Page Eight Corona. • • • • (Continued from Page 1) originated as the West Coast unit of the Natiooal Bureau of Standards. NBS in Washington, had been charged with the research and development of guided missiles by the National Defense Research Committee in 1940. By 1950, the size and importance of the work demanded more research space than was available at NBS in Washington. Because the Nav~1 Hospital in Corona was being disestablished at that time, an agreement was reached bet- ween the Navy and NBS to use tbe former Rheumatic Fever Center-a complex of fifteen one-story in- terconnecting ward buildings-- which had been used to treat tuberculosis, malaria, polio, and rbeumatic fever patients, and were nicknamed tbe "fresh air and sunshine" wards. NBS moved into them in the summer of 1951. Two years later, government officials decided the missile research work was more properly a function of themilitary, SO the NBS laboratory was transfe!Ted to the Navy. Captain F. C. Manville, Naval Inspector of Ordnance at Pomona was assigned tbe additional duty of Commanding Officer of the Naval Ordnance Laboratory Corona, as it was to be called, 00 September '1:T, 1953. The Laboratory continued to produce research arId development in missile guidance, missile fuzing, telemetry, and basic research, for the next ).4 years. In 1967, the Navy's general realignment of its research establisJunent into "Centers of Excellence" resulted in the Corona installation becoming a part of tbe Naval Weapons Center with headquarters in China Lake. Its new name would be, Naval Wespons Center, Corona Laboratories. In April, 1969, the Secretary of Defense announced actions "to consolidate, reduce, realign, or close 36 military installations and activities." This announcement included the terse statement, "Tbe Naval Weapons Center Corona Laboratories, Corona, California, will be consolidated with the Naval Weapons Center, China Lake, California." The following January the name was changed to the Corona Annex, the separate identity being disestablished. Consolidation procedures have been going on since. Final accomplishment was ordered to be completed on June 30, 1971. Five separate names have ap- peared over the entrance to the Administration Building 512. They were: Naval Hospital Corona- 1943-51; National Bureau of Standards-1951-53; Naval Ord- nance Laboratory Corona-1953- 67; Naval Weapons Center Corona Laboratories-1967-70; Naval Weapons Center Corona Annex- 197(}'71. Ten Naval Officers have com- manded the Laboratory during its existence: CAPT. F. C. Manville- ~26-53 to 2-17-56; CAPT R. B. McLaughlin-2-1B-56 to 1-15-59; CAPT W. W. Wilbourne-I-I6-59 to 9-3(}.59; CDR. F. L. Yeo-1(}'1-59 to 11-1f>.59; CAPT. H. E. Baker-ll- 16-59 to 11-I5-60; CDR. F. L. Yeo- 12-7,s0 to 3-16.s1; CAPT. W. R. Kurtz-3..17,s1 to 12-5-63; CAPT. E. B. Jarman-12-6-63 to 12-6-67 ; CAPT. R. L. Wessel-I2-7.s7 to 1(}' 24,sB; CDR. R. E. Forbis-1(}'25-68 to 7-2~9; CDR. C. D. Brown-7-30- 69 to 6-3(}.71. ROCKETEER DANCERS RECEIVE INSTRUCTION-Jack Lindsey, center, diredor of the ClOTA summer production, Meredith Willson's "The Music Man," talks to dancers from the library scene. From left they are: Mike Vernon-Cole, Pat Jauch6er, Cathy Carter, Susan Rungo, John Scott, Diana Douglas and LeRoy Carson. The play will be presented July 30, 31, August 6and 7in the Burroughs lecture center. Tickets are available at the Gift Mart, in Ridgecrest, lhe Station Pharmacy, or from members of the cast, and are priced at $2 for adults and $1 for students. PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES (Continued from Poge 2) prepares technical reports on progress of the WOf'"k. Minimum au,.lilication Requlremenl1 : As defined in CSC Handbook X ·IlI. Job Relev,.nt Criteri,.; Knowledge of radio and radar frequency systems, signal processil'lg circuitry, and previous experience with field and lIight test of guided misSile or radar hardware. Physicist, GS-lllO-t, 11 Code35O-PD No. 711~10)-Th is position is located in the Countermeasures Branch of the Radar Division, Electronic Systems Department. Incumbent performs analyses of physical phenomena related to radar and radio frequency systems, with particular ap- plication to electronic countermeasures and counter-countermeasures. Conducts design and development of components and devices an outgrowth of these analyses. Designs and analyzes systems usil'lg digital and analog signa l processing techniques, wilh application to signal aNI lysis and tracking in dense electromagnetic env ironments. PartiCipates' in laboratory and f iel d tesls of coun. termeasures equipment. Prepares technical reports on progress of the work. Minimum Quali lic,.tion Requirements: As defined in CSC Handbook X ·1l8 Job Rehwilnt Criter l,.: Knowledge of theoret1cal and applied phySiCS. digital signal analysis, and computer techniques. File Application for the above with Sue Pra~lowiCl . Bldg. 34, Rm . 206. Ext. 2511. Sheetmetill Mechilnic Helper WG-38004-05, JD No. 151.1, Code 1042l-Assists journeyman sheet metal worker by performing less skilled duties of the trade. Keeping journeymen supplied with tools and work materials, and engaging in jOint operations with lourneyman as instructed. Performs simpler elements of the trade alone, including uw of tools on limited tasks. Qualifications Requirement : Rating wilt be on the basisot the appropriate J. Element Standard in accordance with the esc Handbook X-llBC. File applications iI~ Supplemental Ex· perience Rilting Forms with Don Childers Code 657. Bldg. 34. Room 210. Phone 2391. Pneumiltic Tools Operator WG·57032-06 JD No. 319. Code 104 (3 vilcancies)--Qperates various pneumatic tools to break up or drill hard surfaces. such as concrete. asphalt. and ma~nry . Drives truck on which air com - pres~r is mounted to work Site. Operates jackhammer or paving breaker equipped with various tool