The Romanian Army: AA Defence Command.

The Romanian Royal Army
1939-1945

Comandamentul Apărării Antiaeriene (C.A.A.).
The Anti-Aircraft Defence Command

Historical:

Formed 1.2.1941 from the merge of Comandamentul Apărării Contra Aeronavelor with Comandamentul Apărării Antieriene a Teritoriului.
Mission: to guide and prepare for war the anti-aircraft defence of the territory.
3.5.43: split into Comandamentul Artileriei Antiaeriene and Comandamentul Apărării Pasive.

Commanders:

1.2.41-3.5.43: Gen. GHEORGHE POPESCU.

Reporting Units:

3 Anti-Aircraft Commands (transformed 1942 in Brigăzi 1, 2, 3 Apărare Antiaeriană):
- Comandament 1 Apărare Antiaeriană (for Regiunea 1 Aeriană).
- Comandament 2 Apărare Antiaeriană (for Regiunea 2 Aeriană).
- Comandament 3 Apărare Antiaeriană (for Regiunea 3 Aeriană).
28 Anti-Aircraft Zones.
6 Anti-Aircraft Regiments (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) - from 1942: formed also the Regiments 7, 8, 9.
independent aerial watch units.
the passive (civilian) defence service.

HQ Locations:

Bucharest

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