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REPORT 

OF THE 

AD JUT ANT GENERAL 

OF THE 

STATE OF FLORIDA 

1973 

HENRY W. McMILLAN 

MAJOR GENERAL, LINE 

THE ADJUTANT GENERAL 

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AIR NATIONAL GUARD 

The mission of the Florida Air National Guard is to maintain a highly trained force to perform its 

wartime assignment and provide loaded combat ready aircraft on alert for use at any time by the 20th 

NORAD Region. 

This year we were requested to add an alert detachment at New Orleans Naval Air Station, New 

Orleans, Louisiana, in addition to maintaining two aircraft on five minute alert status at jacksonville. 

Both a lert operations are supported entirely by the 125th Fighter Group. To provide such a force from a 

nonactive d uty unit requires dedication and sacrifice by all t he personnel. To fulfill the alert portion of the 

unit's mission required over five thousand one hundred and ten (5,110) active d uty mandays. For a pilot 

to be qualified to stand alert, he must be combat ready, this requires many training sorties per month. 

Each pilot must a lso spend considerable off d uty time in preflight preparation . In add ition to the alert 

commitment, we have also used our instructor pilots and aircraft to both t he 20th NORAD Region and 

other regions to assist in air defense effectiveness tests, participated in live armament firing programs at 

Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, (in addition to our regular deployment and fired fifteen AIMS Missiles 

and ninety FF AR Rockets on these missions) qualified numerous Air Force Weapons Controllers in both 

conventional direction centers and in Airborne Early Warning Aircraft and supplied formations of aircraft 

for military reviews and special services. Operational and training activities involving the alert force were 

as follows: 

Twenty-seven {27) Air Defense Scrambles were ordered. All became airborne, with some identifying 

unknown aircraft and others used to shadow hijacked airliners. 

One hundred eighty-five {185) training flights were flown on Air Defense exercises. 

An Operational Readiness Inspection and General Inspection of the 125th Fighter Group was conducted by an inspection team representing the Inspector General, Headquarters Aerospace Defense 

Command, during t he period 15 through 21 November 1972, with an "Outstanding" rating on the OR I. 

The 125th Fighter Interceptor Group received the Aerospace Defense Command "A" Award for 

distinguishing itself by sustained operational effectiveness from 1 j anuary 1972 to 31 December 1972. 

During this period, the 125th Fighter Interceptor Group maintained an active Air Defense Alert commitment at jacksonville and New Orleans, Louisiana. Even with t he additio nal alert commitment, an outstanding rating was achieved on the recent Aerospace Defense Command Operational Readiness Inspection and 

Inspector General Inspection. 

The 125th Fighter Interceptor Group deployed to Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida during 20 

February 1973 through 24 February 1973. During this period eight aircraft {Airborne Weapons Systems) 

were evaluated utilizing a test firing program against firebe.e drone targets. All aircraft qualified on the 

first flight, which was a first for ADC. Fourteen {14) aircrews and thirty-six {36) support personnel were involved in the deployment. 

The 125th Fighter Group leads the Air National Guard units in exercise participation. During the 

year, NORAD or t he 20th Region conducted twelve {12) live exercises in which the 159th Fighter Interceptor Squadron provided a large interceptor force, plus numerous target aircraft. 

Aircrew Flying and Ground Training Requirements accomplished during th is period were as 

follows: 100% of all Ground Training was accompl ished. 100% of all Flying Training was accomplished. 

Eight pilots had Physiological Training. Twelve hours of Academic Instrument Refresher Training was 

received. Twelve hours C-54 Refresher Training for support aircrews was received. 

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Twenty-seven (27) Primary Duty Fighter Pilots and eight (8) overhead (supervisory) pilots are 

authorized in the 125th Fighter Group. An average of twenty-seven (27) pilots was maintained during this 

period. At present, one (1) officer is in Pilot Training School and two (2) officers in Local Training 

Program. Average total time of all pilots· 2,512 hours, average total jet time· 2,011 hours and average 

total unit equipment aircraft time · 1,133 hours. 

DIVISON EXERCISES 

During the course of the year on numerous occasions, we are called upon to assist various Air 

Force units and air divisions by supporting division exercises with target and/ or interceptor aircraft. Our 

parent air division has commended this unit many times for the support furnished during these aroundthe-clock operations. 

INSPECTIONS 

We received a "Satisfactory" rating from the Inspector General during our IG inspection in 

November 1972. 

AIR DEFENSE COMMAND ALERT 

The maintenance section provides support for the twenty-four (24) hour Air Defense Command a lert 

commitment with ready maintenance crews and aircraft. Weapons loading crews are available for 

necessary loading and unloading of aircraft armament on a continuing basis. Our aircraft have been 

scrambled on many occasions to provide escort and surveillance for aircraft being hijacked. 

NEW ORLEANS DETACHMENT 

On 6 October 1972, the Florida Air National Guard became the first Air Guard Squadron to set up 

an Alert Detachment at an installation outside its home state. This Detachment was set up at the New 

Orleans Naval Air Station, Louisiana. Detachment 1 has twenty-one {21) full. time technicians assigned 

thus insuring a safe and effective operation. Detachment 1 maintains a 24·hour alert status with 

two (2) armed F-102 all weather interceptors and two (2) aircrews. They provide protection for the coastal 

areas from Florida to Texas. Detachment 1 is assigned to the Aerospace Defense Command and comes 

under direct control of 20th Air Division located at Ft. Lee, Virginia. 

Work is presently under way for a new permanent alert facility at New Orleans Naval Air Station 

for the Florida Detachment. The scheduled completion date is October 1973. 

ADMIN ISTRATIVE/PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT 

Fiscal year 1973 began a new era in the personnel field with the conversion to the Air Reserve 

Forces - Base Level Military Personnel System (ARF-BLMPS) and the implementation of the Point Credit 

Accounting and Reporting System (PCARS). Both of these systems are computer programs. ARF-BLMPS 

is a system whereby all personnel data is loaded and maintained on computer disks, with the capability of 

immediate updating and retrieval. The computer (B3500) servicing this unit is located at Patrick Air Force 

Base, Florida. A remote device is installed at the Air National Guard Base for direct transmission to and 

from the computer. Certain personnel data is immediately available upon inquiry. Other personnel data 

and output products are received the fo llowing day by mail. This system became operational on 19 April 

1973. PCARS is a computer system interfaced with other systems to provide a mechanized record of 

retirement points. Inputs are from the Air Reserve Pay and Allowance System (ARPAS), Air University 

(ECI), and Consolidated Base Personnel Office (CBPO). This system was implemented 1 October 1972 and 

replaces the manual retirement record, AF Form 190. 

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During the fiscal year, the unit received an Outstanding Rating on its Operational Readiness lnspec· 

tion (ORI), and both the Personnel function and the Administrative function shared in this honor. This is 

the highest rating possible on an ORI and is seldom achieved by any Air National Guard unit. The rating 

is an indication of the maximum effort that had been put forth not only in the area of Administrative and 

Personnel Management but in all areas and by all members. 

Recruiting and Retention took on a new position of importance as we moved into the era of the 

volunteer armed force. Under the non-draft concept, nonprior service applicants dropped to nil. A full 

t ime recruiter was placed on active duty to try and fill the gap. However, his success was mostly in the 

area of prior service enlistments. In an effort to reach the younger age group, Guardsmen volunteers 

periodically visited the high schools, parochial schools and local colleges. The first woman enlisted member 

entered the Florida Air National Guard during fiscal year 73. The efforts put forth during fiscal year 73 

toward recruiting still have not been successful in getting the young men and women who have no previous 

military service. Consequently, recruiting continues to be a challenge and a successful program will become 

more vital as time goes by. 

Administrative Management continues to demand full attention . Rapid ly changing programs and 

concepts require that plans and directives be written and rewritten continually. Inspecting Teams never fail 

to review the currency of administrative procedures, such as, Records Management, Forms Management, 

and Publications Management. Since these functions seem to hold a lower priority t han operational 

matters, it is all to easy to direct the limited manpower toward operational goals at the expense of good 

administration. The Base Administrative Branch continues to try and guard against this by periodic 

inspections of each administrative office. 

Fiscal year 1973 was very successful in the area of Administrative/ Personnel Management, except 

that the recruiting of no prior service men and women still is a challenge that will require ingenuity and 

work in the coming year. 

SCHOOL TRAINING 

All nonprior service enlistees in the Florida Air National Guard are required to complete a minimum 

of four months active duty subsequent to enlistment. This training may consist of USAF Basic Military 

Training {BMT) with a period of intensive on-the-job training at home station, or Basic Mi litary Training 

with subsequent entry into an Air Force technical school. The larger portion of the enlistment spaces 

received have been BMT with subsequent entry into the technical school. This is to the advantage ofthe 

Air National Guard in that these Airmen receive the necessary fundamentals of a job in a formal school 

geared for the purpose of teaching. This formal training makes the actual on-the-job training portion 

comparatively easy. 

With the phase-out of selective service calls, the unit's waiting list has diminished to zero. In an effort 

to maintain the units strength the Florida Air National Guard has initiated a program of having its members 

sell the Air National Guard to their friends and acquaintances. In addition to this, a full time recruiter 

has been called to active duty to enhance the efforts of this program. 

