local ARD and CAAC units treated and screened individuals referred by the CODAC
Battalion personnel participated in cultural adjustment briefings conducted by host activities in Rota and Sigonella Liberty cancellations were infrequent and few unfavorable incidents with local nationals were reported Officers and enlisted men regularly took advantage of leave and liberty to explore Spain and other European countries
Positive actions were initiated throughout the deployshybullcnt and will continue during homeport to sustain a positive cobullbulland cl1bullate Most notable among these are the refinement
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NMCB POOR wrapped up its homeport period with the completion of the CBC Pore Bueneae Trailer Park at Pore Hueneme CA and the lest flight to Rota left on 15 March
Turnov~r of projects at NAVSTA Rota consisted of the Calibration Lab (SPN 462 at 48 completegt as well as eight minor projects
The construction hold and material delays have liaited the casked projects on which the battalion can vork
The Calibration Lab (SPN 462) is progreaaing smoothly and awaits scheduled deliveries of the ductwork by mid-April and the remaining air handling units
Seabee Camp projects were rescheduled with the visit of COMCBLANT representatives on 29 March
Surfacing the Alpha Co Live Storage Area (SPN 01-12) ia progressing vell with the area close to Cioal grade after removing almost one foot of soil over the entire area
Laundry Boiler (SPN Ol-28) Camp Hot Water Boilers (SPN 01-29) and Water Softeners (SPN 01-30) are awaiting shipment of boilers and water softeners respectively
A dedicated camp maintenance program is undervay to keep the camp in a hazard Cree condition
Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34) Phase II is progressing with about 800 LF of aidewalk poured
In Sigonella Sicily the EM ciubCPO Addition (SIC 34448) and Colf Cou rse Irrigation system (SIC 437) have not been started due co higher priority on other projects
AIMD Shop Phase III (SIC 18) is on schedule and awaits arrival of the building which is due l April The high water table is a continual problem
Ordnance Hagaampine (SIC 25) ia hampered by rain (site lies in a low swampy area) bur forming continues on the bleat valle
Handball Court (SIC 441) is awbulliting maceriais before work can continue
Power Check Pad (SlC 507) vill start the Cir1t week of April
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A 16-man augment force to the Sigonella Det vas sent 30 March and is expected to return to Rota approximately l May
Holy Loch Scotland posss problems in uneirpacted vork (443 mandaya) remaining for the Rankin Garage (UNK 504) and in unplanned demolition (50 mandaya) for(UNK 09) Hobby Shop Additional men are planned to augment the Holy Loeb Oet in late April or early May
The Nea Makri Oet commenced vork vith approximat~ly 20 complete and 14 air conditioning units rehabed bull
APRIL
April aav NHCB FOUR moving into construction in earnest despite the material problems experienced on many major projects
At the Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34 II) section three of five sections is complete and the job is progressing vell
At the Wullanveber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) limited vork began in preparation for delivery of boom boards on 1 June
The causeway for the BOCBRP is in its final position with the connection well underway Lighting of the causeway is hampered by material problems
Repairs to the Fender System (SPN 19517) progress slowly dua to a lack of welding machines and design changes in the fabrication of the walers Divers from UCT ONE are currently removing the bottom walars along the right aide of the pier
After a complete design change the Community Center Road (SPN 444) is moving with ~ubgrade already eatabliahed
The Stgonella Seabee Compound (SIC 02-01) ta continuing with work on the trailer pads soils test lab collateral
bull equipment building loading ramp and the MLO storage shed
At the AIMD Building StC 18ttI non-delivery of ~he preshyengineered building ibull causing a critical delay along with other miscellaneoua HTO items
The Theater Addition (SIC 26) also haa critical eaterinl problems particularly with the doors having not arrived
The Handball Court (SIC 441) is awaiting arrival of the remainder of the building
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In Holy Loeb the Rankin Garage (UNK 504) will be cobullpleted Dt Kay and the Hobby Shop Improvements (UN~ 09) ii progressing vell with no major problems
Several personnel shifts are 1cheduled for the upcoming month and include the following Of the 16 man augmented to the Sigonella Dec ii will return on 9 Kay 18 additional men will be sent from Rota Three men will be sent to the Holy Loc h Dec
A detachment to La Maddalena of 19 men will be eatablished in June and a detachment to Souda Bay of four men will be established approximately l June
KAY
In Kay - NMC8 POUR completed and turned over two major projects both ahead of schedule Material and funding problems still plague several projects though there was soaa improvement by aonths end
Causeway Connection (SPN 506) Concrete pad poured security lights and handrail in place Project completed and turned over 27 Kay 1976
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Precon held scheduled to start 1 July if oxylance burn bera and conduit hanger material arrive in June
Poat Office Consolidation (SPN 498) Much work was accomshypliabad with old walls and utilities removed and new walls doors and windows being installed
Calibration Lab (SPN 462) Additional funds received material procurement has begun again Need electr ical AC plumbing material Work baa progressed in finishing the head installing duct work painting
Repair Fender System Pier Il (SPN o f eleven sections of piles complete prior co installation
19517) Prefab of first Rubbing stripbull required
Wullenweber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) Limited work awaiting arrival of boom bosrds in June
Housin8 Sidewalks (SPN 34) Men diverted from this project to the Poat Office Conaolidation
Community Center Roads (SPN 444) June completion expected
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Aniaal Shelter (SPN 632) Foundation prepared vertical conatruccion awaiting rebar expanded metal
Sigonella Seabee Compound (SIC 02-01) Work continued with progreaa on underground electrical substation alab light poles final grading and storage work Projecting June completion
AIMD Building (SIC 18III) Building received and strucshytural a eabers erected Work continuing on sever linea undershyground Cuel tank Anticipa te funding problema
Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) Avaicing additional funda alov progreaa aade on bleat walls earth vork laying water line
theater Addition (SIC 26) Avaitiog additional funda much work oo stairs ocher concrete vork auapeoded ceiling partition installed
Golf Course Irrgiatioo (SIC 437) Work began on inacalshylacion of water lines and sprinkler systems
Bandball Court (SIC 441) No work performed awaiting arriv1l of electrical material
Povar Check Pad (SIC 507) Rain delayed early construction uch fill and compaction work performed this month
Line Opa Rehabilitation (SIC 508) tile floor laid electrical plumbing painting complete Project completed turned over 28 Hay 1976
Rankin Garage (UNK 504) in Roly Loch vaa completed and curnad ove r io ea~ly May
Hobby Shop Improvement Project (UNK 09) is ahead of schedule with bullwo rk progressing in roof boiler and radiator installation Estimated comple tion August 1976
AC Rehab (CRE 649) in Nea Makrt ia progressing near schedule with 471 of rehab work completed
In La Hadd1lena work has reauaad on the ~ym Overhead (SAR 04A) and on the Playing Field (SAR 11) with the arrival of a 19 men det during the final two vaeka of Hay
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Io June steady progress waa aade on construction projects The command inspection by COMCBLANT Captain J C RlC~ELS CEC USN r esulted io an outstanding rating for NMCB FOUR with particular praise for t he areas of leadership and ailitary smartness and our high quality construction Material sod funding probleaa still delay several projects aa outlined below
Kuse Cold Iron zation began on 28 to begill 12 Jul1 aaterial still are
SPN 502) Second precon held sod mobilishyJune Pull-scale construction isacheduled Oxylaoce burn bars and conduit hanger not on site
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Post Office Consolidotion (SPN 498) Work accoaplished bull includes plastering new walls installing a head beginning a foyer The major hold-up is arrival of channel iron necessary for inatallation of ductwork and installation of the euspended ceiling
Repair Pender System (SPN 19517) First sections of piles driven Rubbing stripslover va lers to be installed with UCT support once rubbing stripe ar r ive
Calibration Lab (SPN 462) Delays in this job include srrival of mismatched nir cood~tioniog equipment for the Mechanishycal Room and awaiting pencil rod and angle iron fo r ductwork
Wullenweber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) Boom boards are not not scheduled to arrive until August Work ia progressing in the bus bar installation
Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34) Open scrip between r oad and sidewalks paved
Overlay Camp Roads and Surface Secondary Roads (SPN 01-13 SPN 01-22) Roads in cabullp repaved
Inetall Bead Building 365 (SPN 01-35) Work is virtually complete on this camp improvement project
AIHD Building (SIC 18III) Work and fuel tank Wor~ is conttnuiog on the access road
completed oo sever lines aid~ng insulation and on
Power Check Pad (SIC 507) Almost half of tbe concrete poured this period
Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) $12300 of $17650 requested received Project August completion
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Theater Addition (SlC 26) Roof and ceiling installed interior utilities being roughed io
Handball court (SIC 441) No bullaterial delaya this month Insulation ceiling utilities installed All that rebullaina is to paint interior correct electrical and place sidewalk end stepa
EM ClubEH Club Addition Preparation underway to begin ~hibull project Many design questions to be discuaaed in second precon on 1 July 1976
_ Sigonella Seabee Cobullpound (SIC 02-01) Work still remains on vash reek soils lab admin parking lot and shore pover connection
Hobby Shop taprovement Project(UNK 09) Work continues ahead of schedule v t th progrebullbull on vindov installation plastering and electrical
Gym Overhead (SAJl 04A) Work completed once plywood arrived in mid-June No pudcblist
Playing Field (SAR 11) Work is progressing vith an early July completion expected The detachment is to be diseatablished approximately 15 July
Rota Pier Fender Repair (SPN 19517)
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JULY
In Julywork continued aa NKCB FOUR paaaed the midpoint in ita European deployment The battalion took tiae out for the traditional mid-deployment party on the 24th of July and for the battalion Change of Command Ceremony on 29 July when CDR C J BEDNAR relieved CDR M J MACDONALD However work did not alacken aa the Muse Cold Iron Project commenced (ull production at Rota and plans were laid for the eatabliahaent of a detachment at Souda Bay Crete Several projecta were completed both in Rota and at the various detachmenta
POTA
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Once critical materials orrived progresa vaa quicker than first anticipated due to the efficishyency of the oxylance and magnesium burn bar However several problems still alov construction Obstructions in the steam line trench require design changes for the pipe layout Not all materials are on hand and timely delivery ia required in order to avoid further delays Pinally apace requirements of pier tenantbull impedes progress as areas are blocked off and the battalion ia given only limited acceaa
Poat Office Consolidation (SPN 498) Haaonry work continued on the foyer and north and south walls Utilities inatalled electrical work begun No major stumbling blocka anticipated in this project as channel iron for auapendad celling arrived late in the month
Repair Pender System SPN 19517) At the prefab yard concrete pillars for use in pile fabrication completed The third of twelve sections of pile were driven Anticipate runnshying out or wooden members
Calib ration Lab (SPN 462) Installation of hoc vater lines complete Head virtually complete and moec duct work installed No resolution yet to mechanicalair-conditioning problema
Communi ty Center Road (SPN 444) Completed turned overco ROICC 6 Ju ly 1976
Animal Kennel (SPN 632) Project laid out and earthwork complete
Renovate BEQ Electrical (SPN 01-08) lialf of lights installed Awaiting arrival of remaining materials
Surface Ove rlay Camp Roadbull (SPN 01-13) 01-20 01-22 01-38) Silve r City Saloon parking lot surface BEQ roada complete WorK continuing on other horizontal constYuction in Seabea Camp
Install Raad Bldg 365 (SPN 01-35) Completed
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SIGONELLA
AIMD Building (SIC 18III) Siding insulation complete Interior electrical and plumbing vork begun Partition valls being installed
Pover Check Pad (SIC 507) of application of joint sealer
Project complete vith exception Awaiting chis terial
Ordnance Magaampine (SIC 25) Last concrete for blaat walls poured Work continuing on grouting waterproofing and earthshywork
Handball Court (SIC 441) Project completed and turned over to ROICC
EM ClubEM Club Addition (SIC 34448) Project start delayed awaiting reply from Corpa of Engineers on aajor deeig~ queetions
SARDINIA
Playing Field (SAR 11) Project completed and turned over Det disestabl ished 16 July 1976
ROLY LOCH
Hobby Shop Improvement Project (UNK 09) Project completed with exception of punchlist Det reduced to seven bullen until rest of aaterisl1 1rrive for start of NX garage project
NEA MAKRI
AC Rehab (GRE 645) Work moved ahead or schedulemiddot~ 13 units rehabbed this month
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AUGUST
In Rota construction approval was given by the Spanish governaent or the ERPBOC Storage and the TSC Antenna projects Manpower was quickly diverted to these projects the nuabera l and 3 priorities at Rota For the TSC Antenna job a detachment was established at Moron AFB In addition a detachment was also eatablished at Souda Bay Crete to work on two rec r eation facilities
ROTA
ERP Storage Facility (SPN 516) Vork progressed quickly on thia project in August after the lifting of the Spanish construction bold All aaterials were available on site anticipate early September completion
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Work was delayed on this project after the discovery of nine obstructions in the steam trench A redebulligo bas been approved and now the requirement is for tha arrival of elbows to go around the obstructions
TSC Antennas (SPN 602) A twelve man deta~bbullent was established on 16 Auguat to begin work at Moron AFB Spain It is planned that all work will be completed at Moron and then the complementaey antenna work started at the Rota site
Pier II Fender Repair (SPN 19517) Most of this crew diverted to higher priority projects aa maceriala (Timber) are running short
Calibra tion Lab (SPN 462) A design engineer from OICC Spain arrived the week of 16 August and recommended extenaive redesign of the AC ayatea Further delays are anticipated It is expected that NHCB 4 vill not b able to complete this project
SlCONBLLA
AIMO Building (SIC 18tII) Material pro~lems continuemiddot The comnon gutters have not arrived as promised by the Italian Air Force contractor The AC unit received does not aatch specifications COMCBLANT DET Naples ia investigating problems
Theater Addition (SIC 26) Work nov Estimate 3-4 veeks lost due to rework of content in river sand reduced bonding sand aeans to be working
progressing on plastering plaster Righ silt
Nov using 50 volosnic
The Joint Sealant for the Power Check Pad (SIC 507) and the cast iron fittings for the Col Course Irrigation Project (SIC 437) have not yet arrived delaying those projects Also the redesign of the EMCPO Club foundation (SIC 34448) la still in the bands of the Army Corps of Engineers aud OICC Spain
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SOUDA IAT
A nev detachment vas establiahed or the conatruct1on of a Handball Court (CRpound 416) and a Racreatiou Area (CR 415)
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Work vsa beaun on the NEX Caraae project (U K 604)
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Souda Bay landbell Court (CRE 416)
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SEPTE~BER
The big event of Septembet vas tbe long awaited Pull Battalion 48 hour Mount Out Captain J P JONpoundS COMCBLANT preaided at the final 782 gear inspection et the conclusion of the exercise on 14 September 1976
ROTA
ERP Storage Facility (SPN 516) Project turned over 8 September 1976 with no punchliat facil it y completed in 5 veeks time
Muse Cold I ron (SPN 502 ) Project atill delayed a va i t ins pipe inaulation and holiday line tester Elbows received for by-paaaing obstructions
TSC Antennas (SPN 602) Intense r ainfall and diaestablishshyment and reaetablishaent of the detachment at Moron because of the Mount Out have hinoered const r uction progreaa
Poat Office Consolidation Work continued on this project a s tbe foyers heads and office spaces vere completed
Repair Fender System (SPN 19Sl7) Date of arrival of timber pushed back for second time to 10 October 1976 Its arrival is essential as UCT ONpound deployed to Rota 21 September and oov are unable to begin eonatruction work
Wullenveber An t enna (SPN 503) Wrong size dead end gripe arrived vork can not begin on installation of nev boom boards
Animal Kennel (SPN 632) Work started on the erection of this quonset hut upon the completion o the ERP Storage Facility
SIGONELLA
AtMD Building (SIC 18lII) Work progressing smoothly Pre f inal inapeccion sat for l October 1976
Ordnance Maga~ine (SIC 25) Work continuinR on all phaaes o f pTo j e c t - road vater lioe interior Expect completion b y NMCB 4
Still awaiting arrival of cast iron fittings for Golf Courae Irrigation Project (SIC 437) and on receipt of redeaign from OICC Spain on EMCPO Club (SIC 34448)
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Work progTeaaed smoothly on the Baodbell Cou rt (CRE 416) Bovever uoaarked pover linea vere hit during the bullite preparation tor the ~bullcreation Area (CRE 415) and reaulted lo delays vbtla repairs vere aade
Det SOUiia Bay 11ampabera work on the bandbell court project
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OCTOBER - NOVEMBER
Manr projectbull at the various detachment -ites vere cobullpleted during this final 35 days of deployment Also the extensive task of bulloving out tbe NHCB FOUR Advance Party and turning over the projects equipment and camp to NHCB FIVE occupied a signliicant portion of the battalion bull time
ROTA
The Muse Cold Iron Project (SPN 502) turned over at 34 cobullplete with vork continuing to the end on insulating bull portions of the steam line
The Post Office Consolidation (SPN 498) was cobullpleted
The Pier II Pender Repair (SN 19517) was turned over at 34 complete With the arrival of the required timber bullebullbers on 15 October 1976 extensive work vas com~leted in the final tvo weeks
The Calibration Lab (SPN 462) was turned over at 82 complete awaiting redesign of mechanical systems by OICC Spain
The TSC Antenna Project (SPN 602) was turned over with 18 complete (36 of work at Hor~n)
The Wullenveber Antenna Project (SPN 503) wae turned over at 15 complete awai t ing the dead end grips
The Animal Kennel (SPN 632) was turned over ac 60 complete with the cagae and other inter ior work to be completed
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The Power ~ Check Pad (SIC 507) and the AIMD Shop (SIC 18III) wae completed
The Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) wae turnover at 95 complete with heavy raine hampering progress on the road bull
The Theater Addition (SIC 26) was turned over at 94J complete os oll manpower resources were diverted in the last two weeks to the EMCPO Club
The Colf Courae Irrigation Project (SIC 437) was turned over at 17 complete
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Work began in earnest on the EMCPO Club(SIC 34448) during the final tvo veeka Once design approval vaa given work continued in double ahifta 7 days a week in a last ditch effort to get the p r oject out of the ground before the Sigonella rainy season stopped all earthwoTk Footings and columns bad to be poured in standing water despite 24 hour pumping
HOLY LOCR
The NEX Garage (UNK 604) waa completed
SOUDA BAY
The Handball Court (CRE 416) and the Recreation Area (CKE 415) vere completed bafore the Dets diaeetab1-isluaent
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16 September 1976
~DING OFFICER U S NAVY SUPPORT OFFICE LA MADDALENA SARDINTA
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(the men of NMCB FOUR La Maddalena Detaclunent)
For outstanding performance as set forth in the following citation
For superior perfoIJllanCEI of duty 1ile assigned to US Naval MObile OOostxuctioo Battalion FOUR Oetachtent La Madclalena Sardinia Italy durirg the period 17 May 1976 to 16 July 1976 Your efforts in support of the detach-ment s mission provide1 a siltTlificant cantrilution to the rrorale and efficiency of the ocmnands at this isolated duty station In addition to the satisfactory carpletion of all c1etacl1nelt work projects you devoted your spare time to various projects which included fightirg brush fires and cxrmunity relations involving repairs to an ozphanage emargency road repairs assistance at the annual ccmnard barbeque honorirg the rost nation and support of similar projects affecting all phases of cxrmunity life in La Maddalena At all times your perfoDnld your assignel tasks willirgly and in a professional manner consistently mainshytainirg a hiqh state of morale am oondllct beyond reproach Your personal dedication in addition to supportirg the Navys overseas diplanacy program inproved the mission readiness of this ocmnard and is in keepirg with the hiqhest traditions of the US Navy
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PROJECT ON 8 SEP 76 AT NAVCCMlSTA GREECE BY YOUR NEA MAICRI DETACHMENT IS NOTED WITH PLEASURE AND GRATrnJDB PETIY OfPICER KNOWLTON AND mE EmIRE DETACHMENT CREW HAVE PERFORMpound) ADMIRABLY IN COMPLETING nns COMPLEX AND OPERATIONALLY IMPORTANT PROJECT IN SUOf AN ACCELERATED TIME FRAME 1liEY HAVE BEEN A MOST WELCOME ADDITION TO OUR CCMlUNITY AND THEIR DEPARTIJRE IS CONSIDERED A DEFINITE LOSS 2 PLEASI ACCEPT MY APPRECIATION ON A TRULY FINE AND CREDITABLE PERFORMANCE BY THE MEN OF NMCB FOUR CAPTIAN THAD H HARDEN US NAVY BT
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Kota Swim Club co Special Services US Naval Station Rota Spain CoG1rJ1anding Officer U S Naval Mobile Construction Battalion FOUR Special Services US Naval Station Rota Spain
Letter of Appreciation
Several months ago your battalion graciously accepted the fill-in proshyject of pouring cement starting blocks at the Naval Station housing swimming pool
The completion of this project represented a giant step in the attempts of the Board of Directors to further the goals of the club Our by-laws state that our primary objective is to promote competitive swimming I menshytion this point to make it clear that ours is not a summer fun program but a serious disciplined program of training and competition Our swimmers compete with one American team from Torrejon Air Base in Madrid and with SpMish clubs from Puerto de Santa Maria Jerez Sevilla and Madrid Several of these teams produce Spains olympic-class swimmers
Over the years the RSC has earned the respect of the Spanish clubs fpr being a serious almost-professional highly competitive group Such a reshyputation is difficult to maintain in our transient environment
Now through your generous cooperation and efforts the RSC is better equipped to train for its competition season and to host our competitors in a manner to whcih they are accustomed
On behalf of the present and future Boards of Directors and memberships I extend our most sincere appreciation and wish you and your men all the best for the future
William M Sink Secretory
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ROTA RODEO ASSN Box 1872
US Naval Station FPO New York NY 09540
CDR George J Bednar Commanding Officer NMCB FOUR
Dear Sir
20 October 1976
We would like to express our sincere appreciation to you and all of NMCB-4 for all of the help and support you have given the Rota Rodeo Association
You have given us the use of your equipment along with skilled operators to run it When we needed something you a brays seClled to be there ready and willing to do aJl you could Our 1976 Rodeo Season has been SllOOth sailing all along because of the tremendous aaount of support we llave received frobull our shiputes at NgtICB-4
Your Special Services department has provided us with the use of their facilities when a rainstorm made it necessary to move indoors and they have offered their services several times NMCB-4 has provided a11 Ambulance for our shows and buck-outs along with experienced Corpsmen They have provided us with transportation to pull and transfer our flont over the 4th of July They were there before our Rodeos to water and drng the arena There is really no end to the countless number of times JMCB-4 was there to lend a helping hand when we needed it the most
We sincerely appreciate all of your efforts ln behalf of the Rota Rodeo Association ld like to extend a very sincere thank you to you and all of your men We wish you the best at your next station and all of the places where duty aay take you
Thank you very 1L1ch Very respectfully
Dale E Hart President RRA
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1 DURINC THE PERIOD l7 AUG - 3 NOV 76 ~CB FOUR DET SOODA BAY UNDER 1llE PROFESSIONAL LEADHRSHIP OF BUCS HARIANO E BENGS USN caIPLpoundTED COiSTRUCTION OF AN OIJTDOOR PLAYING COURT (CRI 415) AND A HANDBALL COURT (CRE 416) THESE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES WERE GREATLY hEEDED AT nus ISOLATED DUTY STATION ntEY ARE A REALITY TODAY JN LARGE MEASURE BECAUSE OF THE HARD lfORK OF THE HlGlILY SKILLED MEMIERS OF lllaquoB FOUR FACED WITH Ul1JSUAL PROBLEMS OF TERRAIN CLEARANCE INVOLVING WATER AND ELECTRICAL LINES 1llE SWEE DETAOMEJ7 SET ABOUT ITS TASK ON A HEAVY SIX AND SOMETDCES SEVEN DAYS A WEEK SCHEDULE TO ENSURE CtradePLETON ON TDlE 1llE SUPEllB RESULTS ATTEST TO llilIR DEDICATED EFFORTS 2 THE MEMBERS OF NAVDET SOODA BAY FOUO NMCB FOUR PERS TO BE GREAT SHIP-MATES MULE ABOARJ) nus ACTTVITY llU CraquoWWgtERIE AND COMPLETE ABSENCE OF ANY DISCIPLINARY INCTDENTS WAS lOICATlVE OP 1llE LEADERSlUP BY EXAMPLE SHOWN BY YOUR SENIOR PETTY OFFICERS 3 ADMINISTRATIVE AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE RENDERED BY ALL INFO ADDEES TS ALSO GREATLY APPRECIATED YOUR SUPPORT IN TiiESE ENDEAVORS SERVE TO BOOST me MORALE OF ntOSE WHO GET TO use ntESE FINE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES BT
R 04211SZ NOV 76 FM COMCBLANT NORFOLK VA TO NMCB FOUR INFO COMCBPAC MAKALAPA HI BT UNCLAS E FT 0 N01650 FAREWELL TO NMCB FOOR 1 AS YOU DEPART ROTA HAVING SERVED AS ntE ATLANTIC FLEET ALERT BA1TALION I EXTEND MY SINCERE APPRECIATION FOR 1llE OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE BY YOUR OFFICERS AND MEN NKB FOUR CAN BE PROUD OF lllEIR ACCOMPLJSHMElTS DURING THESE PAST EIGHT MONTiiS 1lll PROFESSIONAL CAPABILITIES OF NMCB FOUR WERE EVIDalT ON SEVERAL OPERATIONAL PROJECTS AT ROTA OP PARTICULAR NOTE WERE THE PIER lllO FEJOER SYSTEM llaquoISE COLD TRON AND 1llE EOC SUPPORT FACILITY 1llE OIC DET SICONELLA AND HIS MEN PERFORMED IN A PARTICULARLY OUTSTANDING CAN DO MANNER IN SEVERAL INSTANCES tlORUNG DOUBLE SHIFTS UNDER ADVERSE llEA1llER CONDITIONS IN ORDER TO GET PROJECTS OUT OF 1llE GROUND PRIOR TO nE ONSET OP THE RAINY SEASON 1 WISH YOU WELL ON YOUR RICHLY-DESERVED IOIEshyPORT PERIOD MD LOOK FORWARD TO AGAIN HAVING 11tCB FOUR UNDER CltMBLMT OPCON ON YOOR EXT DEPLOYMENT WELL DONE CAPT JONES BT
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1 As the deployment of NMCB POUR approaches tenainatioo it is appYopriate chat the accomplisbnents of the Sigonella detachment be reviewed
2 Upon the arrival of thia epecially selected group it vas 1-ediately obvious that they were skilled arciaana who took pride in the work they accOG1pliahed It was also apparent that during h0111eport periods training leasooa had been well learned Many of the unique problems and challenges encouncer ed when u~~ina local materialbull had been recognized and resolved When actual on site conditionbull varied the officers and men of the detachshyment appraised the aituacion and aggr aaaively developed a sound engineering solution
3 Bot h the quantity and quality of the work accomplished by the Sigonella Detachment of NMCB FOUR was outstanding They completed many projects which had been started by other detachments They also started end completed several urgently required operational projects which enhanced the ability of NAF SigoneJla to provide improved support to the operating forces Projects of particular note are the Power Check Pad Rehabilitation of Line Operationbull Buildings Public Workbull Shopbull Storea Ordnance Magazines Air Frames Shop Handball Court and Theater Particularly notaworthy was the start of the EMCPO Club at NAP-II Although adverse weather prevailed work vae pursued on a round the clock ba1i1 in an effort co provide the follow-on detecbnent with a project which could be executed during the rainy season The Cen Do attitude displayed on all projects only r einforced the NMCB POUR reputation and candor displayed by all detachment personnel The ultimate reward of accomplialwent ahould be ebared by the mtire detachment Every indiidual exhibited that extra effort which contributes to perfection
4 They have estebliahed a pattern of excellence that future decachmenta will do well to emulate The officers and men of the Sigonella Detachment can look with pride on their accompli1haenta
5 Please accept my moat sincere appreciation for e moat aucceaaful deployment
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BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH Avenida Diputacion
Rota Cadiz Espana (Spain)
t on behalf of the congregation of ~ethel Baptist Church would like to thank Chaplain Fink ~Rl Ron
bull Sherman EOl Doug Sullivan BU2 Biggins and EA3 Jose Setter for the removal of debris and the leveling of our parking area These men worked continously for over eix hours and completed a cask that would have taken the men of Bethel many back breaking days to accomplibullh
We 1incerely do appreciate this work that was performed
Thank you and may Cod blebulla these men
Sincerely
1Rodnay J PARROTT
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CRINFO Merit Award forwarding of
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Construction Battalion
Ref (a) OPNAVINST 572027 of 10 June 76
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l The Chief of Information takes great pleasure in forshywsrding ancloaure (1) to the editor and staff of FOCUS ON FOUR
2 A key objective of the Navys internal informAtion prograa ii to an1ure that all Navy personnel and their dependents are Cully informed about the Navy A panel of judge1 determined that the content and format of POCUS ON FOOR were of exemplary quality and in full support of internal information goal1
3 Thia publication waa named Best Authorized Magazine (Catego ry Two) aa set forth in reference (a) for the transitional quarter fiscal year 1976 CHINFO Merit Awards prograa
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Coaaanding Oficer
Executive Officer
CDI Kalcolbull J MACDONALD CEC USN (July 1974 - June 1976)
CDI Caorge J lDNAI CEC USN (July 1976 -
CDR Charles M KASlELL CEC USN (February 1974 - June 1976)
LCDR Jabullebull a CLAYTON CEC USN (June 1976 -
Adbullinis t rativePersonnel OIicer(S-1) LTJC Wallace NMB YUH USN (Hovebullber 1974 - June 1976)
Plana amp Training Officer (S-2)
Operationbull Officer (S-3)
Supply Officer (S-4)
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Dental Of Cicer
Alpha Company Commander
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LTJC Jabullea A ZAYAC USN (June 1976
LT Claude V KING Ill CEC USN (Karch 197S - Kay 1976)
LT Pred C KLEIN USN (Kay 1976 - October 1976)
LTJC Charlea R KUIIC CEC USH (August 1976 -
LCDR Michael w SHELTON CEC USN (April 197S - Novebullbe r 1976)
LCDR Jarold R HILD~BRAND SC USN (Septebullber 1974 - June 1976)
LCDR Patrick P VALENTY SC USN (July 1976 -
LCDI lufua B FINI CBC USN (Sepceaber 1975 -
LT Randal R STRAUB MC USNR (September 1975 - June 1976)
LT Samuel S NORVELL MC USNI (July 1976 -
LT Terrence C MASON DC USNR (Augus t 1975 -
LT Richard K DEMPSEY CEC USN (Sep t ember 197S - November 1976)
LTJC Charles R ~UBIC CEC USN (Sep~ember 1975 - August 1976)
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LT Pra nk J KOlRO CEC US N (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Wallace NXN YU ll DSN (Jbullnlllry 1976 - June 1976)
LTJC Cragory A RtC~RT CBC DSN (June 1976 - November 1976)
LT Michael R JOHNSON CEC DSN (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Mlcheel A KOPACZEWSKlCtCDSKR (January 1976 - Novebullbet 1976)
LTJC Ronald P DE TROY CC US NR (Jamp11uacy 1976 - November 1976)
LTJC Laigb t on J TROE Ill CC OSN (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Paul 8 VADE SC USN (January 1974 - July 1976)
LTJC Scaven C CRTRY SC USN (July 1976 -
LT Pred C ILlN USN (Januery 1976 - Kay 1976)
LTJC Gregory A RlCHBRT CIC USN (May 1976 - November 1976)
ENS Craig M CAMPBELL CC USN (September 1975 - October 1976)
ENS Jean P MAbullCHAND CEC USN (October 1976 -
EQCH Ovaine R RUTHRPORD USN (March 1975 - Ha y 1976)
UTCS Norman C lOLBECK USI (May 1976 - JuJy 1976)
UTCM Ke nneth NMN CLEMONS USN (July 1976 - Novembar 1976)
CUCH Richard N ALLA~D USN (Novaaber 1976 -
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ADM I NPERSOtlHEL
The Administrative Department provided all administrative reproduction and personnel services to the battalion during the deployment
Total yeoman assigned during this deployment were ten (l-YNC 1-VNl 3-YN2 2-YN3 and 3-YNSN) One YN2 was assigned to Detachment Sigonella for administra t ive support bull Yeoman were also assigned to the Supply (S-4) Tr aining (S- 2) and Operations (S-3) departments The Admin Staff averaged four (2-YN2 l-YN3 and 1-YNSN) with the YNC functioning as the Assistant Admin Officer and the YN1 functioning as the Admin Office supervisor A line LTJG was assigned as Department Head
The Personnel Office started the Ro t a deployment with a staff of 10 PNs Everyone was assigned a specific job to do reenlistments and discharges receipts and transfers TAD diaries and education al services The operation was going smoothly however one PN was sent t o the Sigonella detachment to augment the de t achment staff because of the heavy workload there The allowance was further deple t ed when one PN got o r ders for shore duty and another PN was released t o inactive duty Though the loss of the PNs could not be remedied the remaining PNs doubled their share of the load to give the battalion the service it needed This is typical of the Cao Do spirit of the PNs Their motivation and esprit de corps enabled them to give service to everyone in the battalion
The Personnel and Administrative staffs maintained the Duty YNPN Watch Section which provided emergency personn~l services and message pick-up service on a 24-hour bas is
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AVERAGE BATTALION STRENGTH - DEPLOYED AND ASSIGNED
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OPlICEllS 19 19 E-9 3 3 E-8 9 9 E-7 32 33 pound-6 75 78 E-5 91 101 E-4 137 138 E-3 amp below 207 208
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OFFICERS 7 9 E-9 0 l pound-8 0 3 E-7 2 0 E-6 15 9 E-5 34 17 B-4 28 21 E- 3 amp below 31 -2 TOTAL 117 158
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BU 2 9 10 22 38 53 134 CE 1 2 10 9 9 13 44 CM 2 5 7 15 21 18 68 EA 0 2 3 6 3 12 26 EO 0 4 15 13 22 50 104 SW 1 1 8 7 11 16 44 UT l 0 3 9 14 23 50
TOTAL 7 TI 56 BT 118 185 470
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LEGAL
Legal a11i1tance was available co all members of the Battalion either at the coamand level by furniahing thebull vith povera of attorney or by referral to representativebull at the Baae Legal Services Branch OCfice for advice and counseling
Disciplinary action resulted in nonjudicial punishment being awarded on an average oC three cases week1y at Captaina Mast Four special and one summary courtbull - martial were convened during the Rota deployment Disciplinary action by month ia illustrated on the graph below
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During most of the European deployment NllCB 4 did not have a permanent trained Campreer Counselor This affected the overall career retention program As of this writing the battalion has acquir ed a permanent Career Counselor and the coU1Dand is in the pr ocess of rebuilding a viable car eer r e t ention team This should br14thten the overall retention pictur e
RETENTI ON TABLE
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MORALE An ObJective evaluation of the bullorale of the Battalion as
a whole would unquestionably be very highmiddot Certainly the deploybullent location Rota Spain with its excellent liberty and leave possibilities wa1 a contributing factor However the sinale aost iaportant cause of high unit aorale was the excellent reputation for quality workaanship which the Battalion enjoyed Quality work probulloted hiamph unit pride which led to personal pride which led to hlamph aorale The high bullorate in turn was the cause of better and higher quality work thus self-perpetuating the spiral and proving the adaae that Quality attracts Qualitybullbull
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CHAPLAIN Religious services were held regularly in the Chapal-inshy
the-Pines located in the Seabee Camp Ciudad de Plata Rota Spain Sunday services included Protestant Worship at 0930 and Catholic Mass at 1100 Protestant Worship was conducted by the Battalion Chaplain and Catholic Mass was celebrated by Chaplains Rademacher and Boyd from the Naval Station Chapel Guitar music for Catholic Mass was arranged by the priests Organist for the Protestant services was Nancy L Johnson wife of CTIC Bob Johnson of Naval Comaunicntion Station Attendance averaged 7 battalion personnel at Protestant sershyvices and 16 at Catholic services tn addition many Naval Station personnel attended worship services at the Senbee Camp
Protestant and Catholic Chapel Funds were maintained with the Battalion Chaplain as custodian of each Disbursements of $100 or more were made with approval of the Commondina Officer A Catholic Chapel Council was foraed to make recoaaendations for use of the Catholic Chapel Fund
The Chapel was left unlocked at all times for aeditntion and prayer by battalion personnel A small group of Penteshycostal men hnd a daily prayer service in the chapel
Several battalion personnel participated in local denominshyational services Latter Doy Saints and Church of Christ at Esperanzu House on the base First Baptist Church Bethel Baptist Church and Lu Tglesln tvangelica (Pentecostal) off base A number of battalion personnel participated in Chrisshytian fellowship at Victory Villa Overseas Christion Serviceshyaen s Center and at a coffee house sponsored by La Iglesia Eva nae lica
A small Protestant Bible study group met on Wednesday nights ~n the Chaplians office studying primarily Godsplan of salvation
Throe retreats averaging seven persons ouch were held at La Molina Santa an old grist mill in Benaojon which has been converted into a retreat center by Fred Felty an American insurance salesman lowyer and former legislotor from Texas Several Catholic personnel participated in two Search Retreats sponsored by the base chapel
Several religious pound1las mostly Moody science filbulls were presented free of charge in the Silver City Theater The films became quite popular with a maximum attendance of 60 at one showing
The battalion library located in the sumo building as tho chnplalns office contain~ 3000 volumes of fiction and nonshyfiction hand-me-downs from other Navy Ii brories During
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this deployment application was made to the Chief of Naval Education and Training Support to establish e aeneral library at Silver City This was epproved and at the end of deployshyment an order of 1500 new volumes was received Much time and effort was put into inventorying and organiiing e~isting books About 600 fictions books older than twelve years were removed from the shelves and placed in boxes pending arrival of the new books Additional bookshelves totaling 76 feet of shelf space were built by Bravo Company to accommodate the new books In addition the battalion had several shelves of paperback books
The greatest single timetaker for the Chaplain was individual counseling covering a variety of subjects but mainly marital counseling A good bit of evening time was spent making AUTOVON calls in connection with personal counseling This included delivering over 120 Red Cross messages and counseling and assistshying persons receiving these messages
In addition to library shelves material changes included installation of a safe for keepina chapel funds prior to deposit a new air conditioner for the chapel screen doors on the chaplains office and library an additional electrical outlet in the chapshylains office to accommodate a wall clock relocation of one outshyside speaker from the chapel tower to the library roof in order to play chimes on Sunday mornings in the direction of berthing areas tamper-proofing of tho outside library door and updatina of doorknobs with locks and keys for all doors
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While found to be lacking by stateside standards the physical plant and layout of the dispensary were noneshytheless adequate for aost routine and emergency cases treated at Ciudad de Plata Assistance provided by the Naval Hospital Rota in the form of laboratory teats
bull pharmacy x-rays consultions and emergency referrals was outbulltanding
An average of approximately 280 patients per month were seen during rout1ne sick call hours Over 1850 prescriptions were filled the laboratory processed some 800 teats and 20 x-ray exposures were taken and reed Upper Respiratory Infections and gastrointestinal compaincs comprised the majority of conditions seen at routine 1ick call with moat of the consultsrefer r als co the Naval Hospital being of an orthopedic or optometric nature No communicable disease or food born illness outbreaks ware encountered Few cases of venere al disease were encounte r ed and all responded favo r abl y to i nitia l tr eatment Tl1ro~ghnut the deployment and in preparation for t he return to CONUS all necessary immunizations including Hong Kong and New Jersey A (swine) influenza were administered to AiJ Hands
The Medical Department instituted o Weight Control Program using the recent guidelines promulgated by BUMED While the results are still being analyzed net lossea of 30+ lbs were noted in several cases
During the deployment the rear two thirds of the HCPOC ESO Quonset Rut was alloted to the Medical Department and converted to supply spaces for bulk medical equipment This allo~ed for the controlled temperature storage oC items vice storage in CONpoundX boxes thus extending shelf life and insuri~g potency of necessary medicinals ln preparation Cor the mount out exercise all mount out boxe1 bullats kitbull and outfits were painted the latches and seals repaired or replaced
SICONELLA DETACHMENT
The Sigonella Detachment had a first class corpsman ssaigned throughout the deployment A screening eick call was held prior to quarters each morning An average of epproximetely 100 patients per month were seen during r o utine morning sick call of these personnel approximately 10 aen had to be referred to the Base Dispensa ry for further treatment Safety and sanitation inspections were conducted on both a r ou tine and a surprise basis The Medical Department representative also worked in the Adm Offi ce of the Base Dispensary
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DENTAL
The battalion dental staff consisting of one Dental Officer and cvo Deneal Technicians provided treatment in moat phases of Dantistry on a regularly scheduled basis to all battalion personnel Smergency dental care was rendered at any time Outatanding support in the fabrication of prosthetic applishyances repair service and advanced periodontal and complishycated oral surgery cases vas received from the Dental Departshyment Roca Spain
The battalion Dental Department is housed in a standard naval mobile dental trailer The trailer consists of a vattshying room two operatories and a dark room One operacory is used for performing most phases of Dentistry and the other is used for exposing x-rays films in the dark room all dental instruments are sterilited in an autoclave located in the dark room
Patient load averaged over 200 per month and in excess of 1000 procedures per month During chis deployment cycle no unusual dental diseases or conditions were detected
Dentel equipment and supplies were adequate However occasional equipment problems did cause delays in patient care Few problems were encountered in ordering and receiving dental supplies
In summary the den~al department should always keep at least a couple of months of every day consumables on hand for turnover Scheduling of patients no more than cwo or three weeks in advance should be exercised to decrease the amount oC patient failures due to unforeseen emergencies and exercises that may arise due to the battalions alert status during deployshyment
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S P E C I A L S E R V I C E S The Special Services Staff was comprised of one first
class potty officer and ono non-rated battalion member Despite the small siie of tho crew Special Se~vices mainshytained a very active and effective program Self-help proshyjects for the improvement of the Special Services building which consisted of a gabulle roobull and theater included the conshystruction of a stage and a bar the tiling of the game room floor and the installation of a new ceilinamp in the theater The Special Services Petty Officer aaintained a close liaison with the base travel aaency and was instruaental in arranging a continuous stream of tours to the surrounding area and all over lurope
Sports activity was marked by chess and ping pong tournashyments and by the three month long NMCB FOUR softball season The season was culminated with the presentation of plaques and team pictures to the victorious team meaberaand a trophy with the name of the winning teabull inscribed which will be passed on to the chaapions of the next deployaent
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consis t ed of one fi r st class Photographers Mate one second class Journalist a nd two non -rated Builders as photographers fo r most of t he deployment The primary tasks of t he Photo Lab wer e to pr o vi de photographic support for PAO and the Opshyerations Department Work wos also done in support of the line companies (Alpha Company in particular ) the Safety Chief and the de t achbullent s
The mont hly opera t ions r eports which included black 6 white prints and color s l ides and tho bat t alion publication Focus on Four took up aos t of the Jabs tibulle
The PAO Oepartbullent worked on the bullonthly Focus on Four and pr ovided news release coverage of battalion events Artishycles appe1Lred in t he Rota base paper (The Jack Tar) the Seashybee Coverall Navy Times Navy Civil Engineer and others PAO also coordinated the Fl eet Home Town News Prograbull and the Direct Line question and answer line to the co
PAOPhoto did the l ayou t work on t he Guam Completion Report prepared a Change of Coabullond booklet ond finished a 92- page edition of the Focus on Four ln lieu of a cruisebook at the end of deployment
ProblebullS were encountered in the lnb with water teaper at ure and bullinerols insufficient functional equipment and frequent reassignbullent of personnel However n quali t y product was mainshytained as projects and l iberty wer e well docuaented by the PAO Staff
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The continuing aim of the NMCB POUR HRM Prograa is to aaximize the use of battalion human potential thereby enshysuring mission achievement for the command and personal growth opportunity for each battalion member If the program can be judged by the results it produced during the 1976 European deployment then the many pages of this completion report attest to a marked success
The Phase II Equal OpportunityRace Relations Program adshyvanced toward its institutionalized self-sustained stages The AAP was revised EOQls were updated and a new CTT was trained who in turn conducted MRRCE Workshops for all eligible personnel The Human Relations Council met monthly and tho Advancement Recommendation Board reviewed enlisted service records and performance evaluations to ensure all hands have been afforded an equal advancement opportunity
The DAPA and CODAC trained supervisors to identify and deal with workers showing symptoms of drugalcohol abuse conducted discussion groups for people with problems promshyulgated facts on drugalcohol abuse and related Navy policy and instituted a Drug Exemption Program Harsh Spanish laws p rove d a significant deterrent to drug use and trafficking and Battalion Special Services consistently proshyvided outstanding alternatives to drugalcohol indulgence Drug detection dogs urinalyses screening and NIS investigashytions were used aa required The local ARD and CAAC units treated and screened individuals referred by the CODAC
Battalion personnel participated in cultural adjustment briefings conducted by host activities in Rota and Sigonella Liberty cancellations were infrequent and few unfavorable incidents with local nationals were reported Officers and enlisted men regularly took advantage of leave and liberty to explore Spain and other European countries
Positive actions were initiated throughout the deployshybullcnt and will continue during homeport to sustain a positive cobullbulland cl1bullate Most notable among these are the refinement
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HISTORICAL SUMMARY
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NMCB POOR wrapped up its homeport period with the completion of the CBC Pore Bueneae Trailer Park at Pore Hueneme CA and the lest flight to Rota left on 15 March
Turnov~r of projects at NAVSTA Rota consisted of the Calibration Lab (SPN 462 at 48 completegt as well as eight minor projects
The construction hold and material delays have liaited the casked projects on which the battalion can vork
The Calibration Lab (SPN 462) is progreaaing smoothly and awaits scheduled deliveries of the ductwork by mid-April and the remaining air handling units
Seabee Camp projects were rescheduled with the visit of COMCBLANT representatives on 29 March
Surfacing the Alpha Co Live Storage Area (SPN 01-12) ia progressing vell with the area close to Cioal grade after removing almost one foot of soil over the entire area
Laundry Boiler (SPN Ol-28) Camp Hot Water Boilers (SPN 01-29) and Water Softeners (SPN 01-30) are awaiting shipment of boilers and water softeners respectively
A dedicated camp maintenance program is undervay to keep the camp in a hazard Cree condition
Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34) Phase II is progressing with about 800 LF of aidewalk poured
In Sigonella Sicily the EM ciubCPO Addition (SIC 34448) and Colf Cou rse Irrigation system (SIC 437) have not been started due co higher priority on other projects
AIMD Shop Phase III (SIC 18) is on schedule and awaits arrival of the building which is due l April The high water table is a continual problem
Ordnance Hagaampine (SIC 25) ia hampered by rain (site lies in a low swampy area) bur forming continues on the bleat valle
Handball Court (SIC 441) is awbulliting maceriais before work can continue
Power Check Pad (SlC 507) vill start the Cir1t week of April
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A 16-man augment force to the Sigonella Det vas sent 30 March and is expected to return to Rota approximately l May
Holy Loch Scotland posss problems in uneirpacted vork (443 mandaya) remaining for the Rankin Garage (UNK 504) and in unplanned demolition (50 mandaya) for(UNK 09) Hobby Shop Additional men are planned to augment the Holy Loeb Oet in late April or early May
The Nea Makri Oet commenced vork vith approximat~ly 20 complete and 14 air conditioning units rehabed bull
APRIL
April aav NHCB FOUR moving into construction in earnest despite the material problems experienced on many major projects
At the Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34 II) section three of five sections is complete and the job is progressing vell
At the Wullanveber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) limited vork began in preparation for delivery of boom boards on 1 June
The causeway for the BOCBRP is in its final position with the connection well underway Lighting of the causeway is hampered by material problems
Repairs to the Fender System (SPN 19517) progress slowly dua to a lack of welding machines and design changes in the fabrication of the walers Divers from UCT ONE are currently removing the bottom walars along the right aide of the pier
After a complete design change the Community Center Road (SPN 444) is moving with ~ubgrade already eatabliahed
The Stgonella Seabee Compound (SIC 02-01) ta continuing with work on the trailer pads soils test lab collateral
bull equipment building loading ramp and the MLO storage shed
At the AIMD Building StC 18ttI non-delivery of ~he preshyengineered building ibull causing a critical delay along with other miscellaneoua HTO items
The Theater Addition (SIC 26) also haa critical eaterinl problems particularly with the doors having not arrived
The Handball Court (SIC 441) is awaiting arrival of the remainder of the building
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In Holy Loeb the Rankin Garage (UNK 504) will be cobullpleted Dt Kay and the Hobby Shop Improvements (UN~ 09) ii progressing vell with no major problems
Several personnel shifts are 1cheduled for the upcoming month and include the following Of the 16 man augmented to the Sigonella Dec ii will return on 9 Kay 18 additional men will be sent from Rota Three men will be sent to the Holy Loc h Dec
A detachment to La Maddalena of 19 men will be eatablished in June and a detachment to Souda Bay of four men will be established approximately l June
KAY
In Kay - NMC8 POUR completed and turned over two major projects both ahead of schedule Material and funding problems still plague several projects though there was soaa improvement by aonths end
Causeway Connection (SPN 506) Concrete pad poured security lights and handrail in place Project completed and turned over 27 Kay 1976
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Precon held scheduled to start 1 July if oxylance burn bera and conduit hanger material arrive in June
Poat Office Consolidation (SPN 498) Much work was accomshypliabad with old walls and utilities removed and new walls doors and windows being installed
Calibration Lab (SPN 462) Additional funds received material procurement has begun again Need electr ical AC plumbing material Work baa progressed in finishing the head installing duct work painting
Repair Fender System Pier Il (SPN o f eleven sections of piles complete prior co installation
19517) Prefab of first Rubbing stripbull required
Wullenweber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) Limited work awaiting arrival of boom bosrds in June
Housin8 Sidewalks (SPN 34) Men diverted from this project to the Poat Office Conaolidation
Community Center Roads (SPN 444) June completion expected
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Aniaal Shelter (SPN 632) Foundation prepared vertical conatruccion awaiting rebar expanded metal
Sigonella Seabee Compound (SIC 02-01) Work continued with progreaa on underground electrical substation alab light poles final grading and storage work Projecting June completion
AIMD Building (SIC 18III) Building received and strucshytural a eabers erected Work continuing on sever linea undershyground Cuel tank Anticipa te funding problema
Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) Avaicing additional funda alov progreaa aade on bleat walls earth vork laying water line
theater Addition (SIC 26) Avaitiog additional funda much work oo stairs ocher concrete vork auapeoded ceiling partition installed
Golf Course Irrgiatioo (SIC 437) Work began on inacalshylacion of water lines and sprinkler systems
Bandball Court (SIC 441) No work performed awaiting arriv1l of electrical material
Povar Check Pad (SIC 507) Rain delayed early construction uch fill and compaction work performed this month
Line Opa Rehabilitation (SIC 508) tile floor laid electrical plumbing painting complete Project completed turned over 28 Hay 1976
Rankin Garage (UNK 504) in Roly Loch vaa completed and curnad ove r io ea~ly May
Hobby Shop Improvement Project (UNK 09) is ahead of schedule with bullwo rk progressing in roof boiler and radiator installation Estimated comple tion August 1976
AC Rehab (CRE 649) in Nea Makrt ia progressing near schedule with 471 of rehab work completed
In La Hadd1lena work has reauaad on the ~ym Overhead (SAR 04A) and on the Playing Field (SAR 11) with the arrival of a 19 men det during the final two vaeka of Hay
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Io June steady progress waa aade on construction projects The command inspection by COMCBLANT Captain J C RlC~ELS CEC USN r esulted io an outstanding rating for NMCB FOUR with particular praise for t he areas of leadership and ailitary smartness and our high quality construction Material sod funding probleaa still delay several projects aa outlined below
Kuse Cold Iron zation began on 28 to begill 12 Jul1 aaterial still are
SPN 502) Second precon held sod mobilishyJune Pull-scale construction isacheduled Oxylaoce burn bars and conduit hanger not on site
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Post Office Consolidotion (SPN 498) Work accoaplished bull includes plastering new walls installing a head beginning a foyer The major hold-up is arrival of channel iron necessary for inatallation of ductwork and installation of the euspended ceiling
Repair Pender System (SPN 19517) First sections of piles driven Rubbing stripslover va lers to be installed with UCT support once rubbing stripe ar r ive
Calibration Lab (SPN 462) Delays in this job include srrival of mismatched nir cood~tioniog equipment for the Mechanishycal Room and awaiting pencil rod and angle iron fo r ductwork
Wullenweber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) Boom boards are not not scheduled to arrive until August Work ia progressing in the bus bar installation
Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34) Open scrip between r oad and sidewalks paved
Overlay Camp Roads and Surface Secondary Roads (SPN 01-13 SPN 01-22) Roads in cabullp repaved
Inetall Bead Building 365 (SPN 01-35) Work is virtually complete on this camp improvement project
AIHD Building (SIC 18III) Work and fuel tank Wor~ is conttnuiog on the access road
completed oo sever lines aid~ng insulation and on
Power Check Pad (SIC 507) Almost half of tbe concrete poured this period
Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) $12300 of $17650 requested received Project August completion
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Theater Addition (SlC 26) Roof and ceiling installed interior utilities being roughed io
Handball court (SIC 441) No bullaterial delaya this month Insulation ceiling utilities installed All that rebullaina is to paint interior correct electrical and place sidewalk end stepa
EM ClubEH Club Addition Preparation underway to begin ~hibull project Many design questions to be discuaaed in second precon on 1 July 1976
_ Sigonella Seabee Cobullpound (SIC 02-01) Work still remains on vash reek soils lab admin parking lot and shore pover connection
Hobby Shop taprovement Project(UNK 09) Work continues ahead of schedule v t th progrebullbull on vindov installation plastering and electrical
Gym Overhead (SAJl 04A) Work completed once plywood arrived in mid-June No pudcblist
Playing Field (SAR 11) Work is progressing vith an early July completion expected The detachment is to be diseatablished approximately 15 July
Rota Pier Fender Repair (SPN 19517)
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JULY
In Julywork continued aa NKCB FOUR paaaed the midpoint in ita European deployment The battalion took tiae out for the traditional mid-deployment party on the 24th of July and for the battalion Change of Command Ceremony on 29 July when CDR C J BEDNAR relieved CDR M J MACDONALD However work did not alacken aa the Muse Cold Iron Project commenced (ull production at Rota and plans were laid for the eatabliahaent of a detachment at Souda Bay Crete Several projecta were completed both in Rota and at the various detachmenta
POTA
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Once critical materials orrived progresa vaa quicker than first anticipated due to the efficishyency of the oxylance and magnesium burn bar However several problems still alov construction Obstructions in the steam line trench require design changes for the pipe layout Not all materials are on hand and timely delivery ia required in order to avoid further delays Pinally apace requirements of pier tenantbull impedes progress as areas are blocked off and the battalion ia given only limited acceaa
Poat Office Consolidation (SPN 498) Haaonry work continued on the foyer and north and south walls Utilities inatalled electrical work begun No major stumbling blocka anticipated in this project as channel iron for auapendad celling arrived late in the month
Repair Pender System SPN 19517) At the prefab yard concrete pillars for use in pile fabrication completed The third of twelve sections of pile were driven Anticipate runnshying out or wooden members
Calib ration Lab (SPN 462) Installation of hoc vater lines complete Head virtually complete and moec duct work installed No resolution yet to mechanicalair-conditioning problema
Communi ty Center Road (SPN 444) Completed turned overco ROICC 6 Ju ly 1976
Animal Kennel (SPN 632) Project laid out and earthwork complete
Renovate BEQ Electrical (SPN 01-08) lialf of lights installed Awaiting arrival of remaining materials
Surface Ove rlay Camp Roadbull (SPN 01-13) 01-20 01-22 01-38) Silve r City Saloon parking lot surface BEQ roada complete WorK continuing on other horizontal constYuction in Seabea Camp
Install Raad Bldg 365 (SPN 01-35) Completed
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SIGONELLA
AIMD Building (SIC 18III) Siding insulation complete Interior electrical and plumbing vork begun Partition valls being installed
Pover Check Pad (SIC 507) of application of joint sealer
Project complete vith exception Awaiting chis terial
Ordnance Magaampine (SIC 25) Last concrete for blaat walls poured Work continuing on grouting waterproofing and earthshywork
Handball Court (SIC 441) Project completed and turned over to ROICC
EM ClubEM Club Addition (SIC 34448) Project start delayed awaiting reply from Corpa of Engineers on aajor deeig~ queetions
SARDINIA
Playing Field (SAR 11) Project completed and turned over Det disestabl ished 16 July 1976
ROLY LOCH
Hobby Shop Improvement Project (UNK 09) Project completed with exception of punchlist Det reduced to seven bullen until rest of aaterisl1 1rrive for start of NX garage project
NEA MAKRI
AC Rehab (GRE 645) Work moved ahead or schedulemiddot~ 13 units rehabbed this month
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AUGUST
In Rota construction approval was given by the Spanish governaent or the ERPBOC Storage and the TSC Antenna projects Manpower was quickly diverted to these projects the nuabera l and 3 priorities at Rota For the TSC Antenna job a detachment was established at Moron AFB In addition a detachment was also eatablished at Souda Bay Crete to work on two rec r eation facilities
ROTA
ERP Storage Facility (SPN 516) Vork progressed quickly on thia project in August after the lifting of the Spanish construction bold All aaterials were available on site anticipate early September completion
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Work was delayed on this project after the discovery of nine obstructions in the steam trench A redebulligo bas been approved and now the requirement is for tha arrival of elbows to go around the obstructions
TSC Antennas (SPN 602) A twelve man deta~bbullent was established on 16 Auguat to begin work at Moron AFB Spain It is planned that all work will be completed at Moron and then the complementaey antenna work started at the Rota site
Pier II Fender Repair (SPN 19517) Most of this crew diverted to higher priority projects aa maceriala (Timber) are running short
Calibra tion Lab (SPN 462) A design engineer from OICC Spain arrived the week of 16 August and recommended extenaive redesign of the AC ayatea Further delays are anticipated It is expected that NHCB 4 vill not b able to complete this project
SlCONBLLA
AIMO Building (SIC 18tII) Material pro~lems continuemiddot The comnon gutters have not arrived as promised by the Italian Air Force contractor The AC unit received does not aatch specifications COMCBLANT DET Naples ia investigating problems
Theater Addition (SIC 26) Work nov Estimate 3-4 veeks lost due to rework of content in river sand reduced bonding sand aeans to be working
progressing on plastering plaster Righ silt
Nov using 50 volosnic
The Joint Sealant for the Power Check Pad (SIC 507) and the cast iron fittings for the Col Course Irrigation Project (SIC 437) have not yet arrived delaying those projects Also the redesign of the EMCPO Club foundation (SIC 34448) la still in the bands of the Army Corps of Engineers aud OICC Spain
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SOUDA IAT
A nev detachment vas establiahed or the conatruct1on of a Handball Court (CRpound 416) and a Racreatiou Area (CR 415)
BOLT LOCH
Work vsa beaun on the NEX Caraae project (U K 604)
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Souda Bay landbell Court (CRE 416)
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SEPTE~BER
The big event of Septembet vas tbe long awaited Pull Battalion 48 hour Mount Out Captain J P JONpoundS COMCBLANT preaided at the final 782 gear inspection et the conclusion of the exercise on 14 September 1976
ROTA
ERP Storage Facility (SPN 516) Project turned over 8 September 1976 with no punchliat facil it y completed in 5 veeks time
Muse Cold I ron (SPN 502 ) Project atill delayed a va i t ins pipe inaulation and holiday line tester Elbows received for by-paaaing obstructions
TSC Antennas (SPN 602) Intense r ainfall and diaestablishshyment and reaetablishaent of the detachment at Moron because of the Mount Out have hinoered const r uction progreaa
Poat Office Consolidation Work continued on this project a s tbe foyers heads and office spaces vere completed
Repair Fender System (SPN 19Sl7) Date of arrival of timber pushed back for second time to 10 October 1976 Its arrival is essential as UCT ONpound deployed to Rota 21 September and oov are unable to begin eonatruction work
Wullenveber An t enna (SPN 503) Wrong size dead end gripe arrived vork can not begin on installation of nev boom boards
Animal Kennel (SPN 632) Work started on the erection of this quonset hut upon the completion o the ERP Storage Facility
SIGONELLA
AtMD Building (SIC 18lII) Work progressing smoothly Pre f inal inapeccion sat for l October 1976
Ordnance Maga~ine (SIC 25) Work continuinR on all phaaes o f pTo j e c t - road vater lioe interior Expect completion b y NMCB 4
Still awaiting arrival of cast iron fittings for Golf Courae Irrigation Project (SIC 437) and on receipt of redeaign from OICC Spain on EMCPO Club (SIC 34448)
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the Air Conditioning Rehabilieation Project (GRpound 649)
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SOllDA BAY
Work progTeaaed smoothly on the Baodbell Cou rt (CRE 416) Bovever uoaarked pover linea vere hit during the bullite preparation tor the ~bullcreation Area (CRE 415) and reaulted lo delays vbtla repairs vere aade
Det SOUiia Bay 11ampabera work on the bandbell court project
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OCTOBER - NOVEMBER
Manr projectbull at the various detachment -ites vere cobullpleted during this final 35 days of deployment Also the extensive task of bulloving out tbe NHCB FOUR Advance Party and turning over the projects equipment and camp to NHCB FIVE occupied a signliicant portion of the battalion bull time
ROTA
The Muse Cold Iron Project (SPN 502) turned over at 34 cobullplete with vork continuing to the end on insulating bull portions of the steam line
The Post Office Consolidation (SPN 498) was cobullpleted
The Pier II Pender Repair (SN 19517) was turned over at 34 complete With the arrival of the required timber bullebullbers on 15 October 1976 extensive work vas com~leted in the final tvo weeks
The Calibration Lab (SPN 462) was turned over at 82 complete awaiting redesign of mechanical systems by OICC Spain
The TSC Antenna Project (SPN 602) was turned over with 18 complete (36 of work at Hor~n)
The Wullenveber Antenna Project (SPN 503) wae turned over at 15 complete awai t ing the dead end grips
The Animal Kennel (SPN 632) was turned over ac 60 complete with the cagae and other inter ior work to be completed
SlCONELLA
The Power ~ Check Pad (SIC 507) and the AIMD Shop (SIC 18III) wae completed
The Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) wae turnover at 95 complete with heavy raine hampering progress on the road bull
The Theater Addition (SIC 26) was turned over at 94J complete os oll manpower resources were diverted in the last two weeks to the EMCPO Club
The Colf Courae Irrigation Project (SIC 437) was turned over at 17 complete
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Work began in earnest on the EMCPO Club(SIC 34448) during the final tvo veeka Once design approval vaa given work continued in double ahifta 7 days a week in a last ditch effort to get the p r oject out of the ground before the Sigonella rainy season stopped all earthwoTk Footings and columns bad to be poured in standing water despite 24 hour pumping
HOLY LOCR
The NEX Garage (UNK 604) waa completed
SOUDA BAY
The Handball Court (CRE 416) and the Recreation Area (CKE 415) vere completed bafore the Dets diaeetab1-isluaent
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16 September 1976
~DING OFFICER U S NAVY SUPPORT OFFICE LA MADDALENA SARDINTA
takes pleasure in commending
(the men of NMCB FOUR La Maddalena Detaclunent)
For outstanding performance as set forth in the following citation
For superior perfoIJllanCEI of duty 1ile assigned to US Naval MObile OOostxuctioo Battalion FOUR Oetachtent La Madclalena Sardinia Italy durirg the period 17 May 1976 to 16 July 1976 Your efforts in support of the detach-ment s mission provide1 a siltTlificant cantrilution to the rrorale and efficiency of the ocmnands at this isolated duty station In addition to the satisfactory carpletion of all c1etacl1nelt work projects you devoted your spare time to various projects which included fightirg brush fires and cxrmunity relations involving repairs to an ozphanage emargency road repairs assistance at the annual ccmnard barbeque honorirg the rost nation and support of similar projects affecting all phases of cxrmunity life in La Maddalena At all times your perfoDnld your assignel tasks willirgly and in a professional manner consistently mainshytainirg a hiqh state of morale am oondllct beyond reproach Your personal dedication in addition to supportirg the Navys overseas diplanacy program inproved the mission readiness of this ocmnard and is in keepirg with the hiqhest traditions of the US Navy
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PROJECT ON 8 SEP 76 AT NAVCCMlSTA GREECE BY YOUR NEA MAICRI DETACHMENT IS NOTED WITH PLEASURE AND GRATrnJDB PETIY OfPICER KNOWLTON AND mE EmIRE DETACHMENT CREW HAVE PERFORMpound) ADMIRABLY IN COMPLETING nns COMPLEX AND OPERATIONALLY IMPORTANT PROJECT IN SUOf AN ACCELERATED TIME FRAME 1liEY HAVE BEEN A MOST WELCOME ADDITION TO OUR CCMlUNITY AND THEIR DEPARTIJRE IS CONSIDERED A DEFINITE LOSS 2 PLEASI ACCEPT MY APPRECIATION ON A TRULY FINE AND CREDITABLE PERFORMANCE BY THE MEN OF NMCB FOUR CAPTIAN THAD H HARDEN US NAVY BT
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Kota Swim Club co Special Services US Naval Station Rota Spain CoG1rJ1anding Officer U S Naval Mobile Construction Battalion FOUR Special Services US Naval Station Rota Spain
Letter of Appreciation
Several months ago your battalion graciously accepted the fill-in proshyject of pouring cement starting blocks at the Naval Station housing swimming pool
The completion of this project represented a giant step in the attempts of the Board of Directors to further the goals of the club Our by-laws state that our primary objective is to promote competitive swimming I menshytion this point to make it clear that ours is not a summer fun program but a serious disciplined program of training and competition Our swimmers compete with one American team from Torrejon Air Base in Madrid and with SpMish clubs from Puerto de Santa Maria Jerez Sevilla and Madrid Several of these teams produce Spains olympic-class swimmers
Over the years the RSC has earned the respect of the Spanish clubs fpr being a serious almost-professional highly competitive group Such a reshyputation is difficult to maintain in our transient environment
Now through your generous cooperation and efforts the RSC is better equipped to train for its competition season and to host our competitors in a manner to whcih they are accustomed
On behalf of the present and future Boards of Directors and memberships I extend our most sincere appreciation and wish you and your men all the best for the future
William M Sink Secretory
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ROTA RODEO ASSN Box 1872
US Naval Station FPO New York NY 09540
CDR George J Bednar Commanding Officer NMCB FOUR
Dear Sir
20 October 1976
We would like to express our sincere appreciation to you and all of NMCB-4 for all of the help and support you have given the Rota Rodeo Association
You have given us the use of your equipment along with skilled operators to run it When we needed something you a brays seClled to be there ready and willing to do aJl you could Our 1976 Rodeo Season has been SllOOth sailing all along because of the tremendous aaount of support we llave received frobull our shiputes at NgtICB-4
Your Special Services department has provided us with the use of their facilities when a rainstorm made it necessary to move indoors and they have offered their services several times NMCB-4 has provided a11 Ambulance for our shows and buck-outs along with experienced Corpsmen They have provided us with transportation to pull and transfer our flont over the 4th of July They were there before our Rodeos to water and drng the arena There is really no end to the countless number of times JMCB-4 was there to lend a helping hand when we needed it the most
We sincerely appreciate all of your efforts ln behalf of the Rota Rodeo Association ld like to extend a very sincere thank you to you and all of your men We wish you the best at your next station and all of the places where duty aay take you
Thank you very 1L1ch Very respectfully
Dale E Hart President RRA
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1 DURINC THE PERIOD l7 AUG - 3 NOV 76 ~CB FOUR DET SOODA BAY UNDER 1llE PROFESSIONAL LEADHRSHIP OF BUCS HARIANO E BENGS USN caIPLpoundTED COiSTRUCTION OF AN OIJTDOOR PLAYING COURT (CRI 415) AND A HANDBALL COURT (CRE 416) THESE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES WERE GREATLY hEEDED AT nus ISOLATED DUTY STATION ntEY ARE A REALITY TODAY JN LARGE MEASURE BECAUSE OF THE HARD lfORK OF THE HlGlILY SKILLED MEMIERS OF lllaquoB FOUR FACED WITH Ul1JSUAL PROBLEMS OF TERRAIN CLEARANCE INVOLVING WATER AND ELECTRICAL LINES 1llE SWEE DETAOMEJ7 SET ABOUT ITS TASK ON A HEAVY SIX AND SOMETDCES SEVEN DAYS A WEEK SCHEDULE TO ENSURE CtradePLETON ON TDlE 1llE SUPEllB RESULTS ATTEST TO llilIR DEDICATED EFFORTS 2 THE MEMBERS OF NAVDET SOODA BAY FOUO NMCB FOUR PERS TO BE GREAT SHIP-MATES MULE ABOARJ) nus ACTTVITY llU CraquoWWgtERIE AND COMPLETE ABSENCE OF ANY DISCIPLINARY INCTDENTS WAS lOICATlVE OP 1llE LEADERSlUP BY EXAMPLE SHOWN BY YOUR SENIOR PETTY OFFICERS 3 ADMINISTRATIVE AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE RENDERED BY ALL INFO ADDEES TS ALSO GREATLY APPRECIATED YOUR SUPPORT IN TiiESE ENDEAVORS SERVE TO BOOST me MORALE OF ntOSE WHO GET TO use ntESE FINE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES BT
R 04211SZ NOV 76 FM COMCBLANT NORFOLK VA TO NMCB FOUR INFO COMCBPAC MAKALAPA HI BT UNCLAS E FT 0 N01650 FAREWELL TO NMCB FOOR 1 AS YOU DEPART ROTA HAVING SERVED AS ntE ATLANTIC FLEET ALERT BA1TALION I EXTEND MY SINCERE APPRECIATION FOR 1llE OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE BY YOUR OFFICERS AND MEN NKB FOUR CAN BE PROUD OF lllEIR ACCOMPLJSHMElTS DURING THESE PAST EIGHT MONTiiS 1lll PROFESSIONAL CAPABILITIES OF NMCB FOUR WERE EVIDalT ON SEVERAL OPERATIONAL PROJECTS AT ROTA OP PARTICULAR NOTE WERE THE PIER lllO FEJOER SYSTEM llaquoISE COLD TRON AND 1llE EOC SUPPORT FACILITY 1llE OIC DET SICONELLA AND HIS MEN PERFORMED IN A PARTICULARLY OUTSTANDING CAN DO MANNER IN SEVERAL INSTANCES tlORUNG DOUBLE SHIFTS UNDER ADVERSE llEA1llER CONDITIONS IN ORDER TO GET PROJECTS OUT OF 1llE GROUND PRIOR TO nE ONSET OP THE RAINY SEASON 1 WISH YOU WELL ON YOUR RICHLY-DESERVED IOIEshyPORT PERIOD MD LOOK FORWARD TO AGAIN HAVING 11tCB FOUR UNDER CltMBLMT OPCON ON YOOR EXT DEPLOYMENT WELL DONE CAPT JONES BT
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O S NAVAL AIR FACILITY PLEET POST OFFICE
NEW YORK 09523 NAPSIGPWmr 11000 Ser 1384 9 NOV 1976
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Coananding Officer U S Naval Air Facility FPO New York 09523 Commanding Officer O S Naval Mobile Conatruc~on Battalion FOUR COmander Naval Conatruction Bacca lions U S Atlantic Fleet Little Creek Norfolk Virginia 23511
1 As the deployment of NMCB POUR approaches tenainatioo it is appYopriate chat the accomplisbnents of the Sigonella detachment be reviewed
2 Upon the arrival of thia epecially selected group it vas 1-ediately obvious that they were skilled arciaana who took pride in the work they accOG1pliahed It was also apparent that during h0111eport periods training leasooa had been well learned Many of the unique problems and challenges encouncer ed when u~~ina local materialbull had been recognized and resolved When actual on site conditionbull varied the officers and men of the detachshyment appraised the aituacion and aggr aaaively developed a sound engineering solution
3 Bot h the quantity and quality of the work accomplished by the Sigonella Detachment of NMCB FOUR was outstanding They completed many projects which had been started by other detachments They also started end completed several urgently required operational projects which enhanced the ability of NAF SigoneJla to provide improved support to the operating forces Projects of particular note are the Power Check Pad Rehabilitation of Line Operationbull Buildings Public Workbull Shopbull Storea Ordnance Magazines Air Frames Shop Handball Court and Theater Particularly notaworthy was the start of the EMCPO Club at NAP-II Although adverse weather prevailed work vae pursued on a round the clock ba1i1 in an effort co provide the follow-on detecbnent with a project which could be executed during the rainy season The Cen Do attitude displayed on all projects only r einforced the NMCB POUR reputation and candor displayed by all detachment personnel The ultimate reward of accomplialwent ahould be ebared by the mtire detachment Every indiidual exhibited that extra effort which contributes to perfection
4 They have estebliahed a pattern of excellence that future decachmenta will do well to emulate The officers and men of the Sigonella Detachment can look with pride on their accompli1haenta
5 Please accept my moat sincere appreciation for e moat aucceaaful deployment
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BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH Avenida Diputacion
Rota Cadiz Espana (Spain)
t on behalf of the congregation of ~ethel Baptist Church would like to thank Chaplain Fink ~Rl Ron
bull Sherman EOl Doug Sullivan BU2 Biggins and EA3 Jose Setter for the removal of debris and the leveling of our parking area These men worked continously for over eix hours and completed a cask that would have taken the men of Bethel many back breaking days to accomplibullh
We 1incerely do appreciate this work that was performed
Thank you and may Cod blebulla these men
Sincerely
1Rodnay J PARROTT
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CRINFO Merit Award forwarding of
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Construction Battalion
Ref (a) OPNAVINST 572027 of 10 June 76
Encl (l) Merit Award Certificate
l The Chief of Information takes great pleasure in forshywsrding ancloaure (1) to the editor and staff of FOCUS ON FOUR
2 A key objective of the Navys internal informAtion prograa ii to an1ure that all Navy personnel and their dependents are Cully informed about the Navy A panel of judge1 determined that the content and format of POCUS ON FOOR were of exemplary quality and in full support of internal information goal1
3 Thia publication waa named Best Authorized Magazine (Catego ry Two) aa set forth in reference (a) for the transitional quarter fiscal year 1976 CHINFO Merit Awards prograa
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Coaaanding Oficer
Executive Officer
CDI Kalcolbull J MACDONALD CEC USN (July 1974 - June 1976)
CDI Caorge J lDNAI CEC USN (July 1976 -
CDR Charles M KASlELL CEC USN (February 1974 - June 1976)
LCDR Jabullebull a CLAYTON CEC USN (June 1976 -
Adbullinis t rativePersonnel OIicer(S-1) LTJC Wallace NMB YUH USN (Hovebullber 1974 - June 1976)
Plana amp Training Officer (S-2)
Operationbull Officer (S-3)
Supply Officer (S-4)
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Medical Officer
Dental Of Cicer
Alpha Company Commander
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LTJC Jabullea A ZAYAC USN (June 1976
LT Claude V KING Ill CEC USN (Karch 197S - Kay 1976)
LT Pred C KLEIN USN (Kay 1976 - October 1976)
LTJC Charlea R KUIIC CEC USH (August 1976 -
LCDR Michael w SHELTON CEC USN (April 197S - Novebullbe r 1976)
LCDR Jarold R HILD~BRAND SC USN (Septebullber 1974 - June 1976)
LCDR Patrick P VALENTY SC USN (July 1976 -
LCDI lufua B FINI CBC USN (Sepceaber 1975 -
LT Randal R STRAUB MC USNR (September 1975 - June 1976)
LT Samuel S NORVELL MC USNI (July 1976 -
LT Terrence C MASON DC USNR (Augus t 1975 -
LT Richard K DEMPSEY CEC USN (Sep t ember 197S - November 1976)
LTJC Charles R ~UBIC CEC USN (Sep~ember 1975 - August 1976)
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LT Pra nk J KOlRO CEC US N (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Wallace NXN YU ll DSN (Jbullnlllry 1976 - June 1976)
LTJC Cragory A RtC~RT CBC DSN (June 1976 - November 1976)
LT Michael R JOHNSON CEC DSN (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Mlcheel A KOPACZEWSKlCtCDSKR (January 1976 - Novebullbet 1976)
LTJC Ronald P DE TROY CC US NR (Jamp11uacy 1976 - November 1976)
LTJC Laigb t on J TROE Ill CC OSN (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Paul 8 VADE SC USN (January 1974 - July 1976)
LTJC Scaven C CRTRY SC USN (July 1976 -
LT Pred C ILlN USN (Januery 1976 - Kay 1976)
LTJC Gregory A RlCHBRT CIC USN (May 1976 - November 1976)
ENS Craig M CAMPBELL CC USN (September 1975 - October 1976)
ENS Jean P MAbullCHAND CEC USN (October 1976 -
EQCH Ovaine R RUTHRPORD USN (March 1975 - Ha y 1976)
UTCS Norman C lOLBECK USI (May 1976 - JuJy 1976)
UTCM Ke nneth NMN CLEMONS USN (July 1976 - Novembar 1976)
CUCH Richard N ALLA~D USN (Novaaber 1976 -
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ADM I NPERSOtlHEL
The Administrative Department provided all administrative reproduction and personnel services to the battalion during the deployment
Total yeoman assigned during this deployment were ten (l-YNC 1-VNl 3-YN2 2-YN3 and 3-YNSN) One YN2 was assigned to Detachment Sigonella for administra t ive support bull Yeoman were also assigned to the Supply (S-4) Tr aining (S- 2) and Operations (S-3) departments The Admin Staff averaged four (2-YN2 l-YN3 and 1-YNSN) with the YNC functioning as the Assistant Admin Officer and the YN1 functioning as the Admin Office supervisor A line LTJG was assigned as Department Head
The Personnel Office started the Ro t a deployment with a staff of 10 PNs Everyone was assigned a specific job to do reenlistments and discharges receipts and transfers TAD diaries and education al services The operation was going smoothly however one PN was sent t o the Sigonella detachment to augment the de t achment staff because of the heavy workload there The allowance was further deple t ed when one PN got o r ders for shore duty and another PN was released t o inactive duty Though the loss of the PNs could not be remedied the remaining PNs doubled their share of the load to give the battalion the service it needed This is typical of the Cao Do spirit of the PNs Their motivation and esprit de corps enabled them to give service to everyone in the battalion
The Personnel and Administrative staffs maintained the Duty YNPN Watch Section which provided emergency personn~l services and message pick-up service on a 24-hour bas is
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AVERAGE BATTALION STRENGTH - DEPLOYED AND ASSIGNED
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OPlICEllS 19 19 E-9 3 3 E-8 9 9 E-7 32 33 pound-6 75 78 E-5 91 101 E-4 137 138 E-3 amp below 207 208
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BATTALION RECEIPTS AND TRANSFERS
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OFFICERS 7 9 E-9 0 l pound-8 0 3 E-7 2 0 E-6 15 9 E-5 34 17 B-4 28 21 E- 3 amp below 31 -2 TOTAL 117 158
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BU 2 9 10 22 38 53 134 CE 1 2 10 9 9 13 44 CM 2 5 7 15 21 18 68 EA 0 2 3 6 3 12 26 EO 0 4 15 13 22 50 104 SW 1 1 8 7 11 16 44 UT l 0 3 9 14 23 50
TOTAL 7 TI 56 BT 118 185 470
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LEGAL
Legal a11i1tance was available co all members of the Battalion either at the coamand level by furniahing thebull vith povera of attorney or by referral to representativebull at the Baae Legal Services Branch OCfice for advice and counseling
Disciplinary action resulted in nonjudicial punishment being awarded on an average oC three cases week1y at Captaina Mast Four special and one summary courtbull - martial were convened during the Rota deployment Disciplinary action by month ia illustrated on the graph below
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During most of the European deployment NllCB 4 did not have a permanent trained Campreer Counselor This affected the overall career retention program As of this writing the battalion has acquir ed a permanent Career Counselor and the coU1Dand is in the pr ocess of rebuilding a viable car eer r e t ention team This should br14thten the overall retention pictur e
RETENTI ON TABLE
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MORALE An ObJective evaluation of the bullorale of the Battalion as
a whole would unquestionably be very highmiddot Certainly the deploybullent location Rota Spain with its excellent liberty and leave possibilities wa1 a contributing factor However the sinale aost iaportant cause of high unit aorale was the excellent reputation for quality workaanship which the Battalion enjoyed Quality work probulloted hiamph unit pride which led to personal pride which led to hlamph aorale The high bullorate in turn was the cause of better and higher quality work thus self-perpetuating the spiral and proving the adaae that Quality attracts Qualitybullbull
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CHAPLAIN Religious services were held regularly in the Chapal-inshy
the-Pines located in the Seabee Camp Ciudad de Plata Rota Spain Sunday services included Protestant Worship at 0930 and Catholic Mass at 1100 Protestant Worship was conducted by the Battalion Chaplain and Catholic Mass was celebrated by Chaplains Rademacher and Boyd from the Naval Station Chapel Guitar music for Catholic Mass was arranged by the priests Organist for the Protestant services was Nancy L Johnson wife of CTIC Bob Johnson of Naval Comaunicntion Station Attendance averaged 7 battalion personnel at Protestant sershyvices and 16 at Catholic services tn addition many Naval Station personnel attended worship services at the Senbee Camp
Protestant and Catholic Chapel Funds were maintained with the Battalion Chaplain as custodian of each Disbursements of $100 or more were made with approval of the Commondina Officer A Catholic Chapel Council was foraed to make recoaaendations for use of the Catholic Chapel Fund
The Chapel was left unlocked at all times for aeditntion and prayer by battalion personnel A small group of Penteshycostal men hnd a daily prayer service in the chapel
Several battalion personnel participated in local denominshyational services Latter Doy Saints and Church of Christ at Esperanzu House on the base First Baptist Church Bethel Baptist Church and Lu Tglesln tvangelica (Pentecostal) off base A number of battalion personnel participated in Chrisshytian fellowship at Victory Villa Overseas Christion Serviceshyaen s Center and at a coffee house sponsored by La Iglesia Eva nae lica
A small Protestant Bible study group met on Wednesday nights ~n the Chaplians office studying primarily Godsplan of salvation
Throe retreats averaging seven persons ouch were held at La Molina Santa an old grist mill in Benaojon which has been converted into a retreat center by Fred Felty an American insurance salesman lowyer and former legislotor from Texas Several Catholic personnel participated in two Search Retreats sponsored by the base chapel
Several religious pound1las mostly Moody science filbulls were presented free of charge in the Silver City Theater The films became quite popular with a maximum attendance of 60 at one showing
The battalion library located in the sumo building as tho chnplalns office contain~ 3000 volumes of fiction and nonshyfiction hand-me-downs from other Navy Ii brories During
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this deployment application was made to the Chief of Naval Education and Training Support to establish e aeneral library at Silver City This was epproved and at the end of deployshyment an order of 1500 new volumes was received Much time and effort was put into inventorying and organiiing e~isting books About 600 fictions books older than twelve years were removed from the shelves and placed in boxes pending arrival of the new books Additional bookshelves totaling 76 feet of shelf space were built by Bravo Company to accommodate the new books In addition the battalion had several shelves of paperback books
The greatest single timetaker for the Chaplain was individual counseling covering a variety of subjects but mainly marital counseling A good bit of evening time was spent making AUTOVON calls in connection with personal counseling This included delivering over 120 Red Cross messages and counseling and assistshying persons receiving these messages
In addition to library shelves material changes included installation of a safe for keepina chapel funds prior to deposit a new air conditioner for the chapel screen doors on the chaplains office and library an additional electrical outlet in the chapshylains office to accommodate a wall clock relocation of one outshyside speaker from the chapel tower to the library roof in order to play chimes on Sunday mornings in the direction of berthing areas tamper-proofing of tho outside library door and updatina of doorknobs with locks and keys for all doors
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While found to be lacking by stateside standards the physical plant and layout of the dispensary were noneshytheless adequate for aost routine and emergency cases treated at Ciudad de Plata Assistance provided by the Naval Hospital Rota in the form of laboratory teats
bull pharmacy x-rays consultions and emergency referrals was outbulltanding
An average of approximately 280 patients per month were seen during rout1ne sick call hours Over 1850 prescriptions were filled the laboratory processed some 800 teats and 20 x-ray exposures were taken and reed Upper Respiratory Infections and gastrointestinal compaincs comprised the majority of conditions seen at routine 1ick call with moat of the consultsrefer r als co the Naval Hospital being of an orthopedic or optometric nature No communicable disease or food born illness outbreaks ware encountered Few cases of venere al disease were encounte r ed and all responded favo r abl y to i nitia l tr eatment Tl1ro~ghnut the deployment and in preparation for t he return to CONUS all necessary immunizations including Hong Kong and New Jersey A (swine) influenza were administered to AiJ Hands
The Medical Department instituted o Weight Control Program using the recent guidelines promulgated by BUMED While the results are still being analyzed net lossea of 30+ lbs were noted in several cases
During the deployment the rear two thirds of the HCPOC ESO Quonset Rut was alloted to the Medical Department and converted to supply spaces for bulk medical equipment This allo~ed for the controlled temperature storage oC items vice storage in CONpoundX boxes thus extending shelf life and insuri~g potency of necessary medicinals ln preparation Cor the mount out exercise all mount out boxe1 bullats kitbull and outfits were painted the latches and seals repaired or replaced
SICONELLA DETACHMENT
The Sigonella Detachment had a first class corpsman ssaigned throughout the deployment A screening eick call was held prior to quarters each morning An average of epproximetely 100 patients per month were seen during r o utine morning sick call of these personnel approximately 10 aen had to be referred to the Base Dispensa ry for further treatment Safety and sanitation inspections were conducted on both a r ou tine and a surprise basis The Medical Department representative also worked in the Adm Offi ce of the Base Dispensary
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DENTAL
The battalion dental staff consisting of one Dental Officer and cvo Deneal Technicians provided treatment in moat phases of Dantistry on a regularly scheduled basis to all battalion personnel Smergency dental care was rendered at any time Outatanding support in the fabrication of prosthetic applishyances repair service and advanced periodontal and complishycated oral surgery cases vas received from the Dental Departshyment Roca Spain
The battalion Dental Department is housed in a standard naval mobile dental trailer The trailer consists of a vattshying room two operatories and a dark room One operacory is used for performing most phases of Dentistry and the other is used for exposing x-rays films in the dark room all dental instruments are sterilited in an autoclave located in the dark room
Patient load averaged over 200 per month and in excess of 1000 procedures per month During chis deployment cycle no unusual dental diseases or conditions were detected
Dentel equipment and supplies were adequate However occasional equipment problems did cause delays in patient care Few problems were encountered in ordering and receiving dental supplies
In summary the den~al department should always keep at least a couple of months of every day consumables on hand for turnover Scheduling of patients no more than cwo or three weeks in advance should be exercised to decrease the amount oC patient failures due to unforeseen emergencies and exercises that may arise due to the battalions alert status during deployshyment
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S P E C I A L S E R V I C E S The Special Services Staff was comprised of one first
class potty officer and ono non-rated battalion member Despite the small siie of tho crew Special Se~vices mainshytained a very active and effective program Self-help proshyjects for the improvement of the Special Services building which consisted of a gabulle roobull and theater included the conshystruction of a stage and a bar the tiling of the game room floor and the installation of a new ceilinamp in the theater The Special Services Petty Officer aaintained a close liaison with the base travel aaency and was instruaental in arranging a continuous stream of tours to the surrounding area and all over lurope
Sports activity was marked by chess and ping pong tournashyments and by the three month long NMCB FOUR softball season The season was culminated with the presentation of plaques and team pictures to the victorious team meaberaand a trophy with the name of the winning teabull inscribed which will be passed on to the chaapions of the next deployaent
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consis t ed of one fi r st class Photographers Mate one second class Journalist a nd two non -rated Builders as photographers fo r most of t he deployment The primary tasks of t he Photo Lab wer e to pr o vi de photographic support for PAO and the Opshyerations Department Work wos also done in support of the line companies (Alpha Company in particular ) the Safety Chief and the de t achbullent s
The mont hly opera t ions r eports which included black 6 white prints and color s l ides and tho bat t alion publication Focus on Four took up aos t of the Jabs tibulle
The PAO Oepartbullent worked on the bullonthly Focus on Four and pr ovided news release coverage of battalion events Artishycles appe1Lred in t he Rota base paper (The Jack Tar) the Seashybee Coverall Navy Times Navy Civil Engineer and others PAO also coordinated the Fl eet Home Town News Prograbull and the Direct Line question and answer line to the co
PAOPhoto did the l ayou t work on t he Guam Completion Report prepared a Change of Coabullond booklet ond finished a 92- page edition of the Focus on Four ln lieu of a cruisebook at the end of deployment
ProblebullS were encountered in the lnb with water teaper at ure and bullinerols insufficient functional equipment and frequent reassignbullent of personnel However n quali t y product was mainshytained as projects and l iberty wer e well docuaented by the PAO Staff
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The continuing aim of the NMCB POUR HRM Prograa is to aaximize the use of battalion human potential thereby enshysuring mission achievement for the command and personal growth opportunity for each battalion member If the program can be judged by the results it produced during the 1976 European deployment then the many pages of this completion report attest to a marked success
The Phase II Equal OpportunityRace Relations Program adshyvanced toward its institutionalized self-sustained stages The AAP was revised EOQls were updated and a new CTT was trained who in turn conducted MRRCE Workshops for all eligible personnel The Human Relations Council met monthly and tho Advancement Recommendation Board reviewed enlisted service records and performance evaluations to ensure all hands have been afforded an equal advancement opportunity
The DAPA and CODAC trained supervisors to identify and deal with workers showing symptoms of drugalcohol abuse conducted discussion groups for people with problems promshyulgated facts on drugalcohol abuse and related Navy policy and instituted a Drug Exemption Program Harsh Spanish laws p rove d a significant deterrent to drug use and trafficking and Battalion Special Services consistently proshyvided outstanding alternatives to drugalcohol indulgence Drug detection dogs urinalyses screening and NIS investigashytions were used aa required The local ARD and CAAC units treated and screened individuals referred by the CODAC
Battalion personnel participated in cultural adjustment briefings conducted by host activities in Rota and Sigonella Liberty cancellations were infrequent and few unfavorable incidents with local nationals were reported Officers and enlisted men regularly took advantage of leave and liberty to explore Spain and other European countries
Positive actions were initiated throughout the deployshybullcnt and will continue during homeport to sustain a positive cobullbulland cl1bullate Most notable among these are the refinement
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NMCB POOR wrapped up its homeport period with the completion of the CBC Pore Bueneae Trailer Park at Pore Hueneme CA and the lest flight to Rota left on 15 March
Turnov~r of projects at NAVSTA Rota consisted of the Calibration Lab (SPN 462 at 48 completegt as well as eight minor projects
The construction hold and material delays have liaited the casked projects on which the battalion can vork
The Calibration Lab (SPN 462) is progreaaing smoothly and awaits scheduled deliveries of the ductwork by mid-April and the remaining air handling units
Seabee Camp projects were rescheduled with the visit of COMCBLANT representatives on 29 March
Surfacing the Alpha Co Live Storage Area (SPN 01-12) ia progressing vell with the area close to Cioal grade after removing almost one foot of soil over the entire area
Laundry Boiler (SPN Ol-28) Camp Hot Water Boilers (SPN 01-29) and Water Softeners (SPN 01-30) are awaiting shipment of boilers and water softeners respectively
A dedicated camp maintenance program is undervay to keep the camp in a hazard Cree condition
Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34) Phase II is progressing with about 800 LF of aidewalk poured
In Sigonella Sicily the EM ciubCPO Addition (SIC 34448) and Colf Cou rse Irrigation system (SIC 437) have not been started due co higher priority on other projects
AIMD Shop Phase III (SIC 18) is on schedule and awaits arrival of the building which is due l April The high water table is a continual problem
Ordnance Hagaampine (SIC 25) ia hampered by rain (site lies in a low swampy area) bur forming continues on the bleat valle
Handball Court (SIC 441) is awbulliting maceriais before work can continue
Power Check Pad (SlC 507) vill start the Cir1t week of April
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A 16-man augment force to the Sigonella Det vas sent 30 March and is expected to return to Rota approximately l May
Holy Loch Scotland posss problems in uneirpacted vork (443 mandaya) remaining for the Rankin Garage (UNK 504) and in unplanned demolition (50 mandaya) for(UNK 09) Hobby Shop Additional men are planned to augment the Holy Loeb Oet in late April or early May
The Nea Makri Oet commenced vork vith approximat~ly 20 complete and 14 air conditioning units rehabed bull
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April aav NHCB FOUR moving into construction in earnest despite the material problems experienced on many major projects
At the Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34 II) section three of five sections is complete and the job is progressing vell
At the Wullanveber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) limited vork began in preparation for delivery of boom boards on 1 June
The causeway for the BOCBRP is in its final position with the connection well underway Lighting of the causeway is hampered by material problems
Repairs to the Fender System (SPN 19517) progress slowly dua to a lack of welding machines and design changes in the fabrication of the walers Divers from UCT ONE are currently removing the bottom walars along the right aide of the pier
After a complete design change the Community Center Road (SPN 444) is moving with ~ubgrade already eatabliahed
The Stgonella Seabee Compound (SIC 02-01) ta continuing with work on the trailer pads soils test lab collateral
bull equipment building loading ramp and the MLO storage shed
