Sioux Lookout, ON

71-00-04(CO)
16 Mar 64

Strength as at 31 December

Nominal Roll of Key personnel attached.

Appendix A Historical Summary 1 Jun – 31 Dec 63

Appendix B Nominal Roll Key Personnel

Appendix C Monthly Records of Activities Jun – Dec 63.

(RE Ratcliffe) W/C

Commanding Officer

Ref. Append "A" to
AFAO 71.00/01

APPENDIX A to

71-00-04(CO)

dated 16 Mar 64

The Unit is charge with the responsibility to operate and maintain a Long Range Radar capable of functioning efficiently in a Sage, Mode III or BUIC 1, or Mode IV environment. The Unit is classed as a NORAD Surveillance Site (NSS) and has as its prime function the continuous semi-automatic reporting of Search and Height information to the Direction Centre (DC) at Duluth NORAD Sector HQ (DUADS).

(1) Unit activities were normal during the period 1 June to 31 December.

(2) Operations – The operational facilities performed without major problems

(3) Training – Training of operational and technical personnel was conducted by training exercises and classes which included special classroom instruction in the T-2 computer under guidance of a Burroughs Technical Representative. 106 airmen and Sr. NCOs were trained in the care and handling of the Sten gun and the 9 mm pistol. Limited training of a Ground Search party was conducted. Five personnel were given basic Ground Search Party training at Station Vancouver. 73 personnel were given water safety training.

(4) Technical Modifications were made to certain radar equipment and some new equipment was accepted into service.

(5) Administration Normal activities prevailed.

(6) Organization Nil changes were affected other than the changes in nomenclature of technical personnel required under the SAGE system.

(7) Official Visits and Inspections AVM MM Hendrick and his party of six officers inspected the Unit on 24-25 June. Routine Command inspections were carried out through the period.

(8) Recreation Recreational facilities on the Unit are minimal. A "do-it-yourself" softball diamond, skating rink and rifle range were completed by Unit personnel. Installation of an artificial ice plant in the Curling Rink was commenced under NPF auspices. This activity, by far, enjoys the fullest participation and is a great boost to Unit morale. Softball zone eliminations with Station Armstrong were held.

(9) Public Relations Good relations exist with the Town and the surrounding area with participation in parades and other activities by Unit personnel.

APPENDIX B to

71-00-04(CO)

dated 16 Mar 64

APPENDIX C to

71-00-04(CO)

dated 16 Mar 64

A group of 4 officers from AFHQ-DOE visited the Unit.

UPX-14 SIF was accepted.

The Unit, on handover from the USAF, had inherited a low-power TV re-broadcast facility which received Channel 3 Duluth and re-transmitted on Channel 7 to the town of Sioux Lookout Ontario. The broadcasting facility was under license by the Board of Broadcast Governors to the Sioux Lookout Chamber of Commerce. With the installation of a CBC transmitter, the local facility was discontinued this date.

Unit inspected by AVM MM Hendrick, AOC ADC and staff of 6 officers.

Air Force Day held. Static displays were set up in the Curling Rink. Conducted tours of the operational area were provided. Due to confliction with school closing ceremonies a smaller than expected attendance was noted.

Following completion of a "do-it-yourself" project of building a softball diamond, the first outdoor sports activities in softball took place.

OA2325 Modification to FPS-6B, Height Finder Radar was accepted.

W/C R Poirier, Command Chaplain (RC) visited the Station.

Command SOPA inspection was carried out by S/L AW Appleby and F/L PG Brewster.

Unit visited by Col. Jackson, Dental Corps (Prairie Command).

Local branch of the Canadian Legion held a memorial service in Sioux Lookout. 22 other ranks under the command of F/O JR Gerard participated.

An unofficial visit by B/Gen JL Dickman, Duluth NORAD Sector Commander and G/C AL Bocking, Deputy Duluth NORAD Sector Commander took place. Two other USAF Officers accompanied the Commander. The group was suitably entertained by an informal reception in the Mess and by a fishing trip the following day.

Zone Elimination Softball games between Station Armstrong and Sioux Lookout were held. Sioux Lookout was eliminated.

The security capability of the Unit was assessed by a team of Command personnel under the direction of F/O DN Ward.

A team from SCEESO Branch ADCHQ visited the Unit.

A two-week series of lectures on Nuclear Defence was commenced.

Senior Promotion and CFR Boards were held.

Junior Promotion Board held.

Promotion of F/O JR Gerard to rank of F/L effective 1 Jul 63 was announced. F/L Gerard is STelO.

F/L AA Jagoe, ADCHQ conducted an EDP Evaluation Test. F/O AG Borbely, MSE Branch arrived to carry out MSE Command Inspection.

Remembrance Day Church Services held in the local churches. Approximately 70 service personnel were in attendance.

Remembrance Day services were held in the Canadian Legion. Commanding Officer and PAdO along with six other ranks participated. The Commanding Officer and PAdO attended the Legion Banquet in the evening.

Major F Burgess, Canadian Army Postal Corps visited the Unit to finalize plans for the installation of a Post Office on the Unit. A Mail Room inspection was conducted.

F/O AJ Frass conducted an inspection of the Food Services facilities.

Command Supply Inspection by F/L CF Crosson carried out.

The installation of Artificial Ice in the Curling rink was commenced.

Toys that were collected and repaired by several members of the Airmen’s club over the past two months were distributed to the Needy Children through three local Churches (RC, Anglican and United).

A Children’s Christmas Party was held in the Airmen’s Club. Approximately 150 children enjoyed treats, movies and a visit from Santa Claus.

CO and a group of officers and Sr. NCOs served traditionally Airmen their Christmas Dinner in the Airmen’s Mess.

Promotion of F/O WJ Albrecht, SSupO to F/L was announced to be effective 1 Sep 63.