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Tracks, the newspaper for Anniston Army Depot

Volume 31, Number 20214 June 14, 2018

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Anniston Army Depot Commander Col. Joel Warhurst spoke to employees in a town hall session June 6, updating the workforce on a variety of topics.Lines of Effort

The installation has developed a new operational plan focused on lines of effort needed to achieve the goals set by the Tank-automotive and Armaments Command and the Army Materiel Command.

Lines of effort include readiness, opti-mizing the depot and workforce develop-ment.

Each line is highlighted by tasks or goals which support the overall goal of Army readiness and delivery of product on time, at cost and to quality specifications.

“What are those critical, enabling tasks that we must do in order to effectively ex-ecute our mission?” said Warhurst. “If you look through those 15 or 16 areas, at the cen-ter is Performance to Promise.”

The readiness line is developed to ensure parts and equipment are ready at the location they are needed and at the point in the over-haul or refurbishment process where they are needed.

Optimization of the depot is heavily un-derway as water lines and gas lines on the installation are updated or replaced with modern equipment.

The workforce development line of ef-fort has a strong safety focus as the instal-lation invests time and money to ensure employees have the proper personal protec-tive equipment and the engineering controls needed to perform work safely. Performance to Promise

Warhurst praised employees for their hard work in preparing products for ship-ment on time. Performance to Promise, one of the metrics for this year’s Group Award

Program, is well above 90 percent and ANAD is now ranked among the top per-formers throughout Army Materiel Com-mand.

The commander asked all employees to continue to focus on quality and ensuring products are built right the first time.iCIIT

One of the tools in continuing to improve performance to promise is the Industrial Complex Integrated Information Tracker, also known as iCIIT.

This visual management tool enables su-pervisors and shop employees to see which

items are a priority, down to the level of which basket of parts to work on next.

“iCIIT is going to allow us to synchro-nize our back shop processes to our main production efforts,” said Warhurst.

Jeb Nabors, a maintenance management specialist for the Directorate of Production Management, told the workforce how he used to manually track baskets of parts and perform tasks iCIIT will one day do auto-matically.

CO praises depot workforce’s effort in P2P, CIP, safety

Photo by Mark Cleghorn

Col. Joel Warhurst speaks to the workforce during his town hall session on June 6. Town halls are a way of ensuring employees receive information from the depot leadership.

• See TOWN HALL, page 2

by Jennifer BacchusANAD PAO

Happy birthday to

the U.S. ArmyOn June 14, the U.S. Army

celebrates its 243rd birthday and the corresponding 243 years of selfless service to our nation.

On that day in 1775, our na-tion’s leaders established the Continental Army.

As readiness remains our Army’s number one priority, the Army is combat-ready because of the extraordinarily-selfless and exceptionally-talented Army To-tal Force, comprised of Regular Army, Army National Guard and Army Reserve Soldiers, as well as the invaluable support provid-ed by Army Civilians, Army re-tirees and their family members.

Today, Anniston Army Depot will hold two cake-cutting cer-emonies in honor of the Army’s birthday – one at 11:45 a.m. in the Nichols Dining Facility and the other at 12:15 p.m. in the West Station Diner.

You’re also invited to cel-ebrate with the Army on social media. Shoot a selfie-style video telling what the Army means to you or recognizing someone in the Army and use the hashtag #ArmyBDay.

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ment of the Army, or Anniston Army Depot. TRACKS is published biweekly using desktop

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Commanding Officer....................Col. Joel WarhurstPublic Affairs Officer...........................Clester BurdellEditor..............................................Jennifer BacchusPhotographers...................................Mark Cleghorn

Ben Williams

TRACKS2 June 14, 2018

Currently, iCIIT is in 21 pro-duction buildings. Four of those buildings have passive displays, meaning the priorities are dis-played on the shop floor without requiring a log-on. Seventeen have Common Access Card-enabled desktops to access the system.

“This is the next wave of us staying modernized,” said War-hurst. “This is about us being rel-evant for the future. We have to continue to improve.”Quality

Warhust reminded employ-ees of the importance of quality in the products produced here.

“Our customer is the operator of that weapons system we deliv-ered or that component we deliv-ered. It’s that Soldier out there,” said Warhurst. “Your car break-ing down on the side of the road is an inconvenience. That tank breaking down in the middle of a fire fight means lives are lost.”