At the AIMD Building StC 18ttI non-delivery of ~he preshyengineered building ibull causing a critical delay along with other miscellaneoua HTO items
The Theater Addition (SIC 26) also haa critical eaterinl problems particularly with the doors having not arrived
The Handball Court (SIC 441) is awaiting arrival of the remainder of the building
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In Holy Loeb the Rankin Garage (UNK 504) will be cobullpleted Dt Kay and the Hobby Shop Improvements (UN~ 09) ii progressing vell with no major problems
Several personnel shifts are 1cheduled for the upcoming month and include the following Of the 16 man augmented to the Sigonella Dec ii will return on 9 Kay 18 additional men will be sent from Rota Three men will be sent to the Holy Loc h Dec
A detachment to La Maddalena of 19 men will be eatablished in June and a detachment to Souda Bay of four men will be established approximately l June
KAY
In Kay - NMC8 POUR completed and turned over two major projects both ahead of schedule Material and funding problems still plague several projects though there was soaa improvement by aonths end
Causeway Connection (SPN 506) Concrete pad poured security lights and handrail in place Project completed and turned over 27 Kay 1976
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Precon held scheduled to start 1 July if oxylance burn bera and conduit hanger material arrive in June
Poat Office Consolidation (SPN 498) Much work was accomshypliabad with old walls and utilities removed and new walls doors and windows being installed
Calibration Lab (SPN 462) Additional funds received material procurement has begun again Need electr ical AC plumbing material Work baa progressed in finishing the head installing duct work painting
Repair Fender System Pier Il (SPN o f eleven sections of piles complete prior co installation
19517) Prefab of first Rubbing stripbull required
Wullenweber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) Limited work awaiting arrival of boom bosrds in June
Housin8 Sidewalks (SPN 34) Men diverted from this project to the Poat Office Conaolidation
Community Center Roads (SPN 444) June completion expected
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Aniaal Shelter (SPN 632) Foundation prepared vertical conatruccion awaiting rebar expanded metal
Sigonella Seabee Compound (SIC 02-01) Work continued with progreaa on underground electrical substation alab light poles final grading and storage work Projecting June completion
AIMD Building (SIC 18III) Building received and strucshytural a eabers erected Work continuing on sever linea undershyground Cuel tank Anticipa te funding problema
Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) Avaicing additional funda alov progreaa aade on bleat walls earth vork laying water line
theater Addition (SIC 26) Avaitiog additional funda much work oo stairs ocher concrete vork auapeoded ceiling partition installed
Golf Course Irrgiatioo (SIC 437) Work began on inacalshylacion of water lines and sprinkler systems
Bandball Court (SIC 441) No work performed awaiting arriv1l of electrical material
Povar Check Pad (SIC 507) Rain delayed early construction uch fill and compaction work performed this month
Line Opa Rehabilitation (SIC 508) tile floor laid electrical plumbing painting complete Project completed turned over 28 Hay 1976
Rankin Garage (UNK 504) in Roly Loch vaa completed and curnad ove r io ea~ly May
Hobby Shop Improvement Project (UNK 09) is ahead of schedule with bullwo rk progressing in roof boiler and radiator installation Estimated comple tion August 1976
AC Rehab (CRE 649) in Nea Makrt ia progressing near schedule with 471 of rehab work completed
In La Hadd1lena work has reauaad on the ~ym Overhead (SAR 04A) and on the Playing Field (SAR 11) with the arrival of a 19 men det during the final two vaeka of Hay
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Io June steady progress waa aade on construction projects The command inspection by COMCBLANT Captain J C RlC~ELS CEC USN r esulted io an outstanding rating for NMCB FOUR with particular praise for t he areas of leadership and ailitary smartness and our high quality construction Material sod funding probleaa still delay several projects aa outlined below
Kuse Cold Iron zation began on 28 to begill 12 Jul1 aaterial still are
SPN 502) Second precon held sod mobilishyJune Pull-scale construction isacheduled Oxylaoce burn bars and conduit hanger not on site
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Post Office Consolidotion (SPN 498) Work accoaplished bull includes plastering new walls installing a head beginning a foyer The major hold-up is arrival of channel iron necessary for inatallation of ductwork and installation of the euspended ceiling
Repair Pender System (SPN 19517) First sections of piles driven Rubbing stripslover va lers to be installed with UCT support once rubbing stripe ar r ive
Calibration Lab (SPN 462) Delays in this job include srrival of mismatched nir cood~tioniog equipment for the Mechanishycal Room and awaiting pencil rod and angle iron fo r ductwork
Wullenweber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) Boom boards are not not scheduled to arrive until August Work ia progressing in the bus bar installation
Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34) Open scrip between r oad and sidewalks paved
Overlay Camp Roads and Surface Secondary Roads (SPN 01-13 SPN 01-22) Roads in cabullp repaved
Inetall Bead Building 365 (SPN 01-35) Work is virtually complete on this camp improvement project
AIHD Building (SIC 18III) Work and fuel tank Wor~ is conttnuiog on the access road
completed oo sever lines aid~ng insulation and on
Power Check Pad (SIC 507) Almost half of tbe concrete poured this period
Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) $12300 of $17650 requested received Project August completion
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Theater Addition (SlC 26) Roof and ceiling installed interior utilities being roughed io
Handball court (SIC 441) No bullaterial delaya this month Insulation ceiling utilities installed All that rebullaina is to paint interior correct electrical and place sidewalk end stepa
EM ClubEH Club Addition Preparation underway to begin ~hibull project Many design questions to be discuaaed in second precon on 1 July 1976
_ Sigonella Seabee Cobullpound (SIC 02-01) Work still remains on vash reek soils lab admin parking lot and shore pover connection
Hobby Shop taprovement Project(UNK 09) Work continues ahead of schedule v t th progrebullbull on vindov installation plastering and electrical
Gym Overhead (SAJl 04A) Work completed once plywood arrived in mid-June No pudcblist
Playing Field (SAR 11) Work is progressing vith an early July completion expected The detachment is to be diseatablished approximately 15 July
Rota Pier Fender Repair (SPN 19517)
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In Julywork continued aa NKCB FOUR paaaed the midpoint in ita European deployment The battalion took tiae out for the traditional mid-deployment party on the 24th of July and for the battalion Change of Command Ceremony on 29 July when CDR C J BEDNAR relieved CDR M J MACDONALD However work did not alacken aa the Muse Cold Iron Project commenced (ull production at Rota and plans were laid for the eatabliahaent of a detachment at Souda Bay Crete Several projecta were completed both in Rota and at the various detachmenta
POTA
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Once critical materials orrived progresa vaa quicker than first anticipated due to the efficishyency of the oxylance and magnesium burn bar However several problems still alov construction Obstructions in the steam line trench require design changes for the pipe layout Not all materials are on hand and timely delivery ia required in order to avoid further delays Pinally apace requirements of pier tenantbull impedes progress as areas are blocked off and the battalion ia given only limited acceaa
Poat Office Consolidation (SPN 498) Haaonry work continued on the foyer and north and south walls Utilities inatalled electrical work begun No major stumbling blocka anticipated in this project as channel iron for auapendad celling arrived late in the month
Repair Pender System SPN 19517) At the prefab yard concrete pillars for use in pile fabrication completed The third of twelve sections of pile were driven Anticipate runnshying out or wooden members
Calib ration Lab (SPN 462) Installation of hoc vater lines complete Head virtually complete and moec duct work installed No resolution yet to mechanicalair-conditioning problema
Communi ty Center Road (SPN 444) Completed turned overco ROICC 6 Ju ly 1976
Animal Kennel (SPN 632) Project laid out and earthwork complete
Renovate BEQ Electrical (SPN 01-08) lialf of lights installed Awaiting arrival of remaining materials
Surface Ove rlay Camp Roadbull (SPN 01-13) 01-20 01-22 01-38) Silve r City Saloon parking lot surface BEQ roada complete WorK continuing on other horizontal constYuction in Seabea Camp
Install Raad Bldg 365 (SPN 01-35) Completed
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AIMD Building (SIC 18III) Siding insulation complete Interior electrical and plumbing vork begun Partition valls being installed
Pover Check Pad (SIC 507) of application of joint sealer
Project complete vith exception Awaiting chis terial
Ordnance Magaampine (SIC 25) Last concrete for blaat walls poured Work continuing on grouting waterproofing and earthshywork
Handball Court (SIC 441) Project completed and turned over to ROICC
EM ClubEM Club Addition (SIC 34448) Project start delayed awaiting reply from Corpa of Engineers on aajor deeig~ queetions
SARDINIA
Playing Field (SAR 11) Project completed and turned over Det disestabl ished 16 July 1976
ROLY LOCH
Hobby Shop Improvement Project (UNK 09) Project completed with exception of punchlist Det reduced to seven bullen until rest of aaterisl1 1rrive for start of NX garage project
NEA MAKRI
AC Rehab (GRE 645) Work moved ahead or schedulemiddot~ 13 units rehabbed this month
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AUGUST
In Rota construction approval was given by the Spanish governaent or the ERPBOC Storage and the TSC Antenna projects Manpower was quickly diverted to these projects the nuabera l and 3 priorities at Rota For the TSC Antenna job a detachment was established at Moron AFB In addition a detachment was also eatablished at Souda Bay Crete to work on two rec r eation facilities
ROTA
ERP Storage Facility (SPN 516) Vork progressed quickly on thia project in August after the lifting of the Spanish construction bold All aaterials were available on site anticipate early September completion
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Work was delayed on this project after the discovery of nine obstructions in the steam trench A redebulligo bas been approved and now the requirement is for tha arrival of elbows to go around the obstructions
TSC Antennas (SPN 602) A twelve man deta~bbullent was established on 16 Auguat to begin work at Moron AFB Spain It is planned that all work will be completed at Moron and then the complementaey antenna work started at the Rota site
Pier II Fender Repair (SPN 19517) Most of this crew diverted to higher priority projects aa maceriala (Timber) are running short
Calibra tion Lab (SPN 462) A design engineer from OICC Spain arrived the week of 16 August and recommended extenaive redesign of the AC ayatea Further delays are anticipated It is expected that NHCB 4 vill not b able to complete this project
SlCONBLLA
AIMO Building (SIC 18tII) Material pro~lems continuemiddot The comnon gutters have not arrived as promised by the Italian Air Force contractor The AC unit received does not aatch specifications COMCBLANT DET Naples ia investigating problems
Theater Addition (SIC 26) Work nov Estimate 3-4 veeks lost due to rework of content in river sand reduced bonding sand aeans to be working
progressing on plastering plaster Righ silt
Nov using 50 volosnic
The Joint Sealant for the Power Check Pad (SIC 507) and the cast iron fittings for the Col Course Irrigation Project (SIC 437) have not yet arrived delaying those projects Also the redesign of the EMCPO Club foundation (SIC 34448) la still in the bands of the Army Corps of Engineers aud OICC Spain
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A nev detachment vas establiahed or the conatruct1on of a Handball Court (CRpound 416) and a Racreatiou Area (CR 415)
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Work vsa beaun on the NEX Caraae project (U K 604)
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The big event of Septembet vas tbe long awaited Pull Battalion 48 hour Mount Out Captain J P JONpoundS COMCBLANT preaided at the final 782 gear inspection et the conclusion of the exercise on 14 September 1976
ROTA
ERP Storage Facility (SPN 516) Project turned over 8 September 1976 with no punchliat facil it y completed in 5 veeks time
Muse Cold I ron (SPN 502 ) Project atill delayed a va i t ins pipe inaulation and holiday line tester Elbows received for by-paaaing obstructions
TSC Antennas (SPN 602) Intense r ainfall and diaestablishshyment and reaetablishaent of the detachment at Moron because of the Mount Out have hinoered const r uction progreaa
Poat Office Consolidation Work continued on this project a s tbe foyers heads and office spaces vere completed
Repair Fender System (SPN 19Sl7) Date of arrival of timber pushed back for second time to 10 October 1976 Its arrival is essential as UCT ONpound deployed to Rota 21 September and oov are unable to begin eonatruction work
Wullenveber An t enna (SPN 503) Wrong size dead end gripe arrived vork can not begin on installation of nev boom boards
Animal Kennel (SPN 632) Work started on the erection of this quonset hut upon the completion o the ERP Storage Facility
SIGONELLA
AtMD Building (SIC 18lII) Work progressing smoothly Pre f inal inapeccion sat for l October 1976
Ordnance Maga~ine (SIC 25) Work continuinR on all phaaes o f pTo j e c t - road vater lioe interior Expect completion b y NMCB 4
Still awaiting arrival of cast iron fittings for Golf Courae Irrigation Project (SIC 437) and on receipt of redeaign from OICC Spain on EMCPO Club (SIC 34448)
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the Air Conditioning Rehabilieation Project (GRpound 649)
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Work progTeaaed smoothly on the Baodbell Cou rt (CRE 416) Bovever uoaarked pover linea vere hit during the bullite preparation tor the ~bullcreation Area (CRE 415) and reaulted lo delays vbtla repairs vere aade
Det SOUiia Bay 11ampabera work on the bandbell court project
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Manr projectbull at the various detachment -ites vere cobullpleted during this final 35 days of deployment Also the extensive task of bulloving out tbe NHCB FOUR Advance Party and turning over the projects equipment and camp to NHCB FIVE occupied a signliicant portion of the battalion bull time
ROTA
The Muse Cold Iron Project (SPN 502) turned over at 34 cobullplete with vork continuing to the end on insulating bull portions of the steam line
The Post Office Consolidation (SPN 498) was cobullpleted
The Pier II Pender Repair (SN 19517) was turned over at 34 complete With the arrival of the required timber bullebullbers on 15 October 1976 extensive work vas com~leted in the final tvo weeks
The Calibration Lab (SPN 462) was turned over at 82 complete awaiting redesign of mechanical systems by OICC Spain
The TSC Antenna Project (SPN 602) was turned over with 18 complete (36 of work at Hor~n)
The Wullenveber Antenna Project (SPN 503) wae turned over at 15 complete awai t ing the dead end grips
The Animal Kennel (SPN 632) was turned over ac 60 complete with the cagae and other inter ior work to be completed
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The Power ~ Check Pad (SIC 507) and the AIMD Shop (SIC 18III) wae completed
The Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) wae turnover at 95 complete with heavy raine hampering progress on the road bull
The Theater Addition (SIC 26) was turned over at 94J complete os oll manpower resources were diverted in the last two weeks to the EMCPO Club
The Colf Courae Irrigation Project (SIC 437) was turned over at 17 complete
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Work began in earnest on the EMCPO Club(SIC 34448) during the final tvo veeka Once design approval vaa given work continued in double ahifta 7 days a week in a last ditch effort to get the p r oject out of the ground before the Sigonella rainy season stopped all earthwoTk Footings and columns bad to be poured in standing water despite 24 hour pumping
HOLY LOCR
The NEX Garage (UNK 604) waa completed
SOUDA BAY
The Handball Court (CRE 416) and the Recreation Area (CKE 415) vere completed bafore the Dets diaeetab1-isluaent
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PROJECT ON 8 SEP 76 AT NAVCCMlSTA GREECE BY YOUR NEA MAICRI DETACHMENT IS NOTED WITH PLEASURE AND GRATrnJDB PETIY OfPICER KNOWLTON AND mE EmIRE DETACHMENT CREW HAVE PERFORMpound) ADMIRABLY IN COMPLETING nns COMPLEX AND OPERATIONALLY IMPORTANT PROJECT IN SUOf AN ACCELERATED TIME FRAME 1liEY HAVE BEEN A MOST WELCOME ADDITION TO OUR CCMlUNITY AND THEIR DEPARTIJRE IS CONSIDERED A DEFINITE LOSS 2 PLEASI ACCEPT MY APPRECIATION ON A TRULY FINE AND CREDITABLE PERFORMANCE BY THE MEN OF NMCB FOUR CAPTIAN THAD H HARDEN US NAVY BT
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Kota Swim Club co Special Services US Naval Station Rota Spain CoG1rJ1anding Officer U S Naval Mobile Construction Battalion FOUR Special Services US Naval Station Rota Spain
Letter of Appreciation
Several months ago your battalion graciously accepted the fill-in proshyject of pouring cement starting blocks at the Naval Station housing swimming pool
The completion of this project represented a giant step in the attempts of the Board of Directors to further the goals of the club Our by-laws state that our primary objective is to promote competitive swimming I menshytion this point to make it clear that ours is not a summer fun program but a serious disciplined program of training and competition Our swimmers compete with one American team from Torrejon Air Base in Madrid and with SpMish clubs from Puerto de Santa Maria Jerez Sevilla and Madrid Several of these teams produce Spains olympic-class swimmers
Over the years the RSC has earned the respect of the Spanish clubs fpr being a serious almost-professional highly competitive group Such a reshyputation is difficult to maintain in our transient environment
Now through your generous cooperation and efforts the RSC is better equipped to train for its competition season and to host our competitors in a manner to whcih they are accustomed
On behalf of the present and future Boards of Directors and memberships I extend our most sincere appreciation and wish you and your men all the best for the future
William M Sink Secretory
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ROTA RODEO ASSN Box 1872
US Naval Station FPO New York NY 09540
CDR George J Bednar Commanding Officer NMCB FOUR
Dear Sir
20 October 1976
We would like to express our sincere appreciation to you and all of NMCB-4 for all of the help and support you have given the Rota Rodeo Association
You have given us the use of your equipment along with skilled operators to run it When we needed something you a brays seClled to be there ready and willing to do aJl you could Our 1976 Rodeo Season has been SllOOth sailing all along because of the tremendous aaount of support we llave received frobull our shiputes at NgtICB-4
Your Special Services department has provided us with the use of their facilities when a rainstorm made it necessary to move indoors and they have offered their services several times NMCB-4 has provided a11 Ambulance for our shows and buck-outs along with experienced Corpsmen They have provided us with transportation to pull and transfer our flont over the 4th of July They were there before our Rodeos to water and drng the arena There is really no end to the countless number of times JMCB-4 was there to lend a helping hand when we needed it the most
We sincerely appreciate all of your efforts ln behalf of the Rota Rodeo Association ld like to extend a very sincere thank you to you and all of your men We wish you the best at your next station and all of the places where duty aay take you
Thank you very 1L1ch Very respectfully
Dale E Hart President RRA
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1 DURINC THE PERIOD l7 AUG - 3 NOV 76 ~CB FOUR DET SOODA BAY UNDER 1llE PROFESSIONAL LEADHRSHIP OF BUCS HARIANO E BENGS USN caIPLpoundTED COiSTRUCTION OF AN OIJTDOOR PLAYING COURT (CRI 415) AND A HANDBALL COURT (CRE 416) THESE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES WERE GREATLY hEEDED AT nus ISOLATED DUTY STATION ntEY ARE A REALITY TODAY JN LARGE MEASURE BECAUSE OF THE HARD lfORK OF THE HlGlILY SKILLED MEMIERS OF lllaquoB FOUR FACED WITH Ul1JSUAL PROBLEMS OF TERRAIN CLEARANCE INVOLVING WATER AND ELECTRICAL LINES 1llE SWEE DETAOMEJ7 SET ABOUT ITS TASK ON A HEAVY SIX AND SOMETDCES SEVEN DAYS A WEEK SCHEDULE TO ENSURE CtradePLETON ON TDlE 1llE SUPEllB RESULTS ATTEST TO llilIR DEDICATED EFFORTS 2 THE MEMBERS OF NAVDET SOODA BAY FOUO NMCB FOUR PERS TO BE GREAT SHIP-MATES MULE ABOARJ) nus ACTTVITY llU CraquoWWgtERIE AND COMPLETE ABSENCE OF ANY DISCIPLINARY INCTDENTS WAS lOICATlVE OP 1llE LEADERSlUP BY EXAMPLE SHOWN BY YOUR SENIOR PETTY OFFICERS 3 ADMINISTRATIVE AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE RENDERED BY ALL INFO ADDEES TS ALSO GREATLY APPRECIATED YOUR SUPPORT IN TiiESE ENDEAVORS SERVE TO BOOST me MORALE OF ntOSE WHO GET TO use ntESE FINE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES BT
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NEW YORK 09523 NAPSIGPWmr 11000 Ser 1384 9 NOV 1976
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Coananding Officer U S Naval Air Facility FPO New York 09523 Commanding Officer O S Naval Mobile Conatruc~on Battalion FOUR COmander Naval Conatruction Bacca lions U S Atlantic Fleet Little Creek Norfolk Virginia 23511
1 As the deployment of NMCB POUR approaches tenainatioo it is appYopriate chat the accomplisbnents of the Sigonella detachment be reviewed
2 Upon the arrival of thia epecially selected group it vas 1-ediately obvious that they were skilled arciaana who took pride in the work they accOG1pliahed It was also apparent that during h0111eport periods training leasooa had been well learned Many of the unique problems and challenges encouncer ed when u~~ina local materialbull had been recognized and resolved When actual on site conditionbull varied the officers and men of the detachshyment appraised the aituacion and aggr aaaively developed a sound engineering solution
3 Bot h the quantity and quality of the work accomplished by the Sigonella Detachment of NMCB FOUR was outstanding They completed many projects which had been started by other detachments They also started end completed several urgently required operational projects which enhanced the ability of NAF SigoneJla to provide improved support to the operating forces Projects of particular note are the Power Check Pad Rehabilitation of Line Operationbull Buildings Public Workbull Shopbull Storea Ordnance Magazines Air Frames Shop Handball Court and Theater Particularly notaworthy was the start of the EMCPO Club at NAP-II Although adverse weather prevailed work vae pursued on a round the clock ba1i1 in an effort co provide the follow-on detecbnent with a project which could be executed during the rainy season The Cen Do attitude displayed on all projects only r einforced the NMCB POUR reputation and candor displayed by all detachment personnel The ultimate reward of accomplialwent ahould be ebared by the mtire detachment Every indiidual exhibited that extra effort which contributes to perfection
4 They have estebliahed a pattern of excellence that future decachmenta will do well to emulate The officers and men of the Sigonella Detachment can look with pride on their accompli1haenta
5 Please accept my moat sincere appreciation for e moat aucceaaful deployment
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BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH Avenida Diputacion
Rota Cadiz Espana (Spain)
t on behalf of the congregation of ~ethel Baptist Church would like to thank Chaplain Fink ~Rl Ron
bull Sherman EOl Doug Sullivan BU2 Biggins and EA3 Jose Setter for the removal of debris and the leveling of our parking area These men worked continously for over eix hours and completed a cask that would have taken the men of Bethel many back breaking days to accomplibullh
We 1incerely do appreciate this work that was performed
Thank you and may Cod blebulla these men
Sincerely
1Rodnay J PARROTT
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Chief of Information Commanding Officer Naval Mobile FOUR FPO San Francisco 96601
CRINFO Merit Award forwarding of
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Construction Battalion
Ref (a) OPNAVINST 572027 of 10 June 76
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l The Chief of Information takes great pleasure in forshywsrding ancloaure (1) to the editor and staff of FOCUS ON FOUR
2 A key objective of the Navys internal informAtion prograa ii to an1ure that all Navy personnel and their dependents are Cully informed about the Navy A panel of judge1 determined that the content and format of POCUS ON FOOR were of exemplary quality and in full support of internal information goal1
3 Thia publication waa named Best Authorized Magazine (Catego ry Two) aa set forth in reference (a) for the transitional quarter fiscal year 1976 CHINFO Merit Awards prograa
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Coaaanding Oficer
Executive Officer
CDI Kalcolbull J MACDONALD CEC USN (July 1974 - June 1976)
CDI Caorge J lDNAI CEC USN (July 1976 -
CDR Charles M KASlELL CEC USN (February 1974 - June 1976)
LCDR Jabullebull a CLAYTON CEC USN (June 1976 -
Adbullinis t rativePersonnel OIicer(S-1) LTJC Wallace NMB YUH USN (Hovebullber 1974 - June 1976)
Plana amp Training Officer (S-2)
Operationbull Officer (S-3)
Supply Officer (S-4)
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Medical Officer
Dental Of Cicer
Alpha Company Commander
Bravo Company Cobullmande r
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LTJC Jabullea A ZAYAC USN (June 1976
LT Claude V KING Ill CEC USN (Karch 197S - Kay 1976)
LT Pred C KLEIN USN (Kay 1976 - October 1976)
LTJC Charlea R KUIIC CEC USH (August 1976 -
LCDR Michael w SHELTON CEC USN (April 197S - Novebullbe r 1976)
LCDR Jarold R HILD~BRAND SC USN (Septebullber 1974 - June 1976)
LCDR Patrick P VALENTY SC USN (July 1976 -
LCDI lufua B FINI CBC USN (Sepceaber 1975 -
LT Randal R STRAUB MC USNR (September 1975 - June 1976)
LT Samuel S NORVELL MC USNI (July 1976 -
LT Terrence C MASON DC USNR (Augus t 1975 -
LT Richard K DEMPSEY CEC USN (Sep t ember 197S - November 1976)
LTJC Charles R ~UBIC CEC USN (Sep~ember 1975 - August 1976)
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LT Pra nk J KOlRO CEC US N (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Wallace NXN YU ll DSN (Jbullnlllry 1976 - June 1976)
LTJC Cragory A RtC~RT CBC DSN (June 1976 - November 1976)
LT Michael R JOHNSON CEC DSN (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Mlcheel A KOPACZEWSKlCtCDSKR (January 1976 - Novebullbet 1976)
LTJC Ronald P DE TROY CC US NR (Jamp11uacy 1976 - November 1976)
LTJC Laigb t on J TROE Ill CC OSN (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Paul 8 VADE SC USN (January 1974 - July 1976)
LTJC Scaven C CRTRY SC USN (July 1976 -
LT Pred C ILlN USN (Januery 1976 - Kay 1976)
LTJC Gregory A RlCHBRT CIC USN (May 1976 - November 1976)
ENS Craig M CAMPBELL CC USN (September 1975 - October 1976)
ENS Jean P MAbullCHAND CEC USN (October 1976 -
EQCH Ovaine R RUTHRPORD USN (March 1975 - Ha y 1976)
UTCS Norman C lOLBECK USI (May 1976 - JuJy 1976)
UTCM Ke nneth NMN CLEMONS USN (July 1976 - Novembar 1976)
CUCH Richard N ALLA~D USN (Novaaber 1976 -
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ADM I NPERSOtlHEL
The Administrative Department provided all administrative reproduction and personnel services to the battalion during the deployment
Total yeoman assigned during this deployment were ten (l-YNC 1-VNl 3-YN2 2-YN3 and 3-YNSN) One YN2 was assigned to Detachment Sigonella for administra t ive support bull Yeoman were also assigned to the Supply (S-4) Tr aining (S- 2) and Operations (S-3) departments The Admin Staff averaged four (2-YN2 l-YN3 and 1-YNSN) with the YNC functioning as the Assistant Admin Officer and the YN1 functioning as the Admin Office supervisor A line LTJG was assigned as Department Head
The Personnel Office started the Ro t a deployment with a staff of 10 PNs Everyone was assigned a specific job to do reenlistments and discharges receipts and transfers TAD diaries and education al services The operation was going smoothly however one PN was sent t o the Sigonella detachment to augment the de t achment staff because of the heavy workload there The allowance was further deple t ed when one PN got o r ders for shore duty and another PN was released t o inactive duty Though the loss of the PNs could not be remedied the remaining PNs doubled their share of the load to give the battalion the service it needed This is typical of the Cao Do spirit of the PNs Their motivation and esprit de corps enabled them to give service to everyone in the battalion
The Personnel and Administrative staffs maintained the Duty YNPN Watch Section which provided emergency personn~l services and message pick-up service on a 24-hour bas is
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AVERAGE BATTALION STRENGTH - DEPLOYED AND ASSIGNED
DEPLOYED ASSIGNED
OPlICEllS 19 19 E-9 3 3 E-8 9 9 E-7 32 33 pound-6 75 78 E-5 91 101 E-4 137 138 E-3 amp below 207 208
TOTAL 554 570
BATTALION RECEIPTS AND TRANSFERS
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OFFICERS 7 9 E-9 0 l pound-8 0 3 E-7 2 0 E-6 15 9 E-5 34 17 B-4 28 21 E- 3 amp below 31 -2 TOTAL 117 158
AVERAGE BATTALION HANNING - OCCU FIELD 13
E-8 E-7 E-6 E-5 E-4 E-3 amp Below TOTAL
BU 2 9 10 22 38 53 134 CE 1 2 10 9 9 13 44 CM 2 5 7 15 21 18 68 EA 0 2 3 6 3 12 26 EO 0 4 15 13 22 50 104 SW 1 1 8 7 11 16 44 UT l 0 3 9 14 23 50
TOTAL 7 TI 56 BT 118 185 470
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LEGAL
Legal a11i1tance was available co all members of the Battalion either at the coamand level by furniahing thebull vith povera of attorney or by referral to representativebull at the Baae Legal Services Branch OCfice for advice and counseling
Disciplinary action resulted in nonjudicial punishment being awarded on an average oC three cases week1y at Captaina Mast Four special and one summary courtbull - martial were convened during the Rota deployment Disciplinary action by month ia illustrated on the graph below
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CAREE R C 0 U N S E L l N G
During most of the European deployment NllCB 4 did not have a permanent trained Campreer Counselor This affected the overall career retention program As of this writing the battalion has acquir ed a permanent Career Counselor and the coU1Dand is in the pr ocess of rebuilding a viable car eer r e t ention team This should br14thten the overall retention pictur e
RETENTI ON TABLE
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MORALE An ObJective evaluation of the bullorale of the Battalion as
a whole would unquestionably be very highmiddot Certainly the deploybullent location Rota Spain with its excellent liberty and leave possibilities wa1 a contributing factor However the sinale aost iaportant cause of high unit aorale was the excellent reputation for quality workaanship which the Battalion enjoyed Quality work probulloted hiamph unit pride which led to personal pride which led to hlamph aorale The high bullorate in turn was the cause of better and higher quality work thus self-perpetuating the spiral and proving the adaae that Quality attracts Qualitybullbull
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CHAPLAIN Religious services were held regularly in the Chapal-inshy
the-Pines located in the Seabee Camp Ciudad de Plata Rota Spain Sunday services included Protestant Worship at 0930 and Catholic Mass at 1100 Protestant Worship was conducted by the Battalion Chaplain and Catholic Mass was celebrated by Chaplains Rademacher and Boyd from the Naval Station Chapel Guitar music for Catholic Mass was arranged by the priests Organist for the Protestant services was Nancy L Johnson wife of CTIC Bob Johnson of Naval Comaunicntion Station Attendance averaged 7 battalion personnel at Protestant sershyvices and 16 at Catholic services tn addition many Naval Station personnel attended worship services at the Senbee Camp
Protestant and Catholic Chapel Funds were maintained with the Battalion Chaplain as custodian of each Disbursements of $100 or more were made with approval of the Commondina Officer A Catholic Chapel Council was foraed to make recoaaendations for use of the Catholic Chapel Fund
The Chapel was left unlocked at all times for aeditntion and prayer by battalion personnel A small group of Penteshycostal men hnd a daily prayer service in the chapel
Several battalion personnel participated in local denominshyational services Latter Doy Saints and Church of Christ at Esperanzu House on the base First Baptist Church Bethel Baptist Church and Lu Tglesln tvangelica (Pentecostal) off base A number of battalion personnel participated in Chrisshytian fellowship at Victory Villa Overseas Christion Serviceshyaen s Center and at a coffee house sponsored by La Iglesia Eva nae lica
A small Protestant Bible study group met on Wednesday nights ~n the Chaplians office studying primarily Godsplan of salvation
Throe retreats averaging seven persons ouch were held at La Molina Santa an old grist mill in Benaojon which has been converted into a retreat center by Fred Felty an American insurance salesman lowyer and former legislotor from Texas Several Catholic personnel participated in two Search Retreats sponsored by the base chapel
Several religious pound1las mostly Moody science filbulls were presented free of charge in the Silver City Theater The films became quite popular with a maximum attendance of 60 at one showing
The battalion library located in the sumo building as tho chnplalns office contain~ 3000 volumes of fiction and nonshyfiction hand-me-downs from other Navy Ii brories During
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this deployment application was made to the Chief of Naval Education and Training Support to establish e aeneral library at Silver City This was epproved and at the end of deployshyment an order of 1500 new volumes was received Much time and effort was put into inventorying and organiiing e~isting books About 600 fictions books older than twelve years were removed from the shelves and placed in boxes pending arrival of the new books Additional bookshelves totaling 76 feet of shelf space were built by Bravo Company to accommodate the new books In addition the battalion had several shelves of paperback books
The greatest single timetaker for the Chaplain was individual counseling covering a variety of subjects but mainly marital counseling A good bit of evening time was spent making AUTOVON calls in connection with personal counseling This included delivering over 120 Red Cross messages and counseling and assistshying persons receiving these messages
In addition to library shelves material changes included installation of a safe for keepina chapel funds prior to deposit a new air conditioner for the chapel screen doors on the chaplains office and library an additional electrical outlet in the chapshylains office to accommodate a wall clock relocation of one outshyside speaker from the chapel tower to the library roof in order to play chimes on Sunday mornings in the direction of berthing areas tamper-proofing of tho outside library door and updatina of doorknobs with locks and keys for all doors
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While found to be lacking by stateside standards the physical plant and layout of the dispensary were noneshytheless adequate for aost routine and emergency cases treated at Ciudad de Plata Assistance provided by the Naval Hospital Rota in the form of laboratory teats
bull pharmacy x-rays consultions and emergency referrals was outbulltanding
An average of approximately 280 patients per month were seen during rout1ne sick call hours Over 1850 prescriptions were filled the laboratory processed some 800 teats and 20 x-ray exposures were taken and reed Upper Respiratory Infections and gastrointestinal compaincs comprised the majority of conditions seen at routine 1ick call with moat of the consultsrefer r als co the Naval Hospital being of an orthopedic or optometric nature No communicable disease or food born illness outbreaks ware encountered Few cases of venere al disease were encounte r ed and all responded favo r abl y to i nitia l tr eatment Tl1ro~ghnut the deployment and in preparation for t he return to CONUS all necessary immunizations including Hong Kong and New Jersey A (swine) influenza were administered to AiJ Hands
The Medical Department instituted o Weight Control Program using the recent guidelines promulgated by BUMED While the results are still being analyzed net lossea of 30+ lbs were noted in several cases
During the deployment the rear two thirds of the HCPOC ESO Quonset Rut was alloted to the Medical Department and converted to supply spaces for bulk medical equipment This allo~ed for the controlled temperature storage oC items vice storage in CONpoundX boxes thus extending shelf life and insuri~g potency of necessary medicinals ln preparation Cor the mount out exercise all mount out boxe1 bullats kitbull and outfits were painted the latches and seals repaired or replaced
SICONELLA DETACHMENT
The Sigonella Detachment had a first class corpsman ssaigned throughout the deployment A screening eick call was held prior to quarters each morning An average of epproximetely 100 patients per month were seen during r o utine morning sick call of these personnel approximately 10 aen had to be referred to the Base Dispensa ry for further treatment Safety and sanitation inspections were conducted on both a r ou tine and a surprise basis The Medical Department representative also worked in the Adm Offi ce of the Base Dispensary
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DENTAL
The battalion dental staff consisting of one Dental Officer and cvo Deneal Technicians provided treatment in moat phases of Dantistry on a regularly scheduled basis to all battalion personnel Smergency dental care was rendered at any time Outatanding support in the fabrication of prosthetic applishyances repair service and advanced periodontal and complishycated oral surgery cases vas received from the Dental Departshyment Roca Spain
The battalion Dental Department is housed in a standard naval mobile dental trailer The trailer consists of a vattshying room two operatories and a dark room One operacory is used for performing most phases of Dentistry and the other is used for exposing x-rays films in the dark room all dental instruments are sterilited in an autoclave located in the dark room
Patient load averaged over 200 per month and in excess of 1000 procedures per month During chis deployment cycle no unusual dental diseases or conditions were detected
Dentel equipment and supplies were adequate However occasional equipment problems did cause delays in patient care Few problems were encountered in ordering and receiving dental supplies
In summary the den~al department should always keep at least a couple of months of every day consumables on hand for turnover Scheduling of patients no more than cwo or three weeks in advance should be exercised to decrease the amount oC patient failures due to unforeseen emergencies and exercises that may arise due to the battalions alert status during deployshyment
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S P E C I A L S E R V I C E S The Special Services Staff was comprised of one first
class potty officer and ono non-rated battalion member Despite the small siie of tho crew Special Se~vices mainshytained a very active and effective program Self-help proshyjects for the improvement of the Special Services building which consisted of a gabulle roobull and theater included the conshystruction of a stage and a bar the tiling of the game room floor and the installation of a new ceilinamp in the theater The Special Services Petty Officer aaintained a close liaison with the base travel aaency and was instruaental in arranging a continuous stream of tours to the surrounding area and all over lurope
Sports activity was marked by chess and ping pong tournashyments and by the three month long NMCB FOUR softball season The season was culminated with the presentation of plaques and team pictures to the victorious team meaberaand a trophy with the name of the winning teabull inscribed which will be passed on to the chaapions of the next deployaent
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consis t ed of one fi r st class Photographers Mate one second class Journalist a nd two non -rated Builders as photographers fo r most of t he deployment The primary tasks of t he Photo Lab wer e to pr o vi de photographic support for PAO and the Opshyerations Department Work wos also done in support of the line companies (Alpha Company in particular ) the Safety Chief and the de t achbullent s
The mont hly opera t ions r eports which included black 6 white prints and color s l ides and tho bat t alion publication Focus on Four took up aos t of the Jabs tibulle
The PAO Oepartbullent worked on the bullonthly Focus on Four and pr ovided news release coverage of battalion events Artishycles appe1Lred in t he Rota base paper (The Jack Tar) the Seashybee Coverall Navy Times Navy Civil Engineer and others PAO also coordinated the Fl eet Home Town News Prograbull and the Direct Line question and answer line to the co
PAOPhoto did the l ayou t work on t he Guam Completion Report prepared a Change of Coabullond booklet ond finished a 92- page edition of the Focus on Four ln lieu of a cruisebook at the end of deployment
ProblebullS were encountered in the lnb with water teaper at ure and bullinerols insufficient functional equipment and frequent reassignbullent of personnel However n quali t y product was mainshytained as projects and l iberty wer e well docuaented by the PAO Staff
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The continuing aim of the NMCB POUR HRM Prograa is to aaximize the use of battalion human potential thereby enshysuring mission achievement for the command and personal growth opportunity for each battalion member If the program can be judged by the results it produced during the 1976 European deployment then the many pages of this completion report attest to a marked success
The Phase II Equal OpportunityRace Relations Program adshyvanced toward its institutionalized self-sustained stages The AAP was revised EOQls were updated and a new CTT was trained who in turn conducted MRRCE Workshops for all eligible personnel The Human Relations Council met monthly and tho Advancement Recommendation Board reviewed enlisted service records and performance evaluations to ensure all hands have been afforded an equal advancement opportunity
The DAPA and CODAC trained supervisors to identify and deal with workers showing symptoms of drugalcohol abuse conducted discussion groups for people with problems promshyulgated facts on drugalcohol abuse and related Navy policy and instituted a Drug Exemption Program Harsh Spanish laws p rove d a significant deterrent to drug use and trafficking and Battalion Special Services consistently proshyvided outstanding alternatives to drugalcohol indulgence Drug detection dogs urinalyses screening and NIS investigashytions were used aa required The local ARD and CAAC units treated and screened individuals referred by the CODAC
Battalion personnel participated in cultural adjustment briefings conducted by host activities in Rota and Sigonella Liberty cancellations were infrequent and few unfavorable incidents with local nationals were reported Officers and enlisted men regularly took advantage of leave and liberty to explore Spain and other European countries
Positive actions were initiated throughout the deployshybullcnt and will continue during homeport to sustain a positive cobullbulland cl1bullate Most notable among these are the refinement
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NMCB POOR wrapped up its homeport period with the completion of the CBC Pore Bueneae Trailer Park at Pore Hueneme CA and the lest flight to Rota left on 15 March
Turnov~r of projects at NAVSTA Rota consisted of the Calibration Lab (SPN 462 at 48 completegt as well as eight minor projects
The construction hold and material delays have liaited the casked projects on which the battalion can vork
The Calibration Lab (SPN 462) is progreaaing smoothly and awaits scheduled deliveries of the ductwork by mid-April and the remaining air handling units
Seabee Camp projects were rescheduled with the visit of COMCBLANT representatives on 29 March
Surfacing the Alpha Co Live Storage Area (SPN 01-12) ia progressing vell with the area close to Cioal grade after removing almost one foot of soil over the entire area
Laundry Boiler (SPN Ol-28) Camp Hot Water Boilers (SPN 01-29) and Water Softeners (SPN 01-30) are awaiting shipment of boilers and water softeners respectively
A dedicated camp maintenance program is undervay to keep the camp in a hazard Cree condition
Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34) Phase II is progressing with about 800 LF of aidewalk poured
In Sigonella Sicily the EM ciubCPO Addition (SIC 34448) and Colf Cou rse Irrigation system (SIC 437) have not been started due co higher priority on other projects
AIMD Shop Phase III (SIC 18) is on schedule and awaits arrival of the building which is due l April The high water table is a continual problem
Ordnance Hagaampine (SIC 25) ia hampered by rain (site lies in a low swampy area) bur forming continues on the bleat valle
Handball Court (SIC 441) is awbulliting maceriais before work can continue
Power Check Pad (SlC 507) vill start the Cir1t week of April
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A 16-man augment force to the Sigonella Det vas sent 30 March and is expected to return to Rota approximately l May
Holy Loch Scotland posss problems in uneirpacted vork (443 mandaya) remaining for the Rankin Garage (UNK 504) and in unplanned demolition (50 mandaya) for(UNK 09) Hobby Shop Additional men are planned to augment the Holy Loeb Oet in late April or early May
The Nea Makri Oet commenced vork vith approximat~ly 20 complete and 14 air conditioning units rehabed bull
APRIL
April aav NHCB FOUR moving into construction in earnest despite the material problems experienced on many major projects
At the Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34 II) section three of five sections is complete and the job is progressing vell
At the Wullanveber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) limited vork began in preparation for delivery of boom boards on 1 June
The causeway for the BOCBRP is in its final position with the connection well underway Lighting of the causeway is hampered by material problems
Repairs to the Fender System (SPN 19517) progress slowly dua to a lack of welding machines and design changes in the fabrication of the walers Divers from UCT ONE are currently removing the bottom walars along the right aide of the pier
After a complete design change the Community Center Road (SPN 444) is moving with ~ubgrade already eatabliahed
The Stgonella Seabee Compound (SIC 02-01) ta continuing with work on the trailer pads soils test lab collateral
bull equipment building loading ramp and the MLO storage shed
At the AIMD Building StC 18ttI non-delivery of ~he preshyengineered building ibull causing a critical delay along with other miscellaneoua HTO items
The Theater Addition (SIC 26) also haa critical eaterinl problems particularly with the doors having not arrived
The Handball Court (SIC 441) is awaiting arrival of the remainder of the building
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In Holy Loeb the Rankin Garage (UNK 504) will be cobullpleted Dt Kay and the Hobby Shop Improvements (UN~ 09) ii progressing vell with no major problems
Several personnel shifts are 1cheduled for the upcoming month and include the following Of the 16 man augmented to the Sigonella Dec ii will return on 9 Kay 18 additional men will be sent from Rota Three men will be sent to the Holy Loc h Dec
A detachment to La Maddalena of 19 men will be eatablished in June and a detachment to Souda Bay of four men will be established approximately l June
KAY
In Kay - NMC8 POUR completed and turned over two major projects both ahead of schedule Material and funding problems still plague several projects though there was soaa improvement by aonths end
Causeway Connection (SPN 506) Concrete pad poured security lights and handrail in place Project completed and turned over 27 Kay 1976
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Precon held scheduled to start 1 July if oxylance burn bera and conduit hanger material arrive in June
Poat Office Consolidation (SPN 498) Much work was accomshypliabad with old walls and utilities removed and new walls doors and windows being installed
Calibration Lab (SPN 462) Additional funds received material procurement has begun again Need electr ical AC plumbing material Work baa progressed in finishing the head installing duct work painting
Repair Fender System Pier Il (SPN o f eleven sections of piles complete prior co installation
19517) Prefab of first Rubbing stripbull required
Wullenweber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) Limited work awaiting arrival of boom bosrds in June
Housin8 Sidewalks (SPN 34) Men diverted from this project to the Poat Office Conaolidation
Community Center Roads (SPN 444) June completion expected
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Aniaal Shelter (SPN 632) Foundation prepared vertical conatruccion awaiting rebar expanded metal
Sigonella Seabee Compound (SIC 02-01) Work continued with progreaa on underground electrical substation alab light poles final grading and storage work Projecting June completion
AIMD Building (SIC 18III) Building received and strucshytural a eabers erected Work continuing on sever linea undershyground Cuel tank Anticipa te funding problema
Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) Avaicing additional funda alov progreaa aade on bleat walls earth vork laying water line
theater Addition (SIC 26) Avaitiog additional funda much work oo stairs ocher concrete vork auapeoded ceiling partition installed
Golf Course Irrgiatioo (SIC 437) Work began on inacalshylacion of water lines and sprinkler systems
Bandball Court (SIC 441) No work performed awaiting arriv1l of electrical material
Povar Check Pad (SIC 507) Rain delayed early construction uch fill and compaction work performed this month
Line Opa Rehabilitation (SIC 508) tile floor laid electrical plumbing painting complete Project completed turned over 28 Hay 1976
Rankin Garage (UNK 504) in Roly Loch vaa completed and curnad ove r io ea~ly May
Hobby Shop Improvement Project (UNK 09) is ahead of schedule with bullwo rk progressing in roof boiler and radiator installation Estimated comple tion August 1976
AC Rehab (CRE 649) in Nea Makrt ia progressing near schedule with 471 of rehab work completed
In La Hadd1lena work has reauaad on the ~ym Overhead (SAR 04A) and on the Playing Field (SAR 11) with the arrival of a 19 men det during the final two vaeka of Hay
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Io June steady progress waa aade on construction projects The command inspection by COMCBLANT Captain J C RlC~ELS CEC USN r esulted io an outstanding rating for NMCB FOUR with particular praise for t he areas of leadership and ailitary smartness and our high quality construction Material sod funding probleaa still delay several projects aa outlined below
Kuse Cold Iron zation began on 28 to begill 12 Jul1 aaterial still are
SPN 502) Second precon held sod mobilishyJune Pull-scale construction isacheduled Oxylaoce burn bars and conduit hanger not on site
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Post Office Consolidotion (SPN 498) Work accoaplished bull includes plastering new walls installing a head beginning a foyer The major hold-up is arrival of channel iron necessary for inatallation of ductwork and installation of the euspended ceiling
Repair Pender System (SPN 19517) First sections of piles driven Rubbing stripslover va lers to be installed with UCT support once rubbing stripe ar r ive
Calibration Lab (SPN 462) Delays in this job include srrival of mismatched nir cood~tioniog equipment for the Mechanishycal Room and awaiting pencil rod and angle iron fo r ductwork
Wullenweber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) Boom boards are not not scheduled to arrive until August Work ia progressing in the bus bar installation
Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34) Open scrip between r oad and sidewalks paved
Overlay Camp Roads and Surface Secondary Roads (SPN 01-13 SPN 01-22) Roads in cabullp repaved
Inetall Bead Building 365 (SPN 01-35) Work is virtually complete on this camp improvement project
AIHD Building (SIC 18III) Work and fuel tank Wor~ is conttnuiog on the access road
completed oo sever lines aid~ng insulation and on
Power Check Pad (SIC 507) Almost half of tbe concrete poured this period
Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) $12300 of $17650 requested received Project August completion
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Theater Addition (SlC 26) Roof and ceiling installed interior utilities being roughed io
Handball court (SIC 441) No bullaterial delaya this month Insulation ceiling utilities installed All that rebullaina is to paint interior correct electrical and place sidewalk end stepa
EM ClubEH Club Addition Preparation underway to begin ~hibull project Many design questions to be discuaaed in second precon on 1 July 1976
_ Sigonella Seabee Cobullpound (SIC 02-01) Work still remains on vash reek soils lab admin parking lot and shore pover connection
Hobby Shop taprovement Project(UNK 09) Work continues ahead of schedule v t th progrebullbull on vindov installation plastering and electrical
Gym Overhead (SAJl 04A) Work completed once plywood arrived in mid-June No pudcblist
Playing Field (SAR 11) Work is progressing vith an early July completion expected The detachment is to be diseatablished approximately 15 July
Rota Pier Fender Repair (SPN 19517)
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JULY
In Julywork continued aa NKCB FOUR paaaed the midpoint in ita European deployment The battalion took tiae out for the traditional mid-deployment party on the 24th of July and for the battalion Change of Command Ceremony on 29 July when CDR C J BEDNAR relieved CDR M J MACDONALD However work did not alacken aa the Muse Cold Iron Project commenced (ull production at Rota and plans were laid for the eatabliahaent of a detachment at Souda Bay Crete Several projecta were completed both in Rota and at the various detachmenta
POTA
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Once critical materials orrived progresa vaa quicker than first anticipated due to the efficishyency of the oxylance and magnesium burn bar However several problems still alov construction Obstructions in the steam line trench require design changes for the pipe layout Not all materials are on hand and timely delivery ia required in order to avoid further delays Pinally apace requirements of pier tenantbull impedes progress as areas are blocked off and the battalion ia given only limited acceaa
Poat Office Consolidation (SPN 498) Haaonry work continued on the foyer and north and south walls Utilities inatalled electrical work begun No major stumbling blocka anticipated in this project as channel iron for auapendad celling arrived late in the month
Repair Pender System SPN 19517) At the prefab yard concrete pillars for use in pile fabrication completed The third of twelve sections of pile were driven Anticipate runnshying out or wooden members
Calib ration Lab (SPN 462) Installation of hoc vater lines complete Head virtually complete and moec duct work installed No resolution yet to mechanicalair-conditioning problema
Communi ty Center Road (SPN 444) Completed turned overco ROICC 6 Ju ly 1976
Animal Kennel (SPN 632) Project laid out and earthwork complete
Renovate BEQ Electrical (SPN 01-08) lialf of lights installed Awaiting arrival of remaining materials
Surface Ove rlay Camp Roadbull (SPN 01-13) 01-20 01-22 01-38) Silve r City Saloon parking lot surface BEQ roada complete WorK continuing on other horizontal constYuction in Seabea Camp
Install Raad Bldg 365 (SPN 01-35) Completed
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AIMD Building (SIC 18III) Siding insulation complete Interior electrical and plumbing vork begun Partition valls being installed
Pover Check Pad (SIC 507) of application of joint sealer
Project complete vith exception Awaiting chis terial
Ordnance Magaampine (SIC 25) Last concrete for blaat walls poured Work continuing on grouting waterproofing and earthshywork
Handball Court (SIC 441) Project completed and turned over to ROICC
EM ClubEM Club Addition (SIC 34448) Project start delayed awaiting reply from Corpa of Engineers on aajor deeig~ queetions
SARDINIA
Playing Field (SAR 11) Project completed and turned over Det disestabl ished 16 July 1976
ROLY LOCH
Hobby Shop Improvement Project (UNK 09) Project completed with exception of punchlist Det reduced to seven bullen until rest of aaterisl1 1rrive for start of NX garage project
NEA MAKRI
AC Rehab (GRE 645) Work moved ahead or schedulemiddot~ 13 units rehabbed this month
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AUGUST
In Rota construction approval was given by the Spanish governaent or the ERPBOC Storage and the TSC Antenna projects Manpower was quickly diverted to these projects the nuabera l and 3 priorities at Rota For the TSC Antenna job a detachment was established at Moron AFB In addition a detachment was also eatablished at Souda Bay Crete to work on two rec r eation facilities
ROTA
ERP Storage Facility (SPN 516) Vork progressed quickly on thia project in August after the lifting of the Spanish construction bold All aaterials were available on site anticipate early September completion
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Work was delayed on this project after the discovery of nine obstructions in the steam trench A redebulligo bas been approved and now the requirement is for tha arrival of elbows to go around the obstructions
TSC Antennas (SPN 602) A twelve man deta~bbullent was established on 16 Auguat to begin work at Moron AFB Spain It is planned that all work will be completed at Moron and then the complementaey antenna work started at the Rota site
Pier II Fender Repair (SPN 19517) Most of this crew diverted to higher priority projects aa maceriala (Timber) are running short
Calibra tion Lab (SPN 462) A design engineer from OICC Spain arrived the week of 16 August and recommended extenaive redesign of the AC ayatea Further delays are anticipated It is expected that NHCB 4 vill not b able to complete this project
SlCONBLLA
AIMO Building (SIC 18tII) Material pro~lems continuemiddot The comnon gutters have not arrived as promised by the Italian Air Force contractor The AC unit received does not aatch specifications COMCBLANT DET Naples ia investigating problems
Theater Addition (SIC 26) Work nov Estimate 3-4 veeks lost due to rework of content in river sand reduced bonding sand aeans to be working
progressing on plastering plaster Righ silt
Nov using 50 volosnic
The Joint Sealant for the Power Check Pad (SIC 507) and the cast iron fittings for the Col Course Irrigation Project (SIC 437) have not yet arrived delaying those projects Also the redesign of the EMCPO Club foundation (SIC 34448) la still in the bands of the Army Corps of Engineers aud OICC Spain
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SOUDA IAT
A nev detachment vas establiahed or the conatruct1on of a Handball Court (CRpound 416) and a Racreatiou Area (CR 415)
BOLT LOCH
Work vsa beaun on the NEX Caraae project (U K 604)
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SEPTE~BER
The big event of Septembet vas tbe long awaited Pull Battalion 48 hour Mount Out Captain J P JONpoundS COMCBLANT preaided at the final 782 gear inspection et the conclusion of the exercise on 14 September 1976
ROTA
ERP Storage Facility (SPN 516) Project turned over 8 September 1976 with no punchliat facil it y completed in 5 veeks time
Muse Cold I ron (SPN 502 ) Project atill delayed a va i t ins pipe inaulation and holiday line tester Elbows received for by-paaaing obstructions
TSC Antennas (SPN 602) Intense r ainfall and diaestablishshyment and reaetablishaent of the detachment at Moron because of the Mount Out have hinoered const r uction progreaa
Poat Office Consolidation Work continued on this project a s tbe foyers heads and office spaces vere completed
Repair Fender System (SPN 19Sl7) Date of arrival of timber pushed back for second time to 10 October 1976 Its arrival is essential as UCT ONpound deployed to Rota 21 September and oov are unable to begin eonatruction work
Wullenveber An t enna (SPN 503) Wrong size dead end gripe arrived vork can not begin on installation of nev boom boards
Animal Kennel (SPN 632) Work started on the erection of this quonset hut upon the completion o the ERP Storage Facility
SIGONELLA
AtMD Building (SIC 18lII) Work progressing smoothly Pre f inal inapeccion sat for l October 1976
Ordnance Maga~ine (SIC 25) Work continuinR on all phaaes o f pTo j e c t - road vater lioe interior Expect completion b y NMCB 4
Still awaiting arrival of cast iron fittings for Golf Courae Irrigation Project (SIC 437) and on receipt of redeaign from OICC Spain on EMCPO Club (SIC 34448)
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the Air Conditioning Rehabilieation Project (GRpound 649)
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Work progTeaaed smoothly on the Baodbell Cou rt (CRE 416) Bovever uoaarked pover linea vere hit during the bullite preparation tor the ~bullcreation Area (CRE 415) and reaulted lo delays vbtla repairs vere aade
Det SOUiia Bay 11ampabera work on the bandbell court project
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Manr projectbull at the various detachment -ites vere cobullpleted during this final 35 days of deployment Also the extensive task of bulloving out tbe NHCB FOUR Advance Party and turning over the projects equipment and camp to NHCB FIVE occupied a signliicant portion of the battalion bull time
ROTA
The Muse Cold Iron Project (SPN 502) turned over at 34 cobullplete with vork continuing to the end on insulating bull portions of the steam line
The Post Office Consolidation (SPN 498) was cobullpleted
The Pier II Pender Repair (SN 19517) was turned over at 34 complete With the arrival of the required timber bullebullbers on 15 October 1976 extensive work vas com~leted in the final tvo weeks
The Calibration Lab (SPN 462) was turned over at 82 complete awaiting redesign of mechanical systems by OICC Spain
The TSC Antenna Project (SPN 602) was turned over with 18 complete (36 of work at Hor~n)
The Wullenveber Antenna Project (SPN 503) wae turned over at 15 complete awai t ing the dead end grips
The Animal Kennel (SPN 632) was turned over ac 60 complete with the cagae and other inter ior work to be completed
SlCONELLA
The Power ~ Check Pad (SIC 507) and the AIMD Shop (SIC 18III) wae completed
The Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) wae turnover at 95 complete with heavy raine hampering progress on the road bull
The Theater Addition (SIC 26) was turned over at 94J complete os oll manpower resources were diverted in the last two weeks to the EMCPO Club
The Colf Courae Irrigation Project (SIC 437) was turned over at 17 complete
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Work began in earnest on the EMCPO Club(SIC 34448) during the final tvo veeka Once design approval vaa given work continued in double ahifta 7 days a week in a last ditch effort to get the p r oject out of the ground before the Sigonella rainy season stopped all earthwoTk Footings and columns bad to be poured in standing water despite 24 hour pumping
HOLY LOCR
The NEX Garage (UNK 604) waa completed
SOUDA BAY
The Handball Court (CRE 416) and the Recreation Area (CKE 415) vere completed bafore the Dets diaeetab1-isluaent
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ROTA RODEO ASSN Box 1872
US Naval Station FPO New York NY 09540
CDR George J Bednar Commanding Officer NMCB FOUR
Dear Sir
20 October 1976
We would like to express our sincere appreciation to you and all of NMCB-4 for all of the help and support you have given the Rota Rodeo Association
You have given us the use of your equipment along with skilled operators to run it When we needed something you a brays seClled to be there ready and willing to do aJl you could Our 1976 Rodeo Season has been SllOOth sailing all along because of the tremendous aaount of support we llave received frobull our shiputes at NgtICB-4
Your Special Services department has provided us with the use of their facilities when a rainstorm made it necessary to move indoors and they have offered their services several times NMCB-4 has provided a11 Ambulance for our shows and buck-outs along with experienced Corpsmen They have provided us with transportation to pull and transfer our flont over the 4th of July They were there before our Rodeos to water and drng the arena There is really no end to the countless number of times JMCB-4 was there to lend a helping hand when we needed it the most
We sincerely appreciate all of your efforts ln behalf of the Rota Rodeo Association ld like to extend a very sincere thank you to you and all of your men We wish you the best at your next station and all of the places where duty aay take you
Thank you very 1L1ch Very respectfully
Dale E Hart President RRA
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1 DURINC THE PERIOD l7 AUG - 3 NOV 76 ~CB FOUR DET SOODA BAY UNDER 1llE PROFESSIONAL LEADHRSHIP OF BUCS HARIANO E BENGS USN caIPLpoundTED COiSTRUCTION OF AN OIJTDOOR PLAYING COURT (CRI 415) AND A HANDBALL COURT (CRE 416) THESE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES WERE GREATLY hEEDED AT nus ISOLATED DUTY STATION ntEY ARE A REALITY TODAY JN LARGE MEASURE BECAUSE OF THE HARD lfORK OF THE HlGlILY SKILLED MEMIERS OF lllaquoB FOUR FACED WITH Ul1JSUAL PROBLEMS OF TERRAIN CLEARANCE INVOLVING WATER AND ELECTRICAL LINES 1llE SWEE DETAOMEJ7 SET ABOUT ITS TASK ON A HEAVY SIX AND SOMETDCES SEVEN DAYS A WEEK SCHEDULE TO ENSURE CtradePLETON ON TDlE 1llE SUPEllB RESULTS ATTEST TO llilIR DEDICATED EFFORTS 2 THE MEMBERS OF NAVDET SOODA BAY FOUO NMCB FOUR PERS TO BE GREAT SHIP-MATES MULE ABOARJ) nus ACTTVITY llU CraquoWWgtERIE AND COMPLETE ABSENCE OF ANY DISCIPLINARY INCTDENTS WAS lOICATlVE OP 1llE LEADERSlUP BY EXAMPLE SHOWN BY YOUR SENIOR PETTY OFFICERS 3 ADMINISTRATIVE AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE RENDERED BY ALL INFO ADDEES TS ALSO GREATLY APPRECIATED YOUR SUPPORT IN TiiESE ENDEAVORS SERVE TO BOOST me MORALE OF ntOSE WHO GET TO use ntESE FINE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES BT
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O S NAVAL AIR FACILITY PLEET POST OFFICE
NEW YORK 09523 NAPSIGPWmr 11000 Ser 1384 9 NOV 1976
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Coananding Officer U S Naval Air Facility FPO New York 09523 Commanding Officer O S Naval Mobile Conatruc~on Battalion FOUR COmander Naval Conatruction Bacca lions U S Atlantic Fleet Little Creek Norfolk Virginia 23511
1 As the deployment of NMCB POUR approaches tenainatioo it is appYopriate chat the accomplisbnents of the Sigonella detachment be reviewed
2 Upon the arrival of thia epecially selected group it vas 1-ediately obvious that they were skilled arciaana who took pride in the work they accOG1pliahed It was also apparent that during h0111eport periods training leasooa had been well learned Many of the unique problems and challenges encouncer ed when u~~ina local materialbull had been recognized and resolved When actual on site conditionbull varied the officers and men of the detachshyment appraised the aituacion and aggr aaaively developed a sound engineering solution
3 Bot h the quantity and quality of the work accomplished by the Sigonella Detachment of NMCB FOUR was outstanding They completed many projects which had been started by other detachments They also started end completed several urgently required operational projects which enhanced the ability of NAF SigoneJla to provide improved support to the operating forces Projects of particular note are the Power Check Pad Rehabilitation of Line Operationbull Buildings Public Workbull Shopbull Storea Ordnance Magazines Air Frames Shop Handball Court and Theater Particularly notaworthy was the start of the EMCPO Club at NAP-II Although adverse weather prevailed work vae pursued on a round the clock ba1i1 in an effort co provide the follow-on detecbnent with a project which could be executed during the rainy season The Cen Do attitude displayed on all projects only r einforced the NMCB POUR reputation and candor displayed by all detachment personnel The ultimate reward of accomplialwent ahould be ebared by the mtire detachment Every indiidual exhibited that extra effort which contributes to perfection
4 They have estebliahed a pattern of excellence that future decachmenta will do well to emulate The officers and men of the Sigonella Detachment can look with pride on their accompli1haenta
5 Please accept my moat sincere appreciation for e moat aucceaaful deployment
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BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH Avenida Diputacion
Rota Cadiz Espana (Spain)
t on behalf of the congregation of ~ethel Baptist Church would like to thank Chaplain Fink ~Rl Ron
bull Sherman EOl Doug Sullivan BU2 Biggins and EA3 Jose Setter for the removal of debris and the leveling of our parking area These men worked continously for over eix hours and completed a cask that would have taken the men of Bethel many back breaking days to accomplibullh
We 1incerely do appreciate this work that was performed
Thank you and may Cod blebulla these men
Sincerely
1Rodnay J PARROTT
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Chief of Information Commanding Officer Naval Mobile FOUR FPO San Francisco 96601
CRINFO Merit Award forwarding of
24 NOV 1976
Construction Battalion
Ref (a) OPNAVINST 572027 of 10 June 76
Encl (l) Merit Award Certificate
l The Chief of Information takes great pleasure in forshywsrding ancloaure (1) to the editor and staff of FOCUS ON FOUR
2 A key objective of the Navys internal informAtion prograa ii to an1ure that all Navy personnel and their dependents are Cully informed about the Navy A panel of judge1 determined that the content and format of POCUS ON FOOR were of exemplary quality and in full support of internal information goal1
3 Thia publication waa named Best Authorized Magazine (Catego ry Two) aa set forth in reference (a) for the transitional quarter fiscal year 1976 CHINFO Merit Awards prograa
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CDI Kalcolbull J MACDONALD CEC USN (July 1974 - June 1976)
CDI Caorge J lDNAI CEC USN (July 1976 -
CDR Charles M KASlELL CEC USN (February 1974 - June 1976)
LCDR Jabullebull a CLAYTON CEC USN (June 1976 -
Adbullinis t rativePersonnel OIicer(S-1) LTJC Wallace NMB YUH USN (Hovebullber 1974 - June 1976)
Plana amp Training Officer (S-2)
Operationbull Officer (S-3)
Supply Officer (S-4)
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LTJC Jabullea A ZAYAC USN (June 1976
LT Claude V KING Ill CEC USN (Karch 197S - Kay 1976)
LT Pred C KLEIN USN (Kay 1976 - October 1976)
LTJC Charlea R KUIIC CEC USH (August 1976 -
LCDR Michael w SHELTON CEC USN (April 197S - Novebullbe r 1976)
LCDR Jarold R HILD~BRAND SC USN (Septebullber 1974 - June 1976)
LCDR Patrick P VALENTY SC USN (July 1976 -
LCDI lufua B FINI CBC USN (Sepceaber 1975 -
LT Randal R STRAUB MC USNR (September 1975 - June 1976)
LT Samuel S NORVELL MC USNI (July 1976 -
LT Terrence C MASON DC USNR (Augus t 1975 -
LT Richard K DEMPSEY CEC USN (Sep t ember 197S - November 1976)
LTJC Charles R ~UBIC CEC USN (Sep~ember 1975 - August 1976)
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LT Pra nk J KOlRO CEC US N (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Wallace NXN YU ll DSN (Jbullnlllry 1976 - June 1976)
LTJC Cragory A RtC~RT CBC DSN (June 1976 - November 1976)
LT Michael R JOHNSON CEC DSN (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Mlcheel A KOPACZEWSKlCtCDSKR (January 1976 - Novebullbet 1976)
LTJC Ronald P DE TROY CC US NR (Jamp11uacy 1976 - November 1976)
LTJC Laigb t on J TROE Ill CC OSN (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Paul 8 VADE SC USN (January 1974 - July 1976)
LTJC Scaven C CRTRY SC USN (July 1976 -
LT Pred C ILlN USN (Januery 1976 - Kay 1976)
LTJC Gregory A RlCHBRT CIC USN (May 1976 - November 1976)
ENS Craig M CAMPBELL CC USN (September 1975 - October 1976)
ENS Jean P MAbullCHAND CEC USN (October 1976 -
EQCH Ovaine R RUTHRPORD USN (March 1975 - Ha y 1976)
UTCS Norman C lOLBECK USI (May 1976 - JuJy 1976)
UTCM Ke nneth NMN CLEMONS USN (July 1976 - Novembar 1976)
CUCH Richard N ALLA~D USN (Novaaber 1976 -
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ADM I NPERSOtlHEL
The Administrative Department provided all administrative reproduction and personnel services to the battalion during the deployment
Total yeoman assigned during this deployment were ten (l-YNC 1-VNl 3-YN2 2-YN3 and 3-YNSN) One YN2 was assigned to Detachment Sigonella for administra t ive support bull Yeoman were also assigned to the Supply (S-4) Tr aining (S- 2) and Operations (S-3) departments The Admin Staff averaged four (2-YN2 l-YN3 and 1-YNSN) with the YNC functioning as the Assistant Admin Officer and the YN1 functioning as the Admin Office supervisor A line LTJG was assigned as Department Head
The Personnel Office started the Ro t a deployment with a staff of 10 PNs Everyone was assigned a specific job to do reenlistments and discharges receipts and transfers TAD diaries and education al services The operation was going smoothly however one PN was sent t o the Sigonella detachment to augment the de t achment staff because of the heavy workload there The allowance was further deple t ed when one PN got o r ders for shore duty and another PN was released t o inactive duty Though the loss of the PNs could not be remedied the remaining PNs doubled their share of the load to give the battalion the service it needed This is typical of the Cao Do spirit of the PNs Their motivation and esprit de corps enabled them to give service to everyone in the battalion
The Personnel and Administrative staffs maintained the Duty YNPN Watch Section which provided emergency personn~l services and message pick-up service on a 24-hour bas is
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OPlICEllS 19 19 E-9 3 3 E-8 9 9 E-7 32 33 pound-6 75 78 E-5 91 101 E-4 137 138 E-3 amp below 207 208
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BATTALION RECEIPTS AND TRANSFERS
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OFFICERS 7 9 E-9 0 l pound-8 0 3 E-7 2 0 E-6 15 9 E-5 34 17 B-4 28 21 E- 3 amp below 31 -2 TOTAL 117 158
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BU 2 9 10 22 38 53 134 CE 1 2 10 9 9 13 44 CM 2 5 7 15 21 18 68 EA 0 2 3 6 3 12 26 EO 0 4 15 13 22 50 104 SW 1 1 8 7 11 16 44 UT l 0 3 9 14 23 50
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LEGAL
Legal a11i1tance was available co all members of the Battalion either at the coamand level by furniahing thebull vith povera of attorney or by referral to representativebull at the Baae Legal Services Branch OCfice for advice and counseling
Disciplinary action resulted in nonjudicial punishment being awarded on an average oC three cases week1y at Captaina Mast Four special and one summary courtbull - martial were convened during the Rota deployment Disciplinary action by month ia illustrated on the graph below
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CAREE R C 0 U N S E L l N G
During most of the European deployment NllCB 4 did not have a permanent trained Campreer Counselor This affected the overall career retention program As of this writing the battalion has acquir ed a permanent Career Counselor and the coU1Dand is in the pr ocess of rebuilding a viable car eer r e t ention team This should br14thten the overall retention pictur e
RETENTI ON TABLE
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MORALE An ObJective evaluation of the bullorale of the Battalion as
a whole would unquestionably be very highmiddot Certainly the deploybullent location Rota Spain with its excellent liberty and leave possibilities wa1 a contributing factor However the sinale aost iaportant cause of high unit aorale was the excellent reputation for quality workaanship which the Battalion enjoyed Quality work probulloted hiamph unit pride which led to personal pride which led to hlamph aorale The high bullorate in turn was the cause of better and higher quality work thus self-perpetuating the spiral and proving the adaae that Quality attracts Qualitybullbull
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CHAPLAIN Religious services were held regularly in the Chapal-inshy
the-Pines located in the Seabee Camp Ciudad de Plata Rota Spain Sunday services included Protestant Worship at 0930 and Catholic Mass at 1100 Protestant Worship was conducted by the Battalion Chaplain and Catholic Mass was celebrated by Chaplains Rademacher and Boyd from the Naval Station Chapel Guitar music for Catholic Mass was arranged by the priests Organist for the Protestant services was Nancy L Johnson wife of CTIC Bob Johnson of Naval Comaunicntion Station Attendance averaged 7 battalion personnel at Protestant sershyvices and 16 at Catholic services tn addition many Naval Station personnel attended worship services at the Senbee Camp
Protestant and Catholic Chapel Funds were maintained with the Battalion Chaplain as custodian of each Disbursements of $100 or more were made with approval of the Commondina Officer A Catholic Chapel Council was foraed to make recoaaendations for use of the Catholic Chapel Fund
The Chapel was left unlocked at all times for aeditntion and prayer by battalion personnel A small group of Penteshycostal men hnd a daily prayer service in the chapel
Several battalion personnel participated in local denominshyational services Latter Doy Saints and Church of Christ at Esperanzu House on the base First Baptist Church Bethel Baptist Church and Lu Tglesln tvangelica (Pentecostal) off base A number of battalion personnel participated in Chrisshytian fellowship at Victory Villa Overseas Christion Serviceshyaen s Center and at a coffee house sponsored by La Iglesia Eva nae lica
A small Protestant Bible study group met on Wednesday nights ~n the Chaplians office studying primarily Godsplan of salvation
Throe retreats averaging seven persons ouch were held at La Molina Santa an old grist mill in Benaojon which has been converted into a retreat center by Fred Felty an American insurance salesman lowyer and former legislotor from Texas Several Catholic personnel participated in two Search Retreats sponsored by the base chapel
Several religious pound1las mostly Moody science filbulls were presented free of charge in the Silver City Theater The films became quite popular with a maximum attendance of 60 at one showing
The battalion library located in the sumo building as tho chnplalns office contain~ 3000 volumes of fiction and nonshyfiction hand-me-downs from other Navy Ii brories During
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this deployment application was made to the Chief of Naval Education and Training Support to establish e aeneral library at Silver City This was epproved and at the end of deployshyment an order of 1500 new volumes was received Much time and effort was put into inventorying and organiiing e~isting books About 600 fictions books older than twelve years were removed from the shelves and placed in boxes pending arrival of the new books Additional bookshelves totaling 76 feet of shelf space were built by Bravo Company to accommodate the new books In addition the battalion had several shelves of paperback books
The greatest single timetaker for the Chaplain was individual counseling covering a variety of subjects but mainly marital counseling A good bit of evening time was spent making AUTOVON calls in connection with personal counseling This included delivering over 120 Red Cross messages and counseling and assistshying persons receiving these messages
In addition to library shelves material changes included installation of a safe for keepina chapel funds prior to deposit a new air conditioner for the chapel screen doors on the chaplains office and library an additional electrical outlet in the chapshylains office to accommodate a wall clock relocation of one outshyside speaker from the chapel tower to the library roof in order to play chimes on Sunday mornings in the direction of berthing areas tamper-proofing of tho outside library door and updatina of doorknobs with locks and keys for all doors
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While found to be lacking by stateside standards the physical plant and layout of the dispensary were noneshytheless adequate for aost routine and emergency cases treated at Ciudad de Plata Assistance provided by the Naval Hospital Rota in the form of laboratory teats
bull pharmacy x-rays consultions and emergency referrals was outbulltanding
An average of approximately 280 patients per month were seen during rout1ne sick call hours Over 1850 prescriptions were filled the laboratory processed some 800 teats and 20 x-ray exposures were taken and reed Upper Respiratory Infections and gastrointestinal compaincs comprised the majority of conditions seen at routine 1ick call with moat of the consultsrefer r als co the Naval Hospital being of an orthopedic or optometric nature No communicable disease or food born illness outbreaks ware encountered Few cases of venere al disease were encounte r ed and all responded favo r abl y to i nitia l tr eatment Tl1ro~ghnut the deployment and in preparation for t he return to CONUS all necessary immunizations including Hong Kong and New Jersey A (swine) influenza were administered to AiJ Hands
The Medical Department instituted o Weight Control Program using the recent guidelines promulgated by BUMED While the results are still being analyzed net lossea of 30+ lbs were noted in several cases
During the deployment the rear two thirds of the HCPOC ESO Quonset Rut was alloted to the Medical Department and converted to supply spaces for bulk medical equipment This allo~ed for the controlled temperature storage oC items vice storage in CONpoundX boxes thus extending shelf life and insuri~g potency of necessary medicinals ln preparation Cor the mount out exercise all mount out boxe1 bullats kitbull and outfits were painted the latches and seals repaired or replaced
SICONELLA DETACHMENT
The Sigonella Detachment had a first class corpsman ssaigned throughout the deployment A screening eick call was held prior to quarters each morning An average of epproximetely 100 patients per month were seen during r o utine morning sick call of these personnel approximately 10 aen had to be referred to the Base Dispensa ry for further treatment Safety and sanitation inspections were conducted on both a r ou tine and a surprise basis The Medical Department representative also worked in the Adm Offi ce of the Base Dispensary
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DENTAL
The battalion dental staff consisting of one Dental Officer and cvo Deneal Technicians provided treatment in moat phases of Dantistry on a regularly scheduled basis to all battalion personnel Smergency dental care was rendered at any time Outatanding support in the fabrication of prosthetic applishyances repair service and advanced periodontal and complishycated oral surgery cases vas received from the Dental Departshyment Roca Spain
The battalion Dental Department is housed in a standard naval mobile dental trailer The trailer consists of a vattshying room two operatories and a dark room One operacory is used for performing most phases of Dentistry and the other is used for exposing x-rays films in the dark room all dental instruments are sterilited in an autoclave located in the dark room
Patient load averaged over 200 per month and in excess of 1000 procedures per month During chis deployment cycle no unusual dental diseases or conditions were detected
Dentel equipment and supplies were adequate However occasional equipment problems did cause delays in patient care Few problems were encountered in ordering and receiving dental supplies
In summary the den~al department should always keep at least a couple of months of every day consumables on hand for turnover Scheduling of patients no more than cwo or three weeks in advance should be exercised to decrease the amount oC patient failures due to unforeseen emergencies and exercises that may arise due to the battalions alert status during deployshyment
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S P E C I A L S E R V I C E S The Special Services Staff was comprised of one first
class potty officer and ono non-rated battalion member Despite the small siie of tho crew Special Se~vices mainshytained a very active and effective program Self-help proshyjects for the improvement of the Special Services building which consisted of a gabulle roobull and theater included the conshystruction of a stage and a bar the tiling of the game room floor and the installation of a new ceilinamp in the theater The Special Services Petty Officer aaintained a close liaison with the base travel aaency and was instruaental in arranging a continuous stream of tours to the surrounding area and all over lurope
Sports activity was marked by chess and ping pong tournashyments and by the three month long NMCB FOUR softball season The season was culminated with the presentation of plaques and team pictures to the victorious team meaberaand a trophy with the name of the winning teabull inscribed which will be passed on to the chaapions of the next deployaent
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consis t ed of one fi r st class Photographers Mate one second class Journalist a nd two non -rated Builders as photographers fo r most of t he deployment The primary tasks of t he Photo Lab wer e to pr o vi de photographic support for PAO and the Opshyerations Department Work wos also done in support of the line companies (Alpha Company in particular ) the Safety Chief and the de t achbullent s
The mont hly opera t ions r eports which included black 6 white prints and color s l ides and tho bat t alion publication Focus on Four took up aos t of the Jabs tibulle
The PAO Oepartbullent worked on the bullonthly Focus on Four and pr ovided news release coverage of battalion events Artishycles appe1Lred in t he Rota base paper (The Jack Tar) the Seashybee Coverall Navy Times Navy Civil Engineer and others PAO also coordinated the Fl eet Home Town News Prograbull and the Direct Line question and answer line to the co
PAOPhoto did the l ayou t work on t he Guam Completion Report prepared a Change of Coabullond booklet ond finished a 92- page edition of the Focus on Four ln lieu of a cruisebook at the end of deployment
ProblebullS were encountered in the lnb with water teaper at ure and bullinerols insufficient functional equipment and frequent reassignbullent of personnel However n quali t y product was mainshytained as projects and l iberty wer e well docuaented by the PAO Staff
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The continuing aim of the NMCB POUR HRM Prograa is to aaximize the use of battalion human potential thereby enshysuring mission achievement for the command and personal growth opportunity for each battalion member If the program can be judged by the results it produced during the 1976 European deployment then the many pages of this completion report attest to a marked success
The Phase II Equal OpportunityRace Relations Program adshyvanced toward its institutionalized self-sustained stages The AAP was revised EOQls were updated and a new CTT was trained who in turn conducted MRRCE Workshops for all eligible personnel The Human Relations Council met monthly and tho Advancement Recommendation Board reviewed enlisted service records and performance evaluations to ensure all hands have been afforded an equal advancement opportunity
The DAPA and CODAC trained supervisors to identify and deal with workers showing symptoms of drugalcohol abuse conducted discussion groups for people with problems promshyulgated facts on drugalcohol abuse and related Navy policy and instituted a Drug Exemption Program Harsh Spanish laws p rove d a significant deterrent to drug use and trafficking and Battalion Special Services consistently proshyvided outstanding alternatives to drugalcohol indulgence Drug detection dogs urinalyses screening and NIS investigashytions were used aa required The local ARD and CAAC units treated and screened individuals referred by the CODAC
Battalion personnel participated in cultural adjustment briefings conducted by host activities in Rota and Sigonella Liberty cancellations were infrequent and few unfavorable incidents with local nationals were reported Officers and enlisted men regularly took advantage of leave and liberty to explore Spain and other European countries
Positive actions were initiated throughout the deployshybullcnt and will continue during homeport to sustain a positive cobullbulland cl1bullate Most notable among these are the refinement
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NMCB POOR wrapped up its homeport period with the completion of the CBC Pore Bueneae Trailer Park at Pore Hueneme CA and the lest flight to Rota left on 15 March
Turnov~r of projects at NAVSTA Rota consisted of the Calibration Lab (SPN 462 at 48 completegt as well as eight minor projects
The construction hold and material delays have liaited the casked projects on which the battalion can vork
The Calibration Lab (SPN 462) is progreaaing smoothly and awaits scheduled deliveries of the ductwork by mid-April and the remaining air handling units
Seabee Camp projects were rescheduled with the visit of COMCBLANT representatives on 29 March
Surfacing the Alpha Co Live Storage Area (SPN 01-12) ia progressing vell with the area close to Cioal grade after removing almost one foot of soil over the entire area
Laundry Boiler (SPN Ol-28) Camp Hot Water Boilers (SPN 01-29) and Water Softeners (SPN 01-30) are awaiting shipment of boilers and water softeners respectively
A dedicated camp maintenance program is undervay to keep the camp in a hazard Cree condition
Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34) Phase II is progressing with about 800 LF of aidewalk poured
In Sigonella Sicily the EM ciubCPO Addition (SIC 34448) and Colf Cou rse Irrigation system (SIC 437) have not been started due co higher priority on other projects
AIMD Shop Phase III (SIC 18) is on schedule and awaits arrival of the building which is due l April The high water table is a continual problem
Ordnance Hagaampine (SIC 25) ia hampered by rain (site lies in a low swampy area) bur forming continues on the bleat valle
Handball Court (SIC 441) is awbulliting maceriais before work can continue
Power Check Pad (SlC 507) vill start the Cir1t week of April
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A 16-man augment force to the Sigonella Det vas sent 30 March and is expected to return to Rota approximately l May
Holy Loch Scotland posss problems in uneirpacted vork (443 mandaya) remaining for the Rankin Garage (UNK 504) and in unplanned demolition (50 mandaya) for(UNK 09) Hobby Shop Additional men are planned to augment the Holy Loeb Oet in late April or early May
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April aav NHCB FOUR moving into construction in earnest despite the material problems experienced on many major projects
At the Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34 II) section three of five sections is complete and the job is progressing vell
At the Wullanveber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) limited vork began in preparation for delivery of boom boards on 1 June
The causeway for the BOCBRP is in its final position with the connection well underway Lighting of the causeway is hampered by material problems
Repairs to the Fender System (SPN 19517) progress slowly dua to a lack of welding machines and design changes in the fabrication of the walers Divers from UCT ONE are currently removing the bottom walars along the right aide of the pier
After a complete design change the Community Center Road (SPN 444) is moving with ~ubgrade already eatabliahed
The Stgonella Seabee Compound (SIC 02-01) ta continuing with work on the trailer pads soils test lab collateral
bull equipment building loading ramp and the MLO storage shed
At the AIMD Building StC 18ttI non-delivery of ~he preshyengineered building ibull causing a critical delay along with other miscellaneoua HTO items
The Theater Addition (SIC 26) also haa critical eaterinl problems particularly with the doors having not arrived
The Handball Court (SIC 441) is awaiting arrival of the remainder of the building
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In Holy Loeb the Rankin Garage (UNK 504) will be cobullpleted Dt Kay and the Hobby Shop Improvements (UN~ 09) ii progressing vell with no major problems
Several personnel shifts are 1cheduled for the upcoming month and include the following Of the 16 man augmented to the Sigonella Dec ii will return on 9 Kay 18 additional men will be sent from Rota Three men will be sent to the Holy Loc h Dec
A detachment to La Maddalena of 19 men will be eatablished in June and a detachment to Souda Bay of four men will be established approximately l June
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In Kay - NMC8 POUR completed and turned over two major projects both ahead of schedule Material and funding problems still plague several projects though there was soaa improvement by aonths end
Causeway Connection (SPN 506) Concrete pad poured security lights and handrail in place Project completed and turned over 27 Kay 1976
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Precon held scheduled to start 1 July if oxylance burn bera and conduit hanger material arrive in June
Poat Office Consolidation (SPN 498) Much work was accomshypliabad with old walls and utilities removed and new walls doors and windows being installed
Calibration Lab (SPN 462) Additional funds received material procurement has begun again Need electr ical AC plumbing material Work baa progressed in finishing the head installing duct work painting
Repair Fender System Pier Il (SPN o f eleven sections of piles complete prior co installation
19517) Prefab of first Rubbing stripbull required
Wullenweber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) Limited work awaiting arrival of boom bosrds in June
Housin8 Sidewalks (SPN 34) Men diverted from this project to the Poat Office Conaolidation
Community Center Roads (SPN 444) June completion expected
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Aniaal Shelter (SPN 632) Foundation prepared vertical conatruccion awaiting rebar expanded metal
Sigonella Seabee Compound (SIC 02-01) Work continued with progreaa on underground electrical substation alab light poles final grading and storage work Projecting June completion
AIMD Building (SIC 18III) Building received and strucshytural a eabers erected Work continuing on sever linea undershyground Cuel tank Anticipa te funding problema
Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) Avaicing additional funda alov progreaa aade on bleat walls earth vork laying water line
theater Addition (SIC 26) Avaitiog additional funda much work oo stairs ocher concrete vork auapeoded ceiling partition installed
Golf Course Irrgiatioo (SIC 437) Work began on inacalshylacion of water lines and sprinkler systems
Bandball Court (SIC 441) No work performed awaiting arriv1l of electrical material
Povar Check Pad (SIC 507) Rain delayed early construction uch fill and compaction work performed this month
Line Opa Rehabilitation (SIC 508) tile floor laid electrical plumbing painting complete Project completed turned over 28 Hay 1976
Rankin Garage (UNK 504) in Roly Loch vaa completed and curnad ove r io ea~ly May
Hobby Shop Improvement Project (UNK 09) is ahead of schedule with bullwo rk progressing in roof boiler and radiator installation Estimated comple tion August 1976
AC Rehab (CRE 649) in Nea Makrt ia progressing near schedule with 471 of rehab work completed
In La Hadd1lena work has reauaad on the ~ym Overhead (SAR 04A) and on the Playing Field (SAR 11) with the arrival of a 19 men det during the final two vaeka of Hay
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Kuse Cold Iron zation began on 28 to begill 12 Jul1 aaterial still are
SPN 502) Second precon held sod mobilishyJune Pull-scale construction isacheduled Oxylaoce burn bars and conduit hanger not on site
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Post Office Consolidotion (SPN 498) Work accoaplished bull includes plastering new walls installing a head beginning a foyer The major hold-up is arrival of channel iron necessary for inatallation of ductwork and installation of the euspended ceiling
Repair Pender System (SPN 19517) First sections of piles driven Rubbing stripslover va lers to be installed with UCT support once rubbing stripe ar r ive
Calibration Lab (SPN 462) Delays in this job include srrival of mismatched nir cood~tioniog equipment for the Mechanishycal Room and awaiting pencil rod and angle iron fo r ductwork
Wullenweber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) Boom boards are not not scheduled to arrive until August Work ia progressing in the bus bar installation
Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34) Open scrip between r oad and sidewalks paved
Overlay Camp Roads and Surface Secondary Roads (SPN 01-13 SPN 01-22) Roads in cabullp repaved
Inetall Bead Building 365 (SPN 01-35) Work is virtually complete on this camp improvement project
AIHD Building (SIC 18III) Work and fuel tank Wor~ is conttnuiog on the access road
completed oo sever lines aid~ng insulation and on
Power Check Pad (SIC 507) Almost half of tbe concrete poured this period
Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) $12300 of $17650 requested received Project August completion
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Theater Addition (SlC 26) Roof and ceiling installed interior utilities being roughed io
Handball court (SIC 441) No bullaterial delaya this month Insulation ceiling utilities installed All that rebullaina is to paint interior correct electrical and place sidewalk end stepa
EM ClubEH Club Addition Preparation underway to begin ~hibull project Many design questions to be discuaaed in second precon on 1 July 1976
_ Sigonella Seabee Cobullpound (SIC 02-01) Work still remains on vash reek soils lab admin parking lot and shore pover connection
Hobby Shop taprovement Project(UNK 09) Work continues ahead of schedule v t th progrebullbull on vindov installation plastering and electrical
Gym Overhead (SAJl 04A) Work completed once plywood arrived in mid-June No pudcblist
Playing Field (SAR 11) Work is progressing vith an early July completion expected The detachment is to be diseatablished approximately 15 July
Rota Pier Fender Repair (SPN 19517)
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In Julywork continued aa NKCB FOUR paaaed the midpoint in ita European deployment The battalion took tiae out for the traditional mid-deployment party on the 24th of July and for the battalion Change of Command Ceremony on 29 July when CDR C J BEDNAR relieved CDR M J MACDONALD However work did not alacken aa the Muse Cold Iron Project commenced (ull production at Rota and plans were laid for the eatabliahaent of a detachment at Souda Bay Crete Several projecta were completed both in Rota and at the various detachmenta
POTA
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Once critical materials orrived progresa vaa quicker than first anticipated due to the efficishyency of the oxylance and magnesium burn bar However several problems still alov construction Obstructions in the steam line trench require design changes for the pipe layout Not all materials are on hand and timely delivery ia required in order to avoid further delays Pinally apace requirements of pier tenantbull impedes progress as areas are blocked off and the battalion ia given only limited acceaa
Poat Office Consolidation (SPN 498) Haaonry work continued on the foyer and north and south walls Utilities inatalled electrical work begun No major stumbling blocka anticipated in this project as channel iron for auapendad celling arrived late in the month
Repair Pender System SPN 19517) At the prefab yard concrete pillars for use in pile fabrication completed The third of twelve sections of pile were driven Anticipate runnshying out or wooden members
Calib ration Lab (SPN 462) Installation of hoc vater lines complete Head virtually complete and moec duct work installed No resolution yet to mechanicalair-conditioning problema
Communi ty Center Road (SPN 444) Completed turned overco ROICC 6 Ju ly 1976
Animal Kennel (SPN 632) Project laid out and earthwork complete
Renovate BEQ Electrical (SPN 01-08) lialf of lights installed Awaiting arrival of remaining materials
Surface Ove rlay Camp Roadbull (SPN 01-13) 01-20 01-22 01-38) Silve r City Saloon parking lot surface BEQ roada complete WorK continuing on other horizontal constYuction in Seabea Camp
Install Raad Bldg 365 (SPN 01-35) Completed
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AIMD Building (SIC 18III) Siding insulation complete Interior electrical and plumbing vork begun Partition valls being installed
Pover Check Pad (SIC 507) of application of joint sealer
Project complete vith exception Awaiting chis terial
Ordnance Magaampine (SIC 25) Last concrete for blaat walls poured Work continuing on grouting waterproofing and earthshywork
Handball Court (SIC 441) Project completed and turned over to ROICC
EM ClubEM Club Addition (SIC 34448) Project start delayed awaiting reply from Corpa of Engineers on aajor deeig~ queetions
SARDINIA
Playing Field (SAR 11) Project completed and turned over Det disestabl ished 16 July 1976
ROLY LOCH
Hobby Shop Improvement Project (UNK 09) Project completed with exception of punchlist Det reduced to seven bullen until rest of aaterisl1 1rrive for start of NX garage project
NEA MAKRI
AC Rehab (GRE 645) Work moved ahead or schedulemiddot~ 13 units rehabbed this month
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AUGUST
In Rota construction approval was given by the Spanish governaent or the ERPBOC Storage and the TSC Antenna projects Manpower was quickly diverted to these projects the nuabera l and 3 priorities at Rota For the TSC Antenna job a detachment was established at Moron AFB In addition a detachment was also eatablished at Souda Bay Crete to work on two rec r eation facilities
ROTA
ERP Storage Facility (SPN 516) Vork progressed quickly on thia project in August after the lifting of the Spanish construction bold All aaterials were available on site anticipate early September completion
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Work was delayed on this project after the discovery of nine obstructions in the steam trench A redebulligo bas been approved and now the requirement is for tha arrival of elbows to go around the obstructions
TSC Antennas (SPN 602) A twelve man deta~bbullent was established on 16 Auguat to begin work at Moron AFB Spain It is planned that all work will be completed at Moron and then the complementaey antenna work started at the Rota site
