Cartwright, Labrador

922^nd Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron,
(ADC)

Ronald N Dahly, Lt. Col., USAF

AN/FPS-93A; OA-175 (8); UPA-35 (7); AN/UPX-14; AN/GPX-70; AN/FPS-90; OA2325A, OA-929 (2); AN/GPS-T2; AN/GPS-4; AN/GPA-30; AN/GRC-27 (5); AN/URG-60 (8); AN/FTR-503; AN/GRT-3; R-361 (6); T-217A (2); MD-129A (2); AM-447 (8); AM-43C; BC-610; M-19 (2); AN/GTA-6; KW-7; TT-16; AN/TIQ-3.

Personnel and Administration:

On 13 January 1967 Lt. Col. Ronald N Dahly arrived this station for duty as Commanding Officer. Lt. Col. Dahly was formerly stationed at Gunter AFB, Alabama, as Assistant Director, Combat Center Headquarters 14^th Air Force. Major Clifford N Keith, the former Commander, was transferred to Charleston Air Station, Maine as Commanding Officer of the 765^th Radar Squadron.

Colonel Pease, Commander 37^th Air Division, made a visit to the Station on 10 February 1967. He had a walk through of the Station. He then held a briefing with all available personnel about forthcoming changes in the Airmen Promotion System.

Operations:

The most significant change during the period of this report was the changing of this sections function from that of a NORAD Ground Control Intercept station to that of a NORAD Surveillance Station, reducing our officer manning from five to one. The present enlisted strength is out of balance with the NCO ranks under-manned fifty-six percent and the Airman’s ranks over-manned by one hundred and ninety-two percent. Total enlisted strength is eighty-eight percent manned at this time. There were no limiting factors during this period. A total of 2196 tracks were carried by this section and reported to the Melville NORAD Control Center. Of these, 35 were unknowns detected by this unit. Three live training exercises and fifteen simulated training problems were conducted. A total of 366 hours of formal academic training were administered to Weapons Controller and Aircraft Control and Warning Technicians. Weapons Controllers completed 620 synthetic intercepts and 164 hours of ECM/ECCM training were presented to operations personnel. Five personnel completed initial academic training and were up-graded to operational ready status. The following gains and losses of key and supervisory personnel has occurred:

(see matrix at end of this report)

Supply:

Captain Clinton Hart replaced Lt. George Berry as Supply Officer during the early part of this quarter. Lt. Berry returning PCS to the CONUS. The Material Control Section now has 100% on ERBS items in stock. No NORS condition has resulted from lack of Bench Stock or ERBS items.

Communications and Electronics:

Captain Lucien A Ethier replaced Captain Ralph E Owens as CEM Maintenance Supervisor. Captain Owens returned PCS to the CONUS on 4 February 1967. With an almost complete turn over in Radar Maintenance personnel the section has performed exceedingly well. The section recorded only one Major Outage in this quarter. Radio Maintenance while its strength is up to two 5 level and three 3 level airmen this quarter is still undermanned in experienced personnel. The 37^th Air Division Quality Control Team inspected this installation from 20 through 23 March. The results of the inspection were highly satisfactory, making this a vast improvement over the previous inspection held in September 1966. The entire CEM complex appears to be generally improved in both maintenance and documentation.

Dispensary:

The Medical Section treated a total of 230 Air Force personnel and 41 civilian employees during this quarter. A total of 22 Air Force personnel were referred to Goose Air Base for medical treatment. Of this number, referrals consisted of 9 dental appointments, 3 separation physicals, 1 food handler physical, and 6 hospital appointments with three Air Force personnel being admitted. With the exception of 1 Airman evacuation to CONUS for definitive treatment, all personnel are returned to duty. Thirty-two non-disabling injuries requiring first aid were treated on out patient status. Six were attributed to muscle strains, while lacerations totalled 18 and splinters 6. Possible fractures numbered 2. One civilian dining hall employee was transferred to Cartwright Village Mission Hospital with a diagnosis of possible Appendicitis. He is now returned to duty. Shortly after the new Site Commanders arrival in January, plans were initiated to move the Dispensary from its central location to the NCO wing, change-over being completed in early February. Weigh-in procedures of newly assigned personnel is still being maintained. The progress of individuals currently on the weight reduction program is checked weekly. Four individuals actively participate in our exercise schedule as well as the consumption of low calorie meals. During this period the Dispensary had two medical personnel assigned. No unusual medical problems were encountered this quarter.

Civil Engineering:

Mr. Brouillard, Refrigeration Mechanic, and T/Sgt. Dauterive, Station Fire Chief, departed this station PCS. The Mobile Maintenance Team arrived on station on 15 March and completed eight work orders. A total of 127 trouble calls were completed by stations CE personnel during this quarter. Vehicle miles driven during this quarter were 9,066.

Other Comments:

The Squadron morale remains high with the Airmen and NCO’s working on various room improvement projects. Ski-Dooing still remains the number one outdoor sport, while table-tennis and volleyball vie for the indoor title.

Ronald N Dahly, Lt. Col., USAF