HISTORICAL REPORT - 1967
PERIOD FROM 1 JAN TO 31 DEC
(1) Name of Unit Canadian Forces Base Penhold, Alberta
(2) Name of Command Air Defence
(3) Location of Unit HQ Longueully Quebec c (4) Strength as of 31 Dec (a) Male - Officers 11 WOs 10
- NCOs 101 Men 29
(b) Women - Officers - WOs
- NCOs - Women (c) Total all ranks 151
(d) Total civilian personnel 190
Appointment TOS
19596 W/C FP CLARK BComd 26 Jul 60
36868 F/L SB GODDARD BAdO 5 Jun 67
25953 F/L H ROGERS BTSO 2 Jul 61
13039 FA DR JACKSON BCompt 20 Jun 66
237920 F/L D ESTEI Chap(P) 3 Aug 67
ZD5599 MAJ RD PLOURDE Chap(RC) 27 Oct 67
38992 FA AN HAMMOND BSupO 4 Jul 67
237634 F/0 JD BLANCHARD BPAdO 6 Feb 67
238805 F/0 WT MAXWELL BTNO 5 Jun 67
(6) Aircraft Strength
Nil
(7) Names and Locations of Integral and Lodger Units (a) 4-3 Radar Squadron, located 15 miles East
of CFB Penhold, Alberta Commander: SA AE Kelly, CD
(b) 74-3 Communication Squadron, located one mile East
of CFB Penhold, Alberta
Commander: Major PB Anderson, CD .
(7) Names and Locations of Integral and Lodger Units (cont'd) (c) ROMP Training Division, located at CFB Penhold, Alberta
Commander: Supt G MacKay
(d) Regional Emergency HQ, located one mile East of CFB Penhold, Alberta
Commander: Major F Moad, CD
(e) Hail Studies Research Group (Seasonal) located
at CFB Penhold, Alberta Officer i/c: Dr. Somers
Appendix A Historical Summary
Appendix B Monthly Record of Activities
2*-^ lieutenant/-Colonel Base Commander CFB Penhold, Alta. APPENDIX A
HISTORICAL SUMMARY - CFB PENHOLD
1 JAN TO 31 DEC 1967
Maior Functions of the Base
(1) Sujipprv of Base Activities C A decision regarding the future of the Base has not crystalized as yet. Activity throughout the year was primarily concerned with visitors. The most active portion was during the summer months - RCAC Summer Camp period. Camp Worthington, a summer bush camp west of Caroline, Alberta, was also brought into being for the RCAC under the sponsorship of the Alberta Provincial Committee.
(2) Training The Refrigeration Maintenance School departed for CFB ChillLwack during the summer months. A portion of this training is still carried out at CFB Penhold with students arriving on temporary duty from ChilLiwack.
CFB Penhold was the training site for over 2400 Air Cadets during the RCAC Summer Camp held between 9 Jul and 29 Aug. Glider training was also part of the syllabus.
(3) Technical All sections pertaining to technical services continued to operate satisfactorily.
U) Administration
The administrative sections of CFB Penhold continued to operate satisfactorily although plagued with lack of Senior NOD super vision.
(5) Organization
No major organizational changes took place.
(6) Official Visits and Inspections
Nil
(7) Recreation
A standard recreation program continued to operate during the year despite a shortage of trained recreational staff.
(8) Public Relations
The unsettled future of CFB Penhold continued to be one of the main topics of conversation in the City of Red Deer and throughout Central Alberta. Assistance was provided to the City of Red Deer during the International Air Show held at the APPENDIX A
Municipal Airport. Arrangements made for the Governor Generals visit helped to maintain cordial relations with the public. A number of Centennial Medals were presented to civilian and military personnel during the latter part of the year. Relations with the local press, radio and TV have remained most satisfactory. C (9) Other
Nil APPENDIX B
MONTHLY RECORD OF ACTIVITIES
UNIT: CFB PENHOLD. ALTA.
MONTH: JANUARY 1967
DATE EVENT
1 Jan Civic leaders and representatives of business and professional circles attended the New Years Day Levee at the Officers' Mess. W/C F.P. Clark (BComd) and Supt G.W. Mortimer (ROMP "P" Division) received the guests. APPENDIX B
MONTHLY RECORD OF ACTIVITIES
UNIT: CFB PENHOLD. ALTA.
