Department of Defense

1970 8th-22nd August

HANG units, with the exception of the 201st MCS, conducted the FY 1970 field training during spring (March 23 to April 3) on an experimental basis. The switch from camp conducted during the summer months to one held during the spring was made to coincide with the Easter break for college students
and to allow greater participation by F-102 pilots employed by the local airlines. The remaining three days of authorized active duty were performed at the discretion of the Air Guardsman with his commander’s concurrence. Commanders scheduled the three days throughout the year to assist in cutting down work backlogs and to provide extra manpower for short-deadline special projects.

The 326 Air Division conducted a 24-hour JTF 119 exercise from March 25 to 26 to test o ur unit’s combat readiness. All test criteria were satisfied. F-I02 pilots of the 199 Ftr Intcp Sq recorded 277 flying hours or a total of 193 alert, transition, and combat crew training sorties during the 12-day encampment. A professional and dedicated aircraft maintenance team kept an average of 87 percent of the 21 F-I02 possessed in an operational ready status. Eleven weapons controllers of the 150 ACW Sq, located at Kokee, Kauai, ran 377 ground-controlled intercepts, while their counterparts in the 169 ACW Sq at Wheeler AFB logged 410 intercepts during the highly successful spring camp.

– 1970 Annual Report pp.13

Annual training for all units (less the Selective Service Section and the 111th Army Band which performed their training on a year-round basis) was held at Schofield Barracks during the period August 8-22, 1970. Five Hawaii National Guard Medals for Merit and fifty Hawaii National Guard Commendation Medals were presented to members of the 29th Brigade during the Governor’s Day Review on August 15 for their outstanding performances while on active duty.

– 1971 Annual Report pp. 12

1971 12th-17th June

HANG units, with the exception of the 201st, conducted their FY 1971 annual training during spring (April 5-April 16, 1971). The change from the summer months to spring was made to coincide with the Easter break for college students and to allow greater participation by F-102 pilots employed by the local airlines. The remaining three days of authorized active duty were preformed at the discretion of the Air Guardsmen with his commander’s concurrence. Commanders scheduled the three days throughout the year to reduce work backlogs and complete short deadline special projects.

Headquarters PACAF (IGI) conducted an Operational Readiness and General Inspection of the Hawaii Air National Guard during April 3-15, 1971. The purpose of the Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI) was to evaluate the capability of the Hawaii Air National Guard and its supporting units to accomplish their assigned missions. The purpose of the General Inspection was to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of daily operations and to assess the degree of compliance with applicable USAF and ANG directives. All test criteria were satisfied. The Hawaii Air National Guard was rated as satisfactory.

F-102 pilots of the 199th Fighter Interceptor Squadron recorded 382 flying hours. They also flew 238 alert, transition, and combat crew training sorties during the 12 day encampment. A professional and dedicated aircraft maintenance team kept an average of 90% of the 2] F -1 02s in an operationally ready status. Twelve weapons controllers of the 150th ACW Squadron, Kokee, Kauai, made 36] ground controlled intercepts while their counterparts at the 169th ACW Squadron at Wheeler AFB, logged 494 intercepts during the highly successful spring camp.

The 201st MCS held their annual field training June 12-26, 1971.

– 1971 Annual Report pp. 15

Annual training for all units (less the Selective Service and MSCA Sections of Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment and the 111th Army Band which performed their training on a year round basis) was held at Schofield Barracks during the period of August 7-21, 1971. In addition, selected personnel from the 298th Field Depot were sent to Fort Lee, Virginia, to receive specialized training in baking, petroleum, and stock control accounting operations. All units were rated satisfactory in their training by regular Army evaluators. The highlight of the annual training period was the Governor’s Day Review which was held on August 14.

– 1972 Annual Report pp. 10

The utilities section under MSgt Harry Beppu completed construction on a double hutment which housed 55 airmen during the annual summer encampment period in early spring

– HANG Twenty Five Plus Five- History of the Hawaii Air National Guard 4 November 1971 to 3 and 5 November 1976 pp. 19

1972

HANG units conducted annual training from June’ 12 to 17. The remaining nine days of active duty authorized were performed at the discretion of each air guardsman with his commander’s concurrence. Commanders scheduled the nine days throughout the yea r to reduce work back logs, complete short deadline special projects and to provide upgraded training.

The 201st MCS conducted two overlapping annual training periods during May 29 to June 23. Equipment and personnel were deployed to Dillingham AFB and Barking Sands PMRF for training.

The Headquarters, Pacific Air Force (PACAF) Inspector General’s Office conducted an operational readiness and general inspection of the Hawaii Air National Guard from June 10 to 16. The purpose of the operation a l readiness inspection (ORI) was to evaluate the capability of the Hawaii Air National Guard and its supporting units to accomplish their assigned missions. The general inspection is conducted to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of daily operations and to assess the degree of compliance with applicable USAF, ANG and PACAF directives. All test criteria were satisfied. The HANG was rated satisfactory.

F-I02 pilots of the 199th FIS recorded 180 flying hours or a total of 121 alert, transition, and combat crew training sorties during the six-day encampment. The aircraft maintenance team kept an average of 81 percent of the 20 F-I02’s in an operationally ready status. Twenty-four weapons controllers of the 169th ACW Squadron conducted 200 ground controlled intercepts while their counterparts of the 150th ACW Squadron on Kauai logged 121 intercepts during this highly successful summer encampment.

– 1972 Annual Report pp. 15

Summer “camp” was held June 12-17 The remaining days of active duty were performed at the discretion of each Air Guardsman with his commander’s concurrence. Commanders scheduled the nine days throughout the year to reduce work backlogs and complete short deadline special projects

– HANG Twenty Five Plus Five- History of the Hawaii Air National Guard 4 November 1971 to 3 and 5 November 1976 pp. 12

1973 12th-26th August

Annual training for all units of the Hawaii Army National Guard (less Selective Service Section, 111th Army Band, 117th Public Information Detachment, and military Support to Civil Authorities Section, which performed their training on year-round basis) was held at Schofield Barracks during the period August 12-26, HHC, 298th Field Depot, sent a contingent of officers and enlisted personnel to Camp Pickett, Virginia, to participate in a logistical exercise (LOGEXI RC-73) during May 19-June 2, 1973.

– 1973 Annual Report pp. 10

HANG units conducted FY 73 annual training from June 11 thru 16, 1973 . The remaining nine days of active duty were performed at the discretion of the air guardsmen with their commanders’ concurrence .

Hq PACAF did not conduct an operational readiness and general inspection of the HANG this year.

F-I02 pilots of the 199th FIS recorded 164 flying hours and a total of 117 alert, transition and combat crew training sorties during the six-day encampment. The maintenance team kept an average of 11 of the 20 F-I 02’s in an operational-ready status. Thirteen weapons controllers of the 150th ACW Squadron at Kokee , Kauai, ran 173 ground controlled intercepts while their counterparts at the 169th ACW Squadron at Wheeler AFB logged 237 intercepts during summer camp.

HANG also entered into an agreement with the Air Force Satellite Control Facility to operate and maintain a microwave repeater system located at Mount Kaala. The system links the Kaena Point tracking station with the site at Helemano.

HANG and Pacific Air Forces initiated several programming actions to update and improve the active air defense capability of HANG communications-electronics units. Significant among these was the program to relocate the height finder radar at Kokee. It will be moved from a temperate type radar tower to an artic type radar tower. Existing video mappers and aircraft identification equipment will be replaced. These actions will significantly increase the utility, reliability and maintainability of the equipment.

A team of position classifiers from the NGB conducted an on-site survey of authorized full-time technician positions in HANG communications-electronics units. The survey resulted in some reorganization and reclassification of positions.

Continued delays were encountered in the installation of the second height finder radar at Mount Kaala. The projected operational date was revised to FY 74.

A new system for unit training assemblies (UTA) was adopted by the 154th Fighter Interceptor Group. Two UTA weekends were scheduled during several of the months of FY 73. The “double drill” months made it easier for people to attend drills and allowed for a higher production of flying hours.

The assigned C-54 aircraft flew 446 hours in support of all HNG activities. The plane had an operational rate of 75 percent. In December, 1972, the C-54M model was replaced by a C-54G model which had undergone a major overhaul.

Favorable trends continued in most major areas of concern during FY 73. One adverse trend, the reduction in personnel strength from 747 to 715 , reflected the transition to a “zero draft” environment. The trend resulted in increased recruiting emphasis.

A significant savings in funds expended for supplies (including aircraft spare parts) was made by developing cost consciousness at all levels of the organization. Savings of over $229,000 were made by all HANG units. A reduction of 30 percent from past expenditures was accomplished without adverse affects on mission accomplishment.

– 1973 Annual Report pp. 14

The squadron’s annual field training consisted of the deployment of an AN / M PN-13 ground-controlled approach radar set and all associated equipment to the Pacific Missile Range Facility at Barking Sands, Kauai. This was the second consecutive year the 201st MCS deployed this complex air traffic control equipment by cargo aircraft.

