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IMMEDIATE ACTION
WAR DEPARTMENT
Washington 25, D.C.
AIR MAIL 30 October 1943
AG 322 (28 Oct 43) --------------------
OB-I-AFPG-M : :
: Auth: T.A.G. :
SUBJECT: Constitution and Activation of Headquarters : :
and Headquarters Squadron, Fifteenth : Initials :
Air Force : Date: 30 Oct 43:
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TO: Commanding General,
North African Theater of Operations
1. The Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Fifteenth Air Force, is constituted, assigned to the North African Theater of Operations, and will be activated on 1 November 1943, at a station to be selected by you:
2. This unit will be organized and equipped in accordance with T/O & E 1800-1S-RS, 15 June 1943 and Change 1, 11 August 1943.
3. Personnel and equipment necessary for the activation of this unit will be supplied from sources available to you.
4. When activation has been completed, a report, including station of activation, will be submitted by radio to The Adjutant General without delay.
5. Obligate the appropriate allotments published in Section VI, Circular No. 129, WD, 1 June 1943, to the extent necessary.
By order of the Secretary of War:
/s/
Adjutant General
Immediate Action
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