L Page Eight ROCKETEER 2 students receive $1,000 scholarships from Officers' Wives Two happy winners of $1,000 scholarships awarded by the NWC Officers' Wives Club are Leonard Gaines and Linda Patterson. Money for the two scholarships that are offered to the dependents of active duty or retired Navy personnel was raised by two main activities during the year: a creative auction beld last October, and a men only fasbion sbo.... held in December. At the auction, Capt. Paul Hollandsworth, Commanding Officer of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Five, and LCdr. Ken Peters served as auctioneers. Tbeir skill and enthusiasm resulted in raising almost $1,500for scholarships. Tbe men only fasbion show beld at the Commissioned Officers' Mess in December brought additional money into the Officers' Wives' Club coffers because a percentage of the money from the sale of garments modeled during the show was returned by merchants whose wares were shown. Gaines, the son of Cdr. (ret.) and Mrs. James Gaines, will attend the University of Nevada at Reno, where he will major in business administration before heading into law school to pursue a career in mining law. While at Burroughs High School, he has been on the wrestling team, soccer team, Mathletes, and the high school track team. He has also served as a volunteer to assist senior citizens with fencing, roofing, and removing trees. SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS - Recipients of two 51,000 scholarships awarded by the NWC Officers' Wives Club are leonard Gaines and Linda PaHerson.- Photo by Don Cornelius Miss Patterson, the daughter of Capt. and Mrs. John Patterson, will attend California Polytechnic state University in San Luis Obispo, and will major in electronic engineering. Auto Hobby Shop now open for use by Center civilians also She has been active with the Senior High Youth Fellowship of the All Faith Chapel, played varsity basketball at Burroughs High School, and has also been a member of the Ski Club. Sbe has been employed part time at First Federal Savings and Loan. Her volunteer activities include selling at the NWC Thrift Shop, and delivering Meals oil Wheels to senior citizens. Thomas to speak at Cerro Coso College graduation tonight Tonight 139 men and women ranging from 19 years old to 72 years old will be awarded degrees during Cerro Coso Community College's commencementceremonies. The ceremony begins at 6:30 p.m. on the north lawn of the college campus. Congressman Bill Thomas, who represents the lath Di5trict, will be- the keynote speaker. Tbe public is invited to attend both the ceremonies and the reception for the graduatesthat will follow. Of the graduates, 99 have earned Associate in Arts degrees, and 40 have earned Associate in Science degrees. Use of the Recreational Service Depart- ment's Auto Hobby Shop, which previously had been reserved for military personnel only, is now open as well to civilian em- ployees ofthe Department of Defense. It is the responsibility of the Auto Hobby Sbop manager, or his representative, to schedule the use of all equipment and working spaces (stalls) to insure that no conflict arises between military and DoD patrons, but it is recognized that the primary purpose of this facility is to serve the needs of military personnel and their dependents. Hours of operation at the Auto Hobby Shop, which is closed on Mondays, are: 1t08 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, and 12 noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. There are no restrictions on use of Auto Hobby Shop facilities by eligible users Tuesday through Friday. Priority will be given to military personnel on weekends and bolidays, bowever. H there is a waiting list to use space or equipment, preference will be given to military users. For this reason, DoD civilian patrons are encouraged to call the Auto Hobby Shop, phone NWC ert. 2346 or 3107, to determine if the equipment they wish to use is available. This is particularly important if civilians want to use the grease racks. Wben they show up to work on their cars Tomorrow from 12 noon to 6 p.m. the EnlisIed Mess will have a party to celebrate the opening ofthe swimming pool on the parking lotnert to the pool. There will be music by the Throbs Band, a local group that will play for the enjoyment ofthose whoattend, and there will be free hot dogs and hamburgers. A limited quantity of beer will be sold at a reduced price. Note - this event is for members and autborized patrons ofthe EM only. +++ Music of the 19608 