Department of Defense

1940 7th-27th July

State (Territorial) Staff and Detachment: The State (Territorial) Staff and Detachment, consisting of 6 officers and 18 enlisted men, held twenty-one days of field training from July 7 to 27, 1940, inclusive, at the Honolulu Armory. The entire period was devoted to the vital task of perfecting Selective Service plans for the mobilization of Hawaii’s manpower. This training was of great importance, and both the officers and enlisted men achieved gratifying results during this training period, during which was laid the foundation for the smooth-running Territorial Selective Service machine which went into operation on Tuesday, November 12, 1940.

298th Infantry: A report of the field training of the 298th Infantry, Colonel Wilhelm A. Andersen, commanding, for the period June 8 to 28, 1940, inclusive, is contained in the fiscal report for the period ending June 30, 1940.

299th Infantry: The 299th Infantry, commanded by Colonel Gordon C. Ross, held its annual field training at the Paukukalo Camp Site, Paukukalo, Island of Maui, for a twenty-one day period, September 7 to 27, 1940, inclusive.

– 1940-1941 Annual Report pp. 10-11

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1947 17th-31st August

Hawaii’s first postwar field training was held at Ft. Ruger during the period 17-31 August 1947. Due to limited funds only the State Staff & Hq Det.; G13th Ordnance (MM) Co.; and the 111th Army Band attended with a total of 10 officers and 102 enlisted men. During the period 1-12 December 1947 a special school for selected officers and enlisted men was held at Schofield Barracks. Personnel attending this school were selected from Guardsmen who had not attended the previous camp. Courses in Administration, Communication, Tank Maintenance, and Small Arm Tactics were given to 24 officers and 134 enlisted men.

– 1947-1948 Annual Report pp. 19

1948 12th-27th June

The second postwar field training period (FY 1948) was authorized and held during 12 to 27 June 1948 and included the entire Guard. Army units encamped at Schofield Barracks while Air Units trained at Hickam Air Base. The movement of this large number of personnel and equipment (191 officers and 2753 enlisted men representing 74% of actual strength) was accomplished by an Army Transport, a Navy LST, a destroyer escort, a commercial ship, and several flights of the 19th Troop Carrier Squadron, and 199th Utility Flight HANG, as well a s by unit trucks. The Master Training Programs (Shown below) required 92 hours and were carried out in detail, covering basic instructions, small unit tactical problems, and marksmanship.

Official reports, based on findings of the Inspector General, Hq United States Army, Pacific, as well as comments received from observers and personnel attending the encampments, all attest to the success of the training program and the conduct of the camps. Examples of the comments are to be found in these two letters:

HEADQUARTERS SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, T . H .

OFFICE OF THE COMMANDING GENERAL

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1 July 1948

Brigadier General F . W . Makinney

Hawaii National Guard

Honolulu Armory

Honolulu, Oahu, T . H .

Dear Fred:

May I take this opportunity to express my admiration of the way in which the personnel of your Guard units performed during their recent training period at Schofield Barracks.

Their enthusiastic approach to training, cooperative attitude and appearance were outstanding in every way. To the best of my knowledge, there were no major, or even minor, infractions of discipline or Administrative Regulations which is an outstanding achievement in itself and reflects great credit on officers and men alike of the Guard.

Schofield Barracks will welcome your return again next year and if we may be of assistance during your 1948-1949 training season, please call o n us.

Sincerely,

C. B. Ferenbaugh (SGD)

C. B. FERENBAUGH

Brigadier General, USA

Commanding

HEADQUARTERS SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, T. H.

OFFICE OF THE COMMANDING GENERAL

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APO 957

Jul 1 1948

BAQMC 20122-Davi d P . Silva (Captain)

SUBJECT: Letter of Commendation

THROUGH : Brigadier Genera l Fred W . MaKinney
Adjutant General, Hawaiian National Guard
Honolulu Armory, Territory o f Hawaii

TO: Captain David P. SiIva
Camp Supply Officer
Hawaiian National Guard
Honolulu Armory, T. H.

1. This letter of commendation is voluntarily tendered you upon completion o f the Hawaiian National Guard encampment at this station on 30 June 1948.
2. The large volume of quartermaster supplies furnished the Hawaiian National Guard during this training period required constant supervision and close coordination of all activities on your part, to successfully complete the prescribed training mission. Your continual, cheerful cooperation and thorough compliance with all requests made of you by the Quartermaster’ s staff was largely responsible for the efficient and timely issues of supplies to the Hawaiian National Guard, without impairing the normal operation at this, station.
3. An inspection of all supplies and equipment returned to stock at the completion of the training period indicates that a high type of supply discipline was observed by personnel of the Hawaiian National Guard.
4. Your initiative and cheerful cooperation has consistently been superior .

