2 15 27 https://www.nal.usda.gov/exhibits/speccoll/files/original/a31af59150c034d2653c8c987ed63a1e.pdf 30d403fa6ce320d150be811b88df9d14 PDF Text Text Item D Number °1931 Author CornoratB Author Office of the Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries. New Report/Article TltlB News Release, 16th December 1982. Journal/Book Title Year 000 ° Month/Day Color Number of Images 3 DeSCrlptOU NotBS News release tells of "wide ranging controls over the pesticide spray 2,4,5-T." Thursday. July 26, 2001 Page 1931 oM 957 �<niHiolrrf«rAiu-Hnlimrairt3"i«l!r"r» INrto £nnt!| ^r:i!rB N_EWS .RELEASE 1 6TH DECEMBER_,_ 1982^ The Minister for A g r i c u l t u r e and Fisheries, Jack Hal lam, said today that Cabinet has approved of wide ranging controls over the p e s t i c i d e spray 2,4,5-T. Mr. Hallam has also released the report of the New South Wales Government Committee of Inquiry into the Use and Safety of 2,4,5-T. The Committee, which was chaired by Mr. Walter Lewer, former Deputy Chief Stipendiary Magistrate, received 109 submissions. Its recommendations have been substantially adopted by Cabinet. Cabinet has decided that: 1. The legal limit of TCflD (dioxin) contaminant in 2,4,5-T will be reduced from the present limit of 0.1 parts per m i l l i o n to 0.01 parts per million. "The level has been lowered on the universally accepted principle that concentrations of toxic substances should be reduced to the minimum achicveable." The New South Wales standard is now equal to that applying in V i c t o r i a and the U.K. 2. The higher v o l a t i l e ester f o r m u l a t i o n s of 2,4,5-T will be w i t h d r a w n . "This w i l l reduce spray d r i f t by only a l l o w i n g use of t h e lowr-r v o l a t i l e amine and ester formulations," M r . H a l l a m s a i d . 3. Use would be prevented in home gardens. Availability will be r e s t r i c t e d for sale in supermarket s, home garden stores, nurserifs, hardware stores and similar retailers. 4. All i m p l i c a t i o n of 2,^,5-T from nircr.'ift or n i s t i n g n.-ichincs w i l l Le p r o h i b i t r d . "A r.pccific p e r m i t vould be r e q u i r e d to be issm-d under the P e s t i c i d e s A c t , 1978, for such use," fir. H a l l a m s a i d . ...12 �-2- 5. Application of 2,4,5-T within a distance of 50 metres of any inhabited dwelling, public building, dam, river, water channel, or stream would also require a permit. 6. To prevent the possibility of consumption, all application of 2,4,5-T to blackberries bearing ripe fruit will be prohibited. 7. All applicants for registration of 2,4,5-T will be required to keep records, and make returns, of the amount sold or supplied in N.S.W. 8. To protect employees, all workers including Government and Local Government, will be required to wear protective clothing when mixing or using 2,4,5-T. Employees will be required to wear a boiler type suit with sleeves and buttoned at the wrists and throat, gauntlet gloves, washable hat and impervious boots or shoes. When mixing, a face shield is to be worn; and when working in any spray drift, a respirator. "Employers will be required to provide the protective clothing to employees," Mr. Hallam said. 9. Government and Local Government employees exposed to 2,4,5-T will be required to undergo regular medical examinations to measure occupational exposure. 10. Employers will be required to give appropriate training to employees on the correct use of 2,4,5-T. 11. "Defective equipment in respect to leakages, spillages and spray output will not be allowed," Mr. Hallam said. "The Government has taken account of the A.C.T.U. Executive recommendations on this chemical. "An Advisory Committee on pesticides has been established The Committee is to consist of senior officers representing various Government Departments together with a Trade Union representative and a rrprcccntative of cnviroimental groups. �-3The broad terms of reference of the Committee are to: * Keep certain pesticides under review; including the uses to be allowed for such pesticides; * Examine new proposed uses of pesticides, where it is considered special circumstances exist; and * Receive representations, in person and in writing, from trade unions, environmental '• * and other * •• organisations; and consider t.he evidence presented. ~ ' *•** ) ^^ ' In addition the Pesticides Act,- 1978, will be amended to require the licensing of aircraft app'lid'ators and pilots. \ "Pilots will be required to demonstrate they are aware of the problems associated with pesticides, and use of these chemicals from aircraft," Mr. Hallam said. "Licences could be suspended or even cancelled if infringements occur." Proprietors of agricultural aircraft operations will be required to hold an appropriate insurance policy to cover loss or damage. "Aircraft will be required to be approved beforehand and records of all spraying 'operations must be kept. These records will be available to Inspectors at any time, or to other persons upon reasonable reques't," Mr. Hallam said. �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Alvin L. Young Collection on Agent Orange Description An account of the resource The Alvin L. Young Collection on Agent Orange comprises 120 linear feet and spans the late 1800s to 2005; however, the bulk of the coverage is from the 1960s to the 1980s and there are many undated items. The collection was donated to Special Collections of the National Agricultural Library in 1985 by Dr. Alvin L. Young (1942- ). Dr. Young developed the collection as he conducted extensive research on the military defoliant Agent Orange. The collection is in good condition and includes letters, memoranda, books, reports, press releases, journal and newspaper clippings, field logs and notebooks, newsletters, maps, booklets and pamphlets, photographs, memorabilia, and audiotapes of an interview with Dr. Young. For more about this collection, <a href="/exhibits/speccoll/exhibits/show/alvin-l--young-collection-on-a">view the Agent Orange Exhibit.</a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Box The box containing the original item. 074 Folder The folder containing the original item. 1931 Series The series number of the original item. Series III Subseries IV Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource Corporate Author: Office of the Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries, New South Wales Title A name given to the resource News Release, 16th December 1982. Subject The topic of the resource pesticide regulation New South Wales protective clothing pesticide application ao_seriesIII Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Alvin L. Young Collection on Agent Orange Description An account of the resource The Alvin L. Young Collection on Agent Orange comprises 120 linear feet and spans the late 1800s to 2005; however, the bulk of the coverage is from the 1960s to the 1980s and there are many undated items. The collection was donated to Special Collections of the National Agricultural Library in 1985 by Dr. Alvin L. Young (1942- ). Dr. Young developed the collection as he conducted extensive research on the military defoliant Agent Orange. The collection is in good condition and includes letters, memoranda, books, reports, press releases, journal and newspaper clippings, field logs and notebooks, newsletters, maps, booklets and pamphlets, photographs, memorabilia, and audiotapes of an interview with Dr. Young. For more about this collection, <a href="/exhibits/speccoll/exhibits/show/alvin-l--young-collection-on-a">view the Agent Orange Exhibit.