September - AtlantaCOA

The Signal
Atlanta Commissioned Officers Association
2014 Signal Board
LTJG Roberto C. Garza, ACOA Communications Co-Chair
CDR Maleeka Glover, Layout Editor
CAPT John Iskander, Editorial Board Member
LCDR David Hunter, Editorial Board Member
The Signal
3rd Quarter 2014
September 2014
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Table of Contents
President’s Corner
LCDR Zewditu Demissie .......................................................................................................... 3
Featured Articles
CDR Letia Boseman Recognized with ASA Award ..................................................................... 4
EIS Prediction Run 2014 .......................................................................................................... 6
Lend Me Your Ears – 2014 Speed Mentoring Event .................................................................. 7
In With the New: Incoming EIS Officers Learn Proper Uniform Wear ........................................ 8
Atlanta-area Commissioned Corps Promotion Ceremony ......................................................... 9
Community and Service Events
Summertime at the Fun Factory ............................................................................................ 11
ACOA Habitat for Humanity Build Day ................................................................................... 12
ACOA Helps Prepare and Serve Food at St. Francis Table ....................................................... 13
You’re in the Loop: Information ACOA Members Need to Know
Question and Answer: PHS Uniform Wear ............................................................................ 14
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President’s Corner
LCDR Zewditu Demissie
Hello ACOA!
I want to focus this quarter’s message on giving thanks. We have just wrapped up another
U.S. Public Health Service Atlanta Metro Area Promotion Ceremony. I want to thank all of
the officers that volunteered to make this annual event a great success. Special thanks
also to RADM Henry Falk, USPHS, (Ret.) who served as our keynote speaker and assisted
with the swapping of the boards, RADM Clara Cobb who gave the opening remarks, CAPT
Doris Ravenell-Brown who served as our adjutant, and LCDR Francisca Abanyie and LT
Jennifer Lind who serve as ACOA’s Events Planning Co-Chairs. I thank you all for your leadership. A big congratulations to all of the officers who were promoted this year.
My second set of thanks goes out to the COA for choosing Atlanta as the location for the
LCDR Zewditu Demissie
50th USPHS Scientific and Training Symposium. I hope that all local officers support this
event by attending next year and volunteering to assist with planning and logistics as
opportunities become available. The Symposium will be held May 18–21, 2015, at the
Sheraton Atlanta Hotel. The 2015 Symposium will include an additional day of events to allow officers more time for
professional development and networking.
I would also like to thank all of the ACOA members and non-members who responded to the membership survey. The
ACOA Executive Committee has reviewed the results and is working to be responsive to your wishes and concerns.
While we cannot promise to tackle all of your suggestions, we will definitely prioritize the major themes. This is a
work in progress; we will start to make changes now, but additional efforts will take place in future operational years.
We will need your support to make sure that these new efforts are successful. Please look out for opportunities to
volunteer and attend events. As always, if you have feedback/suggestions/questions, reach out to me or any of the
members of the ACOA Executive Committee. Our contact information can be found on the new and improved ACOA
website: http://www.atlantacoa.com/contact-us.
Lastly, thank you all for being ACOA members. This organization would not exist without the support you provide by
paying dues and giving us your time. We hope that you will continue to support our organization into the future as
we continue to grow.
Best,
LCDR Zewditu (Zewde) Demissie
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CDR Letia Boseman Recognized with ASA Award
LT Travis Mann
CDR Letia Boseman (HSO, CDC) was recently recognized with the 2014 American Society on Aging (ASA) Award at the
2014 Aging in America Conference for her leadership and continued work to improve the health of aging populations.
CDR Boseman began her work with the ASA in 2002 as a member of the Leadership Council and Awards Committee of
the Health and Aging constituent group, which she chaired for three years and subsequently served as ex-officio chair
for the another three years. Currently, CDR Boseman serves on the ASA Legacy Advisors Council, identifying future
leaders and mentoring students and emerging professionals.
Founded in 1954, the ASA is a multidisciplinary group of professionals who are concerned with the physical,
emotional, social, economic, and spiritual aspects of aging. The ASA offers professional education and online training
programs, as well as nationally recognized publications and award programs. During her time working with ASA, CDR
Boseman has written quarterly editorials in the ASA newsletter, created 2-3 webinars per year, and attended and
planned over 10 concurrent sessions for the annual Aging in America Conference. CDR Boseman used these various
opportunities to recruit CDC-based and other public health experts to share important messages on topics such as
chronic disease prevention and promotion, emergency preparedness, flu, eye health, mental health, etc., within the
aging network. Through this work, she has dedicated herself to creating positive impacts on both the aging
population and the professionals who serve them. The importance of her leadership can be seen in simple numbers.
