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ANEX I.
DIRECTIVE TO THE ADVISER ON COMBIN D OPERATIONS.
1.
You are appointed Adviser on Combined Operations and this title is always to be used when you are acting in an advisory capacity,
Commodore Combined Operations
You will use the title function§
title
General Responsibility.
2.
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Under the gener 1
direction of the Chiefs of Staff
you will:
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(a). Act as technical adviser on all aspects of, and av al
stages in, the planning and training for Combined Operations.
(b) Be responsible for co-ordinating the general training policy for Combined Operations for the three Servic (see paragraph 5(a) below). operati
(c) Study in conjunction with the Chiefs of Staff
Organisation tactical and technical developments in all forms of combined operations varying from small raids to a full scale invasion of the Continent.
(d) Direct and press forward research and development in all forms of technical equipment and special craft peculiar to combined operations.
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Planning.
3.
The procedure by which planning for operations other than those referred to in paragraph 4 will be carried out is shown in Annex II. You will note that it is incumbent upon you to giv technical advice upon all plans for combined operations at all stages, It is equally incumbent upon the Commanders-in-Chief au Home, Force Commanders and Staff to seek your technical advice at all stages of planning, and to keep you informed of their intentions.
4.
In the case of operations which are carried out by Speciul Service Troops only, you will appoint the Commander of the Special Service Troops who will prepare the detailed plan in conjunction with you and under the Commander-in-Chief carrying out the raid. In such cases you will keep the Joint Planning Staff in touch at all stages.
Training.
5.
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You will:·
(a) Be responsible for co-ordinating the teaching at such
schools of instruction or training establishments as it may be found necessary to set up.
(b) Command the Combined Training Centres at which the
training of formations and units in combined operations will be carried out under their Commanders and with the technical advice of the staffs of the Centres. This advice will be your responsibility,
(c) Advise, as required, Force Commanders, subsequent to
their appointment for an operation, on the technical training of their forces, It is equally incumbent n
them to seek your advice on this matter.
These include Initial Training Centres such as H.M,S, NORTHNEY and h,..0, TORMENTOR and Raiding Craft bases such as Brightlingsea and H.M.S. ST. HELIER, and such other training centres or bases, as it may be necessary to set up.
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