European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - September 03, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse                                ,saturday./september 3, 1994 the stars and stripes Page 3 germans get a feel for . Army byjoe Connor staff writer Baum older Germany when 20-year-old Kai Bodmer joined the Ger Man army four months ago he had no idea he would get the Chance to fire the . Army s m16 Rifle. But that s what happened when Bod Mer a Security guard and four other German soldiers qualified with about 70 selected Reserve ils. Soldiers during three Days of expanded training last weekend at Baum older s Smith bar Racks.  s very different said the private 1, comparing the m16 with the German equivalent the g3 Rifle. Although the g3 is heavier than the m16 and kicks when fired Bodmer said he still prefers it. Along with the German soldiers . Army reservists from Germany the Netherlands the United kingdom and Belgium took part in the training the re serve units involved were the 310th Thea Ter army area come fwd330th sup port Center and 313th support Center All headquartered in the Kaiserslautern Germany area v.,.--a. . Reservists and German Soldier rarely train together said several participants during the expanded weekend Drill. To Tell Vou the truth it does t Hap pen very often said 1st it. Bill Dow a College student working toward a Mas Ter s degree in International  is a Reserve finance officer with the 310th and worked As a safety officer at the weapons qualification. The idea for the joint expanded train ing began two years ago said it. Col. Rex Brown also with the 310th. It gives an additional training value to it said Brown a civilian employee with the 21st theater army area a did s Headquarters in Kaiserslautern. The training is very beneficial he " a -. / ". Is a Jon Connor German pvt. 1 Kai Bodmer foreground Aims an m16 Rifle As . Army Reserve spec. Rona Bro i coaches him during an extended training Drill last weekend in Baum older Germany. Said because it provides a better under standing of the two forces establishing friendships and relationships. Thel training also included rappelling land navigation leadership Basic Soldier skills and an obstacle Confidence course. For 2nd  Amlinger a platoon Leader with a German Basic training com Pany the Drill allowed him to get a taste of the . Army s meals ready to eat for the first time. Not bail but t think it s too Sweet Amlinger said of the freeze dried pears. Amlinger said he has fired american weapons before but the expanded Drill was the first big uni neg the s done with Themy  23 . Army Reserve units Are located in Europe. The 7th . Army Reserve come in Schwet Zingen Germany serves As the command and control Headquarters. Nearly 1,000 men and women serve in the units which provide intelligence transportation medical aviation logistical maintenance and educational serv ices to . Army Europe units. Sole frail Curf Fri month. ,. A ,/. A by Carlos Bongioanni staff writer / _,.- the closure of the army Community in Frankfurt Germany begins in Earnest this month with the shut Down of the Gibbs dining facility the Auto crafts Cen Ter and the 51st child  418th base support in recently announced a 10-month draw Down schedule with most of the Community closures occurring next May and june the Community for decades a Hub of army activity in Europe will cease to exist by june 15, in a related development the Community has begun allowing military families living in outlying areas to move into residences formerly reserved for officers. According to a spokesperson for the Community Public affairs office concerns about the possible Lack of Security in the enlisted housing areas As they become vacant prompted the decision. The relocation Are at the sol Diers expense. The tentative closure timetable includes november Gibbs Barber Beauty shop Laun Derette shop Pette snack bar and tailor shop. December Plantation club and Terrace club. January education Center credit Union Bank Abrams fitness Center. February Abrams dining facility Gibbs fitness Center  to  11- March Burger King Frank s Franks Robin Hood. _. April army and air Force Exchange service concessions Edwards shop Pette. May main Exchange cafes garage Elemen tary Middle and High schools main Library. June ambassador arms hotel Idle hour Thea Ter Topper club. The 418th bib Public affairs office has a Complete list of closure dates. The office can be reached at Dan 320-1600. Claim forms to be required for Bills sent to champs by the stars and stripes Heidelberg Germany although most costs and deductibles will be waived for family Janem Perhealth care in overseas civilian facilities patients must file payment claims for that care a 7th medical come release said Friday. Starting oct. 1, the defense department s new pro Gram champs european demonstration project will waive Cost shares and deductibles previously required under the civilian health and medical program of the uniformed services or , officials emphasized that people Stillwill be required to file claims for the civilian health care. Even though patients will not incur any expense for care that is covered by champs they will receive the Bills from the providers which we will pay said the champs Europe director Navy cmdr. Art Miller. Patients need to file a completed claims form which is available from health benefits advisers with their Bill which must reflect a  patients will still receive an explanation of benefits form from champs which serves As a receipt he said. -. About 28,000 family members of Active duty service members in Europe use champs except for emergencies patients also will have to obtain a no availability statement from a . Military Hospital to receive covered care before using a civilian Hospital within a 40-mile radius of an american facility. Miller said. The new expanded demonstration project will re place an after hours program that runs put sept. 30. The new program s coverage will include impatient and outpatient civilian medical care provided in Europe the Middle East and Africa. It will not cover civilian medical costs for retirees and their family members. The program has been approved for a one year trial and May be extended up to three years. It will then be assessed for permanent approval the release said. 16c hits vehicle on in Ciurlik taxi Way in Ciurlik a turkeys san 16cassigned to Span Dahlem a Germany struck a vehicle after the fighter landed at in Ciurlik a on thursday according to a base spokesperson. Capt. Nori la Rue of the in Ciurlik Public affairs _ office said the Jet fighter crossed the Center Lin of the taxiway about noon and struck the vehicle which is used for towing aircraft. No injuries were reported and the incident i being reviewed by an Accident investigation Board at in Ciurlik. La Rue said the Board has not released the Pilot s name but has reported that he is on Tempo Rary duty at in Ciurlik As part of Tjie . Mission to patrol the no Fly zone Over Iraq for operation provide Comfort. The Board has not released the extent of damage to the 16c or the towing vehicle la Rue said. The investigators have 30 Days to probe the Acci Dent before releasing further details la Rue said