He asked all employees to remain constantly focused on the end result of the products and how vital it is that products work properly the first time and every time.Safety

The depot workforce is do-ing well in terms of safety. The current Occupational Safety and Health Administration injury count for fiscal year 2018 is 31. That is a 53 percent reduction from the same time last year.

However, the commander cautioned employees to not be careless during the summer months.

The heat during summer can make it easier to overexert your-self, which is the most frequent category of injury at ANAD.

“You have to realize, as an individual, you own your safe-ty,” said Warhurst.

Employees also received an update on the OSHA Challenge. ANAD recently completed Phase I of the challenge and plans to complete Phase II in December.

Depot employees were re-minded to adhere to specifica-tions regarding personal protec-tive equipment for the building they are in and the job being performed.

Currently, there is a focus on eliminating the use of head-phones and earbuds in the work areas. Drew Ramsey, the chief of the depot’s Safety Office told the workforce that earbuds and headphones are only authorized in the physical fitness centers on the installation, not in the work areas.Continuous Process Improve-ment

ANAD has already met $29.3 million of its goal of $31.7 mil-lion in continuous process im-provement for fiscal year 2018.

According to Mark Johnson, director of Production Engineer-ing for the depot, the goal should not only be met by the end of the year, but exceeded.

The installation plans to rein-vigorate its suggestion program in the near future to keep the mo-mentum of continuous process improvement going.

“Suggestions from the work-force play a huge part in a suc-cessful process improvement program and a value engineering program,” said Johnson, adding that, if cost savings and benefits are realized through a sugges-tion, there may be awards for the employee as well.

Johnson will appear on The Morning Show June 20 to dis-cuss this program as well as the importance of continuously re-viewing processes and programs for changes to be made.

WorkloadANAD is set to complete be-

tween 2.8 and 2.9 million direct labor hours in FY2018.

Workload projections for FY2019 are currently at 3.6 mil-lion direct labor hours, though the commander cautioned em-ployees that the projections are not yet funded.

Because of the increased cur-rent and future workload, the in-stallation has utilized direct hire authority to hire 345 additional term employees across 11 differ-ent job titles and grades.

“We have really been in-tensely managing and leveraging direct hire authority,” said War-hurst.

There have been three phases, to date, in the use of direct hire

authority. The first selected term and temporary employees cur-rently on the rolls for permanent positions.

In the second phase, addi-tional term employees were hired to fill behind those who became permanent.

Simultaneously, phase three reached out to the surrounding community to fill permanent po-sitions throughout several direc-torates and tenant organizations.

Phase four, the next round of temporary and term hiring, is awaiting budget information for FY2019.

“We are doing some analy-sis, reviewing everything before we squeeze the trigger and say this is the amount of people we will hire,” said Warhurst. “I don’t

want to hire somebody and then 90 days in have the workload not pan out to where we hoped.”GAP update

There are four metrics in this year’s Group Award Program - Performance to Promise, Direct Productive Yield, Indirect Pro-ductive Yield and Continuous Process Improvement.

Currently, the Group Award Program payout is $1,562.50.

The metrics and their payout values can be found on page 3.July 4th shutdown

ANAD will be shut down the week of July 2-6. All employees who are not part of the emergen-cy services force or who will not be participating in maintenance activities that week will be in a leave status.

“We need to take this op-portunity to let the people who support us come in and not only work on the equipment, but also paint the facilities,” said Chuck Gunnels, ANAD’s deputy to the commander.SHARP

Warhurst reminded employ-ees to be respectful of each other at all times.

Though the depot has not had a sexual harassment or assault is-sue, there have been numerous incidents which were categorized as misconduct.

“We never know the impacts of our comments and that our actions might have on someone else. That starts degrading the morale across the depot,” said Warhurst. “Collectively, we need to take a hard look at this and challenge each other to treat each other with dignity and respect.”

Any employees who see an issue should report it immedi-ately.

The 24-hour response hotline for SHARP is 256-624-8510.

From TOWN HALL, page 1


Mark Johnson, director of Production Engineering for Anniston Army De-pot, discusses continuous process improvement during the town hall.

