Administrative jargon

Discussion in 'Canadian' started by Tanker13A, Sep 8, 2020.

  1. Tanker13A

    Tanker13A Member

    Hi Folks

    Once again I reach out to the great wealth of knowledge. Trying to understand in our unit war diaries some of the terminology. Trying to work out the following: ARCO 2 CAB. I know the 2 CAB = 2 Canadian Armoured Brigade, but the ARCO?? Would anyone have the answer?

    Cheers
     
  2. Richelieu

    Richelieu Well-Known Member

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  3. Tanker13A

    Tanker13A Member

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  4. Tanker13A

    Tanker13A Member

    I thank you for the connection, but yet more inquiries of what does this mean. I feel we have an "idea" but not the accuracy we would like.

    25 CACRU - 25 Canadian Armour Corps Reinforcement Unit? Was it part of 25 CADR?
    W.E.F with date - would it mean effective date taken on/struck off etc.?
    Now the fuzzy ones for armour qualification:
    Dvr Mech (C) became Dvr Mech (TK) C, rather obvious
    Dvr Op (C) became Op CAC (C), does this indicate co-dver/loader qualification?
    Gnr Op (C) became Op CAC (C), which doesn't go with above but gunner/loader?
    Dvr IC III
    Dvr IC III(W)
    Gnr (RAC)III, I am assuming gunner tank qualification while being trained by Royal Armoured Corps. This designation is seen prior to D Day for qualification listings.

    Again thanks for all of your help.

    Gary
     
  5. timuk

    timuk Well-Known Member

    W.E.F. (more usually w.e.f.) = With effect from
    Sorry no idea on the others.

    Tim
     
  6. Charley Fortnum

    Charley Fortnum Dreaming of Red Eagles

    You have the fact that Driver IC is Driver Internal Combustion (engine)?
     

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