Tracks, the newspaper for Anniston Army Depot

Volume 31, Number 20201 November 30, 2017

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One of the issues Anniston Army Depot currently faces with the Logistics Modernization Pro-gram is ensuring employees have both the access their position requires and the training to use those systems in LMP.

Currently, 300 employees await access to roles within the LMP system.

The User Account Manage-ment team, comprised primarily of Ken Henderson, Donna Byrne and Kim Wells, is responsible for granting access and ensuring em-ployees have the training needed for their roles.

“We don’t just let any em-ployee go to the tool crib and get a tool. There is a process to deter-mine if they should have the tool and it hinges on the supervisors for the various shops,” said Hen-derson, a management analyst. “It’s the same with LMP.”

LMP is a tool designed to help ANAD’s industrial environment become more efficient.

Nearly 2,000 employees use the LMP system on depot and the software products affect every-thing from production schedules to timekeeping.

“If you are on Anniston Army Depot, LMP touches your life in some way,” said Henderson.

And the list of users who need access to the system or who need to change their roles in the system changes on a nearly daily basis.

So, if you need initial access to LMP or need to change your access, how do you do it?

It takes four steps.Step 1 - Check your DD-2875.

Users who request access to LMP must have a DD-2875, System Authorization Access Re-quest, completed by their infor-mation assurance security officer stating their position requires ac-cess to LMP.

“For us, it’s important this form has LMP requested on it,” said Byrne.

The DD-2875 is used to re-

quest other types of network ac-cess as well, so an employee with computer access may have a form on file, but it might not have LMP specified on it..Step 2 - Request training.

The information assurance security officer can determine training needed for the role each employee will have in LMP.

If your role changes, the IASO can recommend additional courses for your new duties.

Step 3 - Gain supervisor com-pliance.

This step should be completed at the same time as Step 2.

The supervisor should send an e-mail to the UAM team request-ing LMP access be granted for the employee’s role.

If the access is for a tempo-rary promotion or for an employ-ee who is detailed to a different shop, the timeframe for the detail or temporary promotion should be included.Step 4 - Complete training.

The user will be granted ac-cess to their role in LMP prior to training. It is then up to the em-ployee to learn the steps needed to successfully navigate the system and fulfill their job duties.Logging in every 30 days

To maintain access to LMP, users must log into the system and into their region (ECC produc-tion and/or CAMS) at least once a month.

If an employee is on leave or is away for duty or training pur-poses for more than 30 days, the account can be placed on hold by the supervisor.Yearly review

In addition to the monthly log-in, which ensures the list of LMP users is up-to-date, the UAM

team conducts a yearly review of all LMP users to verify each has the correct access.

During the annual review, supervisors will receive e-mails related to the LMP users in their area. The e-mails simply ask the supervisor to acknowledge that the role assigned in LMP is the one being performed by the em-ployee.

For most employees, the role is the same.

Sometimes, the yearly check finds that an employee has more access than is needed and doesn’t use some of the systems to which they have access. Or, it finds that an employee doesn’t have enough.

If a supervisor suspects changes are needed to an employ-ee’s access, they can request a list of all areas within LMP for which the employee has access.Reminders

Supervisors are reminded to notify the UAM team if an em-ployee has a:

• Name change• Change in work detail• The beginning or end of a

temporary promotionFor additional information,

contact the LMP Help Desk at LMP1 (5671).

Trouble gaining access to LMP?Account management experts detail the steps to system usage

Photo by Jennifer Bacchus

Donna Byrne, a member of the User Account Management Team, assists Rudy Hamby, a supervisor in the Final Test Branch, with LMP access.

by Jennifer BacchusANAD PAO

User Management ConsoleThe UAM team also manages the User Management Console

tool.The team performs work center changes, group and subgroup

assignments, and callboard maintenance using the UMC tool. Any changes needed can be requested by the supervisor via

e-mail to the team.

This newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the U.S. Army. Contents of TRACKS are not necessarily official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, Department of Defense, Depart-

ment of the Army, or Anniston Army Depot. TRACKS is published biweekly using desktop

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Commanding Officer....................Col. Joel WarhurstPublic Affairs Officer...........................Clester BurdellEditor..............................................Jennifer BacchusPhotographers...................................Mark Cleghorn

Ben Williams

TRACKS2 November 30, 2017

Listening to holiday music, putting up decorations, going to parties, and eating festive foods – these are all signs that the holiday season is well underway.