TRACKS 3May 31, 2018

Productive Yield:Direct Productive Yield:Greater than 1,600 – $250.001,579-1,600 – $187.501,557-1,578 – $125.001,534-1,556 – $62.50Less than 1,534 – $0Current hours – 1,583Current payout – $187.50

Indirect Productive Yield:Equal to or Greater than 1,702 – $250.001,683-1,701 – $187.501,663-1,682 – $125.001,642-1,662 – $62.50Less than 1,642 – $0Current hours – 1,635Current payout – $0

Performance to Promise:100 – $500.0090-99 – $375.0085-89 – $250.00Less than 85 – $0Current percentage – 94Current payout – $375

Net Operating Result:NOR loss less than -$8M – $500.00NOR loss between -$8M and -$13M – $375.00NOR loss between -$13M and -$18M – $250.00NOR loss between -$18M and -$23.2M – $125.00NOR loss is greater than -$12.2M – $0Current loss – -$5MCurrent payout – $500

Continuous Process ImprovementAbove $25M in savings - $500$20M-$25M in savings - $375$15M-$20M in savings - $250$10M-$15M in savings - $125Less than $10M in savings - $0Current savings – $29MCurrent payout – $500

CURRENT TOTAL: $1,562.50

GAP updateFor eligible personnel to receive

the maximum GAP payout, all metrics must be met. Everyone must do their part each day to achieve these goals, which are attainable and important in executing ANAD’s mission.

U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Martin E. Wennblom assumed command of De-fense Logistics Agency Distribution An-niston, Alabama, in a June 5th ceremony. The ceremony was officiated by DLA Distribution Commanding General, Brig. Gen. John S. Laskodi.

A Sioux Falls, South Dakota native, Wennblom graduated from the South Dakota State University in 2001, subse-quently receiving his commission as a Second Lieutenant in the Army Quarter-master Corps.

Additionally, Wennblom holds a Mas-ter of Science degree in Kinesiology from Indiana University (Bloomington).

Prior to this assignment, Wennblom served as the Brigade Operations Officer with the 181st Infantry Brigade, Fort Mc-Coy, Wisconsin, where he was responsible for a Training Support Brigade with the mission of training Army reserve compo-nent soldiers. He worked to continuously plan, prepare, and execute operations con-tributing to the brigade’s successful ex-ecution of the Army’s Total Force Policy and greatly enhanced the readiness of 34 Army Reserve enduring partners.

Wennblom’s previous assignments in-clude platoon leader, 59th Quartermaster Company, Fort Carson, Colorado.; pla-toon leader, 183rd Maintenance Compa-ny, Operation Enduring Freedom, Arfijan, Kuwait; Operation Iraqi Freedom, Tallil, Iraq; Support Operations Supply and Ser-vices Officer, 68th Corps Support Battal-ion, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Taji, Iraq; commander, 60th Ordnance Company,

Operation Iraqi Freedom, Balad, Iraq; and Goldminer Team, maintenance company trainer, Operation Group, National Train-ing Center, Fort Irwin, California

Wennblom’s awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Merito-rious Service Medal, Army Commenda-tion Medal, Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq

Campaign Medal, Global War on Terror-ism Expeditionary and Service Medals, Armed Forces Service Medal, Army Ser-vice Ribbon, and Overseas Service Rib-bon.

An avid runner, Wennblom finished 39th overall at the 2017 Army Ten Miler while also placing first in age group (35-39).

Wennblom to lead DLA Distribution Annistonby Diana Dawa

DLA Distribution Public Affairs


Lt. Col. Martin Wennblom accepts the DLA Distribution Anniston flag and responsibility for command from Brig. Gen. John Laskodi during the June 5 change of command ceremony.

The Morning Show airs live at 7:05 a.m. every other Wednesday.

For those who are un-able to watch live, the show is rebroadcast at 10:30 a.m., noon, 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 10:30 p.m., midnight and 2 a.m.

Depot employees may view The Morning Show and its archives anytime on IPTV.

Tune in for this upcom-ing show:

June 20: Mark John-son, director of Production Engineering for the depot, will update us on the de-pot’s continuous process improvement and discuss ways employees can con-tribute, including sugges-tion programs.

Watch The Morning Show


The energy program at Anniston Army Depot has been quietly reducing the depot’s energy consumption without any disturbances to the depot’s daily operation.

ANAD’s program was initiated by several govern-mental energy management policies and mandates.

