Cartwright, Labrador

922^nd Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron,
APO 433, New York, New York

Charles M Lowe, Captain, USAF

AN/FPS-20A Search Radar (1ea); AN/FPS-6B Height Finder (1ea); AN/UPX-6 and AN/GPX-7 IFF/SIF (1ea); AN/GRC/27 Multi-Channel UHF Transmitter and Receiver (2ea); AN/GRT-3 Single Channel UHF Transmitter (3ea); R-361A/GR Single Channel UHF Receiver (2ea); AN/FRT-502 Single Channel VHF Transmitter (3ea); AN/FRT-503 Single Channel Transmitter (1ea); AN/URG-60 Single Channel VHF Receiver (3ea); NE-612 Telephone Central Office Equipment (1ea); SSM-7 & TT-21 On Line Encryption (1ea); TT-7 Teletype Machine (1ea).

Personnel and Administration:

The normal rotation for the quarter gave the squadron a gain of two officers and twenty-three airmen, while losing two officers and thirty-two airmen. However, no major problems are foreseen except in the Food Service Section. This area is short one cook and one baker. This creates a heavy burden for those stationed in this section, as the projected manning indicates that it will be some time in March before help is received in this field.

1^st Lt. Thomas W Nichols assumed the duties of Personnel and Administrative Services Officer in November, relieving 1^st Lt. James R Maloney who rotated to the CONUS. At the present time personnel rotating to the CONUS are experiencing difficulty in receiving their orders in sufficient time to permit them to forward their Hold Baggage and Household Goods from his home on record to the new duty station. This problem should be eliminated in the immediate future as it has a direct effect on morale of the troops when they can’t get their necessary orders.

Operations:

The Operations Section has seen many physical changes take place in the last quarter with new floor tile and marlite panels being installed in the operations, administrative, and training offices. The AN/GTA-6 communications system has arrived and should be installed in the near future.

Our total operations strength at present is four officers, seventeen NCOs, and nine airmen. The Operations Officer, Captain Homer Pattison, rotated back to the cock-pit in November and was immediately replaced by Captain Ronald P Osley. 1^st Lt. James B Bryan III reported to the squadron in November and has been upgraded to a skilled director.

In training, a total of 3,581 tracks were carried and reported to the 641^st, and a total of two live and seventeen simulated missions were completed. Intercept Directors ran a total of 454 intercepts and completed 194 academic hours in training. Examinations were administered to all crew members concerning the pertinent regulations and manuals from the command levels within NORAD. All results were satisfactory thus showing once again the proficiency of the Operations Personnel.

Civil Engineering:

The Power Plant has once again proved that it is "Second to None", as it was awarded the best power plant in ADC in November for FY64. The heating plant was visited by a Canadian Marconi Team to have the number two boiler retubed, and the entire plant is now being repainted to give it added "shine and polish".

During the quarter, the IG Team from 26^th Air Division evaluated the Civil Engineering section and found all phases to be satisfactory. The section had 149 service calls for the quarter, completing 119. The vehicles assigned were driven a total of 13, 388 miles. The Fire Department held six satisfactory fire drills for the quarter, once again emphasizing the importance of a strict fire prevention program.

Supply:

The screening and shipping of excesses continued to be the major project in supply. During the period the following serviceable excesses were turned into the host base supply: Tech Supply – 736 line items valued at $19,767.04, BEMO – 63 line items valued at $14,656.22.

The 1964 Gap-Pine annual surface resupply requisitions were forwarded to the Goose AD on 20 November 1963. By realistic screening of requirements, the line item requirements were reduced from over 200 line items requested for the 1963 Gap-Pine shipments to 29 line items for 1964.

The section was short personnel throughout the period due to replacement personnel arriving up to six weeks late. The administrative clerk departed the station on 22 October 1963 and a replacement has not yet arrived.

Communications and Electronics:

CEM Maintenance sections were considerably undermanned at the beginning of this quarter. The arrival of several radar technicians has alleviated a critical shortage of personnel in that section although the other sections, wire maintenance excepted, continues to be undermanned. It is not possible to determine exactly how much unscheduled maintenance has been caused by a lack of personnel, or by personnel who have not had sufficient time to familiarize themselves with the equipment but unscheduled maintenance amounted to approximately 185.5 hours during this quarter.

The low effectiveness of our teletype circuit during this quarter cannot continue to be condoned. This circuits effectiveness during the month of December has deteriorated to an all time low of 2.3% operational capability. Goose Air Defense Sector has requested assistance from the 26^th Air Division in alleviating this problem.

The training of maintenance personnel is progressing smoothly under the guidance of Mr. Robert Newton, CTSP. Mr. Newton reported to this site in November and is a welcomed member to the 922^nd civilian staff.

Our Maintenance Management program has had its ups and downs but it now appears that we are progressing in the right direction. Some of the difficulties encountered were caused by the delay in receiving changes in documentation procedures. Another contributing factor is the fact that the MCC position is not manned exclusively by radar maintenance personnel.

Medical:

The Medical Section treated a total of 265 Air Force personnel and twenty-nine civilian employees during this quarter. A total of twenty-nine non-disabling injuries were treated on outpatient status. A total of twelve Air Force personnel were referred to Goose AB Hospital for medical treatment. Of this number three were for dental treatment and all but one of the airmen were returned to duty.

There were eight airmen on the overweight roster. Grossly overweight personnel were counselled on proper reduction diets and are being weighed and checked daily for weight loss. This project is continuing at a satisfactory pace.

During the month of December, a representative from the Veterinary services of the 868^th Medical Group visited this unit. The food services facility and subsistence storage were inspected and found to be satisfactory.

Charles M Lowe, Captain, USAF