ACAS (General)

Source - List of Staff and Distribution of Duties, January 1945 - AIR 20/7518 (AL36 - May 1945)

Directorate of Flying Control and Rescue (DFCR)

Name	Status/Rank	Role/Duties
Policy, organisation and administration of Flying Control and Air/Sea Rescue in the RAF.
H A Haines	A/Cdre	Director of Flying Control and Rescue (DFCR) Chairman: - Airfield Lighting Committee. Committee for Radio Aids (for Flying Control).
S A Billman	Wg Cdr	Signals Officer
W H S Mealing	Wg Cdr	Assistant Director of Flying Control (ADFC) Organisation and administration of Flying Control at home overseas. Publicity and security concerning Flying Control
J G Jackson	Flt Off	Supervision of FC (Ops). Scrutiny of Flying Control Monthly Reports. Recording of Flying Control facilities. Compilation of CD260. Compilation of, and amendments to Lists 'X' and 'Y'.
FC (Ops)
O M Loubere W F Condy F Smorthwaite	Flt Off SO SO	Issue of navigational warnings. Notification of serviceability of airfield, navigational and Flying Control facilities Action regarding overdue aircraft. Night Lights Control. Allocation of reserve aerial lighthouses, landmark beacons and airfield floodlights.
FC Maps
R O Buchanan	Sqn Ldr	Special map requirements for Air Ministry. Collection and Collation of specialised information to be shown on RAF operational maps. General Liaison Officer between Air Ministry branches and D Survey.
FC 1
T Webb	Wg Cdr (Head of Branch)	Planning of Flying Control in the RAF. Operational development of Flying Control methods and requirements at home including accommodation, equipment and meteorological aspects.
F R Goodwin	Sqn Ldr	Operational development of Flying Control overseas and ancillary duties. Compilation of publications and orders relating to Flying Control.
FC 2
A S Judson	Wg Cdr (Head of Branch)	Operational requirements for all radio aids to Flying Control. Secretary - Radio Aids (Flying Control) Committee.
C J Bradshaw	Sqn Ldr	Allocation of radio equipment for Flying Control in conjunction with the Directorate-General of Signals. Operational technique and procedure for use of Radio Aids for Flying Control.
R B Roy	SO	Co-ordination of reports on development, production, installation and operational usage of radio aids to Flying Control.
FC 3
C A M Kyrke-Smith	Wg Cdr (Head of Branch)	Liaison with Fighter Group Flying Control organisation. Organisation of "Granite" and Mountain Warning Beacons and Mountain Rescue Schemes. Liaison with department of AMT regarding aircrew training in aircraft safety.
C R Roxburgh	Maj	Organisation, provision and allotment of searchlights aids to aircraft safety.
FC 4
A T H Willis	Wg Cdr (Head of Branch)	Organisation and provision of visual navigational aids, airfield and ancillary lighting. Investigation of new or modified forms of visual aids and lighting. Secretary - Airfield Lighting Committee.
FC 4 (a)
H C Drake	Flt Lt	Standardisation of airfield lighting and modifications to layout. Air testing of airfield and other lighting and visual aids. Visual Airfield Identification.
FC 4 (b)
D J Looker	Flt Lt	Investigation and layout of contact and obstruction lighting.
FC 4 (c)
W S Steel	Flt Lt	Organisation of aerial lighthouse scheme and compilation of SD 214. Organisation of landmark beacon scheme and compilation of SD 264.
FC 5
J A Crook	Sqn Ldr	Requirements, selection , training and posting of Flying Control personnel in conjunction with appropriate departments. Flying Control establishments in conjunction with DO (Est).
FC 6
A Golding-Barrett	Wg Cdr	Organisation and technical supervision of fog dispersal installations. Liaison with Petroleum Warfare Department.

