To list into files the contents of several directories and get "date" files on the NIC server. Unlike the OSO server where directories are created with the date in the name, the NIC server utilizes a rotating directory. This means that one must check "date" files or the date on the file when using the command dir. Currently, directory listings are only obtained for the RUCS. "Date" files are retrieved for the RUC, Eta, NGM, Ensemble, and MesoEta. Getting the directory listings and "date" files with this script reduces the number of "hits" on the NIC server.