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The Doing It in Deutschland programs were developed to teach first-term enlisted soldiers in USAREUR the knowledge and skills needed to (1) use public transportation in Germany, (2) eat out on the economy, (3) use USAREUR, community resources, (4) shop in German stores, and (5) understand the legal aspects of living in Germany. The programs are competency-based, multi-media programs that utilize two delivery systems:
first,
a mass media approach with AFN radio and Stars
and Stripes
news-
paper and, second, Army education centers. The programs were tested and formatively evaluated in controlled settings. The findings in this report subsequently served as the database for decisions regarding modifications for program revisions.
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Life coping skills
Mass media
Instructional development Formative evaluation
Multi-media training
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LIFE COPING SKILLS IN U.S.
ARMY,
EUROPE PILOT PROGRAM
CONTENTS Page INTRODUCTION
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Design of Pilot Program ................... .................... Objectives for Prototype Material .............. ............... PILOT PROGRAM ..........................
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Pretest ..................
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Script ...................
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VISUALS FOR SCRIPT ...............
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PRACTICE EXERCISES ...............
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FINAL ASSESSMENT .................
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READER INFORMATION
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COPING CONTEST .................
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LIST OF FIGURES Figure
1.
Sneak preview ..........
2.
Here are Strac Willie and Doctor Zap
3.
Here is the page Doctor Zap uses to find the right train to take ........ .................
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4.
Ticket vending machine
5.
Validating
6.
Do you recognize
7.
Maybe you call this "The Strass" ...
8.
Do you recognize
on the "Strass?"
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9.
The display board looks pretty big to Chester
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your ticket .......
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these signs and symbols?
our friends
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Figure
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The information on the signs over the platform helped the "secret and on the side of the train ..................... agents" ................
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More
signs! ..............
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LIFE COPING SKILLS IN U.S.
ARMY,
EUROPE PILOT PROGRAM
INTRODUCTION
Design of Pilot Program The research on life
coping skills completed during 1980-81 iden-
tified a set of high priority life listees in USAREUR.
role demands faced by first-term en-
The demands selected met the criteria,
that all
are
faced by at least half of the first-term enlistees in
1.
USAREUR, 2.
moderately to extremely important to successful adaptation to USAREUR,
3.
not adequately addressed by current USAREUR programs, and,
4.
problematic for many first-term enlistees.
For each of these life
role demands a need exists for training ma-
terials designed specifically to teach soldiers how to cope with aspects of their lives within the USAREUR environment.
In addition,
these materials
must be delivered to large numbers of those needing training in
a cost ef-
fective manner. During FY 81-82 competency-based training materials will be designed, developed, mands.
tested and evaluated for eight of the identified life
role de-
The design of these materials will be based on the results of the
testing of the prototype materials included in The characteristics of competency-based
this deliverable. instruction incorporated in
the prototype materials include 1.
Desired outcomes,
instructional
activities,
and assessment
measures are based upon relevant life-role demands.
2.
Competence is in a.
demonstrated
through successful performance
life-role activities conceptualized the area of life
with which it
is
as having three dimensions: primarily concerned--
consumerism or leisure; b.
the specific skills within major categories of generic skills (e.g.,
c.
reading,
the affective attributes which serve to facilitate coping (e.g.,
In
computation and problem solving); and
values,
attitudes,
successful
and emotion).
order to perform the tasks needed to meet the life-role demands,
a variety of skills and affective attributes must be combined and applied to the given situation. 3.
4.
The outcomes of objectives will be a.
explicitly stated for the trainee;
b.
the basis for the instructional and assessment activities.
Time will be flexible in
terms of how long an individual takes
to achieve competence and in
terms of the frequency with which
a person has the opportunity to work toward competence. 5.
A variety of instructional activities will be incorporated into the training materials from which a soldier can choose in his/her pursuit of competence.
6.
Assessment will utilize
diverse techniques.
tests will be used only when applicable.
In
Paper and pencil most cases,
competence
will be evaluated through the use of applied performance measures. It
is
obvious that traditional instructional materials implemented
through traditional delivery systems are not effective in
2
reaching the
through
way.
cost-effective
in
coping skills
the life
delivery systems for
training materials 1.
a
combination of audio
of a
These media can be implemented
and print prototype materials. several delivery systems in
the development
in
delivery systems has resulted
to adapt
needed
skills
of possible media and
A review and critique
successfully to USAREUR.
The potential
coping
who lack the life
large number of soldiers
USAREUR
include
Combination of AFN-radio and the Stars and Stripes newspaper. In
order to reach the largest
mass media approach access
to and,
in
is
number of
suggested.
fact,
soldiers,
a
Most soldiers both have
make use of AFN-radio
and the
Stars and Stripes. 2.
Incorporation of materials
into existing programs offered
through USAREUR agencies. The audio tapes and to
current programs
Headstart,
ESL,
print
masters will
such as BSEP,
High School Completion,
the ACS counseling/training
similar programs offered by the USO, or Mental Hygiene Clinic, quite feasible reproduction,
be made available
programs,
Red Cross,
for examples.
and
Chaplain,
This would be
because of the comparatively low cost of especially when compared with video or other
projected media. 3.
Addition to the collection Resource Centers,
of materials available at
MOS libraries,
Learning
and local base libraries.
3
The audio-print available
this
way,
on their
coping skills
materials will
for use at these facilities
use at home. In
life
and/or for check-out
Precedence for both of
these procedures
individual soldiers could make use of
own time.
Also,
first
be
line
supervisors,
and
exits.
the materials training
NCOs
and other
concerned unit personnel would have access to the
materials
for use as they see fit
as with MOS-related
and academic
materials available from these facilities. Development in
of
training
USAREUR requires
materials
an understanding
designed
of first
term enlistees
and development 1.
of
Soldiers
that
of the trainees.
some generalizations
have been considered in
the prototype materials.
about characterthe design
Among these are
often do not seek out services,
learn things on their
for soldiers
of the characteristics
Data collected during 80-81 allowed for istics
specifically
own or informally
but
rather tend to try
through peers,
their
to
NCOs,
family or friends. 2.
Many soldiers assignments their
3.
which preclude their
enrollment
in
conflicts
with duty
classes and/or
Soldiers tend to use those services which are most accessible to terms of
Many soldiers do not
5.
lack the time or experience
use of many agency services.
them in 4.
either
learn
location and time.
have limited reading ability,
dislike
reading,
well from print-only instruction.
Soldiers are most receptive
to training
world needs and which has a
"hands-on" orientation.
4
which is
based on real-
and/or
6.
Many programs/materials used to assist soldiers in
acquiring
life
because of one or more
coping skills are not effective/efficient of the following reasons: a.
They have limited availability and/or accessibility in numbers,
terms of
time and location.
b.
Costs of purchase and/or reproduction are prohibitively expensive.
c.
They require sophisticated hardware in
d.
They can be used only under the direct supervision of a trainer/
their use.
instructor. e.
Tney have been developed with civilians and/or CONTJS in mind and, therefore,
lack the USAREUR-specific
content vital
to some topics.
The prototype materials that follow 1.
have been developed for first
term enlistees in
the USAREUR
environment; 2.
were designed for specific trainee characteristics
of the first
termer; 3.
will reach a large number of soldiers in
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a cost-effective manner.
OBJECTIVES
LIFE ROLE DEMAND:
Utilize
FOR PROTOTYPE MATERIALS
Public Transportation
System in
Skill
Objectives
Areas Addressed* Computation
Calculate/compare the cost of using available forms of public transporin the host nation. tation Select the mode of travel or public transportation) meets personal needs.
Germany
Problem solving
(tour, POV which best
of
Know what agencies provide services in the host nation. related to travel
Identification
Select appropriate behavior while on working/traveling on duty status economy. the
Interpersonal
stations, Know the location of train Strassenbahn stops, bus stops and taxi stands.
