1920's
The Fort Commader's (Tactical) Station; Symbol was a "C" enclosed by double circles or arcs.
This position was the tactical position of the Fort Commader during an "Attack" or maneuver exercise. The Fort Commander was normally restricted to the control of tactical elements located within the reservation which composed the Fort's property unless otherwise assigned additional responsibilities by the Habor Defense Commander.
The Fort is organized to:
a. Provide for the administrative and technical control of the personnel and material located at the fort,
b. Facilitate the employment of tactical units by their respective commader.
c. Employ the fort as a tactical entity and ensure the Harbor Defense Commander's orders are carried out. In the event of a disruption of communications with the Harbor Defense Command. The senior line officer at the fort directs the actions of all elements located therein until normal tatical communications are restored. It is anticipated that he will use the Battle Plan drawn up for the employment of harbor defense units against an anticipated attack, unless circumstances dictate differently.
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