In 2009, 39.6 million Americans were aged 65 or older, and it is estimated that by 2030, that number will rise to
approximately 72 million.
CDR Letia Boseman receiving the ASA Award at the 2014 Aging in America Conference
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CDR Letia Boseman Recognized with ASA Award, continued
Public health, at its core, is about connections, whether they be in education, disease prevention and control,
emergency preparedness, or any other essential public health functions. As USPHS officers, we should be at the
forefront of these linkages and play an integral role in the creation of new connections. CDR Boseman accomplished
this through linking CDC programs such as “Improving Older Adult Health – Opportunities and Resources for
Professionals,” which she taught alongside her CDC colleagues. She also connected fellow USPHS officer CDR David
Dietz with ASA, resulting in a recurring column entitled, “Disparities in Aging,” that is included in the ASA
newspaper, which reaches 6,000 professionals who research topics related to aging.
While her work with ASA was voluntary, CDC leadership recognized the importance of her work and added the
development of resources for aging populations to her job duties, which helps her to attend conferences and
supports her work on the Division of Diabetes Translation’s Policy Team at CDC. These connections led to the
development of curricula that received the HHS Innovation Award and that were developed further for use by ASA.
The next time you are looking for officership opportunities, examine the resources you have at CDC, and follow CDR
Boseman’s example of combining your extracurricular public health and community interests and your “day job”
responsibilities to increase the impact you have on the public health of the nation.
Resources
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HHS 2010 Innovation Award: http://www.hhs.gov/idealab/2010/08/09/hhsinnovates-awards-program/
CDC, Healthy Aging: http://www.cdc.gov/aging/
Administration on Aging: http://www.aoa.gov/Aging_Statistics/
ASA Website: http://www.asaging.org/
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EIS Prediction Run 2014
LT Kimberly Brinker
The ACOA Professional Development Committee was thrilled to participate in this year’s Annual Epidemic Intelligence
Service (EIS) Prediction Run. The event was held on Tuesday, April 29, 2014, at Murphey Candler Park in Brookhaven,
Georgia. Despite the threat of thunderstorms, the weather did not stop 80 runners, including our acting Surgeon
General, RADM Boris Lushniak, from completing the race! The park’s nature trail, which encircles a lake, was used for
the two-mile running course.
A designated volunteer registration team checked in runners as they arrived and entered runners’ predicted run
times. ACOA member volunteer activities included timing and recording runners’ times at the one-and-a-half mile
mark. All runners were issued two popsicle sticks, and were instructed to write their race number on them. They
carried the sticks during the run and gave one to the ACOA team at the one-and-a-half mile mark, to track their time
in running the required one and a half miles for the APFT, and one to the finish line team at the two-mile mark, to
track their time in running the two miles for the EIS Prediction Run.
ACOA would like to congratulate all of the race winners! The fastest male finisher completed his one and a half miles
in 12:24, and the fastest female finisher completed her one and a half miles in 14:55. In addition, the closest predictor male runner predicted his two-mile run in 20:00 and finished in 19:56, and the closest predictor female runner
predicted and completed her run in exactly 18:00. Many thanks to LCDRs Chad Dowell and Kamil Barbour for
volunteering to assist ACOA with coordinating this event.
Officers executing the side plank portion of the APFT
Officers hydrate and unwind after completing their APFTs
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Lend Me Your Ears – 2014 Speed Mentoring Event
LT Jona Ogden
On Friday, May 30, 2014, ACOA partnered with CDC’s Young Professionals Network to host a Speed Mentoring Event
at the CDC University Park Campus. What is speed mentoring? Think of speed dating, but with career advice being
handed out instead of phone numbers.
The Speed Mentoring event was a wonderful way for officers and civilians to spend 10 minutes speaking with management-level employees, who offered advice on careers, work-life balance, and how to make the best out of the
next 30 years. The conversation started with introductions and the senior officers asking how they could help the
mentees. From there, conversations began to flow.
