Box 46
Container
Contains 122 Collections and/or Records:
Memorandum, To: CA/Director, Flight Crew Operations, From: STS-41 B Crew, Subject: Excellent Performance of Colonel Roy Bridges on 41-B mission, April 11, 1984
Item — Box: 46, Folder: 1, Item: 24
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 1, Sub-Group 1, File 1, Item 24
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Includes complete set of officer performance ratings for Bridges' Air Force career, a career assignment summary, and Air Force training certificates.
Dates:
April 11, 1984
U.S. Government Memorandum, To: CB/P. J. Weitz, From: CB/R. D. Bridges, Subject: Scope of S/W - DSP Monitor and Flight Data File Activity, January 23, 1984
Item — Box: 46, Folder: 1, Item: 25
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 1, Sub-Group 1, File 1, Item 25
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Includes complete set of officer performance ratings for Bridges' Air Force career, a career assignment summary, and Air Force training certificates.
Dates:
January 23, 1984
Notes by Bridges on his activities since June 2, 1983
Item — Box: 46, Folder: 1, Item: 26
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 1, Sub-Group 1, File 1, Item 26
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Includes complete set of officer performance ratings for Bridges' Air Force career, a career assignment summary, and Air Force training certificates.
Dates:
1983
Appraisal, Air Force Element, NASA, Operating Location, JSCO (ELM), Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Houston, Texas ("366 days") , June 2, 1983 - June 1, 1984
Item — Box: 46, Folder: 1, Item: 27
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 1, Sub-Group 1, File 1, Item 27
Scope and Contents
Per notation, "Serves as a pilot astronaut preparing for assignment on future Space Shuttle flights. He completed a primary assignment as a lead capsule communicator (CAPCOM) in mission control and subsequently assumed management responsibility for the entire Flight Data File (FDF) and flight software coordination on behalf of the Astronaut Office."
Dates:
June 2, 1983 - June 1, 1984
Appraisal, Air Force Element, NASA, Operating Location, JSCO (ELM), Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Houston, Texas ("365 days"), June 2, 1984 - June 1, 1985
Item — Box: 46, Folder: 1, Item: 28
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 1, Sub-Group 1, File 1, Item 28
Scope and Contents
"Assigned as pilot, Space Shuttle mission 51-F, scheduled July 1985. Undergoing intensive and usually compressed training regimen in preparation for this very complex Spacelab mission."
Dates:
June 2, 1984 - June 1, 1985
Appraisal, Air Force Element, NASA, Operating Location, JSCO (ELM), Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Houston, Texas ("351 days"), June 2, 1985 - May 17, 1986
Item — Box: 46, Folder: 1, Item: 29
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 1, Sub-Group 1, File 1, Item 29
Scope and Contents
"Assigned as pilot, Space Shuttle mission 51-F, July - August 1985. Responsible for onboard management of main engine, electrical, hydraulic, and reaction control systems during critical launch and reentry flight phases…"
Dates:
June 2, 1985 - May 17, 1986
Department of the Air Force, William T. Twinting, Major General, USAF, Suggested Indorsement - AF Form 107 - Colonel Roy D. Bridges, Jr., 1986
Item — Box: 46, Folder: 1, Item: 30
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 1, Sub-Group 1, File 1, Item 30
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Includes complete set of officer performance ratings for Bridges' Air Force career, a career assignment summary, and Air Force training certificates.
