From: bergman@AFPAN.PA.AF.MIL (CMSgt Mike Bergman)
Newsgroups: soc.veterans
Subject: Army News Service 10/13/92
Date: 14 Oct 92 17:23:05 GMT
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Somalia designated danger pay zone

      WASHINGTON (ARNEWS) -- On Sept. 28, defense officials 
designated the total land area and air space of Somalia as areas of 
imminent danger for special pay purposes. The special pay rate is $150 
per month.
      A force management and personnel official justified the pay as 
"compensation for potential dangers that may result in the area."
      Currently, 742 U.S. troops in the region comprise a task force 
supporting Operation Provide Relief, according to a task force 
spokesman. About 85 of those are soldiers.
      The humanitarian effort has consisted of flying relief supplies 
to drought-stricken areas of Somalia and Kenya since late August.



Civilians can rely on sponsors

      WASHINGTON (ARNEWS) -- Transitioning to new assignments affects 
every member of the Total Army, including Army civilians and their 
families; so where can the growing number of Army civilians on the 
move get the support and assistance they need in relocating?
      "From the same source used by their military counterparts -- the 
Army sponsorship program," said Shirley Brown, program manager at the 
U.S. Army Community and Family Support Center in Alexandria, Va.
      Here's how the program works:
      Upon your being notified of a relocation, complete a DA Form 
5434 (Request for Sponsorship) at your civilian personnel office. The 
form then goes to the gaining command, where a sponsor is appointed.
      Your sponsor can provide specific information, advise you on 
arrangements for initial reception, offer to arrange for temporary 
lodging and local transportation during the transition period, and 
inform the chain of command of any changes in your status.
      After you arrive at your new location, your sponsor can guide 
you through inprocessing procedures, introduce you to the chain of 
command, and acquaint you with the locale. 
      Brown added that newly appointed sponsors might do well to seek 
advice from others who've had successful sponsorship experiences.


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