</a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. 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Savage Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Agricultural Aviation Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1973-10-01 Title A name given to the resource The Epidemiology of Arial Application accidents in the High Plains 1966-1969 Subject The topic of the resource pesticide application ao_seriesIII Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Alvin L. Young Collection on Agent Orange Description An account of the resource The Alvin L. Young Collection on Agent Orange comprises 120 linear feet and spans the late 1800s to 2005; however, the bulk of the coverage is from the 1960s to the 1980s and there are many undated items. The collection was donated to Special Collections of the National Agricultural Library in 1985 by Dr. Alvin L. Young (1942- ). Dr. Young developed the collection as he conducted extensive research on the military defoliant Agent Orange. The collection is in good condition and includes letters, memoranda, books, reports, press releases, journal and newspaper clippings, field logs and notebooks, newsletters, maps, booklets and pamphlets, photographs, memorabilia, and audiotapes of an interview with Dr. Young. For more about this collection, <a href="/exhibits/speccoll/exhibits/show/alvin-l--young-collection-on-a">view the Agent Orange Exhibit.</a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Box The box containing the original item. 076 Folder The folder containing the original item. 1972 Series The series number of the original item. Series III Subseries IV Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource January 16 1984 Title A name given to the resource Transcript of Proceedings: Royal Commission on the Use and Effects of Chemical Agents on Australian Personnel in Vietnam, 16 January 1984 Subject The topic of the resource Australian Royal Commission Hearings herbicide application pesticide application troop location ao_seriesIII Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Alvin L. Young Collection on Agent Orange Description An account of the resource The Alvin L. Young Collection on Agent Orange comprises 120 linear feet and spans the late 1800s to 2005; however, the bulk of the coverage is from the 1960s to the 1980s and there are many undated items. The collection was donated to Special Collections of the National Agricultural Library in 1985 by Dr. Alvin L. Young (1942- ). Dr. Young developed the collection as he conducted extensive research on the military defoliant Agent Orange. The collection is in good condition and includes letters, memoranda, books, reports, press releases, journal and newspaper clippings, field logs and notebooks, newsletters, maps, booklets and pamphlets, photographs, memorabilia, and audiotapes of an interview with Dr. Young. For more about this collection, <a href="/exhibits/speccoll/exhibits/show/alvin-l--young-collection-on-a">view the Agent Orange Exhibit.</a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Box The box containing the original item. 076 Folder The folder containing the original item. 1973 Series The series number of the original item. Series III Subseries IV Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource January 17 1984 Title A name given to the resource Transcript of Proceedings: Royal Commission on the Use and Effects of Chemical Agents on Australian Personnel in Vietnam, 17 January 1984 Subject The topic of the resource Australian Royal Commission Hearings herbicide application pesticide application troop location ao_seriesIII Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Alvin L. Young Collection on Agent Orange Description An account of the resource The Alvin L. Young Collection on Agent Orange comprises 120 linear feet and spans the late 1800s to 2005; however, the bulk of the coverage is from the 1960s to the 1980s and there are many undated items. The collection was donated to Special Collections of the National Agricultural Library in 1985 by Dr. Alvin L. Young (1942- ). Dr. Young developed the collection as he conducted extensive research on the military defoliant Agent Orange. The collection is in good condition and includes letters, memoranda, books, reports, press releases, journal and newspaper clippings, field logs and notebooks, newsletters, maps, booklets and pamphlets, photographs, memorabilia, and audiotapes of an interview with Dr. Young. For more about this collection, <a href="/exhibits/speccoll/exhibits/show/alvin-l--young-collection-on-a">view the Agent Orange Exhibit.</a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Box The box containing the original item. 076 Folder The folder containing the original item. 1979 Series The series number of the original item. Series III Subseries IV Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource January 25 1984 Title A name given to the resource Transcript of Proceedings: Royal Commission on the Use and Effects of Chemical Agents on Australian Personnel in Vietnam, 25 January 1984 Subject The topic of the resource Australian Royal Commission Hearings herbicide application pesticide application troop location ao_seriesIII Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Alvin L. Young Collection on Agent Orange Description An account of the resource The Alvin L. Young Collection on Agent Orange comprises 120 linear feet and spans the late 1800s to 2005; however, the bulk of the coverage is from the 1960s to the 1980s and there are many undated items. The collection was donated to Special Collections of the National Agricultural Library in 1985 by Dr. Alvin L. Young (1942- ). Dr. Young developed the collection as he conducted extensive research on the military defoliant Agent Orange. The collection is in good condition and includes letters, memoranda, books, reports, press releases, journal and newspaper clippings, field logs and notebooks, newsletters, maps, booklets and pamphlets, photographs, memorabilia, and audiotapes of an interview with Dr. Young. For more about this collection, <a href="/exhibits/speccoll/exhibits/show/alvin-l--young-collection-on-a">view the Agent Orange Exhibit.