Commanding Officer: Maj Curtis H Keeler.

The September Quarterly Report notes that installation was completed on the AN/FPS 7-C Radar System.  This system was one of a breed of radar sets that incorporated special devices to combat electronic jamming.  It was also designed to serve as both a search radar system and a height finder, however the height portion never proved accurate enough for regular use.

The September report also notes that completion of a building at Blue Mountain Gap Filer Radar Site, Blue Mountain, New York, by Base Civil Engineering to serve as sleeping quarters for radar maintenance mechanics.

Electronic equipment at the base in 1961 included the FPS-7 and CPS-60 search radars, two FPS-6 height finder radars, two FPS-13 gap filler radars, FTS-2 equipment and ground air radio facilities.

The December Quarterly Report indicates the following numbers of assigned personnel under the command of Major Curtis H Keeler:

Officers         7

Airmen         143

Civilians       12

Total          162