Saglek, Labrador

924^th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron
APO New York 09439

Richard F Solomon, Lt. Colonel

1 AN/FPS-93A Radar; 2 AN/UPX-14; 1 AN/GPS-T2A; 1 AN/UPA-35; 2 AN/GRC-27 Radio; 2 AN/GRR-7; 2 AN/GRT-3; 1 GTA-6.

Administrative Services Branch:

Administration/Personnel was mostly routine this quarter. The 37^th Air Division performed a Staff Assistance Visit from 3 to 6 May 1966. Captain William L Mallinski assumed command upon departure of Lt. Col. Richard F Solomon. First Air Force performed a General Inspection of the squadron during the period of 4 through 6 June 1966. The overall rating was satisfactory. On 7 June 1966, SM/Sgt. Alex O Cardenas, AFSC 30390, assumed First Sergeant duties. He will be relieved by CM/Sgt. Robert I Garrett, AFSC 27392, who will be retraining into the 01090 career field approximately 20 July 1966. CM/Sgt. Emilio M Biagiarelli, the previous First Sergeant rotated to CONUS on 10 June 1960. The new commander is due in approximately 10 July 1966. In Unit OJT, A/1C Glenn D Warren and T/Sgt. Gerald D Boyd met classification boards at 37^th Air Division and were upgraded to 72131. S/Sgt. John W Maish and S/Sgt. Joseph H Lloyd both successfully passed the SKT in their AFSC’s and were upgraded. A sharp increase in the number of personnel on OJT has been noted. Receipt of assignments, flight dates, and PCS orders was not satisfactory during the quarter, for both officers and airmen.

Operations Branch:

During this quarter, the Radar Operations Branch participated in five (5) live and seven (7) simulated missions. During the first part of May, the branch underwent a Pre-IG inspection. The inspection was performed by Goose Air Base personnel. A weather training visit was paid to this branch during the period of 17 through 20 May 1960. The staff visit was conducted by Headquarters Goose Air Defense Sector, office of GSOWX. The purpose of the visit was to train radar personnel in taking weather observations. During the following month of June, Operations Branch was visited by members of the Inspector General’s Office, Headquarters First Air Force. The branch received a satisfactory rating. On 20 June 1966, our radar underwent Depot Level maintenance with conversion from a AN/FPS-87A to an AN/FPS-93A. The completion of the conversion will be covered in the next report.

Communications and Electronics Branch:

In the last reporting period, we lost a UMD authorization for a 3034, Communications Officer. This allowed Lt. Boldman an early out and he will not be replaced. With the transfer of the Communications Operations Branch to Radar Operations Branch, the C&E Branch is now strictly a maintenance function. The branch experienced a few personnel changes this past quarter, and were required to furnish one 30390 to the Orderly Room as an interim First Sergeant. A new and much better maintenance status board was built during the past quarter. The inspector General’s Team wrote up the MCC teletype circuit as unnecessary and it is expected to be removed soon. This action generated delight for the personnel within the branch.

Radar Maintenance – Time Compliance Technical Order, 31P-2FPS-20-583, was started on 21 June 1966 and is scheduled to be completed in early July. This TCTO will convert the AN/FPS-87A to an AN/FPS-93A. Problems encountered during this modification were: (1) Five days were required to remove the antenna from the snow. This was done by digging and snow melting operations. (2) Several holes in the antenna had to be repaired. (3) A brace and several stays had to be welded. (4) A one day delay was caused by the wind. The damage to the antenna was caused during boat shipment. We are still awaiting film for the scope camera prior to mounting it on a scope. The overall performance of the AN/FPS-87A and UPX-14 has been outstanding. A gear reduction unit on the pedistel was found to be noisy and a replacement has been ordered by the maintenance team. It will be installed during the 583 modification. The UPX-14 was modified according to ADC control number 66-18, on 24 May 1966. The KY-118 and KY-120 have been operating exceptionally well with only minor component failures. The performance of the T-2 trainer has been excellent. An Inspector General’s inspection was conducted during the period of 4 through 6 June and our section received a satisfactory rating. Gains for the quarter are as follows: one 30390 DEROS 9 May 67; five 30352s. DEROS dates 9 Jun 67, 12 June 67, and 19 June 67. One 30352 had been picked up on the master roster this quarter, but had been assigned since December 1965. He had been TDY to Goose Air Base Hospital for dental treatment during the first four months of his your. The reason for this was that he did not receive a remote physical prior to departing for his present assignment. Losses this quarter: one 30390, three 30372s and one 30352.

