বাংলাদেশের স্বাধীনতা যুদ্ধ দলিলপত্রঃ তৃতীয় পত্র
preparedness, in place, of air operations in war, are adequate and efficient. He is also responsible for the formulation of policy and all problems connected with Reserves and Auxiliary Air Forces.
(2) Personnel and Organisation Branch. This Branch is under the Air Officer, Personnel and Organisation (A. O. P. & O.), who controls the personnel and organisation matters. The A. O. P. & O. is responsible for estimate, establishments, recruitment, postings and promotions of personnel, and for the accounting, medical welfare works requirements of the B. A. F. and legal advice on all matters relating to Air Force Law to ensure good organisation and efficient administration.
(3) Technical and Equipment Branch. This branch is under the Air Officer, technical and Equipment Services (A. O. T. & E. S.), who controls the Technical and Equipment
Services. The A.O.T. & E. S. is responsible for all maintenance facilities, and for the provisioning and stocking of equipment for operational efficiency and preparedness of the Air Force.
The Operational Command has under its control all flying units-Fighter, Bomber, Reconnaissance and Air Transport Squadrons—and signal units. The command is responsible for the front line air defense, and surface support for operational efficiency and readiness of Squadrons and front line units. It is responsible for operational training and preparedness of all crews. Moreover, it is also responsible for the training of paratroopers, mainly of the Army, in the technique of airborne operations.
The Training Command will have under its control all Ground and Flying training units and Ground Training of officers and for the training of airmen joining the B. A. F. in various technical and non-technical trades.
The Maintenance Command will have under its control Repair Depots, all Equipment Depots. Explosive Units, and M. T. Storage unit, maintenance and repair of aircraft and equipment of the B. A. F.
The units that will be under Air Headquarters shall be Air Force Station, Dacca, the Air force Selection Board, and the Proof Ranges. The Air Force Record office and the Air Force Central Accounts office shall be under the direct functional control of Air Headquarters.
Inter-Service Organizations
The set-up of these organizations is briefly stated below:
(1) Office of the Chief Administrative Officer. “The Chief Administrative Officer shall be responsible for:
(a) All matters connected with the organisation and general administration of gazette and non-gazette staff of the Armed Forces Headquarters and the Inter-Service Organizations, that is, recruitment, promotions, confirmation, reversion, retrenchment, discipline, pay, allowances, leave and welfare.
(b) Office accommodation for the Defiance Headquarters and residential accommodation for Service Officers employed in the Armed Forces Headquarters and the Inter-Service Organizations.
