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CUFONSM 4602d AISS UNIT HISTORY SAMPLER
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CUFONSM 4602d AISS UNIT HISTORY SAMPLER
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A SAMPLER OF ITEMS FROM THE UNIT HISTORY OF CUFONSM Comment 29 Jan 1996 - If one delves to any depth at all into UFO history, then mention of the 4602nd Air Intelligence Service Squadron (AISS) is sure to crop up. Considering this, and the recent claims that the 4602d AISS involvement in field investigation of UFO incidents is the key to the "real", super secret UFO investigation, we thought that we should make available some of the 4602d AISS documents we obtained via the Freedom of Information Act. Additionally our philosophical aim of making information freely available so that others may make up their own minds is well served by posing these files. This material is extracted from the 4602d AISS unit history sent to us in 1994. In time available, over most of 1995, I have retyped the material in these files from copies made one page at a time on the microfilm viewer/printer at the University of Washington, Seattle WA (at $0.10 per page) from the 16mm microfilm on which the material was supplied. In many places, parts of the text is difficult to read; far too poor a text quality to allow scanning for OCR. This file is one of a series of CUFONSM presentations we've named "samplers." These samplers are collections of extracts from larger groups of documents. The items chosen for inclusion in this sampler were picked entirely at the whim of the CUFONSM SYSOP. The selected items generally either involve UFO, 4602d AISS mission and organization, or other information which is interesting or relevant in some fashion. All UFO related material is included. This sampler contains approximately the equivalent of about 200 typewritten pages of material, selected from over 2000 pages in the 4602d AISS unit history. We make no claims regarding completeness. The material is broken into 7 parts plus a table of "symbols" used in the documents. The retyping was done as carefully as possible. We cannot rule out the possibility of errors creeping into the text, but we did try to eliminate as much error as possible. Please note that we did not go to our usual lengths to preserve the look of the documents. Some formatting is preserved like the security markings, but line length and line spacing is not always preserved. Much can be learned from these documents. For example, insights can be gained into the operation and organization of a USAF combat intelligence unit and the military processes and mindset in place at the time as well as a window on part of the military response to UFO. TEXT STANDARDS Some symbols and such are used to indicate certain aspects of the original papers, but may not have been uniformly or consistently applied: 1. ======= Double lines of equal signs denotes a
break between documents 2. ======= Single lines of equal signs denotes a break between pages of a document. 3. xxx XXX Lines of x's or X's denote unreadable text. 4. /s/ Indicates an actual signature in the original. 5. {page x} Text in curly brackets are comments by CUFONSM. 6. ... Ellipsis indicates that text continues in the original, but is not reproduced here. Jim Klotz, CUFONSM SYSOP
================================================================ RGS: 2-AF-D2 HISTORICAL DATA of Ent Air Force Base, Colorado Springs, Colorado Assigned: Air Defense Command Under Operational Control of DCS/I, ADC Attached to 4600th AB Gp for Adm & Logistic Support For the Period: 1 March thru 30 June 1952 Prepared By Approved By:
/s/
/s/ /s/ /s/ ================================================================ History (Mar-Jun 52) MISSION The Mission of the 4602d Air Intelligence Service Squadron is to provide an organization within Air Defense Command which will: a. Collect positive air intelligence information by overt means from:
(1) Downed enemy air crews b. Collect information for such Bomb Damage Assessment as may be directed by Headquarters, United States Air Force. It was established by DCS/I, ADC and the initial planning Staff prior to activation of the unit that the squadron's efforts would be primarily channeled toward collection of information from Soviet prisoners and equipment rather than forming a unit of multi-language and technical capability. All formal training within the unit was based on this plan. The Bomb Damage assessment capability was limited by xx to that of providing a file of pre-strike photos, charts, xxx, graphs and Photo xxxx and making initial damage assessment reports to ADC from photo samples xxxxxx Tactical Air Command. ================================================================ History (Mar-Jun 52) BACKGROUND In the early part of 1951, the Director of Intelligence, Air Defense Command, reviewed all existing requirements and capabilities for (1) immediate first phase examination of enemy air force equipment recovered within the continental Unites States, and (2) First phase interrogation of enemy air force personnel recovered within the continental Unites States, and (3) Providing xxxxx Bomb Damage Assessment of continental Unites States target area. Although Air Base Commanders are responsible for all crashed aircraft within their areas,[1] it was found that they had no capability for examination of enemy equipment. At the same time, although Air Materiel Command had the capability for thorough examination of enemy equipment, they had only limited first phase and field collection capabilities.