Radio Maintenance – The UHF equipment received from Thule Air Base during the last quarter has been installed, however, it cannot be put into operation until Civil Engineers accomplish a work order for additional power. Included in the equipment was one extra front rail, but one of the back mounting back rails was missing. We have chipped the front rail as instructed and also initiated a tracer on the missing back rail, which was to be received in return. The HF radio antennas, which had been torn down by high winds and icing, we reinstalled. They were blown down a few days later by excessive icing and strong winds. A future attempt will be made to reinstall them. The radio equipment has operated excellently during the past period. During this quarter an Inspector General’s inspection was completed and the Radio Maintenance Section received a satisfactory rating. Manning within this section continues to be a serious problem. This section was 50% manned during the last quarter. A projected loss is expected in August, which will for a short time, give us a 25% manning capability. Later in the month, we will gain three men, which will bring us up to 100% manned. No losses or gains were experienced during this quarter.

Wire-Teletype Maintenance – We have been short a teletype maintenance man throughout the entire quarter. A three-level was assigned TDY from the 641^st AC&W Squadron for 60 days, but was returned in June. Immediately after, an emergency manning request was sent out to fill this vacancy. During this quarter the teletype equipment has performed quite well. In wire maintenance we received a number of trouble calls which were taken care of in a minimum of time. The cable to the TACAN was severed by snow removal equipment; the same problem occurred last year during the winter plowing. The cable will be temporarily repaired by installing two field line drops. The cable will be repaired and moved away from the road this summer when the snow melts. Personnel gains during the last quarter: one 36274. Personnel losses: one 36254 and one 36370 who was transferred from TDY-hospital status to PCS-hospital status.

Material – The excellent material received during the last quarter has dropped off badly during the reporting period. The problem was created by a fund shortage at Division level. We are now low on 85 line items of bench stock. Many 25 percent levels and zero balances have been experienced. This problem was noted by the First Air Force General Inspection. We hope to alienate this problem during the month of July. One NORS condition was experienced and that was for a delay line, DL-5601. This was a single channel NORS only. Division has finally stopped complaining about our consumption of 1N21WEN crystals, due to a marked usage decrease, we believe. The higher consumption rate was apparently caused by inferior crystals. The variable resistor for the range strobe cursor on the UPA-35, which was coded DSP, was received and installed on 29 May 1966. This item was ordered on 12 January 1966.

Civil Engineering Branch:

Roads and Grounds started clearing the summer road on 8 April 1966; the road was open for use by 1 June 1966. TACAN road was opened on 6 June and the BMEWS road was cleared by 7 June 1966. The Mobile Maintenance Team continued to work on scheduled projects. The team departed on 3 May 1966 and are scheduled to return sometime in July. The following is a list of projects and their percentage of completion: MMT-34-65 (Water System) 85% completed; MMT 37-65 (Steam to Pole Vault) 80% completed; MMT 35-65 (Condensate System) 30% completed and MMT-21-66 (Television/Radio Station) 90% completed. Mr. Detoode, Mr. Sedden and Mr. Todd arrived on 13 April to inspect the Gymnasium roofing and siding. The inspectors found the situation satisfactory and they departed the station on 19 April 1966. Mr. Trembly, a boiler inspector, arrived on 9 May for a semi-annual inspection. He was here for two weeks. The Inspector General’s team arrived here on 4 June for a General Inspection. The Civil Engineering Branch was rated satisfactory. During the past three months, in house personnel accomplished the following projects: Preventative Maintenance on Operations, Base Exchange, Corridors, T-77 (painted latrine and tile work), Mess Hall, Power Plant (repaired and replaced windows), Motor Pool, Civil Engineering Shop, Gymnasium, Heating Plant (electrical), NCO quarters, Dispensary, Officer’s Wing, Airmen’s Wing and the Television/Radio Studio. Work orders 209 (construct bench), 232 (install main disconnect and distribution box) and order 204 (install venetian blinds), were completed during this quarter. All electrical outlets and fuse-boxes were stencilled with the proper voltage throughout the station. The Heating Plant at Lower Camp went out on 25 May 1966, due to a malfunction in the motor. Repairs were made and the motor was put back into operation. The following personnel changes were noted during this quarter: one 54270 arrived on 5 April 1966. 1^st Lt. Norman H Kale, Civil Engineering Officer, arrived 6 May 1966 to replace 1^st Lt. Robert R Anderson, who departed PCS on 28 April 1966. S/Sgt. Webber, Fire Chief, was on medical-TDY to Goose Air Base during the period 28 April through 17 May 1966. Lt. Kale departed this station during June to participate in discussions on the living conditions at Lower Camp.

