European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - February 21, 1981, Darmstadt, Hesse                                February 1981 the stars and stripes Pago 11 letters Are called inaccurate during the past two letters con Taining erroneous information were printed in the stars and the actually a reprint from the times newspapers air purported to de Tail the difference in payments a civil serv ant would receive for relocation As opposed to a military when this article a i wrote a letter to the times pointing out the Many errors of logic and omissions of i suggested they should clarify their but this was never the results Are that Many people still believe it was the problem with the comparison was that the writer assumed that the civil servant would receive maximum compensation in All this is not Only but the european edition Rose  editor chief Mert Procto managing editor Elmer fran production manager Henry Epstein manager this newspaper is an authorized unofficial publication for armed forces 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0638 713882 telex 817885 Grace Oas spa the room Washington 202 circulation offices Germany civilian Mil 6187 Bremer Civ Psi 8119 Civ 692050 Civ Mil Vogel Weh 6050 Civ 6901503 or Mil 6556 Civ Mil 7256 North German Rhei main Mil 7103 or 6025 Civ Mil Greece Civ Italy Vicenza Civ Spain Madrid Civ 2057546 or Torres a air base Mil Turkey Istanbul Civ telex 26174 sans United kingdom Greenham common Civ Newbury 0635 military Newbury 0635 46263 impossible for for i moved Cross country in 1978 and received about total not the thou Sands the article suggests i would have re when i bought a House in califor i received not the or mentioned in the the second problem is that this is an  since civil service generally moves Only management gs9 and above and those critically needed in another other civil servants who move pay their own and in Many must do this if they wish to the person who replaced me when i for received no compensation and had to take annual leave to accomplish the this certainly does not mean that i feel military people Are adequately compensated when they must Many people lose Money each year on Sale of houses and other but an inaccurate article such As the one printed does people a Dis instead of comparing inaccurately the military and civil Why not make a Case based on the financial hard ships suffered by Many the second letter stated that the Boycott on Florida vacations by Era backers would deprive americas children and Golden agers of their Florida 1 Hope most people understand that the Boycott simply Means that Era backers will not take Florida vacations by their own anyone who wishes to take a vacation is free to do this letter is just another example of the ridiculous logic that Many opponents of the Era if people wish to oppose the they have every right but i wish they would oppose it for logical withheld Italy reminder All letters to the editor must contain the full printed name and address of the writer and must be we do not read unsigned but we will withhold your name on request and protect your writers Are encouraged to include phone number and Economy especially if they desire a fast because of the Large volume of mail this column receives letters that Are Brief and to the Point have a much better Chance of being letters to the editor time in questioned i think that the Standard timing Rad and Timocin Scricc requirements arc Good up to a certain As a person he or she is asked by the Recruiter if has a High school diploma any College if a person has 60 credit hours or More the army offers an immediate promotion to private first class As an enlistment while this promotion is mentioned to those the Grade requirements arc if a person has College credits in related and can prove capable of doing the next ranks Job before meeting the time then should be promoted to the next for example if a person has 60 credit hours an associate degree in some cases of service management and enlists As a 94b1 food service becomes a private first class upon Entrance to Active duty but cannot be promoted to a specialist four until 15 months of Active duty have been completed if a waiver has been is this not a great waste of a soldiers knowledge Doest this also create a loss of morale for those soldiers who Are in this position William Joseph bad Germany editors note Eugene Coic promotions held services 1st replies minimum time service and time in Grade requirements for promotion were in to ensure a fair and equitable system for All when a person enlists in the a Check is made to provide the enlisted with credit for civilian education and once a Soldier has been trained in an mos and is performing the duties re he or she should Start preparing for promotion to the next soldiers will be recommended for promotion Only after they develop the skills and abilities to perform the duties and assume the responsibilities of the higher while knowledge gained in the civilian sector is there is no substitute for experience in the military individuals who Are promoted with a waiver show As much potential and expertise As those who Are promoted without a 14 experience is a key word when determining minimum time service and time Grade promotions Are not made to recognize a Well but to recognize individuals with great potential for leadership or increased tech Nical having an associate or Bache Lor degree and showing you can do your Job As Well or better than the next person does not automatically qualify one for a persons potential can Only be recognized Over a period of we need a break this is in response to a letter that appeared on complaining about the closed during Christmas i am a specialist married with two i run the projector at the Only theater on our we were closed for Christmas Day and new years Day so that we could be with our i go to the Field All the time and still hold Down a second Job and i dont get compensatory time if i have to work a i have guard duty and various cleanup details As Well As Border which is something most people dont know anything so what if the theater was closed Christmas and new years Day the other 363 Days a year were open and we show 2 shows on saturdays and sundays and the pay is Only minimum id like to Sec that letter writer from Ger work two jobs and pull guard and Border and still have time to com just because he didst see a show one night a come be we Are Here because we Are serving the Community and the g but we need a Little once in a 5 James Grisham bad Germany Good Luc pro my name is Frank Kotzian and i am 10 years 1 saw the cartoon on 23 and thought it was i have thought about becoming a professional i Hope you will print my Kotzian Germany