[2] The Department of the Army who xxxxx xxxx xxxxxxxx of xxx and captured documents responsibility within the ZI. However, there were no provisions for first phase interrogation and interpretation which would be of immediate value to ADC. Bomb XXXXXXXXXXXXXX in similar conditions. Tactical Air Commanders capable of engineering xx with the actual making of damage photographs. However, no provisions existed for a central library of pre-strike photographs and photo interpretation ------------------------ ================================================================ History (Mar-Jun 52) which would be of immediate assistance to ADC Commander. In an effort to overcome these problems, the DI, ADC proposed that an Air Intelligence Service Squadron be established within ADC. Headquarters, United States Air Force concurred with the basic plan and authorized activation of the unit with a strength of 79 officers and 133 airmen.. However, the responsibilities of the proposed unit were telescoped in a manner which reduced its capability for providing immediate intelligence to ADC. The mission and function were further modified so that this unit would provide cadres for establishment of xxxxxx in other commands and the Air Force complement to the xxxx ASxIC,[3] ASDIC,[4] AND JM1A,[5] rather than being a unit of fixed capabilities to meet ADC requirements. As a result, operational xxxxxx authorized for this unit were xxxxxxxxx ================================================================ History (Mar-Jun
52)
6 ORGANIZATION and ADMINISTRATION During the early part of this period, the administration of personnel records and related matters were handled by the 4600th Air Base Group. Morning reports, Form 20's and similar administrative forms were prepared by 4600th personnel. As more personnel became available, squadron clerks began to take over these functions, and in April, the personnel function, except for officers' records was moved to Peterson Field. The Command and Operations functions remained in the Domestic Vulnerability Division, R&E, DSC/I, until May, when these functions were also moved to offices at Peterson Field. Throughout this period, the squadron was attached to the 4600th Air Base Group for Administration and Logistical Support. At a later date, when the unit has sufficient qualified personnel to man its administrative and operational functions, it is to become an independent squadron, attached to the 4600th AB Gp only for logistical support. The squadron, as organized, provides for a Squadron Headquarters at Peterson Field, three Detachments, with one attached to each Defense Force, and 17 flights. The Fights are divided with 4 in WADF, 4 in CADF, and 9 in EADF areas. The flights were designed as the basic field collection units for exploitation of crashed enemy aircraft and captured enemy personnel. These units were designed to be highly mobile, semi-self-supporting, and cross-trained in language and technical ability. ================================================================ History (Mar-Jun
52)
7 Each Detachment and Squadron Headquarters was also designed to provide field collection units within its basic structure, thus providing an actual total of 21 field collection teams. The organizational structure was designed to facilitate operational direction and control by DCS/I, ADC, with direct responsibility for operational and administrative control, under the Commanding Officer, 4602d AISS. The basic structure of the Squadron Headquarters follows fairly closely that of a standard Air Force unit of similar size, with Command, Personnel and Administration, and Operations sections. Some changes, such as the addition of a full time Supply Officer on a Staff level with Operations; and a Training and Library sub-section to Operations and the addition of a Personnel section, with an officer in charge under the Adjutant, have been noted as desirable. It is also apparent that additional officer and enlisted personnel must be allotted the Personnel, Administration, and Operations overhead functions. Some changes must also be made in the AFSC's authorized for the various functions. Most apparent at the present time is that of changing one airman on each detachment from a 70270 to a 20470 and one airman on each flight from a 20570 to a 20470. These changes will provide the detachments and flights with the necessary administrative, intelligence evaluation and operations capability, not previously provided. It has also become apparent that enlisted grade authorizations ================================================================ History (Mar-Jun
52)
