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By Patrick GordonNSAW public affairs

The prospect of freemoney is one that seemstoo good to be true. But foremployees of the Washing-ton Navy Yard, it may bethat they just don’t knowwhat they’ve got coming tothem.

Per Department of De-fense Instruction 1000.27,the DoD “shall providemasstransportation benefits tooffset commuting coststo its active duty militarymembers and employees,including nonappropriatedfund employees, to the ex-tent authorized by law andregulation, to reduce pollu-tion and traffic congestion,preserve the environment,and expand transportationalternatives inside the Na-tional Capital Region andoutside the NCR.”

What this means forNavy Yard personnel is thateligible employees in theNCR can receive subsidiesfor using mass transit - suchas the Metro Rail, commut-er busses, or MARC trains- under the Mass Trans-portation Benefit Program.Personnel using the MTBPreceive “transit passes” inamounts equal to their per-sonal commuting costs, notto exceed $130 per month.The individual must relin-quish any federally subsi-dized parking permit, andmay not be listed as part ofa DoD carpool for purposesof qualifying for a parkingpass.

Eligible personnel mustbe a civilian, military, ornon-appropriated fund em-ployee who is paid and em-ployed by the Departmentof Defense, and be perma-nently stationed and work-ing in the NCR, definedas the District of Colum-

bia; Montgomery, PrinceGeorge’s, and FrederickCounties in Maryland; Ar-lington, Fairfax, Loudoun,and Prince William Coun-ties in Virginia.

The MTBP was estab-lished in October 2000 andis offered to eligible em-ployees and military ser-vice members, to the ex-tent authorized by law andregulation, to reduce pollu-tion and traffic congestion,preserve the environment,and expand transportationalternatives.

While the subsidy seemsenticing, relatively few onthe yard have taken ad-vantage. Of approximately18,000 employees on theWashington Navy Yard,only 2,275 take part in theMTB program, and of those1,256 are Naval Sea SystemsCommand personnel.

“We’ve been pushing alot of information about theprogram out to our work-force,” said Rory O’Connor,NAVSEA director of corpo-rate communications, onthe organization’s promo-tion of the MTBP. “Whenwe were displaced, we knewthat it would pressurize theamount of parking on basewhen we came back. So wehad town hall meetings,where organizations thatcommute come and talk.We shared that informa-tion frequently and oftenthrough all hands emailsand meetings and just keptpushing it.”

O’Connor added that theprogram not only helps thepersonnel using it, but alsothe installation itself.

“Anything we can do totake cars off base will helpeverybody,” said O’Connor.“The people who take partin these efforts materiallyimprove life at the NavyYard.”

O’Connor added that

other efforts are in theworks to make mass tran-sit use for Navy Yard per-sonnel. A joint initiative byNaval Sea Systems Com-mand and Naval SupportActivity Washington result-ing in a shuttle system fromL’Enfant Plaza to the NavyYard is currently being re-viewed.

For those who live farfrom mass transit hubs, theMTB program allows forother options, such as vanpooling and slug lines. Ac-cording to DODI 1000.27,Van pool vehicles “may beowned and operated byeither public transit au-thorities (commercial) orby a private vendor in thebusiness of transportingpersons for compensa-tion or hire, and must haveseating capacity for at leastsix adults, not includingthe driver.” Slug lines onthe Navy Yard offer a car-pooling option with driv-ers picking up individualsneeding a ride. A personwho needs a ride enters theslug line, located near theHumphrey’s Building, andwaits for a driver to stop byand pick up the slugger. Therider gets a free ride, thedriver gets to use the HOVlanes during travel, andfewer vehicles are on theroad and installation.

With fewer parkingspaces at the Navy Yard, thevariety of public transpor-tation option available, andthe prospect of up to $130in monthly subsidies, thequestion becomes, “Whywouldn’t you use masstransit?”

For more information,visit the Department ofDefense Washington Head-quarters Services MTBPpage at www.whs.mil/mass-transportation-bene-fit-program.

Subsidies make mass transit cheaper for employees

U.S. Navy photo by Patrick Gordon

Commuters make their way to the Navy Yard/Ballpark metro station April6. Eligible personnel can receive up to $130 a month in subsidies for usingmass transit like the metro, passenger busses, and other forms of masstransportation.

