European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - March 15, 1968, Darmstadt, Hesse                              Page 8 the stars and stripes air f p space available to by Marc Huet is Washington Bureau chief Washington is limited tourist Type space available travel for Active and retired servicemen and their dependents will continue in the future according to details released by the air Force and the military Airlift command who control All this Type of travel in the armed forces. The defense department imposed restrictions on feb. 17 As a part of the government s efforts at curbing the Gold flow by reducing the travel of a 11americans outside the Western hemisphere both civilians an military. The air Force followed this up March 6 with instructions to its major commands including the military Airlift command macs spending travel fro the ., including territories possessions puerto Rico and the Guantanamo naval base to for eign countries and within an Between foreign countries. The next Day Mac clarified the ban with More detailed in formation to its subordinate unit authorizing space available travel from the  To its Terri tories possessions puerto Rico and the Guantanamo base an return. From overseas commands tothe  And return provided the sponsor is stationed in the foreign country. Mac also said servicemen an their dependents stationed in the  And now travelling abroad Are authorized to return Home and those stationed overseas Andon leave in another foreign coun try May also return to their Home station on a space Avail Able basis. The air Force message said space available travel involving delays in route or circuitous routing to or in foreign coun tries for leave purposes will reauthorized Only in emergency situations such As illness or other medical problems requiring immediate attention or under unusual circumstances when approved by the major overseas or  Commander. This restriction applies to transportation originating in . For travel overseas and for transportation originating abroad for trips within and Between for eign  the air Force and Mac said further instructions would be issued from time to time on this  military sea transportation service mat which atone time also handled space available travel on troop ships has been virtually out of this sort of operation since 1965. On target Moreh 15, 19 4, new Rig tankers ifoir9 Berlin special last year 41 out of 44 tanks qualified  ranges with an amazing percentile score of 93.2per cent. The tanks were from the 3rdsq, 14th Arrad Cav regt. A training team from the 3rd so visited Berlin brigade s Bat Talion commanders officers and men of co of 40th Armor her recently to show them How it was  for the High scoring was Given to a training Aid first introduced the Reserve affairs Parley set March 20-22 Oberammergau Germany is approximately 105 re serve officers from countries i Europe North Africa and the Middle East Are expected to at tend the 1968 conference Here conducted by  Army Reserve affairs Europe he March 20-22. Theme of the meeting will be United states armed forces i Europe  army air Force and Navy representatives Wil Brief the Reserve officers on their services roles in european Mili tary affairs. Col. Robert b. Nett chief of army Reserve affairs in Europe will be the opening speaker out lining the situation pertaining to the  Army Reserve in the area. Conferees will also be guests atan Roa luncheon to be held at the general Patton hotel in Gar Misch at which maj. Gen. James w. Sutherland jr., Susareu Deputy chief of stuff for operations will be the speaker. Sutherland will also present certificates of achievement to members of the 1907  of Reserve officers c1or team that won the Mili tary Competition at Trieste Italy last August. Army seeks instructor candidates Heidelberg special the United states army school Europe is in the Market for noncommissioned officers in us a eur and seventh army who want to teach. Men in grades e5 through e7are encouraged to apply. Qualifications include a primary Mili tary occupational specially pos in the Basic combat arms High school diploma or equivalent graduation from Anco Academy and at least 14 months of service remaining on overseas tour. Additional qualifications which Are desirable Are previous experience As an instructor or platoon sergeant at training centers schools or academies a minimum of five years of Active service and some combat experience. Details May be obtained by telephoning t h e  Army school Europe at Oberammergau military 808 or 883 German 5th Panzer in Rotenberg. There they found a Basic Devi that was issued to the w tankers for classroom sighting and firing the am. Can tankers borrowed he a Man training Aid converted a accept the m60 sights and a ols and put it into use Atter part of the tank training before the annual Icahn tests last fall with the tripod Rig acan practice his skills i n in Eros in first it. Bruce Makas observes As capt. Fred Wilson cod 40th Armor co checks out portable m60 tank gunners training device. Army photo flu Bug shipping delays cause shortages at yes the same Way As he would Sites m the Turret but at a fraction the Cost. The portable device Smolow the same sight vision Block an tracking mechanism As used a the m60 but substitutes a 22 caller semiautomatic Rifle for the main gun. It can be set up at any indoor Small bore Range for dry firing the gunner May prac Tice in the classroom with the Aid of a painted landscape Complete with tank targets and other suit Able targets shown at various distances. Observe accuracy a slide projector mounted Over the Rifle duplicates the sight Cali bration on the Board. In this Way a tank commander instructor or observers can Check on the Prog Ress and accuracy of the gunner on the other Side of the Minia Ture Battlefield Are several shake lines that the gunner can attempt to follow while travers ing the Board. One of the main advantages of the tank gunners training device is that it gives the tankers some semblance of live firing and busing the .22 Caliper Rifle the Cost to the government is Only approximately 1 cent a round As compared to about $50 for a105mm round. Heading the training team in Berlin was 1st it. Bruce Makas executive officer of troop i of the 3rd so who was assisted in his demonstration of the device by s. Sgt. Harvey n. Col Ham no in charge of the training team. Nuernberg Germany Spe Cial the european Exchange system is presently experienc ing some temporary shortages of merchandises in a few Cate Gories. The shortages Are due to shipping delays phaseout of old items and High demand for cer Tain items both in Europe and the United states. The recent flu epidemic in the United states and Western Europe has reduced yes stocks of some drug items namely As ii to lie up award lak1cn11kati1, Englund Spe Cial a. Sgt. Jeanne m. Megee was selected to represent the 48thtactical fighter Wing As its Nom Inee for the air Force association distinguished first term Reen listed award. Mas a first Stuttgart Germany is t com personnel watched the first anniversary of their organization in Patch Barracks come and go without fanfare Fri Day. Yucom moved to the Stuttgart suburb of Vui Hin Gen from Camp Des loges outside Paris one year ago. Some 1,300 personnel an dependents were involved in the switch. I Pinns cough and cold Relief remedies. Yes As other retail ers and distributors has had difficulty obtaining new shipments of these items. In addition yes has been in Short Supply of cer Tain toiletry items because of shipping delays from the states. I the situation according to Anees spokesman is a temporary one and signs Are already Evi Dent that the shortage is Slack ing off. Even so yes has had drug shipments flown in by com Mercial air. Reports reaching yes head quarters indicate that some  Manufacturers have had extreme difficulty maintaining production because of the demand most of the United states has experienced a severe Winter and flu outbreaks have been heavier than usual. In another category yes customers looking for new i i or stereo components May Fin wanted items in Short Supply. The shortages in this category Are mainly due to a time lag As the Exchange system readies introduction of a new and greatly expanded line of wifi stereo equipment. The i i picture should Chang for the better As newer Model items begin arriving at be stores some time in May. I delays in shipments and processing time for Quality control checks at stateside ports have slowed arrival of some Spring clothing merchandise. A num Ber of shipments due in february have Only just been received. Last year easter was much earlier and most shipments were on schedule. Yes is doing everything possible through Exchange Headquarters in Dallas,tex., to expedite deliveries. No serious problems Are anticipated. Royal Arch masons to meet at Chi Nikee Frankfurt special the grand chapter of Royal Arch masons of Germany will hold its12th annual convocation at the armed forces recreation area use see on april 6, at 9 . Registration will Start at 1  april 5. For room reservations or for reservations for the banquet or the tour write to Chester , to Box 15, Apo 09407 i or additional information one Royal Arch or the convocation write to Harold Stanton Ilif Kin grand Secretary 637 Ober Ursel Maunus Elenba Eweg 20 or Telephone w171-4366 94th engr unit is nominee for Itschner award Heidelberg special cod 94th engr in construction has been selected As the usar eur nominee for Tho 1967 Itschner award. The award is presented annually by the society of Ameri can military engineers same to the outstanding Engineer com Pany in the Active army. Reselection is based on Mission accomplishment leadership Quality administration by Junior Engineer officers and military professionalism. Co d was nominated ft01" among entries submitted to and Vii corps Usah Kur and seventh army troops Berlin brigade staf and tin usar eur eng come. Kadi conus army and major overseas m Inland nominates a company of the award. From the idiom ii  will select the is finer award Winner. Cod commanded by 1st w James e. Corbin rumple seven major project from the construction of u storage Sites to terror work. A Sakkal h were also evaluated on the l a of their annual general a Tion command maintenance Speeton army training to i percentage of mos life