Also during the summer camp, the Hickam unit participated in “Project SHIROD”, in which 81 trucks, generators, communications vans, and fuel tankers were completely repainted to control corrosion. (SHIROD, incidentally, stands for Maj Shima and Capt Rodrigues, the two stalwarts who conceived the project.)

– HANG Twenty Five Plus Five- History of the Hawaii Air National Guard 4 November 1971 to 3 and 5 November 1976 pp. 33

1974 11th-25th August

Annual training for the majority of the units of the Hawaii Army National Guard (less the Selective Service Section, the 117th Public Information Detachment, and the 111th Army Band which are on a year-around basis) was held at Schofield Barracks during August 11-25, The 487th Field Artillery Battalion performed their annual training at the Pohakuloa Training Area on the island of Hawaii during the same period. Elements of the 298th Field Depot and the 297th Supply and Service Battalion participated in a logistical exercise (LOGEX-74) for their annual training during the period May 4-18, 1974, at Camp Pickett, Virginia.

– 1974 Annual Report pp. 10

HANG units conducted the 15 days of annual training by dividing them into six year-round-training (YRT) periods. Each period was five days long and emphasized night operations. The units and personnel were able to maintain a higher degree of proficiency in mission requirements and individual skills. This was possible because of the increased equipment-to-personnel ratio. Training was conducted on an individual, small team, subsectional, and sectional basis rather than the larger squadron or group oriented YRT which had been used in the past.

Because of the energy crisis, the flying hour program was reduced by 483 hours. This was approximately five weeks of flying. The time spent going to and from the training area was also reduced by modifying the F-102 departure and arrival times with the cooperation of the Federal Aviation Administration Air Traffic Control Facilities. This increased the training time for each interceptor sortie. Further, by rescheduling and rerouting of the targets, more intercepts were run. These measures enabled the pilots of the 154th FIG and the weapons controllers of the 169th and 150th ACW Squadrons to accomplish their training requirements in spite of the reduction.

– 1974 Annual Report pp. 16

Annual training for units of the Hawaii Army National Guard (less the Selective Service Section, the 117th Public Information Detachment, and the 111th Army Band which are on a year-around training basis) was conducted at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, during Aug. 10-24, 1974. The 487th Field Artillery Battalion trained at the Pohakuloa Training Area on the island of Hawaii. During the same period, members of the 291st Maintenance Company performed their annual training at Tooele Army Depot in Salt Lake City, Utah, for the first time. All units met the training goals for annual training. The Hawaii Military Academy performed their annual training at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, during July 27 to Aug. 10, 1974. Nine senior officer candidates were awarded their second lieutenant bars on Aug. 9, 1974. During the same period , twenty junior officer candidates started their training to become commissioned officers of the Hawaii Army National Guard.

– 1975 Annual Report pp. 9

For summer camp this year three teams went to PMRF Barking Sands to install, operate, maintain and dismantle a secure communications center, a radio terminal and a GCA radar.

Some of our communications electronics (C-E) technicians performed their annual field training this year at the Sacramento Air Logistics Center, McClellan Air Force Base (AFB), California, by working with depot personnel. New technical expertise and increased goodwill were gained from this project.

– HANG Twenty Five Plus Five- History of the Hawaii Air National Guard 4 November 1971 to 3 and 5 November 1976 pp. 34

HARNG AFT scheduled: Schofield, Mainland, Pohakuloa

Most HAR NG units will spend annual field training at Schofield Barracks on Oahu. from August 10
through 24 this year. according to plans now being finalized at Fort Ruger.

Exceptions, will be the 487th Field Artillery Battalion. which will spend its AFT at Pohakuloa
training area on Hawaii. The 297th support and service which is mainland based and a few small units and sections that train throughout the year.

Units at Schofield will undergo company-level Army Training Tests fort he most part. A lot of time programmed for work out in the field – considerably more than the 88 hours required by Army directives.

As a result of the stepped-up training program, two traditional AFT events, the annual Governor’s Day Review and the Field Day competition, have been canceled. The changes will also result in a longer middle-weekend break – from late Friday afternoon until early Monday morning when training resumes again.

The mainland based 297th S&S battalion commanded by Lt Col Charles M. Wills. Jr., will split its training. Headquarters Company, commanded by Capt Robert T. Tamura, will travel to Camp Pickett. Virginia. and participate in LOGEX ’74 between May 4 and 18.

The 298th Field Depot, the 297th’s parent unit. participated in a similar exercise (LOG EX RC ’73) last year. That exercise involved units from the Army’s reserve components. The exercise that the 297th is participating in will primarily involve active Army units.

Later during the summer, the maintenance elements of the Battalion will go to Tooele Maintenance Depot in Utah for their training. The Utah-bound group will include members of 291st maintenance company commanded by Capt. William K.M. Ahuna. and elements of the 292nd Supply and Service Company. commanded by Capt. Robert A. Broderick. The group will receive training in their trade specialities at the large equipment-rebuilding facility.

– 1974 Spring Pūpūkahi pp. 1

297th trips out

Ninety-fivearmy guardsmen from Leeward Oahu units returned home after two weeks of highly concentrated training on the mainland.

The men were members of the Guard’s 298th Field Depot and 297th Supply and Service Battalion who returned after participating in LOG X a large army logistics; exercise.

The exercise was held at Camp Pickett, Virginia, and involved nearly 6.000 military people from the Army National Guard, Reserve and other services.

This year’s exercise simulated a general war in Western Europe. The Hawaii guardsmen formed the nucleus of a material command (MATCOM), a large supply unit within the NATO organization.

There arc two LOGEX exercises conducted each year. One is held for reserve units, while the other primarily used to train members of the active military forces. The guardsmen participated in the
active-service exercise this year.

This is the second consecutive year that Army Guard units from Hawaii have participated in LOGEX. In both cases, they were highly praised by the active Army staff who directed the exercises. The 298th and 297th arc commanded by Colonel Francis A.I. Bowers Jr. and Lt Col Charles M. Wills. Jr., respectively.

– 1974 Summer Pūpūkahi pp. 2

Ariyoshi visits HARNG troops during training

The Hawaii Army National Guard’s annual training for 1974 turned out to be one of the most event packed sessions of the past five years. The 15-day period found HARNG troops training at Tooele Army Depot in Utah, the Pohakuloa Training Area on the Island of Hawaii, and at Oahu’s Schofield Barracks and Kahuku Training Areas.

Training was highlighted by a visit from Acting Governor George Ariyoshi in his role as acting commander-in-chief of the Hawaii National Guard. Major General La Vern Weber, chief of the National Guard Bureau, and Mr. Hung Wai Ching, a civilian representing the Secretary of the Army, also inspected HARNG training.

The acting governor. dressed in a set of jungle fatigues, began his visit with an inspection of an honor guard formation at Schofield’s Area X. After a short briefing by the HARNG staff, he visited with troops at training locations in SchofieId and at Kahuku. His lunch stop lasted for about 20 minutes and consisted of a carton of 1964 (a good year) C-rations supplied by Hilo’s 2d Battalion.

During the second week, Ariyoshi visited with the 487th Field Artillery on the Big Island of Hawaii.

Annual training consisted primarily of company-level army training tests for more 29th Brigade units (see accompanying article) and practical training at the Tooele Army Depot for members of the 297th Supply and Service Battalion. Other elements of the 298th Field Depot supported Brigade operations on Oahu. Tooele Depot is the Army’s main materiel command depot, used mainly for rebuilding anything from small arms and trucks to tanks and missiles.

The training consisted primarily of assembly-line work. and was in effect an advanced course of the work that is done during regular drills in Hawaii.

“Tooele is one of the few places where our men can get this type of training,” said LtCol Ben Acohido, one of the organizers of the trip. “It was a very valuable training experience for them.”

The group was commanded by Capt William Ahuna, assisted by I SG Edgar Alexander.

A Hawaiian luau and visits by BrigGen Frederick A. ·Schaefer Ill, commander of the Hawaii Army National Guard, and Col Francis Bowers. commander of the 298th Field Depot highlighted the trip.

The trip marked the first time a group from the Hawaii Army National Guard was invited to spend their annual training time in Utah.

HARNG’s aviation units, Troop E and the 293d Maintenance Company, operated from Dillingham Field with their AH-IG Cobras. H-58 Kiowas and UH-I Hueys. Training included the very demanding nap-of-the-earth flying.

Plans for next year’s training tentatively include more off-island activity and possibly some training in Okinawa.

– 1974 Fall Pūpūkahi pp. 1

All units pass tests

Camp — a real success

By SP4 Linda Stevens

“This year’s annual training was more successful than any previous year that I recall.” This statement, by Colonel Paul K. Nakamura, chief of staff, Hawaii Army National Guard (HARNG), summarizes the tremendous success of the HARNG in passing 100% of their Army Training Tests (ATTs). This is no small accomplishment considering the fact that Hawaii was at approximately 35% of its strength after the Vietnam call-up that ended on December 12, 1969. We asked Col. Nakamura to explain this year’s success.