</a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Box The box containing the original item. 077 Folder The folder containing the original item. 1982 Series The series number of the original item. Series III Subseries IV Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource January 31 1984 Title A name given to the resource Transcript of Proceedings: Royal Commission on the Use and Effects of Chemical Agents on Australian Personnel in Vietnam, 31 January 1984 Subject The topic of the resource Australian Royal Commission Hearings pesticide application Ranch Hand herbicide application ao_seriesIII https://www.nal.usda.gov/exhibits/speccoll/files/original/47a7e0307c6335f6255e68dd91fa9ac9.pdf 155e16fff18ea7a7f77de1e6ead1ca5c PDF Text Text Item ID Number 00230 Author Clifford J. Horkans Corporate Author Report/Article Title Typescript: Insecticide Spraying in Ninh Thuan Province, 4 October 1971 Journal/Book Title Year 000 ° Month/Day Color n Number of Images 1 DeSOriptOD Notes Note: There was no letter attached as referenced in the typescript. Monday, January 22, 2001 Page 242 of 341 �(7 Of- "* "k'r *.C, 11 Insecticide Spraying in Jfinh Thuan Province 315CS6 f'JC) L. Telecon fo*ti«en Major *ioux (313 TAJ* DOC-S) and Major Carrestia (MACV KfttOHolofiet) provided the following bleu of information *?hi*h *ay b* helpful in answering the eewJOTWJ paragraph of the «tfe«eh*J letter, «. Yher* la no connection between any crop damaga «r • the us* of tsa lath ion. This e«n b« readily suhstsntiAtad by -rnagron««Bi*t but it ia doubtful that th« f^owlace chi«f h«» anvo»* with that background available to hisn for conaattation. b. 0«r spray cr«ws have b««tt Eoid to start «nd stop spraying ntli within the confine* of the p*ri»#t«r of th« ba»«. This ha» c«it«ed no redaction ia th« effectivenea* of th® spraying bet should shcsw our good inreatioas. craft alwayt ofwir«t« *& low l*vel», aitproxiaMtely 150 f««t abov« th* terrain. To operate at a higher level a«je>t*s t value of apraying at all. It would he virtually to plan our spray operetlon around th* vimi blowlag o«t the north; ho*?*v*r, we <So not spray anytia* the wind 8 knots, »o lietle if any drifting should occur, c, Th® concentration o.t «slathiott if one half pound pa acre to b« sprayed and chat is exactly the sa»e anetmt u**d to 0pf«y l*R<i back in th© states. We have no r«c»rd«d co!3p frofe che etates referencing crap damage. U»ing tbat solution, the r,vfi lath ion i« 93% effective aad in Actual .fact, probe bl v k i l l s many o'.'^r living ia^-ecta that co1.;:. ;i be hernful to crop*, 2. Tt further info route ion or guidar.ee i *. d*eir«4, contact Major Carres tie. at USA8V Hesdquactcrig, Long Binh, ptione 923-2043 or call Major Rioux, 3i5th'TAK B0€ ac «xtenaion 3411. nil'. CLIFFORD J. HOKUM, Colonel, USAF 1 A&eh Deputy OMMUMlejr for Operation* Siah item Ada Off, 25 fep LOT Wt »t«lt. ^ , • � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Alvin L. Young Collection on Agent Orange Description An account of the resource The Alvin L. Young Collection on Agent Orange comprises 120 linear feet and spans the late 1800s to 2005; however, the bulk of the coverage is from the 1960s to the 1980s and there are many undated items. The collection was donated to Special Collections of the National Agricultural Library in 1985 by Dr. Alvin L. Young (1942- ). Dr. Young developed the collection as he conducted extensive research on the military defoliant Agent Orange. The collection is in good condition and includes letters, memoranda, books, reports, press releases, journal and newspaper clippings, field logs and notebooks, newsletters, maps, booklets and pamphlets, photographs, memorabilia, and audiotapes of an interview with Dr. Young. For more about this collection, <a href="/exhibits/speccoll/exhibits/show/alvin-l--young-collection-on-a">view the Agent Orange Exhibit.</a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Box The box containing the original item. 019 Folder The folder containing the original item. 0230 Series The series number of the original item. Series II Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Clifford J. Horkans Title A name given to the resource Typescript: Insecticide Spraying in Ninh Thuan Province, 4 October 1971 Subject The topic of the resource crop damage pesticide application Ranch Hand https://www.nal.usda.gov/exhibits/speccoll/files/original/d02a2f1d2e377afc53cceda977db002d.pdf 1f5002f585008762592b365567b3d7cb PDF Text Text °0221 Item ID Number Author CorpOratB Author Headquarters, United States Military Assistance Comma RODOrt/ArtlOlO TItlfl Typescript: Medical Service, Aerial Dispersal of Insecticides, 23 March 1970 Journal/Book Title °00° Month/Day Color Numbor of Images r 6 Doscrlpton Notes Monday, January 22, 2001 Page 233 of 341 �'% *>& +MACV Dir 40-10 HE1ADQUARTERS UNITED STATES MILITARY ASSISTANCE COMMAND, VIETNAM APO San Francisco 96222 DIRECTIVE NUMBER 40-10 23 March 1970 (MACMD) MEDICAL SERVICE AERIAL DISPERSAL OF INSECTICIDES 1. PURPOSE. This directive prescribes policy, procedures, and responsibilities for aerial dispersal of insecticides from fixed and rotary wing aircraft by the US military In the Republic of Vietnam (RVN). 2. APPLICABILITY. Forces. This directive applies to all Free World Military Assistance 3. GENERAL, Aerial dispersal of insecticides permits rapid coverage of large areas and the treatment of areas inaccessible to ground operated equipment. This method of dispersal is effective in the control of arthropod vector of disease. Although it provides advantage over ground treatment, limitations are imposed by: a. b. Availability of aircraft and aircrews. Co 4. Meteorological conditions, such as wind, rain, temperature, and visibility. Attitudes of the local population regarding effects of insecticides on people, animals, and crops. POLICY. "~~ " a. •-*. Aerial dispersal of Insecticides is to be approved only under the following conditions: (1) For the control of mosquitoes and other pests of medical importance when: (a) Permanent control measures, such as land drainage and filling, cannot be accomplished. (b) There is no access for ground dispersal equipment. (c) Screening, repellants, space sprays, and residual treatments are not adequate in controlling vector-borne diseases. *This directive supersedes MACV Directive 40-10, 25 April 1968. �MACV Dir 40-10 . (d) Ground fog, mist, or other insectlcldal mixture• do not control large population* of disease transmitting Insects. (e) Treatment of a major breeding area by aircraft dispersion is more economical than the use of ground equipment. . (f) The installation/area commander has trained personnel (medical and/or engineer) to conduct entomological surveys, to indicate areas requiring treatment, to schedule proper dates for spraying, and to determine spray effectiveness. (2) For pest control when arthropod borne disease outbreaks occur, requiring