Goose Bay, Labrador

641^st AC&W Squadron
APO 677, New York, NY

Delbert R Smyth, Major, USAF

AN/CPS-6B Prime Radar, AN/TPS-502 Back-up Height Radar, AN/FPS-502 Back-up Search Radar, AN/GPX-6 Radar Identification, 10 Cummins Diesel Generators, 8 AN/GRC-27 Multi-Channel UHF Transmitter-Receivers, 6 AN/GRT-3 Single Channel UHF Transmitter-Receivers, 6 AN/GRR-7 Single Channel Receivers, 5 AN/FRT-502 VHF Transmitters, 11 AF/URG-60 VHF Receivers.

Operations:

The primary events occurring in this squadron during the period of this report were a General Inspection and an extensive physical alteration of the Operations Center. The 64^th AD (D) Inspector General and his staff conducted the annual inspection during the week of 1-5 March.. The Operations Center was rated as "Satisfactory". Simultaneous with the inspection, the 64^th AD (D) Director of Operations and his staff visited this squadron to establish the areas of responsibility which the 641^st ACWRON was to assume on 1 April 1960 when the 64^th AD (D) terminated its COC function. The COC function was to be transferred to the 641^st ACWRON on 1 April. To accommodate the increased operational function, the 641^st Operations Center had to be altered radically. On 9 March, Operations went on Hip-Pocket status and moved into the upper dias where a reduced function was performed until 26 March. Between 9 March and 26 March, the Operations Center was physically revamped to provide for an MDC/COC function. Communications and radar facilities were removed and reinstalled to provide facilities to support the new combined functions. Beginning on 28 March, Operations instituted around-the-clock Category 1 STP’s in preparation for assuming MDC responsibilities on 1 April.

Training scheduled for this period include the following totals by equipment:

(see the matrix at the end of this report)

The intercept rate during this period remained at .9905 or 99 percent.

C&E Equipment Performance and Maintenance:

A modification of the Double Coincidence Circuit, Card #233, of the AN/UPS-T5 was designed, tested and proved in operation at this station. The modification provides a realistic "skin paint" for scope presentations. A letter with diagrams and circuit data was submitted through channels for possible official approval, acceptance and commercial manufacture. During the period of this report, five (5) RNFP and three (3) ROCP supply actions were required to expedite procurement of radar parts.

In preparation for supporting the MDC/COC on 1 April, eight additional teletype services were re-routed from the 64 AD (D) and terminated in the 641^st Comm Center. These services included terminals for Thule, Iceland, Argentia, Stephenville, Cape Dyer, ADC Surveillance, and ADC Alert #1.

An AN/GRA-24, 1000 watt amplifier, was returned to AMC stock because it was excess to AC&W mission requirements.

Supply:

The 641^st Supply section fulfilled the requirements of Project Count during the months of February and March. Over three thousand (3000) line items were counted.

Civil Engineering:

A major overhaul of five diesel engines was completed in March. Overhaul of the remaining five engines is scheduled for April. A preventative maintenance program was instituted in February. Eleven FY 61 Operations and Maintenance programs were approved by 64 AD (D). Total cost of this program is $132,200.

Motor Pool:

Drivers of the 641^st Motor Pool completed 142,084 miles of driving by the end of this period without a reportable accident. The total number of days without accident amounts to 605. Statistics for the period of this report are as follows:

(see the matrix at the end of this report)

Provost Marshal:

A Phase One, Disaster Control Exercise was executed in March to test the reaction time of defense/disaster teams. All posts were manned in fourteen (14) minutes.

An outstanding rating was given to the Air Police section by the Inspector General in March.

Special Services:

Two airmen from the 641^st took part in the 64 AD (D) Bowling tournament. A second and fifth place trophy were won by the 641^st contenders. The Squadron Basketball Team won the 64 AD (D) tournament in January.

Special Notes:

The squadron was host to the following visitors this period.

(see the matrix at the end of this report)

Delbert R Smyth, Major, USAF