Pier II Fender Repair (SPN 19517) Most of this crew diverted to higher priority projects aa maceriala (Timber) are running short
Calibra tion Lab (SPN 462) A design engineer from OICC Spain arrived the week of 16 August and recommended extenaive redesign of the AC ayatea Further delays are anticipated It is expected that NHCB 4 vill not b able to complete this project
SlCONBLLA
AIMO Building (SIC 18tII) Material pro~lems continuemiddot The comnon gutters have not arrived as promised by the Italian Air Force contractor The AC unit received does not aatch specifications COMCBLANT DET Naples ia investigating problems
Theater Addition (SIC 26) Work nov Estimate 3-4 veeks lost due to rework of content in river sand reduced bonding sand aeans to be working
progressing on plastering plaster Righ silt
Nov using 50 volosnic
The Joint Sealant for the Power Check Pad (SIC 507) and the cast iron fittings for the Col Course Irrigation Project (SIC 437) have not yet arrived delaying those projects Also the redesign of the EMCPO Club foundation (SIC 34448) la still in the bands of the Army Corps of Engineers aud OICC Spain
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A nev detachment vas establiahed or the conatruct1on of a Handball Court (CRpound 416) and a Racreatiou Area (CR 415)
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Work vsa beaun on the NEX Caraae project (U K 604)
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SEPTE~BER
The big event of Septembet vas tbe long awaited Pull Battalion 48 hour Mount Out Captain J P JONpoundS COMCBLANT preaided at the final 782 gear inspection et the conclusion of the exercise on 14 September 1976
ROTA
ERP Storage Facility (SPN 516) Project turned over 8 September 1976 with no punchliat facil it y completed in 5 veeks time
Muse Cold I ron (SPN 502 ) Project atill delayed a va i t ins pipe inaulation and holiday line tester Elbows received for by-paaaing obstructions
TSC Antennas (SPN 602) Intense r ainfall and diaestablishshyment and reaetablishaent of the detachment at Moron because of the Mount Out have hinoered const r uction progreaa
Poat Office Consolidation Work continued on this project a s tbe foyers heads and office spaces vere completed
Repair Fender System (SPN 19Sl7) Date of arrival of timber pushed back for second time to 10 October 1976 Its arrival is essential as UCT ONpound deployed to Rota 21 September and oov are unable to begin eonatruction work
Wullenveber An t enna (SPN 503) Wrong size dead end gripe arrived vork can not begin on installation of nev boom boards
Animal Kennel (SPN 632) Work started on the erection of this quonset hut upon the completion o the ERP Storage Facility
SIGONELLA
AtMD Building (SIC 18lII) Work progressing smoothly Pre f inal inapeccion sat for l October 1976
Ordnance Maga~ine (SIC 25) Work continuinR on all phaaes o f pTo j e c t - road vater lioe interior Expect completion b y NMCB 4
Still awaiting arrival of cast iron fittings for Golf Courae Irrigation Project (SIC 437) and on receipt of redeaign from OICC Spain on EMCPO Club (SIC 34448)
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the Air Conditioning Rehabilieation Project (GRpound 649)
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Work progTeaaed smoothly on the Baodbell Cou rt (CRE 416) Bovever uoaarked pover linea vere hit during the bullite preparation tor the ~bullcreation Area (CRE 415) and reaulted lo delays vbtla repairs vere aade
Det SOUiia Bay 11ampabera work on the bandbell court project
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Manr projectbull at the various detachment -ites vere cobullpleted during this final 35 days of deployment Also the extensive task of bulloving out tbe NHCB FOUR Advance Party and turning over the projects equipment and camp to NHCB FIVE occupied a signliicant portion of the battalion bull time
ROTA
The Muse Cold Iron Project (SPN 502) turned over at 34 cobullplete with vork continuing to the end on insulating bull portions of the steam line
The Post Office Consolidation (SPN 498) was cobullpleted
The Pier II Pender Repair (SN 19517) was turned over at 34 complete With the arrival of the required timber bullebullbers on 15 October 1976 extensive work vas com~leted in the final tvo weeks
The Calibration Lab (SPN 462) was turned over at 82 complete awaiting redesign of mechanical systems by OICC Spain
The TSC Antenna Project (SPN 602) was turned over with 18 complete (36 of work at Hor~n)
The Wullenveber Antenna Project (SPN 503) wae turned over at 15 complete awai t ing the dead end grips
The Animal Kennel (SPN 632) was turned over ac 60 complete with the cagae and other inter ior work to be completed
SlCONELLA
The Power ~ Check Pad (SIC 507) and the AIMD Shop (SIC 18III) wae completed
The Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) wae turnover at 95 complete with heavy raine hampering progress on the road bull
The Theater Addition (SIC 26) was turned over at 94J complete os oll manpower resources were diverted in the last two weeks to the EMCPO Club
The Colf Courae Irrigation Project (SIC 437) was turned over at 17 complete
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Work began in earnest on the EMCPO Club(SIC 34448) during the final tvo veeka Once design approval vaa given work continued in double ahifta 7 days a week in a last ditch effort to get the p r oject out of the ground before the Sigonella rainy season stopped all earthwoTk Footings and columns bad to be poured in standing water despite 24 hour pumping
HOLY LOCR
The NEX Garage (UNK 604) waa completed
SOUDA BAY
The Handball Court (CRE 416) and the Recreation Area (CKE 415) vere completed bafore the Dets diaeetab1-isluaent
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1 DURINC THE PERIOD l7 AUG - 3 NOV 76 ~CB FOUR DET SOODA BAY UNDER 1llE PROFESSIONAL LEADHRSHIP OF BUCS HARIANO E BENGS USN caIPLpoundTED COiSTRUCTION OF AN OIJTDOOR PLAYING COURT (CRI 415) AND A HANDBALL COURT (CRE 416) THESE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES WERE GREATLY hEEDED AT nus ISOLATED DUTY STATION ntEY ARE A REALITY TODAY JN LARGE MEASURE BECAUSE OF THE HARD lfORK OF THE HlGlILY SKILLED MEMIERS OF lllaquoB FOUR FACED WITH Ul1JSUAL PROBLEMS OF TERRAIN CLEARANCE INVOLVING WATER AND ELECTRICAL LINES 1llE SWEE DETAOMEJ7 SET ABOUT ITS TASK ON A HEAVY SIX AND SOMETDCES SEVEN DAYS A WEEK SCHEDULE TO ENSURE CtradePLETON ON TDlE 1llE SUPEllB RESULTS ATTEST TO llilIR DEDICATED EFFORTS 2 THE MEMBERS OF NAVDET SOODA BAY FOUO NMCB FOUR PERS TO BE GREAT SHIP-MATES MULE ABOARJ) nus ACTTVITY llU CraquoWWgtERIE AND COMPLETE ABSENCE OF ANY DISCIPLINARY INCTDENTS WAS lOICATlVE OP 1llE LEADERSlUP BY EXAMPLE SHOWN BY YOUR SENIOR PETTY OFFICERS 3 ADMINISTRATIVE AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE RENDERED BY ALL INFO ADDEES TS ALSO GREATLY APPRECIATED YOUR SUPPORT IN TiiESE ENDEAVORS SERVE TO BOOST me MORALE OF ntOSE WHO GET TO use ntESE FINE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES BT
R 04211SZ NOV 76 FM COMCBLANT NORFOLK VA TO NMCB FOUR INFO COMCBPAC MAKALAPA HI BT UNCLAS E FT 0 N01650 FAREWELL TO NMCB FOOR 1 AS YOU DEPART ROTA HAVING SERVED AS ntE ATLANTIC FLEET ALERT BA1TALION I EXTEND MY SINCERE APPRECIATION FOR 1llE OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE BY YOUR OFFICERS AND MEN NKB FOUR CAN BE PROUD OF lllEIR ACCOMPLJSHMElTS DURING THESE PAST EIGHT MONTiiS 1lll PROFESSIONAL CAPABILITIES OF NMCB FOUR WERE EVIDalT ON SEVERAL OPERATIONAL PROJECTS AT ROTA OP PARTICULAR NOTE WERE THE PIER lllO FEJOER SYSTEM llaquoISE COLD TRON AND 1llE EOC SUPPORT FACILITY 1llE OIC DET SICONELLA AND HIS MEN PERFORMED IN A PARTICULARLY OUTSTANDING CAN DO MANNER IN SEVERAL INSTANCES tlORUNG DOUBLE SHIFTS UNDER ADVERSE llEA1llER CONDITIONS IN ORDER TO GET PROJECTS OUT OF 1llE GROUND PRIOR TO nE ONSET OP THE RAINY SEASON 1 WISH YOU WELL ON YOUR RICHLY-DESERVED IOIEshyPORT PERIOD MD LOOK FORWARD TO AGAIN HAVING 11tCB FOUR UNDER CltMBLMT OPCON ON YOOR EXT DEPLOYMENT WELL DONE CAPT JONES BT
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NEW YORK 09523 NAPSIGPWmr 11000 Ser 1384 9 NOV 1976
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Coananding Officer U S Naval Air Facility FPO New York 09523 Commanding Officer O S Naval Mobile Conatruc~on Battalion FOUR COmander Naval Conatruction Bacca lions U S Atlantic Fleet Little Creek Norfolk Virginia 23511
1 As the deployment of NMCB POUR approaches tenainatioo it is appYopriate chat the accomplisbnents of the Sigonella detachment be reviewed
2 Upon the arrival of thia epecially selected group it vas 1-ediately obvious that they were skilled arciaana who took pride in the work they accOG1pliahed It was also apparent that during h0111eport periods training leasooa had been well learned Many of the unique problems and challenges encouncer ed when u~~ina local materialbull had been recognized and resolved When actual on site conditionbull varied the officers and men of the detachshyment appraised the aituacion and aggr aaaively developed a sound engineering solution
3 Bot h the quantity and quality of the work accomplished by the Sigonella Detachment of NMCB FOUR was outstanding They completed many projects which had been started by other detachments They also started end completed several urgently required operational projects which enhanced the ability of NAF SigoneJla to provide improved support to the operating forces Projects of particular note are the Power Check Pad Rehabilitation of Line Operationbull Buildings Public Workbull Shopbull Storea Ordnance Magazines Air Frames Shop Handball Court and Theater Particularly notaworthy was the start of the EMCPO Club at NAP-II Although adverse weather prevailed work vae pursued on a round the clock ba1i1 in an effort co provide the follow-on detecbnent with a project which could be executed during the rainy season The Cen Do attitude displayed on all projects only r einforced the NMCB POUR reputation and candor displayed by all detachment personnel The ultimate reward of accomplialwent ahould be ebared by the mtire detachment Every indiidual exhibited that extra effort which contributes to perfection
4 They have estebliahed a pattern of excellence that future decachmenta will do well to emulate The officers and men of the Sigonella Detachment can look with pride on their accompli1haenta
5 Please accept my moat sincere appreciation for e moat aucceaaful deployment
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BT UNCLAS E FT 0 N016SO WELL DONE l SINCERE APPRECIATION IS EXTENDED TO NMCB FOUR DET SIGONELLA FOR A MOST SUCCESSFUL DEPlOYMENT 2 THI QUANTITY AND QUALITY OF YOUR WORK WAS OOTSTANDJNG PARTICULARLY NOTImiddot WORllY PROJECTS INCLUDED THE POWBR CHECK PAD RpoundHABJLlTATlON OF LINE OPERATION BUILDINGS PUBLIC WORKS SHIP STORES ORDNANCE MAGAZINES AIR FRAMES SHOP HANDshyBALL COURT BASE 1llEATRE ANO THE BEGINNING OF 1liE EMCPO ewe AT THE NATO FIELD ALntOUGH ADVERSE liEA1llER PREVAILED tORK AT 1lE EMCPO ewe SITE WAS PURSUED ON A ROUND THE CLOCI BASIS IN AN EFFORT TIgt PROVIDE THE FOLiOff ON DETAOfIEhT Wini A PROJECT lrtllIOi COULD BE EXEClTTED DURING THE RAINY SEASON YOUR OBVIOUS CAN 00 ATIITJDE OliLY REINFORCED THE Nt-CB FOUR REPUTATION WE SHALL MISS YOU AS PART OF THE SIG TEAM 3 CONGRATULATIONS ON A JOB WELL DONE BT
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BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH Avenida Diputacion
Rota Cadiz Espana (Spain)
t on behalf of the congregation of ~ethel Baptist Church would like to thank Chaplain Fink ~Rl Ron
bull Sherman EOl Doug Sullivan BU2 Biggins and EA3 Jose Setter for the removal of debris and the leveling of our parking area These men worked continously for over eix hours and completed a cask that would have taken the men of Bethel many back breaking days to accomplibullh
We 1incerely do appreciate this work that was performed
Thank you and may Cod blebulla these men
Sincerely
1Rodnay J PARROTT
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Chief of Information Commanding Officer Naval Mobile FOUR FPO San Francisco 96601
CRINFO Merit Award forwarding of
24 NOV 1976
Construction Battalion
Ref (a) OPNAVINST 572027 of 10 June 76
Encl (l) Merit Award Certificate
l The Chief of Information takes great pleasure in forshywsrding ancloaure (1) to the editor and staff of FOCUS ON FOUR
2 A key objective of the Navys internal informAtion prograa ii to an1ure that all Navy personnel and their dependents are Cully informed about the Navy A panel of judge1 determined that the content and format of POCUS ON FOOR were of exemplary quality and in full support of internal information goal1
3 Thia publication waa named Best Authorized Magazine (Catego ry Two) aa set forth in reference (a) for the transitional quarter fiscal year 1976 CHINFO Merit Awards prograa
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OFVICEI AND LEADnlC CHIEF PET1Y OFFICER LISTINC
Coaaanding Oficer
Executive Officer
CDI Kalcolbull J MACDONALD CEC USN (July 1974 - June 1976)
CDI Caorge J lDNAI CEC USN (July 1976 -
CDR Charles M KASlELL CEC USN (February 1974 - June 1976)
LCDR Jabullebull a CLAYTON CEC USN (June 1976 -
Adbullinis t rativePersonnel OIicer(S-1) LTJC Wallace NMB YUH USN (Hovebullber 1974 - June 1976)
Plana amp Training Officer (S-2)
Operationbull Officer (S-3)
Supply Officer (S-4)
Cb a plain
Medical Officer
Dental Of Cicer
Alpha Company Commander
Bravo Company Cobullmande r
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LTJC Jabullea A ZAYAC USN (June 1976
LT Claude V KING Ill CEC USN (Karch 197S - Kay 1976)
LT Pred C KLEIN USN (Kay 1976 - October 1976)
LTJC Charlea R KUIIC CEC USH (August 1976 -
LCDR Michael w SHELTON CEC USN (April 197S - Novebullbe r 1976)
LCDR Jarold R HILD~BRAND SC USN (Septebullber 1974 - June 1976)
LCDR Patrick P VALENTY SC USN (July 1976 -
LCDI lufua B FINI CBC USN (Sepceaber 1975 -
LT Randal R STRAUB MC USNR (September 1975 - June 1976)
LT Samuel S NORVELL MC USNI (July 1976 -
LT Terrence C MASON DC USNR (Augus t 1975 -
LT Richard K DEMPSEY CEC USN (Sep t ember 197S - November 1976)
LTJC Charles R ~UBIC CEC USN (Sep~ember 1975 - August 1976)
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Charlie Coapany Coaaander
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CECS Henry S REii (Augu1t 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LT Pra nk J KOlRO CEC US N (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Wallace NXN YU ll DSN (Jbullnlllry 1976 - June 1976)
LTJC Cragory A RtC~RT CBC DSN (June 1976 - November 1976)
LT Michael R JOHNSON CEC DSN (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Mlcheel A KOPACZEWSKlCtCDSKR (January 1976 - Novebullbet 1976)
LTJC Ronald P DE TROY CC US NR (Jamp11uacy 1976 - November 1976)
LTJC Laigb t on J TROE Ill CC OSN (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Paul 8 VADE SC USN (January 1974 - July 1976)
LTJC Scaven C CRTRY SC USN (July 1976 -
LT Pred C ILlN USN (Januery 1976 - Kay 1976)
LTJC Gregory A RlCHBRT CIC USN (May 1976 - November 1976)
ENS Craig M CAMPBELL CC USN (September 1975 - October 1976)
ENS Jean P MAbullCHAND CEC USN (October 1976 -
EQCH Ovaine R RUTHRPORD USN (March 1975 - Ha y 1976)
UTCS Norman C lOLBECK USI (May 1976 - JuJy 1976)
UTCM Ke nneth NMN CLEMONS USN (July 1976 - Novembar 1976)
CUCH Richard N ALLA~D USN (Novaaber 1976 -
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ADM I NPERSOtlHEL
The Administrative Department provided all administrative reproduction and personnel services to the battalion during the deployment
Total yeoman assigned during this deployment were ten (l-YNC 1-VNl 3-YN2 2-YN3 and 3-YNSN) One YN2 was assigned to Detachment Sigonella for administra t ive support bull Yeoman were also assigned to the Supply (S-4) Tr aining (S- 2) and Operations (S-3) departments The Admin Staff averaged four (2-YN2 l-YN3 and 1-YNSN) with the YNC functioning as the Assistant Admin Officer and the YN1 functioning as the Admin Office supervisor A line LTJG was assigned as Department Head
The Personnel Office started the Ro t a deployment with a staff of 10 PNs Everyone was assigned a specific job to do reenlistments and discharges receipts and transfers TAD diaries and education al services The operation was going smoothly however one PN was sent t o the Sigonella detachment to augment the de t achment staff because of the heavy workload there The allowance was further deple t ed when one PN got o r ders for shore duty and another PN was released t o inactive duty Though the loss of the PNs could not be remedied the remaining PNs doubled their share of the load to give the battalion the service it needed This is typical of the Cao Do spirit of the PNs Their motivation and esprit de corps enabled them to give service to everyone in the battalion
The Personnel and Administrative staffs maintained the Duty YNPN Watch Section which provided emergency personn~l services and message pick-up service on a 24-hour bas is
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AVERAGE BATTALION STRENGTH - DEPLOYED AND ASSIGNED
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OPlICEllS 19 19 E-9 3 3 E-8 9 9 E-7 32 33 pound-6 75 78 E-5 91 101 E-4 137 138 E-3 amp below 207 208
TOTAL 554 570
BATTALION RECEIPTS AND TRANSFERS
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OFFICERS 7 9 E-9 0 l pound-8 0 3 E-7 2 0 E-6 15 9 E-5 34 17 B-4 28 21 E- 3 amp below 31 -2 TOTAL 117 158
AVERAGE BATTALION HANNING - OCCU FIELD 13
E-8 E-7 E-6 E-5 E-4 E-3 amp Below TOTAL
BU 2 9 10 22 38 53 134 CE 1 2 10 9 9 13 44 CM 2 5 7 15 21 18 68 EA 0 2 3 6 3 12 26 EO 0 4 15 13 22 50 104 SW 1 1 8 7 11 16 44 UT l 0 3 9 14 23 50
TOTAL 7 TI 56 BT 118 185 470
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LEGAL
Legal a11i1tance was available co all members of the Battalion either at the coamand level by furniahing thebull vith povera of attorney or by referral to representativebull at the Baae Legal Services Branch OCfice for advice and counseling
Disciplinary action resulted in nonjudicial punishment being awarded on an average oC three cases week1y at Captaina Mast Four special and one summary courtbull - martial were convened during the Rota deployment Disciplinary action by month ia illustrated on the graph below
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CAREE R C 0 U N S E L l N G
During most of the European deployment NllCB 4 did not have a permanent trained Campreer Counselor This affected the overall career retention program As of this writing the battalion has acquir ed a permanent Career Counselor and the coU1Dand is in the pr ocess of rebuilding a viable car eer r e t ention team This should br14thten the overall retention pictur e
RETENTI ON TABLE
E11g1bl e Not E112ible Reen1istment
First Term Per sonnel 88 22 12
Career Personnel 21 00 14
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MORALE An ObJective evaluation of the bullorale of the Battalion as
a whole would unquestionably be very highmiddot Certainly the deploybullent location Rota Spain with its excellent liberty and leave possibilities wa1 a contributing factor However the sinale aost iaportant cause of high unit aorale was the excellent reputation for quality workaanship which the Battalion enjoyed Quality work probulloted hiamph unit pride which led to personal pride which led to hlamph aorale The high bullorate in turn was the cause of better and higher quality work thus self-perpetuating the spiral and proving the adaae that Quality attracts Qualitybullbull
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CHAPLAIN Religious services were held regularly in the Chapal-inshy
the-Pines located in the Seabee Camp Ciudad de Plata Rota Spain Sunday services included Protestant Worship at 0930 and Catholic Mass at 1100 Protestant Worship was conducted by the Battalion Chaplain and Catholic Mass was celebrated by Chaplains Rademacher and Boyd from the Naval Station Chapel Guitar music for Catholic Mass was arranged by the priests Organist for the Protestant services was Nancy L Johnson wife of CTIC Bob Johnson of Naval Comaunicntion Station Attendance averaged 7 battalion personnel at Protestant sershyvices and 16 at Catholic services tn addition many Naval Station personnel attended worship services at the Senbee Camp
Protestant and Catholic Chapel Funds were maintained with the Battalion Chaplain as custodian of each Disbursements of $100 or more were made with approval of the Commondina Officer A Catholic Chapel Council was foraed to make recoaaendations for use of the Catholic Chapel Fund
The Chapel was left unlocked at all times for aeditntion and prayer by battalion personnel A small group of Penteshycostal men hnd a daily prayer service in the chapel
Several battalion personnel participated in local denominshyational services Latter Doy Saints and Church of Christ at Esperanzu House on the base First Baptist Church Bethel Baptist Church and Lu Tglesln tvangelica (Pentecostal) off base A number of battalion personnel participated in Chrisshytian fellowship at Victory Villa Overseas Christion Serviceshyaen s Center and at a coffee house sponsored by La Iglesia Eva nae lica
A small Protestant Bible study group met on Wednesday nights ~n the Chaplians office studying primarily Godsplan of salvation
Throe retreats averaging seven persons ouch were held at La Molina Santa an old grist mill in Benaojon which has been converted into a retreat center by Fred Felty an American insurance salesman lowyer and former legislotor from Texas Several Catholic personnel participated in two Search Retreats sponsored by the base chapel
Several religious pound1las mostly Moody science filbulls were presented free of charge in the Silver City Theater The films became quite popular with a maximum attendance of 60 at one showing
The battalion library located in the sumo building as tho chnplalns office contain~ 3000 volumes of fiction and nonshyfiction hand-me-downs from other Navy Ii brories During
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this deployment application was made to the Chief of Naval Education and Training Support to establish e aeneral library at Silver City This was epproved and at the end of deployshyment an order of 1500 new volumes was received Much time and effort was put into inventorying and organiiing e~isting books About 600 fictions books older than twelve years were removed from the shelves and placed in boxes pending arrival of the new books Additional bookshelves totaling 76 feet of shelf space were built by Bravo Company to accommodate the new books In addition the battalion had several shelves of paperback books
The greatest single timetaker for the Chaplain was individual counseling covering a variety of subjects but mainly marital counseling A good bit of evening time was spent making AUTOVON calls in connection with personal counseling This included delivering over 120 Red Cross messages and counseling and assistshying persons receiving these messages
In addition to library shelves material changes included installation of a safe for keepina chapel funds prior to deposit a new air conditioner for the chapel screen doors on the chaplains office and library an additional electrical outlet in the chapshylains office to accommodate a wall clock relocation of one outshyside speaker from the chapel tower to the library roof in order to play chimes on Sunday mornings in the direction of berthing areas tamper-proofing of tho outside library door and updatina of doorknobs with locks and keys for all doors
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MEiHCAL
While found to be lacking by stateside standards the physical plant and layout of the dispensary were noneshytheless adequate for aost routine and emergency cases treated at Ciudad de Plata Assistance provided by the Naval Hospital Rota in the form of laboratory teats
bull pharmacy x-rays consultions and emergency referrals was outbulltanding
An average of approximately 280 patients per month were seen during rout1ne sick call hours Over 1850 prescriptions were filled the laboratory processed some 800 teats and 20 x-ray exposures were taken and reed Upper Respiratory Infections and gastrointestinal compaincs comprised the majority of conditions seen at routine 1ick call with moat of the consultsrefer r als co the Naval Hospital being of an orthopedic or optometric nature No communicable disease or food born illness outbreaks ware encountered Few cases of venere al disease were encounte r ed and all responded favo r abl y to i nitia l tr eatment Tl1ro~ghnut the deployment and in preparation for t he return to CONUS all necessary immunizations including Hong Kong and New Jersey A (swine) influenza were administered to AiJ Hands
The Medical Department instituted o Weight Control Program using the recent guidelines promulgated by BUMED While the results are still being analyzed net lossea of 30+ lbs were noted in several cases
During the deployment the rear two thirds of the HCPOC ESO Quonset Rut was alloted to the Medical Department and converted to supply spaces for bulk medical equipment This allo~ed for the controlled temperature storage oC items vice storage in CONpoundX boxes thus extending shelf life and insuri~g potency of necessary medicinals ln preparation Cor the mount out exercise all mount out boxe1 bullats kitbull and outfits were painted the latches and seals repaired or replaced
SICONELLA DETACHMENT
The Sigonella Detachment had a first class corpsman ssaigned throughout the deployment A screening eick call was held prior to quarters each morning An average of epproximetely 100 patients per month were seen during r o utine morning sick call of these personnel approximately 10 aen had to be referred to the Base Dispensa ry for further treatment Safety and sanitation inspections were conducted on both a r ou tine and a surprise basis The Medical Department representative also worked in the Adm Offi ce of the Base Dispensary
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DENTAL
The battalion dental staff consisting of one Dental Officer and cvo Deneal Technicians provided treatment in moat phases of Dantistry on a regularly scheduled basis to all battalion personnel Smergency dental care was rendered at any time Outatanding support in the fabrication of prosthetic applishyances repair service and advanced periodontal and complishycated oral surgery cases vas received from the Dental Departshyment Roca Spain
The battalion Dental Department is housed in a standard naval mobile dental trailer The trailer consists of a vattshying room two operatories and a dark room One operacory is used for performing most phases of Dentistry and the other is used for exposing x-rays films in the dark room all dental instruments are sterilited in an autoclave located in the dark room
Patient load averaged over 200 per month and in excess of 1000 procedures per month During chis deployment cycle no unusual dental diseases or conditions were detected
Dentel equipment and supplies were adequate However occasional equipment problems did cause delays in patient care Few problems were encountered in ordering and receiving dental supplies
In summary the den~al department should always keep at least a couple of months of every day consumables on hand for turnover Scheduling of patients no more than cwo or three weeks in advance should be exercised to decrease the amount oC patient failures due to unforeseen emergencies and exercises that may arise due to the battalions alert status during deployshyment
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S P E C I A L S E R V I C E S The Special Services Staff was comprised of one first
class potty officer and ono non-rated battalion member Despite the small siie of tho crew Special Se~vices mainshytained a very active and effective program Self-help proshyjects for the improvement of the Special Services building which consisted of a gabulle roobull and theater included the conshystruction of a stage and a bar the tiling of the game room floor and the installation of a new ceilinamp in the theater The Special Services Petty Officer aaintained a close liaison with the base travel aaency and was instruaental in arranging a continuous stream of tours to the surrounding area and all over lurope
Sports activity was marked by chess and ping pong tournashyments and by the three month long NMCB FOUR softball season The season was culminated with the presentation of plaques and team pictures to the victorious team meaberaand a trophy with the name of the winning teabull inscribed which will be passed on to the chaapions of the next deployaent
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consis t ed of one fi r st class Photographers Mate one second class Journalist a nd two non -rated Builders as photographers fo r most of t he deployment The primary tasks of t he Photo Lab wer e to pr o vi de photographic support for PAO and the Opshyerations Department Work wos also done in support of the line companies (Alpha Company in particular ) the Safety Chief and the de t achbullent s
The mont hly opera t ions r eports which included black 6 white prints and color s l ides and tho bat t alion publication Focus on Four took up aos t of the Jabs tibulle
The PAO Oepartbullent worked on the bullonthly Focus on Four and pr ovided news release coverage of battalion events Artishycles appe1Lred in t he Rota base paper (The Jack Tar) the Seashybee Coverall Navy Times Navy Civil Engineer and others PAO also coordinated the Fl eet Home Town News Prograbull and the Direct Line question and answer line to the co
PAOPhoto did the l ayou t work on t he Guam Completion Report prepared a Change of Coabullond booklet ond finished a 92- page edition of the Focus on Four ln lieu of a cruisebook at the end of deployment
ProblebullS were encountered in the lnb with water teaper at ure and bullinerols insufficient functional equipment and frequent reassignbullent of personnel However n quali t y product was mainshytained as projects and l iberty wer e well docuaented by the PAO Staff
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The continuing aim of the NMCB POUR HRM Prograa is to aaximize the use of battalion human potential thereby enshysuring mission achievement for the command and personal growth opportunity for each battalion member If the program can be judged by the results it produced during the 1976 European deployment then the many pages of this completion report attest to a marked success
The Phase II Equal OpportunityRace Relations Program adshyvanced toward its institutionalized self-sustained stages The AAP was revised EOQls were updated and a new CTT was trained who in turn conducted MRRCE Workshops for all eligible personnel The Human Relations Council met monthly and tho Advancement Recommendation Board reviewed enlisted service records and performance evaluations to ensure all hands have been afforded an equal advancement opportunity
The DAPA and CODAC trained supervisors to identify and deal with workers showing symptoms of drugalcohol abuse conducted discussion groups for people with problems promshyulgated facts on drugalcohol abuse and related Navy policy and instituted a Drug Exemption Program Harsh Spanish laws p rove d a significant deterrent to drug use and trafficking and Battalion Special Services consistently proshyvided outstanding alternatives to drugalcohol indulgence Drug detection dogs urinalyses screening and NIS investigashytions were used aa required The local ARD and CAAC units treated and screened individuals referred by the CODAC
Battalion personnel participated in cultural adjustment briefings conducted by host activities in Rota and Sigonella Liberty cancellations were infrequent and few unfavorable incidents with local nationals were reported Officers and enlisted men regularly took advantage of leave and liberty to explore Spain and other European countries
Positive actions were initiated throughout the deployshybullcnt and will continue during homeport to sustain a positive cobullbulland cl1bullate Most notable among these are the refinement
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NMCB POOR wrapped up its homeport period with the completion of the CBC Pore Bueneae Trailer Park at Pore Hueneme CA and the lest flight to Rota left on 15 March
Turnov~r of projects at NAVSTA Rota consisted of the Calibration Lab (SPN 462 at 48 completegt as well as eight minor projects
The construction hold and material delays have liaited the casked projects on which the battalion can vork
The Calibration Lab (SPN 462) is progreaaing smoothly and awaits scheduled deliveries of the ductwork by mid-April and the remaining air handling units
Seabee Camp projects were rescheduled with the visit of COMCBLANT representatives on 29 March
Surfacing the Alpha Co Live Storage Area (SPN 01-12) ia progressing vell with the area close to Cioal grade after removing almost one foot of soil over the entire area
Laundry Boiler (SPN Ol-28) Camp Hot Water Boilers (SPN 01-29) and Water Softeners (SPN 01-30) are awaiting shipment of boilers and water softeners respectively
A dedicated camp maintenance program is undervay to keep the camp in a hazard Cree condition
Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34) Phase II is progressing with about 800 LF of aidewalk poured
In Sigonella Sicily the EM ciubCPO Addition (SIC 34448) and Colf Cou rse Irrigation system (SIC 437) have not been started due co higher priority on other projects
AIMD Shop Phase III (SIC 18) is on schedule and awaits arrival of the building which is due l April The high water table is a continual problem
Ordnance Hagaampine (SIC 25) ia hampered by rain (site lies in a low swampy area) bur forming continues on the bleat valle
Handball Court (SIC 441) is awbulliting maceriais before work can continue
Power Check Pad (SlC 507) vill start the Cir1t week of April
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A 16-man augment force to the Sigonella Det vas sent 30 March and is expected to return to Rota approximately l May
Holy Loch Scotland posss problems in uneirpacted vork (443 mandaya) remaining for the Rankin Garage (UNK 504) and in unplanned demolition (50 mandaya) for(UNK 09) Hobby Shop Additional men are planned to augment the Holy Loeb Oet in late April or early May
The Nea Makri Oet commenced vork vith approximat~ly 20 complete and 14 air conditioning units rehabed bull
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April aav NHCB FOUR moving into construction in earnest despite the material problems experienced on many major projects
At the Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34 II) section three of five sections is complete and the job is progressing vell
At the Wullanveber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) limited vork began in preparation for delivery of boom boards on 1 June
The causeway for the BOCBRP is in its final position with the connection well underway Lighting of the causeway is hampered by material problems
Repairs to the Fender System (SPN 19517) progress slowly dua to a lack of welding machines and design changes in the fabrication of the walers Divers from UCT ONE are currently removing the bottom walars along the right aide of the pier
After a complete design change the Community Center Road (SPN 444) is moving with ~ubgrade already eatabliahed
The Stgonella Seabee Compound (SIC 02-01) ta continuing with work on the trailer pads soils test lab collateral
bull equipment building loading ramp and the MLO storage shed
At the AIMD Building StC 18ttI non-delivery of ~he preshyengineered building ibull causing a critical delay along with other miscellaneoua HTO items
The Theater Addition (SIC 26) also haa critical eaterinl problems particularly with the doors having not arrived
The Handball Court (SIC 441) is awaiting arrival of the remainder of the building
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In Holy Loeb the Rankin Garage (UNK 504) will be cobullpleted Dt Kay and the Hobby Shop Improvements (UN~ 09) ii progressing vell with no major problems
Several personnel shifts are 1cheduled for the upcoming month and include the following Of the 16 man augmented to the Sigonella Dec ii will return on 9 Kay 18 additional men will be sent from Rota Three men will be sent to the Holy Loc h Dec
A detachment to La Maddalena of 19 men will be eatablished in June and a detachment to Souda Bay of four men will be established approximately l June
KAY
In Kay - NMC8 POUR completed and turned over two major projects both ahead of schedule Material and funding problems still plague several projects though there was soaa improvement by aonths end
Causeway Connection (SPN 506) Concrete pad poured security lights and handrail in place Project completed and turned over 27 Kay 1976
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Precon held scheduled to start 1 July if oxylance burn bera and conduit hanger material arrive in June
Poat Office Consolidation (SPN 498) Much work was accomshypliabad with old walls and utilities removed and new walls doors and windows being installed
Calibration Lab (SPN 462) Additional funds received material procurement has begun again Need electr ical AC plumbing material Work baa progressed in finishing the head installing duct work painting
Repair Fender System Pier Il (SPN o f eleven sections of piles complete prior co installation
19517) Prefab of first Rubbing stripbull required
Wullenweber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) Limited work awaiting arrival of boom bosrds in June
Housin8 Sidewalks (SPN 34) Men diverted from this project to the Poat Office Conaolidation
Community Center Roads (SPN 444) June completion expected
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Aniaal Shelter (SPN 632) Foundation prepared vertical conatruccion awaiting rebar expanded metal
Sigonella Seabee Compound (SIC 02-01) Work continued with progreaa on underground electrical substation alab light poles final grading and storage work Projecting June completion
AIMD Building (SIC 18III) Building received and strucshytural a eabers erected Work continuing on sever linea undershyground Cuel tank Anticipa te funding problema
Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) Avaicing additional funda alov progreaa aade on bleat walls earth vork laying water line
theater Addition (SIC 26) Avaitiog additional funda much work oo stairs ocher concrete vork auapeoded ceiling partition installed
Golf Course Irrgiatioo (SIC 437) Work began on inacalshylacion of water lines and sprinkler systems
Bandball Court (SIC 441) No work performed awaiting arriv1l of electrical material
Povar Check Pad (SIC 507) Rain delayed early construction uch fill and compaction work performed this month
Line Opa Rehabilitation (SIC 508) tile floor laid electrical plumbing painting complete Project completed turned over 28 Hay 1976
Rankin Garage (UNK 504) in Roly Loch vaa completed and curnad ove r io ea~ly May
Hobby Shop Improvement Project (UNK 09) is ahead of schedule with bullwo rk progressing in roof boiler and radiator installation Estimated comple tion August 1976
AC Rehab (CRE 649) in Nea Makrt ia progressing near schedule with 471 of rehab work completed
In La Hadd1lena work has reauaad on the ~ym Overhead (SAR 04A) and on the Playing Field (SAR 11) with the arrival of a 19 men det during the final two vaeka of Hay
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Io June steady progress waa aade on construction projects The command inspection by COMCBLANT Captain J C RlC~ELS CEC USN r esulted io an outstanding rating for NMCB FOUR with particular praise for t he areas of leadership and ailitary smartness and our high quality construction Material sod funding probleaa still delay several projects aa outlined below
Kuse Cold Iron zation began on 28 to begill 12 Jul1 aaterial still are
SPN 502) Second precon held sod mobilishyJune Pull-scale construction isacheduled Oxylaoce burn bars and conduit hanger not on site
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Post Office Consolidotion (SPN 498) Work accoaplished bull includes plastering new walls installing a head beginning a foyer The major hold-up is arrival of channel iron necessary for inatallation of ductwork and installation of the euspended ceiling
Repair Pender System (SPN 19517) First sections of piles driven Rubbing stripslover va lers to be installed with UCT support once rubbing stripe ar r ive
Calibration Lab (SPN 462) Delays in this job include srrival of mismatched nir cood~tioniog equipment for the Mechanishycal Room and awaiting pencil rod and angle iron fo r ductwork
Wullenweber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) Boom boards are not not scheduled to arrive until August Work ia progressing in the bus bar installation
Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34) Open scrip between r oad and sidewalks paved
Overlay Camp Roads and Surface Secondary Roads (SPN 01-13 SPN 01-22) Roads in cabullp repaved
Inetall Bead Building 365 (SPN 01-35) Work is virtually complete on this camp improvement project
AIHD Building (SIC 18III) Work and fuel tank Wor~ is conttnuiog on the access road
completed oo sever lines aid~ng insulation and on
Power Check Pad (SIC 507) Almost half of tbe concrete poured this period
Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) $12300 of $17650 requested received Project August completion
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Theater Addition (SlC 26) Roof and ceiling installed interior utilities being roughed io
Handball court (SIC 441) No bullaterial delaya this month Insulation ceiling utilities installed All that rebullaina is to paint interior correct electrical and place sidewalk end stepa
EM ClubEH Club Addition Preparation underway to begin ~hibull project Many design questions to be discuaaed in second precon on 1 July 1976
_ Sigonella Seabee Cobullpound (SIC 02-01) Work still remains on vash reek soils lab admin parking lot and shore pover connection
Hobby Shop taprovement Project(UNK 09) Work continues ahead of schedule v t th progrebullbull on vindov installation plastering and electrical
Gym Overhead (SAJl 04A) Work completed once plywood arrived in mid-June No pudcblist
Playing Field (SAR 11) Work is progressing vith an early July completion expected The detachment is to be diseatablished approximately 15 July
Rota Pier Fender Repair (SPN 19517)
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JULY
In Julywork continued aa NKCB FOUR paaaed the midpoint in ita European deployment The battalion took tiae out for the traditional mid-deployment party on the 24th of July and for the battalion Change of Command Ceremony on 29 July when CDR C J BEDNAR relieved CDR M J MACDONALD However work did not alacken aa the Muse Cold Iron Project commenced (ull production at Rota and plans were laid for the eatabliahaent of a detachment at Souda Bay Crete Several projecta were completed both in Rota and at the various detachmenta
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Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Once critical materials orrived progresa vaa quicker than first anticipated due to the efficishyency of the oxylance and magnesium burn bar However several problems still alov construction Obstructions in the steam line trench require design changes for the pipe layout Not all materials are on hand and timely delivery ia required in order to avoid further delays Pinally apace requirements of pier tenantbull impedes progress as areas are blocked off and the battalion ia given only limited acceaa
Poat Office Consolidation (SPN 498) Haaonry work continued on the foyer and north and south walls Utilities inatalled electrical work begun No major stumbling blocka anticipated in this project as channel iron for auapendad celling arrived late in the month
Repair Pender System SPN 19517) At the prefab yard concrete pillars for use in pile fabrication completed The third of twelve sections of pile were driven Anticipate runnshying out or wooden members
Calib ration Lab (SPN 462) Installation of hoc vater lines complete Head virtually complete and moec duct work installed No resolution yet to mechanicalair-conditioning problema
Communi ty Center Road (SPN 444) Completed turned overco ROICC 6 Ju ly 1976
Animal Kennel (SPN 632) Project laid out and earthwork complete
Renovate BEQ Electrical (SPN 01-08) lialf of lights installed Awaiting arrival of remaining materials
Surface Ove rlay Camp Roadbull (SPN 01-13) 01-20 01-22 01-38) Silve r City Saloon parking lot surface BEQ roada complete WorK continuing on other horizontal constYuction in Seabea Camp
Install Raad Bldg 365 (SPN 01-35) Completed
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AIMD Building (SIC 18III) Siding insulation complete Interior electrical and plumbing vork begun Partition valls being installed
Pover Check Pad (SIC 507) of application of joint sealer
Project complete vith exception Awaiting chis terial
Ordnance Magaampine (SIC 25) Last concrete for blaat walls poured Work continuing on grouting waterproofing and earthshywork
Handball Court (SIC 441) Project completed and turned over to ROICC
EM ClubEM Club Addition (SIC 34448) Project start delayed awaiting reply from Corpa of Engineers on aajor deeig~ queetions
SARDINIA
Playing Field (SAR 11) Project completed and turned over Det disestabl ished 16 July 1976
ROLY LOCH
Hobby Shop Improvement Project (UNK 09) Project completed with exception of punchlist Det reduced to seven bullen until rest of aaterisl1 1rrive for start of NX garage project
NEA MAKRI
AC Rehab (GRE 645) Work moved ahead or schedulemiddot~ 13 units rehabbed this month
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AUGUST
In Rota construction approval was given by the Spanish governaent or the ERPBOC Storage and the TSC Antenna projects Manpower was quickly diverted to these projects the nuabera l and 3 priorities at Rota For the TSC Antenna job a detachment was established at Moron AFB In addition a detachment was also eatablished at Souda Bay Crete to work on two rec r eation facilities
ROTA
ERP Storage Facility (SPN 516) Vork progressed quickly on thia project in August after the lifting of the Spanish construction bold All aaterials were available on site anticipate early September completion
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Work was delayed on this project after the discovery of nine obstructions in the steam trench A redebulligo bas been approved and now the requirement is for tha arrival of elbows to go around the obstructions
TSC Antennas (SPN 602) A twelve man deta~bbullent was established on 16 Auguat to begin work at Moron AFB Spain It is planned that all work will be completed at Moron and then the complementaey antenna work started at the Rota site
Pier II Fender Repair (SPN 19517) Most of this crew diverted to higher priority projects aa maceriala (Timber) are running short
Calibra tion Lab (SPN 462) A design engineer from OICC Spain arrived the week of 16 August and recommended extenaive redesign of the AC ayatea Further delays are anticipated It is expected that NHCB 4 vill not b able to complete this project
SlCONBLLA
AIMO Building (SIC 18tII) Material pro~lems continuemiddot The comnon gutters have not arrived as promised by the Italian Air Force contractor The AC unit received does not aatch specifications COMCBLANT DET Naples ia investigating problems
Theater Addition (SIC 26) Work nov Estimate 3-4 veeks lost due to rework of content in river sand reduced bonding sand aeans to be working
progressing on plastering plaster Righ silt
Nov using 50 volosnic
The Joint Sealant for the Power Check Pad (SIC 507) and the cast iron fittings for the Col Course Irrigation Project (SIC 437) have not yet arrived delaying those projects Also the redesign of the EMCPO Club foundation (SIC 34448) la still in the bands of the Army Corps of Engineers aud OICC Spain
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A nev detachment vas establiahed or the conatruct1on of a Handball Court (CRpound 416) and a Racreatiou Area (CR 415)
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Work vsa beaun on the NEX Caraae project (U K 604)
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SEPTE~BER
The big event of Septembet vas tbe long awaited Pull Battalion 48 hour Mount Out Captain J P JONpoundS COMCBLANT preaided at the final 782 gear inspection et the conclusion of the exercise on 14 September 1976
ROTA
ERP Storage Facility (SPN 516) Project turned over 8 September 1976 with no punchliat facil it y completed in 5 veeks time
Muse Cold I ron (SPN 502 ) Project atill delayed a va i t ins pipe inaulation and holiday line tester Elbows received for by-paaaing obstructions
TSC Antennas (SPN 602) Intense r ainfall and diaestablishshyment and reaetablishaent of the detachment at Moron because of the Mount Out have hinoered const r uction progreaa
Poat Office Consolidation Work continued on this project a s tbe foyers heads and office spaces vere completed
Repair Fender System (SPN 19Sl7) Date of arrival of timber pushed back for second time to 10 October 1976 Its arrival is essential as UCT ONpound deployed to Rota 21 September and oov are unable to begin eonatruction work
Wullenveber An t enna (SPN 503) Wrong size dead end gripe arrived vork can not begin on installation of nev boom boards
Animal Kennel (SPN 632) Work started on the erection of this quonset hut upon the completion o the ERP Storage Facility
SIGONELLA
AtMD Building (SIC 18lII) Work progressing smoothly Pre f inal inapeccion sat for l October 1976
Ordnance Maga~ine (SIC 25) Work continuinR on all phaaes o f pTo j e c t - road vater lioe interior Expect completion b y NMCB 4
Still awaiting arrival of cast iron fittings for Golf Courae Irrigation Project (SIC 437) and on receipt of redeaign from OICC Spain on EMCPO Club (SIC 34448)
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the Air Conditioning Rehabilieation Project (GRpound 649)
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Work progTeaaed smoothly on the Baodbell Cou rt (CRE 416) Bovever uoaarked pover linea vere hit during the bullite preparation tor the ~bullcreation Area (CRE 415) and reaulted lo delays vbtla repairs vere aade
Det SOUiia Bay 11ampabera work on the bandbell court project
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Manr projectbull at the various detachment -ites vere cobullpleted during this final 35 days of deployment Also the extensive task of bulloving out tbe NHCB FOUR Advance Party and turning over the projects equipment and camp to NHCB FIVE occupied a signliicant portion of the battalion bull time
ROTA
The Muse Cold Iron Project (SPN 502) turned over at 34 cobullplete with vork continuing to the end on insulating bull portions of the steam line
The Post Office Consolidation (SPN 498) was cobullpleted
The Pier II Pender Repair (SN 19517) was turned over at 34 complete With the arrival of the required timber bullebullbers on 15 October 1976 extensive work vas com~leted in the final tvo weeks
The Calibration Lab (SPN 462) was turned over at 82 complete awaiting redesign of mechanical systems by OICC Spain
The TSC Antenna Project (SPN 602) was turned over with 18 complete (36 of work at Hor~n)
The Wullenveber Antenna Project (SPN 503) wae turned over at 15 complete awai t ing the dead end grips
The Animal Kennel (SPN 632) was turned over ac 60 complete with the cagae and other inter ior work to be completed
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The Power ~ Check Pad (SIC 507) and the AIMD Shop (SIC 18III) wae completed
The Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) wae turnover at 95 complete with heavy raine hampering progress on the road bull
The Theater Addition (SIC 26) was turned over at 94J complete os oll manpower resources were diverted in the last two weeks to the EMCPO Club
The Colf Courae Irrigation Project (SIC 437) was turned over at 17 complete
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Work began in earnest on the EMCPO Club(SIC 34448) during the final tvo veeka Once design approval vaa given work continued in double ahifta 7 days a week in a last ditch effort to get the p r oject out of the ground before the Sigonella rainy season stopped all earthwoTk Footings and columns bad to be poured in standing water despite 24 hour pumping
HOLY LOCR
The NEX Garage (UNK 604) waa completed
SOUDA BAY
The Handball Court (CRE 416) and the Recreation Area (CKE 415) vere completed bafore the Dets diaeetab1-isluaent
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1 DURINC THE PERIOD l7 AUG - 3 NOV 76 ~CB FOUR DET SOODA BAY UNDER 1llE PROFESSIONAL LEADHRSHIP OF BUCS HARIANO E BENGS USN caIPLpoundTED COiSTRUCTION OF AN OIJTDOOR PLAYING COURT (CRI 415) AND A HANDBALL COURT (CRE 416) THESE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES WERE GREATLY hEEDED AT nus ISOLATED DUTY STATION ntEY ARE A REALITY TODAY JN LARGE MEASURE BECAUSE OF THE HARD lfORK OF THE HlGlILY SKILLED MEMIERS OF lllaquoB FOUR FACED WITH Ul1JSUAL PROBLEMS OF TERRAIN CLEARANCE INVOLVING WATER AND ELECTRICAL LINES 1llE SWEE DETAOMEJ7 SET ABOUT ITS TASK ON A HEAVY SIX AND SOMETDCES SEVEN DAYS A WEEK SCHEDULE TO ENSURE CtradePLETON ON TDlE 1llE SUPEllB RESULTS ATTEST TO llilIR DEDICATED EFFORTS 2 THE MEMBERS OF NAVDET SOODA BAY FOUO NMCB FOUR PERS TO BE GREAT SHIP-MATES MULE ABOARJ) nus ACTTVITY llU CraquoWWgtERIE AND COMPLETE ABSENCE OF ANY DISCIPLINARY INCTDENTS WAS lOICATlVE OP 1llE LEADERSlUP BY EXAMPLE SHOWN BY YOUR SENIOR PETTY OFFICERS 3 ADMINISTRATIVE AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE RENDERED BY ALL INFO ADDEES TS ALSO GREATLY APPRECIATED YOUR SUPPORT IN TiiESE ENDEAVORS SERVE TO BOOST me MORALE OF ntOSE WHO GET TO use ntESE FINE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES BT
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Coananding Officer U S Naval Air Facility FPO New York 09523 Commanding Officer O S Naval Mobile Conatruc~on Battalion FOUR COmander Naval Conatruction Bacca lions U S Atlantic Fleet Little Creek Norfolk Virginia 23511
1 As the deployment of NMCB POUR approaches tenainatioo it is appYopriate chat the accomplisbnents of the Sigonella detachment be reviewed
2 Upon the arrival of thia epecially selected group it vas 1-ediately obvious that they were skilled arciaana who took pride in the work they accOG1pliahed It was also apparent that during h0111eport periods training leasooa had been well learned Many of the unique problems and challenges encouncer ed when u~~ina local materialbull had been recognized and resolved When actual on site conditionbull varied the officers and men of the detachshyment appraised the aituacion and aggr aaaively developed a sound engineering solution
3 Bot h the quantity and quality of the work accomplished by the Sigonella Detachment of NMCB FOUR was outstanding They completed many projects which had been started by other detachments They also started end completed several urgently required operational projects which enhanced the ability of NAF SigoneJla to provide improved support to the operating forces Projects of particular note are the Power Check Pad Rehabilitation of Line Operationbull Buildings Public Workbull Shopbull Storea Ordnance Magazines Air Frames Shop Handball Court and Theater Particularly notaworthy was the start of the EMCPO Club at NAP-II Although adverse weather prevailed work vae pursued on a round the clock ba1i1 in an effort co provide the follow-on detecbnent with a project which could be executed during the rainy season The Cen Do attitude displayed on all projects only r einforced the NMCB POUR reputation and candor displayed by all detachment personnel The ultimate reward of accomplialwent ahould be ebared by the mtire detachment Every indiidual exhibited that extra effort which contributes to perfection
4 They have estebliahed a pattern of excellence that future decachmenta will do well to emulate The officers and men of the Sigonella Detachment can look with pride on their accompli1haenta
5 Please accept my moat sincere appreciation for e moat aucceaaful deployment
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BT UNCLAS N04000 NlgtfCB FOUR EUROPEAN DEPLOYMENT 1 AS NMCB FOUR COMPLETES EUROPEAN DEPlOYMENT IT JS APPROPRIATE TO COl-t-IBND YOUR CONTRIBlITION TO USNAVEUR READINESS TIMBLY COMPLETION OF PROJECTS EXEMPLIFIED BY THE EOC COVERED STORAGE FACILITY AT NAVSTA ROTA ANO THE AIRCRAFT INTBRMllDIATE MAINllNANCE FACILITY AT NAP SlGONELtA TESTIFY TO YOUR DEDICATED PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE THE OFFICERS AND MEN OF NMCB FOUR CAN BE JUSTLY PROUD OP TiiElR AC-ltnPLISHMENTS WELL DONE ADMIRAL DAVID H BAGLEY BT
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BT UNCLAS E FT 0 N016SO WELL DONE l SINCERE APPRECIATION IS EXTENDED TO NMCB FOUR DET SIGONELLA FOR A MOST SUCCESSFUL DEPlOYMENT 2 THI QUANTITY AND QUALITY OF YOUR WORK WAS OOTSTANDJNG PARTICULARLY NOTImiddot WORllY PROJECTS INCLUDED THE POWBR CHECK PAD RpoundHABJLlTATlON OF LINE OPERATION BUILDINGS PUBLIC WORKS SHIP STORES ORDNANCE MAGAZINES AIR FRAMES SHOP HANDshyBALL COURT BASE 1llEATRE ANO THE BEGINNING OF 1liE EMCPO ewe AT THE NATO FIELD ALntOUGH ADVERSE liEA1llER PREVAILED tORK AT 1lE EMCPO ewe SITE WAS PURSUED ON A ROUND THE CLOCI BASIS IN AN EFFORT TIgt PROVIDE THE FOLiOff ON DETAOfIEhT Wini A PROJECT lrtllIOi COULD BE EXEClTTED DURING THE RAINY SEASON YOUR OBVIOUS CAN 00 ATIITJDE OliLY REINFORCED THE Nt-CB FOUR REPUTATION WE SHALL MISS YOU AS PART OF THE SIG TEAM 3 CONGRATULATIONS ON A JOB WELL DONE BT
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BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH Avenida Diputacion
Rota Cadiz Espana (Spain)
t on behalf of the congregation of ~ethel Baptist Church would like to thank Chaplain Fink ~Rl Ron
bull Sherman EOl Doug Sullivan BU2 Biggins and EA3 Jose Setter for the removal of debris and the leveling of our parking area These men worked continously for over eix hours and completed a cask that would have taken the men of Bethel many back breaking days to accomplibullh
We 1incerely do appreciate this work that was performed
Thank you and may Cod blebulla these men
Sincerely
1Rodnay J PARROTT
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Chief of Information Commanding Officer Naval Mobile FOUR FPO San Francisco 96601
CRINFO Merit Award forwarding of
24 NOV 1976
Construction Battalion
Ref (a) OPNAVINST 572027 of 10 June 76
Encl (l) Merit Award Certificate
l The Chief of Information takes great pleasure in forshywsrding ancloaure (1) to the editor and staff of FOCUS ON FOUR
2 A key objective of the Navys internal informAtion prograa ii to an1ure that all Navy personnel and their dependents are Cully informed about the Navy A panel of judge1 determined that the content and format of POCUS ON FOOR were of exemplary quality and in full support of internal information goal1
3 Thia publication waa named Best Authorized Magazine (Catego ry Two) aa set forth in reference (a) for the transitional quarter fiscal year 1976 CHINFO Merit Awards prograa
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OFVICEI AND LEADnlC CHIEF PET1Y OFFICER LISTINC
Coaaanding Oficer
Executive Officer
CDI Kalcolbull J MACDONALD CEC USN (July 1974 - June 1976)
CDI Caorge J lDNAI CEC USN (July 1976 -
CDR Charles M KASlELL CEC USN (February 1974 - June 1976)
LCDR Jabullebull a CLAYTON CEC USN (June 1976 -
Adbullinis t rativePersonnel OIicer(S-1) LTJC Wallace NMB YUH USN (Hovebullber 1974 - June 1976)
Plana amp Training Officer (S-2)
Operationbull Officer (S-3)
Supply Officer (S-4)
Cb a plain
Medical Officer
Dental Of Cicer
Alpha Company Commander
Bravo Company Cobullmande r
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LTJC Jabullea A ZAYAC USN (June 1976
LT Claude V KING Ill CEC USN (Karch 197S - Kay 1976)
LT Pred C KLEIN USN (Kay 1976 - October 1976)
LTJC Charlea R KUIIC CEC USH (August 1976 -
LCDR Michael w SHELTON CEC USN (April 197S - Novebullbe r 1976)
LCDR Jarold R HILD~BRAND SC USN (Septebullber 1974 - June 1976)
LCDR Patrick P VALENTY SC USN (July 1976 -
LCDI lufua B FINI CBC USN (Sepceaber 1975 -
LT Randal R STRAUB MC USNR (September 1975 - June 1976)
LT Samuel S NORVELL MC USNI (July 1976 -
LT Terrence C MASON DC USNR (Augus t 1975 -
LT Richard K DEMPSEY CEC USN (Sep t ember 197S - November 1976)
LTJC Charles R ~UBIC CEC USN (Sep~ember 1975 - August 1976)
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CECS Henry S REii (Augu1t 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LT Pra nk J KOlRO CEC US N (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Wallace NXN YU ll DSN (Jbullnlllry 1976 - June 1976)
LTJC Cragory A RtC~RT CBC DSN (June 1976 - November 1976)
LT Michael R JOHNSON CEC DSN (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Mlcheel A KOPACZEWSKlCtCDSKR (January 1976 - Novebullbet 1976)
LTJC Ronald P DE TROY CC US NR (Jamp11uacy 1976 - November 1976)
LTJC Laigb t on J TROE Ill CC OSN (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Paul 8 VADE SC USN (January 1974 - July 1976)
LTJC Scaven C CRTRY SC USN (July 1976 -
LT Pred C ILlN USN (Januery 1976 - Kay 1976)
LTJC Gregory A RlCHBRT CIC USN (May 1976 - November 1976)
ENS Craig M CAMPBELL CC USN (September 1975 - October 1976)
ENS Jean P MAbullCHAND CEC USN (October 1976 -
EQCH Ovaine R RUTHRPORD USN (March 1975 - Ha y 1976)
UTCS Norman C lOLBECK USI (May 1976 - JuJy 1976)
UTCM Ke nneth NMN CLEMONS USN (July 1976 - Novembar 1976)
CUCH Richard N ALLA~D USN (Novaaber 1976 -
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ADM I NPERSOtlHEL
The Administrative Department provided all administrative reproduction and personnel services to the battalion during the deployment
Total yeoman assigned during this deployment were ten (l-YNC 1-VNl 3-YN2 2-YN3 and 3-YNSN) One YN2 was assigned to Detachment Sigonella for administra t ive support bull Yeoman were also assigned to the Supply (S-4) Tr aining (S- 2) and Operations (S-3) departments The Admin Staff averaged four (2-YN2 l-YN3 and 1-YNSN) with the YNC functioning as the Assistant Admin Officer and the YN1 functioning as the Admin Office supervisor A line LTJG was assigned as Department Head
The Personnel Office started the Ro t a deployment with a staff of 10 PNs Everyone was assigned a specific job to do reenlistments and discharges receipts and transfers TAD diaries and education al services The operation was going smoothly however one PN was sent t o the Sigonella detachment to augment the de t achment staff because of the heavy workload there The allowance was further deple t ed when one PN got o r ders for shore duty and another PN was released t o inactive duty Though the loss of the PNs could not be remedied the remaining PNs doubled their share of the load to give the battalion the service it needed This is typical of the Cao Do spirit of the PNs Their motivation and esprit de corps enabled them to give service to everyone in the battalion
The Personnel and Administrative staffs maintained the Duty YNPN Watch Section which provided emergency personn~l services and message pick-up service on a 24-hour bas is
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AVERAGE BATTALION STRENGTH - DEPLOYED AND ASSIGNED
DEPLOYED ASSIGNED
OPlICEllS 19 19 E-9 3 3 E-8 9 9 E-7 32 33 pound-6 75 78 E-5 91 101 E-4 137 138 E-3 amp below 207 208
TOTAL 554 570
BATTALION RECEIPTS AND TRANSFERS
TRANSFERS RECETPTS
OFFICERS 7 9 E-9 0 l pound-8 0 3 E-7 2 0 E-6 15 9 E-5 34 17 B-4 28 21 E- 3 amp below 31 -2 TOTAL 117 158
AVERAGE BATTALION HANNING - OCCU FIELD 13
E-8 E-7 E-6 E-5 E-4 E-3 amp Below TOTAL
BU 2 9 10 22 38 53 134 CE 1 2 10 9 9 13 44 CM 2 5 7 15 21 18 68 EA 0 2 3 6 3 12 26 EO 0 4 15 13 22 50 104 SW 1 1 8 7 11 16 44 UT l 0 3 9 14 23 50
TOTAL 7 TI 56 BT 118 185 470
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LEGAL
Legal a11i1tance was available co all members of the Battalion either at the coamand level by furniahing thebull vith povera of attorney or by referral to representativebull at the Baae Legal Services Branch OCfice for advice and counseling
Disciplinary action resulted in nonjudicial punishment being awarded on an average oC three cases week1y at Captaina Mast Four special and one summary courtbull - martial were convened during the Rota deployment Disciplinary action by month ia illustrated on the graph below
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CAREE R C 0 U N S E L l N G
During most of the European deployment NllCB 4 did not have a permanent trained Campreer Counselor This affected the overall career retention program As of this writing the battalion has acquir ed a permanent Career Counselor and the coU1Dand is in the pr ocess of rebuilding a viable car eer r e t ention team This should br14thten the overall retention pictur e
RETENTI ON TABLE
E11g1bl e Not E112ible Reen1istment
First Term Per sonnel 88 22 12
Career Personnel 21 00 14
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MORALE An ObJective evaluation of the bullorale of the Battalion as
a whole would unquestionably be very highmiddot Certainly the deploybullent location Rota Spain with its excellent liberty and leave possibilities wa1 a contributing factor However the sinale aost iaportant cause of high unit aorale was the excellent reputation for quality workaanship which the Battalion enjoyed Quality work probulloted hiamph unit pride which led to personal pride which led to hlamph aorale The high bullorate in turn was the cause of better and higher quality work thus self-perpetuating the spiral and proving the adaae that Quality attracts Qualitybullbull
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CHAPLAIN Religious services were held regularly in the Chapal-inshy
the-Pines located in the Seabee Camp Ciudad de Plata Rota Spain Sunday services included Protestant Worship at 0930 and Catholic Mass at 1100 Protestant Worship was conducted by the Battalion Chaplain and Catholic Mass was celebrated by Chaplains Rademacher and Boyd from the Naval Station Chapel Guitar music for Catholic Mass was arranged by the priests Organist for the Protestant services was Nancy L Johnson wife of CTIC Bob Johnson of Naval Comaunicntion Station Attendance averaged 7 battalion personnel at Protestant sershyvices and 16 at Catholic services tn addition many Naval Station personnel attended worship services at the Senbee Camp
Protestant and Catholic Chapel Funds were maintained with the Battalion Chaplain as custodian of each Disbursements of $100 or more were made with approval of the Commondina Officer A Catholic Chapel Council was foraed to make recoaaendations for use of the Catholic Chapel Fund
The Chapel was left unlocked at all times for aeditntion and prayer by battalion personnel A small group of Penteshycostal men hnd a daily prayer service in the chapel
Several battalion personnel participated in local denominshyational services Latter Doy Saints and Church of Christ at Esperanzu House on the base First Baptist Church Bethel Baptist Church and Lu Tglesln tvangelica (Pentecostal) off base A number of battalion personnel participated in Chrisshytian fellowship at Victory Villa Overseas Christion Serviceshyaen s Center and at a coffee house sponsored by La Iglesia Eva nae lica
A small Protestant Bible study group met on Wednesday nights ~n the Chaplians office studying primarily Godsplan of salvation
Throe retreats averaging seven persons ouch were held at La Molina Santa an old grist mill in Benaojon which has been converted into a retreat center by Fred Felty an American insurance salesman lowyer and former legislotor from Texas Several Catholic personnel participated in two Search Retreats sponsored by the base chapel
Several religious pound1las mostly Moody science filbulls were presented free of charge in the Silver City Theater The films became quite popular with a maximum attendance of 60 at one showing
The battalion library located in the sumo building as tho chnplalns office contain~ 3000 volumes of fiction and nonshyfiction hand-me-downs from other Navy Ii brories During
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this deployment application was made to the Chief of Naval Education and Training Support to establish e aeneral library at Silver City This was epproved and at the end of deployshyment an order of 1500 new volumes was received Much time and effort was put into inventorying and organiiing e~isting books About 600 fictions books older than twelve years were removed from the shelves and placed in boxes pending arrival of the new books Additional bookshelves totaling 76 feet of shelf space were built by Bravo Company to accommodate the new books In addition the battalion had several shelves of paperback books
The greatest single timetaker for the Chaplain was individual counseling covering a variety of subjects but mainly marital counseling A good bit of evening time was spent making AUTOVON calls in connection with personal counseling This included delivering over 120 Red Cross messages and counseling and assistshying persons receiving these messages
In addition to library shelves material changes included installation of a safe for keepina chapel funds prior to deposit a new air conditioner for the chapel screen doors on the chaplains office and library an additional electrical outlet in the chapshylains office to accommodate a wall clock relocation of one outshyside speaker from the chapel tower to the library roof in order to play chimes on Sunday mornings in the direction of berthing areas tamper-proofing of tho outside library door and updatina of doorknobs with locks and keys for all doors
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MEiHCAL
While found to be lacking by stateside standards the physical plant and layout of the dispensary were noneshytheless adequate for aost routine and emergency cases treated at Ciudad de Plata Assistance provided by the Naval Hospital Rota in the form of laboratory teats
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An average of approximately 280 patients per month were seen during rout1ne sick call hours Over 1850 prescriptions were filled the laboratory processed some 800 teats and 20 x-ray exposures were taken and reed Upper Respiratory Infections and gastrointestinal compaincs comprised the majority of conditions seen at routine 1ick call with moat of the consultsrefer r als co the Naval Hospital being of an orthopedic or optometric nature No communicable disease or food born illness outbreaks ware encountered Few cases of venere al disease were encounte r ed and all responded favo r abl y to i nitia l tr eatment Tl1ro~ghnut the deployment and in preparation for t he return to CONUS all necessary immunizations including Hong Kong and New Jersey A (swine) influenza were administered to AiJ Hands
The Medical Department instituted o Weight Control Program using the recent guidelines promulgated by BUMED While the results are still being analyzed net lossea of 30+ lbs were noted in several cases
During the deployment the rear two thirds of the HCPOC ESO Quonset Rut was alloted to the Medical Department and converted to supply spaces for bulk medical equipment This allo~ed for the controlled temperature storage oC items vice storage in CONpoundX boxes thus extending shelf life and insuri~g potency of necessary medicinals ln preparation Cor the mount out exercise all mount out boxe1 bullats kitbull and outfits were painted the latches and seals repaired or replaced
SICONELLA DETACHMENT
The Sigonella Detachment had a first class corpsman ssaigned throughout the deployment A screening eick call was held prior to quarters each morning An average of epproximetely 100 patients per month were seen during r o utine morning sick call of these personnel approximately 10 aen had to be referred to the Base Dispensa ry for further treatment Safety and sanitation inspections were conducted on both a r ou tine and a surprise basis The Medical Department representative also worked in the Adm Offi ce of the Base Dispensary
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The battalion dental staff consisting of one Dental Officer and cvo Deneal Technicians provided treatment in moat phases of Dantistry on a regularly scheduled basis to all battalion personnel Smergency dental care was rendered at any time Outatanding support in the fabrication of prosthetic applishyances repair service and advanced periodontal and complishycated oral surgery cases vas received from the Dental Departshyment Roca Spain
The battalion Dental Department is housed in a standard naval mobile dental trailer The trailer consists of a vattshying room two operatories and a dark room One operacory is used for performing most phases of Dentistry and the other is used for exposing x-rays films in the dark room all dental instruments are sterilited in an autoclave located in the dark room
Patient load averaged over 200 per month and in excess of 1000 procedures per month During chis deployment cycle no unusual dental diseases or conditions were detected
Dentel equipment and supplies were adequate However occasional equipment problems did cause delays in patient care Few problems were encountered in ordering and receiving dental supplies
In summary the den~al department should always keep at least a couple of months of every day consumables on hand for turnover Scheduling of patients no more than cwo or three weeks in advance should be exercised to decrease the amount oC patient failures due to unforeseen emergencies and exercises that may arise due to the battalions alert status during deployshyment
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S P E C I A L S E R V I C E S The Special Services Staff was comprised of one first
class potty officer and ono non-rated battalion member Despite the small siie of tho crew Special Se~vices mainshytained a very active and effective program Self-help proshyjects for the improvement of the Special Services building which consisted of a gabulle roobull and theater included the conshystruction of a stage and a bar the tiling of the game room floor and the installation of a new ceilinamp in the theater The Special Services Petty Officer aaintained a close liaison with the base travel aaency and was instruaental in arranging a continuous stream of tours to the surrounding area and all over lurope
Sports activity was marked by chess and ping pong tournashyments and by the three month long NMCB FOUR softball season The season was culminated with the presentation of plaques and team pictures to the victorious team meaberaand a trophy with the name of the winning teabull inscribed which will be passed on to the chaapions of the next deployaent
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consis t ed of one fi r st class Photographers Mate one second class Journalist a nd two non -rated Builders as photographers fo r most of t he deployment The primary tasks of t he Photo Lab wer e to pr o vi de photographic support for PAO and the Opshyerations Department Work wos also done in support of the line companies (Alpha Company in particular ) the Safety Chief and the de t achbullent s
The mont hly opera t ions r eports which included black 6 white prints and color s l ides and tho bat t alion publication Focus on Four took up aos t of the Jabs tibulle
The PAO Oepartbullent worked on the bullonthly Focus on Four and pr ovided news release coverage of battalion events Artishycles appe1Lred in t he Rota base paper (The Jack Tar) the Seashybee Coverall Navy Times Navy Civil Engineer and others PAO also coordinated the Fl eet Home Town News Prograbull and the Direct Line question and answer line to the co
PAOPhoto did the l ayou t work on t he Guam Completion Report prepared a Change of Coabullond booklet ond finished a 92- page edition of the Focus on Four ln lieu of a cruisebook at the end of deployment
ProblebullS were encountered in the lnb with water teaper at ure and bullinerols insufficient functional equipment and frequent reassignbullent of personnel However n quali t y product was mainshytained as projects and l iberty wer e well docuaented by the PAO Staff
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The continuing aim of the NMCB POUR HRM Prograa is to aaximize the use of battalion human potential thereby enshysuring mission achievement for the command and personal growth opportunity for each battalion member If the program can be judged by the results it produced during the 1976 European deployment then the many pages of this completion report attest to a marked success
The Phase II Equal OpportunityRace Relations Program adshyvanced toward its institutionalized self-sustained stages The AAP was revised EOQls were updated and a new CTT was trained who in turn conducted MRRCE Workshops for all eligible personnel The Human Relations Council met monthly and tho Advancement Recommendation Board reviewed enlisted service records and performance evaluations to ensure all hands have been afforded an equal advancement opportunity
The DAPA and CODAC trained supervisors to identify and deal with workers showing symptoms of drugalcohol abuse conducted discussion groups for people with problems promshyulgated facts on drugalcohol abuse and related Navy policy and instituted a Drug Exemption Program Harsh Spanish laws p rove d a significant deterrent to drug use and trafficking and Battalion Special Services consistently proshyvided outstanding alternatives to drugalcohol indulgence Drug detection dogs urinalyses screening and NIS investigashytions were used aa required The local ARD and CAAC units treated and screened individuals referred by the CODAC
Battalion personnel participated in cultural adjustment briefings conducted by host activities in Rota and Sigonella Liberty cancellations were infrequent and few unfavorable incidents with local nationals were reported Officers and enlisted men regularly took advantage of leave and liberty to explore Spain and other European countries
Positive actions were initiated throughout the deployshybullcnt and will continue during homeport to sustain a positive cobullbulland cl1bullate Most notable among these are the refinement
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NMCB POOR wrapped up its homeport period with the completion of the CBC Pore Bueneae Trailer Park at Pore Hueneme CA and the lest flight to Rota left on 15 March
Turnov~r of projects at NAVSTA Rota consisted of the Calibration Lab (SPN 462 at 48 completegt as well as eight minor projects
The construction hold and material delays have liaited the casked projects on which the battalion can vork
The Calibration Lab (SPN 462) is progreaaing smoothly and awaits scheduled deliveries of the ductwork by mid-April and the remaining air handling units
Seabee Camp projects were rescheduled with the visit of COMCBLANT representatives on 29 March
Surfacing the Alpha Co Live Storage Area (SPN 01-12) ia progressing vell with the area close to Cioal grade after removing almost one foot of soil over the entire area
Laundry Boiler (SPN Ol-28) Camp Hot Water Boilers (SPN 01-29) and Water Softeners (SPN 01-30) are awaiting shipment of boilers and water softeners respectively
A dedicated camp maintenance program is undervay to keep the camp in a hazard Cree condition
Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34) Phase II is progressing with about 800 LF of aidewalk poured
In Sigonella Sicily the EM ciubCPO Addition (SIC 34448) and Colf Cou rse Irrigation system (SIC 437) have not been started due co higher priority on other projects
AIMD Shop Phase III (SIC 18) is on schedule and awaits arrival of the building which is due l April The high water table is a continual problem
Ordnance Hagaampine (SIC 25) ia hampered by rain (site lies in a low swampy area) bur forming continues on the bleat valle
Handball Court (SIC 441) is awbulliting maceriais before work can continue
Power Check Pad (SlC 507) vill start the Cir1t week of April
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A 16-man augment force to the Sigonella Det vas sent 30 March and is expected to return to Rota approximately l May
Holy Loch Scotland posss problems in uneirpacted vork (443 mandaya) remaining for the Rankin Garage (UNK 504) and in unplanned demolition (50 mandaya) for(UNK 09) Hobby Shop Additional men are planned to augment the Holy Loeb Oet in late April or early May
The Nea Makri Oet commenced vork vith approximat~ly 20 complete and 14 air conditioning units rehabed bull
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April aav NHCB FOUR moving into construction in earnest despite the material problems experienced on many major projects
At the Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34 II) section three of five sections is complete and the job is progressing vell
At the Wullanveber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) limited vork began in preparation for delivery of boom boards on 1 June
The causeway for the BOCBRP is in its final position with the connection well underway Lighting of the causeway is hampered by material problems
Repairs to the Fender System (SPN 19517) progress slowly dua to a lack of welding machines and design changes in the fabrication of the walers Divers from UCT ONE are currently removing the bottom walars along the right aide of the pier
After a complete design change the Community Center Road (SPN 444) is moving with ~ubgrade already eatabliahed
The Stgonella Seabee Compound (SIC 02-01) ta continuing with work on the trailer pads soils test lab collateral
bull equipment building loading ramp and the MLO storage shed
At the AIMD Building StC 18ttI non-delivery of ~he preshyengineered building ibull causing a critical delay along with other miscellaneoua HTO items
The Theater Addition (SIC 26) also haa critical eaterinl problems particularly with the doors having not arrived
The Handball Court (SIC 441) is awaiting arrival of the remainder of the building
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In Holy Loeb the Rankin Garage (UNK 504) will be cobullpleted Dt Kay and the Hobby Shop Improvements (UN~ 09) ii progressing vell with no major problems
Several personnel shifts are 1cheduled for the upcoming month and include the following Of the 16 man augmented to the Sigonella Dec ii will return on 9 Kay 18 additional men will be sent from Rota Three men will be sent to the Holy Loc h Dec
A detachment to La Maddalena of 19 men will be eatablished in June and a detachment to Souda Bay of four men will be established approximately l June
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In Kay - NMC8 POUR completed and turned over two major projects both ahead of schedule Material and funding problems still plague several projects though there was soaa improvement by aonths end
Causeway Connection (SPN 506) Concrete pad poured security lights and handrail in place Project completed and turned over 27 Kay 1976
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Precon held scheduled to start 1 July if oxylance burn bera and conduit hanger material arrive in June
Poat Office Consolidation (SPN 498) Much work was accomshypliabad with old walls and utilities removed and new walls doors and windows being installed
Calibration Lab (SPN 462) Additional funds received material procurement has begun again Need electr ical AC plumbing material Work baa progressed in finishing the head installing duct work painting
Repair Fender System Pier Il (SPN o f eleven sections of piles complete prior co installation
19517) Prefab of first Rubbing stripbull required
Wullenweber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) Limited work awaiting arrival of boom bosrds in June
Housin8 Sidewalks (SPN 34) Men diverted from this project to the Poat Office Conaolidation
Community Center Roads (SPN 444) June completion expected
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Aniaal Shelter (SPN 632) Foundation prepared vertical conatruccion awaiting rebar expanded metal
Sigonella Seabee Compound (SIC 02-01) Work continued with progreaa on underground electrical substation alab light poles final grading and storage work Projecting June completion
AIMD Building (SIC 18III) Building received and strucshytural a eabers erected Work continuing on sever linea undershyground Cuel tank Anticipa te funding problema
Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) Avaicing additional funda alov progreaa aade on bleat walls earth vork laying water line
theater Addition (SIC 26) Avaitiog additional funda much work oo stairs ocher concrete vork auapeoded ceiling partition installed
Golf Course Irrgiatioo (SIC 437) Work began on inacalshylacion of water lines and sprinkler systems
Bandball Court (SIC 441) No work performed awaiting arriv1l of electrical material
Povar Check Pad (SIC 507) Rain delayed early construction uch fill and compaction work performed this month
Line Opa Rehabilitation (SIC 508) tile floor laid electrical plumbing painting complete Project completed turned over 28 Hay 1976
Rankin Garage (UNK 504) in Roly Loch vaa completed and curnad ove r io ea~ly May
Hobby Shop Improvement Project (UNK 09) is ahead of schedule with bullwo rk progressing in roof boiler and radiator installation Estimated comple tion August 1976
AC Rehab (CRE 649) in Nea Makrt ia progressing near schedule with 471 of rehab work completed
In La Hadd1lena work has reauaad on the ~ym Overhead (SAR 04A) and on the Playing Field (SAR 11) with the arrival of a 19 men det during the final two vaeka of Hay
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Io June steady progress waa aade on construction projects The command inspection by COMCBLANT Captain J C RlC~ELS CEC USN r esulted io an outstanding rating for NMCB FOUR with particular praise for t he areas of leadership and ailitary smartness and our high quality construction Material sod funding probleaa still delay several projects aa outlined below
Kuse Cold Iron zation began on 28 to begill 12 Jul1 aaterial still are
SPN 502) Second precon held sod mobilishyJune Pull-scale construction isacheduled Oxylaoce burn bars and conduit hanger not on site
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Post Office Consolidotion (SPN 498) Work accoaplished bull includes plastering new walls installing a head beginning a foyer The major hold-up is arrival of channel iron necessary for inatallation of ductwork and installation of the euspended ceiling
Repair Pender System (SPN 19517) First sections of piles driven Rubbing stripslover va lers to be installed with UCT support once rubbing stripe ar r ive
Calibration Lab (SPN 462) Delays in this job include srrival of mismatched nir cood~tioniog equipment for the Mechanishycal Room and awaiting pencil rod and angle iron fo r ductwork
Wullenweber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) Boom boards are not not scheduled to arrive until August Work ia progressing in the bus bar installation
Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34) Open scrip between r oad and sidewalks paved
Overlay Camp Roads and Surface Secondary Roads (SPN 01-13 SPN 01-22) Roads in cabullp repaved
Inetall Bead Building 365 (SPN 01-35) Work is virtually complete on this camp improvement project
AIHD Building (SIC 18III) Work and fuel tank Wor~ is conttnuiog on the access road
completed oo sever lines aid~ng insulation and on
Power Check Pad (SIC 507) Almost half of tbe concrete poured this period
Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) $12300 of $17650 requested received Project August completion
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Theater Addition (SlC 26) Roof and ceiling installed interior utilities being roughed io
Handball court (SIC 441) No bullaterial delaya this month Insulation ceiling utilities installed All that rebullaina is to paint interior correct electrical and place sidewalk end stepa
EM ClubEH Club Addition Preparation underway to begin ~hibull project Many design questions to be discuaaed in second precon on 1 July 1976
_ Sigonella Seabee Cobullpound (SIC 02-01) Work still remains on vash reek soils lab admin parking lot and shore pover connection
Hobby Shop taprovement Project(UNK 09) Work continues ahead of schedule v t th progrebullbull on vindov installation plastering and electrical
Gym Overhead (SAJl 04A) Work completed once plywood arrived in mid-June No pudcblist
Playing Field (SAR 11) Work is progressing vith an early July completion expected The detachment is to be diseatablished approximately 15 July
Rota Pier Fender Repair (SPN 19517)
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In Julywork continued aa NKCB FOUR paaaed the midpoint in ita European deployment The battalion took tiae out for the traditional mid-deployment party on the 24th of July and for the battalion Change of Command Ceremony on 29 July when CDR C J BEDNAR relieved CDR M J MACDONALD However work did not alacken aa the Muse Cold Iron Project commenced (ull production at Rota and plans were laid for the eatabliahaent of a detachment at Souda Bay Crete Several projecta were completed both in Rota and at the various detachmenta
POTA
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Once critical materials orrived progresa vaa quicker than first anticipated due to the efficishyency of the oxylance and magnesium burn bar However several problems still alov construction Obstructions in the steam line trench require design changes for the pipe layout Not all materials are on hand and timely delivery ia required in order to avoid further delays Pinally apace requirements of pier tenantbull impedes progress as areas are blocked off and the battalion ia given only limited acceaa
Poat Office Consolidation (SPN 498) Haaonry work continued on the foyer and north and south walls Utilities inatalled electrical work begun No major stumbling blocka anticipated in this project as channel iron for auapendad celling arrived late in the month
Repair Pender System SPN 19517) At the prefab yard concrete pillars for use in pile fabrication completed The third of twelve sections of pile were driven Anticipate runnshying out or wooden members
Calib ration Lab (SPN 462) Installation of hoc vater lines complete Head virtually complete and moec duct work installed No resolution yet to mechanicalair-conditioning problema
Communi ty Center Road (SPN 444) Completed turned overco ROICC 6 Ju ly 1976
Animal Kennel (SPN 632) Project laid out and earthwork complete
Renovate BEQ Electrical (SPN 01-08) lialf of lights installed Awaiting arrival of remaining materials
Surface Ove rlay Camp Roadbull (SPN 01-13) 01-20 01-22 01-38) Silve r City Saloon parking lot surface BEQ roada complete WorK continuing on other horizontal constYuction in Seabea Camp
Install Raad Bldg 365 (SPN 01-35) Completed
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AIMD Building (SIC 18III) Siding insulation complete Interior electrical and plumbing vork begun Partition valls being installed
Pover Check Pad (SIC 507) of application of joint sealer
Project complete vith exception Awaiting chis terial
Ordnance Magaampine (SIC 25) Last concrete for blaat walls poured Work continuing on grouting waterproofing and earthshywork
Handball Court (SIC 441) Project completed and turned over to ROICC
EM ClubEM Club Addition (SIC 34448) Project start delayed awaiting reply from Corpa of Engineers on aajor deeig~ queetions
SARDINIA
Playing Field (SAR 11) Project completed and turned over Det disestabl ished 16 July 1976
ROLY LOCH
Hobby Shop Improvement Project (UNK 09) Project completed with exception of punchlist Det reduced to seven bullen until rest of aaterisl1 1rrive for start of NX garage project
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AC Rehab (GRE 645) Work moved ahead or schedulemiddot~ 13 units rehabbed this month
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AUGUST
In Rota construction approval was given by the Spanish governaent or the ERPBOC Storage and the TSC Antenna projects Manpower was quickly diverted to these projects the nuabera l and 3 priorities at Rota For the TSC Antenna job a detachment was established at Moron AFB In addition a detachment was also eatablished at Souda Bay Crete to work on two rec r eation facilities
ROTA
ERP Storage Facility (SPN 516) Vork progressed quickly on thia project in August after the lifting of the Spanish construction bold All aaterials were available on site anticipate early September completion
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Work was delayed on this project after the discovery of nine obstructions in the steam trench A redebulligo bas been approved and now the requirement is for tha arrival of elbows to go around the obstructions
TSC Antennas (SPN 602) A twelve man deta~bbullent was established on 16 Auguat to begin work at Moron AFB Spain It is planned that all work will be completed at Moron and then the complementaey antenna work started at the Rota site
Pier II Fender Repair (SPN 19517) Most of this crew diverted to higher priority projects aa maceriala (Timber) are running short
Calibra tion Lab (SPN 462) A design engineer from OICC Spain arrived the week of 16 August and recommended extenaive redesign of the AC ayatea Further delays are anticipated It is expected that NHCB 4 vill not b able to complete this project
SlCONBLLA
AIMO Building (SIC 18tII) Material pro~lems continuemiddot The comnon gutters have not arrived as promised by the Italian Air Force contractor The AC unit received does not aatch specifications COMCBLANT DET Naples ia investigating problems
Theater Addition (SIC 26) Work nov Estimate 3-4 veeks lost due to rework of content in river sand reduced bonding sand aeans to be working
progressing on plastering plaster Righ silt
Nov using 50 volosnic
The Joint Sealant for the Power Check Pad (SIC 507) and the cast iron fittings for the Col Course Irrigation Project (SIC 437) have not yet arrived delaying those projects Also the redesign of the EMCPO Club foundation (SIC 34448) la still in the bands of the Army Corps of Engineers aud OICC Spain
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A nev detachment vas establiahed or the conatruct1on of a Handball Court (CRpound 416) and a Racreatiou Area (CR 415)
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SEPTE~BER
The big event of Septembet vas tbe long awaited Pull Battalion 48 hour Mount Out Captain J P JONpoundS COMCBLANT preaided at the final 782 gear inspection et the conclusion of the exercise on 14 September 1976
ROTA
ERP Storage Facility (SPN 516) Project turned over 8 September 1976 with no punchliat facil it y completed in 5 veeks time
Muse Cold I ron (SPN 502 ) Project atill delayed a va i t ins pipe inaulation and holiday line tester Elbows received for by-paaaing obstructions
TSC Antennas (SPN 602) Intense r ainfall and diaestablishshyment and reaetablishaent of the detachment at Moron because of the Mount Out have hinoered const r uction progreaa
Poat Office Consolidation Work continued on this project a s tbe foyers heads and office spaces vere completed
Repair Fender System (SPN 19Sl7) Date of arrival of timber pushed back for second time to 10 October 1976 Its arrival is essential as UCT ONpound deployed to Rota 21 September and oov are unable to begin eonatruction work
Wullenveber An t enna (SPN 503) Wrong size dead end gripe arrived vork can not begin on installation of nev boom boards
Animal Kennel (SPN 632) Work started on the erection of this quonset hut upon the completion o the ERP Storage Facility
SIGONELLA
AtMD Building (SIC 18lII) Work progressing smoothly Pre f inal inapeccion sat for l October 1976
Ordnance Maga~ine (SIC 25) Work continuinR on all phaaes o f pTo j e c t - road vater lioe interior Expect completion b y NMCB 4
Still awaiting arrival of cast iron fittings for Golf Courae Irrigation Project (SIC 437) and on receipt of redeaign from OICC Spain on EMCPO Club (SIC 34448)
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Work progTeaaed smoothly on the Baodbell Cou rt (CRE 416) Bovever uoaarked pover linea vere hit during the bullite preparation tor the ~bullcreation Area (CRE 415) and reaulted lo delays vbtla repairs vere aade
Det SOUiia Bay 11ampabera work on the bandbell court project
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Manr projectbull at the various detachment -ites vere cobullpleted during this final 35 days of deployment Also the extensive task of bulloving out tbe NHCB FOUR Advance Party and turning over the projects equipment and camp to NHCB FIVE occupied a signliicant portion of the battalion bull time
ROTA
The Muse Cold Iron Project (SPN 502) turned over at 34 cobullplete with vork continuing to the end on insulating bull portions of the steam line
The Post Office Consolidation (SPN 498) was cobullpleted
The Pier II Pender Repair (SN 19517) was turned over at 34 complete With the arrival of the required timber bullebullbers on 15 October 1976 extensive work vas com~leted in the final tvo weeks
The Calibration Lab (SPN 462) was turned over at 82 complete awaiting redesign of mechanical systems by OICC Spain
The TSC Antenna Project (SPN 602) was turned over with 18 complete (36 of work at Hor~n)
The Wullenveber Antenna Project (SPN 503) wae turned over at 15 complete awai t ing the dead end grips
The Animal Kennel (SPN 632) was turned over ac 60 complete with the cagae and other inter ior work to be completed
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The Power ~ Check Pad (SIC 507) and the AIMD Shop (SIC 18III) wae completed
The Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) wae turnover at 95 complete with heavy raine hampering progress on the road bull
The Theater Addition (SIC 26) was turned over at 94J complete os oll manpower resources were diverted in the last two weeks to the EMCPO Club
The Colf Courae Irrigation Project (SIC 437) was turned over at 17 complete
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Work began in earnest on the EMCPO Club(SIC 34448) during the final tvo veeka Once design approval vaa given work continued in double ahifta 7 days a week in a last ditch effort to get the p r oject out of the ground before the Sigonella rainy season stopped all earthwoTk Footings and columns bad to be poured in standing water despite 24 hour pumping
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Coananding Officer U S Naval Air Facility FPO New York 09523 Commanding Officer O S Naval Mobile Conatruc~on Battalion FOUR COmander Naval Conatruction Bacca lions U S Atlantic Fleet Little Creek Norfolk Virginia 23511
1 As the deployment of NMCB POUR approaches tenainatioo it is appYopriate chat the accomplisbnents of the Sigonella detachment be reviewed
2 Upon the arrival of thia epecially selected group it vas 1-ediately obvious that they were skilled arciaana who took pride in the work they accOG1pliahed It was also apparent that during h0111eport periods training leasooa had been well learned Many of the unique problems and challenges encouncer ed when u~~ina local materialbull had been recognized and resolved When actual on site conditionbull varied the officers and men of the detachshyment appraised the aituacion and aggr aaaively developed a sound engineering solution
3 Bot h the quantity and quality of the work accomplished by the Sigonella Detachment of NMCB FOUR was outstanding They completed many projects which had been started by other detachments They also started end completed several urgently required operational projects which enhanced the ability of NAF SigoneJla to provide improved support to the operating forces Projects of particular note are the Power Check Pad Rehabilitation of Line Operationbull Buildings Public Workbull Shopbull Storea Ordnance Magazines Air Frames Shop Handball Court and Theater Particularly notaworthy was the start of the EMCPO Club at NAP-II Although adverse weather prevailed work vae pursued on a round the clock ba1i1 in an effort co provide the follow-on detecbnent with a project which could be executed during the rainy season The Cen Do attitude displayed on all projects only r einforced the NMCB POUR reputation and candor displayed by all detachment personnel The ultimate reward of accomplialwent ahould be ebared by the mtire detachment Every indiidual exhibited that extra effort which contributes to perfection
4 They have estebliahed a pattern of excellence that future decachmenta will do well to emulate The officers and men of the Sigonella Detachment can look with pride on their accompli1haenta
5 Please accept my moat sincere appreciation for e moat aucceaaful deployment
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BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH Avenida Diputacion
Rota Cadiz Espana (Spain)
t on behalf of the congregation of ~ethel Baptist Church would like to thank Chaplain Fink ~Rl Ron
bull Sherman EOl Doug Sullivan BU2 Biggins and EA3 Jose Setter for the removal of debris and the leveling of our parking area These men worked continously for over eix hours and completed a cask that would have taken the men of Bethel many back breaking days to accomplibullh
We 1incerely do appreciate this work that was performed
Thank you and may Cod blebulla these men
Sincerely
1Rodnay J PARROTT
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CRINFO Merit Award forwarding of
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Construction Battalion
Ref (a) OPNAVINST 572027 of 10 June 76
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l The Chief of Information takes great pleasure in forshywsrding ancloaure (1) to the editor and staff of FOCUS ON FOUR
2 A key objective of the Navys internal informAtion prograa ii to an1ure that all Navy personnel and their dependents are Cully informed about the Navy A panel of judge1 determined that the content and format of POCUS ON FOOR were of exemplary quality and in full support of internal information goal1
3 Thia publication waa named Best Authorized Magazine (Catego ry Two) aa set forth in reference (a) for the transitional quarter fiscal year 1976 CHINFO Merit Awards prograa
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Coaaanding Oficer
Executive Officer
CDI Kalcolbull J MACDONALD CEC USN (July 1974 - June 1976)
CDI Caorge J lDNAI CEC USN (July 1976 -
CDR Charles M KASlELL CEC USN (February 1974 - June 1976)
LCDR Jabullebull a CLAYTON CEC USN (June 1976 -
Adbullinis t rativePersonnel OIicer(S-1) LTJC Wallace NMB YUH USN (Hovebullber 1974 - June 1976)
Plana amp Training Officer (S-2)
Operationbull Officer (S-3)
Supply Officer (S-4)
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Medical Officer
Dental Of Cicer
Alpha Company Commander
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LTJC Jabullea A ZAYAC USN (June 1976
LT Claude V KING Ill CEC USN (Karch 197S - Kay 1976)
LT Pred C KLEIN USN (Kay 1976 - October 1976)
LTJC Charlea R KUIIC CEC USH (August 1976 -
LCDR Michael w SHELTON CEC USN (April 197S - Novebullbe r 1976)
LCDR Jarold R HILD~BRAND SC USN (Septebullber 1974 - June 1976)
LCDR Patrick P VALENTY SC USN (July 1976 -
LCDI lufua B FINI CBC USN (Sepceaber 1975 -
LT Randal R STRAUB MC USNR (September 1975 - June 1976)
LT Samuel S NORVELL MC USNI (July 1976 -
LT Terrence C MASON DC USNR (Augus t 1975 -
LT Richard K DEMPSEY CEC USN (Sep t ember 197S - November 1976)
LTJC Charles R ~UBIC CEC USN (Sep~ember 1975 - August 1976)
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LT Pra nk J KOlRO CEC US N (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Wallace NXN YU ll DSN (Jbullnlllry 1976 - June 1976)
LTJC Cragory A RtC~RT CBC DSN (June 1976 - November 1976)
LT Michael R JOHNSON CEC DSN (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Mlcheel A KOPACZEWSKlCtCDSKR (January 1976 - Novebullbet 1976)
LTJC Ronald P DE TROY CC US NR (Jamp11uacy 1976 - November 1976)
LTJC Laigb t on J TROE Ill CC OSN (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Paul 8 VADE SC USN (January 1974 - July 1976)
LTJC Scaven C CRTRY SC USN (July 1976 -
LT Pred C ILlN USN (Januery 1976 - Kay 1976)
LTJC Gregory A RlCHBRT CIC USN (May 1976 - November 1976)
ENS Craig M CAMPBELL CC USN (September 1975 - October 1976)
ENS Jean P MAbullCHAND CEC USN (October 1976 -
EQCH Ovaine R RUTHRPORD USN (March 1975 - Ha y 1976)
UTCS Norman C lOLBECK USI (May 1976 - JuJy 1976)
UTCM Ke nneth NMN CLEMONS USN (July 1976 - Novembar 1976)
CUCH Richard N ALLA~D USN (Novaaber 1976 -
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ADM I NPERSOtlHEL
The Administrative Department provided all administrative reproduction and personnel services to the battalion during the deployment
Total yeoman assigned during this deployment were ten (l-YNC 1-VNl 3-YN2 2-YN3 and 3-YNSN) One YN2 was assigned to Detachment Sigonella for administra t ive support bull Yeoman were also assigned to the Supply (S-4) Tr aining (S- 2) and Operations (S-3) departments The Admin Staff averaged four (2-YN2 l-YN3 and 1-YNSN) with the YNC functioning as the Assistant Admin Officer and the YN1 functioning as the Admin Office supervisor A line LTJG was assigned as Department Head
