European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - April 15, 1992, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Hitting the Road with tent or trailer for some people the idea of sleeping outdoors conjures up images of mud bugs and uncomfortable nights on the cold ground. But to avid campers it evokes a very different picture a of Starlight and fresh air and dinners around a campfire. With the Modem equipment available today there is Little reason for a camping trip to become unpleasant. No one can control the weather but Waterproof tent floors air mattresses and Mosquito netting can maintain a moderate level of Comfort even under Adverse conditions. Camping on this Side of the Atlantic is similar to camping stateside but there Are different nuances. In Central Europe there Are few primitive campsites like those scattered around wilderness areas of the Western United states. The vast majority of campgrounds in Germany France the Netherlands Denmark and other Western countries Are highly developed. Bathroom and Shower facilities kitchens and electrical hookups Are Standard. Additional amenities May include playgrounds Tennis courts swimming pools and game rooms. Facilities Are More uneven in the countries of the former East bloc where weak economies and a poorly developed tourism infrastructure Are part of the communist legacy. Camping is a hugely popular pastime in Europe. Among the most avid campers Are the germans and dutch who Range far and wide with tents trailers and mini motor Homes. In the summer they fill the highways heading South to Spain France Greece and other sunny climes. Many guidebooks advise people planning a european camping vacation in the Peak summer months to make reservations ahead of time. This is a valid Point in some a places especially the More popular Beach resorts but in Many areas it is Safe to Wing it. To avoid crowds pick areas that Are off beat or away from the most popular attractions. In areas like the scottish Highlands secluded out of the Way Sites can be found in any season. Spain s coastal campgrounds can be terrible mob scenes in summer but the campsites in the pyrenees Are relaxed and uncrowded and unlike the Plains and seashore the mountains Are Cool and Green even in summer. There Are a number of . Military campsites in Europe. Some of the most popular ones Are at Camp Darby Italy Garmisch Germany and Lake cd Lessee Germany. The latter two Are operated by the armed forces recreation Center. Many countries and regions provide free brochures and booklets about camping through their local and National tourist offices. There Are also commercial Campground guides available. One of the Best is the annual Europa camping and car Vaning it contains information in English French and German. Another excellent Campground listing is published by the German automobile club adar this reference work titled Der adar camping Fuhrer is published in two volumes Northern Europe and Southern Europe. Though it is i readers action Lin Post pregnancy policy flexible for army q a recently i had a child and was Given six weeks convalescent leave during which i was not allowed or Able to perform any Type of exercises because i had just had major surgery. Upon my return to duty i found myself facing a it physical training test and a class a inspection. After research i found that according to pm 21-20 the it manual i had twice the time of my profile to recover not to exceed 90 Days. I had previously gone to my health facility and explained to my doctor that i was still experiencing a lot of pain. I was not Given additional profile time but i was Given pain pills for when i was Able to exercise. I was also told that it s natural after surgery that my uterus would not reduce in a Normal manner and that pain could be expected. Due to nursing the baby and just having delivered less than eight weeks before t was unable to Wear my class a uniform for inspection. I was told by my Chain of command that i had to either Wear my class a uniform or Purchase another one by that monday. I found that to be senseless so i went again to the German most of the information is in tabular form and easily decipherable for anyone with a German English dictionary. A camping vacation can easily be combined with other forms of outdoor recreation such As fishing windsurfing sailing hiking and Mountain climbing. One sport that has surged in popularity throughout Europe and the United states in the last decade and a half is Rock climbing. According to instructor Roy d. Felchle the Ramstein a Germany outdoor recreation Center has one of the More Active Rock climbing programs for service members in Europe. This year the Ramstein Center will conduct approximately a campsite in the scottish Highlands. A amps Gui Schiwy Tolar regulations. I found nothing so i went to my inspector general Section. There they cited the a 600-9, weight control regulation. It states to be eligible for re enlistment a Soldier has six months after the delivery of a child to meet the weight standards. My entire Chain of command would not accept this As it stated nothing