will be featured tonight at the Chief Petty Officers' Club, where the entertainment will be provided by Sunlite, a local dance band. The band will begin playmg at8:30p.m. Dinner specials of the evening will be prime rib of beef or Icelandic white fish that will be prepared and served from 6to 9o'clock. The Sunlite band will also be playing Saturday night for the Golden Anchor golf tournament dinner and dance. at the Auto Hobby Shop, all DoD civilians must have in their possession a current NWC pass, and must present this pass upon entering the shop. Dependents of DoD civilians must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. DoD civilians are not authorized to pur- chase retail items offered for sale at the Auto Hobby Sbop, and civilians are charged more than military personnel for use of the same equipment. Some typical examples from the fee schedule are: engine diagnostic machine, $10 (military), $15 (Civilian); electronic test equipment per bour, $1 (military), $1.25 (Civilian); lift/hoist per hour, $1 (military), $1.50 (civilian); lubrication gun per use (one tube), $1 (military), $1.50 (civilian); stall fee, 50 cents per hour up to $2 per day for military, or 75 cents per hour up to $3 per day for civilians; tow har rental, $3 per day for military and $5 per day for civilians. As patron usage of the Auto Hobby Shop increases, its hours of operation will be increased as well. Suggestions from patrons are welcome by the manager. VX-5 hosts horde of youngsters on tour of facilities Kindergartners and second and third grade students from Richmond and Vieweg elementary schools got an exciting view of Navy operations when they toured Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Five's Hangar 1 facilities recenUy. The youngsters learned about various aircraft nown by VX~ pilois and also had the opportunity to go up into the air traffic control tower (whicb is also located in Hangar 1). Ens. Susie Justice, VX~ Public Affairs Officer, conducted the tours with the assistance of PH2 Kathy Graves, YN3 Shelly Reifke, DPSA Dana Jacobson, and AA Helen Katelhon. While the children were at the airfield, they also get a tour of Fire Station 3, and were shown through a C-131 transport. Conducting them through the transport was AMS2 Mike Murphy of NWC. He explained the function and operation of the aircraft and its equipment to the young visitors. June 4, 1982 BHS Class of J962 invites all members to reunion June J2 A big reunion party is planned for graduates of the Burroughs High School Class of 1962 to be held at the Chief Petty Officers' Club on Saturday, June 12, starting at 6:30p.m. Those who are not able to attend (despite motel and housing arrangements and haby sitting for those who need any of these things) will still be able to take part by sending $4 to 1962 Reunion Committee, 813 N. Peg, Ridgecrest, CA 93555 for the reunion booklet. Cost for the evening's activities is $17.50 per person, with late dinner reservations accepted until June 5. Those who would like to contribute to the talent show are asked to ~otify the committee as soon as possible. ASunday picnic is also planned. Anyone seeking further information may telephone Yvonne (Heynen) Beyer, 37:" 45!i9; Frank Klassen, 375-5532; or Dave Rivera, 37:"7266. Public Works officer featured speaker at Navy league dinner Capt. Jerry Horacek, Public Works Of- ficer, will be the featured speaker at a meeting of the Indian Wells Valley Council ofthe Navy League on Thursday, June 10, at the Enlisted Mess. The evening will begin with a social hour at 6:30, to be followed by a top sirloin steak dinner at 7:30. The cost of the dinner is $6.50 per person. Dinner reservations must be made by Sunday. They may he made by telephoning 446-M88, 446-7244,or 446-3164. Film slated at meeting of Astronomical Society "A Question of Ufe," a 28-minute NASA film, will higblight the meeting Monday night of the China Lake Astronomical Society. The meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Ridgecrest Branch of the Kern County Library, 131 E. Las Flores St., Ridgecrest. In this film, life is defined and general conditions necessary to sustain life are discussed, as well as the potential significance of discovering life elsewhere in the universe. All interested persons are invited to at- tend the ~eeting and free film showing. -- ~ G l 4U 4GB 40M!1tEO I PG I 4U4GB 4 0 M!11(O P.'."~.I G...II.I",. w."••I,.., ~ A I AB1 AI(1(O UIOCI., "'11'<1...... . ,,......",."'1 P. . ...~ •• 4"..11 c;.u......... Regular starting time 7:00 p.m . FRI.. SUN.