Metz, France

Jan 64

A study of the manpower required to operate the Lorraine Inn at 1 Wing was carried out by two officers from the Management Engineering Section during the month of January. As a result two extra cleaners were added to the establishment.

A study of the requirements to maintain 601 Tel Squadron MSE was completed by two officers of the Management Engineering section during the month of February. This resulted in certain changes in method and an overall reduction of seven positions.

A study to determine a more economical and/or efficient means of providing support services to 1 Air Division headquarters and associated units in the Metz Complex was completed by a team of 20 officers under the direction of the Management Engineering section. The report recommended a somewhat unorthodox organization. As a result of correspondence exchanged with CFHQ on the results of the report, it was decided to maintain the status quo for the time being.

A study to determine the clerical workload in the various work centres of 1 ADHQ and to recommend changes to the establishment was completed during the period. The report is under consideration at the present time.

A study is currently under way at 4 Wing to determine the manpower required for the maintenance of CF-104 aircraft. So far two progress briefings have been given to the AOC, senior staffs, Wing representatives and liaison officers. It is planned that the final report of this study will be ready for presentation to the AOC on 1 May 65.

A Management Engineering study of the 4 Wing Mission Planning section, Radar Prediction and associated functions was completed by two officers on 14 Dec 64. The study focused attention on certain problem areas with suggested solutions. The establishment was found to be adequate, and no change recommended.

During 1964 the Statistics and Analysis Section provided routine services such as Reports Control, Data Processing and routine analysis of statistics.

A system was devised in January requiring CF-104 Squadron Commanders to plan their flying programmes ahead by a total number of sorties required per day, times of take off of one or groups of sorties and types of exercises to be completed. The system also included a "feed-back" of data on the results of the programme for analysis and institution of corrective action. This system, when implemented, did bring about a more balanced maintenance workload which in turn permitted a higher daily generation of flying hours.

This briefing, which in the past was given on no specific day and lasting about 20 minutes, was in the main a brief portrayal of statistics on aircraft maintenance and flying accomplishment. In May the format of the briefing was changed to include in the analysis more areas affecting management such as personnel, flying achievement, and more detailed data on aircraft maintenance.

In August an analysis of factors effecting aircraft recovery (rectification) was completed. As a result of this analysis it is possible now to predict or forecast from a given aircraft serviceability status (unserviceable first line, awaiting test, AOGs) the capability of each Wing to rectify and generate serviceable aircraft for any given time period. This method of forecasting aircraft generation rates was introduced into the AOC’s briefing in September. Subsequently, this portion of the briefing has been transferred to the AOC’s daily briefing.

In December the method of forecasting aircraft generation rates was introduced into the AOC’s Daily briefing. The system made it possible to assess the Operational Capability of each Wing by measuring three areas: aircraft status, aircrew status and weapons loadcrew status. Capability in each area is forecasted daily and measured against the SHAPE standard requirement, and the three capabilities presented in the form of an index number.

In order to bring the new index system into daily use, the command requirement for data from operational Units was completely revised and a single consolidated report was instituted replacing a number of previous ones. The project, just described, was given approval by the AOC in September. Field trials, cancellation of redundant reports and introduction of the new one and final acceptance of the new index system was accomplished 31 Dec 64.

As a result of restyling the AOG’s Monthly Statistics for Management Briefing, it was evident that the incidence of AOG’s was having a considerable impact on the Wings’ ability to generate serviceable CF-104 aircraft: a complete analysis was carried out and presented to responsible staffs.

A project that was started in 1961 to centrally control the 1 Air Division Reporting System, was completed in Jun 64. As a result of the project the following procedures were established:

1. All 1 Air Division reports are centrally catalogued in the Reports Control Section by sponsoring authority and by subject.
2. All reports received at 1 Air Division HQ are registered centrally in the Reports Control Section and hastening action taken automatically. In addition positive control of each copy of each report is exercises.
3. A single source for compilation instructions instituted.
4. A Central Data Processing Section has been established.

A Nuclear and Missile Safety position was created at 3 and 4 Wings effective 1 Jan, and assigned rank of S/L. The 1 Wing armament officer rank structure was reduced to F/L. On the dame date 5FTTU, at 3 Wing, was reduced by 38 positions.

The SU Metz hospital was reorganized to provide an increase in medical services. This action resulted from the decision to disband 2 Wing, the unit responsible for providing medical service to personnel from the Metz Complex. Nine positions were added to the SU establishment effective 31 Jan.