The Army, as a whole, resolved to reduce its energy consumption by at least 25 percent, or 2.5 percent annu-ally, by fiscal year 2025.

These reductions are across the entire department of the Army.

ANAD and 21 other installations are under the Army Material Command. Each of the AMC installations is evaluated annually on their achievements with and pro-gression toward energy reduction goals.

Anniston Army Depot achieved a 30 percent reduc-tion in energy use intensity, which is energy use per in-stallation square footage.

The baseline for energy consumption established in fiscal year 2015 of 92.9 MBTU/KSF. The depot’s EUI for FY2017 was 64.7 MBTU/KSF.

According to the FY2017 Annual Energy Manage-ment and Resilience Report for AMC, ANAD was the top performer of the 22 AMC reporting installations in energy reduction.

This is the second year Anniston has had the distinc-tion of being the top performer in energy reduction.

The installation’s energy program has been success-ful in advancing the Army’s goals of reducing energy and water consumption as well as improving energy and water security due to teamwork, partnerships and support from the directorates of Resource Management, Risk Manage-ment, Emergency Services, the Anniston Contracting Of-fice and Alabama Power.

Recent AchievementsANAD partnered with Alabama Power to implement

an overarching Utility Energy Services Contract with 14 Energy Conservation Measures.

The UESC was completed ahead of the July 2018 deadline.

The $22 million UESC involved more than 230 build-ings and the entire central boiler plant was downsized and upgraded with modern efficient boilers.

These conservation measures will result in an esti-mated annual energy reduction of 193,000 MMBTU or $2 million in avoided cost.

The depot has reduced the use of steam as a heating source, saving 25,442 MMBTU, an annual cost avoidance of $271,000 and improving ANAD’s work environment.

The central compressed air plant has seen several im-provements over the years, including a variable load air dryer, 30,000 gallon receiving tank and automated con-trols, resulting in reduced pressure fluctuations of 15 psi to less than 1 psi.

Distribution losses of compressed air to production buildings were improved by installing control valves at

each building. These valves, controlled by the Energy Management Control System, are to be closed during non-production hours, minimizing off-duty air leaks in the building.

The energy savings are estimated at 1,478,775 kWh or $59,151 annually.

Renewable EnergyANAD has completed two projects that address the

Army’s renewable energy goals.ANAD installed a ground-coupled heat pump system

at ANAD’s Headquarters building in 2009. This was the first major renewable project for ANAD, resulting in an-nual avoided cost of $68,000.

In 2014, the Office of Energy Initiatives approached ANAD with an opportunity to partner with Alabama Power to construct a 10 megawatt solar array on-site.

In July 2017 solar generation array began operation

and power generation at a capacity of around 7.4 mega-watts. The system now provides solar-generated electric-ity that is consumed at ANAD.

Renewable energy, energy resilience and energy se-curity have been part of ANADs long range plan and that focus has only increased with Army Directive 2017-07.

Installations must now address a new goal to be resil-ient, or off the grid, for a period of 14 days. This will be a major undertaking for ANAD, but one major part has been defined and funding is now being requested.

Anniston is leading the way in the energy front and is committed to a future where ANAD’s viability will make the installation a leader in supplying our war fighters with the best equipment in the world.

The energy program has been successful due to the hard work of everyone at ANAD. It will need the continu-ing support from all to achieve and surpass the Army’s energy goals. Army Strong!

ANAD energy program is kicking some BTUs

Photo by ANAD Visual Information

Anniston Army Depot completed a 7.4 megawatt solar array in partnership with Alabama Power Company in 2017. The system, which is located in the Ammunition Limited Area and the former buffalo pen, now provides solar-generated electricity which is consumed at ANAD.

from Staff ReportsANAD DPW

TRACKS 5June 14, 2018

The month of June is dedicated by the federal government to recognize and celebrate Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender individuals. In America, this diverse community has encountered much criticism as well as encouragement to be themselves.

Many have questioned what prompted this cel-ebration.

Gender identity and sexual orientation have been subjects of prejudice in our country for many years. As with other forms of discrimination, big-otry can be cancerous to our country and it impacts our ability to move forward productively and treat everyone equally and without preju-dice.

