'Tigers Put Bite on Barking Sands
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MCAS Kaneohe Say Camp N.M. Smith Martin Barracks Volume 20, No. 29 July 25, 1991 HAWAII anne N. Briefs 'Tigers put bite on Barking Sands First intense training for HMM-262 Relief society 4421r drive over; since return from Philippine deployment Story and photos "The exercise was concen- O. Patna, Smith tronic warfare range around CG says 'thanks' I by tCpi. trated," Reinecke said. "We only r+ewar, Monne Slelf Wale, here," he said. The final tally from the had five days at Barking Sands, Navy/Marine Corps Relief and we wanted to get in as 1 stLt. Craig Bourasea had PACIFIC MISSILE RANGE much flying never performed any of the Fund Drive is in, and accord- FACILITY, Barking Sands, as possible." ing to a letter to the Brigade The squadron conducted two Barking Sands training before, Kauai - Marine Medium Heli. being new to Hawaii and the from Commanding General copter Squadron-262 spent a week types of flight tactics: low-level n. terrain flights and electronic squadron. "The terrain at BGe here practicing helicopter flying Barking Sands was noth- C.D. Kuhn warfare (EW). HMM-262 gun- like tactics in its first intense training ing I've ever flown in," said Jr., the ners also practiced .50 caliber package since returning from its Bourassa. "The whole package, results are 10-month deployment to the Phi- machine-gun live fires. Tactics flights combined terrain flights, everything, was new to me. impres- lippines. Doing for real is more sive. The EW and gun shoots, with an it than In all, 18 pilots and more added combat scenario. you could ever learn in a book. letter In all, I'm definitely reads in than 30 crew chiefs and helicop- the squadron flew 25 sorties and confident about the skills I practiced part; "... ter support Marines were part completed more than 80 flight there." "Barking Sands All major of HMM-262's hours. According to '262 pilots, a July 12-19 on subordi Detachment" "We used a building-block mission sometimes requires nate com- 013en. Kuhn this Navy compound. HMM- approach for the tactics flights," navigating difficult terrain at the durable CH- mands achieved 100 percen 262, which flies said Reinecke. "First we prac- low levels and high speeds. At 46 Sea plans to conduct personnel contact ... (and con- Knight, ticed terrain flights and EW Barking Sands, low-level sorties tributed) a total of $139,746.80, the "der exercise about every runs, then added a threat were flown during terrain flights. exceeding last year's total by two months in the future. scenario and gun shoots to the $11,818.80. The "Flying Tigers" returned tactics flights." Electronic warfare "Additionally, 45 percent to Kaneohe Bay in June after leaving Polishing terrain flying of all Oahu contributions to for Okinawa last The squadron also practiced date have been made by our August. Upon its arrival there, electronic The pilots and crew warfare, in which the Brigade, a truly overwhelm- IIMM-262 soon deployed to the chiefs helicopters were "painted," or Philippines to spent a lot of time performing ing statistic ... I commend you support Marine locked-on by radar simulators for your unselfish support..." and Naval forces there for the terrain flights. Kauai's breath- imitating taking canyons and gorges radar stations. Once rest of its 10-month deployment. painted, the pilots employed And speaking of unselfish Now back home at Hangar provided the backdrop for support, evasive flying tactics. the Hawaii Marines 102, most of the Flying Tigers excellent terrain navigating and sailors now in the Gulf have taken leave and are settled practice, said many HMM-262 In response to EW lock-one, region recently pitched-in their back into their normal pilots. External terrain flights the pilots set off flares and support with own their fund routine. Training packages such were also performed, with a 500 - "chaff' charges tiny fiberglass drive. According to - Maj. L.M. as Barking Sands are part of pound cement block on a 50-foot filaments Ryan, Joint Public which fool enemy Affairs that routine, according to Maj. line serving as the external load. radar missiles or lock -one. Kept officer at Kaneohe Bay and Richard Reinecke, HMM262 The remoteness of Barking in small containers called pods (currently) Marine Forces operations officer, who added Sands is vital for terrain flights mounted on the helicopter's stub Southwest Asia, the Marines that the squadron performed and other helicopter operations, wings, the flare and chaff and sailors of Security A helicopter support teem member guides in an HMM-262 CH- several types of training on added Reinecke. "It's also the charges can help spell the 3d Detachment, Marines, 46 as the other two members wait to hook-up an external