• WED. JUNE4.'.t "PENNIES FROM HEAVEN" Starring Steve Martin and Bernadette Peters (Comedy. raled R. 114 m in.) SATURDAY JUNES "RICH AND FAMOUS" Starring Jacqueline Bisset and Candice Bergen (Drama. rated R. 123 m in.) MONDAY JUNE7 "FIRST DEADLY SIN" Starring Frank Sinatra and Faye Dunaway (Action I Drama, rated R. 112min.) I:RIDAY JUNE 11 JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION PROGRAMS M urray SchooI 5 p.m. Monroe School 7 p.m . f:l U.S. GOYl1'nmell1PrintinG Office: 1982 No. 1021 From: ____ r----, PLACE STAMP HERE To:_________ r I \ Hays succeeds Hillyer as Technical Director Burrell W. Hays became Technical Director of the Naval Weapons Center this week, replacing Bob Hillyer, who will be leaving here for Washington, D.C., to become the Director of Navy Laboratories on July 1. Hays, who can look hack over 26 years of filling positions of steadily increasing responsibility, has been the Deputy Technical Director/Laboratory Director since April 1978. As the Laboratory Director, he exercised line management responsibility over eight technical depart- ments and supervised the planning of the technical programs for the Center. Hays came to China Lake as a Junior Professional employee in 1956, following his graduation from the University of Idaho with a BS degree in electrical engineering. Upon completion of his JP tour, he became an electronic design engineer in the Engineering Department. He worked on the design of system circuits until his promotion in January 1962 to head the Electronic Circuit Design Section of the Engineering Department's Electronics Branch. As a section head he was responsible for projects requiring a diverse knowledge of electronics and a highly developed design skill in solid-5tate and sulHniniature electronics. Projects he supervised involved components for such NWC products as Sidewinder, Moray and Shrike. Remaining with the Engineering Department, Hays became the Sidewinder guidance and control project engineer in July 1963 and, two years later, was ap- pointed to serve as Shrike program manager. An increasing interest in management led Hays to seek further education and, in June 1966, be was awarded a Sloan Fellowship at the Massachussetts Institute of Technology. He returned after a year of study in the Executive Development Program with a master's degree in management. At that time, Hays was appointed assistant head of the Engineering Depart- ment's Weapons Systems Management Division. With responsibility for assisting in the management of production engineering and Fleet support for Sidewinder, Chaparral, Shrike, and several free-fall weapon systems, Hays supervised the -. CONGRATULATIONS EXTENDED - Bob Hillyer. Technical Director. congratUlates Jack Pakulak as he presents to him the TO Award for his leadership in the Tri-Service Safe Transport of Munitions Program. - Photo by Don Cornelius preparation of detailed project plans for hoth fiscal and manpower requirements of these weapons systems. In March 1968, Hays became the Engineering Depariment's chief engineer. The wide range of responsibilities he / June4,1982 Vol. XXXVI I. No. 22 N AVAL .....EAPO N S C ENTFR CHINA LA K E shouldered varied from Center-wide con- sultation in production engineering and human factors engineering to providing technical review for all systems to assure proper program capabilities and adequacy prior to a recommendation for 'release to production. Still in the Engineering Department, Hays served as head of the Product Design Division, where he was responsible for bringing the Sparrow second source on line, then as associate head of the Engineering Department in charge of engineering ser- vices (an appointment he received in March 1973) and, a few months later he became head of the department - in an "acting" capaCity initially before the promotion was made permanent. In carrying out a policy that was aimed at broadening.the experience, background and skills of senior management personnel, Hays exchanged jobs with Dr. W. G. Leonard and became head of the Propulsion Development (later Ordnance Systems) Department in February 1m. Then, a little more than a year later, he became the (Continued on Page 4) Work on safe transport of munitions earns Technical Director Award for Pakulak The NWC Technical Director's Award was presented on May 24 to Jack M. Pakulak for his successful direction of work in support of the Tri-Service Safe Transport of Munitions (STROM) Program. The presentation by Bob Hillyer to Pakulak took place during the