1 Radar and Communications Unit (Auxiliary) RCAF, Montreal, PQ

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Appendix "A" - Detachments of R & C Unit Montreal

INFORMATION

Effective 1 Nov 49 1 Air Defence Group will become an Administratively independent group. This change necessitates alterations in the control of units comprising 1 Air Defence Group.

INTENTION

To reorganize 1 Radar and Communication Unit (Reserve).

EXECUTION

Effective Date

1 R&C Unit (Res) is to reorganize effective 15 Nov 49.

Function

The functions of the unit are to be as follows:

1. Training - To train the following personnel in all duties connected with the operation of RCAF Radar and Communications systems as related to Air Defence operations. Such training to be carried out at Unit Headquarters and Detachments in the Province of Quebec as authorized in Appendix "A" attached.
   1. Signals Officers
   2. Radar Technicians
   3. Communications Technicians
   4. Communications Opertors
   5. Radar Operators
   6. GCI Controllers
   7. Clerk Operations
   8. Telegraph Technicians
   9. Such other officer categories as may be later determined.

2. Operational - To operate and maintain 2402 and 2438 (Res) Air Control and Warning Units and such other Reserve AC&W Units as may be authorized from time to time.

Command

The Officer appointed to command RCAF Stn St Hubert is to be, as defined by KR (Air) para 2 (xv), the "Commanding Officer" of this unit.

The Officer appointed to command 1 R&CU (Res) is to be the "Officer Commanding" as defined by KR (Air) para 2 (xxxviii).

Control

Functional and administrative control of this unit is to be exercised by the Group Commander AD Group through the CO RCAF Stn St Hubert.

ADMINISTRATIVE ARRANGEMENTS

Establishment

The standard establishments for R&C Units and reserve radar units will apply.

Personnel

The transfer and/or posting of personnel is to be arranged by AFHQ and the Group Commander AD Group.

Accommodation

Accommodation is to be arranged by the Group Commander AD Group.

Accounting

Expenditures are to be charged to Vote 601.

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

Equipment and Supplies

The Group Commander AD Group is to arrange for the supply of equipment, stationery and publications required by this unit.

INTERCOMMUNICATION

Address

The address of this unit is to be:

Commanding Officer,
RCAF Station,
St Hubert, PQ

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AMENDMENT LIST 1

1 Function - Para 4

1. Training

   Delete - Sub-sub paras i to ix inclusive

   Insert - New sub-sub paras as follows:

   1. Signals Officers
   2. Radar Technicians Ground
   3. Radar Technicians Air
   4. Communications Technicians Ground
   5. Communications Technicians Air
   6. Communications Operators
   7. Radar Operators
   8. GCI Controllers
   9. Clerks Operations
   10. Telegraph Technicians
   11. Such other officer categories as may be later determined.

2. Operational - 1st line.

   Delete - 2402

   Insert - 2401

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AMENDMENT LIST 2

12 Jul 50

Function

1 In para 4 sub para (a) delete sub sub paras (vi) to (xi) inclusive and insert the following sub sub paras (vi) to (xii):

  (vi) Communications Operators W/T
 (vii) Communications Operators R/T
(viii) Communications Operators T/T
  (ix) Communications Operators D/F
   (x) GCI Controllers
  (xi) Operations Operators
 (xii) Such other officers categories as may be later determined.

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AMENDMENT LIST 3

18 Dec 50

1 Delete: Paras 5 & 6

Insert: New para 5 as follows:

"The officer appointed to command 1 R&C Unit (Res) is to be the Commanding Officer as defined by KR (Air) para 2 (xv)."

2 Delete: Para 7

Insert: New para 7 as follows:

"Functional and administrative control of this unit is to be exercised by the Gp Cdr, RCAF Reserve Gp Montreal, through the CO, RCAF Reserve Technical Training Wing HQ, Montreal:

3 Delete: Para 10

Insert: New para 10 as follows:

"Accommodation is to be arranged by the Gp Cdr, ADGp, through the Cp Cdr, RCAF Reserve Gp Montreal."

4 Delete: Para 11

Insert: New para 11 as follows:

"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."

5 Delete: Para 12

Insert: New para 12 as follows:

"Pay and equipment accounting are to be provided by the CO RCAF Stn St Hubert until 15 Feb 61, at which time the CO RCAF Administrative Wing HQ, Montreal will be responsible for the provision of these services."

6 Delete: Para 13

Insert: New para 13 as follows:

"The CO RCAF Stn St Hubert is responsible for the provision of equipment and supplies in accordance with CAP 16 Vol 1 until 15 Feb 51 at which time the CO RCAF Administrative Wing Montreal will be responsible for the provision of these services."

7 The address of this Unit is to be:

Commanding Officer,
1 Radar and Communications Unit (Res),
RCAF Station St Hubert
St Hubert, PQ

8 The paragraphs of this order are to be renumbered taking into consideration of the deletion of para 6.

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AMENDMENT LIST 4

8 Jan 51

1 DELETE: Para 4b

2 DELETE: Para 7

"(a) Establishments R100 RCU and 6145 RCUS are to become effective 15 Jan 51.

(b) R&CU Detachments Establishments

R101 ACWA, 6139 2452,
R101 ACWB, 6135 2450
R101 ACWB, 6134 2451,

are to become effective 15 Jan 51."

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AMENDMENT LIST 5

15 Feb 51

1 Amend para 11 to read as follows:

"Pay and equipment accounting are to be provided by the CO RCAF Stn St Hubert until 15 Mar 51, at which time the CO RCAF Administrative Wing HQ Montreal will be responsible for the provision of these services."

2 Amend para 12 to read as follows:

"The CO RCAF Stn Hubert is responsible for the provision of equipment and supplies in accordance with CAP 16 Vol 1 until 15 Mar 51, at which time the CO RCAF Administrative Wing Montreal will be responsible for the provision of these services."

(AL James) A/V/M
for CAS