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RTC Great Lakes: NAVFAC From Chief Engineer's Desk
builds the Navy's future the Chief
The Navy today has only one RADM Mike Loose, the new Chief Introducing a new column by
boot camp — and NAVFAC is of Civil Engineers, is a leader and Dr. James W. Wright, NAVFAC’s
pointing the way to the future a regular guy. Here’s what he sees chief engineer.
for RTC Great Lakes. for the CEC and the Seabees.
COVER AND CONTENTS
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energy award; Six Flags .overe
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the Big Navy; FTMW cops Stinson
EEO Award? Beware look-alike
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for engineers; Roark named first-
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RADM Michael R. Johnson PWC Jax updates; Reinventing the
retired after nearly 34 years in versatile lighterage system; NFESC
the Navy. He handed the keys bio-barrirer team wins MVP2;
to RAOM Michaél K. Loose, Southwest Div recognized by EPA
NAVFAC's former Vice’ commander. for new Navy housing.
Bees in OIF Get Highest Unit Award
deployed in support of Operation Iragi Freedom are
recognizhd with the Presidential Unit Citation. SUBSCRIPTIONS
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office, located on the historic Washington Navy Yard, “the
Quarterdeck of the Navy.” Letters and e-mail are welcome
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From the Chief
REAR ADM. MICHAEL K. LOOSE, CEC USN, COMMANDER NAVFAC AND CHIEF OF CIVIL ENGINEERS
I AM HONORED AND PROUD to have been essential to the Navy and Marine Corps shaping will continue and grow in
selected as the Commander of Naval and they rely on us to do it right first importance. Each of us has a role to play
Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) time, every time. Never lose sight of our here — and together we can ensure NAVFAC
and Chief of Civil Engineers. I would like end users ... the Sailors and Marines. is the finest place to work in the Navy.
to express my appreciation to RADM Mike Manage resources While our products The underpinning of my philosophy is
Johnson for his leadership and many and services are essential, they are in to continue our strategic intent and
accomplishments that span a distin- support of the primary Navy-Marine Corps alignment with the CNO’s priorities.
guished 34-year career— and most combat team mission. That means they Several years ago, we embarked on a
notably, for his last three years as our must be accomplished as efficiently and strategic direction that focused our team
Chief. RADM Johnson’s insistence on “One effectively as possible, with a focus on efforts on People, Innovation, Clients
Facilities Engineer Voice” has taken faster execution. and Operations.
civilian, military and contractor alike a We must first know the cost and time From this strategic basis, we worked on
long way toward integration and improv- of doing business as compared to ways to enhance the functional and
ing our support to the Navy/Marine Corps associated outputs, make effective, message alignment of the Command, then
Combat Team. measurable process changes and then expanded the scope of our strategic
We live in challenging times, with harvest the savings of our efforts by alignment to support the new Com-
seemingly impossible demands placed on all making those process changes through- mander, Navy Installations (CNI).
of us. But if anyone can excel and achieve out the Command. The establishment of CNI is one of the
the impossible, it is you — the men and Business Line management, metrics and greatest opportunities we've had for making
women of NAVFAC, officers of the Civil process innovation will be central to our positive change in the Navy shore establish-
Engineer Corps and our great Seabees. efforts to make great strides here. Using ment in a very long time. I am committing
My philosophy as your Chief is the FacTS survey to provide us with NAVFAC to making CNI a success.
straightforward: Effectively accomplish client feedback, and leveraging numerous I couldn't think of a better group of
the mission; manage our resources partnership agreements with our clients professionals to serve with during these
prudently and innovatively; and put our and alliances with other industry leaders, challenging times. My expectations are
people first. Let’s expand on each of we will implement continous improvement high, the opportunities as well as chal-
these a bit. in our products and services. lenges are many and our mission is clear.
Accomplish the mission This means Put our people first This is key to any Together we will move out to provide
getting the job done right, on time (or and all success. We will remain steadfast quality on-time support to our Sailors
faster) and within (or under) budget. You in our commitment to enhance leadership and Marines, while continuously seeking
know better than anyone what this means and professionalism. Our strong emphasis innovative methods to reduce custs.
to our clients and to the Navy. Our on “Safety First,” Task Force Excel, Take care of yourself, your family and
numerous products and services are Community Management and workforce each other.
