https://declassified.library.utoronto.ca/files/original/1fd9d7487427b9b9f38c05c2e1012485.pdf 7d87b618053ea6915f3bad9dc0af6b19 PDF Text Text MEMORANDUM 0 2723-2 (DCommS) 17 November, 1965 DCommP2 RELOCATION OF HYDRA WORKING GROUP - PROCEDURE FOR CUTOVER TELEGRAPH RELAY OPERATIONS Reference: A. 0 2723-2 (DCommP) of 13 Oct 65. 1. The Working Group appointed under reference A., assembled at CFHQ 10 Nov 65; and the proposed procedure, as outlined in Annex "A" to this memorandum, for the cutover of the telegraph relay operations from Leitrim to Carp, is recommended. 2. Those in attendance were: DCoramS6 Capt WR Smith HQ, CFCS Lt S Iscoe WOI G Daunais (representing Capt WT Lauson) 701 Comm Sqn Ottawa Wireless Station Mr. C Gardner For. JC Fielding DCE Mr. NDR Brook (Strad Contract) W.R. Smith Captain Chairman Working Group 2-6188 c.c. Maj Lt Capt WOI Mr. Mr. Mr. WJ S WT G C JC NDR Nottingham Iscoe Lawson Daunais Gardner Fielding Brook DCE HQ CFCS 701 Comm Sqn 701 Comm Sqn Ottawa Wireless Station DCE Attached 701 Comm Sqn (Strad Contract) �Document disclosed under the Access to Information A Document divulgue en vertu de la Loi sur faeces a finfonnaiA I Annex "A" To 0 2723-2 (DCommS) Dated 17 Nov 6$ PROCEDURE FOR CUTOVER TELEGRAPH RELAY OPERATIONS - LEITRIM (OTC) TO CARP (STRAD) 1. Assuming that on "X" day a workable Telegraph Relay Procedure, similar to that contained in ACP 127(C) or in the proposed revision of HSP 101, is agreed and available for distribution in printed form; and assuming that station to station connection is made by landline or overseas cable, the following method of cutover in three phases, is considered feasible. Note: If radio circuits are to replace or supplement landline or overseas cable connection between stations at the time of cutover, they should be available on a reliable basis at the end of phase 1 and at the commencement of phase 2. Phase 1 a# time period: "Xn-to-"X" plus 8 wks; b. aim: to distribute, introduce, and familiarize operators of the OTC Hydra Network complex with the agreed procedure; c. method: (i) appoint 4 operators thoroughly familiar with STRAD to act as instructors, monitors, and supervisors during the cutover period; (ii) send the A operators to the following locations to introduce and instruct in the agreed procedure : Ottawa - 1 operator: Main task, British High Commission. Additional task, liaison with CBNRC and Department External Affairs. .Washington USA - 2 operators: CJS, CIA, NSA and British Embassy. New York USA - 1 operator: British Representative New York. Phase 2 " ' • / a. time period;- "X" plus 8-to-"X" plus L4; b. aim: ,... . c. method: implement the agreed procedure with effective date (approx "X" plus 8), monitor traffic, take corrective action to minimize procedural errors, and gather statistical information i.e. loading, use of Precedence, etc.; (i) locate as a team at OTC Leitrim, the previously appointed operators; 000006 ,/2 �^^DoamTenffllsaofe^^r^^r^m^^^^^^W^^^^^W^^^M Document divulgue en vertu de la Loi sur faeces a {'information - 2 - (ii) provide this team with 2-3 monitor positions equipped with typing reperforators, plus the necessary administrative accommodation i.e. telephone, stationery, mailing facilities, office space; (iii) direct this team to carry out the tasks referred in sub-para b. above, and direct them to target for 95-100% errorless traffic by "X" plus 14. Phase 3 a « b. time period; "X" plus L4-to-"X" plus U aim: c. method: plus 72 hours;. to transfer, with minimum interruption, the non automatic telegraph relay operations from OTC Leitrim to the automatic telegraph relay at Carp; (i) provide 2 full duplex trunk circuits, as interchange circuits during cutover, between OTC Leitrim and STRAD Carp; (ii) cutover the 11 customers, namely: LTC(HUPDL), Br H Comm (HCPDO), CDS(HCPJO), CDS(HCPVO), CBNRC(HCPHO), EXT(HCMRO), CJS (HCPGW), CIA(HCPTW), Br Emb(HCPCW), Br Rep (HCPFN), and NSA(HCPKW), in three groups over a period of 72 hours 12A hrs to be used per group for cutover, minor program changes to STRAD, and overcoming any operating difficulties encountered);. The make up qt each group to be decided at the end of phase 2 based on statistical information gathered during that phase i.e, error rate, traffic volume, etc. 000005 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Hydra Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context HY00303 Title A name given to the resource Relocation of HYDRA Working Group - Procedure for Cutover Telegraph Relay Operations Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 11/17/1965 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Fixed Communications - Hydra Telegraph Relay System - Relocation of Hydra - Plans and Policy, RG24, S-2723-2, Vol. 1, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Department of National Defence Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Canadian Crown Subject The topic of the resource Emergency planning, Emergency communications, EASE, STRAD, standards, procedures, training Description An account of the resource Letter and report from W.R. Smith, Captain, Chairman, Hydra Procedure Working Group to DCE, HQ CFCS, 701 Comm Sqn, Ottawa Wireless Station pertaining to Hydra cutover testing. Report indicates cutover testing took place on 10 November, 1965 in 3 phases. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Canada Declassified Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource en