European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - June 27, 1968, Darmstadt, Hesse June 27, 1968 the stars and stripes Page ids realism to training device aids artillerymen 1ichabd e. Wallace a Kurt special it s Lent and Small and adds Timity to the training. It is than any of the of Praise for the artillery Trainer come t col John t. Turner a corps 2nd in 5th artillery Trainer weigh couple of pounds. It can anted on a tripod or on Tillery piece itself the Sun Range of the Trainer 1 meters. A r of cartridges Are ii he fuses and Impact these cartridges hav ii no lire or fragment Natiw a Ter Impact they Siwy Pri smoke puff for pee Eiva Srp firing error Trainer has a probable error of three. Iri eters said this error would be enough to be deadly if real were being Are a number of and ses for the use of this tic Trainer. Training ranges require Dall a target area 1,150 in radius is easier Toby than a target area of Les in radius needed forming of the 175mm gun. Many artillery units Cantie weapon near their Home otherwise firing the requires the movement of Lions to training ran Gesas Grafe Woehr. Relatively Low Cost of the rounds is another Adan one round costs less than while a round for the including powder runs proximately $150. Pen using the Trainer Thein a firing Battery Are give 1 a Eye View of All Bat Talion operations because every thing is capsule Zed and not spread Over several Miles As itis at Grafe Woehr or in actual Canonier is Able to go through the actual motions offering his gun if the artillery Trainer is mounted on the Artil Lery piece. He is also Able Togo through various types of fire missions and exercises and Al preparations necessary for a fire Mission and then see the results of his efforts. Without the training device the constant practice of All these details soon becomes Boring. By using the Trainer a Mea sure of respect is introduced be cause the artillerymen can seethe Quality of his work. And the Survey party communication Section fire direction Center Forward observer As Well As the firing Battery receive More realistic live fire practices mean a new Man is Able to adjust an become Well acquainted with his Job before the unit goes to Graf a Woehr for training tests. Another training advantage that most of the battalions equipment can be adjusted to work with the Trainer. For example the Field artillery digit automatic computer Sadac can be adjusted to handle the trajectory of the 14.5mm Trainer All battalions in v corps artillery have the training device on hand allowing All methods office to be practice by a single gun or an entire Battery. Some of the battalions use the14.5mm artillery device As much As eight weeks a year for training. The 2nd in 5th arty us these trainers As much As pos sible. Because they Are an integral part of the training the battalion has written a Lesso plan for their use. Arty big hosts French Babenhausen Germany special twelve French offi cers students and staff Mem Bers of the Ecol Militare us per eur scientific que it tech Nique Paris recently visited the 5th in 77th arty to observe ordnance operations and the mock firing of a group led by Comman Dant Pierre Chaumet us a eur French Liaison officer is currently in Germany observing american artillery installations and the students the tour culminates four years of stud leading to a degree in Engineer to Chaumet the tour is providing technical in formation and practical application of textbook theories an techniques. Along with it. Col. Nicholas Chelenza commanding officer of the 5th in 77th arty the French officers were greeted by Brig. Gen. James l. Collins jr.,v corps arty commander and col. Leslie b. Hardy command ing officer 36th arty up. During the Day the French officers observed a missile build up and fire Mission. They also examined a Static display of equipment. Realism. Is added to artillery training with the 14.5mmartillery Trainer that spec. 4 James Ward is loading. Army lying course designed Tor people with drive got the plane Bug join Augsburg s club by Perry Flippin staff writer Umstadt Germany anyone who can drive fir can also Fly an air plane on a private s pay Rob Houston maintains. Handout to prove it wih Corn Federal aviation Agency sanctioning Uston aviation Counselor a Cambrai Fritsch Cavern education Center Here begin instruction july 8 in initial Musafi sponsored class general aeronautics which i to a private or Commer pinot s License. Be six week course which for three hours on three its each week will include written Faa examination. In won local members will belie to Fly for reduced rates t an american flying club inn Furt. A to its scope plus the Morei placated european flying unions Houston says therse will be the Best of us in Europe and even better1 n comparable. Stateside besides the Norma work in Musafi d-700 aeronautics course class also will have equip w and instructors from thei orce air Force Reserve Navy. Actually flying in Many Watn its decreased dangerous Buffer zone variable topographical Fea prepares a Pilot better Foi flying Houston person May ask himself Why he should get a private License he says almost incredulously. Even after so much has been written and said about the educational benefits which allow the i $4,600 toward Commer Cial or Multi engine ratings after discharge. But the Only Way any one can take advantage of it Iso possess the private License. And that s Why this course Hasteen set up to offer the i a Chance to Complete the requirements for that or Irequi pilots wishing to acquire an Faa License Are in use rolling in the course for their transition training. The curriculum includes meteorology communications navigation instrument flying and instruction Infra regulations. Houston is both surprised an pleased at the varied Back grounds and professions his Stu dents represent newspapermen attorneys gis and airmen professionals and dependents. Airmen have never really had an excuse for not getting a License Houston says. Butt s been More difficult for gis. Now they have no excuse for no having the private License yanks donate lab equipment to Crete electronics class Iraklion Crete special greek boys attending the Iraklion chamber of Commerce technical school now have something Dif Ferent to work with to further their electronic education. In answer to a request for assistance members of share a private philanthropic Organiza Tion formed by members of the 6931st Security group came up with a language lab. The youngsters do not use it to learn a new language however. The master tape deck and 10"slave" units consisting of Small amplifiers and headsets Are Sedas practice equipment for the students to dismantle repair an reassemble electronic gear. Capt. Robert m. Richards share committee chairman and cats. Gary n. Granat and Johnie. Roscoe presented the lab to Joseph Miliarakis vice president of the Iraklion chamber of com said that in addition to the language lab share plans to donate an automobile for practical training to the Auto Mobile department of the school. Augsburg Germany Spe Cial flying radio controlled Model planes is one of the fast est growing hobbies in the world and american personnel herewith the Bug can now join with German enthusiasts in the sport. The Model air plane club of Augsburg dedicated its new mini Airport at a Small Lake nearho Choll recently. This modern facility has an Asphalt runway and other features which make it a perfect place to try out stunts and techniques. On hand for the dedication was world Champion Hans Selig of Schwa Muenchen and 500spectators. They saw displays put on by the club s 120 Mem Bers. This summer the club is scheduled to sponsor several contests. The following year it probably will Host the International radio control championships for Model planes. American participation i radio controlled Model flying in this area is not extensive said capt. J. A. Brown a doctor at the 30th Field Hospital and inactive club member. Those who do have an interesting the sport can. Get More in formation about the club s activities by contacting Brown ill flak military 850. Miessau Germany is pfc. Thomas r. Sanders 189th my co . Army ammunition depot has been named Soldier of the month. He received a $50 savings Bond and a three Day pass. Stuttgart Germany Spe Cial col. Robert w. Samuel is the new commander of the7,000-mail 3rd support brigade. The command was passe from col. Frank a. Gleason or. During ceremonies held atthe 87th maintenance in Parade Field at Nellinger. Glea son will become Deputy com Mander of the Danang sup port area in South Vietnam. We Bruecken Germany special the we Bruecken Amateur players Zap will present the Roar of the greasepaint the smell of the crowd on july 17, 18, 19 and 20 at the Zap entertainment enter Kreuzberg Cavern Here. Admission to the musicals free on a reserved seat basis. Reservations can be made by calling the theatre at Wei Bruecken military 8898 or at 8261. � Frankfurt special the Frankfurt chapter of the re serve officers association will hold its next dinner meet ing july 10 at the Drake Edwards officers club. The guest speaker will be it. Gen. An Drew j. Boyle commanding general of v corps. His topic of discussion will be Korea. All officers Reserve an regular Are invited to attend. For information and reservations Call mrs. Iliili at Frank Furt military 8731. Baptist missionary Retreat scheduled Darmstadt Germany Spe Cial _ the association of mis Sion Baptist churches of Europe is sponsoring its second annual Retreat july 1-6. Thereof the Retreat to be held at the bergs Rasse Bible school at see Leim will be soul registration is july 1 from 8-9 30 . With classes Lor each age group beginning at 10 .for further information Call Wiesbaden civilian owj21 74192in the Darmstadt area 668 or in the Frankfurt 0619. 757. Area