New establishments were issued by DOE effective 1 Feb 64 for 1, 2, 3, and 4 Wings. Unit establishment totals were altered as follows:

1 Wing – less 45 positions
2 Wing – less 954 positions
3 Wing – plus 86 positions
4 Wing – plus 75 positions

5FTTU was reduced by a further 14 positions on 1 Mar 64. During this month the disbandment of the Langar Complex was processed for completion on 31 Mar 64. This action initiated the relocation of 137(T) Squadron Langar to Grostenquin in Aug 63, where it was amalgamated with 109 Composite Flight. The subsequent decision to disband 2 Wing resulted in 109 Flight being relocated in 1 Wing Marville effective 31 Mar 64.

During this Quarter eight squadrons were reactivated as strike or Recce units. The locations and dates are:

Apr 64

Effective 1 Apr, 1 S/L Tech/Photo was provided on 1 ADHQ staff because of the new Recce Role. On this same day a Nuclear Safety Officer position of S/L rank was added to the AOC’s establishment. Following a visit of A/C Gray (COrgM) on 6 Mar 64 and the visit of a study team on 21 Mar, new establishments were issued for 1, 2 and 3 Wings. These included substantial increases in personnel which were necessary to offset deficiencies inherent in the 104 scale. The increases were 1 Wing 48 service and 18 civilian positions, 3 Wing 210 service and one civilian position, 4 Wing 208 service and six civilian positions.

Effective 1 Apr 64 section 5110 Mission Planning at 1 Wing was increased by 8 officers and 8 NCOs for photo interpretation duties. A Recce Training section was also created at this time which contained 2 F/L and 1 FS position.

A new establishment was issued for 5FTTU by AFHQ effective 1 Apr which contained 29 service positions. This represented the final reduction to 5FTTU.

During April, 16 service positions were added to establishment of 109 Com Flight to cover deficiencies in the technical trades. The unit had been below scale entitlement.

During this quarter the trades of Clerk Med and MedA were converted to ClkAdm and NurA on Wing medial establishments. By DOE action, all supply establishments were reorganized with the result that the number of Supply sub sections were reduced.

The establishment for the Combat Operations Centre Metz was cancelled. The disbanded unit became part of the Air Division HQ SASO staff. This action resulted in the publication of an new HQ Establishment effective 1 Jul 64.

On 31 Jul, 2 Wing disbandment was completed. This resulted in deletion of 252 service positions and 120 civilian positions from the Command ceiling.

5FTTU was disbanded on 15 Aug 64. The Air Div ceiling was reduced by 32 service positions.

Effective 1 Aug 64 a supplementary establishment was authorized for a Radar Prediction Unit at 4 Wing. This central service was created on a trial basis until 28 Feb 65.

Two supplementary establishments were appended to the SU Metz establishment. The one covering the 2 Wing Rear Party was in effect from 1 Aug to 31 Dec 64, while that covering the 2 Wing PMQ operation is effective 1 Aug 64 to 31 Mar 65.

I – General

Throughout the period the technical staff of 1 Air Division was primarily occupied with the task of providing logistic support to the Strike squadrons at the German Wings as they worked to become operational in the strike role. In addition, Marville was busy preparing for an operational photo reconnaissance role to be assigned to the Wing in Jan 65. In addition, 30 AMB and 2 Wing Grostenquin were closed down during the period. The past year was a period of intense activity for the STSO staff.

109 KU was relocated at 1 Wing.

The first four CF-104D aircraft were received at 1 Wing and were subsequently flown to 3 and 4 Wings.

1 Wing OFTT became operational

The CF-104 reassembly programme at 1 Wing was completed.

Phase one of the CF-104 modification programme at Scottish Aviation was completed. In all 40 aircraft were modified.

Phase two of the CF-104 modifications at Scottish commenced.

QTOs were raised to transfer all CF-104 aircraft from 2 Wing to 1, 3 and 4 Wings.

The two Expeditors a/c at 3 and 4 Wings underwent Telecomm modifications at SAL.

All Air Division Dakota a/c underwent TACAN and Bendix modifications at SAL.

The RCAF loaned each 40 BDU-8/B practice bombs, 40 parachutes and 40 explosive kits to the German Air Force. The terms of the loan call for the GAF to replace all items with new.

All POL products were removed from 2 Wing during 1964, except 15,000 US gals of JP4 which was left in the pipeline as a means of protecting the pipeline. This fuel has been issued off charge with CFHQ authority.

A storage reserve area was established at 4 Wing to consolidate all SR vehicles in 1 Air Division at one location.

The sale of surplus CF-100 and F-86 ammunition from all units in Air Division was completed during the period. All stocks of 2.75 inch rocket motors and heads have been removed from the units and the 50 calibre ammunition will be removed by early 1965.

