-Caveat Lector- 8-15-99 McChord Airforce Base http://www.mcchord.af.mil/private/support/cs/scm/scm.html 62D SUPPORT GROUP : 62D COMMUNICATIONS SQ ----> Buford Furrow 62D CIVIL ENGINEERING SQ 62D MISSION SUPPORT SQ 62D SERVICES SQ 62D SECURITY FORCES SQ 62D SUPPORT GROUP : 62D COMMUNICATIONS SQuadron Mission Systems Flight section (3 other sections list no sub-units) Flight Commander: Vacant Superintendent: MSgt Dale Dunmyre Meteorological and Navigation Systems (METNAV) ensure all mission-critical weather equipment, mobile microwave landing systems, and Air Traffic Control and Landing Systems operate flawlessly. LAND MOBILE RADIO manage, provide maintenance, and inventory all LMR's, Pagers and Cell Phones for Team McChord. They also operate the Base paging system, and enforce frequency management. TELEPHONE OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE ensure ALL telephone systems on McChord work with greater than 100% reliability, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. They operate and provide the voice-mail system, priority and DSN connectivity, and morale calls for our deployed members. MAINTENANCE CONTROL is responsible for equipment status. They schedule maintenance, augment the Unit Control Center, and operate the Core Automated Maintenance Systems Database. MAINTENANCE SUPPORT provides training programs, coordinates supply, distribute technical orders, and provide personnel, technical, and managerial evaluations. GROUND RADIO maintains vital ground-to-air radio systems, including Air Traffic Control and Command Post systems for all base units. They are also responsible for Public Address Systems. CABLE MAINTENANCE is responsible for more than 100, 000 miles of copper and fiber-optic cables on base. They install lines, identify cable routes, review installation programs, and maintain all underground communication vaults. --------------------------------------------------- McChord Airforce Base http://www.mcchord.af.mil/private/support/sfs/statement.html 62D SUPPORT GROUP : 62D SECURITY FORCES SQuadron - DoD Honorable Mention Best ANTITERRORISM PROGRAM 1998 - CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS SECTION http://www.mcchord.af.mil/private/support/sfs/info.html Mission Statements Air Force Mission: To defend the United States through the control and exploitation of air and space. Air Mobility Command (AMC) Mission Statement: The Air Mobility Team...Responsive Global Reach for America...Everyday! 62d Airlift Wing Mission: Providing services and support which promote quality of life and build global force projection and combat ready airlift. 62D SUPPORT GROUP Mission: Creating a quality environment in which to live, work and play by providing customer focused services, facilities and operational support. 62D SECURITY FORCES SQuadron Mission: Provide solid force protection for Team McChord's people and resources, anytime, anywhere, in support of Global Engagement. --------------------------------------------------- McChord Airforce Base http://www.mcchord.af.mil/private/support/sfs/ The History of the 62D SECURITY FORCES SQuadron The 62d Security Forces Squadron has been active since August 15, 1947. It was originally known as Squadron "B", 62d Airdrome Group. On June 23, 1948 the squadron was constituted as the 62d Air Police Squadron, Troop Carrier, Medium. On October 12, 1949, it was redesignated as the 62d Air Police Squadron, Troop Carrier, Heavy. It was not until March 8, 1950 that the unit was simply known as the 62d Air Police Squadron. Over the next ten years, the squadron went through a period of adjustment. Starting on June 1, 1950, the squadron was deactivated. This was the beginning of an on going process were McChord AFB shifted between having its own Law Enforcement squadron and sharing one with the 325th APS at McChord and the 62d Troop Carrier Wing at Larson Field. During the periods were the 62d Police Squadron was inactive, law enforcement duties were carried on by the 325th APS. Finally on July 8, 1968, the 62d Security Police Squadron was officially installed at McChord and setup in building