DEPARTHDJT  OF  THE  AIR  FORCE 
6924th  Electronic  Security  Squadron  (ESC) 
Wheeler  Air  Force,  Base  HI  96654 
6924TH  ESS  REGULATION  210-1 
7  May  1982 
Historical  Data  and  Properties 
HISTORICAL  ACTIVITY  REPORT 
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This  regulation  sets  up  the  squadron  historical  reporting  program  and  gives 
guidance  for.  reporting  information  needed  to  produce  complete  and  accurate 
historical  reports  for  the  unit  and  HQ  ESC.  It  applies  to  personnel  assigned, 
to  the  6924ESS. 
1.  Definition.  The  unit  history  JRCS:  ESOSHOTSAi 6901?  is  a  semiannual  pub- 
lished record  of  activities  of  the  6924th  ESS.  • The "history  report  covers  all 
unit  duties  and  includes  mission  and  organization,  tasking,  collecting,  pro- 
cessing, reporting,  training,  projects,  additional  duties,  and  other  signifi- 
cant activities  relating  to  the  unit's  mission. 
2.  Responsibilities ; 
a.  The  unit  historian  enforces  the  provisions,  of  this  regulation. 
b.  Each  office  provides  information  necessary  for  collecting  the  unit 
history  by  suspense *  dates  set  by  this  regulation. 
3.  Access  to  Material.  Personnel  assigned  to  the  6924th  ESS   Unit  Historian 
(HO)  duty  must  have  a  security  clearance  at  the  level  of  the  highest  classifi- 
cation of  unit  mission  activities  and  have  access  to  all  information  to  write 
a  true  and  complete  history.*  The  unit  historian  has  direct  contact  with  all 
offices  and  personnel  to  gather  information  for  the  history  report. 
4.  Procedures:- 
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a.   The  unit  historian  will: 
(1)  Manage  the  unit  program. 
(2)  Perform  staff  supervision  of  the  program  and  assist  offices  in 
preparing  their  history  inputs. 
(3)  Ensure  that  all  offices  are  aware  of  the  susper.se   date  fcr  iheir 
hi  £ -or y  inputs . 
(4)  Compile  and  check  all  history  inputs. 
Supersedes  6924ESSR  210-1,  10  March  1961. 
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No  of  Printed  Pages:      6 
OPR:      XP    (MSgt  J^jhnnie   t.   Fuller) 
Approved  by:      Maj   James  W.    Richardson 
Editor:      MSgt  Michael  L.   Morgan,    SSgt  Alex   D.    Pena 
Distribution:      F;    X      HQ  ESC/DAPE    (15      HQ   ESC/HO    (1) 
(See   signature  page   for  summary
2  6S24TH  ESS  REG  210-1     7  May  1982 
(5)  Compose-  those -parts-  of  the  history  which  deal  with  the  unit.  as 
a  whole;  for  example,  mission  and  organization «  etcetera.. 
(6)  Prepare  the  unit  history  (RCS:  ESC-HO(SA)6901)  and  send  it  to 
HQ  ESC/HO  and  the  3480TCHTG/TTVI.. 
(7)  Ensure  that  files  are  kept  on  all  unit  histories  and  supporting- 
or  source  doucments. 
(8)  Return  source  material  back  to  the  beginning  section ,  as  needed. 
(9),  Schedule  and  conduct  history  meetings  with  "appropriate  branch  and 
section  history  monitors,  as  needed- 
fa.   6924ESS/DA  provides  typing,  reproduction,  hole-punch,  and  collation 
support  for  the  unit  history. 
c-   6924ESS/ACB,  CCT/CCQV  DA,  XG,  and  SB  will: 
(1)  Each  name  at  least  one  history  monitor  to  prepare  branch  inputs  and 
send  them  to  HO  each  six  months.  The  history  monitor  should  have  been  in  the 
branch  for  the  full  historical  period  and  have  a  good  overall  knowledge  of  the 
branch  activities  for  that  time.  The  history  monitor  will; 
(a)  Keep  a  log  of  all  significant  items  and  events  in  the  branches 
jurisdiction  for  the  period.. 