Various other types of forma l training courses are available to members of the Florida Air National 

Guard in addition to those for nonprior service airmen. Some of these courses are: Undergraduate pilot 

training, advanced training courses, lateral trai ning, special training courses, field training detachment 

courses, etc. 

The Air National Guard Non-Commissioned Officer Academy at Knoxville, Tennessee, still con· 

tinues to be popular with the Florida Air Guardsmen. During the fiscal year 10 Guardsmen attended a 

two-weeks Phase I class, two attended the Phase II class, and two attended the full 5lh weeks course. In 

addition, approval has been received for three individuals for Phase I in fiscal year 74, and one for Phase 

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II. Seven additional applications are pending for Phase II classes in fisca l year 74. 

UNIT TRAINING 

Unit training is conducted in accordance with directives published by t he National Guard Bureau, 

Headquarters, United States Air Force, Aerospace Defense Command, and by local directives. The heart 

of the unit training program is on-the-job training (OJT). The OJT program of the Florida Air National 

Guard continued to progress at a satisfactory rate during the past year, having only a few airmen in the 

unit becoming delinquent in their training. 

OJT Trainer-Supervisor classes were scheduled and conducted by a highly qualified United States 

Air Force instructor in 1972. These classes are designed to acquaint supervisory personnel and trainers 

with classification, assignment, training methods and upgrading procedures. Practically all personnel who 

are involved in administering an 0 JT program or who have t he responsibility of actually conducting OJT 

have attended this course in past years. 

The Dual-Channel concept of conducting OJT is still as effective as it has been in the past. Career 

Development Courses have been prepared on a ll career fields authorized in the Florida Air National Guard, 

except the medical field which has about one-half available. 

ANNUAL TRAINING 

Annual training for fiscal year 1973 was conducted on the year round training plan. Some of the 

objectives of this plan are to: 

Increase daily support capability in accomplishment of the local and Aerospace Defense Command 

mission. 

Improve utilization of annual training manpower by programming against actual work requirements. 

Improve individual proficiency training through reduction of supervisor to trainee ratio and increase 

actual job performance in normal d uty Air Force Specialty Codes. 

Through closer supervision, planning and training, qualify personnel by a vigorous OJT and classroom 

training program in their specialty. 

Obtain more useful work from personnel as the direct product of t heir OJT, and reduction of 

trainees on hand to be supervised at a given time. 

Increase participation by commanders, staff officers, and supervisors by increasing planning and 

supervisory responsibilities for daily operation of t he unit. 

Attain a closer daily working relationship between the Air technician and military personnel with 

increased emphasis on military direction and supervision. 

Improve Air National Guard · employer relations by allowing large organizations that have severa l 

employees who are Guardsmen to schedule their annual training at various periods. 

FEDERAL FUNDS AND EQUIPMENT 

The mission of the Florida Air National Guard is such that it must be operationally ready for combat 

at all times. To insure the maximum readiness, the Federal government funds and equips the Florida Air 

National Guard on a level closely paralleling the active Air Force. An average of two hundred forty-nine 

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(249) full time Federally supported technicians are employed at the Air National Guard Base in jacksonville. These technicians, representing about 30% of the overall strength of the Florida Air Guard, are 

specialists in the fields of command, administration, finance, accounting, supply and maintenance. 

During fiscal year 1973, Federal funds in the amount of $5 ,607,509.68 were expended in support of 

the Florida Air National Guard. The value of military equipment in use is $41,153,601.33. 

The F-102 aircraft, with which the Florida Air National Guard is currently equipped, is an expensive 

weapon system to operate. Cash purchases of supplies and services in the j acksonville area in support of 

this aircraft during fisca l year 1973 totaled $4,057 .34, while purchase orders and delivery orders on local 

business concerns totaled $165,113.12. Local transportation companies received $7,170.62 for movement of material from jacksonville to various points in the nation . Cross Service agreements with other 

military activities in the jacksonville area resulted in services to the Florida Air National Guard valued at 

$41,446.16. The Federal funds paid to Florida business concerns, coupled with the $4,322,714.89 paid 

in salaries during this period, represents an industry of considerable value to the State of Florida and its 

citizens. 

. ~e warehouse inventory of 3,237 active items was maintained at $1,058,507 00. There was an 

average of 15,886 monthly transactions. These figures indicate an efficient inventory control system that 

is well within the limits prescribed by the active Air Force. The aircraft fuel section issued f uel and 

petroleum products during this period that were valued at $398,843.32. 

The Florida Air National Guard, in October 1972, was assigned an additional mission in the Southern 

Defense of the U. S. to provide an around-the-clock alert capability in covering this area. Detachment 1 

of the 125th Fighter Interceptor Group was established at the U. S. Naval Station, New Orleans, Louisiana. 

A total of $10,815.57 for funded items was expended over a nine-month period in d irect support of this 

activity. 

The on-base F-102 Aircraft Inspection Repair as Needed (IRAN) program was satisfactorily 

supported from the existing manpower. A total of $51,738.42 worth of funded parts were issued in 

support of this program. 

The Florida Air National Guard supply section completed its second year under the Standard Base 

Level Supply System (UNIVAC 1050-11 ). This was considered to be a successful year. All supply personnel have become fully q ualified and experienced in UNIVAC 1050-11 procedures As a result of this, this 

Supply was considered as a fina list in the selection of the outstanding supply unit in the entire Air National 

Guard . The unit is still satellited on the computer located at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia and is being 

supported in a satisfactory manner. 

MAINTENANCE 

During the past fiscal year, an average of one hundred and twenty-nine (129) personnel were 

employed by the Air Jechnician Detachment of the Florida Air National Guard to perform maintenance on 

unit aircraft which include twenty-three (23) F-1 02s, two (2) T-33s and one (1) C-54 aircraft. Maintenance 

personnel are responsible for performance of all organizational maintenance and much of the intermediate 

maintenance on both the primary mission and support mission aircraft, missiles and associated test equipment, ground power equipment, all motor vehicles, including crash and firefig hting equipment, the flight 

simulator, and the base communications system. 

The 125th Fighter Interceptor Group has had the F-102 as its primary mission aircraft for over 

thirteen years. This is an unusually long time for any unit to retain any single model aircraft and it has 

enabled us to attain an exceptionally high level of maintenance proficiency. During this thirteen year 

period, more than 57,000 hours of F-102 flying time has been logged. The average experience level of 

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Air Technician employees is now over 19 years. 

During fiscal year 1973 we overflew the programmed and allotted 4384 F-102 flying hours by 252 

hours and also overflew the allotted 350 C-54 hours by 148 hours This is considered an especially noteworthy accomplishment because our budget had been cut approximately 10 percent from last year 

although material costs have climbed significantly higher. 

Programmed Depot Maintenance (PDM), the on-site inspection and repair of F-102 aircraft continues 

as a major maintenance action. Under this program, aircraft are subjected to complete overhaul including 

wing removal, removal of hydraulic lines and electrical wiring and replacement of components as required. 

This continuing maintenance program, which has been in effect for the past two years, has proven very 

beneficial in that the quality of our aircraft is greatly improved when compared to depot level maintenance 

at other out of state locations. Although out PDM crews consistently perform more work than is required 

by technical orders, they have consistently met or exceeded programmed flow times. At present they are 

three full weeks ahead of schedule. 

New maintenance management procedures adopted by the U S. Air Force were implemented on 

1 October 1972. The complete restructuring and realignment of sections and responsibilities of 

individuals required classroom training for all assigned maintenance technicians. The transition to the new 

methods and procedures, although complicated, were completed without difficulty. 

Modern aircraft inspection techniques require non-destructive inspection (NDI) of all major aircraft 

components. NDI is the X-Raying of these components for cracks and corrosion. This unit is now in the 

process of establishing this NDI capability at a projected cost of $98,000.00 To date, one man has been 

factory trained on use of NDI equipment and we now have a limited capability in this area. Because two 

men are required to conduct most ND I inspections, assistance is provided by qualified personnel from the 

South Carolina Air National Guard. 

Another "First" was compiled by the Florida Air National Guard when a disabled F-102 was airlifted 

from the Cecil Field Naval Air Station to the Air National Guard Base at Jacksonville International Airport. 

The engine and much of the electronic equipment was removed from the aircraft to lessen the load before 

a "Sky Crane" helicopter on loan from the Alabama Army National Guard picked up the F-102 and gently 

carried it approximately 20 miles to a soft landing at the Air Guard site. 