All stocks of public equipment were removed from 2 Wing during the period. Where possible items were distributed elsewhere with the Department of National Defence and the remaining surpluses were sold through the French Disposal Agency.

The close out of the RCAF Complex at Langar, England was completed.

Repair spilled concrete area of runway and taxi strip – completed.

Alterations to BB28 to provide accommodation for Post Office Depot and Dental Clinic – completed.

Procurement Visual Approach Slope Indicator System – Contract awarded.

Construction of facilities for CF-104:

1. Convert shelter 850, E and F to Hangar – Contract awarded
2. Steelox building for Wing Instrument Flight – Contract awarded.
3. Wing Intelligence Bldg – Contract awarded
4. Enlarge concrete ramp H3 – Contract awarded
5. Ramp for 109 KU Dakotas – Contract awarded

Chip sealing of station roads and parking areas – complete.

Modification to Heating Lines to connect the RCAF addition to new High School in City of Metz – complete.

Eleven-room classroom as extension to new Metz High School – complete.

Procurement of Visual Approach Slope Indicator system units – complete

Interior painting of 102 PMQs and 17 stairwells – complete

Installation of Ceilometer and transmissometer – complete.

Procurement and installation of a second system of High Intensity Approach Lights – Contract awarded

Resurface aerodrome access road – Contract awarded

Runway button joint resealing and concrete repairs – Contract awarded.

Construction of facilities for CF-104:

1. Construct lean-to on Hangar 85E – contract requested
2. Construct new 50 meter X 50 meter Hangar and enlarge aircraft parking ramp – contract requested.
3. Construct lean-to on Hangar 85G – Contract requested.

Relocation of Hangars G and E – complete

Accommodation for CF-104 OFTT – complete

Resurfacing QRA and SAS access road – contract requested

Purchase of visual approach slope indicator system – complete.

Procure and install second system of High Intensity runway approach lights – Contract awarded.

The relocation of an Arcon steelox building from Langar for use as a Hangar in the Center Dispersal Area and the erection of a prefab building for a technical control centre in center dispersal area – Contract awarded.

PMQ interior painting – complete

Installation of VASIS units and cables – Contract awarded.

Repairs and Mods to Roof of Ice Rink – Contract awarded

Construction of facilities for CF-104:

1. Increase transformer capacity – Contract awarded
2. Construction of a concrete flight line bunker in the center dispersal area – Contract awarded
3. Relocation of dispersal hangar 85E – Contract awarded
4. Exterior lighting – central dispersal – Contract awarded
5. Extension of Building 46 Aircrew accommodation – Contract awarded.

Runway and taxiway repair – completed

Visual Approach Slope Indicator System – Cancelled

Installation of second system of High Intensity Approach Lights – Cancelled

Repairs to runway and taxiway – Completed

Transmissometer and ceilometer – Cancelled

Miscellaneous projects cancelled in view of pending closure.

SOArm staff issued 1 Air Division Armament Orders for special weapons.

A Nuclear Safety Programme was established in Air Division with a Staff Officer Nuclear Safety at 1 ADHQ and a Nuclear Safety Officer at each of the Strike Wings.

Regulations governing the safety requirements and the siting of the areas for loading the "follow-on" aircraft, outside the QRA areas were prepared and implemented.

It is a EUCOM requirement that non-US NATO nations employing US Nuclear Weapons establish a nuclear certification programmed to provide continuing assurance that the delivery vehicles will meet the safety requirements. The required programme was implemented at the Strike Wings.

After an RCAF self-training programme for RCAF loading crews a second stage training was given by the USAFE 7232 Munitions Maintenance Group to the RCAF loading crews at 3 and 4 Wings. Six loading crews were certified at each of 3 and 4 Wing in time for the initial capability inspection and Tactical Evaluation. At the same time initial nuclear delivery certification checks were carried out on the 3 and 4 Wing aircraft.

The introduction of permissive action link (PAL) equipped weapons into the nuclear weapons inventory necessitated a complete revision of the weapons loading checklists. Revised checklists were drafted by the RCAF Liaison Officer at Kirtland AFB. A field review of the new checklists was conducted at 4 Wing in May 64 with representatives of USAF/AFWL, HQ USAFE, 7232 MMG and Air Division participating. The revised publication was approved on site and immediately put into effect in preparing for unit tactical evaluations and the assumption of a combat ready status.

CFHQ authorized an increase in establishment of 18 M&W Techs at each strike Wing as of 1 Jan 65 pending the results of a CF-104 Manpower Study at 4 Wing.