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By Patrick GordonNSAW public affairs

In a pitch-black, smoke filled corridortwo soldiers slowly make their way throughthe void. Careful, deliberate footsteps arethe only noises made other than their voic-es, muffled by their self-contained breath-ing apparatus masks. They are trying to findany alternate escape routes, should the onethey took into darkness suddenly becometoo dangerous to retread.

“This ladder doesn’t go anywhere,” saysone. “It’s just a dead end.”

“Alright, let’s try around the corner,”says the other.

As they find another way out of the claus-trophobic surroundings, theymaintain con-stant radio contact with an officer outsidewho maps their progress and any discrep-ancies they notice.

Lucky for all involved there is no realthreat.

The soldiers are from the 911th Tech-nical Rescue Engineer Company, and thesmoke filled spaces are aboard the DisplayShip Barry at the Washington Navy Yard.Soldiers from the company performed ex-tensive confined space training aboard theship April 30.

“Our unit is a first responder type ofunit,” said Army Capt. Mike Riccitiello, com-mander of 911th TREC. “The last time wewere used was September 11, 2001, as thethen called MDW Engineer Company. Wewere deployed to the Pentagon for 10 days.Because of our actions that day we were re-named the 911th and we’re on standby fordefense support to civil authorities as theDoD asset in case there is another large-scale event in the National Capital Region,whether it’s a natural disaster, man-madeevent, terrorist attack, whatever it may be.We train with a lot of the first responderson collapsed structures in different types ofrescue scenarios that would be required in apost-disaster event.”

Riccitiello explained that the company’sunique skills require equally unique train-ing environments to remain prepared foremergency situations in an urban environ-ment. He said the narrow passageways,small spaces, and other features inside theship are used to replicate a collapsed struc-ture or underground facility. Adding to therealism is a fog machine to replicate smoke.And once the lights aboard are turned off,the Barry’s interior can seem like a lightlesspost-disaster zone.

“The ship is fantastic for what we need,”said Riccitiello. “So for fire departments,first responder type units, this is what theylook for - an odd spot that they’ve neverbeen in before that replicates the samespaces they would find in an emergencysituation. And we have the whole ship toourselves during this training, so it reallyfits our needs, and is an event that we reallylook forward to.”

The soldiers trained aboard the Barry ina number of skills they would use in an ac-tual disaster. While inspecting spaces, theyrelay detailed messages topside to an offi-cer who maps their progress. According toRiccitiello, this allows them to map as theygo, allowing follow up teams to know whatroute they should take. It further aids inrescue training, as they also radio back thelocations of any victims, structural anoma-lies, and anything that could aid in rescueoperations.

The 911th has performed the trainingaboard the Barry on and off for the past de-cade, but had not used the site for the pastcouple of years. After reaching out to Lt.Scott Neidhold, port operations officer forNSAW, construction on the pier was sus-pended for the 911th to be able to train whilethe Barry was still stationed at the Navy Yard.

“They’ve been great,” said Riccitiello ofthe Barry and its crew. “They’ve been will-ing to open up all the doors on the ship andlet us roam as needed.”

The crew of the Barry sees it as mutuallybeneficial.

“The 911th is an incredible crew; they’revery professional, but very passionate aboutwhat they do,” said Machinist’s Mate 1stClass (SW) Tristan Stull, leading petty of-ficer aboard the Barry. “It’s a very stressfuljob for them, and trying to simulate someof the things they might have to do is a veryintense experience. But what they do is verynecessary.”

Stull said the Barry has always been anoutreach vessel, to the public when it func-tioned as a museum, and to the military asa training platform.

“Our job is basically to helpwherewe can,and this was just one way that we could.”

And thanks to the Barry, the 911th areeven more ready to answer the call toservice.

Barry serves as training platform for emergency responders

Amember of the 911th Technical Res-cue Engineer Company makes hisway below decks aboard the DisplayShip Barry at the Washington NavyYard during confined space trainingApril 30. The soldiers used fog ma-chines to replicate smoke in the light-less spaces to train in mapping andrescue operations during a disaster.

Spc. Kevin Wright, of the 911th Technical Rescue Engineer Company, maps escape routes in the engineeringspaces of the Display Ship Barry at the Washington Navy Yard during confined space training April 30. The unitspecializes in emergency first response in urban areas and used the ship to simulate an emergency in a collapsedsubterranean structure.