attachments. Makes minor repairs and adjustments to air compressor and maintains it in operating condition. etc. Qualification Requirements : Rating will be on the basis of the appropriate J·Element Standard in accordance with the CSC Hand. book X ·lI8C. Fil e applintions and Supplementill Ex- perience Rating Forms with Don Childers. Code 651, Room 210, Phone 2l91. Clerk·Typist. GS-322-04. Code 102 AROICC- Duties. Provides clerical support to technical staff. as required to meet current workload . Types correspondence. forms, ~orsements , etc.; receives telephone and pe1"sonal callers, screening calls and referring to staff members or supply ing information as appropriate. Qualification Requirements: Applicants must meet qualification requirements of Handbook X liB. ( Two ( 2) years appropriate exper ience ; or education anet -or experience.) Job Relevant Criteriil; Must be a qualified typist . Duty Station : China Lake, California. File application for Fedenl Employment SF-HI with Civilian Permnnel Office, Bldg. 37. Code 102. Sodill Science Anilylst, GS-l01-13. Code n05. PO No. 16SOO2-This position is located in the Personnel Department. The Incumbent maintains current information in the technology of behavorial and social sciences and makes that information available to the Center in lay terms. provides consultative services to other members of tM Personnel Department. aSSists management of Per· sonnel Department in applying behavorial sciences to the operation of the Personnel Department, consults with managers at all levels Ofl Center to develop and apply the technology of organizational development. Minimum Qualification Requirements : 3 years of general experience and 3 years of specialized eXpe1"ience as defined in esc Handbook X-liB. Job Relevant Criteria: Skill in presenting ideas and new concepts orally to all levels Of management. Knowledge of how organizations function and ability to guide and direct managers and staH personnel in the use of behavioral sciences and consulting skills. Ability to establish effective Interpersonal relationship. Advanced degree preferred. Fil e application for the ilbove with Sue Prasolowicr. Bldg. 34. R. 206 Ext 2511. Electroplater. WG-31011..o, Code 5S45. JD No. t8r-Using electrolytiC, immersion and electroforming methods, coats metal and plastic surfaces with chrome, nickle, cadnium, silver, gold. anodizing and aluminum coloring. Minimum Qualifications : Applicants must have had at least one (1l year of eXpe1"ience cleaning metal obiects by immersion in a sUCCesSiOfl of deaning baths and covet'ing these objects electrolytically with a coating of copper. nickel. or other metal, and including b4Jffing and polishing to a bright and relatively rustprOOf finish . Job Relevant Criter!iI : Ex- pe1"ience in tile field of electroplating. elec· troforming and anodizing of aluminum. Ability to calculate mathematically the amount of current in correct proportions to surfaces and thicknesses to be deposited. Also fabt"lcate jigs and fixtures necessary to obtain high quality of work. File ilpplications for above with Joan MaCintosh. Code 657. Ext. 2l11. Supervisory Electronic EnginHr (General), GS-ISS-13 PO No. 1155041, Code 5522-This position is that of Head. ElectronIcs Branch. Electro mechanical Division, Engineering Department. The primary functions of tile brar.ch are electronic ci r cuit design and analysis. system engineering, contract liaison on air anet sur face launched guidance systems and evaluation and aNI lysis of prototype missiles with associated test equipment. The incumbent serves as a technical ex~t in the area of novel and unexplored areas of elec· tronics (solid·state components, elec· tromechanical units, microelectroniC devices. etc); he evaluates the technical proposals of other engineers (on Center, 'other Government agencies and contractor) . He plans operational requirements of the branch, provides leadership in pursuing branch ob- jectives and is responsible for achieving op timum utilization of the resources at his disposal Minimum Qualifications: Engineering Degree with J years .Df professional eXpe1"ience in appropr iate sub ject mallet' fields, 1 year of which is equivalent to GS 12 level. Job Relevant Criteria: Ex· per ience in missile guidance systems and micro·electronic technology stlfficient to have established a reputation for leadership and creative technical capability in the electronic and m icro·elKtronic fields. File application for above with JOiln MaCintosh. Code 657, Ext. 2371. Supervi.ary Generat El'Igineer. GS.101.13 PD No. 71SS040 Code 552r-This position is that of Head. ContrOl Design Bnnch. Elec. tromechan ical D Ivision , Engineering Department . This Branch provides the engine«ing design and prowctiOn monitoring of servo control systems, servo components, specialized servo devices, and related elec· troniC components used on existing or ad· 'lanced air or ground launched guided missiles. The incumbent sUpef"vises and consults with Branch employees as the in- tegrate mechanical, pyrotechnic and elec. tronic components to perform In a servo assembly the proper functions required in a particular missile; renders advice and con- sultation set'vices in complex 5erW design to the shole diviSion and other- technical depart. ments of the Center and other development groups off the Center. Directs and supervises the Branch members through technical leadership, advice, guidance and other per. sonal contacts. Minimum Qualifications : BS degree in E lectron ic or Mechanical Engineering and at least J years of professional experience in appropriate sub- ject·maltet' fields, 1year of which is equivalent to GS·12 level . Job Releovant Criteria: M.S. Degree is considered highly desirable. Ex. tensive eXpe1"ience in servo-mechanics is essential. File applications for- above with Joan Macintosh, Code 6S7. Ext. 2311. Melililurgist