Armstrong, Ontario

914^th Aircraft Control & Warning Squadron
Armstrong, Ontario, Canada

Wilfred A Hafner, Major, USAF

AN/FPS-3C Prime Search Radar; AN/FPS-502 Back-up Search Radar; AN/TPS-502 Height Finder; AN/GPX-7A Selective Identification Feature; AN/GPA-30 Video Mapper; NE-612 Telephone Center Office; AN/GPS-T2 Target Simulator; AN/UPS-T5 Target Simulator; AN/UPA-37 Jamming Simulator; 2 each M-19 Teletypewriter; 2 AN/UPA-35 PPI Scopes.

Operations:

During the period of this report the section lost two officers and gained two. The unit manning as pertains to officers is eleven authorized and ten assigned. The section lost two NCO’s with no gains and one airman lost with eight gains. The eight airmen gained brings the Operations Section to within four people of the UMD authorization.

During January two of our officers, Captain Robert P Mangone and Captain John J Jamelkowski, were awarded combat ready skilled ratings. Certificates were presented at Commander’s Call.

Staff visitations and inspections by higher headquarters during the quarter consisted of the following: January – 30^th ADIV (SAGE), the inspecting unit was lead by Wing Commander Wolfenden; February – Duluth AD Sector (SAGE), team led by Colonel Cox; February – 30^th ADIV (SAGE), team led by Major General Jensen; 3^rd NORAD Region led by Group Captain Dennison. The critical shortage of NCO supervisors was repeatedly brought up. Assistance in this problem was assured.

The training program for all personnel was greatly accelerated. The crews participated in 10 live missions. In addition, 42 filmed missions were run. Manual input practice missions, begun last reporting period, have been continued. All directors have recently completed indoctrination in the revised SAC/NORAD intercept procedures as outlined in SAC/NORADR 51-6. Actual intercepts totaled 265 singles and 89 multiples. The reporting period saw the academic requirement for directors exceeded.

Security procedures have been revised to include personalized badges for the Operations personnel with Air Police manning the gate.

SAGE phasing was further implemented with the addition of a teletype machine connecting tactically with the Sault Saint Marie Sector.

Communications – Electronics:

On 25 January 1960 an IRAN was accomplished on the pressurizing equipment, site telecommunications equipment and the SIF-IFF equipment. There were also IRANS accomplished on the following equipment: all electrical test equipment (completed 5 February 1960); English electronic alternators with their oriented panelboards and the Perkins diesel and panelboard (completed 18 February 1960 and teletype equipment completed 18 February 1960). All of the above overhauls were accomplished by CAE (Canadian Aviation Electronics) Teams, with the assistance of the site Maintenance sections concerned.

On 23 February 1960, the C&E Section was visited by Lt. Colonel JP Bates and Major LS Severson, who were the C&E representatives on General Jensen’s staff. They inspected the Communications Center, Radar Maintenance section and transmitters. Lt. Colonel Bates indicated that he was well pleased with our maintenance set-up and would try to help us with our 15-J-1C parts problems. He did find a few much needed items.

Personnel – The C&E Section gained 1 officer and 4 airmen, loosing two airmen during the period covered by this report.

On 9 March 1960, Lt. Rigert and Lt. Cheng attended a C&E conference at Duluth.

Supply:

One (1) 64670 was rotated to the ZI. His replacement arrived 25 March 1960.

The transportation section accomplished the administrative action necessary to complete two (2) movements of household goods, one to the ZI and one arriving here.

A Staff Assistance Visit was rendered by the 4602^nd Support Wing in February 1960.

The spare parts have been ordered for the UPA-35. The Tech Supply warehouse has been re-warehoused and new bins are being constructed for storage for the AN/FPS-6B.

A revision of RCS-4602^nd-S1 Report on Furniture and Equipment for the 4^th quarter FY-60 has been completed.

The CAN/MEAL revision has been completed, work on revising the UAL is in progress.

Project "COUNT" has been completed with exception of the reports. Final report on Project "COUNT" will be submitted 15 July 1960.

Air Installations:

The installation of ceramic tile in the kitchen area of the dining hall was completed.

A fire alarm system was installed in buildings T-52, T-56, T-57 and T-58.

Installation of anti-sweat pipe coverings was made on all water lines, pumps, and tanks in the pump house.

Food Service:

Some of the improvements noted during this period in the Food Service Facility were the utilization of carcass beef in lieu of the 3 way cut. A new electric combination range and oven was installed, which affords a much needed improvement of the facility. The decision of the Menu Board was that oysters would be incorporated in forth-coming menus. The practice of offering a choice of three seafoods, shrimp, scallops, and fish has proven very satisfactory. It is presently being considered that another main dish item in addition to the seafood be offered also on Friday.

A much needed increase in food service personnel was realized and fulfilled with the assignment of 1 three level airman, 2 five level airmen and 1 seven level airman, all of whom were in the 622 career field. The overall food service facility operation at all levels was greatly benefited with the assignment of these personnel. No problem areas in the facility were revealed during this report period.

Motor Pool:

A new vehicle operator, A/2C Timrod Stephens was assigned.

Accomplishments include sending the grader motor away for exchange. Also a modification was made in the battery charging area in accordance with safety regulations.

New equipment received include a tire changer, new vehicle status board, typing chair and a TO and motor manual cabinet.

Vehicles underwent inspections and were repaired as required for normal operations.

Air Police:

There was a loss of one NCO and one airman during the quarter with a gain of three airmen. Six vehicles were registered brining the total to 38. Five article 15’s were processed with no court martials. Four security clearances and 18 local clearances were issued. A new restricted are pass system is being initiated.

The general state of morale at this site is good.

Wilfred A Hafner, Major, USAF