rapid coverage of large ground areas. b. In view of the significant incidence of malaria In the RVN, the aerial dispersal of Insecticides from military aircraft to support military operations is authorized. c. Only aerial dispersal equipment which has been approved by the Armed Forces Pest Control Board is to be used to disperse Insecticides from fixed or rotary wing aircraft. d. Malathion (either 57 percent water emulsifiable concentrate or 95 percent technical B-grade) used at a rate not to exceed 0.5 pounds of the technical toxicant per acre is the only Insecticide currently approved for aerial dispersal in the RVN. Request* to use other insecticides are to be justified and forwarded to this headquarters, ATTN: MACMD-PS. e. Aerial dispersal equipment which has been used to dispense herbicides is not to be used to disperse insecticides. f. ... The Command Surgeon, MACV, is authorized to communicate directly with the following units for coordination of aerial insecticide dispersal: I (1) US Navy Preventive Medicine Unit, NSA Da Nang - NAVFORV. (2) 20th Preventive Medicine Unit (SVC) (FLD) - USARV. (3) 172nd Preventive Medicine Unit (SFC) (FLD) - USARV. (4) 7th AF Tactical Air Control Center. (5) Twelfth Special Operations Squadron, 7th AF. g. Aerial dissemination of insecticide leaflets and/or aerial loudspeaker broadcast missions are to be scheduled in conjunction with aerial spray missions by the 7th AF Tactical Air Control Center. 5. RESPONSIBILITIES. © �:V Dir 40-10 a. The Command Surgeon, MACV, la to: (1) Exercise joint staff supervision and approval authority for aerial dispersal of insecticides. (2) Coordinate all aerial insecticide dispersal operations. (3) "* Evaluate information relative to the effectiveness of the aerial dispersal of insecticides. (4) Furnish 7th AF necessary Information for the preparation of operation and support plans for the fixed wing aerial delivery of insecticides. b. The Commander, 7th AF, is to plan, coordinate, and execute fixed wing aerial delivery of insecticides on MACV approved areas, and the aerial dissemination of insecticide leaflets and/or aerial loudspeaker broadcasts on those targets when required. He is to also coordinate all support required by C123 aircraft crews at the designated operating locations. c. The Commanders, USARV and NAVFORV, are to plan, coordinate, and execute the rotary wing aircraft delivery of Insecticide on MACV approved areas and provide necessary life support equipment Including, but not limited to, flight suits, helmets, and gloves for helicopter,spray crews. d. The appropriate corps tactical zone (CTZ) commander is to: (1) Supply required insecticides and engineer entomology personnel necessary for the preparation and aircraft loading of spray material, and provide liaison personnel to the aircraft commander. (2) Furnish personnel to conduct entomological surveys to delineate breeding areas, establish timing of spray applications, and determine effectiveness of control operations (requests for these individuals should be directed to the appropriate unit listed In paragraph 4f, above). (3) Provide helicopter and crew when the requesting unit has no helicopter capability. The appropriate unit listed in paragraph 4f, above, is to furnish the aerial spray equipment, operator, and Insecticide. e. 6. The Psychological Operations Division, MACV, is to provide aerial loudspeaker broadcast tapes and special Insecticide leaflets for this program. PROCEDURES. a. Requests for aerial dispersal of insecticides are to be forwarded to this headquarters, ATTN: MACMD-PS, for evaluation and command approval. Requests are to contain the following Information on each area to be sprayed: (1) Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) grid coordinates. �MACV Dir 40-10 '* i ' (2) An overlay depicting the area. (3) ,.r .-*•:•: ii Designation and location of all battalion-sized units, hamlets, and other centers of military and/or civilian population in the area. (4) Malaria experience in the area (total cases of malaria, incidence rate per 1000 personnel per year, percentage of total cases due to vivax - malaria, and other information as appropriate). (5) Statement concerning availability of helicopter and crew to fly the aerial •pray mission if the area is less than 20 square kilometers. (6) Name, rank, unit, location, and telephone number of a contact or project officer. (7) Statement indicating desirability of insecticide leaflet missions and aerial loudspeaker missions prior to and/or after insecticide spray missions. (8) Approval of district or province chief of areas surrounding spray target if civilian areas are included in the target. b. Approved requests are to be incorporated in the aerial spray program as follows: f (1) Areas 20 square kilometers or larger or areas which cannot be feasib!^; |; V*i^ sprayed with rotary wing aircraft, or ground equipment, are to be scheduled for aerial spray by C123 aircraft. (2) Approved requests for aerial spray of areas less than 20 square kilometers are to be forwarded to the appropriate unit listed in paragraph 4f, above, with a recommendation that coordination be effected with the requesting unit. c. Requests are to be approved for a time period determined by MACV based on medical priorities and aircraft availability. 7. REPORTS. This directive requires no report. 8. REFERENCES. a. AR 40-574/AFR 91-22/SECNAVINST 6250.5. b. TM 5-632/AFM 85-7/NAVDOCKS MO-310. c. Joint State/AID/Defense Message OASD/ISA 6249. DTG 130204Z November 1965. �MACV Dir 40-10 FOR THE COMMANDER: W. G. DOLVIN Major General, USA Chief of Staff LOUIS J. PROST Colonel, USA Adjutant General DISTRIBUTION: B Plus: 200 - MACMD �C1, MACV Dir 40-10 HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES MILITARY ASSISTANCE COMMAND, VIETNAM APO San Francisco 96222 CHANGE 1 DIRECTIVE - 12 June 1970 NUMBER 40-10 (MACMD) MEDICAL SERVICE » AERIAL DISPERSAL OF INSECTICIDES Directive Number 40-10, this headquarters, 23 March 1970, is changed as follows: 1. Page 3. Paragraph 5d is superseded as follows: d. The appropriate corps area/zone coordinator is to: 2. Page 3. Paragraph 5d(D is superseded as follows: (1) Coordinate with the local facilities engineer who is to supply required insecticides and engineer entomology personnel necessary for the preparation and aircraft loading of spray material, and provide liaison personnel to the aircraft commander. 