Resolution Island

1956 – Monthly Activity Report – USAF Historical Division

1. Section I – Operations.

1. Status of Operations Team as of 31 July 1956.

AFSC	AUTH	ASSIGNED	PRESENT FOR DUTY	TDY	LEAVE	OTHERS
1644	2	1	1	0	0	0
1121B	0	1	1 *	0	0	0
3044	1	1	1	0	0	0
3034	1	1	1	0	0	0
27330	6	23	23	0	0	0
27350	10	5	5	0	0	0
27370	5	2	2	0	0	0
29130	2	1	1	0	0	0
29150	6	1	1	0	0	0
29170	1	2	2	0	0	0
30332C	0	2	2	0	0	0
30352C	5	2	2	0	0	0
30372	5	2	2	0	0	0
30433A	0	2	2	0	0	0
30433B	1	1	1	0	0	0
30453A	0	1	1	0	0	0
30453B	0	0	0	0	0	0
30473	0	1	1	0	0	0
TOTAL	45	49	49	0	0	0

* Cross-Training from 59^th FIS for approximately 90 days

(2) Director activity for the month of July 1956.

Name of Director	Lacy 1/Lt. 1644 Ops. O. 5 Oct 56	Richard 2 /Lt. P1121Q D1641 24 Sep 56
90º Beam Intercepts	0	0
Identification Intercepts	0	0
No. of A/C Directed	72	81
Simulated Intercepts	40	20
GCI/GCA	0	0
GCI/NAVAIDS	0	0
Actual ECM	0	0
Synthetic ECM	0	0
Assist to Aircraft	0	0
FIS Cross Training	X	X
AC&W Cross Training	X	X

(3) The 15-J-1C was operational during the entire month.

(4) Two hours of ECM Training was conducted on 9 July 1956 by T/Sgt. Roy E. Samuel, Radar Maintenance Supervisor. Subject material was obtained from the Air Training Command, Staff Officer ECM Familiarization Textbook, dated may 1955.

(5) Two 27350’s were lost during the month, and two 27370’s from the 926^th AC&W Squadron are enroute to this unit.

(6) The inter-communications set-up in Surveillance was revised and detailed block diagrams have been prepared by the Wire Maintenance section for purposes of future operational planning and increased maintenance efficiency.

2. Section II – C&E Maintenance

(1) Radar Maintenance

(a) Magnetrons in both upper and lower beams were changed because of double moding. The first magnetron installed in upper beam intermittently misfired at currents above 40 a. A second one was installed and is operating normally.

(b) All plan 12 PPI Scopes were dismantled and inspected and overhauled. Major replacements were three CRT’s and four retainer rings on the gear driving mechanism for the yoke assembly. Other minor parts were changed and all scopes cleaned, lubricated and aligned.

(c) The FPS-3 trigger became intermittently unstable as the antenna rotated between 160 and 170 degrees and occasionally at other azimuths. Slight detuning of the lower beam stalo, tilting of the antenna upward, or any adjustment that reduced the intensity and extent of lower beam video would stabilize the trigger. The unstable condition is related to anomalous propagation and occurs whenever the permanent echo pattern is considerably greater than normal. The 924^th AC&W Squadron is experiencing the same difficult along 350 degrees azimuth toward this station. Their trigger interference disappeared when our FPS-3 transmitter is disabled. The FPS 502 was checked throughout with particular emphasis on the AFC and ? systems. The magnetron, delay line, RF oscillator, and numerous tubes were replaced. Excellent operation is being obtained at the present time.