In June of 1969, the Stonewall Riots took place in New York. Police raided the Stonewall Inn, a bar that catered to the LGBT community and provided a place for them to social-ize. Police raids were fairly com-mon to this community of citizens. However, on this night, the commu-nity decided to fight back. A national movement for the equal treatment and protection of the LGBT commu-nity was started.

The celebration recognizing this community of citizens begin with Pride Day being celebrated on the last Sunday in June and evolved into an entire month celebration of events throughout the country.

In an attempt to eradicate all forms of discrimi-nation, various executive orders have been signed since 1965 beginning with President Johnson.

Executive Order 11246, signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1965, was the first time, the Secretary of Labor was charged with the responsi-bility of ensuring equal opportunity for minorities in federal contractors’ recruitment, hiring, training and other employment practices, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Until that time, such ef-forts had been in the hands of various Presidential committees. EO 11246 continued and reinforced the requirement that federal contractors not dis-criminate in employment and take affirmative ac-tion to ensure equal opportunity based on race, color, religion, and national origin.

Executive Order 11478, President Richard Nixon’s Executive Order 11478, in 1969, expanded the prohibitions on discrimination in the competi-tive service of the federal civilian workforce to in-clude not only race, color, religion and national ori-gin, but also sex handicap, and age.

Executive Order 13087, President Bill Clin-

ton’s Executive Order 13087 further amended EO 11478 to include sexual orientation. Executive Or-der 13672 added “gender identity.”

Executive Order 13672, signed by U.S. Presi-dent Barack Obama on July 21, 2014, amended the earlier executive orders to extend protection against discrimination in hiring and employment on the ba-sis of gender identity and in hiring by federal con-tractors on the basis of both sexual orientation and gender identity.

As a result, the Department of Labor published a Final Rule in the Federal Register on Dec. 9, 2014, changing OFCCP’s regulations to require federal contractors and subcontractors to treat applicants and employees without regard to their sexual orien-tation or gender identity. This Final Rule took effect

April 8, 2015.The executive order signed in

2014 by President Obama which protects anti-LGBT workplace dis-crimination will remain in effect by the direction of President Trump as reported by NBC News on March 2, 2017.

LGBT individuals have served in every area of the U.S. government and our armed forces. Because of the fear of not being accepted, they of-ten conformed to society and trained themselves to act and demonstrate to others who they believed they were not.

They have joined forces with straight citizens and have carried out their responsibilities in peace times

and fought in conflicts and wars. Ambassadors, federal judges, special assistants

and senior advisors from the Pentagon to the Labor Department have been appointed to reinforce the executive orders.

Every day, the talent of LGBT employees is put to work on behalf of the American people.

Each individual has strengths to bring to the community and workplace, and there is no place for discrimination – everyone regardless of the sexual orientation and gender identity should be treated with dignity and respect in the workplace. This month is dedicated to celebrating this truth.

Sources:www.nbcnews.com www.presidency.ucsb.edu/ws/?pid=59072www.deomi.org www.whitehouse.org www.dol.gov/ofccp/about/50thAnniversary

History.htmlwww.eeoc.gov/laws/executiveorders/13087.

cfmwww.eeoc.gov/eeoc/history/50th/thelaw

/11478_11246_amend.cfm

LGBT Pride celebrated in Junefrom Staff Reports

ANAD EEO Office

Courtesy photo

The rainbow flag is a symbol of LGBT pride and LGBT social movements. Its colors reflect the diversity of the commu-nity.

Active shooter drill


Members of Anniston Army Depot’s security forces advance on the building where an active shooter exercise was taking place June 7. The event was the first full-scale exercise utilizing a production building. This tested not only the Directorate of Emergency Service’s response in the event of an emergency, but also emergency plans in the production shops.

Congress has passed a com-prehensive reform, which will change the way agencies grant excused absence without charge to leave.

The new law makes admin-istrative leave a “last resort” and agencies will not be permitted to provide excused absence as an exercise of agency discretion under 5 U.S.C. 301–302 (S Rep No 114-292).

The Administrative Leave Act of 2016 (5 USC 6329a – 6329c) creates three categories of administrative leave and pro-vides limited criteria for agen-cies to grant additional adminis-trative leave.

Under the Act, an employee may receive no more than 10

days administrative leave per year, except for investigation, notice and weather/safety leave.