At the end of 10 minutes, the timer went off and it was time for mentees to rotate to another table for more great
advice! Ten senior officers attended the event to mentor both civilians and junior officers. Two ORISE Fellows at
ATSDR, pictured speaking with CDR Anita Pullani, were seriously considering a career in the USPHS Commissioned
Corps and were very thankful to have the time to gain insight from senior officers who attended the event.
One of the ORISE fellows noted that:
“It was an amazing opportunity to hear how these senior
officers got to where they are today. They provided
exceptional insight into the future that joining
Commissioned Corps can offer; however, the officers were
also willing to discuss the benefits of a civilian path. It was
a great opportunity to discuss both sides of a career in
public health. I felt that this was an invaluable experience
that gave me a lot to think about.”
Two ORISE Fellows learn about the USPHS
Commissioned Corps from CDR Anita Pullani
ACOA is especially grateful to the officers and civilians who volunteered as mentors to make this event a success. ACOA extends copious amounts of gratitude to CAPT John Beltrami, CAPT Pamela Ching,
CAPT John Iskander, CAPT Hugh Mainzer, CDR Darrlyn CorneliusAverhart, CDR Anita Pullani, CDR Stanley Wei, and the other mentors
who participated. Stay tuned for more Lunch & Learns throughout
the year!
CAPT Pamela Ching shares career advice
with LT Gabriela Ramirez-Leon
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In With the New: Incoming EIS Officers Learn Proper Uniform Wear
LT Jona Ogden
On July 9, 2014, thirty-five new Commissioned Corps EIS officers and a few others packed into a room in the Claudia
Nance Rollins building on Emory’s campus for their very first ACOA Lunch & Learn, entitled “Proper Uniform Wear.” The
new EIS officers were in the middle of their summer training course and took a break from a long day to join us. Pizza
and cookies were provided by ACOA, while CAPT Bruce Tierney delivered a wonderful presentation on the do’s and
don’ts of uniform wear.
Following CAPT Tierney’s presentation, EIS officers had a chance to show off
what they learned! Models LCDR Mark Freedman, LCDR Jocelyn PattersonMosley, LT Jona Ogden, and LT Travis Mann strutted the runway, demonstrating some of the most common uniform faux pas. LCDR Anne Purfield
emceed the fashion show and awarded candy to audience members who
were able to correctly identify pieces of the models’ uniforms that were not
correct.
CAPT Bruce Tierney speaks about wearing
the uniform with pride and distinction
Can you spot what’s incorrect about this model’s uniform?
Answer: If you look closely, you can see large hoop earrings. Female officers are only
allowed to wear 4-6 mm gold ball earrings (unless in dress blues, for which 4-6mm
pearls or diamonds are allowed). What about the pony tail? Females are not allowed
to wear pony tails in uniform. All long hair must be off the collar and in a bun. It’s
hard to tell in this picture, but the model also lacked a ribbon bar. Even if an officer
only has one ribbon, he/she is required to wear a ribbon bar.
The ACOA uniform models gave the new EIS officers a tangible way to discuss uniforms. It was also great for those who
have been in uniform for a while to discuss the common uniform problems seen. All officers could benefit from a periodic review about proper uniform wear, especially with the new changes to uniform regulations. Please find out about
the most current regulations here: http://dcp.psc.gov/eccis/CCISToc.aspx?ShowTOC=Y.
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Atlanta-area Commissioned Corps Promotion Ceremony
LCDR Francisca Abanyie & LT Jennifer Lind
On July 28, 2014, the Atlanta-area United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Promotion Ceremony hosted by the
Atlanta Commissioned Officers Association (ACOA) in conjunction with CDC’s Commissioned Corps Activity (CCA) was
held on the Roybal Campus at CDC. This year 30 officers newly promoted to O-4 to O-6 ranks from the Agency for
Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of
Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), and National Park Service (NPS) were recognized at the
ceremony.
Newly promoted Officers with RADM Henry Falk (Ret.) (center), RADM Clara Cobb (left, center),
LCDR Zewditu Demissie (fourth left, center) and CAPT Doris Ravenell-Brown (right, center)
The ceremony was well attended by family and friends of the promoted officers. Several honored guests were in attendance including representation from the Office of the Director, Dr. Ileana Arias
and Ms. Carmen Villar; Flag officers, RADM Clara Cobb, who
provided the opening remarks, RADM Scott Deitchman, and
RADM Randall Gardner, Chief Professional Officer for the Engineer
category. Additional Chief Professional Officers present included
CAPT Alan Parham and CAPT David Goldman representing the
Environmental Health and Medical categories, respectively.