Exchanging gifts with your cowork-ers may also be a part of your celebration.

To avoid putting a damper on holiday celebrations, federal employees are re-minded they must give responsibly to one another in the workplace.

Although certain small items such as coffee, donuts and greeting cards are not considered gifts, under ethics rules, most any other item of market value is a gift.

The two categories for gifts under the Joint Ethics Regulation are:

1. Gifts between supervisors and subordinates

2. Gifts from outside (prohibited) sources

Supervisors and subordinates may ex-change gifts within the workplace.

Supervisors may accept food and re-freshments shared in the office and may contribute to the expenses of an office party.

Although the general rule is that su-pervisors may not accept gifts from sub-ordinates, there are exceptions:

• During the holidays or other cel-ebrations such as a birthday, supervisors may accept gifts (other than cash) of $10 value or less per occasion from a subor-dinate.

• For special occasions, such as mar-riage, birth or adoption of a child or re-tirement, employees may give a supervi-sor a group gift if the total value of the gift does not exceed $300. Employees may not solicit more than $10 per em-ployee to contribute to the group gift and the contributions must be voluntary.

• If a subordinate is invited to a so-cial event at the supervisor’s residence, the subordinate may give the supervisor a hospitality gift of the type and value customarily given on such an occasion.

There are no legal restrictions on gifts exchanged among coworkers. However,

common sense (and good taste) should always apply within the workplace.

Employees may decline to accept a gift from a co-worker.

Also, employees should not give or ac-cept cash as a gift.

Supervisors may never receive cash as a gift from a subordinate.

Gifts from contractors and other prohibited sources (any person seeking business with or official action by an employee’s agency) during the holiday season are the same as any other time of the year:

• Item with a value not exceeding $20 may be given, as long as the total amount of gifts from that source does not exceed $50 for the year.

• Gifts may be given based on a bona fide personal relationship. For ex-ample, an employee may accept a gift from his or her spouse who works for a contractor as long the spouse, not the contractor, pays for the gift.

• Refreshments (not a meal) at an open house or reception, if it is a widely-attended gathering and the employee’s supervisor approves attendance as being the Army’s interest, are permitted.

• Invitations from contractors that are open to the public, to all government employees or to all military personnel are permitted.

• Invitations offered to a group or class not related to government employ-ment are permitted. For example, an employee who is a volunteer at a hos-pital may attend an event for hospital volunteers offered by a company that is also a government contractor.

• Attendance at an event if atten-dance is based on outside business or other relationships is acceptable. For example, a federal employee may ac-company their spouse to a contractor’s holiday party for its employees where the spouse is employed by the contrac-tor.

If you have any questions about the ethics rules, contact an Ethics Counselor at Anniston Army Depot Legal Office by calling 256-235-6773.

Holiday gift giving at workby LaVette Lyas-BrownANAD Legal Office

Anniston Army Depot’s quarterly blood drive will be held at the Physi-cal Fitness Center and DeSoto Entertainment Center Dec. 7.

Depot employees, tenants and contract employees are encouraged to donate. Remember, for every unit of blood collected up to three lives may be saved.

Note: Donors will be required to show personal identification before donating. A driver’s license or Department of Defense identification card is acceptable.

Depot blood drive Dec. 7

Physical Fitness CenterTIME ORGANIZATION10:30 a.m. DP - Trans. Gear Drive DP - Turbine Drive Train DPW Museum Support Center11:30 a.m. DRM DP - Comp. Assembly DP - Fielding Operations Dear Clinic/Ind. Hygiene DCMA Contractors DES12:30 p.m. DPE DLA DP - Clean/Finish/Paint1:30 p.m. DP - Recip. Drive Train DP - Support Equipment ANMC DP - Tracked Systems

DeSoto Entertainment CenterTIME ORGANIZATION10:30 a.m. DRK DP - Final Operations DP - Manufacturing Contracting11:30 a.m. DES DFMWR DPM Quality Assurance Office12:30 p.m. TMDE DP - Weapons Systems CPAC1:30 p.m. DOIM ANAD Staff Offices ANAD Command DP - Stryker Division

For additional information, contact Kelvin Burruss at Ext. 5814 or via e-mail.

