Saglek, Labrador

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

Ronald N Dahly, Lt. Colonel, USAF

1 AN/FPS-93A; 1 AN/UPX-14; 1 AN/GPS-T2/T2A; 2 AN/UPA-35; 7 OA-175; 1 GPX-7A; 1 GPA-30; 3 GRC-27; 3 FRT-502; 4 URG-60; 1 BC-610; 3 SP-600; 1 GTA-6.

Supply and Services Branch:

The total number of aircraft processed by Supply and Services was 20 DC-3’s, 6 DC-4’s, 1 HU-16, and 1 civilian. The total incoming cargo, including mail and produce was 75,153 lbs. and 209 passengers. Outgoing cargo, including mail, consisted of 29,890 lbs. and 200 passengers. During the month of July we received 25,069 barrels of diesel fuel on the Sea Transport, the annual fuel resupply ship. On the 8^th of September the Sir John Crosbie arrived at Saglek to discharge 197 tons of supplies, food and equipment.

Materiel Control – During this period 57 NORS and priority requests were processed. Sixteen pieces of test equipment were processed for calibration and returned. On 20 and 21 September this section was visited by the 37^th Air Division Staff Assistance Team. Their overall evaluation was a highly satisfactory.

Base Exchange – Total sales for this quarter was $11,616.39.

Summary – This has been a busy and productive quarter as far as accomplishments in Supply and Services Branch. Supply has been completely re-warehoused and painted. The lower pole storage area has been reclaimed by supply and is being used as a storage site for lumber, plumbing supplies and work order materials. Food Service has been re-warehoused and the floors painted. This branch had a total of 8 gains and 6 losses in personnel.

Civil Engineering Branch:

The Mobile Maintenance Team is on station doing various maintenance and repair projects throughout the station. The repair and resurfacing runway project is completed. A final acceptance inspection was held 27 Sep 67. The rock crushing project has been completed. The rock crusher and its support equipment have been prepared for shipment to Hopedale AS by ship. While at Saglek the following quantities were crushed: 5700 tons of material for the runway project and 8700 tons of crusher run material to be used for road repair. The Site Engineer designed and supervised construction of one thousand feet of new road. Its construction eliminated a dangerous curve that was a safety hazard due to high velocity winds and drifting snow. Two trackmasters were flipped last season because of these hazards. The interior painting of the BMEWS facility was completed 19 Jun 67. Construction of the composite personnel and auto heated storage facility at lower camp is far ahead of schedule. The project is 30% completed. Footings have been poured, walls erected and all steel erected. Temporary walls and roofs were constructed providing winter storage for contractors equipment and supplies. All contractor personnel have departed for winter. Occupancy date for AF should be about 15 Oct 68. High winds (in excess of 125 knots) on 16 Aug 67 tore the roof off NCO lower barracks. Repairs were completed in five days.

Operations Branch:

The 924^th AC&W Squadron Operations Branch participated in three live and seven simulated training missions during this quarter. Unit personnel received valuable training in and contributed to the success of all exercises. One hundred percent of academic training requirements were accomplished. Two NCO’s (27370) and one A/2C (27350) departed permanent change of station.

Medical Services Branch:

There was a total of 126 patients treated during this period. Eight patients were referred to Goose AB Hospital for further evaluation. One patient was evacuated to Westover AFB Hospital for evaluation but was returned to duty with this organization. One patient was evacuated to Wright-Patterson AFB Hospital for possible stomach surgery and did not return to this duty station. One hour class was given in self aid and buddy care. The losses for this section was A/1C Duane Hofmeister. There were no gains.

Communications and Electronics Branch:

Supervision – During this quarter one major change was made in supervision of the CEM Section. Captain Jerry C Smith replaced Lt. Davis A Gabourie, who left this station PCS, as Ground Radar Maintenance Officer on 7 Sep 67.