Source - List of Staff and Distribution of Duties, 1944 - AIR 20/7517 (AL27 - Jun 1944)

Deputy Directorate of Air/Sea Rescue (DDASR)/Deputy Directorate of Rescue (DD Rescue)*

Name	Status/Rank	Role/Duties
Policy and co-ordination of (i) Measures to attain survival of aircrew and air passengers involved in forced alighting in sea and on all types of terrain and (ii) the rescue services. Survival and rescue provisions in Plans prepared by the Air Ministry. Air Ministry representative for co-operation with the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Ministry of War Transport, Admiralty, etc, in planning for survival and rescue in civil aviation. *Name change appeared in AL43 (Oct 1945)
G M Bryer	Gp Capt	Deputy Director of Air/Sea Rescue (DDASR)
ASR 1/Rescue 1*
J D Chapple	Cdr RN	Liaison with the Admiralty and Naval Authorities on matters affecting the provision and operation of naval craft for Air/Sea Rescue duties. Liaison with, RNLI, Trinity House, Merchant and Fishing Fleets, Ministry of War Transport and Coast Guards. Co-ordination of instructions to marine craft.
ASR 1 (a)/Rescue 1 (a)*
W L Thomas R Beard	Wg Cdr Sqn Ldr	Rescue marine craft - design, equipment and movements. Airborne lifeboats. Liaison with Commands in all matters affecting the policy and organisation of RAF rescue marine craft and personnel Rescue statistics affecting marine craft.
ASR 2/Rescue 2*
D H Dabbs K V Garside (AL43) D F Wilson J M Slot	Wg Cdr (Head of Branch) Wg Cdr (Head of Branch) Sqn Ldr Flt Lt	Air/Sea; Desert, Mountain; Jungle Rescue Services policy, organisation and plans. Syllabi (in liaison with DGT (Air)) for School of Survival and Rescue and all aircrew training units. Training of officers for rescue duties. Scrutiny from policy aspect, of articles and photographs for release to press and for broadcasting, for DPR.
H T Turnbull	Sqn Ldr	Liaison with Commands with HQs in the UK and NW Europe Rescue incidents affecting civilian personnel.
G G Leeder	Sqn Ldr	Liaison with Commands with HQs in the Mediterranean and Middle East
D C Kennedy	Sqn Ldr	Liaison with Commands with HQs in India, Ceylon and the Far East
A P Field	Capt (USAAF)	Liaison with Commands with US Army Air Forces. Liaison on Rescue Services, with Commands, Group, etc, and USAAF.
ASR 3
O G E Roberts	Wg Cdr (Head of Branch)	Policy of survival during and after forced alighting and preparations for rescue. Co-ordination of measures for survival in conjunction with MAP, DOR, DPA and DGMS.
Vacant	Lt Cdr RN	Application of RAF survival measures to the Fleet Air Arm.
J W Pontefract	Flt Lt	Survival statistics and anlysis.
ASR 3 (a)
B F Collins F J Sugg	Sqn Ldr Flt Lt	Survival in and exit from aircraft forced to alight on sea or land. Preparation of Survival Instructions, in conjunction with RTP, for aircrew and passengersin all types of aircraft operated by the RAF.
ASR 3 (b)
F J Finch R G Gill	Sqn Ldr Flt Lt	Survival after exit from forced landed aircraft until rescued, including co-operation of survivors in search and rescue.

Source - List of Staff and Distribution of Duties, January 1945 - AIR 20/7518 (AL43 - Oct 1945)