(b)  Write  the  branch  input  according  to  paragraph  5. 
(c)  Send  the  input  to  HO  as  follows: 
Period  Covered  Date  Due 
1  January  -  -30  June        31  July 
1  July  -  31  December  '"_     31*  January 
d.   The  6924ESS/DO  will: 
CD  Name  an  operations  historian  to  ccr.pile  and  cor.:: lets  the  operations 
part  of  the  unit,  history. 
(2)  Name  at  least  one  history  monitor  each  from  6924ESS/DOA,  DOF,  DOO, 
DOT,  DOU,  and  DOV.   The  section  history  monitor  should  have  been  in  the  section 
for  the  full  historical  period  and  have  :.a""good  overall  knowledge  of  the  section 
activities  for  that  time.   The  section  history  monitor  will: 
(a)  Keep  a  log  of  all  significant  items  and  events  in  the  section's 
jurisdiction  for  the  period. 
(b)  Write  section  input  according  to  paragraph  5.
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(c)  Send  the  input  to  the  operations-  historian  as*  follow*:. 
Period  Covered  Date  Due 
1  January  -  30- June      31  July 
1  July  -  31  December      31  January 
(3)  The  operations,  historian  wills 
(a)  Assist  the  section  history  monitors  in  completion  of  their 
history  inputs,  as  needed. 
(b)  Coordinate  with  the  unit  historian  on -extensions  to  the  "history, 
""suspense  and  other  litems  as  necessary. 
(c)  Compile  and  check  all  operations  inputs  for  the  history. 
(d)  Schedule  and  conduct  history  meetings  with  all  appropriate 
section  history  monitors,,  as  needed. 
(e)  Send -the  completed  operations  history  to  the  HO  as  follows: 
Period  Covered  Date  Due 
1  January  —  30  June       31  August 
1  July  -  31  December      28  February 
5.   History  Inputs: 
a.  Comments.   Inputs  must  have  a  full  and  interpretive  account  of  signifi- 
cant activities  of  the  branch  or  section, 
b.  Emohasis.   Include  all  events  or  conditions  which"  change  or  influence  _ 
the  squadron's  ability  to  fulfill  its  mission.   Give  in-depth  coverage  (who, 
what,  when,  where,  how,  and  why)  to  all  items  of  an  operational  nature.   To 
enhance  objectivity,  do  not  avoid  disputable  issues.   Place  special  emphasis  on 
zl-.e   reiscr.s  for  significant  plans,  recommendations,  decisions,  probleir.  areas, 
zczzrz  lishr:ents  ,  and  failures. 
c.  Style.   Divide  the  input  into  parts  to  deal  with  each  duty  or  area. 
Write  the  inputs  in  narrative  form  and  in  chronological_order .   wri^e  with 
direct  and  dignified  language;  use  past  tense.   Use  charts ,  tables ,  graphs,  and 
diagrams  when  they  show  data  more  effectively. 
d.  Support  documents.   Each  item  must  contain  references  to  the  source  of 
the  information.   List  all  supporting  documentation;  for  example,  tasking  mes- 
sages, trip  reports,  favorable  communications,  etcetera.   The  supporting  docu- 
mentation must  be"^he  orginal  copy  or  a  very  good  duplicate  copy;  if  this  is 
not  possible,  then  re-type  the  supporting  documents  into  a  "certified  true 
copy".   See  attachments  1  and  2  for  examples  of  "certified  true  copies".