The Personnel Office started the Ro t a deployment with a staff of 10 PNs Everyone was assigned a specific job to do reenlistments and discharges receipts and transfers TAD diaries and education al services The operation was going smoothly however one PN was sent t o the Sigonella detachment to augment the de t achment staff because of the heavy workload there The allowance was further deple t ed when one PN got o r ders for shore duty and another PN was released t o inactive duty Though the loss of the PNs could not be remedied the remaining PNs doubled their share of the load to give the battalion the service it needed This is typical of the Cao Do spirit of the PNs Their motivation and esprit de corps enabled them to give service to everyone in the battalion
The Personnel and Administrative staffs maintained the Duty YNPN Watch Section which provided emergency personn~l services and message pick-up service on a 24-hour bas is
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AVERAGE BATTALION STRENGTH - DEPLOYED AND ASSIGNED
DEPLOYED ASSIGNED
OPlICEllS 19 19 E-9 3 3 E-8 9 9 E-7 32 33 pound-6 75 78 E-5 91 101 E-4 137 138 E-3 amp below 207 208
TOTAL 554 570
BATTALION RECEIPTS AND TRANSFERS
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OFFICERS 7 9 E-9 0 l pound-8 0 3 E-7 2 0 E-6 15 9 E-5 34 17 B-4 28 21 E- 3 amp below 31 -2 TOTAL 117 158
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BU 2 9 10 22 38 53 134 CE 1 2 10 9 9 13 44 CM 2 5 7 15 21 18 68 EA 0 2 3 6 3 12 26 EO 0 4 15 13 22 50 104 SW 1 1 8 7 11 16 44 UT l 0 3 9 14 23 50
TOTAL 7 TI 56 BT 118 185 470
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LEGAL
Legal a11i1tance was available co all members of the Battalion either at the coamand level by furniahing thebull vith povera of attorney or by referral to representativebull at the Baae Legal Services Branch OCfice for advice and counseling
Disciplinary action resulted in nonjudicial punishment being awarded on an average oC three cases week1y at Captaina Mast Four special and one summary courtbull - martial were convened during the Rota deployment Disciplinary action by month ia illustrated on the graph below
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During most of the European deployment NllCB 4 did not have a permanent trained Campreer Counselor This affected the overall career retention program As of this writing the battalion has acquir ed a permanent Career Counselor and the coU1Dand is in the pr ocess of rebuilding a viable car eer r e t ention team This should br14thten the overall retention pictur e
RETENTI ON TABLE
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MORALE An ObJective evaluation of the bullorale of the Battalion as
a whole would unquestionably be very highmiddot Certainly the deploybullent location Rota Spain with its excellent liberty and leave possibilities wa1 a contributing factor However the sinale aost iaportant cause of high unit aorale was the excellent reputation for quality workaanship which the Battalion enjoyed Quality work probulloted hiamph unit pride which led to personal pride which led to hlamph aorale The high bullorate in turn was the cause of better and higher quality work thus self-perpetuating the spiral and proving the adaae that Quality attracts Qualitybullbull
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CHAPLAIN Religious services were held regularly in the Chapal-inshy
the-Pines located in the Seabee Camp Ciudad de Plata Rota Spain Sunday services included Protestant Worship at 0930 and Catholic Mass at 1100 Protestant Worship was conducted by the Battalion Chaplain and Catholic Mass was celebrated by Chaplains Rademacher and Boyd from the Naval Station Chapel Guitar music for Catholic Mass was arranged by the priests Organist for the Protestant services was Nancy L Johnson wife of CTIC Bob Johnson of Naval Comaunicntion Station Attendance averaged 7 battalion personnel at Protestant sershyvices and 16 at Catholic services tn addition many Naval Station personnel attended worship services at the Senbee Camp
Protestant and Catholic Chapel Funds were maintained with the Battalion Chaplain as custodian of each Disbursements of $100 or more were made with approval of the Commondina Officer A Catholic Chapel Council was foraed to make recoaaendations for use of the Catholic Chapel Fund
The Chapel was left unlocked at all times for aeditntion and prayer by battalion personnel A small group of Penteshycostal men hnd a daily prayer service in the chapel
Several battalion personnel participated in local denominshyational services Latter Doy Saints and Church of Christ at Esperanzu House on the base First Baptist Church Bethel Baptist Church and Lu Tglesln tvangelica (Pentecostal) off base A number of battalion personnel participated in Chrisshytian fellowship at Victory Villa Overseas Christion Serviceshyaen s Center and at a coffee house sponsored by La Iglesia Eva nae lica
A small Protestant Bible study group met on Wednesday nights ~n the Chaplians office studying primarily Godsplan of salvation
Throe retreats averaging seven persons ouch were held at La Molina Santa an old grist mill in Benaojon which has been converted into a retreat center by Fred Felty an American insurance salesman lowyer and former legislotor from Texas Several Catholic personnel participated in two Search Retreats sponsored by the base chapel
Several religious pound1las mostly Moody science filbulls were presented free of charge in the Silver City Theater The films became quite popular with a maximum attendance of 60 at one showing
The battalion library located in the sumo building as tho chnplalns office contain~ 3000 volumes of fiction and nonshyfiction hand-me-downs from other Navy Ii brories During
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this deployment application was made to the Chief of Naval Education and Training Support to establish e aeneral library at Silver City This was epproved and at the end of deployshyment an order of 1500 new volumes was received Much time and effort was put into inventorying and organiiing e~isting books About 600 fictions books older than twelve years were removed from the shelves and placed in boxes pending arrival of the new books Additional bookshelves totaling 76 feet of shelf space were built by Bravo Company to accommodate the new books In addition the battalion had several shelves of paperback books
The greatest single timetaker for the Chaplain was individual counseling covering a variety of subjects but mainly marital counseling A good bit of evening time was spent making AUTOVON calls in connection with personal counseling This included delivering over 120 Red Cross messages and counseling and assistshying persons receiving these messages
In addition to library shelves material changes included installation of a safe for keepina chapel funds prior to deposit a new air conditioner for the chapel screen doors on the chaplains office and library an additional electrical outlet in the chapshylains office to accommodate a wall clock relocation of one outshyside speaker from the chapel tower to the library roof in order to play chimes on Sunday mornings in the direction of berthing areas tamper-proofing of tho outside library door and updatina of doorknobs with locks and keys for all doors
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While found to be lacking by stateside standards the physical plant and layout of the dispensary were noneshytheless adequate for aost routine and emergency cases treated at Ciudad de Plata Assistance provided by the Naval Hospital Rota in the form of laboratory teats
bull pharmacy x-rays consultions and emergency referrals was outbulltanding
An average of approximately 280 patients per month were seen during rout1ne sick call hours Over 1850 prescriptions were filled the laboratory processed some 800 teats and 20 x-ray exposures were taken and reed Upper Respiratory Infections and gastrointestinal compaincs comprised the majority of conditions seen at routine 1ick call with moat of the consultsrefer r als co the Naval Hospital being of an orthopedic or optometric nature No communicable disease or food born illness outbreaks ware encountered Few cases of venere al disease were encounte r ed and all responded favo r abl y to i nitia l tr eatment Tl1ro~ghnut the deployment and in preparation for t he return to CONUS all necessary immunizations including Hong Kong and New Jersey A (swine) influenza were administered to AiJ Hands
The Medical Department instituted o Weight Control Program using the recent guidelines promulgated by BUMED While the results are still being analyzed net lossea of 30+ lbs were noted in several cases
During the deployment the rear two thirds of the HCPOC ESO Quonset Rut was alloted to the Medical Department and converted to supply spaces for bulk medical equipment This allo~ed for the controlled temperature storage oC items vice storage in CONpoundX boxes thus extending shelf life and insuri~g potency of necessary medicinals ln preparation Cor the mount out exercise all mount out boxe1 bullats kitbull and outfits were painted the latches and seals repaired or replaced
SICONELLA DETACHMENT
The Sigonella Detachment had a first class corpsman ssaigned throughout the deployment A screening eick call was held prior to quarters each morning An average of epproximetely 100 patients per month were seen during r o utine morning sick call of these personnel approximately 10 aen had to be referred to the Base Dispensa ry for further treatment Safety and sanitation inspections were conducted on both a r ou tine and a surprise basis The Medical Department representative also worked in the Adm Offi ce of the Base Dispensary
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DENTAL
The battalion dental staff consisting of one Dental Officer and cvo Deneal Technicians provided treatment in moat phases of Dantistry on a regularly scheduled basis to all battalion personnel Smergency dental care was rendered at any time Outatanding support in the fabrication of prosthetic applishyances repair service and advanced periodontal and complishycated oral surgery cases vas received from the Dental Departshyment Roca Spain
The battalion Dental Department is housed in a standard naval mobile dental trailer The trailer consists of a vattshying room two operatories and a dark room One operacory is used for performing most phases of Dentistry and the other is used for exposing x-rays films in the dark room all dental instruments are sterilited in an autoclave located in the dark room
Patient load averaged over 200 per month and in excess of 1000 procedures per month During chis deployment cycle no unusual dental diseases or conditions were detected
Dentel equipment and supplies were adequate However occasional equipment problems did cause delays in patient care Few problems were encountered in ordering and receiving dental supplies
In summary the den~al department should always keep at least a couple of months of every day consumables on hand for turnover Scheduling of patients no more than cwo or three weeks in advance should be exercised to decrease the amount oC patient failures due to unforeseen emergencies and exercises that may arise due to the battalions alert status during deployshyment
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S P E C I A L S E R V I C E S The Special Services Staff was comprised of one first
class potty officer and ono non-rated battalion member Despite the small siie of tho crew Special Se~vices mainshytained a very active and effective program Self-help proshyjects for the improvement of the Special Services building which consisted of a gabulle roobull and theater included the conshystruction of a stage and a bar the tiling of the game room floor and the installation of a new ceilinamp in the theater The Special Services Petty Officer aaintained a close liaison with the base travel aaency and was instruaental in arranging a continuous stream of tours to the surrounding area and all over lurope
Sports activity was marked by chess and ping pong tournashyments and by the three month long NMCB FOUR softball season The season was culminated with the presentation of plaques and team pictures to the victorious team meaberaand a trophy with the name of the winning teabull inscribed which will be passed on to the chaapions of the next deployaent
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consis t ed of one fi r st class Photographers Mate one second class Journalist a nd two non -rated Builders as photographers fo r most of t he deployment The primary tasks of t he Photo Lab wer e to pr o vi de photographic support for PAO and the Opshyerations Department Work wos also done in support of the line companies (Alpha Company in particular ) the Safety Chief and the de t achbullent s
The mont hly opera t ions r eports which included black 6 white prints and color s l ides and tho bat t alion publication Focus on Four took up aos t of the Jabs tibulle
The PAO Oepartbullent worked on the bullonthly Focus on Four and pr ovided news release coverage of battalion events Artishycles appe1Lred in t he Rota base paper (The Jack Tar) the Seashybee Coverall Navy Times Navy Civil Engineer and others PAO also coordinated the Fl eet Home Town News Prograbull and the Direct Line question and answer line to the co
PAOPhoto did the l ayou t work on t he Guam Completion Report prepared a Change of Coabullond booklet ond finished a 92- page edition of the Focus on Four ln lieu of a cruisebook at the end of deployment
ProblebullS were encountered in the lnb with water teaper at ure and bullinerols insufficient functional equipment and frequent reassignbullent of personnel However n quali t y product was mainshytained as projects and l iberty wer e well docuaented by the PAO Staff
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The continuing aim of the NMCB POUR HRM Prograa is to aaximize the use of battalion human potential thereby enshysuring mission achievement for the command and personal growth opportunity for each battalion member If the program can be judged by the results it produced during the 1976 European deployment then the many pages of this completion report attest to a marked success
The Phase II Equal OpportunityRace Relations Program adshyvanced toward its institutionalized self-sustained stages The AAP was revised EOQls were updated and a new CTT was trained who in turn conducted MRRCE Workshops for all eligible personnel The Human Relations Council met monthly and tho Advancement Recommendation Board reviewed enlisted service records and performance evaluations to ensure all hands have been afforded an equal advancement opportunity
The DAPA and CODAC trained supervisors to identify and deal with workers showing symptoms of drugalcohol abuse conducted discussion groups for people with problems promshyulgated facts on drugalcohol abuse and related Navy policy and instituted a Drug Exemption Program Harsh Spanish laws p rove d a significant deterrent to drug use and trafficking and Battalion Special Services consistently proshyvided outstanding alternatives to drugalcohol indulgence Drug detection dogs urinalyses screening and NIS investigashytions were used aa required The local ARD and CAAC units treated and screened individuals referred by the CODAC
Battalion personnel participated in cultural adjustment briefings conducted by host activities in Rota and Sigonella Liberty cancellations were infrequent and few unfavorable incidents with local nationals were reported Officers and enlisted men regularly took advantage of leave and liberty to explore Spain and other European countries
Positive actions were initiated throughout the deployshybullcnt and will continue during homeport to sustain a positive cobullbulland cl1bullate Most notable among these are the refinement
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NMCB POOR wrapped up its homeport period with the completion of the CBC Pore Bueneae Trailer Park at Pore Hueneme CA and the lest flight to Rota left on 15 March
Turnov~r of projects at NAVSTA Rota consisted of the Calibration Lab (SPN 462 at 48 completegt as well as eight minor projects
The construction hold and material delays have liaited the casked projects on which the battalion can vork
The Calibration Lab (SPN 462) is progreaaing smoothly and awaits scheduled deliveries of the ductwork by mid-April and the remaining air handling units
Seabee Camp projects were rescheduled with the visit of COMCBLANT representatives on 29 March
Surfacing the Alpha Co Live Storage Area (SPN 01-12) ia progressing vell with the area close to Cioal grade after removing almost one foot of soil over the entire area
Laundry Boiler (SPN Ol-28) Camp Hot Water Boilers (SPN 01-29) and Water Softeners (SPN 01-30) are awaiting shipment of boilers and water softeners respectively
A dedicated camp maintenance program is undervay to keep the camp in a hazard Cree condition
Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34) Phase II is progressing with about 800 LF of aidewalk poured
In Sigonella Sicily the EM ciubCPO Addition (SIC 34448) and Colf Cou rse Irrigation system (SIC 437) have not been started due co higher priority on other projects
AIMD Shop Phase III (SIC 18) is on schedule and awaits arrival of the building which is due l April The high water table is a continual problem
Ordnance Hagaampine (SIC 25) ia hampered by rain (site lies in a low swampy area) bur forming continues on the bleat valle
Handball Court (SIC 441) is awbulliting maceriais before work can continue
Power Check Pad (SlC 507) vill start the Cir1t week of April
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A 16-man augment force to the Sigonella Det vas sent 30 March and is expected to return to Rota approximately l May
Holy Loch Scotland posss problems in uneirpacted vork (443 mandaya) remaining for the Rankin Garage (UNK 504) and in unplanned demolition (50 mandaya) for(UNK 09) Hobby Shop Additional men are planned to augment the Holy Loeb Oet in late April or early May
The Nea Makri Oet commenced vork vith approximat~ly 20 complete and 14 air conditioning units rehabed bull
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April aav NHCB FOUR moving into construction in earnest despite the material problems experienced on many major projects
At the Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34 II) section three of five sections is complete and the job is progressing vell
At the Wullanveber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) limited vork began in preparation for delivery of boom boards on 1 June
The causeway for the BOCBRP is in its final position with the connection well underway Lighting of the causeway is hampered by material problems
Repairs to the Fender System (SPN 19517) progress slowly dua to a lack of welding machines and design changes in the fabrication of the walers Divers from UCT ONE are currently removing the bottom walars along the right aide of the pier
After a complete design change the Community Center Road (SPN 444) is moving with ~ubgrade already eatabliahed
The Stgonella Seabee Compound (SIC 02-01) ta continuing with work on the trailer pads soils test lab collateral
bull equipment building loading ramp and the MLO storage shed
At the AIMD Building StC 18ttI non-delivery of ~he preshyengineered building ibull causing a critical delay along with other miscellaneoua HTO items
The Theater Addition (SIC 26) also haa critical eaterinl problems particularly with the doors having not arrived
The Handball Court (SIC 441) is awaiting arrival of the remainder of the building
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In Holy Loeb the Rankin Garage (UNK 504) will be cobullpleted Dt Kay and the Hobby Shop Improvements (UN~ 09) ii progressing vell with no major problems
Several personnel shifts are 1cheduled for the upcoming month and include the following Of the 16 man augmented to the Sigonella Dec ii will return on 9 Kay 18 additional men will be sent from Rota Three men will be sent to the Holy Loc h Dec
A detachment to La Maddalena of 19 men will be eatablished in June and a detachment to Souda Bay of four men will be established approximately l June
KAY
In Kay - NMC8 POUR completed and turned over two major projects both ahead of schedule Material and funding problems still plague several projects though there was soaa improvement by aonths end
Causeway Connection (SPN 506) Concrete pad poured security lights and handrail in place Project completed and turned over 27 Kay 1976
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Precon held scheduled to start 1 July if oxylance burn bera and conduit hanger material arrive in June
Poat Office Consolidation (SPN 498) Much work was accomshypliabad with old walls and utilities removed and new walls doors and windows being installed
Calibration Lab (SPN 462) Additional funds received material procurement has begun again Need electr ical AC plumbing material Work baa progressed in finishing the head installing duct work painting
Repair Fender System Pier Il (SPN o f eleven sections of piles complete prior co installation
19517) Prefab of first Rubbing stripbull required
Wullenweber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) Limited work awaiting arrival of boom bosrds in June
Housin8 Sidewalks (SPN 34) Men diverted from this project to the Poat Office Conaolidation
Community Center Roads (SPN 444) June completion expected
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Aniaal Shelter (SPN 632) Foundation prepared vertical conatruccion awaiting rebar expanded metal
Sigonella Seabee Compound (SIC 02-01) Work continued with progreaa on underground electrical substation alab light poles final grading and storage work Projecting June completion
AIMD Building (SIC 18III) Building received and strucshytural a eabers erected Work continuing on sever linea undershyground Cuel tank Anticipa te funding problema
Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) Avaicing additional funda alov progreaa aade on bleat walls earth vork laying water line
theater Addition (SIC 26) Avaitiog additional funda much work oo stairs ocher concrete vork auapeoded ceiling partition installed
Golf Course Irrgiatioo (SIC 437) Work began on inacalshylacion of water lines and sprinkler systems
Bandball Court (SIC 441) No work performed awaiting arriv1l of electrical material
Povar Check Pad (SIC 507) Rain delayed early construction uch fill and compaction work performed this month
Line Opa Rehabilitation (SIC 508) tile floor laid electrical plumbing painting complete Project completed turned over 28 Hay 1976
Rankin Garage (UNK 504) in Roly Loch vaa completed and curnad ove r io ea~ly May
Hobby Shop Improvement Project (UNK 09) is ahead of schedule with bullwo rk progressing in roof boiler and radiator installation Estimated comple tion August 1976
AC Rehab (CRE 649) in Nea Makrt ia progressing near schedule with 471 of rehab work completed
In La Hadd1lena work has reauaad on the ~ym Overhead (SAR 04A) and on the Playing Field (SAR 11) with the arrival of a 19 men det during the final two vaeka of Hay
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Kuse Cold Iron zation began on 28 to begill 12 Jul1 aaterial still are
SPN 502) Second precon held sod mobilishyJune Pull-scale construction isacheduled Oxylaoce burn bars and conduit hanger not on site
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Post Office Consolidotion (SPN 498) Work accoaplished bull includes plastering new walls installing a head beginning a foyer The major hold-up is arrival of channel iron necessary for inatallation of ductwork and installation of the euspended ceiling
Repair Pender System (SPN 19517) First sections of piles driven Rubbing stripslover va lers to be installed with UCT support once rubbing stripe ar r ive
Calibration Lab (SPN 462) Delays in this job include srrival of mismatched nir cood~tioniog equipment for the Mechanishycal Room and awaiting pencil rod and angle iron fo r ductwork
Wullenweber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) Boom boards are not not scheduled to arrive until August Work ia progressing in the bus bar installation
Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34) Open scrip between r oad and sidewalks paved
Overlay Camp Roads and Surface Secondary Roads (SPN 01-13 SPN 01-22) Roads in cabullp repaved
Inetall Bead Building 365 (SPN 01-35) Work is virtually complete on this camp improvement project
AIHD Building (SIC 18III) Work and fuel tank Wor~ is conttnuiog on the access road
completed oo sever lines aid~ng insulation and on
Power Check Pad (SIC 507) Almost half of tbe concrete poured this period
Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) $12300 of $17650 requested received Project August completion
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Theater Addition (SlC 26) Roof and ceiling installed interior utilities being roughed io
Handball court (SIC 441) No bullaterial delaya this month Insulation ceiling utilities installed All that rebullaina is to paint interior correct electrical and place sidewalk end stepa
EM ClubEH Club Addition Preparation underway to begin ~hibull project Many design questions to be discuaaed in second precon on 1 July 1976
_ Sigonella Seabee Cobullpound (SIC 02-01) Work still remains on vash reek soils lab admin parking lot and shore pover connection
Hobby Shop taprovement Project(UNK 09) Work continues ahead of schedule v t th progrebullbull on vindov installation plastering and electrical
Gym Overhead (SAJl 04A) Work completed once plywood arrived in mid-June No pudcblist
Playing Field (SAR 11) Work is progressing vith an early July completion expected The detachment is to be diseatablished approximately 15 July
Rota Pier Fender Repair (SPN 19517)
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JULY
In Julywork continued aa NKCB FOUR paaaed the midpoint in ita European deployment The battalion took tiae out for the traditional mid-deployment party on the 24th of July and for the battalion Change of Command Ceremony on 29 July when CDR C J BEDNAR relieved CDR M J MACDONALD However work did not alacken aa the Muse Cold Iron Project commenced (ull production at Rota and plans were laid for the eatabliahaent of a detachment at Souda Bay Crete Several projecta were completed both in Rota and at the various detachmenta
POTA
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Once critical materials orrived progresa vaa quicker than first anticipated due to the efficishyency of the oxylance and magnesium burn bar However several problems still alov construction Obstructions in the steam line trench require design changes for the pipe layout Not all materials are on hand and timely delivery ia required in order to avoid further delays Pinally apace requirements of pier tenantbull impedes progress as areas are blocked off and the battalion ia given only limited acceaa
Poat Office Consolidation (SPN 498) Haaonry work continued on the foyer and north and south walls Utilities inatalled electrical work begun No major stumbling blocka anticipated in this project as channel iron for auapendad celling arrived late in the month
Repair Pender System SPN 19517) At the prefab yard concrete pillars for use in pile fabrication completed The third of twelve sections of pile were driven Anticipate runnshying out or wooden members
Calib ration Lab (SPN 462) Installation of hoc vater lines complete Head virtually complete and moec duct work installed No resolution yet to mechanicalair-conditioning problema
Communi ty Center Road (SPN 444) Completed turned overco ROICC 6 Ju ly 1976
Animal Kennel (SPN 632) Project laid out and earthwork complete
Renovate BEQ Electrical (SPN 01-08) lialf of lights installed Awaiting arrival of remaining materials
Surface Ove rlay Camp Roadbull (SPN 01-13) 01-20 01-22 01-38) Silve r City Saloon parking lot surface BEQ roada complete WorK continuing on other horizontal constYuction in Seabea Camp
Install Raad Bldg 365 (SPN 01-35) Completed
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AIMD Building (SIC 18III) Siding insulation complete Interior electrical and plumbing vork begun Partition valls being installed
Pover Check Pad (SIC 507) of application of joint sealer
Project complete vith exception Awaiting chis terial
Ordnance Magaampine (SIC 25) Last concrete for blaat walls poured Work continuing on grouting waterproofing and earthshywork
Handball Court (SIC 441) Project completed and turned over to ROICC
EM ClubEM Club Addition (SIC 34448) Project start delayed awaiting reply from Corpa of Engineers on aajor deeig~ queetions
SARDINIA
Playing Field (SAR 11) Project completed and turned over Det disestabl ished 16 July 1976
ROLY LOCH
Hobby Shop Improvement Project (UNK 09) Project completed with exception of punchlist Det reduced to seven bullen until rest of aaterisl1 1rrive for start of NX garage project
NEA MAKRI
AC Rehab (GRE 645) Work moved ahead or schedulemiddot~ 13 units rehabbed this month
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AUGUST
In Rota construction approval was given by the Spanish governaent or the ERPBOC Storage and the TSC Antenna projects Manpower was quickly diverted to these projects the nuabera l and 3 priorities at Rota For the TSC Antenna job a detachment was established at Moron AFB In addition a detachment was also eatablished at Souda Bay Crete to work on two rec r eation facilities
ROTA
ERP Storage Facility (SPN 516) Vork progressed quickly on thia project in August after the lifting of the Spanish construction bold All aaterials were available on site anticipate early September completion
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Work was delayed on this project after the discovery of nine obstructions in the steam trench A redebulligo bas been approved and now the requirement is for tha arrival of elbows to go around the obstructions
TSC Antennas (SPN 602) A twelve man deta~bbullent was established on 16 Auguat to begin work at Moron AFB Spain It is planned that all work will be completed at Moron and then the complementaey antenna work started at the Rota site
Pier II Fender Repair (SPN 19517) Most of this crew diverted to higher priority projects aa maceriala (Timber) are running short
Calibra tion Lab (SPN 462) A design engineer from OICC Spain arrived the week of 16 August and recommended extenaive redesign of the AC ayatea Further delays are anticipated It is expected that NHCB 4 vill not b able to complete this project
SlCONBLLA
AIMO Building (SIC 18tII) Material pro~lems continuemiddot The comnon gutters have not arrived as promised by the Italian Air Force contractor The AC unit received does not aatch specifications COMCBLANT DET Naples ia investigating problems
Theater Addition (SIC 26) Work nov Estimate 3-4 veeks lost due to rework of content in river sand reduced bonding sand aeans to be working
progressing on plastering plaster Righ silt
Nov using 50 volosnic
The Joint Sealant for the Power Check Pad (SIC 507) and the cast iron fittings for the Col Course Irrigation Project (SIC 437) have not yet arrived delaying those projects Also the redesign of the EMCPO Club foundation (SIC 34448) la still in the bands of the Army Corps of Engineers aud OICC Spain
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A nev detachment vas establiahed or the conatruct1on of a Handball Court (CRpound 416) and a Racreatiou Area (CR 415)
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Work vsa beaun on the NEX Caraae project (U K 604)
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The big event of Septembet vas tbe long awaited Pull Battalion 48 hour Mount Out Captain J P JONpoundS COMCBLANT preaided at the final 782 gear inspection et the conclusion of the exercise on 14 September 1976
ROTA
ERP Storage Facility (SPN 516) Project turned over 8 September 1976 with no punchliat facil it y completed in 5 veeks time
Muse Cold I ron (SPN 502 ) Project atill delayed a va i t ins pipe inaulation and holiday line tester Elbows received for by-paaaing obstructions
TSC Antennas (SPN 602) Intense r ainfall and diaestablishshyment and reaetablishaent of the detachment at Moron because of the Mount Out have hinoered const r uction progreaa
Poat Office Consolidation Work continued on this project a s tbe foyers heads and office spaces vere completed
Repair Fender System (SPN 19Sl7) Date of arrival of timber pushed back for second time to 10 October 1976 Its arrival is essential as UCT ONpound deployed to Rota 21 September and oov are unable to begin eonatruction work
Wullenveber An t enna (SPN 503) Wrong size dead end gripe arrived vork can not begin on installation of nev boom boards
Animal Kennel (SPN 632) Work started on the erection of this quonset hut upon the completion o the ERP Storage Facility
SIGONELLA
AtMD Building (SIC 18lII) Work progressing smoothly Pre f inal inapeccion sat for l October 1976
Ordnance Maga~ine (SIC 25) Work continuinR on all phaaes o f pTo j e c t - road vater lioe interior Expect completion b y NMCB 4
Still awaiting arrival of cast iron fittings for Golf Courae Irrigation Project (SIC 437) and on receipt of redeaign from OICC Spain on EMCPO Club (SIC 34448)
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Work progTeaaed smoothly on the Baodbell Cou rt (CRE 416) Bovever uoaarked pover linea vere hit during the bullite preparation tor the ~bullcreation Area (CRE 415) and reaulted lo delays vbtla repairs vere aade
Det SOUiia Bay 11ampabera work on the bandbell court project
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Manr projectbull at the various detachment -ites vere cobullpleted during this final 35 days of deployment Also the extensive task of bulloving out tbe NHCB FOUR Advance Party and turning over the projects equipment and camp to NHCB FIVE occupied a signliicant portion of the battalion bull time
ROTA
The Muse Cold Iron Project (SPN 502) turned over at 34 cobullplete with vork continuing to the end on insulating bull portions of the steam line
The Post Office Consolidation (SPN 498) was cobullpleted
The Pier II Pender Repair (SN 19517) was turned over at 34 complete With the arrival of the required timber bullebullbers on 15 October 1976 extensive work vas com~leted in the final tvo weeks
The Calibration Lab (SPN 462) was turned over at 82 complete awaiting redesign of mechanical systems by OICC Spain
The TSC Antenna Project (SPN 602) was turned over with 18 complete (36 of work at Hor~n)
The Wullenveber Antenna Project (SPN 503) wae turned over at 15 complete awai t ing the dead end grips
The Animal Kennel (SPN 632) was turned over ac 60 complete with the cagae and other inter ior work to be completed
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The Power ~ Check Pad (SIC 507) and the AIMD Shop (SIC 18III) wae completed
The Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) wae turnover at 95 complete with heavy raine hampering progress on the road bull
The Theater Addition (SIC 26) was turned over at 94J complete os oll manpower resources were diverted in the last two weeks to the EMCPO Club
The Colf Courae Irrigation Project (SIC 437) was turned over at 17 complete
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Work began in earnest on the EMCPO Club(SIC 34448) during the final tvo veeka Once design approval vaa given work continued in double ahifta 7 days a week in a last ditch effort to get the p r oject out of the ground before the Sigonella rainy season stopped all earthwoTk Footings and columns bad to be poured in standing water despite 24 hour pumping
HOLY LOCR
The NEX Garage (UNK 604) waa completed
SOUDA BAY
The Handball Court (CRE 416) and the Recreation Area (CKE 415) vere completed bafore the Dets diaeetab1-isluaent
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BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH Avenida Diputacion
Rota Cadiz Espana (Spain)
t on behalf of the congregation of ~ethel Baptist Church would like to thank Chaplain Fink ~Rl Ron
bull Sherman EOl Doug Sullivan BU2 Biggins and EA3 Jose Setter for the removal of debris and the leveling of our parking area These men worked continously for over eix hours and completed a cask that would have taken the men of Bethel many back breaking days to accomplibullh
We 1incerely do appreciate this work that was performed
Thank you and may Cod blebulla these men
Sincerely
1Rodnay J PARROTT
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Chief of Information Commanding Officer Naval Mobile FOUR FPO San Francisco 96601
CRINFO Merit Award forwarding of
24 NOV 1976
Construction Battalion
Ref (a) OPNAVINST 572027 of 10 June 76
Encl (l) Merit Award Certificate
l The Chief of Information takes great pleasure in forshywsrding ancloaure (1) to the editor and staff of FOCUS ON FOUR
2 A key objective of the Navys internal informAtion prograa ii to an1ure that all Navy personnel and their dependents are Cully informed about the Navy A panel of judge1 determined that the content and format of POCUS ON FOOR were of exemplary quality and in full support of internal information goal1
3 Thia publication waa named Best Authorized Magazine (Catego ry Two) aa set forth in reference (a) for the transitional quarter fiscal year 1976 CHINFO Merit Awards prograa
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OFVICEI AND LEADnlC CHIEF PET1Y OFFICER LISTINC
Coaaanding Oficer
Executive Officer
CDI Kalcolbull J MACDONALD CEC USN (July 1974 - June 1976)
CDI Caorge J lDNAI CEC USN (July 1976 -
CDR Charles M KASlELL CEC USN (February 1974 - June 1976)
LCDR Jabullebull a CLAYTON CEC USN (June 1976 -
Adbullinis t rativePersonnel OIicer(S-1) LTJC Wallace NMB YUH USN (Hovebullber 1974 - June 1976)
Plana amp Training Officer (S-2)
Operationbull Officer (S-3)
Supply Officer (S-4)
Cb a plain
Medical Officer
Dental Of Cicer
Alpha Company Commander
Bravo Company Cobullmande r
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LTJC Jabullea A ZAYAC USN (June 1976
LT Claude V KING Ill CEC USN (Karch 197S - Kay 1976)
LT Pred C KLEIN USN (Kay 1976 - October 1976)
LTJC Charlea R KUIIC CEC USH (August 1976 -
LCDR Michael w SHELTON CEC USN (April 197S - Novebullbe r 1976)
LCDR Jarold R HILD~BRAND SC USN (Septebullber 1974 - June 1976)
LCDR Patrick P VALENTY SC USN (July 1976 -
LCDI lufua B FINI CBC USN (Sepceaber 1975 -
LT Randal R STRAUB MC USNR (September 1975 - June 1976)
LT Samuel S NORVELL MC USNI (July 1976 -
LT Terrence C MASON DC USNR (Augus t 1975 -
LT Richard K DEMPSEY CEC USN (Sep t ember 197S - November 1976)
LTJC Charles R ~UBIC CEC USN (Sep~ember 1975 - August 1976)
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LT Pra nk J KOlRO CEC US N (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Wallace NXN YU ll DSN (Jbullnlllry 1976 - June 1976)
LTJC Cragory A RtC~RT CBC DSN (June 1976 - November 1976)
LT Michael R JOHNSON CEC DSN (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Mlcheel A KOPACZEWSKlCtCDSKR (January 1976 - Novebullbet 1976)
LTJC Ronald P DE TROY CC US NR (Jamp11uacy 1976 - November 1976)
LTJC Laigb t on J TROE Ill CC OSN (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Paul 8 VADE SC USN (January 1974 - July 1976)
LTJC Scaven C CRTRY SC USN (July 1976 -
LT Pred C ILlN USN (Januery 1976 - Kay 1976)
LTJC Gregory A RlCHBRT CIC USN (May 1976 - November 1976)
ENS Craig M CAMPBELL CC USN (September 1975 - October 1976)
ENS Jean P MAbullCHAND CEC USN (October 1976 -
EQCH Ovaine R RUTHRPORD USN (March 1975 - Ha y 1976)
UTCS Norman C lOLBECK USI (May 1976 - JuJy 1976)
UTCM Ke nneth NMN CLEMONS USN (July 1976 - Novembar 1976)
CUCH Richard N ALLA~D USN (Novaaber 1976 -
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ADM I NPERSOtlHEL
The Administrative Department provided all administrative reproduction and personnel services to the battalion during the deployment
Total yeoman assigned during this deployment were ten (l-YNC 1-VNl 3-YN2 2-YN3 and 3-YNSN) One YN2 was assigned to Detachment Sigonella for administra t ive support bull Yeoman were also assigned to the Supply (S-4) Tr aining (S- 2) and Operations (S-3) departments The Admin Staff averaged four (2-YN2 l-YN3 and 1-YNSN) with the YNC functioning as the Assistant Admin Officer and the YN1 functioning as the Admin Office supervisor A line LTJG was assigned as Department Head
The Personnel Office started the Ro t a deployment with a staff of 10 PNs Everyone was assigned a specific job to do reenlistments and discharges receipts and transfers TAD diaries and education al services The operation was going smoothly however one PN was sent t o the Sigonella detachment to augment the de t achment staff because of the heavy workload there The allowance was further deple t ed when one PN got o r ders for shore duty and another PN was released t o inactive duty Though the loss of the PNs could not be remedied the remaining PNs doubled their share of the load to give the battalion the service it needed This is typical of the Cao Do spirit of the PNs Their motivation and esprit de corps enabled them to give service to everyone in the battalion
The Personnel and Administrative staffs maintained the Duty YNPN Watch Section which provided emergency personn~l services and message pick-up service on a 24-hour bas is
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AVERAGE BATTALION STRENGTH - DEPLOYED AND ASSIGNED
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OPlICEllS 19 19 E-9 3 3 E-8 9 9 E-7 32 33 pound-6 75 78 E-5 91 101 E-4 137 138 E-3 amp below 207 208
TOTAL 554 570
BATTALION RECEIPTS AND TRANSFERS
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OFFICERS 7 9 E-9 0 l pound-8 0 3 E-7 2 0 E-6 15 9 E-5 34 17 B-4 28 21 E- 3 amp below 31 -2 TOTAL 117 158
AVERAGE BATTALION HANNING - OCCU FIELD 13
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BU 2 9 10 22 38 53 134 CE 1 2 10 9 9 13 44 CM 2 5 7 15 21 18 68 EA 0 2 3 6 3 12 26 EO 0 4 15 13 22 50 104 SW 1 1 8 7 11 16 44 UT l 0 3 9 14 23 50
TOTAL 7 TI 56 BT 118 185 470
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LEGAL
Legal a11i1tance was available co all members of the Battalion either at the coamand level by furniahing thebull vith povera of attorney or by referral to representativebull at the Baae Legal Services Branch OCfice for advice and counseling
Disciplinary action resulted in nonjudicial punishment being awarded on an average oC three cases week1y at Captaina Mast Four special and one summary courtbull - martial were convened during the Rota deployment Disciplinary action by month ia illustrated on the graph below
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CAREE R C 0 U N S E L l N G
During most of the European deployment NllCB 4 did not have a permanent trained Campreer Counselor This affected the overall career retention program As of this writing the battalion has acquir ed a permanent Career Counselor and the coU1Dand is in the pr ocess of rebuilding a viable car eer r e t ention team This should br14thten the overall retention pictur e
RETENTI ON TABLE
E11g1bl e Not E112ible Reen1istment
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Career Personnel 21 00 14
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MORALE An ObJective evaluation of the bullorale of the Battalion as
a whole would unquestionably be very highmiddot Certainly the deploybullent location Rota Spain with its excellent liberty and leave possibilities wa1 a contributing factor However the sinale aost iaportant cause of high unit aorale was the excellent reputation for quality workaanship which the Battalion enjoyed Quality work probulloted hiamph unit pride which led to personal pride which led to hlamph aorale The high bullorate in turn was the cause of better and higher quality work thus self-perpetuating the spiral and proving the adaae that Quality attracts Qualitybullbull
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CHAPLAIN Religious services were held regularly in the Chapal-inshy
the-Pines located in the Seabee Camp Ciudad de Plata Rota Spain Sunday services included Protestant Worship at 0930 and Catholic Mass at 1100 Protestant Worship was conducted by the Battalion Chaplain and Catholic Mass was celebrated by Chaplains Rademacher and Boyd from the Naval Station Chapel Guitar music for Catholic Mass was arranged by the priests Organist for the Protestant services was Nancy L Johnson wife of CTIC Bob Johnson of Naval Comaunicntion Station Attendance averaged 7 battalion personnel at Protestant sershyvices and 16 at Catholic services tn addition many Naval Station personnel attended worship services at the Senbee Camp
Protestant and Catholic Chapel Funds were maintained with the Battalion Chaplain as custodian of each Disbursements of $100 or more were made with approval of the Commondina Officer A Catholic Chapel Council was foraed to make recoaaendations for use of the Catholic Chapel Fund
The Chapel was left unlocked at all times for aeditntion and prayer by battalion personnel A small group of Penteshycostal men hnd a daily prayer service in the chapel
Several battalion personnel participated in local denominshyational services Latter Doy Saints and Church of Christ at Esperanzu House on the base First Baptist Church Bethel Baptist Church and Lu Tglesln tvangelica (Pentecostal) off base A number of battalion personnel participated in Chrisshytian fellowship at Victory Villa Overseas Christion Serviceshyaen s Center and at a coffee house sponsored by La Iglesia Eva nae lica
A small Protestant Bible study group met on Wednesday nights ~n the Chaplians office studying primarily Godsplan of salvation
Throe retreats averaging seven persons ouch were held at La Molina Santa an old grist mill in Benaojon which has been converted into a retreat center by Fred Felty an American insurance salesman lowyer and former legislotor from Texas Several Catholic personnel participated in two Search Retreats sponsored by the base chapel
Several religious pound1las mostly Moody science filbulls were presented free of charge in the Silver City Theater The films became quite popular with a maximum attendance of 60 at one showing
The battalion library located in the sumo building as tho chnplalns office contain~ 3000 volumes of fiction and nonshyfiction hand-me-downs from other Navy Ii brories During
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this deployment application was made to the Chief of Naval Education and Training Support to establish e aeneral library at Silver City This was epproved and at the end of deployshyment an order of 1500 new volumes was received Much time and effort was put into inventorying and organiiing e~isting books About 600 fictions books older than twelve years were removed from the shelves and placed in boxes pending arrival of the new books Additional bookshelves totaling 76 feet of shelf space were built by Bravo Company to accommodate the new books In addition the battalion had several shelves of paperback books
The greatest single timetaker for the Chaplain was individual counseling covering a variety of subjects but mainly marital counseling A good bit of evening time was spent making AUTOVON calls in connection with personal counseling This included delivering over 120 Red Cross messages and counseling and assistshying persons receiving these messages
In addition to library shelves material changes included installation of a safe for keepina chapel funds prior to deposit a new air conditioner for the chapel screen doors on the chaplains office and library an additional electrical outlet in the chapshylains office to accommodate a wall clock relocation of one outshyside speaker from the chapel tower to the library roof in order to play chimes on Sunday mornings in the direction of berthing areas tamper-proofing of tho outside library door and updatina of doorknobs with locks and keys for all doors
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While found to be lacking by stateside standards the physical plant and layout of the dispensary were noneshytheless adequate for aost routine and emergency cases treated at Ciudad de Plata Assistance provided by the Naval Hospital Rota in the form of laboratory teats
bull pharmacy x-rays consultions and emergency referrals was outbulltanding
An average of approximately 280 patients per month were seen during rout1ne sick call hours Over 1850 prescriptions were filled the laboratory processed some 800 teats and 20 x-ray exposures were taken and reed Upper Respiratory Infections and gastrointestinal compaincs comprised the majority of conditions seen at routine 1ick call with moat of the consultsrefer r als co the Naval Hospital being of an orthopedic or optometric nature No communicable disease or food born illness outbreaks ware encountered Few cases of venere al disease were encounte r ed and all responded favo r abl y to i nitia l tr eatment Tl1ro~ghnut the deployment and in preparation for t he return to CONUS all necessary immunizations including Hong Kong and New Jersey A (swine) influenza were administered to AiJ Hands
The Medical Department instituted o Weight Control Program using the recent guidelines promulgated by BUMED While the results are still being analyzed net lossea of 30+ lbs were noted in several cases
During the deployment the rear two thirds of the HCPOC ESO Quonset Rut was alloted to the Medical Department and converted to supply spaces for bulk medical equipment This allo~ed for the controlled temperature storage oC items vice storage in CONpoundX boxes thus extending shelf life and insuri~g potency of necessary medicinals ln preparation Cor the mount out exercise all mount out boxe1 bullats kitbull and outfits were painted the latches and seals repaired or replaced
SICONELLA DETACHMENT
The Sigonella Detachment had a first class corpsman ssaigned throughout the deployment A screening eick call was held prior to quarters each morning An average of epproximetely 100 patients per month were seen during r o utine morning sick call of these personnel approximately 10 aen had to be referred to the Base Dispensa ry for further treatment Safety and sanitation inspections were conducted on both a r ou tine and a surprise basis The Medical Department representative also worked in the Adm Offi ce of the Base Dispensary
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DENTAL
The battalion dental staff consisting of one Dental Officer and cvo Deneal Technicians provided treatment in moat phases of Dantistry on a regularly scheduled basis to all battalion personnel Smergency dental care was rendered at any time Outatanding support in the fabrication of prosthetic applishyances repair service and advanced periodontal and complishycated oral surgery cases vas received from the Dental Departshyment Roca Spain
The battalion Dental Department is housed in a standard naval mobile dental trailer The trailer consists of a vattshying room two operatories and a dark room One operacory is used for performing most phases of Dentistry and the other is used for exposing x-rays films in the dark room all dental instruments are sterilited in an autoclave located in the dark room
Patient load averaged over 200 per month and in excess of 1000 procedures per month During chis deployment cycle no unusual dental diseases or conditions were detected
Dentel equipment and supplies were adequate However occasional equipment problems did cause delays in patient care Few problems were encountered in ordering and receiving dental supplies
In summary the den~al department should always keep at least a couple of months of every day consumables on hand for turnover Scheduling of patients no more than cwo or three weeks in advance should be exercised to decrease the amount oC patient failures due to unforeseen emergencies and exercises that may arise due to the battalions alert status during deployshyment
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S P E C I A L S E R V I C E S The Special Services Staff was comprised of one first
class potty officer and ono non-rated battalion member Despite the small siie of tho crew Special Se~vices mainshytained a very active and effective program Self-help proshyjects for the improvement of the Special Services building which consisted of a gabulle roobull and theater included the conshystruction of a stage and a bar the tiling of the game room floor and the installation of a new ceilinamp in the theater The Special Services Petty Officer aaintained a close liaison with the base travel aaency and was instruaental in arranging a continuous stream of tours to the surrounding area and all over lurope
Sports activity was marked by chess and ping pong tournashyments and by the three month long NMCB FOUR softball season The season was culminated with the presentation of plaques and team pictures to the victorious team meaberaand a trophy with the name of the winning teabull inscribed which will be passed on to the chaapions of the next deployaent
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consis t ed of one fi r st class Photographers Mate one second class Journalist a nd two non -rated Builders as photographers fo r most of t he deployment The primary tasks of t he Photo Lab wer e to pr o vi de photographic support for PAO and the Opshyerations Department Work wos also done in support of the line companies (Alpha Company in particular ) the Safety Chief and the de t achbullent s
The mont hly opera t ions r eports which included black 6 white prints and color s l ides and tho bat t alion publication Focus on Four took up aos t of the Jabs tibulle
The PAO Oepartbullent worked on the bullonthly Focus on Four and pr ovided news release coverage of battalion events Artishycles appe1Lred in t he Rota base paper (The Jack Tar) the Seashybee Coverall Navy Times Navy Civil Engineer and others PAO also coordinated the Fl eet Home Town News Prograbull and the Direct Line question and answer line to the co
PAOPhoto did the l ayou t work on t he Guam Completion Report prepared a Change of Coabullond booklet ond finished a 92- page edition of the Focus on Four ln lieu of a cruisebook at the end of deployment
ProblebullS were encountered in the lnb with water teaper at ure and bullinerols insufficient functional equipment and frequent reassignbullent of personnel However n quali t y product was mainshytained as projects and l iberty wer e well docuaented by the PAO Staff
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The continuing aim of the NMCB POUR HRM Prograa is to aaximize the use of battalion human potential thereby enshysuring mission achievement for the command and personal growth opportunity for each battalion member If the program can be judged by the results it produced during the 1976 European deployment then the many pages of this completion report attest to a marked success
The Phase II Equal OpportunityRace Relations Program adshyvanced toward its institutionalized self-sustained stages The AAP was revised EOQls were updated and a new CTT was trained who in turn conducted MRRCE Workshops for all eligible personnel The Human Relations Council met monthly and tho Advancement Recommendation Board reviewed enlisted service records and performance evaluations to ensure all hands have been afforded an equal advancement opportunity
The DAPA and CODAC trained supervisors to identify and deal with workers showing symptoms of drugalcohol abuse conducted discussion groups for people with problems promshyulgated facts on drugalcohol abuse and related Navy policy and instituted a Drug Exemption Program Harsh Spanish laws p rove d a significant deterrent to drug use and trafficking and Battalion Special Services consistently proshyvided outstanding alternatives to drugalcohol indulgence Drug detection dogs urinalyses screening and NIS investigashytions were used aa required The local ARD and CAAC units treated and screened individuals referred by the CODAC
Battalion personnel participated in cultural adjustment briefings conducted by host activities in Rota and Sigonella Liberty cancellations were infrequent and few unfavorable incidents with local nationals were reported Officers and enlisted men regularly took advantage of leave and liberty to explore Spain and other European countries
Positive actions were initiated throughout the deployshybullcnt and will continue during homeport to sustain a positive cobullbulland cl1bullate Most notable among these are the refinement
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NMCB POOR wrapped up its homeport period with the completion of the CBC Pore Bueneae Trailer Park at Pore Hueneme CA and the lest flight to Rota left on 15 March
Turnov~r of projects at NAVSTA Rota consisted of the Calibration Lab (SPN 462 at 48 completegt as well as eight minor projects
The construction hold and material delays have liaited the casked projects on which the battalion can vork
The Calibration Lab (SPN 462) is progreaaing smoothly and awaits scheduled deliveries of the ductwork by mid-April and the remaining air handling units
Seabee Camp projects were rescheduled with the visit of COMCBLANT representatives on 29 March
Surfacing the Alpha Co Live Storage Area (SPN 01-12) ia progressing vell with the area close to Cioal grade after removing almost one foot of soil over the entire area
Laundry Boiler (SPN Ol-28) Camp Hot Water Boilers (SPN 01-29) and Water Softeners (SPN 01-30) are awaiting shipment of boilers and water softeners respectively
A dedicated camp maintenance program is undervay to keep the camp in a hazard Cree condition
Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34) Phase II is progressing with about 800 LF of aidewalk poured
In Sigonella Sicily the EM ciubCPO Addition (SIC 34448) and Colf Cou rse Irrigation system (SIC 437) have not been started due co higher priority on other projects
AIMD Shop Phase III (SIC 18) is on schedule and awaits arrival of the building which is due l April The high water table is a continual problem
Ordnance Hagaampine (SIC 25) ia hampered by rain (site lies in a low swampy area) bur forming continues on the bleat valle
Handball Court (SIC 441) is awbulliting maceriais before work can continue
Power Check Pad (SlC 507) vill start the Cir1t week of April
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A 16-man augment force to the Sigonella Det vas sent 30 March and is expected to return to Rota approximately l May
Holy Loch Scotland posss problems in uneirpacted vork (443 mandaya) remaining for the Rankin Garage (UNK 504) and in unplanned demolition (50 mandaya) for(UNK 09) Hobby Shop Additional men are planned to augment the Holy Loeb Oet in late April or early May
The Nea Makri Oet commenced vork vith approximat~ly 20 complete and 14 air conditioning units rehabed bull
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April aav NHCB FOUR moving into construction in earnest despite the material problems experienced on many major projects
At the Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34 II) section three of five sections is complete and the job is progressing vell
At the Wullanveber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) limited vork began in preparation for delivery of boom boards on 1 June
The causeway for the BOCBRP is in its final position with the connection well underway Lighting of the causeway is hampered by material problems
Repairs to the Fender System (SPN 19517) progress slowly dua to a lack of welding machines and design changes in the fabrication of the walers Divers from UCT ONE are currently removing the bottom walars along the right aide of the pier
After a complete design change the Community Center Road (SPN 444) is moving with ~ubgrade already eatabliahed
The Stgonella Seabee Compound (SIC 02-01) ta continuing with work on the trailer pads soils test lab collateral
bull equipment building loading ramp and the MLO storage shed
At the AIMD Building StC 18ttI non-delivery of ~he preshyengineered building ibull causing a critical delay along with other miscellaneoua HTO items
The Theater Addition (SIC 26) also haa critical eaterinl problems particularly with the doors having not arrived
The Handball Court (SIC 441) is awaiting arrival of the remainder of the building
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In Holy Loeb the Rankin Garage (UNK 504) will be cobullpleted Dt Kay and the Hobby Shop Improvements (UN~ 09) ii progressing vell with no major problems
Several personnel shifts are 1cheduled for the upcoming month and include the following Of the 16 man augmented to the Sigonella Dec ii will return on 9 Kay 18 additional men will be sent from Rota Three men will be sent to the Holy Loc h Dec
A detachment to La Maddalena of 19 men will be eatablished in June and a detachment to Souda Bay of four men will be established approximately l June
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In Kay - NMC8 POUR completed and turned over two major projects both ahead of schedule Material and funding problems still plague several projects though there was soaa improvement by aonths end
Causeway Connection (SPN 506) Concrete pad poured security lights and handrail in place Project completed and turned over 27 Kay 1976
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Precon held scheduled to start 1 July if oxylance burn bera and conduit hanger material arrive in June
Poat Office Consolidation (SPN 498) Much work was accomshypliabad with old walls and utilities removed and new walls doors and windows being installed
Calibration Lab (SPN 462) Additional funds received material procurement has begun again Need electr ical AC plumbing material Work baa progressed in finishing the head installing duct work painting
Repair Fender System Pier Il (SPN o f eleven sections of piles complete prior co installation
19517) Prefab of first Rubbing stripbull required
Wullenweber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) Limited work awaiting arrival of boom bosrds in June
Housin8 Sidewalks (SPN 34) Men diverted from this project to the Poat Office Conaolidation
Community Center Roads (SPN 444) June completion expected
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Aniaal Shelter (SPN 632) Foundation prepared vertical conatruccion awaiting rebar expanded metal
Sigonella Seabee Compound (SIC 02-01) Work continued with progreaa on underground electrical substation alab light poles final grading and storage work Projecting June completion
AIMD Building (SIC 18III) Building received and strucshytural a eabers erected Work continuing on sever linea undershyground Cuel tank Anticipa te funding problema
Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) Avaicing additional funda alov progreaa aade on bleat walls earth vork laying water line
theater Addition (SIC 26) Avaitiog additional funda much work oo stairs ocher concrete vork auapeoded ceiling partition installed
Golf Course Irrgiatioo (SIC 437) Work began on inacalshylacion of water lines and sprinkler systems
Bandball Court (SIC 441) No work performed awaiting arriv1l of electrical material
Povar Check Pad (SIC 507) Rain delayed early construction uch fill and compaction work performed this month
Line Opa Rehabilitation (SIC 508) tile floor laid electrical plumbing painting complete Project completed turned over 28 Hay 1976
Rankin Garage (UNK 504) in Roly Loch vaa completed and curnad ove r io ea~ly May
Hobby Shop Improvement Project (UNK 09) is ahead of schedule with bullwo rk progressing in roof boiler and radiator installation Estimated comple tion August 1976
AC Rehab (CRE 649) in Nea Makrt ia progressing near schedule with 471 of rehab work completed
In La Hadd1lena work has reauaad on the ~ym Overhead (SAR 04A) and on the Playing Field (SAR 11) with the arrival of a 19 men det during the final two vaeka of Hay
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Io June steady progress waa aade on construction projects The command inspection by COMCBLANT Captain J C RlC~ELS CEC USN r esulted io an outstanding rating for NMCB FOUR with particular praise for t he areas of leadership and ailitary smartness and our high quality construction Material sod funding probleaa still delay several projects aa outlined below
Kuse Cold Iron zation began on 28 to begill 12 Jul1 aaterial still are
SPN 502) Second precon held sod mobilishyJune Pull-scale construction isacheduled Oxylaoce burn bars and conduit hanger not on site
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Post Office Consolidotion (SPN 498) Work accoaplished bull includes plastering new walls installing a head beginning a foyer The major hold-up is arrival of channel iron necessary for inatallation of ductwork and installation of the euspended ceiling
Repair Pender System (SPN 19517) First sections of piles driven Rubbing stripslover va lers to be installed with UCT support once rubbing stripe ar r ive
Calibration Lab (SPN 462) Delays in this job include srrival of mismatched nir cood~tioniog equipment for the Mechanishycal Room and awaiting pencil rod and angle iron fo r ductwork
Wullenweber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) Boom boards are not not scheduled to arrive until August Work ia progressing in the bus bar installation
Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34) Open scrip between r oad and sidewalks paved
Overlay Camp Roads and Surface Secondary Roads (SPN 01-13 SPN 01-22) Roads in cabullp repaved
Inetall Bead Building 365 (SPN 01-35) Work is virtually complete on this camp improvement project
AIHD Building (SIC 18III) Work and fuel tank Wor~ is conttnuiog on the access road
completed oo sever lines aid~ng insulation and on
Power Check Pad (SIC 507) Almost half of tbe concrete poured this period
Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) $12300 of $17650 requested received Project August completion
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Theater Addition (SlC 26) Roof and ceiling installed interior utilities being roughed io
Handball court (SIC 441) No bullaterial delaya this month Insulation ceiling utilities installed All that rebullaina is to paint interior correct electrical and place sidewalk end stepa
EM ClubEH Club Addition Preparation underway to begin ~hibull project Many design questions to be discuaaed in second precon on 1 July 1976
_ Sigonella Seabee Cobullpound (SIC 02-01) Work still remains on vash reek soils lab admin parking lot and shore pover connection
Hobby Shop taprovement Project(UNK 09) Work continues ahead of schedule v t th progrebullbull on vindov installation plastering and electrical
Gym Overhead (SAJl 04A) Work completed once plywood arrived in mid-June No pudcblist
Playing Field (SAR 11) Work is progressing vith an early July completion expected The detachment is to be diseatablished approximately 15 July
Rota Pier Fender Repair (SPN 19517)
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JULY
In Julywork continued aa NKCB FOUR paaaed the midpoint in ita European deployment The battalion took tiae out for the traditional mid-deployment party on the 24th of July and for the battalion Change of Command Ceremony on 29 July when CDR C J BEDNAR relieved CDR M J MACDONALD However work did not alacken aa the Muse Cold Iron Project commenced (ull production at Rota and plans were laid for the eatabliahaent of a detachment at Souda Bay Crete Several projecta were completed both in Rota and at the various detachmenta
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Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Once critical materials orrived progresa vaa quicker than first anticipated due to the efficishyency of the oxylance and magnesium burn bar However several problems still alov construction Obstructions in the steam line trench require design changes for the pipe layout Not all materials are on hand and timely delivery ia required in order to avoid further delays Pinally apace requirements of pier tenantbull impedes progress as areas are blocked off and the battalion ia given only limited acceaa
Poat Office Consolidation (SPN 498) Haaonry work continued on the foyer and north and south walls Utilities inatalled electrical work begun No major stumbling blocka anticipated in this project as channel iron for auapendad celling arrived late in the month
Repair Pender System SPN 19517) At the prefab yard concrete pillars for use in pile fabrication completed The third of twelve sections of pile were driven Anticipate runnshying out or wooden members
Calib ration Lab (SPN 462) Installation of hoc vater lines complete Head virtually complete and moec duct work installed No resolution yet to mechanicalair-conditioning problema
Communi ty Center Road (SPN 444) Completed turned overco ROICC 6 Ju ly 1976
Animal Kennel (SPN 632) Project laid out and earthwork complete
Renovate BEQ Electrical (SPN 01-08) lialf of lights installed Awaiting arrival of remaining materials
Surface Ove rlay Camp Roadbull (SPN 01-13) 01-20 01-22 01-38) Silve r City Saloon parking lot surface BEQ roada complete WorK continuing on other horizontal constYuction in Seabea Camp
Install Raad Bldg 365 (SPN 01-35) Completed
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AIMD Building (SIC 18III) Siding insulation complete Interior electrical and plumbing vork begun Partition valls being installed
Pover Check Pad (SIC 507) of application of joint sealer
Project complete vith exception Awaiting chis terial
Ordnance Magaampine (SIC 25) Last concrete for blaat walls poured Work continuing on grouting waterproofing and earthshywork
Handball Court (SIC 441) Project completed and turned over to ROICC
EM ClubEM Club Addition (SIC 34448) Project start delayed awaiting reply from Corpa of Engineers on aajor deeig~ queetions
SARDINIA
Playing Field (SAR 11) Project completed and turned over Det disestabl ished 16 July 1976
ROLY LOCH
Hobby Shop Improvement Project (UNK 09) Project completed with exception of punchlist Det reduced to seven bullen until rest of aaterisl1 1rrive for start of NX garage project
NEA MAKRI
AC Rehab (GRE 645) Work moved ahead or schedulemiddot~ 13 units rehabbed this month
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AUGUST
In Rota construction approval was given by the Spanish governaent or the ERPBOC Storage and the TSC Antenna projects Manpower was quickly diverted to these projects the nuabera l and 3 priorities at Rota For the TSC Antenna job a detachment was established at Moron AFB In addition a detachment was also eatablished at Souda Bay Crete to work on two rec r eation facilities
ROTA
ERP Storage Facility (SPN 516) Vork progressed quickly on thia project in August after the lifting of the Spanish construction bold All aaterials were available on site anticipate early September completion
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Work was delayed on this project after the discovery of nine obstructions in the steam trench A redebulligo bas been approved and now the requirement is for tha arrival of elbows to go around the obstructions
TSC Antennas (SPN 602) A twelve man deta~bbullent was established on 16 Auguat to begin work at Moron AFB Spain It is planned that all work will be completed at Moron and then the complementaey antenna work started at the Rota site
Pier II Fender Repair (SPN 19517) Most of this crew diverted to higher priority projects aa maceriala (Timber) are running short
Calibra tion Lab (SPN 462) A design engineer from OICC Spain arrived the week of 16 August and recommended extenaive redesign of the AC ayatea Further delays are anticipated It is expected that NHCB 4 vill not b able to complete this project
SlCONBLLA
AIMO Building (SIC 18tII) Material pro~lems continuemiddot The comnon gutters have not arrived as promised by the Italian Air Force contractor The AC unit received does not aatch specifications COMCBLANT DET Naples ia investigating problems
Theater Addition (SIC 26) Work nov Estimate 3-4 veeks lost due to rework of content in river sand reduced bonding sand aeans to be working
progressing on plastering plaster Righ silt
Nov using 50 volosnic
The Joint Sealant for the Power Check Pad (SIC 507) and the cast iron fittings for the Col Course Irrigation Project (SIC 437) have not yet arrived delaying those projects Also the redesign of the EMCPO Club foundation (SIC 34448) la still in the bands of the Army Corps of Engineers aud OICC Spain
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A nev detachment vas establiahed or the conatruct1on of a Handball Court (CRpound 416) and a Racreatiou Area (CR 415)
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Work vsa beaun on the NEX Caraae project (U K 604)
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SEPTE~BER
The big event of Septembet vas tbe long awaited Pull Battalion 48 hour Mount Out Captain J P JONpoundS COMCBLANT preaided at the final 782 gear inspection et the conclusion of the exercise on 14 September 1976
ROTA
ERP Storage Facility (SPN 516) Project turned over 8 September 1976 with no punchliat facil it y completed in 5 veeks time
Muse Cold I ron (SPN 502 ) Project atill delayed a va i t ins pipe inaulation and holiday line tester Elbows received for by-paaaing obstructions
TSC Antennas (SPN 602) Intense r ainfall and diaestablishshyment and reaetablishaent of the detachment at Moron because of the Mount Out have hinoered const r uction progreaa
Poat Office Consolidation Work continued on this project a s tbe foyers heads and office spaces vere completed
Repair Fender System (SPN 19Sl7) Date of arrival of timber pushed back for second time to 10 October 1976 Its arrival is essential as UCT ONpound deployed to Rota 21 September and oov are unable to begin eonatruction work
Wullenveber An t enna (SPN 503) Wrong size dead end gripe arrived vork can not begin on installation of nev boom boards
Animal Kennel (SPN 632) Work started on the erection of this quonset hut upon the completion o the ERP Storage Facility
SIGONELLA
AtMD Building (SIC 18lII) Work progressing smoothly Pre f inal inapeccion sat for l October 1976
Ordnance Maga~ine (SIC 25) Work continuinR on all phaaes o f pTo j e c t - road vater lioe interior Expect completion b y NMCB 4
Still awaiting arrival of cast iron fittings for Golf Courae Irrigation Project (SIC 437) and on receipt of redeaign from OICC Spain on EMCPO Club (SIC 34448)
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the Air Conditioning Rehabilieation Project (GRpound 649)
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Work progTeaaed smoothly on the Baodbell Cou rt (CRE 416) Bovever uoaarked pover linea vere hit during the bullite preparation tor the ~bullcreation Area (CRE 415) and reaulted lo delays vbtla repairs vere aade
Det SOUiia Bay 11ampabera work on the bandbell court project
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Manr projectbull at the various detachment -ites vere cobullpleted during this final 35 days of deployment Also the extensive task of bulloving out tbe NHCB FOUR Advance Party and turning over the projects equipment and camp to NHCB FIVE occupied a signliicant portion of the battalion bull time
ROTA
The Muse Cold Iron Project (SPN 502) turned over at 34 cobullplete with vork continuing to the end on insulating bull portions of the steam line
The Post Office Consolidation (SPN 498) was cobullpleted
The Pier II Pender Repair (SN 19517) was turned over at 34 complete With the arrival of the required timber bullebullbers on 15 October 1976 extensive work vas com~leted in the final tvo weeks
The Calibration Lab (SPN 462) was turned over at 82 complete awaiting redesign of mechanical systems by OICC Spain
The TSC Antenna Project (SPN 602) was turned over with 18 complete (36 of work at Hor~n)
The Wullenveber Antenna Project (SPN 503) wae turned over at 15 complete awai t ing the dead end grips
The Animal Kennel (SPN 632) was turned over ac 60 complete with the cagae and other inter ior work to be completed
SlCONELLA
The Power ~ Check Pad (SIC 507) and the AIMD Shop (SIC 18III) wae completed
The Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) wae turnover at 95 complete with heavy raine hampering progress on the road bull
The Theater Addition (SIC 26) was turned over at 94J complete os oll manpower resources were diverted in the last two weeks to the EMCPO Club
The Colf Courae Irrigation Project (SIC 437) was turned over at 17 complete
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Work began in earnest on the EMCPO Club(SIC 34448) during the final tvo veeka Once design approval vaa given work continued in double ahifta 7 days a week in a last ditch effort to get the p r oject out of the ground before the Sigonella rainy season stopped all earthwoTk Footings and columns bad to be poured in standing water despite 24 hour pumping
HOLY LOCR
The NEX Garage (UNK 604) waa completed
SOUDA BAY
The Handball Court (CRE 416) and the Recreation Area (CKE 415) vere completed bafore the Dets diaeetab1-isluaent
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BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH Avenida Diputacion
Rota Cadiz Espana (Spain)
t on behalf of the congregation of ~ethel Baptist Church would like to thank Chaplain Fink ~Rl Ron
bull Sherman EOl Doug Sullivan BU2 Biggins and EA3 Jose Setter for the removal of debris and the leveling of our parking area These men worked continously for over eix hours and completed a cask that would have taken the men of Bethel many back breaking days to accomplibullh
We 1incerely do appreciate this work that was performed
Thank you and may Cod blebulla these men
Sincerely
1Rodnay J PARROTT
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Chief of Information Commanding Officer Naval Mobile FOUR FPO San Francisco 96601
CRINFO Merit Award forwarding of
24 NOV 1976
Construction Battalion
Ref (a) OPNAVINST 572027 of 10 June 76
Encl (l) Merit Award Certificate
l The Chief of Information takes great pleasure in forshywsrding ancloaure (1) to the editor and staff of FOCUS ON FOUR
2 A key objective of the Navys internal informAtion prograa ii to an1ure that all Navy personnel and their dependents are Cully informed about the Navy A panel of judge1 determined that the content and format of POCUS ON FOOR were of exemplary quality and in full support of internal information goal1
3 Thia publication waa named Best Authorized Magazine (Catego ry Two) aa set forth in reference (a) for the transitional quarter fiscal year 1976 CHINFO Merit Awards prograa
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DISTRllUTION
CNO (Code OP-44C) CINCPACPLT ClNCLANIPLT CC PKFPAC COKSAVLOCPAC COKCIPAC COKCBUf T COMSIKVLAtlT COMSAVPACINCCOM (Code 06) ClSCUS~AVEUR (bull-4~) COMPAIRHD COMSAVACTS SPAIN COH 20TH NCR COH lOTll NCR COH JlST NCR CO CBC Port Hueneme CO CllC CulCport SEA8EE lllbulltorian CO NAVCONSTRACN Port Huaneae CO NAVCONSTRACN Gulfport CO AVSCOLCCOFP Port Hueneae
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Director of Naval Biator7 (Code OP-0918) Coaaaodant USMC (Code A04E) All SMCBa All ll CRa All RtlHCB a CO PRllCI ONE co r1111c1 rwo Director of Traiolna Publlcatlona Divison Naval War Collbullampbull Naval Acadeay COHCILANT OT Naple1 ore CFL Port Hueneae OlCC SPAIN
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OFVICEI AND LEADnlC CHIEF PET1Y OFFICER LISTINC
Coaaanding Oficer
Executive Officer
CDI Kalcolbull J MACDONALD CEC USN (July 1974 - June 1976)
CDI Caorge J lDNAI CEC USN (July 1976 -
CDR Charles M KASlELL CEC USN (February 1974 - June 1976)
LCDR Jabullebull a CLAYTON CEC USN (June 1976 -
Adbullinis t rativePersonnel OIicer(S-1) LTJC Wallace NMB YUH USN (Hovebullber 1974 - June 1976)
Plana amp Training Officer (S-2)
Operationbull Officer (S-3)
Supply Officer (S-4)
Cb a plain
Medical Officer
Dental Of Cicer
Alpha Company Commander
Bravo Company Cobullmande r
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LTJC Jabullea A ZAYAC USN (June 1976
LT Claude V KING Ill CEC USN (Karch 197S - Kay 1976)
LT Pred C KLEIN USN (Kay 1976 - October 1976)
LTJC Charlea R KUIIC CEC USH (August 1976 -
LCDR Michael w SHELTON CEC USN (April 197S - Novebullbe r 1976)
LCDR Jarold R HILD~BRAND SC USN (Septebullber 1974 - June 1976)
LCDR Patrick P VALENTY SC USN (July 1976 -
LCDI lufua B FINI CBC USN (Sepceaber 1975 -
LT Randal R STRAUB MC USNR (September 1975 - June 1976)
LT Samuel S NORVELL MC USNI (July 1976 -
LT Terrence C MASON DC USNR (Augus t 1975 -
LT Richard K DEMPSEY CEC USN (Sep t ember 197S - November 1976)
LTJC Charles R ~UBIC CEC USN (Sep~ember 1975 - August 1976)
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Charlie Coapany Coaaander
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OlC Diego Carcia De t acbaant
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CECS Henry S REii (Augu1t 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LT Pra nk J KOlRO CEC US N (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Wallace NXN YU ll DSN (Jbullnlllry 1976 - June 1976)
LTJC Cragory A RtC~RT CBC DSN (June 1976 - November 1976)
LT Michael R JOHNSON CEC DSN (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Mlcheel A KOPACZEWSKlCtCDSKR (January 1976 - Novebullbet 1976)
LTJC Ronald P DE TROY CC US NR (Jamp11uacy 1976 - November 1976)
LTJC Laigb t on J TROE Ill CC OSN (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Paul 8 VADE SC USN (January 1974 - July 1976)
LTJC Scaven C CRTRY SC USN (July 1976 -
LT Pred C ILlN USN (Januery 1976 - Kay 1976)
LTJC Gregory A RlCHBRT CIC USN (May 1976 - November 1976)
ENS Craig M CAMPBELL CC USN (September 1975 - October 1976)
ENS Jean P MAbullCHAND CEC USN (October 1976 -
EQCH Ovaine R RUTHRPORD USN (March 1975 - Ha y 1976)
UTCS Norman C lOLBECK USI (May 1976 - JuJy 1976)
UTCM Ke nneth NMN CLEMONS USN (July 1976 - Novembar 1976)
CUCH Richard N ALLA~D USN (Novaaber 1976 -
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ADM I NPERSOtlHEL
The Administrative Department provided all administrative reproduction and personnel services to the battalion during the deployment
Total yeoman assigned during this deployment were ten (l-YNC 1-VNl 3-YN2 2-YN3 and 3-YNSN) One YN2 was assigned to Detachment Sigonella for administra t ive support bull Yeoman were also assigned to the Supply (S-4) Tr aining (S- 2) and Operations (S-3) departments The Admin Staff averaged four (2-YN2 l-YN3 and 1-YNSN) with the YNC functioning as the Assistant Admin Officer and the YN1 functioning as the Admin Office supervisor A line LTJG was assigned as Department Head
The Personnel Office started the Ro t a deployment with a staff of 10 PNs Everyone was assigned a specific job to do reenlistments and discharges receipts and transfers TAD diaries and education al services The operation was going smoothly however one PN was sent t o the Sigonella detachment to augment the de t achment staff because of the heavy workload there The allowance was further deple t ed when one PN got o r ders for shore duty and another PN was released t o inactive duty Though the loss of the PNs could not be remedied the remaining PNs doubled their share of the load to give the battalion the service it needed This is typical of the Cao Do spirit of the PNs Their motivation and esprit de corps enabled them to give service to everyone in the battalion
The Personnel and Administrative staffs maintained the Duty YNPN Watch Section which provided emergency personn~l services and message pick-up service on a 24-hour bas is
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AVERAGE BATTALION STRENGTH - DEPLOYED AND ASSIGNED
DEPLOYED ASSIGNED
OPlICEllS 19 19 E-9 3 3 E-8 9 9 E-7 32 33 pound-6 75 78 E-5 91 101 E-4 137 138 E-3 amp below 207 208
TOTAL 554 570
BATTALION RECEIPTS AND TRANSFERS
TRANSFERS RECETPTS
OFFICERS 7 9 E-9 0 l pound-8 0 3 E-7 2 0 E-6 15 9 E-5 34 17 B-4 28 21 E- 3 amp below 31 -2 TOTAL 117 158
AVERAGE BATTALION HANNING - OCCU FIELD 13
E-8 E-7 E-6 E-5 E-4 E-3 amp Below TOTAL
BU 2 9 10 22 38 53 134 CE 1 2 10 9 9 13 44 CM 2 5 7 15 21 18 68 EA 0 2 3 6 3 12 26 EO 0 4 15 13 22 50 104 SW 1 1 8 7 11 16 44 UT l 0 3 9 14 23 50
TOTAL 7 TI 56 BT 118 185 470
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LEGAL
Legal a11i1tance was available co all members of the Battalion either at the coamand level by furniahing thebull vith povera of attorney or by referral to representativebull at the Baae Legal Services Branch OCfice for advice and counseling
Disciplinary action resulted in nonjudicial punishment being awarded on an average oC three cases week1y at Captaina Mast Four special and one summary courtbull - martial were convened during the Rota deployment Disciplinary action by month ia illustrated on the graph below
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CAREE R C 0 U N S E L l N G
During most of the European deployment NllCB 4 did not have a permanent trained Campreer Counselor This affected the overall career retention program As of this writing the battalion has acquir ed a permanent Career Counselor and the coU1Dand is in the pr ocess of rebuilding a viable car eer r e t ention team This should br14thten the overall retention pictur e
RETENTI ON TABLE
E11g1bl e Not E112ible Reen1istment
First Term Per sonnel 88 22 12
Career Personnel 21 00 14
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MORALE An ObJective evaluation of the bullorale of the Battalion as
a whole would unquestionably be very highmiddot Certainly the deploybullent location Rota Spain with its excellent liberty and leave possibilities wa1 a contributing factor However the sinale aost iaportant cause of high unit aorale was the excellent reputation for quality workaanship which the Battalion enjoyed Quality work probulloted hiamph unit pride which led to personal pride which led to hlamph aorale The high bullorate in turn was the cause of better and higher quality work thus self-perpetuating the spiral and proving the adaae that Quality attracts Qualitybullbull
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CHAPLAIN Religious services were held regularly in the Chapal-inshy
the-Pines located in the Seabee Camp Ciudad de Plata Rota Spain Sunday services included Protestant Worship at 0930 and Catholic Mass at 1100 Protestant Worship was conducted by the Battalion Chaplain and Catholic Mass was celebrated by Chaplains Rademacher and Boyd from the Naval Station Chapel Guitar music for Catholic Mass was arranged by the priests Organist for the Protestant services was Nancy L Johnson wife of CTIC Bob Johnson of Naval Comaunicntion Station Attendance averaged 7 battalion personnel at Protestant sershyvices and 16 at Catholic services tn addition many Naval Station personnel attended worship services at the Senbee Camp
Protestant and Catholic Chapel Funds were maintained with the Battalion Chaplain as custodian of each Disbursements of $100 or more were made with approval of the Commondina Officer A Catholic Chapel Council was foraed to make recoaaendations for use of the Catholic Chapel Fund
The Chapel was left unlocked at all times for aeditntion and prayer by battalion personnel A small group of Penteshycostal men hnd a daily prayer service in the chapel
Several battalion personnel participated in local denominshyational services Latter Doy Saints and Church of Christ at Esperanzu House on the base First Baptist Church Bethel Baptist Church and Lu Tglesln tvangelica (Pentecostal) off base A number of battalion personnel participated in Chrisshytian fellowship at Victory Villa Overseas Christion Serviceshyaen s Center and at a coffee house sponsored by La Iglesia Eva nae lica
A small Protestant Bible study group met on Wednesday nights ~n the Chaplians office studying primarily Godsplan of salvation
Throe retreats averaging seven persons ouch were held at La Molina Santa an old grist mill in Benaojon which has been converted into a retreat center by Fred Felty an American insurance salesman lowyer and former legislotor from Texas Several Catholic personnel participated in two Search Retreats sponsored by the base chapel
Several religious pound1las mostly Moody science filbulls were presented free of charge in the Silver City Theater The films became quite popular with a maximum attendance of 60 at one showing
The battalion library located in the sumo building as tho chnplalns office contain~ 3000 volumes of fiction and nonshyfiction hand-me-downs from other Navy Ii brories During
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this deployment application was made to the Chief of Naval Education and Training Support to establish e aeneral library at Silver City This was epproved and at the end of deployshyment an order of 1500 new volumes was received Much time and effort was put into inventorying and organiiing e~isting books About 600 fictions books older than twelve years were removed from the shelves and placed in boxes pending arrival of the new books Additional bookshelves totaling 76 feet of shelf space were built by Bravo Company to accommodate the new books In addition the battalion had several shelves of paperback books
The greatest single timetaker for the Chaplain was individual counseling covering a variety of subjects but mainly marital counseling A good bit of evening time was spent making AUTOVON calls in connection with personal counseling This included delivering over 120 Red Cross messages and counseling and assistshying persons receiving these messages
In addition to library shelves material changes included installation of a safe for keepina chapel funds prior to deposit a new air conditioner for the chapel screen doors on the chaplains office and library an additional electrical outlet in the chapshylains office to accommodate a wall clock relocation of one outshyside speaker from the chapel tower to the library roof in order to play chimes on Sunday mornings in the direction of berthing areas tamper-proofing of tho outside library door and updatina of doorknobs with locks and keys for all doors
Chaplain RB Fink
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MEiHCAL
While found to be lacking by stateside standards the physical plant and layout of the dispensary were noneshytheless adequate for aost routine and emergency cases treated at Ciudad de Plata Assistance provided by the Naval Hospital Rota in the form of laboratory teats
bull pharmacy x-rays consultions and emergency referrals was outbulltanding
An average of approximately 280 patients per month were seen during rout1ne sick call hours Over 1850 prescriptions were filled the laboratory processed some 800 teats and 20 x-ray exposures were taken and reed Upper Respiratory Infections and gastrointestinal compaincs comprised the majority of conditions seen at routine 1ick call with moat of the consultsrefer r als co the Naval Hospital being of an orthopedic or optometric nature No communicable disease or food born illness outbreaks ware encountered Few cases of venere al disease were encounte r ed and all responded favo r abl y to i nitia l tr eatment Tl1ro~ghnut the deployment and in preparation for t he return to CONUS all necessary immunizations including Hong Kong and New Jersey A (swine) influenza were administered to AiJ Hands
The Medical Department instituted o Weight Control Program using the recent guidelines promulgated by BUMED While the results are still being analyzed net lossea of 30+ lbs were noted in several cases
During the deployment the rear two thirds of the HCPOC ESO Quonset Rut was alloted to the Medical Department and converted to supply spaces for bulk medical equipment This allo~ed for the controlled temperature storage oC items vice storage in CONpoundX boxes thus extending shelf life and insuri~g potency of necessary medicinals ln preparation Cor the mount out exercise all mount out boxe1 bullats kitbull and outfits were painted the latches and seals repaired or replaced
SICONELLA DETACHMENT
The Sigonella Detachment had a first class corpsman ssaigned throughout the deployment A screening eick call was held prior to quarters each morning An average of epproximetely 100 patients per month were seen during r o utine morning sick call of these personnel approximately 10 aen had to be referred to the Base Dispensa ry for further treatment Safety and sanitation inspections were conducted on both a r ou tine and a surprise basis The Medical Department representative also worked in the Adm Offi ce of the Base Dispensary
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DENTAL
The battalion dental staff consisting of one Dental Officer and cvo Deneal Technicians provided treatment in moat phases of Dantistry on a regularly scheduled basis to all battalion personnel Smergency dental care was rendered at any time Outatanding support in the fabrication of prosthetic applishyances repair service and advanced periodontal and complishycated oral surgery cases vas received from the Dental Departshyment Roca Spain
The battalion Dental Department is housed in a standard naval mobile dental trailer The trailer consists of a vattshying room two operatories and a dark room One operacory is used for performing most phases of Dentistry and the other is used for exposing x-rays films in the dark room all dental instruments are sterilited in an autoclave located in the dark room
Patient load averaged over 200 per month and in excess of 1000 procedures per month During chis deployment cycle no unusual dental diseases or conditions were detected
Dentel equipment and supplies were adequate However occasional equipment problems did cause delays in patient care Few problems were encountered in ordering and receiving dental supplies
In summary the den~al department should always keep at least a couple of months of every day consumables on hand for turnover Scheduling of patients no more than cwo or three weeks in advance should be exercised to decrease the amount oC patient failures due to unforeseen emergencies and exercises that may arise due to the battalions alert status during deployshyment
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S P E C I A L S E R V I C E S The Special Services Staff was comprised of one first
class potty officer and ono non-rated battalion member Despite the small siie of tho crew Special Se~vices mainshytained a very active and effective program Self-help proshyjects for the improvement of the Special Services building which consisted of a gabulle roobull and theater included the conshystruction of a stage and a bar the tiling of the game room floor and the installation of a new ceilinamp in the theater The Special Services Petty Officer aaintained a close liaison with the base travel aaency and was instruaental in arranging a continuous stream of tours to the surrounding area and all over lurope
Sports activity was marked by chess and ping pong tournashyments and by the three month long NMCB FOUR softball season The season was culminated with the presentation of plaques and team pictures to the victorious team meaberaand a trophy with the name of the winning teabull inscribed which will be passed on to the chaapions of the next deployaent
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consis t ed of one fi r st class Photographers Mate one second class Journalist a nd two non -rated Builders as photographers fo r most of t he deployment The primary tasks of t he Photo Lab wer e to pr o vi de photographic support for PAO and the Opshyerations Department Work wos also done in support of the line companies (Alpha Company in particular ) the Safety Chief and the de t achbullent s
The mont hly opera t ions r eports which included black 6 white prints and color s l ides and tho bat t alion publication Focus on Four took up aos t of the Jabs tibulle
The PAO Oepartbullent worked on the bullonthly Focus on Four and pr ovided news release coverage of battalion events Artishycles appe1Lred in t he Rota base paper (The Jack Tar) the Seashybee Coverall Navy Times Navy Civil Engineer and others PAO also coordinated the Fl eet Home Town News Prograbull and the Direct Line question and answer line to the co
PAOPhoto did the l ayou t work on t he Guam Completion Report prepared a Change of Coabullond booklet ond finished a 92- page edition of the Focus on Four ln lieu of a cruisebook at the end of deployment
ProblebullS were encountered in the lnb with water teaper at ure and bullinerols insufficient functional equipment and frequent reassignbullent of personnel However n quali t y product was mainshytained as projects and l iberty wer e well docuaented by the PAO Staff
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The continuing aim of the NMCB POUR HRM Prograa is to aaximize the use of battalion human potential thereby enshysuring mission achievement for the command and personal growth opportunity for each battalion member If the program can be judged by the results it produced during the 1976 European deployment then the many pages of this completion report attest to a marked success
The Phase II Equal OpportunityRace Relations Program adshyvanced toward its institutionalized self-sustained stages The AAP was revised EOQls were updated and a new CTT was trained who in turn conducted MRRCE Workshops for all eligible personnel The Human Relations Council met monthly and tho Advancement Recommendation Board reviewed enlisted service records and performance evaluations to ensure all hands have been afforded an equal advancement opportunity
The DAPA and CODAC trained supervisors to identify and deal with workers showing symptoms of drugalcohol abuse conducted discussion groups for people with problems promshyulgated facts on drugalcohol abuse and related Navy policy and instituted a Drug Exemption Program Harsh Spanish laws p rove d a significant deterrent to drug use and trafficking and Battalion Special Services consistently proshyvided outstanding alternatives to drugalcohol indulgence Drug detection dogs urinalyses screening and NIS investigashytions were used aa required The local ARD and CAAC units treated and screened individuals referred by the CODAC
Battalion personnel participated in cultural adjustment briefings conducted by host activities in Rota and Sigonella Liberty cancellations were infrequent and few unfavorable incidents with local nationals were reported Officers and enlisted men regularly took advantage of leave and liberty to explore Spain and other European countries
Positive actions were initiated throughout the deployshybullcnt and will continue during homeport to sustain a positive cobullbulland cl1bullate Most notable among these are the refinement
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NMCB POOR wrapped up its homeport period with the completion of the CBC Pore Bueneae Trailer Park at Pore Hueneme CA and the lest flight to Rota left on 15 March
Turnov~r of projects at NAVSTA Rota consisted of the Calibration Lab (SPN 462 at 48 completegt as well as eight minor projects
The construction hold and material delays have liaited the casked projects on which the battalion can vork
The Calibration Lab (SPN 462) is progreaaing smoothly and awaits scheduled deliveries of the ductwork by mid-April and the remaining air handling units
Seabee Camp projects were rescheduled with the visit of COMCBLANT representatives on 29 March
Surfacing the Alpha Co Live Storage Area (SPN 01-12) ia progressing vell with the area close to Cioal grade after removing almost one foot of soil over the entire area
Laundry Boiler (SPN Ol-28) Camp Hot Water Boilers (SPN 01-29) and Water Softeners (SPN 01-30) are awaiting shipment of boilers and water softeners respectively
A dedicated camp maintenance program is undervay to keep the camp in a hazard Cree condition
Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34) Phase II is progressing with about 800 LF of aidewalk poured
In Sigonella Sicily the EM ciubCPO Addition (SIC 34448) and Colf Cou rse Irrigation system (SIC 437) have not been started due co higher priority on other projects
AIMD Shop Phase III (SIC 18) is on schedule and awaits arrival of the building which is due l April The high water table is a continual problem
Ordnance Hagaampine (SIC 25) ia hampered by rain (site lies in a low swampy area) bur forming continues on the bleat valle
Handball Court (SIC 441) is awbulliting maceriais before work can continue
Power Check Pad (SlC 507) vill start the Cir1t week of April
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A 16-man augment force to the Sigonella Det vas sent 30 March and is expected to return to Rota approximately l May
Holy Loch Scotland posss problems in uneirpacted vork (443 mandaya) remaining for the Rankin Garage (UNK 504) and in unplanned demolition (50 mandaya) for(UNK 09) Hobby Shop Additional men are planned to augment the Holy Loeb Oet in late April or early May
The Nea Makri Oet commenced vork vith approximat~ly 20 complete and 14 air conditioning units rehabed bull
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April aav NHCB FOUR moving into construction in earnest despite the material problems experienced on many major projects
At the Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34 II) section three of five sections is complete and the job is progressing vell
At the Wullanveber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) limited vork began in preparation for delivery of boom boards on 1 June
The causeway for the BOCBRP is in its final position with the connection well underway Lighting of the causeway is hampered by material problems
Repairs to the Fender System (SPN 19517) progress slowly dua to a lack of welding machines and design changes in the fabrication of the walers Divers from UCT ONE are currently removing the bottom walars along the right aide of the pier
After a complete design change the Community Center Road (SPN 444) is moving with ~ubgrade already eatabliahed
The Stgonella Seabee Compound (SIC 02-01) ta continuing with work on the trailer pads soils test lab collateral
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At the AIMD Building StC 18ttI non-delivery of ~he preshyengineered building ibull causing a critical delay along with other miscellaneoua HTO items
The Theater Addition (SIC 26) also haa critical eaterinl problems particularly with the doors having not arrived
The Handball Court (SIC 441) is awaiting arrival of the remainder of the building
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In Holy Loeb the Rankin Garage (UNK 504) will be cobullpleted Dt Kay and the Hobby Shop Improvements (UN~ 09) ii progressing vell with no major problems
Several personnel shifts are 1cheduled for the upcoming month and include the following Of the 16 man augmented to the Sigonella Dec ii will return on 9 Kay 18 additional men will be sent from Rota Three men will be sent to the Holy Loc h Dec
A detachment to La Maddalena of 19 men will be eatablished in June and a detachment to Souda Bay of four men will be established approximately l June
KAY
In Kay - NMC8 POUR completed and turned over two major projects both ahead of schedule Material and funding problems still plague several projects though there was soaa improvement by aonths end
Causeway Connection (SPN 506) Concrete pad poured security lights and handrail in place Project completed and turned over 27 Kay 1976
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Precon held scheduled to start 1 July if oxylance burn bera and conduit hanger material arrive in June
Poat Office Consolidation (SPN 498) Much work was accomshypliabad with old walls and utilities removed and new walls doors and windows being installed
Calibration Lab (SPN 462) Additional funds received material procurement has begun again Need electr ical AC plumbing material Work baa progressed in finishing the head installing duct work painting
Repair Fender System Pier Il (SPN o f eleven sections of piles complete prior co installation
19517) Prefab of first Rubbing stripbull required
Wullenweber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) Limited work awaiting arrival of boom bosrds in June
Housin8 Sidewalks (SPN 34) Men diverted from this project to the Poat Office Conaolidation
Community Center Roads (SPN 444) June completion expected
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Aniaal Shelter (SPN 632) Foundation prepared vertical conatruccion awaiting rebar expanded metal
Sigonella Seabee Compound (SIC 02-01) Work continued with progreaa on underground electrical substation alab light poles final grading and storage work Projecting June completion
AIMD Building (SIC 18III) Building received and strucshytural a eabers erected Work continuing on sever linea undershyground Cuel tank Anticipa te funding problema
Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) Avaicing additional funda alov progreaa aade on bleat walls earth vork laying water line
