1. USAACE Weekly
Family Update
13 May 2011
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Force Protection Condition (FPCON) Levels
FPCON Alpha:
INSIDE THIS ISSUE  When there is a general threat of possible terrorist
1 FPCON Levels and activity, the nature and extent of which are unpredictable, against
what they mean to you personnel and facilities
 General conditions suggest possible violence
2 Did you Know?  Nothing indicates that this installation is targeted
 Must be capable of being maintained indefinitely
3 Use Credit Wisely  Expect random vehicle checks and increased crime prevention efforts
Workshop
FPCON Bravo:
4 New Motorcycle  When an increased and more predictable terrorist threat
Training website activity exists
 Nothing indicates that installation is targeted
 Extra precaution is appropriate to deter terrorist planning
 Must be capable of being maintained for weeks without hardship
 Expect to see closer inspection of vehicles and deliveries, ID checks, and a
greater presence of guards on your installation
FPCON Charlie:
“If you have knowledge,  When an incident occurs or when intelligence indicates that
let others light their some form of terrorist targeting against personnel and facilities is
candles at it.” imminent
 Evidence of terrorist attack planning, such as terrorist
~Margaret Fuller surveillance or reports from local sources
 Strong protective measures are required, but the unit must continue its regular
mission activities
 Implemented for only a short period of time
 Expect rigorous efforts to inspect vehicles and facilities, and you may be
required to participate in special guard duties.
FPCON Delta:
 When a terrorist attach has occurred or when intelligence
indicates imminent terrorist action against a specific location
 The installation moves to a high state of alert, and
commander implements mandatory security measures
 Additional security measures delay and interrupt normal routines
Visit www.schoolquest.org for
more information

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Upcoming Training:
Did you Know?
DoD is removing Social Security Numbers from ID cards. To protect
your privacy and personal identity information, your Social Security
Number (SSN) is being replaced with a DoD ID Number on all ID cards.
Upcoming Events:
 1-31 May – FREE Bowling from
ID Card Changes:
7-11am and from 1-5pm Monday
 As of June 2011, SSNs will no longer be printed on any new ID card
thru Friday. Does not include
shoe rental.  SSN removal will occur in three phases
 Your new ID card will have a DoD ID Number in place of your SSN
 11 May – Women’s Health Fair at  Your DoD ID Number will be used as the Geneva Conventions serial number
The Landing from 10 – 7pm  If you are eligible for DoD benefits, there will also be a DoD Benefit Number
printed on your new ID Card.
 12 & 13 May – Comedy Dinner
Theater in the Landing from 6 – For more information visit www.dmdc.osd.mil/smartcard.
8:30 pm. **Age 18 & older.
Tickets can be bought at the
Landing Zone. Lyster Army Health Clinic (LAHC)
 13 May – Family Fun Fitness
Visit the Lyster Army Health Clinic’s (LAHC) website –
Festival at the Commissary from www.rucker.amedd.army.mil for a wealth of information about the
9-4pm. Two Zumba demos at clinic. Anything from Access to Care information to Pharmacy
1030 & 2pm. Formulary for Beneficiaries information to Important Announcements.
 16 May – 24 June – Summer
Reading Program Registration at
the Center Library for grades K-
8th for 2010 – 2011 school year.
For more info call (334) 255-
3885.
 17 May – EFMP Focus Group
Meeting at The Commons,
Family Support Facility (Bldg.
8950) from 9-11am.
 24 May – EFMP Information &
Support Group in The Landing
Zone at 9 am. Topic: TRICARE
and Extended Care Health
Options (ECHO) benefits and
services.
 28 May – Lake Fest and BOSS
Car Show at West Beach, Lake
Tholocco starting at 12 Noon.
www.stonemountainpark.com Active Duty Military get
in FREE, visiting
Families save $10/ticket
28 – 30 May

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Using Credit Wisely – Debt Management, Credit Reports & Scores
A recent survey conducted by the FINRA Investor Education
Foundation revealed several disturbing trends among military and
civilian respondents:
 Over 1/3 of military respondents reported facing difficulties
in covering monthly expenses and paying bills
 Only ½ of the respondents have “rainy day” funds set aside
for unanticipated financial emergencies
 More than one in five respondents reported engaging in
alternative borrowing methods (such as payday loans, pawn
shops, and tax refund advances)
 And over ¼ of credit card holders report owing more than
$10,000 in credit card debt.
Financial problems have a direct impact on mission and family
readiness. If you or others are struggling with managing your
personal debt, make it a point to attend this event. RSVP nlt
20 May to Edwin.burden@us.army.mil.
https://safety.army.mil/mmp/

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Family Fun Fitness – May 13th
Family Fun Fitness Festival will be held on Friday, 13 May from 0900 – 1600.
Join Family & MWR as they spotlight Family Fun Fitness activities in front of
the commissary! Family and MWR activities will be open to the public!
 Bowling Demo (win coupons from Rucker Lanes)
 Putt-Putt Demo (win coupons from Silver Wings Golf Course)
 Zumba Dance (from 1030 – 1400)
The Exchange will offer specials during the Family Fun Festival:
 GNC Coupons for healthy shakes
 Sports Shop coupons
 Game Stop area where patrons can play and connect with different
games on TV
 Foosball Tournament
 Information on fitness equipment (available to purchase).
New Motorcycle Training & Local Hazards website
To sign up for motorcycle training visit their new
website at https://apps.imcom.army.mil/airs.
There will be 3 dropdown menus: Select
“Southeast”, “Fort Rucker,” “Name of course you
want to attend.”
Local Community Events
Family Art Night – FREE!
14 May, 9-3pm at Dothan Civic Center, 126 Bring your family in for an electrifying
N. St. Andrews Street, Dothan. arts experience! This family-friendly
evening is filled with hands-on art
Southeast Alabama Medical Center and making stations and guest artist
"Alabama Baby" magazine will sponsor demonstrations/performances.
Babypalooza, an event for new, expectant
and hopeful parents. It's a day full of fun You won't leave the Museum empty
and information with exhibitors handed on Family Night as you will have
highlighting a broad range of items the opportunity to create multiple
important to parents. Everyone is invited works of art and explore a diverse set of
to join medical professionals and other arts experiences.
parents for activities such as a citywide
baby shower, car seat Get in touch with your inner artist as
inspection/installation and new product you discover the world of art by looking,
demonstrations. Attendees will also learn hearing, touching, moving and feeling!
more about event planning, natural 5p - 7p.
parenting and child safety. For more
information, please call SAMC Media 26 May ^ 23 June ^ 28 July
Coordinator Steve Pearce at (334) 793-
8107, or via e-mail at spearce@samc.org.