Name	Status/Rank	Role/Duties
A E Robinson	Maj-Gen	Director-General of Ground Defence (DGGD) Commandant, RAF Regiment
M H D Cockayne	Sqn Ldr	Personal Staff Officer
Policy and plans relating to the active defence on the ground of RAF Stations and Establishments, including RAF Vulnerable Points. Air Staff policy and plans for the composition, organisation armament and equipment of the RAF Regiment. Airfield defence questions, including light AA defence, . RAF Regiment training
A P Ledger	A/Cdre	Director of Ground Defence (Planning) (DGD (P)) Chairman - COS (DA) Sub-Committee. Member: - Inter-Departmental Committee on Small Arms, London Munitions Assignment Board - Army Assignments Sub-Committee. Weapon Development Committee - Standing Sub-Committee on 20mm Equipments.
The Lord Bingham	Col	Deputy Director of Ground Defence (DDGD) Co-ordination and control of GD 2, GD 3, and GD 5. Planning to meet RAF Regiment operational and training requirements.
K E Parkes	Wg Cdr	Assistant Director of Ground Defence (DDGD) Co-ordination and control of GD 1, and GD 4. Organisation and deployment of airfield defence garrisons. Establishments and manpower questions.
GD 1
A J O Warner P Vine	Sqn Ldr Flt Off	Plans for the organisation and disposition of RAF Regiment units, including deployment and moves of Field and AA Squadrons. Establishment and manpower questions affecting RAF Regiment and airfield defence generally. RAF Regiment Order of Battle, Home and Overseas. Defence arrangements for Air Ministry Vulnerable Points and liaison with Vulnerable Points Adviser and GHQ Home Forces. Policy, from the ground defence aspect, of airfield demolition and obstruction, evacuation, road closures and protected places.
GD 2
H G Excell T J Norton G C Wright	Lt Col Sqn Ldr Capt	AA training and intelligence. Preparation and issue of training, tactical and operational directives on light AA defence of airfields and RAF Stations. Policy for introduction of new AA weapons, equipment and training devices. Training policy for AA School and Practice Camps. Arrangements for training for RAF Regiment AA Dome Teacher Instructors and the Dome Teacher aspect of RAF and WAAF AA Dome Projectionists in conjunction with T Mech (DDTT). Matters relating to preparation and development of training films for AA Dome Teachers in conjunction with RD Arm 3(a) (MAP). Sighting policy for light AA weapons in conjunction with T Arm 2 (DTF). Liaison with AA Command. RAF Regiment signals training and advice on signals equipment for airfield defence, including light AA signals requirements.
GD 3
H Hawkins E A Hubble P I Stewart	Wg Cdr Sqn Ldr SO	Scales of issue of ground defence and AA weapons and equipment generally, including RAF Regiment requirements. Policy for the provision of RAF Regiment weapons and equipment, and ground defence weapons and equipment for RAF after consultation with DGE branches concerned. Liaison with MAP and Ministry of Supply on development and trial of ground defence weapons, vehicles and equipment, and light AA weapons and mountings.
GD 4
J A Lord A Farr	Lt Col Flt Lt	Advice on questions of appointment, posting and promotion of officers of the RAF Regiment in conjunction with AMP branches. Liaison with War Office and GHQ Home Forces on the selection and loan of Army personnel for duty with the RAF Regiment, including Local Defence Advisers.
GD 5
R D Sherbrooke-Walker J H Milward L E Francis E H Toye	Lt Col Sqn Ldr Sqn Ldr Flt Off	RAF Regiment training, other than AA. Preparation of ground defence training directives. Liaison with AMT branches on individual ground defence training policy and with the War Office and Combined Operations HQ on ground defence training matters. Policy for the introduction of new ground defence weapons and new training devices connected therewith. Training records, regulations, instructions and publications. Training aspect of Courts of Enquiry affecting RAF Regiment personnel.

A R Thomsett	Higher Clerical Officer	Supervision of Clerical Staff: maintenance of records for Directorate-General.

Source - List of Staff and Distribution of Duties, 1944 - AIR 20/7517 (AL23 - Feb 1944)

