July 4, 1917

Draft of a strength report for the staff

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Coordinates 50.816141687498735, 3.2403333562695864

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Draft of a strength report for the staff, including, in addition to the three positions mentioned, one doctor, one paymaster and 62 (+4 seconded) non-commissioned officers and enlisted men, submitted to Kogenluft for approval on 4 July. Staff duties initially carried out in shared premises with Jasta 11. Telephone exchange and ‘communications centre’ (shared with Jasta 11) in a farmhouse next to Marckebeeke Castle. Observation post with 5-metre rangefinder and binoculars, previously Jasta 11, taken over from them, operating crew initially seconded to the fighter wing. Quarters for the staff officers together with the Jasta 11 officers' quarters in Marckebeeke Castle. Staff duties divided into two departments: 1. General and personnel matters; 2. Technical department.

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