“I attribute this to several things. First, annual training (AT) this year was more meaningful for the (29th Int) Brigade because of the round-out concept. We had to meet all our training objectives, and unless we did this – and did it this year – then the round-out concept itself would not be a very meaningful kind of thing.”

What, we asked, is the round-out concept? “If, in the event of a national emergency, the 29th Bde is called to active duty, it will become the 3d Bde of the 25th Division at Schofield Barracks. The Division currently consists of two brigades rather than three.

“Once you get into this type of configuration, we in the National Guard feel very strongly that we should be as good as the Division’s other two brigades. The Division also feels that we should be as good as their brigades, so whenever they can assist us, they do I 00%. Many times they give us assistance even if we don’t ask for it.

“This, I think, is really important because it gives our people a home, so to speak. In the event that we are mobilized, we know that we will go with a particular unit. This gives us more incentive and we try harder, more so than ever before.”

“Another reason for our success this year was our intensive recruiting drive. We had a lot of manpower at training this year, more so than in 1970, when we wallowed at 35% strength. We went to training with a much higher strength, and we had the opportunity to do what we wanted to do.

“The training between this year’s camp and that of last year’s also had a lot to do with our success. The 25th Division assisted us in bringing neighbor island people to this island in preparation for annual training – in preparation for our A TTs. This, in itself, was tremendous because we not only did what we needed to do between camps, but we were also looked over very carefully by the Division’s people. They gave us inputs about those things that we needed to concentrate on, and we did just that.

“We were apprehensive that a few of our units were not as strong as we wanted them to be, and we felt that we might run into some difficulty with two rifle companies and an artillery battery, but this was not the case. All of them came through very beautifully – passing 100% of their tests.

“We also had some fantastic training for the air cavalry troop – very interesting and difficult training. We utilized our Cobra gunships for the first time this year, with our pilots firing and utilizing them in various maneuvers. We had thought that perhaps this type of training was a year away. However, with the assistance of the Division, we were able to do enough of it so that we know where we’re going, what we have to do, and how to do it well.”

“Finally, we have to give credit to the small units and unit leaders who peaked their units to such an extent this year. They made it a marvelous experience, not only for us but for each man and woman who went to annual training.”

– 1974 Fall Pūpūkahi pp. 1 & 7

1975 9th-23rd August

The allotted 15 days of annual training were again programmed into 6 year-round-training (YRT) periods. These 5-day periods allowed better emphasis on flight operations. As opposed to large squadron or group activity, training was conducted on an individual, small team, subsectional, and sectional basis, thereby maximizing the equipment-to-personnel ratio. The 201 st MCS utilized two overlapping YRT periods during August and September to deploy personnel and equipment to Barking Sands, Kauai. Deployment incorporated communications and air traffic controller training. Twenty select maintenance personnel of the 150th ACW Squadron, the 169th ACW Squadron, and the 201st MCS conducted their YRT at McClellan AFB, California, the prime USAF overhaul depot for electronic equipment.

– 1975 Annual Report pp. 16

AT 75 for units of the Hawaii Army National Guard, less Selective Service section, the 117th Public Information Detachment, and the 111th Army Band, which are on a year-around basis, was held at the Pohakuloa Training Area (PTA) and Keaukaha Military Reservation (KMR) on the island of Hawaii and at Schofield Barracks, Oahu, during Aug. 9-23, 1975. The Hawaii Military Academy performed its annual training period during July 19 through Aug. 2, 1975 at the Koko Head Armory, Oahu.

– 1976 Annual Report pp. 8

The year included deployment of a complete Tactical Air Base (TAB) to Lanai for summer camp. This exceptional camp exercised nearly every capability within the 201st. Most participants expressed little shock that every system worked; they had worked diligently to insure the success of the deployment.

Extensive logistic support requirements had consumed most of the air technician force resources for the few previous months ,and the mission would have been extremely difficult, if not impossible, to accomplish without the assistance of drill status personnel, especially the temporary hires.

The major end items of equipment on Lanai were the MPN-13 GCA radar, TSW-7 mobile tower, MRN13 LF beacon, TRN-26 TACAN, TGC-27 communications center, TSC-62 technical control facility, SB-86 switchboard, TRC-97 A, TROPO, TRC-61 wideband radio, TSC-15 HF/ ISB radio, and KWM2A. The TAB on Lanai was linked to unit headquarters at Hickam AFB by TRC-97 As in the tropospheric scatter mode, TRC-61s in Line-of-sight mode (via a TRC-36 radio relay at Diamond Head), and TSC- I 5s (HF ISB). The equipment at Hickam were the MGC-2 comm center. TSC-62 technical control. SB-86. KWM-2A. TRC-61 wideband radio. and the TRC-97A TROPO.

The equipment was barged over to Lanai by the Miiitary Sealift Command and personnel were airlifted by Tennessee Guard C-l30’s. This was the first tactical air base set up in the Air National Guard without outside augmentation.

The AFT exercise terminated on 6 Sep 75. Most of the equipment was then barged to Hilo for use by the units planned for the Big Island.

– HANG Twenty Five Plus Five- History of the Hawaii Air National Guard 4 November 1971 to 3 and 5 November 1976 pp. 36

The 199th Weather Flight began the 1976 fiscal year with annual training at McClellan AFB, California. The flight was airlifted on the C 130 of the Wyoming Air National Guard. Pineapples were brought for everyone and his brother. On the way back from the mainland, the flight members were given an added “thrill” due to engine trouble. It took the aircraft an additional two hours to arrive in Hawaii.

– HANG Twenty Five Plus Five- History of the Hawaii Air National Guard 4 November 1971 to 3 and 5 November 1976 pp. 9

During May, the Civil Engineering Flight performed its annual training by relocating portable classrooms and a toilet facility in Waimanalo. Two classrooms were relocated from Blanche Pope Elementary School and the toilet facility was transported from Kailua Intermediate. These buildings are now being utilized by the Waimanalo Community Association to operate a nonprofit day care center.

– HANG Twenty Five Plus Five- History of the Hawaii Air National Guard 4 November 1971 to 3 and 5 November 1976 pp. 14

29th Brigade mobilized for Big Isle encampment

By 2LT Bud Bowles

For the first time since 1967 the entire 29th Brigade will mobilize and relocate for summer camp at Pohakuloa on the Big Island.

The training area provides numerous advantages, according to 29th Brigade’s Commander, Col Francis A. I. Bowers.

The variety in terrain will test the Brigade’s strength in many types of combat situations. The large area enables weapons to be fired with fewer restrictions and to their full range, he said.

Located in the cleavage of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa peaks, the high altitude climate will be another test.

Officers returning from the site in March reported that temperatures dropped to the 40’s at night. “The men seem to enjoy the difference in temperature,” commented Col Bowers.

All units of the Brigade will be deployed to the site with the exception of the 227th Engineers, who remained at Schofield to train with their counterpart, the 65th Engineers of the 25th Infantry Division. At last report, the unit had several military construction projects planned, including a proposed wooden bridge in Schofield’s East Range.

Troop E, the Air Cavalry unit of the 29th will be doing Nap-of-the-Earth training, a type of-low level flying.

They will also do extensive aerial gunner training as they fire their Cobras at PT A. Their second week consists of field training exercise with the assistance of ¾ Cavalry from the 25th Division.

The 293d Aircraft Maintenance Company will be at Kilauea Military Reservation to provide aircraft maintenance for the 293d. Elements of the 829th Maintenance will give support with informal maintenance to Guard vehicles.

The old timers to Pohakuloa, the artillery of the 29th will enter their third year of training at the Big Island site with a first week of practical field training. It will be followed by live fire support during the all-important field training-command post exercise.

Infantry will have a company live-fire position, firing with live ammunition as though they are in defense of their position against given targets.

Although there are quonsets in the training area the troops will bivouac in the field with only artillery operating out of base camp.

Despite the hardships, there are morale advantages to the training, as several sergeants have discovered” “Everybody gets a little closer up at Pohakuloa; from that time on there were no cliques everyone worked together.”

Here are some tips from experienced guardsmen: field jacket; earmuffs; earplugs; chapstick (National Guard type); suntan oil; gallon can (fill with water, put on heater for moisture at night to prevent sore throats); soap; blankets; dust mask (can buy through National Guard packet store in Honolulu); and mosquito punk (for Hilo weekend).

Recommended plans for recreation: I) Hotels or transportation: Make reservations early in advance for the days you will need facilities (check your training schedule to find the appropriate days). 2) Beaches: Four miles of beach in Hilo going towards the airport. King Kam or Keauhou Beach in South Point, Kona. 3) Skiing tours to Mauna Loa or Mauna Kea: Prior arrangement with the unit should be made for transportation as a unit, or on a private basis. Islander Safari conducts tours out of Hilo for hunting or skiing. 4) Places to Boogie: Waiakea Village or Naniloa Hotel.