8 as requested in the initial T/D submitted by ADC in July 1951, and approved by USAF for this organization, are not high enough to assure the unit of receiving the type of highly skilled personnel required for operation under the present concept. Action to facilitate the changes in the AFSC's and functional requirements will be reflected the September 52 T/D. Personnel to man the changes will have to be drawn from within the unit's authorized strength. As the flights were planned on a basis of a total strength of 8, and this number has been reduced to 7 due to the shortage of officers, and is not further reducible without seriously hampering the efficiency of the flight, either the number of flights must be reduced or personnel drawn from the administrative overhead of the detachments. The latter is the most likely. ================================================================ SECRET CLASSIFIED SECRET HISTORICAL DATA FOR 4602d AIR INTELLIGENCE SERVICE SQUADRON ENT AIR FORCE BASE, COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO FOR THE PERIOD: 1 JULY TO 30 JULY 1952 COMPILED AND WRITTEN BY: APPROVED BY:
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/s/ REVIEWED BY: /s/ SECRET ================================================================ SECRET The 4602d Air Intelligence Service Squadron was activated 1 March 1952 in order to provide the Air Defense Command with an organization capable of filling a definite gap in ADC Intelligence in the vital field of collection of air combat intelligence. The very existence of the 4602d is predicated on the assumption of a possible enemy air assault against the United States. As a result of the tight security measures inherent in the Soviet system, certain information will never be obtained until the enemy exposes its military potential to us in the form of an attack. This squadron is one of the very few which is concerned with what will happen after the crucial initial attack, at which time it must be a fully trained combat unit capable of immediate movement to any type of terrain regardless of the climactic conditions or difficulty of access. It will be capable of fully investigating crashed enemy equipment, interrogating enemy personnel, translating enemy documents, and reporting Essential Elements of Information in time to be of value to the commanders. Only by means of such an organization will the intelligence agencies be able to obtain the facts concerning what hit us, how they hit us, when they will hit us again, how they will hit us again, and possibly where they will strike again. Information about the enemy Air Order of Battle, about their technological developments, and about their attack strategy, will allow the interceptors to be more effective in their action against the succeeding waves. The savings thereby incurred to the United States in terms of civilian casualties, property, and military installations will be of incalculable value. SECRET ================================================================ SECRET The period with which this historical report is concerned witnesses the activation and deployment of twelve (12) field units dispersed strategically throughout the United States. The limitations of any historical document do not permit a full treatment of the painstaking preparations that were involved in the formation of these intelligence teams or the relentless efforts of the team commanders and their personnel, but it is the aim of this historical report to relate the evolution of the 4602d Air Intelligence Service Squadron from an embryonic state of existence as of 1 July 1952 to that of a full-fledged active member of the United States air defense system by 31 December 1952. SECRET ================================================================ SECRET
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ORGANIZATION The 4602d Air Intelligence Service Squadron was activated and organized under authority of Air Defense Command General Order Number 20, dated 28 February 1952, at Peterson field, Ent Air Force Base, Colorado Springs, Colorado with an authorized strength of thirty-four (34) officers and ninety-seven (97) airmen. Under this General Order, three (3) flights, designated as Flights A, B and C were organized to be located at the three (3) Defense Force Headquarters at Hamilton Air Force Base, California, at Kansas City, Missouri, and at Stewart Air Force Base, new York, respectively. A reorganization of the 4602d AISS was directed by ADC GO #47, dated 17 October 1952. The authorized strength of this organization was increased to sixty-one (61) officers and 133 airmen. Administrative and housekeeping equipment was authorized in accordance with Table of Allowance 1-1, March 1952, Table of Allowance 1-21, December 1951, and Special Equipment List as authorized by Headquarters, United States Air Force and Air Material Command. Under this reorganization, the three (3) original flights located at the Defense Force Headquarters were redesignated as detachments with a greatly reduced personnel strength, and a total of seventeen (17) flights were authorized, each with a strength of two (2) officers and five (5) airmen. ADC GO #47 also served to assign each field unit of the 4602 AISS to the nearest Air Defense Command base for logistical support. It was specifically determined that operational control resided with Headquarters, 4602d AISS. SECRET ================================================================ SECRET
