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 this period there was a large changeover of personnel, with a net loss leaving 32 personnel out of 56 authorized.

The internal communications system is near completion. A new dias was built and installed with provisions to accommodate 10 line units.

A NORAD wide STP mission was accomplished along with the normal Division and Sector missions. Sault Saint Marie Sector became operational with a realignment of some of our operational procedures. The intercept training program has decelerated somewhat due to the transition at Duluth from F-102A’s to F-106A’s.

Annual pro-rata share of director academic training was exceeded. Annual intercept requirements were completed on six of the 174X personnel assigned.

Communications – Electronics:

Emergency assistance was requested from CAE 10 April 1960 to repair 22 gage lead covered telephone cable that is part of our on-base wire system. Moisture, which was found in the cable, was the cause of the trouble. The cable was opened, dried and resealed satisfactorily with no further trouble indicated. On 27 May 1960 the base power system (Vivian Diesels) were IRAN’d. On 28 June 1960 an IRAN was completed on lines, antennas, and inside plant telephone system.

The 4602^nd semi-annual staff visit was accomplished at this site on 14 May 1960. The C&E section had a few minor discrepancies, however, our over-all rating was considered excellent.

During the latter part of May the C&E section was visited by Colonel RG Kraus, Director of Communications and Electronics of 30^th ADIC (SAGE). He disclosed some very pertinent information as to proposed tactical lines between this site and Sault Saint Marie.

In mid June Major JS Foster, who is in charge of electronic systems at HQ 30^th ADIV (SAGE), visited the C&E section. His concern was with our section organization and training device IRAN schedules. He also visited each function, and all the towers. He was pleased with the section as a whole.

Supply:

Two airmen and one Officer rotated to the ZI and the new Supply Officer, CWO Walter Blackley, assumed responsibility for the supply account.

Stock record cards, AF Form 84B’s, were completed for new equipment to be received.

The 1^st quarter FY-61 Furniture and Equipment Report has been approved and all items have been ordered including dining hall equipment, barracks, and BOQ furniture.

The transportation section accomplished administrative actions necessary to complete two movements of household goods of personnel rotating to the ZI.

The annual audit was performed and action had been taken to correct the few discrepancies found.

Project "Count" was completed.

Installations:

The modifications of the steam distribution system in the Operations Area was begun by the contractor 15 May 1960. It is currently 75% complete.

The CAE diesel overhaul team performed 8000 hour major inspection of 3 Vivian Diesels during May.

Sodding of the rough edge of the terrace at the temporary camp area was completed.

Contractors installed two new tubes in Cleaver Brooks boiler on 18 June 1960.

Motor Pool:

Personnel changes include one vehicle repairman lost.

A parts cleaner and wheel dolly were received for the maintenance shop.

Arrangements were made for commercial repair of vehicles in Fort William, Ontario.

The section received an overall rating of excellent from the 4602^nd Support Wing Staff team visit.

Food Service:

Remodelling of the NCO section in the dining hall was completed. The ceiling was dropped with fibre sound proofing tile being installed. A new partition-type screen was installed in front of the serving line. It is constructed of varnished wood panel from floor level to half way up to the ceiling, the remainder (to ceiling) has a bamboo curtain which can be removed for ease of cleaning and/or replacement. The overall project gives the dining area a home-like atmosphere.

The Food Service Section received an excellent rating on all facets of operation as a result of a staff visit by personnel of the 4602^nd Support Wing in May.

The section was assigned a seven level airman in the 622 career field in June.

No problem areas were revealed in the overall food service facility operation.

Air Police:

A new firing range for the squadron was constructed. It will be completed in the near future.

Investigations conducted include six minor thefts of personal property, and one accident involving an Air Force vehicle. There were seven new car registrations on the station. Seven article 15’s and one Summary Court Martial were administered. The section processed one request for National Agency Check and granted final clearances.

Personnel changes for the section include two losses and three gains making a total of nine personnel assigned. Augmentation by Operations personnel has ceased due to a shortage in that section. Full manning of both the Operations area gate and the main gate is maintained by AP personnel 24 hours a day.

Wilfred A Hafner, Major, USAF