– 1975 Summer Pūpūkahi pp. 2

Doing your thing, at Annual Training

By SP5 Dean Hoofnagle
117th PIO Staff Writer

Maybe it’s just my muddled perception, or maybe I’m not the only one who sees annual training through a fog …. As I sit here trying to put A T-75 into a neat little summary, I realize that some of the fog came in with “change number nine” – the parade of general orders and special orders and amendments to orders …..

Still, after all the ordering and amending subsided, A T-75 got down to business and everyone did his thing. And doing your thing is really the heart of AT so much so that it’s easy to lose track of just what “thing” it is that AT is supposed to accomplish, overall.

The neat little summary begins as the 29th Infantry Brigade kicks of its annual training with Exercise Nene on Tuesday, August 12. Maui’s 1st Battalion, 299th Infantry was put through its paces in simulated combat under the supervision of Maj Shigeto “Mustard” Maruyama. A highlight of this 56-hour marathon was the air mobile assault operation conducted on Wednesday the 13th.

Operating the Huey U H-1 helicopter at 7,000 feet means carrying a lighter load, which means flying more choppers than usual for an air mobile assault. All of which meant plenty of business for Lt Col Irwin K. Cockett and his UH-I pilots and crews, while the close ground support mission of the Cobra gunships provided their pilots with a chance to test their skills.

Troop E – 19th Air Cavalry concentrated its efforts on lots of nap-of-the-earth training exercises for their 35 pilots, along with gunnery qualification for their Cobras and Huey door gunners.

A highlight of cavalry training was the rappelling over the ranges at Keaukaha. The 487th Field Artillery got a little more than they bargained for when, immediately after howitzer qualification during the first week of training, a forest fire broke out near Kilauea Military Camp on the volcano side of the Mauna Loa. One hundred artillerymen, along with 15 members of the I 154th Transport Company, were called out to battle the blaze against a brisk wind.

The 298th Field Depot held down the fort on Oahu, deploying to Area X at Schofield Barracks. Their daily routine was broken by frequent visits from VIP’s, beginning on Monday the I Ith with a visit by U.S. Senator Daniel Inouye. On Tuesday the 19th, Governor George R. Ariyoshi toured the 298th facilities, followed on Wednesday by Maj Gen Charles Ott, director, Anny National Guard, and on Friday the 22nd by Lt Gen Edward N. Flanagan, commander, 6th U.S. Army.

Also visiting the elements of the 298th during the course of Annual Training – 75 were Maj Gen Donnelly P. Bolton, commander, U.S. Army Support Command, Hawaii, and Maj Gen Harry Brooks, commander, 25th Infantry Division. Governor Ariyoshi not only toured the facilities of the 298th, but also managed, to find time to pay a visit to elements of the 29th Brigade on the Big Island, during their second week of training.

In many ways, week number two on the Big Island looked very much like week number one, only with the names of the players changed. At PT A it was Lt Col Donald Thompson’s turn to take his 2nd Battalion from the Big Island through the 56-hour experience of Exercise Nene.

By the 22nd, it’s safe to say that most of the participants in AT 75 were more than willing to head for the comforts of their homes and families. The stark functionalism of tents and jeeps and duffel bags – not to mention the cool, barren landscape of Pohakuloa and “tent city” – are strong reminders that, be it ever so humble, there’s no place as warm and mosquito-proof as home. Welcome back.

– 1975 Autumn Pūpūkahi pp. 1 & 4

Traveling 201st travels to Lanai

They’ve been to Samoa, Thailand, Korea and the Philippines, but this year they decided to stay a little closer to home.

More than 100 members of the 201st Mobile Communications Squadron of the Hawaii Air National Guard just finished their annual summer training on Lanai, which is a far cry from Pago Pago or Bangkok, but still a unique situation.

Never before had any National Guard unit performed its annual training on Lanai. The training actually was pretty important to the people of Lanai and its airport.

The guardsmen installed, operated and maintained communications and air traffic control equipment at the airport. The operation also included the establishment of a mobile control tower and radar approach control facility.

This was important to provide air traffic control for National Guard F-102 planes, Air Force C130’s, Marine F-4’s and various civilian aircraft.

Not all the members of the 201st were there at the same time. Some had arrived earlier to set things up and some left later to repack the equipment and clean up the area.

The 201st was named the outstanding Air National Guard mobile communications squadron in the country in 1970 by the U.S. Air Force.

– 1975 Autumn Pūpūkahi pp. 5

1976 9th-23rd August

Two year round training (YRT) periods of five days each were conducted by the 154th TFG during Jan. 1976. These periods were utilized to attain the highest degree of proficiency attainable prior to activating the conversion from the F-1 02A to the F-4C aircraft. The balance of the YRT and the supplemental active duty training periods provided by the NGB were utilized for the preconversion and conversion activities. Intercept training sorties were reduced to provide the necessary training required for the conversion. The 150th and 169th ACW Squadrons conducted their YRT periods on an individual and small team basis to sustain weapons controller and weapons technician proficiency throughout the year. This planned course of action provided a better equipment-to-personnel ratio during the conversion.

– 1976 Annual Report pp. 15

AT 76 for most units of the HARNG was held at the Pohakuloa Training Area (PTA) and Keaukaha Military
Reservation on the island of Hawaii and at Schofield Barracks, Oahu, during Aug. 7-21, 1976. The Selective Service section, the 117th Public Information Detachment (Pub. Info. Det.) and the 111th Army Band performed AT on a year-round basis. The HHC, 297th Supply and Service Battalion (Sup. and Svc. Bn.) conducted AT at Yakima, Washington, during Aug. 14-28 The Hawaii Military Academy performed AT during July 17-31, 1976 at the Koko Head Armory, Oahu. All units met their training objectives.

– 1977 Annual Report pp. 9

2900 guardsmen to attend AT ’76

By 2Lt. Bud Bowles

117th PID Staff Writer

FORT RUGER, Oahu – Members of the Hawaii Army National Guard (HARNG) will be attending Annual Trainng (AT ’76) from Aug. 7 – 21.

There will be several important changes in training during AT’76 for Army Guardsmen. Units of HARNG will be training alongside the active duty members of the Army’s 25th Infantry Division (Inf. Div.).

“In carrying out the roundout program, working with the 25th Div. units is one of the most important factors,” said Lt. Col. Manuel DeMello, training and operations officer for the Army Guard.

“In the past, Army Guardsmen’s training was supervised by special Army advisors. This year’s training will be different with Army Guardsmen working alongside their 25th Div. counterparts,” added Col. DeMello.

The Army Guard will be training throughout the State under different conditions

The 1st Battalion (Bn.) 487th Field Artillery (Fld. Arty) will train with the 25th Div.’s Fld. Arty. The 400 members of the 487th Fld. Arty will be spending their third year at Pohakuloa Training Area, a mountain goat’s paradise, on the saddle of Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea, halfway between Hilo and Kona.

“This is the only area in the Hawaiian Islands where they (the 487th) can fire to their maximum range. The full utilizations of their weapons allow the troops to match weapons to find which are their strongest guns,” said Col. De Mello.

Another unit that will be traveling to the Big Island for AT ’76 is Troop E, 19th Cavalry (Cav.). Troop E will train with Cav. from the 25th Div. and will take their evaluation test during the second week at AT ’76.

The 293d Maintenance Co will be stationed in Hilo at Kilauea Military Reservation supporting Troop E’s helicopters with maintenance work.

Kilauea Military Reservation will be going through a facial uplift through the efforts of the 298th Engineers Detachment (Eng. Det.). The renovation will be the work of the 50 plumbers, electricians and talented craftsmen of the 298th Eng. Det.

On the other end of the island chain, the 29th Infantry Brigade will train with 2d Brigade from the 25th Div. at Schofield Barracks as well as the 227th Engineer Co., the 829th Maintenance Co., the 229th Medical Co. All HARNG units will work with their active Army counterparts.

Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 297th Supply and Service Battalion (Sup & Svc Bn) will get across the Blue Pacific to Yakima, Washington, for their annual training. They will participate in a combined Army / Navy/ Air Force war game – “Brave Shield.”

The 297th Sup & Svc Bn will work with Army personnel from the 593d Support Group, Ft. Lewis, Washington, in providing the support for the more than 10,000 personnel participating in the war game.

An added note of interest during the war game is that both armies will be utilizing a laser device. It is attached to vehicles, aircrafts and tanks. When a laser beam (which is a light ray) hits the device attached to the vehicle, a smoke bomb or explosion device will go off, indicating a hit.

Guardsmen will also be training under the Army Training and Evaluation Program (AR TEP), the Army’s version of management by objectives.