theater Addition (SIC 26) Avaitiog additional funda much work oo stairs ocher concrete vork auapeoded ceiling partition installed
Golf Course Irrgiatioo (SIC 437) Work began on inacalshylacion of water lines and sprinkler systems
Bandball Court (SIC 441) No work performed awaiting arriv1l of electrical material
Povar Check Pad (SIC 507) Rain delayed early construction uch fill and compaction work performed this month
Line Opa Rehabilitation (SIC 508) tile floor laid electrical plumbing painting complete Project completed turned over 28 Hay 1976
Rankin Garage (UNK 504) in Roly Loch vaa completed and curnad ove r io ea~ly May
Hobby Shop Improvement Project (UNK 09) is ahead of schedule with bullwo rk progressing in roof boiler and radiator installation Estimated comple tion August 1976
AC Rehab (CRE 649) in Nea Makrt ia progressing near schedule with 471 of rehab work completed
In La Hadd1lena work has reauaad on the ~ym Overhead (SAR 04A) and on the Playing Field (SAR 11) with the arrival of a 19 men det during the final two vaeka of Hay
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Kuse Cold Iron zation began on 28 to begill 12 Jul1 aaterial still are
SPN 502) Second precon held sod mobilishyJune Pull-scale construction isacheduled Oxylaoce burn bars and conduit hanger not on site
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Post Office Consolidotion (SPN 498) Work accoaplished bull includes plastering new walls installing a head beginning a foyer The major hold-up is arrival of channel iron necessary for inatallation of ductwork and installation of the euspended ceiling
Repair Pender System (SPN 19517) First sections of piles driven Rubbing stripslover va lers to be installed with UCT support once rubbing stripe ar r ive
Calibration Lab (SPN 462) Delays in this job include srrival of mismatched nir cood~tioniog equipment for the Mechanishycal Room and awaiting pencil rod and angle iron fo r ductwork
Wullenweber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) Boom boards are not not scheduled to arrive until August Work ia progressing in the bus bar installation
Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34) Open scrip between r oad and sidewalks paved
Overlay Camp Roads and Surface Secondary Roads (SPN 01-13 SPN 01-22) Roads in cabullp repaved
Inetall Bead Building 365 (SPN 01-35) Work is virtually complete on this camp improvement project
AIHD Building (SIC 18III) Work and fuel tank Wor~ is conttnuiog on the access road
completed oo sever lines aid~ng insulation and on
Power Check Pad (SIC 507) Almost half of tbe concrete poured this period
Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) $12300 of $17650 requested received Project August completion
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Theater Addition (SlC 26) Roof and ceiling installed interior utilities being roughed io
Handball court (SIC 441) No bullaterial delaya this month Insulation ceiling utilities installed All that rebullaina is to paint interior correct electrical and place sidewalk end stepa
EM ClubEH Club Addition Preparation underway to begin ~hibull project Many design questions to be discuaaed in second precon on 1 July 1976
_ Sigonella Seabee Cobullpound (SIC 02-01) Work still remains on vash reek soils lab admin parking lot and shore pover connection
Hobby Shop taprovement Project(UNK 09) Work continues ahead of schedule v t th progrebullbull on vindov installation plastering and electrical
Gym Overhead (SAJl 04A) Work completed once plywood arrived in mid-June No pudcblist
Playing Field (SAR 11) Work is progressing vith an early July completion expected The detachment is to be diseatablished approximately 15 July
Rota Pier Fender Repair (SPN 19517)
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In Julywork continued aa NKCB FOUR paaaed the midpoint in ita European deployment The battalion took tiae out for the traditional mid-deployment party on the 24th of July and for the battalion Change of Command Ceremony on 29 July when CDR C J BEDNAR relieved CDR M J MACDONALD However work did not alacken aa the Muse Cold Iron Project commenced (ull production at Rota and plans were laid for the eatabliahaent of a detachment at Souda Bay Crete Several projecta were completed both in Rota and at the various detachmenta
POTA
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Once critical materials orrived progresa vaa quicker than first anticipated due to the efficishyency of the oxylance and magnesium burn bar However several problems still alov construction Obstructions in the steam line trench require design changes for the pipe layout Not all materials are on hand and timely delivery ia required in order to avoid further delays Pinally apace requirements of pier tenantbull impedes progress as areas are blocked off and the battalion ia given only limited acceaa
Poat Office Consolidation (SPN 498) Haaonry work continued on the foyer and north and south walls Utilities inatalled electrical work begun No major stumbling blocka anticipated in this project as channel iron for auapendad celling arrived late in the month
Repair Pender System SPN 19517) At the prefab yard concrete pillars for use in pile fabrication completed The third of twelve sections of pile were driven Anticipate runnshying out or wooden members
Calib ration Lab (SPN 462) Installation of hoc vater lines complete Head virtually complete and moec duct work installed No resolution yet to mechanicalair-conditioning problema
Communi ty Center Road (SPN 444) Completed turned overco ROICC 6 Ju ly 1976
Animal Kennel (SPN 632) Project laid out and earthwork complete
Renovate BEQ Electrical (SPN 01-08) lialf of lights installed Awaiting arrival of remaining materials
Surface Ove rlay Camp Roadbull (SPN 01-13) 01-20 01-22 01-38) Silve r City Saloon parking lot surface BEQ roada complete WorK continuing on other horizontal constYuction in Seabea Camp
Install Raad Bldg 365 (SPN 01-35) Completed
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AIMD Building (SIC 18III) Siding insulation complete Interior electrical and plumbing vork begun Partition valls being installed
Pover Check Pad (SIC 507) of application of joint sealer
Project complete vith exception Awaiting chis terial
Ordnance Magaampine (SIC 25) Last concrete for blaat walls poured Work continuing on grouting waterproofing and earthshywork
Handball Court (SIC 441) Project completed and turned over to ROICC
EM ClubEM Club Addition (SIC 34448) Project start delayed awaiting reply from Corpa of Engineers on aajor deeig~ queetions
SARDINIA
Playing Field (SAR 11) Project completed and turned over Det disestabl ished 16 July 1976
ROLY LOCH
Hobby Shop Improvement Project (UNK 09) Project completed with exception of punchlist Det reduced to seven bullen until rest of aaterisl1 1rrive for start of NX garage project
NEA MAKRI
AC Rehab (GRE 645) Work moved ahead or schedulemiddot~ 13 units rehabbed this month
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AUGUST
In Rota construction approval was given by the Spanish governaent or the ERPBOC Storage and the TSC Antenna projects Manpower was quickly diverted to these projects the nuabera l and 3 priorities at Rota For the TSC Antenna job a detachment was established at Moron AFB In addition a detachment was also eatablished at Souda Bay Crete to work on two rec r eation facilities
ROTA
ERP Storage Facility (SPN 516) Vork progressed quickly on thia project in August after the lifting of the Spanish construction bold All aaterials were available on site anticipate early September completion
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Work was delayed on this project after the discovery of nine obstructions in the steam trench A redebulligo bas been approved and now the requirement is for tha arrival of elbows to go around the obstructions
TSC Antennas (SPN 602) A twelve man deta~bbullent was established on 16 Auguat to begin work at Moron AFB Spain It is planned that all work will be completed at Moron and then the complementaey antenna work started at the Rota site
Pier II Fender Repair (SPN 19517) Most of this crew diverted to higher priority projects aa maceriala (Timber) are running short
Calibra tion Lab (SPN 462) A design engineer from OICC Spain arrived the week of 16 August and recommended extenaive redesign of the AC ayatea Further delays are anticipated It is expected that NHCB 4 vill not b able to complete this project
SlCONBLLA
AIMO Building (SIC 18tII) Material pro~lems continuemiddot The comnon gutters have not arrived as promised by the Italian Air Force contractor The AC unit received does not aatch specifications COMCBLANT DET Naples ia investigating problems
Theater Addition (SIC 26) Work nov Estimate 3-4 veeks lost due to rework of content in river sand reduced bonding sand aeans to be working
progressing on plastering plaster Righ silt
Nov using 50 volosnic
The Joint Sealant for the Power Check Pad (SIC 507) and the cast iron fittings for the Col Course Irrigation Project (SIC 437) have not yet arrived delaying those projects Also the redesign of the EMCPO Club foundation (SIC 34448) la still in the bands of the Army Corps of Engineers aud OICC Spain
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A nev detachment vas establiahed or the conatruct1on of a Handball Court (CRpound 416) and a Racreatiou Area (CR 415)
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Work vsa beaun on the NEX Caraae project (U K 604)
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The big event of Septembet vas tbe long awaited Pull Battalion 48 hour Mount Out Captain J P JONpoundS COMCBLANT preaided at the final 782 gear inspection et the conclusion of the exercise on 14 September 1976
ROTA
ERP Storage Facility (SPN 516) Project turned over 8 September 1976 with no punchliat facil it y completed in 5 veeks time
Muse Cold I ron (SPN 502 ) Project atill delayed a va i t ins pipe inaulation and holiday line tester Elbows received for by-paaaing obstructions
TSC Antennas (SPN 602) Intense r ainfall and diaestablishshyment and reaetablishaent of the detachment at Moron because of the Mount Out have hinoered const r uction progreaa
Poat Office Consolidation Work continued on this project a s tbe foyers heads and office spaces vere completed
Repair Fender System (SPN 19Sl7) Date of arrival of timber pushed back for second time to 10 October 1976 Its arrival is essential as UCT ONpound deployed to Rota 21 September and oov are unable to begin eonatruction work
Wullenveber An t enna (SPN 503) Wrong size dead end gripe arrived vork can not begin on installation of nev boom boards
Animal Kennel (SPN 632) Work started on the erection of this quonset hut upon the completion o the ERP Storage Facility
SIGONELLA
AtMD Building (SIC 18lII) Work progressing smoothly Pre f inal inapeccion sat for l October 1976
Ordnance Maga~ine (SIC 25) Work continuinR on all phaaes o f pTo j e c t - road vater lioe interior Expect completion b y NMCB 4
Still awaiting arrival of cast iron fittings for Golf Courae Irrigation Project (SIC 437) and on receipt of redeaign from OICC Spain on EMCPO Club (SIC 34448)
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the Air Conditioning Rehabilieation Project (GRpound 649)
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Work progTeaaed smoothly on the Baodbell Cou rt (CRE 416) Bovever uoaarked pover linea vere hit during the bullite preparation tor the ~bullcreation Area (CRE 415) and reaulted lo delays vbtla repairs vere aade
Det SOUiia Bay 11ampabera work on the bandbell court project
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Manr projectbull at the various detachment -ites vere cobullpleted during this final 35 days of deployment Also the extensive task of bulloving out tbe NHCB FOUR Advance Party and turning over the projects equipment and camp to NHCB FIVE occupied a signliicant portion of the battalion bull time
ROTA
The Muse Cold Iron Project (SPN 502) turned over at 34 cobullplete with vork continuing to the end on insulating bull portions of the steam line
The Post Office Consolidation (SPN 498) was cobullpleted
The Pier II Pender Repair (SN 19517) was turned over at 34 complete With the arrival of the required timber bullebullbers on 15 October 1976 extensive work vas com~leted in the final tvo weeks
The Calibration Lab (SPN 462) was turned over at 82 complete awaiting redesign of mechanical systems by OICC Spain
The TSC Antenna Project (SPN 602) was turned over with 18 complete (36 of work at Hor~n)
The Wullenveber Antenna Project (SPN 503) wae turned over at 15 complete awai t ing the dead end grips
The Animal Kennel (SPN 632) was turned over ac 60 complete with the cagae and other inter ior work to be completed
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The Power ~ Check Pad (SIC 507) and the AIMD Shop (SIC 18III) wae completed
The Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) wae turnover at 95 complete with heavy raine hampering progress on the road bull
The Theater Addition (SIC 26) was turned over at 94J complete os oll manpower resources were diverted in the last two weeks to the EMCPO Club
The Colf Courae Irrigation Project (SIC 437) was turned over at 17 complete
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Work began in earnest on the EMCPO Club(SIC 34448) during the final tvo veeka Once design approval vaa given work continued in double ahifta 7 days a week in a last ditch effort to get the p r oject out of the ground before the Sigonella rainy season stopped all earthwoTk Footings and columns bad to be poured in standing water despite 24 hour pumping
HOLY LOCR
The NEX Garage (UNK 604) waa completed
SOUDA BAY
The Handball Court (CRE 416) and the Recreation Area (CKE 415) vere completed bafore the Dets diaeetab1-isluaent
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Chief of Information Commanding Officer Naval Mobile FOUR FPO San Francisco 96601
CRINFO Merit Award forwarding of
24 NOV 1976
Construction Battalion
Ref (a) OPNAVINST 572027 of 10 June 76
Encl (l) Merit Award Certificate
l The Chief of Information takes great pleasure in forshywsrding ancloaure (1) to the editor and staff of FOCUS ON FOUR
2 A key objective of the Navys internal informAtion prograa ii to an1ure that all Navy personnel and their dependents are Cully informed about the Navy A panel of judge1 determined that the content and format of POCUS ON FOOR were of exemplary quality and in full support of internal information goal1
3 Thia publication waa named Best Authorized Magazine (Catego ry Two) aa set forth in reference (a) for the transitional quarter fiscal year 1976 CHINFO Merit Awards prograa
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Coaaanding Oficer
Executive Officer
CDI Kalcolbull J MACDONALD CEC USN (July 1974 - June 1976)
CDI Caorge J lDNAI CEC USN (July 1976 -
CDR Charles M KASlELL CEC USN (February 1974 - June 1976)
LCDR Jabullebull a CLAYTON CEC USN (June 1976 -
Adbullinis t rativePersonnel OIicer(S-1) LTJC Wallace NMB YUH USN (Hovebullber 1974 - June 1976)
Plana amp Training Officer (S-2)
Operationbull Officer (S-3)
Supply Officer (S-4)
Cb a plain
Medical Officer
Dental Of Cicer
Alpha Company Commander
Bravo Company Cobullmande r
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LTJC Jabullea A ZAYAC USN (June 1976
LT Claude V KING Ill CEC USN (Karch 197S - Kay 1976)
LT Pred C KLEIN USN (Kay 1976 - October 1976)
LTJC Charlea R KUIIC CEC USH (August 1976 -
LCDR Michael w SHELTON CEC USN (April 197S - Novebullbe r 1976)
LCDR Jarold R HILD~BRAND SC USN (Septebullber 1974 - June 1976)
LCDR Patrick P VALENTY SC USN (July 1976 -
LCDI lufua B FINI CBC USN (Sepceaber 1975 -
LT Randal R STRAUB MC USNR (September 1975 - June 1976)
LT Samuel S NORVELL MC USNI (July 1976 -
LT Terrence C MASON DC USNR (Augus t 1975 -
LT Richard K DEMPSEY CEC USN (Sep t ember 197S - November 1976)
LTJC Charles R ~UBIC CEC USN (Sep~ember 1975 - August 1976)
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CECS Henry S REii (Augu1t 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LT Pra nk J KOlRO CEC US N (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Wallace NXN YU ll DSN (Jbullnlllry 1976 - June 1976)
LTJC Cragory A RtC~RT CBC DSN (June 1976 - November 1976)
LT Michael R JOHNSON CEC DSN (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Mlcheel A KOPACZEWSKlCtCDSKR (January 1976 - Novebullbet 1976)
LTJC Ronald P DE TROY CC US NR (Jamp11uacy 1976 - November 1976)
LTJC Laigb t on J TROE Ill CC OSN (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Paul 8 VADE SC USN (January 1974 - July 1976)
LTJC Scaven C CRTRY SC USN (July 1976 -
LT Pred C ILlN USN (Januery 1976 - Kay 1976)
LTJC Gregory A RlCHBRT CIC USN (May 1976 - November 1976)
ENS Craig M CAMPBELL CC USN (September 1975 - October 1976)
ENS Jean P MAbullCHAND CEC USN (October 1976 -
EQCH Ovaine R RUTHRPORD USN (March 1975 - Ha y 1976)
UTCS Norman C lOLBECK USI (May 1976 - JuJy 1976)
UTCM Ke nneth NMN CLEMONS USN (July 1976 - Novembar 1976)
CUCH Richard N ALLA~D USN (Novaaber 1976 -
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ADM I NPERSOtlHEL
The Administrative Department provided all administrative reproduction and personnel services to the battalion during the deployment
Total yeoman assigned during this deployment were ten (l-YNC 1-VNl 3-YN2 2-YN3 and 3-YNSN) One YN2 was assigned to Detachment Sigonella for administra t ive support bull Yeoman were also assigned to the Supply (S-4) Tr aining (S- 2) and Operations (S-3) departments The Admin Staff averaged four (2-YN2 l-YN3 and 1-YNSN) with the YNC functioning as the Assistant Admin Officer and the YN1 functioning as the Admin Office supervisor A line LTJG was assigned as Department Head
The Personnel Office started the Ro t a deployment with a staff of 10 PNs Everyone was assigned a specific job to do reenlistments and discharges receipts and transfers TAD diaries and education al services The operation was going smoothly however one PN was sent t o the Sigonella detachment to augment the de t achment staff because of the heavy workload there The allowance was further deple t ed when one PN got o r ders for shore duty and another PN was released t o inactive duty Though the loss of the PNs could not be remedied the remaining PNs doubled their share of the load to give the battalion the service it needed This is typical of the Cao Do spirit of the PNs Their motivation and esprit de corps enabled them to give service to everyone in the battalion
The Personnel and Administrative staffs maintained the Duty YNPN Watch Section which provided emergency personn~l services and message pick-up service on a 24-hour bas is
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AVERAGE BATTALION STRENGTH - DEPLOYED AND ASSIGNED
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OPlICEllS 19 19 E-9 3 3 E-8 9 9 E-7 32 33 pound-6 75 78 E-5 91 101 E-4 137 138 E-3 amp below 207 208
TOTAL 554 570
BATTALION RECEIPTS AND TRANSFERS
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OFFICERS 7 9 E-9 0 l pound-8 0 3 E-7 2 0 E-6 15 9 E-5 34 17 B-4 28 21 E- 3 amp below 31 -2 TOTAL 117 158
AVERAGE BATTALION HANNING - OCCU FIELD 13
E-8 E-7 E-6 E-5 E-4 E-3 amp Below TOTAL
BU 2 9 10 22 38 53 134 CE 1 2 10 9 9 13 44 CM 2 5 7 15 21 18 68 EA 0 2 3 6 3 12 26 EO 0 4 15 13 22 50 104 SW 1 1 8 7 11 16 44 UT l 0 3 9 14 23 50
TOTAL 7 TI 56 BT 118 185 470
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LEGAL
Legal a11i1tance was available co all members of the Battalion either at the coamand level by furniahing thebull vith povera of attorney or by referral to representativebull at the Baae Legal Services Branch OCfice for advice and counseling
Disciplinary action resulted in nonjudicial punishment being awarded on an average oC three cases week1y at Captaina Mast Four special and one summary courtbull - martial were convened during the Rota deployment Disciplinary action by month ia illustrated on the graph below
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CAREE R C 0 U N S E L l N G
During most of the European deployment NllCB 4 did not have a permanent trained Campreer Counselor This affected the overall career retention program As of this writing the battalion has acquir ed a permanent Career Counselor and the coU1Dand is in the pr ocess of rebuilding a viable car eer r e t ention team This should br14thten the overall retention pictur e
RETENTI ON TABLE
E11g1bl e Not E112ible Reen1istment
First Term Per sonnel 88 22 12
Career Personnel 21 00 14
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MORALE An ObJective evaluation of the bullorale of the Battalion as
a whole would unquestionably be very highmiddot Certainly the deploybullent location Rota Spain with its excellent liberty and leave possibilities wa1 a contributing factor However the sinale aost iaportant cause of high unit aorale was the excellent reputation for quality workaanship which the Battalion enjoyed Quality work probulloted hiamph unit pride which led to personal pride which led to hlamph aorale The high bullorate in turn was the cause of better and higher quality work thus self-perpetuating the spiral and proving the adaae that Quality attracts Qualitybullbull
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CHAPLAIN Religious services were held regularly in the Chapal-inshy
the-Pines located in the Seabee Camp Ciudad de Plata Rota Spain Sunday services included Protestant Worship at 0930 and Catholic Mass at 1100 Protestant Worship was conducted by the Battalion Chaplain and Catholic Mass was celebrated by Chaplains Rademacher and Boyd from the Naval Station Chapel Guitar music for Catholic Mass was arranged by the priests Organist for the Protestant services was Nancy L Johnson wife of CTIC Bob Johnson of Naval Comaunicntion Station Attendance averaged 7 battalion personnel at Protestant sershyvices and 16 at Catholic services tn addition many Naval Station personnel attended worship services at the Senbee Camp
Protestant and Catholic Chapel Funds were maintained with the Battalion Chaplain as custodian of each Disbursements of $100 or more were made with approval of the Commondina Officer A Catholic Chapel Council was foraed to make recoaaendations for use of the Catholic Chapel Fund
The Chapel was left unlocked at all times for aeditntion and prayer by battalion personnel A small group of Penteshycostal men hnd a daily prayer service in the chapel
Several battalion personnel participated in local denominshyational services Latter Doy Saints and Church of Christ at Esperanzu House on the base First Baptist Church Bethel Baptist Church and Lu Tglesln tvangelica (Pentecostal) off base A number of battalion personnel participated in Chrisshytian fellowship at Victory Villa Overseas Christion Serviceshyaen s Center and at a coffee house sponsored by La Iglesia Eva nae lica
A small Protestant Bible study group met on Wednesday nights ~n the Chaplians office studying primarily Godsplan of salvation
Throe retreats averaging seven persons ouch were held at La Molina Santa an old grist mill in Benaojon which has been converted into a retreat center by Fred Felty an American insurance salesman lowyer and former legislotor from Texas Several Catholic personnel participated in two Search Retreats sponsored by the base chapel
Several religious pound1las mostly Moody science filbulls were presented free of charge in the Silver City Theater The films became quite popular with a maximum attendance of 60 at one showing
The battalion library located in the sumo building as tho chnplalns office contain~ 3000 volumes of fiction and nonshyfiction hand-me-downs from other Navy Ii brories During
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this deployment application was made to the Chief of Naval Education and Training Support to establish e aeneral library at Silver City This was epproved and at the end of deployshyment an order of 1500 new volumes was received Much time and effort was put into inventorying and organiiing e~isting books About 600 fictions books older than twelve years were removed from the shelves and placed in boxes pending arrival of the new books Additional bookshelves totaling 76 feet of shelf space were built by Bravo Company to accommodate the new books In addition the battalion had several shelves of paperback books
The greatest single timetaker for the Chaplain was individual counseling covering a variety of subjects but mainly marital counseling A good bit of evening time was spent making AUTOVON calls in connection with personal counseling This included delivering over 120 Red Cross messages and counseling and assistshying persons receiving these messages
In addition to library shelves material changes included installation of a safe for keepina chapel funds prior to deposit a new air conditioner for the chapel screen doors on the chaplains office and library an additional electrical outlet in the chapshylains office to accommodate a wall clock relocation of one outshyside speaker from the chapel tower to the library roof in order to play chimes on Sunday mornings in the direction of berthing areas tamper-proofing of tho outside library door and updatina of doorknobs with locks and keys for all doors
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MEiHCAL
While found to be lacking by stateside standards the physical plant and layout of the dispensary were noneshytheless adequate for aost routine and emergency cases treated at Ciudad de Plata Assistance provided by the Naval Hospital Rota in the form of laboratory teats
bull pharmacy x-rays consultions and emergency referrals was outbulltanding
An average of approximately 280 patients per month were seen during rout1ne sick call hours Over 1850 prescriptions were filled the laboratory processed some 800 teats and 20 x-ray exposures were taken and reed Upper Respiratory Infections and gastrointestinal compaincs comprised the majority of conditions seen at routine 1ick call with moat of the consultsrefer r als co the Naval Hospital being of an orthopedic or optometric nature No communicable disease or food born illness outbreaks ware encountered Few cases of venere al disease were encounte r ed and all responded favo r abl y to i nitia l tr eatment Tl1ro~ghnut the deployment and in preparation for t he return to CONUS all necessary immunizations including Hong Kong and New Jersey A (swine) influenza were administered to AiJ Hands
The Medical Department instituted o Weight Control Program using the recent guidelines promulgated by BUMED While the results are still being analyzed net lossea of 30+ lbs were noted in several cases
During the deployment the rear two thirds of the HCPOC ESO Quonset Rut was alloted to the Medical Department and converted to supply spaces for bulk medical equipment This allo~ed for the controlled temperature storage oC items vice storage in CONpoundX boxes thus extending shelf life and insuri~g potency of necessary medicinals ln preparation Cor the mount out exercise all mount out boxe1 bullats kitbull and outfits were painted the latches and seals repaired or replaced
SICONELLA DETACHMENT
The Sigonella Detachment had a first class corpsman ssaigned throughout the deployment A screening eick call was held prior to quarters each morning An average of epproximetely 100 patients per month were seen during r o utine morning sick call of these personnel approximately 10 aen had to be referred to the Base Dispensa ry for further treatment Safety and sanitation inspections were conducted on both a r ou tine and a surprise basis The Medical Department representative also worked in the Adm Offi ce of the Base Dispensary
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DENTAL
The battalion dental staff consisting of one Dental Officer and cvo Deneal Technicians provided treatment in moat phases of Dantistry on a regularly scheduled basis to all battalion personnel Smergency dental care was rendered at any time Outatanding support in the fabrication of prosthetic applishyances repair service and advanced periodontal and complishycated oral surgery cases vas received from the Dental Departshyment Roca Spain
The battalion Dental Department is housed in a standard naval mobile dental trailer The trailer consists of a vattshying room two operatories and a dark room One operacory is used for performing most phases of Dentistry and the other is used for exposing x-rays films in the dark room all dental instruments are sterilited in an autoclave located in the dark room
Patient load averaged over 200 per month and in excess of 1000 procedures per month During chis deployment cycle no unusual dental diseases or conditions were detected
Dentel equipment and supplies were adequate However occasional equipment problems did cause delays in patient care Few problems were encountered in ordering and receiving dental supplies
In summary the den~al department should always keep at least a couple of months of every day consumables on hand for turnover Scheduling of patients no more than cwo or three weeks in advance should be exercised to decrease the amount oC patient failures due to unforeseen emergencies and exercises that may arise due to the battalions alert status during deployshyment
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S P E C I A L S E R V I C E S The Special Services Staff was comprised of one first
class potty officer and ono non-rated battalion member Despite the small siie of tho crew Special Se~vices mainshytained a very active and effective program Self-help proshyjects for the improvement of the Special Services building which consisted of a gabulle roobull and theater included the conshystruction of a stage and a bar the tiling of the game room floor and the installation of a new ceilinamp in the theater The Special Services Petty Officer aaintained a close liaison with the base travel aaency and was instruaental in arranging a continuous stream of tours to the surrounding area and all over lurope
Sports activity was marked by chess and ping pong tournashyments and by the three month long NMCB FOUR softball season The season was culminated with the presentation of plaques and team pictures to the victorious team meaberaand a trophy with the name of the winning teabull inscribed which will be passed on to the chaapions of the next deployaent
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consis t ed of one fi r st class Photographers Mate one second class Journalist a nd two non -rated Builders as photographers fo r most of t he deployment The primary tasks of t he Photo Lab wer e to pr o vi de photographic support for PAO and the Opshyerations Department Work wos also done in support of the line companies (Alpha Company in particular ) the Safety Chief and the de t achbullent s
The mont hly opera t ions r eports which included black 6 white prints and color s l ides and tho bat t alion publication Focus on Four took up aos t of the Jabs tibulle
The PAO Oepartbullent worked on the bullonthly Focus on Four and pr ovided news release coverage of battalion events Artishycles appe1Lred in t he Rota base paper (The Jack Tar) the Seashybee Coverall Navy Times Navy Civil Engineer and others PAO also coordinated the Fl eet Home Town News Prograbull and the Direct Line question and answer line to the co
PAOPhoto did the l ayou t work on t he Guam Completion Report prepared a Change of Coabullond booklet ond finished a 92- page edition of the Focus on Four ln lieu of a cruisebook at the end of deployment
ProblebullS were encountered in the lnb with water teaper at ure and bullinerols insufficient functional equipment and frequent reassignbullent of personnel However n quali t y product was mainshytained as projects and l iberty wer e well docuaented by the PAO Staff
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The continuing aim of the NMCB POUR HRM Prograa is to aaximize the use of battalion human potential thereby enshysuring mission achievement for the command and personal growth opportunity for each battalion member If the program can be judged by the results it produced during the 1976 European deployment then the many pages of this completion report attest to a marked success
The Phase II Equal OpportunityRace Relations Program adshyvanced toward its institutionalized self-sustained stages The AAP was revised EOQls were updated and a new CTT was trained who in turn conducted MRRCE Workshops for all eligible personnel The Human Relations Council met monthly and tho Advancement Recommendation Board reviewed enlisted service records and performance evaluations to ensure all hands have been afforded an equal advancement opportunity
The DAPA and CODAC trained supervisors to identify and deal with workers showing symptoms of drugalcohol abuse conducted discussion groups for people with problems promshyulgated facts on drugalcohol abuse and related Navy policy and instituted a Drug Exemption Program Harsh Spanish laws p rove d a significant deterrent to drug use and trafficking and Battalion Special Services consistently proshyvided outstanding alternatives to drugalcohol indulgence Drug detection dogs urinalyses screening and NIS investigashytions were used aa required The local ARD and CAAC units treated and screened individuals referred by the CODAC
Battalion personnel participated in cultural adjustment briefings conducted by host activities in Rota and Sigonella Liberty cancellations were infrequent and few unfavorable incidents with local nationals were reported Officers and enlisted men regularly took advantage of leave and liberty to explore Spain and other European countries
Positive actions were initiated throughout the deployshybullcnt and will continue during homeport to sustain a positive cobullbulland cl1bullate Most notable among these are the refinement
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NMCB POOR wrapped up its homeport period with the completion of the CBC Pore Bueneae Trailer Park at Pore Hueneme CA and the lest flight to Rota left on 15 March
Turnov~r of projects at NAVSTA Rota consisted of the Calibration Lab (SPN 462 at 48 completegt as well as eight minor projects
The construction hold and material delays have liaited the casked projects on which the battalion can vork
The Calibration Lab (SPN 462) is progreaaing smoothly and awaits scheduled deliveries of the ductwork by mid-April and the remaining air handling units
Seabee Camp projects were rescheduled with the visit of COMCBLANT representatives on 29 March
Surfacing the Alpha Co Live Storage Area (SPN 01-12) ia progressing vell with the area close to Cioal grade after removing almost one foot of soil over the entire area
Laundry Boiler (SPN Ol-28) Camp Hot Water Boilers (SPN 01-29) and Water Softeners (SPN 01-30) are awaiting shipment of boilers and water softeners respectively
A dedicated camp maintenance program is undervay to keep the camp in a hazard Cree condition
Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34) Phase II is progressing with about 800 LF of aidewalk poured
In Sigonella Sicily the EM ciubCPO Addition (SIC 34448) and Colf Cou rse Irrigation system (SIC 437) have not been started due co higher priority on other projects
AIMD Shop Phase III (SIC 18) is on schedule and awaits arrival of the building which is due l April The high water table is a continual problem
Ordnance Hagaampine (SIC 25) ia hampered by rain (site lies in a low swampy area) bur forming continues on the bleat valle
Handball Court (SIC 441) is awbulliting maceriais before work can continue
Power Check Pad (SlC 507) vill start the Cir1t week of April
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A 16-man augment force to the Sigonella Det vas sent 30 March and is expected to return to Rota approximately l May
Holy Loch Scotland posss problems in uneirpacted vork (443 mandaya) remaining for the Rankin Garage (UNK 504) and in unplanned demolition (50 mandaya) for(UNK 09) Hobby Shop Additional men are planned to augment the Holy Loeb Oet in late April or early May
The Nea Makri Oet commenced vork vith approximat~ly 20 complete and 14 air conditioning units rehabed bull
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April aav NHCB FOUR moving into construction in earnest despite the material problems experienced on many major projects
At the Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34 II) section three of five sections is complete and the job is progressing vell
At the Wullanveber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) limited vork began in preparation for delivery of boom boards on 1 June
The causeway for the BOCBRP is in its final position with the connection well underway Lighting of the causeway is hampered by material problems
Repairs to the Fender System (SPN 19517) progress slowly dua to a lack of welding machines and design changes in the fabrication of the walers Divers from UCT ONE are currently removing the bottom walars along the right aide of the pier
After a complete design change the Community Center Road (SPN 444) is moving with ~ubgrade already eatabliahed
The Stgonella Seabee Compound (SIC 02-01) ta continuing with work on the trailer pads soils test lab collateral
bull equipment building loading ramp and the MLO storage shed
At the AIMD Building StC 18ttI non-delivery of ~he preshyengineered building ibull causing a critical delay along with other miscellaneoua HTO items
The Theater Addition (SIC 26) also haa critical eaterinl problems particularly with the doors having not arrived
The Handball Court (SIC 441) is awaiting arrival of the remainder of the building
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In Holy Loeb the Rankin Garage (UNK 504) will be cobullpleted Dt Kay and the Hobby Shop Improvements (UN~ 09) ii progressing vell with no major problems
Several personnel shifts are 1cheduled for the upcoming month and include the following Of the 16 man augmented to the Sigonella Dec ii will return on 9 Kay 18 additional men will be sent from Rota Three men will be sent to the Holy Loc h Dec
A detachment to La Maddalena of 19 men will be eatablished in June and a detachment to Souda Bay of four men will be established approximately l June
KAY
In Kay - NMC8 POUR completed and turned over two major projects both ahead of schedule Material and funding problems still plague several projects though there was soaa improvement by aonths end
Causeway Connection (SPN 506) Concrete pad poured security lights and handrail in place Project completed and turned over 27 Kay 1976
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Precon held scheduled to start 1 July if oxylance burn bera and conduit hanger material arrive in June
Poat Office Consolidation (SPN 498) Much work was accomshypliabad with old walls and utilities removed and new walls doors and windows being installed
Calibration Lab (SPN 462) Additional funds received material procurement has begun again Need electr ical AC plumbing material Work baa progressed in finishing the head installing duct work painting
Repair Fender System Pier Il (SPN o f eleven sections of piles complete prior co installation
19517) Prefab of first Rubbing stripbull required
Wullenweber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) Limited work awaiting arrival of boom bosrds in June
Housin8 Sidewalks (SPN 34) Men diverted from this project to the Poat Office Conaolidation
Community Center Roads (SPN 444) June completion expected
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Aniaal Shelter (SPN 632) Foundation prepared vertical conatruccion awaiting rebar expanded metal
Sigonella Seabee Compound (SIC 02-01) Work continued with progreaa on underground electrical substation alab light poles final grading and storage work Projecting June completion
AIMD Building (SIC 18III) Building received and strucshytural a eabers erected Work continuing on sever linea undershyground Cuel tank Anticipa te funding problema
Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) Avaicing additional funda alov progreaa aade on bleat walls earth vork laying water line
theater Addition (SIC 26) Avaitiog additional funda much work oo stairs ocher concrete vork auapeoded ceiling partition installed
Golf Course Irrgiatioo (SIC 437) Work began on inacalshylacion of water lines and sprinkler systems
Bandball Court (SIC 441) No work performed awaiting arriv1l of electrical material
Povar Check Pad (SIC 507) Rain delayed early construction uch fill and compaction work performed this month
Line Opa Rehabilitation (SIC 508) tile floor laid electrical plumbing painting complete Project completed turned over 28 Hay 1976
Rankin Garage (UNK 504) in Roly Loch vaa completed and curnad ove r io ea~ly May
Hobby Shop Improvement Project (UNK 09) is ahead of schedule with bullwo rk progressing in roof boiler and radiator installation Estimated comple tion August 1976
AC Rehab (CRE 649) in Nea Makrt ia progressing near schedule with 471 of rehab work completed
In La Hadd1lena work has reauaad on the ~ym Overhead (SAR 04A) and on the Playing Field (SAR 11) with the arrival of a 19 men det during the final two vaeka of Hay
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Io June steady progress waa aade on construction projects The command inspection by COMCBLANT Captain J C RlC~ELS CEC USN r esulted io an outstanding rating for NMCB FOUR with particular praise for t he areas of leadership and ailitary smartness and our high quality construction Material sod funding probleaa still delay several projects aa outlined below
Kuse Cold Iron zation began on 28 to begill 12 Jul1 aaterial still are
SPN 502) Second precon held sod mobilishyJune Pull-scale construction isacheduled Oxylaoce burn bars and conduit hanger not on site
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Post Office Consolidotion (SPN 498) Work accoaplished bull includes plastering new walls installing a head beginning a foyer The major hold-up is arrival of channel iron necessary for inatallation of ductwork and installation of the euspended ceiling
Repair Pender System (SPN 19517) First sections of piles driven Rubbing stripslover va lers to be installed with UCT support once rubbing stripe ar r ive
Calibration Lab (SPN 462) Delays in this job include srrival of mismatched nir cood~tioniog equipment for the Mechanishycal Room and awaiting pencil rod and angle iron fo r ductwork
Wullenweber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) Boom boards are not not scheduled to arrive until August Work ia progressing in the bus bar installation
Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34) Open scrip between r oad and sidewalks paved
Overlay Camp Roads and Surface Secondary Roads (SPN 01-13 SPN 01-22) Roads in cabullp repaved
Inetall Bead Building 365 (SPN 01-35) Work is virtually complete on this camp improvement project
AIHD Building (SIC 18III) Work and fuel tank Wor~ is conttnuiog on the access road
completed oo sever lines aid~ng insulation and on
Power Check Pad (SIC 507) Almost half of tbe concrete poured this period
Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) $12300 of $17650 requested received Project August completion
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Theater Addition (SlC 26) Roof and ceiling installed interior utilities being roughed io
Handball court (SIC 441) No bullaterial delaya this month Insulation ceiling utilities installed All that rebullaina is to paint interior correct electrical and place sidewalk end stepa
EM ClubEH Club Addition Preparation underway to begin ~hibull project Many design questions to be discuaaed in second precon on 1 July 1976
_ Sigonella Seabee Cobullpound (SIC 02-01) Work still remains on vash reek soils lab admin parking lot and shore pover connection
Hobby Shop taprovement Project(UNK 09) Work continues ahead of schedule v t th progrebullbull on vindov installation plastering and electrical
Gym Overhead (SAJl 04A) Work completed once plywood arrived in mid-June No pudcblist
Playing Field (SAR 11) Work is progressing vith an early July completion expected The detachment is to be diseatablished approximately 15 July
Rota Pier Fender Repair (SPN 19517)
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JULY
In Julywork continued aa NKCB FOUR paaaed the midpoint in ita European deployment The battalion took tiae out for the traditional mid-deployment party on the 24th of July and for the battalion Change of Command Ceremony on 29 July when CDR C J BEDNAR relieved CDR M J MACDONALD However work did not alacken aa the Muse Cold Iron Project commenced (ull production at Rota and plans were laid for the eatabliahaent of a detachment at Souda Bay Crete Several projecta were completed both in Rota and at the various detachmenta
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Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Once critical materials orrived progresa vaa quicker than first anticipated due to the efficishyency of the oxylance and magnesium burn bar However several problems still alov construction Obstructions in the steam line trench require design changes for the pipe layout Not all materials are on hand and timely delivery ia required in order to avoid further delays Pinally apace requirements of pier tenantbull impedes progress as areas are blocked off and the battalion ia given only limited acceaa
Poat Office Consolidation (SPN 498) Haaonry work continued on the foyer and north and south walls Utilities inatalled electrical work begun No major stumbling blocka anticipated in this project as channel iron for auapendad celling arrived late in the month
Repair Pender System SPN 19517) At the prefab yard concrete pillars for use in pile fabrication completed The third of twelve sections of pile were driven Anticipate runnshying out or wooden members
Calib ration Lab (SPN 462) Installation of hoc vater lines complete Head virtually complete and moec duct work installed No resolution yet to mechanicalair-conditioning problema
Communi ty Center Road (SPN 444) Completed turned overco ROICC 6 Ju ly 1976
Animal Kennel (SPN 632) Project laid out and earthwork complete
Renovate BEQ Electrical (SPN 01-08) lialf of lights installed Awaiting arrival of remaining materials
Surface Ove rlay Camp Roadbull (SPN 01-13) 01-20 01-22 01-38) Silve r City Saloon parking lot surface BEQ roada complete WorK continuing on other horizontal constYuction in Seabea Camp
Install Raad Bldg 365 (SPN 01-35) Completed
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AIMD Building (SIC 18III) Siding insulation complete Interior electrical and plumbing vork begun Partition valls being installed
Pover Check Pad (SIC 507) of application of joint sealer
Project complete vith exception Awaiting chis terial
Ordnance Magaampine (SIC 25) Last concrete for blaat walls poured Work continuing on grouting waterproofing and earthshywork
Handball Court (SIC 441) Project completed and turned over to ROICC
EM ClubEM Club Addition (SIC 34448) Project start delayed awaiting reply from Corpa of Engineers on aajor deeig~ queetions
SARDINIA
Playing Field (SAR 11) Project completed and turned over Det disestabl ished 16 July 1976
ROLY LOCH
Hobby Shop Improvement Project (UNK 09) Project completed with exception of punchlist Det reduced to seven bullen until rest of aaterisl1 1rrive for start of NX garage project
NEA MAKRI
AC Rehab (GRE 645) Work moved ahead or schedulemiddot~ 13 units rehabbed this month
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AUGUST
In Rota construction approval was given by the Spanish governaent or the ERPBOC Storage and the TSC Antenna projects Manpower was quickly diverted to these projects the nuabera l and 3 priorities at Rota For the TSC Antenna job a detachment was established at Moron AFB In addition a detachment was also eatablished at Souda Bay Crete to work on two rec r eation facilities
ROTA
ERP Storage Facility (SPN 516) Vork progressed quickly on thia project in August after the lifting of the Spanish construction bold All aaterials were available on site anticipate early September completion
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Work was delayed on this project after the discovery of nine obstructions in the steam trench A redebulligo bas been approved and now the requirement is for tha arrival of elbows to go around the obstructions
TSC Antennas (SPN 602) A twelve man deta~bbullent was established on 16 Auguat to begin work at Moron AFB Spain It is planned that all work will be completed at Moron and then the complementaey antenna work started at the Rota site
Pier II Fender Repair (SPN 19517) Most of this crew diverted to higher priority projects aa maceriala (Timber) are running short
Calibra tion Lab (SPN 462) A design engineer from OICC Spain arrived the week of 16 August and recommended extenaive redesign of the AC ayatea Further delays are anticipated It is expected that NHCB 4 vill not b able to complete this project
SlCONBLLA
AIMO Building (SIC 18tII) Material pro~lems continuemiddot The comnon gutters have not arrived as promised by the Italian Air Force contractor The AC unit received does not aatch specifications COMCBLANT DET Naples ia investigating problems
Theater Addition (SIC 26) Work nov Estimate 3-4 veeks lost due to rework of content in river sand reduced bonding sand aeans to be working
progressing on plastering plaster Righ silt
Nov using 50 volosnic
The Joint Sealant for the Power Check Pad (SIC 507) and the cast iron fittings for the Col Course Irrigation Project (SIC 437) have not yet arrived delaying those projects Also the redesign of the EMCPO Club foundation (SIC 34448) la still in the bands of the Army Corps of Engineers aud OICC Spain
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A nev detachment vas establiahed or the conatruct1on of a Handball Court (CRpound 416) and a Racreatiou Area (CR 415)
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Work vsa beaun on the NEX Caraae project (U K 604)
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SEPTE~BER
The big event of Septembet vas tbe long awaited Pull Battalion 48 hour Mount Out Captain J P JONpoundS COMCBLANT preaided at the final 782 gear inspection et the conclusion of the exercise on 14 September 1976
ROTA
ERP Storage Facility (SPN 516) Project turned over 8 September 1976 with no punchliat facil it y completed in 5 veeks time
Muse Cold I ron (SPN 502 ) Project atill delayed a va i t ins pipe inaulation and holiday line tester Elbows received for by-paaaing obstructions
TSC Antennas (SPN 602) Intense r ainfall and diaestablishshyment and reaetablishaent of the detachment at Moron because of the Mount Out have hinoered const r uction progreaa
Poat Office Consolidation Work continued on this project a s tbe foyers heads and office spaces vere completed
Repair Fender System (SPN 19Sl7) Date of arrival of timber pushed back for second time to 10 October 1976 Its arrival is essential as UCT ONpound deployed to Rota 21 September and oov are unable to begin eonatruction work
Wullenveber An t enna (SPN 503) Wrong size dead end gripe arrived vork can not begin on installation of nev boom boards
Animal Kennel (SPN 632) Work started on the erection of this quonset hut upon the completion o the ERP Storage Facility
SIGONELLA
AtMD Building (SIC 18lII) Work progressing smoothly Pre f inal inapeccion sat for l October 1976
Ordnance Maga~ine (SIC 25) Work continuinR on all phaaes o f pTo j e c t - road vater lioe interior Expect completion b y NMCB 4
Still awaiting arrival of cast iron fittings for Golf Courae Irrigation Project (SIC 437) and on receipt of redeaign from OICC Spain on EMCPO Club (SIC 34448)
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the Air Conditioning Rehabilieation Project (GRpound 649)
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Work progTeaaed smoothly on the Baodbell Cou rt (CRE 416) Bovever uoaarked pover linea vere hit during the bullite preparation tor the ~bullcreation Area (CRE 415) and reaulted lo delays vbtla repairs vere aade
Det SOUiia Bay 11ampabera work on the bandbell court project
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Manr projectbull at the various detachment -ites vere cobullpleted during this final 35 days of deployment Also the extensive task of bulloving out tbe NHCB FOUR Advance Party and turning over the projects equipment and camp to NHCB FIVE occupied a signliicant portion of the battalion bull time
ROTA
The Muse Cold Iron Project (SPN 502) turned over at 34 cobullplete with vork continuing to the end on insulating bull portions of the steam line
The Post Office Consolidation (SPN 498) was cobullpleted
The Pier II Pender Repair (SN 19517) was turned over at 34 complete With the arrival of the required timber bullebullbers on 15 October 1976 extensive work vas com~leted in the final tvo weeks
The Calibration Lab (SPN 462) was turned over at 82 complete awaiting redesign of mechanical systems by OICC Spain
The TSC Antenna Project (SPN 602) was turned over with 18 complete (36 of work at Hor~n)
The Wullenveber Antenna Project (SPN 503) wae turned over at 15 complete awai t ing the dead end grips
The Animal Kennel (SPN 632) was turned over ac 60 complete with the cagae and other inter ior work to be completed
SlCONELLA
The Power ~ Check Pad (SIC 507) and the AIMD Shop (SIC 18III) wae completed
The Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) wae turnover at 95 complete with heavy raine hampering progress on the road bull
The Theater Addition (SIC 26) was turned over at 94J complete os oll manpower resources were diverted in the last two weeks to the EMCPO Club
The Colf Courae Irrigation Project (SIC 437) was turned over at 17 complete
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Work began in earnest on the EMCPO Club(SIC 34448) during the final tvo veeka Once design approval vaa given work continued in double ahifta 7 days a week in a last ditch effort to get the p r oject out of the ground before the Sigonella rainy season stopped all earthwoTk Footings and columns bad to be poured in standing water despite 24 hour pumping
HOLY LOCR
The NEX Garage (UNK 604) waa completed
SOUDA BAY
The Handball Court (CRE 416) and the Recreation Area (CKE 415) vere completed bafore the Dets diaeetab1-isluaent
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CNO (Code OP-44C) CINCPACPLT ClNCLANIPLT CC PKFPAC COKSAVLOCPAC COKCIPAC COKCBUf T COMSIKVLAtlT COMSAVPACINCCOM (Code 06) ClSCUS~AVEUR (bull-4~) COMPAIRHD COMSAVACTS SPAIN COH 20TH NCR COH lOTll NCR COH JlST NCR CO CBC Port Hueneme CO CllC CulCport SEA8EE lllbulltorian CO NAVCONSTRACN Port Huaneae CO NAVCONSTRACN Gulfport CO AVSCOLCCOFP Port Hueneae
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Director of Naval Biator7 (Code OP-0918) Coaaaodant USMC (Code A04E) All SMCBa All ll CRa All RtlHCB a CO PRllCI ONE co r1111c1 rwo Director of Traiolna Publlcatlona Divison Naval War Collbullampbull Naval Acadeay COHCILANT OT Naple1 ore CFL Port Hueneae OlCC SPAIN
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IKCI FOUR DET lllA KAlll 06 NCS MU lAllt U llAllCll 1916 AC lllHAI CllEICE 6 OCTOIU 1976
NHCI rout DIT IOUOA IAT 020 NAVDIT SOUDA 17 AUCUIT 1976 COllSTllUCTIOll or BAT ClTt l llOVtllllt 1916 llECRIATIOll
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OFVICEI AND LEADnlC CHIEF PET1Y OFFICER LISTINC
Coaaanding Oficer
Executive Officer
CDI Kalcolbull J MACDONALD CEC USN (July 1974 - June 1976)
CDI Caorge J lDNAI CEC USN (July 1976 -
CDR Charles M KASlELL CEC USN (February 1974 - June 1976)
LCDR Jabullebull a CLAYTON CEC USN (June 1976 -
Adbullinis t rativePersonnel OIicer(S-1) LTJC Wallace NMB YUH USN (Hovebullber 1974 - June 1976)
Plana amp Training Officer (S-2)
Operationbull Officer (S-3)
Supply Officer (S-4)
Cb a plain
Medical Officer
Dental Of Cicer
Alpha Company Commander
Bravo Company Cobullmande r
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LTJC Jabullea A ZAYAC USN (June 1976
LT Claude V KING Ill CEC USN (Karch 197S - Kay 1976)
LT Pred C KLEIN USN (Kay 1976 - October 1976)
LTJC Charlea R KUIIC CEC USH (August 1976 -
LCDR Michael w SHELTON CEC USN (April 197S - Novebullbe r 1976)
LCDR Jarold R HILD~BRAND SC USN (Septebullber 1974 - June 1976)
LCDR Patrick P VALENTY SC USN (July 1976 -
LCDI lufua B FINI CBC USN (Sepceaber 1975 -
LT Randal R STRAUB MC USNR (September 1975 - June 1976)
LT Samuel S NORVELL MC USNI (July 1976 -
LT Terrence C MASON DC USNR (Augus t 1975 -
LT Richard K DEMPSEY CEC USN (Sep t ember 197S - November 1976)
LTJC Charles R ~UBIC CEC USN (Sep~ember 1975 - August 1976)
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Charlie Coapany Coaaander
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OlC Diego Carcia De t acbaant
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CECS Henry S REii (Augu1t 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LT Pra nk J KOlRO CEC US N (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Wallace NXN YU ll DSN (Jbullnlllry 1976 - June 1976)
LTJC Cragory A RtC~RT CBC DSN (June 1976 - November 1976)
LT Michael R JOHNSON CEC DSN (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Mlcheel A KOPACZEWSKlCtCDSKR (January 1976 - Novebullbet 1976)
LTJC Ronald P DE TROY CC US NR (Jamp11uacy 1976 - November 1976)
LTJC Laigb t on J TROE Ill CC OSN (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Paul 8 VADE SC USN (January 1974 - July 1976)
LTJC Scaven C CRTRY SC USN (July 1976 -
LT Pred C ILlN USN (Januery 1976 - Kay 1976)
LTJC Gregory A RlCHBRT CIC USN (May 1976 - November 1976)
ENS Craig M CAMPBELL CC USN (September 1975 - October 1976)
ENS Jean P MAbullCHAND CEC USN (October 1976 -
EQCH Ovaine R RUTHRPORD USN (March 1975 - Ha y 1976)
UTCS Norman C lOLBECK USI (May 1976 - JuJy 1976)
UTCM Ke nneth NMN CLEMONS USN (July 1976 - Novembar 1976)
CUCH Richard N ALLA~D USN (Novaaber 1976 -
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ADM I NPERSOtlHEL
The Administrative Department provided all administrative reproduction and personnel services to the battalion during the deployment
Total yeoman assigned during this deployment were ten (l-YNC 1-VNl 3-YN2 2-YN3 and 3-YNSN) One YN2 was assigned to Detachment Sigonella for administra t ive support bull Yeoman were also assigned to the Supply (S-4) Tr aining (S- 2) and Operations (S-3) departments The Admin Staff averaged four (2-YN2 l-YN3 and 1-YNSN) with the YNC functioning as the Assistant Admin Officer and the YN1 functioning as the Admin Office supervisor A line LTJG was assigned as Department Head
The Personnel Office started the Ro t a deployment with a staff of 10 PNs Everyone was assigned a specific job to do reenlistments and discharges receipts and transfers TAD diaries and education al services The operation was going smoothly however one PN was sent t o the Sigonella detachment to augment the de t achment staff because of the heavy workload there The allowance was further deple t ed when one PN got o r ders for shore duty and another PN was released t o inactive duty Though the loss of the PNs could not be remedied the remaining PNs doubled their share of the load to give the battalion the service it needed This is typical of the Cao Do spirit of the PNs Their motivation and esprit de corps enabled them to give service to everyone in the battalion
The Personnel and Administrative staffs maintained the Duty YNPN Watch Section which provided emergency personn~l services and message pick-up service on a 24-hour bas is
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AVERAGE BATTALION STRENGTH - DEPLOYED AND ASSIGNED
DEPLOYED ASSIGNED
OPlICEllS 19 19 E-9 3 3 E-8 9 9 E-7 32 33 pound-6 75 78 E-5 91 101 E-4 137 138 E-3 amp below 207 208
TOTAL 554 570
BATTALION RECEIPTS AND TRANSFERS
TRANSFERS RECETPTS
OFFICERS 7 9 E-9 0 l pound-8 0 3 E-7 2 0 E-6 15 9 E-5 34 17 B-4 28 21 E- 3 amp below 31 -2 TOTAL 117 158
AVERAGE BATTALION HANNING - OCCU FIELD 13
E-8 E-7 E-6 E-5 E-4 E-3 amp Below TOTAL
BU 2 9 10 22 38 53 134 CE 1 2 10 9 9 13 44 CM 2 5 7 15 21 18 68 EA 0 2 3 6 3 12 26 EO 0 4 15 13 22 50 104 SW 1 1 8 7 11 16 44 UT l 0 3 9 14 23 50
TOTAL 7 TI 56 BT 118 185 470
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LEGAL
Legal a11i1tance was available co all members of the Battalion either at the coamand level by furniahing thebull vith povera of attorney or by referral to representativebull at the Baae Legal Services Branch OCfice for advice and counseling
Disciplinary action resulted in nonjudicial punishment being awarded on an average oC three cases week1y at Captaina Mast Four special and one summary courtbull - martial were convened during the Rota deployment Disciplinary action by month ia illustrated on the graph below
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CAREE R C 0 U N S E L l N G
During most of the European deployment NllCB 4 did not have a permanent trained Campreer Counselor This affected the overall career retention program As of this writing the battalion has acquir ed a permanent Career Counselor and the coU1Dand is in the pr ocess of rebuilding a viable car eer r e t ention team This should br14thten the overall retention pictur e
RETENTI ON TABLE
E11g1bl e Not E112ible Reen1istment
First Term Per sonnel 88 22 12
Career Personnel 21 00 14
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MORALE An ObJective evaluation of the bullorale of the Battalion as
a whole would unquestionably be very highmiddot Certainly the deploybullent location Rota Spain with its excellent liberty and leave possibilities wa1 a contributing factor However the sinale aost iaportant cause of high unit aorale was the excellent reputation for quality workaanship which the Battalion enjoyed Quality work probulloted hiamph unit pride which led to personal pride which led to hlamph aorale The high bullorate in turn was the cause of better and higher quality work thus self-perpetuating the spiral and proving the adaae that Quality attracts Qualitybullbull
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CHAPLAIN Religious services were held regularly in the Chapal-inshy
the-Pines located in the Seabee Camp Ciudad de Plata Rota Spain Sunday services included Protestant Worship at 0930 and Catholic Mass at 1100 Protestant Worship was conducted by the Battalion Chaplain and Catholic Mass was celebrated by Chaplains Rademacher and Boyd from the Naval Station Chapel Guitar music for Catholic Mass was arranged by the priests Organist for the Protestant services was Nancy L Johnson wife of CTIC Bob Johnson of Naval Comaunicntion Station Attendance averaged 7 battalion personnel at Protestant sershyvices and 16 at Catholic services tn addition many Naval Station personnel attended worship services at the Senbee Camp
Protestant and Catholic Chapel Funds were maintained with the Battalion Chaplain as custodian of each Disbursements of $100 or more were made with approval of the Commondina Officer A Catholic Chapel Council was foraed to make recoaaendations for use of the Catholic Chapel Fund
The Chapel was left unlocked at all times for aeditntion and prayer by battalion personnel A small group of Penteshycostal men hnd a daily prayer service in the chapel
Several battalion personnel participated in local denominshyational services Latter Doy Saints and Church of Christ at Esperanzu House on the base First Baptist Church Bethel Baptist Church and Lu Tglesln tvangelica (Pentecostal) off base A number of battalion personnel participated in Chrisshytian fellowship at Victory Villa Overseas Christion Serviceshyaen s Center and at a coffee house sponsored by La Iglesia Eva nae lica
A small Protestant Bible study group met on Wednesday nights ~n the Chaplians office studying primarily Godsplan of salvation
Throe retreats averaging seven persons ouch were held at La Molina Santa an old grist mill in Benaojon which has been converted into a retreat center by Fred Felty an American insurance salesman lowyer and former legislotor from Texas Several Catholic personnel participated in two Search Retreats sponsored by the base chapel
Several religious pound1las mostly Moody science filbulls were presented free of charge in the Silver City Theater The films became quite popular with a maximum attendance of 60 at one showing
The battalion library located in the sumo building as tho chnplalns office contain~ 3000 volumes of fiction and nonshyfiction hand-me-downs from other Navy Ii brories During
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this deployment application was made to the Chief of Naval Education and Training Support to establish e aeneral library at Silver City This was epproved and at the end of deployshyment an order of 1500 new volumes was received Much time and effort was put into inventorying and organiiing e~isting books About 600 fictions books older than twelve years were removed from the shelves and placed in boxes pending arrival of the new books Additional bookshelves totaling 76 feet of shelf space were built by Bravo Company to accommodate the new books In addition the battalion had several shelves of paperback books
The greatest single timetaker for the Chaplain was individual counseling covering a variety of subjects but mainly marital counseling A good bit of evening time was spent making AUTOVON calls in connection with personal counseling This included delivering over 120 Red Cross messages and counseling and assistshying persons receiving these messages
In addition to library shelves material changes included installation of a safe for keepina chapel funds prior to deposit a new air conditioner for the chapel screen doors on the chaplains office and library an additional electrical outlet in the chapshylains office to accommodate a wall clock relocation of one outshyside speaker from the chapel tower to the library roof in order to play chimes on Sunday mornings in the direction of berthing areas tamper-proofing of tho outside library door and updatina of doorknobs with locks and keys for all doors
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MEiHCAL
While found to be lacking by stateside standards the physical plant and layout of the dispensary were noneshytheless adequate for aost routine and emergency cases treated at Ciudad de Plata Assistance provided by the Naval Hospital Rota in the form of laboratory teats
bull pharmacy x-rays consultions and emergency referrals was outbulltanding
An average of approximately 280 patients per month were seen during rout1ne sick call hours Over 1850 prescriptions were filled the laboratory processed some 800 teats and 20 x-ray exposures were taken and reed Upper Respiratory Infections and gastrointestinal compaincs comprised the majority of conditions seen at routine 1ick call with moat of the consultsrefer r als co the Naval Hospital being of an orthopedic or optometric nature No communicable disease or food born illness outbreaks ware encountered Few cases of venere al disease were encounte r ed and all responded favo r abl y to i nitia l tr eatment Tl1ro~ghnut the deployment and in preparation for t he return to CONUS all necessary immunizations including Hong Kong and New Jersey A (swine) influenza were administered to AiJ Hands
The Medical Department instituted o Weight Control Program using the recent guidelines promulgated by BUMED While the results are still being analyzed net lossea of 30+ lbs were noted in several cases
During the deployment the rear two thirds of the HCPOC ESO Quonset Rut was alloted to the Medical Department and converted to supply spaces for bulk medical equipment This allo~ed for the controlled temperature storage oC items vice storage in CONpoundX boxes thus extending shelf life and insuri~g potency of necessary medicinals ln preparation Cor the mount out exercise all mount out boxe1 bullats kitbull and outfits were painted the latches and seals repaired or replaced
SICONELLA DETACHMENT
The Sigonella Detachment had a first class corpsman ssaigned throughout the deployment A screening eick call was held prior to quarters each morning An average of epproximetely 100 patients per month were seen during r o utine morning sick call of these personnel approximately 10 aen had to be referred to the Base Dispensa ry for further treatment Safety and sanitation inspections were conducted on both a r ou tine and a surprise basis The Medical Department representative also worked in the Adm Offi ce of the Base Dispensary
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DENTAL
The battalion dental staff consisting of one Dental Officer and cvo Deneal Technicians provided treatment in moat phases of Dantistry on a regularly scheduled basis to all battalion personnel Smergency dental care was rendered at any time Outatanding support in the fabrication of prosthetic applishyances repair service and advanced periodontal and complishycated oral surgery cases vas received from the Dental Departshyment Roca Spain
The battalion Dental Department is housed in a standard naval mobile dental trailer The trailer consists of a vattshying room two operatories and a dark room One operacory is used for performing most phases of Dentistry and the other is used for exposing x-rays films in the dark room all dental instruments are sterilited in an autoclave located in the dark room
Patient load averaged over 200 per month and in excess of 1000 procedures per month During chis deployment cycle no unusual dental diseases or conditions were detected
Dentel equipment and supplies were adequate However occasional equipment problems did cause delays in patient care Few problems were encountered in ordering and receiving dental supplies
In summary the den~al department should always keep at least a couple of months of every day consumables on hand for turnover Scheduling of patients no more than cwo or three weeks in advance should be exercised to decrease the amount oC patient failures due to unforeseen emergencies and exercises that may arise due to the battalions alert status during deployshyment
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S P E C I A L S E R V I C E S The Special Services Staff was comprised of one first
class potty officer and ono non-rated battalion member Despite the small siie of tho crew Special Se~vices mainshytained a very active and effective program Self-help proshyjects for the improvement of the Special Services building which consisted of a gabulle roobull and theater included the conshystruction of a stage and a bar the tiling of the game room floor and the installation of a new ceilinamp in the theater The Special Services Petty Officer aaintained a close liaison with the base travel aaency and was instruaental in arranging a continuous stream of tours to the surrounding area and all over lurope
Sports activity was marked by chess and ping pong tournashyments and by the three month long NMCB FOUR softball season The season was culminated with the presentation of plaques and team pictures to the victorious team meaberaand a trophy with the name of the winning teabull inscribed which will be passed on to the chaapions of the next deployaent
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consis t ed of one fi r st class Photographers Mate one second class Journalist a nd two non -rated Builders as photographers fo r most of t he deployment The primary tasks of t he Photo Lab wer e to pr o vi de photographic support for PAO and the Opshyerations Department Work wos also done in support of the line companies (Alpha Company in particular ) the Safety Chief and the de t achbullent s
The mont hly opera t ions r eports which included black 6 white prints and color s l ides and tho bat t alion publication Focus on Four took up aos t of the Jabs tibulle
The PAO Oepartbullent worked on the bullonthly Focus on Four and pr ovided news release coverage of battalion events Artishycles appe1Lred in t he Rota base paper (The Jack Tar) the Seashybee Coverall Navy Times Navy Civil Engineer and others PAO also coordinated the Fl eet Home Town News Prograbull and the Direct Line question and answer line to the co
PAOPhoto did the l ayou t work on t he Guam Completion Report prepared a Change of Coabullond booklet ond finished a 92- page edition of the Focus on Four ln lieu of a cruisebook at the end of deployment
ProblebullS were encountered in the lnb with water teaper at ure and bullinerols insufficient functional equipment and frequent reassignbullent of personnel However n quali t y product was mainshytained as projects and l iberty wer e well docuaented by the PAO Staff
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The continuing aim of the NMCB POUR HRM Prograa is to aaximize the use of battalion human potential thereby enshysuring mission achievement for the command and personal growth opportunity for each battalion member If the program can be judged by the results it produced during the 1976 European deployment then the many pages of this completion report attest to a marked success
The Phase II Equal OpportunityRace Relations Program adshyvanced toward its institutionalized self-sustained stages The AAP was revised EOQls were updated and a new CTT was trained who in turn conducted MRRCE Workshops for all eligible personnel The Human Relations Council met monthly and tho Advancement Recommendation Board reviewed enlisted service records and performance evaluations to ensure all hands have been afforded an equal advancement opportunity
The DAPA and CODAC trained supervisors to identify and deal with workers showing symptoms of drugalcohol abuse conducted discussion groups for people with problems promshyulgated facts on drugalcohol abuse and related Navy policy and instituted a Drug Exemption Program Harsh Spanish laws p rove d a significant deterrent to drug use and trafficking and Battalion Special Services consistently proshyvided outstanding alternatives to drugalcohol indulgence Drug detection dogs urinalyses screening and NIS investigashytions were used aa required The local ARD and CAAC units treated and screened individuals referred by the CODAC
Battalion personnel participated in cultural adjustment briefings conducted by host activities in Rota and Sigonella Liberty cancellations were infrequent and few unfavorable incidents with local nationals were reported Officers and enlisted men regularly took advantage of leave and liberty to explore Spain and other European countries
Positive actions were initiated throughout the deployshybullcnt and will continue during homeport to sustain a positive cobullbulland cl1bullate Most notable among these are the refinement
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NMCB POOR wrapped up its homeport period with the completion of the CBC Pore Bueneae Trailer Park at Pore Hueneme CA and the lest flight to Rota left on 15 March
Turnov~r of projects at NAVSTA Rota consisted of the Calibration Lab (SPN 462 at 48 completegt as well as eight minor projects
The construction hold and material delays have liaited the casked projects on which the battalion can vork
The Calibration Lab (SPN 462) is progreaaing smoothly and awaits scheduled deliveries of the ductwork by mid-April and the remaining air handling units
Seabee Camp projects were rescheduled with the visit of COMCBLANT representatives on 29 March
Surfacing the Alpha Co Live Storage Area (SPN 01-12) ia progressing vell with the area close to Cioal grade after removing almost one foot of soil over the entire area
Laundry Boiler (SPN Ol-28) Camp Hot Water Boilers (SPN 01-29) and Water Softeners (SPN 01-30) are awaiting shipment of boilers and water softeners respectively
A dedicated camp maintenance program is undervay to keep the camp in a hazard Cree condition
Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34) Phase II is progressing with about 800 LF of aidewalk poured
In Sigonella Sicily the EM ciubCPO Addition (SIC 34448) and Colf Cou rse Irrigation system (SIC 437) have not been started due co higher priority on other projects
AIMD Shop Phase III (SIC 18) is on schedule and awaits arrival of the building which is due l April The high water table is a continual problem
Ordnance Hagaampine (SIC 25) ia hampered by rain (site lies in a low swampy area) bur forming continues on the bleat valle
Handball Court (SIC 441) is awbulliting maceriais before work can continue
Power Check Pad (SlC 507) vill start the Cir1t week of April
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A 16-man augment force to the Sigonella Det vas sent 30 March and is expected to return to Rota approximately l May
Holy Loch Scotland posss problems in uneirpacted vork (443 mandaya) remaining for the Rankin Garage (UNK 504) and in unplanned demolition (50 mandaya) for(UNK 09) Hobby Shop Additional men are planned to augment the Holy Loeb Oet in late April or early May
The Nea Makri Oet commenced vork vith approximat~ly 20 complete and 14 air conditioning units rehabed bull
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April aav NHCB FOUR moving into construction in earnest despite the material problems experienced on many major projects
At the Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34 II) section three of five sections is complete and the job is progressing vell
At the Wullanveber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) limited vork began in preparation for delivery of boom boards on 1 June
The causeway for the BOCBRP is in its final position with the connection well underway Lighting of the causeway is hampered by material problems
Repairs to the Fender System (SPN 19517) progress slowly dua to a lack of welding machines and design changes in the fabrication of the walers Divers from UCT ONE are currently removing the bottom walars along the right aide of the pier
After a complete design change the Community Center Road (SPN 444) is moving with ~ubgrade already eatabliahed
The Stgonella Seabee Compound (SIC 02-01) ta continuing with work on the trailer pads soils test lab collateral
bull equipment building loading ramp and the MLO storage shed
At the AIMD Building StC 18ttI non-delivery of ~he preshyengineered building ibull causing a critical delay along with other miscellaneoua HTO items
The Theater Addition (SIC 26) also haa critical eaterinl problems particularly with the doors having not arrived
The Handball Court (SIC 441) is awaiting arrival of the remainder of the building
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In Holy Loeb the Rankin Garage (UNK 504) will be cobullpleted Dt Kay and the Hobby Shop Improvements (UN~ 09) ii progressing vell with no major problems
Several personnel shifts are 1cheduled for the upcoming month and include the following Of the 16 man augmented to the Sigonella Dec ii will return on 9 Kay 18 additional men will be sent from Rota Three men will be sent to the Holy Loc h Dec
A detachment to La Maddalena of 19 men will be eatablished in June and a detachment to Souda Bay of four men will be established approximately l June
KAY
In Kay - NMC8 POUR completed and turned over two major projects both ahead of schedule Material and funding problems still plague several projects though there was soaa improvement by aonths end
Causeway Connection (SPN 506) Concrete pad poured security lights and handrail in place Project completed and turned over 27 Kay 1976
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Precon held scheduled to start 1 July if oxylance burn bera and conduit hanger material arrive in June
Poat Office Consolidation (SPN 498) Much work was accomshypliabad with old walls and utilities removed and new walls doors and windows being installed
Calibration Lab (SPN 462) Additional funds received material procurement has begun again Need electr ical AC plumbing material Work baa progressed in finishing the head installing duct work painting
Repair Fender System Pier Il (SPN o f eleven sections of piles complete prior co installation
19517) Prefab of first Rubbing stripbull required
Wullenweber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) Limited work awaiting arrival of boom bosrds in June
Housin8 Sidewalks (SPN 34) Men diverted from this project to the Poat Office Conaolidation
Community Center Roads (SPN 444) June completion expected
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Aniaal Shelter (SPN 632) Foundation prepared vertical conatruccion awaiting rebar expanded metal
Sigonella Seabee Compound (SIC 02-01) Work continued with progreaa on underground electrical substation alab light poles final grading and storage work Projecting June completion
AIMD Building (SIC 18III) Building received and strucshytural a eabers erected Work continuing on sever linea undershyground Cuel tank Anticipa te funding problema
Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) Avaicing additional funda alov progreaa aade on bleat walls earth vork laying water line
theater Addition (SIC 26) Avaitiog additional funda much work oo stairs ocher concrete vork auapeoded ceiling partition installed
Golf Course Irrgiatioo (SIC 437) Work began on inacalshylacion of water lines and sprinkler systems
Bandball Court (SIC 441) No work performed awaiting arriv1l of electrical material
Povar Check Pad (SIC 507) Rain delayed early construction uch fill and compaction work performed this month
Line Opa Rehabilitation (SIC 508) tile floor laid electrical plumbing painting complete Project completed turned over 28 Hay 1976
Rankin Garage (UNK 504) in Roly Loch vaa completed and curnad ove r io ea~ly May
Hobby Shop Improvement Project (UNK 09) is ahead of schedule with bullwo rk progressing in roof boiler and radiator installation Estimated comple tion August 1976
AC Rehab (CRE 649) in Nea Makrt ia progressing near schedule with 471 of rehab work completed
In La Hadd1lena work has reauaad on the ~ym Overhead (SAR 04A) and on the Playing Field (SAR 11) with the arrival of a 19 men det during the final two vaeka of Hay
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Io June steady progress waa aade on construction projects The command inspection by COMCBLANT Captain J C RlC~ELS CEC USN r esulted io an outstanding rating for NMCB FOUR with particular praise for t he areas of leadership and ailitary smartness and our high quality construction Material sod funding probleaa still delay several projects aa outlined below
Kuse Cold Iron zation began on 28 to begill 12 Jul1 aaterial still are
SPN 502) Second precon held sod mobilishyJune Pull-scale construction isacheduled Oxylaoce burn bars and conduit hanger not on site
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Post Office Consolidotion (SPN 498) Work accoaplished bull includes plastering new walls installing a head beginning a foyer The major hold-up is arrival of channel iron necessary for inatallation of ductwork and installation of the euspended ceiling
Repair Pender System (SPN 19517) First sections of piles driven Rubbing stripslover va lers to be installed with UCT support once rubbing stripe ar r ive
Calibration Lab (SPN 462) Delays in this job include srrival of mismatched nir cood~tioniog equipment for the Mechanishycal Room and awaiting pencil rod and angle iron fo r ductwork
Wullenweber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) Boom boards are not not scheduled to arrive until August Work ia progressing in the bus bar installation
Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34) Open scrip between r oad and sidewalks paved
Overlay Camp Roads and Surface Secondary Roads (SPN 01-13 SPN 01-22) Roads in cabullp repaved
Inetall Bead Building 365 (SPN 01-35) Work is virtually complete on this camp improvement project
AIHD Building (SIC 18III) Work and fuel tank Wor~ is conttnuiog on the access road
completed oo sever lines aid~ng insulation and on
Power Check Pad (SIC 507) Almost half of tbe concrete poured this period
Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) $12300 of $17650 requested received Project August completion
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Theater Addition (SlC 26) Roof and ceiling installed interior utilities being roughed io
Handball court (SIC 441) No bullaterial delaya this month Insulation ceiling utilities installed All that rebullaina is to paint interior correct electrical and place sidewalk end stepa
EM ClubEH Club Addition Preparation underway to begin ~hibull project Many design questions to be discuaaed in second precon on 1 July 1976
_ Sigonella Seabee Cobullpound (SIC 02-01) Work still remains on vash reek soils lab admin parking lot and shore pover connection
Hobby Shop taprovement Project(UNK 09) Work continues ahead of schedule v t th progrebullbull on vindov installation plastering and electrical
Gym Overhead (SAJl 04A) Work completed once plywood arrived in mid-June No pudcblist
Playing Field (SAR 11) Work is progressing vith an early July completion expected The detachment is to be diseatablished approximately 15 July
Rota Pier Fender Repair (SPN 19517)
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JULY
In Julywork continued aa NKCB FOUR paaaed the midpoint in ita European deployment The battalion took tiae out for the traditional mid-deployment party on the 24th of July and for the battalion Change of Command Ceremony on 29 July when CDR C J BEDNAR relieved CDR M J MACDONALD However work did not alacken aa the Muse Cold Iron Project commenced (ull production at Rota and plans were laid for the eatabliahaent of a detachment at Souda Bay Crete Several projecta were completed both in Rota and at the various detachmenta
POTA
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Once critical materials orrived progresa vaa quicker than first anticipated due to the efficishyency of the oxylance and magnesium burn bar However several problems still alov construction Obstructions in the steam line trench require design changes for the pipe layout Not all materials are on hand and timely delivery ia required in order to avoid further delays Pinally apace requirements of pier tenantbull impedes progress as areas are blocked off and the battalion ia given only limited acceaa
Poat Office Consolidation (SPN 498) Haaonry work continued on the foyer and north and south walls Utilities inatalled electrical work begun No major stumbling blocka anticipated in this project as channel iron for auapendad celling arrived late in the month
Repair Pender System SPN 19517) At the prefab yard concrete pillars for use in pile fabrication completed The third of twelve sections of pile were driven Anticipate runnshying out or wooden members
Calib ration Lab (SPN 462) Installation of hoc vater lines complete Head virtually complete and moec duct work installed No resolution yet to mechanicalair-conditioning problema
Communi ty Center Road (SPN 444) Completed turned overco ROICC 6 Ju ly 1976
Animal Kennel (SPN 632) Project laid out and earthwork complete
Renovate BEQ Electrical (SPN 01-08) lialf of lights installed Awaiting arrival of remaining materials
Surface Ove rlay Camp Roadbull (SPN 01-13) 01-20 01-22 01-38) Silve r City Saloon parking lot surface BEQ roada complete WorK continuing on other horizontal constYuction in Seabea Camp
Install Raad Bldg 365 (SPN 01-35) Completed
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SIGONELLA
AIMD Building (SIC 18III) Siding insulation complete Interior electrical and plumbing vork begun Partition valls being installed
Pover Check Pad (SIC 507) of application of joint sealer
Project complete vith exception Awaiting chis terial
Ordnance Magaampine (SIC 25) Last concrete for blaat walls poured Work continuing on grouting waterproofing and earthshywork
Handball Court (SIC 441) Project completed and turned over to ROICC
EM ClubEM Club Addition (SIC 34448) Project start delayed awaiting reply from Corpa of Engineers on aajor deeig~ queetions
SARDINIA
Playing Field (SAR 11) Project completed and turned over Det disestabl ished 16 July 1976
ROLY LOCH
Hobby Shop Improvement Project (UNK 09) Project completed with exception of punchlist Det reduced to seven bullen until rest of aaterisl1 1rrive for start of NX garage project
NEA MAKRI
AC Rehab (GRE 645) Work moved ahead or schedulemiddot~ 13 units rehabbed this month
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AUGUST
In Rota construction approval was given by the Spanish governaent or the ERPBOC Storage and the TSC Antenna projects Manpower was quickly diverted to these projects the nuabera l and 3 priorities at Rota For the TSC Antenna job a detachment was established at Moron AFB In addition a detachment was also eatablished at Souda Bay Crete to work on two rec r eation facilities
ROTA
ERP Storage Facility (SPN 516) Vork progressed quickly on thia project in August after the lifting of the Spanish construction bold All aaterials were available on site anticipate early September completion
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Work was delayed on this project after the discovery of nine obstructions in the steam trench A redebulligo bas been approved and now the requirement is for tha arrival of elbows to go around the obstructions
TSC Antennas (SPN 602) A twelve man deta~bbullent was established on 16 Auguat to begin work at Moron AFB Spain It is planned that all work will be completed at Moron and then the complementaey antenna work started at the Rota site
Pier II Fender Repair (SPN 19517) Most of this crew diverted to higher priority projects aa maceriala (Timber) are running short
Calibra tion Lab (SPN 462) A design engineer from OICC Spain arrived the week of 16 August and recommended extenaive redesign of the AC ayatea Further delays are anticipated It is expected that NHCB 4 vill not b able to complete this project
SlCONBLLA
AIMO Building (SIC 18tII) Material pro~lems continuemiddot The comnon gutters have not arrived as promised by the Italian Air Force contractor The AC unit received does not aatch specifications COMCBLANT DET Naples ia investigating problems
Theater Addition (SIC 26) Work nov Estimate 3-4 veeks lost due to rework of content in river sand reduced bonding sand aeans to be working
progressing on plastering plaster Righ silt
Nov using 50 volosnic
The Joint Sealant for the Power Check Pad (SIC 507) and the cast iron fittings for the Col Course Irrigation Project (SIC 437) have not yet arrived delaying those projects Also the redesign of the EMCPO Club foundation (SIC 34448) la still in the bands of the Army Corps of Engineers aud OICC Spain
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SOUDA IAT
A nev detachment vas establiahed or the conatruct1on of a Handball Court (CRpound 416) and a Racreatiou Area (CR 415)
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Work vsa beaun on the NEX Caraae project (U K 604)
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SEPTE~BER
The big event of Septembet vas tbe long awaited Pull Battalion 48 hour Mount Out Captain J P JONpoundS COMCBLANT preaided at the final 782 gear inspection et the conclusion of the exercise on 14 September 1976
ROTA
ERP Storage Facility (SPN 516) Project turned over 8 September 1976 with no punchliat facil it y completed in 5 veeks time
Muse Cold I ron (SPN 502 ) Project atill delayed a va i t ins pipe inaulation and holiday line tester Elbows received for by-paaaing obstructions
TSC Antennas (SPN 602) Intense r ainfall and diaestablishshyment and reaetablishaent of the detachment at Moron because of the Mount Out have hinoered const r uction progreaa
Poat Office Consolidation Work continued on this project a s tbe foyers heads and office spaces vere completed
Repair Fender System (SPN 19Sl7) Date of arrival of timber pushed back for second time to 10 October 1976 Its arrival is essential as UCT ONpound deployed to Rota 21 September and oov are unable to begin eonatruction work
Wullenveber An t enna (SPN 503) Wrong size dead end gripe arrived vork can not begin on installation of nev boom boards
Animal Kennel (SPN 632) Work started on the erection of this quonset hut upon the completion o the ERP Storage Facility
SIGONELLA
AtMD Building (SIC 18lII) Work progressing smoothly Pre f inal inapeccion sat for l October 1976
Ordnance Maga~ine (SIC 25) Work continuinR on all phaaes o f pTo j e c t - road vater lioe interior Expect completion b y NMCB 4
Still awaiting arrival of cast iron fittings for Golf Courae Irrigation Project (SIC 437) and on receipt of redeaign from OICC Spain on EMCPO Club (SIC 34448)
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the Air Conditioning Rehabilieation Project (GRpound 649)
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Work progTeaaed smoothly on the Baodbell Cou rt (CRE 416) Bovever uoaarked pover linea vere hit during the bullite preparation tor the ~bullcreation Area (CRE 415) and reaulted lo delays vbtla repairs vere aade
Det SOUiia Bay 11ampabera work on the bandbell court project
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OCTOBER - NOVEMBER
Manr projectbull at the various detachment -ites vere cobullpleted during this final 35 days of deployment Also the extensive task of bulloving out tbe NHCB FOUR Advance Party and turning over the projects equipment and camp to NHCB FIVE occupied a signliicant portion of the battalion bull time
ROTA
The Muse Cold Iron Project (SPN 502) turned over at 34 cobullplete with vork continuing to the end on insulating bull portions of the steam line
The Post Office Consolidation (SPN 498) was cobullpleted
The Pier II Pender Repair (SN 19517) was turned over at 34 complete With the arrival of the required timber bullebullbers on 15 October 1976 extensive work vas com~leted in the final tvo weeks
The Calibration Lab (SPN 462) was turned over at 82 complete awaiting redesign of mechanical systems by OICC Spain
The TSC Antenna Project (SPN 602) was turned over with 18 complete (36 of work at Hor~n)
The Wullenveber Antenna Project (SPN 503) wae turned over at 15 complete awai t ing the dead end grips
The Animal Kennel (SPN 632) was turned over ac 60 complete with the cagae and other inter ior work to be completed
SlCONELLA
The Power ~ Check Pad (SIC 507) and the AIMD Shop (SIC 18III) wae completed
The Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) wae turnover at 95 complete with heavy raine hampering progress on the road bull
The Theater Addition (SIC 26) was turned over at 94J complete os oll manpower resources were diverted in the last two weeks to the EMCPO Club
The Colf Courae Irrigation Project (SIC 437) was turned over at 17 complete
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Work began in earnest on the EMCPO Club(SIC 34448) during the final tvo veeka Once design approval vaa given work continued in double ahifta 7 days a week in a last ditch effort to get the p r oject out of the ground before the Sigonella rainy season stopped all earthwoTk Footings and columns bad to be poured in standing water despite 24 hour pumping
HOLY LOCR
The NEX Garage (UNK 604) waa completed
SOUDA BAY
The Handball Court (CRE 416) and the Recreation Area (CKE 415) vere completed bafore the Dets diaeetab1-isluaent
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OFVICEI AND LEADnlC CHIEF PET1Y OFFICER LISTINC
Coaaanding Oficer
Executive Officer
CDI Kalcolbull J MACDONALD CEC USN (July 1974 - June 1976)
CDI Caorge J lDNAI CEC USN (July 1976 -
CDR Charles M KASlELL CEC USN (February 1974 - June 1976)
LCDR Jabullebull a CLAYTON CEC USN (June 1976 -
Adbullinis t rativePersonnel OIicer(S-1) LTJC Wallace NMB YUH USN (Hovebullber 1974 - June 1976)
Plana amp Training Officer (S-2)
Operationbull Officer (S-3)
Supply Officer (S-4)
Cb a plain
Medical Officer
Dental Of Cicer
Alpha Company Commander
Bravo Company Cobullmande r
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LTJC Jabullea A ZAYAC USN (June 1976
LT Claude V KING Ill CEC USN (Karch 197S - Kay 1976)
LT Pred C KLEIN USN (Kay 1976 - October 1976)
LTJC Charlea R KUIIC CEC USH (August 1976 -
LCDR Michael w SHELTON CEC USN (April 197S - Novebullbe r 1976)
LCDR Jarold R HILD~BRAND SC USN (Septebullber 1974 - June 1976)
LCDR Patrick P VALENTY SC USN (July 1976 -
LCDI lufua B FINI CBC USN (Sepceaber 1975 -
LT Randal R STRAUB MC USNR (September 1975 - June 1976)
LT Samuel S NORVELL MC USNI (July 1976 -
LT Terrence C MASON DC USNR (Augus t 1975 -
LT Richard K DEMPSEY CEC USN (Sep t ember 197S - November 1976)
LTJC Charles R ~UBIC CEC USN (Sep~ember 1975 - August 1976)
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Charlie Coapany Coaaander
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OlC Diego Carcia De t acbaant
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CECS Henry S REii (Augu1t 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LT Pra nk J KOlRO CEC US N (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Wallace NXN YU ll DSN (Jbullnlllry 1976 - June 1976)
LTJC Cragory A RtC~RT CBC DSN (June 1976 - November 1976)
LT Michael R JOHNSON CEC DSN (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Mlcheel A KOPACZEWSKlCtCDSKR (January 1976 - Novebullbet 1976)
LTJC Ronald P DE TROY CC US NR (Jamp11uacy 1976 - November 1976)
LTJC Laigb t on J TROE Ill CC OSN (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Paul 8 VADE SC USN (January 1974 - July 1976)
LTJC Scaven C CRTRY SC USN (July 1976 -
LT Pred C ILlN USN (Januery 1976 - Kay 1976)
LTJC Gregory A RlCHBRT CIC USN (May 1976 - November 1976)
ENS Craig M CAMPBELL CC USN (September 1975 - October 1976)
ENS Jean P MAbullCHAND CEC USN (October 1976 -
EQCH Ovaine R RUTHRPORD USN (March 1975 - Ha y 1976)
UTCS Norman C lOLBECK USI (May 1976 - JuJy 1976)
UTCM Ke nneth NMN CLEMONS USN (July 1976 - Novembar 1976)
CUCH Richard N ALLA~D USN (Novaaber 1976 -
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ADM I NPERSOtlHEL
The Administrative Department provided all administrative reproduction and personnel services to the battalion during the deployment
Total yeoman assigned during this deployment were ten (l-YNC 1-VNl 3-YN2 2-YN3 and 3-YNSN) One YN2 was assigned to Detachment Sigonella for administra t ive support bull Yeoman were also assigned to the Supply (S-4) Tr aining (S- 2) and Operations (S-3) departments The Admin Staff averaged four (2-YN2 l-YN3 and 1-YNSN) with the YNC functioning as the Assistant Admin Officer and the YN1 functioning as the Admin Office supervisor A line LTJG was assigned as Department Head
The Personnel Office started the Ro t a deployment with a staff of 10 PNs Everyone was assigned a specific job to do reenlistments and discharges receipts and transfers TAD diaries and education al services The operation was going smoothly however one PN was sent t o the Sigonella detachment to augment the de t achment staff because of the heavy workload there The allowance was further deple t ed when one PN got o r ders for shore duty and another PN was released t o inactive duty Though the loss of the PNs could not be remedied the remaining PNs doubled their share of the load to give the battalion the service it needed This is typical of the Cao Do spirit of the PNs Their motivation and esprit de corps enabled them to give service to everyone in the battalion
The Personnel and Administrative staffs maintained the Duty YNPN Watch Section which provided emergency personn~l services and message pick-up service on a 24-hour bas is
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AVERAGE BATTALION STRENGTH - DEPLOYED AND ASSIGNED
DEPLOYED ASSIGNED
OPlICEllS 19 19 E-9 3 3 E-8 9 9 E-7 32 33 pound-6 75 78 E-5 91 101 E-4 137 138 E-3 amp below 207 208
TOTAL 554 570
BATTALION RECEIPTS AND TRANSFERS
TRANSFERS RECETPTS
OFFICERS 7 9 E-9 0 l pound-8 0 3 E-7 2 0 E-6 15 9 E-5 34 17 B-4 28 21 E- 3 amp below 31 -2 TOTAL 117 158
AVERAGE BATTALION HANNING - OCCU FIELD 13
E-8 E-7 E-6 E-5 E-4 E-3 amp Below TOTAL
BU 2 9 10 22 38 53 134 CE 1 2 10 9 9 13 44 CM 2 5 7 15 21 18 68 EA 0 2 3 6 3 12 26 EO 0 4 15 13 22 50 104 SW 1 1 8 7 11 16 44 UT l 0 3 9 14 23 50
TOTAL 7 TI 56 BT 118 185 470
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LEGAL
Legal a11i1tance was available co all members of the Battalion either at the coamand level by furniahing thebull vith povera of attorney or by referral to representativebull at the Baae Legal Services Branch OCfice for advice and counseling
Disciplinary action resulted in nonjudicial punishment being awarded on an average oC three cases week1y at Captaina Mast Four special and one summary courtbull - martial were convened during the Rota deployment Disciplinary action by month ia illustrated on the graph below
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CAREE R C 0 U N S E L l N G
During most of the European deployment NllCB 4 did not have a permanent trained Campreer Counselor This affected the overall career retention program As of this writing the battalion has acquir ed a permanent Career Counselor and the coU1Dand is in the pr ocess of rebuilding a viable car eer r e t ention team This should br14thten the overall retention pictur e
RETENTI ON TABLE
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MORALE An ObJective evaluation of the bullorale of the Battalion as
a whole would unquestionably be very highmiddot Certainly the deploybullent location Rota Spain with its excellent liberty and leave possibilities wa1 a contributing factor However the sinale aost iaportant cause of high unit aorale was the excellent reputation for quality workaanship which the Battalion enjoyed Quality work probulloted hiamph unit pride which led to personal pride which led to hlamph aorale The high bullorate in turn was the cause of better and higher quality work thus self-perpetuating the spiral and proving the adaae that Quality attracts Qualitybullbull
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CHAPLAIN Religious services were held regularly in the Chapal-inshy
the-Pines located in the Seabee Camp Ciudad de Plata Rota Spain Sunday services included Protestant Worship at 0930 and Catholic Mass at 1100 Protestant Worship was conducted by the Battalion Chaplain and Catholic Mass was celebrated by Chaplains Rademacher and Boyd from the Naval Station Chapel Guitar music for Catholic Mass was arranged by the priests Organist for the Protestant services was Nancy L Johnson wife of CTIC Bob Johnson of Naval Comaunicntion Station Attendance averaged 7 battalion personnel at Protestant sershyvices and 16 at Catholic services tn addition many Naval Station personnel attended worship services at the Senbee Camp
Protestant and Catholic Chapel Funds were maintained with the Battalion Chaplain as custodian of each Disbursements of $100 or more were made with approval of the Commondina Officer A Catholic Chapel Council was foraed to make recoaaendations for use of the Catholic Chapel Fund
The Chapel was left unlocked at all times for aeditntion and prayer by battalion personnel A small group of Penteshycostal men hnd a daily prayer service in the chapel
Several battalion personnel participated in local denominshyational services Latter Doy Saints and Church of Christ at Esperanzu House on the base First Baptist Church Bethel Baptist Church and Lu Tglesln tvangelica (Pentecostal) off base A number of battalion personnel participated in Chrisshytian fellowship at Victory Villa Overseas Christion Serviceshyaen s Center and at a coffee house sponsored by La Iglesia Eva nae lica
A small Protestant Bible study group met on Wednesday nights ~n the Chaplians office studying primarily Godsplan of salvation
Throe retreats averaging seven persons ouch were held at La Molina Santa an old grist mill in Benaojon which has been converted into a retreat center by Fred Felty an American insurance salesman lowyer and former legislotor from Texas Several Catholic personnel participated in two Search Retreats sponsored by the base chapel
Several religious pound1las mostly Moody science filbulls were presented free of charge in the Silver City Theater The films became quite popular with a maximum attendance of 60 at one showing
The battalion library located in the sumo building as tho chnplalns office contain~ 3000 volumes of fiction and nonshyfiction hand-me-downs from other Navy Ii brories During
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this deployment application was made to the Chief of Naval Education and Training Support to establish e aeneral library at Silver City This was epproved and at the end of deployshyment an order of 1500 new volumes was received Much time and effort was put into inventorying and organiiing e~isting books About 600 fictions books older than twelve years were removed from the shelves and placed in boxes pending arrival of the new books Additional bookshelves totaling 76 feet of shelf space were built by Bravo Company to accommodate the new books In addition the battalion had several shelves of paperback books
The greatest single timetaker for the Chaplain was individual counseling covering a variety of subjects but mainly marital counseling A good bit of evening time was spent making AUTOVON calls in connection with personal counseling This included delivering over 120 Red Cross messages and counseling and assistshying persons receiving these messages
