DCM Gazette Issue 2

DCM GAZETTENoble Javelin 05FUERTEVENTURA & HMS INVINCIBLE

On 13 April 05, troops !om both DCMs pose together for a picture of success.

On 23 March, Soldiers, Sailors, and Airmen of USDCM!A, Italian troops from the sister units in Verona, and the 2nd NATO Signal Battalion sta" departed Naples on a DC!9 US Navy aircraft with a destination of Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, Spain where

they established communications support for the selected elements of the NATO Response Force #NRF$ to conduct an Operational Rehearsal, Noble Javelin 05 #NJ 05$ between 28 March to 14 April 2005.

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HAIL & FAREWELL This quarter, we bid farewell to our

departing troops who had contributed a

great deal to this unit. SSgt. Bryant, SSgt.

Clopp, SrA Cochran, SSgt. Downin, SFC

Hart, SGT Hernandez, SGT Lines, SK1

Martinez, and SSgt Russell. During this

same period, we welcomed SPC Brown, SSG

Castro, SK1 David, SPC Dewey, SSG

Grimaldo, SSG Grubbs, IT3 Hebenstriet,

SSG (P) McKay, SSG Pryor, and SPC

Tapia. We cordially extended our welcome

to the newly arrived family members

Benvenuti di Bella Napoli!

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MISSION IN IRAQ

USDCM-A took on more

missions in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Upon returning from the Canary

Islands, the unit was

tasked to train the Polish

contingent at Camp Echo

in Iraq and to support

ISAF SSG. On 27

May 2005, USAF

Tech Sergeant Steven

Smotzer, USAF Staff

Sergeant Frankie Woo-

dard, and USA Sergeant

Joseph Piazza traveled to

Warsaw, Poland to link

up with the Polish team

before heading over to

Iraq. USDCM-A

troops provided two

weeks of hands on in-

struction to our Polish

colleagues in the sandy desert of

Camp Echo.

The O$cial Newsletter for USDCM%A troops and their families && & & Issue No.: 2

Smotzer

Woodard

Piazza

COMMANDER&S CORNER

CPT LAN DALAT (OF-2)

First of all, I would like to congratulate everyone for the job well done in support of the

NRF Operational Rehearsal, Noble Javelin 05 on the Canary Islands.

Upon returning from a month

long deployment, USDCM!A was tasked to support

Cathode Emission

Exercise and to train the Polish forces

on the Communication Gateway Shelter #CGS$ and Transportable Satellite Ground Terminal #TSGT$ at Camp Echo, Iraq at the end of May. Once again, USDCM!A came through successfully with new missions. I am very proud of your professional achievements.

As a commissioned o'cer, I had the opportunity to participate in the D!Day Sta" Ride with other o'cers in Normandy, France. To watch a movie or to read books about D!Day may

bring you the awareness of the sacri(ce men made in that generation.

However, walking on the sacred ground and to

hear stories of those heros in action 61 years ago can only bring tears to your eyes and to feel proud serving in the US Armed Forces.

At 0900 on 6 June 2005,US DCM%A personnel observed a moment of silence to pay tribute and respect to those courageous soldiers, sailors and airmen whom had made the 'nal sacri'ce to ensur( the Freedom of the world is Forever.

USDCM!A HEAD&S CORNER

SFC BART RANGER (OR-7)

Team DCM and Families members, as we move into the summer months we will be saying goodbye to the majority of our Air Force team members.) I wish them good luck in their future endeavors.) Their professional!ism and expertise will be greatly missed.) As we say goodbye, we will say hello and welcome to Army personnel as they will arrive with their families this summer.) Every team member will be

involved with sponsoring the newcomers and it is our responsibility to make sure the new members& transition to Naples is a smooth one.) I would like to thank the family members for your continued support, without it we would not be able to accomplish our mission.) With all the transitions we also have to balance training, operations, and our upcoming exercise in Spain, so stay focused but remain *exible!