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NAVY CIVIL ENGINEER
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NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING COMMAND
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Seabees Earn Michael K. Loose
Presidential Unit Rear Admiral, CEC, USN
COMMANDER
Citation Naval Facilities Engineering Command
and Chief of Civil Engineers
STORY BY DARYL SMITH
U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY PH1 ARLO K. ABRAHAMSON
John E. Roark, Jr.
NORFOLK — Seabees who EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
deployed in support of Op- Naval Facilities Engineering Command
eration Iraqi Freedom
Virgina Bueno
under the First Marine
PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER
Expeditionary Force (I MEF)
Engineer Group (I MEG) were Daniel Charles Ross
awarded the Presidential Chief Journalist, USNR (Active)
Unit Citation Nov. 14. The EDITOR IN CHIEF
ribbon is the highest Navy
unit award. Brigette A. Moritz
“During the 33 days of MANAGING EDITOR
combat, to the transition to
Steve Coppage
civil-military operations, I
PH2 Damon J. Moritz, USNR
MEF sustained a tempo of
Seabees with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 133 rebuild CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS
operations never before seen
the Sarabadi bridge on the Tigris River near Al Hillah, Iraq,
on the modern battlefield, May 26, 2003. Seabee units in OJF built bridges, roads, police Dr. James W. Wright, P.E.
conducting four major river stations, schools and infrastructure damaged during the war SENIOR CONTRIBUTOR
crossings, maintaining the so that Iraqi citizens could use them once again.
initiative and sustaining CONTRIBUTORS
forces. The ferocity and JOC Rhonda H. Burke (cover story)
LCDR Ronald Hill, LT Jorge R. Cuadros
duration of the campaign
EOC Kenneth Torian
was made possible through
J01 Stan Travioli, PH1 Arlo K. Abrahamson
the skills and determination
JO2 David Van Scoy, Sue Brink
of the Soldiers, Sailors, Air- Bryan Hubbard, Daryl Smith
men, Marines and coalition
partners comprising I MEF at
COVER PHOTOGRAPH BY
all levels, all echelons and in
PH1 MICHAEL A. WORNER
all occupational fields,” the
citation read.
Seabee who were perma- WWW. NAVFAC. NAVY. MIL
nently assigned to units
served unding I MEF from
March 21 to April 24, 2003, Members of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 74's security
are authorized to wear the team pose outside of Iraq's Camp 93 entrance. The camp was
ribbon. For the listing of ap- named in honor of those who died on United Flight 93, Sept.
U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY JO1(SW) STAN TRAVIOLI
proved units, see CMC 11, 2001.
NCE is the official publication of
MARADMIN 507/03. This roster is currently roads. After major hostilities ended, they
the U.S. Navy Civil Engineer Corps,
under administrative review, and additional repaired scnools, police stations, fire
active duty and reserve,
units may become eligible in future updates. stations and other government buildings, celebrating 136 years of proud service.
U.S. Navy Seabees played a major role in and repaired utility systems to help the Iraqi
Operation Iraqi Freedom, constructing people. They also performed quality of life im-
ammunition storage areas, aircraft parking provements for I MEF troops, including bed-
areas, a prisoner of war camp, bridges and down, showers and utility improvements. @ a Naval Facilities Engineering Command
Issue No. 3, 2003
Chiae f Engi* neer's Benchmark
DR. JAMES W. WRIGHT, P.E., NAVFAC CHIEF ENGINEER DIRECTOR OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
I WELCOME AND APPRECIATE the our headquarters located at the Washington directly on an engineering or construction
opportunity for a recurring column in Navy Navy Yard. project or overseeing and managing the
Civil Engineer magazine. In coming issues, With engineering expertise in planning, work of our government contractor
I'll use this platform to share with you the design, construction, project management, partners.
perspectives of my office, the Capital ocean engineering and other technical Along with the engineering community's
Improvements business line, the NAVFAC areas, our professional workforce is prepared technical expertise, we must also serve as a
engineering community, as well as articles to respond to and support both our responsible steward of taxpayers’ dollars.