Investigative leave may be granted only in three instances – threat, risk destruction of evi-dence/property or government interests are jeopardized.

Notice leave generally may not exceed 30 days.

Weather or safety leave may only be granted when an em-ployee may not safely travel to his/her place of work.

The Office of Personnel Management has issued final regulations on weather and safety leave (5 CFR Part 630) and they were effective May 10, 2018.

Proposed regulations have been issued on the other forms of leave (82 Fed Reg 32263) and are awaiting implementation.

Admin leave restrictionsby George Worman

ANAD Legal Office


Ladder safety at Anniston Army Depot is the responsibility of every employee who comes into contact with them – from the supervisor or designated safety monitor, who performs a formal, documented annual inspection, to the worker who inspects the ladder for function-ality and evidence of damage before each use.

Falls are a leading cause of injury and death at home and in the workplace. Nearly half of those deadly falls have been from ladders.

In a recent study by the Cen-ters for Disease Control and Pre-vention, it was determined that 43 percent of fatal falls over the last decade involved a ladder.

According to the study:• Across all industries, the

highest fatal and non-fatal lad-der related injuries were in con-struction and mining related occupations, followed by instal-lation, maintenance and repair occupations.

• Head injuries were impli-cated in about half of the fatal injuries.

• Companies with the few-est employees had the highest fatality rates.

• Fatality rates were sub-stantially higher for self-em-ployed workers than salary/wage workers.

Another study by the Con-sumer Product Safety Commis-sion showed some startling sta-tistics concerning the frequency and severity of ladder-related accidents in the United States.

• More than 90,000 people receive emergency room treat-ment from ladder-related inju-ries every year.

• Elevated falls account for almost 700 occupational deaths annually.

• According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 50 percent of all ladder-related accidents were due to individuals carrying

items as they climbed.• The Occupational Safety

and Health Administration be-lieves 100 percent of all ladder accidents could be prevented if proper attention to equipment and climber training were pro-vided.

Some important takeaways from these studies are that larger companies with more employ-ees and a higher level of training have lower instances of ladder-related injuries.

Also, OSHA believes that, with proper training and equip-ment selection, 100 percent of ladder-related accidents can be prevented.

Here are some tips to re-member before you climb that ladder:

1. Before work is started:• Think about the task at

hand, the tools and material to be used, the height at which you will be working and surface on which the ladder is sitting.

• Consider the rated weight capacity for the ladder. Each ladder is designed to support a maximum weight limit and if that limit is exceeded, the ladder could fail, causing a fall related incident.

• Ensure the ladder is tall enough for the job. Many inci-dents occur from either standing on the top rung of the ladder and losing balance or from placing the feet of the ladder on an ob-ject to raise it higher, again caus-ing a loss of balance.

2. After the inspection:• Ladders with damaged or

missing parts should be imme-diately removed from service. Damaged ladders can easily fail,

causing injury. This is why, in addition to an annual inspec-tion, employees should perform a thorough visual inspection of the ladder before each use.

• Tag unsafe ladders with an “Out of Service” tag that is highly visible to anyone who would use it and remove it from the immediate area. Replace the ladder as soon as possible.

3. When setting up:• Pay attention to where you

set up the ladder and the surface on which it is set.

• Never place a ladder in front of a door or doorway that is not locked or guarded in some way.

• Ensure the ground on which the ladder will be placed is level and firm.

• A good practice is to have a helper hold the base of the lad-der.

4. During use:• Never use or alter a ladder

in any way other than what it is intended for.

• Always maintain three points of contact with the ladder to ensure stability.

• Never carry tools or items up the ladder, preventing you from using both hands.

• Never attempt to reach or work at a distance from the lad-der. A good rule of thumb to fol-low when working from a ladder is to never reach or stretch to an extent where your belt buckle moves beyond the ladder rail.

Remember, working from height, whether from a ladder, scaffold or any type of man lift, is inherently dangerous.

Be sure you identify all the risks associated with this type of work and, when a ladder is nec-essary, be sure it is the correct type and length needed for the job. Just as important – be sure it is serviceable.

For details on depot policies, procedures and responsibili-ties concerning ladders, review ANAD Regulation 385-9, “Lad-der Safety Program,” which can be found on the ANAD Intranet.

