The following detail has been extracted from the Historical Narrative, 1 Air Division Headquarters, Period 1 Jun 57 to 30 Nov 57.
Operational Headquarters (Ouvrage d'Ars)
To preclude delay in transition from a peace-time to war-time status, during the intitial, and possibly decisive, phase of a future war, it is essential that the Operational Headquarters of the Air Division be established in its wartime location. It was decided, therefore, to renovate Ouvrage d'Ars, which is a nearby fortification capable of accommodating both the Combat Operation Centre (COC) and the Telecommunications complex, and which would afford reasonable protection from attack.
The French Engineers (Genie Militaire) gave approval and submitted approximate costs for the renovation envisaged. AFHQ approval for the conversion of Ouvrage d'Ars, at an original cost of $110,000.00, was received 19 Mar 57 and work commenced 10 Nov 57.
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Updated: January 10, 2001