Identification
Read a map to see where buses and
Reading
Strassenbahns
skills
of facts
go. Reading
schedule.
Read a German train
Reading
Read the Strassenbahn and German bus schedules. Calculate the fastest where you are going.
Computation
way to get
Calculate the cheapest way to get where you are going.
Computation
from where you live Plan a trip in Germany. to another city
Problem solving
Calculate how long it will to get to another city.
*The skill
facts
areas
Computation
take
are those used by APL in
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their
model of Functional
Competency.
Objectives
Skill Areas Addressed*
Read signs that are used on trains, buses, and Strassenbahns.
Reading
Know the rules and regulations when using trains, buses, Strassenbahns and taxis.
Identification of facts
Know terms in German that are used with transportation.
Identification of facts
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SNEAK PREVIEW
This week's Here's your chance to get some inside information! episode of "DOING IT IN DEUTSCHLAND" is called THE MUNICH CONNECTION. caper are: The characters in this
Strac Willie:
Willie. He's always You probably know someone like jump in with In fact, he'll ready for an adventure. So, what he's doing! he's sure of before both feet of course, he immediately accepts a secret mission from "Contact."
Doctor Zap:
like Doctor Zap is a good friend to have A fella the He's a fountain of knowledge with all around! is when he can find at his fingertips--that facts satchel! Luckily for Strac Willie, them in his Munich Connection. Doc could help them make their
Chester Boondoggle:
Chester Boondoggle in us! We all have a little He manages to get himself into a mess every now He also a good, loyal friend. and then--but he's get away (TDY?)-opportunity to to take every likes He couldn't turn nickname "Boondoggle." thus his Even if he didn't to Munich, could he? down a trip know why he was going!
You will meet this mission on AFN radio.
fearless
threesome and find out about their
secret
[SEE FIGURE 1]
you need to know to Listen to THE MUNICH CONNECTION and find out all and information use the pictures As you listen, get around in Germany. on this page. When the program is over, the information and activities help you become an expert on using public on the following pages will in Germany. transportation wherever you live 10
SCRIPT THE MUNICH CONNECTION (Second Draft -
[In on 'Music -
Voice 1:
Script for Using Public Transportation)
fade]
[Male voice]
Signature Tune for "Doing
Sure wish I that
it
in
Germany"
could figure out how to get to
concert!
[Female voice]
How about that?!
Voice 3:
[Female voice]
Yeah, late.
Voice 4:
[Male voice]
take me from here to Let's see, bus #4 will Then I can change for bus #10. Marienplatz. That will take me to Greisheim Tor. From Strassenbahn there I can catch three different That's simple!! lines to the Sportzplatz.
Voice 5:
[Male voice]
If the whole group of us goes, maybe it would be just as cheap to rent a car. But then, a special group fare. maybe there's
we got lost
I
got us here.
Voice 2:
twice and we're 20 minutes
[Music - Signature tune up 10 sec., then fade under]
INTRODUCTION: Narr:
Have you ever had to take the German streetcar Have to the next? from one part of the city you ever taken the bus from the Kaserne to the Did you ever downtown shopping district? tell the driver to take you to hail a taxi, hunched over station and then sit the train the front seat worriedly watching the meter on the Maybe you've taken a trip tick away? that turned out to be more of an train adventure than you bargained for? of these things, Well, you may have done all and very successfully too--but I would be willing to bet you never did any of them while undertaking a secret mission, like my friends in The Munich Connection.
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Of course then, you would say that my friends managed so well because there were three of What, with one of them an expert them. on top" detective, the other always "right of things with the information, and Chester Boondoggle [chuckle]. Well, Chester. Now right fellow. In fact he there's an all reminds me of myself sometimes [chuckle].
Narr Con't:
All of my friends, Strac Willie, Chester Boondoggle, and Dr. Zap appear in the special issue of your Stars and Stripes. be able to meet them there and You will extra help from see why, with a little umbrella and Dr. Zap's satchel Strac's they were able to succeed so well. Well, you What satchel? What umbrella? began one . . . [voice fade out] see, it all
Scene I cross-fade [fade in telephone ringing] Strac Willie:
[officiously]
Hello, Strac Willie speaking. service and ready to go!
At your
[pause] [loudly--excitedly]
Oh!
[more softly]
I
[softly
still]
Hi,
mean,
"Contact." hi,
"Contact."
What's up?
You know I'm always Yeah, sure, "Contact." here, Boondoggle's right ready, "Contact." away. a phone call and Dr. Zap's just
[pause] [excited again]
Sure, I can handle anything, the facts.
[whispering anxiously]
Boondoggle, Hey! This is "Contact"
[back now to normal voice]
Yea,
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"Contact,"
throw me a on the line.
I'm with you.
just
give me
pen quick. Boondoggle!! Shoot!
[pause] YEAH!?? [pause] Okay, I mean right on, Gotch'a. We'll keep a lid "Contact." on it. Yes, we'll be on time.
Strac Willie con't: [transition music] Scene II
[SEE FIGURE 2]
[telephone ringing fades in. It rings several times.] Dr.
Zap:
Strac Willie:
[Telephone is abruptly picked up on fourth ring. In a preoccupied tone]
Hello, Dr. Zap here.
[impatiently]
Zap, put your books away and get up out gotten of that overstuffed chair! It's so you look like just one more lump on it.
[with an air of authority]
"Contact" called and we've got to get movin'. He gave me all the info and the go ahead to call you.
[officiously]
I've put you in charge of the trip plan. I can only tell
you this much .
.
. [fade out].
[transition music] Scene III Dr. Zap:
[as if
to himself]
[mumbling]
[SEE FIGURE 3] see. Where's my satchel? Ah, let's to have a look at my train schedule.
I need
Strac said to be at the main train station Strange by 3:15, no later. That's 1515 hours. that .
.
.
considering .
.
.
.
If
I could
just find my train schedule. [rustling of papers-stopping]
Ah, well, better take a taxi. That way get there early and reconnoitre, I'll
[triumphantly]
I really Wait! Here's my train schedule. have to remember to get a new satchel. It's getting impossible to find anything in this one. 13
Von Heidelberg Nach see. Now let's from Heidelberg to that's
Dr. Zap con't:
Here's Bruchsal, Frankfurt, I want Munich. Munchen. is, Karlsruhe, Mainz . . . here it That's M-ii-n-c-h-e-n. [fade out] Narr:
Dr.
Zap:
[voce soto]
when sound differently Many German cities If you names in Deutsche. you say their schedule, you will to a German train refer as they are spelled see many German cities and Some of the spellings in Deutsche. pronounciations may surprise you.
[fading back in]
Now, down the column under--ab-. . Munchen. Sure is handy the times. departure the are Zug, that's time. way they use military departs of train type what see Now to train. between 1530 and 1600. Strac was as I thought. just Yes, it's we would catch the 1545-thinking that told him I've a Schnellzug. but that's Now, before the Zug Nr. meant something. Zug (IC 613) leaving an Intercity here's And look at that. 5 minutes earlier. just It arrives an hour and 16 minutes ahead of the D417, Schnellzug. get here on time maybe just If they will we could grab a beer.
[fretting]
music]
[transition
Scene IV
Narr:
[voco
soto]
Meanwhile
.
.
My trench Whadda ya think, Boondoggle? coat or my German Loden coat?
Strac Willie:
dunno.
Chester:
[pre-occupied; snd. of things being sorted--clinkclink-plump]
I
Strac
[exasperated]
Plenty.
Willie:
.
What difference
does it
For one thing, my new Borzolino
hat goes with the trench coat.
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make?
Chester:
[curious]
What Bor
Strac Willie:
[matter o'factly]
The one Signor Rizzi sent me. Signor Rizzi, the hat maker.
[bragging]
I single-handedly rescued his bambino when he climbed that tree and couldn't come down. That was when "Contact" sent us to Italy.
Chester:
[ignoring his bravado, very matter o'factly]
You've got spagetti sauce stains on your trench coat.
