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DEPARTMENT  OF  THE  AIR  FORCE 
6924th  Electronic  Security  Squadron  (ESC) 
-Wheeler  Air  Force  Base  HI  96854 
6924TH  ESS  REGULATION  210-1 
10  March  1981 
Historical  Data  and  Properties 
HISTORICAL  ACTIVITY  REPORTS 
This  regulation  sets  up  the  squadron  historical  reporting  program  and  gives 
guidance  for  reporting  information  needed  to  produce  correct  histories  for  the 
unit  and  HQ  ESC.  It  applies  to  personnel  assigned  to  the  6924ESS. 
1.  Definition.  The  unit  history  (RCS:  USS-HO  (SA)6901)  is  a  semiannual  pub- 
lished record  of  the  activities  of  the  6924th  Electronic  Security  Squadron. 
The  history  covers  ail  unit  duties  and  includes  areas  such  as  organization, 
mission,  tasking,  collecting,  processing,  reporting,  projects,  training,  and 
other  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  the  collection  of  the 
unit  history  by  suspense  dates  set  by  this  regulation. 
3.  Access  to  Material 1   Personnel  assigned  to  the  6924th  Electronic  Security 
Squadron  Historian  (HO)  duty  must  have  a  security  clearance  at  .the  level  of -the 
highest  classification  of  unit  mission  activities,  and  have  access  to  all  infor- 
mation to  write  a  true  and  complete  history.   HO  has  direct  contact  with  all 
offices  and  personnel  to  gather .  information  for  the  history . 
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The  historian  will: 
(1)  Manage  the  unit  program- 
(2)  Perform  staff  supervision  of  the  program  and  aid  offices  in  preparing 
their  inDuts. 
(3)  Ensure  that  all  offices  are  aware  of  the  suspense  date  for  their 
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(4)  Compile  and  check  all  inputs  for  the  hisrory  quarterly. 
(5)  Compose  parts  of  the  history  which  deal  with  the  unit  as  a  whole; 
for  example,  organization,  mission,  and  so  forth. 
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0?R:   DOU  (MSgt  Johnnie  T.  Fuller) 
Approved  by:   Maj  J^mes  W.  Richardson 
Editor:   MSgt  Michael  L.  Morgan,  Sgt  Alex  D.  ?ena 
Distribution:   F;  X   HQ  ESC/DAPE  (1)  HQ   ESC/HO  (1) 
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6924TH  ESS  REG  210-1 
(6)  Prepare  RCS:  OSS-HO  (SA)  6901  and  send:  it:  to  HQ  ESC/HO. 
(7)  Keep  files  on  all  unit  histories  and  supporting-  or  source  documents* 
(8)  Distribute-  source  material  bacJc  to  the  beginning  section. 
b.  DA  provides-  reproduction,  hole-punch,  and  collation  support  for  the  unit 
history. 
c.  Each  Branch  (DO,  SPf   US,   ACB,  DA,  CCF/CCQ)  and  Section  (DQA,  DOO,  DOV, 
DOT/DOU,  DO-Adminr  DOFA,  DOFB,.  DOFC,  DOFD)  wills 
(1)  Name  at  least  one  historical  monitor  to  prepare  branch  and  section 
inputs  and  send  them  to  HO  each  quarter.  Provide  the  names  in  writing  to  the 
unit  historian  (HO)  .  The  historical  monitor  should  have  been  in  the  branch  or 
section  for-  the  full  historical  period  and  have  a  good  overall  knowledge  of  the 
branch. or  section  activities  for  that  time.  The  monitor  will: 
la»)    Keep  at  -log  of  -all  significant  items  and  events-  in  the  branch  or 
-section  rs   jurisdiction  for  the  period. 
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(b)  Write  the  branch  or  section  quarterly  input  according  to  para- 
(c)  Send  the  input  to  HO  as  follows: 
PERIOD  COVKKKD  DATE  DUE 
1  January  —  31  March  30  April 
1  April  -  30  June  31  July 
1  July  -  30  September  31  October 
1  October  -  31  Decenber  31  January 
(2)  Provide  typing  and  administrative  help  to  HO  in  the  final  preparation 
of  the  history, 
5.   Kistorv  Ir.nurs: 
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a.  Comments.   Inputs  must  have  a  full  and  interpretive  account,  of  significar.: 
activities  of  the  branch  or  section. 
b.  Emphasis.   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- the  rea- 
sons for  significant  plans,  recommendations,  decisions,  problem  areas,  accomplish- 
ments, and  failures.
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c.  Style.  Divide  the  input  into  parts  to  deal  with  each  duty  or  area-  Write 
the  inputs  in  narrative  form  and  in  chronological  order.  Write  with  direct  and 
dignified  language;  use  past  tense.'  Use  charts,  tables,  graphs,  and  diagrams  when 
, '  they  show  data  'acre  effectively. 
d.  Support  Documents.  Each  item  must  contain  references-  to  the  source  of  the 
information..  List  all  supporting  documentation.  For  example:  tasking  messages, 
trip  reports,  favorable  communications ,  and  so  forth,  on  a  separate  page  in  the 
order  it  was  referenced,  and  attach  a  good  copy  or  a  "certified  true  copy*  of 
each  document. 
6.  Classification  and  Storage: 
a.  Classify  all  RCS:  USS-HO  (SA)  6901  histories  according  to  USAFINTEL  201-6. 
b.  DOU  provides  enough  space  to  protect  and  store  the  history. 
7.  Use  of  Histories: 
a.  Each  monitor  uses  the  history  kept  in  DOU  to  assist  them  in  preparing 
future  inputs - 
b.  Supervisors  and  key  personnel  should  use  the  histories  to  orient  new  per- 
sonnel and  as  a  source  of  background  information  to  manage,  plan  and  ensure 
follow-up  on  previous  items. 
FOR  THE  COMMANDER 
MICHAEL  L.  MORGAN  ,MS<#:,  USAF 
Chief  of  Administration