GS-1321-12 PO No. 75S1l1A Code S51r-The incumbent serves as a senior con· sultant to Center Proiect Engineers on metallurgical problems and is considered a Centet' authority in the science of metallurgy. He advises on the applicability of alloys and·or metallurgical processing for specific ap· plications ; reviews metallurgical speci fi . cat ions on eng ineering dOCUments of Center developed Wt'apons systems; conducts investigative and exploratory work for the purpose of enhanCing metallurgical knowledge. Minimum Qualifications : B.S. degree or combination of education and ex· perience which would give applicant the technical and professional knowledge com · parable to that which would h"ve been acquired through successful completion of A year college·cOlKse as outlined in esc Hand- book X 118. In addition. J years of professional experience in appropriate subjec t -matter fields, 1 year of which is equivalent to GS-ll From TO Friday, July 2, 19711 MOVIE RATINGS The obiective of the ntings is to inform pilrents abotlf the suitability of movie content lor viewing by their Children. (G) - ALL AGES ADMITTED General Audiences (GP) - ALL AGES ADMITED FR. Pilrentill Guiclance Suggested (R) • RESTRICTED ltlder 17 requires accompany· ing Pilrent or Adult GUilrdiiln 2 JULY I'll " CAPTAIN NEMOANDTHE UNDERWATER CITY " (103Min) Robert Ryan. Chuck Connors 7:30p.m. (Sci_nce-Fiction) Jules Verne's daring captain rescues six shIpwreck victims and takes them to his fabled dty as tMY protest his plans to keep them there. They aHemp! escape from the city of gold. (G). SAT Short : " Teilchen are People" (7 Min) 3JULY -MATINEE- " SWORDOF LANCELOT" (110 Min) Cornel Wilde lp.m . NO SHORTS -EVENING- " THE HOU5E THAT SCREAMED" ('4 Min) Lilli Palmer, John M . Bro"",," 7:30p.m. ( Horror) Goose.pimple lovers will drool at this shocker about a school for girls in a Spanish villa where the student bOdy gradually decreases. Was it harsh Lilli. the principal, or her psychotic son? (G) Short : " Up Wind Down Under" (10Min) SUN and MON 4-5 JULY "TH E PRI EST' SWtFE" (106 Min) SOphia Loren, Marcello Mastroianni 7:30p.m. (Comedy-Dram,.) Rollicking fun as volatile Sophia falls in love with priest Marcello and the two become a public scandel as he tries to resivn from the church. (G) Short : "Supr & Spies" (7 Min) TUES ilnd WED " GET CARTER" (112Min) MKhaei Caine, Brill Ekland 7:30p.m. 6-1 JULY (Crime-Dram,.) Jack Cartet' was a tough, unsympathetic London strongarm man who sought his brother's killers among the un- det'world. What emerges is an orgy of violence with romantic interludes. ( R ) Short : "Jet Pink H (7 Min) THURSud FRt 8-' JULY "THE BALLAD OF CABLE HOGUE" (120 Min) Jason Robards, Stella Stevens 7:30p.m. (Western-Comedy) RobOed and left on the desert to die. he found a waterhole and turned il into a gold mine! The whimsical story of a Pl"ospecting derelict and the town's pretty "lady". (R) NO SHORTS Athlete . ... (Continued from PIP 6) better than I had all spring. Nor- mally when I play Mr. Boyd, I never get more than four games. As yet, Beatty is undecided where he will attend college, but with his senior year still ahead of him, Beatty is already hopeful of a tennis scholarship. "I've talked to Coach Gilkinson about a scholarship, and he said he thought I might be able to get one, even if it weren't anything big. I'll just have to see bow well I play next year." level. Job Relevant Criteria: Degree in metallurgy. metallurgical engineering or equivalent. Must have an extensive industrial background in phySical metallurgy with a broad knowledge and understanding of materials selection, processing. and ap- plications that are peculiar to ordnance us~ . File applications for above with Joan MaCintosh Code 6S7 Ext 2371 PLACE STAMP HERE Corona Facility Formally Closed The "Stars and Stripes" thai flew over the NWC Corona Annex fluttered down for the last time on Wednesday at ceremooies held at that facility to mark the historic occassion, On that day, the Navy officially closed the doors on its weapons research annex. All activity has been transferred to Corona's parent, the Naval Weapons Center in China Lake, or to other Naval laboratories. The Flag sensing its role in the quiet mood descended falteringly as if to resist its last trip down tbe halyards. And " retreat", the traditional bugler's "sundown" signal, seemed a mournful note as it was relayed second hand through a tape recorder. Only a handful of the thousands who in the past had tread her waiAs were on hand to witoess Sergeant H. H. Holmes lower the flag under the personal supervIsIon of Commander Charles D. Brown, USN. Commander Brown has been Officer-in-Charge for the past two years, and it has been his task to carry out the disestablishment order. In a message to Cdr. Brown, RAdm. Moran said: "On the eve of the official closure of Corona Annex NWC, I want to commend you for a difficult job extremely well done. While I recognize that many other people ably assisted, the ultimate responsibility rested with you for coping with the myriad of details on a daily basis to ensure both minimum disruption of normal business and efficient closure. "Thanks to you and many dedicated employees of Corona, the annex tomorrow will cease operations at the same high per- formance level that has been a symbol during its many years of existence. "Well Done." The order to close the Corona Annex and consolidate it with the Naval Weapons Center, China, Lake was issued in April, 1969. At that time there were 969 civilians NEW WHITE OAK COM- MANDER-The Cenler has learned recently that Capt. R. l. Williamson, II, USN, former NWC Executive Officer, has been ordered to assume com- mand of the Nava I Ordnance Laboratory, White Oak, upon being relieved from his present post as skipper of the USS Sperry. Capt. Williamson served at the Center from September, 1966 to August, 