6924TH  ESS  KEG   210-1 
7  May  1982 
6.  Classification  and  Storage; 
a.  Classify  all  RCS:  ESC-HO(SA)6901  histories  according  to  USAFINTEZ.  201-5. 
b.  6924ESS/DA  provides  space  for  storage  of  the  history  after  two  years  of 
publication* 
7.":*  bse  of  Histories; 
a.  Each  history  monitor  uses  the  history  to  assist  them  in  preparing  future 
inputs,  as  needed.  , 
b.  Supervisors  and  key  personnel  should  use  histories  to  orient  new  person- 
nel and  as  a  source  of  background  information  to  manage,  plan,  and  ensure  follow- 
up  on  previous  items  - 
FOR  THE  COMMANDER 
MICHAEL  L.  MORGAN,  MSgt,  USAF 
Chief  of  Administration 
2  Attachments 
1.  Sample  of  Certified  True  Copy  of 
a  Message 
2.  Sample-of  Certified  True  Copy  of 
a  Letter 
SUMMARY  OF  CHANGES 
Generally  updates  the  report  control  symbol  (RCS)  according  to  AFR  210-1/ESC 
Sup  1.   Further  defines  procedures  for  preparing  and  submitting  history  inputs 
from  various  branches  and  sections.   Added  two  samples  of  a  certified  true 
copies  cf  supporting  documents.
6924TH  ESS  REG  210-1     Attachment  1     7  May  1982 
'EXAMPLE  CERTIFIED  TRUE  COPY  OF  A  MESSAGE 
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TO  6924ESS  KUNIA  HI//DOB// 
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UNCLAS  SPTO 
SUBJt   SPARE  OPSCOMMf  EQUIPMENT 
REFr   YOUR  Zlk'XER   2ji«331Z  MAR  82 
1.  REF  2IFFER  INDICATES  YOU  FORMALLY  ASK  FOR  SUPPORT  FROM  YOUR  HOST 
SERVICE  FOR  THE  EQUIPMENT. 
2.  THE  RACK-MOUNTED  EQUIPMENT  IS  AVAILABLE  FOR  SHIPMENT  IMMEDIATELY. 
3.  REQUEST  Y6U  ADVISE  IF  THE  HOST  SERVICE  WILL  INSTALL  AND  MAINTAIN: 
THE  EQUIPMENT. 
BT 
THIS  IS  A-  CERTIFIED  TRUE  COPY 
JOHN  Z:   DOE,  MSgt,  USAF 
Chief,  Collection  Resources 
NOTES: 
1.  Margin  on  left  side  of  paper  is  one  and  one-half  inches;  right  side  of  paper 
is  one  inch;  and  zop   and  bother  cf  paper  is  one  inch. 
2.  The  chief  or  NCOIC  of  the  branch  or  section  will  have  his  or  her  signature 
block  at  the  end  of  the  "certified  true  copy"  and  signs  to  authenticate.
.s 
6924TH  ESS  REG  210-1 
Attachment  2 
7  May  1982 
EXAMPLE  OF  CERTIFIED  TRUE  COPY  OF  A  LETTER 
DEPARTMENT  OF  THE  AIR  FORCE 
17TH  AIR  BASE  WING 
WILLIAMS  AIR  FORCE  BASE,  HAWAII  98221 
REPLY  TO 
ATTN  OF; 
DPAU 
17  Jan  82 
SUBJECT: 
TO: 
Outstanding  Quality  Control  of  APRs 
6924ESS/CC 
1-  Statistics  indicate  vour  unit  is  providing  an  outstanding 
quality  control  of  your  Airman  Performance  Reports.  This  has 
resulted  in  your  unit  being  in  the  top  five  percent  for  the 
July- December  1981  period. 
2.   We  appreciate  this  outstanding  support  in  this  area  and  we 
look  forward  to  even  better  reports  from  your  unit. 
/s/John  2.  Doe 
JOHN  Z.  DOE,  Lt  Colonel,  USAF 
Chief,  Personnel  Division 
THIS  IS  A  CERTIFIED  TRUE  COPY 
R03ERT  A.  DOE,  MSgt,  USAF 
NCOIC,  Unit  Orderly  Room 
NOTES: 
1.  Margin  on  left  side  of  paper  is  one  and  one-half  inches;  right  side  of 
paper  is  one  inch;  and  top  and  bottom  of  paper  is  one  inch. 
2.  The  chief  or  NCOIC  of  the  branch  or  section  wilt  have  his  or  her  signature 
block  at  the  end  of  the  "certified  true  copy"  and  signs  to  authenticate.