Presentation of the Colors by the USPHS Atlanta-area
Honor Guard during the singing of the National
Anthem
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Atlanta-area Commissioned Corps Promotion Ceremony, continued
In addition, retired flag officers RADM Sven Rodenbeck, RADM Steven Solomon, and
RADM Henry Falk, who provided the keynote address, were in attendance.
The ceremony officially began with a call to attention by ACOA President, LCDR Zewditu
Demissie, as the official party was escorted into the auditorium. Following the presentation of colors by the PHS Atlanta-area Honor Guard, the PHS Atlanta-area Choral Ensemble
moved the audience with an a cappella rendition of the National Anthem. CAPT Ross
Spears, Senior Science Officer at CDC, delivered the opening invocation in which he gave
thanks for the opportunity to celebrate the promoted officers, and asked for blessings as
the officers continue their careers of service to help the betterment of mankind. A
heartfelt welcome was provided by LCDR Demissie, sealed with opening remarks by Regional Health Administrator of HHS Region IV, RADM Clara Cobb. A jovial, yet inspiring and
engaging keynote address on paving a successful career path was presented by RADM
Henry Falk (Ret.), setting the stage for the exchanging of the boards segment of the promotion ceremony which was orchestrated by CAPT Doris Ravenell-Brown, Director of the
CCA within the CDC Human Capital and Resources Management Office. With RADM Falk
(Ret.) presiding and the promoted officers’ guests of honor assisting, each officer was
overjoyed to exchange their shoulder boards with their new promoted rank. After closing
remarks were delivered by LCDR Demissie, the officers, with their newly-donned shoulder
boards, lined up with our honored guests to take a group photo to remember this proud
moment in their careers.
RADM Henry Falk (Ret.),
keynote speaker, providing
the newly promoted officers with insight and wisdom
on building a successful
career
A reception for our honored guests, the promoted officers, and their family and friends was held immediately after the
ceremony and provided an opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of the promoted officers.
The ceremony was a joyous occasion and received praise from many. The efforts of many individuals allowed for a successful event. We express our sincere gratitude to RADM Cobb and RADM Falk (Ret.) for their encouraging remarks and
words of wisdom during the ceremony. And a special thank you to our honored guests for taking time out to attend this
memorable event. The ceremony would not have been complete without the presence of the PHS Atlanta-area Honor
Guard and Choral Ensemble leading us in giving reverence to our proud nation. Last, but certainly not least, we would
like to thank the many volunteers, including junior officers who served as aides-de-camp for presiding officers and members of the official party, who worked tirelessly to make this event an unforgettable one.
RADM Clara Cobb performing the traditional cutting of the cake
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Summertime at the Fun Factory
LT Ayana Anderson & LT Charlotte Kaboré
On June 5, 2014, eight officers enthusiastically served patients and their families at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
(CHOA) at Scottish Rite’s Fun Factory. This is the seventh year ACOA has participated with Fun Factory (previously called
Camp Children). Fun Factory is an interactive experience that allows CHOA patients and families to take breaks from
their hospital routines to develop arts and crafts, plays games, and share snacks with other patients. The officers assisted the children with making arts and crafts projects to decorate their rooms or have as keepsakes once discharged from
the hospital.
All of the event’s activities followed a summertime theme. Approximately 25 children and their families decorated sun
visors and door hangers, and created paper plate fans using foam stickers and paint. ACOA members assisted children
and their families in creating the summer craft projects for approximately two hours and a fun time was had by all.
“It was a joy to serve the beautiful children with my peers! To see their smiling faces while creating crafts means so
much to me and to them,” said LT Charlotte Kaboré. “This helped the children know that we care about them and their
health. This is my second time volunteering for this event, and it is a privilege to take time to let them know they are
very important to us.”
A second Fun Factory service event will be held in December 2014 for officers who would like to volunteer at CHOA.
More information will be provided closer to the date, so stay tuned!