Negotiation with the RNethAF for a Mutually satisfactory contract for BDU-8/B practice bomb recovery and re-furbishing was completed. The first series of BDU-8/B drops by CF-104 aircraft on the RNethAF range at Vliehors was conducted in Oct 64.

The contour map/terrain avoidance calibration programme terminated on 1 May 64. The results of the programme proved that scheduled CM/TA calibrations did improve the operation of the NASSAR radar in the CF-104.

I – Personnel Administration

Boards, Promotions, Conferences – Officers

Aug 64

The PC Promotion Boards were held in Aug 64. Eligible officers were considered for PC and extensions to SSC as well as promotion to F/L, S/L, W/C and G/C, as applicable.

The following is a breakdown of officers promoted in 1 Air Division during the period 1 Jan to 31 Dec 64:

16 – 24 Nov

CFR and Senior Promotion Board of Inquiry

This Board was held during the a/n period and was comprised of the following Members:

Chairman:

A/C RC Stovel

Members:

G/C ER Emond
W/C GA White
F/L HG Phillips
WO1 WJ Carroll
WO1 JH Thompson
WO1 JS Kirkham
WO1 DB Burnett
WO1 ME Ostrander
WO2 CW Hatnean.

The quotas for the RCAF in respect of this Board were as follows:

To Sgt. – 342
To Cpl. – 586

A one-day conference was held by the SWOs on 16 Dec 64.

The following is a summary of airmen promotions in 1 Air Div during the report period.

II – Recreation

Jan 64

The latter part of January saw over 200 servicemen and dependents taking part in the Air Division Ski Holiday organized by the Recreation Branch, and held at ALPBAFK, Austria. No inter-wing competition was held due to dangerous snow conditions.

The McLaughlin rink from 4 Wing won the Air Division Curling Bonspiel held at 1 Wing in February. From there the rink went to Winnipeg to represent zone VI in the RCAF Bonspiel.

The CBC Armed Forces Showcase was on tour of Air Division units during March and April. Through the co-operation of SUDWESTFUNK of Baden-Baden, the regular Country Hoedown show was videotaped at 4 Wing. The tour ran most smoothly and future visits by parties of this nature would be welcomed by the Air Division.

The inter-wing Hockey Championship was won by 3 Wing.

F/L RM Zinck was transferred in March from ADSU to Station Rockcliffe. No replacement provided.

The semi-annual Air Division Recreation Conference was held at 2 Wing on 15 – 17 Apr.

F/L JP Tucker, SOPA/5, attended the zone co-ordinators’ and Command Recreation Officers’ Conference held at CFHQ during the last week of April.

An extremely well received Air Division Art Competition and Exhibition was held at this CHQ in May. This competition attracted over 100 entries in varying media.

Seven university students arrived during June to commence employment as summer playground and swimming supervisors at Air Division units.

F/L AD Mackay was transferred from 4 Wing to the R&PE School at Camp Borden. His replacement was F/L G Vadeboncoeur, who arrived in July from Station North Bay.

The semi-annual Air Division Recreation Conference was held at 1 Wing on 26-28 Aug.

A joint Army/RCAF/CBC meeting was held at this CHQ on 21-24 Sep to discuss methods of improvement to the short wave broadcasting facilities in Air Division. This meeting was attended by representatives from CFHQ, 4CBUE, CBC and Air Div.

S/L Kerrison of CFHQ conducted staff visits of all Air Division units during the period 28 Sep – 9 Nov.

The Air Division Flag Football Championships were won by 4 Wing, with the final being played on 5 Dec.

FS GD Christensen was transferred from 4 Wing to become NCO i/c the Recreation Centre at ADSU. Sgt. D Williams, the ADSU incumbent then proceeded to fill the NCO vacancy at 4 Wing.

Plant. The network consists of five 50 watt transmitters located at Metz (Network HQ) and at the four Wing stations of the Air Division, connected by RCAF micro-wave voice circuits. The transmitter at 2 Wing closed down in mid-July 64 when 2 Wing itself closed. This transmitter was moved in December to 4ATAF, Ramstein SU. It was installed there on 22 Dec and was expected to begin broadcasting early in 1956, obtaining its programme exclusively from Metz via 4ATAF microwave. All transmitters are the property of the Department of National Defence, as is the equipment of the Network HQ studio in Metz. Wing studio equipment is provided and maintained by M&I funds. A studio in the Network HQ building at Metz was equipped for independent RCAF volunteer broadcasting in 1962 (cost to M&I: approximately $3,000.00) This equipment was dismantled and sold in Dec 64 and sold to 4CIBG for $500.00 as Metz volunteer activity did not warrant its being maintained.