Name	Status/Rank	Role/Duties
Policy and plans relating to the active defence on the ground of RAF Stations and Establishments, including RAF Vulnerable Points. Air Staff policy and plans for the composition, organisation armament and equipment of the RAF Regiment. Airfield defence questions, including light AA defence. RAF Regiment training.
A E Robinson	Maj-Gen	Director-General of Ground Defence (DGGD) Commandant, RAF Regiment Reports direct to VCAS.
M H D Cockayne M Tarbet (AL44)	Sqn Ldr	Personal Staff Officer Branch Security Officer
A P Ledger	A/Cdre	Director of Ground Defence (Planning) (DGD (P)) Chairman - COS (DA) Sub-Committee. Member: - Inter-Departmental Committee on Small Arms, London Munitions Assignment Board - Army Assignments Sub-Committee. Weapon Development Committee - Standing Sub-Committee on 20mm Equipments.
M D Thunder	Gp Capt	Deputy Director of Ground Defence (DDGD) Co-ordination and control of GD 2, GD 3, and GD 5. Planning to meet RAF Regiment operational and training requirements.
A N Dixon K W J Robertson (AL44)	Wg Cdr	Assistant Director of Ground Defence (DDGD) Co-ordination and control of GD 1, and GD 4. Organisation and deployment of airfield defence garrisons. Establishments and Manpower questions.
GD 1
M A V Russell P Vine	Sqn Ldr Flt Off	Plans for the organisation and disposition of RAF Regiment units, including deployment and moves of Field and AA Squadrons. Establishment and Manpower questions affecting RAF Regiment and airfield defence generally. RAF Regiment Order of Battle, Home and Overseas. Defence arrangements for Air Ministry Vulnerable Points and liaison with Vulnerable Points Adviser and GHQ Home Forces. Policy, from the ground defence aspect, of airfield demolition and obstruction, evacuation, road closures and protected places.
GD 2
H G Excell H H Farthing (AL44) T J Norton G C Wright	Lt Col Lt Col Sqn Ldr Maj	AA training and intelligence. Preparation and issue of training, tactical and operational directives on light AA defence of airfields and RAF Stations. Policy for introduction of new AA weapons, equipment and training devices. Training policy for AA School and Practice Camps. Arrangements for training for RAF Regiment AA Dome Teacher Instructors and the Dome Teacher aspect of RAF and WAAF AA Dome Projectionists in conjunction with T Mech (DDTT). Matters relating to preparation and development of training films for AA Dome Teachers in conjunction with RD Arm 3(a) (MAP). Sighting policy for light AA weapons in conjunction with T Arm 2 (DTF). Liaison with AA Command. RAF Regiment signals training and advice on signals equipment for airfield defence, including light AA signals requirements.
GD 3
H Hawkins M O Taylor P I Stewart	Wg Cdr Sqn Ldr SO	Scales of issue of ground defence and AA weapons and equipment generally, including RAF Regiment requirements. Policy for the provision of RAF Regiment weapons and equipment, and ground defence weapons and equipment for RAF after consultation with DGE branches concerned. Liaison with MAP and Ministry of Supply on development and trial of ground defence weapons, vehicles and equipment, and light AA weapons and mountings.
GD 4
F W Hilton (AL39) M A V Russell (AL44) A Farr (AL39) N M Shawyer (AL44)	Wg Cdr Wg Cdr Flt Lt Flt Off	Advice on questions of appointment, posting and promotion of officers of the RAF Regiment in conjunction with AMP branches. Liaison with War Office and GHQ Home Forces on the selection and loan of Army personnel for duty with the RAF Regiment, including Local Defence Advisers.
GD 5
S G Dickson L E Francis (AL39) R G Miller (AL4) T T Coulston (AL39) R G B Vessey (AL44) C Openshaw	Lt Col Sqn Ldr Sqn Ldr Flt Lt Flt Off SO/Flt Off	RAF Regiment training, other than AA. Preparation of ground defence training directives. Liaison with AMT branches on individual ground defence training policy and with the War Office and Combined Operations HQ on ground defence training matters. Policy for the introduction of new ground defence weapons and new training devices connected therewith. Training records, regulations, instructions and publications. Training aspect of Courts of Enquiry affecting RAF Regiment personnel.

Vacant	Higher Clerical Officer	Supervision of Clerical Staff: maintenance of records for Directorate-General.

Name	Status/Rank	Role/Duties
T F D Rose	Gp Capt	Deputy Director of Counter-Propaganda (DDCP)
Study of the Air Staff aspects of propaganda and counter-propaganda. Co-ordination of propaganda with operational policy. Propaganda leaflets and organisation of deliveries to stations. Preparation of air scripts for foreign propaganda broadcasts. Air Staff representation at Political Warfare Executive meetings and liaison with PWE on the air aspects of foreign propaganda. Representation of the Air Staff point of view on foreign propaganda the other Government Departments concerned.
CP 1
F M G Barnes E F Daglish M S S Orr	Sqn Ldr Flt Lt Flt Off	Preparation of air scripts for foreign propaganda broadcasts and leaflets. Liaison with BBC European Broadcasts organisation.
CP 2
P S S Clark K Horne J K Blundell	Wg Cdr Sqn Ldr Flt Off	Study of enemy propaganda and counter-propaganda.
CP 3
D S Horner Miss M L Suter	Flt Lt Temporary Assistant	Control of leaflet distribution and organisation.

