2403 AC&W Sqn (Auxiliary) Calgary, Alta.

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Organization Order 40/52
2403 Aircraft Control and Warning Unit (Auxiliary)
Calgary, Alta.

29 Apr 52

INFORMATION

To provide a force of trained personnel who will be available to augment, in an emergency, the operation of the Regular Aircraft Control and Warning Units (ACWU's) on a 24 hours basis, the Plan for the RCAF Reserve calls for the formation of Reserve ACWU's Class "A" and Class "B".

It has been decided to form 2403 Aircraft Control and Warning Unit (Aux) as a Class "B" unit, at Calgary, Alta. The 403 Sqn radar personnel (both Auxiliary and Regular Support) together with the Ames-11C Radar Convoy will provide the basis for activation of 2403 ACWU (Aux).

INTENTION

To form 2403 ACWU (Aux), Calgary, Alta.

EXECUTION

Effective Date

2403 ACWU (Aux) is to form eff 1 Jun 52.

Functions

To train Auxiliary personnel in all aspects of aircraft control and warning operations.

To maintain and operate radar and communications facilites as directed by the Gp Cdr TacAGp.

Command

The officer appointed to command 2403 ACWU (Aux) is to be the Commanding Officer as defined by QR (Air).

Control

Functional and administrative control is to be exercised by the Gp Cdr TacAGp.

ADMINISTRATIVE ARRANGEMENTS

Establishment

Establishment 576R 2403 is to become eff 1 Jun 52.

Personnel

The transfer of personnel is to be arranged by AFHQ and Cp Cdr TacAGp.

Equipment and Supplies

The provision of equipment and supplies is to be arranged by the AOC AMC and Gp Cdr TacAGp in accordance with CAP 16 Vol 1.

Accounting

Expenditures are to be charged to Vote 600, except pay and allowances and travel and transportation of Auxiliary personnel which are to be charged to Vote 601.

Pay and Equipment accounting are to be provided by CO RCAF Stn Calgary.

Risk Allowance

For the purpose of QR (Air) 205.30 and AFAO F5.30 this unit is not designated a flying unit.

Accommodation

Working and domestic accommodation is to be arranged by the CO RCAF Stn Calgary in existing service buildings.

INTERCOMMUNICATION

Address

The address of this unit is to be:

Commanding Officer,
2403 Aircraft Control & Warning Unit (Aux),
RCAF Station Calgary,
Calgary, Alta.

CE Goodwin, S/L
for (FR Miller) A/V/M
for CAS.