weekli meeting of NWC department heads ani! other senior officials of NWC that was h¢d in the Management Center of MichelSon Laboratory. Pakulak, wbo is a supervisory chemist in the Thermal Research Section of the Ord- nance Systems Department's Conventional Weapons Division, received a letter of commendation signed by Hillyer, an engraved paperweight, and a $300 stipend that accompanies this special form of a Superior Achievement Award. During the Vietnam War years, three catastrophic explosions in railroad cars loaded with bombs led to a tri-service effort to identify the probable cause of such ex- plosions (two of which occurred in railroad yards in Benson, Ariz., and at Roseville, Calif.). In addition, those involved in this effort were asked not only to find the probable cause of the explosions, but also to develop proof of practical fire detection and sup- pression systems. Schiefer moved into post of NWC Lab Director "The Department of Defense hired Pakulak to go to work on this problem, and his efforts (along with those of a number of others) culminated in a program that has enabled safer shipping of explosives," Hillyer said. Starting next Monday, Gerald R. Schiefer will be the NWC Deputy Technical Direc- torlLaboratory Director. He moves to that position from his current assignment as head of the Test and Evaluation Direc- torate, which he has held since July, 1981. Schiefer replaces Burrell W. Hays, who became the Center's Technical Director last week when Bob Hillyer left to become Director of Navy Laboratories. The new 03 came to China Lake in 1960 as a Junior Professional assigned to the Supersonic Naval Ordnance Reseach Track (SNORT). His technical work on weapons began years earlier, however, when he was a fire-control instructor in the Army, and was enhanced by his work as an electronics technician for the Coleman Engineering Co. during the summers while he was earning his bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the University of Utah. While he was in the Weapons Develop- ment Department in the early 19608, he designed the control section electronics, telemetry sy~ms, and test set for the Shrike missile. His outstanding technical competence and reliability led to his being given the responsibility for coordinating the Cuban- crisis-inspired Emergency Shrike Production missile test and evaluation in 1963, and eventually becoming bead of the Shrike Test and Evaluation Group late the following year. During the Vietnam conflict, he made five trips to Vietnam and Southeast Gerald R. Schiefer Asia to provide Shrike support to the Fleet and provide consultation on defense sup- pression. In 1970Schiefer was made head of the new HARM Program Office. His outstanding work with that program was recognized with a Michelson Laboratories Award for Engineering in 1974. Ayear as Science Advisor to RAdm. P. R. Monroe, Commander, Operational Test and Evaluation Force, Norfolk, Va., followed before he was appointed head of the Elec- tronic Warfare Department, a position he held until last year when be became T&E Director. His outstanding personal contributions to hoth the Shrike and HARM programs won him the Center's highest recognition for individual achievement, the L. T. E . Thompson Award, in 1979. With his new role, Schiefer still hopes to have opportunity to spend time backpacking and camping with his son Charlie or his Scout troop (an activity he has much en- joyed in times past). He and his wife, Loretta, are also parents of a daughter, Heidi, and a son, Scott, who are both college students. The NWC Technical Director congratulated Pakulak for his part in this program, which has increased the con- fidence of railroad operators and removed a cause for concern of businessmen and residents whose property is located in the vicinity of railroad yards. NWC received national recognition as a result of Pakulak's work, Hillyer added. Pakulak was nominated for the Technical Director Award by Carl L. Schaniel, his department head, who noted that the latest recipient of this honor "occupied a position of particular tmportance from the first formative meetings that led to STROM, through the critical, early plauning stages, and, finally, to responsibility for a very complex research, development, and test program." Work directed at NWC by Pakulak con- tributed to meeting several objectives of the Safe Transport of Munitions (STROM) Program, Schaniel pointed out. These in- cluded: (1) Assessment of methods for deter- mining ordnance respGose to fir. · (2) analysis of threats