The ARTEP, designed by the Dynamic Training Board at Ft. Benning, GA., is another program that Col. DeMello feels will make the training more interesting for the troops as well as rewarding to the soldier and the guardsman.

Col. De Mello said this is achieved because the person is given a task to complete under specified standards instead of a given amount of hours in the classroom.

“For example, a compass reading course might require a soldier to spend eight hours in classroom training and two hours in the field.” he said.

“The new program doesn’t put time requirements down, but specifies what a soldier has to learn about the compass a the requirements he should be able to fulfill once he has. completed a given exercise.

“This is the year we see performance with training. Performance oriented training will be more rewarding than ever before,” concluded Col. DeMello.

–  1976 July Pūpūkahi pp. 1 & 3

AT-’76 termed successful

Guardsmen train alongside 25th DiV

29th Brigade – shining example of Round-out

– 1976 September Pūpūkahi pp 4-6

1977 6th-20th August

Air defense units performed their year-round-training on an individual and small-team basis to provide a better equipment-to-personnel ratio during the period of conversion.

An all-HANG encampment was held on June 13-17, All units participated with emphasis placed on increasing the live-in aspects of training for those units which had quarters and messing. The camp period was so successful that it is scheduled to be repeated next year.

The 201st CMBTCG participated in the all-HANG camp by providing ground controlled approaches (GCAs) at Barking Sands, Kauai, and installing and operating communications between the islands of Hawaii and Oahu. They also conducted a similar GCA operation at Barking Sands in February 1977.

– 1977 Annual Report pp. 15

Annual Training 1977 for most units of the Hawaii Army National Guard was held at Schofield Barracks. The 298th Engineer Detachment trained at the Keaukaha Military Reservation and the 487th Field Artillery Battalion at Pohakuloa Training Area, both on the island of Hawaii from August 6 to 20, The Hawaii Military Academy conducted annual training from July 16 to 30, 1977 at the Koko Head Armory, Oahu. All units met their training objectives and were rated satisfactory. The Selective Service section, the 117th Public Affairs Detachment and the 111th Army Band performed annual training on a year-round basis. The 227th Engineer Company performed annual training at Camp Roberts, California, from July 2 to 16, 1977. Company C, 1st Battalion, 299th Infantry and Company B, 2d Battalion, 299th Infantry conducted annual training at Camp Roberts, California, from May 20 to June 3,

– 1978 Annual Report pp. 10

Army Guard plans unique Annual Training

Annual Training 1977 (AT 77) for members of the Hawaii Army National Guard (HARNG) will be a dynamic training session.

Roundout units under the 29th Infantry Brigade, the 829th Maintenance Company and the 229th Medical Company will train under a new concept of operation. AT 77 for these units will be conducted in a command environment which will closely resemble an actual mobilization.

During past AT, Roundout units have always turned to Headquarters, HARNG (HQ HARNG) for direction, supervision and guidance. This year, the 29th Inf Bde will look to the 25th Infantry Division command group for direction, supervision and guidance. In other words, Roundout units will operate as subordinate companies of the battalions they round out, and will process all requests through Division channels.

HQ HARNG will augment the 25th Inf Div staff with officers and they will function as an integral part of the 25th Inf Div.

Another major change which may pose some confusion is that AT 77 will be held between Aug. 6-27. To clarify this point, units will still be performing two weeks of AT. The only difference is that units will be grouped together into two groups. The first group will hold AT from Aug. 6-20. The second group will hold their AT from Aug. 13-27.

The two groups are broken down into the following:

Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 297th Supply and Service Battalion, 12th Administrative Company, 329th Quartermaster Company, 291st Maintenance Company, 293d Service Company, 229th Medical Company, 1154th Transportation Company, 1st Battalion, 299th Infantry, and Troop E, 19th Cavalry, will hold their AT between Aug. 6-20 at Schofield Barracks.

The 2d Battalion, 299th Infantry, Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 159th Service Battalion, 292d Supply and Service Company, 829th Maintenance Company will hold their AT between Aug. 13-27 at Schofield Barracks. The 298th Engineer Company and the 1st Battalion, 487th Field Artillery, will also be holding their AT between Aug. 13-27 only at different locations. The 298th will be at the Keaukaha Military Reservation in Hilo, and the 487th will be at the Pohakuloa Training Area.

There are also several units with a totally different annual training schedule. The 227th Engineer Company will begin their AT on July 2 and return on July 16. Return? Yes, their annual training will be held at Camp Roberts, California. The Hawaii Military Academy will hold their AT 77 from July 16-30 at the Koko Head facility. The 111th Army Band and the 117th Public Affairs Detachment provide support for AT on a year-round basis.

All in all, AT 77 should be a challenging experience for all involved with putting the concept of Roundout into practice during training. Other states in the mainland will be looking to Hawaii to see how this concept works.

ROUNDOUT

(EDITOR’S NOTE: The following article is the original letter which clearly explains the intent and responsibilities for the concept of operation for AT 77.)

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

SUBJECT: 25th Infantry Division and Hawaii Army National Guard Concept of Operations for Annual Training 1977

1. PURPOSE. This memorandum establishes the 25th Infantry Division and the Hawaii Army National Guard (HARNG) Concept of Operations for Annual Training in 1977 (AT 77) and the command relationship between the 25th Infantry Division and HARNG roundout units during AT.
2. APPLICABILITY. This memorandum applies to Hawaii Army National Guard units that round out the 25th Infantry Division upon mobilization. The command relationships contained within this memorandum are applicable only during AT 77.
3. GENERAL. In order to provide the 25th Infantry Division and the 29th Infantry Brigade, HAR NG, the opportunity to conduct AT 77 in a command environment which will closely resemble an actual mobilization, the following policies will be implemented.
   • a. The Commanding General, 25th Infantry Division, will exercise operational control of the 29th Infantry Brigade and all roundout units.
   • b. 29th Infantry Brigade will look to the 25th Infantry Division command group for direction, guidance and supervision. The 229th Medical Company, 829th Maintenance Company, 227th Engineer Company and Troop E, 19th Cavalry, will operate as subordinate companies of the battalions they round out. Similarly, 1st Battalion, 487th Artillery, will operate as a subordinate unit of the 25th Division Artillery. All requests for support/assistance will be routed through 25th Infantry Division channels.
4. 25TH INFANTRY DIVISION.
   • a. During AT 77, the 25th Infantry Division will be responsible for the operational direction, supervision and evaluation of all HARNG roundout units.
   • b. The Division will provide the Commanding General, HARNG, periodic status reports on HARNG roundout units. A final overall report of evaluation of HARNG roundout units will be provided the Adjutant General of Hawaii upon completion of AT 77.
   • c. All assistance and support for the roundout units will be provided by the 25th Infantry Division.
5. HAWAII ARMY NATIONAL GUARD.
   • a. The Commanding General, HARNG, will function as a special assistant to the Commanding General, 25th Infantry Division.
   • b. The relationship of Commanding General, HARNG, with Commanding General, 25th Infantry Division, Division ADC’s, CofS, and the Commander, 29th Infantry Brigade, and other roundout units will be as determined by the Commanding General, 25th Infantry Division.
   • c. HQ HARNG will, as desired by the Commanding General, 25th Infantry Division, augment the 25th Infantry Division staff with officers of equal or lower grade than the individuals they will be working with in the 25th Infantry Division staff agencies (command sergeant major, secretary general staff, G-1, G-2, G-3, G-4, chaplain, JAG, IO, etc.). These officers will function as an integral part of the 25th Infantry Division.
   • d. During AT 77, the HARNG roundout units will assume their mobilization roles within the 25th Infantry Division. They will receive all guidance and process all requests through Division channels. This relationship will exist from the time roundout units arrive at their respective AT sites until noon of the last Friday of AT 77 (6-19 and 13-26 Aug 77).
   • e. Commander, HARNG, retains command of all nonroundout units assigned to the HARNG.
6. Specific items of agreement are listed on Inclosure I.
   Specific Items of Agreement
   • Under the direction of Commanding General, United States Army Support Command, Hawaii, Annual Training (AT) plans will be coordinated between Hawaii Army National Guard (HARNG) (including Commander, 29th Infantry Brigade) and 25th Infantry Division staffs and published by HARNG.
   • Commanding General, HARNG, will be provided with the opportunity to evaluate 29th Brigade activities from periodic reports provided by Division and periodic visits with the Division or Assistant Division Commander or as coordinated with the Division Commander.
   • Advance Detachment remains under the control of HQ HARNG until arrival of troops.
   • Logistical and administrative requirements for roundout units will be handled by HQ HARNG before and after AT. During AT, the 25th Infantry Division will be responsible for all administrative and logistical support of roundout units with the exception of pay. Any of these requirements that are peculiar to the National Guard will be forwarded through the Division to the appropriate HARNG staff section for action.
   • Incremental costs incurred by 25th Infantry Division units in support of roundout units will be reimbursed by funds allotted to USASCH. Procedures and items covered are contained in the Memorandum of Understanding, dated 27 May 1975, subject: Support of Training of USAR Troop Unit and HARNG Roundout Units. Divisional units must contact the Division G-4, who will ascertain the availability of affiliation funds from the Resource/Program Manager of the Directorate of Reserve Affairs, HQ USASCH, prior to furnishing support covered in the MOU. Reimbursement procedures for items furnished to HARNG units (roundout and nonroundout) are covered in USASCH ISSA No. 76092-HAW-026.
   • The roundout units will be under the operational control of the 25th Infantry Division from the time they arrive at respective AT sites until noon the second Friday or AT.
7. Staff Visits by HARNG Personnel to Roundout Units:
   • a. HARNG personnel augmenting Division staff: As determined by CofS, 25th Infantry Division.
   • b. Other HARNG personnel: Visits will be fully coordinated with the 25th lnfantry Division and, where possible, will be conducted jointly with Division personnel. During these visits, HARNG staff will avoid any actions which might be construed as providing direction, guidance or supervision.
8. Disciplinary problems will be the responsibility of CG, HARNG.