TYNDALL DEPLOYMENT 

During February 1973, 10 aircraft, 10 pilots and 36 maintenance support personnel were sent on 

temporary duty to Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida The purpose of this deployment was to evaluate the 

F-1 02 weapons system and aircrews in actual firing of m1ssiles against the Firebee drone target. Our first 

day score of 6 direct hits for 6 sorties flown was until then an unheard of feat. On the second day, the 

score was three direct hits for four sorties flown These high success rates are a tribute to the high degree 

of skill displayed by both pilots and maintenance personnel 

INCREASED SCOPE OF AIR DEFENSE COMMAND ALERT 

The maintenance section has provided support for the 24-hour Air Defense Command alert commitment since assumption of the air defense mission in 1956. Ready maintenance crews and aircraft are 

provided and weapons loading crews are available for necessary loading and unloading of aircraft armament 

on a continuing basis. An increase in the air defense commitment of the Florida Air National Guard was 

directed by the Department of Defense effective 1 October 1972. This increased coverage was necessitated 

when a Cuban aircraft flew unchallenged into the New Orleans area . The Department of Defense 

directive established formation of Detachment No . 1 as a unit of the 125th Fighter Interceptor Group, 

Florida Air National Guard, with duty station at the New Orleans Naval Air Station, Louisiana. Two 

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FANG aircraft and pilots now stand 24-hour alert at New Orleans and are rotated to this unit every other 

day. Eleven additional maintenance and weapons loading personnel have been hired to provide maintenance support at the detached location. 

AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE 

The F-102 Delta Dagger, an all weather fighter aircraft, of the 159th Fighter Interceptor Squadron, 

Florida Air National Guard, uses the runways of the j acksonvi lle International Airport for their take-offs 

and landings. One facet of their safety program is the presence on the runway of an approved Air Force 

aircraft arresting system. Presently, the system in use is the two BAK-12's and they are to be relocated 

approximately 1,500 feet down the present runway In addition, the BAK-12's are to be modified into a 

BAK-14 recessed cable configuration. This project will necessitate the closing of the present runway 

{7 /25) for a period of approximately six months commencing mid-August 1973. Present cost estimate of 

the project is one hundred and thirty thousand dollars. 

PUBLIC AFFAIRS 

During fiscal year 1973, the Florida Air National Guard emphasized continued community relations 

programs toward benefits of membership. The technical training available coupled with the pay received 

was stressed in visits to all the area's high schools. Recruiting/Information Booths have been set-up in area 

shopping centers as well as general advertisement in local publications. Continued submission of unit news 

worthy events have been submitted to the news media. The goal in this area of endeavor is to keep the unit 

before the public, insuring their continued awareness ofthe Florida Air National Guard. 

A "Recruiting and Retention Committee" has been established to develop and implement a unit 

program. The committee is composed of first term NCO's and Airmen, thereby insuring rapport with the 

segment of the community and unit necessary to make such a program work . Preliminary results have 

proved satisfactory in meeting the desired objectives. 

Base tours for groups of the local community have been expanded to include all areas of the base. 

Initially set-up for school groups on field trips, we now can accommodate any type of group desiring a tour. This capability is publicized throughout the entire community and has resulted in increased 

public relations and awareness of the Florida Air National Guard's mission in the Aerospace Defense 

Command. 

The Florida Air National Guard has continued support of Explorer Post Number 925, providing 

leadership and facilities. This program has proven successful in recruiting efforts through enlistment of 

several members into the unit. Education of the members in all areas of aviation has sustained interest and 

motivation resulting in benefits for the membership and unit as well 

The Florida Air National Guard Non-Commissioned Officer Academy Graduates Association has 

continued to support and perform their flag program in which American flags are presented to area 

schools and civic associations. The association sponsored the Second National Industry Day at the 

Academy at Knoxville, Tennessee on 12 April 1973 This program hosted leaders of industry from 

throughout the country explaining the Guard's mission and seeking their continued support of allowing 

their employees to meet mission training requirements and fully participate in the Guard. 

Speakers representing the unit have appeared before many local civic organizations bringing the story 

of the Florida Air National Guard to their attention . These include Kiwanis, Rotary, Optimist, Lions, 

Civitan and other Businessmen's Clubs. 

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ADVISORS 

ARMY 

The mission of the United States Army Advisor Group is to provide advice and assistance to the units 

of the Florida Army National Guard in all phases of training, administration, supply, and maintenance 

procedures in order to accomplish the National Guard mission of maintaining a maximum degree of 

operational readiness. The Senior Army Advisor, Colonel Dale F. McGee, Jr., is the liaison officer between 

the Adjutant General and the Commanding General, Third United States Army. Colonel Frank D. 

Oblinger, Jr., is the incoming Senior Army Advisor effective 1 July 1973. 

The headquarters of the Advisor Group is located at the State Arsenal. Advisor Detachments are at 

the Alternate Command Headquarters in Jacksonville and Headquarters, 53d Brigade in Tampa. Under 

these two sub-commands, there are twenty-two advisor stations at National Guard armories throughout 

Florida. Reorganization of the Un ited States Army in July 1973 will reduce these advisor stations to t he 

State Headquarters, the 53d Infantry Brigade, the Aviation Facility, and the Artillery and Signal Groups. 

An Active Army Readiness Group, consisting of 37 officers, 23 enlisted men, and 16 civilians, located at 

Patrick Air Force Base is being organized to provide technical assistance to combat and support elements 

of both the National Guard and Army Reserve units within t he State of Florida. 

AIR 

The Department of the Air Force provides an officer as Air Force Officer as Senior Air Force 

Advisor to the Florida Air National Guard, with office at the Headquarters, 125th Fighter-Interceptor 

Group, Jacksonvi lle International Airport, Florida. The mission of the Advisors is to provide administrative 

advice and technical assistance within their capabilities. 

The Aerospace Defense Command is the gaining command of the Florida Air National Guard with 

operational control provided by the 20th Air Divison, Fort Lee Air Force Station, Virginia. 

Lieutenant Colonel James R. Hetherington has been recently assigned to replace Lieutenant Colonel 

James D. Baker who was recently reassigned. Lt Co lonel Hetherington will perform liaison duties with 

the Air Force and the Adjutant General. 

Chief Master Sergeant Robert J. Holden has served as the Air Force Technical Advisor since 

October 1969. Both Lt Colonel Hetherington and CMSGT Holden are well orientated in the Aerospace 

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REPORT 

OF THE 

ADJUTANT GENERAL 

OF THE 

STATE OF FLORIDA 

1974 

HENRY W. McMILLAN 

MAJOR GENERAL, LINE 

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AIR NA T/ONAL GUARD 

f. 

The mission of the FloriQa Air National .<;;~ard is to mai!'ltain a combat ready force to perform its 

wartime assignment and to provide a ~ul)y .loaded, combat. reapy alert force for the Aerospace Defense 

Command of the United States Air Force. 

The most significant action of fiscal year 74 was the announced conversion of the.125th Fighter 

Group from the F-102 to the F-106 weapons system. This conversion began in the fourth quarter ofTiscal 

.year 74 and will continue for 18 to 24 months . . Unit personnel will be trained in the F-196 primarily at 

Jacksonville by Regular Air Force personnel. To augment. th,is.training three pilots will be checked O\Jt at 

Tyndall Air Force Base as F-106 instructor pilots and seven more pilots will receive a basic F-106 checkout 

course at Tyndall. 

: , · ;Along ·withv.tlie announced conver.sion. the f? g~ter Groups alert detachm.ent at New Orleans Naval Air 

• Station ·Was . scHedul.ed -to • be r~p aq~d .Qy,, ~ R<eg!AJar Air Force unjt . . Thi! ind!viduals stationed ~t New 

· ·0rJeans Naval• :Air .Station· were. reassigned tp Jagkspnville a~ the F -106 weapon~ system .iJ;lcre11sep·. the 

'number. of Air Techniciah spaces. ; . . 1 , 

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In add ition to maintaining Jacksonville and New Orleans alert through 31 May 1974, our pilots and 

aircraft have been used in both the 20th NORAD ~egion and other regions to assist in air .defense effectiveness tests, qualified numerous Air Force Weapons Controllers in both conventional ground based control 

tenters ·and· Airborne Earl.y Warning Aircraft, assisted in weapons research (at E~lin AFB) ,and supplied 

for.mations of aircraft for militilry reviews and special services. Operational and training activities of the 

alert force are as f.ollows: 

! •Twenty-four Air Defense scrambles were ordered with aircraft becoming air~orne. Targets scrambled 

on ranged from smugglers to Cuban fighters testing our coastal air defenses. 

176 training flights were flown on Air Defense exercises. ,-

A, flO-notice Operational, Readiness Inspection of the 125th Fighter Group was .conducted by an 

inspection team representing the Inspector General, Headquarters, Aerospace Defe11.se ~omman~ du ring the 

period 12 through 18 October 1973. The unit received a satisfactory rating highlighted by an out~tanding 

grade for pilot. effectiveness. 

The 125th Fighter Group participated in the world wide military alert called by Preside~t Nixon on 

25 October 1973. All combat ready aircraft were loaded and on five-minute alert within hours after 

notification shortly after midnight. · 

. The 125th Fighter lntercepto~ GrouP. leads all Air National Guard units in exercise particiP,ation. 

' ' During the year, NOR AD or the 20th Region conducted thirteen live exercises in which the 159 Fighter 

Interceptor: Squadron supplied a large interceptor force as well as numerous target aircraft. 

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Aircrew flying and ground ·training requirements during this period were accomplished as follows: 

100% of all ground training was accomplished. 100% of all flying training was a~complished. Seven pilots 

had physiological training. Twelve hours of academic instrument refresher training was received. Twelve 

hours of C-54 refresher training for support aircrews was received. 