3. This transmittal sheet is to be filed in front of the publication for reference purposes. FOR THE COMMANDER: W. G. DOLVIN Major General, USA Chief of Staff W. A. RUTLEDGE Colonel, USA Adjutant General DISTRIBUTION: C Plus: 200 - MACMD 100 - MACAG-AP � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Alvin L. Young Collection on Agent Orange Description An account of the resource The Alvin L. Young Collection on Agent Orange comprises 120 linear feet and spans the late 1800s to 2005; however, the bulk of the coverage is from the 1960s to the 1980s and there are many undated items. The collection was donated to Special Collections of the National Agricultural Library in 1985 by Dr. Alvin L. Young (1942- ). Dr. Young developed the collection as he conducted extensive research on the military defoliant Agent Orange. The collection is in good condition and includes letters, memoranda, books, reports, press releases, journal and newspaper clippings, field logs and notebooks, newsletters, maps, booklets and pamphlets, photographs, memorabilia, and audiotapes of an interview with Dr. Young. For more about this collection, <a href="/exhibits/speccoll/exhibits/show/alvin-l--young-collection-on-a">view the Agent Orange Exhibit.</a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. 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Description An account of the resource Corporate Author: Headquarters, United States Military Assistance Command, Vietnam Title A name given to the resource Typescript: Medical Service, Aerial Dispersal of Insecticides, 23 March 1970 Subject The topic of the resource pesticide application pest control methods Ranch Hand aircraft https://www.nal.usda.gov/exhibits/speccoll/files/original/0cd35f04c1eb0eb4413d74c774998d6d.pdf 8d2f626418c7235bf7a8844c6aec3545 PDF Text Text Item ID Number 00226 Author Horkans, Clifford J. Corporate Author RBDOrt/ArtiClO Title Typescript: Scheduling of Insecticide Spray Missions, 21 August 1971, Colonel Clifford J. Horkans Journal/Book Title Year 000 ° Month/Day Color Number of Images n 1 Descnpton Notes Monday, January 22, 2001 Page 238 of 341 �**>-• COPY ii1or Mo' f •: r s N" Zl (Phone NO.) DO 21 August 1971 Scheduling of Insecticide Spray Klssiona 310th TAS 1 . 3ch«duling of insecticld* spray aissione i» the responsibility of th« Wir^ Scheduling Officer (DOC-8). Th« «sb«dulin« offi*«r will drr«lop and publish « •entbly »ch*dule f»r tw OC-123I .prftj «enfi«iurwt »iWW«ft. BChertuLc «in be eaor4i»»t«* with m*$i$*m*a* and publiifced in *uff icient ti»e for inelusion in t*»« Monthly Majntiqaoga Pl*a. %« Miw^A win be Umigrted to meet tto« fiwqQW^jr of ^M^ r«^litt«menta outlined ia ?AF M«g 71. ^^ =•2. 1h« final Mlectten of «ie priMMy, Me«NMlfti7 and t«srti*yy ^CTHT location* will be made one day prior to MM «l««ion. the ae^al »«le«t.i«a «f the ipray loc* felon will be •*£• bgr th* aircraft eonaandap on the »oniia of the aiwlao and will priaarlljr te dtotaied bgr weather mnditiMM. M « f™ 3, 1b« 3'0tfe ttS i« rwponaible for pawTidSai; aircrew* to aeooliab the in*eeticttl« spray miMions and for oanioetiag the pre-od.«il«m bf WfcAPM 55-10. ' 4. 1H« laaf 5eb*dulin« Off leer will aonitor the quantity of »lathiDn oa w«h airemn «ed wULL coordinate tb« lo*diii« of aalathion with M»int«nance Control, Mftintermnce Control will contact PA it i and schedule the actual loading. 8UFFOHD J, Colonel, DSAF for Operations � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Alvin L. Young Collection on Agent Orange Description An account of the resource The Alvin L. Young Collection on Agent Orange comprises 120 linear feet and spans the late 1800s to 2005; however, the bulk of the coverage is from the 1960s to the 1980s and there are many undated items. The collection was donated to Special Collections of the National Agricultural Library in 1985 by Dr. Alvin L. Young (1942- ). Dr. Young developed the collection as he conducted extensive research on the military defoliant Agent Orange. The collection is in good condition and includes letters, memoranda, books, reports, press releases, journal and newspaper clippings, field logs and notebooks, newsletters, maps, booklets and pamphlets, photographs, memorabilia, and audiotapes of an interview with Dr. Young. For more about this collection, <a href="/exhibits/speccoll/exhibits/show/alvin-l--young-collection-on-a">view the Agent Orange Exhibit.</a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Box The box containing the original item. 019 Folder The folder containing the original item. 0226 Series The series number of the original item. Series II Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Horkans, Clifford J. Title A name given to the resource Typescript: Scheduling of Insecticide Spray Missions, 21 August 1971, Colonel Clifford J. Horkans Subject The topic of the resource pesticide application Ranch Hand https://www.nal.usda.gov/exhibits/speccoll/files/original/506dd83b18da6038e48255938540a33d.pdf 5d2b0ab3dec7858eea2474f71e510fd1 PDF Text Text Item ID Number 0033 ° Author Corporate Author ReOOrt/ArtiGlB TitlB Typescript: Statistics on Insecticide Operations Between 1966 and 1968 Journal/Book Title Year 000 ° Month/Day Color Number of Images D 1 Descripton Notes Monday, January 22, 2001 Page 330 of 341 �Statistics on Insecticide operations between 1966 and 1968: 1966 - no data 1967 - 118,985 gallons delivered 1968 - 111,998 gallons delivered Magnitude of operation during Jan 1969 and Aug 1969: MISSION SORTIES GALLONS DELIVERED 1 J a n 6 9 - 31 M a r 6 Herb. Insect. 9 . FLYING TIME \ 1,485 58 1,327,525 17,835 2,501 119' 1 Apr 69 - 30 Jun "69 Herb. 1,427 Insect. 135 1,198,100 43,505 1,971 256 July 1969 Herb. Insect. August 1969 Herb. Insect. 484 401,900 49 16,020 424 45 670 297,175 8,475 ' 80 634 106 Proportions of the different herbicides delivered: FY L968 (Jul 67 - Jun 68) Blue 576,000 gals FY 1969 (Jul 68 - Jun 69) Blue 576,000 gals Orange 3,975,000 gals White 2.865.000 gals TOTAL7,4ie,000 gals Orange 8,300,000 gals White 2,700,000 gals TOTAL11,576,000 gals 3'C- * � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Alvin L. Young Collection on Agent Orange Description An account of the resource The Alvin L. Young Collection on Agent Orange comprises 120 linear feet and spans the late 1800s to 2005; however, the bulk of the coverage is from the 1960s to the 1980s and there are many undated items. The collection was donated to Special Collections of the National Agricultural Library in 1985 by Dr. Alvin L. Young (1942- ). Dr. Young developed the collection as he conducted extensive research on the military defoliant Agent Orange. The collection is in good condition and includes letters, memoranda, books, reports, press releases, journal and newspaper clippings, field logs and notebooks, newsletters, maps, booklets and pamphlets, photographs, memorabilia, and audiotapes of an interview with Dr. Young. For more about this collection, <a href="/exhibits/speccoll/exhibits/show/alvin-l--young-collection-on-a">view the Agent Orange Exhibit.</a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Box The box containing the original item. 020 Folder The folder containing the original item. 0330 Series The series number of the original item. 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Title A name given to the resource Typescript: Statistics on Insecticide Operations Between 1966 and 1968 Subject The topic of the resource pesticide application herbicide application Ranch Hand https://www.nal.usda.gov/exhibits/speccoll/files/original/d63fdf18766b44889cd427ad6da9b1aa.pdf f76476d1854a1fc777aa8b0114d6accb PDF Text Text Item ID Number 00314 Author Corporate Author RODOrt/ArtiClO TitlO Typescripts: Special Aerial Spray Flight Information from 4500 Air Base Wing History 1962, 1963; History of C123B, Serial Number 56-4362 Journal/Book Titlo Year 000 ° Month/Day Color ' Number of Images 12 DOSCrlptOU NOtOS "em includes routing and transmittla slip, Aircraft Record Request Form, History of C-123B, Serial Number 56-4362, and Special Aerial Spray Filght from 4500 ABW History Jan-Jun 1962, Jul-Dec 1962, JanJun 1963, and Jul-Dec 1963 Monday, January 22, 2001 Page 314 of 341 �Date ROUTING AND TRANSM TO: (Name, office symbol, room number, building, Agency/Post) 1 . Initials /£,~~-~W^, 3. (/s~^> 4g cs^ 4. '/ SLIP. Date - > c > * ^ ^ ^ -~v-» u"^ js*4*j -P/CTT^ 5. Action Approval As Requested Circulate Comment Coordination , , File For Clearance For Correction For Your Information Investigate Justify Note and Return Per Conversation Prepare Reply See Me Signature REMARKS 7 tff *, Cf, DO NO'ruse this form as a RECORD of approvals, concurrences, disposals, — A -2.1 clearances, and similar actions ) FROM7(N^me, org.'symbo;, Agency/Post) Room No.—Bldg. Phone No. 5041-102 GI'O : 107V () - 241-530 ( OPTIONAL FORM 41 (Rev. Prescribed by GSA FPMR (41 CfR) 101-11.206 7-76) �SUBJECT: Request for Material DATE: ^ 24 April 1979 Aircraft record request TOi FROM: USAF/OEHL/EC Attn: Capt Livingston Brooks AFB, TX 1. Material requested | y| is attached. 78235 | | will have to be compiled. [__] is being forwarded under separate cover. | ] will be distributed automatically. Q ] will be sent as soon as possible. 2. Material requested cannot be provided because it [ ] is n o t available. The Albert F. Simp ton H Uteri col Rataorch Center, USAF HO A Maxwell AFB, AL 36112 [ ] cannot be loaned. [ _ ) i s i n single copy. [_ ] cannot be reproduced. [2~] i s classified. 3. Material requested is available on 16 mm microfilm, roll number(s) Although the Research Center maintains rigid microfilm processing quality controls, readability of offered microfilm cannot be guaranteed. While most is highly readable, some is not because of the poor quality of the original document and inherent limitations in all copying processes, as well as some reading equipment. 4. Material requested may be purchased for $ . . Make check or money order for exact amount stated and payable to , AFO, Maxwell AFB, AL 36112, and send it to AFSHRC/HOA. 5. Because of backlog of work, a delay of. .is anticipated in providing the material. 6. A large backlog of official requests makes it impossible to provide the material requested. 7. Forwarded to you for appropriate action and direct reply to the requestor, who (has) (has not) been notified of this referral. 8. Suggest you submit your request to: 9. Information concerning unit emblems may be requested from AFMPC (DPMASA) Randolph AFB, TX 78148. See A P R 900-3 for emblem procedure. 10. For availability of photography submit request to: ["_'] 1361 AVS, ATTN: Photo Depository Section, 1221 S. Fern St., Arlington VA 22202, [ | Audiovisual Records Div, National Archives, Washington DC 20408. 11. Suggest you visit our Center at Maxwell AFB to do your research. See attached brochure. 12. Before coming to Maxwell AFB for research, contact the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force (SAFOIP), Washington, D.C. 20330, to obtain proper authorization for access to our documentation collection. 13. Please refer to: [7| Maurer (adj.). Air Force Combat Units of World War II (Washington: USGPO, 1961; New York: Franklin Watts, 1963). Now out of print. f " | Maurer (ed.), Combat Squadrons of the Air Force, World War II (Washington: USGPO, 1969). Available from Superintendent of ' Documents (D 301.26/6:C73/2), $8.25. |~ | Craven and Cote (eds.). The Army Air Forces in World War II (Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 7 vols., 1948-1958), Vols II, III, V, VII ar« available from publisher, $20.00 a volume. [" | Futrell, The United States Air Force in Korea (New York: Duell, Sloan and Pnarce, 1961). Out of print. | j Cresswell & Berger, United States Air Force History, An Annotated Bibliography (Washington, D.C.: Air Force Office of History, 1«»), Supt of Documents, GPO (0870«-0307), 50 cents. | ~ | Mueller & Carson, The Army Air Forces in World War II: Combat Chronology, 1941-1945 (Washington: USGPO, 1 975). from Superintendent of Documents, GPO (0870-00334), $14.30. | Available | Item 16 for list of references on your subject. |" J Your local library (or these or other published materials. 14. Request for extension granted. New suspense date will be: 15. Request return of material forwarded on Document Receipt Number dated , with a suspense date of ..... 16."Remarks: Reference our several tefephone conversations, attached are the following items: Aircraft record data for S/N 56-4362 and extracts from the 4500th Air Base Wing histories, January 1962-December 1963. 16mm microfilm copies of the 315th Special Operations Wing will be forwarded as soon as they are processed. I still cannot identify the other serial number. During 1966, S/N 54-568 was at Davis-Monthan and England AFB; S/N 55-4568 was stationed at Eglin AFB. TYPED NAME AND TITLE JUDY G. ENDICOTT Chief of Circulation 3800 0-245 PREV EDIT WILL BE USED SIGN A' �C-125B, Serial Number 56-4562 13 Sep Sep Jul Dec Mar *May **Jul **Jan **Apr 57 57 58 61 62 62 63 64 66 **Sep 66 Delivered to the USAF To 463d Troop Carrier Wg (TAG), Ardmore AFB, OK To 464th Troop Carrier Wg (TAG), Pope AFB, NC To 346th Troop Carrier Sq (9AF, TAG), Pope AFB, NC To 347th Troop Carrier Sq (9AF, TAG), Pope AFB, NC To 4500th Air Base Wg (TAG), Langley AFB, VA To 315th Air Div Hq (PACAF), Tan Son Nhut AB, RVN To 2d Air Division Hq (PACAF), Tan Son Nhut AF, RVN To 377th Combat Support Gp (PACAF), Tan Son Nhut AB, RVN To 315th Air Commando Wg (later designated Special Operations Wg, then Tactical Airlift Wg), stationed various times at Tan Son Nhut AB, Bien Hoa AB, and Phan Rang AB, RVN Aircraft record indicates that 56-4362 was modified to UC123B in Nov 1967. The record also indicates that this aircraft returned to the States in Jun 1968 and was modified to UC-123K, returning to the 315SOW in Sep 1968. Feb 72 To Hayes Aircraft Corp, Dothan AL for contract work Aug 72 To 911th Tactical Airlift Gp (AFRES), Pittsburgh PA Dec 72 To 901th Tactical Airlift Gp (AFRES), Laurence G. Hanscorn AFB, MA Sep 73 Assigned to same unit, but moved to Westover MA and "U" dropped from UC-123K Apr 74 To 731st Tactical Airlift Squadron (AFRES), Westover AFB, MA Nov 77 To Hayes Aircraft Corporation, Dothan AL last entry as of Oct 78 *Probably used for aerial spraying or defoliation **Possibly used for spraying/defoliation �63 Foreign Clearance: The f o r e i g n clearance section of base operations provided briefings for 233 flights to foreign destinations. The number included, 15 B-57 a i r c r a f t to Bermuda on 2 and 3 June; 20 F-100 a i r c r a f t to France on 11 and 12 June; 35 high flight a i r c r a f t ; 18 T - 2 9 navigator training flights; and, 180 other departures. It provided additional support in cooperation with the Coast Guard for the air search for the missing KB-50 discussed previously in this chapter. Special Aerial Spray Flight The Special Aerial Spray Flight was a section of the n o n - O / T authorization of the 4500th Air Base Wing. Its purpose is to p e r f o r m aerial spray missions in conformance with AFR 90-3, dated 21 March 1958, and TAG Supplement 90-3, dated 15 March 1961. The policies and responsibilities are outlined in these regulations. Training pilots to qualify as both C-123 pilots and spray pilots was a p r i m a r y problem. Pilots w e r e either qualified in one phase or the other during the entire period and at the close of the reporting period no pilot assigned to the flight was a qualified spray pilot in the C-123 aircraft. C r e w s w e r e being trained and plans indicated c r e w s qualified in b o t h phases would be available soon. Shortage of personnel in administ r a t i v e and a i r c r e w p o s i t i o n s t o g e t h e r with absence of personnel on TDY ( r o u t e d problem:) in every are.i of t h i s operation. �64 At the close of the reporting period, tests w e r e being conducted using herbicides with the Advance R e s e a r c h P r o j e c t s Agency of U. S. Government. During the period three spraying missions were conducted at Langley AFB. The statistics follow: Area sprayed. Insecticide used Flying time Total cost Cost per acre 36, 414 acres 13, 970 gallons 10: 55 hours $20, 903. 56 $0. 61 average \ Standardization Board During the period of this report, the Standardization Board has given 200 pilot and navigator standardization checks. A new standardization program has been initiated for all multi-engine support a i r c r a f t . This program includes new w.ritten examinations and a more comprehensive flight check. The two assigned personnel of the Wing Standardization Board attended the TAG SEG School. The Wing Standardization Board has only one major w r i t e - u p during the IG Inspection. This w r i t e - u p was for not being properly manned. All flight mechanics have been given a new w r i t t e n examina- tion in their appropriate a i r c r a f t . The Standardization/Evaluation Review Panel has'held one meeting d u r i n g the period of this r e p o r t . Major H e r b e r t W. Jones a s s u m e d the �65 the installation of a pony teletype circuit which, speeds the delivery of NOTAMs. Plans called for a passenger lounge, an improved dispatch section, and an improved snack bar. The Foreign Clearance section provided foreign clearance briefings to 233 flights clearing to foreign destinations. Of this number, 48 were high flight aircraft, 16 were T-29 navigation training flights, and 189 others which included many flights from the 4505th Air Refueling Wing. The section was host in providing a four-hour navigation orientation program for 150 ROTC Cadets in August. In October and November, the Foreign Clearance section moved to temporary facilities to provide space for crews standing alert during the Cuban operation. Special Aerial Spray Flight The Special Aerial Spray Flight, a section of the non Operations/ Training authorization of the 4500th Air Base Wing for the purpose of performing Aerial Spray Missions in accordance with AFR 91-22, was the responsibility of the Commander, 4500th Air Base Wing. The responsibilities included development of aerial insecticide dispersal techniques in cooperation with other government agencies, �66 training aircrews for the performance of spray missions, and maintaining a repository of special flying and technical skills for expansion, disaster relief, and tactical operations. The spray flight also maintained, published and distributed to interested agencies biological and operational information concerning the aerial spray program. During this period 16 bases were approved for aerial spray work; however, only 11 bases were serviced because modification of the aircraft for granular insecticide dispersal was not completed in time to service the 16 bases that were approved for spraying. o Statistics for this period are as follows: 28 sorties were flown. 368,050 acres were covered. 33,484 gallons were aerially dispersed. 68:40 spray time was recorded. 75:10 f e r r y time to and from bases sprayed. $.33 average cost per acre for the period. $52,170. 90 total cost for this period. Sixteen missions were flown in support of the Advance Research Projects Agency (ARPAJ tests conducted at Eglin AFB, Fla. The program began during the last week of June 1962. 33:40 hours spray time was recorded in dispersing 4, 251 gallons of spray. Plans have been made to complete the ARPA test in the spring of 1963 at Eglin AFB, Fla. �53 Special Aerial Spray Flight The special aerial spray flight continued operations providing aerial insecticide dispersal services for agencies of the Department of Defense and for other agencies as directed by Hq TAG. The flight continued development of aerial insecticide dispersal techniques in cooperation with interested government agencies; it trained aircrews; it maintained records of special flying and technical skills needed for expansion, disaster relief, and tactical operations; and it maintained, published, and distributed to interested agencies biological and operational information. The flight was a non operations-training section authorized by AFR 91-22, 10 September 1962, and it was responsible to the commander of the 4500th Air Base Wing. The flight was supervised by Capt. Carl W. Marshall and had a complement of 17 pilots, 10 flight engineers, one clerk typist, and one entomologist, Dr. (Capt.) Claude T.' Adams. Seven aircraft were assigned to the flight. Three of these were committed to Viet Nam, one was undergoing modification to a granular spray system, one was undergoing calibration tests �54 for a new and larger spray system at Eglin AFB, Fla. , and two were available for spraying in the United States. Headquarters TAG approved 21 government reservations for spraying. By the end of the period, only seven of these areas had been sprayed because of the unusually low temperatures experienced this spring. Statistics covering the spray operations follow: Sorties flown Acres sprayed Gallons sprayed Hours flown spraying Hours flown ferrying aircraft to spray sites Average cost of spraying per acre Total cost of spraying operations 85 209,720 68,000 59:05 31:40 $. 36 $74, 731. 