The Leavenworth Times from Leavenworth, Kansas • Page 24

I One youth seemed more interested in one of the cannons lining the river's edge than Bicentennial Opener in watching the "Continental Volunteers" of Marceline, march down Sherman Ave. to Ft. Leavenworth's historic old Sumner Place earlier this year. The event, which also featured Girl Scout Has presentations, Boy Scout battle enactments and the LHS ROTC honor guard, marked the official beginning of thp Bicentennial ceremonies at Ft. Leayenworth.

(Times Photo) Large Teleprocessing Network 3 From Ft. Leavenworth's Public Affairs Office The Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) Data Processing Field Office Uivanworth Times, Sunday, August 10, 1975. Airborne From Ft. Leavenworth's Public Affiars Office JSThe Mid America Chapter' of trie 101st Airborne Association provides a local group for association members have served under the division. Their periodic meetings, and the gatherings of members 'for the 1 a 11 continue their relationships -with the, 101st Airborne' Division (airmobile and air 1 renewal of: comradeship with the division, as well as passing on the new' developments and happenings of the Division, is the chapter's goal.

An annual drive to renew membership is, concurrent with the opening of the Command ahd General Staff College regular course. The only requirement for membership is the local chapter must have an active national association card or renew the membership through the local chapter. Lt. Col. Ollie R.

Guinn, Department of Tactics, CGSC, is president. Maj. James E. Metelko, also of the department, is secretary- treasurer. (DPFO) was established in 1965; under the Directorate of Management Information Systems (DMIS), Army Combat Developments Command (CD- C), Ft.

Belvoir, Va. The DPFO used an IBM S360- 30 computer at Belvoir until 1987, when support of the Institute of Combined Arms and Support war game activities required the creation of a second Data Processing Installation (DPI) here. This DPI used a Control Data 3300 computer. Headquarters for both DPIs remained at Ft. Belvoir with the Belvoir DPI providing support" to the business automatic data processing (ADP) systems of the Combat Developments Command, while the DPI here supported the scientificTand engineering ADP -systems of the combined arms community.

Workload Increases The workload of the command increased until a larger computer was required in 1972. A Control Data 6500 was acquired and the two DPI's were merged here in 1973. With the reorganization of the Army in 1973, the DPFO became a special activity of under the staff supervision of the DMIS. Currently, the DPFO uses the CDC 6500 computer to support the TRADOC Combat Developments community to include the test boards formerly under Army Materiel Command, the Command and General Staff College, the Army Home Town News Center and other designated customers. This support requires a large teleprocessing network located throughout the United States.

Included in the network are 14 Remote Job Entry and 74 interactive terminals. Besides operation of the computer, the DPFO has the design and programming responsibility for several ADP systems. These sysiems include Table of Organization and Equipment, Basis of Issue Plan, Logi'stics Data. Base, Combat Developments Management Information System, the administrative systems. of the CGSC and the TRADOC test boards.

DPFO Staff DPFO is staffed "by 12 officers, 34 enlisted personnel and 38 full time permanent civilians. These individuals have a varied background which includes expertise in computer science, mathematics, scientific modeling and analytical studies. As the Army turns to automation in many new areas, the need for trained personnel becomes critical. To meet this challenge, the DPFO was given the responsibility of operating an ADP career intern program. This program provides for the recruitment and training of young, mobile individuals.

Currently, there are 10 participants in the program, and it is planned that the total will be increased to 14. These individuals are provided with an intense two-year study plan which includes formal and on; the-job training. The DPFO budget for Fiscal Year 1975 was $1.8 million. This may appear high. However, the costs of comparable commercial services cquld double that amount.

A highlight of this fiscal year was the purchase of the CDC 6500 computer system by the Army. The Fort Has Union From Ft. Leavenworth's Public Affairs Office The Ft. Leavenwortn Credit Union was organized and chartered April 8, 1954. The credit union is a cooperative association, created to stimulate systematic savings and to act as a source of credit for provident or productive" purposes.

The goal is to help every worthy request for loans and at a lower rate of interest. The credit union makes loans for home improvements, dental and medical bills, debt consolidation, -education, vacation and other.family emergencies. It also finances new and used automobiles, campers, motor homes, boats and motors, mobile homes, appliances and real estate. Lending policies are as liberal as possible while still being consistent with the df the credit union and the individual members. The credit union is located In building 53.

Tne hours of operation are 8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, except Membership is limited to U.S. military personnel and civilian employees assigned or employed at the fort, employees of tenant activities, non-appropriated tuna activities and members of immediate families and organizations of such individuals. Dividends are paid semiannually October 1 and April 1 on passbook share saving accounts. The dividend paid on passbook share saving accounts' on April 1, 1975, was per cent Loan protection insurance Is provided- without extra charge.

Life savings Insurance (4 provided as an added ducement for thrift and 'vHhoutl extra crarge. Savings protected by regular audits, mandatory reserves and 1 bonding of employees and officials. Other services provided Included financial free notary service, NADA Car Pricing Guide, reduced-rates on selected air reduced prices on tires, batteries and other automobile accessories plus reduced ticket price to World's of Fun. system had been leased for approximately $90,000 per I month. Future of DPFO The future of the DPFO is one of continuing advancement.

As the advances even further into automation and with the growth of centralized computer centers, it is anticipated that the DPFO will continue to grow and perhaps be providing many services. the First Baptist Church 13th and Osage WELCOMES YOU TO LEAVENWORTH We cordially invite you to worship with us. Orville D. Mason, Pastor. v.

VA v. v.v,v.v.v.vA 1 AV.VVVV.V.*.; Schedule of Services Sunday Church School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 8:30 11 a.m. I I 1 Evening Fellowship I- for all ages 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship Service 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday Midweek Service 7:00 p.m. Choir Practice 8:00 p.m. Nursery at all services 13ih and Osage I Leavenworlh, Kansas BACON'S The Friendly SHOE STORE Says "Hello" to All Newcwers and to Our Many Old Friends Whether you've 1 recently arrived at the Fort, in town or elsewhere in our community, we extend a hearty "Hello" as we have since 1929, and our greetings to our many long-time patrons are just as friendly. Here you'll find quality, nationally famous footwear for father, mother, son and daughter. Every pair correctly fitted by experts.

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