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USEFUL NUMBERS

Emergencies

Off-base" " 081-568-4911

NSA Qtrdeck" 081-568-5547

NSA CDO Capo" 335-640-6597

JFC CDO (Navy)" 335-474-984

Army Element

Staff duty"" 081-721-2214

" DSN" 606-640-2214

Airforce Element

Commander" 081-721-2828

" DSN" 606-640-2828

Navy Element

Commander" 081-721-2254

" DSN" 606-625-2254

Medical

Emergency Room" 081-811-6150

" DSN" 629-6150

Appointment" 629-6000

Dental Appt." 629-6008/6007

Capo Dental" 081-568-4644/5987

" DSN" 626-4644/5987

International Police

JFC Naples" 081-721-2551

US Cemetery in Normandy. Franc(

Pvt. John Steele of 505th PIR memo%rial at St. Mere Eglise, Franc(

USER INTERFACE EQUIPMENT #UIE$

by CPT Lan Dala)

In the modern world of

communications, it is easy to be

mobile because corporation and

the communications industry

had already established the

communications infrastructure.

Businesses and consumers just

pay for services such as tele-

phone and Internet when ever

they need. In the past NATO is

not very mobile; however, today

NATO's missions have changed.

NATO must be able to project

its NATO Response Force

(NRF) at a moment notice. To

have an effective command and

control of the NRF, NATO

Communications Information

System (CIS) Services Agency

(NCSA) developed and

equipped its Signal Battalions

with the User Interface Enclo-

sure (UIE) to meet the commu-

nications requirement.

The UIE is the brain of the

entire Mobile Communications

Module (MCM) that essentially

is the Communications Control

Center (CCC) for the Deployable

Communications Module

(DCM). It serves as the commu-

nications gateway to the de-

ployed headquarters such as the

Deployed Joint Task Force

(DJTF) or an NRF headquarters

anywhere in the world.

In conjunction with the Net-

work Extension Module (NEM),

the UIE is capable to deliver as

many as 744 ISDN telephones,

264 ISDN wireless telephones. It

can also extend three secure local

area networks (LAN), secure

video teleconferencing (VTC),

communications management,

and both secure and non-secured

wide area network (WAN) con-

nections.

To establish these physical

connections, both copper and fi-

ber optic cabling can be used

with the UIE. These intercon-

necting cables are often provided

by either the manufacture or

NCSA prior to the deployment of

the UIE. Most of copper cabling

uses the G.703 standard, which is

coaxial wiring. As for fiber optic

cabling, multimode is the stan-

dard. These cables are used to

connect to the NEM, (cont pg 6$

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UIE Shelter (dismounted)

Legacy CGS%5 is being setup during a* NRF operational rehearsal NJ05.

UIE delivers the following capabilities:

744 ISDN telephones

264 ISDN Wireless telephones

3 Local area networks (LAN):

NATO Secret

Mission Secret

NATO Unclassified

Data Breakout Box (DBB)

Network Extension Module

(NEM)

Subscriber Breakout Box

(SBB)

Promina 800

Fibre Optic Panel

Copper Cabling Panel

USDCM-A TROOPS

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SGT Hopkins runs the Fiber Optic line between the MCM and the DJTF HQ in Soria Barracks

PN2 Bashaw is happy being outside working with the Lin( Team during his shore d(%ployment in Soria Bar%racks

TSgt Nichols prepares to unload computers to the White Ce+ as CT2 Ha,erman secures the -ap of the truck.

SSG Tate smiles at the suc%cess of her Line Team during the ENDEX celebration a) the MCM

TSgt. Glover and SrA Boyles provide Help Desk suppor) during the day shi. in th( DJTF HQ at Soria Brks.

ET3 Kramer attempts to co*%nect the CITAM modem of the TATMAN box to JFC Naples, Italy& &

SSgt. Russe+ "Lelf# and SSgt.Woodard carry the power distri%bution box a.er setting up the diesel generator

SFC Ranger punches the 50 pair cable into the punch bloc/ to terminate the telephon(

SSG Acosta and SSgt. Downin calibrate the antenna in preparation for the TSGT to track the sate+it(& &

SPC Krutho, lays the power cables inside the DJTF HQ i* Soria Brks.

Surviving on the Canary Islands

NATO TRAINING MISSION, IRAQ #NTM!I$

By ET1 Robert Owens

NATO Training Mission - Iraq

(NTM-I) has been a great suc-

cess for NATO due to a large

part of U.S. DCM-

A. NTM-I started

out on August 14,

2004 as NATO

Training Imple-

mentation Mission

- Iraq (NTIM-I)

which was estab-

lished to assist in

training opportuni-

ties for the Iraqi

security forces.