Source - List of Staff and Distribution of Duties, 1944 - AIR 20/7517 (AL23 - Feb 1944)

Name	Status/Rank	Role/Duties
Study of the Air Staff aspects of propaganda and counter-propaganda. Co-ordination of propaganda with operational policy. Propaganda leaflets and organisation of deliveries to stations. Preparation of air scripts for foreign propaganda broadcasts. Air Staff representation at Political Warfare Executive meetings and liaison with PWE on the air aspects of foreign propaganda. Representation of the Air Staff point of view on foreign propaganda the other Government Departments concerned.
P S S Clark	Wg Cdr	Assistant Director of Counter-Propaganda (ADCP)
CP 1
K Horne E F Daglish	Sqn Ldr Sqn Ldr	Preparation of air scripts for foreign propaganda broadcasts and leaflets. Liaison with BBC Overseas Broadcasts Service.
CP 2
D Beckett	Flt Off	Study of enemy propaganda and counter-propaganda.
CP 3
J M Woodcock Miss M L Suter	Flt Lt Temporary Assistant	Control of leaflet distribution and organisation.

Source - List of Staff and Distribution of Duties - AIR 20/7518 (1945)

Directorate of Air Tactics (DAT)

Name	Status/Rank	Role/Duties
Tactical policy, advice on tactical matters to Air Staff, Commands, etc, and general co-ordination of air tactics.
Thomas C Traill	A/Cdre	Director of Air Tactics (DAT) Chairman: - Sub-Committee of Operational Research Committee on Tactical Countermeasures to Enemy Night-Fighters and AA Defences Tactical Sub-Committee of the Aircraft Anti-Ship Committee. Member: - Aircraft Anti U-boat Committee. Weapons Sub-Committee of the Aircraft Anti U-boat Committee.
A C P Carver	Gp Capt	Deputy Director of Air Tactics 1 (DDAT (1)) Development of tactical doctrine. Planning and preparation of tactical papers. Policy of Tactical Development Units. Control of AT 1, AT 2, AT 3 and AT 5.
F G Brookman	Gp Capt (ret'd)	Deputy Director of Air Tactics 2 (DDAT (2)) Continuity of the work of the Directorate. Editing and circulation of Air Staff operational monographs and tactical papers and information. Co-ordination of crew requirements for operational aircraft. Secretary - Bombing Committee (Land Targets). Control of AT 4, AT 6 and AT 7.
AT 1
H L Dawson	Wg Cdr	Study and development of Fighter and ground attack tactic at home and overseas (including study of enemy fighter tactics) and advice threreon. Liaison with tactical staff in AEAF and in the USAAF.
AT 2
M K Sewell	Wg Cdr	Study and development of Bomber tactics (including fighting tactics) at home and overseas and advice threreon. Liaison with tactical staff in Bomber Command and in the USAAF.
AT 3
B E Dobb	Wg Cdr	Study and development of tactics of Coastal type aircraft (including bombing, fighting, torpedo and anti-submarine tactics) at home and overseas and advice threreon. Study of the tactical aspect of navigational development. Liaison with tactical staff in Coastal Command.
AT 4
W H Clark	Sqn Ldr	Air Tactic Bureau: - maintenance of tactical records compilation of summaries of tactical information and deductions therefrom indicating the trend of tactics Liaison on matters affecting tactical records with Air Ministry War Room, Admiralty Trade Division.
AT 4 (a)
J L B Norris	Flt Lt	Extracting and recording of tactical data of AEAF fighter and ground attack activities and of similar activates overseas. Assistance to AT 1
AT 4 (b)
D H Keary	Sqn Ldr	Extracting and recording of tactical data of Bomber and Coastal Commands' activities and of similar activities overseas, Assistance to AT 2 and AT 3.
AT 4 (c)
H E Hutchinson	Higher Clerical Officer	Extracting and recording of information relating to Allied and enemy aircraft which affects tactics. Assistance to AT 4. Supervision of clerical staff of he Directorate.
AT 5
C J Giles	Wg Cdr	Advice on armament questions and study of armament development affecting tactics.
AT 6
D M Gent	Flt Off	Assistant to DDAT 2. Circulation of DAT tactical papers. Enquiries regarding numbers and duties of crews of aircraft.
AT 7 (a)
H A Bartlett	Sqn Ldr	Production of Air Staff monographs on bombing subjects.
AT 7 (b)
R B Sears	Sqn Ldr	Production of Air Staff monographs on air fighting subjects.
AT 7 (c)
C Whitley	Sqn Ldr	Production of Air Staff monographs on GR subjects.
AT 7 (d)
M F Cooper	Sqn Ldr	Production of Air Staff monographs on Signals and Radar activities.
Air Ministry War Room Report direct to ACAS (G)
G P M Davis F C Farrington A C Colbrook	Wg Cdr Sqn Ldr Sqn Ldr	Receipt and correlation of information, preparation and distribution of operational summaries and reporting of current operations. Compilation and maintenance of operational statistics, and issue of analysis and returns based thereon. The depicting of the general situation in all theatres of war, including dispositions and strength and all Air Forces.