to ml..dtions d~ ~I& •dU (Continued on PageS) , OCR Text: L Page Eight ROCKETEER 2 students receive $1,000 scholarships from Officers' Wives Two happy winners of $1,000 scholarships awarded by the NWC Officers' Wives Club are Leonard Gaines and Linda Patterson. Money for the two scholarships that are offered to the dependents of active duty or retired Navy personnel was raised by two main activities during the year: a creative auction beld last October, and a men only fasbion sbo.... held in December. At the auction, Capt. Paul Hollandsworth, Commanding Officer of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Five, and LCdr. Ken Peters served as auctioneers. Tbeir skill and enthusiasm resulted in raising almost $1,500for scholarships. Tbe men only fasbion show beld at the Commissioned Officers' Mess in December brought additional money into the Officers' Wives' Club coffers because a percentage of the money from the sale of garments modeled during the show was returned by merchants whose wares were shown. Gaines, the son of Cdr. (ret.) and Mrs. James Gaines, will attend the University of Nevada at Reno, where he will major in business administration before heading into law school to pursue a career in mining law. While at Burroughs High School, he has been on the wrestling team, soccer team, Mathletes, and the high school track team. He has also served as a volunteer to assist senior citizens with fencing, roofing, and removing trees. SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS - Recipients of two 51,000 scholarships awarded by the NWC Officers' Wives Club are leonard Gaines and Linda PaHerson.- Photo by Don Cornelius Miss Patterson, the daughter of Capt. and Mrs. John Patterson, will attend California Polytechnic state University in San Luis Obispo, and will major in electronic engineering. Auto Hobby Shop now open for use by Center civilians also She has been active with the Senior High Youth Fellowship of the All Faith Chapel, played varsity basketball at Burroughs High School, and has also been a member of the Ski Club. Sbe has been employed part time at First Federal Savings and Loan. Her volunteer activities include selling at the NWC Thrift Shop, and delivering Meals oil Wheels to senior citizens. Thomas to speak at Cerro Coso College graduation tonight Tonight 139 men and women ranging from 19 years old to 72 years old will be awarded degrees during Cerro Coso Community College's commencementceremonies. The ceremony begins at 6:30 p.m. on the north lawn of the college campus. Congressman Bill Thomas, who represents the lath Di5trict, will be- the keynote speaker. Tbe public is invited to attend both the ceremonies and the reception for the graduatesthat will follow. Of the graduates, 99 have earned Associate in Arts degrees, and 40 have earned Associate in Science degrees. Use of the Recreational Service Depart- ment's Auto Hobby Shop, which previously had been reserved for military personnel only, is now open as well to civilian em- ployees ofthe Department of Defense. It is the responsibility of the Auto Hobby Sbop manager, or his representative, to schedule the use of all equipment and working spaces (stalls) to insure that no conflict arises between military and DoD patrons, but it is recognized that the primary purpose of this facility is to serve the needs of military personnel and their dependents. Hours of operation at the Auto Hobby Shop, which is closed on Mondays, are: 1t08 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, and 12 noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. There are no restrictions on use of Auto Hobby Shop facilities by eligible users Tuesday through Friday. Priority will be given to military personnel on weekends and bolidays, bowever. H there is a waiting list to use space or equipment, preference will be given to military users. For this reason, DoD civilian patrons are encouraged to call the Auto Hobby Shop, phone NWC ert. 2346 or 3107, to determine if the equipment they wish to use is available. This is particularly important if civilians want to use the grease racks. Wben they show up to work on their cars Tomorrow from 12 noon to 6 p.m. the EnlisIed Mess will have a party to celebrate the opening ofthe swimming pool on the parking lotnert to the pool. There will be music by the Throbs Band, a local group that will play for the enjoyment ofthose whoattend, and there will be free hot dogs and hamburgers. A limited quantity of beer will be sold at a reduced price. Note - this event is for members