SGT Gladden and

SPC Crispin were

the first to deploy

and begin the ini-

tial installation of

the NATO com-

munications infra-

structure inside the

Green Zone. SSgt Preble and

SSgt Andrews were next to

deploy as a requirement in Ar

Rustamiyah for NTIM-I2. At

the time NTIM-I1 was located

in the same compound as

Multi-National Forces Com-

mander and his staff until De-

cember 16, 2004. When the

previous Jordanian Embassy

building became available for

use as NATO HQ in Iraq,

Chief Ovalle, SFC Hendricks,

ET1 Owens and SSG Acosta

were sent to Iraq to replace the

original DCM technicians

(SSgt Andrews and SPC

Crispin volunteered to remain

behind) and to take on new

challenges. In March a new

DCM team arrived consisting

of SFC Olson, SSG Chafin,

ET3 Peterson, IT3 Dilone, and

SPC Bridgewater who are cur-

rently serving in Baghdad until

the next rotation.

Since the NTIM-I in-

ception DCM technicians

have been charged with in-

stalling and maintaining NS

and NU workstations, the NS

server, telephones, fax ma-

chines, INMARSAT phones

and finally with Dutch Com-

pany Telenor to establish a

more robust communication

system. During the first

wave, the communication sys-

tem was INMARSAT which

provided only 64 Kbs band-

width. Once the Jordanian

Embassy building became

available only one telephone

line existed in the entire com-

pound. DCM was charged to

fully install NATO communi-

cations in this

building the first

month of Decem-

ber with minimal

support. This task

was completed yet

it was not until

January 2005 that

Telenor arrived

with a new system

capable of provid-

ing 256 Kbs of

bandwidth. Now

NATO has fully

operational com-

munication capa-

bility.

Since

the beginning of

NTM-I, U.S.

DCM-A has stood up to sup-

port its role in successfully

maintaining communications

in a war zone. This is a sig-

nificant task as NATO has

never been deployed in an en-

vironment such as this. The

DCM team has done an out-

standing job in implementing

NATO HQ communications

and continues to provide this

valuable asset for NATO so

that NTM-I can evolve to bet-

ter train the Iraqi forces.

Bravo Zulu!

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Front: NLAF MG Hilderink, Middle Row "Le.%rt.# USN CDR Ke*%nington, USN ETC Ova+e, USN ET1 Owens, USA COL McFerren, USA SFC Hendricks; Back: USA SPC Crispin, SSG Acosta.

UIE

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the Subscriber Breakout Box (SBB), the Data

Breakout Box (DBB), Digital Enhanced Cordless

Telephone (DECT) Radio Base Station (RBS), the

line driver for the High bit rate Digital Subscriber

Line (HDSL), and the Fiber Optic Modem (FOM).

To maximize the effectiveness of the communica-

tions equipment, the cables cannot be longer than

one kilometer.

The main power source for the UIE should

come from a commercial source that is routed

through the power circuitry of the organic dual die-

sel generator, which comes with the UIE. In case

of commercial power failure or lack of, one gen-

erator can supply adequate power to the UIE for a

limited time. The second generator is redundant by

design.

ISAF SIGNAL SUPPORT GROUP #SSG$

On 8 Jun 2005, two USDCM-A

troops deployed to Afghanistan

to support the International Secu-

rity Assistant Force (ISAF) Sig-

nal Support Group's (SSG) mis-

sion in maintaining the estab-

lished communications infra-

structure.

US Army Sergeants Elijah Glad-

den, an NTM-I veteran and

Miguel Rodriguez volunteered

and accepted the challenge to

augment the SSG in Kabul, Af-

ghanistan for the next four

months. According to

their job descriptions,

they will be main-

taining the cable

infrastructure and

the PABX tele-

phone system

within the ISAF area

of responsibility.

The two US Army NCOs trav-

eled to Vernona to link up with

their Italian counterparts before

driving to Maastricks,

Netherlands to estab-

lished rapport with

the German troops

from 1st NATO Sig-

nal Battalion before

heading down range.

INFORMATION SYSTEM MODULE #ISM$

As promised by NCSA, on 18 Mar 2005 at 1630 hours, USDCM-A, 2NSB received its newly issued ISM shelters. The

equipment arrived from NATO CIS School in Latina, Italy (Please see the DCM Gazette 1st Quarter 2005 edition for more information on the ISM shelter. )

+CALL TO DUTY+

The United States Army NATO Command South based in Naples, Italy celebrated the 230th US Army Birthday Ball “Call to Duty” on 23 June 2005 at the Italian Air Force Academy in Pozzuoli - Accademia

Aeronautica Militare di Pozzuoli. US DCM-A personnel helped create the invitations, tickets, posters, and video presentation. Additionally, the unit provided Honor guards.