load. Kauai. only place that has an elec. See TIGERS /A -2 Special Purpose MAGTF, came through with the cash even though they left before they could make their contributions It's time change at three K-Bay squadrons here. for "Initiative coupled with a strong sense of support for the Society has resulted in *rani Public Annus 011ice nearly $6,000 in pledges by New commanders to take helm MWSS-174 the members of the Detach- ment," Ryan said. MALS-24 at MALS-24, MWSS-174, SOMS LtCol. David T. Darrah will Detachment Commander take control of Marine Wing LtCol. Steven D. Carlson will After attaining the rank of lance McCalla deployed with Marine Support Squadron-174 from Maj. Dave DeBruyne said the corporal, relinquish command of Marine McCalla entered Offi- Aviation Logistics Squadron-29 LtCol. James P. Chessum in a Marines were reminded of the Aviation Logistics Squadron-24 cer Candidate School in 1972. to Southwest Asia. fund drive by newspapers they change of command ceremony to LtCol. John C. McCalla After graduation from The He is married to the former Friday at 10 a.m. at the Air received from home, and during a ceremony at Dewey Basic School, McCalla attended figured that being deployed Susie Kay Jones of Llano, Texas. Station's Dewey Square. Square Wednesday at 10 a.m. Aviation Supply School at Camp They have three children: John was no reason not to contrib- McCalla comes to MALS-24 Lejeune, N.C., and was later Darrah graduated from the ute. The detachment's com- Michael, Kevin Patrick and after serving as the executive assigned as the supply officer Kelly Kathleen. University of Florida, where he manders credited IstSgt. officer of MALS-29 at was a member of the Platoon Maride for Marine Helicopter Attack Carlson, who took command Edwin Garcia for obtaining Corps Air Station New River, Camp Pendle- Leaders Class, with a bache- Squadron169 at of MALS24 in August 1989, has allotment forms that made the N.C. He enlisted in the Marine Calif. lor's degree in history, and was ton, been with MAG-24 since Sep- drive possible. Corps Reserve in 1971 with a 1976, he commissioned in 1974. During served with tember 1988. He will now report bachelor's degree in commerce as officer For complete results from this MAG-36 the supply to the 3d Marine Aircraft Wing After attending The Basic from Rider College, Trenton, year's fund drive, see next N.J. for HMM-165 while it was to serve on the Wing staff. School at Quantico, Va., Harrah week's edition. deployed aboard the USS Tri- Carlson was commissioned in reported to Pensacola, Fla., for poli and USS Okinawa From flight training and was desig- 1977 to 1980, McCalla was 1972 after graduating with a bachelor of science degree in nated a Naval Aviator in June assigned to Marine Aircraft 1976. He has served in various CPO revives Group-24 here. business administration from LtCol. Darrah the of Southern billets with squadrons at Marine In 1980, McCalla attended the University River, suggestion California the year before. Corps Air Station New Amphibious Warfare School at N.C., MCAS Futenma, Okinawa and upon completion, reported Quantico, Va. After graduation, During his career, Carlson has and MCAS Kaneohe Bay. to HMM-165 as the Squadron program served as a supply officer, a WTI and logistics officer. he served as the helicopter In the past at Kaneohe Bay, weapons component control section offi- Darrah left Kaneohe Bay in Civilian Personnel Office system manager on the Darrah has been assigned with The the Commander, cer, customer support officer, May 1985 for the 6th Marine here is reviving its Beneficial staff of Naval Marine Medium Helicopter Air Forces, Pacific, San budget officer and as an execu- Corps District in Atlanta, Ga., Suggestion Program with a Diego, Squadron-262, where he served until returning to Quantico for tive officer before taking com- to serve as the district's assis- contest throught Aug. 15. All as the assistant S-4 officer and the Command and Staff Col- mand of MATS -24. tant recruiting officer. In 1988, civilian employees (individual NATOPS officer. He also served he was selected to attend the the lege. His next assignment took His professional education Mainte- category) who fall under him Basic School, with Headquarters and Marine Corps Command and (not MWR or contracted) to the Navy Aviation includes the nance Squadron-24 (now Marine CPO Supply Office Aviation Supply School and the Staff College, and upon gradu- are eligible, as are work sections in Philadelphia, Aviation Logistics Squadron-24) where he served as the Naval War College in Newport, ation, received orders back to category). Military per- weapons filling the Marine Aircraft (group manager for R.I. He has served with MAG- HMM-262 as the operations sonnel and sections are quali- various aircraft.