3. Section III – Communications
1. On 3 July 1956 work was started on restoring telephone service to the lower camp and the beach for the coming shipping season. Where possible, the line was removed from the ground and lashed to a cable where it will be above the snow during winter. The entire line was inspected. All terminals were re-enforced. This will eliminate many troubles accompanying winter as well as provide needed communications during the shipping season.
4. Section IV – Supply
1. On 19 July 1^st Lt., Carlisle Moore, PAFSC 7021, was assigned to this section as the new Supply Officer.
2. This section also received one (1) clerk-typist in AFSC 70250 this month.
3. A complete physical inventory is now being conducted so as to transfer the account to the newly assigned Supply Officer.
5. Section V – AIO
1. Electrical Maintenance: Repairs and servicing of exterior power lines is the current problem involving this section.
1. Power to lower base was temporarily active long enough to permit transfer of fuel to the upper base storage tank. However due to numerous line failures, some of which were from undetermined causes, it became necessary to discontinue all efforts to keep those lines in operation.
2. Two exterior line failures temporarily halted fuel and water pumping operations. Though the water storage tank reached a low level the power failure was repaired and pumping operations resumed thus avoiding any need for emergency rationing of the water supply.
3. Repairs of exterior power failures have seriously affected the maintenance of electrical equipment installed throughout the base. To partially relieve the burden now being assumed by the Squadron electricians everyone is urged to use electrical equipment and appliances carefully there by minimizing the need for repairs.
2. Power Plant: An interior partial power failure occurred in the power plant, temporarily halting some tech operations for approximately six minutes on the 27^th of July 1956. This power drip was caused when injectors failed to function properly. This temporary outage was due to mechanical failure and not the fault of maintenance personnel.
1. Three (3) men returned to the ZI this month. One 47250 returned to duty and a civilian operator is enroute here from Goose Air Base.
2. On the 9^th of July 1956 the power plant assumed the additional load of supplying power for Pole Vault operations. Up to the malfunction mentioned above, this additional power demand was met most efficiently by both men and equipment of this section.
3. M&R Section: This operation has been functioning under the handicap of 60% reduction in forces necessary to operate this section. Normal maintenance and repairs operations have been not where needed.
1. Inspection revealed site to be in good condition, exposing only a few major repairs that are at present beyond the limited capabilities of this section to remedy. Minor repairs of tile, steps, interior and exterior, windows accidentally broken and assistance rendered in the filling of washed out portions of road to lower camp.
4. Motor Pool

This section unreadable

5. Plumbing
1. Receipt of limited amount and types of fittings has enabled this section to affect some repairs. With the diminished demand for heat, the plumber-steam-fitter has been able to repair and/or replace many fittings and valves that were found to be defective during the winter months.
2. Inspection of suction exhaust system installed in latrine revealed an excessive amount of condensate leaking through duct at low point of duct work. Further inspection revealed a 4" sewer vent to be very warm from the floor line to the duct. It was determined the moisture as not condensating in the sewer as is intended but was coming out at the point where the vent enters the duct. This dripping stopped when steam valve on pipe to sewer was closed. It was determined to be good practice to open this valve two or three times weekly to prevent clogging or "freezing" while not in use.
3. Installations of check valves on concentrate line where 1½" line ties in on 3" main has eliminated excessive chattering of condensate line in BQ #1. This experiment has proven successful but lack of 1½" valves prevent installing same in similar places on site.
6. Heating Plant
1. An electrical panel failure caused one boiler to be out of operation for 24 hours. Repair of this electrical failure restored this function to 100% operations thus correcting the only mechanical deficiency experienced during the month of July.
2. Authorization for, and recommended amounts, for caustic soda was received from Goose Air Base and put into effect this month with no noticeable effect to date.
6. Section VI – Miscellaneous
1. The mail service for the month of July was limited to two occasions due to foggy weather hampering transportation schedules. Mail was received and dispatched on 4 July and 21 July.
2. Informal softball games were initiated. Games between officers and airmen teams were played on the air strip whenever weather and off-duty periods permitted.
3. A general shortage of Base Exchange items is noted at this time. Such items as Hand Soap, Clorox, Shoe Polish, and some popular brands of Cigarettes are exhausted. Resupply should be accomplished with the arrival of the supply ships in August.
4. The Squadron received a Baker, AFSC 62150 during the period. A definite improvement in the quality of pastries has been noted since his arrival.