Source - List of Staff and Distribution of Duties, 1944 - AIR 20/7517 (AL29 - Jul 1944)

Deputy Directorate of Science (DD Science)

Name	Status/Rank	Role/Duties
Scientific and administrative assistance to the Scientific Adviser to the Air Ministry (SAAM). Correlation of operational research matters generally in the RAF.
A C Menzies	Gp Capt	Deputy Director of Science (DD Science) Also Deputy Scientific Adviser to the Air Ministry. Reports on administrative policy to ACAS (Ops) and on all matters relating to operational research jointly to ACAS (Ops) and SAAM. On purely scientific matters he reports to SAAM
Science 1
L A MacDonnell	Wg Cdr	Administration for DD Science. Establishment of Operational Research Sections at home and overseas in conjunction with S2. Receipt and distribution of Operational Research Section Reports. Moves of Operational Research Section personnel in conjunction with MAP. Liaison with overseas sections.
J E Linton	Sqn Off	Co-ordination of information from Operational Research Sections on Radar emissions.
M P L Wall	Sqn Ldr	Co-ordination of information from Operational Research Sections on subjects other than Radar,
M Keith	Flt Off	General assistance to Wg Cdr generally.
Science 2
I C de Teissier P G Ashmore R E Macpherson R W H Stevenson	Senior Scientific Officer Sqn Ldr Sqn Ldr Sqn Ldr	Special investigations.
Science 3
Dr D C Gordon Dr H R Pitt L Farrington	Principal Scientific Officer Senior Scientific Officer Plt Off	Investigation of the scientific aspects of problems connected with manpower, scales of effort ands maintenance. Scientific investigation of indices to measure the relative efficiency of aircraft types, and of other problems which affect operations but which are not directly operational in character.

Source - List of Staff and Distribution of Duties, 1944 - AIR 20/7517 (AL29 - Jul 1944)

Directorate of Staff Duties (DSD)

Name	Status/Rank	Role/Duties
The formulation of Air Staff doctrine for use of Air Forces. Preparation of Air Staff memoranda. Preparation of Air Staff manuals and publications. Preparation of documents for the RAF and other Staff Colleges. Staff College curriculum. Service writing. The Air Staff aspect of publicity and public relations.
Vacant	A/Cdre	Director of Staff Duties (DSD)
Gareth G Barrett	Gp Capt	Deputy Director of Staff Duties (DDSD)
SD 1
D C Smith V G Owen Jones R A E Milton M B Whitbread J Williams R B Sears Miss V M Leeming	Wg Cdr (Head of Branch) Sqn Ldr Sqn Ldr Sqn Ldr Sqn Ldr Sqn Ldr Junior Executive Officer	Preparation of Air Staff memoranda, manuals and publications.
SD 2
Vacant	Wg Cdr (Head of Branch)	Service writing. Preparation of papers and assembly of information for the RAF Staff College. Liaison with Army and Navy Staff Colleges. Liaison with DPR on Air Staff matters.

Source - List of Staff and Distribution of Duties, 1945 - AIR 20/7518 (1945)

Name	Status/Rank	Role/Duties
Sir R ichard H Peck	AM	Assistant Chief of the Air Staff (General)
Responsibility under VCAS for the Air Staff aspects of Public Relations. Liaison with DPR on press and publicity matters, including broadcasts and films. Responsibility for the Air Staff aspects of the Official Histories. Control of DGGD, DSD and DDCP
ACAS (G) is responsible for the following: - Directorate-General of Ground Defence Directorate of Staff Duties Deputy Directorate of Flying Control Deputy Directorate of Air/Sea Rescue Assistant Directorate of Counter Propaganda
P C Vane-Tempest	Flt Off	Staff Officer to ACAS (G)