Goose Bay, Labrador

641^st AC&W Squadron (ADC)
APO New York 09677

Benjamin M Howse, Lt. Colonel, USAF

AN/FPS-20A – Two Channel Prime Radar, AN/FPS-90 Radar Height Finder, AN/GPX-7A Radar Identification, 10 Cummins Diesel Generators, 8 AN/GRC-27 Multi-Channel UHF Transmitter-Receivers, 6 AN/GRR-3 Single Channel UHF Transmitter, 2 MF/URG-60 VHF Receivers, 6 AN/GRR-7 Single Channel Receivers, 10 T-5002/FRT-502 and 1 FRT-503 Single Channel VHF Transmitters.

Operations:

Officer manning in the operations section was satisfactory, authorized strength is 13, assigned strength is 13. New officer arrivals were Lt. Boone and Lt. Lesser. Lt. Cummings departed. Airman manning in the operations section for this quarter is: 33 NCO’s authorized, 16 assigned; 52 airmen authorized, 59 assigned. Twelve new personnel arrived this quarter. Major problem confronting operations at the present time is inexperience of personnel. Over 85 percent of assigned airmen have not had previous experience in a manual AC&W environment. An intensified training program has been initiated to alleviate this problem. However, since basic AC&W training is required this section is neither staffed nor manned to accomplish the prime mission and accomplish the type of training necessary for mission accomplishment. During this quarter two (2) NCO’s were upgraded to the 7 skill level. At the present time we have no one on OJT in the operations section. During this quarter the 641^st AC&W Squadron participated in 6 live exercises and 31 STM missions. Training hours accomplished by officers and airmen during this quarter: Weapons Controllers have accomplished 631 hours of academic and ECM training. Airmen have accomplished 933 hours of academic proficiency and ECM training. During this quarter 3,236 flight plans were processed by the operations section. There were 25 unknowns, 4 active air scrambles, 640 practice intercepts and 500 recoveries. During this quarter the 641^st AC&W Squadron participated in 20 Category I’s, 5 Category II’s, and 3 Category III STP exercises.

Communications and Electronics:

The Squadron was submitted to 26^th Air Division as the Sector entry for the annual ADC Maintenance Achievement Award. We placed 2^nd in Division competition. According to the message received, appropriated recognition should be forthcoming. The ten-line key units in operations have been completely modified during this reporting period. This was done in order to furnish operations with a more reliable and less complicated system for better battle management. A project, initiated by M/Sgt Ainsworth, under the Cost Reduction Program, to deactivate the 641^st Teletype Minor Relay Station and activate a tributary station has been completed. It has been forwarded for further action. Key personnel departing and arriving this period are as follows: Departures – S/Sgt. Nutchko, CEM Administration; S/Sgt. George W Studdard, NCOIC Teletype Maintenance. Arrivals – Major Clarence L Brady, CEM Supervisor, T/Sgt. Andrew J Knotts, NCOIC Teletype Maintenance, S/Sgt. Frederickson, NCOIC Crypto Maintenance, S/Sgt. Joseph A Castonguay, CEM Administration.

Civil Engineering:

The following work orders were completed by the Civil Engineering Section during this period:

(see the matrix at the end of this report)

Maintenance Overhaul: Preventative Maintenance completed for this period. Power Plant: All units were operational and plant was in inspection order during this quarter. Heating Plant: Operational maintenance continues. PM Costs: The following are cumulative costs for three (3) month period.

(see the matrix at the end of this report)

Fuel and Lube Oil Cost: $22,946.72. Status of O&M projects remain unchanged. Personnel: S/Sgt. McDonald (gain), T/Sgt. Towne (gain), T/Sgt. Schnaible (loss), T/Sgt. McDonald (loss), A/1C Granado (loss). Civilian Losses: Mr. Dunn. Fire Marshal: There were no major fires this period. Fire prevention classes conducted on 12 Jan, 1^st, 10^th and 25^th Feb, and 3^rd, 22^nd and 25^th Mar 65. Area Fire Marshals and Building Fire Wardens meetings were conducted 30^th Mar 65. Damage Assessment and Control: Personnel are continually briefed on specific duties in cases of emergency. Squadron Improvement: Preventative Maintenance and general clean-up continues throughout the squadron.

Supply:

A revised office and housekeeping supply catalog was prepared in alphabetical sequence listing over 80 line items of common usage. The ADC Equipment and Utilization Team completed a utilization survey for all equipment assigned to this station. The results of this survey indicated 11 pieces of equipment to be turned in. The semi-annual Munition Storage Facilities inspection was conducted 3 March 1965. No discrepancies were noted. The self-help project of laying tile floor covering in the dry storage area was completed. Personnel gains and losses: A/1C Ronny Archer from Texarcana AFS, Arkansas, 4^th March 1965. A/1C Jack Jones to Orlando AFB, Florida.

Personnel and Administration:

The section continued to work towards efficient personnel and administrative paperwork management to meet operational requirements. During the quarter 3 officers and 37 airmen were processed in, while 2 officers and 25 airmen were processed out. At the end of the quarter 20 officers, 198 airmen and 14 civilians were physically on duty with the squadron. The orderly room moved the multilith machine down into the old retention office. The Air Police is now daily raising the new Canadian "Maple Leaf" flag along side "Old Glory". A 33mm slide presentation was completed for VIP briefings. There were 7 tours and 2 USO shows during this period. Trophies and jackets were presented "DJ’s" of AFRTS who completed over 400 hours. The squadron basketball team won both the American League and the Base Championship. This is a repeat of last summer when in softball the squadron won both individual and team from SAC’s Goose Air Base. The new chlorine pump is now working, to be used for the water coming from Lake Alexander.

Prepared By: Daniel J Pastor, 1^st Lt., USAF

Benjamin M Howse, Lt. Col., USAF