2 Considerable time and effort was expended during this reporting period in the drafting and submitting of an Air Defense Command Regulation which would prescribe the mission, organization, functions, and responsibilities of the 4602d AISS and the responsibilities within the Air Defense Command for its control, support and general deployment. Acceptance of this regulation was received from Headquarters, Air Defense Command at the close of this reporting period and its publication as Air Defense Command regulation 24-4 was to be effected 3 January 1953. The 4602d AISS has the combat mission of supporting the Air Defense Command intelligence function through overt collection. limited field analysis, and rapid reporting of air combat intelligence from positive field sources within the area of Air Defense Command responsibility. It will render such other general support of the Air Defense Command intelligence mission as shall be directed. During peacetime, the 4602d AISS has been assigned the primary mission of training, effecting liaison, and otherwise preparing for full and instantaneous performance of its combat mission; and the secondary mission of supporting Air Defense Command training and other activities to the extent consistent with the squadron's combat mission and primary peacetime mission. Under ADCR 24-4 the 4602d AISS has been organized as follows: headquarters, located at Headquarters, Air Defense Command; a detachment established and maintained at each Air Defense Headquarters; and numbered flights, each subordinate to one of the detachments, located at various points throughout the area of responsibility of the Air Defense Forces. In view of the pattern of deployment of these small SECRET ================================================================ SECRET
3 units, it was decided that administrative and operational control would be maintained at squadron headquarters, and that logistical support would be the responsibility of the ADC bases to which the units wee permanently attached. Under current plans, there will be nineteen (19) strategically deployed intelligence teams trained to fulfill the requirements of our highly specialized mission. the selection of geographical locations has been based on a study of prime target areas coupled with a desire for maximum area coverage. The vital Northeast Area will therefore be covered by the greatest number of teams, while the central and Western Defense Zones, in line with tactical considerations, will be covered by fewer teams. This assignment ratio has been based on the same assignment ratio given the tactical units in those areas. The most significant feature of ADCR 24-4, insofar as the future of this organization is concerned, is its flexibility to meet any future emergencies. The promulgation of ADCR 24-4 signified the culmination of a series of documents in which the 4602d AISS obtained formal recognition throughout the air defense system. Key Personnel Changes Early in this reporting period the 4602d AISS received a new commanding officer. Lieutenant Colonel John M. White, formerly Commanding Officer of the 6004th AISS in Japan, was assigned to the 4602d AISS in July 1952 and formally assumed command of this organization on 4 August 1952, replacing Lieutenant Colonel Richard C. Jones. Lieutenant Colonel SECRET ================================================================ SECRET
4 Jones, in January 1952, received the assignment of writing and obtaining approval of the mission of this unit and activating and assuming command of the 4602d. Lieutenant Colonel Rial F. Callagher, the former Commanding Officer of the 7053 AISS in Germany, was assigned to the 4602d AISS as Deputy Commanding Officer on 17 October 1952. On 22 December 1952, Major William H. Smith and Captain Milton Bellovin were assigned to this organization as Operations Officer and Training Officer respectively. Commander's Conference A Commander's Conference was held at Headquarters, 4602d AISS during the period 15 to 17 December 1952 in order to discuss and resolve problems encountered by the field units and the squadron since activation. The conference proved valuable to all participants and, as revealed in the enclosed copy of the Summary of the Commander's Conference, every phase of this organization's varied activities were discussed. This first conference served to pave the way for future gatherings of the Officer-in-charge which will be held on an ad hoc basis when necessary. SECRET ================================================================ SECRET
19 TRAINING In order to cover effectively its huge area of responsibilities with a limited number of personnel, the 4602d Air Intelligence Service Squadron has inaugurated an intensive training program designed both to promote greater proficiency in each airman's job specialty and to cross train him in other fields of intelligence activities. Based on current goals, the ultimate training objectives are as follows:
1. All male personnel trained in skiing and Arctic survival. Russian Language Training Program Two (2) classes of Russian linguists wee graduated during this reporting period, in September and December 1952 respectively. The original Russian language course at Headquarters 4602d AISS was SECRET ================================================================ SECRET