Left to right, back row: LT Charlotte Kaboré, LT Theresa Grant, LCDR Danielle Mills, LCDR
Francisca Abanyie. Left to right, front row: LT Folasade Kembi, LT Ayana Anderson, LCDR
Zanethia Eubanks, LCDR Shauna Mettee
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ACOA Habitat for Humanity Build Day
CDR Tim Styles
On Saturday, April 16, 2014, five Atlanta-based PHS officers and ACOA members participated in a very special build day
with Atlanta Habitat for Humanity. This was the final build day for this home, after which it was dedicated to a wonderful, hardworking Atlanta family. Officers were fortunate to work side by side with other motivated community volunteers, including members of the home sponsor, Peachtree Presbyterian Church, for which this was their 150th house
since the formation of Atlanta Habitat.
Each Habitat for Humanity home is built over a period of seven consecutive Saturdays, with as many as 35 volunteers
each day. Under the guidance of a knowledgeable Habitat for Humanity house leader, volunteers participated in final
detail activities including painting, cabinet installation, and landscaping. Like every Habitat event, officers had a very
busy, but extremely rewarding day. Volunteers wrapped up by participating in the dedication ceremony and wishing
the new homeowners well in their special home.
This build day was the first of the year for ACOA and marks the ninth consecutive year that ACOA has sponsored an
event for Atlanta Habitat for Humanity. ACOA plans to continue sponsoring community service activities with Habitat
for Humanity throughout the year. Stay tuned for information regarding the next Habitat event. Great job, everyone!
For more information about Atlanta Habitat for Humanity, visit their website at http://www.atlantahabitat.org/.
From left to right: CDR Tim Styles, Habitat volunteer, CAPT Theresa Harrington, LCDR Mike Gronostaj, LCDR
Mark Freedman, and CDR Tracie Gardner
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ACOA Helps Prepare and Serve Food at St. Francis Table
CDR Tim Styles
On behalf of ACOA, 12 officers from CDC and the Bureau of Prisons and their
guests volunteered at St. Francis Table on Saturday, August 9, 2014. These
volunteers worked together alongside St. Francis Table staff and other local
volunteers to serve the homeless.
St. Francis Table is a soup kitchen located in downtown Atlanta at the Shrine
of the Immaculate Conception, Atlanta’s first Catholic Church. This is a nonprofit organization that receives donations from the Atlanta Community Food
Bank, local businesses, and community members. With these generous donations, St. Francis Table fed over 400 people on August 9th. St. Francis Table
typically serves between 350 and 550 meals every Saturday, provides donated clothing and personal items when possible, and rotates with other churches in the area to host a night shelter.
For this event, ACOA donated $50 towards packages of sliced meats and
cheeses so that sandwiches could be made and handed out as a later meal for
the homeless. Additionally, some generous officers also contributed their own
money and food supplies toward this event.
St. Francis Table in downtown Atlanta
The kitchen operations began early at 0700 and continued until just before noon. The ACOA volunteers prepped; setup
and cleaned tables; served soup, bread, and beverages; seated guests; packed food; handed out clothing; and assisted
with cleanup. Volunteers were amazed by St. Francis Table’s ability to compassionately, yet efficiently, feed all guests in
need.
For more information on St. Francis Table please refer to http://www.catholicshrineatlanta.org/phpMap/francis.php.
Group photo of ACOA officers volunteering their Saturday morning to help
feed those in need.
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Question and Answer: PHS Uniform Wear
LCDR Zewditu Demissie and CAPT Bruce Tierney
This is the third article in our series of uniform Q&A. Remember that daily uniform wear has been required of Commissioned Corps officers since July 1, 2008. Uniform wear serves multiple purposes: it shows commitment to and respect
for the Service, demonstrates officership, and contributes to Commissioned Corps visibility and recognition of the Service.
The next and final article will be reader’s choice. If you have any questions that you would like the authors to address in
the 4th quarter Signal, please email LCDR Zewditu Demissie at [email protected].
Is there a difference between standard men’s and women’s uniform wear?
1) Most rank devices are unisex. However, hard shoulder boards differ for male and female officers. Ensure
that you purchase the correct type.
2) Only female officers are allowed to wear the beret. Ensure that you are wearing it properly by wearing the
beret toward the back of the head, approximately 3/4 inch from the forehead hairline, and tilted slightly to
the right. Align miniature-sized cap device insignia above the left eye. The beret should not be worn forward
on the head, nor covering the forehead. An illustration can be found in page 26 at http://dcp.psc.gov/eccis/
documents/CC421_02.pdf.
