Ech g unit was established as a focal point to i coPrelate the overall maintenance effort, This unit maintained current status of aircraft, aircraft ground support equipment, scheduled maintenance specialists and controlled flow of work into Field Maintenance Shops. In addition, priority requisitions were validated in those instances where the required item was not in local stocks. The methods and pro- cedures employed insured the most effective and efficient utilization of personnel and equipment throughout the entire operation. The Element Maintenance activities performed the specific functions of directly supervising and performing maintenance to the aircraft and other equipment. Section C - Aircraft Mairtenance All organizational maintenance and some of the fieldmaintenance was accomplished in the open. The single existing hangar was used as an aircraft repair facility to the maximum extent practicable It was, however necessary to provide ten (10) 20X40 portable buildings to satisfy minimum shop, supply and technical adrinistrative requirements. The hangar and detached smaller buildings provided minimum inside Space to accommodate base shops. Salt water corrosion presented a continuing problem in the EPG. A vigorous corrosion control program, includirg frequent fresh water washing, was practiced on all aircraft. not eliminate salt water corrosion. This program retarded but did There were many and varied air- craft malfunctions directly attributable to corrosion, although a significant effort was expended to minimumize corrosion effects. During the entire operation there were forty-four (44) reciprocating engires and seventeen (17) jet ergine changes. The number of engine changes were well within proportion to hours flown. 179 AFWL/HO pv