Resolution Island

1 December 1956

AHOPS

SUBJECT: Monthly AC&W Activity Report (RCS 64-21)

TO: Commander
64^th Air Division (Defense)
ATTN: ADCS
Pepperrell Air Force Base

(1) Radar Maintenance

(a) During the month another rip was discovered forming in Radome #3. This was discovered on routine inspection and immediately repaired The rip was about an inch long and perhaps half way through the complete thickness of the rubber. It still had not reached the stage where it was leaking air.

(b) The ? circuits of the AN/FPS-502 Backup Search Set were completely checked out and aligned.

(c) On checking our the Range Mark Generator TD-37, Serial No. 126, for the Primary Search Set AN/FPS-3, it was found the 50 mile markers were counting down improperly. These markers were counting down 3 to 1 and 4 to 1 but would not count down 5 to 1. On checking the circuit the 50 mile sync adjust control did not cover the proper range. In order to move this control to the proper range R-43 a 680K resister was changed to 1 meg ohm lengthening the RO time constant of the 50 mile blocking oscillator so that it would count down 4 to 1, 5 to 1, and 6 to 1 restoring the range mark generator to normal operation.

(d) Two maintenance men, A/2C Glenn L. Watts and A/2C Samuel J. Imbrigotta were both upgraded to Primary AFSC’s of 30352C this month.

(2) Communications Maintenance

1. Painting of the Communications Office, Teletype Section and Main Frame Room was accomplished, creating a better working atmosphere for personnel.
2. The amplifier kit procured by the Unit Fund Council for radio station "WORM" was received, assembled and installed by radio maintenance personnel. The amplifier formerly used by "WORM" was then installed in the Communications Centre conjunction with the Public Address system for alerts, fire alarms notification and for paging purposes.

1. Section III – AIO Maintenance.

(1) The site’s main septic tank was pumped and flushed utilizing the 4" line installed last month for disposal of solids away from site proper. The TX building septic tank was also pumped and flushed.

(2) Two leaks on site’s main steam line had to be welded at flanges on expansion joints. Three expansion flexible sections in heating system return lines had to be replaced because of excessive leaks.

(3) The power plant personnel overhauled two heads on each the #5 and #10 engines during the month. T/Sgt. Edwin Kissal took over duties as Power Plant NCOIC due to pending rotation of T/Sgt. Minard F. Berg.

(4) Continuous insulation breakdown on outside 4,160 volt power line keeps the electricians busy maintaining the vital power line for the squadron water supply.

(5) A contractor’s D-8 Caterpillar Operator’s error caused a loss of approximately 1,500 gallons of fuel oil when he drove the caterpillar next to main storage tank and sheared off a 3" and 2" lines flush with tank. Emergency connection of 2’ line was accomplished and 3" line was plugged to await repairs as soon as tank is emptied.

(6) Preventative and day-by-day maintenance was accomplished in all sections of Installations throughout the month.

2. Section IV – Supply

(1) Due to a morale leave granted to A/1C St. Onge and the loss of two airmen to the 641^st AC&W Squadron this section has just been able to accomplish routine work and submit the required reports during the month.

(2) Supply back order files were checked to ascertain if requirements still existed for outstanding requisitions. Cancellation on all back orders for FY 55 was requested from the support base.

(3) During the month the UAL was checked against the Unit Property Records, AF Form 1120 and it was noted that over one hundred line items were not on the Unit Allowance List. Every effort will be made during the month of December to submit justification to Goose Wing Material requesting authority to place these items of the UAL if a requirement exists for them. Numerous items have been fund on the site which are not accounted for on AF Form 1120. Subject items will be picked up as soon as possible. Should no requirement exist for UAL type property found on base, it will be returned to the support base when transportation becomes available.

(4) Air transportation service to this site during November has not been too good. Ten passengers and seven thousand pounds of general cargo have become backlogged at Frobisher during the month. The backlog at this site is equally as bad with thirty-six persons awaiting to depart prior to Christmas.

3. Section V – Miscellaneous

(1) Intra-Squadron Volleyball games have been initiated which are hoped to provide both physical training and entertainment. Numerous personnel are partaking of basketball practice, however, due to the limited space available it is doubted if an Intra-Squadron league will be played.

(2) Thanksgiving Day was observed with an excellent dinner and Church Services for those desiring to attend. The Mess personnel deserve a "well done" for their efforts in preparing such an excellent meal. A choice of turkey or steak fried to order was the main course.

(3) The month of November was a bad one in so fare as air transportation is concerned. Two helicopters arrived on 19 November bringing in mail and Pay for October. This lack of transportation has resulted in a backlog of approximately 35 personnel awaiting transportation from the site. One mail-drop was also accomplished during the month which also arrived on 19 November.

(4) The Squadron Hobby Shop started this month with demonstrations in making copper wire jewelry, and copper enameling. It is hoped that work in these crafts as well as future plans for leathercraft and woodworking will provide year round recreation for squadron personnel.

LLOYD E NORDYKE
Captain, USAF
Commander