Twenty-six primary duty fighter pilots and eight overpead (supervisory) pilots are authorized in the 

125th Fighter Group. An average of thirty-four pilots was maintained during this period. At present, one 

officer is in Combat Crew Training School and two officers are in a Local Training Program. Average total 

time of all pilots - 2,980 hours; average total jet time - 2,061 hours; average total unit equipment time -

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DIVISION EXERCISES 

On numerous occasions during the year we are called upon to assist various Air Force units and air 

divisions by supplying targets and/or interceptor aircraft aircrews for division exercises. This unit has been 

commended many times by its parent division for support furnished during these around the clock 

operations. 

INSPECTIONS 

The 125th Fighter Interceptor Group received a satisfactory rating from the Operational Readiness 

Inspection team of the Aerospace Defense Command's 20th Air Division. 

AEROSPACE DEFENSE COMMAND ALERT 

On 31 May 1974 responsibility for both the five-minute alert a ircraft at New Orleans Naval Air 

Station and at jacksonville were turned over to other Air National Guard units. The New Orleans Naval 

Air Station' alert wi ll be taken by the Air Force in the near future. The jacksonville alert will be returned 

to the 125th Fighter Interceptor Group when enough aircrews become operationally ready in the F-106. 

This is scheduled to occur between 1 january and 1 july 1975. 

ADMIN ISTRATIVE/PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT 

Recruiting was the major item of interest as the 1974 fiscal year began. Although the Group had 

been successful in maintaining a comfortable sfrength level, management was concerned over t he lack of 

success in attracting the young, no-prior service enlistees. Thus on 9 july 1973 we kicked off a n extensive 

recruiting campaign with emphasis on reaching the young community and selling the Air National Guard 

program. Basically, the campaign consisted of "blind ads" in local newspapers, a staff answering telephone 

responses to ads, a team of drivers who picked up t he prospects for a tour of the base, and a team of 

recruiter/salesmen who escorted the prospects around the base while explaining our activities and generally 

"selling" our program. In the 20 workdays of the campaign we received 802 calls, scheduled 274 pick-ups, 

with 179 fulfilling the pick-up appointment. Of these 179 who toured the base, 142 were given the 

qualifying aptitude test with 67 passing, 53 of these took the physical exam with 44 qualifying, 7 were 

disqualified for other reasons, leaving us 'with a net of 37 new enlistees. The campaign required a great deal 

of hard work, but resu lted in the enlistment of some Basic airmen into the unit for the first t ime in many 

months. The campaign was also an eye opener as we experienced for the first time a 53% failure rate on 

the written aptitude test, with many of those failing being high school graduates. 

Fiscal year 1974 also saw the Base Level Military Personnel S.ystem (BLMPS) move into the 

Advanced Personnel Data System {APDS). The conversion into the advanced system was completed, along 

with Air Force units, in March 1974. Some of the major features of the APDS include: (1) The elimination of all manual personnel records, other than the basic source document to support each personnel 

action which are maintained in the Unit Personnel Records Group folders; {2) Moving the management 

responsibility from the Air Reserve Personnel Center (ARPC) in Denver to the USAF Military Personnel 

Center {USAFMPC) in San Antonio; {3) Establishment of a Historical Data Bank o n each member which is 

maintained at USAFMPC level only, removing this specified historical data from the Base Level Management; {4) Expansion of the Personnel Data' maintained in the computer bank ; and {5) Implementation 

of "projected actions" for such items as promotions and separations. At the close of the fiscal year APDS 

was still experiencing some difficulty with programmed actions that were not working properly. Consequently, some action~ such as Records Review Rosters, Unit Manning Document Rosters, and Immunization Rosters were still not being produced by the computer. This created somewhat of a problem in 

properly managing the personnel function, but USAFMPC expects to resolve it soon. 

In the area of personnel, another computer system that was implemented in fiscal year 1973, t he 

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Point Credit Accounting and Reportmg System (PCARS), experienced quite a few malfu~ctions as the 

individual retirement point records b~gan ~o flow in fiscal year 1974. As the fiscal year clo~es, many of 

these problems appear to have beep ,;e~lved, and computer retirem~nt point recqrds arl?· exp~cted to be 

more accurate and reliable in the fut~re. !iowever, resolving the problems caused consideragle additional 

work at base level even though the problem was a result of malfunctioning computer programs designed at 

ARPC •.. · .· ~ .... 

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· Fiscal year ,1974 also brought,·na.tionwide annoul)c~ments of ~any programmed chapg~s i.n the 

structure, equipment and mission of many ~tr National Guard \In its. The 125th Fighter ln~erceptor 4ro~:~p 

was included among those programmed for a change of equipment: Conversion from F-10ito the F-106 

aircraft. Detachment 1 of the. Group, operating at New Orleans, was scheduled to be discon~irued . At the 

close of the fiscal year, the Group was well into the planning and preparation stages of the conversion, 

which will involve a realignment of unit manning documents. 

Management of the administrative function Y<a~ fairly routine d u.ring fiscal year 1974, being one of 

the few ar.eas that did not experience any major change in its concept of operations. Due 'to this, special '• • • • . • . I 

·attention had to be focused on the necessity for GOntinved support of the administrative management 

program within the .Group l~st it fall below its previous excellent standing. Periodic checks of administra· 

tive offices indicates that Base managers have responded to this need with records, publications, and forms 

being maintained in a satisfactory manner throughout the year. · 

Administrative/Personnel Management was rated satisfactory during the annual Federal inspection 

The .on-board airman strength on 1 July 1973 was 738, at the close of the fi~C?ll Y~'.l~ . 9rJ 30 june 

1974 the on-board airman strength stood at 899, which was 109% of that authorized. Special authoriza-

.tion to exceed th~ ·· autllorized strength has been granted by the National Guard Bureau The officer 

strength level remained fairly constant during the year, closing ith 94 officers assigned 

··,The publication of a monthly Newsletter was implemented in fiscal year 1974 in an effort to keep 

personnel informed on programs, policies, and events. It is mailed to each member prior to the monthly 

Unit Training Assembly, and has been well received . 

SCHOOL TRAINING 

·· ~ All non-prior serv1ce enl1stees in the Florida Air Natio.nal Guard are required to complete a m•n1mum 

of four months active duty subsequent to enlistment. This training may consist of USAF Basic Military 

Training (BMT) with a period of intensive on·the-job training at home station, 0 1 Basic Mi lita~y Training 

with subsequent entry into an Air Force technical sc.hool. The larger portion of the enlistment spaces 

received have been BMT with subsequent entry into the technical school. This is to t he advantage of the 

A•r National Guard in that these Airmen rece1ve the necessary fundamentals of a job in a forma l school 

geared for the purpose of t~ch ng This formal training makes the actual on-the job trammg port1on 

comparatively easy 

With the phase-out of selective serv1ce calls, the unit's waiting list has diminished to zero . In an efforr 

to maintain the units strength the Florida Air National Guard has initiated a program of having its membe ~ 

sell ·the Air N,ational .G1,1ard to their friends and acquaintances, In addition to this,. a full t ime recruiter 

has been .called to itCtive duty to enhance the efforts of this program. 

Various other types of formal trainjng courses are available to members of the florida Air National 

Guard in addition to those for non-prior service airmen . Some of these courses are: Undergraduate pilot 

training, advanced training courses, lateral training, special training courses, fie.ld !raining detachment 

courses, etc 

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The Air National Guard Non-Commissioned Officer Academy at Knoxville, Tennessee, still continues to be popular with the Florida Air Guardsmen. During the fiscal year 3 Guardsmen attended a 

two-weeks Phase I class, 5 attended the Phase II class, and one attended the full 5!.-S weeks course. In 

addition, approval has been received for 3 individuals for Phase II in fiscal year 1975. 

With the F-106 aircraft conversion scheduled for the first quarter of fiscal year 1975, intensive training in the various career fields has been undertaken in preparation for arrival of the new aircraft. Since the 

Weapons Control System and related areas are so complex in the new aircraft, the major training has been 

undertaken in this area. Five Air Technicians have been scheduled for an 18-week class at Lowry Air Force 

Base, Colorado, and an additional eighteen have been scheduled for thirteen weeks training with the Field 

Training Detachment at Tynda ll Air Force Base, Florida. The Field Training Detachment from Tyndall 

Air Force Base has been scheduled to conduct classes in all phases of maintenance and related areas 

beginning in the first quarter of fiscal year 1975 and continuing for several months. 

Tentative plans had been made for the Florida Air National Guard to deploy to the Permanent Field 

Training Site, Savannah, Georgia, for annual training for fiscal year 1974. However, with the announcement of the conversion from F-102 to F-106 aircraft, these plans were changed and the year-round annual 

training program was placed in effect in February 1974, for the remainder of the fiscal year. Some of the 

objectives of this plan are to: 

Increase daily support capability in accomplishment of the local and Aerospace Defense Command 

mission. 

Improve utilization of annual training manpower by programming against actual work requirements. 

Improve individual proficiency training through reduction of supervisor to trainee ratio and increase 

actual job performance in normal duty Air Force Specialty Codes. 