In addition to library shelves material changes included installation of a safe for keepina chapel funds prior to deposit a new air conditioner for the chapel screen doors on the chaplains office and library an additional electrical outlet in the chapshylains office to accommodate a wall clock relocation of one outshyside speaker from the chapel tower to the library roof in order to play chimes on Sunday mornings in the direction of berthing areas tamper-proofing of tho outside library door and updatina of doorknobs with locks and keys for all doors
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MEiHCAL
While found to be lacking by stateside standards the physical plant and layout of the dispensary were noneshytheless adequate for aost routine and emergency cases treated at Ciudad de Plata Assistance provided by the Naval Hospital Rota in the form of laboratory teats
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An average of approximately 280 patients per month were seen during rout1ne sick call hours Over 1850 prescriptions were filled the laboratory processed some 800 teats and 20 x-ray exposures were taken and reed Upper Respiratory Infections and gastrointestinal compaincs comprised the majority of conditions seen at routine 1ick call with moat of the consultsrefer r als co the Naval Hospital being of an orthopedic or optometric nature No communicable disease or food born illness outbreaks ware encountered Few cases of venere al disease were encounte r ed and all responded favo r abl y to i nitia l tr eatment Tl1ro~ghnut the deployment and in preparation for t he return to CONUS all necessary immunizations including Hong Kong and New Jersey A (swine) influenza were administered to AiJ Hands
The Medical Department instituted o Weight Control Program using the recent guidelines promulgated by BUMED While the results are still being analyzed net lossea of 30+ lbs were noted in several cases
During the deployment the rear two thirds of the HCPOC ESO Quonset Rut was alloted to the Medical Department and converted to supply spaces for bulk medical equipment This allo~ed for the controlled temperature storage oC items vice storage in CONpoundX boxes thus extending shelf life and insuri~g potency of necessary medicinals ln preparation Cor the mount out exercise all mount out boxe1 bullats kitbull and outfits were painted the latches and seals repaired or replaced
SICONELLA DETACHMENT
The Sigonella Detachment had a first class corpsman ssaigned throughout the deployment A screening eick call was held prior to quarters each morning An average of epproximetely 100 patients per month were seen during r o utine morning sick call of these personnel approximately 10 aen had to be referred to the Base Dispensa ry for further treatment Safety and sanitation inspections were conducted on both a r ou tine and a surprise basis The Medical Department representative also worked in the Adm Offi ce of the Base Dispensary
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DENTAL
The battalion dental staff consisting of one Dental Officer and cvo Deneal Technicians provided treatment in moat phases of Dantistry on a regularly scheduled basis to all battalion personnel Smergency dental care was rendered at any time Outatanding support in the fabrication of prosthetic applishyances repair service and advanced periodontal and complishycated oral surgery cases vas received from the Dental Departshyment Roca Spain
The battalion Dental Department is housed in a standard naval mobile dental trailer The trailer consists of a vattshying room two operatories and a dark room One operacory is used for performing most phases of Dentistry and the other is used for exposing x-rays films in the dark room all dental instruments are sterilited in an autoclave located in the dark room
Patient load averaged over 200 per month and in excess of 1000 procedures per month During chis deployment cycle no unusual dental diseases or conditions were detected
Dentel equipment and supplies were adequate However occasional equipment problems did cause delays in patient care Few problems were encountered in ordering and receiving dental supplies
In summary the den~al department should always keep at least a couple of months of every day consumables on hand for turnover Scheduling of patients no more than cwo or three weeks in advance should be exercised to decrease the amount oC patient failures due to unforeseen emergencies and exercises that may arise due to the battalions alert status during deployshyment
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S P E C I A L S E R V I C E S The Special Services Staff was comprised of one first
class potty officer and ono non-rated battalion member Despite the small siie of tho crew Special Se~vices mainshytained a very active and effective program Self-help proshyjects for the improvement of the Special Services building which consisted of a gabulle roobull and theater included the conshystruction of a stage and a bar the tiling of the game room floor and the installation of a new ceilinamp in the theater The Special Services Petty Officer aaintained a close liaison with the base travel aaency and was instruaental in arranging a continuous stream of tours to the surrounding area and all over lurope
Sports activity was marked by chess and ping pong tournashyments and by the three month long NMCB FOUR softball season The season was culminated with the presentation of plaques and team pictures to the victorious team meaberaand a trophy with the name of the winning teabull inscribed which will be passed on to the chaapions of the next deployaent
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consis t ed of one fi r st class Photographers Mate one second class Journalist a nd two non -rated Builders as photographers fo r most of t he deployment The primary tasks of t he Photo Lab wer e to pr o vi de photographic support for PAO and the Opshyerations Department Work wos also done in support of the line companies (Alpha Company in particular ) the Safety Chief and the de t achbullent s
The mont hly opera t ions r eports which included black 6 white prints and color s l ides and tho bat t alion publication Focus on Four took up aos t of the Jabs tibulle
The PAO Oepartbullent worked on the bullonthly Focus on Four and pr ovided news release coverage of battalion events Artishycles appe1Lred in t he Rota base paper (The Jack Tar) the Seashybee Coverall Navy Times Navy Civil Engineer and others PAO also coordinated the Fl eet Home Town News Prograbull and the Direct Line question and answer line to the co
PAOPhoto did the l ayou t work on t he Guam Completion Report prepared a Change of Coabullond booklet ond finished a 92- page edition of the Focus on Four ln lieu of a cruisebook at the end of deployment
ProblebullS were encountered in the lnb with water teaper at ure and bullinerols insufficient functional equipment and frequent reassignbullent of personnel However n quali t y product was mainshytained as projects and l iberty wer e well docuaented by the PAO Staff
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The continuing aim of the NMCB POUR HRM Prograa is to aaximize the use of battalion human potential thereby enshysuring mission achievement for the command and personal growth opportunity for each battalion member If the program can be judged by the results it produced during the 1976 European deployment then the many pages of this completion report attest to a marked success
The Phase II Equal OpportunityRace Relations Program adshyvanced toward its institutionalized self-sustained stages The AAP was revised EOQls were updated and a new CTT was trained who in turn conducted MRRCE Workshops for all eligible personnel The Human Relations Council met monthly and tho Advancement Recommendation Board reviewed enlisted service records and performance evaluations to ensure all hands have been afforded an equal advancement opportunity
The DAPA and CODAC trained supervisors to identify and deal with workers showing symptoms of drugalcohol abuse conducted discussion groups for people with problems promshyulgated facts on drugalcohol abuse and related Navy policy and instituted a Drug Exemption Program Harsh Spanish laws p rove d a significant deterrent to drug use and trafficking and Battalion Special Services consistently proshyvided outstanding alternatives to drugalcohol indulgence Drug detection dogs urinalyses screening and NIS investigashytions were used aa required The local ARD and CAAC units treated and screened individuals referred by the CODAC
Battalion personnel participated in cultural adjustment briefings conducted by host activities in Rota and Sigonella Liberty cancellations were infrequent and few unfavorable incidents with local nationals were reported Officers and enlisted men regularly took advantage of leave and liberty to explore Spain and other European countries
Positive actions were initiated throughout the deployshybullcnt and will continue during homeport to sustain a positive cobullbulland cl1bullate Most notable among these are the refinement
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NMCB POOR wrapped up its homeport period with the completion of the CBC Pore Bueneae Trailer Park at Pore Hueneme CA and the lest flight to Rota left on 15 March
Turnov~r of projects at NAVSTA Rota consisted of the Calibration Lab (SPN 462 at 48 completegt as well as eight minor projects
The construction hold and material delays have liaited the casked projects on which the battalion can vork
The Calibration Lab (SPN 462) is progreaaing smoothly and awaits scheduled deliveries of the ductwork by mid-April and the remaining air handling units
Seabee Camp projects were rescheduled with the visit of COMCBLANT representatives on 29 March
Surfacing the Alpha Co Live Storage Area (SPN 01-12) ia progressing vell with the area close to Cioal grade after removing almost one foot of soil over the entire area
Laundry Boiler (SPN Ol-28) Camp Hot Water Boilers (SPN 01-29) and Water Softeners (SPN 01-30) are awaiting shipment of boilers and water softeners respectively
A dedicated camp maintenance program is undervay to keep the camp in a hazard Cree condition
Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34) Phase II is progressing with about 800 LF of aidewalk poured
In Sigonella Sicily the EM ciubCPO Addition (SIC 34448) and Colf Cou rse Irrigation system (SIC 437) have not been started due co higher priority on other projects
AIMD Shop Phase III (SIC 18) is on schedule and awaits arrival of the building which is due l April The high water table is a continual problem
Ordnance Hagaampine (SIC 25) ia hampered by rain (site lies in a low swampy area) bur forming continues on the bleat valle
Handball Court (SIC 441) is awbulliting maceriais before work can continue
Power Check Pad (SlC 507) vill start the Cir1t week of April
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A 16-man augment force to the Sigonella Det vas sent 30 March and is expected to return to Rota approximately l May
Holy Loch Scotland posss problems in uneirpacted vork (443 mandaya) remaining for the Rankin Garage (UNK 504) and in unplanned demolition (50 mandaya) for(UNK 09) Hobby Shop Additional men are planned to augment the Holy Loeb Oet in late April or early May
The Nea Makri Oet commenced vork vith approximat~ly 20 complete and 14 air conditioning units rehabed bull
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April aav NHCB FOUR moving into construction in earnest despite the material problems experienced on many major projects
At the Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34 II) section three of five sections is complete and the job is progressing vell
At the Wullanveber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) limited vork began in preparation for delivery of boom boards on 1 June
The causeway for the BOCBRP is in its final position with the connection well underway Lighting of the causeway is hampered by material problems
Repairs to the Fender System (SPN 19517) progress slowly dua to a lack of welding machines and design changes in the fabrication of the walers Divers from UCT ONE are currently removing the bottom walars along the right aide of the pier
After a complete design change the Community Center Road (SPN 444) is moving with ~ubgrade already eatabliahed
The Stgonella Seabee Compound (SIC 02-01) ta continuing with work on the trailer pads soils test lab collateral
bull equipment building loading ramp and the MLO storage shed
At the AIMD Building StC 18ttI non-delivery of ~he preshyengineered building ibull causing a critical delay along with other miscellaneoua HTO items
The Theater Addition (SIC 26) also haa critical eaterinl problems particularly with the doors having not arrived
The Handball Court (SIC 441) is awaiting arrival of the remainder of the building
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In Holy Loeb the Rankin Garage (UNK 504) will be cobullpleted Dt Kay and the Hobby Shop Improvements (UN~ 09) ii progressing vell with no major problems
Several personnel shifts are 1cheduled for the upcoming month and include the following Of the 16 man augmented to the Sigonella Dec ii will return on 9 Kay 18 additional men will be sent from Rota Three men will be sent to the Holy Loc h Dec
A detachment to La Maddalena of 19 men will be eatablished in June and a detachment to Souda Bay of four men will be established approximately l June
KAY
In Kay - NMC8 POUR completed and turned over two major projects both ahead of schedule Material and funding problems still plague several projects though there was soaa improvement by aonths end
Causeway Connection (SPN 506) Concrete pad poured security lights and handrail in place Project completed and turned over 27 Kay 1976
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Precon held scheduled to start 1 July if oxylance burn bera and conduit hanger material arrive in June
Poat Office Consolidation (SPN 498) Much work was accomshypliabad with old walls and utilities removed and new walls doors and windows being installed
Calibration Lab (SPN 462) Additional funds received material procurement has begun again Need electr ical AC plumbing material Work baa progressed in finishing the head installing duct work painting
Repair Fender System Pier Il (SPN o f eleven sections of piles complete prior co installation
19517) Prefab of first Rubbing stripbull required
Wullenweber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) Limited work awaiting arrival of boom bosrds in June
Housin8 Sidewalks (SPN 34) Men diverted from this project to the Poat Office Conaolidation
Community Center Roads (SPN 444) June completion expected
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Aniaal Shelter (SPN 632) Foundation prepared vertical conatruccion awaiting rebar expanded metal
Sigonella Seabee Compound (SIC 02-01) Work continued with progreaa on underground electrical substation alab light poles final grading and storage work Projecting June completion
AIMD Building (SIC 18III) Building received and strucshytural a eabers erected Work continuing on sever linea undershyground Cuel tank Anticipa te funding problema
Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) Avaicing additional funda alov progreaa aade on bleat walls earth vork laying water line
theater Addition (SIC 26) Avaitiog additional funda much work oo stairs ocher concrete vork auapeoded ceiling partition installed
Golf Course Irrgiatioo (SIC 437) Work began on inacalshylacion of water lines and sprinkler systems
Bandball Court (SIC 441) No work performed awaiting arriv1l of electrical material
Povar Check Pad (SIC 507) Rain delayed early construction uch fill and compaction work performed this month
Line Opa Rehabilitation (SIC 508) tile floor laid electrical plumbing painting complete Project completed turned over 28 Hay 1976
Rankin Garage (UNK 504) in Roly Loch vaa completed and curnad ove r io ea~ly May
Hobby Shop Improvement Project (UNK 09) is ahead of schedule with bullwo rk progressing in roof boiler and radiator installation Estimated comple tion August 1976
AC Rehab (CRE 649) in Nea Makrt ia progressing near schedule with 471 of rehab work completed
In La Hadd1lena work has reauaad on the ~ym Overhead (SAR 04A) and on the Playing Field (SAR 11) with the arrival of a 19 men det during the final two vaeka of Hay
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Io June steady progress waa aade on construction projects The command inspection by COMCBLANT Captain J C RlC~ELS CEC USN r esulted io an outstanding rating for NMCB FOUR with particular praise for t he areas of leadership and ailitary smartness and our high quality construction Material sod funding probleaa still delay several projects aa outlined below
Kuse Cold Iron zation began on 28 to begill 12 Jul1 aaterial still are
SPN 502) Second precon held sod mobilishyJune Pull-scale construction isacheduled Oxylaoce burn bars and conduit hanger not on site
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Post Office Consolidotion (SPN 498) Work accoaplished bull includes plastering new walls installing a head beginning a foyer The major hold-up is arrival of channel iron necessary for inatallation of ductwork and installation of the euspended ceiling
Repair Pender System (SPN 19517) First sections of piles driven Rubbing stripslover va lers to be installed with UCT support once rubbing stripe ar r ive
Calibration Lab (SPN 462) Delays in this job include srrival of mismatched nir cood~tioniog equipment for the Mechanishycal Room and awaiting pencil rod and angle iron fo r ductwork
Wullenweber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) Boom boards are not not scheduled to arrive until August Work ia progressing in the bus bar installation
Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34) Open scrip between r oad and sidewalks paved
Overlay Camp Roads and Surface Secondary Roads (SPN 01-13 SPN 01-22) Roads in cabullp repaved
Inetall Bead Building 365 (SPN 01-35) Work is virtually complete on this camp improvement project
AIHD Building (SIC 18III) Work and fuel tank Wor~ is conttnuiog on the access road
completed oo sever lines aid~ng insulation and on
Power Check Pad (SIC 507) Almost half of tbe concrete poured this period
Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) $12300 of $17650 requested received Project August completion
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Theater Addition (SlC 26) Roof and ceiling installed interior utilities being roughed io
Handball court (SIC 441) No bullaterial delaya this month Insulation ceiling utilities installed All that rebullaina is to paint interior correct electrical and place sidewalk end stepa
EM ClubEH Club Addition Preparation underway to begin ~hibull project Many design questions to be discuaaed in second precon on 1 July 1976
_ Sigonella Seabee Cobullpound (SIC 02-01) Work still remains on vash reek soils lab admin parking lot and shore pover connection
Hobby Shop taprovement Project(UNK 09) Work continues ahead of schedule v t th progrebullbull on vindov installation plastering and electrical
Gym Overhead (SAJl 04A) Work completed once plywood arrived in mid-June No pudcblist
Playing Field (SAR 11) Work is progressing vith an early July completion expected The detachment is to be diseatablished approximately 15 July
Rota Pier Fender Repair (SPN 19517)
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In Julywork continued aa NKCB FOUR paaaed the midpoint in ita European deployment The battalion took tiae out for the traditional mid-deployment party on the 24th of July and for the battalion Change of Command Ceremony on 29 July when CDR C J BEDNAR relieved CDR M J MACDONALD However work did not alacken aa the Muse Cold Iron Project commenced (ull production at Rota and plans were laid for the eatabliahaent of a detachment at Souda Bay Crete Several projecta were completed both in Rota and at the various detachmenta
POTA
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Once critical materials orrived progresa vaa quicker than first anticipated due to the efficishyency of the oxylance and magnesium burn bar However several problems still alov construction Obstructions in the steam line trench require design changes for the pipe layout Not all materials are on hand and timely delivery ia required in order to avoid further delays Pinally apace requirements of pier tenantbull impedes progress as areas are blocked off and the battalion ia given only limited acceaa
Poat Office Consolidation (SPN 498) Haaonry work continued on the foyer and north and south walls Utilities inatalled electrical work begun No major stumbling blocka anticipated in this project as channel iron for auapendad celling arrived late in the month
Repair Pender System SPN 19517) At the prefab yard concrete pillars for use in pile fabrication completed The third of twelve sections of pile were driven Anticipate runnshying out or wooden members
Calib ration Lab (SPN 462) Installation of hoc vater lines complete Head virtually complete and moec duct work installed No resolution yet to mechanicalair-conditioning problema
Communi ty Center Road (SPN 444) Completed turned overco ROICC 6 Ju ly 1976
Animal Kennel (SPN 632) Project laid out and earthwork complete
Renovate BEQ Electrical (SPN 01-08) lialf of lights installed Awaiting arrival of remaining materials
Surface Ove rlay Camp Roadbull (SPN 01-13) 01-20 01-22 01-38) Silve r City Saloon parking lot surface BEQ roada complete WorK continuing on other horizontal constYuction in Seabea Camp
Install Raad Bldg 365 (SPN 01-35) Completed
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AIMD Building (SIC 18III) Siding insulation complete Interior electrical and plumbing vork begun Partition valls being installed
Pover Check Pad (SIC 507) of application of joint sealer
Project complete vith exception Awaiting chis terial
Ordnance Magaampine (SIC 25) Last concrete for blaat walls poured Work continuing on grouting waterproofing and earthshywork
Handball Court (SIC 441) Project completed and turned over to ROICC
EM ClubEM Club Addition (SIC 34448) Project start delayed awaiting reply from Corpa of Engineers on aajor deeig~ queetions
SARDINIA
Playing Field (SAR 11) Project completed and turned over Det disestabl ished 16 July 1976
ROLY LOCH
Hobby Shop Improvement Project (UNK 09) Project completed with exception of punchlist Det reduced to seven bullen until rest of aaterisl1 1rrive for start of NX garage project
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AC Rehab (GRE 645) Work moved ahead or schedulemiddot~ 13 units rehabbed this month
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In Rota construction approval was given by the Spanish governaent or the ERPBOC Storage and the TSC Antenna projects Manpower was quickly diverted to these projects the nuabera l and 3 priorities at Rota For the TSC Antenna job a detachment was established at Moron AFB In addition a detachment was also eatablished at Souda Bay Crete to work on two rec r eation facilities
ROTA
ERP Storage Facility (SPN 516) Vork progressed quickly on thia project in August after the lifting of the Spanish construction bold All aaterials were available on site anticipate early September completion
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Work was delayed on this project after the discovery of nine obstructions in the steam trench A redebulligo bas been approved and now the requirement is for tha arrival of elbows to go around the obstructions
TSC Antennas (SPN 602) A twelve man deta~bbullent was established on 16 Auguat to begin work at Moron AFB Spain It is planned that all work will be completed at Moron and then the complementaey antenna work started at the Rota site
Pier II Fender Repair (SPN 19517) Most of this crew diverted to higher priority projects aa maceriala (Timber) are running short
Calibra tion Lab (SPN 462) A design engineer from OICC Spain arrived the week of 16 August and recommended extenaive redesign of the AC ayatea Further delays are anticipated It is expected that NHCB 4 vill not b able to complete this project
SlCONBLLA
AIMO Building (SIC 18tII) Material pro~lems continuemiddot The comnon gutters have not arrived as promised by the Italian Air Force contractor The AC unit received does not aatch specifications COMCBLANT DET Naples ia investigating problems
Theater Addition (SIC 26) Work nov Estimate 3-4 veeks lost due to rework of content in river sand reduced bonding sand aeans to be working
progressing on plastering plaster Righ silt
Nov using 50 volosnic
The Joint Sealant for the Power Check Pad (SIC 507) and the cast iron fittings for the Col Course Irrigation Project (SIC 437) have not yet arrived delaying those projects Also the redesign of the EMCPO Club foundation (SIC 34448) la still in the bands of the Army Corps of Engineers aud OICC Spain
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A nev detachment vas establiahed or the conatruct1on of a Handball Court (CRpound 416) and a Racreatiou Area (CR 415)
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The big event of Septembet vas tbe long awaited Pull Battalion 48 hour Mount Out Captain J P JONpoundS COMCBLANT preaided at the final 782 gear inspection et the conclusion of the exercise on 14 September 1976
ROTA
ERP Storage Facility (SPN 516) Project turned over 8 September 1976 with no punchliat facil it y completed in 5 veeks time
Muse Cold I ron (SPN 502 ) Project atill delayed a va i t ins pipe inaulation and holiday line tester Elbows received for by-paaaing obstructions
TSC Antennas (SPN 602) Intense r ainfall and diaestablishshyment and reaetablishaent of the detachment at Moron because of the Mount Out have hinoered const r uction progreaa
Poat Office Consolidation Work continued on this project a s tbe foyers heads and office spaces vere completed
Repair Fender System (SPN 19Sl7) Date of arrival of timber pushed back for second time to 10 October 1976 Its arrival is essential as UCT ONpound deployed to Rota 21 September and oov are unable to begin eonatruction work
Wullenveber An t enna (SPN 503) Wrong size dead end gripe arrived vork can not begin on installation of nev boom boards
Animal Kennel (SPN 632) Work started on the erection of this quonset hut upon the completion o the ERP Storage Facility
SIGONELLA
AtMD Building (SIC 18lII) Work progressing smoothly Pre f inal inapeccion sat for l October 1976
Ordnance Maga~ine (SIC 25) Work continuinR on all phaaes o f pTo j e c t - road vater lioe interior Expect completion b y NMCB 4
Still awaiting arrival of cast iron fittings for Golf Courae Irrigation Project (SIC 437) and on receipt of redeaign from OICC Spain on EMCPO Club (SIC 34448)
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Work progTeaaed smoothly on the Baodbell Cou rt (CRE 416) Bovever uoaarked pover linea vere hit during the bullite preparation tor the ~bullcreation Area (CRE 415) and reaulted lo delays vbtla repairs vere aade
Det SOUiia Bay 11ampabera work on the bandbell court project
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Manr projectbull at the various detachment -ites vere cobullpleted during this final 35 days of deployment Also the extensive task of bulloving out tbe NHCB FOUR Advance Party and turning over the projects equipment and camp to NHCB FIVE occupied a signliicant portion of the battalion bull time
ROTA
The Muse Cold Iron Project (SPN 502) turned over at 34 cobullplete with vork continuing to the end on insulating bull portions of the steam line
The Post Office Consolidation (SPN 498) was cobullpleted
The Pier II Pender Repair (SN 19517) was turned over at 34 complete With the arrival of the required timber bullebullbers on 15 October 1976 extensive work vas com~leted in the final tvo weeks
The Calibration Lab (SPN 462) was turned over at 82 complete awaiting redesign of mechanical systems by OICC Spain
The TSC Antenna Project (SPN 602) was turned over with 18 complete (36 of work at Hor~n)
The Wullenveber Antenna Project (SPN 503) wae turned over at 15 complete awai t ing the dead end grips
The Animal Kennel (SPN 632) was turned over ac 60 complete with the cagae and other inter ior work to be completed
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The Power ~ Check Pad (SIC 507) and the AIMD Shop (SIC 18III) wae completed
The Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) wae turnover at 95 complete with heavy raine hampering progress on the road bull
The Theater Addition (SIC 26) was turned over at 94J complete os oll manpower resources were diverted in the last two weeks to the EMCPO Club
The Colf Courae Irrigation Project (SIC 437) was turned over at 17 complete
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Work began in earnest on the EMCPO Club(SIC 34448) during the final tvo veeka Once design approval vaa given work continued in double ahifta 7 days a week in a last ditch effort to get the p r oject out of the ground before the Sigonella rainy season stopped all earthwoTk Footings and columns bad to be poured in standing water despite 24 hour pumping
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The NEX Garage (UNK 604) waa completed
SOUDA BAY
The Handball Court (CRE 416) and the Recreation Area (CKE 415) vere completed bafore the Dets diaeetab1-isluaent
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OFVICEI AND LEADnlC CHIEF PET1Y OFFICER LISTINC
Coaaanding Oficer
Executive Officer
CDI Kalcolbull J MACDONALD CEC USN (July 1974 - June 1976)
CDI Caorge J lDNAI CEC USN (July 1976 -
CDR Charles M KASlELL CEC USN (February 1974 - June 1976)
LCDR Jabullebull a CLAYTON CEC USN (June 1976 -
Adbullinis t rativePersonnel OIicer(S-1) LTJC Wallace NMB YUH USN (Hovebullber 1974 - June 1976)
Plana amp Training Officer (S-2)
Operationbull Officer (S-3)
Supply Officer (S-4)
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Medical Officer
Dental Of Cicer
Alpha Company Commander
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LTJC Jabullea A ZAYAC USN (June 1976
LT Claude V KING Ill CEC USN (Karch 197S - Kay 1976)
LT Pred C KLEIN USN (Kay 1976 - October 1976)
LTJC Charlea R KUIIC CEC USH (August 1976 -
LCDR Michael w SHELTON CEC USN (April 197S - Novebullbe r 1976)
LCDR Jarold R HILD~BRAND SC USN (Septebullber 1974 - June 1976)
LCDR Patrick P VALENTY SC USN (July 1976 -
LCDI lufua B FINI CBC USN (Sepceaber 1975 -
LT Randal R STRAUB MC USNR (September 1975 - June 1976)
LT Samuel S NORVELL MC USNI (July 1976 -
LT Terrence C MASON DC USNR (Augus t 1975 -
LT Richard K DEMPSEY CEC USN (Sep t ember 197S - November 1976)
LTJC Charles R ~UBIC CEC USN (Sep~ember 1975 - August 1976)
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CECS Henry S REii (Augu1t 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LT Pra nk J KOlRO CEC US N (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Wallace NXN YU ll DSN (Jbullnlllry 1976 - June 1976)
LTJC Cragory A RtC~RT CBC DSN (June 1976 - November 1976)
LT Michael R JOHNSON CEC DSN (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Mlcheel A KOPACZEWSKlCtCDSKR (January 1976 - Novebullbet 1976)
LTJC Ronald P DE TROY CC US NR (Jamp11uacy 1976 - November 1976)
LTJC Laigb t on J TROE Ill CC OSN (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Paul 8 VADE SC USN (January 1974 - July 1976)
LTJC Scaven C CRTRY SC USN (July 1976 -
LT Pred C ILlN USN (Januery 1976 - Kay 1976)
LTJC Gregory A RlCHBRT CIC USN (May 1976 - November 1976)
ENS Craig M CAMPBELL CC USN (September 1975 - October 1976)
ENS Jean P MAbullCHAND CEC USN (October 1976 -
EQCH Ovaine R RUTHRPORD USN (March 1975 - Ha y 1976)
UTCS Norman C lOLBECK USI (May 1976 - JuJy 1976)
UTCM Ke nneth NMN CLEMONS USN (July 1976 - Novembar 1976)
CUCH Richard N ALLA~D USN (Novaaber 1976 -
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ADM I NPERSOtlHEL
The Administrative Department provided all administrative reproduction and personnel services to the battalion during the deployment
Total yeoman assigned during this deployment were ten (l-YNC 1-VNl 3-YN2 2-YN3 and 3-YNSN) One YN2 was assigned to Detachment Sigonella for administra t ive support bull Yeoman were also assigned to the Supply (S-4) Tr aining (S- 2) and Operations (S-3) departments The Admin Staff averaged four (2-YN2 l-YN3 and 1-YNSN) with the YNC functioning as the Assistant Admin Officer and the YN1 functioning as the Admin Office supervisor A line LTJG was assigned as Department Head
The Personnel Office started the Ro t a deployment with a staff of 10 PNs Everyone was assigned a specific job to do reenlistments and discharges receipts and transfers TAD diaries and education al services The operation was going smoothly however one PN was sent t o the Sigonella detachment to augment the de t achment staff because of the heavy workload there The allowance was further deple t ed when one PN got o r ders for shore duty and another PN was released t o inactive duty Though the loss of the PNs could not be remedied the remaining PNs doubled their share of the load to give the battalion the service it needed This is typical of the Cao Do spirit of the PNs Their motivation and esprit de corps enabled them to give service to everyone in the battalion
The Personnel and Administrative staffs maintained the Duty YNPN Watch Section which provided emergency personn~l services and message pick-up service on a 24-hour bas is
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AVERAGE BATTALION STRENGTH - DEPLOYED AND ASSIGNED
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OPlICEllS 19 19 E-9 3 3 E-8 9 9 E-7 32 33 pound-6 75 78 E-5 91 101 E-4 137 138 E-3 amp below 207 208
TOTAL 554 570
BATTALION RECEIPTS AND TRANSFERS
TRANSFERS RECETPTS
OFFICERS 7 9 E-9 0 l pound-8 0 3 E-7 2 0 E-6 15 9 E-5 34 17 B-4 28 21 E- 3 amp below 31 -2 TOTAL 117 158
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E-8 E-7 E-6 E-5 E-4 E-3 amp Below TOTAL
BU 2 9 10 22 38 53 134 CE 1 2 10 9 9 13 44 CM 2 5 7 15 21 18 68 EA 0 2 3 6 3 12 26 EO 0 4 15 13 22 50 104 SW 1 1 8 7 11 16 44 UT l 0 3 9 14 23 50
TOTAL 7 TI 56 BT 118 185 470
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LEGAL
Legal a11i1tance was available co all members of the Battalion either at the coamand level by furniahing thebull vith povera of attorney or by referral to representativebull at the Baae Legal Services Branch OCfice for advice and counseling
Disciplinary action resulted in nonjudicial punishment being awarded on an average oC three cases week1y at Captaina Mast Four special and one summary courtbull - martial were convened during the Rota deployment Disciplinary action by month ia illustrated on the graph below
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CAREE R C 0 U N S E L l N G
During most of the European deployment NllCB 4 did not have a permanent trained Campreer Counselor This affected the overall career retention program As of this writing the battalion has acquir ed a permanent Career Counselor and the coU1Dand is in the pr ocess of rebuilding a viable car eer r e t ention team This should br14thten the overall retention pictur e
RETENTI ON TABLE
E11g1bl e Not E112ible Reen1istment
First Term Per sonnel 88 22 12
Career Personnel 21 00 14
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MORALE An ObJective evaluation of the bullorale of the Battalion as
a whole would unquestionably be very highmiddot Certainly the deploybullent location Rota Spain with its excellent liberty and leave possibilities wa1 a contributing factor However the sinale aost iaportant cause of high unit aorale was the excellent reputation for quality workaanship which the Battalion enjoyed Quality work probulloted hiamph unit pride which led to personal pride which led to hlamph aorale The high bullorate in turn was the cause of better and higher quality work thus self-perpetuating the spiral and proving the adaae that Quality attracts Qualitybullbull
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CHAPLAIN Religious services were held regularly in the Chapal-inshy
the-Pines located in the Seabee Camp Ciudad de Plata Rota Spain Sunday services included Protestant Worship at 0930 and Catholic Mass at 1100 Protestant Worship was conducted by the Battalion Chaplain and Catholic Mass was celebrated by Chaplains Rademacher and Boyd from the Naval Station Chapel Guitar music for Catholic Mass was arranged by the priests Organist for the Protestant services was Nancy L Johnson wife of CTIC Bob Johnson of Naval Comaunicntion Station Attendance averaged 7 battalion personnel at Protestant sershyvices and 16 at Catholic services tn addition many Naval Station personnel attended worship services at the Senbee Camp
Protestant and Catholic Chapel Funds were maintained with the Battalion Chaplain as custodian of each Disbursements of $100 or more were made with approval of the Commondina Officer A Catholic Chapel Council was foraed to make recoaaendations for use of the Catholic Chapel Fund
The Chapel was left unlocked at all times for aeditntion and prayer by battalion personnel A small group of Penteshycostal men hnd a daily prayer service in the chapel
Several battalion personnel participated in local denominshyational services Latter Doy Saints and Church of Christ at Esperanzu House on the base First Baptist Church Bethel Baptist Church and Lu Tglesln tvangelica (Pentecostal) off base A number of battalion personnel participated in Chrisshytian fellowship at Victory Villa Overseas Christion Serviceshyaen s Center and at a coffee house sponsored by La Iglesia Eva nae lica
A small Protestant Bible study group met on Wednesday nights ~n the Chaplians office studying primarily Godsplan of salvation
Throe retreats averaging seven persons ouch were held at La Molina Santa an old grist mill in Benaojon which has been converted into a retreat center by Fred Felty an American insurance salesman lowyer and former legislotor from Texas Several Catholic personnel participated in two Search Retreats sponsored by the base chapel
Several religious pound1las mostly Moody science filbulls were presented free of charge in the Silver City Theater The films became quite popular with a maximum attendance of 60 at one showing
The battalion library located in the sumo building as tho chnplalns office contain~ 3000 volumes of fiction and nonshyfiction hand-me-downs from other Navy Ii brories During
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this deployment application was made to the Chief of Naval Education and Training Support to establish e aeneral library at Silver City This was epproved and at the end of deployshyment an order of 1500 new volumes was received Much time and effort was put into inventorying and organiiing e~isting books About 600 fictions books older than twelve years were removed from the shelves and placed in boxes pending arrival of the new books Additional bookshelves totaling 76 feet of shelf space were built by Bravo Company to accommodate the new books In addition the battalion had several shelves of paperback books
The greatest single timetaker for the Chaplain was individual counseling covering a variety of subjects but mainly marital counseling A good bit of evening time was spent making AUTOVON calls in connection with personal counseling This included delivering over 120 Red Cross messages and counseling and assistshying persons receiving these messages
In addition to library shelves material changes included installation of a safe for keepina chapel funds prior to deposit a new air conditioner for the chapel screen doors on the chaplains office and library an additional electrical outlet in the chapshylains office to accommodate a wall clock relocation of one outshyside speaker from the chapel tower to the library roof in order to play chimes on Sunday mornings in the direction of berthing areas tamper-proofing of tho outside library door and updatina of doorknobs with locks and keys for all doors
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MEiHCAL
While found to be lacking by stateside standards the physical plant and layout of the dispensary were noneshytheless adequate for aost routine and emergency cases treated at Ciudad de Plata Assistance provided by the Naval Hospital Rota in the form of laboratory teats
bull pharmacy x-rays consultions and emergency referrals was outbulltanding
An average of approximately 280 patients per month were seen during rout1ne sick call hours Over 1850 prescriptions were filled the laboratory processed some 800 teats and 20 x-ray exposures were taken and reed Upper Respiratory Infections and gastrointestinal compaincs comprised the majority of conditions seen at routine 1ick call with moat of the consultsrefer r als co the Naval Hospital being of an orthopedic or optometric nature No communicable disease or food born illness outbreaks ware encountered Few cases of venere al disease were encounte r ed and all responded favo r abl y to i nitia l tr eatment Tl1ro~ghnut the deployment and in preparation for t he return to CONUS all necessary immunizations including Hong Kong and New Jersey A (swine) influenza were administered to AiJ Hands
The Medical Department instituted o Weight Control Program using the recent guidelines promulgated by BUMED While the results are still being analyzed net lossea of 30+ lbs were noted in several cases
During the deployment the rear two thirds of the HCPOC ESO Quonset Rut was alloted to the Medical Department and converted to supply spaces for bulk medical equipment This allo~ed for the controlled temperature storage oC items vice storage in CONpoundX boxes thus extending shelf life and insuri~g potency of necessary medicinals ln preparation Cor the mount out exercise all mount out boxe1 bullats kitbull and outfits were painted the latches and seals repaired or replaced
SICONELLA DETACHMENT
The Sigonella Detachment had a first class corpsman ssaigned throughout the deployment A screening eick call was held prior to quarters each morning An average of epproximetely 100 patients per month were seen during r o utine morning sick call of these personnel approximately 10 aen had to be referred to the Base Dispensa ry for further treatment Safety and sanitation inspections were conducted on both a r ou tine and a surprise basis The Medical Department representative also worked in the Adm Offi ce of the Base Dispensary
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DENTAL
The battalion dental staff consisting of one Dental Officer and cvo Deneal Technicians provided treatment in moat phases of Dantistry on a regularly scheduled basis to all battalion personnel Smergency dental care was rendered at any time Outatanding support in the fabrication of prosthetic applishyances repair service and advanced periodontal and complishycated oral surgery cases vas received from the Dental Departshyment Roca Spain
The battalion Dental Department is housed in a standard naval mobile dental trailer The trailer consists of a vattshying room two operatories and a dark room One operacory is used for performing most phases of Dentistry and the other is used for exposing x-rays films in the dark room all dental instruments are sterilited in an autoclave located in the dark room
Patient load averaged over 200 per month and in excess of 1000 procedures per month During chis deployment cycle no unusual dental diseases or conditions were detected
Dentel equipment and supplies were adequate However occasional equipment problems did cause delays in patient care Few problems were encountered in ordering and receiving dental supplies
In summary the den~al department should always keep at least a couple of months of every day consumables on hand for turnover Scheduling of patients no more than cwo or three weeks in advance should be exercised to decrease the amount oC patient failures due to unforeseen emergencies and exercises that may arise due to the battalions alert status during deployshyment
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S P E C I A L S E R V I C E S The Special Services Staff was comprised of one first
class potty officer and ono non-rated battalion member Despite the small siie of tho crew Special Se~vices mainshytained a very active and effective program Self-help proshyjects for the improvement of the Special Services building which consisted of a gabulle roobull and theater included the conshystruction of a stage and a bar the tiling of the game room floor and the installation of a new ceilinamp in the theater The Special Services Petty Officer aaintained a close liaison with the base travel aaency and was instruaental in arranging a continuous stream of tours to the surrounding area and all over lurope
Sports activity was marked by chess and ping pong tournashyments and by the three month long NMCB FOUR softball season The season was culminated with the presentation of plaques and team pictures to the victorious team meaberaand a trophy with the name of the winning teabull inscribed which will be passed on to the chaapions of the next deployaent
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consis t ed of one fi r st class Photographers Mate one second class Journalist a nd two non -rated Builders as photographers fo r most of t he deployment The primary tasks of t he Photo Lab wer e to pr o vi de photographic support for PAO and the Opshyerations Department Work wos also done in support of the line companies (Alpha Company in particular ) the Safety Chief and the de t achbullent s
The mont hly opera t ions r eports which included black 6 white prints and color s l ides and tho bat t alion publication Focus on Four took up aos t of the Jabs tibulle
The PAO Oepartbullent worked on the bullonthly Focus on Four and pr ovided news release coverage of battalion events Artishycles appe1Lred in t he Rota base paper (The Jack Tar) the Seashybee Coverall Navy Times Navy Civil Engineer and others PAO also coordinated the Fl eet Home Town News Prograbull and the Direct Line question and answer line to the co
PAOPhoto did the l ayou t work on t he Guam Completion Report prepared a Change of Coabullond booklet ond finished a 92- page edition of the Focus on Four ln lieu of a cruisebook at the end of deployment
ProblebullS were encountered in the lnb with water teaper at ure and bullinerols insufficient functional equipment and frequent reassignbullent of personnel However n quali t y product was mainshytained as projects and l iberty wer e well docuaented by the PAO Staff
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The continuing aim of the NMCB POUR HRM Prograa is to aaximize the use of battalion human potential thereby enshysuring mission achievement for the command and personal growth opportunity for each battalion member If the program can be judged by the results it produced during the 1976 European deployment then the many pages of this completion report attest to a marked success
The Phase II Equal OpportunityRace Relations Program adshyvanced toward its institutionalized self-sustained stages The AAP was revised EOQls were updated and a new CTT was trained who in turn conducted MRRCE Workshops for all eligible personnel The Human Relations Council met monthly and tho Advancement Recommendation Board reviewed enlisted service records and performance evaluations to ensure all hands have been afforded an equal advancement opportunity
The DAPA and CODAC trained supervisors to identify and deal with workers showing symptoms of drugalcohol abuse conducted discussion groups for people with problems promshyulgated facts on drugalcohol abuse and related Navy policy and instituted a Drug Exemption Program Harsh Spanish laws p rove d a significant deterrent to drug use and trafficking and Battalion Special Services consistently proshyvided outstanding alternatives to drugalcohol indulgence Drug detection dogs urinalyses screening and NIS investigashytions were used aa required The local ARD and CAAC units treated and screened individuals referred by the CODAC
Battalion personnel participated in cultural adjustment briefings conducted by host activities in Rota and Sigonella Liberty cancellations were infrequent and few unfavorable incidents with local nationals were reported Officers and enlisted men regularly took advantage of leave and liberty to explore Spain and other European countries
Positive actions were initiated throughout the deployshybullcnt and will continue during homeport to sustain a positive cobullbulland cl1bullate Most notable among these are the refinement
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NMCB POOR wrapped up its homeport period with the completion of the CBC Pore Bueneae Trailer Park at Pore Hueneme CA and the lest flight to Rota left on 15 March
Turnov~r of projects at NAVSTA Rota consisted of the Calibration Lab (SPN 462 at 48 completegt as well as eight minor projects
The construction hold and material delays have liaited the casked projects on which the battalion can vork
The Calibration Lab (SPN 462) is progreaaing smoothly and awaits scheduled deliveries of the ductwork by mid-April and the remaining air handling units
Seabee Camp projects were rescheduled with the visit of COMCBLANT representatives on 29 March
Surfacing the Alpha Co Live Storage Area (SPN 01-12) ia progressing vell with the area close to Cioal grade after removing almost one foot of soil over the entire area
Laundry Boiler (SPN Ol-28) Camp Hot Water Boilers (SPN 01-29) and Water Softeners (SPN 01-30) are awaiting shipment of boilers and water softeners respectively
A dedicated camp maintenance program is undervay to keep the camp in a hazard Cree condition
Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34) Phase II is progressing with about 800 LF of aidewalk poured
In Sigonella Sicily the EM ciubCPO Addition (SIC 34448) and Colf Cou rse Irrigation system (SIC 437) have not been started due co higher priority on other projects
AIMD Shop Phase III (SIC 18) is on schedule and awaits arrival of the building which is due l April The high water table is a continual problem
Ordnance Hagaampine (SIC 25) ia hampered by rain (site lies in a low swampy area) bur forming continues on the bleat valle
Handball Court (SIC 441) is awbulliting maceriais before work can continue
Power Check Pad (SlC 507) vill start the Cir1t week of April
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A 16-man augment force to the Sigonella Det vas sent 30 March and is expected to return to Rota approximately l May
Holy Loch Scotland posss problems in uneirpacted vork (443 mandaya) remaining for the Rankin Garage (UNK 504) and in unplanned demolition (50 mandaya) for(UNK 09) Hobby Shop Additional men are planned to augment the Holy Loeb Oet in late April or early May
The Nea Makri Oet commenced vork vith approximat~ly 20 complete and 14 air conditioning units rehabed bull
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April aav NHCB FOUR moving into construction in earnest despite the material problems experienced on many major projects
At the Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34 II) section three of five sections is complete and the job is progressing vell
At the Wullanveber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) limited vork began in preparation for delivery of boom boards on 1 June
The causeway for the BOCBRP is in its final position with the connection well underway Lighting of the causeway is hampered by material problems
Repairs to the Fender System (SPN 19517) progress slowly dua to a lack of welding machines and design changes in the fabrication of the walers Divers from UCT ONE are currently removing the bottom walars along the right aide of the pier
After a complete design change the Community Center Road (SPN 444) is moving with ~ubgrade already eatabliahed
The Stgonella Seabee Compound (SIC 02-01) ta continuing with work on the trailer pads soils test lab collateral
bull equipment building loading ramp and the MLO storage shed
At the AIMD Building StC 18ttI non-delivery of ~he preshyengineered building ibull causing a critical delay along with other miscellaneoua HTO items
The Theater Addition (SIC 26) also haa critical eaterinl problems particularly with the doors having not arrived
The Handball Court (SIC 441) is awaiting arrival of the remainder of the building
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In Holy Loeb the Rankin Garage (UNK 504) will be cobullpleted Dt Kay and the Hobby Shop Improvements (UN~ 09) ii progressing vell with no major problems
Several personnel shifts are 1cheduled for the upcoming month and include the following Of the 16 man augmented to the Sigonella Dec ii will return on 9 Kay 18 additional men will be sent from Rota Three men will be sent to the Holy Loc h Dec
A detachment to La Maddalena of 19 men will be eatablished in June and a detachment to Souda Bay of four men will be established approximately l June
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In Kay - NMC8 POUR completed and turned over two major projects both ahead of schedule Material and funding problems still plague several projects though there was soaa improvement by aonths end
Causeway Connection (SPN 506) Concrete pad poured security lights and handrail in place Project completed and turned over 27 Kay 1976
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Precon held scheduled to start 1 July if oxylance burn bera and conduit hanger material arrive in June
Poat Office Consolidation (SPN 498) Much work was accomshypliabad with old walls and utilities removed and new walls doors and windows being installed
Calibration Lab (SPN 462) Additional funds received material procurement has begun again Need electr ical AC plumbing material Work baa progressed in finishing the head installing duct work painting
Repair Fender System Pier Il (SPN o f eleven sections of piles complete prior co installation
19517) Prefab of first Rubbing stripbull required
Wullenweber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) Limited work awaiting arrival of boom bosrds in June
Housin8 Sidewalks (SPN 34) Men diverted from this project to the Poat Office Conaolidation
Community Center Roads (SPN 444) June completion expected
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Aniaal Shelter (SPN 632) Foundation prepared vertical conatruccion awaiting rebar expanded metal
Sigonella Seabee Compound (SIC 02-01) Work continued with progreaa on underground electrical substation alab light poles final grading and storage work Projecting June completion
AIMD Building (SIC 18III) Building received and strucshytural a eabers erected Work continuing on sever linea undershyground Cuel tank Anticipa te funding problema
Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) Avaicing additional funda alov progreaa aade on bleat walls earth vork laying water line
theater Addition (SIC 26) Avaitiog additional funda much work oo stairs ocher concrete vork auapeoded ceiling partition installed
Golf Course Irrgiatioo (SIC 437) Work began on inacalshylacion of water lines and sprinkler systems
Bandball Court (SIC 441) No work performed awaiting arriv1l of electrical material
Povar Check Pad (SIC 507) Rain delayed early construction uch fill and compaction work performed this month
Line Opa Rehabilitation (SIC 508) tile floor laid electrical plumbing painting complete Project completed turned over 28 Hay 1976
Rankin Garage (UNK 504) in Roly Loch vaa completed and curnad ove r io ea~ly May
Hobby Shop Improvement Project (UNK 09) is ahead of schedule with bullwo rk progressing in roof boiler and radiator installation Estimated comple tion August 1976
AC Rehab (CRE 649) in Nea Makrt ia progressing near schedule with 471 of rehab work completed
In La Hadd1lena work has reauaad on the ~ym Overhead (SAR 04A) and on the Playing Field (SAR 11) with the arrival of a 19 men det during the final two vaeka of Hay
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Io June steady progress waa aade on construction projects The command inspection by COMCBLANT Captain J C RlC~ELS CEC USN r esulted io an outstanding rating for NMCB FOUR with particular praise for t he areas of leadership and ailitary smartness and our high quality construction Material sod funding probleaa still delay several projects aa outlined below
Kuse Cold Iron zation began on 28 to begill 12 Jul1 aaterial still are
SPN 502) Second precon held sod mobilishyJune Pull-scale construction isacheduled Oxylaoce burn bars and conduit hanger not on site
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Post Office Consolidotion (SPN 498) Work accoaplished bull includes plastering new walls installing a head beginning a foyer The major hold-up is arrival of channel iron necessary for inatallation of ductwork and installation of the euspended ceiling
Repair Pender System (SPN 19517) First sections of piles driven Rubbing stripslover va lers to be installed with UCT support once rubbing stripe ar r ive
Calibration Lab (SPN 462) Delays in this job include srrival of mismatched nir cood~tioniog equipment for the Mechanishycal Room and awaiting pencil rod and angle iron fo r ductwork
Wullenweber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) Boom boards are not not scheduled to arrive until August Work ia progressing in the bus bar installation
Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34) Open scrip between r oad and sidewalks paved
Overlay Camp Roads and Surface Secondary Roads (SPN 01-13 SPN 01-22) Roads in cabullp repaved
Inetall Bead Building 365 (SPN 01-35) Work is virtually complete on this camp improvement project
AIHD Building (SIC 18III) Work and fuel tank Wor~ is conttnuiog on the access road
completed oo sever lines aid~ng insulation and on
Power Check Pad (SIC 507) Almost half of tbe concrete poured this period
Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) $12300 of $17650 requested received Project August completion
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Theater Addition (SlC 26) Roof and ceiling installed interior utilities being roughed io
Handball court (SIC 441) No bullaterial delaya this month Insulation ceiling utilities installed All that rebullaina is to paint interior correct electrical and place sidewalk end stepa
EM ClubEH Club Addition Preparation underway to begin ~hibull project Many design questions to be discuaaed in second precon on 1 July 1976
_ Sigonella Seabee Cobullpound (SIC 02-01) Work still remains on vash reek soils lab admin parking lot and shore pover connection
Hobby Shop taprovement Project(UNK 09) Work continues ahead of schedule v t th progrebullbull on vindov installation plastering and electrical
Gym Overhead (SAJl 04A) Work completed once plywood arrived in mid-June No pudcblist
Playing Field (SAR 11) Work is progressing vith an early July completion expected The detachment is to be diseatablished approximately 15 July
Rota Pier Fender Repair (SPN 19517)
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In Julywork continued aa NKCB FOUR paaaed the midpoint in ita European deployment The battalion took tiae out for the traditional mid-deployment party on the 24th of July and for the battalion Change of Command Ceremony on 29 July when CDR C J BEDNAR relieved CDR M J MACDONALD However work did not alacken aa the Muse Cold Iron Project commenced (ull production at Rota and plans were laid for the eatabliahaent of a detachment at Souda Bay Crete Several projecta were completed both in Rota and at the various detachmenta
POTA
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Once critical materials orrived progresa vaa quicker than first anticipated due to the efficishyency of the oxylance and magnesium burn bar However several problems still alov construction Obstructions in the steam line trench require design changes for the pipe layout Not all materials are on hand and timely delivery ia required in order to avoid further delays Pinally apace requirements of pier tenantbull impedes progress as areas are blocked off and the battalion ia given only limited acceaa
Poat Office Consolidation (SPN 498) Haaonry work continued on the foyer and north and south walls Utilities inatalled electrical work begun No major stumbling blocka anticipated in this project as channel iron for auapendad celling arrived late in the month
Repair Pender System SPN 19517) At the prefab yard concrete pillars for use in pile fabrication completed The third of twelve sections of pile were driven Anticipate runnshying out or wooden members
Calib ration Lab (SPN 462) Installation of hoc vater lines complete Head virtually complete and moec duct work installed No resolution yet to mechanicalair-conditioning problema
Communi ty Center Road (SPN 444) Completed turned overco ROICC 6 Ju ly 1976
Animal Kennel (SPN 632) Project laid out and earthwork complete
Renovate BEQ Electrical (SPN 01-08) lialf of lights installed Awaiting arrival of remaining materials
Surface Ove rlay Camp Roadbull (SPN 01-13) 01-20 01-22 01-38) Silve r City Saloon parking lot surface BEQ roada complete WorK continuing on other horizontal constYuction in Seabea Camp
Install Raad Bldg 365 (SPN 01-35) Completed
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SIGONELLA
AIMD Building (SIC 18III) Siding insulation complete Interior electrical and plumbing vork begun Partition valls being installed
Pover Check Pad (SIC 507) of application of joint sealer
Project complete vith exception Awaiting chis terial
Ordnance Magaampine (SIC 25) Last concrete for blaat walls poured Work continuing on grouting waterproofing and earthshywork
Handball Court (SIC 441) Project completed and turned over to ROICC
EM ClubEM Club Addition (SIC 34448) Project start delayed awaiting reply from Corpa of Engineers on aajor deeig~ queetions
SARDINIA
Playing Field (SAR 11) Project completed and turned over Det disestabl ished 16 July 1976
ROLY LOCH
Hobby Shop Improvement Project (UNK 09) Project completed with exception of punchlist Det reduced to seven bullen until rest of aaterisl1 1rrive for start of NX garage project
NEA MAKRI
AC Rehab (GRE 645) Work moved ahead or schedulemiddot~ 13 units rehabbed this month
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AUGUST
In Rota construction approval was given by the Spanish governaent or the ERPBOC Storage and the TSC Antenna projects Manpower was quickly diverted to these projects the nuabera l and 3 priorities at Rota For the TSC Antenna job a detachment was established at Moron AFB In addition a detachment was also eatablished at Souda Bay Crete to work on two rec r eation facilities
ROTA
ERP Storage Facility (SPN 516) Vork progressed quickly on thia project in August after the lifting of the Spanish construction bold All aaterials were available on site anticipate early September completion
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Work was delayed on this project after the discovery of nine obstructions in the steam trench A redebulligo bas been approved and now the requirement is for tha arrival of elbows to go around the obstructions
TSC Antennas (SPN 602) A twelve man deta~bbullent was established on 16 Auguat to begin work at Moron AFB Spain It is planned that all work will be completed at Moron and then the complementaey antenna work started at the Rota site
Pier II Fender Repair (SPN 19517) Most of this crew diverted to higher priority projects aa maceriala (Timber) are running short
Calibra tion Lab (SPN 462) A design engineer from OICC Spain arrived the week of 16 August and recommended extenaive redesign of the AC ayatea Further delays are anticipated It is expected that NHCB 4 vill not b able to complete this project
SlCONBLLA
AIMO Building (SIC 18tII) Material pro~lems continuemiddot The comnon gutters have not arrived as promised by the Italian Air Force contractor The AC unit received does not aatch specifications COMCBLANT DET Naples ia investigating problems
Theater Addition (SIC 26) Work nov Estimate 3-4 veeks lost due to rework of content in river sand reduced bonding sand aeans to be working
progressing on plastering plaster Righ silt
Nov using 50 volosnic
The Joint Sealant for the Power Check Pad (SIC 507) and the cast iron fittings for the Col Course Irrigation Project (SIC 437) have not yet arrived delaying those projects Also the redesign of the EMCPO Club foundation (SIC 34448) la still in the bands of the Army Corps of Engineers aud OICC Spain
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SOUDA IAT
A nev detachment vas establiahed or the conatruct1on of a Handball Court (CRpound 416) and a Racreatiou Area (CR 415)
BOLT LOCH
Work vsa beaun on the NEX Caraae project (U K 604)
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SEPTE~BER
The big event of Septembet vas tbe long awaited Pull Battalion 48 hour Mount Out Captain J P JONpoundS COMCBLANT preaided at the final 782 gear inspection et the conclusion of the exercise on 14 September 1976
ROTA
ERP Storage Facility (SPN 516) Project turned over 8 September 1976 with no punchliat facil it y completed in 5 veeks time
Muse Cold I ron (SPN 502 ) Project atill delayed a va i t ins pipe inaulation and holiday line tester Elbows received for by-paaaing obstructions
TSC Antennas (SPN 602) Intense r ainfall and diaestablishshyment and reaetablishaent of the detachment at Moron because of the Mount Out have hinoered const r uction progreaa
Poat Office Consolidation Work continued on this project a s tbe foyers heads and office spaces vere completed
Repair Fender System (SPN 19Sl7) Date of arrival of timber pushed back for second time to 10 October 1976 Its arrival is essential as UCT ONpound deployed to Rota 21 September and oov are unable to begin eonatruction work
Wullenveber An t enna (SPN 503) Wrong size dead end gripe arrived vork can not begin on installation of nev boom boards
Animal Kennel (SPN 632) Work started on the erection of this quonset hut upon the completion o the ERP Storage Facility
SIGONELLA
AtMD Building (SIC 18lII) Work progressing smoothly Pre f inal inapeccion sat for l October 1976
Ordnance Maga~ine (SIC 25) Work continuinR on all phaaes o f pTo j e c t - road vater lioe interior Expect completion b y NMCB 4
Still awaiting arrival of cast iron fittings for Golf Courae Irrigation Project (SIC 437) and on receipt of redeaign from OICC Spain on EMCPO Club (SIC 34448)
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the Air Conditioning Rehabilieation Project (GRpound 649)
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Work progTeaaed smoothly on the Baodbell Cou rt (CRE 416) Bovever uoaarked pover linea vere hit during the bullite preparation tor the ~bullcreation Area (CRE 415) and reaulted lo delays vbtla repairs vere aade
Det SOUiia Bay 11ampabera work on the bandbell court project
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Manr projectbull at the various detachment -ites vere cobullpleted during this final 35 days of deployment Also the extensive task of bulloving out tbe NHCB FOUR Advance Party and turning over the projects equipment and camp to NHCB FIVE occupied a signliicant portion of the battalion bull time
ROTA
The Muse Cold Iron Project (SPN 502) turned over at 34 cobullplete with vork continuing to the end on insulating bull portions of the steam line
The Post Office Consolidation (SPN 498) was cobullpleted
The Pier II Pender Repair (SN 19517) was turned over at 34 complete With the arrival of the required timber bullebullbers on 15 October 1976 extensive work vas com~leted in the final tvo weeks
The Calibration Lab (SPN 462) was turned over at 82 complete awaiting redesign of mechanical systems by OICC Spain
The TSC Antenna Project (SPN 602) was turned over with 18 complete (36 of work at Hor~n)
The Wullenveber Antenna Project (SPN 503) wae turned over at 15 complete awai t ing the dead end grips
The Animal Kennel (SPN 632) was turned over ac 60 complete with the cagae and other inter ior work to be completed
SlCONELLA
The Power ~ Check Pad (SIC 507) and the AIMD Shop (SIC 18III) wae completed
The Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) wae turnover at 95 complete with heavy raine hampering progress on the road bull
The Theater Addition (SIC 26) was turned over at 94J complete os oll manpower resources were diverted in the last two weeks to the EMCPO Club
The Colf Courae Irrigation Project (SIC 437) was turned over at 17 complete
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Work began in earnest on the EMCPO Club(SIC 34448) during the final tvo veeka Once design approval vaa given work continued in double ahifta 7 days a week in a last ditch effort to get the p r oject out of the ground before the Sigonella rainy season stopped all earthwoTk Footings and columns bad to be poured in standing water despite 24 hour pumping
HOLY LOCR
The NEX Garage (UNK 604) waa completed
SOUDA BAY
The Handball Court (CRE 416) and the Recreation Area (CKE 415) vere completed bafore the Dets diaeetab1-isluaent
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Charlie Coapany Coaaander
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CECS Henry S REii (Augu1t 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LT Pra nk J KOlRO CEC US N (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Wallace NXN YU ll DSN (Jbullnlllry 1976 - June 1976)
LTJC Cragory A RtC~RT CBC DSN (June 1976 - November 1976)
LT Michael R JOHNSON CEC DSN (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Mlcheel A KOPACZEWSKlCtCDSKR (January 1976 - Novebullbet 1976)
LTJC Ronald P DE TROY CC US NR (Jamp11uacy 1976 - November 1976)
LTJC Laigb t on J TROE Ill CC OSN (January 1976 - Noveaber 1976)
LTJC Paul 8 VADE SC USN (January 1974 - July 1976)
LTJC Scaven C CRTRY SC USN (July 1976 -
LT Pred C ILlN USN (Januery 1976 - Kay 1976)
LTJC Gregory A RlCHBRT CIC USN (May 1976 - November 1976)
ENS Craig M CAMPBELL CC USN (September 1975 - October 1976)
ENS Jean P MAbullCHAND CEC USN (October 1976 -
EQCH Ovaine R RUTHRPORD USN (March 1975 - Ha y 1976)
UTCS Norman C lOLBECK USI (May 1976 - JuJy 1976)
UTCM Ke nneth NMN CLEMONS USN (July 1976 - Novembar 1976)
CUCH Richard N ALLA~D USN (Novaaber 1976 -
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ADM I NPERSOtlHEL
The Administrative Department provided all administrative reproduction and personnel services to the battalion during the deployment
Total yeoman assigned during this deployment were ten (l-YNC 1-VNl 3-YN2 2-YN3 and 3-YNSN) One YN2 was assigned to Detachment Sigonella for administra t ive support bull Yeoman were also assigned to the Supply (S-4) Tr aining (S- 2) and Operations (S-3) departments The Admin Staff averaged four (2-YN2 l-YN3 and 1-YNSN) with the YNC functioning as the Assistant Admin Officer and the YN1 functioning as the Admin Office supervisor A line LTJG was assigned as Department Head
The Personnel Office started the Ro t a deployment with a staff of 10 PNs Everyone was assigned a specific job to do reenlistments and discharges receipts and transfers TAD diaries and education al services The operation was going smoothly however one PN was sent t o the Sigonella detachment to augment the de t achment staff because of the heavy workload there The allowance was further deple t ed when one PN got o r ders for shore duty and another PN was released t o inactive duty Though the loss of the PNs could not be remedied the remaining PNs doubled their share of the load to give the battalion the service it needed This is typical of the Cao Do spirit of the PNs Their motivation and esprit de corps enabled them to give service to everyone in the battalion
The Personnel and Administrative staffs maintained the Duty YNPN Watch Section which provided emergency personn~l services and message pick-up service on a 24-hour bas is
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AVERAGE BATTALION STRENGTH - DEPLOYED AND ASSIGNED
DEPLOYED ASSIGNED
OPlICEllS 19 19 E-9 3 3 E-8 9 9 E-7 32 33 pound-6 75 78 E-5 91 101 E-4 137 138 E-3 amp below 207 208
TOTAL 554 570
BATTALION RECEIPTS AND TRANSFERS
TRANSFERS RECETPTS
OFFICERS 7 9 E-9 0 l pound-8 0 3 E-7 2 0 E-6 15 9 E-5 34 17 B-4 28 21 E- 3 amp below 31 -2 TOTAL 117 158
AVERAGE BATTALION HANNING - OCCU FIELD 13
E-8 E-7 E-6 E-5 E-4 E-3 amp Below TOTAL
BU 2 9 10 22 38 53 134 CE 1 2 10 9 9 13 44 CM 2 5 7 15 21 18 68 EA 0 2 3 6 3 12 26 EO 0 4 15 13 22 50 104 SW 1 1 8 7 11 16 44 UT l 0 3 9 14 23 50
TOTAL 7 TI 56 BT 118 185 470
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LEGAL
Legal a11i1tance was available co all members of the Battalion either at the coamand level by furniahing thebull vith povera of attorney or by referral to representativebull at the Baae Legal Services Branch OCfice for advice and counseling
Disciplinary action resulted in nonjudicial punishment being awarded on an average oC three cases week1y at Captaina Mast Four special and one summary courtbull - martial were convened during the Rota deployment Disciplinary action by month ia illustrated on the graph below
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CAREE R C 0 U N S E L l N G
During most of the European deployment NllCB 4 did not have a permanent trained Campreer Counselor This affected the overall career retention program As of this writing the battalion has acquir ed a permanent Career Counselor and the coU1Dand is in the pr ocess of rebuilding a viable car eer r e t ention team This should br14thten the overall retention pictur e
RETENTI ON TABLE
E11g1bl e Not E112ible Reen1istment
First Term Per sonnel 88 22 12
Career Personnel 21 00 14
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MORALE An ObJective evaluation of the bullorale of the Battalion as
a whole would unquestionably be very highmiddot Certainly the deploybullent location Rota Spain with its excellent liberty and leave possibilities wa1 a contributing factor However the sinale aost iaportant cause of high unit aorale was the excellent reputation for quality workaanship which the Battalion enjoyed Quality work probulloted hiamph unit pride which led to personal pride which led to hlamph aorale The high bullorate in turn was the cause of better and higher quality work thus self-perpetuating the spiral and proving the adaae that Quality attracts Qualitybullbull
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CHAPLAIN Religious services were held regularly in the Chapal-inshy
the-Pines located in the Seabee Camp Ciudad de Plata Rota Spain Sunday services included Protestant Worship at 0930 and Catholic Mass at 1100 Protestant Worship was conducted by the Battalion Chaplain and Catholic Mass was celebrated by Chaplains Rademacher and Boyd from the Naval Station Chapel Guitar music for Catholic Mass was arranged by the priests Organist for the Protestant services was Nancy L Johnson wife of CTIC Bob Johnson of Naval Comaunicntion Station Attendance averaged 7 battalion personnel at Protestant sershyvices and 16 at Catholic services tn addition many Naval Station personnel attended worship services at the Senbee Camp
Protestant and Catholic Chapel Funds were maintained with the Battalion Chaplain as custodian of each Disbursements of $100 or more were made with approval of the Commondina Officer A Catholic Chapel Council was foraed to make recoaaendations for use of the Catholic Chapel Fund
The Chapel was left unlocked at all times for aeditntion and prayer by battalion personnel A small group of Penteshycostal men hnd a daily prayer service in the chapel
Several battalion personnel participated in local denominshyational services Latter Doy Saints and Church of Christ at Esperanzu House on the base First Baptist Church Bethel Baptist Church and Lu Tglesln tvangelica (Pentecostal) off base A number of battalion personnel participated in Chrisshytian fellowship at Victory Villa Overseas Christion Serviceshyaen s Center and at a coffee house sponsored by La Iglesia Eva nae lica
A small Protestant Bible study group met on Wednesday nights ~n the Chaplians office studying primarily Godsplan of salvation
Throe retreats averaging seven persons ouch were held at La Molina Santa an old grist mill in Benaojon which has been converted into a retreat center by Fred Felty an American insurance salesman lowyer and former legislotor from Texas Several Catholic personnel participated in two Search Retreats sponsored by the base chapel
Several religious pound1las mostly Moody science filbulls were presented free of charge in the Silver City Theater The films became quite popular with a maximum attendance of 60 at one showing
The battalion library located in the sumo building as tho chnplalns office contain~ 3000 volumes of fiction and nonshyfiction hand-me-downs from other Navy Ii brories During
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this deployment application was made to the Chief of Naval Education and Training Support to establish e aeneral library at Silver City This was epproved and at the end of deployshyment an order of 1500 new volumes was received Much time and effort was put into inventorying and organiiing e~isting books About 600 fictions books older than twelve years were removed from the shelves and placed in boxes pending arrival of the new books Additional bookshelves totaling 76 feet of shelf space were built by Bravo Company to accommodate the new books In addition the battalion had several shelves of paperback books
The greatest single timetaker for the Chaplain was individual counseling covering a variety of subjects but mainly marital counseling A good bit of evening time was spent making AUTOVON calls in connection with personal counseling This included delivering over 120 Red Cross messages and counseling and assistshying persons receiving these messages
In addition to library shelves material changes included installation of a safe for keepina chapel funds prior to deposit a new air conditioner for the chapel screen doors on the chaplains office and library an additional electrical outlet in the chapshylains office to accommodate a wall clock relocation of one outshyside speaker from the chapel tower to the library roof in order to play chimes on Sunday mornings in the direction of berthing areas tamper-proofing of tho outside library door and updatina of doorknobs with locks and keys for all doors
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MEiHCAL
While found to be lacking by stateside standards the physical plant and layout of the dispensary were noneshytheless adequate for aost routine and emergency cases treated at Ciudad de Plata Assistance provided by the Naval Hospital Rota in the form of laboratory teats
bull pharmacy x-rays consultions and emergency referrals was outbulltanding
An average of approximately 280 patients per month were seen during rout1ne sick call hours Over 1850 prescriptions were filled the laboratory processed some 800 teats and 20 x-ray exposures were taken and reed Upper Respiratory Infections and gastrointestinal compaincs comprised the majority of conditions seen at routine 1ick call with moat of the consultsrefer r als co the Naval Hospital being of an orthopedic or optometric nature No communicable disease or food born illness outbreaks ware encountered Few cases of venere al disease were encounte r ed and all responded favo r abl y to i nitia l tr eatment Tl1ro~ghnut the deployment and in preparation for t he return to CONUS all necessary immunizations including Hong Kong and New Jersey A (swine) influenza were administered to AiJ Hands
The Medical Department instituted o Weight Control Program using the recent guidelines promulgated by BUMED While the results are still being analyzed net lossea of 30+ lbs were noted in several cases
During the deployment the rear two thirds of the HCPOC ESO Quonset Rut was alloted to the Medical Department and converted to supply spaces for bulk medical equipment This allo~ed for the controlled temperature storage oC items vice storage in CONpoundX boxes thus extending shelf life and insuri~g potency of necessary medicinals ln preparation Cor the mount out exercise all mount out boxe1 bullats kitbull and outfits were painted the latches and seals repaired or replaced
SICONELLA DETACHMENT
The Sigonella Detachment had a first class corpsman ssaigned throughout the deployment A screening eick call was held prior to quarters each morning An average of epproximetely 100 patients per month were seen during r o utine morning sick call of these personnel approximately 10 aen had to be referred to the Base Dispensa ry for further treatment Safety and sanitation inspections were conducted on both a r ou tine and a surprise basis The Medical Department representative also worked in the Adm Offi ce of the Base Dispensary
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DENTAL
The battalion dental staff consisting of one Dental Officer and cvo Deneal Technicians provided treatment in moat phases of Dantistry on a regularly scheduled basis to all battalion personnel Smergency dental care was rendered at any time Outatanding support in the fabrication of prosthetic applishyances repair service and advanced periodontal and complishycated oral surgery cases vas received from the Dental Departshyment Roca Spain
The battalion Dental Department is housed in a standard naval mobile dental trailer The trailer consists of a vattshying room two operatories and a dark room One operacory is used for performing most phases of Dentistry and the other is used for exposing x-rays films in the dark room all dental instruments are sterilited in an autoclave located in the dark room
Patient load averaged over 200 per month and in excess of 1000 procedures per month During chis deployment cycle no unusual dental diseases or conditions were detected
Dentel equipment and supplies were adequate However occasional equipment problems did cause delays in patient care Few problems were encountered in ordering and receiving dental supplies
In summary the den~al department should always keep at least a couple of months of every day consumables on hand for turnover Scheduling of patients no more than cwo or three weeks in advance should be exercised to decrease the amount oC patient failures due to unforeseen emergencies and exercises that may arise due to the battalions alert status during deployshyment
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S P E C I A L S E R V I C E S The Special Services Staff was comprised of one first
class potty officer and ono non-rated battalion member Despite the small siie of tho crew Special Se~vices mainshytained a very active and effective program Self-help proshyjects for the improvement of the Special Services building which consisted of a gabulle roobull and theater included the conshystruction of a stage and a bar the tiling of the game room floor and the installation of a new ceilinamp in the theater The Special Services Petty Officer aaintained a close liaison with the base travel aaency and was instruaental in arranging a continuous stream of tours to the surrounding area and all over lurope
Sports activity was marked by chess and ping pong tournashyments and by the three month long NMCB FOUR softball season The season was culminated with the presentation of plaques and team pictures to the victorious team meaberaand a trophy with the name of the winning teabull inscribed which will be passed on to the chaapions of the next deployaent
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P A 0 I P H 0 I 0 L AB The Public Affairs OfficePhotogr aphic Laboratory c r e w
consis t ed of one fi r st class Photographers Mate one second class Journalist a nd two non -rated Builders as photographers fo r most of t he deployment The primary tasks of t he Photo Lab wer e to pr o vi de photographic support for PAO and the Opshyerations Department Work wos also done in support of the line companies (Alpha Company in particular ) the Safety Chief and the de t achbullent s
The mont hly opera t ions r eports which included black 6 white prints and color s l ides and tho bat t alion publication Focus on Four took up aos t of the Jabs tibulle
The PAO Oepartbullent worked on the bullonthly Focus on Four and pr ovided news release coverage of battalion events Artishycles appe1Lred in t he Rota base paper (The Jack Tar) the Seashybee Coverall Navy Times Navy Civil Engineer and others PAO also coordinated the Fl eet Home Town News Prograbull and the Direct Line question and answer line to the co
PAOPhoto did the l ayou t work on t he Guam Completion Report prepared a Change of Coabullond booklet ond finished a 92- page edition of the Focus on Four ln lieu of a cruisebook at the end of deployment
ProblebullS were encountered in the lnb with water teaper at ure and bullinerols insufficient functional equipment and frequent reassignbullent of personnel However n quali t y product was mainshytained as projects and l iberty wer e well docuaented by the PAO Staff
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H U M A N R E S 0 U R C E M A N A G E M E N I S U M M A R Y
The continuing aim of the NMCB POUR HRM Prograa is to aaximize the use of battalion human potential thereby enshysuring mission achievement for the command and personal growth opportunity for each battalion member If the program can be judged by the results it produced during the 1976 European deployment then the many pages of this completion report attest to a marked success
The Phase II Equal OpportunityRace Relations Program adshyvanced toward its institutionalized self-sustained stages The AAP was revised EOQls were updated and a new CTT was trained who in turn conducted MRRCE Workshops for all eligible personnel The Human Relations Council met monthly and tho Advancement Recommendation Board reviewed enlisted service records and performance evaluations to ensure all hands have been afforded an equal advancement opportunity
The DAPA and CODAC trained supervisors to identify and deal with workers showing symptoms of drugalcohol abuse conducted discussion groups for people with problems promshyulgated facts on drugalcohol abuse and related Navy policy and instituted a Drug Exemption Program Harsh Spanish laws p rove d a significant deterrent to drug use and trafficking and Battalion Special Services consistently proshyvided outstanding alternatives to drugalcohol indulgence Drug detection dogs urinalyses screening and NIS investigashytions were used aa required The local ARD and CAAC units treated and screened individuals referred by the CODAC
Battalion personnel participated in cultural adjustment briefings conducted by host activities in Rota and Sigonella Liberty cancellations were infrequent and few unfavorable incidents with local nationals were reported Officers and enlisted men regularly took advantage of leave and liberty to explore Spain and other European countries
Positive actions were initiated throughout the deployshybullcnt and will continue during homeport to sustain a positive cobullbulland cl1bullate Most notable among these are the refinement
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of organi~ational responsibilities and delegation of authority bull to junior officers and senior petty officers and t he strength-ening of internal combullunications and feedback through Captains Call Officer Chief business meetings and social gatherings and frequent Coabullanding Officer rebullarks at Morning Quarters
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HISTORICAL SUMMARY
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NMCB POOR wrapped up its homeport period with the completion of the CBC Pore Bueneae Trailer Park at Pore Hueneme CA and the lest flight to Rota left on 15 March
Turnov~r of projects at NAVSTA Rota consisted of the Calibration Lab (SPN 462 at 48 completegt as well as eight minor projects
The construction hold and material delays have liaited the casked projects on which the battalion can vork
The Calibration Lab (SPN 462) is progreaaing smoothly and awaits scheduled deliveries of the ductwork by mid-April and the remaining air handling units
Seabee Camp projects were rescheduled with the visit of COMCBLANT representatives on 29 March
Surfacing the Alpha Co Live Storage Area (SPN 01-12) ia progressing vell with the area close to Cioal grade after removing almost one foot of soil over the entire area
Laundry Boiler (SPN Ol-28) Camp Hot Water Boilers (SPN 01-29) and Water Softeners (SPN 01-30) are awaiting shipment of boilers and water softeners respectively
A dedicated camp maintenance program is undervay to keep the camp in a hazard Cree condition
Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34) Phase II is progressing with about 800 LF of aidewalk poured
In Sigonella Sicily the EM ciubCPO Addition (SIC 34448) and Colf Cou rse Irrigation system (SIC 437) have not been started due co higher priority on other projects
AIMD Shop Phase III (SIC 18) is on schedule and awaits arrival of the building which is due l April The high water table is a continual problem
Ordnance Hagaampine (SIC 25) ia hampered by rain (site lies in a low swampy area) bur forming continues on the bleat valle
Handball Court (SIC 441) is awbulliting maceriais before work can continue
Power Check Pad (SlC 507) vill start the Cir1t week of April
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A 16-man augment force to the Sigonella Det vas sent 30 March and is expected to return to Rota approximately l May
Holy Loch Scotland posss problems in uneirpacted vork (443 mandaya) remaining for the Rankin Garage (UNK 504) and in unplanned demolition (50 mandaya) for(UNK 09) Hobby Shop Additional men are planned to augment the Holy Loeb Oet in late April or early May
The Nea Makri Oet commenced vork vith approximat~ly 20 complete and 14 air conditioning units rehabed bull
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April aav NHCB FOUR moving into construction in earnest despite the material problems experienced on many major projects
At the Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34 II) section three of five sections is complete and the job is progressing vell
At the Wullanveber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) limited vork began in preparation for delivery of boom boards on 1 June
The causeway for the BOCBRP is in its final position with the connection well underway Lighting of the causeway is hampered by material problems
Repairs to the Fender System (SPN 19517) progress slowly dua to a lack of welding machines and design changes in the fabrication of the walers Divers from UCT ONE are currently removing the bottom walars along the right aide of the pier
After a complete design change the Community Center Road (SPN 444) is moving with ~ubgrade already eatabliahed
The Stgonella Seabee Compound (SIC 02-01) ta continuing with work on the trailer pads soils test lab collateral
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At the AIMD Building StC 18ttI non-delivery of ~he preshyengineered building ibull causing a critical delay along with other miscellaneoua HTO items
The Theater Addition (SIC 26) also haa critical eaterinl problems particularly with the doors having not arrived
The Handball Court (SIC 441) is awaiting arrival of the remainder of the building
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In Holy Loeb the Rankin Garage (UNK 504) will be cobullpleted Dt Kay and the Hobby Shop Improvements (UN~ 09) ii progressing vell with no major problems
Several personnel shifts are 1cheduled for the upcoming month and include the following Of the 16 man augmented to the Sigonella Dec ii will return on 9 Kay 18 additional men will be sent from Rota Three men will be sent to the Holy Loc h Dec
A detachment to La Maddalena of 19 men will be eatablished in June and a detachment to Souda Bay of four men will be established approximately l June
KAY
In Kay - NMC8 POUR completed and turned over two major projects both ahead of schedule Material and funding problems still plague several projects though there was soaa improvement by aonths end
Causeway Connection (SPN 506) Concrete pad poured security lights and handrail in place Project completed and turned over 27 Kay 1976
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Precon held scheduled to start 1 July if oxylance burn bera and conduit hanger material arrive in June
Poat Office Consolidation (SPN 498) Much work was accomshypliabad with old walls and utilities removed and new walls doors and windows being installed
Calibration Lab (SPN 462) Additional funds received material procurement has begun again Need electr ical AC plumbing material Work baa progressed in finishing the head installing duct work painting
Repair Fender System Pier Il (SPN o f eleven sections of piles complete prior co installation
19517) Prefab of first Rubbing stripbull required
Wullenweber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) Limited work awaiting arrival of boom bosrds in June
Housin8 Sidewalks (SPN 34) Men diverted from this project to the Poat Office Conaolidation
Community Center Roads (SPN 444) June completion expected
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Aniaal Shelter (SPN 632) Foundation prepared vertical conatruccion awaiting rebar expanded metal
Sigonella Seabee Compound (SIC 02-01) Work continued with progreaa on underground electrical substation alab light poles final grading and storage work Projecting June completion
AIMD Building (SIC 18III) Building received and strucshytural a eabers erected Work continuing on sever linea undershyground Cuel tank Anticipa te funding problema
Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) Avaicing additional funda alov progreaa aade on bleat walls earth vork laying water line
theater Addition (SIC 26) Avaitiog additional funda much work oo stairs ocher concrete vork auapeoded ceiling partition installed
Golf Course Irrgiatioo (SIC 437) Work began on inacalshylacion of water lines and sprinkler systems
Bandball Court (SIC 441) No work performed awaiting arriv1l of electrical material
Povar Check Pad (SIC 507) Rain delayed early construction uch fill and compaction work performed this month
Line Opa Rehabilitation (SIC 508) tile floor laid electrical plumbing painting complete Project completed turned over 28 Hay 1976
Rankin Garage (UNK 504) in Roly Loch vaa completed and curnad ove r io ea~ly May
Hobby Shop Improvement Project (UNK 09) is ahead of schedule with bullwo rk progressing in roof boiler and radiator installation Estimated comple tion August 1976
AC Rehab (CRE 649) in Nea Makrt ia progressing near schedule with 471 of rehab work completed
In La Hadd1lena work has reauaad on the ~ym Overhead (SAR 04A) and on the Playing Field (SAR 11) with the arrival of a 19 men det during the final two vaeka of Hay
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Io June steady progress waa aade on construction projects The command inspection by COMCBLANT Captain J C RlC~ELS CEC USN r esulted io an outstanding rating for NMCB FOUR with particular praise for t he areas of leadership and ailitary smartness and our high quality construction Material sod funding probleaa still delay several projects aa outlined below
Kuse Cold Iron zation began on 28 to begill 12 Jul1 aaterial still are
SPN 502) Second precon held sod mobilishyJune Pull-scale construction isacheduled Oxylaoce burn bars and conduit hanger not on site
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Post Office Consolidotion (SPN 498) Work accoaplished bull includes plastering new walls installing a head beginning a foyer The major hold-up is arrival of channel iron necessary for inatallation of ductwork and installation of the euspended ceiling
Repair Pender System (SPN 19517) First sections of piles driven Rubbing stripslover va lers to be installed with UCT support once rubbing stripe ar r ive
Calibration Lab (SPN 462) Delays in this job include srrival of mismatched nir cood~tioniog equipment for the Mechanishycal Room and awaiting pencil rod and angle iron fo r ductwork
Wullenweber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) Boom boards are not not scheduled to arrive until August Work ia progressing in the bus bar installation
Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34) Open scrip between r oad and sidewalks paved
Overlay Camp Roads and Surface Secondary Roads (SPN 01-13 SPN 01-22) Roads in cabullp repaved
Inetall Bead Building 365 (SPN 01-35) Work is virtually complete on this camp improvement project
AIHD Building (SIC 18III) Work and fuel tank Wor~ is conttnuiog on the access road
completed oo sever lines aid~ng insulation and on
Power Check Pad (SIC 507) Almost half of tbe concrete poured this period
Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) $12300 of $17650 requested received Project August completion
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Theater Addition (SlC 26) Roof and ceiling installed interior utilities being roughed io
Handball court (SIC 441) No bullaterial delaya this month Insulation ceiling utilities installed All that rebullaina is to paint interior correct electrical and place sidewalk end stepa
EM ClubEH Club Addition Preparation underway to begin ~hibull project Many design questions to be discuaaed in second precon on 1 July 1976
_ Sigonella Seabee Cobullpound (SIC 02-01) Work still remains on vash reek soils lab admin parking lot and shore pover connection
Hobby Shop taprovement Project(UNK 09) Work continues ahead of schedule v t th progrebullbull on vindov installation plastering and electrical
Gym Overhead (SAJl 04A) Work completed once plywood arrived in mid-June No pudcblist
Playing Field (SAR 11) Work is progressing vith an early July completion expected The detachment is to be diseatablished approximately 15 July
Rota Pier Fender Repair (SPN 19517)
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JULY
In Julywork continued aa NKCB FOUR paaaed the midpoint in ita European deployment The battalion took tiae out for the traditional mid-deployment party on the 24th of July and for the battalion Change of Command Ceremony on 29 July when CDR C J BEDNAR relieved CDR M J MACDONALD However work did not alacken aa the Muse Cold Iron Project commenced (ull production at Rota and plans were laid for the eatabliahaent of a detachment at Souda Bay Crete Several projecta were completed both in Rota and at the various detachmenta
POTA
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Once critical materials orrived progresa vaa quicker than first anticipated due to the efficishyency of the oxylance and magnesium burn bar However several problems still alov construction Obstructions in the steam line trench require design changes for the pipe layout Not all materials are on hand and timely delivery ia required in order to avoid further delays Pinally apace requirements of pier tenantbull impedes progress as areas are blocked off and the battalion ia given only limited acceaa
Poat Office Consolidation (SPN 498) Haaonry work continued on the foyer and north and south walls Utilities inatalled electrical work begun No major stumbling blocka anticipated in this project as channel iron for auapendad celling arrived late in the month
Repair Pender System SPN 19517) At the prefab yard concrete pillars for use in pile fabrication completed The third of twelve sections of pile were driven Anticipate runnshying out or wooden members
Calib ration Lab (SPN 462) Installation of hoc vater lines complete Head virtually complete and moec duct work installed No resolution yet to mechanicalair-conditioning problema
Communi ty Center Road (SPN 444) Completed turned overco ROICC 6 Ju ly 1976
Animal Kennel (SPN 632) Project laid out and earthwork complete
Renovate BEQ Electrical (SPN 01-08) lialf of lights installed Awaiting arrival of remaining materials
Surface Ove rlay Camp Roadbull (SPN 01-13) 01-20 01-22 01-38) Silve r City Saloon parking lot surface BEQ roada complete WorK continuing on other horizontal constYuction in Seabea Camp
Install Raad Bldg 365 (SPN 01-35) Completed
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SIGONELLA
AIMD Building (SIC 18III) Siding insulation complete Interior electrical and plumbing vork begun Partition valls being installed
Pover Check Pad (SIC 507) of application of joint sealer
Project complete vith exception Awaiting chis terial
Ordnance Magaampine (SIC 25) Last concrete for blaat walls poured Work continuing on grouting waterproofing and earthshywork
Handball Court (SIC 441) Project completed and turned over to ROICC
EM ClubEM Club Addition (SIC 34448) Project start delayed awaiting reply from Corpa of Engineers on aajor deeig~ queetions
SARDINIA
Playing Field (SAR 11) Project completed and turned over Det disestabl ished 16 July 1976
ROLY LOCH
Hobby Shop Improvement Project (UNK 09) Project completed with exception of punchlist Det reduced to seven bullen until rest of aaterisl1 1rrive for start of NX garage project
NEA MAKRI
AC Rehab (GRE 645) Work moved ahead or schedulemiddot~ 13 units rehabbed this month
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AUGUST
In Rota construction approval was given by the Spanish governaent or the ERPBOC Storage and the TSC Antenna projects Manpower was quickly diverted to these projects the nuabera l and 3 priorities at Rota For the TSC Antenna job a detachment was established at Moron AFB In addition a detachment was also eatablished at Souda Bay Crete to work on two rec r eation facilities
ROTA
ERP Storage Facility (SPN 516) Vork progressed quickly on thia project in August after the lifting of the Spanish construction bold All aaterials were available on site anticipate early September completion
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Work was delayed on this project after the discovery of nine obstructions in the steam trench A redebulligo bas been approved and now the requirement is for tha arrival of elbows to go around the obstructions
TSC Antennas (SPN 602) A twelve man deta~bbullent was established on 16 Auguat to begin work at Moron AFB Spain It is planned that all work will be completed at Moron and then the complementaey antenna work started at the Rota site
Pier II Fender Repair (SPN 19517) Most of this crew diverted to higher priority projects aa maceriala (Timber) are running short
Calibra tion Lab (SPN 462) A design engineer from OICC Spain arrived the week of 16 August and recommended extenaive redesign of the AC ayatea Further delays are anticipated It is expected that NHCB 4 vill not b able to complete this project
SlCONBLLA
AIMO Building (SIC 18tII) Material pro~lems continuemiddot The comnon gutters have not arrived as promised by the Italian Air Force contractor The AC unit received does not aatch specifications COMCBLANT DET Naples ia investigating problems
Theater Addition (SIC 26) Work nov Estimate 3-4 veeks lost due to rework of content in river sand reduced bonding sand aeans to be working
progressing on plastering plaster Righ silt
Nov using 50 volosnic
The Joint Sealant for the Power Check Pad (SIC 507) and the cast iron fittings for the Col Course Irrigation Project (SIC 437) have not yet arrived delaying those projects Also the redesign of the EMCPO Club foundation (SIC 34448) la still in the bands of the Army Corps of Engineers aud OICC Spain
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SOUDA IAT
A nev detachment vas establiahed or the conatruct1on of a Handball Court (CRpound 416) and a Racreatiou Area (CR 415)
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Work vsa beaun on the NEX Caraae project (U K 604)
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Souda Bay landbell Court (CRE 416)
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SEPTE~BER
The big event of Septembet vas tbe long awaited Pull Battalion 48 hour Mount Out Captain J P JONpoundS COMCBLANT preaided at the final 782 gear inspection et the conclusion of the exercise on 14 September 1976
ROTA
ERP Storage Facility (SPN 516) Project turned over 8 September 1976 with no punchliat facil it y completed in 5 veeks time
Muse Cold I ron (SPN 502 ) Project atill delayed a va i t ins pipe inaulation and holiday line tester Elbows received for by-paaaing obstructions
TSC Antennas (SPN 602) Intense r ainfall and diaestablishshyment and reaetablishaent of the detachment at Moron because of the Mount Out have hinoered const r uction progreaa
Poat Office Consolidation Work continued on this project a s tbe foyers heads and office spaces vere completed
Repair Fender System (SPN 19Sl7) Date of arrival of timber pushed back for second time to 10 October 1976 Its arrival is essential as UCT ONpound deployed to Rota 21 September and oov are unable to begin eonatruction work
Wullenveber An t enna (SPN 503) Wrong size dead end gripe arrived vork can not begin on installation of nev boom boards
Animal Kennel (SPN 632) Work started on the erection of this quonset hut upon the completion o the ERP Storage Facility
SIGONELLA
AtMD Building (SIC 18lII) Work progressing smoothly Pre f inal inapeccion sat for l October 1976
