2455 AC&W Sqn (Auxiliary)
VICTORIA, BC

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Organization Order 23/53
2455 AC&W Sqn (Aux) RCAF, Victoria, BC.

(This order supersedes OrgO 72/50)

28 Apr 53

INFORMATION

Since its activation as a Class "B" Sqn on 15 Jan 51, 2455 ACW Sqn (Aux) has made marked progress towards achieving a high state of operational proficiency. The size of, and the continuinig interest being shown by, the surrounding civilian community, and the adequacy of the Sqn's accommodation indicates that 2455 ACW Sqn (Aux) should be re-classified as a Class "A" Sqn. The enlarged Class "A" establishment would enable this Sqn to train a greater number of personnel for active duty in an emergency.

INTENTION

To re-classify 2455 ACW Sqn (Aux) RCAF as a Class "A" Sqn.

EXECUTION

Effective Date

This Sqn is to be re-classified as a Class "A" Sqn eff 1 Jun 53.

Function

The function of this Sqn is to:

  1. Train auxiliary force personnel in all aspects of aircraft control and warning operations.

  2. Maintain and operate radar and communication facilities as directed by the AOC ADC, through the GP Cdr 12 ADGp, Vancouver, BC.

Command

The officer appointed to command 2455 ACW Sqn (Aux) is to be the Commanding Officer as defined by QR (Air) art 1.02 (xxi)(a)(iii).

Control

Control of 2455 ACW Sqn (Aux) is to be exercised by the Gp Cdr 12 ADGp, through the CO 19 Wing HQ (Aux) RCAF, Vancouver, BC.

ADMINISTRATIVE ARRANGEMENTS

Establishment

The establishment, codes 2 21 AU 643, amended eff 1 Jun 53 and 1 21 AU 643, is to remain in effect.

Personnel

The transfer or posting or both of personnel is to be arranged by AFHQ and 12 ADGp HQ.

Accounting

Pay accounting is to be provided by 12 ADGp HQ. Materiel accounting is to be provided by the CO RCAF Stn Sea Island.

Expenditures are to be charged to Vote 600, except for pay and allowances, and for travel and transportation expenses for auxiliary force personnel which are to be charged to Vote 601.

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

Accommodation

Working accommodation is to be arranged by the AOC ADC and the Gp Cdr 12 ADGp.

When rations and quarters are not available, personnel are to be entitled to subsistence allowance in accordance with QR (Air) art 205.01.

Address

The address of this unit is to be:

Commanding Officer,
2455 Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron (Auxiliary) RCAF,
c/o RCAF Recruiting Unit,
1315 Government Street,
Victoria, BC.

for (FR Miller) A/V/M,
for CAS


AMENDMENT LIST 1 TO
ORGANIZATION ORDER 23/53
2455 AIRCRAFT CONTROL AND WARNING UNIT (AUXILIARY) VICTORIA BC.

24 Nov 53

Amendment

1 Para 4 - delete the heading "Function" and insert new heading "Role"

2 Appendix "A" - insert Appendix "A" - Details of Instruction - attached.

for (FR Miller) A/V/M,
for CAS.