Through closer supervision, planning and training, qualify personnel by a vigorous 0 JT and classroom 

training program in their specialty. 

Obtain more useful work from personnel as the direct product of their OJT, and reduction of 

trainees on hand to be supervised at a given time. 

Increase participation by commanders, staff officers, and supervisors by increasing planning and 

supervisory responsibilities for daily operation of the unit. 

Attain a closer working relationship between the Air technician and military personnel with , 

increased emphasis on military direction and supervision. 

Improve Air National Guard · employer relations by allowing large organizations that have several 

employees who are Guardsmen to schedule their annual training at various periods. 

FEDERAL FUNDS AN D EQUIPMENT 

The mission of the Florida Air National Guard is such that it must be operationally ready for combat 

at all times. To insure the maximum readiness, the Federal government funds and equips the Florida Air 

National Guard on a level closely paralleling the active Air Force. An average of 250 f ull-time federally 

supported technicians are employed at the Air National Guard Base in j acksonville. These technicians, 

representing about 25% of the overall strength of the Florida Air Guard, arc specialists in the fields of 

command, administration, finance, accounting, supply and maintenance. 

During fiscal year 1974, Federal funds in the amount of $7,449,787.54 were expended in support of 

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the Florida Air National Guard. The value of military ~quipment in use .is $5,860,193.90. 

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The F-102 aircraft, with which the Florida Air National Guard is currently equipped, is an expensive 

weapon system to operate. Cash purchases of supplies and services in the jacksonville area in support of 

this aircraft during fiscal year 19.74,totaled $12,,933,.00, while purchase orders and delivery orders on local 

busines~ concerns totaled $171,933.62. L!>cal transportation companies received $34,260.51 for movement of .material from jacksonville to varjoy~ po.irts in the nation. Cross Service Agr.eements with other 

military activities in the Jacksonville a,rpa rt:su!t~d [!l servi c~~ to the. Florida Air Natipn~l Guard valued at 

$42,700.00. The federal funds paid to Florida busi~e~s con cerns, coupled with the $5,252,369,93 paid 

in salaries during this period, represents an industry of considerable value to the State of Florida and its 

citizens. 

TJlese figures include the items of equipment and supplies that have been received in anticipation of 

our conversion to the F-106 airc~aft. · 

During the last quarter of fiscal year 1974 this unit received 4509 itefl\S t~ suppqr.t the F-106 

aircraft. This added to the F -102 inventory of 2000 active items for a total of 6500 items. 

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, Tre on~?ase Power L!p~rade Modification (>rogram was started in june 1974. This modification 

program ~equires very close. coordination with tbe different depots which support this aircraft. Th1s has 

been.done in a very satisfactory manner. 

' . T;~e on-base F.- q~ Aircraft !nspection Repair As Needed {IRAN) progra_m was .satjsfactorily 

suppor~e9 fr~m e:"isting manpower. This program ~as completed ~ur~ng the third quarter of 1974. During 

fis,cal year 1974 a total of $21,392.68. worth of funded parts were issued in support of this program. 

The warehouse inventory of 6500 active items which includes both F-102 and F-106 aircraft items 

was maintained at $3,987,280.00. There was an average of22,481 monthly transactions . 

. Th~se figures inpicate an efficient inventory, control system .that is well within the limits prescribed 

by the active Air Force. The aircraft Fuel Section issued fuel and petroleum products during tl)is period 

valued at ·$1,074,230.83 . . 

The flor•da Air National Guard maintained the Southern Defense of the U S to provide an aroundthe-~lock alert capability. In coveri9g this area, Detachment 1 of the 125th Fighter Interceptor Group was 

established at Naval Station, New Orleans, Louisiana . A total of $11 ,425 93 for funded items was 

expended during fiscal year 1974 in d irect support of this activity. This Alert commitment was turned 

over to t.he !ICtive Air Force on 1.July 1974 

The Florida Air National Guard Supply Section completed its third year under the Standard Bace 

Level Supply system {UNIVAC 1050-11). This was considered to be a successful year All supply 

personnel have become fully qualified and experienced in the UNIVAC 1050-11 procedures. 

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As a result of this, this Supply Se.ction was considered as a fi nal ist for the second consecutive year, 

in t he selection' of the most outs_ta.n'ping .Supply unit in the Air National Guard. This unit is still satellited 

on t~«,! computer located at Moqdy AFB, Georgia and is being supported in a satisfactory manner 

MAINTENANCE 

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D\lring fiscal year 1974, an av~rage of one hundred and twenty.nine ,personnel were employed by the 

Air Technician Detachment of the Florida Air National Guard to perform maintenance on unit aircfaft 

which include twenty-three F-102s, three T-33s and one C-54 aircraft. Maintenance personnel are 

responsible for performance of all organizational maintenance and much of the intermediate maintenance 

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on both the primary mission and support mission aircraft, missiles and associated test equipment, ground 

power equipment, all motor vehicles, including crash and firefighting equipment, the flight simulator and 

the base communications system. 

The 125th Fighter Interceptor Group has had the F-102 as its primary mission aircraft for over 

fourteen years. This is an unusually long time for any unit to retain any single model aircraft and it has 

enabled us to attain an exceptionally high level of maintenance proficiency. During this fourteen year 

period, more than 61,000 hours of F-102 flying time has been logged. The average experience level of 

Air Technician employees is now over nineteen years. 

During fiscal year 1974 we flew the programmed and allotted 4260 F-102 flying hours and overflew 

the allotted 322 C-54 hours by 114 hours. This is considered an especially noteworthy accomplishment 

when budget limitations and significantly higher costs are considered. Also, as a result of the nationwide 

fuel shortage, very limited flying was authorized during a period of approximately two weeks. 

CONVERSION TO F-106 AIRCRAFT 

During March of 1974, we received official word that the Florida Air National Guard would convert 

from F-102 to F-106 aircraft during the Summer of 1974, and that the ADC Alert Detachment maintained 

by the 125th Fighter Interceptor Group at New Orleans, Louisiana will be transferred to the Air Force. 

The transfer of the Detachment at New Orleans will result in a reduction of twenty technicians at 

that location. However, an increased authorization for the parent unit will allow these individuals tobe 

absorbed at the time of conversion. The receipt of the F-106 aircraft by the 125th Fighter Interceptor 

Group will upgrade the weapons system and provide the unit with modern, more sophisticated and 

efficient aircraft. 

AIR DEFENSE COMMAND ALERT 

Since 1958, the 125th has performed the sole Air Defense mission for the Eastern seaboard of the 

United States from Charleston, South Caro lina, to Cape Canaveral. In 1972, this responsibility was 

extended to include the Gulf Coast from Pensacola Bay to the Louisiana-Texas border. 

In order to perform this mission in support of the 20th.NORAD Region, the 125th maintains aircraft 

on five-minute alert status, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week in the defense of the Southeastern 

United States. 

The assignment of the aerospace interceptor mission to the Air Guard has permitted a reduction of 

similar type units from the Active Air Force resulting in considerable saving of tax dollars. 

TRANSITION TRAINING 

The transition from F-102 to F-106 aircraft is a tremendous task. All maintenance personnel must 

undergo specialized training in their particular career fields. Several groups have been sent on temporary 

duty to Lowry Air Force Base, Colorado, and Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida, for training on the F106 radar system. Early in fiscal year 1975, a Field Training Detachment will arrive at the Air National 

Guard facility in jacksonville to conduct specialized training courses in solid-state electronics, missile and 

missile console operation, instrument maintenance, communications, navigation equipment, pneudraulics, 

aerospace ground equipment, egress systems, electrical systems, aircraft maintenance, fuel systems, jet 

engine maintenance and weapons systems. The training, which is scheduled to commence in mid-july 

1974, will not be completed until well into 1975 . 

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PUP MOD 

An F-106 Power Upgrade Program which will reduce the number of generators from four to one, 

and will produce a much more reliable electrical system, has been undertaken by Air Technicians at the 

jacksonville Base. A total of thirty-one aircraft will undergo extensive modification in this program. 

Eleven of these aircraft will be assigned to the Air National Guard base at Fresno, California, six will be 

assigned to an Air National Guard unit at Great Falls, Montana, and fourteen will be permanently assigned 

to the Florida Air National Guard at jacksonville. In addition, one aircraft presently in the SAAMA Depot 

at Sacramento, California, will be assigned to the 125th Fighter Interceptor Group which will bring our 

total to fifteen F-106 aircraft. To assist us in the tremendous task of modifying these aircraft, a team of 

thirty-eight specialists from the Sacramento Depot and thirty-eight additional air technicians from New 

York, Montana, Michigan and New jersey have been temporarily assigned to this unit. 

FLIGHT SIMULATOR 

An F-106 flight simulator which arrived on 6 June 1974 via C-130 aircraft has been installed in the 

flight simulator building and will soon be operational. 

PUBLIC AFFAIRS 

During 1974, the Florida Air National Guard began seeing tangible results from a two-year effort to 

establish community awareness of the unit as a resource of the North Florida area. For the two-year 

period, the Information Office has focused on an intensive recruiting effort which has been broadly based 

through all Group Personnel. 

