Resolution Island, NWT

920^th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron
Resolution Island AF Station, NWT, Canada

Luther W Feagin, Major, USAF

Primary equipment: AN/FPS-3(C) –1– Primary Search; Mark X (SIF) AN/GPX-7A –1.

Operations – C&E

The authorized manning strength for this section has remained at par except for an unfilled Operations Officer’s position which existed during August and September. Two locally constructed operations consoles were installed in the surveillance room which replaced the less suitable tables. The surveillance room, break room and office were completed repainted. Also in the surveillance room, a direct reading wind speed indicator was installed and a more efficient arrangement of the communications control boxes was incorporated. These changes considerably improved this sections effectiveness during the latter part of this quarter.

Two C&E facility improvements were completed during July. The STP equipment was locally overhauled and rearranged, including a complete new cabling of the major components. The radio maintenance personnel completed transfer of all communications equipment, repair outfit and supplies to an unused radar tower. The move was made without disruption of the communications services. The ship-to-shore facility and amateur radio station also were installed in this tower. This move provided a consolidated radio communications center and ice free antennas located under the tower’s radome.

A complete re-cabling of the closed circuit speaker broadcasting system was begun during August. A special control panel was installed in the WORM broadcasting studio, so that records, tapes, local interviews and short-wave broadcasts could be integrated into the studio activities. The studio rooms also were completely redesigned and redecorated.

A mobile maintenance team replaced the two main drive gear of the primary radar antenna and another team completely painted the radome during August. All of the C&E offices and maintenance shops were completely repainting during this month. Also Mr. Edward Matthews, Philco Representative, replaced the former Site Engineer.

The month of September witnessed a complete overhaul of the radio communications equipment by a Depot Overhaul Team. A depot teletype specialist overhauled and rearranged the teletypewriters into a more effective operating system.

The Communications Center handled 1304 teletype messages and 502 long distance telephone calls during this quarter.

The C&E Section ended this quarter short four radar technicians, two communication center operators and one teletype technician, however the radio maintenance unit is fully manned.

Facilities:

During the month of July 1960 approximately 3200 empty oil and gas drums were stacked on the beach area awaiting disposition. The installation of speed limit signs and road markers for location of the road during the winter months was completed. Also during the month of July, diesel fuel was pumped from the beach to lower camp tank to allow maximum off loading from tanker ship to the beach tanks.

During the month of August 1960, a shed was built to protect the gasoline pump adjacent to the motor pool. In interior of the theater was painted.

During the month of September 1960, the Ric-Wil line was inspected and repaired as necessary for the coming winter season. A new 300 KVA transformer was installed and checked out. A separate welding shop was set up within the Motor Pool to improve repair capability. The Canadian Marconi Diesel Team completed overhaul of six of the prime power units.

Personnel and Administration:

The retention rate for the quarter averaged approximately 75% and the majority of personnel separating were airmen in the lower three grades. The average unit strength for the quarter was 10 officers and 124 airmen. This includes personnel of the 1933^rd AACS Squadron attached to this squadron. The personnel section screened all personnel reports during the reporting period, and new AF Form 4 and AF Form 10 were accomplished. The administrative section screened all correspondence files in compliance with ADC Project Paper Screen. New files were established in all sections. Publications and forms also were screened and all obsolete and unauthorized forms have been removed for disposition. A new set of squadron regulations have been published after thorough screening of previous regulations revealed numerous discrepancies.

Supply and Transportation:

During the month of July 1960, Project "Clean-Up" was launched and all areas were cleaned up or decidedly improved. Project "SnoTime" was started during the month of July and most of the required parts have been ordered to put snow removal and snow travelling vehicles in a ready condition. During the month of August 1960, this squadron initiated seven priority 2’s, seven priority 7’s and 27 priority 12’s.

During August 1960, the following USAF SUNEC cargo was received by vessel: (see matrix at end of this section)

Luther W Feagin, Major, USAF