MONTH: FEBRUARY 1967
DATE EVENT
-4, Feb Air Cadet Summer Camp 1967 meeting was held. W/C F.P. Clark, W/C W. Argue (ADCHQ SO PA), and W/C M. Deane (CO Summer Camp) were present. The meeting was held to dis cuss the support and other requirements of the upcoming summer camp. 19 Feb F/0 J.D. Blanchard, Pers/Adm arrived on the base. Employed as BTNO. APPENDIX B
MONTHLY RECORD OF ACTIVITIES
UNIT: CFB PENHOLD. ALTA.
MONTH: MARCH 1967
DATE EVENT
14 Mar A curling rink from CFB Penhold won the Zone 2 Tri-Service play-offs at CFB Cold Lake. APPENDIX B
MONTHLY RECORD OF ACTIVITIES
UNIT: CFB PENHOLD, ALTA.
MONTH: APRIL 1967
DATE EVENT
18 Apr FA D.R. Vincent arrived on the base for SOPA Admin and M&I Inspection. APPENDIX B
MONTHLY RECORD OF ACTIVITIES
UNIT: CFB PENHOLD. ALTA.
MONTH: MAY 1967
DATE bvbii APPENDIX B
MONTHLY RECORD OF ACTIVITIES
UNIT: CFB PENHOLD. ALTA.
MONTH: JUNE 1967
DATE EVENT
U Jun FA S.B. Goddard, Pers/Adm arrived replacing FA J.A.M. Whitelaw as BAdD. FA Whitelaw had reached CRA. F/0 W.T. Maxwell arrived replacing F/O Blanchard as BTNO. F/O Blanchard assumed the duties of BPAdO. 5 Jun RCAC Provincial Drill Competitions held today attended by Mr. Robert Clark, Alberta Minister of Youth. The Drill Competition was won by the Medicine Hat Squadron. APPENDIX •
-MONTHLY RECORD OF ACTIVITIES
UNIT: CFB PENHOLD. ALTA.
MONTH: JULY 1967
DATE EVENT
9 Jul First RCAC Camp began with the arrival of approximately 600 Cadets. 15 Jul Maj. Gen. Dare (DCRes) and Capt Winfield visited the Air Cadet Summer Camp. 25 Jul Insp. G. MacKay (now Supt) arrived to replace Supt G.W. Mortimer as 00 ROMP "P" Division. APPENDIX B
MONTHLY RECORD OF ACTIVITIES
UNIT: CFB PENHOLD. ALTA.
MONTH: AUGUST 1967
DATE EVENT
3 Aug F/L D.C. Estey (ChapA) arrived on the base to replace FA Flath who was transferred to Holberg.
13 Aug Alberta Centennial Caravan arrived using CFB Penhold as its base of operations for local areas.
15 Aug RMTech School which has been based at CFB Penhold was moved to CFB Chilliwack, B.C. 29 Aug FA A.N. Hammond, Sup, arrived replacing F/0 D.J.T. O'Connor as BSupO.
Summer Camp completed and a meeting was held at Base HQ to discuss the 1967 Summer Camp operations. W/C Clark and W/C Deane were present as well as base and camp staff.
Base Photo Section closed. APPENDIX B
MONTHLY RECORD OF ACTIVITIES
UNIT: CF3 PENHOLD. ALTA.
MONTH: SEPTEMBER 1967
DATE EVENT
17 Sep Battle of Britain Church Parade held at CFB Penhold.
29 Sep City of Red Deer announced plans to give CFB Penhold a Harvard aircraft which they had purchased and had been stored in a hangar on the base. This aircraft has been placed on display near main gate of base.
O APPENDIX B
MONTHLY RECORD OF ACTIVITIES
UNIT: CFB PENHOLD. ALTA.
MONTH: OCTOBER 1967
DATE EVENT
3 Oct DM Auditors arrived for annual audit.
27 Oct Maj. R. Plourde (Chap/RC) arrived to take over RC Chaplain duties. APPENDIX B
MONTHLY RECORD OF ACTIVITIES
UNIT: CFB PENHOLD. ALTA.