20 TRAINING intended to complement the individual proficiencies of the students, many of whom were already highly qualified linguists or possessed a Slavic language capability. The first two (2) classes provided the necessary number of linguists to fill the immediate requirements for manning the field units that were activated during the past six (6) months. The bulk of the students remaining after 19 December 1953 were linguists assigned to the 4602d AISS who were not proficient in the Russian language who required a greater degree of formal training before they could assume duties as linguists at the various field units. Emphasis in the Russian language training was placed on conversation, orthography, and Air Force terminology. Students whose native tongue was Russian were proficient in the use of colloquialisms; however, grammar and pronunciation had to be stresses in order to achieve the desired standard. In addition to language training, a program of Russian background and area studies was pursued. Among the subjects covered were Russian history, with particular emphasis being placed on events since the Bolshevik Revolution of 1917, Soviet armed forces, the Soviet Air Force, and the characteristics of the Russian and satellite peoples as well as the Soviet airman. Several classes were conducted on intelligence report writing which dealt primarily with the Form 112 since, as potential interrogators, this is the form with which linguists will be most confronted. Specific attention was devoted to Air Defense Command, Essential Elements of Information. Sample interrogation reports were executed in SECRET ================================================================ {part} SECRET
21 conjunction with mock interrogations given both in the English and Russian languages. The composition and uses of the Air Interrogation Guide were also explained to the students. In order to adapt the training program to the specific needs of air intelligence, approximately two-fifths of the language training was devoted to the study of technical terms and the RAF Handbook for Interpreters. The Training Section of the 4602d AISS was most fortunate in receiving fifty (50) copies of the RAF Handbook since only 200 copies have been made available to the entire United States Air Force. It has been considered by members of the Training Section to be the best Russian technical text available, containing in concentrated form, statistics, Soviet Air Force terminology, abbreviations, and conversion tables. During free conversation periods and mock interrogations, the use of colloquial expressions was stressed to give the linguists greater rapport in any actual interrogations they might be called upon to conduct in the future. It is significant to note that when the linguists underwent proficiency testing in the Russian language at Camp Carson, Colorado, the students, trained at Headquarters 4602d AISS, displayed greater fluency in the writing, speaking and comprehension of the Russian language than did the graduates of the Russian course of the United States Air Force Institute of Technology at Syracuse University. ... SECRET ================================================================ {part} SECRET
22 Air Technical Intelligence Training As of 31 December 1952 a total of five (5) officers and forty-four (44) airmen assigned to the 4602d AISS had completed the nine (9) week course at Air Technical Intelligence at the Air Intelligence Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio.[1] In view of the valuable training these personnel received there in technical investigation, it has been planned to detail more personnel of the 4602d AISS to ATIC in the future. Word has been received from the Commanding Officer, Air Technical Intelligence allotting the 4602d AISS ten (10) slots for the ATIC course to be conducted from 5 January through 16 March 1953.[2] ---------------------------------------------------- SECRET ================================================================ RESTRICTED SECURITY INFORMATION HEADQUARTERS GENERAL ORDERS REORGANIZATION OF 4602D AIR INTELLIGENCE SECTION I 1. Effective 10 October 1952, the 4602d Air Intelligence Service Squadron, a Table of Distribution Unit, is reorganized with an authorized strength of 61 officers and 133 airmen. 2. Personnel will be furnished from sources available to this command. 3. Administrative and housekeeping equipment is authorized in accordance with Table of Allowance 1-1, March 1952, Table of Allowance 1-21, December 1951, and Special Equipment List as authorized by Headquarters USAF and Air Material Command. 4. Nonappropriated
funds will be governed by the provisions of he AFR 176-1 and 5. Concurrent with above action the following detachments of the Air Intelligence Service Squadron are reorganized with strength as indicated:
6. Authority: AFR 20-52, as amended. SECTION II 1. Effective 10 October 1952, the following flights of the 4602d Air Intelligence Service Squadron are designated and organized at stations and with strength as indicated:
RESTRICTED SECURITY INFORMATION ================================================================ RESTRICTED SECURITY INFORMATION GENERAL ORDERS (Cont)
2. Authority: AFR 20-52, as amended. SECTION III 1. Effective 10
October 1952, the following flights of the 4602d Air
2 RESTRICTED SECURITY INFORMATION ================================================================ RESTRICTED SECURITY INFORMATION GENERAL ORDERS (Cont)
2. Authority: AFR 20-52, as amended. * (Personnel authorizations for detachments and flights are derived from and not in addition to the total authorized strength of the parent squadron.) BY COMMAND OF GENERAL CHIDLAW:
JARED V. CRABB
