Historical Record
924th AC&W Squadron
Saglek, Labrador
Section I REQUIRED DATA |
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924th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron |
James H Hino, Major, USAF |
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The mission of the 924th AC&W Squadron is to conduct Air Defense operations within an assigned area of responsibility; support the Melville NORAD Control Center; function as a Surveillance Station with limited control capability in the Air Defense System; operate and maintain the air strip at Saglek Bay, Canada. |
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Officers |
Airmen |
Civilians |
Total |
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Authorized |
6 |
90 |
41 |
137 |
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Assigned |
6 |
91 |
35 |
131 |
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1 AN/FPS-93A, 1 AN/UPX-14, 1 AN/GPS-T2-T2A, 2 AN/UPA-35, 5 OA-175, 1 GPX-7A, 1 GPA-30, 4 GRR-7, 4 GRT-3; 2 GRC-27; 2 FRT-502, 4 URG-60, 1 BC-6101, 3 SP-600, 1 GTA-6, 1 GLH-501. |
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Section II COMMENTARY |
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Communications and Electronics Branch: Personnel Gains and Losses – (see the matrix at the end of this report) The 37th Air Division Maintenance Achievement Award for the last quarter of 1969 was received "For demonstrating the most outstanding management and accomplishment of Ground CEM Maintenance within 37th Air Division". Promotions/Demotions – (a) Promotions: SM/Sgt. Balthasar, S/Sgt. Martin, S/Sgt. Tilmes. (b) Demotions: N/A. Awards/Decorations – N/A. Modification 31P6-2FPS20-612 was installed in the AN/FPS-93A in March. This modification replaces the 6303 high voltage rectifiers with solid state rectifiers. The IRAN for the AN/FPS-93A is scheduled for April 1970. The AN/FGC-52 teletype machines have been received for replacement of the M-19’s. The installation of AFRTS speakers in individual rooms was completed by the Wire Maintenance Section. AN/UPA-35 Indicator serial number 292 was received and serial number 205 was turned in under the ADC cyclic exchange program. A Quality Control Staff Assistance Visit was conducted by the 37th Air Division MGE personnel in February. The CEM Maintenance complex was found to be organized and operating IAW AFM 66-1 with good management practices in effect throughout the activity. No discrepancies were noted in MGE during the 37th CEX Staff Visit which was also conducted in February. Supply and Services Branch: Supply Section – (a) Personnel Gains: N/A. (b) Personnel Losses: Sgt. Chandler, Mr. Walsh. (c) Promotions/Demotions: 1st Lt. King was promoted to Captain effective 4 Jan 1970. (d) Decorations/Awards: N/A. (e) The total incoming cargo including mail was 131,246 pounds and 165 passengers. (f) The total outgoing cargo including mail was 34,636 pounds and 128 passengers. (g) Total number of aircraft processed by supply during this period: 15 DC-3 flights and 9 DC-4 flights. Food Service Section – (a) Personnel Gains: Airman Weaver, S/Sgt. Williams. (b) Personnel Losses: Sgt. Rehl. Promotions/Demotions: N/A. (d) Decorations/Awards: N/A. (e) There was $2,400 of food destroyed by the Food Service Section and $1,900 sent to Goose. Medical Services Branch: Personnel Gains and Losses – N/A. Promotions/Demotions – N/A. Awards/Decorations – N/A. There was a total of 225 patients seen during this reporting period. A total of 13 patients were referred to Goose AFB Hospital for evaluation and treatment; ten requiring medical and three requiring dental. During this reporting period one patient was hospitalized at Goose AFB Hospital and has been transferred to the 95th Strategic Wing at Goose. Four hours of First Aid and "Buddy Care" was given to newly assigned personnel. Assigned personnel include: M/Sgt. Curtis M Williams and Sgt. Gregory J Hupher. Operations Branch: Personnel Gains and Losses – (see the matrix at the end of this report) Promotions and Demotions – (see the matrix at the end of this report) Awards/Decorations – M/Sgt. Greenstreet, Air Force Commendation Medal, 16 Jan 70. S/Sgt. Patten, Air Force Commendation Medal, 27 Mar 70. This section participated in three (3) live and three (3) simulated exercises during this reporting period. Civil Engineering Branch: Personnel Gains and Losses – (see the matrix at the end of this report) Promotions/Demotions – N/A. Decorations/Awards – S/Sgt. Starnes was named the Saglek NCO of the quarter ending 31 March 1970. S/Sgt. Starnes was also named as a member of the 8th Air Force Elite Work Control Team for the month of February, 1970. Sgt. Broome was selected as Airman of the Quarter for this reporting period. The Civil Engineering Branch received an Outstanding rating during the 37th Air Division Staff Visit in February, 1970. No fire incidents occurred during this past quarter. No reportable accidents occurred during the past quarter. Information Branch: Personnel Gains and Losses – (a) Gains: Sgt. Jay W Bradbury, A/1C John D Doyle. (b) Losses: S/Sgt. Lance Tlustes, Sgt. Earl Murten. Promotions/Demotions – John J DelPezzo promoted to Sgt. as of 1 Jan 70. Decorations – N/A. Sgt. DelPezzo is scheduled to depart this installation 27 April 70. This loss will leave the station seriously undermanned. There is only one production and one maintenance man assigned after the loss. As of this time there is no projected replacement for any losses that have occurred during this quarter. During this quarter the AFRTS station has had great difficulty obtaining ordered supplies. There is no account set up for AFRTS to order from. Since the inception of the AFRTS installation, there has always been trouble in ordering and receiving equipment and supplies. The station will be in serious trouble if there is not a solution to the problem of obtaining new television equipment. We have contacted the Sacramento Army Depot and they informed us that the Dage equipment that we are presently using, is no longer manufactured or kept in supply. Personnel and Administrative Branch: Personnel Gains and Losses – (a) Gains: Major James H Hino. (b) Losses: N/A. Promotions/Demotions – Airman Giovanni A Ginnola promoted to A/1C. Airman Richard R Leitz promoted to A/1C. Decorations/Awards – N/A. This quarter the 924th AC&W Squadron came under the control of the 21st Air Division, Hancock Field, Syracuse, New York, due to the inactivation of the 37th Air Division, Goose Air Base, Labrador, Canada. Prepared By: Jay W Bradbury, Sgt., USAF, Historian |
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Typed Name and Grade of Commander James H Hino, Major, USAF |
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Communications and Electronics Gains and Losses
Gains |
Losses |
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1 |
S/Sgt. Factor |
Jan 70 |
Captain Wermen |
Jan 70 |
2 |
S/Sgt Olsavicky |
Jan 70 |
S/Sgt. Hegemann |
Jan 70 |
3 |
S/Sgt. Carpentier |
Jan 70 |
Sgt. Kennard |
Jan 70 |
4 |
A/1C Johnson |
Jan 70 |
Sgt. Reeves |
Jan 70 |
5 |
S/Sgt. Carpenter |
Feb 70 |
S/Sgt. Jenks |
Feb 70 |
6 |
S/Sgt. Claybough |
Feb 70 |
SM/Sgt. Neighbors |
Feb 70 |
7 |
S/Sgt. Elmore |
Feb 70 |
A/1C Reber |
Feb 70 |
8 |
S/Sgt. Brown |
Feb 70 |
S/Sgt. Martinez |
Mar 70 |
9 |
S/Sgt. Hensen |
Feb 70 |
Sgt. Lawrimore |
Mar 70 |
10 |
S/Sgt. Hein |
Feb 70 |
S/Sgt. Moore |
Mar 70 |
11 |
S/Sgt. Allen |
Feb 70 |
S/Sgt. Bebout |
Mar 70 |
12 |
Sgt. Zamba |
Mar 70 |
Operations Gains and Losses
Gains |
Losses |
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1 |
Sgt. Billone |
Jan 70 |
Sgt. Stringer |
Jan 70 |
2 |
Sgt. Sellars |
Jan 70 |
Sgt. Barlow |
Feb 70 |
3 |
Sgt. Angelini |
Jan 70 |
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4 |
SM/Sgt. Jones |
Feb 70 |
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5 |
A/1C Grady |
Mar 70 |
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6 |
A/1C McDonald |
Mar 70 |
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7 |
A/1C Novak |
Mar 70 |
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8 |
A/1C Regholt |
Mar 70 |
Operations Promotions and Demotions
1 |
A/1C Crawford |
Promoted to Sgt. as of 1 Feb 70 |
2 |
A/1C Sellars |
Promoted to Sgt. as of 1 Mar 70 |
3 |
A/1C Barteo |
Promoted to Sgt as of 1 Mar 70 |
4 |
A/1C Oppendike |
Promoted to Sgt. as of 1 Feb 70 |
Civil Engineering Gains and Losses
Gains |
Losses |
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1 |
T/Sgt. Garrett |
Feb 70 |
Sgt. Riciutti |
Jan 70 |
2 |
S/Sgt. Jones |
Jan 70 |
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3 |
S/Sgt. Stewart |
Jan 70 |
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4 |
S/Sgt. Spencer |
Feb 70 |
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5 |
Sgt. Breck |
Feb 70 |
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6 |
Sgt. Wilson |
Feb 70 |
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7 |
A/1C Joseph |
Jan 70 |