U.S. Navy photos by Patrick Gordon

Spc. Kevin Wright, left, and Spc. Samuel Knoph, of the 911th Technical Res-cue Engineer Company, perform a sweep of the mess deck aboard the Dis-play Ship Barry at the Washington Navy Yard during confined space train-ing April 30. Soldiers of the 911th TREC used the ship’s spaces to replicatea collapsed structure and underground facility.


From Rear Adm. Markham RichCommandant, Naval DistrictWashington

Greetings Team 88,Like the Sailing Directions publication

that assists mariners in planning long voy-ages by aiding navigation along the way, thechief of naval operations’ “Sailing Directions”lays out a course for the Navy. The CNO Sail-ing Directions can be interpreted as a user’sguide that outlines the Navy’s mission andthe CNO’s vision, tenets, and principles. Inthis column I will discuss how Naval DistrictWashington aligns with the key tenets ofCNO’s Sailing Directions: Warfighting First,Operate Forward, and Be Ready in support-ing the fleet, fighter, and family.

It is our job to ensure that we support theCNO and Navy’s primary mission of warf-ighting by providing sustainable facilitiesand responsible quality of life programs sothat our more than 200 mission-orientedtenet commands can focus on their opera-tional missions.

Warfighting FirstTwo great examples of Warfighting First

are the mission activities at Naval Air StationPatuxent River and NSA South Potomac. NASPatuxent River is the Navy’s premier-flight-test and evaluation center and remains one ofthe most vital Navy shore installations today.Every aircraft flown by the Navy is developedand tested at NAS Patuxent River first.

Key technological capabilities that willdefine the future fleet are being designedand developed today at NSA South Potomac.Scientists and engineers are lending theirknowledge, expertise, and innovation so that

our nation is never outflanked by adversar-ies. NSA South Potomac supports Warfight-ing First through research and developmentthat anticipates the needs of the next gen-eration’s warfighter.

NSA South Potomac is the Navy’s princi-pal proving ground for proofing and testingevery major naval gun and all ammunitionssupplied to the fleet. Dahlgren’s PotomacRiver Test Range is the only over-water testrange in the Navy and provides the perfectenvironment to test every gun that goes ona Navy ship.

Naval Support Activity Washington ishome to some of the Navy’s largest head-quarters commands, including the Naval SeaSystems Command and the Naval SurfaceWarfare Center Carderock where testing isdone for all new ships and submarines. Inmany ways Navy warfighting begins at NDW.

Operate ForwardWhen the CNO says operate forward, he

means that we have a global maritime man-date. We are at our best when we are out andabout and able to provide off-shore optionsto the president. That’s what we have beendoing for more than 230 years and that’s whatwe will continue to do in the future.

Did you know that there are operationsabroad that are directly supported herein this region? The unmanned air systemknown as Broad Area Maritime Surveillance-Demonstrator, or BAMS-D, resides at NASPatuxent River and supports in the U.S. FifthFleet while concurrently completing main-tenance and test operations at NAS Patux-ent River. Since arrival in theater in January2009, BAMS-D has flown more than 15,000hours in support of global operations.

The region’s Afghanistan/PakistanHands program provides training and ad-ministrative support to over 100 “hands.”Program personnel typically complete sixto eight months of language, cultural, andcombat training before a 10- to 12-monthdeployment - boots on ground in Afghani-stan or Pakistan.

Be ReadyReadiness is the critical link that achieves

the Navy’s purpose and ensures that Navymeets its mandate. The Be Ready tenet isabout building competency, proficiency andresiliency in our units, the weapons systemsthey use to carry out the mission, as well asthe individual sailors, Navy civilians and fam-ilies that make up the finest Navy on earth.

Great examples of this tenet can alsobe found at every NDW installation. NSABethesda facilitates excellence in patientcare, training and education for current andfuture leaders in military medicine for all mil-itary services and critical research that chartsthe course of military medicine.

Being ready also means preparing theleaders of tomorrow, which is being doneevery day at NSA Annapolis. By providingworld-class services, a safe working environ-ment, quality of life, emergency manage-ment, fire protection, air and port operations,human resources and advanced training fa-cilities the U.S. Naval Academy leadershipcan focus on its mission of developing mid-shipmen morally, mentally and physically,and equipping them to become the Navy’sfuture leaders.

At Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling all fivemilitary service branches are represented,as well as a civilian workforce of nearly

1,400. The diversity of joint and interagencymissions supported at JBAB and working to-gether to achieve a common goal exempli-fies “Be Ready.”

Whether you are an air traffic control-ler at NAS Patuxent River, a managementanalyst at NDW headquarters, or a childcareworker at NSA Annapolis, the CNOs SailingDirections are relevant for you and shouldbe a guide in every decision you make andevery action you take. As you do your job tryto think about how what you do fits into thebigger picture of the CNO tenets: WarfightingFirst, Operate Forward, and Be Ready. Ourcontributions to the fleet, family, fighter arehow we achieve the CNO’s vision.

Thank you for what you do and yourprofessionalism. You are doing a great jobTeam 88!

Commandant’s Corner: CNO’s Sailing Directions


By instructor Keith MalosSpecial to the Waterline

A team of high school students fromNavy Yard Mooberry Sea Cadets in Wash-ington, D.C., recently concluded aroundof competition in the seventh season ofCyberPatriot - the National Youth CyberDefense Competition.

Established by the Air Force Associa-tion, the CyberPatriot National Youth Cy-ber Education Program was created toexcite, educate, and motivate studentstoward careers in cyber security and oth-er science, technology, engineering andmathematics disciplines critical to our na-tion’s future.

CyberPatriot’s core program - the Na-

tional Youth Cyber Defense Competition- challenges teams of two to six studentsacross the United States, Canada, and fromthe Department of Defense dependentschools abroad, to find and resolve cyber-security vulnerabilities in simulated envi-ronments. Top teams from the preliminaryonline rounds win an all-expenses-paid tripto Washington, D.C., for the national finalscompetition, where students compete fornational recognition and scholarships.

The CyberPatriot field is divided intothree divisions - the Open Division forpublic, private, and home school teams,the All-Service Division for JROTC, Civil AirPatrol, and Naval Sea Cadet Corps teams,and the Middle School Division. Based onthe results of two preliminary rounds, Cy-

berPatriot VII high school teams were cate-gorized within their divisions as Platinum,Gold, or Silver Tier teams, with PlatinumTier teams representing the highest scor-ing teams.

In all, 2,175 teams registered to com-pete in CyberPatriot VII, including 6 teamsfrom Washington, D.C.

Led by Coach Philip Ho and Mentor byMark Aure, the team of students from NavyYard Mooberry Sea Cadets excelled in theCyberPatriot VII State Round held Decem-ber 5-7, demonstrating teamwork, criticalthinking skills, and technical knowledgekey to a successful career in cybersecurity.The team’s performance earned it State’s1st Place Award and a spot in the Gold TierCategory Round to be held Jan. 16-18.

Navy Yard Mooberry CyberPatriot team wins state first place award

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District of Columbia Special Olympics Military DayWednesday, May 203600 John McCormick Street, NEWashington, DC8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.Individuals interested in volunteering should use the on-line registration form or

contact their individual Command Volunteer Coordinator at the listed numbers below.Army - 202-685-0493Air Force - 240-857-6344Coast Guard - 202-372-2272Navy - 202-433-6854Marines - 202 -433-0016/703-693-4840Volunteers are needed to help set up tables, serve as athlete escorts, field umpires,

award presenters, lane monitors, athlete staging personnel, paramedics, and distrib-ute water and finish line personnel.

MD, DE, & DC Elks State Association Camp Barrett Junior Warriors programIn 1946, the Elks declared, “So long as there are veterans, the Benevolent and Pro-

tective Order of Elks will never forget them.” and the Elks have served the veteranssince that date. The Maryland, Delaware, and D.C. Elks State Association has deter-mined that the children of those veterans will be provided for as well. By establishingthe Junior Warrior program the Elks will provide a week of camp to children of ouractive duty servicemen, National Guard and wounded warriors. These children willbe recommended to the Elks by the military for the appropriate weeks. These specialJuniorWarrior campers will have their $125 fee paid for by the caring donations of theElk members and those willing to support this program.