Strac Willie:
[miffed, and just noticing Chester's pile on the floor]
Boondoggle, what are you doing with that tape deck and all those cassettes!
Chester:
[cautiously]
You put me in you?
[quickly] Strac Willie:
.,
Borzo
.,
[pause]
You remember
charge of supplies,
didn't
Maybe we'll get lonely or
have to tape a secret message. Well, I'm not carrying anything! enough to worry about.
[to himself]
hat?
I've got
I think I'll just sponge off these stains. This Borzolino looks really hip.
[snds. of things being piled up] Strac Willie:
Chester:
Boondoggle, this is ridiculous! You can't carry all of this. What are you going to do with pillows, a life preserver, a flashlight, a telescope, K-rations, [finally]
a box of Hershey bars!
[defensively]
Well, you never know. You won't tell me anything other than we are going to Munich. Besides, we can take a taxi.
Strac Willie:
A taxi! cost? Anyway,
Chester:
[perplexed]
Have you any idea what that would
"Contact"
is
slow about reimbursing us.
How are we going to get there,
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then?
Strac Willie:
[knowledgeably]
Hum Let me have a look at this map. we're in Schwetzingen--so we can take bus #20 to Eppelheim . . . and then the We can walk #2 streetcar to Betriebshof. from there.
Chester:
[confused]
That'll be just as expensive as the taxi, and we'll have to pay twice.
[upset]
Besides, how will I get all and off--twice!
[knowledgeably again]
Bus and streetIt won't be more expensive. car are just about the cheapest way to travel in Germany.
Strac Willie:
of this on
And we just have to pay once, cuz the same ticket is good for both the bus and streetcar. Hey! Okay, okay. the supplies.
Chester:
Strac Willie:
[guardedly]
.
?
'Your new R&R bag! R&R bag and put it baggage cart.
Chester:
Strac Willie:
What . .
I've got an idea about
I'll use your new on my collapsible
[protectively]
My R&R bag?
[sarcastically]
Now I've got two of you with bags of junk. Strac, don't you think we ought to take probably rain, and your umbrella? It'll of a jam we'll what kind you never know run into.
Chester:
[transition music]
Scene V [City or town street snds., footsteps of 2 people walking, a squeaky wheel turning-fading down & running underneath voices] Strac Willie:
Boondoggle, watch where you are going with You almost ran over my new that cart. And why didn't you oil that wheel?! boots. 16
[pause] There's the bus stop,--thank goodness! That wheel is driving me nuts.
Strac Willie con't: Chester:
[sound effects slowing]
Where?
Strac Willie:
have to stand by that post We just There. with the sign on it.
Chester:
What sign?
Strac Willie:
a thermometer. The yellow one shaped like with the "H" in green See the one outlined Right there. part? in the circular
[sound effects slowing]
Here comes the bus now! [snd.
of bus arriving] have to get on at the Boondoggle, you'll clumsy thing. rear door since you have that I'll enter at the front and buy tickets for us both.
Strac Willie:
Narr:
[voco
soto]
[snds of the bus moving]
from the Strac Willie is buying tickets driver, but you could buy them from the vending machines provided at each stop. Directions for use of these machines can be found in the Stars and Stripes insert. [SEE FIGURE 4]
Now stamp it
in
that
Strac Willie:
Here's your ticket. machine.
Chester:
What?
Strac Willie:
Stamp it. 20 DM.
Chester:
What machine?
Strac Willie:
That box there on the pole--with Entwerter so that Turn your ticket written on it. the arrow faces up, and is pointed at the in the slot. slip it machine. Then just it's know let you to will ring A bell stamped.
[bell rings]
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If
you don't you could be charged
Where?
Here do mine,
you're closer.
Chester:
That's neat! machine?
What is the name of that
Strac Willie:
Entwerter,
Strac Willie con't:
[bell rings]
[transition mustic]
E-n-t-w-e-r-t-e-r.
[SEE FIGURE 5]
Scene VI Dr.
Zap:
Taxi!
Here!
Yes,
I called.
ich mbechte
zur Bahnhof. [pause] Ya,
ya.
That would be the Hauptbahnhof.
[pause] Oh!
You speak English.
I would like to go to the main train station. Did I say that correctly--Ich mbechte zur Bahnhof? Yes, of course, the main station, der Hauptbahnhof. Could you tell me first how much that would cost? I want to make sure that I have enough money. Yes,
I have plenty.
Thanks.
[snd. of car pulling away] Scene VII Chester:
[snds. of the city]
Well, the least you could of done was help me down from the bus. I never would have fallen if you'd helped me. It wouldn't have gotten you dirty to just give me a hand with the cart. 18
Strac Willie:
Hurry up, Boondoggle, and get those things picked up. According to my pocket schedule, the next Strassenbahn comes in six minutes.
Chester:
Strashisbone, the streetcar.
Strac Willie:
We are taking the streetcar. is the German word for streetcar.
thought we were taking How far is it to the stop?
I
Strassenbahn
over And the Strassenbahn stop is just there. You can see the sign from here. [compromising]
I
can use my handy umbrella handle
suppose I
and help you with a few of these things. But I
see the stop.
can't
Thanks,
Strac Willie:
the yellow sign on the Yes you can. It's lady and man are standing. pole where that
Chester:
I
Strac Willie:
They both are Yeah, they do look alike. outlined in green and have an "H" written on them. But the sign for the streetcar And remember the bus is completely round. a thermometer. Come on. stop is shaped like get going. We'd better [snds of the city]
Strac!
still
Chester:
thought
that
was a bus
stop sign.
[SEE FIGURE 6]
[footsteps on pavement now, slowing, coming to a stop) Strac Willie:
[city
snds.,
con't]
The Strassenbahn Maybe I I'd
better
didn't
ought to be here.
read my schedule
right.
check the one posted here--
we're going to be late. Chester:
What's wrong,
Strac?
Strac Willie:
I was reading I guess I made a big mistake. the times for the wrong Strasse line. Speaking of Dr. us soon--and after
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Zap. I
Why are you frowning?
He'll
be looking for
told him not to be late.
What's wrong, to do?
Chester:
Strac?
What are we going
[pause] I was really worried
Strac Willie:
Now I get it! Wew! there for a moment.
Chester:
What do you mean?
Strac Willie:
I didn't understand how to read At first the schedule. Now I get it. You read straight across. But see where it jumps I panicked. from 0650 to 1950? At first I thought there were no Strasses between those times. See the "Alle 10 Minuten?" That means between 0650 and 1950 they run So it's no problem. every 10 minutes. We're good.
Chester:
Here comes the number 2 now! are seats. [snd of streetcar arriving]
I hope there
[SEE FIGURE 7]
You'd better get on at the back door again. I will too, since I already have tickets.
Strac Willie:
You go first--I don't want you to get me dirty with that cart, Don't just stand there! Push that button on the right. The back doors don't open by themselves. [doors opening, of boarding]
snds.
I guess I have to stand since I have this cart.
Chester:
there's a seat for you, Strac.
But, Strac Willie:
[Strassenbahn pulling away]
We don't have that far to ride. Besides, if I take that seat I may just have to get up.
Chester:
Why?
Strac Willie:
That seat is for handicapped persons. The sign above it, s-c-h-w-e-r-b-e-s-c-h-g-d-i-g-t-e, means that it's reserved for them. You have to get up if needs the seat.
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someone handicapped
what the picture of the seat So that's with the cross (+) above it means.
Chester:
[SEE FIGURE 8] [bells rings, Strassenbahn comes to a stop, doors open, people board, doors close, Strassenbahn pulls away] [fade-in, Strac Willie:
Chester:
loud music]
[to himself]
Where's that
[then]
Boondoggle, deck?!
