Pagwa, ON

913^th AC&W Squadron (ADC)
Pagwa Air Station
Pagwa River, Ontario, Canada

William W Scroggins, Jr., Major, USAF

Radar and Communications Equipment:
AN/FPS-20A; AN/GPX-7A; AN/FPS-6 2ea; AN/GRC-27 5ea; AN/FRT-501 4ea; AN/FRT-502 2ea; AN/GRR-7 2ea; AN/FRT-503 1ea; AN/GRT-3 2ea; CR-91A 4ea; URG-60 5ea.

Personnel:

During the period 1 June 1962 through 30 September 1962, the squadron personnel rotation resulted in the following:

UMD Authorization – Officers, 25; Airmen, 204; Assigned as of 30 September – Officers, 19; Airmen, 156.

Operations:

Personnel gains and losses for the Operations section were: Gains – Officers, 8; Airmen, 14; Losses – Officers, 5; Airmen, 8.

From July through 8 September, this section operated with four crews working twelve hour shifts. This action was necessary due to a shortage of Weapons Controller Personnel. The arrival of additional officers holding this AFSC (1744) allowed us to return to the three crew eight hour shift configuration on 9 September 1962. Scheduled losses of Intercept Control Technicians indicated a future problem in manning of this skilled career area. The problem has been resolved by increased emphasis on cross training of crew personnel in the ICT area. Sufficient trained personnel are now available to meet scheduled losses. With a view toward projected SAGE Long Range Radar Configuration, a SAGE Test Crew has been formed and SAGE training outlines begun. Persons were selected for this crew who have had from one to four years of SAGE LRR experience. This crew provides us with a nucleus with which to begin testing and training for SAGE. Four directors were upgraded to Combat and/or Combat Ready skilled level. This unit controlled 330 live intercepts and 193 simulated intercepts. We participated in five major exercises: Shockwave VI, Surfcoat Thinkahead III, Desk Top V, Skyshield III, and Shockwave VII. The mission schedule also included 21 STTM’s.

Communications and Electronics:

Personnel gains and losses for C&E were: Gains – Officers, 0; Airmen, 14; Losses – Officers, 1; Airmen, 8.

Project "Clean Pockets" was initiated within the Communications, Electronics and Power Production sections. All stock levels of spares in the Bench Stocks and Technical Supply were reviewed to eliminate those items showing no consumption since January 1962. A total of four hundred and sixty line items costing $6,200.00 were turned in to Salvage for redistribution and marketing. GATR installation has not been completed. Installation of rigid coaxial transmission line, AN/GKA-5, and clearance lights are projected for completion during October 1962. Installation of the AN/FST-2B was completed on 6 August 1962. The acceptance tests were run 7 to 9 Aug. 62 and the AFTO Form 88’s were signed on 9 Aug. 62. Discrepancies noted on the AFTO Form 88 area: 1. Excessive voltage drop to the RHI due to location of Control Group Assembly, 0A-2038, 400 feet away in the FPS-20 tower. This problem to be corrected during standby maintenance by Burrough’s. 2. One scope dolly short. To be supplied by Burrough’s. 3. Three message consoles, 0A2140/FST-2, short. 4. One test set, TS-1288/FST, short. 5. One decode resistance box, S/N 6625-553-4689, short. One multimeter VTVM, S/N 6625-620-6366, short. 6. Flight size indicator, IP-370/FST-2, not installed due to missing message consoles.

A/1C Carl Solburg was sent TDY to Keesler AFB, Mississippi to attend a three week school on the AN/UPX-14. This is new SIF equipment which will be installed to supply information to the AN/FTS-2B. The radomes were refurbished by the CAE Radome Team. A total of seven hundred and ninety man hours were expended by the team in cleaning, caulking and painting the radomes. The initial survey for the radar evaluation was made by the 4754^th RASEVALRON in July 1962. Line of sight photographs and antenna orientation were completed. No date has been established by the 4754^th RASEVALRON for final evaluation. The C&E Section assumed the responsibility for operation of the Power Production Plant. Four newly installed 250 KW diesel generator and heat recovery units became operational during August 1962. CAE DLM team was utilized during September 1962, for depot level maintenance on diesels number one, five and six.

Supply:

Personnel gains and losses were: Gains – Officers, 0; Airmen, 2; Losses – Officers, 0; Airmen, 3.

Project "Clean Pockets" was implemented with the following results: 1. Line items on hand were reduced from 1550 to 1178. 2. Excess spare parts were disposed of with a value of $6,642.12. 3. All of Technical Supply was inventoried and AF stock numbers converted to RCAF numbers. 4. All stock levels were reviewed for consumption and stock records adjusted. An assistance staff visit was conducted on 22-24 August 1962, by Headquarters 4602^nd Support Wing. The report indicated that the supply operation is satisfactory with the exception of the Installation and Motor Vehicle Supply section which was rated as excellent.

Civil Engineering:

Personnel gains and losses were: Gains – Officers, 0; Airmen, 2; Losses – Officers, 0; Airmen, 1.

The following contracts were completed: 1. Repair of security fence by Hill, Clark and Francis Limited. Completed 31 August 1962. 2. Repair of tile floors by Heath Construction Company Limited. Completed 15 August 1962. A total of $18,110.97 was spent on maintenance, repairs, and purchase of fuel oil; $11,730.09 of the total was utilized for the purchase of fuel oil.

Transportation:

Personnel gains and losses were: Gains – Officers, 0; Airmen, 1; Losses – Officers, 0; Airmen, 1.

No losses or gains in equipment and no major problems were encountered during this period. Plans are underway to paint 40 percent of our vehicles prior to turnover to the RCAF.

Food Service

Personnel gains and losses were: Gains – Officers, 0; Airmen, 3; Losses – Officers, 0; Airmen, 2.

Three separate inspections resulted in excellent reports for the food service section. 1. In July, rated Excellent by USAF Auditor. 2. In August, received a highly satisfactory staff visit report from 4602^nd Support Wing. 3. In August, rated superior in Medical Food Service Sanitation report.

Administrative:

Personnel gains and losses were: Gains – Officers, 0; Airmen, 0; Losses – Officers, 1; Airmen, 1.

In preparation for the turnover of this unit to the RCAF on 1 June 1963, Major William W Scroggins, Jr., Commander, and 1s^t Lt. Michael C Turoff, Administrative Officer, attended a Group III Pine Tree Commanders Conference at Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, from 11-15 September. The conference was sponsored by the 4602^nd Support Wing and dealt with information pertinent to the operation, maintenance, and phase over activities of these sites to the RCAF.

Security and Law Enforcement:

Personnel gains and losses were: Gains – Officers, 0; Airmen, 3; Losses – Officers, 0; Airmen, 2.

Extensive marksmanship training was conducted. One hundred and thirty one airmen fired and qualified.

Awards and Commendations:

The Airman of the month are as indicated below:
July – A/2C Preston G Helm; August – A/2C Gary L Stephens; September – A/2C Ben Paniagua.

Special Projects:

Project "Clean Pockets" referred to in the section reports was initiated by letter, 4602^nd Support Wing, on 8 June 1962. Its purpose is to streamline Technical Supply by disposing of on hand items which showed a zero consumption rate for a period in excess of six months, with the exception of major assemblies and sub-assemblies.

William W Scroggins, Jr., Major, USAF