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CONGRATULATIONS FOR THE JOB WELL DONE IN IRAQ!

On the 2nd day of May, Major General Rick Lynch, Deputy Chief of Sta" for Operations #DCOS OPS$ at JFC Naples presented the Joint Service Commendation Medals to our outstanding soldiers, sailors and airmen for their e"orts in supporting the NATO Training Mission ! Iraq #NTM!I$.

The following personnel received the medal:

ETC Oscar Ovalle, USN

SFC Timothy Hendricks, USA

ET1 Robert Owens, USN

SSG Jaime Acosta, USA

SGT Elijah Gladden, USA

SSgt. James Andrews, USAF and

SPC Joseph Crispin

Additionally, some award recommendations are currently under review.

SHARP TROOP OF THE QUARTERby ET1 Robert Owens

Sta" Sergeant Michael Bryant re!ceived the over all US Air Force Naples Area Top Three SHARP Troop award four times in two consecutive years during his tour of duty at JFC Naples. This quar!terly award is presented to an out!standing junior NCO who exudes outstanding military bearing, pro!fessionalism and appearance. In order to receive this award, a nominee must compete with (ve

other contestants and the winner is then selected by three senior NCOs who convene the board. Upon selection, the awardee re!ceives a cer!ti(cate along with a silver eagle statue. The statue is maintained by the winner

until the next SHARP Troop award board convenes. SSgt. Bry!

ant was selected above (ve nomi!nees each time he was chosen for this honor due to his com!mitment to ex!cellence. As they always say it in

the Navy,

Bravo Zulu!

NATO AWARD CRITERIA

According to NATO General Regulations, the normal period of service is 30 days continuous or accumulated in a single tour of duty.

Personnel eligible for the award are those serving, either as individuals or

as a part of NTIM!I and/or NTM!I as set out in OPLAN 10303.

The administration for the award of the NATO medal for the

mission in Iraq will be initiated.

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Congratulations!CITIZEN SOLDIER: As of April 2005, SPC David Tapia is a Naturalized Citizen of the United States. He took the Oath of Citizenship in San Antonio, TX

US Army Sergeants Ryan Pipes and Thomas Hernandez entered the rank of a Non-commissioned Officer on 1 April 2005. Additionally, we want to congratulate SGT Pipes and his wife on the birth of their first daughter, Amy Elizabeth was born in April of 2005.

US Air Force Staff Sergeant Benjamin Hadden also became a Non-commissioned Officer on 1 May 2005

US Navy IT2 Nicholas Hiller has been selected to advance

US Army Staff Sergeant Demetrius Pryor was promoted on 1 June 2005

SSgt. Bryant accepts the Eagle.

Noble Javelin 2005

"continued !om page 1#Troops within 2nd NATO Sig!nal Battalion organized into two groups. The main element con!sisted of personnel from two units USDCM!A and ITDCM!A remained in place at Fuerteven!tura. The smaller element that contin!ued the journey to the Gran Canaria was mostly comprised of ITDCM!B troops.On the next day, SFC Bart Ranger, NCOIC led his drivers to Port Rosario to pick up their equipment. By the end of the (rst day all 18 trucks were safely driven to Soria Barracks where they remained until time for redeployment.

Prior to the arrival of the Op!erational Liaison Reconnais!sance Team #OLRT$ the troops installed computers, telephones, fax machines, and other auto!

mated equipment in the White Cell area of operation.

The White Cell&s mis!sion was to inject scenarios for the OLRT and later the Deployed Joint Task Force #DJTF$ sta" to

react and solve the (ctitious crisis.

Never before in NATO where the communications sup!port element begin their instal!lation of services concurrently with the deployed headquarters. In past exercises, DJTF arrived to an established communica!tions infrastructure that was

fully installed and tested several months out. On this opera!tional rehearsal, the Communi!cations Information Services #CIS$ professionals had the pressure from their users to have communications services within the required time frame of 15 days upon arrival.Working arduously for more than 12 hours a day, USDCM!A troops and members of the sis!ter unit delivered to the DJTF sta" on the tenth day upon arri!val the full CIS capability to in!clude the following services: two local area networks #LAN$ for NATO Unclassi(ed #NU$ and NATO Secret #NS$ that con!nected to 187 computers; 125 telephones to include secure phones; 10 fax machines, and video telecommunications.

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