about wearing the uniform. My question is this is there any policy on wearing the uniform after pregnancy How Long does an individual have to reduce what took nine months to gain should i have to Purchase a new uniform six weeks after delivering a child when Given appropriate time to exercise and lose the weight i will be Able to Wear my original uniform there needs to be a clearer policy to commanders chains of command about the policies regarding pregnant women in the military and the issues i be mentioned Here. Sgt. Paula Kay Martin we Abadan Germany i sgt. 1st Clara Lance r. Walker Usa eur Headquarters office of the Deputy chief of staff personnel rap Liaa regarding your question of How Long after pregnancy Are soldiers required to Wear a class a uniform and take an army physical readiness test aft there is no established policy that dictates a particular length of time for soldiers to do either As requirements differ among people. Therefore it four classes a month. Quot some classes will be indoors at Baum older s indoor climbing Wall Quot Reichle writes. Quot other classes will take place outdoors at locations throughout the South Pfalz. Each class is targeted toward varying degrees of  the classes Are open to anyone 13 and Over. In addition to instruction the Ramstein Center will hold weekend Rock climbing outings for experienced climbers. For More information Contact the Ramstein outdoor recreation Center at ets 480-5705. A Silas m. Robertson Hunting coordinator at the we Brucken Rod and gun club wrote to Tell of the death of a dedicated american sportsman. John Herman Baumgartner a native of Gainesville Van a died March 23 at Walter Reed army medical Center in Washington. Baumgartner was Active for Many years in the association of american Rod and gun clubs in Europe including serving As a Hunting instructor for service members studying to get the German Jage Brief Hunting certificate Robertson called Baumgartner Quot an avid Hunter and True sportsman in the very Best meaning of the words.,., he set the example for us by leading encouraging teaching helping and sharing his life with his friends and fellow Hunters Quot a on april 18, the Heidelberg Rod and gun club will hold a German fishing certificate class. The course will begin at 10 . There is no charge. This certificate is required to obtain a fishing License in Germany. For More information Call the Rod and gun club at ets 379-6149. A Austria has top notch fishing much of it amid spectacular scenery. A brochure is available listing Many of the Best fishing Waters in the Alpine country the Booklet titled Frishwasser oesterreich 1992 fishing Waters in Austria 1992gives devils on 39 top locations and hotels that Cater to fishermen. Though the information is in German much of it is tabular and easily decipherable for non German speakers. The brochure is available from Servi Estelle Der Frischwasser Oste Reichs Congress centrum Seeburg a-9210 pm Roschach Telephone 04272-362030. If calling from outside Austria add the country prefix and drop the first "0,�?� a the Wiesbaden Rod and gun club Wilt conduct fishing classes on april 20, 21 and 22. Starting time for these free courses is 7 . Each night. There Wilt be a Black powder safety and reloading class on april 26. Fishing permits for the clubs Stream in Weilburg Are available at the Rod and gun club sales store at the Mainz Kastel depot. The Cost of the permits for members is $5 per Day $9 per weekend and $60 per month. The Cost for non members is $8 per Day $15 per weekend and $60 per month. This column can be a useful tool Lor sharing information among outdoor enthusiasts. If you have questions or information about outdoor activities in your area or just want to talk about your particular interest Contact Norm Zeigler stars and strip a unit 29460, Box 265, Apo a 09211, Telephone ets 346 8230 or civilian 06165-601230 in Germany. Is the responsibility of health care personnel to determine limitations and length of time before wearing uniforms and taking the aft. Under the provisions of chapter 7, a 40-501 standards of medical fitness upon termination of pregnancy the attending physician will determine the convalescent leave period and a new profile will be issued reflecting revised profile information. For the aft you Are Correct that once the temporary profile ends soldiers Are Given twice the time of the profile not to exceed 90 Days to train for the test. You should discuss your situation with your commander and if necessary see your doctor to have your profile  write us readers action line is the readers Quot court of last resort Quot striving to answer some of the questions about life overseas in a military environment or questions about policies and guidelines when other avenues for answers Are not readily available. If you have a question and Don t know where to turn for the answer write to readers action Une co the stars and stripes unit,29480, Apo a 09211. A letters must be signed and preference will be Given to those seeking information of general interest to our readers. Page 16 a the stars and stripes wednesday april 15, 1992