Ladder safety is everyone’s responsibilityby Lance Pilgrim

ANAD Safety Office

Photo by Jennifer Bacchus

Chris Murphree checks a ladder in one of the Directorate of Public Works’ shops to ensure it is safe to use.

Anniston Army Depot plans to re-institute retiree breakfasts at the installation.

If you would like to be added to the invite list for all future re-tiree breakfasts, contact Donna Williams at 256-235-7160 or via e-mail at [email protected].

Retiree breakfast

DATES TO REMEMBER

June 18: Anniston Munitions Center Change of Command cer-emony - Physical Fitness Center at 10 a.m.

June 20: The Morning Show Live at 7:05 a.m.

June 28: The next issue of TRACKS. Deadline for submis-sions is COB June 21.

July 2-6: Mandatory mainte-nance shutdown

July 12: Tank-automotive and Armaments Command Change of Command ceremony.

July 12: TRACKS issue. Dead-line for submissions is June 28, due to the July 4 shutdown.

July 18: The Morning Show Live at 7:05 a.m.

Sept. 3: Labor Day

Sept. 21: Hispanic Heritage Month Lunch and Learn (Details will be shared in a future issue of TRACKS)

See something,say somethingIf you see something

suspicious, report it to security at Ext. 6222.

TRACKS 7June 14, 2018

notes from around the Track

June 18Beef tips and rice Green beansVegetable sticksYeast roll

June 19Beer battered codFries or onion ringsBaked beans ColeslawHush puppies

June 20General Tso’s chickenSweet and sour porkFried riceStir fried vegetablesEgg roll

June 21Fried chickenMashed potatoes and gravyPinto beansTurnip greensCornbread

June 25Salisbury steakRice and gravyNavy beansFried squashCornbread

June 26Fried chicken wingsFrench fries or onion ringsPasta saladTexas toast

June 27Chicken or beef soft tacoSpanish riceMexican cornRefried beansTaco salad bowl

June 28Fried catfishBaked beansColeslawFrench friesHush puppies

June 29Snack line only

Cafeteria menus

Recycling sales are scheduled for June 16 and 30, from 8-11 a.m. For additional information,

contact Cynthia Boyette at Ext. 6838.

Have info for TRACKS? Call PAO at Ext. 6281!

The Skills Development Center is open Wednesday-Friday from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Off-Friday hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Prior to using the facility, patrons are required to take a basic tool usage course. This class, offered during oper-ating hours, introduces individuals to the tools located in the shop and proper safety procedures.

The SDC will offer a variety of courses based on community need.

Courses will be 30-45 minutes and cost $5. Patrons must sign up the day prior to the class.

Current courses:• Intermediate tool usage: An in-

troduction to tools and intermediate us-age - Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m.

• Advanced tool usage: House-hold projects and hobbies - Thursdays at 4:30 p.m.

• Staining tips: Tips on sanding and staining - work Fridays at 5 p.m.

Contact Adam Johnson at 256-235-6768 for additional information.

Skills Development Center classes

What is AFAP?AFAP is a program that gives everyone

in the Army Family the opportunity to influ-ence his/her own quality of life and standard of living at Anniston Army Depot.How is AFAP accomplished?

ANAD hosts an annual AFAP Focus Group, bringing together representatives of the Total Army Family throughout the ANAD installation.

These representatives, serving as focus group delegates, evaluate, pri-oritize and make recom-mendation on issues af-fecting the quality of life at ANAD and throughout the Army.

Issues are accepted by the AFAP Program Manager year-round. You may submit an issue at the Army Com-munity Service in Bldg. 220; by e-mail to [email protected]; or online at www.myarmyonesource.com.What qualifies as an AFAP issue?

Issues that affect everyone at ANAD or the global Army are good AFAP issues. The focus should be on improving facilities, changing policy or regulation-issues which make things better for everyone. What is not an AFAP issue?

Issues should focus on improving the quality of life for everyone and should not be an individual’s “pet rock.”

Individuals having problems with a fa-cility or a particular organization should report those issue to the manager of that fa-cility.

Another option for individual issues is to go online to http://ice.disa.mil/ to make a

customer comment about any military installation and their services. How to write an AFAP issue

Issue Title: What is the problem? Write a few words summarizing the problem or concern.

Scope: Why is this a problem? Describe one specific problem of con-

cern in a paragraph form. Reference any laws or policies impacting the issue. Please be clear and to the point.