and autborized patrons ofthe EM only. Music of the 19608 will be featured tonight at the Chief Petty Officers' Club, where the entertainment will be provided by Sunlite, a local dance band. The band will begin playmg at8:30p.m. Dinner specials of the evening will be prime rib of beef or Icelandic white fish that will be prepared and served from 6to 9o'clock. The Sunlite band will also be playing Saturday night for the Golden Anchor golf tournament dinner and dance. at the Auto Hobby Shop, all DoD civilians must have in their possession a current NWC pass, and must present this pass upon entering the shop. Dependents of DoD civilians must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. DoD civilians are not authorized to pur- chase retail items offered for sale at the Auto Hobby Sbop, and civilians are charged more than military personnel for use of the same equipment. Some typical examples from the fee schedule are: engine diagnostic machine, $10 (military), $15 (Civilian); electronic test equipment per bour, $1 (military), $1.25 (Civilian); lift/hoist per hour, $1 (military), $1.50 (civilian); lubrication gun per use (one tube), $1 (military), $1.50 (civilian); stall fee, 50 cents per hour up to $2 per day for military, or 75 cents per hour up to $3 per day for civilians; tow har rental, $3 per day for military and $5 per day for civilians. As patron usage of the Auto Hobby Shop increases, its hours of operation will be increased as well. Suggestions from patrons are welcome by the manager. VX-5 hosts horde of youngsters on tour of facilities Kindergartners and second and third grade students from Richmond and Vieweg elementary schools got an exciting view of Navy operations when they toured Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Five's Hangar 1 facilities recenUy. The youngsters learned about various aircraft nown by VX~ pilois and also had the opportunity to go up into the air traffic control tower (whicb is also located in Hangar 1). Ens. Susie Justice, VX~ Public Affairs Officer, conducted the tours with the assistance of PH2 Kathy Graves, YN3 Shelly Reifke, DPSA Dana Jacobson, and AA Helen Katelhon. While the children were at the airfield, they also get a tour of Fire Station 3, and were shown through a C-131 transport. Conducting them through the transport was AMS2 Mike Murphy of NWC. He explained the function and operation of the aircraft and its equipment to the young visitors. June 4, 1982 BHS Class of J962 invites all members to reunion June J2 A big reunion party is planned for graduates of the Burroughs High School Class of 1962 to be held at the Chief Petty Officers' Club on Saturday, June 12, starting at 6:30p.m. Those who are not able to attend (despite motel and housing arrangements and haby sitting for those who need any of these things) will still be able to take part by sending $4 to 1962 Reunion Committee, 813 N. Peg, Ridgecrest, CA 93555 for the reunion booklet. Cost for the evening's activities is $17.50 per person, with late dinner reservations accepted until June 5. Those who would like to contribute to the talent show are asked to ~otify the committee as soon as possible. ASunday picnic is also planned. Anyone seeking further information may telephone Yvonne (Heynen) Beyer, 37:" 45!i9; Frank Klassen, 375-5532; or Dave Rivera, 37:"7266. Public Works officer featured speaker at Navy league dinner Capt. Jerry Horacek, Public Works Of- ficer, will be the featured speaker at a meeting of the Indian Wells Valley Council ofthe Navy League on Thursday, June 10, at the Enlisted Mess. The evening will begin with a social hour at 6:30, to be followed by a top sirloin steak dinner at 7:30. The cost of the dinner is $6.50 per person. Dinner reservations must be made by Sunday. They may he made by telephoning 446-M88, 446-7244,or 446-3164. Film slated at meeting of Astronomical Society "A Question of Ufe," a 28-minute NASA film, will higblight the meeting Monday night of the China Lake Astronomical Society. The meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Ridgecrest Branch of the Kern County Library, 131 E. Las Flores St., Ridgecrest. In this film, life is defined and general conditions necessary to sustain life are discussed, as well as the potential significance of discovering life elsewhere in the universe. All interested persons are invited to at- tend the ~eeting and free film showing. -- ~ G l 4U 4GB 40M!1tEO I PG I 4U4GB 4 0 M!11(O P.'."~.I G...II.I",. w."••I,.., ~ A I AB1 AI(1(O UIOCI., "'11'<1...... . ,,......",."'1 P. . ...