Dates:
1986
Appraisal, Commander, 6510 Test Wing, Edwards Air Force Base, CA ("265 days"), May 18, 1987 - February 6, 1988
Item — Box: 46, Folder: 1, Item: 31
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 1, Sub-Group 1, File 1, Item 31
Scope and Contents
"Commands 880 military and civilian personnel assigned to six combined test forces, the Office of Research Projects, the 6512th Test Squadron, USAF Test Pilot School, the 6545th Test Group, the 6514th Test Squadron, and the 6501st Range Squadron, which manages the Utah Test and Training Range (UTTR)…"
Dates:
May 18, 1987 - February 6, 1988
Appraisal, Commander, 6510 Test Wing, Edwards Air Force Base, CA ("239 days") , June 27, 1988 - March 17, 1989
Item — Box: 46, Folder: 1, Item: 32
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 1, Sub-Group 1, File 1, Item 32
Scope and Contents
"Commander, 6510 Test Wing. Commands over 4100 military and civilian personnel assigned to the USAF Test Pilot School, 6545 Test Group (Hill AFB UT), 6510 Test Group 9 South Base, Edwards AFB CA), and 16 Test, Range, Supply, and Maintenance Squadrons…"
Dates:
June 27, 1988 - March 17, 1989
Appraisal, Eastern Space and Missile Center (AFSC) Patrick AFB, FL, ("160 days") , March 18, 1989 - August 30, 1989
Item — Box: 46, Folder: 1, Item: 33
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 1, Sub-Group 1, File 1, Item 33
Scope and Contents
"Commander, Exercises command authority over Patrick AFB, Cape Canaveral AFS, Jonathan Dickinson Missile Tracking Annex, and two downrange tracking stations on Antigua (UK) and Ascension Island (UK). "Directs the operations and maintenance of ESMC to support DOD and NASA missile and manned and unmanned space programs. Manages a work force of over 1,000 military, 1,100 civilians and 6,400 contractor personnel. Exercises procurement authority up to $5M and directs contractual agreements valued in...
Dates:
March 18, 1989 - August 30, 1989
Suggested Indorsement For SSD/CC, 1989
Item — Box: 46, Folder: 1, Item: 34
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 1, Sub-Group 1, File 1, Item 34
Scope and Contents
"Colonel Bridges was thrust into the leadership of our nation's Eastern Launch Site at the critical period of our national space recovery. With rockets on the pad with high value DOD spacecraft desperately needed on orbit, he led the ESMC team through a period on unparalleled successful production. Assuring successful launches while lacking in essential O&M and personnel resources, he showed us a brand of leadership that met the challenge."
Dates:
1989
Appraisal, Commander, Air Force Flight Test Center (AFSC), Edwards AFB, CA, August 1, 1991 - June 30, 1992
Item — Box: 46, Folder: 1, Item: 35
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 1, Sub-Group 1, File 1, Item 35
Scope and Contents
"Colonel Bridges was thrust into the leadership of our nation's Eastern Launch Site at the critical period of our national space recovery. With rockets on the pad with high value DOD spacecraft desperately needed on orbit, he led the ESMC team through a period on unparalleled successful production. Assuring successful launches while lacking in essential O&M and personnel resources, he showed us a brand of leadership that met the challenge."
Dates:
August 1, 1991 - June 30, 1992
Appraisal/Promotion Recommendation, Commander, Air Force Flight Test Center (AFSC), Edwards AFB, CA, July 1, 1992 - June 30, 1993
Item — Box: 46, Folder: 1, Item: 36
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 1, Sub-Group 1, File 1, Item 36
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Includes complete set of officer performance ratings for Bridges' Air Force career, a career assignment summary, and Air Force training certificates.
Dates:
July 1, 1992 - June 30, 1993
Appraisal/Promotion Recommendation, Director, Requirement, Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC), Wright Patterson AFB, OH, July 1, 1993 - June 30, 1994
Item — Box: 46, Folder: 1, Item: 37
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 1, Sub-Group 1, File 1, Item 37
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Includes complete set of officer performance ratings for Bridges' Air Force career, a career assignment summary, and Air Force training certificates.
Dates:
July 1, 1993 - June 30, 1994
Appraisal/Promotion Recommendation, Director, Requirement, Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC), Wright Patterson AFB, OH, July 1, 1994 - June 30, 1995
Item — Box: 46, Folder: 1, Item: 38
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 1, Sub-Group 1, File 1, Item 38
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Includes complete set of officer performance ratings for Bridges' Air Force career, a career assignment summary, and Air Force training certificates.