Students tour Morning Show studio

Photo by Mark Cleghorn

Forty students, members of Coldwater Elementary School’s Broadcasting Team, toured Annis-ton Army Depot’s Morning Show studio Nov. 17. In addition to script writing and broadcast pro-duction, the fourth-graders learned about fire prevention and recycling.

TRACKS 3November 30, 2017

Photo by Mark Cleghorn

The Nov. 17 DLAMP graduates are: Antonio Allen, Directorate of Production; Ollice Allison, DP; Dennis Bushey, Quality Assurance Office; Christopher Gray, DP; Perry Grissom, DP; Bryan Haynes, Directorate of Public Works; Danny Johnson, DP; Brian Leonard, DP; Brandon Maxwell, DP; Christopher Naugher, DP; Richard Presley, QAO; Shirley Quinn, Anniston Munitions Center; Robert Searle, Directorate of Production Engineering; Brodrick Wallace, DP; Kayla Wells, Directorate of Risk Management.

15 leaders graduate ANAD DLAMP courseAnniston Army Depot graduated 15 individuals

from its Depot Leadership and Management Pro-gram Nov. 17.

The four-week course trained future depot lead-ers through classroom instruction and real world ex-perience. The latter was done through a shadowing program as students were paired with current depot leaders.

Depot Commander Col. Joel Warhurst presented the certificates to each participant, praising them for their dedication during the course.

Employees who participate in the DLAMP course receive an overview of the installation, en-abling them to see how all the different organiza-tions work together to ensure the depot produces what the warfighters need on time and to specifica-tions.

The leadership training they receive will enable them to be more effective supervisors, leaders and peers.

Following completion of the class, students have one year in which to complete the next phase of their leadership training, a two-week Civilian Education System residency course in Fort Leavenworth, Kan.

from Staff ReportsANAD Public Affairs

Terry EstesSafe Employee of the QuarterOct./Nov./Dec. 2016

A pipefit-ter in the Re-frigera-tion and Plumb-i n g Branch, E s t e s ’ position requires him to work throughout Anniston Army Depot, where he encoun-ters a multitude of diverse tasks.

According to his justification, he always strives to do his job as safely as possible.

He does whatever is asked of him and is a team player. Estes follows proper procedures, wears the correct personal protective equipment for the job and ac-complishes each task in an effec-tive, efficient and safe manner.

Justin Green2016 Safe Employee of the Year

Green is an electronic indus-trial controls mechanic in the Fa-cilities Electrical Branch.

His justification states he is re-q u i r e d to work in all a r e a s of the installa-tion and perform a wide r a n g e of tasks.

These tasks involve perform-ing work on roll up doors, fans, pumps and electric heaters.

Green encounters numerous electrical issues on a daily basis.

He always strives to work as safely as possible and can always be seen wearing the appropriate personal protective equipment for the job.

Joseph (Roy) SwaffordSafe Employee of the Quarter

Jan./Feb./March 2017Swafford is an air condition-

ing equipment mechanic leader in the Refrig-eration a n d Plumb-i n g Branch.

H e encoun-ters a m u l -t i t u d e of diverse tasks during his work throughout the installation.

Swafford’s justification states he is an outstanding employee who always strives to do his job as safely as possible.

He follows proper proce-dures, wears the correct personal protective equipment and accom-plishes each task in an effective, efficient and safe manner.

Richard (Shane) NoblesSafe Employee of the QuarterApril/May/June 2017

An industrial equipment me-c h a n i c in the Refrig-eration a n d Plumb-i n g Branch, Nobles is an o u t -s t a n d -

ing employee who keeps safety as a first priority.

He works in shops and offices throughout the depot on a daily basis.

Nobles can always be count-ed on to follow regulatory proce-dures.

He wears appropriate person-al protective equipment and ac-complishes tasks in an effective, efficient and safe manner.

Robert WalkerSafe Employee of the QuarterJuly/Aug./Sept. 2017

Walker is an air conditioning equipment mechanic in the Re-frigera-tion and Plumb-i n g Branch.

H i s job of-ten re-q u i r e s work in various d i f f e r -ent shop and office environments through-out the installation.

Because of the diverse work areas where he performs tasks, safe work procedures are impor-tant.

Walker always follows pro-cedures, including the wearing of proper personal protective equip-ment.

