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File: 970207_aadcd_011.txtAs late as 7 February the CBPO at Robins sent amended order to the deployed 2lst members still using the wong zip code. These order did not arrive until 13 March. They also sent orders for the personnel deployed to England. They seemed totally unaware of which personnel were deployed to England and which to Saudi Arabia. (3) Recommendation: Accurate information, such as mail Zip Codes, is critical. Orders for a major deployment such as "Desert Storm" should have numerous Ouality Control checks. g. Conflicting Information on Promotion, PME, etc. (l) Observation: There was conflicting information given to various units concerning eligibility for promotions, input of in theater Commanders, PME's, etc. This disparity of treatment resulted in poor morale among unit members who were told they still had to have PME but could not get the appropriate volumes sent to them in Country. In addition, the in-theater Commander was suppose to have been afforded the opportunity to comment on promotion of personnel assigned to them. The 21 APSS made no attempt to secure this input. (2) Discussion: The 52th APSS at Scott AFB, IL was told PME's were being waived and their personnel were being promoted. The 2lst APSS at Patrick AFB, FL received no clear guidance resulting in personnel in theater being denied promotion. It should be noted both units are part of the 14th Air Force and should have received and followed the same information. (3) Recommendation: Better communication is needed within CONUS to insure that all units not only receive the same information but properly follow guidelines to avoid disparity of treatment between personnel from differert units. h. Medical Care of Assigned Personnel (1) Observation: Chronic medical problems degraded the ability of the ASF to meet its mission and tied up physician, nursing personnel and used up medical supplies. . (2) Discussion: Many personnel hours were spent treating chronic conditions at sick call. Two hundred and sixty (260) visits were made to sick call mostly for chronic conditions such as allergies to dust mites, asthma, colitis, blisters, back pain etc. 10
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