The character of the Information effort altered during 1974, as manning reached 109% during the 

Spring of the year, and the National Guard Bureau announced the upgrading of unit aircraft from the 

F-102 Delta Dagger to the far more sophisticated F-106 Delta Dart Interceptors. 

The upgrading of the unit aircraft was an indication of the importance of the mission of the Florida 

Air National Guard and a measure of the effectiveness of the Group. The new aircraft became an important vehicle for the Florida Air National Guard story, although the basic thrust of the program - The 

Florida Air National Guard as a community resource- was not altered. 

The recruiting visits to area high schools continued to stress the value of the technical trammg 

available as well as the financial rewards for serving in the Guard. The introduction of the F-1 06 was also 

highlighted as an indication of the importance of the Group to the national air defense posture 

Public service announcements to area radio stations have continued to stress the value of training 

available through the Florida Air National Guard. Appearances by Air National Guard officers and NCO s 

on area radio and TV stations have served to increase community awareness and supplement the efforts of 

the recruiter 

Base tours have been made available to any organization in the community, and various community 

relations programs have been continued. Two examples are the sponsorship of Explorer Post 925, and the 

regular visit of the Bloodmobile to receive donations from Air Guardsmen. 

The Florida Air National Guard Non-Commissioned Officer Academy Graduates Association continues to be a vital factor in the community outreach program. For a number of years, the Association has 

sponsored the presentation of American Flags to area schools and civic associations. The flag presentation 

ceremony and the patriotic program which accompanies it has been an important means of reaching young 

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ADVISORS 

ARMY 

The mission of the Office of the Senior Army Advisor is to provide advice and assistance to the units 

of the Florida Army National Guard in all phases of training, administration, supply, and maintenance 

procedures in order to accomplish the National Guard mission of maintaining a maximum degree of 

operational readiness. The Senior Army Advisor, Colonel Frank D. Oblinger, Jr., is the liaison officer 

between the Adjutant General and the Commander, U.S. Army Readiness Region IV. 

The Senior Army Advisor Office is located with the State Headquarters. There are four other advisor 

stations throughout Florida collocated with the 53d Infantry Brigade in Tampa, the Aviation Facility 

Command in Jacksonville, the 227th Field Artillery Group in Miami, and the 53d Signal Group in 

Tallahassee. The authorized advisor strength is five officers and three non-commissioned officers. Technical 

assistance and training support is provided by the U. S. Army Readiness Group at Patrick Air Force Base. 

This organization supports both National Guard and Army Reserve units in Florida and is staffed with 

26 officers, 23 enlisted men, and 6 civilians. 

AIR 

The Senior Air Force Advisor, Lieutenant Colonel James R. Hetherington, and staff are located at the 

125th Fighter Interceptor Group Headquarters, Jacksonville International Airport, Jacksonville, Florida. 

The Aerospace Defense Command is the gaining command of the Florida Air National Guard with operational control provided by the 20th Air Division, Fort Lee Air Force Station, Fort Lee, Virginia. 

The mission of the Air Force Advisory personnel is to advise and assist the Air National Guard in 

achieving and maintaining a combat ready status. Due to the weapons system conversion, currently in 

progress, the advisory staff is being increased by twenty-five personnel. These personnel will provide the 

required initial expertise thus ensuring a timely and safe return to a combat ready status in the new 

weapons system. 

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REPORT 

OF THE 

AD JUT ANT GENERAL 

OF THE 

STATE OF FLORIDA 

1975 

KENNEDY C. BULLARD 

MAJOR GENERAL 

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AIR NATIONAL GUARD. 

The Flcrida Air National Guard's dual missions are (1) to maintain an assigned force of squadrons on 

combat ready status capable of assuming an immediate wartime assignment, and (2) providing a fully armed 

and combat ready interceptor fOice for the Aerospace Defense Command of the United States Air Force. 

In achieving and maintaining its combat ready status, the Florida Air National Guard is governed by 

the same training requirements and performance standards adhered to by the regular Air Force. 

During fiscal year 1975, a massive Group Effort was mounted, focusing on achieving combat ready 

status in the new F-106 Delta Dart weapons system, which was received at the end of the previous fiscal 

year, and in training appropriate sections in maintaining and supporting the new aircraft. The conversion 

to the new weapons system began in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 1974, and at the conclusion of fiscal 

year 1975, the Group is pointing toward a pending Operational Readiness Inspection (ORl) which will 

certify the Florida Air National Guard as Combat Ready in the new aircraft. 

In connection with tlus effort air crews have been undergoing training and flying operations in Jacksonville and at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida. 

During the majority of the conversion period, members of the New York Air National Guard were 

assigned to the Florida Air National Guard Base, where they assumed the ADC alert requirement, thus 

permitting Florida ANG aircrews to devote full time to the conversion process. Maintenance and support 

of the New York detachment was performed by members of the Florida Air National Guard. During the 

fourth quarter of fiscal year 1975, Florida Air National Guard aircrews achieved combat ready status in the 

new F-1 06 and resumed the ADC alert commitment. 

Several other Air National Guard squadrons received F-106 aircraft from the Air Force along with the 

Florida ANG, and all of the F-J 06 aircraft involved were processed through the Florida base for modification. Numerous personnel from the receiving ANG units were assigned to the Florida Air National Guard 

Base to participate in the modification program, receiving support from the Florida ANG. As a result of 

the conversion from F-102 to faster and more modern F-106 aircraft, the number of technicians assigned 

to the Florida Air National Guard was temporarily increased by almost 50% to 300 persons. 

The dual task of conversion to the new and more sophisticated weapons system and performing a 

major modification of the electronics systems of all31 aircraft received by Air National Guards throughout 

the nation, was unprecedented at the field leveL As a result of the superior achievements of the Florida Air 

National Guard in this program, the 20 th Air Division of the Aerospace Defense Command has nominated 

the 1 25th Fighter Interceptor Group for the initial award of the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award for the 

calendar year ending 3 1 December 1974. In its Citation for the Award, the 20th Air Divisionsaid that 

"The successful completion of this modification lengthened the useful life of a valuable weapon system and 

increased the combat effectiveness of the F-1 06." 

Another major aircraft conversion took place when the Florida Air National Guard's C-54 aircraft 

was retired. It was t.he last operational C-54 to have participated in the Berlin Airlift, and was flown to 

Germany during 1974 to be featured in a commemorative ceremony sponsored by the Government of 

West Germany. A more modern C-131 aircraft has been received to replace the C-54, and the new aircraft 

is currently undergoing IRAN. Two multi-engine aircrews have been checked out in the new aircraft as 

instructors, and others will complete the conversion when the aircraft is returned from IRAN in the first 

quarter of fiscal year 1976. 

The Personnel section, fully operational under the Basic Level Military Personnel System for the 

entire fiscal year, is preparing for conversion to an on-line computer terminal which will link the Florida 

Air National Guard Base directly with the support computer at Moody Air Force Base. The new system is 

called "RJET" or Remote Job Entry Terminal. 

Conversion to the F-106 aircraft has brought about an expansion of the Florida ANG Security Police 

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Force, with considerable reorganization and expanded training activities required in conju nction with the 

capability of utiln.ing nuclear weapons. 

INSPECTIONS 

No OperattonaJ Readiness Inspections were required during the conversion to the F-1 06 aircraft, but 

the unit is now intensifying preparations for a no-notice OperationaJ Readiness Inspection during fiscal 

year 1976. 

AEROSPACE DEFENSE COMMAND ALERT 

Since 1958, the !25th Fighter Interceptor Group has performed the sole Air Defense Interceptor 

mission for the Eastern Seaboard of the United States from Charleston, South Carolina, to Cape CanaveraJ. 

In order to perform this mission, in support of the 20th NORAD Region, fully armed aircraft are maintained on a five-minute alert status twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week and have been continuously 

through numerous conversions. 

TRANSITION TRAINING 

The conversion to the F-106 weapons system placed a tremendous load on maintenance and 

electronics personnel. In addition to sevcraJ groups who received specialized training at other bases, the 

maintenance and electronics personnel performed intncatc modifications of the F-1 06 aircraft while undergoing intensive specialized training courses in soUd-state electronics, missile and missile console operations, 

instrument maintenance, communications, navigation equipment, pneudraulics, aerospace ground equipment, egress systems, electrkaJ systems, aircraft maintenance, fuel systems, jet engine maintenance and 

weapons systems. 

EXERCISES 

Even during the conversion process, Florida Air National Guard a.ircrews supported Air Force 

Division exercises designed to test the Aerospace Defense system and train controllers. 

Project "TOP SEA", a DOD/State Dept project was supported by the !59th Fighter interceptor 

Squadron with twenty-four (24) sorties in the F-1 06, flying out of Homestead Air Force Base, Florida. No 

abortive missions were caused from a Jack of aircraft. 

PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT 

Fiscal year 1975 saw the implementation of a new technician management concept under four (4) 

directorates: Supply, Maintenance, Operations, and Support Services. The previous organizational 

structure of the Technician Detachment did not include a Director of Support Services, and Branch Chiefs 

reported directly to the Air Commander. The Support Services Directorate provides a focal point for the 

various base support activities, and includes the areas of Persoru1el, Administration, Civil Engineering, 

ComptroUer, Motor Vehicle, Medical, Photo Lab, and Ground Communications. The new concept has 

proven very successful. 

