244th History 1991

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ACC

244 Combat Communications Squadron

LtCol Wayne A. Green

On 22 January we moved into our new, old home -- Building 145. We re-dedicated the building with an Open House during the May UTA. Several prior Commanders were present for the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Colonel Gene A. Katke receives his Star, with an effective date of 15 May.  Brigadier General Katke was one of the original members of the 244th and served as Commander of the 244th from 1 June 1977 to 1 October 1983.

On 28 May, Governor Barbara Roberts announced that Brigadier General Katke would succeed Major General Rees as Oregon's Adjutant General, effective 1 July 1991.

Brigadier General Katke is the first Air National Guard officer appointed to the position of Adjutant General for the State of Oregon.  On 31 July, Brigadier General Katke announced the appointment of Colonel Keith E. Hallmark as the new Assistant Adjutant General for Air.  Colonel Hallmark was Commander of the 244th from 1 October 1983 to 1 June 1990.

January 1991 - UTA 5-6 January -- Modified 36-Hour

This UTA was a 36-hour (modified) exercise designed to provide maximum allowable time for realistic operations training.  Maximum use of the lease land line to the 143 CCSQ for the 244 CCSQ was planned.  Primary emphasis was on training operations personnel.

February 1991 - UTA 2-3 February -- 8-Hour Operation

The UTA was designated an 8-hour operation.  The leased land line to the 256 CCSQ was terminated in the TGC-27 van Saturday and Sunday.  The mini CFP participated in a CPX Saturday and Sunday.  A DCS entry was conducted between the 244th and Norfolk, Virginia.  The UTA was utilized to provide operations and classroom training.

Three DP instructors were sent to Gresham to help the Army Guard with their DP program.

A Spouse Awareness class was held on Sunday afternoon for all spouses of the 244th CCSQ.

March 1991 - UTA 2-3 March -- No Host MOBEX

The UTA was designated as a No Host MOBEX training period in preparation for the April 36-hour deployment.  Our mission was to successfully prepare the designated UTC's for ground deployment using mobility training concepts and procedures.

April 1991 - UTA 6-7 April -- 36-Hour Deployment

During this UTA the 244th participated in a 252 CCGP 36-hour employment exercise.  The primary purpose of this deployment was to practice deployment and employment capabilities, and gain momentum toward our upcoming ORI.  The primary mission of this deployment was to allow maintenance and operations personnel the opportunity to practice, in a deployed environment, those skills developed during in-garrison training since the last deployment.

Deployment was made to Clark County Fair Grounds, Washington, with the exception of three TRC-97's which were positioned at Livingston Mountain.

May 1991 - UTA 18-19 May -- Commander's Option

The UTA was designated a Commander's option.  The UTA was utilized to provide operations and classroom training.  An open ranks inspection was held during this UTA.

On 18 May a unit open house was conducted involving unit personnel not otherwise scheduled for training or administrative activities.

June 1991 - UTA 15-16 June -- Commanders Option

The UTA was designated a Commander's Option training period.  Specialized and section training was conducted to meet unit readiness objectives.  Preparations for the annual training deployment to Moses Lake, Washington, was finalized this UTA.

Annual Field Training was conducted at Moses Lake, Washington, 17 to 30 June. The unit used both operational and classroom training to provide realistic training.  All sections conducted OJT and qualification training according to established training plans.

July 1991 - UTA 13-14 July -- Commanders Option

The UTA was designated a Commanders Option.  Training activities included:  Physical Fitness testing, mobility concepts/initial response, air troop commander, self-aid and buddy care, OSI briefing for selected individuals and drivers training.  Selected individuals completed initial mobility training on 20 July through 3 August at Tacoma, Washington.

August 1991 - UTA 3-4 August -- No Host MOBEX

The UTA was designated a No Host MOBEX training period in preparation for the ORI and 7-8 September 36-hour (modified).  Completion of diagraming pallets, marking all items within each increment, validation of listings/hazardous items and loading of all equipment required in support of the 36-hour on base exercise.

October 1991 - UTA 5-6 October -- 8-Hour Operation

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

November 1991 -UTA 2-3 November -- Limited Deployed 36-hour

The 244 CCSQ installed and operated a system between Cmap Rilea and Camp Murray with circuits terminating in the TGC-27 vans at each end.  The UTA was utilized to provide operations and classroom training for non-deployed personnel.  For deployed personnel, the UTA was utilized to improve coordination in establishing a wideband system between the 143 CCSQ and the 244 CCSQ. 

Deployment was made to Camp Rilea, Gearhart, Oregon.

Radio operations personnel attended a group-wide Radio Operations Conference 2-3 November at McChord AFB Tacoma, Washington.

December 1991  - UTA 7-8 December -- Commanders Option

The UTA was designated a Commanders option.  The UTA was utilized to provide operations and classroom training.

The 244th Annual Christmas Party was held on Saturday evening for the adults, with a family Christmas party held on Sunday afternoon.

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