P-7. Since then, the 62d Security Police Squadron has been busy trying to keep up with the times. The squadron has always been on the cutting edge of the law enforcement field. Starting in 1971, the squadron sent the first female to be trained in the Law Enforcement Career Field for the Air Force. Sgt Carolyn S. Biggs, Administrative Clerk, 62 SPS was sent to Lackland AFB for training and was then assigned to Travis AFB. All throughout the seventies, the squadron had its share of difficulties, especially concerning the Vietnam War. Protesters would frequent outside the main gate and hold demonstrations against the war. Other problems occurring was a hostage situation occurring at the Air National Guard Base, and several bomb threats against the Air Terminal. The 62 SPS has also been involved in some of this country's major deployments. The first major incident happened in 1983 when the United States became involved in Grenada. In late October, 80 members of the 62 SPS were handpicked to travel over to Grenada in support of the intervention. They were in charge of transferring prisoners and securing the airfields and aircrafts in the area. During the same year, 62 SPS personnel were also deployed to Beirut to help the truck bombing victims. They were tasked to offload supplies and to provide an honor guard for the remains of the U.S. Marines killed in the terrorist attack. In the late 80's and early 90's, members of the 62 SPS deployed to both Panama providing security at Howard Air Force Base and the to Persian Gulf area in support of Operation Desert Shield/Storm. During the Gulf War, the 62 SPS had a total of 44 members providing security in the conflict. Several other members of the McChord Air Base Ground Defense team, were deployed in March to Saudi Arabia to participate in Operation Desert Storm. In October 1997, Air Force officially changed the name of Security Police to Security Forces and combined the law enforcement with security. The 62 SFS has kept itself busy with deployments all around the world. The squadron has earned several awards throughout the years. These include: MAC Aerospace Systems Security Award 1981 MAC Outstanding Security Police Squadron 1983 MAC Aerospace Systems Security Award 1985 Air Mobility Command Outstanding Active Duty Squadron 1994 Runner-Up "Best in the Air Force" Active Duty Squadron 1994 3rd Place Rodeo 1996 -> DoD Honorable Mention Best Antiterrorism Program 1998 Air Force Outstanding Unit Award 1 Jul 69 - 30 Jun 70 Air Force Outstanding Unit Award 1 Jul 73 - 30 Jun 74 Air Force Outstanding Unit Award 1 Jul 81 - 30 Jun 83 Air Force Outstanding Unit Award 1 Jul 83 - 30 Jun 85 Air Force Outstanding Unit Award 14 Jun 91 - 3 Jul 91 Air Force Outstanding Unit Award 1 Jul 94 - 30 Jun 96 Air Force Outstanding Unit Award 1 Jul 96 - 30 Jun 97 COMMANDERS Captain John Svary Jun 1948 - Jun 1949 Captain Robert E. Osmers Jun 1949 - Jun 1950 DEACTIVATED Captain Steve M. Fowler Apr 1952 - Aug 1952 1Lt Richard G. Vance Aug 1952 - Jan 1953 1Lt James J. Lawrence Jan 1953 - Jan 1954 1Lt Henry E. Larkin Jan 1954 - Jan 1958 1Lt Jesse M. Smith Jan 1958 - Jan 1960 DEACTIVATED Major Ford H. Sexton Jul 1968 - Jul 1969 Captain Lou R. Alford Jul 1969 - Apr 1971 Captain Ronald F. Carnevale Apr 1971 - Jun 1971 Lt Col Roger S. Espiritu Jun 1971 - Aug 1971 Major John R. Stocker Aug 1971 - Jun 1973 Lt Col Edward R. Baker, Jr Jun 1973 - Feb 1975 Major Joseph P. Brooks Feb 1975 - Jan 1979 Lt Col David H. Bassett Jan 1979 - Jun 1981 Lt Col Thomas M. Mckinsey Jun 1981 - Aug 1983 Lt Col Veneble L. Hammonds, Jr Aug 1983 - Jul 1986 Lt Col Robert W. Lambert Jul 1986 - Aug 1987 Lt Col Stanley J. Kozij Aug 1987 - Aug 1989 Major David R. Beecroft Aug 1989 - Jun 1991 Lt Col Thomas Baxter Jun 1991 - Aug 1993 Major Jonathan E. Bancroft Aug 1993 - Jul 1996 Lt Col Gail A. Keefe Jul 1996 - Jul 1998 Major John W. Probst Jul 1998 - Present . DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion and informational exchange list. Proselyzting propagandic screeds are not allowed. Substance—not soapboxing! 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