(Signed by:)

THOMAS U. GREER
Major General, USA
Commanding
US Army Support Command, Hawaii

WILLARD W. SCOTT
Major General, USA
Commanding
25th Infantry Division

VALENTINE A. SIEFERMANN
Major General, HANG
Adjutant General
State of Hawaii

F. A. SCHAEFER
Brigadier General, HARNG
Commanding
State of Hawaii

– 1977 June Pūpūkahi pp. 7

Entire Air Guard participates in annual training

by Maj. David Howard
20bt Cmbt Comm Gp

The 201st Combat Communications Squadron conducted annual training during the all-HANG camp of June 13-17, 1977. Members of the unit were engaged primarily in sectional training, working in their assigned specialties to improve their skills. Several members of the unit, however, deployed to various locations to participate in systems training exercises.

The Radio Relay section, led by TSgt. Edward Enovejas, deployed and operated an AN/fRC-97 A Tropospheric Scatter Radio Set at the 8 ,000-foot level of Mauna Loa. Using this set, a communications system was established with the 201st Combat Communications Flight which deployed another AN/TRC-97 A to the summit of Mount Kaala, Oahu. The system w’as established to determine the feasibility of using the sets of an inter-island training communications link. Much preparation was required to erect the antennae on the lava fields of Mauna Loa, including drilling holes in the lava with a “dynamite” drill, which was borrowed for the purpose.

Telecommunications section personnel, Jed by SSgt. Rueben Soriano, deployed to Diamond Head Crater to man the communications center that had been deployed by the 202nd Combat Communications Flight. One radio operator, Arnn Annalee Amalato, deployed with the 201st Combat Communications Flight to Wheeler Air Force Base, Oahu.

During camp, the Hilo unit was visited by BrigGen. Ishimoto, commander, HANG; and LtCol. William Mossman, HIANG/DO, who observed unit members at work. Col. Goya, 201st Combat Communications Group commander, Maj. Jiro Arakaki, 201st CMBTCG/DO, Capt. David Smith, Pac Comm Area, and SMSgt. Vernon Riley, 1957 Comm Gp Technical advisor to the 201st CMBTCG, visited the unit and toured the radio relay site on Mauna Loa via HARNG helicopter.

On Sat., June 18, 1977, the day after camp, the unit held its annual luau. This event, sponsored each year by the 201st Combat Communications Squadron Airman’s Council, featured kalua pig, litdig (snails), lomi salmon and much more. Hawaiian music was provided by Roberta Kalima and her gang, and dance music by disco followed. SSgt Moses Henderson, president of the Airman’s Council, led the way in the preparation of the food, including the most critical task of heading the imu crew. Many unit members were present for the preparation phase of the luau on Saturday, and many showed up for the clean-up work on Sunday.

– 1977 September Pūpūkahi pp. 3

Year-round training contributes to AT success

”The excellent results of this year’s innovative training indicate much bard work throughout the year. The operational control of roundout units was extremely effective. Support provided by the HIC was outstanding” remarked MajGen. Valentine A. Siefermann, adjutant general.

“I would like to commend the 29th Infantry Brigade and the entire HARNG for your outstanding performance during AT 77. You have met and in many cases exceeded the standards set for you by my staff of the 25th Infantry Division. You have shown a tremendous amount of enthusiasm and a ‘can-do’ attitude. I feel that you are in the best physical condition of any Guard unit I have seen. I am delighted with the roundout affiliation program in Hawaii and with the relationship between our organizations:’ commented MajGen. Willard Scott, Jr., commander of the 25th Infantry Division .

HARNG photos by 2nd Lt. Bud Bowles, SFC Philip Canianes, SSgt. Wayne Iba, Sp5 Lloyd Kurashima, SpS Ken Lo and Sp4 Milton Imada.

Guardsmen exceed standards set by 25th Div.

Enthusiasm, positive attitude spark AT

This was a very different HARNG annual training for members of both the 29th Infantry Brigade and the Headquarters Installation Command (HIC).

Roundout units of the Brigade and two roundout units of the me participated in testing out a concept. They were completely under the operational control of the 25th Infantry Division, as outlined in the Memorandum of Understanding.

Members of the HIC also participated in a unique type of logistical support … the joint Logistics Operating Center (LOC). The LOC was jointly manned by members of HARNG and the 25th Division who were experts in a particular commodity. By providing logistical support to HARNG and the 25th Division throughout AT, the LOC provided excellent hands-on training for me personnel.

Overall, it was a very succemul AT experience for all HARNG members.

The success was noted by MajGen. Thomas U. Greer, USASeH commander, in these words: “From the active Army viewpoint, HARNG AT this year was a resounding success. Each year, both the quality of the training and the performance of the guardsmen improve. This was certainly true this year. I was particularly impressed by the enthusiasm and the positive attitude of the individual guardsmen. They were each put through a demanding two weeks and they responded with flying colors.”

– 1977 September Pūpūkahi pp. 4-6

150th ACW holds camp

by 1st Lt. Norman Nitta
150 ACW Sq

“This was one of the best summer camps I’ve attended in recent years,” someone wrote in his camp critique. “The food was excellent.”

The 150th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron’s (ACW Sq.) summer camp was not only eating, however. There were all kinds of training activities going on-in the classrooms, on the various jobs and in operations. There were daily sports activities such as volleyball, softball and horseshoes. Some people attempted playing frisbees while there were others that jogged. After each day’s scheduled activities, there were many fellowship activities that took place. People gathered for food, drinks and songs.

Special guests visited the 150th ACW Sq. during camp MajGen. Siefermann, Cols. Arlie Elliott and John Lee, and LtCol. William Mossman. Twenty F-4C aircrew members flew over via the C-7 to meet with the unit’s air weapons controllers to get to know each other and discuss problems. This was the first face-to-face meeting for many. Two people discovered that they were related.

The unit’s communication section visited the F-4Cs at Barking Sands and the 202nd Air Traffic Control Flight’s operation. This was the first exposure for many of our communication personnel. “It’s kinda interesting what they do down there” someone said of the 202nd. “I wish they let us ride the F-4;’ another mentioned.

Summer camp was a time for broadening one’s horizon of the Air Guard. There was a time for work and a time for play-a lot of good was done for fellowship and morale. People got to know each other better and learn more about the other units with different missions.

But no question about the food. “It was terrific.”

– 1977 September Pūpūkahi pp. 7

1978

The training resources for all Hawaii Air National Guard units were the 48 unit training assemblies and 15 annual training days per member. In addition, proficiency and special training periods were also available to the units. Scheduling of these training periods was done in a manner which best suited unit training needs.

The air defense units emphasized individual and section training to achieve the skill level required for full combat readiness status with the new F-4C weapons systems. In addition, the 326th Air Division, Pacific Air Forces, conducted six live air defense exercises to test and evaluate the proficiency of the air defense units working as a system. Exercise results were satisfactory throughout the year.

The combat communications units utilized the training periods to increase individual proficiency by scheduling on station training as well as numerous deployments to the continental United States and Pacific areas in support of active Air Force missions.

– 1978 Annual Report pp. 15

AT’78 people, equipment are proven ready

– 1978 September Pūpūkahi pp. 7

HIC keeps infantry moving on

The importance of the Headquarters Installation Command (HIC) is seen in its ability to support the infantry soldiers. And throughout the year, the 1,150 members of HIC have worked towards that goal – whether it be rations, bullets, supplies or pay.

This annual training was no exception.

The 12th Administrative Company practiced their administrative function of keeping personnel records under tactical conditions. Its finance section estimated that it transported, counted and rationed about $1.3 million in cash to over 3,000 members of the Guard. The preparation involved the tedious task of updating payroll listings. verifying records, calculating proper currency, and accounting for the money paid out.