~ •• 4"..11 c;.u......... Regular starting time 7:00 p.m . FRI.. SUN.• WED. JUNE4.'.t "PENNIES FROM HEAVEN" Starring Steve Martin and Bernadette Peters (Comedy. raled R. 114 m in.) SATURDAY JUNES "RICH AND FAMOUS" Starring Jacqueline Bisset and Candice Bergen (Drama. rated R. 123 m in.) MONDAY JUNE7 "FIRST DEADLY SIN" Starring Frank Sinatra and Faye Dunaway (Action I Drama, rated R. 112min.) I:RIDAY JUNE 11 JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION PROGRAMS M urray SchooI 5 p.m. Monroe School 7 p.m . f:l U.S. GOYl1'nmell1PrintinG Office: 1982 No. 1021 From: ____ r----, PLACE STAMP HERE To:_________ r I \ Hays succeeds Hillyer as Technical Director Burrell W. Hays became Technical Director of the Naval Weapons Center this week, replacing Bob Hillyer, who will be leaving here for Washington, D.C., to become the Director of Navy Laboratories on July 1. Hays, who can look hack over 26 years of filling positions of steadily increasing responsibility, has been the Deputy Technical Director/Laboratory Director since April 1978. As the Laboratory Director, he exercised line management responsibility over eight technical depart- ments and supervised the planning of the technical programs for the Center. Hays came to China Lake as a Junior Professional employee in 1956, following his graduation from the University of Idaho with a BS degree in electrical engineering. Upon completion of his JP tour, he became an electronic design engineer in the Engineering Department. He worked on the design of system circuits until his promotion in January 1962 to head the Electronic Circuit Design Section of the Engineering Department's Electronics Branch. As a section head he was responsible for projects requiring a diverse knowledge of electronics and a highly developed design skill in solid-5tate and sulHniniature electronics. Projects he supervised involved components for such NWC products as Sidewinder, Moray and Shrike. Remaining with the Engineering Department, Hays became the Sidewinder guidance and control project engineer in July 1963 and, two years later, was ap- pointed to serve as Shrike program manager. An increasing interest in management led Hays to seek further education and, in June 1966, be was awarded a Sloan Fellowship at the Massachussetts Institute of Technology. He returned after a year of study in the Executive Development Program with a master's degree in management. At that time, Hays was appointed assistant head of the Engineering Depart- ment's Weapons Systems Management Division. With responsibility for assisting in the management of production engineering and Fleet support for Sidewinder, Chaparral, Shrike, and several free-fall weapon systems, Hays supervised the -. CONGRATULATIONS EXTENDED - Bob Hillyer. Technical Director. congratUlates Jack Pakulak as he presents to him the TO Award for his leadership in the Tri-Service Safe Transport of Munitions Program. - Photo by Don Cornelius preparation of detailed project plans for hoth fiscal and manpower requirements of these weapons systems. In March 1968, Hays became the Engineering Depariment's chief engineer. The wide range of responsibilities he / June4,1982 Vol. XXXVI I. No. 22 N AVAL .....EAPO N S C ENTFR CHINA LA K E shouldered varied from Center-wide con- sultation in production engineering and human factors engineering to providing technical review for all systems to assure proper program capabilities and adequacy prior to a recommendation for 'release to production. Still in the Engineering Department, Hays served as head of the Product Design Division, where he was responsible for bringing the Sparrow second source on line, then as associate head of the Engineering Department in charge of engineering ser- vices (an appointment he received in March 1973) and, a few months later he became head of the department - in an "acting" capaCity initially before the promotion was made permanent. In carrying out a policy that was aimed at broadening.the experience, background and skills of senior management personnel, Hays exchanged jobs with Dr. W. G. Leonard and became head of the Propulsion Development (later Ordnance Systems) Department in February 1m. Then, a little more than a year later, he became the (Continued on Page 4) Work on safe transport of munitions earns Technical Director Award for Pakulak The NWC Technical Director's Award was presented on May 24 to Jack M. Pakulak for his successful direction of work in support of the Tri-Service Safe Transport of Munitions (STROM) Program. The