ESTES

GREENSWAFFORD

NOBLESWALKER

DPW honors five safe employees of the quarter, year

TRACKS4 November 30, 2017

notes from around the Track

Christmas CheerThis year, 215 children in protective cus-

tody with the Calhoun County Department of Human Resources may be sponsored by An-niston Army Depot employees through Christ-mas Cheer.

Christmas Cheer also allows depot employees to spon-sor installation families. These are coworkers who experi-enced hardships this year and have financial needs.

Christmas Cheer key people are located throughout the installation to assist in coordinating assistance for these children and families or you may contact Jeannette Baxter at Ext. 7616 or Boyd Scoggins at Ext. 3182 or Ext. 3617.

Open seasonThe Federal Benefits Open

Season runs through Dec. 11. This gives federal employees the opportunity to evaluate their benefits, provider net-works and the 2018 rates for Federal benefits, which include FEHB, Federal dental and vi-sion (FEDVIP), as well as elec-tions for Flexible Spending Ac-count (FSAFEDS) for health care and/or dependent care.

Individuals have the chance to make changes to their cov-erage within the open season dates without evidence of in-surability or a qualifying life event with a benefits election effective date of Jan. 7, 2018.

For additional information, contact Kelly Smith-O’Hara, at Ext. 5219, or LaTonya Bell at Ext. 3645.

The depot’s annual Wounded Warrior Hunt is scheduled for Jan. 12-14. The hunt, which is held in the restricted area, is open to Purple Heart recipients.

That weekend, there will also be an archery-only hunt in the controlled area which is open to members of the military, depot employees, retirees and escorted family members.

There is a mandatory orientation for the controlled area hunt. All hunters must at-tend one of the orientation sessions, which will be held Dec. 4 and Dec. 7.

If you are interested in participating in the hunt or volunteering during the hunt, contact Andrew Burns at Ext. 7549.

Additionally, the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation is taking pre-orders for Wounded Warrior Hunt apparel. Order forms are avail-able at DFMWR facilities.

Wounded Warrior Hunt set for Jan. 12-14

Dec. 1 - Snack line only

Dec. 4Country fried steakMashed potatoes and gravyGreat Northern beansTurnip greensCornbread

Dec. 5Beer battered codFries or onion ringsBaked beans ColeslawHush puppies

Dec. 6Chicken or beef soft tacoSpanish riceMexican cornRefried beansTaco salad bowl

Dec. 7Fried chickenMacaroni and cheesePinto beans, Turnip greensFried okra, Cornbread

Dec. 11Fried pork chopScalloped potatoes Steamed broccoliFried squash Yeast roll

Dec. 12Chicken wingsFries or onion ringsPotato saladGrilled Texas toast

Dec. 13Spaghetti with meat sauceMixed vegetablesSide saladGarlic bread

Dec. 14Fried catfishColeslawBaked beans French friesHush puppies

Dec. 15 - Snack line only

Dec. 18Salisbury steakMashed potatoes and gravyGreen peasVegetable sticksYeast roll

Dec. 19Beef tips and riceCorn on the cob Green beansFried okraYeast roll

Dec. 20BBQ porkFries or onion ringsBaked beans ColeslawTexas toast

Dec. 21 - Breakfast only

Dec. 26 - Snack line only

The remainder of the December menu will be in the

Dec. 14 issue of TRACKS.

Cafeteria menusby Kelvin Burruss, ASAP

December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month.Anniston Army Depot joins the nation in sending the message that

drunk and drugged driving is dangerous and poses a serious public health risk to all on the road.

Drunk and drugged driving can result in horrible tragedies and loss of life.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 30 people in the United States die in motor vehicle crashes involving an alcohol-impaired driver every day.

This is an average of one death every 48 minutes.According to the CDC, driving while on drugs was associated with

more deaths in 2015 than driving with alcohol in one’s system. Still, some safety experts caution that drunken driving remains a bigger prob-lem.

Positive drug tests were more common among fatally injured drivers tested in 2015 than the presence of alcohol, according to “Drug-impaired Driving,” a report released by the Governors Highway Safety Associa-tion and the Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility.

According to the report, 43 percent of motorists who died had drugs in their systems compared to 37 percent of dead motorists who tested positive for alcohol that year.

More information is available at: www.stopimpaireddriving.org.If you have questions or would like assistance with a drug or alcohol

problem, contact the Army Community Counseling Center at Ext. 3379.

National Impaired Driving Prevention Month