Parent, QC

SECRET
S895-97/14 (DOE)

2 Dec 52

1. Expansion of the Air Defence System in Canada requires the Activation of numerous Radar Stations across Canada, and in accordance with the 1952-53 Programme of Activities a permanent radar station will be installed at Parent, PQ. For purposes of security these radar stations will be described as "RCAF Aircraft Warning Squadrons" and "RCAF Aircraft Control and Warning Squadrons".

2. To form 14 Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron at Parent, PQ.

3. 14 Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron is to form at Parent, PQ, effective 1 Mar 63. This activation date is the date on which ADC 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 AMC on a date to be arranged by ADCHQ and AMCHQ.

4. To provide control facilities for fighter squadrons of ADC.
1. To collect, evaluate and display information on the air situation within its areas of responsibilities for use by military agencies and Civil Defence authorities.
2. To provide early warning services within the area of surveillance of its radar.
3. To commit such Air Defence forces as may be assigned to it when authorized to do so.

8. The officer appointed to command 14 Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron Parent is to be the Commanding Officer as defined by QR (Air) Article 1.02 (xxi).

9. Functional and administrative control of this squadron is to be exercised by the AOC ADC.

Establishment

10. Establishment 6210 GCIM is to become effective 1 Mar 63.

11. The transfer and/or posting of personnel is to be arranged by AFHQ and ADCHQ.
1. The posting or movement of personnel to form the advance party is the responsibility of ADCHQ.

13. To enable the advance party to function efficiently and to provide continuity in the maintenance and provision of services, authority to hire civilian personnel may be obtained prior to the formation date of this unit against establishment 6210 CGIM. This authority will apply to certain positions in section 2150, 2100, 2230 and 2270 only.

14. - The provision of materiel is to be arranged by AMCHQ and ADCHQ, in accordance with CAP 16 Vol. 1.

15. Expenditures are to be charged to Vote 600.
1. This Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron is to be self accounting for pay and materiel.
2. Treasury services are to be provided for:

Civilian Pay: DTO
Old Post Office Building
Dufort Street,
Quebec, PQ.

Other Services: DTO, DND
760 Victoria Square
Montreal, PQ.

18. For purposes of QR (Air) Art 205.30 and AFAO F5.30 this unit is not designated a flying unit.

19. Accommodation and messing are to be arranged by AOC ADC.

20. Medical, dental and chaplain services are to be arranged by AOC ADC.

Address

21. The address of this unit is to be:

Commanding Officer
14 Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron
Senneterre, PQ

Signed by:
for (FR Miller) AVM
for CAS