/s/ A TRUE COPY RICHARD C VAUGHN 3 RESTRICTED SECURITY INFORMATION ================================================================ ADCR 24-4 ADC REGULATION
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HEADQUARTERS AIR DEFENSE COMMAND Ent Air Force ORGANIZATION - AIR BASES AND AIR UNITS 1. Purpose. This regulation prescribes the mission, organization, functions and responsibilities of the 4602d Air Intelligence Service Squadron (AISS) and the responsibilities within the Air Defense Command for its control, support and general deployment. 2. References. ADCR 200-1; AFR 23-9; AFM 77-1; AFR 200-5; ADCR 200-3 (Classified), and General Order 47, Headquarters ADC, 1952. 3. Mission. a. The 4602d AISS has the combat mission of supporting the Air Defense Command intelligence function through overt collection, limited field analysis, and rapid reporting of air combat intelligence from positive field sources within the area of Air Defense Command responsibility. It will render such other general support of the Air Defense Command intelligence mission as shall be directed. b. During peacetime, the 4602d AISS has been assigned the primary mission of training, effecting liaison, and otherwise preparing for full and instantaneous performance of its combat mission; and the secondary mission of supporting Air Defense Command training and other activities to the extent consistent with the squadron's combat mission and primary peacetime mission. 4. Organization, Control and Support. a. The 4602d Air Intelligence Service Squadron is a Table of Distribution Unit allocated to the Air Defense Command by Headquarters USAF for the specific purpose of performing the mission set forth in paragraph 3, above. it is organized as follows:
(1) Headquarters 4602d Air Intelligence Service Squadron will be
located at Headquarters,
(2) Detachment Headquarters will be established and maintained at
each air defense force
(3) Numbered flights, each subordinate to one of the detachments,
located at various points
(4) The squadron headquarters has full administrative capability,
but no logistic support b. Headquarters, Air Defense Command will ensure over-all logistical support to the 4602d Air Intelligence Service Squadron and its field units throughout the Air Defense Command. This support will be provided by the nearest Air Force base in accordance with AFR 11-4. the squadron commander has direct access to Headquarters Air Defense Command staff agencies. 5. Functions. The functions of the 4602d Air Intelligence Service Squadron are: a. To fulfill Air Defense Command combat readiness elements of information by overt collection of air combat intelligence in the Air Defense ================================================================ ADCR 24-4 Command area of responsibility through the interrogation of captured enemy personnel, the examination and field analysis of enemy materiel, and the translation of captured enemy documents. b. To supply the Deputy Chief of Staff/Intelligence with timely information and technical assistance in discharge of responsibility for Weapons Impact Evaluation (Air Defense Command aspects of the Bomb Damage Assessment Program). c. To procure and/or train and maintain the necessary personnel qualified in general intelligence procedures, written and spoken foreign languages, technical intelligence investigation, photography and photo interpretation, and other such activities as may be necessary for the accomplishment of the mission. d. To establish through procurement and training, a capability on the part of the personnel for prompt physical access to and effective operations in remote areas, over all types of terrain, and in all conditions of climate and weather. Training will specifically include, but is not confined to, cold weather, desert and swamp survival; skiing, snow shoeing, mountain climbing, animal transport and parachutist operations. 6. Responsibilities. a. The 4602d Air Intelligence Service Squadron will be responsible for:
(1) Exercise of administrative control and, under the general
direction of Deputy Chief of
(2) Establishment and maintenance of effective liaison and
coordination with military,
(a) Military organizations to include, but not limited to,
Headquarters Air Defense
(b) Semi-military agencies to include, but not limited to, Civil
Defense
(c) Governmental agencies to include, but not limited to, Central
Intelligence
(d) Civil agencies when appropriate and in accordance with
governing regulations,
(3) Arranging through local facilities for transportation of
requisite personnel to intelligence
(4) Arranging for rapid dissemination of collected intelligence through
prescribed channels 2 ================================================================ ADCR 24-4
(5) Keeping fully acquainted with all established training facilities, exploitation of which will
(6) Exploitation of squadron capabilities and training activities for the benefit of b. All echelons of Air Defense Command are responsible for the administrative and logistical support o the field units of the 4602d Air Intelligence Service Squadron in discharge of their highly specialized mission. This responsibility includes, but is not limited to the provision of:
(1) Transportation -- surface and air operations officers will
authorize flights for 4602d (2) Communications facilities, as tie lines and teletype. (3) Office and storage space and supplies. (4) Billeting and subsistence.