[music lower]
This is my favorite Yeah, sure. I'm trying to learn the words. C'mon, attention
Strac Willie:
loud music coming from? that you playing that
is
We don't be cool. to ourselves in
tape
tune.
want to call this business.
not happenin' to blast that Besides, it's thing. Maybe everybody doesn't dig that tune.
It's
certainly not my favorite!
[music out]
Okay, okay.
Chester:
Anyway,
this is
our stop
coming up. Strac Willie:
[snd.
of Strassenbahn]
It is! Already! Say man, red button over there.
quick,
push that
Chester:
Say what
Strac Willie:
The one with Halt Fahrgastwunsch written above it. That'll let the driver know to people waiting stop, in case there aren't at the stop to board.
.
.
.
[bell rings] Chester:
Done.
Strac Willie:
C'mon, get all
Chester:
Say, Strac, what's this the pole for?
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let's get by the door. that gear off.
We gotta
white button on
That's if the door doesn't open Oh! like "open sesame" It's automatically. man--you push it and the door opens.
Strac Willie:
[Strassenbahn stops, door opens, city snds.] S.trac Willie:
I'd better give you a hand, or we'll be day. These things pull off quickly. all They wait for no man, or woman, or child, or . . .
Chester:
Are you going to help me Thanks, Strac! carry some of this? It gets heavy walking.
Strac Willie:
this stuff, you to bring all I didn't tell that why you brought Isn't Boondoggle. not far. the baggage cart? Anyway, it's
[city snds.]
[transition music] Chester:
[footsteps, wheel]
squeaky
This is sure a busy place. DB Deutsche Bundesbahn--German Federal Railroad. Isn't that Dr. Zap over there Hey! getting out of the taxi?
Strac Willie:
Yeah,
it
Dr.
Let's catch up to him.
sure is.
[footsteps (1 pr.) running, footsteps (1 pr.) walking quickly, squeaky wheel] Zap!
Strac Willie:
[footsteps, squeaky wheel stopping]
Hey,
Dr.
[aloud to taxi driver]
Eine Quittung, bitte.
Zap:
Strac Willie: Dr.
Zap:
What's that, Dr.
Zap?
I'm asking the driver for A Quittung. Although I don't know why. a receipt. By the time "Contact" gets around to reimbursing us, what differences does it make?
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got those Hey, Strac, you've still on your coat. spagetti stains
Dr. Zap con' t: [continuing w/out pause]
I'm glad you're here a few minutes early. schedule more carefully I read the train we could take another and found out that train. train There's an Intercity 5 minutes before the train about.
leaving just you were thinking
[three pairs of footsteps walking away, squeaky wheel snd. running underneath] Zap,
what difference
Strac Willie:
[getting excited]
C'mon, Five minutes! does 5 minutes make?!
Dr.
[unperturbed]
you're talking Especially if A big one. and the difference between an Intercity To be precise, you're talking a Schnellzug. We'd arrive at an hour and 16 minutes. 1910 instead of 2026. I just wanted to check with you to make sure "Contact" would spring for the extra cost.
Zap:
is
Strac Willie:
I don't know, man, but "Contact" expecting to meet us at 2026.
Dr.
That's okay about the extra cost. we can get a break on the tickets
Zap:
I think anyway.
I read about something called a minigroup fare. We can ask about it
at
information.
Strac Willie:
Where's information?
Dr.
says Auskunft. Just look for a desk that too. You've There's a symbol for it in the middle dotted "i" probably seen it--a of a darkened circle.
Zap:
Hey, [footsteps stop abruptly, also squeaky wheel]
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where's
Chester Boondog .
.
.?
[increduously]
Is he with us? You're kidding me! we going to the same place?
[now warningly]
Strac, what are you up to?! What are we I don't think you told me getting into?! enought about this.
Strac Willie:
[quickly]
Boondoggle's in charge Don't get excited. He's just over done it, of supplies. that's all.
Chester:
[defensively]
We may have to camp Well, you never know. out and I need my pillow to get to sleep.
Dr.
[just clipping him]
Okay,
Dr. Zap con 't:
Zap:
Are
okay.
get in We'd better display board.
and look at the schedule
We're running out of time. I
still
have to find out about the group fare.
[3 prs. of footsteps hurrying away, one squeaky wheel]
Scene VIII Chester:
Dr.
[to himself]
Boy! The schedule sure is big. on that. the trains seeing all
[to Strac & Dr. Zap]
There're two of them! one's yellow.
No problem
But one's white and
The yellow's for "Departures"--Abfarht the white's for "Arrivals"--Ankunft,
Zap:
Strac Willie:
[SEE FIGURE 9]
[sheepishly]
and
and "D" by the Yeah, Zap, I see the "IC" train, numbers. IC for an Intercity train I guess it can and "D" for a Schnellzug. make a difference.
While we're at it, other symbols. Dr. Zap:
tell me again about the
Well, there really are a lot, let me see if I can find my explanation book.
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Dr. Zap con't:
[rustling papers]
Ah, here we are. The main ones to worry about are the types of trains. On your schedules the fast ones like the Eilzug and the Schnellzug are written in red.
Narr:
[voco soto]
You can find out about all these types of trains in your Stars and Stripes insert.
Dr.
[continuing]
The one written in black is what you have to watch out for. That's the slow one. It stops at each village along the way.
Zap:
The other two that you'll see in red are the TEE, Trans Europe Express; and the IC, Intercity. They're both very fast trains, but they cost more. Sometimes the TEE has a name like "The Austria Express." Chester:
Is
that something like the Orient Express?
Strac Willie:
[sarcastically]
Yeah,
Dr.
[ignoring them & continuing]
The thing you have to remember about most of the fast trains is there is a surcharge.
Zap:
Boondoggle,
only 30 years later.
It's all kind of confusing but places like the USO, ACS, and RTO publish easy-to-read booklets about it. It might be a good idea to get one. Chester:
[interrupting]
Why does the train schedule have these forks and knives, and beds on it? Hey,
Dr.
Zap:
Dr.
Zap,
there's even a wine glass on it.
Those symbols tell like dining cars, snacks.
you what's on the train, or buffet cars, or just
The crossed fork and knife means there's a dining car, and the wine glass tells you there's both dining and drinking. If you see a crossed fork and knife with a box around it, then the train just has snacks on the buffet cart.
25
Dr. Zap con't:
Now, if you're going on a be glad to see that bed. there's a sleeping car.
Chester:
You mean like
Dr.
long trip, you'll Then you know
on the Orient Express? but you get
Chester, that was a movie, the picture.
Zap:
that was clever.
Hey,
[to himself]
make sure that we have all
Let's
the facts.
Zeit--1540, Zug Nr.--IC613, In Richtung-I know that's Munich, and Gleis--that's track 7a and b. you and Chester meet me by Gleis 7a. I'll run and get the tickets. Strac,
[1 pr. of footsteps walking quickly away] [to himself, walking]
still
I guess I can get that group fare information at the Fahrkarten window. I don't have time to go to information-won't have time for my beer either.
[footsteps,
slowing]
Hmmm, tickets
Fahrkarten Ausland, to leave Germany.
Where's In Inland. [papers rustling]
.
.
.
that's
, there it
stop]
is.
Fahrkarten
We're not leaving the country.
I'll never Now where's my dictionary. remember how to say everything. impossible. This satchel is have to get another one.
[footsteps
for purchasing
I
really
will
There's almost always Oh well, I give up. someone who speaks English.
[pause] Do you speak English, please? Yes, I hope so. to buy three adult I would like Oh good! fare tickets to Munich.
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Narr:
Dr.
[voco
soto]
Zap:
find your dictionary, In case you can't remember someone at the window usually speaks English. Or, check the Stars and Stripes insert. We have prepared an easy-to-read list
of helpful phrases.
Yes,
all
return tickets--Hin und Zuriick.
[pause] Should I reserve Second class for the 1540. [pause] Are they always reserved seats? on IC? [pause] I didn't know that. [pause] How much more, please? Is that the surcharge for the IC? Oh, could we save money by Great! getting a mini-group discount?