about cutting-edge NAVFAC technology, peacetime and wartime naval mission, both During the life cycle of a facility, from the
challenging projects and various policy and domestically and in forward-deployed areas. initial planning phase to renovation or
acquisition strategy issues. A key principle for all engineers at NAVFAC demolition of the structure, our engineers
It is important for all of us to understand is the concept of “engineers in responsible must partner with clients and contractors
the many aspects of the NAVFAC mission charge.” This seemingly mundane phrase is to ensure facilities and infrastructure offer
and our contributions in support of the the cornerstone of our sense of service to the best value to our customers.
Navy and Marine Corps. Who we are has the Navy. It’s a basic precept that we both We need to employ sustainable
everything to do with what we are. foster and promote throughout our facilities development features in all projects that
Our professional facilities engineering engineering community. will exceed the functional requirements of
Support covers a wide spectrum of We must maintain the engineering core the facility and lower the life cycle
engineering and construction project competencies necessary to ensure that all maintenance costs.
management. Members of the NAVFAC facilities acquisition projects meet or So, another key aspect of “responsible
engineering community (which includes surpass our clients’ needs and protect the charge” is the need for our engineers to
engineers and architects) add value to our public safety and welfare. responsibly minimize the costs of ownership
military clients and colleagues, whether it’s Engineers in responsible charge have the — not to cut corners, but to provide smart
in their ability to provide more secure academic credentials and work experience and responsible engineering solutions at
buildings through essential force to be professionally licensed by state reasonable costs.
protection measures; by supporting Navy licensing boards. We are held accountable As NAVFAC’s Chief Engineer, I am honored
Seabee contingency operations; or by for demonstrating independent control and to serve alongside such a highly talented,
designing child-development centers that direction of engineering work within our dedicated and respected engineering
offer Navy family members outstanding areas of expertise and must reflect the workforce. We wil! continue to work as a
learning environments. highest ethical standards of professional team, seeking smart, innovative solutions
Our facilities engineering community is engineering conduct. for our Navy and Marine Corps colleagues
comprised of more than 2,000 engineers The NAVFAC engineering community and shipmates.
and architects, including employees at our embraces this level of responsibility and we I’m look forward to future opportunities
engineering field divisions and activities, take pride in our professional capabilities in this space to introduce you to the many
specialty organizations, public works to serve and protect the interests of the exciting efforts currently underway within
centers, other field-level components and Navy and Marine Corps, whether working the NAVFAC engineering community. @
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NAVFAC Changes Command
Loose Becomes the New ‘King Bee’;
RADM Johnson Retires After 34 Years
The Naval District Washington Color Guard
performed during the NAVFAC change of
command ceremony Oct. 24, 2003. RADM
STORY BY VIRGINIA BUENO
Michael K. Loose assumed command from
PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOC DANIEL CHARLES ROSS RADM Michael R. Johnson during a ceremony
held at the historic Washington Navy Yard.
RADM Michael K. Loose assumed command
of the Naval Facilities Engineering Command
(NAVFAC) and became the 40th Chief of Civil
Engineers in a ceremony at the historic Wash-
ington Navy Yard Oct. 24, 2003.
Loose relieved RADM Michael R. Johnson
who had been in command of NAVFAC since
October 2000. Johnson, who departs the
Navy after 34 years of military service, was
retired by the Chief of Naval Operations
ADM Vern Clark.
Loose, 49, a native of Albuquerque, N.M.,
RADM Johnson, left, and RADM Loose unveil
comes to NAVFAC from Norfolk, Va., where Johnson's photo in the Chiefs boardroom.
he served as Commander, NAVFAC Atlantic RADM Michael K. Loose gives remarks during The photo will be displayed in the room with
Division, and Fleet Civil Engineer, Com- the change of command ceremony. other former Chiefs photos.
mander, U.S. Atlantic Fleet. As NAVFAC
commander, Loose now becomes the Navy's
senior ashore representative to the
professional engineering community and
construction industry.