1969. employed. All of them have since been re-assigned, transferred, retired, or resigned. Many of the support personnel moved over to the Fleet Missile Systems Analysis and Evaluatioo Group which was unaffected by the order. For thirty years - almost to the day - the picturesque one-story buildings on the shores of tiny Lake Norconian have boused scientists engaged in highly secretive research in Naval ordnance. Contributions in no small measure have been made here to the con- tinuing superiority of American military strength since World War II. Standard ARM, one of the latest successful missiles in the Navy's arsenal, now moved to the Weapons Center in China Lake, listed Corona as its lead laboratory for research and development during its early days. SAT, the world's first successful guided missile, was designed and built by the same group which had been working at the Natiooal Bureau of Standards as early as 1940. All major Naval missiles in tbe intervening years have felt the influence of Corona experts, in one way or another. Components for Tartar, Terrier, Talos, Shrike, and Sidewinder, which represent older Fleet missiles, and more modern weapons, such as Bullpup, Har- poon, Walleye, and Phoenix were developed completely in the Corona installation. Electronics which guide the missile, detect the target, safely arm the warhead, or provide the final impulse to fire it were developed at the Corona Annex_ This work has now been reassigned and reestablished at four other Naval activities, as tbe official announcement stated, "in order to enhance the technical efficiency and management ef- fectiveness" of newly established Centers of Excellence. The four are, Naval Weapons Center China Lake; Naval Electronics Laboratory Center, San Diego; Naval Missile Center, Pt. Mugu; and the Mare Island Naval Shipyard, San Francisco. Over a thousand patents were issued to the prolificresearchers at the laboratory. This record is judged second only to the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington among all Naval Laboratories. Fred C. Alpers alone aCCj)unted for over 25 of tbem. Alpers was presented the Flem- ming Award for his outstanding work. Dr. Curtis J. Humphreys, another famous employee, was known world wide in scientific circles :os the discoverer of the sixth series of hydrogen; and also for his scientifically exciting work with infrared radiation. He was given a $5,000 Meritorious Award in recognition of his fine work for the Navy. Corona was one of six globe- circling stations which mooitored sun spot activity, a phenomenon which greatly impairs radiation communications. The valuable research in this area was con- ducted under the direction of Verne E. Hildebrand. The Corona research laboratory (Continued on Page 8) FINAL SALUTE -- Sgt. H. H. Holmes of Corono's Security Division lowers the flag for the final time over NWC's Corona Annex, as Cdr. C. D. Brown, Officer-In-Charge, and honored guests salute its last Irip down the halyards. place Wednesday at 2 p.m. ministration Bldg. --Rocketeer Photo Vol. XXVI No. 26 Nava I Weapons Center, China Lake, Ca lifornia July 2, 1971 VX-5 Wins Meritorious Commendation Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Five marked its 20th anniversary of operation in memorable fashion this week by being awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation in ceremonies Wednesday in Hangar 1. The award for outstanding service by a Naval unit was presented by Capt. V. M. Dawkins, Commander Fleet Air Alameda, wbo praised VX-5 for its 2(}.year record of excellence and its performance during the fiscal year 1970, for which the squadron received the award. During that year, VX-5 published more than 50 major and minor reports on squadron-cteveloped tactics for air-ta-ground weapons and attack aircraft. In addition, the squadron guided the Fleet introduction of the A-7E and A-6C, aircraft with sophisticated weapons delivery systems, and developed tactics for their most effective use. VX-5 accomplished this work despite a 40 per cent reductioo in projects personnel and actually returned range funding to the Commander Naval Air Force, U. S. Pacific Fleet, while suffering no decrease in project output. The results of these evaluatioos were disseminated to the Fleet in the form of operationally oriented tactical publicatioos, which were put to use in actual combat situations in Soutbeast Asia. The squadron award is the unit equivalent to the Meritorious Service Medal awarded in October, 1970, to Capt. Charles W. Fritz, who served as VX-5 Commanding Of- !icer during the award period. "It's unusual for a shore-.based outfit to receive something like this. Such awards are usually reserved for deployed units," said current VX-5 skipper Capt. Tex Birdwell. "I think it's indicative of Capt. Fritz's ability that the squadron received the commendation for work during his tour at VX-5 (October, 1968 to October, 1969). He is well-known by everyone in the testing community for his leadership qualities and technical know-how." 20th Birthday Coinciding with the presentation of the Meritorious Unit Com- mendation, the Navy's third- ranking unit citation, was the 20th anniversary of the squadron's commissioning in June, 1951, at Moffett Field. During its early work, however, VX-5 used the China Lake ranges so extensively that the squadron moved its entire operation to China Lake in July, 1956. Originally created to develop (Continued on Page 4) COMMENDATION FOR VX-5-Capl. V. M. Dawkins, Commander Fleet Air Alameda, attaches the streamer symbolic of the Meritorious Unit Commendation to the VX-S squadron flag held by vx-s Executive Officer Cdr. Bert Creighton. All military personnel who served with VX-S anytime during the fiscal year 1970 will be eligible to wear the ribbon. , OCR Text: Page Eight Corona. • • • • (Continued from Page 1) originated