Sioux Lookout, ON

Personnel – During this period we have had six new directors, 1744A, assigned to the Operations Section. Captain Robert R Buisson assumed the duties of Operations Officer vice Lt. Colonel Lindberg on the 25^th of August 1961. Captains Wilson, Gilbert and Fetherlin have been assigned duties with the operations crews along with 1^st Lt. West. CWO 2 John Moray has been assigned as training Officer and Air Surveillance Officer. Departing Officer personnel were Lt. Colonel Lindberg, Captain Caron, 1^st Lt. Hughes, Captain Kennedy and 1^st Lt. Uhl. SM/Sgt. Vernie Wells assumed the duties of Operations NCOIC vice T/Sgt. Albert H Varney on the 1^st of September 1961.

Operations – On July 21, 1961, HQ ADC conducted an Operational Readiness Inspection. The 915^th AC&W Squadron received an overall rating of satisfactory. Performance of directors and associated technicians was satisfactory. Performance of the surveillance section was considered excellent. On the 24^th of July 1961 the Operations Section was evaluated by the 30^th Inspector General Team, the overall rating was considered satisfactory. No major discrepancies were noted during the inspection.

Improvements – During the past three months the Operations Room has been refined for easier working conditions. A more efficient dias has been installed to give a greater working area and better visibility for those personnel working the positions. The Weather Board and the TAC Mission Data Boards have been elevated to give better visibility to all areas of the Operations Room. Platforms were installed behind these boards as a safety factor for those personnel working the positions. The training office was repainted. The communications for the operations has been thoroughly revised for more efficient operation.

Awards – A/2C Gregory was nominated as Pinetopper of the Month for the month of September 1961.

AFTO Form 87’s for the AN/FPS-6B were signed on the 5^th of July. On the 6^th of July the CAE DLM test equipment team arrived for calibration and repair of C&E test equipment. All test equipment was in serviceable condition. On the 15^th of July one additional AN/GRC-27 was installed to fill the Eyes Only position during the 30^th Air Division exercise. On the 17^th of July AF Form 524’s were submitted to 4602^nd to delete the AN/TPS-502 from the PCSP. On the 27^th of July the DLM team arrived to re-caulk the AN/FPS-6B rigid radome. On 3 August the AN/TPS-502 was decommissioned. On 21 August the DLM team arrived for teletype IRAN. During August T/Sgt. Richardson and T/Sgt. Brown reported to C&E section for duty. During September T/Sgt. Romero departed on 30 days leave and M/Sgt. Piercy departed PCS. September 16^th, 4602^nd inspection team arrived for inspection of C&E facilities. C&E received a satisfactory rating: the inspection team departed on the 19^th. During the month of September C&E DLM team arrived for scheduled Depot Level overhaul on the AN/FPS-20A and also accomplished modification 31P6-2FPS20-537. A request was submitted for the DLM team to peak the AN/FPS-6B to determine trouble and correct the excess use of QK338 tubes. During the month of September we received disposition instructions on FRT-501 transmitter CR91A receiver, HF equipment. The equipment is to be salvaged. 22 September – forms, manuals and TO’s were ordered for implementation of AFM 66-1. Emergency deport assistance was requested on 29 September to correct AC ripple on station equipment ground. Blanking was put in operation in both the AN/FPS-20A and AN/FPS-6B for blanking the area for Drake Construction workers. An SOI was written for C&E and a letter was sent to Drake Construction concerning men working in radiation areas.

Transfer of the supply account was accomplished on 19 Sep 61. 1^st Lt. Thad G Stevens accepted the account from 1^st Lt. Leigh H Stewart who returned to the ZI upon completion of his overseas tour. The final report on project "Big Divide" was completed in the month of September. Operation "Money Tree" continues as the big project at the present time. In connection with this project, we are now required to submit a monthly report of "Acorns" which are ideas the organization will submit to higher headquarters with the possibility of introducing them Command and USAF wide. One airman, AFSC 64650 was assigned to this section during this period. Equipment forecast for 2^nd quarter FY 62 was forwarded to 4602^nd Support Wing (ADC) for approval. The 4602^nd Support Wing completed a Staff Assistance visit during this period and rendered much valuable assistance while here. Several ideas were recommended and put into effect.

