Secret
S.19-123-B-4 (DOE)
Secret Organization Order 1002,
209 RCAF Radio Station,
Falconbridge, Ontario
5 May 52
APPENDIX "A" – Org Chart
INFORMATION
1. Expansion of the Air Defence System in Canada requires the activation of numerous aircraft control and warning units across Canada, and in accordance with the 1952-53 Programme of Activities a permanent radar station will be installed at Falconbridge, Ontario. For purposes of security these radar stations will be described as "RCAF Radio Stations" and will be prefixed by an identifying number.
INTENTION
2. To form 209 RCAF Radio Station at Falconbridge, Ontario.
EXECUTION
Effective Date
3. 209 RCAF Radio Station is to form at Falconbridge, Ontario effective 15 Jul 52. This activation date is the date on which the RCAF takes over administrative responsibility of the station. ADCHQ is to advise AFHQ when the station is capable of assuming its operational functions. An advance party is to be detailed to take over the station facilities from AFHQ/AMTS/DFE on a date to be arranged by ADCHQ and AFHQ/AMTS.
Functions
4. To provide control facilities for fighter squadrons of ADC.
5. To collect, evaluate and display information on the air situation within its area of responsibilities for use by military agencies and Civil Defence authorities.
6. To provide early warning services within the area of surveillance of its radar.
7. To commit such Air Defence forces as may be assigned to it when authorized to do so.
Command
8. The officer appointed to command 209 RCAF Radio Station Falconbridge is to be the Commanding Officer as defined by QR (Air) Art 1.02 (xxi).
Control
9. Functional and administrative control of this Radio Station is to be exercised by AOC ADC.
ADMINISTRATIVE ARRANGEMENTS
Establishment
10. Establishment 6215 GCIA is to become effective 15 Jul 52.
The rest of this order is not available at this time.