as the West Coast unit of the Natiooal Bureau of Standards. NBS in Washington, had been charged with the research and development of guided missiles by the National Defense Research Committee in 1940. By 1950, the size and importance of the work demanded more research space than was available at NBS in Washington. Because the Nav~1 Hospital in Corona was being disestablished at that time, an agreement was reached bet- ween the Navy and NBS to use tbe former Rheumatic Fever Center-a complex of fifteen one-story in- terconnecting ward buildings-- which had been used to treat tuberculosis, malaria, polio, and rbeumatic fever patients, and were nicknamed tbe "fresh air and sunshine" wards. NBS moved into them in the summer of 1951. Two years later, government officials decided the missile research work was more properly a function of themilitary, SO the NBS laboratory was transfe!Ted to the Navy. Captain F. C. Manville, Naval Inspector of Ordnance at Pomona was assigned tbe additional duty of Commanding Officer of the Naval Ordnance Laboratory Corona, as it was to be called, 00 September '1:T, 1953. The Laboratory continued to produce research arId development in missile guidance, missile fuzing, telemetry, and basic research, for the next ).4 years. In 1967, the Navy's general realignment of its research establisJunent into "Centers of Excellence" resulted in the Corona installation becoming a part of tbe Naval Weapons Center with headquarters in China Lake. Its new name would be, Naval Wespons Center, Corona Laboratories. In April, 1969, the Secretary of Defense announced actions "to consolidate, reduce, realign, or close 36 military installations and activities." This announcement included the terse statement, "Tbe Naval Weapons Center Corona Laboratories, Corona, California, will be consolidated with the Naval Weapons Center, China Lake, California." The following January the name was changed to the Corona Annex, the separate identity being disestablished. Consolidation procedures have been going on since. Final accomplishment was ordered to be completed on June 30, 1971. Five separate names have ap- peared over the entrance to the Administration Building 512. They were: Naval Hospital Corona- 1943-51; National Bureau of Standards-1951-53; Naval Ord- nance Laboratory Corona-1953- 67; Naval Weapons Center Corona Laboratories-1967-70; Naval Weapons Center Corona Annex- 197(}'71. Ten Naval Officers have com- manded the Laboratory during its existence: CAPT. F. C. Manville- ~26-53 to 2-17-56; CAPT R. B. McLaughlin-2-1B-56 to 1-15-59; CAPT W. W. Wilbourne-I-I6-59 to 9-3(}.59; CDR. F. L. Yeo-1(}'1-59 to 11-1f>.59; CAPT. H. E. Baker-ll- 16-59 to 11-I5-60; CDR. F. L. Yeo- 12-7,s0 to 3-16.s1; CAPT. W. R. Kurtz-3..17,s1 to 12-5-63; CAPT. E. B. Jarman-12-6-63 to 12-6-67 ; CAPT. R. L. Wessel-I2-7.s7 to 1(}' 24,sB; CDR. R. E. Forbis-1(}'25-68 to 7-2~9; CDR. C. D. Brown-7-30- 69 to 6-3(}.71. ROCKETEER DANCERS RECEIVE INSTRUCTION-Jack Lindsey, center, diredor of the ClOTA summer production, Meredith Willson's "The Music Man," talks to dancers from the library scene. From left they are: Mike Vernon-Cole, Pat Jauch6er, Cathy Carter, Susan Rungo, John Scott, Diana Douglas and LeRoy Carson. The play will be presented July 30, 31, August 6and 7in the Burroughs lecture center. Tickets are available at the Gift Mart, in Ridgecrest, lhe Station Pharmacy, or from members of the cast, and are priced at $2 for adults and $1 for students. PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES (Continued from Poge 2) prepares technical reports on progress of the WOf'"k. Minimum au,.lilication Requlremenl1 : As defined in CSC Handbook X ·IlI. Job Relev,.nt Criteri,.; Knowledge of radio and radar frequency systems, signal processil'lg circuitry, and previous experience with field and lIight test of guided misSile or radar hardware. Physicist, GS-lllO-t, 11 Code35O-PD No. 711~10)-Th is position is located in the Countermeasures Branch of the Radar Division, Electronic Systems Department. Incumbent performs analyses of physical phenomena related to radar and radio frequency systems, with particular ap- plication to electronic countermeasures and counter-countermeasures. Conducts design and development of components and devices an outgrowth of these analyses. Designs and analyzes systems usil'lg digital and analog signa l processing techniques, wilh application to signal aNI lysis and tracking in dense electromagnetic env ironments. PartiCipates' in laboratory and f iel d tesls of coun. termeasures equipment. Prepares technical reports on progress of the work. Minimum Quali lic,.tion Requirements: As defined in CSC Handbook X ·1l8 Job Rehwilnt Criter l,.: Knowledge of theoret1cal and applied phySiCS. digital signal analysis, and computer techniques. File Application for the above with Sue Pra~lowiCl . Bldg. 34, Rm . 206. Ext. 2511. Sheetmetill Mechilnic Helper WG-38004-05, JD No. 151.1, Code 1042l-Assists journeyman sheet metal worker by performing less skilled duties of the trade. Keeping journeymen supplied with tools and work materials, and engaging in jOint operations with lourneyman as instructed. Performs simpler elements of the trade alone, including uw of tools on limited tasks. Qualifications Requirement : Rating wilt be on the basisot the appropriate J. Element Standard in accordance with the esc Handbook X-llBC. File applications iI~ Supplemental Ex· perience Rilting Forms with Don Childers Code 657. Bldg. 34. Room 210. Phone 2391. Pneumiltic Tools Operator WG·57032-06 JD No. 319. Code 104 (3 vilcancies)--Qperates various pneumatic tools to break up or drill hard surfaces. such as concrete. asphalt. and ma~nry . Drives truck on which air com - pres~r is mounted to work Site. Operates jackhammer or paving breaker equipped with various tool attachments. Makes minor repairs and adjustments to air compressor