FORT JACKSON, S.C. -- Leaders from several on-post military and civilian organizations met May 7 at the Post Conference Room to constitute Fort Jackson's Installation Planning Board.
The board, which will convene at least twice a year, serves as an information exchange forum between the garrison and the post's tenants.
"I hope this is a useful tool for you," Garrison Commander Col. Lillian Dixon said in her opening remarks, addressing the tenant organization representatives. "I know it is for us."
The IPB also demonstrates how the installation's activities interrelate with Fort Jackson's priorities as outlined in the campaign plan.
"We found a way to tie what we do as a business to the Campaign Plan," Dixon said.
During the meeting, Lt. Col. Ronald Taylor, provost marshal and director of emergency services, unveiled plans to build automated installation entry systems at Fort Jackson's gates. The new system will allow motorists to swipe their common access cards to gain entry to the installation.
"The actual construction date is still unknown," Taylor said, but added that he hopes the project can be under way by August. "The security at Fort Jackson will be a lot better."
Dave Harmon, Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation director, laid out plans for the construction of two child development centers, which are scheduled to be completed in March. (For more on the CDCs, see page 16.) Harmon also talked about several initiatives to offer more recreational opportunities for visitors on Family Day.
Century Lanes Bowling Center and the Solomon Center are scheduled to be expanded; a large group shelter will be built near Palmetto Falls Water Park; and Family Day bus tours of the installation are currently in a test phase.
"What we're trying to do is to enhance the Family Day experience here on Fort Jackson," Harmon said.
AAFES General Manager Jason Rosenberg talked about a new program, "Cadre Wednesdays," which is scheduled to begin Wednesday.
"It will all be geared toward the permanent party (Soldiers)," Rosenberg said.
Some of the items that IPB attendees determined to need further discussion are the location of a skeet range and the implementation of more cadre-friendly initiatives on Fort Jackson.
Susanne.Kappler1@us.army.mil
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