2420 AC&W Unit (Reserve) London, Ont

National Archives of Canada

(This Order supersedes Org O 42/51)

INFORMATION

It has been decided that Air Defence Command will assume control of all reserve activities in Ontario with the exception of reserve university flights which will remain a Training Command responsibility. As a consequence, it is also necessary that the Reserve Group HQ at Toronto, and Station Toronto and Hamilton will be allocated to ADC, but will continue to function in their present capacities. This decision to re-organize the Reserve does not alter Training Command's responsibility for the formulation of training policies and plans (excluding operational training) in accordance with Air Force policy as it effects Regular and Reserve Personnel.

INTENTION

To transfer control of 2420 Aircraft Control and Warning Unit (Res), London, Ont.

EXECUTION

Effective Date

2420 Aircraft Control and Warning Unit (Res) is to be allocated to ADC effective 1 Aug 51.

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 ADC.

Command

The officers appointed to command 2420 ACWU (Res), is to be the Commanding Officer as defined by QR (Air) para 2 (xv).

Control

Functional and administrative control is to be exercised by the AOC ADC.

ADMINISTRATIVE ARRANGEMENTS

Establishment

Establishments 4627, 2420 and R101 ACWA became effective 15 Jun 51.

Personnel

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

Equipment & Supplies

The provision of equipment and supplies is to be arranged by the AOC ADC and AOC AMC 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 Reserve personnel which are to be charged to Vote 601.

Pay and equipment accounting are to be provided by the CO, RCAF Stn London, Ont.

Risk Allowance

For purpose of KR (Vol III) Art 205-30 and AFAO F530 this unit is not designated a flying unit.

Accommodation and Messing

Working and domestic accommodation is to be provided by the CO RCAF Stn London, Ont as arranged by the AOC ADC and AOC TC.

INTERCOMMUNICATION

Address

The address of this unit is to be:

Commanding Officer,
2420 Aircraft Control and Warning Unit (Res),
RCAF Station London,
Crumlin Airport,
London, Ont.

HE Bridges S/L
for (AL James) A/VM
for CAS