and maintains it in operating condition. etc. Qualification Requirements : Rating will be on the basis of the appropriate J·Element Standard in accordance with the CSC Hand. book X ·lI8C. Fil e applintions and Supplementill Ex- perience Rating Forms with Don Childers. Code 651, Room 210, Phone 2l91. Clerk·Typist. GS-322-04. Code 102 AROICC- Duties. Provides clerical support to technical staff. as required to meet current workload . Types correspondence. forms, ~orsements , etc.; receives telephone and pe1"sonal callers, screening calls and referring to staff members or supply ing information as appropriate. Qualification Requirements: Applicants must meet qualification requirements of Handbook X liB. ( Two ( 2) years appropriate exper ience ; or education anet -or experience.) Job Relevant Criteriil; Must be a qualified typist . Duty Station : China Lake, California. File application for Fedenl Employment SF-HI with Civilian Permnnel Office, Bldg. 37. Code 102. Sodill Science Anilylst, GS-l01-13. Code n05. PO No. 16SOO2-This position is located in the Personnel Department. The Incumbent maintains current information in the technology of behavorial and social sciences and makes that information available to the Center in lay terms. provides consultative services to other members of tM Personnel Department. aSSists management of Per· sonnel Department in applying behavorial sciences to the operation of the Personnel Department, consults with managers at all levels Ofl Center to develop and apply the technology of organizational development. Minimum Qualification Requirements : 3 years of general experience and 3 years of specialized eXpe1"ience as defined in esc Handbook X-liB. Job Relevant Criteria: Skill in presenting ideas and new concepts orally to all levels Of management. Knowledge of how organizations function and ability to guide and direct managers and staH personnel in the use of behavioral sciences and consulting skills. Ability to establish effective Interpersonal relationship. Advanced degree preferred. Fil e application for the ilbove with Sue Prasolowicr. Bldg. 34. R. 206 Ext 2511. Electroplater. WG-31011..o, Code 5S45. JD No. t8r-Using electrolytiC, immersion and electroforming methods, coats metal and plastic surfaces with chrome, nickle, cadnium, silver, gold. anodizing and aluminum coloring. Minimum Qualifications : Applicants must have had at least one (1l year of eXpe1"ience cleaning metal obiects by immersion in a sUCCesSiOfl of deaning baths and covet'ing these objects electrolytically with a coating of copper. nickel. or other metal, and including b4Jffing and polishing to a bright and relatively rustprOOf finish . Job Relevant Criter!iI : Ex- pe1"ience in tile field of electroplating. elec· troforming and anodizing of aluminum. Ability to calculate mathematically the amount of current in correct proportions to surfaces and thicknesses to be deposited. Also fabt"lcate jigs and fixtures necessary to obtain high quality of work. File ilpplications for above with Joan MaCintosh. Code 657. Ext. 2l11. Supervisory Electronic EnginHr (General), GS-ISS-13 PO No. 1155041, Code 5522-This position is that of Head. ElectronIcs Branch. Electro mechanical Division, Engineering Department. The primary functions of tile brar.ch are electronic ci r cuit design and analysis. system engineering, contract liaison on air anet sur face launched guidance systems and evaluation and aNI lysis of prototype missiles with associated test equipment. The incumbent serves as a technical ex~t in the area of novel and unexplored areas of elec· tronics (solid·state components, elec· tromechanical units, microelectroniC devices. etc); he evaluates the technical proposals of other engineers (on Center, 'other Government agencies and contractor) . He plans operational requirements of the branch, provides leadership in pursuing branch ob- jectives and is responsible for achieving op timum utilization of the resources at his disposal Minimum Qualifications: Engineering Degree with J years .Df professional eXpe1"ience in appropr iate sub ject mallet' fields, 1 year of which is equivalent to GS 12 level. Job Relevant Criteria: Ex· per ience in missile guidance systems and micro·electronic technology stlfficient to have established a reputation for leadership and creative technical capability in the electronic and m icro·elKtronic fields. File application for above with JOiln MaCintosh. Code 657, Ext. 2371. Supervi.ary Generat El'Igineer. GS.101.13 PD No. 71SS040 Code 552r-This position is that of Head. ContrOl Design Bnnch. Elec. tromechan ical D Ivision , Engineering Department . This Branch provides the engine«ing design and prowctiOn monitoring of servo control systems, servo components, specialized servo devices, and related elec· troniC components used on existing or ad· 'lanced air or ground launched guided missiles. The incumbent sUpef"vises and consults with Branch employees as the in- tegrate mechanical, pyrotechnic and elec. tronic components to perform In a servo assembly the proper functions required in a particular missile; renders advice and con- sultation set'vices in complex 5erW design to the shole diviSion and other- technical depart. ments of the Center and other development groups off the Center. Directs and supervises the Branch members through technical leadership, advice, guidance and other per. sonal contacts. Minimum Qualifications : BS degree in E lectron ic or Mechanical Engineering and at least J years of professional experience in appropriate sub- ject·maltet' fields, 1year of which is equivalent to GS·12 level . Job Releovant Criteria: M.S. Degree is considered highly desirable. Ex. tensive eXpe1"ience in servo-mechanics is essential. File applications for- above with Joan Macintosh, Code 6S7. Ext. 2311. Melililurgist GS-1321-12 PO No. 75S1l1A Code S51r-The incumbent