(5) Petty cash facilities. Funding assistance will be
rendered field units in obtaining petty c. Air defense force and air division (defense) commanders, or their representatives are authorized to provide letters of introduction to of detachments or flights of the 4602d Air Intelligence Service Squadron, within their area of responsibility, in order to facilitate liaison with local governmental and civilian agencies. d. Headquarters, Air Defense Command will take appropriate action to assist in the procurement of collateral training facilities and equipment to the maximum extent required for accomplishing the squadron mission. Authority. Letter, this headquarters, 7 January 1952, to DI, Headquarters USAF, Washington, 25, D.C., Subject: Air Intelligence Service Squadron, 1st Ind thereto by Headquarters USAF, 6 February 1952. (ADDIN) BY COMMAND OF GENERAL CHIDLAW:
JARED V. CRABB
/s/ DISTRIBUTION:
3 ================================================================ ================================================================ SECRET HEADQUARTERS COMMANDERS CONFERENCE SUMMARY SECURITY INFORMATION ================================================================ {Tenth Unnumbered Page} SECRET {Brigadier General Woodbury M. Burgess was a guest
speaker at this Commanders GENERAL BURGESS The theme which General Burgess dwelt upon was the readiness of the 4602d AISS to get combat intelligence when the bell rings. That is our full purpose and we must point our efforts in that direction. We must prepare ourselves for immediate readiness. Our constant training is one method of accomplishing our mission. We must fit in with and contribute to, the axiom that "Air Power is Peace Power." Because time is of the essence, one of our goals is to train to be able to go anywhere in our area of responsibility within six hours. We must train to use any means of transportation; make all possible liaison contacts in order to get our job done. We are reporters out to get facts. We must know how to get things done and to be able to report incidents clearly and concisely. Even though our mission is after the advent of hostilities, we must take advantage of every way now to be ready to make people aware of our mission in order to fulfill the requirements of key EEI's and supply information which the ADC Commanders must know. SECURITY INFORMATION ================================================================ {Part of 14th Page} SECRET REQUIREMENTS This Headquarters has only one copy of ADC EEI's. As soon as this Headquarters receives more copies, dissemination will be made in the field. Headquarters ADC is preparing 3 hour and 24 hour SRI's. It is hoped that these will be finalized and disseminated in the near future. (Definition: EEI's are essential elements of information and are of a continuing nature. SRI's are specific requests for information and are usually of one-time nature). SECURITY INFORMATION ================================================================ {Part of 15th Page} SECRET INTELLIGENCE PUBLICATIONS The intelligence publications
which headquarters will send to all 1. CONARC Air Intelligence Training Bulletin. 2. USAF Air Intelligence Digest. 3. ADC Weekly Intelligence Review and ADC Mission Intelligence. We are now getting only 14 copies of USAF AI Digest. We have requested 21 copies. the 5th Air Force Summary and the FEAF Intelligence Roundup will also be ordered for distribution to all flights. Flight 3C stated they have received only one copy so far and they were informed by Lt Stockstill that the first copies go to the Detachments and the remainder will go to the flights on priority distribution. Colonel Gallagher informed the conference that none of these publications can be copied or reproduced. Intelligence Documents will be distributed as soon as possible to all Flights, but above all, don't reproduce any part or section thereof. AIR TECHNICAL RESEARCH PUBLICATION The ATIC studies will be screened by the Tech personnel at headquarters and passed on if applicable. Headquarters has ordered 4 copies of the ATIC Summary, one copy will go to each detachment. This publication is distributed quarterly. There is a Joint Anglo-American Study of USSR aircraft being compiled and will be available to us in the near future. The Characteristics and Performance Handbook on USSR Aircraft and Armament is under revision at USAF and will be available after January 53. ETHNIC CARDS & NIS Ethnic Cards will prove invaluable to the interrogator. They explain in detail the languages and dialects of the USSR and Satellite Countries. These are on order. The National Intelligence Survey compiled by the CIA on Russia and Satellite Countries will be available after January 1953. Volume 39, Air Fields and Seaplane Stations of the World has also been placed on order. SECURITY INFORMATION ================================================================ {Part of 16th Page} SECRET RECOGNITION JOURNAL AND JANAP's Headquarters 4602d has ordered the Joint Army, Navy, Air Force procedure publications (JANAP) for the headquarters units and all the detachments. We have ordered only the basic JANAP's and ACP's (Allied Command Procedures) for communication format and procedures JANAP (201-B) contains the index of all JANAP's and ACP's. ... Captain Kenyon informed the Conference that JANAP's are of little use to the layman. They are written for Technical Specialists and are not pertinent to our squadron at this time. he would like to have a communications SOP sent from headquarters to fit his requirements. Lt Vaughn brought to the attention of the Conference that the "Monthly Aviation Accident" publication would be applicable to our Technical Program. ... 