The 291st Maintenance Company provided engineering, quartermaster and repair work for various Guard units. Its armament maintenance section was equipped to service everything from M-16s to howitzers. The automotive maintenance section was equipped to repair and maintain vehicles in the field and went as far as replacing a-transmission on a 25th Division 2½ ton cargo truck.

The 293rd Service Company kept the helicopters in Troop E flying. It assisted the 725th Maintenance Battalion. 25th Division, recover the Guard’s OH-58 helicopter after it was grounded in the Koolaus with mechanical difficulties. The task was particularly difficult because the downed helicopter was loaded with 825 pounds of aviation fuel.

The 829th Maintenance Company provided vehicle maintenance for both the Hawaii Army Guard and the 25th Division. One contact team was airlifted to a Kahuku hill to work on a clutch of a 21/2 ton cargo truck and jeep. The work was accomplished in three hours. In total, the 77 people performed 143 different jobs on automotive, radio, and small arms.

The 229th Medical Company set up a free dental clinic at Area X. The highlight of their training was the mass casualty exercise conducted under simulated combat situations.

The 297th Supply and Service Company provided general support for combat troops with fuel, food, shower, and other support facilities. Their fuel platoon i~ one of the few Guard units equipped to set up a fuel supply point in the field. Its 10-man bakery section in one day was required to make 633 loaves of bread from scratch. Their heavy equipment allows them to make 200 pounds of dough at one time.

The 329th Quartermaster Company provided supply support for all elements of the National Guard.

The 1154th Transportation Company as of /Aug. 14. met 349 commitments by carrying 2.833 troops and 143 tons of cargo. That means approximately 80 vehicles traveled over 9.200 miles in two weeks

– 1978 September Pūpūkahi pp. 6

201st deploys; wings to mainland

“Tower. this is Cessna 345, five miles northeast. Landing instructions please.”

“Cessna 345. tower. enter downwind runway 36. Wind 360 at 8. Report entering roger.”

Such was the conversation at the 201st HANG facility at Hickam for several weeks earlier this year as air traffic controllers readied themselves for their annual field training exercise.

The exercise was held June 19~30 at Phelps Collins ANG Base. Alpena, Michigan, and Volk Field. Wisconsin. Personnel from the 201st Combat Communications Squadron (CCS) at Hilo. the 201st Air Traffic Control Flight ( A TCF) at Kona, and the 202nd Air Traffic Control Flight on Kauai participated.

The 32 Air Guard members from Hawaii, along with members from Alpena, Volk Field. and Merridian, Miss., conducted air traffic control and maintenance support training while providing air traffic control services for participating ANG and AFR aircraft.

The successful Volk / Alpena exercise was the culmination of several months of planning and preparation. Members of the 201st ATCF had built a model of the air field they would be training on and spent one night a week of their own time simulating air traffic control situations and preparing for their training mission.

– 1978 September Pūpūkahi pp. 8

1979

Annual Training 1979 for most units of the Hawaii Army National Guard was performed at Schofield Barracks. The 487th Field Artillery trained at Pohakuloa Training Area (PTA) and the 298th Engineer Detachment at Keaukaha Military Reservation (KMR), both on the island of Hawaii. Units that performed annual training out of state are listed below. All units were rated satisfactory.

UNITS

• Company C, 1st Battalion, 299th Infantry (Maui)
• Company B, 2nd Battalion, 299th Infantry (Hawaii)
• Selective Service Section (Oahu)
• Headquarters Installation Command (Oahu) -­ 23 Guard members
• Scout Platoon, 1st Battalion, 299th Infantry (Molokai)

ANNUAL TRAINING LOCATION

• Camp Roberts, California
• Camp Roberts, California
• San Diego, California
• Sacramento Army Depot, California
• Republic of the Philippines

– 1979 Annual Report pp. 5

The training periods for all Hawaii Air National Guard units consisted of 48 unit training assemblies and 15 annual training days per member. In addition, proficiency and special training periods were also available to the units and were utilized throughout the year.

The composite group units emphasized individual and section training to achieve the proficiency required for full combat readiness status with the F-4C weapons system. The 326th Air Division, Pacific Air Forces, conducted live air defense exercises to test and evaluate the composite group’s capability in fulfilling its Hawaii air defense mission. The composite group participated in two deployment exercises to Guam and the Philippines to evaluate the capabilities of the group in supporting total force missions in the Pacific area.

The combat communications units utilized their training periods to increase individual proficiency by scheduling “on station” training as well as numerous deployments to the continental United States and Pacific areas in support of active Air Force missions

– 1979 Annual Report pp. 9

292d S&S Co. going to Germany; Can they speak German by July?

FORT RUGER, Hawaii – Hawaii Army National Guardsmen from the 292d Supply and Service Company have been seen wearing heavy overcoats and reading a book entitled, “How to Speak German in Five Easy Lessons!”

SFC Adolpho Yacap was heard to say, “Ja wohl mein kapitan! (Right away, Captain!) with a funny accent.

Capt. Gervin Miyamoto, 292d commander, and SFC Yacap recently returned from Mannhein, Germany, where they attended a conference with U.S. Army officials. At the conference, final planning was done for the 292d’s upcoming annual training to Germany in July.

The 128 members of the 292d will leave Hawaii July 7 for 15 days. During their stay in Germany, they will merge with U.S. Army-Europe, 51st Maintenance Battalion stationed at Kaserne, (Camp) Mannhein, Germany, which is located in central West Germany.

The bakers, laundrymen, petroleum section, as well as other smaller sections of the 292d, will support the 51 st Maintenance Battalion during their training in Germany

– 1979 March Pūpūkahi pp. 1

291ST HEADS TO KOREA

The Waimanalo based 291st Maintenance Company” is Korea-bound for their annual training in May. Departing Honolulu May 11, the 291st will call Camp Carroll in Korea home for the two weeks of training. Camp Carroll is located about 20 miles from Taegu.

During their two weeks of annual training. mechanics of the 291st will experience a through hands-on training by completely overhauling 2½ and ¼ ton vehicles. Another area of training they will train in is quality control inspections.

– 1979 March Pūpūkahi pp. 8

Roundout succeeds in 79

AT ’79 sharpens military skills

by SSgt. Lloyd Kurashima
117th Pub. Affairs Det.

Schofield Barracks experienced an increase in activity during August as more than 2,300 Hawaii Army National Guardsmen and more than 400 U.S. Army Reservists arrived for their annual training period which began July 28 and ended on Aug. 19.

Headquartered at ”Tent City” in Area-X, the citizen soldiers trained with their counterparts from various 25th Division units. The combination of forces from the active Army and reserve components created an environment which closely resembled an actual mobilization.

This year’s training began with the arrival of the Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 299th Infantry from the Big Island July 28. They arrived at Hickam Air Force Base aboard C-130 “Hercules” aircraft provided by California. Texas and North Carolina Air National Guard units.

The following week on Aug. 4, Neighbor Island soldiers belonging to the 1st Battalion, 299th Infantry from Maui, Kauai and Molokai arrived . The !st and 2nd Battalions are part of the 29th Infantry Brigade, a roundout brigade to the 25th Infantry Divsion.

The Guard’s Headquarters Installation Command also began training on Aug. 4. Support units that are part of the command are: the 12th Administration Company, the 298th Engineers Detachment, the 829th Maintenance Company, the 329 Quartermaster Company. the 1154th Transportation Company, the 229th Medical Company, and the 293rd Aircraft Maintenance Company.

Troop E 19th Cavalry, the Guard’s air cavalry unit and the 227th Engineer Company also began training on Aug. 4. Several Guard units spent their annual training at the Big Island’s Pohakuloa Training Area. The I st Battalion, 487th Field

Artillery from Oahu and Mortar Platoons from Kauai, Oahu Maui and Hawaii combined forces to train under FIST, a new concept of artillery tactics.

The 100th Battalion, 442nd Infantry, U.S. Army Reserve of “Go-For-Broke” fame. joined Guard and Division units under the One-Army concept.

Under the Roundout (One Army) program the 100th Battalion would become the third battalion of the Guard’s 29th Infantry Brigade and the 29th Brigade would become the third brigade of the 25th Infantry Division in the event of Federal mobilization.

This year’s training, on the ranges of Schofield, in the hills of Kahuku and among the cinder cones of Pohakuloa increased the skills of the individual soldiers as well as the proficiency of their assigned units.

– 1979 September Pūpūkahi pp. 6-7

HIC provides services at AT ’79

by 2nd Lt. Delia Waldrop
HIC, Information Officer

Members of the Headquarters Installation Command provide vital combat service support functions. This was seen in their varied activities during annual training 1979.

Actively supporting the 25th Division engineers was the 298th Engineer Detachment. While performing tasks for the 25th engineers, the 298th members sharpened their technical skills in accomplishing missions, such as the Schofield Day Care Center paving project.

The 159th Service Battalion provided administrative and technical supervision for units under their command. In addition, they were involved in the training of HHD, 159th personnel. Emphasis was placed on individual NBC training.

