Cartwright, Labrador

922^nd Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron,
APO New York 09433

Norton E Byrd, Major, USAF

AN/FPS-93A; OA-175 (8); UPA-35 (2); GPX-14; GPX-7; AN/FPS-90; OA2325A, OA-929 (2); AN/GPS-T2; AN/GPS-4; AN/GPA-30; AN/GRC-27 (5); AN/URG-60 (8); AN/FTR-502 (3); AN/GRT-3 ; M-19 (2); AN/GTA-6; KW-7; TT-16; AN/TIQ-3.

Personnel and Administration:

SM/Sgt. Sidney D Scatterfield arrived in June to assume duties of First Sergeant vice M/Sgt. Joseph B McCarthy who returned to the CONUS in May.

Communications and Electronics:

During May and June of this period, Radar Maintenance removed three UPA-35 PPI Scopes from Operations to conform with the new squadron mission.

A revised training program has been initiated to indoctrinate incoming personnel on equipment and raise the proficiency of those currently assigned.

The Radar Maintenance facility is in the process of moving from Tower #4, thereby improving accessibility for assigned personnel. The old location was hazardous to reach during adverse weather. The experience level of this section has declined with the loss of the Section Supervisor in June. The current manning being one A/1C five level and three A/2C three levels.

Civil Engineering:

Lt. Robert L Craighead Jr. assumed duties of Civil Engineer replacing Captain Franklin C Collins who returned to CONUS.

Project CAR 5-7 Maintenance of POL Lines was started on 28 June by the Pinset Construction Company.

The Power Plant received first place for Operations and Maintenance of Electrical Power Plant in competition with all 1^st Air Force Units.

Operations:

Operations manning is presently 100 percent officer and 150 percent over-manned in the enlisted ranks according to the new Unit Manning Document.

During this period a total of 2548 tracks were detected by this station and reported to the 641^st NORAD Control Center for identification. Of these, 39 were unknowns requiring further action.

A total of 1058 hours of formal academic training was administered to operations personnel. The Weapons Controller ran 324 simulated intercepts and 214 hours of ECM/ECCM training was conducted.

This unit participated in a total of 4 live training exercises and 11 simulated training problems. These exercises were used to train, exercise and evaluate personnel in the functions of BSSC and Surveillance.

Four airmen completed upgrade training and were administered the five level Speciality Knowledge Test during the June test cycle.

The operations section received a Staff Assistance Visit by 37^th Air Division (OOP-E) during this period. Results were satisfactory. Discrepancies noted have been corrected.

The following gains and losses of key and supervisory personnel have occurred:

(see matrix at end of this report)

Medical Services:

The Medical Section treated a total of 238 Air Force personnel and 35 civilian employees.

Personnel referred to Goose Air Base for medical treatment totalled 18. Several individuals had more than one appointment. Referrals consisted of 10 dental appointments, 4 separation physicals, 2 eye appointments and 4 hospital appointments, resulting in one admission. All have been returned to duty.

A total of 31 non-disabling injuries requiring first aid were treated on out patient status. The breakdown includes 8 muscle strains, 12 lacerations, 1 splinter, 3 possible fractures, 2 abrasions, 3 eye injuries and 2 burns. All are now returned to duty.

A Flu epidemic occurred during this quarter. Between 23-31 May, 23 personnel incurred symptoms of vomiting, diarrhoea, low grade temperature, cough, congestion, tonsillitis and malaise. Treatment included isolation technique and bed rest.

Lectures and exercises involving first aid and disaster preparedness were conducted actively. Weight-in procedures have been maintained. Progress of individuals currently on the weight reduction program is checked weekly. Five personnel participated in the program which included exercise and diet suppression pills, as well as consumption of low calorie meals.

During this period, the Dispensary had 2 medical personnel assigned.

Other Comments:

Fair weather has greatly improved the squadron recreational activities, boating and fishing being the most predominant. With the increase of outdoor activities the squadron morale has greatly improved.

An Open House was held on Armed Forces Day. The personnel from Cartwright Village was rather light due to inclement weather.

Norton E Byrd, Major, USAF