During the period CFN HQ continued to broadcast 116 hours a week, with week-day sign-on at 0630 hours, sign-off at 0010. Saturdays and Sundays sign-on is at 1000 hours sign-off at 2400 hours. Programme hours at Wing stations vary only slightly from this, some staying on the air later to serve night crews.

Network HQ at Metz makes available to all stations approximately 70 hours weekly of CBC taped and shortwave programming, and 46 hours of local production by volunteers and staff. Wing stations, depending on activity of local volunteer staff, take from 60 to 70 hours weekly of CBC material, and from 10 to 30 hours of Metz staff production. When Wing volunteers are not available there is at all times a programme on the line that can be accepted from Metz.

During the period under review the Air Division Football Championship was brought to the whole Air Division live from the Metz sports field by CFN staff, assisted by F/L BA Birbeck. The Grey Cup Game was broadcast live, brought from Canada via COTC cable. Results of the US elections were relayed to CFN listeners from short wave sources starting at 0500 hours the following morning.

Due to an increase in short-wave time made available by CBC International Service, the number of daily newscasts on CFN was increased from three to six (at 0730, 1230, 1310, 1900, 2230, and 2400 hours). Content of shortwave news was still too heavily international and institutional.

Coverage of Canadian sports was improved by the CBC’s addition of a morning newscast, received at CFN at 0700 and rebroadcast at 0730 hours. This newscast began on a trial basis during summer and became regular in September. Early morning news from CFN was thus able for the first time to include results of football and hockey games played the previous day in Canada. Air Division hockey was scheduled in such a way that each Wing heard all games in which its team was playing. Final inter-wing games were broadcast to full Network.

The eight-week course begun in Dec 63 was cropped after six weeks because of poor turnout. Three volunteers began on-the-job training during the summer. This system has proved more successful than courses, as it attracts only those who are really interested in working. The three have proven valuable assets to CFN. A fourth volunteer (a female dependent with previous experience at 3 Wing CFN) has provided a regular afternoon children’s programme to the network.

A meeting was held in September, attended by Mr. A Cowan of CBC and representatives from DND, Ottawa and 4 CIBG to discuss ways and means of improving radio service for Canadians in Europe. Recommendations were drafted to provide additional equipment necessary for Radio CFN and Radio CAE, funds for a technician for each. And improvements to the micro-wave link within the CFN network, which was judged inadequate.

The civilian technician hired in August of the previous year gave notice that he would leave in Feb 65. It was decided that transmitter maintenance at all locations and studio maintenance at Metz should be carried out by A ComTech (G) from 1 ADHQ after the departure of the civilian technician. CFN 4 Wing reported severe interference from a German station and requested a new frequency. It is hoped to obtain one at 100 Mc or above, an area not used by European FM stations. Frequencies in use by CFN transmitters at the present time are as follows:

Probable frequency for Ramstein satellite is 101.2 Mc.

One staff announcer (Metz) and one Wing Manager (2 Wing) completed their contract terms (extended) and returned to Canada in June. The announcer was replace, but the Wing Manager was not as the station was closed. Total CFN staff was as follows at the end of the period under review:

Conclusion

During the period CFN continued to bring news, information, sports and a variety of entertainment from Canada to RCAF personnel and their dependents overseas. If recommendations made by the meeting mentioned above are carried out this service could be greatly improved in the future, in two main aspects: reception of news from Canada, and reception of the Metz programme by the Wing relay transmitters.

Visitors – see Appendix G

Page 7 of this Appendix missing.

A – General

At the commencement of period under review, SOSec staff comprised 4 officers, 4 Sr. NCOs, 3 Cpls., one LAW ClkAdm, and one civilian on PMC licensing records. Incumbents of the officer positions were as follows:

During the period the following staff changes took place due to transfers, etc:

1. 210082 F/O WT Martin TOS 6 Jul 64 to assume Sec/4 (Admin Security) duties vide F/L Graham
2. 204200 F/L R Graham SOS 1 Air Div 15 Jul transfer to ATCHQ,Trenton
3. 13593W LAW DCM McLean (ClkAdm) SOS 1 Air Div (SOSec) on release effective 24 Jun 64
4. 204965 WO2 KD Warren posted from SOSec staff to SU Metz on attached duty as SSecO effective 17 Aug 64.
5. 74888 LAC RAF Sawdon TOS 1 Air Div SOSec staff effective 24 Aug 64 to fill ClkAdm position.
6. 34021 Sgt. JE Fowler SOS 1 Air Div SOSec (Police) staff on transfer to AWU Decimomannu effective 8 Sep 64.
7. 225615 Sgt. GD Hawkes TOS 1 Air Div SOSec (Police) staff on transfer from 1 Wing effective 20 Oct.