presentation by Bob Hillyer to Pakulak took place during the weekli meeting of NWC department heads ani! other senior officials of NWC that was h¢d in the Management Center of MichelSon Laboratory. Pakulak, wbo is a supervisory chemist in the Thermal Research Section of the Ord- nance Systems Department's Conventional Weapons Division, received a letter of commendation signed by Hillyer, an engraved paperweight, and a $300 stipend that accompanies this special form of a Superior Achievement Award. During the Vietnam War years, three catastrophic explosions in railroad cars loaded with bombs led to a tri-service effort to identify the probable cause of such ex- plosions (two of which occurred in railroad yards in Benson, Ariz., and at Roseville, Calif.). In addition, those involved in this effort were asked not only to find the probable cause of the explosions, but also to develop proof of practical fire detection and sup- pression systems. Schiefer moved into post of NWC Lab Director "The Department of Defense hired Pakulak to go to work on this problem, and his efforts (along with those of a number of others) culminated in a program that has enabled safer shipping of explosives," Hillyer said. Starting next Monday, Gerald R. Schiefer will be the NWC Deputy Technical Direc- torlLaboratory Director. He moves to that position from his current assignment as head of the Test and Evaluation Direc- torate, which he has held since July, 1981. Schiefer replaces Burrell W. Hays, who became the Center's Technical Director last week when Bob Hillyer left to become Director of Navy Laboratories. The new 03 came to China Lake in 1960 as a Junior Professional assigned to the Supersonic Naval Ordnance Reseach Track (SNORT). His technical work on weapons began years earlier, however, when he was a fire-control instructor in the Army, and was enhanced by his work as an electronics technician for the Coleman Engineering Co. during the summers while he was earning his bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the University of Utah. While he was in the Weapons Develop- ment Department in the early 19608, he designed the control section electronics, telemetry sy~ms, and test set for the Shrike missile. His outstanding technical competence and reliability led to his being given the responsibility for coordinating the Cuban- crisis-inspired Emergency Shrike Production missile test and evaluation in 1963, and eventually becoming bead of the Shrike Test and Evaluation Group late the following year. During the Vietnam conflict, he made five trips to Vietnam and Southeast Gerald R. Schiefer Asia to provide Shrike support to the Fleet and provide consultation on defense sup- pression. In 1970Schiefer was made head of the new HARM Program Office. His outstanding work with that program was recognized with a Michelson Laboratories Award for Engineering in 1974. Ayear as Science Advisor to RAdm. P. R. Monroe, Commander, Operational Test and Evaluation Force, Norfolk, Va., followed before he was appointed head of the Elec- tronic Warfare Department, a position he held until last year when be became T&E Director. His outstanding personal contributions to hoth the Shrike and HARM programs won him the Center's highest recognition for individual achievement, the L. T. E . Thompson Award, in 1979. With his new role, Schiefer still hopes to have opportunity to spend time backpacking and camping with his son Charlie or his Scout troop (an activity he has much en- joyed in times past). He and his wife, Loretta, are also parents of a daughter, Heidi, and a son, Scott, who are both college students. The NWC Technical Director congratulated Pakulak for his part in this program, which has increased the con- fidence of railroad operators and removed a cause for concern of businessmen and residents whose property is located in the vicinity of railroad yards. NWC received national recognition as a result of Pakulak's work, Hillyer added. Pakulak was nominated for the Technical Director Award by Carl L. Schaniel, his department head, who noted that the latest recipient of this honor "occupied a position of particular tmportance from the first formative meetings that led to STROM, through the critical, early plauning stages, and, finally, to responsibility for a very complex research, development, and test program." Work directed at NWC by Pakulak con- tributed to meeting several objectives of the Safe Transport of Munitions (STROM) Program, Schaniel pointed out. 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