Ramore, Ontario

912^th Squadron
Ramore, Ontario, Canada

William J Olsen, Major, USAF

AN/FPS-3C (1); AN/TPS-502 (1); AN/FPS-502 (1); AN/GPX-7A (1); AN/GPS-T2 (1); AN/GPX-502 (1); AN/UPS-T5 (1); AN/GPA-30 (1); AN/GRC-27 Remote (8); AN/GRT-3 (2); AN/FRT-502 (2); AN/FRT-503 (5); AN/URG-60 (10); CR-91 (4): AN/FRT-501 (4); Teletype M-19 (4).

Personnel:

During the period 1 July through 30 September, Major William J Olsen assumed command and other key personnel arrived on station. A list of key personnel as of 30 September 1960 is as follows:

(see the matrix at the end of this report)

In August the OJT Utilization and Inspection Team from 30^th Air Division (SAGE) visited the personnel section. The team discovered a few minor discrepancies in the OJT Program however, the overall program was found to be satisfactory.

During this quarter the personnel section worked long hours to improve manning in certain areas such as supply, operations, food service and the base exchange.

In September ten (10) persons from operations were administered airman proficiency tests. Of these, seven (7) were for the 5-level and three (3) were for the 7 level.

Administration:

In September a system was established to provide for an annual review of all local publications by the offices of primary interest.

During this period a review of filing procedures and the records retirement program "Project Paper Screen", resulted in the removal of 10 5/12 cubic feet of records from the current files.

Congratulations were received from 30^th Air Division (SAGE) for a perfect RCS reporting record during this quarter.

A total of forty-three (43) special orders were published during this quarter.

Ten (10) cubic feet of open shelf form storage space was provided during this quarter.

Operations:

A Weapons Assignment Team has been established with a TAC Co-ordinator. The monitor box with the four slave speakers at the four control scopes is no longer in use during Battle Staff Missions. Three (3) Intercept Control Technicians have been assigned to day duty with their primary duty as such. SSMADS has been providing USAF fighters for our control periodically which has helped in keeping the directors current with USAF procedures.

Officer manning is up to strength, however, airmen are still 30-45 days late in reporting for replacement. New airmen are generally 27350A and this has helped considerably in out training program. Officer and airmen training program was developed with more emphasis on individual personnel training. Officers are assigned to day duty for the first thirty (30) days prior to performing crew duty and 27330 personnel are given an OJT course prior to being assigned to a crew with a month refresher training prior to testing.

Communications and Electronics:

CAE overhaul was performed on teletype equipment. Tactical internal communications were revamped by CAE and site personnel to give operations a more adequate system. Lack of individual key sets is still a problem. The GATR Building has the foundation completed and all ground cleared of trees and brush. An additional 500 feet of 10 pair cable was installed between the main gate and CVE-Supply building areas to facilitate additional phone service for that area using the new dial equipment. One hundred (100) feet of temporary aerial (overhead) cable between the ONR Frame Room and the junction of main operation cable was replaced with a 26 pair permanent outside cable to facilitate re-routing of DND circuits.

Radar Maintenance – Construction is progressing on one of the FPS-6B Radar sets. Tower foundations are completed on Tower #5. Work has been stopped on Tower #4 pending re-evaluation of operational requirement. All equipment, including a rigid radome, is on hand for one set. Tower with insulation material is available for the second tower. Construction of the SAGE Annex has been suspended pending re-siting and new foundation plans.

Semi-annual test equipment overhaul and calibration was completed during the period. No serious difficulties have been encountered and no key personnel changes have been made. No major discrepancies were cited by 4602n^d Support Wing during the Staff Visit which was conducted from 12 to 15 August 1960.

Supply:

A Staff Assistance Visit was conducted by the 4602^nd Support Wing on 12 to 15 August 1960. During this period the following was accomplished: The completion of the annual inventory of all organizational property; the completion of all equipment requirements for the second quarter of this fiscal year; the justification and preparation of all UAL and CAN/MEAL Change Requests; the audit of authorization documents and allied records, and the justification of retention type equipment. The assistance visit was considered very successful. All actions were approved with the exception of re-computing test equipment requirements for theAN/FPS-6B Radar Set which is presently being accomplished and the accomplishment of a typewriter survey to justify utilization and authorization which has been submitted for approval.

A project has been established to revamp the administration and technical publications files. Many required publications which are not on hand have been requisitioned with approximately fifty percent received and filed to date. Completion of this project is estimated as 1 November 1960.

All station regulations pertaining to the supply functions were revised during this period. They include 912 SQ SR 67-1, 2, 3, and 4. These regulations cover the organization and operation of supply, local purchase procedures, Ground POL Inventory and Consumption Forecast Report and custody receipt accounts, respectively.

A formal and informal training program was established during this period which includes: OJT for two assigned NCOs for AFSC 64670, and informal training objectives as outlined by 30^th ADiv Regulation 123-1.

