244th History 1990

Year 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981

1990 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006

---

TAC

244 Combat Communications Squadron

LtCol Wayne A. Green

LtCol Wayne A. Green assumed command of the 244th Combat Communications Squadron on 1 June 1990.

The 244th Combat Communications Squadron received an Excellent on its Unit Effectiveness Inspection in March 1990.

244th personnel participated in exercises Team Spirit 90 at Kimhae AB, Republic of Korea, and Dense Crop 90 at Diyarbakir, Turkey.

Annual Field Training was at Farragut State Park, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, and designated Eagle Strike 1.

Renovation of Building 145 began, with estimated completion in January/February 1991.  The 244th began moving in October 1989 and has been in a transit status, having moved from one location to another for an estimated ten times and as many as three more times in 1991 before the 244th finally settled down in one location -- Building 145.

Restoration of three old military vehicles began this year.  The 244th and 272nd Squadrons are restoring a 1947 1½-ton cargo truck, a 1951 Jeep and a 1952 2½-ton cargo truck.  The vehicles were acquired from Fort Stevens State Park in October 1990.  All vehicles were used by the Army, one specifically by the 104 CAV RCN.  Restoration of the 1952 cargo truck is estimated to be completed in 1991, the 1951 Jeep in 1992, and the 1947 cargo truck in 1995.  As restoration is completed on each vehicle, it will be returned to the Fort Stevens State Park Museum.

January 1990 6-7 January -- 8-Hour Operation

This UTA was an 8-hour operation designed to provide maximum allowable time for realistic operations training.  Primary emphasis was on training operations personnel.  The lease land line to the 143 CCSQ was to be terminated in the TGC-27 van.  A command and control HF net (AF-40) was established to work with other 252 CCGP units.

February 1990 -UTA 10-11 February -- 8-Hour Operation

The UTA was utilized to provide operations and classroom trianing.  The leased land line to the 256 CCSQ was to be terminated in the TGC-27 van.

A briefing on computer abuse was conducted for all squadron personnel.

March 1990 - UTA 10-11 March -- Commander's Option

The UTA was designated a Commander's Option training period.  The unit was to use both operational and classroom training to provide realistic training.  All sections conducted OJT and qualification training according to established training plans.

CWD Refresher training was conducted for all squadron personnel.

April 1990 - UTA 7-8 April -- 36-Hour Deployment

During this UTA the squadron participated in a 252 CCGP 36-hour employment exercise.  As directed by the 252 CCGP, the primary purpose of this 36-hour deployment was to regain deployment and employment capabilities. 

The 244 CCSQ, along with other units of the 252 CCGP, exercised their deployment, employment and recovery skills.  The primary purpose of this mission was to refamiliarize maintenance and operations personnel with mission requirements in a deployed environment.

With the exception of two TRC-97 Microwave Terminals that were deployed to Livingston Mountain, all squadron personnel were deployed and positioned at Clark County Fair Grounds, Washington.

May 1990 - UTA 5-6 May -- Commander's Option

The May UTA was redisgnated a Commander's Option UTA.  The UTA was utilized to prepare all equipment and supplies for ES-1 and range fire training.

June 1990 - UTA/AFT 16 June - 1 July

During this UTA/AFT, the 244 CCSQ participated in the 252 CCGP planned exercise, Eagle Strike 1 (ES1).  This exercise involved the entire Group in a practical (hands-on) Phase 1 and academic (classroom) Phase 2 learning environment.  This training period was to fill the void created by the lack of any meaningful JCS exercises.

The location in Idaho was selected to provide a deployment location distant enough for concentrated convoy training, large enough to include the entire Group, offer sufficient amenities for off-duty opportunities for relaxing and Group-wide camaraderie. 

The 244th deployed to Farragut State Park, Idaho via convoy and POV.

The annual Squadron picnic took place on 1 July.

We said goodbye to a wonderful Commander, Keith E. Hallmark, and said hello to our new Commander of the 244th -- Major Wayne A. Green.

July 1990 - UTA 14-15 July -- Commander's Option

This UTA was designated as a Commander's Option training period.  The unit used both operational and classroom training to provide realistic training.  All sections conducted OJT and qualification training to established training plans.

The annual Physical Fitness Evaluation was conducted on Sunday.

August 1990 - UTA 11-12 August -- 8-Hour Operation

The UTA was utilized to provide operations and classroom training.  The leased land line to the 256 CCSQ was to be terminated in the TGC-27 van.

September 1990 - UTA 8-9 September -- No-Host Mobex

The UTA was designated as a No Host Mobex training period in preparation for the 13-14 October 36-hour deployment.  This UTA was utilized to successfully prepare all UTC's for air deployment, reconfiguration for ground deployment using both mobility training concepts and procedures.

October 1990 -UTA 13-14 October -- 36-Hour Deployment

The 244th participated in a 252 CCGP 36-hour employment exercise.  The primary purpose of this 36-hour deployment was to regain our deployment and employment capabilities, and gain momentum toward our upcoming ORI.  Deployment was made to Clark County Fair Grounds, Washington, with two TRC-97's positioned at Livingston Mountain.

November 1990 - UTA 3-4 November -- 8-Hour Operation

The UTA was utilized to provide operations and classroom training.  The leased land line to the 143 CCSQ was to be terminated in the TGC-27 van.

December 1990 - UTA 8-9 December -- Commander's Option

The UTA was utilized to provide operations and classroom training.  The 244th Annual Christmas Party was held Saturday Night at Nendels at the Portland Airport.  A TEMPEST briefing was given to all personnel on Saturday.

---

1990 Photos

Click on Image to Enlarge

1990 AFT Photo 01	1990 AFT Photo 02	1990 AFT Photo 03	1990 AFT Photo 12
1990 AFT Photo 13	1990 AFT Photo 14	1990 AFT Photo 15	1990 Bldg Remod Photo 1
1990 Bldg Remod Photo 2	1990 Bldg Remod Photo 3	1990 Bldg Remod Photo 4	1990 Bldg Remod Photo 5
1990 Bldg Remod Photo 6	1990 Green Promotion Photo 1	1990 Green Promotion Photo 2	1990 Photo 1
1990 Photo 2	1990 Photo 3	1990 Photo 4	1990 Picnic Photo 01
1990 Picnic Photo 02	1990 Picnic Photo 03	1990 Picnic Photo 04	1990 Veh Rebuild Photo 1
1990 Veh Rebuild Photo 2	1990 Veh Rebuild Photo 3	1990 Veh Rebuild Photo 4	1990 Veh Rebuild Photo 5
1990Veh Rebuild Photo 6	1990 Wayne & Kathy Green	1990 Dense Crop Photo 1	1990 Dense Crop Photo 2
1990 Dense Crop Photo 3	1990 Dense Crop Photo 4