The conversion to F- J 06 aircraft with the contingency for special weapons capability required the 

implementation of the Air Force Human Reliability Program (HRP) during fiscal year 1975. This is a 

screening program to determine as far as possible the reliability of individuals whose duties require that 

they have access to speciaJ weapons. Approximately 100 of our people have been screened and certified as 

reliable. The screening mvolves a favorable security investigation, a review of personnel records, a review of 

medical records, and personal interviews for each individual, along with documentation. It is a program 

that requires continuous evaluation by responsible officials to insure that certifications of reliability remain 

valid, to reduce the possibility of an unstable or troubled individual having access to the high risk special 

weapons. 

The Advanced Personnel Data System (APDS) was a much smoother program during fiscaJ year 

1975. It was implemented the previous yea:, with many programming problems. Most of these problems 

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were resolved during the early part of the year, so tha t the system is now very reliable with almost all 

programs in the Burroughs B-3500 computer functioning properly. 

The 125th Consolidated Base Personnel Office (CBPO) was selected by USAF/MPC as one of five (5) 

CBPO's to participate in a test of the APDS Mobilization Procedures. Selected Air National Guard and Air 

Force Reserve units, active duty Data Processing Installations, and the USAF Military Personnel Center 

performed necessary computer processing to transition affected personnel records from an inactive status to 

an active duty status. Written critiques were made by all participating offices with a view toward improving 

the system where needed. Valuable training and experience was obtained by all personnel participating 

in the Test. 

During fiscal year 1975, there were 28 1 personnel whose enlistment expired. Of tltis number 181 

reenlisted and 100 were discharged. Thls is a reenlistment rate of 64%, which is slightly lower than prior 

years. However, the reenlistment of First Term Obligators wtthln this total was higher than usual. 

Recruiting continued to be an area of special interest with a great deal of effort being expended 

toward informing the general public, personal contacts with school counselors, and recruiting efforts 

toward individual contacts. However, the source of most recruits continues to be the Guardsmen who bring 

in their friends and relatives, sons and daughters. Recruitment of young men and women with no prior 

service and minority groups is still below the desired goal, and presents a challenge to management. 

The strength level has remained relatively high. At the close of fiscal year 1975 there were 94 officers 

and 870 airmen assigned to the Florida Air National Guard . The programmed paid strength level 

authorized was l 00 officers and 8 18 airmen. 

UNIT TRAINING 

Unit training is conducted in accordance with directives published by the National Guard Bureau, 

USAF, Aerospace Defense Command, and by local supplementing directives. The heart of the unit training 

program is On-The-Job Training (OJT). The OJT program of the Florida Air National Guard continued to 

progress at a very satisfactory rate during fiscal year 1975. An average of approximately 225 airmen were 

in some level of OJT throughout the year. 

The Dual-Channel concept of conducting OJT has proven to be very effective since its inception. The 

essence of this concept of training is that the trainee acquires general background knowledge required for 

understanding mtlitary and career area functions by home study of correspondence courses known as 

Career Development Courses (CDC). The other portion of this concept is Job Proficiency, where the 

trainee learns to perform the actual job under supervision of a trainer. This concept does not relieve the 

trainer of the responsibility of aiding the trainee in the more complicated areas of the career development 

portion. CDC's have been prepared on practically all career fields authorized in the Florida ANG. 

The key to any successful training program is to have the backing of commanders at all levels. This 

backing has been prevalent in the Florida Air National Guard for many years now. In addition to tltis 

command emphasis, exceptionally well qualified Administrators have been appointed in each unit to 

supervise and administer the training program for that unit. 

fn an effort to assist supervisory personnel in conducting their programs, several aids are produced 

and utilized, some ofwhlch are: 

a. MonthJyOJT Status Report - this report lists all personnel in the unit that are on OJT, and lists 

their level of traming, length of time in training, CDC enrollment status, etc. 

b. Monthly CDC Status Report - this report lists the current Career Development Status of each 

trainee, i.e., number of volumes required, enrollment date, date of completion of last volume, volume 

review scores, etc. 

c. OJT Advisory Classes - formal courses conducted by a highly qualified Air Force instructor to 

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familiarize supervisory personnel with classification, assignment, training methods and upgrading 

procedures. The latest class was conducted in April 1975 and is normally administered each year. 

Approximately thirty-five (35) personnel attended the April classes. 

During fiscal year 1975, the National Guard Bureau adopted Air Force Manual 50-23, On-The-Job 

Training, as the governing directive for the training programs to replace Air National Guard Manual 50-23. 

Prior to adoption of this manual, selected Training Technicians from the field, including the one from the 

Florida Air National Guard, were assembled in Knoxville, Tennessee, on one occasion and Chicago, 

Illinois, on another to study, evaluate and modify the Air Force Manual to meet current Air National Guard 

requirements. The change over from the ANGM to the Air Force Manual has been favorably received by 

all supervisors. 

One of the responsibilities assigned the Group Training Technician is to conduct a monthly meeting 

with all Unit OJT Administrators. This meeting has been conducted at the beginning of the Saturday UTA 

and has assisted materially in keeping administrators current on the latest information, mutually sharing 

and solving training problems, etc. 

The National Guard Bureau is now able to obtain several management products from the Advance 

Personnel Data System to evaluate effectiveness of vru ious programs. In the area of training, the following 

monthly reports are monitored: 

a. OJT Upgrade Rate · objective is at least 8% of trainees being upgraded monthly. This unit has 

been meeting this objective easily. 

b. Overtime in Training Rate - objective is less than 7% of trainees overtime in training. We have 

no trainees overtime in OJT. 

c. Eligible But Not in Training Rate - objective Jess than 5%. The Florida ANG rate is much lower 

than the objective. 

During fiscal year 1975, this unit converted from the F-102 to F-106 aircraft. An Air Force Field 

Training Detachment from Tyndall AFB, Florida, conducted numerous classes in all aspects of the F-J 06 

aircraft maintenance, engine, weapons, communications/navigational aids, and other related areas. 

The Air National Guard Professional Military Education Center Courses at Knoxville, Tennessee, 

continue to be popular with Guardsmen. During fiscal year 1975, three airmen attended the Academy of 

Military Science, two airmen attended Phase I of the ANG NCO Ademy, and five airmen attended Phase II 

of the Academy. Several airmen are currently scheduled for attendance at the NCO Academy and ANG 

Leadership School during fiScal year 1976. 

ANNUAL TRAIN1NG 

Annual training for fiscal year 1975 was conducted on the year round basis. This system afforded 

much valuable manpower throughout the year, especially needed to augment the Air Technician Detachment during the all-out aircraft conversion program. 

COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE AIR FORCE (CCAF) 

During the latter part of fiscal year 1975, aU provisions of CCAF were opened to Air Guardsmen. 

Previously only transcript service was available. The objective of the CCAF is the granting of credit for 

technical training courses completed, work experience, USAFJ Course completions, and consolidating 

previous college credit into one transcript. CCAF is an accredited member of the Southern Association of 

Colleges and Schools (SACS) Commission on Occupational Education Institutions (COEI) and grants a 

Career Education Certificate (CEC) which is equivalent of an AA degree when requirements have been met. 

Several airmen have been registered into one of the programs of CCAF. 

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ADMINISTRATION 

Management of the administrative function continued fairly routine in the area of Documentation 

Management. The change of mission aircraft caused a complete reshaping of the program within the maintenance complex. In the area of Publications, initial exposure to Microform Publications occurred. This 

program is just starting throughout the Air Force and our requirements were established for the new 

Microfishe Viewers/Printers for the base. By the end of the year these machines were in place in the major 

functional areas. Initially only selected publications will be furnished in microform; however, as the 

capability increases, changes occur more and more will be converted resulting in a savings to both the Air 

Force and Air National Guard . Periodic checks were continued throughout the administrative areas of the 

base insuring a satisfactory and economical operation by Base Managers. 

The area of Administration was rated satisfactory by gaining command inspectors at the Annual 

Inspection. Command guidance rendered throughout the year continued to stress economical and conservative management of resources. 

The Administrative function was charged by the National Guard Bureau/DPX as the Office of 

Primary Responsibility (OPR) to monitor implementation of the Privacy Act of 1974 (Public Law 

93-579). Actual implementation has not occurred; however, much planning and staffing has been necessary 

to insure the actual implementation later on in calendar year 1975. 

Publication of the monthly Newsletter has continued and each member receives a copy through the 

mail prior to the monthly scheduled training assembly. This serves as a useful tool to keep all personnel 

current on policies, programs, and events and serves to Jet the family have an idea of what is happening 

within the unit. 

MAINTENANCE 

At the beginning of fiscal year 1975, 129 personnel were employed by the Air Technician Detachment in direct support of the maintenance area. By 31 July 1974, the full time work force had increased 

from 129 to 184. These additional personnel along with the initial work force provided the needed 

man-hours required to meet mission objectives with the more sophisticated and highly complex systems of 

the F-106 aircraft. 