serves as a senior con· sultant to Center Proiect Engineers on metallurgical problems and is considered a Centet' authority in the science of metallurgy. He advises on the applicability of alloys and·or metallurgical processing for specific ap· plications ; reviews metallurgical speci fi . cat ions on eng ineering dOCUments of Center developed Wt'apons systems; conducts investigative and exploratory work for the purpose of enhanCing metallurgical knowledge. Minimum Qualifications : B.S. degree or combination of education and ex· perience which would give applicant the technical and professional knowledge com · parable to that which would h"ve been acquired through successful completion of A year college·cOlKse as outlined in esc Hand- book X 118. In addition. J years of professional experience in appropriate subjec t -matter fields, 1 year of which is equivalent to GS-ll From TO Friday, July 2, 19711 MOVIE RATINGS The obiective of the ntings is to inform pilrents abotlf the suitability of movie content lor viewing by their Children. (G) - ALL AGES ADMITTED General Audiences (GP) - ALL AGES ADMITED FR. Pilrentill Guiclance Suggested (R) • RESTRICTED ltlder 17 requires accompany· ing Pilrent or Adult GUilrdiiln 2 JULY I'll " CAPTAIN NEMOANDTHE UNDERWATER CITY " (103Min) Robert Ryan. Chuck Connors 7:30p.m. (Sci_nce-Fiction) Jules Verne's daring captain rescues six shIpwreck victims and takes them to his fabled dty as tMY protest his plans to keep them there. They aHemp! escape from the city of gold. (G). SAT Short : " Teilchen are People" (7 Min) 3JULY -MATINEE- " SWORDOF LANCELOT" (110 Min) Cornel Wilde lp.m . NO SHORTS -EVENING- " THE HOU5E THAT SCREAMED" ('4 Min) Lilli Palmer, John M . Bro"",," 7:30p.m. ( Horror) Goose.pimple lovers will drool at this shocker about a school for girls in a Spanish villa where the student bOdy gradually decreases. Was it harsh Lilli. the principal, or her psychotic son? (G) Short : " Up Wind Down Under" (10Min) SUN and MON 4-5 JULY "TH E PRI EST' SWtFE" (106 Min) SOphia Loren, Marcello Mastroianni 7:30p.m. (Comedy-Dram,.) Rollicking fun as volatile Sophia falls in love with priest Marcello and the two become a public scandel as he tries to resivn from the church. (G) Short : "Supr & Spies" (7 Min) TUES ilnd WED " GET CARTER" (112Min) MKhaei Caine, Brill Ekland 7:30p.m. 6-1 JULY (Crime-Dram,.) Jack Cartet' was a tough, unsympathetic London strongarm man who sought his brother's killers among the un- det'world. What emerges is an orgy of violence with romantic interludes. ( R ) Short : "Jet Pink H (7 Min) THURSud FRt 8-' JULY "THE BALLAD OF CABLE HOGUE" (120 Min) Jason Robards, Stella Stevens 7:30p.m. (Western-Comedy) RobOed and left on the desert to die. he found a waterhole and turned il into a gold mine! The whimsical story of a Pl"ospecting derelict and the town's pretty "lady". (R) NO SHORTS Athlete . ... (Continued from PIP 6) better than I had all spring. Nor- mally when I play Mr. Boyd, I never get more than four games. As yet, Beatty is undecided where he will attend college, but with his senior year still ahead of him, Beatty is already hopeful of a tennis scholarship. "I've talked to Coach Gilkinson about a scholarship, and he said he thought I might be able to get one, even if it weren't anything big. I'll just have to see bow well I play next year." level. Job Relevant Criteria: Degree in metallurgy. metallurgical engineering or equivalent. Must have an extensive industrial background in phySical metallurgy with a broad knowledge and understanding of materials selection, processing. and ap- plications that are peculiar to ordnance us~ . File applications for above with Joan MaCintosh Code 6S7 Ext 2371 PLACE STAMP HERE Corona Facility Formally Closed The "Stars and Stripes" thai flew over the NWC Corona Annex fluttered down for the last time on Wednesday at ceremooies held at that facility to mark the historic occassion, On that day, the Navy officially closed the doors on its weapons research annex. All activity has been transferred to Corona's parent, the Naval Weapons Center in China Lake, or to other Naval laboratories. The Flag sensing its role in the quiet mood descended falteringly as if to resist its last trip down tbe halyards. And " retreat", the traditional bugler's "sundown" signal, seemed a mournful note as it was relayed second hand through a tape recorder. Only a handful of the thousands who in the past had tread her waiAs were on hand to witoess Sergeant H. H. Holmes lower the flag under the personal supervIsIon of Commander Charles D. Brown, USN. Commander Brown has been Officer-in-Charge for the past two years, and it has been his task to carry out the disestablishment order. In a message to Cdr. Brown, RAdm. Moran said: "On the eve of the official closure of Corona Annex NWC, I want to commend you for a difficult job extremely well done. While I recognize that many other people ably assisted, the ultimate responsibility rested with you for coping with the myriad of details on a daily basis to ensure both minimum disruption of normal business and efficient closure. "Thanks to you and many dedicated employees of Corona, the annex tomorrow will cease operations at the same high per- formance level that has been a symbol during its many years of existence. "Well Done." The order to close the Corona Annex and consolidate it with the Naval Weapons Center, China, Lake was issued in April, 1969. At that time there were 969 civilians NEW WHITE OAK COM- MANDER-The Cenler has learned recently that Capt. R. l. Williamson, II, USN, former NWC Executive Officer, has been ordered to assume com- mand of the Nava I Ordnance Laboratory, White Oak, upon being relieved from his present post as skipper of the USS Sperry. Capt. Williamson served at the Center from September, 1966 to August, 1969. employed. All of them have since been