Welcome to the World according to
Joe…
(What color is the sky in the world where you live?)
My Motto....
"Always Remember, There's No
Problem That Can't Be Ignored If You Really Put Your Mind To It"
"Knowledge... is good" (Animal House)
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My Other
Motto....
It's
a sick world… and I'm a happy guy…
Dilbert is alive and well… I think
he works in the cubicle next to me…
I work at the United States Army Tank-automotive and Armaments
Command (USATACOM, or TACOM for short) in Warren MI.
Most people think of it as “the tank plant”, but not
many realize there is a “Materiel Command” located there. The tank plant itself has been closed for a
number of years, but the Command is still there.
I work in the Materiel Fielding and Training
(MF&T) organization, specifically for New Equipment Training (NET).
Our mission is to deliver the new equipment, and give
the soldiers operator and maintenance training for it. We provide the Unit Commander with his
initial operational capability (IOC)”.
You can learn more about TACOM by visiting the Web
Site at http://www.tacom.army.mil
My mailing address at work is:
Commander
U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments
Command
AMSTA-LC-CIFS
Warren, MI. 48397-5000
Phone (810) 574-5904
FAX (810) 574-6286
EMAIL horvathj@tacom.army.mil
Key responsibilities
The mission of my organization is to provide fielding support
and training as new army systems are fielded to soldiers.
Department or workgroup
I am the Team Leader of the construction equipment (CE),
material handling equipment (MHE), and petroleum and water systems (PAWS)
(CE/MHE/PAWS) group. Others members of
my team are, Tom Bedra, Ken Hare, Vince Porties, Jay Jackson, SSG David Felix,
and SFC Theoloneus Carter. Together we are responsible to procure and
provide training for soldiers and support personnel who operate and repair the
new equipment fielded.
We provide worldwide training of soldiers receiving
new equipment, including National Guard, Reserves, foreign countries, and other
all other military services.
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Currently I'm working on the acquisition and
development of operator and maintainer training for;
Rough Terrain Container Crane (RTCC)
Rough Terrain Container Handler (RTCH)
20 and 40-Foot Spread Bar
All Terrain Lifter Army System (ATLAS)
All Terrain Crane (ATEC)
Heavy Equipment Crane (HEC)
Deployable Universal Combat Earthmover (DEUCE)
Scoop Loader
Hydraulic Excavators (HYEX) type I, II, III
Vibratory Rollers type I, II, III
Petroleum Quality Analysis System (PQAS)
3K Water Purification System (3K WPS)
1.5K Water Purification System (1.5K WPS)
3K Reverse Osmosis Water Purification Unit (ROWPU)
Hoseline Outfit
Modular Laboratory
Advanced Aviation Forward Area Refueling System (AAFARS)
Lightweight Water Purifier (LWP)
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You can contact me at:
Work EMAIL 
horvathj@tacom.army.mil
Home EMAIL horvath@wdl.net
Office Phone: (810) 574-5904
Office FAX: (810) 574-6286
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what you thought you heard... But I'm not sure that what you heard isn't
what I meant…
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I'm 41 years old, and live in the Downriver Detroit
area with my wife Sharon and son Shawn, who is 18. We’ve been married for 20 years.
I've been working for TACOM since 1984 and have 25
years of experience in automotive technology and 20 years experience in
education.
Originally I am from Windber Pennsylvania, just west
of Johnstown, but grew up in South Rockwood, MI, and have lived in Trenton and
Brownstown for the past 21 years.
I have an Associates of Applied Science in Automotive
Technology from Monroe County Community College, and have completed the
requirements for a Master of Science in Technical Management from Embry-Riddle
Aeronautical University, am currently enrolled in Wayne State University
Interdisciplinary Studies Program, and I want to begin working toward a
Doctorate of Leadership in Education with Andrews University.
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Though my list of “favorite stuff” would be
endless, these are just a few…
Favorite Music
I am eclectic in music… I like it all… from Gospel to
Blues to C&W to Rap to Heavy Metal… I like it all… My teenage son Shawn and
I listen to the same music.
I play the accordian (Yes! Stop laughing! the
accordian!) Ah yes, every mothers dream
every child’s nightmare. I also play
the keyboard, guitar, and I have a 5-string banjo but can’t play it.
Favorite Radio Stations
WJR 760AM
580AM Memories
93.1FM WDRQ
95.5FM
101.1FM WRIF
102.7FM
Some of the best radio programs are, Tuesdays with
Morrie, The Mitch Albom Show, Dr. Laura (Morality Compass), and Paul Harvey The
Other Side of the Story.
Some of my favorite TV shows;
Drew Cary Show
Frasier
So You Want To Be A Millionaire
My favorite movies;
I love all kinds of movies… horror, science fiction,
classics, Disney, drama, adventure, comedy, and yes, even an occasional love
story (but don’t tell my wife or she’ll always wanna go see them!!)
Carpe
Diem (Seize the Day) … for we are surely food for worms…
(The Dead Poets Society)
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December 99
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