The transition from F-102 to F-106 aircraft required many simultaneous efforts. It was necessary 

that F-102 aircraft be maintained in a state of readiness to allow pilots to maintain a proficient posture and 

also prepare the aircraft for transfer to other F-102 bases and to the Military Aircraft Salvage and 

Disposition Center. During the same period of time the unit proceeded with the F-106 Power Upgrade 

Program (PUP) modification. This program, which reduced the number of generators from four to one, was 

a depot level project that was so extensive many felt it could not be performed at unit level. Although the 

modification required I ,917 man-hours per aircraft, the PUP Mod Speedline Program turned out 31 

completed aircraft well ahead of schedule. Eleven of the aircraft were assigned to the Air National Guard 

Base at Fresno, California. Six were assigned to the Air National Guard unit at Great Falls, Montana, and 

fourteen were retained for assignment to this unit. The efficiency with which this operation was conducted resulted in considerable savings in funds and time and enabled tllis unit to resume alert status in a 

minimum amount of time. 

During fiscal year 1975, despite budget limitations, significantly higher operating costs and temporary 

fuel shortages, we were able to provide ready aircraft to support transition flying for 23 pilots and meet 

fiscal year 1975 flying objectives as follows: 

AIRCRAf:T TYPE 

F-102 

F-106 

T-33 

FLYING TIME AUTHORIZED 

320.0 

2685.0 

862.0 

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C-54 

C-131 

250.0 

200.0 

289.7 

55.4 

The C-131 was assigned to this urut onJy for the last two months of this fiscal year. Flying hour 

objectives were not met on the C-131 aircraft due to unscheduled maintenance and because it was assigned 

to Programmed Depot Maintenance at Dothan, Alabama during June 1975. Additionally, it should be 

noted that the 2 engine C-111 replaces the 4 engine C-54 which has been retired to the Military Aircraft 

Storage and Disposition Center at Davis-Monthan Atr Force Base m Arizona The C-131 is considered to be 

a much better aircraft Tlus aircraft, betng pressurized and faster as well as achieving much greater fuel 

economy will aid greatly in tl1e proper dispatch of the many utility flights required io support the 

operation of tlus base. ' 

SPECIALIZED TRAINING 

Transitioning from F-102 to F-106 aircraft is a tremendous task. It was necessary that all main· 

tenance personnel undergo specialized training in their career fields. Several groups were sent on temporary 

duty to schools at Lowry Air Force Base, Colorado, and Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida for training on 

the F-106 radar system 

FEDERAL FUNDS AND EQUIPMENT 

The 125th Supply Squadron played a key role in the support of the alert detaclunent at New Orleans 

Naval Air Station, the smooth transition of the unit into the F-106 aircraft, and the Power Upgrade 

Program (PUP) modification to the F-1 06 Wtule tn the process of acquiring and transferring inventory to 

support the F-106 program, the 125th Supply Squadron also provided logistics support of the South 

Carolina and New York ANG alert airct aft temporarily detached to Jacksonville during a portion of our 

conversion period. With an aver age waiehouse inventory of 66,000 line items valued at $2,306,000 00, the 

Supply Squadron experienced a transaction rate of 24,000 per month. Even with this an1ount of activity, 

the unit maintained an equipment and supplies management inventory accuracy of 99 3% for the year. 

These figures indicate an efficient inventory control system that is well within the limits prescribed by the 

active Air Force The considerable effort exerted by the Supply Squadron in support of the Air Defense 

nussion was rewarded by a Satisfactory rating during the ADC IG inspection in November 1974. The 

outstanding management of the base supply system resulted in maximum efficiency in utilization of 

available material resources wttlun the Group. 

The F-1 06 aircraft, with wluch the Florida Air National Guard is currently equipped, is an expensive 

weapon system to operate. Local transportation comparues received $31,468.83 for movement of material 

from Jacksonville to various points in the nation, Other Service Agreements with activities in the Jacksonville area resulted in services to the Flonda Air National Guard valued at $! 09,973.8 1. The federal funds 

paid to Florida business concerns, represents an mdustxy of considerable value to the State of Florida and 

its citizens. 

These figures include the items of equtpment and supplies that have been received in support of our 

conversion to the F-106 aircraft 

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The on-base Power Upgrade Mod tfication Program was started in June 1974. This modification 

progran1 required very close coordination with the dtfferent depots which support this aircraft Tlus has 

been done in a very satisfactory manner This program was completed in October 1974 

The aircraft Fu el Sectton 1ssued fu el and petroleum products during this period valued 

at $1 ,347,707.10. 

The Florida Air National Guard Supply Squadron completed its fourth year under the Standard Base 

Level Supply system (UNIVAC 1050·11) Tlus was considered to be a successful year All supply 

;>ersonnel have become fuUy quahfted and experienced in the UNlV AC 1050-11 procedures. This unit is 

still satellited on the computer located at Moody AFB, Georgia and is being supported in a satisfactory 

manner. 

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PUBLIC AFFAIRS 

During fiscal year 1975, the Information Office of the Florida Air National Guard has focused upon 

the internal information program along with its continuing effort to support the recruiting of non-prior 

service personnel. 

The procurement of a closed circuit Television Network with numerous outlets in selected areas, has 

presented the Information Office with an important opportunity to provide internal information. Informing Guardsmen of the missions of their unit and keeping them up to date on military developments is a vital 

factor in retention of trained Guardsmen. This network became operational on a marginal basis in the 

spring of 1975, with additional equipment requirements limiting its flexibility, but an introductory 

program was produced and met with good reception. Work has been initiated on producing a series of 

short subjects about each major section, with excellent support from personnel. The closed circuit network 

has also been vital in producing and disseminating training programs for Guardsmen. 

Recruiting continued to emphasize the requirement for non-prior service personnel from minority 

groups. Radio and television spot announcements were distributed, and visits to area high schools, 

vocational schools and colleges were continued. Information office personnel met with appropriate 

counselors, leaving recruiting materials and arranging programs for the full time recruiter. In giving 

emphasis to minority recruiting, the Information Office has given considerable attention to the availability 

of paid technical training at service schools subsequent paid on-the-job trainjng, leading to marketable 

civilian skills. 

A flyover by the Florida Air National Guard F-106 Delta Dart Interceptors and participation by ANG 

personnel in the Jacksonville Armed Forces Day Celebration provided a significant boost to the com. 

munity's awareness to the Florida Air National Guard and its mission. 

Base tours have been made available to community groups, and community relations programs 

include sponsorship of ap Explorer Post and regular visits by the Bloodmobile, The Air National Guard 

NCO Academy Graduates Association has provided a substantial part of the community relations effort 

through presentations of American Flags to local schools and civic groups in conjunction with a patriotic 

program. 

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ADVISORS 

ARMY 

The mission of the Office of the Senior Army Advisor is to provide advice and assistance to the units 

of the Florida Army NationaJ Guard in aJJ phases of trruning, administration, supply and maintenance 

procedures in order to accomplish the NationaJ Guard mjssion of maintaining a maximum degree of 

operationaJ readiness. The Senior Army Advisor, Colonel Frank D. Oblinger, Jr., is the liruson officer 

between the Adjutant General and the Commander, U.S. Army Readiness Region IV, First U.S. Army. 

The office of the Senior Army Advisor is located with the State Headquarters. There are four other 

advisor stations throughout Florida collocated with the 53d Infantry Brigade (Separate) in Tampa, the 

227th Field Artillery Group in Miami, the 53d Signal Group in Tallahassee, and the Aviation Facility 

Command in Jacksonville. The authorized advisor strength is five officers and three non-commissioned 

officers. Tecltnical assistance and training support is provided by the U. S. Army Readiness Group at 

Patrick Air Force Base. This organization supports both NationaJ Guard and Army Reserve units in 

Florida and is staffed with 32 officers, 1 warrant officer, 23 enlisted men, and 7 civilians. 

AIR 

The mission of the Air Force Advisory personnel is to advise and assist the Air National Guard in 

achieving and maintaining a combat ready status. The advisory staff normally consists of one Lt Colonel 

and one Master Sergeant. Due to the conversion from the F-102 to F-106 weapons system which was 

initiated officially on 1 October 1974, the advisory staff was increased to a total of 26 personnel. 

1 (Lt Col) Senior Advisor 

l (Major) Maintenance Advisor 

3 (Captains) Operations Advisors 

1 (MSgt) Personnel Advisor 

20 (SSgt-MSgt) Maintenance Specialists 

As of 31 July 1975 the staff was reduced to 19. Two Captains (Operations Advisors) and five 

Maintenance Specialists departed. As of l July 1976 the advisory staffwill be reduced to the original two 

personnel. 

The Senior Air Force Advisor, Lieutenant Colonel John A. Glover and staff are located at the 1 25th 

Fighter Interceptor Group Headquarters, Jacksonville International Airport, Jacksonville, Florida. The 

Aerospace Defense Command is the gaining command of the Florida Air National Guard with operational 

control provided by the 20th Air Division, Fort Lee Air Force station, Fort Lee, Virginia. 

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