Paul R. Goode (SGD)
PAUL R . GOODE
Colonel, lnfantry
Chief of Staff

– 1947-1948 Annual Report pp. 19-20

1949

Field Training was held at Schofield Barracks, Oahu, during the period 12-26 June 1949 and included all Army units of the HNG. There were 188 officers, 11 warrant officers, and 3824 enlisted men present, representing 76.4% of the total Army Units’ strength. The Oahu units, consisting of the State Hq & Hq Det., the 613th Ord (MMl Co, and the 298th RCT moved to Camp via their own organic vehicles in regulated military motor convoys. The units on Hawaii (299th RCT) and Maui (1 st Bn 2.99th Inf) moved via Navy and Army Transports, while the units on Kauai (3rd Bn 298th Infl and Molokai (Co B, 299th Inf) were flown by Military Air Transport Service and the 199th Utility Flight, HANG.

The Master Training Program for Field Training FY 49 included the following subjects:

• Troop Movements
• Tactics, individual
• Crew Served Weapons firing
• Ceremonies and Inspections
• Operations of Squads, Sections, and Platoons
• Marches and Bivouacs

The appearance of the men, the manner in which training was conducted and the military bearing of troops during movements, training, and off duty periods indicated that much had been gained during the Armory training phase. Training progressed rapidly thru individual, squad, and platoon phases to the end that all subject, scheduled were covered completely during the period. The results were gratifying and are reflected in the following letter;

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“HEADQUARTERS SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, T. H.

OFFICE OF THE COMMANDING GENERAL

APO 957

30 June 1949

Brigadier General F. W. Makinney
The Adjutant General
Hawaiian National Guard
Honolulu, T. H.

My dear General Makinney:

At the end of the 1948 camp it was my privilege to extend to you my appreciation for the fine conduct and discipline of the Guard while serving at Schofield Barracks.

The 1949 camp of the Guard not only maintained the high standards of conduct and military discipline set in 1948 but also improved these standards as well as evidencing considerable progress along training lines. In my opinion, the standards you maintained compare very favorably with any military unit in any Army component that it has been my privilege to observe during thirty years of military service.

This command stands ready to serve the Guard in the future in matters of facilities, assistance in the training of the Guard and providing any other requirements within our capabilities.

Sincerely,

C. B. Ferenbaugh (SGD)
C. B. FERENBAUGH
Brigadier General, USA
Commanding”

During the entire period a team of inspectors were observing the HNG. The Inspector General rated all units “Excellent” in the Field, Inspection Reports.

– 1948-1949 Annual Report pp. 19-21

B. Field Training
The field training period for FY 1949 was held from 14 June to 28 June 1949, inclusive. During this field training period, officers and airmen received an extensive course on basic military subjects and were given an idea of what would be expected of them when they participate in their respective technical and tactical duties during an emergency.

Strength
The attendance strength during this field training period was:

	Off.	W.O.	Airman
199th Fighter Squadron SE	25	0	89
199th Air Service Group (Ftr) Det c	4	1	139
199th Utility Flight	6	0	23
199th Weather Station (Type A)	3	0	4
	38	1	255

The attendance strength during field training was 83.5% of aggregate strength.

Program

The training program utilized by all units of the Hawaii Air National Guard was based upon the three-year master training program. All officers and airmen were trained in Squadron tactical operations. All basic recruits completed their basic training during the first week of field training and during the second week these graduates from basic training actually participated in squadron tactical operations. The outstanding performance of the routine assigned duties indicated that these former basic recruits could perform their squadron duties in such a manner that the over-all tactical operations of the Fighter Squadron were accomplished in accordance with the highest standards of tactical efficiency.

Operations Readiness Test

During the last four (4) days of field training, the Hawaii Air National Guard received the regular Air Force Operational Readiness Test. This test was made to determine the over-all combat efficiency of the Fighter Squadron and attached units. This operational Readiness Test lasted for ninety-six (96) hours of continuous operation. The total score awarded tJ the Hawaii Air National Guard is believed to be one of the highest if not the highest Operational Readiness Test score received by any air National Guard organization. Final Operational Readiness Test scores for all air units are not available at this time. The local Air Force Commanders (Pacific Division, Military Air Transport Service) in charge of supervising the Hawaii Air National Guard progress, has commended the entire organization on their splendid achievements during the past fiscal year and the outstanding Operational Readiness Test results. It may be assumed from the above test that the Hawaii Air National Guard is considered a combat ready tactical organization, an organization which could, if called upon, perform its assigned mission.

– 1948-1949 Annual Report pp. 39

Summer Camp was held 14-28 June 1949 with the personnel again billeted at Area 61, Hickam AFB, in a number of old wooden barracks. Attendance was 82%, and emphasis was on unit training. New non-prior service airmen received one week of basic training during camp.

– HANG 25 History of Hawaii Air National Guard pp. 15