Ordnance Maga~ine (SIC 25) Work continuinR on all phaaes o f pTo j e c t - road vater lioe interior Expect completion b y NMCB 4
Still awaiting arrival of cast iron fittings for Golf Courae Irrigation Project (SIC 437) and on receipt of redeaign from OICC Spain on EMCPO Club (SIC 34448)
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SOllDA BAY
Work progTeaaed smoothly on the Baodbell Cou rt (CRE 416) Bovever uoaarked pover linea vere hit during the bullite preparation tor the ~bullcreation Area (CRE 415) and reaulted lo delays vbtla repairs vere aade
Det SOUiia Bay 11ampabera work on the bandbell court project
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OCTOBER - NOVEMBER
Manr projectbull at the various detachment -ites vere cobullpleted during this final 35 days of deployment Also the extensive task of bulloving out tbe NHCB FOUR Advance Party and turning over the projects equipment and camp to NHCB FIVE occupied a signliicant portion of the battalion bull time
ROTA
The Muse Cold Iron Project (SPN 502) turned over at 34 cobullplete with vork continuing to the end on insulating bull portions of the steam line
The Post Office Consolidation (SPN 498) was cobullpleted
The Pier II Pender Repair (SN 19517) was turned over at 34 complete With the arrival of the required timber bullebullbers on 15 October 1976 extensive work vas com~leted in the final tvo weeks
The Calibration Lab (SPN 462) was turned over at 82 complete awaiting redesign of mechanical systems by OICC Spain
The TSC Antenna Project (SPN 602) was turned over with 18 complete (36 of work at Hor~n)
The Wullenveber Antenna Project (SPN 503) wae turned over at 15 complete awai t ing the dead end grips
The Animal Kennel (SPN 632) was turned over ac 60 complete with the cagae and other inter ior work to be completed
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The Power ~ Check Pad (SIC 507) and the AIMD Shop (SIC 18III) wae completed
The Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) wae turnover at 95 complete with heavy raine hampering progress on the road bull
The Theater Addition (SIC 26) was turned over at 94J complete os oll manpower resources were diverted in the last two weeks to the EMCPO Club
The Colf Courae Irrigation Project (SIC 437) was turned over at 17 complete
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Work began in earnest on the EMCPO Club(SIC 34448) during the final tvo veeka Once design approval vaa given work continued in double ahifta 7 days a week in a last ditch effort to get the p r oject out of the ground before the Sigonella rainy season stopped all earthwoTk Footings and columns bad to be poured in standing water despite 24 hour pumping
HOLY LOCR
The NEX Garage (UNK 604) waa completed
SOUDA BAY
The Handball Court (CRE 416) and the Recreation Area (CKE 415) vere completed bafore the Dets diaeetab1-isluaent
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ADM I NPERSOtlHEL
The Administrative Department provided all administrative reproduction and personnel services to the battalion during the deployment
Total yeoman assigned during this deployment were ten (l-YNC 1-VNl 3-YN2 2-YN3 and 3-YNSN) One YN2 was assigned to Detachment Sigonella for administra t ive support bull Yeoman were also assigned to the Supply (S-4) Tr aining (S- 2) and Operations (S-3) departments The Admin Staff averaged four (2-YN2 l-YN3 and 1-YNSN) with the YNC functioning as the Assistant Admin Officer and the YN1 functioning as the Admin Office supervisor A line LTJG was assigned as Department Head
The Personnel Office started the Ro t a deployment with a staff of 10 PNs Everyone was assigned a specific job to do reenlistments and discharges receipts and transfers TAD diaries and education al services The operation was going smoothly however one PN was sent t o the Sigonella detachment to augment the de t achment staff because of the heavy workload there The allowance was further deple t ed when one PN got o r ders for shore duty and another PN was released t o inactive duty Though the loss of the PNs could not be remedied the remaining PNs doubled their share of the load to give the battalion the service it needed This is typical of the Cao Do spirit of the PNs Their motivation and esprit de corps enabled them to give service to everyone in the battalion
The Personnel and Administrative staffs maintained the Duty YNPN Watch Section which provided emergency personn~l services and message pick-up service on a 24-hour bas is
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AVERAGE BATTALION STRENGTH - DEPLOYED AND ASSIGNED
DEPLOYED ASSIGNED
OPlICEllS 19 19 E-9 3 3 E-8 9 9 E-7 32 33 pound-6 75 78 E-5 91 101 E-4 137 138 E-3 amp below 207 208
TOTAL 554 570
BATTALION RECEIPTS AND TRANSFERS
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OFFICERS 7 9 E-9 0 l pound-8 0 3 E-7 2 0 E-6 15 9 E-5 34 17 B-4 28 21 E- 3 amp below 31 -2 TOTAL 117 158
AVERAGE BATTALION HANNING - OCCU FIELD 13
E-8 E-7 E-6 E-5 E-4 E-3 amp Below TOTAL
BU 2 9 10 22 38 53 134 CE 1 2 10 9 9 13 44 CM 2 5 7 15 21 18 68 EA 0 2 3 6 3 12 26 EO 0 4 15 13 22 50 104 SW 1 1 8 7 11 16 44 UT l 0 3 9 14 23 50
TOTAL 7 TI 56 BT 118 185 470
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LEGAL
Legal a11i1tance was available co all members of the Battalion either at the coamand level by furniahing thebull vith povera of attorney or by referral to representativebull at the Baae Legal Services Branch OCfice for advice and counseling
Disciplinary action resulted in nonjudicial punishment being awarded on an average oC three cases week1y at Captaina Mast Four special and one summary courtbull - martial were convened during the Rota deployment Disciplinary action by month ia illustrated on the graph below
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CAREE R C 0 U N S E L l N G
During most of the European deployment NllCB 4 did not have a permanent trained Campreer Counselor This affected the overall career retention program As of this writing the battalion has acquir ed a permanent Career Counselor and the coU1Dand is in the pr ocess of rebuilding a viable car eer r e t ention team This should br14thten the overall retention pictur e
RETENTI ON TABLE
E11g1bl e Not E112ible Reen1istment
First Term Per sonnel 88 22 12
Career Personnel 21 00 14
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MORALE An ObJective evaluation of the bullorale of the Battalion as
a whole would unquestionably be very highmiddot Certainly the deploybullent location Rota Spain with its excellent liberty and leave possibilities wa1 a contributing factor However the sinale aost iaportant cause of high unit aorale was the excellent reputation for quality workaanship which the Battalion enjoyed Quality work probulloted hiamph unit pride which led to personal pride which led to hlamph aorale The high bullorate in turn was the cause of better and higher quality work thus self-perpetuating the spiral and proving the adaae that Quality attracts Qualitybullbull
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CHAPLAIN Religious services were held regularly in the Chapal-inshy
the-Pines located in the Seabee Camp Ciudad de Plata Rota Spain Sunday services included Protestant Worship at 0930 and Catholic Mass at 1100 Protestant Worship was conducted by the Battalion Chaplain and Catholic Mass was celebrated by Chaplains Rademacher and Boyd from the Naval Station Chapel Guitar music for Catholic Mass was arranged by the priests Organist for the Protestant services was Nancy L Johnson wife of CTIC Bob Johnson of Naval Comaunicntion Station Attendance averaged 7 battalion personnel at Protestant sershyvices and 16 at Catholic services tn addition many Naval Station personnel attended worship services at the Senbee Camp
Protestant and Catholic Chapel Funds were maintained with the Battalion Chaplain as custodian of each Disbursements of $100 or more were made with approval of the Commondina Officer A Catholic Chapel Council was foraed to make recoaaendations for use of the Catholic Chapel Fund
The Chapel was left unlocked at all times for aeditntion and prayer by battalion personnel A small group of Penteshycostal men hnd a daily prayer service in the chapel
Several battalion personnel participated in local denominshyational services Latter Doy Saints and Church of Christ at Esperanzu House on the base First Baptist Church Bethel Baptist Church and Lu Tglesln tvangelica (Pentecostal) off base A number of battalion personnel participated in Chrisshytian fellowship at Victory Villa Overseas Christion Serviceshyaen s Center and at a coffee house sponsored by La Iglesia Eva nae lica
A small Protestant Bible study group met on Wednesday nights ~n the Chaplians office studying primarily Godsplan of salvation
Throe retreats averaging seven persons ouch were held at La Molina Santa an old grist mill in Benaojon which has been converted into a retreat center by Fred Felty an American insurance salesman lowyer and former legislotor from Texas Several Catholic personnel participated in two Search Retreats sponsored by the base chapel
Several religious pound1las mostly Moody science filbulls were presented free of charge in the Silver City Theater The films became quite popular with a maximum attendance of 60 at one showing
The battalion library located in the sumo building as tho chnplalns office contain~ 3000 volumes of fiction and nonshyfiction hand-me-downs from other Navy Ii brories During
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this deployment application was made to the Chief of Naval Education and Training Support to establish e aeneral library at Silver City This was epproved and at the end of deployshyment an order of 1500 new volumes was received Much time and effort was put into inventorying and organiiing e~isting books About 600 fictions books older than twelve years were removed from the shelves and placed in boxes pending arrival of the new books Additional bookshelves totaling 76 feet of shelf space were built by Bravo Company to accommodate the new books In addition the battalion had several shelves of paperback books
The greatest single timetaker for the Chaplain was individual counseling covering a variety of subjects but mainly marital counseling A good bit of evening time was spent making AUTOVON calls in connection with personal counseling This included delivering over 120 Red Cross messages and counseling and assistshying persons receiving these messages
In addition to library shelves material changes included installation of a safe for keepina chapel funds prior to deposit a new air conditioner for the chapel screen doors on the chaplains office and library an additional electrical outlet in the chapshylains office to accommodate a wall clock relocation of one outshyside speaker from the chapel tower to the library roof in order to play chimes on Sunday mornings in the direction of berthing areas tamper-proofing of tho outside library door and updatina of doorknobs with locks and keys for all doors
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MEiHCAL
While found to be lacking by stateside standards the physical plant and layout of the dispensary were noneshytheless adequate for aost routine and emergency cases treated at Ciudad de Plata Assistance provided by the Naval Hospital Rota in the form of laboratory teats
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An average of approximately 280 patients per month were seen during rout1ne sick call hours Over 1850 prescriptions were filled the laboratory processed some 800 teats and 20 x-ray exposures were taken and reed Upper Respiratory Infections and gastrointestinal compaincs comprised the majority of conditions seen at routine 1ick call with moat of the consultsrefer r als co the Naval Hospital being of an orthopedic or optometric nature No communicable disease or food born illness outbreaks ware encountered Few cases of venere al disease were encounte r ed and all responded favo r abl y to i nitia l tr eatment Tl1ro~ghnut the deployment and in preparation for t he return to CONUS all necessary immunizations including Hong Kong and New Jersey A (swine) influenza were administered to AiJ Hands
The Medical Department instituted o Weight Control Program using the recent guidelines promulgated by BUMED While the results are still being analyzed net lossea of 30+ lbs were noted in several cases
During the deployment the rear two thirds of the HCPOC ESO Quonset Rut was alloted to the Medical Department and converted to supply spaces for bulk medical equipment This allo~ed for the controlled temperature storage oC items vice storage in CONpoundX boxes thus extending shelf life and insuri~g potency of necessary medicinals ln preparation Cor the mount out exercise all mount out boxe1 bullats kitbull and outfits were painted the latches and seals repaired or replaced
SICONELLA DETACHMENT
The Sigonella Detachment had a first class corpsman ssaigned throughout the deployment A screening eick call was held prior to quarters each morning An average of epproximetely 100 patients per month were seen during r o utine morning sick call of these personnel approximately 10 aen had to be referred to the Base Dispensa ry for further treatment Safety and sanitation inspections were conducted on both a r ou tine and a surprise basis The Medical Department representative also worked in the Adm Offi ce of the Base Dispensary
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The battalion dental staff consisting of one Dental Officer and cvo Deneal Technicians provided treatment in moat phases of Dantistry on a regularly scheduled basis to all battalion personnel Smergency dental care was rendered at any time Outatanding support in the fabrication of prosthetic applishyances repair service and advanced periodontal and complishycated oral surgery cases vas received from the Dental Departshyment Roca Spain
The battalion Dental Department is housed in a standard naval mobile dental trailer The trailer consists of a vattshying room two operatories and a dark room One operacory is used for performing most phases of Dentistry and the other is used for exposing x-rays films in the dark room all dental instruments are sterilited in an autoclave located in the dark room
Patient load averaged over 200 per month and in excess of 1000 procedures per month During chis deployment cycle no unusual dental diseases or conditions were detected
Dentel equipment and supplies were adequate However occasional equipment problems did cause delays in patient care Few problems were encountered in ordering and receiving dental supplies
In summary the den~al department should always keep at least a couple of months of every day consumables on hand for turnover Scheduling of patients no more than cwo or three weeks in advance should be exercised to decrease the amount oC patient failures due to unforeseen emergencies and exercises that may arise due to the battalions alert status during deployshyment
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S P E C I A L S E R V I C E S The Special Services Staff was comprised of one first
class potty officer and ono non-rated battalion member Despite the small siie of tho crew Special Se~vices mainshytained a very active and effective program Self-help proshyjects for the improvement of the Special Services building which consisted of a gabulle roobull and theater included the conshystruction of a stage and a bar the tiling of the game room floor and the installation of a new ceilinamp in the theater The Special Services Petty Officer aaintained a close liaison with the base travel aaency and was instruaental in arranging a continuous stream of tours to the surrounding area and all over lurope
Sports activity was marked by chess and ping pong tournashyments and by the three month long NMCB FOUR softball season The season was culminated with the presentation of plaques and team pictures to the victorious team meaberaand a trophy with the name of the winning teabull inscribed which will be passed on to the chaapions of the next deployaent
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consis t ed of one fi r st class Photographers Mate one second class Journalist a nd two non -rated Builders as photographers fo r most of t he deployment The primary tasks of t he Photo Lab wer e to pr o vi de photographic support for PAO and the Opshyerations Department Work wos also done in support of the line companies (Alpha Company in particular ) the Safety Chief and the de t achbullent s
The mont hly opera t ions r eports which included black 6 white prints and color s l ides and tho bat t alion publication Focus on Four took up aos t of the Jabs tibulle
The PAO Oepartbullent worked on the bullonthly Focus on Four and pr ovided news release coverage of battalion events Artishycles appe1Lred in t he Rota base paper (The Jack Tar) the Seashybee Coverall Navy Times Navy Civil Engineer and others PAO also coordinated the Fl eet Home Town News Prograbull and the Direct Line question and answer line to the co
PAOPhoto did the l ayou t work on t he Guam Completion Report prepared a Change of Coabullond booklet ond finished a 92- page edition of the Focus on Four ln lieu of a cruisebook at the end of deployment
ProblebullS were encountered in the lnb with water teaper at ure and bullinerols insufficient functional equipment and frequent reassignbullent of personnel However n quali t y product was mainshytained as projects and l iberty wer e well docuaented by the PAO Staff
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The continuing aim of the NMCB POUR HRM Prograa is to aaximize the use of battalion human potential thereby enshysuring mission achievement for the command and personal growth opportunity for each battalion member If the program can be judged by the results it produced during the 1976 European deployment then the many pages of this completion report attest to a marked success
The Phase II Equal OpportunityRace Relations Program adshyvanced toward its institutionalized self-sustained stages The AAP was revised EOQls were updated and a new CTT was trained who in turn conducted MRRCE Workshops for all eligible personnel The Human Relations Council met monthly and tho Advancement Recommendation Board reviewed enlisted service records and performance evaluations to ensure all hands have been afforded an equal advancement opportunity
The DAPA and CODAC trained supervisors to identify and deal with workers showing symptoms of drugalcohol abuse conducted discussion groups for people with problems promshyulgated facts on drugalcohol abuse and related Navy policy and instituted a Drug Exemption Program Harsh Spanish laws p rove d a significant deterrent to drug use and trafficking and Battalion Special Services consistently proshyvided outstanding alternatives to drugalcohol indulgence Drug detection dogs urinalyses screening and NIS investigashytions were used aa required The local ARD and CAAC units treated and screened individuals referred by the CODAC
Battalion personnel participated in cultural adjustment briefings conducted by host activities in Rota and Sigonella Liberty cancellations were infrequent and few unfavorable incidents with local nationals were reported Officers and enlisted men regularly took advantage of leave and liberty to explore Spain and other European countries
Positive actions were initiated throughout the deployshybullcnt and will continue during homeport to sustain a positive cobullbulland cl1bullate Most notable among these are the refinement
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NMCB POOR wrapped up its homeport period with the completion of the CBC Pore Bueneae Trailer Park at Pore Hueneme CA and the lest flight to Rota left on 15 March
Turnov~r of projects at NAVSTA Rota consisted of the Calibration Lab (SPN 462 at 48 completegt as well as eight minor projects
The construction hold and material delays have liaited the casked projects on which the battalion can vork
The Calibration Lab (SPN 462) is progreaaing smoothly and awaits scheduled deliveries of the ductwork by mid-April and the remaining air handling units
Seabee Camp projects were rescheduled with the visit of COMCBLANT representatives on 29 March
Surfacing the Alpha Co Live Storage Area (SPN 01-12) ia progressing vell with the area close to Cioal grade after removing almost one foot of soil over the entire area
Laundry Boiler (SPN Ol-28) Camp Hot Water Boilers (SPN 01-29) and Water Softeners (SPN 01-30) are awaiting shipment of boilers and water softeners respectively
A dedicated camp maintenance program is undervay to keep the camp in a hazard Cree condition
Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34) Phase II is progressing with about 800 LF of aidewalk poured
In Sigonella Sicily the EM ciubCPO Addition (SIC 34448) and Colf Cou rse Irrigation system (SIC 437) have not been started due co higher priority on other projects
AIMD Shop Phase III (SIC 18) is on schedule and awaits arrival of the building which is due l April The high water table is a continual problem
Ordnance Hagaampine (SIC 25) ia hampered by rain (site lies in a low swampy area) bur forming continues on the bleat valle
Handball Court (SIC 441) is awbulliting maceriais before work can continue
Power Check Pad (SlC 507) vill start the Cir1t week of April
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A 16-man augment force to the Sigonella Det vas sent 30 March and is expected to return to Rota approximately l May
Holy Loch Scotland posss problems in uneirpacted vork (443 mandaya) remaining for the Rankin Garage (UNK 504) and in unplanned demolition (50 mandaya) for(UNK 09) Hobby Shop Additional men are planned to augment the Holy Loeb Oet in late April or early May
The Nea Makri Oet commenced vork vith approximat~ly 20 complete and 14 air conditioning units rehabed bull
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April aav NHCB FOUR moving into construction in earnest despite the material problems experienced on many major projects
At the Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34 II) section three of five sections is complete and the job is progressing vell
At the Wullanveber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) limited vork began in preparation for delivery of boom boards on 1 June
The causeway for the BOCBRP is in its final position with the connection well underway Lighting of the causeway is hampered by material problems
Repairs to the Fender System (SPN 19517) progress slowly dua to a lack of welding machines and design changes in the fabrication of the walers Divers from UCT ONE are currently removing the bottom walars along the right aide of the pier
After a complete design change the Community Center Road (SPN 444) is moving with ~ubgrade already eatabliahed
The Stgonella Seabee Compound (SIC 02-01) ta continuing with work on the trailer pads soils test lab collateral
bull equipment building loading ramp and the MLO storage shed
At the AIMD Building StC 18ttI non-delivery of ~he preshyengineered building ibull causing a critical delay along with other miscellaneoua HTO items
The Theater Addition (SIC 26) also haa critical eaterinl problems particularly with the doors having not arrived
The Handball Court (SIC 441) is awaiting arrival of the remainder of the building
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In Holy Loeb the Rankin Garage (UNK 504) will be cobullpleted Dt Kay and the Hobby Shop Improvements (UN~ 09) ii progressing vell with no major problems
Several personnel shifts are 1cheduled for the upcoming month and include the following Of the 16 man augmented to the Sigonella Dec ii will return on 9 Kay 18 additional men will be sent from Rota Three men will be sent to the Holy Loc h Dec
A detachment to La Maddalena of 19 men will be eatablished in June and a detachment to Souda Bay of four men will be established approximately l June
KAY
In Kay - NMC8 POUR completed and turned over two major projects both ahead of schedule Material and funding problems still plague several projects though there was soaa improvement by aonths end
Causeway Connection (SPN 506) Concrete pad poured security lights and handrail in place Project completed and turned over 27 Kay 1976
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Precon held scheduled to start 1 July if oxylance burn bera and conduit hanger material arrive in June
Poat Office Consolidation (SPN 498) Much work was accomshypliabad with old walls and utilities removed and new walls doors and windows being installed
Calibration Lab (SPN 462) Additional funds received material procurement has begun again Need electr ical AC plumbing material Work baa progressed in finishing the head installing duct work painting
Repair Fender System Pier Il (SPN o f eleven sections of piles complete prior co installation
19517) Prefab of first Rubbing stripbull required
Wullenweber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) Limited work awaiting arrival of boom bosrds in June
Housin8 Sidewalks (SPN 34) Men diverted from this project to the Poat Office Conaolidation
Community Center Roads (SPN 444) June completion expected
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Aniaal Shelter (SPN 632) Foundation prepared vertical conatruccion awaiting rebar expanded metal
Sigonella Seabee Compound (SIC 02-01) Work continued with progreaa on underground electrical substation alab light poles final grading and storage work Projecting June completion
AIMD Building (SIC 18III) Building received and strucshytural a eabers erected Work continuing on sever linea undershyground Cuel tank Anticipa te funding problema
Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) Avaicing additional funda alov progreaa aade on bleat walls earth vork laying water line
theater Addition (SIC 26) Avaitiog additional funda much work oo stairs ocher concrete vork auapeoded ceiling partition installed
Golf Course Irrgiatioo (SIC 437) Work began on inacalshylacion of water lines and sprinkler systems
Bandball Court (SIC 441) No work performed awaiting arriv1l of electrical material
Povar Check Pad (SIC 507) Rain delayed early construction uch fill and compaction work performed this month
Line Opa Rehabilitation (SIC 508) tile floor laid electrical plumbing painting complete Project completed turned over 28 Hay 1976
Rankin Garage (UNK 504) in Roly Loch vaa completed and curnad ove r io ea~ly May
Hobby Shop Improvement Project (UNK 09) is ahead of schedule with bullwo rk progressing in roof boiler and radiator installation Estimated comple tion August 1976
AC Rehab (CRE 649) in Nea Makrt ia progressing near schedule with 471 of rehab work completed
In La Hadd1lena work has reauaad on the ~ym Overhead (SAR 04A) and on the Playing Field (SAR 11) with the arrival of a 19 men det during the final two vaeka of Hay
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Io June steady progress waa aade on construction projects The command inspection by COMCBLANT Captain J C RlC~ELS CEC USN r esulted io an outstanding rating for NMCB FOUR with particular praise for t he areas of leadership and ailitary smartness and our high quality construction Material sod funding probleaa still delay several projects aa outlined below
Kuse Cold Iron zation began on 28 to begill 12 Jul1 aaterial still are
SPN 502) Second precon held sod mobilishyJune Pull-scale construction isacheduled Oxylaoce burn bars and conduit hanger not on site
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Post Office Consolidotion (SPN 498) Work accoaplished bull includes plastering new walls installing a head beginning a foyer The major hold-up is arrival of channel iron necessary for inatallation of ductwork and installation of the euspended ceiling
Repair Pender System (SPN 19517) First sections of piles driven Rubbing stripslover va lers to be installed with UCT support once rubbing stripe ar r ive
Calibration Lab (SPN 462) Delays in this job include srrival of mismatched nir cood~tioniog equipment for the Mechanishycal Room and awaiting pencil rod and angle iron fo r ductwork
Wullenweber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) Boom boards are not not scheduled to arrive until August Work ia progressing in the bus bar installation
Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34) Open scrip between r oad and sidewalks paved
Overlay Camp Roads and Surface Secondary Roads (SPN 01-13 SPN 01-22) Roads in cabullp repaved
Inetall Bead Building 365 (SPN 01-35) Work is virtually complete on this camp improvement project
AIHD Building (SIC 18III) Work and fuel tank Wor~ is conttnuiog on the access road
completed oo sever lines aid~ng insulation and on
Power Check Pad (SIC 507) Almost half of tbe concrete poured this period
Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) $12300 of $17650 requested received Project August completion
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Theater Addition (SlC 26) Roof and ceiling installed interior utilities being roughed io
Handball court (SIC 441) No bullaterial delaya this month Insulation ceiling utilities installed All that rebullaina is to paint interior correct electrical and place sidewalk end stepa
EM ClubEH Club Addition Preparation underway to begin ~hibull project Many design questions to be discuaaed in second precon on 1 July 1976
_ Sigonella Seabee Cobullpound (SIC 02-01) Work still remains on vash reek soils lab admin parking lot and shore pover connection
Hobby Shop taprovement Project(UNK 09) Work continues ahead of schedule v t th progrebullbull on vindov installation plastering and electrical
Gym Overhead (SAJl 04A) Work completed once plywood arrived in mid-June No pudcblist
Playing Field (SAR 11) Work is progressing vith an early July completion expected The detachment is to be diseatablished approximately 15 July
Rota Pier Fender Repair (SPN 19517)
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In Julywork continued aa NKCB FOUR paaaed the midpoint in ita European deployment The battalion took tiae out for the traditional mid-deployment party on the 24th of July and for the battalion Change of Command Ceremony on 29 July when CDR C J BEDNAR relieved CDR M J MACDONALD However work did not alacken aa the Muse Cold Iron Project commenced (ull production at Rota and plans were laid for the eatabliahaent of a detachment at Souda Bay Crete Several projecta were completed both in Rota and at the various detachmenta
POTA
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Once critical materials orrived progresa vaa quicker than first anticipated due to the efficishyency of the oxylance and magnesium burn bar However several problems still alov construction Obstructions in the steam line trench require design changes for the pipe layout Not all materials are on hand and timely delivery ia required in order to avoid further delays Pinally apace requirements of pier tenantbull impedes progress as areas are blocked off and the battalion ia given only limited acceaa
Poat Office Consolidation (SPN 498) Haaonry work continued on the foyer and north and south walls Utilities inatalled electrical work begun No major stumbling blocka anticipated in this project as channel iron for auapendad celling arrived late in the month
Repair Pender System SPN 19517) At the prefab yard concrete pillars for use in pile fabrication completed The third of twelve sections of pile were driven Anticipate runnshying out or wooden members
Calib ration Lab (SPN 462) Installation of hoc vater lines complete Head virtually complete and moec duct work installed No resolution yet to mechanicalair-conditioning problema
Communi ty Center Road (SPN 444) Completed turned overco ROICC 6 Ju ly 1976
Animal Kennel (SPN 632) Project laid out and earthwork complete
Renovate BEQ Electrical (SPN 01-08) lialf of lights installed Awaiting arrival of remaining materials
Surface Ove rlay Camp Roadbull (SPN 01-13) 01-20 01-22 01-38) Silve r City Saloon parking lot surface BEQ roada complete WorK continuing on other horizontal constYuction in Seabea Camp
Install Raad Bldg 365 (SPN 01-35) Completed
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AIMD Building (SIC 18III) Siding insulation complete Interior electrical and plumbing vork begun Partition valls being installed
Pover Check Pad (SIC 507) of application of joint sealer
Project complete vith exception Awaiting chis terial
Ordnance Magaampine (SIC 25) Last concrete for blaat walls poured Work continuing on grouting waterproofing and earthshywork
Handball Court (SIC 441) Project completed and turned over to ROICC
EM ClubEM Club Addition (SIC 34448) Project start delayed awaiting reply from Corpa of Engineers on aajor deeig~ queetions
SARDINIA
Playing Field (SAR 11) Project completed and turned over Det disestabl ished 16 July 1976
ROLY LOCH
Hobby Shop Improvement Project (UNK 09) Project completed with exception of punchlist Det reduced to seven bullen until rest of aaterisl1 1rrive for start of NX garage project
NEA MAKRI
AC Rehab (GRE 645) Work moved ahead or schedulemiddot~ 13 units rehabbed this month
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AUGUST
In Rota construction approval was given by the Spanish governaent or the ERPBOC Storage and the TSC Antenna projects Manpower was quickly diverted to these projects the nuabera l and 3 priorities at Rota For the TSC Antenna job a detachment was established at Moron AFB In addition a detachment was also eatablished at Souda Bay Crete to work on two rec r eation facilities
ROTA
ERP Storage Facility (SPN 516) Vork progressed quickly on thia project in August after the lifting of the Spanish construction bold All aaterials were available on site anticipate early September completion
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Work was delayed on this project after the discovery of nine obstructions in the steam trench A redebulligo bas been approved and now the requirement is for tha arrival of elbows to go around the obstructions
TSC Antennas (SPN 602) A twelve man deta~bbullent was established on 16 Auguat to begin work at Moron AFB Spain It is planned that all work will be completed at Moron and then the complementaey antenna work started at the Rota site
Pier II Fender Repair (SPN 19517) Most of this crew diverted to higher priority projects aa maceriala (Timber) are running short
Calibra tion Lab (SPN 462) A design engineer from OICC Spain arrived the week of 16 August and recommended extenaive redesign of the AC ayatea Further delays are anticipated It is expected that NHCB 4 vill not b able to complete this project
SlCONBLLA
AIMO Building (SIC 18tII) Material pro~lems continuemiddot The comnon gutters have not arrived as promised by the Italian Air Force contractor The AC unit received does not aatch specifications COMCBLANT DET Naples ia investigating problems
Theater Addition (SIC 26) Work nov Estimate 3-4 veeks lost due to rework of content in river sand reduced bonding sand aeans to be working
progressing on plastering plaster Righ silt
Nov using 50 volosnic
The Joint Sealant for the Power Check Pad (SIC 507) and the cast iron fittings for the Col Course Irrigation Project (SIC 437) have not yet arrived delaying those projects Also the redesign of the EMCPO Club foundation (SIC 34448) la still in the bands of the Army Corps of Engineers aud OICC Spain
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A nev detachment vas establiahed or the conatruct1on of a Handball Court (CRpound 416) and a Racreatiou Area (CR 415)
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SEPTE~BER
The big event of Septembet vas tbe long awaited Pull Battalion 48 hour Mount Out Captain J P JONpoundS COMCBLANT preaided at the final 782 gear inspection et the conclusion of the exercise on 14 September 1976
ROTA
ERP Storage Facility (SPN 516) Project turned over 8 September 1976 with no punchliat facil it y completed in 5 veeks time
Muse Cold I ron (SPN 502 ) Project atill delayed a va i t ins pipe inaulation and holiday line tester Elbows received for by-paaaing obstructions
TSC Antennas (SPN 602) Intense r ainfall and diaestablishshyment and reaetablishaent of the detachment at Moron because of the Mount Out have hinoered const r uction progreaa
Poat Office Consolidation Work continued on this project a s tbe foyers heads and office spaces vere completed
Repair Fender System (SPN 19Sl7) Date of arrival of timber pushed back for second time to 10 October 1976 Its arrival is essential as UCT ONpound deployed to Rota 21 September and oov are unable to begin eonatruction work
Wullenveber An t enna (SPN 503) Wrong size dead end gripe arrived vork can not begin on installation of nev boom boards
Animal Kennel (SPN 632) Work started on the erection of this quonset hut upon the completion o the ERP Storage Facility
SIGONELLA
AtMD Building (SIC 18lII) Work progressing smoothly Pre f inal inapeccion sat for l October 1976
Ordnance Maga~ine (SIC 25) Work continuinR on all phaaes o f pTo j e c t - road vater lioe interior Expect completion b y NMCB 4
Still awaiting arrival of cast iron fittings for Golf Courae Irrigation Project (SIC 437) and on receipt of redeaign from OICC Spain on EMCPO Club (SIC 34448)
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Work progTeaaed smoothly on the Baodbell Cou rt (CRE 416) Bovever uoaarked pover linea vere hit during the bullite preparation tor the ~bullcreation Area (CRE 415) and reaulted lo delays vbtla repairs vere aade
Det SOUiia Bay 11ampabera work on the bandbell court project
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Manr projectbull at the various detachment -ites vere cobullpleted during this final 35 days of deployment Also the extensive task of bulloving out tbe NHCB FOUR Advance Party and turning over the projects equipment and camp to NHCB FIVE occupied a signliicant portion of the battalion bull time
ROTA
The Muse Cold Iron Project (SPN 502) turned over at 34 cobullplete with vork continuing to the end on insulating bull portions of the steam line
The Post Office Consolidation (SPN 498) was cobullpleted
The Pier II Pender Repair (SN 19517) was turned over at 34 complete With the arrival of the required timber bullebullbers on 15 October 1976 extensive work vas com~leted in the final tvo weeks
The Calibration Lab (SPN 462) was turned over at 82 complete awaiting redesign of mechanical systems by OICC Spain
The TSC Antenna Project (SPN 602) was turned over with 18 complete (36 of work at Hor~n)
The Wullenveber Antenna Project (SPN 503) wae turned over at 15 complete awai t ing the dead end grips
The Animal Kennel (SPN 632) was turned over ac 60 complete with the cagae and other inter ior work to be completed
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The Power ~ Check Pad (SIC 507) and the AIMD Shop (SIC 18III) wae completed
The Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) wae turnover at 95 complete with heavy raine hampering progress on the road bull
The Theater Addition (SIC 26) was turned over at 94J complete os oll manpower resources were diverted in the last two weeks to the EMCPO Club
The Colf Courae Irrigation Project (SIC 437) was turned over at 17 complete
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Work began in earnest on the EMCPO Club(SIC 34448) during the final tvo veeka Once design approval vaa given work continued in double ahifta 7 days a week in a last ditch effort to get the p r oject out of the ground before the Sigonella rainy season stopped all earthwoTk Footings and columns bad to be poured in standing water despite 24 hour pumping
HOLY LOCR
The NEX Garage (UNK 604) waa completed
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The Handball Court (CRE 416) and the Recreation Area (CKE 415) vere completed bafore the Dets diaeetab1-isluaent
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AVERAGE BATTALION STRENGTH - DEPLOYED AND ASSIGNED
DEPLOYED ASSIGNED
OPlICEllS 19 19 E-9 3 3 E-8 9 9 E-7 32 33 pound-6 75 78 E-5 91 101 E-4 137 138 E-3 amp below 207 208
TOTAL 554 570
BATTALION RECEIPTS AND TRANSFERS
TRANSFERS RECETPTS
OFFICERS 7 9 E-9 0 l pound-8 0 3 E-7 2 0 E-6 15 9 E-5 34 17 B-4 28 21 E- 3 amp below 31 -2 TOTAL 117 158
AVERAGE BATTALION HANNING - OCCU FIELD 13
E-8 E-7 E-6 E-5 E-4 E-3 amp Below TOTAL
BU 2 9 10 22 38 53 134 CE 1 2 10 9 9 13 44 CM 2 5 7 15 21 18 68 EA 0 2 3 6 3 12 26 EO 0 4 15 13 22 50 104 SW 1 1 8 7 11 16 44 UT l 0 3 9 14 23 50
TOTAL 7 TI 56 BT 118 185 470
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LEGAL
Legal a11i1tance was available co all members of the Battalion either at the coamand level by furniahing thebull vith povera of attorney or by referral to representativebull at the Baae Legal Services Branch OCfice for advice and counseling
Disciplinary action resulted in nonjudicial punishment being awarded on an average oC three cases week1y at Captaina Mast Four special and one summary courtbull - martial were convened during the Rota deployment Disciplinary action by month ia illustrated on the graph below
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CAREE R C 0 U N S E L l N G
During most of the European deployment NllCB 4 did not have a permanent trained Campreer Counselor This affected the overall career retention program As of this writing the battalion has acquir ed a permanent Career Counselor and the coU1Dand is in the pr ocess of rebuilding a viable car eer r e t ention team This should br14thten the overall retention pictur e
RETENTI ON TABLE
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MORALE An ObJective evaluation of the bullorale of the Battalion as
a whole would unquestionably be very highmiddot Certainly the deploybullent location Rota Spain with its excellent liberty and leave possibilities wa1 a contributing factor However the sinale aost iaportant cause of high unit aorale was the excellent reputation for quality workaanship which the Battalion enjoyed Quality work probulloted hiamph unit pride which led to personal pride which led to hlamph aorale The high bullorate in turn was the cause of better and higher quality work thus self-perpetuating the spiral and proving the adaae that Quality attracts Qualitybullbull
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CHAPLAIN Religious services were held regularly in the Chapal-inshy
the-Pines located in the Seabee Camp Ciudad de Plata Rota Spain Sunday services included Protestant Worship at 0930 and Catholic Mass at 1100 Protestant Worship was conducted by the Battalion Chaplain and Catholic Mass was celebrated by Chaplains Rademacher and Boyd from the Naval Station Chapel Guitar music for Catholic Mass was arranged by the priests Organist for the Protestant services was Nancy L Johnson wife of CTIC Bob Johnson of Naval Comaunicntion Station Attendance averaged 7 battalion personnel at Protestant sershyvices and 16 at Catholic services tn addition many Naval Station personnel attended worship services at the Senbee Camp
Protestant and Catholic Chapel Funds were maintained with the Battalion Chaplain as custodian of each Disbursements of $100 or more were made with approval of the Commondina Officer A Catholic Chapel Council was foraed to make recoaaendations for use of the Catholic Chapel Fund
The Chapel was left unlocked at all times for aeditntion and prayer by battalion personnel A small group of Penteshycostal men hnd a daily prayer service in the chapel
Several battalion personnel participated in local denominshyational services Latter Doy Saints and Church of Christ at Esperanzu House on the base First Baptist Church Bethel Baptist Church and Lu Tglesln tvangelica (Pentecostal) off base A number of battalion personnel participated in Chrisshytian fellowship at Victory Villa Overseas Christion Serviceshyaen s Center and at a coffee house sponsored by La Iglesia Eva nae lica
A small Protestant Bible study group met on Wednesday nights ~n the Chaplians office studying primarily Godsplan of salvation
Throe retreats averaging seven persons ouch were held at La Molina Santa an old grist mill in Benaojon which has been converted into a retreat center by Fred Felty an American insurance salesman lowyer and former legislotor from Texas Several Catholic personnel participated in two Search Retreats sponsored by the base chapel
Several religious pound1las mostly Moody science filbulls were presented free of charge in the Silver City Theater The films became quite popular with a maximum attendance of 60 at one showing
The battalion library located in the sumo building as tho chnplalns office contain~ 3000 volumes of fiction and nonshyfiction hand-me-downs from other Navy Ii brories During
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this deployment application was made to the Chief of Naval Education and Training Support to establish e aeneral library at Silver City This was epproved and at the end of deployshyment an order of 1500 new volumes was received Much time and effort was put into inventorying and organiiing e~isting books About 600 fictions books older than twelve years were removed from the shelves and placed in boxes pending arrival of the new books Additional bookshelves totaling 76 feet of shelf space were built by Bravo Company to accommodate the new books In addition the battalion had several shelves of paperback books
The greatest single timetaker for the Chaplain was individual counseling covering a variety of subjects but mainly marital counseling A good bit of evening time was spent making AUTOVON calls in connection with personal counseling This included delivering over 120 Red Cross messages and counseling and assistshying persons receiving these messages
In addition to library shelves material changes included installation of a safe for keepina chapel funds prior to deposit a new air conditioner for the chapel screen doors on the chaplains office and library an additional electrical outlet in the chapshylains office to accommodate a wall clock relocation of one outshyside speaker from the chapel tower to the library roof in order to play chimes on Sunday mornings in the direction of berthing areas tamper-proofing of tho outside library door and updatina of doorknobs with locks and keys for all doors
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MEiHCAL
While found to be lacking by stateside standards the physical plant and layout of the dispensary were noneshytheless adequate for aost routine and emergency cases treated at Ciudad de Plata Assistance provided by the Naval Hospital Rota in the form of laboratory teats
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An average of approximately 280 patients per month were seen during rout1ne sick call hours Over 1850 prescriptions were filled the laboratory processed some 800 teats and 20 x-ray exposures were taken and reed Upper Respiratory Infections and gastrointestinal compaincs comprised the majority of conditions seen at routine 1ick call with moat of the consultsrefer r als co the Naval Hospital being of an orthopedic or optometric nature No communicable disease or food born illness outbreaks ware encountered Few cases of venere al disease were encounte r ed and all responded favo r abl y to i nitia l tr eatment Tl1ro~ghnut the deployment and in preparation for t he return to CONUS all necessary immunizations including Hong Kong and New Jersey A (swine) influenza were administered to AiJ Hands
The Medical Department instituted o Weight Control Program using the recent guidelines promulgated by BUMED While the results are still being analyzed net lossea of 30+ lbs were noted in several cases
During the deployment the rear two thirds of the HCPOC ESO Quonset Rut was alloted to the Medical Department and converted to supply spaces for bulk medical equipment This allo~ed for the controlled temperature storage oC items vice storage in CONpoundX boxes thus extending shelf life and insuri~g potency of necessary medicinals ln preparation Cor the mount out exercise all mount out boxe1 bullats kitbull and outfits were painted the latches and seals repaired or replaced
SICONELLA DETACHMENT
The Sigonella Detachment had a first class corpsman ssaigned throughout the deployment A screening eick call was held prior to quarters each morning An average of epproximetely 100 patients per month were seen during r o utine morning sick call of these personnel approximately 10 aen had to be referred to the Base Dispensa ry for further treatment Safety and sanitation inspections were conducted on both a r ou tine and a surprise basis The Medical Department representative also worked in the Adm Offi ce of the Base Dispensary
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DENTAL
The battalion dental staff consisting of one Dental Officer and cvo Deneal Technicians provided treatment in moat phases of Dantistry on a regularly scheduled basis to all battalion personnel Smergency dental care was rendered at any time Outatanding support in the fabrication of prosthetic applishyances repair service and advanced periodontal and complishycated oral surgery cases vas received from the Dental Departshyment Roca Spain
The battalion Dental Department is housed in a standard naval mobile dental trailer The trailer consists of a vattshying room two operatories and a dark room One operacory is used for performing most phases of Dentistry and the other is used for exposing x-rays films in the dark room all dental instruments are sterilited in an autoclave located in the dark room
Patient load averaged over 200 per month and in excess of 1000 procedures per month During chis deployment cycle no unusual dental diseases or conditions were detected
Dentel equipment and supplies were adequate However occasional equipment problems did cause delays in patient care Few problems were encountered in ordering and receiving dental supplies
In summary the den~al department should always keep at least a couple of months of every day consumables on hand for turnover Scheduling of patients no more than cwo or three weeks in advance should be exercised to decrease the amount oC patient failures due to unforeseen emergencies and exercises that may arise due to the battalions alert status during deployshyment
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S P E C I A L S E R V I C E S The Special Services Staff was comprised of one first
class potty officer and ono non-rated battalion member Despite the small siie of tho crew Special Se~vices mainshytained a very active and effective program Self-help proshyjects for the improvement of the Special Services building which consisted of a gabulle roobull and theater included the conshystruction of a stage and a bar the tiling of the game room floor and the installation of a new ceilinamp in the theater The Special Services Petty Officer aaintained a close liaison with the base travel aaency and was instruaental in arranging a continuous stream of tours to the surrounding area and all over lurope
Sports activity was marked by chess and ping pong tournashyments and by the three month long NMCB FOUR softball season The season was culminated with the presentation of plaques and team pictures to the victorious team meaberaand a trophy with the name of the winning teabull inscribed which will be passed on to the chaapions of the next deployaent
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consis t ed of one fi r st class Photographers Mate one second class Journalist a nd two non -rated Builders as photographers fo r most of t he deployment The primary tasks of t he Photo Lab wer e to pr o vi de photographic support for PAO and the Opshyerations Department Work wos also done in support of the line companies (Alpha Company in particular ) the Safety Chief and the de t achbullent s
The mont hly opera t ions r eports which included black 6 white prints and color s l ides and tho bat t alion publication Focus on Four took up aos t of the Jabs tibulle
The PAO Oepartbullent worked on the bullonthly Focus on Four and pr ovided news release coverage of battalion events Artishycles appe1Lred in t he Rota base paper (The Jack Tar) the Seashybee Coverall Navy Times Navy Civil Engineer and others PAO also coordinated the Fl eet Home Town News Prograbull and the Direct Line question and answer line to the co
PAOPhoto did the l ayou t work on t he Guam Completion Report prepared a Change of Coabullond booklet ond finished a 92- page edition of the Focus on Four ln lieu of a cruisebook at the end of deployment
ProblebullS were encountered in the lnb with water teaper at ure and bullinerols insufficient functional equipment and frequent reassignbullent of personnel However n quali t y product was mainshytained as projects and l iberty wer e well docuaented by the PAO Staff
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The continuing aim of the NMCB POUR HRM Prograa is to aaximize the use of battalion human potential thereby enshysuring mission achievement for the command and personal growth opportunity for each battalion member If the program can be judged by the results it produced during the 1976 European deployment then the many pages of this completion report attest to a marked success
The Phase II Equal OpportunityRace Relations Program adshyvanced toward its institutionalized self-sustained stages The AAP was revised EOQls were updated and a new CTT was trained who in turn conducted MRRCE Workshops for all eligible personnel The Human Relations Council met monthly and tho Advancement Recommendation Board reviewed enlisted service records and performance evaluations to ensure all hands have been afforded an equal advancement opportunity
The DAPA and CODAC trained supervisors to identify and deal with workers showing symptoms of drugalcohol abuse conducted discussion groups for people with problems promshyulgated facts on drugalcohol abuse and related Navy policy and instituted a Drug Exemption Program Harsh Spanish laws p rove d a significant deterrent to drug use and trafficking and Battalion Special Services consistently proshyvided outstanding alternatives to drugalcohol indulgence Drug detection dogs urinalyses screening and NIS investigashytions were used aa required The local ARD and CAAC units treated and screened individuals referred by the CODAC
Battalion personnel participated in cultural adjustment briefings conducted by host activities in Rota and Sigonella Liberty cancellations were infrequent and few unfavorable incidents with local nationals were reported Officers and enlisted men regularly took advantage of leave and liberty to explore Spain and other European countries
Positive actions were initiated throughout the deployshybullcnt and will continue during homeport to sustain a positive cobullbulland cl1bullate Most notable among these are the refinement
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NMCB POOR wrapped up its homeport period with the completion of the CBC Pore Bueneae Trailer Park at Pore Hueneme CA and the lest flight to Rota left on 15 March
Turnov~r of projects at NAVSTA Rota consisted of the Calibration Lab (SPN 462 at 48 completegt as well as eight minor projects
The construction hold and material delays have liaited the casked projects on which the battalion can vork
The Calibration Lab (SPN 462) is progreaaing smoothly and awaits scheduled deliveries of the ductwork by mid-April and the remaining air handling units
Seabee Camp projects were rescheduled with the visit of COMCBLANT representatives on 29 March
Surfacing the Alpha Co Live Storage Area (SPN 01-12) ia progressing vell with the area close to Cioal grade after removing almost one foot of soil over the entire area
Laundry Boiler (SPN Ol-28) Camp Hot Water Boilers (SPN 01-29) and Water Softeners (SPN 01-30) are awaiting shipment of boilers and water softeners respectively
A dedicated camp maintenance program is undervay to keep the camp in a hazard Cree condition
Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34) Phase II is progressing with about 800 LF of aidewalk poured
In Sigonella Sicily the EM ciubCPO Addition (SIC 34448) and Colf Cou rse Irrigation system (SIC 437) have not been started due co higher priority on other projects
AIMD Shop Phase III (SIC 18) is on schedule and awaits arrival of the building which is due l April The high water table is a continual problem
Ordnance Hagaampine (SIC 25) ia hampered by rain (site lies in a low swampy area) bur forming continues on the bleat valle
Handball Court (SIC 441) is awbulliting maceriais before work can continue
Power Check Pad (SlC 507) vill start the Cir1t week of April
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A 16-man augment force to the Sigonella Det vas sent 30 March and is expected to return to Rota approximately l May
Holy Loch Scotland posss problems in uneirpacted vork (443 mandaya) remaining for the Rankin Garage (UNK 504) and in unplanned demolition (50 mandaya) for(UNK 09) Hobby Shop Additional men are planned to augment the Holy Loeb Oet in late April or early May
The Nea Makri Oet commenced vork vith approximat~ly 20 complete and 14 air conditioning units rehabed bull
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April aav NHCB FOUR moving into construction in earnest despite the material problems experienced on many major projects
At the Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34 II) section three of five sections is complete and the job is progressing vell
At the Wullanveber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) limited vork began in preparation for delivery of boom boards on 1 June
The causeway for the BOCBRP is in its final position with the connection well underway Lighting of the causeway is hampered by material problems
Repairs to the Fender System (SPN 19517) progress slowly dua to a lack of welding machines and design changes in the fabrication of the walers Divers from UCT ONE are currently removing the bottom walars along the right aide of the pier
After a complete design change the Community Center Road (SPN 444) is moving with ~ubgrade already eatabliahed
The Stgonella Seabee Compound (SIC 02-01) ta continuing with work on the trailer pads soils test lab collateral
bull equipment building loading ramp and the MLO storage shed
At the AIMD Building StC 18ttI non-delivery of ~he preshyengineered building ibull causing a critical delay along with other miscellaneoua HTO items
The Theater Addition (SIC 26) also haa critical eaterinl problems particularly with the doors having not arrived
The Handball Court (SIC 441) is awaiting arrival of the remainder of the building
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In Holy Loeb the Rankin Garage (UNK 504) will be cobullpleted Dt Kay and the Hobby Shop Improvements (UN~ 09) ii progressing vell with no major problems
Several personnel shifts are 1cheduled for the upcoming month and include the following Of the 16 man augmented to the Sigonella Dec ii will return on 9 Kay 18 additional men will be sent from Rota Three men will be sent to the Holy Loc h Dec
A detachment to La Maddalena of 19 men will be eatablished in June and a detachment to Souda Bay of four men will be established approximately l June
KAY
In Kay - NMC8 POUR completed and turned over two major projects both ahead of schedule Material and funding problems still plague several projects though there was soaa improvement by aonths end
Causeway Connection (SPN 506) Concrete pad poured security lights and handrail in place Project completed and turned over 27 Kay 1976
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Precon held scheduled to start 1 July if oxylance burn bera and conduit hanger material arrive in June
Poat Office Consolidation (SPN 498) Much work was accomshypliabad with old walls and utilities removed and new walls doors and windows being installed
Calibration Lab (SPN 462) Additional funds received material procurement has begun again Need electr ical AC plumbing material Work baa progressed in finishing the head installing duct work painting
Repair Fender System Pier Il (SPN o f eleven sections of piles complete prior co installation
19517) Prefab of first Rubbing stripbull required
Wullenweber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) Limited work awaiting arrival of boom bosrds in June
Housin8 Sidewalks (SPN 34) Men diverted from this project to the Poat Office Conaolidation
Community Center Roads (SPN 444) June completion expected
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Aniaal Shelter (SPN 632) Foundation prepared vertical conatruccion awaiting rebar expanded metal
Sigonella Seabee Compound (SIC 02-01) Work continued with progreaa on underground electrical substation alab light poles final grading and storage work Projecting June completion
AIMD Building (SIC 18III) Building received and strucshytural a eabers erected Work continuing on sever linea undershyground Cuel tank Anticipa te funding problema
Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) Avaicing additional funda alov progreaa aade on bleat walls earth vork laying water line
theater Addition (SIC 26) Avaitiog additional funda much work oo stairs ocher concrete vork auapeoded ceiling partition installed
Golf Course Irrgiatioo (SIC 437) Work began on inacalshylacion of water lines and sprinkler systems
Bandball Court (SIC 441) No work performed awaiting arriv1l of electrical material
Povar Check Pad (SIC 507) Rain delayed early construction uch fill and compaction work performed this month
Line Opa Rehabilitation (SIC 508) tile floor laid electrical plumbing painting complete Project completed turned over 28 Hay 1976
Rankin Garage (UNK 504) in Roly Loch vaa completed and curnad ove r io ea~ly May
Hobby Shop Improvement Project (UNK 09) is ahead of schedule with bullwo rk progressing in roof boiler and radiator installation Estimated comple tion August 1976
AC Rehab (CRE 649) in Nea Makrt ia progressing near schedule with 471 of rehab work completed
In La Hadd1lena work has reauaad on the ~ym Overhead (SAR 04A) and on the Playing Field (SAR 11) with the arrival of a 19 men det during the final two vaeka of Hay
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Io June steady progress waa aade on construction projects The command inspection by COMCBLANT Captain J C RlC~ELS CEC USN r esulted io an outstanding rating for NMCB FOUR with particular praise for t he areas of leadership and ailitary smartness and our high quality construction Material sod funding probleaa still delay several projects aa outlined below
Kuse Cold Iron zation began on 28 to begill 12 Jul1 aaterial still are
SPN 502) Second precon held sod mobilishyJune Pull-scale construction isacheduled Oxylaoce burn bars and conduit hanger not on site
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Post Office Consolidotion (SPN 498) Work accoaplished bull includes plastering new walls installing a head beginning a foyer The major hold-up is arrival of channel iron necessary for inatallation of ductwork and installation of the euspended ceiling
Repair Pender System (SPN 19517) First sections of piles driven Rubbing stripslover va lers to be installed with UCT support once rubbing stripe ar r ive
Calibration Lab (SPN 462) Delays in this job include srrival of mismatched nir cood~tioniog equipment for the Mechanishycal Room and awaiting pencil rod and angle iron fo r ductwork
Wullenweber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) Boom boards are not not scheduled to arrive until August Work ia progressing in the bus bar installation
Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34) Open scrip between r oad and sidewalks paved
Overlay Camp Roads and Surface Secondary Roads (SPN 01-13 SPN 01-22) Roads in cabullp repaved
Inetall Bead Building 365 (SPN 01-35) Work is virtually complete on this camp improvement project
AIHD Building (SIC 18III) Work and fuel tank Wor~ is conttnuiog on the access road
completed oo sever lines aid~ng insulation and on
Power Check Pad (SIC 507) Almost half of tbe concrete poured this period
Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) $12300 of $17650 requested received Project August completion
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Theater Addition (SlC 26) Roof and ceiling installed interior utilities being roughed io
Handball court (SIC 441) No bullaterial delaya this month Insulation ceiling utilities installed All that rebullaina is to paint interior correct electrical and place sidewalk end stepa
EM ClubEH Club Addition Preparation underway to begin ~hibull project Many design questions to be discuaaed in second precon on 1 July 1976
_ Sigonella Seabee Cobullpound (SIC 02-01) Work still remains on vash reek soils lab admin parking lot and shore pover connection
Hobby Shop taprovement Project(UNK 09) Work continues ahead of schedule v t th progrebullbull on vindov installation plastering and electrical
Gym Overhead (SAJl 04A) Work completed once plywood arrived in mid-June No pudcblist
Playing Field (SAR 11) Work is progressing vith an early July completion expected The detachment is to be diseatablished approximately 15 July
Rota Pier Fender Repair (SPN 19517)
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In Julywork continued aa NKCB FOUR paaaed the midpoint in ita European deployment The battalion took tiae out for the traditional mid-deployment party on the 24th of July and for the battalion Change of Command Ceremony on 29 July when CDR C J BEDNAR relieved CDR M J MACDONALD However work did not alacken aa the Muse Cold Iron Project commenced (ull production at Rota and plans were laid for the eatabliahaent of a detachment at Souda Bay Crete Several projecta were completed both in Rota and at the various detachmenta
POTA
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Once critical materials orrived progresa vaa quicker than first anticipated due to the efficishyency of the oxylance and magnesium burn bar However several problems still alov construction Obstructions in the steam line trench require design changes for the pipe layout Not all materials are on hand and timely delivery ia required in order to avoid further delays Pinally apace requirements of pier tenantbull impedes progress as areas are blocked off and the battalion ia given only limited acceaa
Poat Office Consolidation (SPN 498) Haaonry work continued on the foyer and north and south walls Utilities inatalled electrical work begun No major stumbling blocka anticipated in this project as channel iron for auapendad celling arrived late in the month
Repair Pender System SPN 19517) At the prefab yard concrete pillars for use in pile fabrication completed The third of twelve sections of pile were driven Anticipate runnshying out or wooden members
Calib ration Lab (SPN 462) Installation of hoc vater lines complete Head virtually complete and moec duct work installed No resolution yet to mechanicalair-conditioning problema
Communi ty Center Road (SPN 444) Completed turned overco ROICC 6 Ju ly 1976
Animal Kennel (SPN 632) Project laid out and earthwork complete
Renovate BEQ Electrical (SPN 01-08) lialf of lights installed Awaiting arrival of remaining materials
Surface Ove rlay Camp Roadbull (SPN 01-13) 01-20 01-22 01-38) Silve r City Saloon parking lot surface BEQ roada complete WorK continuing on other horizontal constYuction in Seabea Camp
Install Raad Bldg 365 (SPN 01-35) Completed
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AIMD Building (SIC 18III) Siding insulation complete Interior electrical and plumbing vork begun Partition valls being installed
Pover Check Pad (SIC 507) of application of joint sealer
Project complete vith exception Awaiting chis terial
Ordnance Magaampine (SIC 25) Last concrete for blaat walls poured Work continuing on grouting waterproofing and earthshywork
Handball Court (SIC 441) Project completed and turned over to ROICC
EM ClubEM Club Addition (SIC 34448) Project start delayed awaiting reply from Corpa of Engineers on aajor deeig~ queetions
SARDINIA
Playing Field (SAR 11) Project completed and turned over Det disestabl ished 16 July 1976
ROLY LOCH
Hobby Shop Improvement Project (UNK 09) Project completed with exception of punchlist Det reduced to seven bullen until rest of aaterisl1 1rrive for start of NX garage project
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AC Rehab (GRE 645) Work moved ahead or schedulemiddot~ 13 units rehabbed this month
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AUGUST
In Rota construction approval was given by the Spanish governaent or the ERPBOC Storage and the TSC Antenna projects Manpower was quickly diverted to these projects the nuabera l and 3 priorities at Rota For the TSC Antenna job a detachment was established at Moron AFB In addition a detachment was also eatablished at Souda Bay Crete to work on two rec r eation facilities
ROTA
ERP Storage Facility (SPN 516) Vork progressed quickly on thia project in August after the lifting of the Spanish construction bold All aaterials were available on site anticipate early September completion
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Work was delayed on this project after the discovery of nine obstructions in the steam trench A redebulligo bas been approved and now the requirement is for tha arrival of elbows to go around the obstructions
TSC Antennas (SPN 602) A twelve man deta~bbullent was established on 16 Auguat to begin work at Moron AFB Spain It is planned that all work will be completed at Moron and then the complementaey antenna work started at the Rota site
Pier II Fender Repair (SPN 19517) Most of this crew diverted to higher priority projects aa maceriala (Timber) are running short
Calibra tion Lab (SPN 462) A design engineer from OICC Spain arrived the week of 16 August and recommended extenaive redesign of the AC ayatea Further delays are anticipated It is expected that NHCB 4 vill not b able to complete this project
SlCONBLLA
AIMO Building (SIC 18tII) Material pro~lems continuemiddot The comnon gutters have not arrived as promised by the Italian Air Force contractor The AC unit received does not aatch specifications COMCBLANT DET Naples ia investigating problems
Theater Addition (SIC 26) Work nov Estimate 3-4 veeks lost due to rework of content in river sand reduced bonding sand aeans to be working
progressing on plastering plaster Righ silt
Nov using 50 volosnic
The Joint Sealant for the Power Check Pad (SIC 507) and the cast iron fittings for the Col Course Irrigation Project (SIC 437) have not yet arrived delaying those projects Also the redesign of the EMCPO Club foundation (SIC 34448) la still in the bands of the Army Corps of Engineers aud OICC Spain
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A nev detachment vas establiahed or the conatruct1on of a Handball Court (CRpound 416) and a Racreatiou Area (CR 415)
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SEPTE~BER
The big event of Septembet vas tbe long awaited Pull Battalion 48 hour Mount Out Captain J P JONpoundS COMCBLANT preaided at the final 782 gear inspection et the conclusion of the exercise on 14 September 1976
ROTA
ERP Storage Facility (SPN 516) Project turned over 8 September 1976 with no punchliat facil it y completed in 5 veeks time
Muse Cold I ron (SPN 502 ) Project atill delayed a va i t ins pipe inaulation and holiday line tester Elbows received for by-paaaing obstructions
TSC Antennas (SPN 602) Intense r ainfall and diaestablishshyment and reaetablishaent of the detachment at Moron because of the Mount Out have hinoered const r uction progreaa
Poat Office Consolidation Work continued on this project a s tbe foyers heads and office spaces vere completed
Repair Fender System (SPN 19Sl7) Date of arrival of timber pushed back for second time to 10 October 1976 Its arrival is essential as UCT ONpound deployed to Rota 21 September and oov are unable to begin eonatruction work
Wullenveber An t enna (SPN 503) Wrong size dead end gripe arrived vork can not begin on installation of nev boom boards
Animal Kennel (SPN 632) Work started on the erection of this quonset hut upon the completion o the ERP Storage Facility
SIGONELLA
AtMD Building (SIC 18lII) Work progressing smoothly Pre f inal inapeccion sat for l October 1976
Ordnance Maga~ine (SIC 25) Work continuinR on all phaaes o f pTo j e c t - road vater lioe interior Expect completion b y NMCB 4
Still awaiting arrival of cast iron fittings for Golf Courae Irrigation Project (SIC 437) and on receipt of redeaign from OICC Spain on EMCPO Club (SIC 34448)
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Work progTeaaed smoothly on the Baodbell Cou rt (CRE 416) Bovever uoaarked pover linea vere hit during the bullite preparation tor the ~bullcreation Area (CRE 415) and reaulted lo delays vbtla repairs vere aade
Det SOUiia Bay 11ampabera work on the bandbell court project
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Manr projectbull at the various detachment -ites vere cobullpleted during this final 35 days of deployment Also the extensive task of bulloving out tbe NHCB FOUR Advance Party and turning over the projects equipment and camp to NHCB FIVE occupied a signliicant portion of the battalion bull time
ROTA
The Muse Cold Iron Project (SPN 502) turned over at 34 cobullplete with vork continuing to the end on insulating bull portions of the steam line
The Post Office Consolidation (SPN 498) was cobullpleted
The Pier II Pender Repair (SN 19517) was turned over at 34 complete With the arrival of the required timber bullebullbers on 15 October 1976 extensive work vas com~leted in the final tvo weeks
The Calibration Lab (SPN 462) was turned over at 82 complete awaiting redesign of mechanical systems by OICC Spain
The TSC Antenna Project (SPN 602) was turned over with 18 complete (36 of work at Hor~n)
The Wullenveber Antenna Project (SPN 503) wae turned over at 15 complete awai t ing the dead end grips
The Animal Kennel (SPN 632) was turned over ac 60 complete with the cagae and other inter ior work to be completed
SlCONELLA
The Power ~ Check Pad (SIC 507) and the AIMD Shop (SIC 18III) wae completed
The Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) wae turnover at 95 complete with heavy raine hampering progress on the road bull
The Theater Addition (SIC 26) was turned over at 94J complete os oll manpower resources were diverted in the last two weeks to the EMCPO Club
The Colf Courae Irrigation Project (SIC 437) was turned over at 17 complete
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Work began in earnest on the EMCPO Club(SIC 34448) during the final tvo veeka Once design approval vaa given work continued in double ahifta 7 days a week in a last ditch effort to get the p r oject out of the ground before the Sigonella rainy season stopped all earthwoTk Footings and columns bad to be poured in standing water despite 24 hour pumping
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The NEX Garage (UNK 604) waa completed
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The Handball Court (CRE 416) and the Recreation Area (CKE 415) vere completed bafore the Dets diaeetab1-isluaent
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LEGAL
Legal a11i1tance was available co all members of the Battalion either at the coamand level by furniahing thebull vith povera of attorney or by referral to representativebull at the Baae Legal Services Branch OCfice for advice and counseling
Disciplinary action resulted in nonjudicial punishment being awarded on an average oC three cases week1y at Captaina Mast Four special and one summary courtbull - martial were convened during the Rota deployment Disciplinary action by month ia illustrated on the graph below
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CAREE R C 0 U N S E L l N G
During most of the European deployment NllCB 4 did not have a permanent trained Campreer Counselor This affected the overall career retention program As of this writing the battalion has acquir ed a permanent Career Counselor and the coU1Dand is in the pr ocess of rebuilding a viable car eer r e t ention team This should br14thten the overall retention pictur e
RETENTI ON TABLE
E11g1bl e Not E112ible Reen1istment
First Term Per sonnel 88 22 12
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MORALE An ObJective evaluation of the bullorale of the Battalion as
a whole would unquestionably be very highmiddot Certainly the deploybullent location Rota Spain with its excellent liberty and leave possibilities wa1 a contributing factor However the sinale aost iaportant cause of high unit aorale was the excellent reputation for quality workaanship which the Battalion enjoyed Quality work probulloted hiamph unit pride which led to personal pride which led to hlamph aorale The high bullorate in turn was the cause of better and higher quality work thus self-perpetuating the spiral and proving the adaae that Quality attracts Qualitybullbull
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CHAPLAIN Religious services were held regularly in the Chapal-inshy
the-Pines located in the Seabee Camp Ciudad de Plata Rota Spain Sunday services included Protestant Worship at 0930 and Catholic Mass at 1100 Protestant Worship was conducted by the Battalion Chaplain and Catholic Mass was celebrated by Chaplains Rademacher and Boyd from the Naval Station Chapel Guitar music for Catholic Mass was arranged by the priests Organist for the Protestant services was Nancy L Johnson wife of CTIC Bob Johnson of Naval Comaunicntion Station Attendance averaged 7 battalion personnel at Protestant sershyvices and 16 at Catholic services tn addition many Naval Station personnel attended worship services at the Senbee Camp
Protestant and Catholic Chapel Funds were maintained with the Battalion Chaplain as custodian of each Disbursements of $100 or more were made with approval of the Commondina Officer A Catholic Chapel Council was foraed to make recoaaendations for use of the Catholic Chapel Fund
The Chapel was left unlocked at all times for aeditntion and prayer by battalion personnel A small group of Penteshycostal men hnd a daily prayer service in the chapel
Several battalion personnel participated in local denominshyational services Latter Doy Saints and Church of Christ at Esperanzu House on the base First Baptist Church Bethel Baptist Church and Lu Tglesln tvangelica (Pentecostal) off base A number of battalion personnel participated in Chrisshytian fellowship at Victory Villa Overseas Christion Serviceshyaen s Center and at a coffee house sponsored by La Iglesia Eva nae lica
A small Protestant Bible study group met on Wednesday nights ~n the Chaplians office studying primarily Godsplan of salvation
Throe retreats averaging seven persons ouch were held at La Molina Santa an old grist mill in Benaojon which has been converted into a retreat center by Fred Felty an American insurance salesman lowyer and former legislotor from Texas Several Catholic personnel participated in two Search Retreats sponsored by the base chapel
Several religious pound1las mostly Moody science filbulls were presented free of charge in the Silver City Theater The films became quite popular with a maximum attendance of 60 at one showing
The battalion library located in the sumo building as tho chnplalns office contain~ 3000 volumes of fiction and nonshyfiction hand-me-downs from other Navy Ii brories During
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this deployment application was made to the Chief of Naval Education and Training Support to establish e aeneral library at Silver City This was epproved and at the end of deployshyment an order of 1500 new volumes was received Much time and effort was put into inventorying and organiiing e~isting books About 600 fictions books older than twelve years were removed from the shelves and placed in boxes pending arrival of the new books Additional bookshelves totaling 76 feet of shelf space were built by Bravo Company to accommodate the new books In addition the battalion had several shelves of paperback books
The greatest single timetaker for the Chaplain was individual counseling covering a variety of subjects but mainly marital counseling A good bit of evening time was spent making AUTOVON calls in connection with personal counseling This included delivering over 120 Red Cross messages and counseling and assistshying persons receiving these messages
In addition to library shelves material changes included installation of a safe for keepina chapel funds prior to deposit a new air conditioner for the chapel screen doors on the chaplains office and library an additional electrical outlet in the chapshylains office to accommodate a wall clock relocation of one outshyside speaker from the chapel tower to the library roof in order to play chimes on Sunday mornings in the direction of berthing areas tamper-proofing of tho outside library door and updatina of doorknobs with locks and keys for all doors
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MEiHCAL
While found to be lacking by stateside standards the physical plant and layout of the dispensary were noneshytheless adequate for aost routine and emergency cases treated at Ciudad de Plata Assistance provided by the Naval Hospital Rota in the form of laboratory teats
bull pharmacy x-rays consultions and emergency referrals was outbulltanding
An average of approximately 280 patients per month were seen during rout1ne sick call hours Over 1850 prescriptions were filled the laboratory processed some 800 teats and 20 x-ray exposures were taken and reed Upper Respiratory Infections and gastrointestinal compaincs comprised the majority of conditions seen at routine 1ick call with moat of the consultsrefer r als co the Naval Hospital being of an orthopedic or optometric nature No communicable disease or food born illness outbreaks ware encountered Few cases of venere al disease were encounte r ed and all responded favo r abl y to i nitia l tr eatment Tl1ro~ghnut the deployment and in preparation for t he return to CONUS all necessary immunizations including Hong Kong and New Jersey A (swine) influenza were administered to AiJ Hands
The Medical Department instituted o Weight Control Program using the recent guidelines promulgated by BUMED While the results are still being analyzed net lossea of 30+ lbs were noted in several cases
During the deployment the rear two thirds of the HCPOC ESO Quonset Rut was alloted to the Medical Department and converted to supply spaces for bulk medical equipment This allo~ed for the controlled temperature storage oC items vice storage in CONpoundX boxes thus extending shelf life and insuri~g potency of necessary medicinals ln preparation Cor the mount out exercise all mount out boxe1 bullats kitbull and outfits were painted the latches and seals repaired or replaced
SICONELLA DETACHMENT
The Sigonella Detachment had a first class corpsman ssaigned throughout the deployment A screening eick call was held prior to quarters each morning An average of epproximetely 100 patients per month were seen during r o utine morning sick call of these personnel approximately 10 aen had to be referred to the Base Dispensa ry for further treatment Safety and sanitation inspections were conducted on both a r ou tine and a surprise basis The Medical Department representative also worked in the Adm Offi ce of the Base Dispensary
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DENTAL
The battalion dental staff consisting of one Dental Officer and cvo Deneal Technicians provided treatment in moat phases of Dantistry on a regularly scheduled basis to all battalion personnel Smergency dental care was rendered at any time Outatanding support in the fabrication of prosthetic applishyances repair service and advanced periodontal and complishycated oral surgery cases vas received from the Dental Departshyment Roca Spain
The battalion Dental Department is housed in a standard naval mobile dental trailer The trailer consists of a vattshying room two operatories and a dark room One operacory is used for performing most phases of Dentistry and the other is used for exposing x-rays films in the dark room all dental instruments are sterilited in an autoclave located in the dark room
Patient load averaged over 200 per month and in excess of 1000 procedures per month During chis deployment cycle no unusual dental diseases or conditions were detected
Dentel equipment and supplies were adequate However occasional equipment problems did cause delays in patient care Few problems were encountered in ordering and receiving dental supplies
In summary the den~al department should always keep at least a couple of months of every day consumables on hand for turnover Scheduling of patients no more than cwo or three weeks in advance should be exercised to decrease the amount oC patient failures due to unforeseen emergencies and exercises that may arise due to the battalions alert status during deployshyment
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S P E C I A L S E R V I C E S The Special Services Staff was comprised of one first
class potty officer and ono non-rated battalion member Despite the small siie of tho crew Special Se~vices mainshytained a very active and effective program Self-help proshyjects for the improvement of the Special Services building which consisted of a gabulle roobull and theater included the conshystruction of a stage and a bar the tiling of the game room floor and the installation of a new ceilinamp in the theater The Special Services Petty Officer aaintained a close liaison with the base travel aaency and was instruaental in arranging a continuous stream of tours to the surrounding area and all over lurope
Sports activity was marked by chess and ping pong tournashyments and by the three month long NMCB FOUR softball season The season was culminated with the presentation of plaques and team pictures to the victorious team meaberaand a trophy with the name of the winning teabull inscribed which will be passed on to the chaapions of the next deployaent
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consis t ed of one fi r st class Photographers Mate one second class Journalist a nd two non -rated Builders as photographers fo r most of t he deployment The primary tasks of t he Photo Lab wer e to pr o vi de photographic support for PAO and the Opshyerations Department Work wos also done in support of the line companies (Alpha Company in particular ) the Safety Chief and the de t achbullent s
The mont hly opera t ions r eports which included black 6 white prints and color s l ides and tho bat t alion publication Focus on Four took up aos t of the Jabs tibulle
The PAO Oepartbullent worked on the bullonthly Focus on Four and pr ovided news release coverage of battalion events Artishycles appe1Lred in t he Rota base paper (The Jack Tar) the Seashybee Coverall Navy Times Navy Civil Engineer and others PAO also coordinated the Fl eet Home Town News Prograbull and the Direct Line question and answer line to the co
PAOPhoto did the l ayou t work on t he Guam Completion Report prepared a Change of Coabullond booklet ond finished a 92- page edition of the Focus on Four ln lieu of a cruisebook at the end of deployment
ProblebullS were encountered in the lnb with water teaper at ure and bullinerols insufficient functional equipment and frequent reassignbullent of personnel However n quali t y product was mainshytained as projects and l iberty wer e well docuaented by the PAO Staff
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The continuing aim of the NMCB POUR HRM Prograa is to aaximize the use of battalion human potential thereby enshysuring mission achievement for the command and personal growth opportunity for each battalion member If the program can be judged by the results it produced during the 1976 European deployment then the many pages of this completion report attest to a marked success
The Phase II Equal OpportunityRace Relations Program adshyvanced toward its institutionalized self-sustained stages The AAP was revised EOQls were updated and a new CTT was trained who in turn conducted MRRCE Workshops for all eligible personnel The Human Relations Council met monthly and tho Advancement Recommendation Board reviewed enlisted service records and performance evaluations to ensure all hands have been afforded an equal advancement opportunity
The DAPA and CODAC trained supervisors to identify and deal with workers showing symptoms of drugalcohol abuse conducted discussion groups for people with problems promshyulgated facts on drugalcohol abuse and related Navy policy and instituted a Drug Exemption Program Harsh Spanish laws p rove d a significant deterrent to drug use and trafficking and Battalion Special Services consistently proshyvided outstanding alternatives to drugalcohol indulgence Drug detection dogs urinalyses screening and NIS investigashytions were used aa required The local ARD and CAAC units treated and screened individuals referred by the CODAC
Battalion personnel participated in cultural adjustment briefings conducted by host activities in Rota and Sigonella Liberty cancellations were infrequent and few unfavorable incidents with local nationals were reported Officers and enlisted men regularly took advantage of leave and liberty to explore Spain and other European countries
Positive actions were initiated throughout the deployshybullcnt and will continue during homeport to sustain a positive cobullbulland cl1bullate Most notable among these are the refinement
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NMCB POOR wrapped up its homeport period with the completion of the CBC Pore Bueneae Trailer Park at Pore Hueneme CA and the lest flight to Rota left on 15 March
Turnov~r of projects at NAVSTA Rota consisted of the Calibration Lab (SPN 462 at 48 completegt as well as eight minor projects
The construction hold and material delays have liaited the casked projects on which the battalion can vork
The Calibration Lab (SPN 462) is progreaaing smoothly and awaits scheduled deliveries of the ductwork by mid-April and the remaining air handling units
Seabee Camp projects were rescheduled with the visit of COMCBLANT representatives on 29 March
Surfacing the Alpha Co Live Storage Area (SPN 01-12) ia progressing vell with the area close to Cioal grade after removing almost one foot of soil over the entire area
Laundry Boiler (SPN Ol-28) Camp Hot Water Boilers (SPN 01-29) and Water Softeners (SPN 01-30) are awaiting shipment of boilers and water softeners respectively
A dedicated camp maintenance program is undervay to keep the camp in a hazard Cree condition
Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34) Phase II is progressing with about 800 LF of aidewalk poured
In Sigonella Sicily the EM ciubCPO Addition (SIC 34448) and Colf Cou rse Irrigation system (SIC 437) have not been started due co higher priority on other projects
AIMD Shop Phase III (SIC 18) is on schedule and awaits arrival of the building which is due l April The high water table is a continual problem
Ordnance Hagaampine (SIC 25) ia hampered by rain (site lies in a low swampy area) bur forming continues on the bleat valle
Handball Court (SIC 441) is awbulliting maceriais before work can continue
Power Check Pad (SlC 507) vill start the Cir1t week of April
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A 16-man augment force to the Sigonella Det vas sent 30 March and is expected to return to Rota approximately l May
Holy Loch Scotland posss problems in uneirpacted vork (443 mandaya) remaining for the Rankin Garage (UNK 504) and in unplanned demolition (50 mandaya) for(UNK 09) Hobby Shop Additional men are planned to augment the Holy Loeb Oet in late April or early May
The Nea Makri Oet commenced vork vith approximat~ly 20 complete and 14 air conditioning units rehabed bull
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April aav NHCB FOUR moving into construction in earnest despite the material problems experienced on many major projects
At the Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34 II) section three of five sections is complete and the job is progressing vell
At the Wullanveber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) limited vork began in preparation for delivery of boom boards on 1 June
The causeway for the BOCBRP is in its final position with the connection well underway Lighting of the causeway is hampered by material problems
Repairs to the Fender System (SPN 19517) progress slowly dua to a lack of welding machines and design changes in the fabrication of the walers Divers from UCT ONE are currently removing the bottom walars along the right aide of the pier
After a complete design change the Community Center Road (SPN 444) is moving with ~ubgrade already eatabliahed
The Stgonella Seabee Compound (SIC 02-01) ta continuing with work on the trailer pads soils test lab collateral
bull equipment building loading ramp and the MLO storage shed
At the AIMD Building StC 18ttI non-delivery of ~he preshyengineered building ibull causing a critical delay along with other miscellaneoua HTO items
The Theater Addition (SIC 26) also haa critical eaterinl problems particularly with the doors having not arrived
The Handball Court (SIC 441) is awaiting arrival of the remainder of the building
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In Holy Loeb the Rankin Garage (UNK 504) will be cobullpleted Dt Kay and the Hobby Shop Improvements (UN~ 09) ii progressing vell with no major problems
Several personnel shifts are 1cheduled for the upcoming month and include the following Of the 16 man augmented to the Sigonella Dec ii will return on 9 Kay 18 additional men will be sent from Rota Three men will be sent to the Holy Loc h Dec
A detachment to La Maddalena of 19 men will be eatablished in June and a detachment to Souda Bay of four men will be established approximately l June
KAY
In Kay - NMC8 POUR completed and turned over two major projects both ahead of schedule Material and funding problems still plague several projects though there was soaa improvement by aonths end
Causeway Connection (SPN 506) Concrete pad poured security lights and handrail in place Project completed and turned over 27 Kay 1976
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Precon held scheduled to start 1 July if oxylance burn bera and conduit hanger material arrive in June
Poat Office Consolidation (SPN 498) Much work was accomshypliabad with old walls and utilities removed and new walls doors and windows being installed
Calibration Lab (SPN 462) Additional funds received material procurement has begun again Need electr ical AC plumbing material Work baa progressed in finishing the head installing duct work painting
Repair Fender System Pier Il (SPN o f eleven sections of piles complete prior co installation
19517) Prefab of first Rubbing stripbull required
Wullenweber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) Limited work awaiting arrival of boom bosrds in June
Housin8 Sidewalks (SPN 34) Men diverted from this project to the Poat Office Conaolidation
Community Center Roads (SPN 444) June completion expected
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Aniaal Shelter (SPN 632) Foundation prepared vertical conatruccion awaiting rebar expanded metal
Sigonella Seabee Compound (SIC 02-01) Work continued with progreaa on underground electrical substation alab light poles final grading and storage work Projecting June completion
AIMD Building (SIC 18III) Building received and strucshytural a eabers erected Work continuing on sever linea undershyground Cuel tank Anticipa te funding problema
Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) Avaicing additional funda alov progreaa aade on bleat walls earth vork laying water line
theater Addition (SIC 26) Avaitiog additional funda much work oo stairs ocher concrete vork auapeoded ceiling partition installed
Golf Course Irrgiatioo (SIC 437) Work began on inacalshylacion of water lines and sprinkler systems
Bandball Court (SIC 441) No work performed awaiting arriv1l of electrical material
Povar Check Pad (SIC 507) Rain delayed early construction uch fill and compaction work performed this month
Line Opa Rehabilitation (SIC 508) tile floor laid electrical plumbing painting complete Project completed turned over 28 Hay 1976
Rankin Garage (UNK 504) in Roly Loch vaa completed and curnad ove r io ea~ly May
Hobby Shop Improvement Project (UNK 09) is ahead of schedule with bullwo rk progressing in roof boiler and radiator installation Estimated comple tion August 1976
AC Rehab (CRE 649) in Nea Makrt ia progressing near schedule with 471 of rehab work completed
In La Hadd1lena work has reauaad on the ~ym Overhead (SAR 04A) and on the Playing Field (SAR 11) with the arrival of a 19 men det during the final two vaeka of Hay
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Io June steady progress waa aade on construction projects The command inspection by COMCBLANT Captain J C RlC~ELS CEC USN r esulted io an outstanding rating for NMCB FOUR with particular praise for t he areas of leadership and ailitary smartness and our high quality construction Material sod funding probleaa still delay several projects aa outlined below
Kuse Cold Iron zation began on 28 to begill 12 Jul1 aaterial still are
SPN 502) Second precon held sod mobilishyJune Pull-scale construction isacheduled Oxylaoce burn bars and conduit hanger not on site
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Post Office Consolidotion (SPN 498) Work accoaplished bull includes plastering new walls installing a head beginning a foyer The major hold-up is arrival of channel iron necessary for inatallation of ductwork and installation of the euspended ceiling
Repair Pender System (SPN 19517) First sections of piles driven Rubbing stripslover va lers to be installed with UCT support once rubbing stripe ar r ive
Calibration Lab (SPN 462) Delays in this job include srrival of mismatched nir cood~tioniog equipment for the Mechanishycal Room and awaiting pencil rod and angle iron fo r ductwork
Wullenweber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) Boom boards are not not scheduled to arrive until August Work ia progressing in the bus bar installation
Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34) Open scrip between r oad and sidewalks paved
Overlay Camp Roads and Surface Secondary Roads (SPN 01-13 SPN 01-22) Roads in cabullp repaved
Inetall Bead Building 365 (SPN 01-35) Work is virtually complete on this camp improvement project
AIHD Building (SIC 18III) Work and fuel tank Wor~ is conttnuiog on the access road
completed oo sever lines aid~ng insulation and on
Power Check Pad (SIC 507) Almost half of tbe concrete poured this period
Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) $12300 of $17650 requested received Project August completion
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Theater Addition (SlC 26) Roof and ceiling installed interior utilities being roughed io
Handball court (SIC 441) No bullaterial delaya this month Insulation ceiling utilities installed All that rebullaina is to paint interior correct electrical and place sidewalk end stepa
EM ClubEH Club Addition Preparation underway to begin ~hibull project Many design questions to be discuaaed in second precon on 1 July 1976
_ Sigonella Seabee Cobullpound (SIC 02-01) Work still remains on vash reek soils lab admin parking lot and shore pover connection
Hobby Shop taprovement Project(UNK 09) Work continues ahead of schedule v t th progrebullbull on vindov installation plastering and electrical
Gym Overhead (SAJl 04A) Work completed once plywood arrived in mid-June No pudcblist
Playing Field (SAR 11) Work is progressing vith an early July completion expected The detachment is to be diseatablished approximately 15 July
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In Julywork continued aa NKCB FOUR paaaed the midpoint in ita European deployment The battalion took tiae out for the traditional mid-deployment party on the 24th of July and for the battalion Change of Command Ceremony on 29 July when CDR C J BEDNAR relieved CDR M J MACDONALD However work did not alacken aa the Muse Cold Iron Project commenced (ull production at Rota and plans were laid for the eatabliahaent of a detachment at Souda Bay Crete Several projecta were completed both in Rota and at the various detachmenta
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Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Once critical materials orrived progresa vaa quicker than first anticipated due to the efficishyency of the oxylance and magnesium burn bar However several problems still alov construction Obstructions in the steam line trench require design changes for the pipe layout Not all materials are on hand and timely delivery ia required in order to avoid further delays Pinally apace requirements of pier tenantbull impedes progress as areas are blocked off and the battalion ia given only limited acceaa
Poat Office Consolidation (SPN 498) Haaonry work continued on the foyer and north and south walls Utilities inatalled electrical work begun No major stumbling blocka anticipated in this project as channel iron for auapendad celling arrived late in the month
Repair Pender System SPN 19517) At the prefab yard concrete pillars for use in pile fabrication completed The third of twelve sections of pile were driven Anticipate runnshying out or wooden members
Calib ration Lab (SPN 462) Installation of hoc vater lines complete Head virtually complete and moec duct work installed No resolution yet to mechanicalair-conditioning problema
Communi ty Center Road (SPN 444) Completed turned overco ROICC 6 Ju ly 1976
Animal Kennel (SPN 632) Project laid out and earthwork complete
Renovate BEQ Electrical (SPN 01-08) lialf of lights installed Awaiting arrival of remaining materials
Surface Ove rlay Camp Roadbull (SPN 01-13) 01-20 01-22 01-38) Silve r City Saloon parking lot surface BEQ roada complete WorK continuing on other horizontal constYuction in Seabea Camp
Install Raad Bldg 365 (SPN 01-35) Completed
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AIMD Building (SIC 18III) Siding insulation complete Interior electrical and plumbing vork begun Partition valls being installed
Pover Check Pad (SIC 507) of application of joint sealer
Project complete vith exception Awaiting chis terial
Ordnance Magaampine (SIC 25) Last concrete for blaat walls poured Work continuing on grouting waterproofing and earthshywork
Handball Court (SIC 441) Project completed and turned over to ROICC
EM ClubEM Club Addition (SIC 34448) Project start delayed awaiting reply from Corpa of Engineers on aajor deeig~ queetions
SARDINIA
Playing Field (SAR 11) Project completed and turned over Det disestabl ished 16 July 1976
ROLY LOCH
Hobby Shop Improvement Project (UNK 09) Project completed with exception of punchlist Det reduced to seven bullen until rest of aaterisl1 1rrive for start of NX garage project
NEA MAKRI
AC Rehab (GRE 645) Work moved ahead or schedulemiddot~ 13 units rehabbed this month
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AUGUST
In Rota construction approval was given by the Spanish governaent or the ERPBOC Storage and the TSC Antenna projects Manpower was quickly diverted to these projects the nuabera l and 3 priorities at Rota For the TSC Antenna job a detachment was established at Moron AFB In addition a detachment was also eatablished at Souda Bay Crete to work on two rec r eation facilities
ROTA
ERP Storage Facility (SPN 516) Vork progressed quickly on thia project in August after the lifting of the Spanish construction bold All aaterials were available on site anticipate early September completion
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Work was delayed on this project after the discovery of nine obstructions in the steam trench A redebulligo bas been approved and now the requirement is for tha arrival of elbows to go around the obstructions
TSC Antennas (SPN 602) A twelve man deta~bbullent was established on 16 Auguat to begin work at Moron AFB Spain It is planned that all work will be completed at Moron and then the complementaey antenna work started at the Rota site
Pier II Fender Repair (SPN 19517) Most of this crew diverted to higher priority projects aa maceriala (Timber) are running short
Calibra tion Lab (SPN 462) A design engineer from OICC Spain arrived the week of 16 August and recommended extenaive redesign of the AC ayatea Further delays are anticipated It is expected that NHCB 4 vill not b able to complete this project
SlCONBLLA
AIMO Building (SIC 18tII) Material pro~lems continuemiddot The comnon gutters have not arrived as promised by the Italian Air Force contractor The AC unit received does not aatch specifications COMCBLANT DET Naples ia investigating problems
Theater Addition (SIC 26) Work nov Estimate 3-4 veeks lost due to rework of content in river sand reduced bonding sand aeans to be working
progressing on plastering plaster Righ silt
Nov using 50 volosnic