Vielen Dank!
You've been a big help.
[footsteps running away, fading into] [footsteps running to, fading into] [running footsteps, slowing] Dr.
Zap:
What are you two doing standing there? leaves in four Get on the train--it minutes.
Chester:
Dr. Zap, you told us Gleis 7a and b and But we weren't sure it was here we are. train. the right
Dr.
What do you think that Zug Nr. Jimme! the schedule board was for?!
Zap:
on
have number--the trains Zug Nr. means train Just look on the side of the train. numbers. Chester:
But all we saw was a 1 and 2. said Zug Nr. IC613.
27
The board
Dr.
This really Look you two. The German train system is marked.
Zap:
isn't really
difficult. very well
along side each track is a hanging First, list the train number, its sign that will and its station, departure time from this final
destination.
card an identification Second, there's Here attached at either end of each car. listed first, you see the originating city and the name of the city where the train last. In between are terminates listed the names of the more important stops on the way. The large 1 and 2 you see on each car tells and which is class which one is for first for second. Now, [snds. Dr.
of boarding]
let's
[SEE FIGURE 10] Strac,
Zap:
get on!
you go ahead and find seats.
I Chester, hand those things up to me. Pillows! still don't believe this! We'll never get through What on earth! the aisle
with this.
[-pause - snds. of groaning, sighing, uh! ouch!, etc.] Dr.
Try to I feel like I'm carrying 60 lbs. hold the door with your foot, Chester, will starting to Be careful, the train's you? Now, come on! move. Let me get through.
Zap:
[snd.
of train
moving] He's pointing to that
Chester:
There's Strac. compartment.
Strac Willie:
one is okay. I think this one lady sitting there.
Dr.
Zap:
Did you ask her if
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There's only
the seats were free?
Strac Willie:
No.
Dr.
Still,
Zap:
I can see there's no one there.
it's
Strac Willie:
You ask.
Dr.
Ist
Zap:
a courtesy to ask. I don't know how.
diese platz frei?
[pause] Thank you. C'mon fellas, let's get settled. We have to get all of these bags out of the way. I'm exhausted fooling around with you two. [fade in transition music, snd. of the train rolling along
-- low] Dr.
Zap:
Ah! This is more like it. Comfortable seat, nice view, beautiful country-side,
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz. [up on transition music]
Scene IX Chester:
Dr.
Zap:
Hey, Dr. Zap, wake up! The conductor's here. I think he wants to see the tickets. He said Fahrkarten, [waking up]
Huh!
Uh!
Oh!
Yes,
Fahrkart.
Here you are.
[pause] [to himself]
Now,
I can get back to important matters ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ.
[brief pause of train rolling along] Strac Willie:
Dr. Zap.
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Dr. Zap!
Dr.
Zap!!
Dr.
Zap:
[groggy]
Zap:
wha
.
.
,
what's up?
I need a light.
Strac Willie: Dr.
Huh,
[more awake]
What?! I'm sure you got matches I need a light. in that satchel of yours.
Strac Willie:
those papers are One of these days all going to go up in smoke. The bag's wedged Just move over a taste. Just let me get between you and the seat. the bag--I'll find the matches. [snds. of rustling papers] Strac Willie:'
I ought to take out fire insurance on Dr. Zap. He's a walking hazard with this bag.
Chester:
Say, Strac, what are you doing? smoke in here.
Strac Willie:
Sure I can.
Chester:
But I thought you couldn't smoke on German transportation.
Strac Willie:
only true for Strassenbahns No, that's and buses.
You can't
On trains you can smoke on any cars where It's usually written it says raucher. below a symbol of a cigarette burning. If you see Nichtraucher, that means no The symbol for that is the same smoking. cigarette burning, only on a white background with a slash mark through it. That sign on the door means I can smoke. So if you will excuse me . . ..
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Chester:
[crackling paper]
Sure.
And I think I'll have a Hershey bar.
a flash of brillance, Boondoggle. Now, that's But first put I think I'll have one too. There's a fine your trash where it belongs. for littering.
Strac Willie:
[transition music]
Scene X Strac
Dr.
Zap,
wake up,
wake up.
Willie: Dr.
Zap:
[groggy]
We're only 20 minutes from Munich and Boondoggle's not here.
Strac Willie: Dr.
Zap:
sleepy]
[still
Well,
where is
he?!
about a half hour ago to go to the He left He hasn't come back yet. restroom.
Strac Willie: Dr.
What now?
I'll go and look for him. my face anyway.
Zap:
I need to wash
[pause] [snd. Dr.
Zap:
Chester:
of train moving]
[coming upon Chester]
What are you doing standing here? come back. We got worried.
You didn't
I wanted to see I just went for a walk. what the rest of the train looked like. Did you know that they have a bar car, and an observation car in addition to a dining car?
Dr.
Zap:
I knew they had a dining car--remember we saw the symbol for it on the train schedule? Chester, you still standing here.
haven't told me why you're
Chester:
I'm waiting for a free restroom.
Dr.
What's wrong with that one?
Zap:
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A lady came out of there.
Chester: Dr.
So?
Zap:
Chester:
Well,
Dr.
So?
Zap:
jChester: Dr.
Zap:
that one.
I'm waiting for the man to come out. [at his wit's end]
Chester:
Dr.
there's a man in
Zap:
What are you talking about? I'm waiting for the mens'
room to be free.
Do you use ladies'
Dr.
rooms,
Zap?
Chester! Toilets on trains are not mens' rooms and ladies' rooms. Everybody uses whatever is free. Listen, why don't you just keep waiting. I'll [door opens]
use this one.
I'm in
a hurry!
Say, what are you doing with that bottle? I thought I would fill
it
up.
Chester.
I was thirsty.
Dr.
You can't drink that water. See that faucet with the "X' across it? It's only for washing. Now, don't fool around and get sick. We've enough to worry about.
Zap:
And you'd better hurry. You can't use the WC when the train is stopped and we'll be stopping in a few minutes. [snd. of door clicking shut] [snd. of second door opening/pause/clicking closed] [snd. Dr.
of train moving]
Zap:
Isn't [snd.
Strac Willie:
Chester back yet?
of train stopping] No, I was beginning to worry about both of you. 32
[snd.
of someone knock-
ing on window] Dr.
That's strange.
Zap: [knocking more insistent]
Strac W1illie & Dr. Zap:
What's that?
Strac Willie:
Look,
Dr. Zap & Strac Willie: Dr.
[to each other]
Boondoggle out on the platform.
it's
What's he doing out there?
He's trying to tell
Zap: [snd.
us something.
of window lowering]
Chester:
Quick you guys, hand me the things out! You'd better hurry.
Strac Willie:
Are you nuts?
Chester:
But
See, Dr.
Zap:
.
.
, but
.
Get back in .
.
.
,
this
here! is
our stop.
says Minchen.
it
Chester,
that says MGnchen-Ostbahnhof.
We want the main train station--the Hauptbahnhof. Quick!
Get in Hey!
here.
Help,
The train's
starting!
Strac!
Chester:
Hey!
Strac Willie:
I'll get you. Hold on, Boondoggle. goodness for my umbrella.
Narr:
How's that going to save Chester Umbrella? Boondoggle?
Thank
You can see how in your special issue of Look for the the Stars and Stripes. insert titled "Doing it in Germany." [SEE FIGURE 12]
33
In fact, you can see and meet everybody-Strac Willie, Chester Boondoggle, and Dr. Zap.
Narr con't:
You'll also there about You'll even do, and the "Doing it in [snd. Dr.
find lots of good information transportation in Germany. find some fun activities to chance to participate in our Deutschland" contest.
of train slowing] Ah!
Zap:
Munich at last!
Sure hope "Contact" is going to retire.
here.
I think I'm
Couldn't stand another trip with you two. He said he would I hope he's here, too. give us the rest of the details at the Bahnhof.
