MINUTES OF THE 12 AUGUST 1976 OTR STAFF MEETING

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• Document Creation Date: December 9, 2016
• Document Release Date: June 27, 2001
• Sequence Number: 37
• Publication Date: September 2, 1976
• Content Type: MFR

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MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD
SUBJECT: Minutes of the 12 August 1976 OTR Staff Meeting
1. The 12 August 1976 OTR Staff Meeting convened at.
1400 hours and adjourned at 1525 hours.
2. Chief, II, discussed the differences between the
portable television monitor system and monitors permanently
placed in the classrooms which can be controlled by the
instructor. He also noted-the different uses which videotape
currently enjoys, particularly in operational training. The
members then viewed the first part of the tape Speed Reading
Systems. Chief, II, noted that most of the instructors in
STATINTL the Institute are not familiar with the use and potential of
videotape. Chief,- stated that one of his FY 77 Objectives
is to establish a small Media Center at - There are tw($TATINTL
purposes for this: first, to upgrade staff capabilities,
and second, to help the students improve themselves.
3. Chief, FTD, noted that video is being used now in
various parts of OTR, but not enough. Chief, TSS, stated
that OTR has an obligation to make all new instructors
aware of what we have to work with- this should be part of
the Instructor Training Workshop. should STATINTL
also make all instructors aware of what is available on the
commercial market. The DDTR agreed on the extent of current
use of video within OTR. He cited the Gellerman films as
prime examples of material which is not interactive and
stated that we should develop more in-house materials for
use.
4. discussed OTR classroom requirements.
He stated that there is a need to determine the extent of
classroom usage within the Chamber of Commerce Building. He
distributed a form covering all C of C courses and classrooms
and requested FTD, II, and LLC to complete the form. The
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DTR questioned whether there were serious scheduling problems
currently. stated that it is not a serious
problem now, but as new courses are added it could become
serious. He also noted that C of C has a variety of small
and large classrooms and team rooms.
5. r d that the merger of the
libraries ha starte . has been purging duplicate
materials. Lists have been disseminated to the Unit Chiefs
of their books which they should check. Chief, FTD noted
that there are some periodicals which are not appropriate
for C of C. The DDTR suggested that this question be
addressed after the merger has been completed. He asked the
estimated date for completion of the purge. Chief, FTD,
reported that he had levied a deadline of 20 August on his
people. The DDTR stated that the move will be done incre-
mentally, to be completed no later than 15 September and
hopefully by 1 September.
6. Chief, PB, discussed the OTR personnel report. He
noted that we will be at our ceiling on 30 September as
approved by the DDA. Chief, _ reported that he had eight
people in the pipeline.
7. The group discussed the pending actions. The
DD/OT stated that he would recommend adding a new section to
the Field Reassignment Questionnaire to serve as a feedback
mechanism for the Operations Course. The question was
raised as to the true need for an ADP programmer in,,OTR.
After some discussion, the DDTR suggested that if a programmer
is needed, he will be carried on the Development Complement,
but not brought over until after 1 October. Chief, II,
reported slow progress on plans for his Summer Symposium and
it will not be held this summer. He has developed a plan
and will consult with Chief, TSS. A vacanc notice has been
prepared for the Audio Technician and replacement
should be on board in one-two weeks.
8. The DTR reported on the DDA morning meeting. The
Unit Chiefs then made their daily reports.
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