PRSG - 1st Air Base Group Airman Manual

Puerto Rico National Guard State Guard Command

1st Air Base Group Headquarter Muiz Air National Guard Base, Carolina, Puerto Rico

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1ST AIR BASE GROUP HISTORY

As of January 2014

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PRSG - 1st Air Base Group Airman Manual

The 1ST AIR BASE GROUP OF

THE PRSG:

The 1st Air Base Group of the Puerto Rico State

Guard (1ABG-PRSG) is the main unit of the air

state defense force of Puerto Rico that operates

under the sole authority of the governor of Puerto

Rico who, in turn, delegates such authority to the

Puerto Rico Adjutant General and to the

Commanding General of the Puerto Rico State

Guard.

OUR HISTORY (72 YRS PRSG - 44 YRS 1ABG):

13 April 1942: PRSG establishment is authorized by law 30, then revised on 3 June

1969 by law 62. PRSG mission and

organization is prescribed under title 25 of

LPRA.

1942: Governor Tugwell commissioned MG Luis Raul Esteves to organize the PRSG.

Five (5) battalions (San Juan, Fajardo,

Ponce, Mayaguez, and Arecibo) were

created.

1970: BG Roberto Vargas, PR Air National Guard (PRANG) Commander and Mrs.

Carmen Colbert organized the 1st Air Base

Group with a similar structure to that of the

156th Wing units. At that time the 1ABG

were composed by 25 officers and 4 enlists.

1970: BG Mihel Ghilormini was commissioned by BG Vargas to command

the 1ABG.

1982: Col Roberto Montes, PRANG Commander, started a recruiting effort to

manned the PRSG Air cadre organization in support of the 156th unit.

1986: Col(Ret) Miguel Martoranni, former air force pilot, became the commander of the

1ABG

1988: Col(Ret) Dennis Lpez, former 156th Commander, commanded the 1ABG.

1992: Col(PR) John J. Gonzalez, was named commander of 1abg. He had prior service

with the US Air Force and US Navy.

2004: Col(PR) Orlando Olivera, was named 1abg commander. Col Olivera served in the

US Army Reserve

2010: Col(PR) Jos E. Pic-Del Rosario, was named 1ABG commander by BG(PR)

Hector Sorrentini.

OUR ORGANIZATION:

Unit Designation: 1st Air Base Group

Duty/Training Station: Muiz Air National Guard Base

Location: Headquarters 1ABG The Pitirres

Nest (trailer compound area at BG Mihiel Ghilormini Ave., Muiz Air

National Guard Base)

Organizational Structure: Parallel to that of PRANGs 156th

Airlift Wing.

All 1st Air Base Group units are organized to

meet the military training requirements

necessary to take over the Air National

Guard installations upon mobilization and

deployment of their units.

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Training is conducted in accordance with USAF

regulations, which supplements the PRSG and

PRNG regulations, directives and guidance.

Unit Training Assemblies (UTAs) are performed jointly with PRANGs 156th AW in a consolidated drill concept.

These trainings are performed jointly with 156th AW

personnel. It allows our personnel to acquire hands-

on experience of what their duty will be if prang

units are mobilize and deployed. It also gives them

the opportunity to be trained by their counterpart in

their specialty and get the feeling of a real life

scenario, while getting ready for it. These drills are

performed concurrently with 156th AW UTA

schedule.

It is essential that you develop your career game plan and realize that its yours and your responsibility to keep current. Ask advice from

others as you develop it and then let your bosses

know what your aspirations are so that they can

help you attain your career objectives. Maj Gen Clifton D. Wright, former Director of

Engineering and Services, HQ USAF

The 1st Air Base Group of the 21st Century

Vision: Become the premier Air State Guard unit of the Nation

Mission: The operational mission of the 1st Air Base Group is to provide mission

capable airmen as a force multiplier to the

PR Air National Guard for its DOMOPS

missions, and to operate and maintain Muiz

Air National Guard Base and provide

support to all units operating there, upon

mobilization and deployment of the 156th

Airlift Wing.

Training Goal: Is to increase the personnel qualifications and preparedness by

identifying, motivating and enrolling them in

their required AFSC qualification and

professional development courses; and

conducting meaningful, realistic training.

It is noteworthy that, along with Texas, California

and New York, the Puerto Rico State Guard is one

of the few SDF's that has an Air Division that

embrace the Air Force culture. The 1st Air Base

Group, located at Muiz Air National Guard Base, is

an excellent example of integration and teamwork

with the PRANG units, especially with the 156th

Airlift Wing.

The 1st Air Base Group is composed of:

1. Headquarters Squadron (Unit 700) 2. Logistic Squadron (Unit 701)

a. Transportation Flight b. Supply Flight c. Aerial Port Flight

3. Medical Squadron (Unit 702) 4. Mission Support Squadron (Unit 703)

a. Engineering Flight b. Services Flight c. Personnel Flight d. Security Forces Flight e. Fire Fighter Flight

Currently, the 1ABG is in the process of recruiting

and organizing two support units for the 140th Air

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Defense Squadron in Aguadilla and the 141st Air

Control Squadron in Punta Salinas. All 1st Air Base

Group units are organized to meet the military

training requirements necessary to take over the

Puerto Rico Air National Guard installations upon

mobilization and deployment of their units.

The 1st Air Base Group training is conducted in

accordance with USAF regulations, which

supplements the PRSG and PRNG regulations,

directives and guidance. Unit Training Assemblies

(UTAs) are performed jointly with PRANGs 156th AW in a consolidated drill concept. These trainings

are performed jointly with 156th AW personnel.

It allows 1ABG personnel to acquire hands-on

experience of what their duty will be if PRANG

units are mobilize and deployed. It also gives them

the opportunity to be trained by their counterpart in

their specialty and get the feeling of a real life

scenario, while getting ready for it. These drills are

performed concurrently with 156th AW Unit

Training Assemblies (UTAs) schedule.

All 1st Air Base Group units and members attend

consolidated drills. This form of UTAs is used to:

Maintain lines of communication among all

units.

Conduct military training and OJT with the

PR Air National Guard counterparts.

Conduct Emergency Management training

under FEMA Guidelines and the SGAUS's

Military Emergency Management Specialist

Conduct promotion and award ceremonies

and other special events.

General inspections.

Practice drills and ceremonies.

Maintain Unit Integrity.

Duties Operational Support to the 156th AW units

(Mission Support Squadron (Engineering

Flight, Services Flight, Personnel Flight,

Security Forces Flight and Fire Fighter

Flight),a Medical Squadron, and a Logistic

Squadron (Transportation Flight, Supply

Flight and an Aerial Port Flight)).

Military Emergency Management Specialists

and Assists local civil authorities and

Volunteer coordination during emergencies.

Medical Services (Doctors, Nurses, Mental

Health & Paramedics).

Legal Support (attorneys & paralegals).

Chaplain Services

Uniform The military uniform worn by the 1st Air Base

Group personnel is a variation of the U.S. Air

Force's Airman Battle Uniform (ABU).

Training All 1st Air Base Group personnel participate in the

PRSG Military Academy specialized and general

training:

Basic Military Training (Non Prior Service

Leadership Course).

Basic and Advanced Non Commissioned

Officer Training (Basic NCO Leaders

Course, Advance NCO Leaders Course, and

First Sergeant School).

Basic and Advanced Officer Training (Basic

Officer Leaders Course & Advance Officer

Leaders Course).

Community Emergency Response Team

(CERT) given in concert with FEMA/DHS

Military Emergency Management Specialist

(MEMS) Certification.

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