Strac Willie:
[train stopping - snd. of doors opening shouting, bustle] guys.
Let's get this stuff off.
Strac
Heave ho!,
Willie:
I want to find "Contact."
Chester:
Look there's "Contact."
Contact:
How was the trip fellas?
Dr.
Don't include me.
Zap:
He's waving!
I retired.
Well, you can't retire until after the celebration.
Contact:
Strac, Chester & Zap:
What celebration?!
Why do you think I wanted The Oktoberfest. Muinchen? to come to you
Contact:
[silence] Contact:
[with much selfsatisfaction]
You did such a fine job on that caper in Italy, I thought I would treat you.
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[silence] Dr.
Are you treating us to the cost of our
Zap:
fares,
train
No.
Contact: Strac, Chester, & Zap:
[much moaning and complaining[
Contact:
[interrupting]
Strac Willie:
[snd.
Dr.
Zap:
Chester:
too?
of hand
But, I am treating you to a week-end at the beer you the Oktoberfest--with all can drink! All right!
finally!
slapping and
My beer,
commotion]
You're really swell,
"Contact!"
Contact:
And Chester, you can store that junk at the Gepacke Aufbewahrung.
Chester:
What's that,
Contact:
the temporary baggage check. It's I'll even pay for it! [fade in
theme music]
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"Contact?" And,
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THE MUNICH CONNECTION
Tailing the Secret Agents
Listen as the fearless
threesome
You can keep track of their information. signs,
try to complete their
mission.
movements by using the following
When Doctor Zap needs to read important schedules and
look over his shoulder at the pictures below.
When Chester
Boondoggle has trouble understanding new German words and phrases, you'll
have them right
in
front of you.
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Figure 3 Here is the page Doctor Zap uses to find the right train to take. You can pick up a booklet with all of the trains to and from your city at the Bahnhof,
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STREET CARS AND BUSES: Your Ticket Around Town
iUYING YOUR TICKET ;trac Willie and Chester bought their tickets from a vending machine like -he one pictured here. Many cities and towns have vending machines. In 3ome places you may buy a ticket from either a vending machine or the iriver on the bus or Strassenbahn. In other places, you must have a ticket -efore you get on. TICKET VENDING MACHINE
sfl?-&e, vi
Figure 4
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VALIDATING YOUR TICKET In many cities you must validate your ticket. You usually do this by using a machine found on the bus or streetcar. It is called the Entwerten. Just push your ticket into the slot of the machine. Usually a bell will ring when the ticket has been stamped.
Keep your ticket until the end of your trip. You must have a valid ticket at all times. If an inspector asks you for a ticket and you do not have one, you must pay a fine. The fine can be 20 DM1--or more!
Figure 5 42
Strassenbahn Stop
Bus Stop
Taxi Stop
Reserved Seat For Handicapped/ Elderly
Figure 6 Do you recognize these signs and symbols? They're the same ones our "Secret Agents" needed to know in order to use the bus and Strassenbahn,
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Figure 8 Do you recognize our friends on the "Strass?" Notice the ticket validation machine, too.
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Figure 9 The display board looked pretty big to Chester. Once you learn how to read it, it's really not very hard.
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Figure 10 of the The information on the signs over the platform and on the side Be sure to check this information train helped the "secret agents." when you take the train.
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Information/ Auskunft
Deutsche Bundesbahn
Smoking permitled
No smoking
Smoking Allowed
No Smoking Allowed
Don't Drink the Water
Toilet
Baggage check room
Baggage Storage
Figure 11 These are the ones Strac Willie and his companions saw at the MORE SIGNS! Look for them the next time you use the DB! Bahnhof and on the train.
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Figure 12
ARtA! Now you see bow Strac was able to get Chester back on the train. Quite an umbrella, isn't "it:?
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PRACTICE EXERCISES
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DOING IT
You may not be a around in Germany.
secret agent,
YOURSELF
but you still
need to know how to get
Suppose you and some friends want to go to a Fleetwood Mac concert You volunteer to be the Doctor Zap for the group. on Friday evening.
[SEE FIGURE 13]
What are some of the things you need to know to accomplish the mission?
MISSION:
1.
Get yourself and three friends from Kleber Kaserne (23er Kaserne) where you are stationed to Friedrich Ebert Halle in Ludwigshafen in time for the concert.
2.
Get
those same people back to Kaiserslautern
in
good condition.
One way to plan You want to get to the concert in plenty of time. Let's The concert begins at 2000 hours. your trip is to work backwards. say you want to get there 45 minutes to an hour before. 1.
Friedrich Ebert Halle is in Ludwigshafen. The map shows the Hauptbahnhof and Ebert Park. from the Hbf to the Park? About how far is it You could walk,
or you could take Strassenbahn
take you to the park Line 19 which will What stop should you get off at? How long does to the park?
it
Km
entrance.
take to ride from the Hbf min.
45 minutes to an To get to the concert hall hour before the concert, what time would you catch Strassenbahn #19 from the Hbf? What time would you arrive
at
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the park entrance?
2.
You need to get to the Ludwigshafen Hbf in time to take the Strassenbahn to Ebert from Kaiserslautern Park. Find a train that arrives in Ludwigshafen about 1900 hours. does the symbol
4
mean?
a.
Vhat
b.
Can you take the 18:18 train K-town on Friday night?
c.
What
from
train will get you to the Ludwigshafen Hauptbahnhof in time to take the Strassenbahn to the concert hall? Leave K-town at: Arrive Ludwigshafen
3.
at:
Now all you need to plan is how you will get from Kleber Kaserne in Kaiserslautern to the K-town Hbf. The bus stop outside the kaserne is for Line V1 which goes to the Rathaus. From there it's a short ride on Line #8 to the main train station. Use the schedules to answer these questions. Allow about 15 minutes to buy your tickets and find your train at the Bahnhof. a.
What time should you catch #i Kleber (23er kaserne)?
What time will b.
you get to the Rathaus?
What time can you get Rathaus to the Hbf?
When will
at
the #8
from the
you get to the Bahnhof?
(Do you have at least 15 minutes to buy tickets and find your train? Good!)
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GREAT! You've gotten your group to the concert and it was out of sight! Now to get home! This should be easy now that you've had practice, so we won't help you as much. 1.
It will take The concert ends at 2200. awhile to get out and walk to the Strassenbahn stop. What time will you catch the #19 to the Ludwigshafen Hbf? What time will
2.
you get to the Hbf?
What time would you catch the train K-town? What kind of train
What time will 3.
is
to
it?
you arrive in
Raiserslautern?
Now for the last leg of your journey. Back to Kleber. Gee! it's late, you're all tired, and the buses don't run very often. Why don't you take a taxi? Splitting the cost four ways won't be too expensive. Just remember the pointers we gave you in "Taxi! Taxi!" Have a good night's sleep!
Of course your buddies will want to know how much this is going to cost them! The main expense will be the train fare. Maybe you can save some money. Read the section below about Group Travel. Is your group of four eligible tickets?
for mini-group
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for
The regular one-way fare between Kaiserslautern and Ludwisghafen 2nd class seats is DM 11. 1.
2.
How much will it cost for all ONE WAY? (We'll help you this a.
2 adults at regular
b.
2 adults at half fare:
2 x
=_DM
c.
Total one-way
and [b])
=
What is
the total
Multiply (c) 3.
How much will
(add
fare:
four of you time.) 2 x 11 =DM
[a]
ROUND TRIP fare? by 2
DM
each person have to pay?
Divide your answer for the total round trip by 4
IF
DM
DM
YOU NEED HELP THE NEXT TIME--
You may be able to plan this kind of trip all by yourself. But if you Look can't, there are some places you can go to get help and information. at the box on the next page "WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM YOUR FRIENDS." The USO, ITT, RTO, and Bahnhof are good places to go for help in planning this kind of trip.