During the ceremony, Clark awarded
Johnson, a native of Enid, Okla., the Distin-
guished Service Medal — the Navy's highest
peacetime award — for his efforts in lead-
ing 13,300 personnel in 22 subordinate
commands and activities responsible for
executing $9 billion of global work. Accord-
ing to his award citation, Johnson “guided
the Naval Facilities Engineering Command
and Civil Engineer Corps in establishing the
highest standards of excellence in the plan-
ning, design, construction and management
of the naval shore facilities across the
globe...” and “propelled NAVFAC into the
21st Century as a recognized leader in the
delivery of facility engineering solutions,
Outgoing NAVFAC Commander, RADM Michael R. Johnson, is congratulated on his retirement by
both within the Department of Defense and Chief of Naval Operations, ADM Vern Clark, while Commander, Navy Installations, RADM
private sector.” @Res Christopher Weaver, looks on.
Issue No. 3, 2003
CIVIL ENGINEER
PWC San Diego Wins Energy Conservation Awards — Again
SAN DIEGO (NNS) — The side of the filter to tell us Installed last November, the Diego County,” Wilhelm said.
Federal Energy Management when it needs to be replaced, parking system is among the 20 “We're doing what we can [to
program announced that Navy as opposed to replacing it [on largest photovoltaic systems of help produce energy].”
Public Works Center (PWC) San a routine basis] ” any kind in the world and is Wilhelm said that the
Diego has won two Federal By doing that, Wilhelm said expected to produce photovoltaic system plays a
Energy and Water Management that PWC reduces the 1,244,000 kwh per year. The role in bettering the
awards for 2003. frequency of filter replacement system hit the one million kwh environment.
The two awards, one for by 50 percent. mark in early August. “Even though power plants
energy efficiency and “We have a fantastic team Although the Navy still are much cleaner now than
management and the other that is putting a large network heavily relies on California’s they were 10 or 20 years ago,
for renewable energy, were of monitors and control points power grid for most of its they still produce pollution,”
presented to PWC’s Energy throughout the San Diego energy, Wilhelm said the said Wilhelm. “The photo-
Management System/Direct metro area, including [Marine photovoltaic system — which voltaic system produces
Digital Controls (EMS/DDC) Corps Air Station] Miramar,” also provides covered parking absolutely no pollution.”
team in Washington in said Wilhelm. for more than 400 vehicles — It’s believed that the solar
late October. PWC San Diego won the provides approximately three cell system may eliminate
The EMS/DDC team, renewable energy award for percent of the load at the emissions equaling that of
consisting of Gail Cowens, the 750-kw photovoltaic base, freeing up that much more than 1,480 vehicles
Alice Jeffreys and Paul parking system at Naval Air more of California’s grid. within 25 years.
Viergutz of PWC; Gary Gates of Station North Island [NCE, “The Navy is the largest
NAVFAC Southwest Division; Winter-Spring]. consumer of electricity in San — J02 David Van Scoy
and Karlin Canfield of NAVFAC
were responsible for enhancing Six Flags Over NAVFAC
the operation, maintenance
and readiness of hundreds of The CEC/Seabee Flag Officers at RADM Johnson’s farewell last September; from left, RDML Richard Cellon (LantDiv);
new NAVFAC Commander and incoming Chief of Civil Engineers RADM Michael K. Loose; RADM Charles R. Kubic (1NCD);
facilities at 17 Navy and
RADM Michael R. Johnson, outgoing Chief; RADM James McGarrah (Dep. Chief); RDML(then sel) Gary Engle (PacDiv).
Marine Corps bases in the San
Diego area.
“The EMS/DDC team installed
automated systems that allows
us to both monitor and control
heating, ventilation and air
conditioning systems in
buildings. When people aren't
there, we can turn [the
systems] off, saving energy,”
said Wade Wilhelm, NRSW’s
utilities program manager.
Wilhelm said the automated
systems also allow for PWC to
predict maintenance
requirements. This is
important, he said, because it
saves time and money.
“In the duct work [of an
HVAC system], there is a
filter,” said Wilhelm. “As that
filter gets plugged up, the
pressure, incoming and
outgoing, increases. We can
monitor the pressure on each
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