3) Male officers wear their belt with the clip to the LEFT of the buckle. Female officers wear the belt clip to the
RIGHT of the buckle. Remember not to break the gig line: http://gallogrotte.tumblr.com/
post/22463691050/gentlemen-check-your-gig-line-what-is-it-where-is
4) Female officers are authorized to wear either a long- or a short-sleeve white dress shirt with the SDB uniform. Epaulets on the shirt and soft shoulder marks are a requirement for wear with the SDB uniform. Male
officers may only wear a long-sleeve white dress shirt with epaulets and soft shoulder marks with the SDB
uniform.
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PHS Uniform Wear, continued
What should I do if I am missing a uniform component at the last minute?
Ideally, this would never happen. But inadvertent mistakes or problems do occur. If it does, is it more appropriate to
wear your uniform improperly or not wear your uniform at all? If you have misplaced or broken a required component
for one uniform, then consider wearing an alternative uniform (for example, SDB or BDU/ODU instead of the Service
Khaki uniform). If that is not an option, then consider contacting a fellow officer to borrow the needed component if
possible. Ideally, an officer should not have only one of any uniform component. Spare rank devices, insignia, and name
tags, should be part of your standard uniform components for just such occasions.
If you arrive at your office and find you are missing a uniform component, what should you do? It would depend, in part,
on the requirements of the day. For example, if you are attending high-level meetings or will be interacting with the
public, every effort should be made to try to fix the error prior to doing so. If you will be in your immediate office vicinity
all day and retrieving the missing uniform component would create an excessive hardship, then it may be OK to remain
as you are for the day.
Consider alternative solutions when practical. Examples include (1) temporarily borrowing a necessary component from
another officer for a high-level meeting/public event, or (2) wearing the windbreaker if that will cover the problem. One
common oversight is forgetting to bring your cover. With the Service Khaki uniform, one possible solution is to purchase
a spare garrison cap with appropriate insignia and storing it in your vehicle so that it is available if you forget your cover.
How should I approach someone who is wearing their uniform incorrectly?
Always approach an officer, regardless of rank, with appropriate courtesy and respect. Make every effort to point out the
uniform mistake and inform the officer how they can correct the mistake in a discreet way if possible. If it is not possible
to be discreet, it may be better to wait and bring up the matter later when not in public. Senior officers who are
approached by a junior officer should be willing to listen to the recommendation with appropriate courtesy when offered
with appropriate courtesy, as we all strive to wear the uniform properly with pride and distinction. It may also be useful
to follow up with the officer in question with the appropriate references in Commissioned Corps Instructions to help
illustrate and correct uniform wear mistakes.
If an officer, whether junior, senior, or of equivalent rank, resists the recommendation, it is better not to pursue the
matter yourself or in a public forum. If the inappropriate action continues, it is generally best to refer the matter to the
officer’s supervisory chain than to pursue it yourself. All officers should understand that addressing the issue of uniform
wear is not intended to be punitive in nature.
Remember that ACOA maintains a Uniform Store with new and used uniform components. Please feel free to reach
out to the Uniform Store Coordinators: LCDR Mark Freedman ([email protected]), and LT Jonetta Johnson
([email protected]).
References:
Official published documents regarding uniform wear for all officers, and for female and male officers, separately, can be
found on the CCMIS website. Most Uniform Instructions are found in Book 4, Book 5 and Book 8 in the Table of Contents
at http://dcp.psc.gov/eccis/CCISToc.aspx?ShowTOC=Y
Uniforms and Appearance: http://dcp.psc.gov/eccis/documents/CC412.01.pdf
Amendment to Uniform Policies: http://dcp.psc.gov/eccis/documents/PPM14_002.pdf
Wear of Ribbons and Medals: http://dcp.psc.gov/eccis/documents/CCPM26_3_3.pdf
Uniforms for Male Officers: http://dcp.psc.gov/eccis/documents/CC421_01.pdf
Uniforms for Female Officers: http://dcp.psc.gov/eccis/documents/CC421_02.pdf
Insignia and Devices: http://dcp.psc.gov/eccis/documents/CC431_01.pdf
Special Uniform Situations: http://dcp.psc.gov/eccis/documents/CC413_01.pdf
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