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FIGURES
FOR EXERCISES
Figure 13:
Ad for Fleetwood Mac Concert
Figure 14:
Train schedule--Kaiserslautern
Figure 15:
Map of Ludwigshafen
Figure 16:
Ludwigshafen Strassenbahn
Figure 17:
Kaiserslautern bus schedule
Figure 18:
Group travel
to Ludwigshafen
schedule
plan
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ON YOUR OrN TURF
If you don't know the answers to these questions, it's time to find out. You can find out on your own, or you can go to someone who has the information-ITT, USO, RTO, Beadstart, American Express Travel, ACS, etc. 1.
2.
3.
What types of public transportation
are there where you live?
Train
Bus
Taxi
Strassenbahn
Other
U-bahn
Where do you buy tickets
for the bus or Strassenbahn?
Vending machines
Driver/Conductor
Kiosks
Other
(booths)
Do you have to validate
tickets
on the bus or Strassenbahn where you live?
Yes 4.
5.
6.
No
How can you get from where you live
to downtown using public
Taxi
Bus
Strassenbahn
Other
How much does it
cost you to get downtown?
Taxi
Bus
Strassenbahn
Other
From where you live, nearest
taxi
how far
is
the:
stand
nearest Strassenbahn
stop
nearest bus stop Bahnhof 7.
How can you get to the Bahnhof
from where you live?
Taxi
Bus
Strassenbahn
Other
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transportation?
DOING YOUR OWN THING
1.
Go to the Bahnhof and see what information you can get about traveling Go to the Pick up schedules and brochures. or town. out of your city a If there's information counter and ask for materials in English. Tourist Information Office, gather more materials there.
2.
Check community and German newspapers to find out about a local concert, Use the best in. sports event, or any other happening you're interested form of transportation--German buses, Strassenbahn--to get to the event. Think about distance, time, and cost.
3.
RTO, or the information counter at the Bahnhof. Go to the ITT office, Take one of the tours tours to places in Germany. Find out about train cheaper). and take along some friends--(it's
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FINAL ASSESSMENT
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CHECK IT
A.
OUT:
CAN YOU COPE?
from your received a letter You just You are stationed in Mannheim. mother. She says your favorite cousin has just been assigned to Karlsruhe. You decide to go see her. You don't have a car, but you can take the train. If you leave Saturday morning to spend the day with your cousin, what is the earliest intercity train to Karlsruhe, and what is the latest returning to Mannheim?
intercity
train
About how much less time does an intercity train take than a regular train? What is the surcharge for an intercity train one way? How much will a intercity ticket
B.
round trip cost?
DM
2nd class
The other day in the gym one of the regulars asked you to shoot a few baskets. Since you're a good player they told you about the GermanAmerican basketball team. They said they could use some new team members and asked you to come to practice Friday night at the Sportzentrum Nord. You live at 130th Hospital in Rohrbach (Heidelberg). You don't have a car so you will have to thumb a ride or use public transportation. Use the HSB map that Strac and Chester used on their answer these questions. Find Rohrbach on the map. Strassenbahn lines
secret mission to
What two
go through Rohrbach?
#
"# Which Strassenbahn line
would you take
to go to the Sportzentrum?
#
Would it
Yes
No
"a bus
Yes
No
"a Strassenbahn
Yes
No
If
take you all
the way?
not, what would you change to?
What line
number?
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C.
You and two friends have a 3-day pass and would like to see some of You'd like to go to Germany. You need help in planning your trip. Cologne for Fasching (Carnival). Where could you go to see if
there is
an organized tour?
Where could you go for information about traveling with your small group by train?
D.
Here are some of the signs you'll see as you travel. Do you know what picture. they mean? Jot down the meaning of each sign next to its
[SEE FIGURE 21]
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WAS IST LOS?
Can You Find 5 Things Wrong In This Picture?
Study this picture. There are five things that the riders are doing that are inappropriate or illegal. Can you find them? The answers are with the rest of the answers for THE MUNICH CONNECTION.
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FIGURES FOR ASSESSMENT
Figure 19: Figure
20:
Train Schedule--Mannheim Heidelberg
to Karlsruhe
Strassenbahn Map
Figure 21:
Signs--Bus Stop, Cold Meals Only, Work Days Only
Figure 22:
Picture of People on Strassenbahn
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Don't Drink the Water,
READER INFORMATION
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SPRECHEN SIE DEUTSCH?
to THE MUNICH These are the German words you heard as you listened You'll hear them--and, hopefully, use them--as you travel CONNECTION. in Germany. We've also included some other phrases which might be helpful as you "DO IT IN DEUTSCHLAND."
Von
From
Nach
To
Miinchen
Munich Departures
Abfahrt
(ab)
Train
Zug Schnellzug
Express train
(D)
network Express train between major cities
City (IC)
Inter
(to cancel)
(ticket)
Entwerter
Dispense
Hauptbahnhof
Main train
Strassenbahn
Trolley,
"Alle 10 Minuten"
"Every 10 minutes"
Schwerbesch~digte (also known as Behindert)
Handicapped
Halt--Fahrgastwunsch
Emergency stop button button or passenger call
Deutsche Bundesbahn
station tram,
cable car
German Federal Railroad
(DB)
Eine Quittung
A receipt
Auskunft
Information or special handling ticket
Ankunft
Arrivals
Eilzug
Limited stop train
TEE
Trans European Express
Dining Car
Speisewagen
Zeit
Time
In
to you
In
Richtung
the direction
Track
Gleis
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of
Phrases
please.
Ein Quittung, bitte.
A receipt,
Sprechen Sie English? in und Zuruck
Do you speak English? Round trip (there and back)
Vielen dank
Thank you very nuch
Ist diese platz frei?
Is
Mi'ssen wir umsteigen?
Do we transfer (to another train, bus, Strassenbahn)?
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this seat available?
UNDERSTANDING
TRAIN
SCHEDULES
TYPES OF TRAINS Trans-Europ-Express
1 ist class only; reservations
Intercity-Zug
1st & 2nd class. Fast train of the IntercitySystem. Supplementary ticket required (DM 5 extra charge).
Schnellzug
Fast train. Suppl. ticket req. for distances less than 50 Km.
D Eilzug
1st & 2nd class.
Fast
train without suppl. ticket
SYMBOLS ON SCHEDULES Anschlusszug
0(
SaL
Zug verkehrt nur an Samstagen Zug verkehrt nur an Sonn und Feiertagen
t
Workdays only.
IaufepSa
Daily except Saturdays.
Mo-F5-
Monday thru Friday only
Nur Montags bis Freitags Liegewagen
Car with convertible seats for sleeping.
=
0:41
Schlafwagen BUfettwagen
Sleeper car. Buffet car
>
Speisewagen Speise und Getranke im erhaltlich
Saturdays only. Sundays and National Holidays only.
Zug verkehrt nur werktags
Taglich ausser an Samstagen
Train connection.
(cold meals only)
Dining car.
Zug
Snacks and drinks available on train.
Kurswagen
•
Zuschlagpflichtige
Coach will only go to the city designated on the outside of the car. Use of train requires a supplementary ticket.
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DAYS OF WEEK 7 Montag
- Monday
- Dienstag
-
Tuesday
Mittwoch
-
Wednesday
-
Donnerstag -
Thursday
-- Fr eitag
-
Friday
Samstag
-
Saturday
-
Sunday
-
5 Sontag
a
b c
If
Strac Willie and his crew had this information,
no trouble reading train
If
schedules.
your next train trip easier!
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you keep it,
they would have you'll
find
SAVE $ - DX 1HEN YOU TKAVEL
GERMAN FEDERAL RAILROAD (DB) Special Offers
MINI-GROUP
For groups of people traveling together, and not less than 31 Km, a reduction where two adults pay normal fare and each additional person pays only half fare.
GROUP TRAVEL
Reduction of between 30 percent and 65 percent, depending on time of travel and size of group, not to number less than six.