The 12th Administration Company’s Finance Section insured that every man and woman in HARNG got paid for annual training. The Postal Section was responsible for all HARNG mail service during annual training.

Other sections of the 12th Administration Co. were under a Level 3 Army Training and Evaluation Program (ARTEP), involving solving problems pertaining to their areas of responsibility, such as personnel records. awards, promotions.and casualty reports.

The 829th Maintenance Company provided forward support repairs on vehicles, radios, small arms and artillery pieces. They also helped to reduce the backlog of repairs for their “sister” unit. the 725th Battalion of the 25th Division. They are under a Level I ARTEP.

The 297th Supply and Service Battalion, in charge of combat service support coordination for all battalion units during annual training, was involved in an around-the-clock Command Post Exercise (CPX) while in the field. Personnel participating in this exercise worked in shifts, providing constant attention to the solution of problems.

The 1154th Transportation Company provided vehicle support to all, HARNG units, and to the 25th Supply and Transport Battalions as well. They were tasked to transport troops, deliver rations and ice under a Level 2 ARTEP.

Without the 329th Quartermaster Company, guardsmen would be hungry and immobile. The 329th provided Class I (food) and Class III (petroleum) supplies to all units during annual training. They are also under a Level 2 ARTEP evaluation.

Aside from taking care pf sick and injured guardsmen, the 229th Medical Company is under Level II ARTEP evaluation. They participated in aeromedical evacuation with the 25th Division’s 25th Medical Battalion.

The recently organized Command and Control Group “A” handled administrative functions for its supported units. The 227th Engineer Company is divided into sections for mission performance. The Heavy Equipment Section was responsible for clearing and grubbing a parking area at the Wahiawa armory.

The Combat Engineer Vehicle (CEV) Platoon was attached to the 65th Engineers’ CEV Platoon during annual training. The line platoons received training in areas to include demolitions, and helicopter movement.

The 293rd Service Company at Wheeler AFB participates in year-round training. They provide direct support aircraft maintenance, recovery, and supply for fixed or rotary winged aircraft.

Troop E (Air) 19th Cavalry airlifted their scout platoon on reconnaissance missions. The platoon performed the needed “recon” to insure that the helicopter landing zones were safe for landing and free from “enemy” infiltration.

With the enthusiasm and dedication of all the Army Guard’s combat support and combat service support units, it’s no wonder that the “fighting army” keeps on going.

– 1979 September Pūpūkahi pp. 8

HARNG troops return; 1st oversea travel for 291st Maint., 292nd S&S

by SSgt. Kin Lo
117th Pub. Affairs Det.

292nd Supply & Service Company and the 291st Maintenance Company returned home from Germany and Korea, respectively.

The 291 st Maintenance Company returned home from Korea on May 27th after spending seventeen days at Camp Carroll, located about twenty miles from Taegu.

The Waimanalo-based unit spent its annual training performing “hands-on” training by completely overhauling 2½ and ¼ ton military vehicles, repairing small arms and artillery pieces, and performing Quality Control Inspections for the U.S. Army’s 19th Support Command.

The 292nd Supply and Service Company returned home on July 21 tired but proud to have represented Hawaii in the first HARNG European overseas deployment since World War II. They spent their annual training in Mannheim, West Germany working with the U.S. Army’s 51st Maintenance Battalion.

The 292nd consists of several sections including bakery, petroleum, and laundry.

Acting as unofficial ambassadors of goodwill, the men and women of the 292nd presented a wooden bowl to the Burgomaster (mayor) of Mannheim, West Germany during a festive luau at the end of their two weeks annual training

– 1979 September Pūpūkahi pp. 2

487th whips AT ’79 with FIST

by 1st It. Bud Bowles
117th PAD, Broadcast Officer

The most intensive artillery effort conducted by the Hawaii Army National Guard took place at the Pohakuloa Training Area this year.

The Army’s FIST (Fire Support Team) program provides a coordinated effort for the forward observers of mortar, artillery and naval gunfire as well as tactical air support through one unit instead of various individual units.

Now one unit can oversee the entire artillery operation. The FIST will be more able to determine the exact type of artillery fire needed.

In the Army Guard case, each mortar platoon of every infantry company will no longer have to supply their own forward observers. Instead, the “Hiki No” Thunders of the 1st Battalion, 487th Field Artillery supplies a FIST team each time the mortars need direction.

“It’s supposed to give more responsiveness to the fire support system,” said Maj. Robert Kaneshiro, 29th Infantry Brigade Fire support officer. “One forward observer can control the entire fire support system.”

The Pohakuloa training effort consisted of 580 soldiers commanded by Task Force Commander, Lt. Col. Louis W. Perry, Jr.

Six 81 mm and two 4.2mm mortar platoons from the 1st and 2nd Battalions, 299th Infantry were supervised by Lt. Col. Louis Miranda, Jr. The three firing batteries were supported by Headquarters and Service Batteries of the ‘Hiki No’ Thunders of the 487th FA.

Both mortar platoons and artillery batteries were joined by the 25th DIVARTY, evaluators from the 1st Battalion, 8th Field Artillery and 3rd Battalion, 5th Field Artillery and the Training Assistance teams from the 2nd Battalion, I Ith Field Artillery.

The PT A training ended with a time-on-target mission that involved all eight mortar latoons and the artillery 105mm howitzers on Aug. 7. Every round fired hit the target within the same time and impacted within one second of the ARTEP time.

According to officials, this was a very impressive record.

– 1979 September Pūpūkahi pp. 3

201st CMBTGG deploys to Michigan; 2nd CONUS annual training deployment

Twenty-six members from the 201st Combat Communications Group and subordinate units deployed to Phelps Collins ANGB at Alpena, Michigan for 15 days of annual training.

The deployment began on July 28 and ended with their return to the islands on August 9.

Under the command of Maj. Vincent Nishina, 202nd ATCF, team members received air traffic control ( ATC) and maintenance support training, and provided indispensible A TC services to participating Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve flying units. The bulk of the air traffic consisted of A-7 aircraft.

According to Nishina, “The deployment was successful in accomplishing its mission, and we were very impressed with the warm treatment extended to us by everyone on the base and in the community. This was the second year we deployed to Alpena, and we were invited to return next year by the Base Commander, Col. Thomas Purtill. It was obvious that the professionalism and aloha spirit of our people left a positive impression of the 201st.”

– 1979 September Pūpūkahi pp. 8

Sugar official visits Army Guardsmen

By Sp4 Tom Clements
117th Pub. Affairs Det.

A Big Island sugar official had the chance to get a first-hand view of his employees training with the Hawaii Army National Guard in the foothills of Kahuku Military Reservation on Oahu.

Ernest Bouvet, general manager and vice president of the Hamakua Sugar Co., Aug. 8 visited with 24 of his 32 employees who also are members of the Hawaii Army National Guard’s 2nd Battalion. Charlie Company, headquartered in Honokaa .

Members of the 2nd Battalion, one of two battalions belonging to the Hawaii Army National Guard’s 29th Infantry Brigade, were transported to Schofield Barracks from the Big Island July 28 to complete their 15 days of annual training. All of the members of the 2nd Battalion are from the Big Island .

Eight of the 32 Hamakua sugar workers – all members of the 2nd Battalion – were unable to attend annual training this year because they were needed by the sugar company during its peak harvest season.

During his field visit Bouvet met with Brig. Gen. Thomas S. Ito, Deputy Adjutant General of the State Department of Defense, and discussed the possibility of holding annual training during a different time of the year to avoid a conflict with the sugar harvest.

Brig. Gen. Ito, representing Maj. Gen. Valentine A. Siefermann, Adjutant General for the State of Hawaii, expressed his appreciation to Bouvet for allowing the Big Island Guardsmen to take time off from work to attend their two weeks of annual training .

“It’s always tough to let go of harvest people,” Bouvet said. “But it would be less critical if it (annual training) was held earlier in the year, perhaps April or May.”

Charlie Company’s 1st. Sgt. Sho Yano said enough of his men work for the sugar company to make the situation critical for both the Hawaii Army Guard and the Hamakua Sugar Co.

Twenty-six percent of Charlie Company, including its commander, Capt. Damien DeMello, work for the Hamakua Sugar Co. DeMello is a heavy equipment mechanic.

Bouvet was taken by helicopter to Charlie Company’s remote training site in the rugged terrain of the Kahuku foothills. There, Bouvet had lunch with Charlie Company and also got a chance to fire blank rounds from an M-16 and an M-60 machine gun.

“The last time I used a rifle was more than 30 years ago,” ijouvet said. “It’s so different from the bolt action rifles of World War II.”

After visiting with the Hamakua Sugar Co. ‘s citizen-soldiers, Bouvet said: “I think it (the training) is very good. The men seem to enjoy their jobs.”

The 2nd Battalion is commanded by Lt. Col. Henry S. Hara, of Hilo.

– 1979 September Pūpūkahi pp. 1