Resolution Island

1 October 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) Red time was logged for two short periods during the month. On 7 September 1956 low quality control figures and intermittent interference necessitated taking the primary radar off the air for thirty (30) minutes maintenance. Lowest beam Pre-TR was found to be faulty, was replaced and normal operations obtained. Technical power failure on 21 September resulted in all electronic gear being inoperative for twenty-five (25) minutes.

(b) The 15-J-4A Programming Units were thoroughly reconditioned. Unit one (1) thru four (4) are now electrically and mechanically fully operational. However, these units will not track satisfactorily due to lack of the special mix solution and embossing tools for properly scribing the active programming sheets. Units five (5) and six (6) are out of commission due to faulty stylus assemblies.

(c) Administrative and training activities included:

1. Folders containing a completed set of alignment procedures have been prepared for each radar set.
2. A file indexed for each radar sub-assembly has been established to facilitate radar failure (Form 787-1) record keeping and to insure accurate data for the product improvement program.
3. Voltage and amperage ratings were stencilled on the face of power junction boxes and panels as a safety measure.
4. Tabs were placed on certain switches and indicating devices of the Sheldon Pressurizing system denoting their functions for emergency reference and training.
5. The OJT training program for four (4) 30332’s assigned during the latter part of August consisted primarily of an extensive course on the radome pressurization system.
6. Handling of radioactive tubes, emergency patching of radomes and electrical safety practices were special subjects during the month.

1. Section III – Communications

(1) A fifteen meter beam antenna has been ordered through the Unit Fund Council for use in the Amateur Radio Station which will broaden the scope of phone-patch service available to squadron and area personnel.

(2) An installation team arrived on this island September 22 for the purpose of installing a low frequency homing beacon. The absence of some essential parts necessitated an emergency requisition be teletype, and will delay the program somewhat.

2. Section IV – Supply

(1) Detailed personnel and supply personnel have been quite busy during September. Two ships arrived and discharged 229 long tons which included PQL Products, PX supplies, subsistence supplies and general cargo. LST 287 discharged ? long tons during this same operation. The major portion of supplies have been binned and we are now waiting arrival of LST 287 on its final run to this site FY 56.

(2) Supply personnel have expended many hours preparing the UAL to meet the submission deadline.

(3) Annual requirement lists are being prepared and are to be submitted in October.

3. Section V – AIO

(1) M&R Section:

(a) The removal and storage of screens to be replaced by storm windows was delayed due to inclement weather and the arrival of cargo vessels. The screen replacement is about 20% completed and will be resumed in the very near future. It is desirable that windows be washed following the removal of screens and prior to installation of storm windows throughout the site.

(b) All available personnel of AIC was utilized in the handling and storage of 512 long tons of cargo received this month. This curtailed all Maintenance and Repair work as the storing of supplies continued long after the ships had left the harbour. The shipping season will soon be concluded and AIO will once again resume normal operations.

(2) Motor Pool:

(a) A two-fold increase in mileage, incurred during this shipping season, was accomplished without incident nor injury sustained by this section.

(3) Electrical Section:

(a) Four exterior power failures involving continued deterioration of power lines to POL and Water pumping operations caused no curtailing of the water supply.

(4) Power Plant:

(a) The recent additions in personnel, 2 military and 1 civilian, has, with exception of one power failure of approximately 5 minutes duration, increased the efficiency of this operation. For the first time in many months this section is now at full strength but only temporarily as the existing shortage of personnel in other sections necessitates the utilization of power plant personnel in duties such as POL and Water Pumping operations and Maintenance and Repair Sections of AIO.

(5) Heating Plant:

(a) This section continues to operate at top efficiency. Maintenance has been a continuous operation throughout the mild season so that now, as the weather becomes colder, it is hoped that this operation will continue to operate and meet increased demand with no diminishing of efficiency.

4. Section VI – Miscellaneous

(1) The Squadron Commander, Major George A. Middleton, departed the Squadron on 7 September 1956 for reassignment to the ZI. Captain Lloyd E. Nordyke assumed command pending arrival of the new commander. Lt. Oetting, Squadron Adjutant departed 4 September for the Hobby Shop Supervisor’s Meeting at Pepperrell Air Force Base.

(2) Visitors at the site during the month of September included the Postal Clerk from Frobisher who sold Money Orders and Mr. Denise from the Main Base Exchange at Goose Air Base.

(3) Major Roy W. Van Rope arrived on 28 September and assumed command of the Squadron. Lt. Oetting returned from TDY on the same date.

(4) The administrative section gained an administrative supervisor 70270, with the arrival of S/Sgt. Robert W. Knowles, on 8 September 1956.

ROY W VAN ROPE
Major, USAF
Commander