Radar Maintenance – Old Betsy, 1^st Air Force record holder for L3035 High Power Tubes, failed on 6 Jul 67 with a total radiate 43,051 hours. The anemometer transmitter which was located on the Operations Building was moved to Tower 2. The purpose of this move was to place the transmitter in an area that wasn’t shielded. All parts for Modification 31P4-2GPS-501 have been received and will be scheduled for completion. The AN/GPA-30 is still waiting on parts so installation can be completed. One AN/UPA-35A was received from the 923^rd AC&W Squadron. Several parts were in need of replacement before installation is accomplished. The 37^th Air Division Quality Control Inspection was completed 10 Sep 67 and this section was rated satisfactory. There were eight gains and two losses.

Radio Maintenance – During this quarter SKT’s were given to two assigned personnel, A/2C Johnson and A/2C Krieger. Outstanding scores were received, 90% and 95%. During this period, two URG-60, VHF Receivers, were declared excess to USAF needs and turned in to Unit Supply. The Quality Control Inspection was held in the month of September and a satisfactory rating was received by this section. AFRS voice circuit, from the News Room in Washington DC was relayed through the BMEWS system and patched into the local radio station for distribution throughout this site. No excessive downtime or major problems were encountered with the assigned equipment during this reporting period. There was one gain and one loss during this quarter.

Wire Maintenance – During this quarter the Wire Maintenance Section held the annual Base Wire and Telephone System Development Schedule Meeting with Mr. Alvin Carlson, EGEEIAR Representative. The Site Civil Engineer presented the current construction program and the following items were presented to GEEIA fir study: 1. Analyze terminal counts for Lower Camp area, and 2. Relocation of Radio and TV station to building S-14. Other points of discussion were rehabilitation of Lower Camp cable, mounting of terminal inside of heavy equipment shop, moving terminal from center of span to pole 66, replacement of broken splice covers on Lower Camp cable. One hundred and fifty new telephone instruments were requested to be released to this organization to replace obsolete instruments now in use. Redistribution of cable "H" scheme identifier 0527A6B, was completed by GEEIA during this period. 37^th Air Division made semi-annual Quality Control Inspection during September. This section was rated satisfactory.

Communication Center – During this quarter this section was highly undermanned, but managed to keep operational ready at all times. T/Sgt. Howard departed for a PCS assignment and was replaced by T/Sgt. Eugene T Alexander. Also reporting for duty from Tech School was A/3C Buntjer. Captain Jerry B Smith assumed the duties of OIC and Crypto Custodian from Lt. David Gabourie. With the addition of these new personnel, the shortage of personnel situation has decreased. However, we are still not up to full manning according to the UMD. One airman completed his OJT and was administered his SKT. Some trouble was experienced with the Crypto equipment and maintenance assistance was provided by 37^th Air Division and there has been no trouble since.

Information and Recreation Branch:

During this quarter Personnel Services was inspected by the 37^th Air Division Staff Assistance. Except for a few minor discrepancies, a satisfactory rating was achieved. A basketball team was initiated for the 67 – 68 season. A/2C Welton Dunson, 72131, arrived this station in August. Some new equipment arrived on the annual supply ship. The Goose NCO Wives Club sponsored a three hour entertainment show at this site in early July. The AFRTS facility continues to experience maintenance problems. The television station was off the air for about a week in late August and early September due to malfunction of the Sync Generator. A TV Technician from Goose TV station was requested through 37^th Air Division Information Office. Through the efforts of Division Information Office we have acquired a special news transmission line from the Armed Forces News Bureau in Washington DC. This facility greatly enhances our information and education mission through the AFRTS outlet. S/Sgt. Luthor A Dalton, DAFSC 71231, departed this site for an assignment at Carswell AFB, Texas. Nine Hometown News Releases were sent to Tinker AFB for dissemination. Seven CDC courses were initiated. A History of Civilization I, USAFI group study course with 15 military students, was completed in August.

Administrative/Personnel Branch:

During the period of this report, the Orderly Room experienced a considerable change in personnel. Lt. Colonel Dahly assumed command of the Squadron on 8 July, relieving Captain VanderSlik, who was appointed temporary commander, upon the departure of Major Singleton. 1^st Lt. Cohen replaced 1^st Lt. Gallo as Personnel and Admin. Officer on 18 Aug. The squadron OJT program maintained its outstanding performance; amassing a 100 or points for each month of the quarter.

Prepared By: George A Landry, T/Sgt., USAF

Ronald N Dahly, Lt. Colonel, USAF