This week at camp will be able to provide a time of relief and enjoyment for thesechildren. Most of these children have to face unique situations in an unfamiliar envi-ronment. They have the constant fear of loss or injury to their parent during deploy-

NSAW News Briefsment along with the constant reminder that they arenot there to tuck them in at night or kiss the scrappedknees and watch their school activities. The Elks hopethis week at camp will help ease some of the stress fromtheir young lives. For children living in Fisher houses andhaving parents in Wounded Warrior units, these fears have come to pass. They havenow had to learn to adapt to a life now focused at the hospital and/or area in whichtheir parent is recovering in. Many of our young Junior Warriors have had to leavetheir local schools, friends and neighborhoods so they can be closer to their parent.None are a happy environment for a child during a summer. As Elks, we are trying togive the gift of “being a kid” for at least a week to our JuniorWarriors, as well as lettingthem know that we respect and acknowledge the sacrifices their family has made toprotect our country.

Camp dates are Boys: June 21, June 28, and July 5; Girls: July 12, July 19, July 26Formore informationor to register, please contact JuniorWarrior chairmanDanniele

McKnight at [email protected]. Formore information aboutCampBarrett,visit our Web Site http://www.elks-camp-barrett.com/ or follow us on Facebook.

Yards Park Friday Night Concert Series and Canal Park Outdoor Film SeriesLet the excitement begin! Lineups have been finalized for the Yards Park Friday

Night Concert Series and Canal Park Outdoor Film Series this summer in the CapitolRiverfront.

The Friday Night Concert Series will kick off on May 15 on the boardwalk and ter-race steps of Yards Park. A total of 18 concerts will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. andwill feature a wide range of live musical performances from bands selected by topentertainment source OnTap Magazine.

May 15 - Jimi Smooth (R&B)May 22 - Still Surfin’ (Beach Boys Tribute) May 29 - Sponsored by Tour de Fat:

Lineup TBAJune 5 - Scott’s New Band (Pop Hits)June 12 - C Jazz Fest at The Yards, Soul Rebels & Sharón Clark (Jazz) June 19 - Texas

Chainsaw Horns (Horn Driven Rock) June 26 - Jah Works (Reggae)July 3 - Almost Journey (Journey Tribute) July 10 - Hand Painted Swinger (PopHits)

July 17 - Wesley Spangler (Crossover Country) July 24 - Justin Trawick (Indie FolkRock) July 31 - White Ford Bronco (90’s Covers)

Aug. 7 - Morrison Brothers (Alt Country) Aug. 14 - Jeff From Accounting (Pop Hits)Aug. 21 - Lloyd Dobler Effect (Party Covers) Aug. 28 - Special Guest TBA in August!

Sept. 4 - Crowded Streets (Dave Matthews Tribute) Sept. 11 - Sara Gray (ModernCountry)

The “People’s Choice” themed Outdoor Film Series will begin Thursday, June 4, inthe northern block of Canal Park at sundown around 8:45 p.m. Bring your blanket andyour picnic and enjoy your favorite stars underneath our stars in Canal Park:

June 4 - Back to the FutureJune 11 - SelmaJune 18 - The Princess BrideJune 25 - Rush HourJuly 2 - Independence DayJuly 9 - Bring It OnJuly 16 - LEGOMovieJuly 23 - Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory July 30 - Big Hero 6 Aug. 6 - Pitch

Perfect Aug. 13 - The Goonies Aug. 20 - Guardians of the Galaxy Aug. 27 - To Kill AMockingbird Sept. 3 - The Sound of Music

Everyday Fitness in The FrontThe Capitol Riverfront BID and partners VIDA Fitness and DC BFIT will host a

series of summer workouts and exercise classes in Yards Park and Canal Park fromMay 19 through Sept. 12.

The fitness classes are free and open to the public and will be offered Mondaythrough Saturday, with a special family fitness class one Sunday per month. The fol-lowing classes can be enjoyed throughout the summer:

Monday: 6:30 p.m. High Energy class in Canal Park from DC BFITTuesday: 7 p.m. Vinyasa Yoga in Yards Park from VIDA FitnessWednesday: 6:30 a.m. Yoga class in Canal Park; 6:30 p.m. High Energy class in

Yards Park from DC BFITThursday: 7 p.m. Zumba in Yards Park from VIDA FitnessFriday: 6:30 a.m. High Energy class in Yards Park from DC BFITSaturday: 8:30 a.m. Boot Camp in Yards Park from DC BFIT Third Sunday of each

month: 1:30 p.m. Family Fitness in Canal Park from DC BFIT

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