Supply and Services Branch:

During this reporting period, all supplies and equipment were ordered for the GAP-PINE re-supply ship. Total aircraft processed for turn-around by the Supply and Services Branch: two (2) DC-4, twenty-two (22) DC-3. Total incoming cargo 27,482 pounds and 189 persons. This branch was inspected by the 37^th Air Division on 17 through 20 May 1966, followed by the First Air Force Inspector General’s team during the period of 3 to 7 June 1966. The branch received a satisfactory rating. A project of re-warehousing was started and will be completed prior to the arrival of the supply ship. All retrograde is in the process of being located and prepared for shipment. Personnel gains during this period: one 64570 and one 70250. Losses during the quarter: two 64550s.

Materiel Control - During this period, one NORS and twenty-one priority requests were processed. Seventeen of these requests were the result of cancelling AWP’s under the routine 8 deck and re-ordering under priority 2 deck. Sixty-five routine requests were processed. Fourteen pieces of test equipment were sent to Canadian Marconi Company for calibration; three pieces were received. During the month of May the CMC Team visited this station and calibrated all test equipment. Eleven pieces had to be sent to CMC depot for repairs. Inventories have been accomplished weekly. All items at or below the re-order point were placed on order. During this period, twenty-one line items fell to zero balance and twenty-five rose to 25% of the re-order point. This poor rate of bench stock was due mostly to lack of funds at Goose Air Base Supply.

Base Exchange – During this period, S/Sgt. Murray departed for a non-terminal Boot-strap assignment. His position was filled by the Supply Officer until the replacement could be obtained from Thule Air Base.

Food Service – The Food Service operation has improved immeasurably both in appearance and cleanliness, during this reporting period. This was reflected in the Inspector General’s Inspection report. Gains for this period: five 62250s. Losses during this quarter: one 62270, one 62150 and two 62250s.

Lower Camp – The summer road was opened on 26 May 1966 and the Pump House road on 21 June 1966. A project began in June to destroy all condemned contractor buildings in the Lower Camp area; to date no action has been taken on this project. Personnel gains during this quarter: one 47151. Losses during the quarter: one 60370.

Information and Recreational Services Branch:

During this past reporting period, in the month of May, renovation was completed on the wing which will house the new television station. A new installation date of August 1966 has been set by GEEIA, with an on-air date of 1 September 1966. In June, our radio station received a staff visit from AFRTS Los Angeles and obtained a highly complimentary rating. The first segment of our Intramural Sports Program, which started during the last quarter, ended during this reporting period. The Administrative Team, that includes Administration, Personnel Services, Medics and Civil Engineers, received the Commander’s Trophy as volleyball league champions. The program continued with more volleyball, basketball and badminton on the schedule. With the advent of out late spring thaw, Fish Camp operations were slow getting started. May, saw the beginning of our fishing and camping season. Saglek’s new Rod and Gun Club established control of all boat and Fish Camp operations. With the help of volunteers, the surf boat and two fish camps await the onrush of many expectant anglers. The education program is constantly expanding with each report. During this past quarter, a college level Sociology course was started and is expected to end in July. During the same period, new group study courses began in Drafting and Electronics Fundamentals. We also experienced increased interest in the new Comprehensive College Tests, which are supplied by USAFI. During the past three months, T/Sgt. Boyd and A/1C Warren were upgraded in their skill levels. This branch experienced no gains or losses in personnel during this quarter.

Medical Services Branch:

There was a total of 138 patients treated during this period of which only one was a reportable accident. No unusual medical incidents occurred during this last quarter. All food stuffs that arrived at Saglek by air were inspected and found to be free from defects. Dr. Terrill, the site support physician from Goose Air Base, arrived at this station on 14 May 1966 for a staff assistance visit.

Prepared By: Gerald D Boyd, T/Sgt., USAF

Thomas R Singleton, Major, USAF