re-assigned, transferred, retired, or resigned. Many of the support personnel moved over to the Fleet Missile Systems Analysis and Evaluatioo Group which was unaffected by the order. For thirty years - almost to the day - the picturesque one-story buildings on the shores of tiny Lake Norconian have boused scientists engaged in highly secretive research in Naval ordnance. Contributions in no small measure have been made here to the con- tinuing superiority of American military strength since World War II. Standard ARM, one of the latest successful missiles in the Navy's arsenal, now moved to the Weapons Center in China Lake, listed Corona as its lead laboratory for research and development during its early days. SAT, the world's first successful guided missile, was designed and built by the same group which had been working at the Natiooal Bureau of Standards as early as 1940. All major Naval missiles in tbe intervening years have felt the influence of Corona experts, in one way or another. Components for Tartar, Terrier, Talos, Shrike, and Sidewinder, which represent older Fleet missiles, and more modern weapons, such as Bullpup, Har- poon, Walleye, and Phoenix were developed completely in the Corona installation. Electronics which guide the missile, detect the target, safely arm the warhead, or provide the final impulse to fire it were developed at the Corona Annex_ This work has now been reassigned and reestablished at four other Naval activities, as tbe official announcement stated, "in order to enhance the technical efficiency and management ef- fectiveness" of newly established Centers of Excellence. The four are, Naval Weapons Center China Lake; Naval Electronics Laboratory Center, San Diego; Naval Missile Center, Pt. Mugu; and the Mare Island Naval Shipyard, San Francisco. Over a thousand patents were issued to the prolificresearchers at the laboratory. This record is judged second only to the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington among all Naval Laboratories. Fred C. Alpers alone aCCj)unted for over 25 of tbem. Alpers was presented the Flem- ming Award for his outstanding work. Dr. Curtis J. Humphreys, another famous employee, was known world wide in scientific circles :os the discoverer of the sixth series of hydrogen; and also for his scientifically exciting work with infrared radiation. He was given a $5,000 Meritorious Award in recognition of his fine work for the Navy. Corona was one of six globe- circling stations which mooitored sun spot activity, a phenomenon which greatly impairs radiation communications. The valuable research in this area was con- ducted under the direction of Verne E. Hildebrand. The Corona research laboratory (Continued on Page 8) FINAL SALUTE -- Sgt. H. H. Holmes of Corono's Security Division lowers the flag for the final time over NWC's Corona Annex, as Cdr. C. D. Brown, Officer-In-Charge, and honored guests salute its last Irip down the halyards. place Wednesday at 2 p.m. ministration Bldg. --Rocketeer Photo Vol. XXVI No. 26 Nava I Weapons Center, China Lake, Ca lifornia July 2, 1971 VX-5 Wins Meritorious Commendation Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Five marked its 20th anniversary of operation in memorable fashion this week by being awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation in ceremonies Wednesday in Hangar 1. The award for outstanding service by a Naval unit was presented by Capt. V. M. Dawkins, Commander Fleet Air Alameda, wbo praised VX-5 for its 2(}.year record of excellence and its performance during the fiscal year 1970, for which the squadron received the award. During that year, VX-5 published more than 50 major and minor reports on squadron-cteveloped tactics for air-ta-ground weapons and attack aircraft. In addition, the squadron guided the Fleet introduction of the A-7E and A-6C, aircraft with sophisticated weapons delivery systems, and developed tactics for their most effective use. VX-5 accomplished this work despite a 40 per cent reductioo in projects personnel and actually returned range funding to the Commander Naval Air Force, U. S. Pacific Fleet, while suffering no decrease in project output. The results of these evaluatioos were disseminated to the Fleet in the form of operationally oriented tactical publicatioos, which were put to use in actual combat situations in Soutbeast Asia. The squadron award is the unit equivalent to the Meritorious Service Medal awarded in October, 1970, to Capt. Charles W. Fritz, who served as VX-5 Commanding Of- !icer during the award period. "It's unusual for a shore-.based outfit to receive something like this. Such awards are usually reserved for deployed units," said current VX-5 skipper Capt. Tex Birdwell. "I think it's indicative of Capt. Fritz's ability that the squadron received the commendation for work during his tour at VX-5 (October, 1968 to October, 1969). He is well-known by everyone in the testing community for his leadership qualities and technical know-how." 20th Birthday Coinciding with the presentation of the Meritorious Unit Com- mendation, the Navy's third- ranking unit citation, was the 20th anniversary of the squadron's commissioning in June, 1951, at Moffett Field. During its early work, however, VX-5 used the China Lake ranges so extensively that the squadron moved its entire operation to China Lake in July, 1956. Originally created to develop (Continued on Page 4) COMMENDATION FOR VX-5-Capl. V. M. Dawkins, Commander Fleet Air Alameda, attaches the streamer symbolic of the Meritorious Unit Commendation to the VX-S squadron flag held by vx-s Executive Officer Cdr. Bert Creighton. All military personnel who served with VX-S anytime during the fiscal year 1970 will be eligible to wear the ribbon. , China Lake Museum,Rocketeer Newspaper,Rocketeer 1970s,Rocketeer 1971,Rktr7.2.1971.pdf,Rktr7.2.1971.pdf Page 1, Rktr7.2.1971.pdf Page 1