TOURIST CARD
A non-limit travel ticket on German railroads for Prices are persons who are not citizens of Germany. = DM 216; travel, second-class days' unlimited for nine for 16 days, second-class = DM 304.
TRAMPER MONTHLY TICKET
INTER-RAIL
A pass good for one month and open to those under 23 years old, good for unlimited travel on all German lines and costing DM 198. rail A pass good for one month and open to those under 26 years old, costing DM 395 and allowing for unlimited travel second-class in 21 European countries.
JUNIOR PASS
A pass good for a year and open to those under 22 years old, or students under 27, allowing 50 percent reduction on normal fare for any trip over 51 Km.
FAMILY PASS
A one-year pass costing DM 190, which allows you to get a reduction of 50 percent on the normal and child fare for trips of 51 Km or more.
VACATION TICKET
A reduced rate of about 15 percent round-trip ticket for journeys over 201 Km.
Strassenbahn/Bus Fares It is always cheaper to buy multiple tickets or to use one of the special Here is one example. Fares are different from one city to another. fares. Find out about the fares in your town or city. DM 1,80
Single Fare Ticket Multiple Fare Ticket
3 tickets 12 tickets
DM 3,50 DM 14,00
Weekly Card
Unlimited Travel
DM 12,50
Monthly Card
Unlimited Travel
DM 48,00
24-hour Ticket
Unlimited Travel
DM 5,00
You CAN save money!
Find out about special fares in 68
your area.
TAXI!
TAXI!
A cab or taxi the English word. sounds like The German word for taxi "Taxi, bitte!" Or You can hail a moving taxi by calling, is "das Taxi." stop? stand. Do you remember the sign for a taxi you can go to a taxi The sign is shown with the signs for bus and Strassenbahn stops on this stand, you should take at a taxi page. If there is more than one taxi the one first in line. Tell him or her where you want driver is "der Taxifahrer." The taxi Or you say your destination--such as Rose Barracks. to go. You can jst If you want to stop before can say, "Ich mochte zur Rose Barracks, bitte." (Please stop here.) say "Bitte halten Sie hier!" you reach your destination, understand if you say, "Stop here, please!" Or Germans will How much you will
pay for a
ride on a taxi
will
depend on several
things: 1.
the town you are in
2.
the time of day
3.
how many passengers there are
4.
how much baggage
you have
You can be. A good idea is to ask before you leave what the fare will Also be ride cost?) (How much does this say, "Wieviel kostet diese Fahrt?" You may not get a sure that you have Deutsche Mark to pay for the ride. or the driver may not take dollars. if you pay in dollars, good exchange rate And did you know that there is a law which limits So don't plan to pile four! may ride in one taxi--only your friends!
how many passengers in with a bunch of
Check the meter when you reach your destination. ask for "die Quittung, bitte."
If
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you need
a receipt,
WITH A LITTLE HELP
FROX YOUR FRIENDS
When you need help in using public transportation there are people Here are some suggestions: ready to give you information and assistance.
ACS
The Army Community Services Provides you with a central community information center. They provide a host of valuable services. They can help you with public transportation by providing: -
Anexco
face-to-face advice/information printed materials
American Express operates a Travel Information and Sales desk at most places where they have a bank. The people there speak English. They can help with your travel plans and make your reservations. They provide: -
face-to-face
information printed materials trip planning tours
-
Bahnhof Information/ Tourist
Information
Headstart
At most Hauptbahnhofs you will find an Information usually speak enough The people there will Office. English to help you with your questions. You can ask them about train departure/arrival times, destinations, costs, etc. In some cities, there are large Tourist Information Centers as well. Tourist Centers are usually in or around the Hauptbahnhof. They'll help you learn about buses, Strassenbahns, city history, places and events, as well as how to use the trains. They provide: -
face-to-face
-
printed materials trip planning tours
information
Headstart is a 40-hour program designed to familiarize military personnel with German language and culture. During this
program you will
get:
-
face-to-face advice/information
-
printed material
-
instruction on the skills public transportation
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needed to use
ITT
The information, Tours and Travel Office is part of your local Recreation Services. Go to them for: face-to-face advice/information printed materials tours
-
Kontakt
easy This German-American Organization makes it for you to get to know Germans. You can ask questions about getting around Germany. You'll probably be able to get: -
RTO
face-to-face advice/information tours some printed materials
The Military Railway Transportation Office is located in some Hauptbahnhofs and on many Kasernes. It is meant to help service members on official business. However, the people are usually just as helpful if you're not on official business or if you are a dependent. They can tell you about train times, costs, special fares, etc. They have many helpful publications on the DB in English. They provide: -
USO
face-to-face advice/information printed materials trip planning tours ticket purchase for train
The United Services Organization is your home away from home. Not only do they provide a place to go, but they also organize activities and events to help you get to know your local German community. They provide: -
face-to-face advice/information printed materials tours
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THE COPING CORNER
Dear
Coping Corner:
The other night five buddies and myself decided to take a taxi to a that the driver insisted to get in the taxi, When we tried local hang out. This really made me mad, but don't worry, two of us get into another taxi. Instead, when we arrived, I calmly asked both drivers I didn't cause a scene. and tell like I read. Now I'm going to my first-shirt for a Quittung just on to my fellow service to pass this Just thought you'd like him the score. members. Mr.
Kool
De.a M&. Kool: If theAe reatly had been a problem, then you Bptcvo!, foA staying calm. Did you know that the numbuL o6 passengeC acted just kight. But Listen up. a taxi can ccvW iz limited by law? Usually three in the back seat and one in the fwn•--that makes four. So count yoursetf and yowL buddies be6ore going to the TOP. Dear Coping Corner: I mean really, Last week I met a Fraulein--and Wow!--I think I 'm in love. I thought Well anyway, I asked her out for the week-end. you should see her. impress her, so when I went to pick her up, I took along my I would really Well anyway, the belt it out! It can really new Ultra Sound KX-2300. her name, acted Marina, that's whole time we were walking down the street, I thought maybe she was listening She wouldn't speak at all. kinda funny. of John Denver tapes. I have a great collection to my John Denver tape. when we got on the Strassenbahn, she Then, now can you believe this, Furtherturn that thing off. by me if I didn't she wouldn't sit told me that to go home-I was going to use it that I stamp my ticket. more, she insisted I thought I really Help! Anyway, can you figure her? no one ever checks. liked her, but now .... Confused
Dear Confus6ed: ptetty zimple realty. Playing your tape Somehow I can figure heA. lt'. deck loudly in pubtic--that meanz on the 6treet o& on the Strassenbahn--J" Listen to youA JoIh DenveA tapes at not veAy poZle. So be con&ide'ate. home. And as to stamiping your ticket--remember. The 1,80 DM you paid 6o'l it is a lot cheaper than the 20 VM you'll be &ined i6 caught.
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D1ejar Coping Corner: thought I I just does not require a response, so relax. This letter Back when the King Tut happened to me. would share something that out and go with a friend. exhibit was in Cologne, I thought I would strike At least it was advertised in the American publications as being in Cologne. at the Rec Center, I never established the fact Since I bought my tickets watching and sat on the train yours truly Anyway, = K61n. Cologne that it never came. to say, Needless Hauptbahnhof. waiting for the Cologne the names of some German cities You cannot emphasize enough how different sound in English and Deutsch.
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COPING CONTEST
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YOU HAVE TO COPE TO WIN!
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ENTER THE COPING CONTEST.
You can be a winner! IT
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The T-shirt
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6.
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2.
zwolf uhr
8.
Reserved
4.
Departures
12.
No Smoking
5.
Zeit
14.
out of Germany
7.
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16.
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Train
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platz
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Doing Your Own Thing
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Check If
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Crossword Puzzle--Contest
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Are You Fit
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Doing It
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Yourself
Out:
You Can Cope Was Ist
Los?
to be a
Secret Agent?
What did you like best about the program and activities?
What did you like least about the program and activities?
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