The Air Police Section had no change in personnel during this reporting period. Two Staff Sergeants obtained a passing score on their SKT tests and were awarded a primary AFSC of 77170. The Air Police Office (main gate) has been completely remodelled and a new electrically operated oil burner installed. The results of the annual 30^th Air Division IG inspection reflect a good rating for this section. The status of discipline within the squadron is very good. Section morale is high.

T/Sgt. Knipple, Food Service Supervisor, rotated to the ZI on the 30^th of June 1961 after a three (3) year assignment at Sioux Lookout. T/Sgt. Eugene Edwards, reported on 4 Aug 61 as Food Service Supervisor, replacing T/Sgt. Knipple. Seven new cooks reported to this section in August 1961, replacing 5 cooks whom rotated to the ZI. S/Sgt. Norman E Roy, Assistant Food Service Supervisor rotated to the ZI during September. This section received a favorable report following the Resident Auditor’s October visit. The old Airman’s Lounge is being converted into a new Dining Room, with larger seating capacity and better illumination, and is expected to be open shortly. 6937 rations, or 20,901 meals were served from 1 July through 30 September 1961. No major problems existed during this reporting period.

No gain or loss of personnel during this reporting period. The base bus was completely overhauled and painted by Western Flyer Ltd. Of Winnipeg. The vehicle storage building and the motor pool repair shop was completely repainted.

During this reporting period Captain Joseph Kennedy was transferred to the Command and Staff School, and Captain Allen R Hogan was named as the new Installations Officer. The section was inspected or visited by several agencies during the quarter. Among the visits were two Staff Assistance visits from the 4602^nd Support Wing; one inspection from the Fire Marshals Office of DUADS, and an audit from the Auditor General Staff.

Project Status – Projects completed during the quarter were 4-1 repair Dining Hall (Airmen), 13-1 repair the heating plant, 300-2 construct salvage year and 311-1 renovate building #12 (Air Police Guard House). Projects awarded during the quarter: 33-2 paint interior of buildings #9 and #27. Projects approved during the quarter: 301-2 modify Airmen’s Lounge.

In this quarter’s Historical Report for Special Services, we find that there has been a complete change in personnel in this section. During the month of June, assigned to this squadron as Recreational Specialist was A/2C Richard Brown. Also assigned to this section as additional duties were 1^st Lt. William West, OIC, and S/Sgt. Ray A Redziora NCOIC. Our education department is running smoothly at the present time. Completed 1 September were group study classes which began in June. A few weeks ago a class of thirteen commenced in Sioux Lookout Public High School. Enrolled in this class from the squadron, are A/1C John J Smith and A/1C Ronald Deyoe. We are expecting sometime in the near future to start group study classes again. The squadron bowling alley recently received a ball cleaner which will help keep the balls clean and prevent the alleys from getting dirty. This month the boats will be taken in from the boat docks for cleaning and repair. A/1C Danny Pierce was asked to take charge of the squadron boat dock during the latter part of September, in order to have closer control of equipment and handle the signing out of boats. The Squadron Regulation on the boat dock and equipment issue and usage is being rewritten in preparation for next season. Plans and activities for the future are: Curling, Wednesday afternoon information film program and setting up a workout room in the basement of the Multi-Purpose building which will include a steam bath, weights and other exercise equipment.

During this reporting period the Personnel and Administrative sections were visited by the following inspection teams: Administrative Staff Visit by team captain, Captain Gordon E Cranford on the 17^th of July 1961 (DUADS). General Inspection conducted by Major John F Ascouri, 24-25 July 1961 (30^th Air Division). USAF Resident Auditor, Mr. David Drebsback (Duluth Municipal Airport) on 1-6 October 1961. Legal Assistance Visit, 10 October 1961, by Staff Judge Advocate Captain Robert L Atwood (DUADS). The following personnel from the administrative and personnel section rotated to the ZI during the month of September: 1^st Lt. Glenn W Askew Jr., S/Sgt. Jackie Martin, S/Sgt. Harold Balke and SM/Sgt. Robert R King. The following personnel were reassigned to this section: Captain Joseph T O’Neill (Administrative Officer), M/Sgt. Melvin Bauer (First Sergeant), A/1C William Brown and A/2C Thomas Gigot (Administration Section).