Recommendation: How would you fix this problem? Include up to three recom-mendations related to the single issue de-scribed. Be specific.

The AFAP Focus Group is scheduled for October. For more information, contact Amanda Mullinax at 256-741-5247 or via e-mail.

Have concerns or suggestions? Let your voice be heard

Consider entering the Army’s 2018 MWR Arts and Crafts Contest.

This contest recognizes the artistic talent and creativity in two experience levels: Novice and Accomplished.

Entries can be submitted in nine categories:• Ceramics• Digital Art• Drawings• Fiber/Textile• Glass Art• Metals and Jewelry• Mixed Media• Paintings• WoodFor entry rules, visit: https://www.ar-

mymwr.com/programs-and-services/arts-and-crafts/2017-arts-crafts-contest.

Contact Adam Johnson at 256-235-6768 for additional information.

2018 MWR Arts and Crafts Contest


Attention off-depot readers of TRACKS!Army Regulation 25-51 requires an annual, written request to be on

file for each individual receiving a mailed copy of TRACKS.To continue receiving the newspaper, please complete the informa-

tion below and do one of the following:

1. Mail this form to:Anniston Army Depot Public Affairs OfficeAttn: TAAN-SCO7 Frankford Ave, Bldg. 7Anniston, AL 36201-4199

2. E-mail your request to: [email protected]

I would like to remain on the TRACKS mailing list:

Name:

Address:

City/State/Zip:

Phone Number:

Information MUST be received by July 27, 2018.

Anniston Army Depot’s quarterly blood drive will be held at the Physical Fitness Center and DeSoto Entertain-ment Center June 21 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Depot employees, tenants and contract employees are encouraged to donate. Remember, for every unit of blood collected up to three lives may be saved.

Note: Donors will be required to show personal identi-fication before donating. A driver’s license or Department of Defense identification card is acceptable.

Depot blood drive June 21

Physical Fitness CenterTIME ORGANIZATION10:30 a.m. DRK DP - Turbine Dr. Train DPW DP - Manufacturing11:30 a.m. DPM DP - Comp. Sub. DP - Fielding Ops. DRM DP - Stryker Division DES*12:30 p.m. DP - Tracked Systems DP - Support Equip. DP - Recip. Drive Train1:30 p.m. DOIM DP - Clean/Finish/Paint DP - Weapons Systems DPE

DeSoto Entertainment CenterTIME ORGANIZATION10:30 a.m. Contracting Office DP - Final Operations QAO DP - Trans. Gear Drive11:30 a.m. Dear Clinic/IH DCMA DFMWR DES*12:30 p.m. Command/Staff Offices Museum Supp. Center Contractors1:30 p.m. DLA TMDE ANMC CPAC**DES personnel can give at the time most convenient for them.

For additional information, contact Kelvin Burruss at Ext. 5814 or via e-mail.

Seven former leaders of An-niston Army Depot met with cur-rent leaders to discuss the present state of the depot and ways to en-sure the installation thrives going forward.

“We want your feedback on what you see in terms of the good, the bad and the ugly,” Col. Joel Warhurst, ANAD’s com-mander said to those who had once held his leadership role.

Col. (retired) Alexander Raulerson, who served as the de-pot commander from 2004-2007 and is currently a member of the Senior Executive Service as the director of the Army G-4’s Cor-porate Information Office.

Raulerson said he was pleased

to be able to join the conference.“It’s all about building readi-

ness and lethality right along with it,” he said.

Raulerson was joined by Col. (retired) Greg Potts, who served as commander from 1997-1999; Col. (retired) Gerald Bates Jr., who commanded ANAD from 2001-2004; Col. (retired) Brent Bolander, who was the installa-tion’s commander from 2012-2015; Nathan Hill, the depot’s civilian executive assistant from 1981-1999; Jack Cline, ANAD’s deputy to the commander from 2005-2012; and Michael Burke, the deputy to the commander from 2012 to January of 2018.

The seven former leaders had a working lunch to discuss depot issues following a tour of several production facilities.


Seven former Anniston Army Depot leaders toured the installation June 12 to discuss the current state of the depot and discuss ways to ensure it thrives in the future.

Former commanders, deputies tour depot, discuss issuesfrom Staff Reports

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