30 In addition to the spraying of government reservations, the flight was engaged in three other activities. The first was a calibration test conducted at Lackland AFB, Tex. in January. The 6570th EPI Laboratory at Lackland was to evaluate the dispersal techniques and procedures used by the spray flight. Even though the 6570th EPI Laboratory had the responsibility to set up the test program, their personnel were not familiar with the present day modern dispersal techniques. As a result, the evaluation program was of little value. �55 A second activity took place at Eglin AFB, Fla. A program began in May to test a larger spraying system. The test program was still underway at the end of the period and the final results may be available in July or August. The last of the three activities took place in Viet Nam. Three crew and aircraft were committed to this operation during the entire period. The average length of tour for each crew averaged approximately four months, with the tours being rotated among the spray flight personnel. This rotation of crew personnel to Viet Nam caused an occasional temporary shortage of qualified spray flight crews in the United States. The mission in Viet Nam concerned defoliation activities. Safety The Office of Safety incurred three personnel changes during the period 1 January through 30 June 63. A civilian secretary to the Director of Safety was promoted and transferred to Hq TAG. Immediately following this action, a freeze was placed on hiring civilian personnel a,nd as a result, the position was abolished to enable the Wing to meet a directed manpower cut. �49 over-water navigation proficiency flights during the period. F i f t y - s e v e n navigators used these flights to accomplish the AFM 60-1 flying requirements. Twenty-eight proficiency flights were scheduled during the six-month period. Eighteen were flown as scheduled and 10 were cancelled or aborted due to maintenance. Special Aerial Spray Flight The Special Aerial Spray Flight, authorized by AFR 91-22, 10 September 1962, was responsible to the Commander, 4500th Air Base Wing. The mission of the Spray Flight was as follows; To provide aerial insecticide dispersal services for all agencies of the Department of Defense (DOD) and other government agencies as directed by Headquarters TAG; to develop aerial insecticide dispersal techniques in cooperation with other government agencies; to train aircrews and maintain records of special flying and technical skills, for expansion, disaster relief and tactical operations; and to maintain, publish and distribute to interested agencies biological and operational information. During this reporting period there were 17 pilots, 10 flight �50 engineers and one clerk assigned with Captain Carl W. Marshall as OIC. Spray Flight was also authorized an Entomologist, Captain Claude T. Adams. Of the seven assigned C-123 spray aircraft, three w e r e in Viet Nam conducting defoliation missions, one aircraft completed modifications to the granular system and underwent calibration testing at Macon Municipal Airport, Ga., and spent the remainder of the period conducting spray operations against fire ants at Liberty Field, Ga. progress. This operation is still in 9 These figures do not include the granular dispersal now being conducted against fire ants, since this project is not completed, nor does it include our defoliation missions in Viet Nam or a special insecticide control mission against bombay locusts in Bangkok, Thialand. No serious problems w e r e encountered; however, due to the rotation system of personnel to the Viet Nam area, aircraft manning of c r e w s s u f f e r e d occasionally due to lag time between crews returning and replacement crews rotating. Flying Safety The Wing experienced no accidents during the reporting period � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Alvin L. Young Collection on Agent Orange Description An account of the resource The Alvin L. Young Collection on Agent Orange comprises 120 linear feet and spans the late 1800s to 2005; however, the bulk of the coverage is from the 1960s to the 1980s and there are many undated items. The collection was donated to Special Collections of the National Agricultural Library in 1985 by Dr. Alvin L. Young (1942- ). Dr. Young developed the collection as he conducted extensive research on the military defoliant Agent Orange. The collection is in good condition and includes letters, memoranda, books, reports, press releases, journal and newspaper clippings, field logs and notebooks, newsletters, maps, booklets and pamphlets, photographs, memorabilia, and audiotapes of an interview with Dr. Young. For more about this collection, <a href="/exhibits/speccoll/exhibits/show/alvin-l--young-collection-on-a">view the Agent Orange Exhibit.</a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Box The box containing the original item. 020 Folder The folder containing the original item. 0314 Series The series number of the original item. Series II Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Typescripts: Special Aerial Spray Flight Information from 4500 Air Base Wing History 1962, 1963; History of C123B, Serial Number 56-4362 Subject The topic of the resource Ranch Hand aircraft pesticide application spray equipment Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Alvin L. Young Collection on Agent Orange Description An account of the resource The Alvin L. Young Collection on Agent Orange comprises 120 linear feet and spans the late 1800s to 2005; however, the bulk of the coverage is from the 1960s to the 1980s and there are many undated items. The collection was donated to Special Collections of the National Agricultural Library in 1985 by Dr. Alvin L. Young (1942- ). Dr. Young developed the collection as he conducted extensive research on the military defoliant Agent Orange. The collection is in good condition and includes letters, memoranda, books, reports, press releases, journal and newspaper clippings, field logs and notebooks, newsletters, maps, booklets and pamphlets, photographs, memorabilia, and audiotapes of an interview with Dr. Young. For more about this collection, <a href="/exhibits/speccoll/exhibits/show/alvin-l--young-collection-on-a">view the Agent Orange Exhibit.</a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Box The box containing the original item. 073 Folder The folder containing the original item. 1928 Series The series number of the original item. Series III Subseries IV Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource Corporate Author: House of Representatives, Australian Government Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource December 9 1982 Title A name given to the resource Use of Herbicides and Other Chemicals by the Australian Forces in South Vietnam: Report and Ministerial Statement Subject The topic of the resource veteran health and hygiene herbicide application pesticide application ao_seriesIII