Two changes of Wing Security officers occurred during this period:

1. F/L CA Christian, WSecO 3 wing, returned to Canada in July, and duties were assumed by 204597 F/L DC Ewing, transferred from WSIU, Edmonton effective 16 Jul 64.
2. 30719 F/L VJ Heyes was transferred from 2 Wing to 1 wing effective 26 Jun vice F/L P Maloney-Chumley, transferred to RCAF Station Camp Borden on repatriation.
3. In addition, 240337 F/L HRA Catt was transferred to 3 Wing as Security Operations officer effective 21 Jun on deletion of a Pers/AFSec position at SU Metz.

A number of staff visits to SOSec occurred during this period. These were as follows:

1. S/L GWM Grant from DAFS, Ottawa, visited 1 ADHQ prior to proceeding to 3 and 4 Wings for the Joint RCAF/USAF Joint Capability Inspections held on 8-9 Jun and 11-12 Jun respectively.

24 Aug 64

2. F/L G Bridgeman, ADCHQ/SOSec visited SOSec staff to discuss nuclear security systems in connection with the Air Defence role. F/L Bridgeman later visited 3 and 4 Wings.

21-25 Sep 64

3. S/L Grant visited 1 ADHQ and 4 Wing for the purpose of discussing security communications (PRC 503) and to attend the CF-104 System Safety Study held at 4 Wing 21-23 Sep.

26 Sep 64

4. S/L Martin from CFHQ/DAFT visited SOSec to discuss AFP security and driver training.

15 Nov 64

5. S/L GWM Grant visited ADHQ to discuss, and to participate in, Joint USAF/RCAF Capability Inspections at 3 and 4 Wings.

7 – 15 Dec 64

6. A Technical Inspection Team comprising Major RE Knox, WO1 LJ Ward and Staff Sgt. KP Sutton visited 1 ADHQ and the three Wings. Inspections of sensitive offices and areas were carried out. No adverse comments of a serious nature were raised.

10 Dec 64

7. S/L RJ Jordan, CFHQ Directorate of Security, visited 1 ADHQ following a staff inspection of SIU(E) and detachments at 3 and 4 Wings.

The amount of temporary duty during 1964 increased considerably over previous periods due to capability inspections, TacEvals, and staff visits associated with preparations for these. SOSec was absent for approximately 45 days on visits to Wings and other formations. A similar amount was carried out by SOSec/Sec2, in addition to other normal inspections concerning police and sentry dog problems.

Members of SOSec staff participated in TacEval exercises conducted at 3 and 4 Wings during the months of May, June, October and November. Ratings of satisfactory were granted following each exercise.

Joint USAF/RCAF Capability Inspections conducted at 3 and 4 Wings during June and November were attended by SOSec and SOSec/Sec2. One deficiency resulting from these inspections was in the area of Security Communications i.e. PRC 503 Portable Packset. This deficiency is now considered to be corrected.

SOSec staff participated in Exercise Fallex 64 during the period 21 – 27 Sep 64.

Draft ADI’s defining policy and procedures for Security of Classified Matter - CFHQ and Security Screening of Foreign National Employees, have been completed and are now under final review prior to promulgation.

Statistical information concerning administrative security is included in Appendix A attached.

Statistical returns concerning activities of the Command Police section are shown in Appendix A attached.

During 1964 a standardized three-phase security training programme was developed by SOSec staff, and has been implemented at each of the strike wings. A detailed syllabus has been provided in conjunction with this programme, and a similar programme is being implemented at 1 Wing. This encompasses Security Indoctrination for all personnel, Advanced Security Training for all Security force members, Refresher Training, and small arms instructions for all combatants.

During this period there was one Sentry Dog Supervisor and 9 Sentry Dog Handlers qualified at the USAF(E) Sentry Dog Training School, Wiesbaden.

Sgt. Maule, Kennel Master, 4 Wing received a severe bite on his hand when unloading a Sentry Dog from his crate at Wiesbaden, 16 Oct 64. He has since received a letter of commendation from the AOC, 1 Air Division for protecting other personnel from injury at this time.

Three RCAF Sentry Dogs (RCAF 111 Wolfi), (RCAF 113 Erol), and (RCAF 105 Asko) were euthanized 9 Oct 64, and death certificates have been received at this HQ. These dogs were replaced by (RCAF 139 Rolf), (RCAF 138 Prince), and (RCAF 140 Alex).