Equipment has been received during this period to almost completely refurnish the airman’s dormitory, BAQ, BOQ and Lounge. Much equipment was received for the multi-purpose recreational building presently under construction.

An intensive program has been established to assure effective utilization of presently assigned supply personnel which continues at approximately 60% of manned strength.

Civil Engineering:

During this period the following Civil Engineering contracts were completed: (1) Repair of all interior steam and condensate return systems. (2) Additional equipment installed in domestic area heating plant, consisting of water dealkalizer and assorted equipment. (3) Cleaning of all septic tanks.

Contracts partially completed are construction of a multi-purpose recreation building, auto storage (heated), sewage treatment plant, GATR site, tower #5, and installation of vinyl tile flooring for dining hall, located in building #2.

Construction of tower #4 and the SAGE Annex was cancelled until further notice.

Work accomplished by the CVE Section consists of: relocation of building S-63; approximately 200 man hours grading roads; 150 hours cutting grass on air strips; 60 hours reseeding and applying fertilizer to the air strip and 16 man hours re-wiring auxiliary power unit in aircraft shelter for heat and lights.

Parking lot for privately owned vehicles between buildings #4 and #8 has been completed. The parking lot provides sixty (60) electrical outlets for block heaters for use during winter months.

Work partially completed by CVE Section is the installation of hypochlorine machine in the pump house, building #14. When all necessary equipment is received for this machine the present liquid gas chlorinator will be used only as a stand-by unit for chlorination of water.

Painting exterior of permanent type buildings, with the exception of the trim and a few buildings, will be completed when weather conditions permit.

Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are somewhat higher than past quarters. Approximately 24,166 man hours were required to maintain and operate the station and the diesel and heating plants.

Motor Pool:

A carry-all and weapons carrier have been turned in to the Supply Section as excess. In August a new Willys pick-up was received as a replacement for one of these vehicles. Vehicles have been driving about 10,000 miles per month without reportable accident.

The interior of the motor pool was completely revamped.

A new asphalt parking apron, adjacent to the new garage was completed.

A modified exhaust system was installed in the motor pool building.

The motor pool heating system was completely overhauled.

Work was started on the warm storage building.

The following equipment was repaired, under contract, at costs as follows: (1) Grader - $1,300.00. (2) Bus - $1,500.oo, and (3) Crawler Tractor - $700.00.

All work orders, reports and other records are current.

Special Services:

A large quantity of fishing equipment has been received by this section. This equipment has been checked, packed and stored in preparation for next year.

Two (2) archery bows have been received and are available for check-out by qualified personnel.

Duck decoys have been purchased and are on hand at Special Services.

The hunting season is now open, and in conjunction with this, the Special Services section has purchased six Savage model 24 .22-410 over and under rifle/shotguns.

All weapons that were in service last year have been checked for safety and arrangements are being made to either repair or dispose of unsafe weapons.

The are six toboggans on order and should be on hand by the time there is sufficient snow to warrant their use.

A ski-run is being constructed for station personnel. This work is being done by volunteers under the direction of Special Services. The ski-run is almost complete and should be ready for use by the time there is sufficient snow.

The recreation jeep has been winterized and has an enclosed body for winter use.

Air Police Section:

During this period there were seven military offences reported. Four involved larceny of a minor nature, two involved conduct unbecoming to an airman, and one uniform violation. All occurred on the station. There was one off station vehicle accident reported. This accident did not involve personal injury. Four received traffic tickets for moving violations during this period. Two were issued on station and two received tickets off station.

The status of discipline and morale is considered to be excellent. This can be accredited to the elimination of several sub-standard airmen who, in most cases, were involved in the majority of the reported offences.

Medical Section:

A Staff Assistance Visit was made on 12, 13, 14 and 15 August 1960 by the 4602^nd Support Wing consisting of Colonel Weisner and his staff. This section was found to be satisfactory.

No improvements have been made in the dispensary.

All immunizations are current including influenza inoculations.

Food Service:

During a 4602^nd Support Wing Inspection Team visit to this section the following was discussed:

Relocation of the baker ovens to the rear of the kitchen. This project cannot be accomplished by civil engineering until written authorization is received from 4602^nd Support Wing.

The team authorized one (1) eighteen cubic foot reach-in refrigerator. This item is presently on order.

New silverware has been purchased for this section.

A new pre-wash sink has been installed in the clipper room.

New electrical units have been installed in the ranges, ovens and deep fat fryer.

Eight (8) pair of drapes have been ordered for the two dining rooms and new tablecloths are also on order.

New week-end meal hours have been established and are as follows:

(see the matrix at the end of this report)

Three (3) wooden work tables have been modified with stainless steel tops.

Thirty-five (35) pair of trousers were purchased and tailored to fit the personnel of this section.

This section was visited by the Commander and Officer in Charge of the RCAF Ration Depot of North Bay, Ontario. The visit was for the purpose of closer coordination and improvement of supply delivery.

The overall rating of this section from the 30^th Air Division and the 4602^nd Support Wing was excellent.

William J Olsen, Major, USAF