Department of Defense

Helicopter support was provided the joint federal-county law enforcement task force statewide “Operation Green Harvest” marijuana eradication program on three separate occasions. Gaining access by helicopters into areas highly inaccessible by land has proved to be most effective for police in such eradication operations.

– 1979 Annual Report pp. 6

The department participated in law enforcement task force marijuana eradication projects called, “Operation Green Harvest.” Two separate operations were conducted statewide during fiscal year 1980.

– 1980 Annual Report pp. 15

In connection with their State mission, the Hawaii Army National Guard provided a great deal of helicopter and personnel support to the counties for the “green harvest” operations.

– 1981 Annual Report pp. 1

During this period, 578.4 aircraft hours were flown in support of county law enforcement agencies in the effort to eradicate marijuana crops.

– 1981 Annual Report pp. 6

The Hawaii Army National Guard also continued to provide helicopter support to the counties for “Green Harvest” operations.

– 1982 Annual Report pp. 1

Aircrew members played an active role on state active duty in support of county law enforcement agencies during “Operation Green Harvest,” a marijuana eradication mission conducted in the counties of Hawaii, Maui, Kauai, and Honolulu. Approximately 800 flight hours were utilized to support state related missions. . .

The Hawaii Army National Guard continued to support the law enforcement task force on the marijuana eradication program “Operation Green Harvest” with helicopters and personnel. For the first time, armed troops were employed on Kauai in the August 1981 operation. Police intelligence revealed possible armed retaliation from marijuana growers.

– 1982 Annual Report pp. 8

The Hawaii Army National Guard continued to support “Operation Green Harvest” with helicopter and personnel. “Operation Green Harvest” seeks to significantly reduce the production of marijuana. In July 1982, rappeling training assistance was provided to law enforcement personnel in the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

– 1983 Annual Report pp. 10

The Hawaii Army National Guard continued to support the law enforcement task force in each county in the marijuana eradication program, “Operation Green Harvest.” The Hawaii Army National Guard provided helicopter and personnel support, expending 1,274 mandays and 542 flying hours. Rappelling training assistance was also provided to the emergency response teams of each county during the year.

– 1984 Annual Report pp. 9

The Hawaii Army National Guard continued to support the law enforcement task force from each county in the marijuana eradication program, ” Operation Green Harvest.” The Hawaii Army National Guard provided helicopter and personnel support expending 460 man-days and 344 flying hours that included rappelling training assistance provided to the state and county emergency response teams during the year.

– 1985 Annual Report pp. 9

The Hawaii Army National Guard continued to support law enforcement task forces in each county in the marijuana eradication program, “Operation Green Harvest;’ by providing helicopter and personnel support. Rappelling training assistance was also provided to emergency response teams of each county during the year.

– 1986 Annual Report pp. 8

The Hawaii Army National Guard has and will continue to support civil authorities for law enforcement purposes. Helicopter support is provided to each county for the marijuana eradication program called “Operation Green Harvest:’ This operation supplements other programs provided by the Drug Enforcement Agency.

– 1987 Annual Report pp. 8

The Hawaii Army National Guard continued to support civil authorities for law enforcement purposes. The Hawaii Army National Guard provided helicopter support to each county for the marijuana eradication program called, “Operation Green Harvest.” This operation supplements other programs provided by the Federal Drug Enforcement Agency. This year, the Guard flew more than 240 helicopter hours in seven operations, which resulted in the destruction of 434,905 marijuana plants with a street value of $434,905,000.

– 1988 Annual Report pp. 7

The Hawaii National Guard received $247,000 from the Federal Government to support County, State and Federal law enforcement agencies in local drug eradication and interdiction efforts. The program is controlled by the State and involves the use of Guard equipment and personnel. Since June 1, 1989, 10 Army Guard soldiers have been alternating on active duty to support the U.S. Customs Service.

– 1989 Annual Report pp. 1

The Hawaii Army National Guard continued to support civil authorities for law enforcement purposes. The 1989 Defense Authorization and Appropriations Act provided funding for an enhanced role for the National Guard in drug enforcement support. To support law enforcement agencies, National Guard personnel are placed on Active Duty Special Work, Title 32, U.S C., status which must be performed over and above normal training. Since the receipt of Federal resources to support drug enforcement operations. the Hawaii Army National Guard continued to provide helicopter support to each county for the marijuana eradication program called, “Operation Green Harvest.”

Beginning on June 1, 1989, 10 Hawaii Army National Guard personnel were placed on active duty to provide assistance and support to the U.S. Customs Service. They assist customs inspectors in the inspection and search of foreign arrival cargo containers, aircraft, postal mail and packages.

– 1989 Annual Report pp. 9

The Hawaii Army National Guard continued to support civil authorities for law enforcement purposes. Again in FY 1990, Federal funds were provided to the National Guard for its enhanced role in drug enforcement support. To support law enforcement agencies, National Guard personnel are placed on Active Duty Special Work, Title 32, U.S.C., status which must be performed over and above normal training. Since the receipt of Federal resources to support drug enforcement operations, the Hawaii Army National Guard continued to provide helicopter support to each county for the marijuana eradication program “Operation Green Harvest.”

– 1990 Annual Report pp. 9