MONTH: NOVEMBER 1967
DATE EVENT
2 Nov DM Auditors held a de-briefing and departed. With the exception of a few minor observations they were quite satisfied with the base operation.
3 Nov The Red Deer Rotary Club utilized the facilities of the Officers' Mess to entertain Governor-General Roland Michener with a Dinner and Ball. Army, Air Force and ROMP personnel were on hand to provide police and escort duties. 8 Nov SA Crouch (SSOTN ADCHQ) visited BTNO Section. 11 Nov Remembrance Day Parades held in Red Deer and Innisfail with Array, Air Force and ROMP personnel participating. 23 Nov G/C Farrell (ADCHQ Compt) visited base and held a meeting with Base, Integral and Lodger Commanders and staff.
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MONTHLY RECORD OF ACTIVITIES
UNIT: CFB PENHOLD. ALTA.
MONTH: DECEMBER 1967
DATE EVENT
20 Dec Sr NCOs visited Officers' Mess for traditional annual gathering.
29 Dec Christmas Dinner was held for the other ranks with the Officers and Sr NCOs serving. 31 Dec Annual New Years Ball held in Officers' Mess, Sr NCOs' Mess and in the Base Recreation Centre for Uniclub members. All functions were very well attended.
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CANADIAN FORCES ORGANIZATION ORDER 2.9
CANADIAN FORCES BASE PENHOLD. PENHOLD. ALTA (This order supersedes CFOO (RCAF) 5.19 dated 28 May 65)
INFORMATION
1. In order to provide common support services for units which are collocated in a particular area, a number of Canadian Forces Bases have been established as part of the Canadian Forces organization structure. Canadian Forces Base Penhold was authorized effective 1 Apr 66.
INTENTION
2. To state the organization for Canadian Forces Base Penhold (CFB Penhold) as a Unit of the Regular Forces.
EXECUTION
Effective Date
3. This order shall be effective on date of issue.
Role
^. The role of Canadian Forces Base Penhold is to provide administrative support to the units listed at Annexes A, B and C.
Command and Control
5. Canadian Forces Base Penhold is under the command and control of tne Commander, Air Defence Command.
6. The officer appointed to command CFB Penhold holds the appointment of "Base Commander• and is a Commanding Officer.
7. The Base Commander shall exercise administrative control over all Regular Force personnel and units assigned to the Base, except for those powers and responsibilities specifically assigned to the Commanding Officers of the units concerned.
ADMINISTRATIVE ARRANGEMENTS
Establishment
8. CFHQ will issue and control the establishment for CFB Penhold through the Commander, Air Defence Command.
Accounting
9. Canadian Forces Base Penhold is self accounting.
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Support Services
10. Detailed at Annexes C and D.
Communications
11. On matters pertaining to the administrative control of lodger units the Base Commander is authorized to communicate directly with the parent command of the unit concerned.
Address
12. As promulgated in CFP 133.
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R.L. Eennessy Vice Admiral fr for Chief of the Defence Staff
DISTRIBUTION
LIST D
C
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ANNEX: A TO: CFOO 2.9 DATED: 20 MAR 6?
INTEGRAL UNITS QF CFB PENHOLD
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Sei No Unit CFOO Ref
kj Radar Squadron 2.43
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RESTRICTED C ANNEX: B TO: CFOO 2.9 DATED: 20 MAR 67
LODGER UNITS ASSIGNED TO CFB PENHOLD
(AL (B) (C) (D) Parent Serial No Unit Command CFOO Ref
Detachment 11 Dental Unit CFHQ 1.7
743 Communication Squadron CFCS
3. Royal Canadian School of Military Engineering Detacnment - Penhold TC
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nwT STraVTCSS EROYIDED BY CFB PENH-OLD ANNEX 0 jnt'd) • TO: CFOO 2.9 ^^ DATED: 20 MAR 6,
Units to which Support Services Provided
Name of Unit
1 Det. 11 Dental (5) (2) (5) X X Unit 1.7 CFHQ X x X
RCSME Det Penhold TC X X X X X
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ANNEX o TO* CFOO 2.9 ^ SUPPORT SERVICES RECEIVED BY CFB PENHOLD DATED: 20 MAR 6^
(1) Dental services 1 743 Comm Sqn CFCS
Det 11 Dental (1) Unit 1.7 CFHQ X