LT. COMMANDER MARVIN L. DOLIANAThe Administrative Department
The Admisistrative department embraces Personnel, Officer's Records, Information and Education, Career
Appraisal, Special Services, and Public Information. There are 14 officers and about 15 enlisted men occupied
with some phase of this huge task, and three buildings in the squadron area are concerned with the subject of
Administration.
A further breakdown of the department is as follows:
PERSONNEL
Here is where the the enlisted men's records are kept, and where any additions or correction to these important documents are made. the Temporary Additional Duty (TAD) orders are "Cut" here also, and Per Diem claims are routed through this office before they go to the Navy Accounts Disbursing Office (NADO) for payment. Housing for incoming personnel is handled in this office too, as well as the issuing of I.D. cards for the men and their dependents.
OFFICER'S RECORDS
This section takes care of the additions and corrections to the Officer's records, initiates the completion of the required fitness reports, houses the Registered Publications Office, puts out the Plan of the day, routes all mail addressed to the Squadron, and handles a great deal of the paperwork required each day.
INFORMATION AND EDUCATION
All the correspondence courses, informative books and pamphlets, and enlisted examination for rate are handled here, and it is a big job in itself.
CAREER APPRAISAL
A part of the I&E building is set aside for this, and an officer is present to help anyone contemplating reenlistment, or whoever desires a good look at just what the future holds for him. Other parts of this job include insurance counseling, and advice on savings programs.
SPECIAL SERVICES
Here is a very broad field that has many facets. To begin with, all the sporting facilities available are listed and displayed in prominent areas, and it is in this office that arrangements are made for the Squadron parties, picnics, and other outings. Squadron funds are computed and recorded here, and the Special Services Officer must attend meetings with the other tenant activities on the base for the purpose of alloting money for other recreational activities.
PUBLIC INFORMATION
This is the main outlet for all the news that leaves the squadron. Working in conjunction with VAP-61, pictures are obtained of worthy squadron activities and functions, appropriate stories are written and captions are provided, and all news releases are sent to one of the many publications for possible inclusion.
FIRST LIEUTENANT
This division is responsible for the upkeep of all buildings, furniture, fixtures and areas assigned to the squadron. In addition, the First Lieutenant has the responsibility to achieve the highest possible standards of cleanliness, neatness, and sanitation of both personnel and material in the barracks and assigned area surrounding the barracks. Another function of this active division is to exercise close supervision and control over all assigned squadron vehicles and drivers.
LEGAL
VW-1 Legal office advises squadron officers and enlisted personnel on legal matters. Investigations as required are conducted concerning the circumstances surrounding alleged offenses, and each case is processed through this office in preparation for Executive Officers Screening Mast and Captain's Non-Judicial Punishment. A complete file of all court-martial cases, commanding officer's non-judicial punishment and other reports pertaining to disciplinary action taken by the commanding officer are maintained in this office.
This full page pair of pictures appeared at the end of the Administration Department
descripton of duties.Click on the picture to enlarge.