There were no personnel from 1 ADHQ attending CAFIB courses during this period.

17 AFP attended SIT and qualified during this period.

During the month of July the AF Licensing Office at 2 Wing Grostenquin was closed and all AF Licensing documents held by this unit were forwarded to this CHQ for control and redistribution.

Arrangement for the issue of new AF license plates to personnel at Decimomannu were completed and applicable instructions issued.

The numerical returns for this period are attached as Annex 1.

Security Clearance Requests – 384
Security Clearance Certificates – 683
Additions to Denial of Access List – 172
Security Infractions – 57

AF Certificates of Registration – 4466
Int. Certificates of Registration – 5745
AF Driving Permits – 3333
International Driving Permits – 5434
Triptyques – 3642
PMC Plates – 2416
Motorcycle Plates – 78
Abandoned vehicles – 181

A – Policy

During this period, 1 Air Division again became operational. Tactical Evaluation of the Strike Wings in Germany were passed successfully, and the CF-104 Squadrons assumed an operational commitment in the Strike role. 439 and 441 Squadron were formed at 1 Wing Marville, and commenced training for the Reconnaissance role.

With the impending closure of 2 Wing at Grostenquin, 421 and 430 Squadrons were moved to 4 Wing and 3 Wing respectively.

441 and 439 Squadrons were re-activated at 1 wing with CF-104 aircraft, and a subsequent decision placed them in the pure Reconnaissance role.

The final TacEvals were conducted by 4ATAF at 3 and 4 wings, and on 1 Jul all six Strike Squadrons assumed an alert commitment.

Follow-up Evaluations were conducted by the 1 Air Div TacEval Team at 4 Wing on 25 and 26 Oct, and at 3 Wing on 15 and 16 Nov.

The 1 Air Div TacEval teams carried out the initial "Walk Through" evaluation at 1 Wing.

Exercise Fast Strike was held on 16 Apr and 1 Dec. This exercise was an AIRCENT sponsored CPX designed to practice implementation of the Nuclear Strike Plan, and to provide training in staff procedures.

This procedural exercise provided training for staff personnel in the operation of a War Headquarters, and in procedures associated with implementation of Emergency Defence Plans.

Selected CF-104 aircrew participated in the Aircent sponsored Tactical Weapons Meet at Chaumont Air Base. This competition was designed to test the proficiency of Fighter Bomber Squadrons in 2 and 4 ATAFs. Air Division representatives made a fine showing, considering it was their first such competition.

The Air Division participated in the annual NATO-wide Fall Exercise. Fallex 64 was a large scale Command Post exercise, jointly scheduled and conducted by SACEUR, SACLANT and CINCHAN. It was designed to exercise command and control by SACEUR and his lower formations, and to practice procedures for meeting and dealing with aggression less than General War, and leading to implementation of all tasks associated with all out Nuclear War.

29 Oct 64

A 4ATAF sponsored exercise was held. This exercise tested Wing capability to survive and continue operation successfully under conditions realistically simulating a reasonably successful enemy attack.

Strike Squadrons continued to utilize the Capo Dell Frasca range in Sardinia for live bombing practice, and to carry out weapons qualifications.

A live flying exercise combining Combat Profile Missions with practice weapons deliveries, was carried out on a continuous basis at Vhliehors range.

This exercise provided training for operations personnel at Wing and CHQ level in the execution of duties associated with the implementation of the LSP and subsequent Strike Operations, and was played twice weekly.

CF-104 aircraft participated in this exercise during the period at a rate of three sorties per month. Round Robin entailed a turnaround to test cross-servicing at other bases in 4ATAF.

Following is a brief resume of visitors to 1 Air Division for the a/n period.

The Honourable Paul Martin, Ottawa
General Massu, Military Governor, Metz
General Kuhlmey, Commander, GAF 5 Air Division
A/C/M Hudleston, 4ATAF
General Disosway, 4ATAF
Reverend EB Foote, CFHQ.ChapGen(P)

Group Captain RA Ashman, AFHQ/DADSO
Air Vice Marshal GR Magill, RAF College of Air Warfare
Captain RA Creery, Attache, The Hague
Mr. RJ Sutherland, District Treasury Officer, London, England

A/V/M CL Annis, CFHQ/V/CAS

G/C CF Phripp, CFHQ
W/C DT Bain, CFHQ
General Robert M Lee, USAF, Air Deputy SHAPE

General Disosway, HQ, 4ATAF, Ramstein, Germanu
Bishop Norris, CFHQ

G/C DB Wurtele, AMCHQ
Mr. R.Sichaud, ATCHQ/SOMet

S/L AA Kempster, ATCHQ/TSE
WO1 RW Snow, Cdn Army, CFHQ
Capt. JT Wood, AMCHQ, now USAF

