2424 AC&W Unit (Reserve) Hamilton, ONT

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Organization Order 52/50
2424 Aircraft Control and Warning Unit (Reserve)
Hamilton, Ont.

18 Aug 50

INFORMATION

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

It has been decided to form 2424 Aircraft Control and Warning Unit (Res), as a Class "B" Unit, at Hamilton, Ont.

INTENTION

To form 2424 Aircraft Control and Warning Unit (Res), Hamilton, Ont.

EXECUTION

Effective Date

2424 Aircraft Control and Warning Unit (Res) is to form effective 1 Oct 50.

Functions

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

To maintain and operate radar and communications facilities as directed by the AOC TC.

Command

The officer appointed to command 2424 ACWU (Res) is to be the Commanding Officer as defined by KR (Air) para 2 (xv).

Control

Functional and administrative control is to be exercised by the AOC TC through the CO RCAF Reserve Wing, HQ, Hamilton.

ADMINISTRATIVE ARRANGEMENTS

Establishment

The standard establishment for Class "B" Reserve ACWUs is to become effective 1 Oct 50.

Personnel

The transfer of personnel is to be arranged by AFHQ and AOC TC.

Equipment and Supplies

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

Accounting

Expenditures are to be charged to Vote 600.

Pay and equipment accounting is to be carried out by RCAF Stn Hamilton.

Accommodation

Working and domestic accommodation is to be provided by the CO RCAF Stn Hamilton.

INTERCOMMUNICATION

Address

The address of this unit is to be:

The Commanding Officer,
2424 Aircraft Control and Warning Unit (Res),
275 James Street South,
Hamilton, Ont.

(A L James) A/V/M
for CAS

Distribution:
Schedule AI 5


AMENDMENT LISTS

AMENDMENT LIST 1

3 Mar 51

1. Establishment - para 9

Delete - existing para
Insert - Establishment 4659 - 2424 and R102 - ACWB are to become effective 1 Apr 51.


AMENDMENT LIST 2

14 May 51

1. Amend para 2 as follows:

FOR: "Class "B" Unit"
READ: "Class "A" Unit"

2. Amend para 9:

FOR: "R102 ACWB"
READ: "R101 ACWA"


AMENDMENT LIST 3

17 May 51

1. Amend para 2 as follows:

FOR: "Class "B" Unit"
READ: "Class "A" Unit"