Dates:
July 1, 1994 - June 30, 1995
Honorable Discharge, Armed Forces of the United States of America, June 8, 1965
Item — Box: 46, Folder: 1, Item: 39
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 1, Sub-Group 1, File 1, Item 39
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Includes complete set of officer performance ratings for Bridges' Air Force career, a career assignment summary, and Air Force training certificates.
Dates:
June 8, 1965
Certificate of Training, United States Air Force, Survival Training Course 140000, 3636 Combat Crew Training Group, Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, April 20, 1967
Item — Box: 46, Folder: 1, Item: 40
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 1, Sub-Group 1, File 1, Item 40
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Includes complete set of officer performance ratings for Bridges' Air Force career, a career assignment summary, and Air Force training certificates.
Dates:
April 20, 1967
Certificate of Training, United States Air Force, 111105B USAF Operational Training Course, F-100 Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, November 21, 1967
Item — Box: 46, Folder: 1, Item: 41
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 1, Sub-Group 1, File 1, Item 41
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Includes complete set of officer performance ratings for Bridges' Air Force career, a career assignment summary, and Air Force training certificates.
Dates:
November 21, 1967
Certificate of Training, TAC Sea Survival School, November 30, 1967
Item — Box: 46, Folder: 1, Item: 42
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 1, Sub-Group 1, File 1, Item 42
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Includes complete set of officer performance ratings for Bridges' Air Force career, a career assignment summary, and Air Force training certificates.
Dates:
November 30, 1967
Certificate for Field Duty, PACAF Jungle Survival, January 3 - 5, 1968
Item — Box: 46, Folder: 1, Item: 43
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 1, Sub-Group 1, File 1, Item 43
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Includes complete set of officer performance ratings for Bridges' Air Force career, a career assignment summary, and Air Force training certificates.
Dates:
January 3 - 5, 1968
Certificate of Completion, Pacific Air Forces, PACAF Jungle Survival School, Clark Air Base, Philippines, January 5, 1968
Item — Box: 46, Folder: 1, Item: 44
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 1, Sub-Group 1, File 1, Item 44
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Includes complete set of officer performance ratings for Bridges' Air Force career, a career assignment summary, and Air Force training certificates.
Dates:
January 5, 1968
Certificate of Training, United States Air Force, Pilot Instructor Training (T-37), Course Number FV5AA0 3251st Flying Training Squadron (ATC), Perrin Air Force Base, Texas, April 9, 1969
Item — Box: 46, Folder: 1, Item: 45
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 1, Sub-Group 1, File 1, Item 45
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Includes complete set of officer performance ratings for Bridges' Air Force career, a career assignment summary, and Air Force training certificates.
Dates:
April 9, 1969
Certificate of Training, United States Air Force, Mountain Desert Survival, August 4, 1970
Item — Box: 46, Folder: 1, Item: 46
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 1, Sub-Group 1, File 1, Item 46
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Includes complete set of officer performance ratings for Bridges' Air Force career, a career assignment summary, and Air Force training certificates.
Dates:
August 4, 1970
Certificate of Training, United States Air Force, Egress Training (T-33 - T-38 - B-57), August 4, 1970
Item — Box: 46, Folder: 1, Item: 47
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 1, Sub-Group 1, File 1, Item 47
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Includes complete set of officer performance ratings for Bridges' Air Force career, a career assignment summary, and Air Force training certificates.
Dates:
August 4, 1970
Certificate of Training, United States Air Force, Aerospace Research Pilot Course, Phase II - FT, July 16, 1971
Item — Box: 46, Folder: 1, Item: 48
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 1, Sub-Group 1, File 1, Item 48
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Includes complete set of officer performance ratings for Bridges' Air Force career, a career assignment summary, and Air Force training certificates.
Dates:
July 16, 1971