Mlle Lette, Mirabelle Queen
Mr. RD Harris, Senior Biologist, Canadian Wildlife
Mr. RW Duffy, CAE, Montreal

Brig. WJ Lawson, CFHQ/JAG
Lt. Gen. G Walsh, Vice Chief of Defence Staff

Commander JC O’Brien, CFHQ
Mrs. JD Monteith, Girl Guides of Canada
Mrs. DL Schultz, Girl Guides of Canada
G/C JP Davignon, CFHQ/DRA/RC

S/L DB King, CFHQ/DOSS/Air
A/M WA Curtis, Retirement Visit

Monsieur Dambeza, Chief, French Liaison Mission, Paris
F/L JP Maling, RAF, Transport Command
General Paruit, French Army, Metz

A - Organization

The present CT&I/4 section came into being in mid-January 1962, and until 6 Oct 63 was called Target Intelligence and formed part of the SOInt organization. On 6 Oct 63 it was decided to make organizational changes to ensure a closer association between the staffs of SOInt and D/Ops Centre. It was therefore deemed appropriate that the entire staff of the Intelligence Branch and the Operations Centre report to one Branch Head. The office in turn was responsible to SASO for the implementation of policy and operational procedures concerning activities in the Ouvrage d’Ars Bunker.

The above mentioned change in organization was introduced for a trial period. It consisted of three sections under the Director of Intelligence and Operations (W/C RF Herbert) who was responsible to SASO.

Organization Chart

B – CT&I/3 Section

The Operations Centre was commanded by S/L RJ Millage who holds the position of CT&I/3 within the SOCT&I organization. During the year 3 S/Ls, 1 F/Ls, and 3 F/Os struck off strength. Two F/Ls were taken on strength, thus reducing the personnel of the Operations Centre to 3 S/Ls, 6 F/Ls, and 19 other ranks.

The Operations Centre participated in the following exercises:

Fallex
Max Effort
Starfighter
Fast Strike
Quick Train
Starphoto
Wide Awake
Front Centre
Simplex
Super Chief

The Targetting Section was commanded by S/L PJ Roy who holds the position of CT&I/4 within the organization. During the year, 2 F/Ls, 2 F/Os, 1 Sgt. and 1 LAC were TOS, while 1 F/L and 1 Sgt. were SOS, raising the personnel strength of the section to 1 S/L, 2 F/Ls, 2 F/Os, and 3 OR.

Various conferences were attended to discuss targeting, target material procurement (maps and charts), TOTs and other problems arising in the Strike and Reconnaissance roles. Also, close co-ordination was maintained with Air Division Wings to assist them in fulfilling their purposes.

The radar prediction trials, set up under the control and direction of CT&I/4, commenced at 2 Wing on 3 Feb (1 AD Directive S960-118-3/8 (SASO) 29 Jan 64). Upon closure of 2 Wing, the trials were transferred to 4 Wing. The original trials scheduled to last 4 months, were extended at different times to coincide with the extension of the NSARR Dakota of a Radar Prediction Unit for a trial period to last until 28 Feb 65. Personnel to man the unit were drawn from within the Air Division and held on supplementary establishment. The role of the RPU is an extension of the radar prediction trials, i.e. to develop and evaluate radar prediction’s technique and facilities and provide radar prediction to all Air Division user units.

Jan – Dec 64

Public relations programmes and activities have continued to concentrate on harmonious relationships with neighbouring communities and on informing the Canadian public at home of the Air Division’s activities.

On the local scene, community relations activities and liaison with key civilians played a major part in putting across the RCAF as a good neighbour and, in the field particularly, have helped keep the noise problem at an insignificant level.

On its approach to the Canadian public the PR organization has stressed the Air Division’s accomplishment in changing over to its new role and the exacting nature of its new assignments. This has been accomplished through the year in 89 press visits, 38 national press releases. Lower key emphasis on the Air Division role has been accomplished through 342 hometown stories released to Canadian daily or weekly newspapers.

SOPR staff publicized four major events during the year. These were: the tactical weapons meet at Chaumont, France from 17-31 Jul; National Air Force Day at Rockcliffe on 6 Jun; the Metz Fete de la Mirabelle from 17-25 Aug; and the NATO Parliamentarians visit from 11-13 Nov, inclusive.

Elimination of the PR Assistant trade in an integration economy move reduced the SOPR staff by two Sr. NCOs. In December the entire PR organization of ADHQ was transferred to the Deputy Minister’s establishment.