The Joint Sealant for the Power Check Pad (SIC 507) and the cast iron fittings for the Col Course Irrigation Project (SIC 437) have not yet arrived delaying those projects Also the redesign of the EMCPO Club foundation (SIC 34448) la still in the bands of the Army Corps of Engineers aud OICC Spain
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A nev detachment vas establiahed or the conatruct1on of a Handball Court (CRpound 416) and a Racreatiou Area (CR 415)
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Work vsa beaun on the NEX Caraae project (U K 604)
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SEPTE~BER
The big event of Septembet vas tbe long awaited Pull Battalion 48 hour Mount Out Captain J P JONpoundS COMCBLANT preaided at the final 782 gear inspection et the conclusion of the exercise on 14 September 1976
ROTA
ERP Storage Facility (SPN 516) Project turned over 8 September 1976 with no punchliat facil it y completed in 5 veeks time
Muse Cold I ron (SPN 502 ) Project atill delayed a va i t ins pipe inaulation and holiday line tester Elbows received for by-paaaing obstructions
TSC Antennas (SPN 602) Intense r ainfall and diaestablishshyment and reaetablishaent of the detachment at Moron because of the Mount Out have hinoered const r uction progreaa
Poat Office Consolidation Work continued on this project a s tbe foyers heads and office spaces vere completed
Repair Fender System (SPN 19Sl7) Date of arrival of timber pushed back for second time to 10 October 1976 Its arrival is essential as UCT ONpound deployed to Rota 21 September and oov are unable to begin eonatruction work
Wullenveber An t enna (SPN 503) Wrong size dead end gripe arrived vork can not begin on installation of nev boom boards
Animal Kennel (SPN 632) Work started on the erection of this quonset hut upon the completion o the ERP Storage Facility
SIGONELLA
AtMD Building (SIC 18lII) Work progressing smoothly Pre f inal inapeccion sat for l October 1976
Ordnance Maga~ine (SIC 25) Work continuinR on all phaaes o f pTo j e c t - road vater lioe interior Expect completion b y NMCB 4
Still awaiting arrival of cast iron fittings for Golf Courae Irrigation Project (SIC 437) and on receipt of redeaign from OICC Spain on EMCPO Club (SIC 34448)
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the Air Conditioning Rehabilieation Project (GRpound 649)
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Work progTeaaed smoothly on the Baodbell Cou rt (CRE 416) Bovever uoaarked pover linea vere hit during the bullite preparation tor the ~bullcreation Area (CRE 415) and reaulted lo delays vbtla repairs vere aade
Det SOUiia Bay 11ampabera work on the bandbell court project
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Manr projectbull at the various detachment -ites vere cobullpleted during this final 35 days of deployment Also the extensive task of bulloving out tbe NHCB FOUR Advance Party and turning over the projects equipment and camp to NHCB FIVE occupied a signliicant portion of the battalion bull time
ROTA
The Muse Cold Iron Project (SPN 502) turned over at 34 cobullplete with vork continuing to the end on insulating bull portions of the steam line
The Post Office Consolidation (SPN 498) was cobullpleted
The Pier II Pender Repair (SN 19517) was turned over at 34 complete With the arrival of the required timber bullebullbers on 15 October 1976 extensive work vas com~leted in the final tvo weeks
The Calibration Lab (SPN 462) was turned over at 82 complete awaiting redesign of mechanical systems by OICC Spain
The TSC Antenna Project (SPN 602) was turned over with 18 complete (36 of work at Hor~n)
The Wullenveber Antenna Project (SPN 503) wae turned over at 15 complete awai t ing the dead end grips
The Animal Kennel (SPN 632) was turned over ac 60 complete with the cagae and other inter ior work to be completed
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The Power ~ Check Pad (SIC 507) and the AIMD Shop (SIC 18III) wae completed
The Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) wae turnover at 95 complete with heavy raine hampering progress on the road bull
The Theater Addition (SIC 26) was turned over at 94J complete os oll manpower resources were diverted in the last two weeks to the EMCPO Club
The Colf Courae Irrigation Project (SIC 437) was turned over at 17 complete
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Work began in earnest on the EMCPO Club(SIC 34448) during the final tvo veeka Once design approval vaa given work continued in double ahifta 7 days a week in a last ditch effort to get the p r oject out of the ground before the Sigonella rainy season stopped all earthwoTk Footings and columns bad to be poured in standing water despite 24 hour pumping
HOLY LOCR
The NEX Garage (UNK 604) waa completed
SOUDA BAY
The Handball Court (CRE 416) and the Recreation Area (CKE 415) vere completed bafore the Dets diaeetab1-isluaent
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During most of the European deployment NllCB 4 did not have a permanent trained Campreer Counselor This affected the overall career retention program As of this writing the battalion has acquir ed a permanent Career Counselor and the coU1Dand is in the pr ocess of rebuilding a viable car eer r e t ention team This should br14thten the overall retention pictur e
RETENTI ON TABLE
E11g1bl e Not E112ible Reen1istment
First Term Per sonnel 88 22 12
Career Personnel 21 00 14
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MORALE An ObJective evaluation of the bullorale of the Battalion as
a whole would unquestionably be very highmiddot Certainly the deploybullent location Rota Spain with its excellent liberty and leave possibilities wa1 a contributing factor However the sinale aost iaportant cause of high unit aorale was the excellent reputation for quality workaanship which the Battalion enjoyed Quality work probulloted hiamph unit pride which led to personal pride which led to hlamph aorale The high bullorate in turn was the cause of better and higher quality work thus self-perpetuating the spiral and proving the adaae that Quality attracts Qualitybullbull
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CHAPLAIN Religious services were held regularly in the Chapal-inshy
the-Pines located in the Seabee Camp Ciudad de Plata Rota Spain Sunday services included Protestant Worship at 0930 and Catholic Mass at 1100 Protestant Worship was conducted by the Battalion Chaplain and Catholic Mass was celebrated by Chaplains Rademacher and Boyd from the Naval Station Chapel Guitar music for Catholic Mass was arranged by the priests Organist for the Protestant services was Nancy L Johnson wife of CTIC Bob Johnson of Naval Comaunicntion Station Attendance averaged 7 battalion personnel at Protestant sershyvices and 16 at Catholic services tn addition many Naval Station personnel attended worship services at the Senbee Camp
Protestant and Catholic Chapel Funds were maintained with the Battalion Chaplain as custodian of each Disbursements of $100 or more were made with approval of the Commondina Officer A Catholic Chapel Council was foraed to make recoaaendations for use of the Catholic Chapel Fund
The Chapel was left unlocked at all times for aeditntion and prayer by battalion personnel A small group of Penteshycostal men hnd a daily prayer service in the chapel
Several battalion personnel participated in local denominshyational services Latter Doy Saints and Church of Christ at Esperanzu House on the base First Baptist Church Bethel Baptist Church and Lu Tglesln tvangelica (Pentecostal) off base A number of battalion personnel participated in Chrisshytian fellowship at Victory Villa Overseas Christion Serviceshyaen s Center and at a coffee house sponsored by La Iglesia Eva nae lica
A small Protestant Bible study group met on Wednesday nights ~n the Chaplians office studying primarily Godsplan of salvation
Throe retreats averaging seven persons ouch were held at La Molina Santa an old grist mill in Benaojon which has been converted into a retreat center by Fred Felty an American insurance salesman lowyer and former legislotor from Texas Several Catholic personnel participated in two Search Retreats sponsored by the base chapel
Several religious pound1las mostly Moody science filbulls were presented free of charge in the Silver City Theater The films became quite popular with a maximum attendance of 60 at one showing
The battalion library located in the sumo building as tho chnplalns office contain~ 3000 volumes of fiction and nonshyfiction hand-me-downs from other Navy Ii brories During
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this deployment application was made to the Chief of Naval Education and Training Support to establish e aeneral library at Silver City This was epproved and at the end of deployshyment an order of 1500 new volumes was received Much time and effort was put into inventorying and organiiing e~isting books About 600 fictions books older than twelve years were removed from the shelves and placed in boxes pending arrival of the new books Additional bookshelves totaling 76 feet of shelf space were built by Bravo Company to accommodate the new books In addition the battalion had several shelves of paperback books
The greatest single timetaker for the Chaplain was individual counseling covering a variety of subjects but mainly marital counseling A good bit of evening time was spent making AUTOVON calls in connection with personal counseling This included delivering over 120 Red Cross messages and counseling and assistshying persons receiving these messages
In addition to library shelves material changes included installation of a safe for keepina chapel funds prior to deposit a new air conditioner for the chapel screen doors on the chaplains office and library an additional electrical outlet in the chapshylains office to accommodate a wall clock relocation of one outshyside speaker from the chapel tower to the library roof in order to play chimes on Sunday mornings in the direction of berthing areas tamper-proofing of tho outside library door and updatina of doorknobs with locks and keys for all doors
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MEiHCAL
While found to be lacking by stateside standards the physical plant and layout of the dispensary were noneshytheless adequate for aost routine and emergency cases treated at Ciudad de Plata Assistance provided by the Naval Hospital Rota in the form of laboratory teats
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An average of approximately 280 patients per month were seen during rout1ne sick call hours Over 1850 prescriptions were filled the laboratory processed some 800 teats and 20 x-ray exposures were taken and reed Upper Respiratory Infections and gastrointestinal compaincs comprised the majority of conditions seen at routine 1ick call with moat of the consultsrefer r als co the Naval Hospital being of an orthopedic or optometric nature No communicable disease or food born illness outbreaks ware encountered Few cases of venere al disease were encounte r ed and all responded favo r abl y to i nitia l tr eatment Tl1ro~ghnut the deployment and in preparation for t he return to CONUS all necessary immunizations including Hong Kong and New Jersey A (swine) influenza were administered to AiJ Hands
The Medical Department instituted o Weight Control Program using the recent guidelines promulgated by BUMED While the results are still being analyzed net lossea of 30+ lbs were noted in several cases
During the deployment the rear two thirds of the HCPOC ESO Quonset Rut was alloted to the Medical Department and converted to supply spaces for bulk medical equipment This allo~ed for the controlled temperature storage oC items vice storage in CONpoundX boxes thus extending shelf life and insuri~g potency of necessary medicinals ln preparation Cor the mount out exercise all mount out boxe1 bullats kitbull and outfits were painted the latches and seals repaired or replaced
SICONELLA DETACHMENT
The Sigonella Detachment had a first class corpsman ssaigned throughout the deployment A screening eick call was held prior to quarters each morning An average of epproximetely 100 patients per month were seen during r o utine morning sick call of these personnel approximately 10 aen had to be referred to the Base Dispensa ry for further treatment Safety and sanitation inspections were conducted on both a r ou tine and a surprise basis The Medical Department representative also worked in the Adm Offi ce of the Base Dispensary
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DENTAL
The battalion dental staff consisting of one Dental Officer and cvo Deneal Technicians provided treatment in moat phases of Dantistry on a regularly scheduled basis to all battalion personnel Smergency dental care was rendered at any time Outatanding support in the fabrication of prosthetic applishyances repair service and advanced periodontal and complishycated oral surgery cases vas received from the Dental Departshyment Roca Spain
The battalion Dental Department is housed in a standard naval mobile dental trailer The trailer consists of a vattshying room two operatories and a dark room One operacory is used for performing most phases of Dentistry and the other is used for exposing x-rays films in the dark room all dental instruments are sterilited in an autoclave located in the dark room
Patient load averaged over 200 per month and in excess of 1000 procedures per month During chis deployment cycle no unusual dental diseases or conditions were detected
Dentel equipment and supplies were adequate However occasional equipment problems did cause delays in patient care Few problems were encountered in ordering and receiving dental supplies
In summary the den~al department should always keep at least a couple of months of every day consumables on hand for turnover Scheduling of patients no more than cwo or three weeks in advance should be exercised to decrease the amount oC patient failures due to unforeseen emergencies and exercises that may arise due to the battalions alert status during deployshyment
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S P E C I A L S E R V I C E S The Special Services Staff was comprised of one first
class potty officer and ono non-rated battalion member Despite the small siie of tho crew Special Se~vices mainshytained a very active and effective program Self-help proshyjects for the improvement of the Special Services building which consisted of a gabulle roobull and theater included the conshystruction of a stage and a bar the tiling of the game room floor and the installation of a new ceilinamp in the theater The Special Services Petty Officer aaintained a close liaison with the base travel aaency and was instruaental in arranging a continuous stream of tours to the surrounding area and all over lurope
Sports activity was marked by chess and ping pong tournashyments and by the three month long NMCB FOUR softball season The season was culminated with the presentation of plaques and team pictures to the victorious team meaberaand a trophy with the name of the winning teabull inscribed which will be passed on to the chaapions of the next deployaent
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consis t ed of one fi r st class Photographers Mate one second class Journalist a nd two non -rated Builders as photographers fo r most of t he deployment The primary tasks of t he Photo Lab wer e to pr o vi de photographic support for PAO and the Opshyerations Department Work wos also done in support of the line companies (Alpha Company in particular ) the Safety Chief and the de t achbullent s
The mont hly opera t ions r eports which included black 6 white prints and color s l ides and tho bat t alion publication Focus on Four took up aos t of the Jabs tibulle
The PAO Oepartbullent worked on the bullonthly Focus on Four and pr ovided news release coverage of battalion events Artishycles appe1Lred in t he Rota base paper (The Jack Tar) the Seashybee Coverall Navy Times Navy Civil Engineer and others PAO also coordinated the Fl eet Home Town News Prograbull and the Direct Line question and answer line to the co
PAOPhoto did the l ayou t work on t he Guam Completion Report prepared a Change of Coabullond booklet ond finished a 92- page edition of the Focus on Four ln lieu of a cruisebook at the end of deployment
ProblebullS were encountered in the lnb with water teaper at ure and bullinerols insufficient functional equipment and frequent reassignbullent of personnel However n quali t y product was mainshytained as projects and l iberty wer e well docuaented by the PAO Staff
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The continuing aim of the NMCB POUR HRM Prograa is to aaximize the use of battalion human potential thereby enshysuring mission achievement for the command and personal growth opportunity for each battalion member If the program can be judged by the results it produced during the 1976 European deployment then the many pages of this completion report attest to a marked success
The Phase II Equal OpportunityRace Relations Program adshyvanced toward its institutionalized self-sustained stages The AAP was revised EOQls were updated and a new CTT was trained who in turn conducted MRRCE Workshops for all eligible personnel The Human Relations Council met monthly and tho Advancement Recommendation Board reviewed enlisted service records and performance evaluations to ensure all hands have been afforded an equal advancement opportunity
The DAPA and CODAC trained supervisors to identify and deal with workers showing symptoms of drugalcohol abuse conducted discussion groups for people with problems promshyulgated facts on drugalcohol abuse and related Navy policy and instituted a Drug Exemption Program Harsh Spanish laws p rove d a significant deterrent to drug use and trafficking and Battalion Special Services consistently proshyvided outstanding alternatives to drugalcohol indulgence Drug detection dogs urinalyses screening and NIS investigashytions were used aa required The local ARD and CAAC units treated and screened individuals referred by the CODAC
Battalion personnel participated in cultural adjustment briefings conducted by host activities in Rota and Sigonella Liberty cancellations were infrequent and few unfavorable incidents with local nationals were reported Officers and enlisted men regularly took advantage of leave and liberty to explore Spain and other European countries
Positive actions were initiated throughout the deployshybullcnt and will continue during homeport to sustain a positive cobullbulland cl1bullate Most notable among these are the refinement
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NMCB POOR wrapped up its homeport period with the completion of the CBC Pore Bueneae Trailer Park at Pore Hueneme CA and the lest flight to Rota left on 15 March
Turnov~r of projects at NAVSTA Rota consisted of the Calibration Lab (SPN 462 at 48 completegt as well as eight minor projects
The construction hold and material delays have liaited the casked projects on which the battalion can vork
The Calibration Lab (SPN 462) is progreaaing smoothly and awaits scheduled deliveries of the ductwork by mid-April and the remaining air handling units
Seabee Camp projects were rescheduled with the visit of COMCBLANT representatives on 29 March
Surfacing the Alpha Co Live Storage Area (SPN 01-12) ia progressing vell with the area close to Cioal grade after removing almost one foot of soil over the entire area
Laundry Boiler (SPN Ol-28) Camp Hot Water Boilers (SPN 01-29) and Water Softeners (SPN 01-30) are awaiting shipment of boilers and water softeners respectively
A dedicated camp maintenance program is undervay to keep the camp in a hazard Cree condition
Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34) Phase II is progressing with about 800 LF of aidewalk poured
In Sigonella Sicily the EM ciubCPO Addition (SIC 34448) and Colf Cou rse Irrigation system (SIC 437) have not been started due co higher priority on other projects
AIMD Shop Phase III (SIC 18) is on schedule and awaits arrival of the building which is due l April The high water table is a continual problem
Ordnance Hagaampine (SIC 25) ia hampered by rain (site lies in a low swampy area) bur forming continues on the bleat valle
Handball Court (SIC 441) is awbulliting maceriais before work can continue
Power Check Pad (SlC 507) vill start the Cir1t week of April
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A 16-man augment force to the Sigonella Det vas sent 30 March and is expected to return to Rota approximately l May
Holy Loch Scotland posss problems in uneirpacted vork (443 mandaya) remaining for the Rankin Garage (UNK 504) and in unplanned demolition (50 mandaya) for(UNK 09) Hobby Shop Additional men are planned to augment the Holy Loeb Oet in late April or early May
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April aav NHCB FOUR moving into construction in earnest despite the material problems experienced on many major projects
At the Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34 II) section three of five sections is complete and the job is progressing vell
At the Wullanveber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) limited vork began in preparation for delivery of boom boards on 1 June
The causeway for the BOCBRP is in its final position with the connection well underway Lighting of the causeway is hampered by material problems
Repairs to the Fender System (SPN 19517) progress slowly dua to a lack of welding machines and design changes in the fabrication of the walers Divers from UCT ONE are currently removing the bottom walars along the right aide of the pier
After a complete design change the Community Center Road (SPN 444) is moving with ~ubgrade already eatabliahed
The Stgonella Seabee Compound (SIC 02-01) ta continuing with work on the trailer pads soils test lab collateral
bull equipment building loading ramp and the MLO storage shed
At the AIMD Building StC 18ttI non-delivery of ~he preshyengineered building ibull causing a critical delay along with other miscellaneoua HTO items
The Theater Addition (SIC 26) also haa critical eaterinl problems particularly with the doors having not arrived
The Handball Court (SIC 441) is awaiting arrival of the remainder of the building
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In Holy Loeb the Rankin Garage (UNK 504) will be cobullpleted Dt Kay and the Hobby Shop Improvements (UN~ 09) ii progressing vell with no major problems
Several personnel shifts are 1cheduled for the upcoming month and include the following Of the 16 man augmented to the Sigonella Dec ii will return on 9 Kay 18 additional men will be sent from Rota Three men will be sent to the Holy Loc h Dec
A detachment to La Maddalena of 19 men will be eatablished in June and a detachment to Souda Bay of four men will be established approximately l June
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In Kay - NMC8 POUR completed and turned over two major projects both ahead of schedule Material and funding problems still plague several projects though there was soaa improvement by aonths end
Causeway Connection (SPN 506) Concrete pad poured security lights and handrail in place Project completed and turned over 27 Kay 1976
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Precon held scheduled to start 1 July if oxylance burn bera and conduit hanger material arrive in June
Poat Office Consolidation (SPN 498) Much work was accomshypliabad with old walls and utilities removed and new walls doors and windows being installed
Calibration Lab (SPN 462) Additional funds received material procurement has begun again Need electr ical AC plumbing material Work baa progressed in finishing the head installing duct work painting
Repair Fender System Pier Il (SPN o f eleven sections of piles complete prior co installation
19517) Prefab of first Rubbing stripbull required
Wullenweber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) Limited work awaiting arrival of boom bosrds in June
Housin8 Sidewalks (SPN 34) Men diverted from this project to the Poat Office Conaolidation
Community Center Roads (SPN 444) June completion expected
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Aniaal Shelter (SPN 632) Foundation prepared vertical conatruccion awaiting rebar expanded metal
Sigonella Seabee Compound (SIC 02-01) Work continued with progreaa on underground electrical substation alab light poles final grading and storage work Projecting June completion
AIMD Building (SIC 18III) Building received and strucshytural a eabers erected Work continuing on sever linea undershyground Cuel tank Anticipa te funding problema
Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) Avaicing additional funda alov progreaa aade on bleat walls earth vork laying water line
theater Addition (SIC 26) Avaitiog additional funda much work oo stairs ocher concrete vork auapeoded ceiling partition installed
Golf Course Irrgiatioo (SIC 437) Work began on inacalshylacion of water lines and sprinkler systems
Bandball Court (SIC 441) No work performed awaiting arriv1l of electrical material
Povar Check Pad (SIC 507) Rain delayed early construction uch fill and compaction work performed this month
Line Opa Rehabilitation (SIC 508) tile floor laid electrical plumbing painting complete Project completed turned over 28 Hay 1976
Rankin Garage (UNK 504) in Roly Loch vaa completed and curnad ove r io ea~ly May
Hobby Shop Improvement Project (UNK 09) is ahead of schedule with bullwo rk progressing in roof boiler and radiator installation Estimated comple tion August 1976
AC Rehab (CRE 649) in Nea Makrt ia progressing near schedule with 471 of rehab work completed
In La Hadd1lena work has reauaad on the ~ym Overhead (SAR 04A) and on the Playing Field (SAR 11) with the arrival of a 19 men det during the final two vaeka of Hay
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Kuse Cold Iron zation began on 28 to begill 12 Jul1 aaterial still are
SPN 502) Second precon held sod mobilishyJune Pull-scale construction isacheduled Oxylaoce burn bars and conduit hanger not on site
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Repair Pender System (SPN 19517) First sections of piles driven Rubbing stripslover va lers to be installed with UCT support once rubbing stripe ar r ive
Calibration Lab (SPN 462) Delays in this job include srrival of mismatched nir cood~tioniog equipment for the Mechanishycal Room and awaiting pencil rod and angle iron fo r ductwork
Wullenweber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) Boom boards are not not scheduled to arrive until August Work ia progressing in the bus bar installation
Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34) Open scrip between r oad and sidewalks paved
Overlay Camp Roads and Surface Secondary Roads (SPN 01-13 SPN 01-22) Roads in cabullp repaved
Inetall Bead Building 365 (SPN 01-35) Work is virtually complete on this camp improvement project
AIHD Building (SIC 18III) Work and fuel tank Wor~ is conttnuiog on the access road
completed oo sever lines aid~ng insulation and on
Power Check Pad (SIC 507) Almost half of tbe concrete poured this period
Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) $12300 of $17650 requested received Project August completion
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Theater Addition (SlC 26) Roof and ceiling installed interior utilities being roughed io
Handball court (SIC 441) No bullaterial delaya this month Insulation ceiling utilities installed All that rebullaina is to paint interior correct electrical and place sidewalk end stepa
EM ClubEH Club Addition Preparation underway to begin ~hibull project Many design questions to be discuaaed in second precon on 1 July 1976
_ Sigonella Seabee Cobullpound (SIC 02-01) Work still remains on vash reek soils lab admin parking lot and shore pover connection
Hobby Shop taprovement Project(UNK 09) Work continues ahead of schedule v t th progrebullbull on vindov installation plastering and electrical
Gym Overhead (SAJl 04A) Work completed once plywood arrived in mid-June No pudcblist
Playing Field (SAR 11) Work is progressing vith an early July completion expected The detachment is to be diseatablished approximately 15 July
Rota Pier Fender Repair (SPN 19517)
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JULY
In Julywork continued aa NKCB FOUR paaaed the midpoint in ita European deployment The battalion took tiae out for the traditional mid-deployment party on the 24th of July and for the battalion Change of Command Ceremony on 29 July when CDR C J BEDNAR relieved CDR M J MACDONALD However work did not alacken aa the Muse Cold Iron Project commenced (ull production at Rota and plans were laid for the eatabliahaent of a detachment at Souda Bay Crete Several projecta were completed both in Rota and at the various detachmenta
POTA
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Once critical materials orrived progresa vaa quicker than first anticipated due to the efficishyency of the oxylance and magnesium burn bar However several problems still alov construction Obstructions in the steam line trench require design changes for the pipe layout Not all materials are on hand and timely delivery ia required in order to avoid further delays Pinally apace requirements of pier tenantbull impedes progress as areas are blocked off and the battalion ia given only limited acceaa
Poat Office Consolidation (SPN 498) Haaonry work continued on the foyer and north and south walls Utilities inatalled electrical work begun No major stumbling blocka anticipated in this project as channel iron for auapendad celling arrived late in the month
Repair Pender System SPN 19517) At the prefab yard concrete pillars for use in pile fabrication completed The third of twelve sections of pile were driven Anticipate runnshying out or wooden members
Calib ration Lab (SPN 462) Installation of hoc vater lines complete Head virtually complete and moec duct work installed No resolution yet to mechanicalair-conditioning problema
Communi ty Center Road (SPN 444) Completed turned overco ROICC 6 Ju ly 1976
Animal Kennel (SPN 632) Project laid out and earthwork complete
Renovate BEQ Electrical (SPN 01-08) lialf of lights installed Awaiting arrival of remaining materials
Surface Ove rlay Camp Roadbull (SPN 01-13) 01-20 01-22 01-38) Silve r City Saloon parking lot surface BEQ roada complete WorK continuing on other horizontal constYuction in Seabea Camp
Install Raad Bldg 365 (SPN 01-35) Completed
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AIMD Building (SIC 18III) Siding insulation complete Interior electrical and plumbing vork begun Partition valls being installed
Pover Check Pad (SIC 507) of application of joint sealer
Project complete vith exception Awaiting chis terial
Ordnance Magaampine (SIC 25) Last concrete for blaat walls poured Work continuing on grouting waterproofing and earthshywork
Handball Court (SIC 441) Project completed and turned over to ROICC
EM ClubEM Club Addition (SIC 34448) Project start delayed awaiting reply from Corpa of Engineers on aajor deeig~ queetions
SARDINIA
Playing Field (SAR 11) Project completed and turned over Det disestabl ished 16 July 1976
ROLY LOCH
Hobby Shop Improvement Project (UNK 09) Project completed with exception of punchlist Det reduced to seven bullen until rest of aaterisl1 1rrive for start of NX garage project
NEA MAKRI
AC Rehab (GRE 645) Work moved ahead or schedulemiddot~ 13 units rehabbed this month
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AUGUST
In Rota construction approval was given by the Spanish governaent or the ERPBOC Storage and the TSC Antenna projects Manpower was quickly diverted to these projects the nuabera l and 3 priorities at Rota For the TSC Antenna job a detachment was established at Moron AFB In addition a detachment was also eatablished at Souda Bay Crete to work on two rec r eation facilities
ROTA
ERP Storage Facility (SPN 516) Vork progressed quickly on thia project in August after the lifting of the Spanish construction bold All aaterials were available on site anticipate early September completion
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Work was delayed on this project after the discovery of nine obstructions in the steam trench A redebulligo bas been approved and now the requirement is for tha arrival of elbows to go around the obstructions
TSC Antennas (SPN 602) A twelve man deta~bbullent was established on 16 Auguat to begin work at Moron AFB Spain It is planned that all work will be completed at Moron and then the complementaey antenna work started at the Rota site
Pier II Fender Repair (SPN 19517) Most of this crew diverted to higher priority projects aa maceriala (Timber) are running short
Calibra tion Lab (SPN 462) A design engineer from OICC Spain arrived the week of 16 August and recommended extenaive redesign of the AC ayatea Further delays are anticipated It is expected that NHCB 4 vill not b able to complete this project
SlCONBLLA
AIMO Building (SIC 18tII) Material pro~lems continuemiddot The comnon gutters have not arrived as promised by the Italian Air Force contractor The AC unit received does not aatch specifications COMCBLANT DET Naples ia investigating problems
Theater Addition (SIC 26) Work nov Estimate 3-4 veeks lost due to rework of content in river sand reduced bonding sand aeans to be working
progressing on plastering plaster Righ silt
Nov using 50 volosnic
The Joint Sealant for the Power Check Pad (SIC 507) and the cast iron fittings for the Col Course Irrigation Project (SIC 437) have not yet arrived delaying those projects Also the redesign of the EMCPO Club foundation (SIC 34448) la still in the bands of the Army Corps of Engineers aud OICC Spain
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A nev detachment vas establiahed or the conatruct1on of a Handball Court (CRpound 416) and a Racreatiou Area (CR 415)
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Work vsa beaun on the NEX Caraae project (U K 604)
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SEPTE~BER
The big event of Septembet vas tbe long awaited Pull Battalion 48 hour Mount Out Captain J P JONpoundS COMCBLANT preaided at the final 782 gear inspection et the conclusion of the exercise on 14 September 1976
ROTA
ERP Storage Facility (SPN 516) Project turned over 8 September 1976 with no punchliat facil it y completed in 5 veeks time
Muse Cold I ron (SPN 502 ) Project atill delayed a va i t ins pipe inaulation and holiday line tester Elbows received for by-paaaing obstructions
TSC Antennas (SPN 602) Intense r ainfall and diaestablishshyment and reaetablishaent of the detachment at Moron because of the Mount Out have hinoered const r uction progreaa
Poat Office Consolidation Work continued on this project a s tbe foyers heads and office spaces vere completed
Repair Fender System (SPN 19Sl7) Date of arrival of timber pushed back for second time to 10 October 1976 Its arrival is essential as UCT ONpound deployed to Rota 21 September and oov are unable to begin eonatruction work
Wullenveber An t enna (SPN 503) Wrong size dead end gripe arrived vork can not begin on installation of nev boom boards
Animal Kennel (SPN 632) Work started on the erection of this quonset hut upon the completion o the ERP Storage Facility
SIGONELLA
AtMD Building (SIC 18lII) Work progressing smoothly Pre f inal inapeccion sat for l October 1976
Ordnance Maga~ine (SIC 25) Work continuinR on all phaaes o f pTo j e c t - road vater lioe interior Expect completion b y NMCB 4
Still awaiting arrival of cast iron fittings for Golf Courae Irrigation Project (SIC 437) and on receipt of redeaign from OICC Spain on EMCPO Club (SIC 34448)
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the Air Conditioning Rehabilieation Project (GRpound 649)
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Work progTeaaed smoothly on the Baodbell Cou rt (CRE 416) Bovever uoaarked pover linea vere hit during the bullite preparation tor the ~bullcreation Area (CRE 415) and reaulted lo delays vbtla repairs vere aade
Det SOUiia Bay 11ampabera work on the bandbell court project
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Manr projectbull at the various detachment -ites vere cobullpleted during this final 35 days of deployment Also the extensive task of bulloving out tbe NHCB FOUR Advance Party and turning over the projects equipment and camp to NHCB FIVE occupied a signliicant portion of the battalion bull time
ROTA
The Muse Cold Iron Project (SPN 502) turned over at 34 cobullplete with vork continuing to the end on insulating bull portions of the steam line
The Post Office Consolidation (SPN 498) was cobullpleted
The Pier II Pender Repair (SN 19517) was turned over at 34 complete With the arrival of the required timber bullebullbers on 15 October 1976 extensive work vas com~leted in the final tvo weeks
The Calibration Lab (SPN 462) was turned over at 82 complete awaiting redesign of mechanical systems by OICC Spain
The TSC Antenna Project (SPN 602) was turned over with 18 complete (36 of work at Hor~n)
The Wullenveber Antenna Project (SPN 503) wae turned over at 15 complete awai t ing the dead end grips
The Animal Kennel (SPN 632) was turned over ac 60 complete with the cagae and other inter ior work to be completed
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The Power ~ Check Pad (SIC 507) and the AIMD Shop (SIC 18III) wae completed
The Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) wae turnover at 95 complete with heavy raine hampering progress on the road bull
The Theater Addition (SIC 26) was turned over at 94J complete os oll manpower resources were diverted in the last two weeks to the EMCPO Club
The Colf Courae Irrigation Project (SIC 437) was turned over at 17 complete
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Work began in earnest on the EMCPO Club(SIC 34448) during the final tvo veeka Once design approval vaa given work continued in double ahifta 7 days a week in a last ditch effort to get the p r oject out of the ground before the Sigonella rainy season stopped all earthwoTk Footings and columns bad to be poured in standing water despite 24 hour pumping
HOLY LOCR
The NEX Garage (UNK 604) waa completed
SOUDA BAY
The Handball Court (CRE 416) and the Recreation Area (CKE 415) vere completed bafore the Dets diaeetab1-isluaent
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MORALE An ObJective evaluation of the bullorale of the Battalion as
a whole would unquestionably be very highmiddot Certainly the deploybullent location Rota Spain with its excellent liberty and leave possibilities wa1 a contributing factor However the sinale aost iaportant cause of high unit aorale was the excellent reputation for quality workaanship which the Battalion enjoyed Quality work probulloted hiamph unit pride which led to personal pride which led to hlamph aorale The high bullorate in turn was the cause of better and higher quality work thus self-perpetuating the spiral and proving the adaae that Quality attracts Qualitybullbull
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CHAPLAIN Religious services were held regularly in the Chapal-inshy
the-Pines located in the Seabee Camp Ciudad de Plata Rota Spain Sunday services included Protestant Worship at 0930 and Catholic Mass at 1100 Protestant Worship was conducted by the Battalion Chaplain and Catholic Mass was celebrated by Chaplains Rademacher and Boyd from the Naval Station Chapel Guitar music for Catholic Mass was arranged by the priests Organist for the Protestant services was Nancy L Johnson wife of CTIC Bob Johnson of Naval Comaunicntion Station Attendance averaged 7 battalion personnel at Protestant sershyvices and 16 at Catholic services tn addition many Naval Station personnel attended worship services at the Senbee Camp
Protestant and Catholic Chapel Funds were maintained with the Battalion Chaplain as custodian of each Disbursements of $100 or more were made with approval of the Commondina Officer A Catholic Chapel Council was foraed to make recoaaendations for use of the Catholic Chapel Fund
The Chapel was left unlocked at all times for aeditntion and prayer by battalion personnel A small group of Penteshycostal men hnd a daily prayer service in the chapel
Several battalion personnel participated in local denominshyational services Latter Doy Saints and Church of Christ at Esperanzu House on the base First Baptist Church Bethel Baptist Church and Lu Tglesln tvangelica (Pentecostal) off base A number of battalion personnel participated in Chrisshytian fellowship at Victory Villa Overseas Christion Serviceshyaen s Center and at a coffee house sponsored by La Iglesia Eva nae lica
A small Protestant Bible study group met on Wednesday nights ~n the Chaplians office studying primarily Godsplan of salvation
Throe retreats averaging seven persons ouch were held at La Molina Santa an old grist mill in Benaojon which has been converted into a retreat center by Fred Felty an American insurance salesman lowyer and former legislotor from Texas Several Catholic personnel participated in two Search Retreats sponsored by the base chapel
Several religious pound1las mostly Moody science filbulls were presented free of charge in the Silver City Theater The films became quite popular with a maximum attendance of 60 at one showing
The battalion library located in the sumo building as tho chnplalns office contain~ 3000 volumes of fiction and nonshyfiction hand-me-downs from other Navy Ii brories During
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this deployment application was made to the Chief of Naval Education and Training Support to establish e aeneral library at Silver City This was epproved and at the end of deployshyment an order of 1500 new volumes was received Much time and effort was put into inventorying and organiiing e~isting books About 600 fictions books older than twelve years were removed from the shelves and placed in boxes pending arrival of the new books Additional bookshelves totaling 76 feet of shelf space were built by Bravo Company to accommodate the new books In addition the battalion had several shelves of paperback books
The greatest single timetaker for the Chaplain was individual counseling covering a variety of subjects but mainly marital counseling A good bit of evening time was spent making AUTOVON calls in connection with personal counseling This included delivering over 120 Red Cross messages and counseling and assistshying persons receiving these messages
In addition to library shelves material changes included installation of a safe for keepina chapel funds prior to deposit a new air conditioner for the chapel screen doors on the chaplains office and library an additional electrical outlet in the chapshylains office to accommodate a wall clock relocation of one outshyside speaker from the chapel tower to the library roof in order to play chimes on Sunday mornings in the direction of berthing areas tamper-proofing of tho outside library door and updatina of doorknobs with locks and keys for all doors
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MEiHCAL
While found to be lacking by stateside standards the physical plant and layout of the dispensary were noneshytheless adequate for aost routine and emergency cases treated at Ciudad de Plata Assistance provided by the Naval Hospital Rota in the form of laboratory teats
bull pharmacy x-rays consultions and emergency referrals was outbulltanding
An average of approximately 280 patients per month were seen during rout1ne sick call hours Over 1850 prescriptions were filled the laboratory processed some 800 teats and 20 x-ray exposures were taken and reed Upper Respiratory Infections and gastrointestinal compaincs comprised the majority of conditions seen at routine 1ick call with moat of the consultsrefer r als co the Naval Hospital being of an orthopedic or optometric nature No communicable disease or food born illness outbreaks ware encountered Few cases of venere al disease were encounte r ed and all responded favo r abl y to i nitia l tr eatment Tl1ro~ghnut the deployment and in preparation for t he return to CONUS all necessary immunizations including Hong Kong and New Jersey A (swine) influenza were administered to AiJ Hands
The Medical Department instituted o Weight Control Program using the recent guidelines promulgated by BUMED While the results are still being analyzed net lossea of 30+ lbs were noted in several cases
During the deployment the rear two thirds of the HCPOC ESO Quonset Rut was alloted to the Medical Department and converted to supply spaces for bulk medical equipment This allo~ed for the controlled temperature storage oC items vice storage in CONpoundX boxes thus extending shelf life and insuri~g potency of necessary medicinals ln preparation Cor the mount out exercise all mount out boxe1 bullats kitbull and outfits were painted the latches and seals repaired or replaced
SICONELLA DETACHMENT
The Sigonella Detachment had a first class corpsman ssaigned throughout the deployment A screening eick call was held prior to quarters each morning An average of epproximetely 100 patients per month were seen during r o utine morning sick call of these personnel approximately 10 aen had to be referred to the Base Dispensa ry for further treatment Safety and sanitation inspections were conducted on both a r ou tine and a surprise basis The Medical Department representative also worked in the Adm Offi ce of the Base Dispensary
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DENTAL
The battalion dental staff consisting of one Dental Officer and cvo Deneal Technicians provided treatment in moat phases of Dantistry on a regularly scheduled basis to all battalion personnel Smergency dental care was rendered at any time Outatanding support in the fabrication of prosthetic applishyances repair service and advanced periodontal and complishycated oral surgery cases vas received from the Dental Departshyment Roca Spain
The battalion Dental Department is housed in a standard naval mobile dental trailer The trailer consists of a vattshying room two operatories and a dark room One operacory is used for performing most phases of Dentistry and the other is used for exposing x-rays films in the dark room all dental instruments are sterilited in an autoclave located in the dark room
Patient load averaged over 200 per month and in excess of 1000 procedures per month During chis deployment cycle no unusual dental diseases or conditions were detected
Dentel equipment and supplies were adequate However occasional equipment problems did cause delays in patient care Few problems were encountered in ordering and receiving dental supplies
In summary the den~al department should always keep at least a couple of months of every day consumables on hand for turnover Scheduling of patients no more than cwo or three weeks in advance should be exercised to decrease the amount oC patient failures due to unforeseen emergencies and exercises that may arise due to the battalions alert status during deployshyment
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S P E C I A L S E R V I C E S The Special Services Staff was comprised of one first
class potty officer and ono non-rated battalion member Despite the small siie of tho crew Special Se~vices mainshytained a very active and effective program Self-help proshyjects for the improvement of the Special Services building which consisted of a gabulle roobull and theater included the conshystruction of a stage and a bar the tiling of the game room floor and the installation of a new ceilinamp in the theater The Special Services Petty Officer aaintained a close liaison with the base travel aaency and was instruaental in arranging a continuous stream of tours to the surrounding area and all over lurope
Sports activity was marked by chess and ping pong tournashyments and by the three month long NMCB FOUR softball season The season was culminated with the presentation of plaques and team pictures to the victorious team meaberaand a trophy with the name of the winning teabull inscribed which will be passed on to the chaapions of the next deployaent
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consis t ed of one fi r st class Photographers Mate one second class Journalist a nd two non -rated Builders as photographers fo r most of t he deployment The primary tasks of t he Photo Lab wer e to pr o vi de photographic support for PAO and the Opshyerations Department Work wos also done in support of the line companies (Alpha Company in particular ) the Safety Chief and the de t achbullent s
The mont hly opera t ions r eports which included black 6 white prints and color s l ides and tho bat t alion publication Focus on Four took up aos t of the Jabs tibulle
The PAO Oepartbullent worked on the bullonthly Focus on Four and pr ovided news release coverage of battalion events Artishycles appe1Lred in t he Rota base paper (The Jack Tar) the Seashybee Coverall Navy Times Navy Civil Engineer and others PAO also coordinated the Fl eet Home Town News Prograbull and the Direct Line question and answer line to the co
PAOPhoto did the l ayou t work on t he Guam Completion Report prepared a Change of Coabullond booklet ond finished a 92- page edition of the Focus on Four ln lieu of a cruisebook at the end of deployment
ProblebullS were encountered in the lnb with water teaper at ure and bullinerols insufficient functional equipment and frequent reassignbullent of personnel However n quali t y product was mainshytained as projects and l iberty wer e well docuaented by the PAO Staff
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The continuing aim of the NMCB POUR HRM Prograa is to aaximize the use of battalion human potential thereby enshysuring mission achievement for the command and personal growth opportunity for each battalion member If the program can be judged by the results it produced during the 1976 European deployment then the many pages of this completion report attest to a marked success
The Phase II Equal OpportunityRace Relations Program adshyvanced toward its institutionalized self-sustained stages The AAP was revised EOQls were updated and a new CTT was trained who in turn conducted MRRCE Workshops for all eligible personnel The Human Relations Council met monthly and tho Advancement Recommendation Board reviewed enlisted service records and performance evaluations to ensure all hands have been afforded an equal advancement opportunity
The DAPA and CODAC trained supervisors to identify and deal with workers showing symptoms of drugalcohol abuse conducted discussion groups for people with problems promshyulgated facts on drugalcohol abuse and related Navy policy and instituted a Drug Exemption Program Harsh Spanish laws p rove d a significant deterrent to drug use and trafficking and Battalion Special Services consistently proshyvided outstanding alternatives to drugalcohol indulgence Drug detection dogs urinalyses screening and NIS investigashytions were used aa required The local ARD and CAAC units treated and screened individuals referred by the CODAC
Battalion personnel participated in cultural adjustment briefings conducted by host activities in Rota and Sigonella Liberty cancellations were infrequent and few unfavorable incidents with local nationals were reported Officers and enlisted men regularly took advantage of leave and liberty to explore Spain and other European countries
Positive actions were initiated throughout the deployshybullcnt and will continue during homeport to sustain a positive cobullbulland cl1bullate Most notable among these are the refinement
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NMCB POOR wrapped up its homeport period with the completion of the CBC Pore Bueneae Trailer Park at Pore Hueneme CA and the lest flight to Rota left on 15 March
Turnov~r of projects at NAVSTA Rota consisted of the Calibration Lab (SPN 462 at 48 completegt as well as eight minor projects
The construction hold and material delays have liaited the casked projects on which the battalion can vork
The Calibration Lab (SPN 462) is progreaaing smoothly and awaits scheduled deliveries of the ductwork by mid-April and the remaining air handling units
Seabee Camp projects were rescheduled with the visit of COMCBLANT representatives on 29 March
Surfacing the Alpha Co Live Storage Area (SPN 01-12) ia progressing vell with the area close to Cioal grade after removing almost one foot of soil over the entire area
Laundry Boiler (SPN Ol-28) Camp Hot Water Boilers (SPN 01-29) and Water Softeners (SPN 01-30) are awaiting shipment of boilers and water softeners respectively
A dedicated camp maintenance program is undervay to keep the camp in a hazard Cree condition
Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34) Phase II is progressing with about 800 LF of aidewalk poured
In Sigonella Sicily the EM ciubCPO Addition (SIC 34448) and Colf Cou rse Irrigation system (SIC 437) have not been started due co higher priority on other projects
AIMD Shop Phase III (SIC 18) is on schedule and awaits arrival of the building which is due l April The high water table is a continual problem
Ordnance Hagaampine (SIC 25) ia hampered by rain (site lies in a low swampy area) bur forming continues on the bleat valle
Handball Court (SIC 441) is awbulliting maceriais before work can continue
Power Check Pad (SlC 507) vill start the Cir1t week of April
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A 16-man augment force to the Sigonella Det vas sent 30 March and is expected to return to Rota approximately l May
Holy Loch Scotland posss problems in uneirpacted vork (443 mandaya) remaining for the Rankin Garage (UNK 504) and in unplanned demolition (50 mandaya) for(UNK 09) Hobby Shop Additional men are planned to augment the Holy Loeb Oet in late April or early May
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April aav NHCB FOUR moving into construction in earnest despite the material problems experienced on many major projects
At the Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34 II) section three of five sections is complete and the job is progressing vell
At the Wullanveber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) limited vork began in preparation for delivery of boom boards on 1 June
The causeway for the BOCBRP is in its final position with the connection well underway Lighting of the causeway is hampered by material problems
Repairs to the Fender System (SPN 19517) progress slowly dua to a lack of welding machines and design changes in the fabrication of the walers Divers from UCT ONE are currently removing the bottom walars along the right aide of the pier
After a complete design change the Community Center Road (SPN 444) is moving with ~ubgrade already eatabliahed
The Stgonella Seabee Compound (SIC 02-01) ta continuing with work on the trailer pads soils test lab collateral
bull equipment building loading ramp and the MLO storage shed
At the AIMD Building StC 18ttI non-delivery of ~he preshyengineered building ibull causing a critical delay along with other miscellaneoua HTO items
The Theater Addition (SIC 26) also haa critical eaterinl problems particularly with the doors having not arrived
The Handball Court (SIC 441) is awaiting arrival of the remainder of the building
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In Holy Loeb the Rankin Garage (UNK 504) will be cobullpleted Dt Kay and the Hobby Shop Improvements (UN~ 09) ii progressing vell with no major problems
Several personnel shifts are 1cheduled for the upcoming month and include the following Of the 16 man augmented to the Sigonella Dec ii will return on 9 Kay 18 additional men will be sent from Rota Three men will be sent to the Holy Loc h Dec
A detachment to La Maddalena of 19 men will be eatablished in June and a detachment to Souda Bay of four men will be established approximately l June
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In Kay - NMC8 POUR completed and turned over two major projects both ahead of schedule Material and funding problems still plague several projects though there was soaa improvement by aonths end
Causeway Connection (SPN 506) Concrete pad poured security lights and handrail in place Project completed and turned over 27 Kay 1976
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Precon held scheduled to start 1 July if oxylance burn bera and conduit hanger material arrive in June
Poat Office Consolidation (SPN 498) Much work was accomshypliabad with old walls and utilities removed and new walls doors and windows being installed
Calibration Lab (SPN 462) Additional funds received material procurement has begun again Need electr ical AC plumbing material Work baa progressed in finishing the head installing duct work painting
Repair Fender System Pier Il (SPN o f eleven sections of piles complete prior co installation
19517) Prefab of first Rubbing stripbull required
Wullenweber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) Limited work awaiting arrival of boom bosrds in June
Housin8 Sidewalks (SPN 34) Men diverted from this project to the Poat Office Conaolidation
Community Center Roads (SPN 444) June completion expected
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Aniaal Shelter (SPN 632) Foundation prepared vertical conatruccion awaiting rebar expanded metal
Sigonella Seabee Compound (SIC 02-01) Work continued with progreaa on underground electrical substation alab light poles final grading and storage work Projecting June completion
AIMD Building (SIC 18III) Building received and strucshytural a eabers erected Work continuing on sever linea undershyground Cuel tank Anticipa te funding problema
Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) Avaicing additional funda alov progreaa aade on bleat walls earth vork laying water line
theater Addition (SIC 26) Avaitiog additional funda much work oo stairs ocher concrete vork auapeoded ceiling partition installed
Golf Course Irrgiatioo (SIC 437) Work began on inacalshylacion of water lines and sprinkler systems
Bandball Court (SIC 441) No work performed awaiting arriv1l of electrical material
Povar Check Pad (SIC 507) Rain delayed early construction uch fill and compaction work performed this month
Line Opa Rehabilitation (SIC 508) tile floor laid electrical plumbing painting complete Project completed turned over 28 Hay 1976
Rankin Garage (UNK 504) in Roly Loch vaa completed and curnad ove r io ea~ly May
Hobby Shop Improvement Project (UNK 09) is ahead of schedule with bullwo rk progressing in roof boiler and radiator installation Estimated comple tion August 1976
AC Rehab (CRE 649) in Nea Makrt ia progressing near schedule with 471 of rehab work completed
In La Hadd1lena work has reauaad on the ~ym Overhead (SAR 04A) and on the Playing Field (SAR 11) with the arrival of a 19 men det during the final two vaeka of Hay
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Io June steady progress waa aade on construction projects The command inspection by COMCBLANT Captain J C RlC~ELS CEC USN r esulted io an outstanding rating for NMCB FOUR with particular praise for t he areas of leadership and ailitary smartness and our high quality construction Material sod funding probleaa still delay several projects aa outlined below
Kuse Cold Iron zation began on 28 to begill 12 Jul1 aaterial still are
SPN 502) Second precon held sod mobilishyJune Pull-scale construction isacheduled Oxylaoce burn bars and conduit hanger not on site
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Post Office Consolidotion (SPN 498) Work accoaplished bull includes plastering new walls installing a head beginning a foyer The major hold-up is arrival of channel iron necessary for inatallation of ductwork and installation of the euspended ceiling
Repair Pender System (SPN 19517) First sections of piles driven Rubbing stripslover va lers to be installed with UCT support once rubbing stripe ar r ive
Calibration Lab (SPN 462) Delays in this job include srrival of mismatched nir cood~tioniog equipment for the Mechanishycal Room and awaiting pencil rod and angle iron fo r ductwork
Wullenweber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) Boom boards are not not scheduled to arrive until August Work ia progressing in the bus bar installation
Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34) Open scrip between r oad and sidewalks paved
Overlay Camp Roads and Surface Secondary Roads (SPN 01-13 SPN 01-22) Roads in cabullp repaved
Inetall Bead Building 365 (SPN 01-35) Work is virtually complete on this camp improvement project
AIHD Building (SIC 18III) Work and fuel tank Wor~ is conttnuiog on the access road
completed oo sever lines aid~ng insulation and on
Power Check Pad (SIC 507) Almost half of tbe concrete poured this period
Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) $12300 of $17650 requested received Project August completion
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Theater Addition (SlC 26) Roof and ceiling installed interior utilities being roughed io
Handball court (SIC 441) No bullaterial delaya this month Insulation ceiling utilities installed All that rebullaina is to paint interior correct electrical and place sidewalk end stepa
EM ClubEH Club Addition Preparation underway to begin ~hibull project Many design questions to be discuaaed in second precon on 1 July 1976
_ Sigonella Seabee Cobullpound (SIC 02-01) Work still remains on vash reek soils lab admin parking lot and shore pover connection
Hobby Shop taprovement Project(UNK 09) Work continues ahead of schedule v t th progrebullbull on vindov installation plastering and electrical
Gym Overhead (SAJl 04A) Work completed once plywood arrived in mid-June No pudcblist
Playing Field (SAR 11) Work is progressing vith an early July completion expected The detachment is to be diseatablished approximately 15 July
Rota Pier Fender Repair (SPN 19517)
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JULY
In Julywork continued aa NKCB FOUR paaaed the midpoint in ita European deployment The battalion took tiae out for the traditional mid-deployment party on the 24th of July and for the battalion Change of Command Ceremony on 29 July when CDR C J BEDNAR relieved CDR M J MACDONALD However work did not alacken aa the Muse Cold Iron Project commenced (ull production at Rota and plans were laid for the eatabliahaent of a detachment at Souda Bay Crete Several projecta were completed both in Rota and at the various detachmenta
POTA
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Once critical materials orrived progresa vaa quicker than first anticipated due to the efficishyency of the oxylance and magnesium burn bar However several problems still alov construction Obstructions in the steam line trench require design changes for the pipe layout Not all materials are on hand and timely delivery ia required in order to avoid further delays Pinally apace requirements of pier tenantbull impedes progress as areas are blocked off and the battalion ia given only limited acceaa
Poat Office Consolidation (SPN 498) Haaonry work continued on the foyer and north and south walls Utilities inatalled electrical work begun No major stumbling blocka anticipated in this project as channel iron for auapendad celling arrived late in the month
Repair Pender System SPN 19517) At the prefab yard concrete pillars for use in pile fabrication completed The third of twelve sections of pile were driven Anticipate runnshying out or wooden members
Calib ration Lab (SPN 462) Installation of hoc vater lines complete Head virtually complete and moec duct work installed No resolution yet to mechanicalair-conditioning problema
Communi ty Center Road (SPN 444) Completed turned overco ROICC 6 Ju ly 1976
Animal Kennel (SPN 632) Project laid out and earthwork complete
Renovate BEQ Electrical (SPN 01-08) lialf of lights installed Awaiting arrival of remaining materials
Surface Ove rlay Camp Roadbull (SPN 01-13) 01-20 01-22 01-38) Silve r City Saloon parking lot surface BEQ roada complete WorK continuing on other horizontal constYuction in Seabea Camp
Install Raad Bldg 365 (SPN 01-35) Completed
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AIMD Building (SIC 18III) Siding insulation complete Interior electrical and plumbing vork begun Partition valls being installed
Pover Check Pad (SIC 507) of application of joint sealer
Project complete vith exception Awaiting chis terial
Ordnance Magaampine (SIC 25) Last concrete for blaat walls poured Work continuing on grouting waterproofing and earthshywork
Handball Court (SIC 441) Project completed and turned over to ROICC
EM ClubEM Club Addition (SIC 34448) Project start delayed awaiting reply from Corpa of Engineers on aajor deeig~ queetions
SARDINIA
Playing Field (SAR 11) Project completed and turned over Det disestabl ished 16 July 1976
ROLY LOCH
Hobby Shop Improvement Project (UNK 09) Project completed with exception of punchlist Det reduced to seven bullen until rest of aaterisl1 1rrive for start of NX garage project
NEA MAKRI
AC Rehab (GRE 645) Work moved ahead or schedulemiddot~ 13 units rehabbed this month
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AUGUST
In Rota construction approval was given by the Spanish governaent or the ERPBOC Storage and the TSC Antenna projects Manpower was quickly diverted to these projects the nuabera l and 3 priorities at Rota For the TSC Antenna job a detachment was established at Moron AFB In addition a detachment was also eatablished at Souda Bay Crete to work on two rec r eation facilities
ROTA
ERP Storage Facility (SPN 516) Vork progressed quickly on thia project in August after the lifting of the Spanish construction bold All aaterials were available on site anticipate early September completion
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Work was delayed on this project after the discovery of nine obstructions in the steam trench A redebulligo bas been approved and now the requirement is for tha arrival of elbows to go around the obstructions
TSC Antennas (SPN 602) A twelve man deta~bbullent was established on 16 Auguat to begin work at Moron AFB Spain It is planned that all work will be completed at Moron and then the complementaey antenna work started at the Rota site
Pier II Fender Repair (SPN 19517) Most of this crew diverted to higher priority projects aa maceriala (Timber) are running short
Calibra tion Lab (SPN 462) A design engineer from OICC Spain arrived the week of 16 August and recommended extenaive redesign of the AC ayatea Further delays are anticipated It is expected that NHCB 4 vill not b able to complete this project
SlCONBLLA
AIMO Building (SIC 18tII) Material pro~lems continuemiddot The comnon gutters have not arrived as promised by the Italian Air Force contractor The AC unit received does not aatch specifications COMCBLANT DET Naples ia investigating problems
Theater Addition (SIC 26) Work nov Estimate 3-4 veeks lost due to rework of content in river sand reduced bonding sand aeans to be working
progressing on plastering plaster Righ silt
Nov using 50 volosnic
The Joint Sealant for the Power Check Pad (SIC 507) and the cast iron fittings for the Col Course Irrigation Project (SIC 437) have not yet arrived delaying those projects Also the redesign of the EMCPO Club foundation (SIC 34448) la still in the bands of the Army Corps of Engineers aud OICC Spain
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A nev detachment vas establiahed or the conatruct1on of a Handball Court (CRpound 416) and a Racreatiou Area (CR 415)
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Work vsa beaun on the NEX Caraae project (U K 604)
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SEPTE~BER
The big event of Septembet vas tbe long awaited Pull Battalion 48 hour Mount Out Captain J P JONpoundS COMCBLANT preaided at the final 782 gear inspection et the conclusion of the exercise on 14 September 1976
ROTA
ERP Storage Facility (SPN 516) Project turned over 8 September 1976 with no punchliat facil it y completed in 5 veeks time
Muse Cold I ron (SPN 502 ) Project atill delayed a va i t ins pipe inaulation and holiday line tester Elbows received for by-paaaing obstructions
TSC Antennas (SPN 602) Intense r ainfall and diaestablishshyment and reaetablishaent of the detachment at Moron because of the Mount Out have hinoered const r uction progreaa
Poat Office Consolidation Work continued on this project a s tbe foyers heads and office spaces vere completed
Repair Fender System (SPN 19Sl7) Date of arrival of timber pushed back for second time to 10 October 1976 Its arrival is essential as UCT ONpound deployed to Rota 21 September and oov are unable to begin eonatruction work
Wullenveber An t enna (SPN 503) Wrong size dead end gripe arrived vork can not begin on installation of nev boom boards
Animal Kennel (SPN 632) Work started on the erection of this quonset hut upon the completion o the ERP Storage Facility
SIGONELLA
AtMD Building (SIC 18lII) Work progressing smoothly Pre f inal inapeccion sat for l October 1976
Ordnance Maga~ine (SIC 25) Work continuinR on all phaaes o f pTo j e c t - road vater lioe interior Expect completion b y NMCB 4
Still awaiting arrival of cast iron fittings for Golf Courae Irrigation Project (SIC 437) and on receipt of redeaign from OICC Spain on EMCPO Club (SIC 34448)
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the Air Conditioning Rehabilieation Project (GRpound 649)
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Work progTeaaed smoothly on the Baodbell Cou rt (CRE 416) Bovever uoaarked pover linea vere hit during the bullite preparation tor the ~bullcreation Area (CRE 415) and reaulted lo delays vbtla repairs vere aade
Det SOUiia Bay 11ampabera work on the bandbell court project
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Manr projectbull at the various detachment -ites vere cobullpleted during this final 35 days of deployment Also the extensive task of bulloving out tbe NHCB FOUR Advance Party and turning over the projects equipment and camp to NHCB FIVE occupied a signliicant portion of the battalion bull time
ROTA
The Muse Cold Iron Project (SPN 502) turned over at 34 cobullplete with vork continuing to the end on insulating bull portions of the steam line
The Post Office Consolidation (SPN 498) was cobullpleted
The Pier II Pender Repair (SN 19517) was turned over at 34 complete With the arrival of the required timber bullebullbers on 15 October 1976 extensive work vas com~leted in the final tvo weeks
The Calibration Lab (SPN 462) was turned over at 82 complete awaiting redesign of mechanical systems by OICC Spain
The TSC Antenna Project (SPN 602) was turned over with 18 complete (36 of work at Hor~n)
The Wullenveber Antenna Project (SPN 503) wae turned over at 15 complete awai t ing the dead end grips
The Animal Kennel (SPN 632) was turned over ac 60 complete with the cagae and other inter ior work to be completed
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The Power ~ Check Pad (SIC 507) and the AIMD Shop (SIC 18III) wae completed
The Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) wae turnover at 95 complete with heavy raine hampering progress on the road bull
The Theater Addition (SIC 26) was turned over at 94J complete os oll manpower resources were diverted in the last two weeks to the EMCPO Club
The Colf Courae Irrigation Project (SIC 437) was turned over at 17 complete
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Work began in earnest on the EMCPO Club(SIC 34448) during the final tvo veeka Once design approval vaa given work continued in double ahifta 7 days a week in a last ditch effort to get the p r oject out of the ground before the Sigonella rainy season stopped all earthwoTk Footings and columns bad to be poured in standing water despite 24 hour pumping
HOLY LOCR
The NEX Garage (UNK 604) waa completed
SOUDA BAY
The Handball Court (CRE 416) and the Recreation Area (CKE 415) vere completed bafore the Dets diaeetab1-isluaent
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CHAPLAIN Religious services were held regularly in the Chapal-inshy
the-Pines located in the Seabee Camp Ciudad de Plata Rota Spain Sunday services included Protestant Worship at 0930 and Catholic Mass at 1100 Protestant Worship was conducted by the Battalion Chaplain and Catholic Mass was celebrated by Chaplains Rademacher and Boyd from the Naval Station Chapel Guitar music for Catholic Mass was arranged by the priests Organist for the Protestant services was Nancy L Johnson wife of CTIC Bob Johnson of Naval Comaunicntion Station Attendance averaged 7 battalion personnel at Protestant sershyvices and 16 at Catholic services tn addition many Naval Station personnel attended worship services at the Senbee Camp
Protestant and Catholic Chapel Funds were maintained with the Battalion Chaplain as custodian of each Disbursements of $100 or more were made with approval of the Commondina Officer A Catholic Chapel Council was foraed to make recoaaendations for use of the Catholic Chapel Fund
The Chapel was left unlocked at all times for aeditntion and prayer by battalion personnel A small group of Penteshycostal men hnd a daily prayer service in the chapel
Several battalion personnel participated in local denominshyational services Latter Doy Saints and Church of Christ at Esperanzu House on the base First Baptist Church Bethel Baptist Church and Lu Tglesln tvangelica (Pentecostal) off base A number of battalion personnel participated in Chrisshytian fellowship at Victory Villa Overseas Christion Serviceshyaen s Center and at a coffee house sponsored by La Iglesia Eva nae lica
A small Protestant Bible study group met on Wednesday nights ~n the Chaplians office studying primarily Godsplan of salvation
Throe retreats averaging seven persons ouch were held at La Molina Santa an old grist mill in Benaojon which has been converted into a retreat center by Fred Felty an American insurance salesman lowyer and former legislotor from Texas Several Catholic personnel participated in two Search Retreats sponsored by the base chapel
Several religious pound1las mostly Moody science filbulls were presented free of charge in the Silver City Theater The films became quite popular with a maximum attendance of 60 at one showing
The battalion library located in the sumo building as tho chnplalns office contain~ 3000 volumes of fiction and nonshyfiction hand-me-downs from other Navy Ii brories During
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this deployment application was made to the Chief of Naval Education and Training Support to establish e aeneral library at Silver City This was epproved and at the end of deployshyment an order of 1500 new volumes was received Much time and effort was put into inventorying and organiiing e~isting books About 600 fictions books older than twelve years were removed from the shelves and placed in boxes pending arrival of the new books Additional bookshelves totaling 76 feet of shelf space were built by Bravo Company to accommodate the new books In addition the battalion had several shelves of paperback books
The greatest single timetaker for the Chaplain was individual counseling covering a variety of subjects but mainly marital counseling A good bit of evening time was spent making AUTOVON calls in connection with personal counseling This included delivering over 120 Red Cross messages and counseling and assistshying persons receiving these messages
In addition to library shelves material changes included installation of a safe for keepina chapel funds prior to deposit a new air conditioner for the chapel screen doors on the chaplains office and library an additional electrical outlet in the chapshylains office to accommodate a wall clock relocation of one outshyside speaker from the chapel tower to the library roof in order to play chimes on Sunday mornings in the direction of berthing areas tamper-proofing of tho outside library door and updatina of doorknobs with locks and keys for all doors
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MEiHCAL
While found to be lacking by stateside standards the physical plant and layout of the dispensary were noneshytheless adequate for aost routine and emergency cases treated at Ciudad de Plata Assistance provided by the Naval Hospital Rota in the form of laboratory teats
bull pharmacy x-rays consultions and emergency referrals was outbulltanding
An average of approximately 280 patients per month were seen during rout1ne sick call hours Over 1850 prescriptions were filled the laboratory processed some 800 teats and 20 x-ray exposures were taken and reed Upper Respiratory Infections and gastrointestinal compaincs comprised the majority of conditions seen at routine 1ick call with moat of the consultsrefer r als co the Naval Hospital being of an orthopedic or optometric nature No communicable disease or food born illness outbreaks ware encountered Few cases of venere al disease were encounte r ed and all responded favo r abl y to i nitia l tr eatment Tl1ro~ghnut the deployment and in preparation for t he return to CONUS all necessary immunizations including Hong Kong and New Jersey A (swine) influenza were administered to AiJ Hands
The Medical Department instituted o Weight Control Program using the recent guidelines promulgated by BUMED While the results are still being analyzed net lossea of 30+ lbs were noted in several cases
During the deployment the rear two thirds of the HCPOC ESO Quonset Rut was alloted to the Medical Department and converted to supply spaces for bulk medical equipment This allo~ed for the controlled temperature storage oC items vice storage in CONpoundX boxes thus extending shelf life and insuri~g potency of necessary medicinals ln preparation Cor the mount out exercise all mount out boxe1 bullats kitbull and outfits were painted the latches and seals repaired or replaced
SICONELLA DETACHMENT
The Sigonella Detachment had a first class corpsman ssaigned throughout the deployment A screening eick call was held prior to quarters each morning An average of epproximetely 100 patients per month were seen during r o utine morning sick call of these personnel approximately 10 aen had to be referred to the Base Dispensa ry for further treatment Safety and sanitation inspections were conducted on both a r ou tine and a surprise basis The Medical Department representative also worked in the Adm Offi ce of the Base Dispensary
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DENTAL
The battalion dental staff consisting of one Dental Officer and cvo Deneal Technicians provided treatment in moat phases of Dantistry on a regularly scheduled basis to all battalion personnel Smergency dental care was rendered at any time Outatanding support in the fabrication of prosthetic applishyances repair service and advanced periodontal and complishycated oral surgery cases vas received from the Dental Departshyment Roca Spain
The battalion Dental Department is housed in a standard naval mobile dental trailer The trailer consists of a vattshying room two operatories and a dark room One operacory is used for performing most phases of Dentistry and the other is used for exposing x-rays films in the dark room all dental instruments are sterilited in an autoclave located in the dark room
Patient load averaged over 200 per month and in excess of 1000 procedures per month During chis deployment cycle no unusual dental diseases or conditions were detected
Dentel equipment and supplies were adequate However occasional equipment problems did cause delays in patient care Few problems were encountered in ordering and receiving dental supplies
In summary the den~al department should always keep at least a couple of months of every day consumables on hand for turnover Scheduling of patients no more than cwo or three weeks in advance should be exercised to decrease the amount oC patient failures due to unforeseen emergencies and exercises that may arise due to the battalions alert status during deployshyment
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S P E C I A L S E R V I C E S The Special Services Staff was comprised of one first
class potty officer and ono non-rated battalion member Despite the small siie of tho crew Special Se~vices mainshytained a very active and effective program Self-help proshyjects for the improvement of the Special Services building which consisted of a gabulle roobull and theater included the conshystruction of a stage and a bar the tiling of the game room floor and the installation of a new ceilinamp in the theater The Special Services Petty Officer aaintained a close liaison with the base travel aaency and was instruaental in arranging a continuous stream of tours to the surrounding area and all over lurope
Sports activity was marked by chess and ping pong tournashyments and by the three month long NMCB FOUR softball season The season was culminated with the presentation of plaques and team pictures to the victorious team meaberaand a trophy with the name of the winning teabull inscribed which will be passed on to the chaapions of the next deployaent
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consis t ed of one fi r st class Photographers Mate one second class Journalist a nd two non -rated Builders as photographers fo r most of t he deployment The primary tasks of t he Photo Lab wer e to pr o vi de photographic support for PAO and the Opshyerations Department Work wos also done in support of the line companies (Alpha Company in particular ) the Safety Chief and the de t achbullent s
The mont hly opera t ions r eports which included black 6 white prints and color s l ides and tho bat t alion publication Focus on Four took up aos t of the Jabs tibulle
The PAO Oepartbullent worked on the bullonthly Focus on Four and pr ovided news release coverage of battalion events Artishycles appe1Lred in t he Rota base paper (The Jack Tar) the Seashybee Coverall Navy Times Navy Civil Engineer and others PAO also coordinated the Fl eet Home Town News Prograbull and the Direct Line question and answer line to the co
PAOPhoto did the l ayou t work on t he Guam Completion Report prepared a Change of Coabullond booklet ond finished a 92- page edition of the Focus on Four ln lieu of a cruisebook at the end of deployment
ProblebullS were encountered in the lnb with water teaper at ure and bullinerols insufficient functional equipment and frequent reassignbullent of personnel However n quali t y product was mainshytained as projects and l iberty wer e well docuaented by the PAO Staff
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The continuing aim of the NMCB POUR HRM Prograa is to aaximize the use of battalion human potential thereby enshysuring mission achievement for the command and personal growth opportunity for each battalion member If the program can be judged by the results it produced during the 1976 European deployment then the many pages of this completion report attest to a marked success
The Phase II Equal OpportunityRace Relations Program adshyvanced toward its institutionalized self-sustained stages The AAP was revised EOQls were updated and a new CTT was trained who in turn conducted MRRCE Workshops for all eligible personnel The Human Relations Council met monthly and tho Advancement Recommendation Board reviewed enlisted service records and performance evaluations to ensure all hands have been afforded an equal advancement opportunity
The DAPA and CODAC trained supervisors to identify and deal with workers showing symptoms of drugalcohol abuse conducted discussion groups for people with problems promshyulgated facts on drugalcohol abuse and related Navy policy and instituted a Drug Exemption Program Harsh Spanish laws p rove d a significant deterrent to drug use and trafficking and Battalion Special Services consistently proshyvided outstanding alternatives to drugalcohol indulgence Drug detection dogs urinalyses screening and NIS investigashytions were used aa required The local ARD and CAAC units treated and screened individuals referred by the CODAC
Battalion personnel participated in cultural adjustment briefings conducted by host activities in Rota and Sigonella Liberty cancellations were infrequent and few unfavorable incidents with local nationals were reported Officers and enlisted men regularly took advantage of leave and liberty to explore Spain and other European countries
Positive actions were initiated throughout the deployshybullcnt and will continue during homeport to sustain a positive cobullbulland cl1bullate Most notable among these are the refinement
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NMCB POOR wrapped up its homeport period with the completion of the CBC Pore Bueneae Trailer Park at Pore Hueneme CA and the lest flight to Rota left on 15 March
Turnov~r of projects at NAVSTA Rota consisted of the Calibration Lab (SPN 462 at 48 completegt as well as eight minor projects
The construction hold and material delays have liaited the casked projects on which the battalion can vork
The Calibration Lab (SPN 462) is progreaaing smoothly and awaits scheduled deliveries of the ductwork by mid-April and the remaining air handling units
Seabee Camp projects were rescheduled with the visit of COMCBLANT representatives on 29 March
Surfacing the Alpha Co Live Storage Area (SPN 01-12) ia progressing vell with the area close to Cioal grade after removing almost one foot of soil over the entire area
Laundry Boiler (SPN Ol-28) Camp Hot Water Boilers (SPN 01-29) and Water Softeners (SPN 01-30) are awaiting shipment of boilers and water softeners respectively
A dedicated camp maintenance program is undervay to keep the camp in a hazard Cree condition
Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34) Phase II is progressing with about 800 LF of aidewalk poured
In Sigonella Sicily the EM ciubCPO Addition (SIC 34448) and Colf Cou rse Irrigation system (SIC 437) have not been started due co higher priority on other projects
AIMD Shop Phase III (SIC 18) is on schedule and awaits arrival of the building which is due l April The high water table is a continual problem
Ordnance Hagaampine (SIC 25) ia hampered by rain (site lies in a low swampy area) bur forming continues on the bleat valle
Handball Court (SIC 441) is awbulliting maceriais before work can continue
Power Check Pad (SlC 507) vill start the Cir1t week of April
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A 16-man augment force to the Sigonella Det vas sent 30 March and is expected to return to Rota approximately l May
Holy Loch Scotland posss problems in uneirpacted vork (443 mandaya) remaining for the Rankin Garage (UNK 504) and in unplanned demolition (50 mandaya) for(UNK 09) Hobby Shop Additional men are planned to augment the Holy Loeb Oet in late April or early May
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April aav NHCB FOUR moving into construction in earnest despite the material problems experienced on many major projects
At the Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34 II) section three of five sections is complete and the job is progressing vell
At the Wullanveber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) limited vork began in preparation for delivery of boom boards on 1 June
The causeway for the BOCBRP is in its final position with the connection well underway Lighting of the causeway is hampered by material problems
Repairs to the Fender System (SPN 19517) progress slowly dua to a lack of welding machines and design changes in the fabrication of the walers Divers from UCT ONE are currently removing the bottom walars along the right aide of the pier
After a complete design change the Community Center Road (SPN 444) is moving with ~ubgrade already eatabliahed
The Stgonella Seabee Compound (SIC 02-01) ta continuing with work on the trailer pads soils test lab collateral
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At the AIMD Building StC 18ttI non-delivery of ~he preshyengineered building ibull causing a critical delay along with other miscellaneoua HTO items
The Theater Addition (SIC 26) also haa critical eaterinl problems particularly with the doors having not arrived
The Handball Court (SIC 441) is awaiting arrival of the remainder of the building
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In Holy Loeb the Rankin Garage (UNK 504) will be cobullpleted Dt Kay and the Hobby Shop Improvements (UN~ 09) ii progressing vell with no major problems
Several personnel shifts are 1cheduled for the upcoming month and include the following Of the 16 man augmented to the Sigonella Dec ii will return on 9 Kay 18 additional men will be sent from Rota Three men will be sent to the Holy Loc h Dec
A detachment to La Maddalena of 19 men will be eatablished in June and a detachment to Souda Bay of four men will be established approximately l June
KAY
In Kay - NMC8 POUR completed and turned over two major projects both ahead of schedule Material and funding problems still plague several projects though there was soaa improvement by aonths end
Causeway Connection (SPN 506) Concrete pad poured security lights and handrail in place Project completed and turned over 27 Kay 1976
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Precon held scheduled to start 1 July if oxylance burn bera and conduit hanger material arrive in June
Poat Office Consolidation (SPN 498) Much work was accomshypliabad with old walls and utilities removed and new walls doors and windows being installed
Calibration Lab (SPN 462) Additional funds received material procurement has begun again Need electr ical AC plumbing material Work baa progressed in finishing the head installing duct work painting
Repair Fender System Pier Il (SPN o f eleven sections of piles complete prior co installation
19517) Prefab of first Rubbing stripbull required
Wullenweber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) Limited work awaiting arrival of boom bosrds in June
Housin8 Sidewalks (SPN 34) Men diverted from this project to the Poat Office Conaolidation
Community Center Roads (SPN 444) June completion expected
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Aniaal Shelter (SPN 632) Foundation prepared vertical conatruccion awaiting rebar expanded metal
Sigonella Seabee Compound (SIC 02-01) Work continued with progreaa on underground electrical substation alab light poles final grading and storage work Projecting June completion
AIMD Building (SIC 18III) Building received and strucshytural a eabers erected Work continuing on sever linea undershyground Cuel tank Anticipa te funding problema
Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) Avaicing additional funda alov progreaa aade on bleat walls earth vork laying water line
theater Addition (SIC 26) Avaitiog additional funda much work oo stairs ocher concrete vork auapeoded ceiling partition installed
Golf Course Irrgiatioo (SIC 437) Work began on inacalshylacion of water lines and sprinkler systems
Bandball Court (SIC 441) No work performed awaiting arriv1l of electrical material
Povar Check Pad (SIC 507) Rain delayed early construction uch fill and compaction work performed this month
Line Opa Rehabilitation (SIC 508) tile floor laid electrical plumbing painting complete Project completed turned over 28 Hay 1976
Rankin Garage (UNK 504) in Roly Loch vaa completed and curnad ove r io ea~ly May
Hobby Shop Improvement Project (UNK 09) is ahead of schedule with bullwo rk progressing in roof boiler and radiator installation Estimated comple tion August 1976
AC Rehab (CRE 649) in Nea Makrt ia progressing near schedule with 471 of rehab work completed
In La Hadd1lena work has reauaad on the ~ym Overhead (SAR 04A) and on the Playing Field (SAR 11) with the arrival of a 19 men det during the final two vaeka of Hay
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Io June steady progress waa aade on construction projects The command inspection by COMCBLANT Captain J C RlC~ELS CEC USN r esulted io an outstanding rating for NMCB FOUR with particular praise for t he areas of leadership and ailitary smartness and our high quality construction Material sod funding probleaa still delay several projects aa outlined below
Kuse Cold Iron zation began on 28 to begill 12 Jul1 aaterial still are
SPN 502) Second precon held sod mobilishyJune Pull-scale construction isacheduled Oxylaoce burn bars and conduit hanger not on site
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Post Office Consolidotion (SPN 498) Work accoaplished bull includes plastering new walls installing a head beginning a foyer The major hold-up is arrival of channel iron necessary for inatallation of ductwork and installation of the euspended ceiling
Repair Pender System (SPN 19517) First sections of piles driven Rubbing stripslover va lers to be installed with UCT support once rubbing stripe ar r ive
Calibration Lab (SPN 462) Delays in this job include srrival of mismatched nir cood~tioniog equipment for the Mechanishycal Room and awaiting pencil rod and angle iron fo r ductwork
Wullenweber Antenna Repair (SPN 503) Boom boards are not not scheduled to arrive until August Work ia progressing in the bus bar installation
Housing Sidewalks (SPN 34) Open scrip between r oad and sidewalks paved
Overlay Camp Roads and Surface Secondary Roads (SPN 01-13 SPN 01-22) Roads in cabullp repaved
Inetall Bead Building 365 (SPN 01-35) Work is virtually complete on this camp improvement project
AIHD Building (SIC 18III) Work and fuel tank Wor~ is conttnuiog on the access road
completed oo sever lines aid~ng insulation and on
Power Check Pad (SIC 507) Almost half of tbe concrete poured this period
Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) $12300 of $17650 requested received Project August completion
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Theater Addition (SlC 26) Roof and ceiling installed interior utilities being roughed io
Handball court (SIC 441) No bullaterial delaya this month Insulation ceiling utilities installed All that rebullaina is to paint interior correct electrical and place sidewalk end stepa
EM ClubEH Club Addition Preparation underway to begin ~hibull project Many design questions to be discuaaed in second precon on 1 July 1976
_ Sigonella Seabee Cobullpound (SIC 02-01) Work still remains on vash reek soils lab admin parking lot and shore pover connection
Hobby Shop taprovement Project(UNK 09) Work continues ahead of schedule v t th progrebullbull on vindov installation plastering and electrical
Gym Overhead (SAJl 04A) Work completed once plywood arrived in mid-June No pudcblist
Playing Field (SAR 11) Work is progressing vith an early July completion expected The detachment is to be diseatablished approximately 15 July
Rota Pier Fender Repair (SPN 19517)
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JULY
In Julywork continued aa NKCB FOUR paaaed the midpoint in ita European deployment The battalion took tiae out for the traditional mid-deployment party on the 24th of July and for the battalion Change of Command Ceremony on 29 July when CDR C J BEDNAR relieved CDR M J MACDONALD However work did not alacken aa the Muse Cold Iron Project commenced (ull production at Rota and plans were laid for the eatabliahaent of a detachment at Souda Bay Crete Several projecta were completed both in Rota and at the various detachmenta
POTA
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Once critical materials orrived progresa vaa quicker than first anticipated due to the efficishyency of the oxylance and magnesium burn bar However several problems still alov construction Obstructions in the steam line trench require design changes for the pipe layout Not all materials are on hand and timely delivery ia required in order to avoid further delays Pinally apace requirements of pier tenantbull impedes progress as areas are blocked off and the battalion ia given only limited acceaa
Poat Office Consolidation (SPN 498) Haaonry work continued on the foyer and north and south walls Utilities inatalled electrical work begun No major stumbling blocka anticipated in this project as channel iron for auapendad celling arrived late in the month
Repair Pender System SPN 19517) At the prefab yard concrete pillars for use in pile fabrication completed The third of twelve sections of pile were driven Anticipate runnshying out or wooden members
Calib ration Lab (SPN 462) Installation of hoc vater lines complete Head virtually complete and moec duct work installed No resolution yet to mechanicalair-conditioning problema
Communi ty Center Road (SPN 444) Completed turned overco ROICC 6 Ju ly 1976
Animal Kennel (SPN 632) Project laid out and earthwork complete
Renovate BEQ Electrical (SPN 01-08) lialf of lights installed Awaiting arrival of remaining materials
Surface Ove rlay Camp Roadbull (SPN 01-13) 01-20 01-22 01-38) Silve r City Saloon parking lot surface BEQ roada complete WorK continuing on other horizontal constYuction in Seabea Camp
Install Raad Bldg 365 (SPN 01-35) Completed
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SIGONELLA
AIMD Building (SIC 18III) Siding insulation complete Interior electrical and plumbing vork begun Partition valls being installed
Pover Check Pad (SIC 507) of application of joint sealer
Project complete vith exception Awaiting chis terial
Ordnance Magaampine (SIC 25) Last concrete for blaat walls poured Work continuing on grouting waterproofing and earthshywork
Handball Court (SIC 441) Project completed and turned over to ROICC
EM ClubEM Club Addition (SIC 34448) Project start delayed awaiting reply from Corpa of Engineers on aajor deeig~ queetions
SARDINIA
Playing Field (SAR 11) Project completed and turned over Det disestabl ished 16 July 1976
ROLY LOCH
Hobby Shop Improvement Project (UNK 09) Project completed with exception of punchlist Det reduced to seven bullen until rest of aaterisl1 1rrive for start of NX garage project
NEA MAKRI
AC Rehab (GRE 645) Work moved ahead or schedulemiddot~ 13 units rehabbed this month
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AUGUST
In Rota construction approval was given by the Spanish governaent or the ERPBOC Storage and the TSC Antenna projects Manpower was quickly diverted to these projects the nuabera l and 3 priorities at Rota For the TSC Antenna job a detachment was established at Moron AFB In addition a detachment was also eatablished at Souda Bay Crete to work on two rec r eation facilities
ROTA
ERP Storage Facility (SPN 516) Vork progressed quickly on thia project in August after the lifting of the Spanish construction bold All aaterials were available on site anticipate early September completion
Muse Cold Iron (SPN 502) Work was delayed on this project after the discovery of nine obstructions in the steam trench A redebulligo bas been approved and now the requirement is for tha arrival of elbows to go around the obstructions
TSC Antennas (SPN 602) A twelve man deta~bbullent was established on 16 Auguat to begin work at Moron AFB Spain It is planned that all work will be completed at Moron and then the complementaey antenna work started at the Rota site
Pier II Fender Repair (SPN 19517) Most of this crew diverted to higher priority projects aa maceriala (Timber) are running short
Calibra tion Lab (SPN 462) A design engineer from OICC Spain arrived the week of 16 August and recommended extenaive redesign of the AC ayatea Further delays are anticipated It is expected that NHCB 4 vill not b able to complete this project
SlCONBLLA
AIMO Building (SIC 18tII) Material pro~lems continuemiddot The comnon gutters have not arrived as promised by the Italian Air Force contractor The AC unit received does not aatch specifications COMCBLANT DET Naples ia investigating problems
Theater Addition (SIC 26) Work nov Estimate 3-4 veeks lost due to rework of content in river sand reduced bonding sand aeans to be working
progressing on plastering plaster Righ silt
Nov using 50 volosnic
The Joint Sealant for the Power Check Pad (SIC 507) and the cast iron fittings for the Col Course Irrigation Project (SIC 437) have not yet arrived delaying those projects Also the redesign of the EMCPO Club foundation (SIC 34448) la still in the bands of the Army Corps of Engineers aud OICC Spain
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SOUDA IAT
A nev detachment vas establiahed or the conatruct1on of a Handball Court (CRpound 416) and a Racreatiou Area (CR 415)
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Work vsa beaun on the NEX Caraae project (U K 604)
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The big event of Septembet vas tbe long awaited Pull Battalion 48 hour Mount Out Captain J P JONpoundS COMCBLANT preaided at the final 782 gear inspection et the conclusion of the exercise on 14 September 1976
ROTA
ERP Storage Facility (SPN 516) Project turned over 8 September 1976 with no punchliat facil it y completed in 5 veeks time
Muse Cold I ron (SPN 502 ) Project atill delayed a va i t ins pipe inaulation and holiday line tester Elbows received for by-paaaing obstructions
TSC Antennas (SPN 602) Intense r ainfall and diaestablishshyment and reaetablishaent of the detachment at Moron because of the Mount Out have hinoered const r uction progreaa
Poat Office Consolidation Work continued on this project a s tbe foyers heads and office spaces vere completed
Repair Fender System (SPN 19Sl7) Date of arrival of timber pushed back for second time to 10 October 1976 Its arrival is essential as UCT ONpound deployed to Rota 21 September and oov are unable to begin eonatruction work
Wullenveber An t enna (SPN 503) Wrong size dead end gripe arrived vork can not begin on installation of nev boom boards
Animal Kennel (SPN 632) Work started on the erection of this quonset hut upon the completion o the ERP Storage Facility
SIGONELLA
AtMD Building (SIC 18lII) Work progressing smoothly Pre f inal inapeccion sat for l October 1976
Ordnance Maga~ine (SIC 25) Work continuinR on all phaaes o f pTo j e c t - road vater lioe interior Expect completion b y NMCB 4
Still awaiting arrival of cast iron fittings for Golf Courae Irrigation Project (SIC 437) and on receipt of redeaign from OICC Spain on EMCPO Club (SIC 34448)
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the Air Conditioning Rehabilieation Project (GRpound 649)
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Work progTeaaed smoothly on the Baodbell Cou rt (CRE 416) Bovever uoaarked pover linea vere hit during the bullite preparation tor the ~bullcreation Area (CRE 415) and reaulted lo delays vbtla repairs vere aade
Det SOUiia Bay 11ampabera work on the bandbell court project
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OCTOBER - NOVEMBER
Manr projectbull at the various detachment -ites vere cobullpleted during this final 35 days of deployment Also the extensive task of bulloving out tbe NHCB FOUR Advance Party and turning over the projects equipment and camp to NHCB FIVE occupied a signliicant portion of the battalion bull time
ROTA
The Muse Cold Iron Project (SPN 502) turned over at 34 cobullplete with vork continuing to the end on insulating bull portions of the steam line
The Post Office Consolidation (SPN 498) was cobullpleted
The Pier II Pender Repair (SN 19517) was turned over at 34 complete With the arrival of the required timber bullebullbers on 15 October 1976 extensive work vas com~leted in the final tvo weeks
The Calibration Lab (SPN 462) was turned over at 82 complete awaiting redesign of mechanical systems by OICC Spain
The TSC Antenna Project (SPN 602) was turned over with 18 complete (36 of work at Hor~n)
The Wullenveber Antenna Project (SPN 503) wae turned over at 15 complete awai t ing the dead end grips
The Animal Kennel (SPN 632) was turned over ac 60 complete with the cagae and other inter ior work to be completed
SlCONELLA
The Power ~ Check Pad (SIC 507) and the AIMD Shop (SIC 18III) wae completed
The Ordnance Magazine (SIC 25) wae turnover at 95 complete with heavy raine hampering progress on the road bull
The Theater Addition (SIC 26) was turned over at 94J complete os oll manpower resources were diverted in the last two weeks to the EMCPO Club
The Colf Courae Irrigation Project (SIC 437) was turned over at 17 complete
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Work began in earnest on the EMCPO Club(SIC 34448) during the final tvo veeka Once design approval vaa given work continued in double ahifta 7 days a week in a last ditch effort to get the p r oject out of the ground before the Sigonella rainy season stopped all earthwoTk Footings and columns bad to be poured in standing water despite 24 hour pumping
HOLY LOCR
The NEX Garage (UNK 604) waa completed
SOUDA BAY
The Handball Court (CRE 416) and the Recreation Area (CKE 415) vere completed bafore the Dets diaeetab1-isluaent
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