Navy RHO/RS Retired Affairs CAPT LaMarr Beuchler
CAPT(ret) Beuchler - Pipeline Rapid, Appomattox River, May 2001
Navy RHO/RS Retired Affairs CAPT LaMarr Beuchler
CAPT(ret) Beuchler - Pipeline Rapid, Appomattox River, May 2001
Contact Information:
Eastern Virginia Medical School or on a nearby river.
Accomplishments During Service:
Directed the Dosimetry Center during implementation of the LiF TLD. Great science support. Increased production from a few thousand film badges per month to nearly 10,000 TLDs per month. Robert was our shipper extraordinaire!
Developed and revised many directives, developed training guidelines at the Damage Control Schools, established procedures to connect submarines to the tender for transfer of radioactive material (one of the last RHO’s to be in the Repair Department), Repair Department Division Officer, and many more experiences.
Developed medical planning data for entry into war game scripts at the Naval War College during CINCLANTFLT games.
RHO assignments included:
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Commands |
Dates |
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OCS, Newport, RI |
9/63-2/64 |
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USS Bushnell AS-15 |
5/64-7/65 |
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Damage Control School, Philadelphia, PA |
7/65-7/67 |
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Damage Control School, Treasure Island, CA |
7/67-7/71 |
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Submarine Base Pearl Harbor, HI |
7/71-7/75 |
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OST, Colorado State University |
7/75-8/76 |
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BUMED, Washington, DC |
8/76-6/77 |
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Dosimetry Center, Bethesda, MD |
6/77-6/81 |
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BUMED, Washington, DC |
6/81-6/85 |
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CINCLANTFLT, Norfolk, VA |
6/85-7/89 |
Awards:
National Defense, Navy Commendation, Navy Meritorious Service
Accomplishments Since Retirement:
Director, Environmental Health/Radiation Safety Officer, Old Dominion University. Renewed a broad scope academic license. Expanded interests to include chemical and biosafety.
Director, Environmental Health & Safety/Radiation Safety Officer, Eastern Virginia Medical School.
President, Virginia Chapter, Health Physics Society; 1994-1995
Board of Directors, Tidewater Chapter, American Industrial Hygiene Association; 1999-2000
Having a great time kayaking, biking and skiing and starting to think about retirement again!
Words of Wisdom:
Enjoy each duty station and the wonderful people you meet along the way. Seek new adventures and geographic locations.
Stay current professionally and actively participate in professional organization sections and chapters.
Be honest and truthful – it makes life a lot less stressful.
Always keep a paddle in the water!