3 ================================================================ {Part of 18th Page} SECRET ... A "Cirvis" booklet compiled by ADC was passed out to Commanders. This booklet is an extract from JANAP - 146 and contains communications instructions for world-wide reporting of vital intelligence sightings from aircraft. This booklet should be brought to the attention of all civilian agencies contacted in our liaison program. Distribution id handled by the Civil Air Patrol. SECURITY INFORMATION ================================================================ {Part of 20th Page} SECRET ... SPECIALIZED TRAINING Specialized training within the 4602d AISS is for the purpose of covering large areas under adverse conditions, under varying climatic conditions, with as much technical knowledge as possible. In view of this, as many persons as possible will attend various specialized training schools such as: Special Weapons Because of the restricted number of personnel assigned to this organization, all personnel must be trained and cross-trained to be a double and triple-threat man in order that the squadron mission can be accomplished. ... SECURITY INFORMATION ================================================================ {Part of 21st Page} SECRET ... INTELLIGENCE REPORTS The squadron regulations 200-2 and 2A are currently being revised and should be completed and distributed to the Field Units within a few weeks. The new regulation governs the submission of reports. The new regulation 200-2 will to contain all the items formerly contained in the old regulation 200-2. Operational SOP #1 contains all the material which was omitted from the new regulation. Sample report forms will be attached to the new regulation which will serve as a guide for the report writer. There are three types of transmittal reports: 1. Technical -
Essay Type. All transmittals will be numbered in a prescribed fashion. T - Technical Flash reports will also be given a number for follow-up. Example: 1-F-23 Referencing should be used whenever possible to refer to other reports rather than going to the trouble to reproduce material which is already available. In writing reports, the telegraphic style should be utilized to the maximum. The word "SOURCE" in interrogation reports is always capitalized. The OIC of each flight is required to sign all reports forwarded to Headquarters 4602d AISS and is further responsible for editing all reports sent from his individual flight. SECURITY INFORMATION ================================================================ {Part of 22nd Page} SECRET It was pointed out that AFR 205-1 should be reviewed by all personnel and should be adhered to in all matters of classification. The OIC's have the authority to classify matter Secret and Top Secret. The authority for classification should be stamped in the top right hand corner of each document or report and also the transmittal cover sheet. The OIC's should also put a signature block on the transmittal cover sheet as well as on each report within the material. For reproduction purposes, all transmittals must be carbon-backed. India ink may be used instead of the carbon-back method if desired. All units should have or procure AF Form 112. When naming geographical locations (cities, towns, etc.), always list the geographic coordinates as well as the name. Capitalize all proper nouns. Enclosures should be attached to the individual report of which they are part and each enclosure should be positively identified to avoid confusion. All flash reports will have a number whether it is by letter, phone, TWX, or radio in order to positively identify it for future reference. ... Colonel White stated that the policy would be to send the original report (form 112) to Headquarters 4602d AISS in peacetime and in wartime the original would be sent to the D/I Defense Force. ... 5 ================================================================ {Part of 34th Page} SECRET ... MAJOR TOOKE'S TEXT 1. Under the restrictive security requirements of ADCR 190-4, page 3, paragraph titled "Identification of Individuals", effective liaison and public relations cannot be conducted by this squadron in the efficient fulfillment of its operations. ... 3. Since this organization is based in continental limits of the United States and a part of the Air Defense Command since it is identical in mission with 7050th AISW in Europe and 6004th AISS in the Pacific, the latter two organizations both having considerable contact with personnel of the USSR, the mission and requirements as a collection agency of the 4602d and other like units could hardly remain as restricted as ADCR 190-4 would place them. ... 3 SECURITY INFORMATION ================================================================ ================================================================ |
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