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'File 6/6 Proposal to post a Special Service Officer in the Gulf; appointment of Air Liaison Officer' [‎66r] (131/140)

The record is made up of 1 file (68 folios). It was created in 24 Jul 1929-4 Sep 1946. It was written in English. The original is part of the British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity. .

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(Received under Air Headquarters Habbaniyah Memo Ko.
3 3/11/aIR of 27/8/46) S^CR^T.
Copy 1'io .2.
AIR Ilil Al^.UAKT ^RS I RAP .
AIR 3TABV INSTRUCTION NO, 10/46 .
( OP-diRATlO^S BRAijCH )
INSTRUCT IONS TO AIR STASV LI a I oOR O ^IG^R, PERS I AN GUIi * 1 .
^ ou Ij-a-ve been appointed Air Staff Liaison
eiiioerj Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , and you will occupy the A.S.L.Oj's
o x_ i cial residence in Bahrain* The object in providing
a residence of this nature is to enable the A.S.L.O. to^
entertain and/or accommodate visitors whose friendship
and goodwill are calculated to assist him in nis work.
This residence should not be used as a Less, for the
accommodation of other officers stationed in Bahrain,
nor ior itinerant service personnel other than thcs e whose
visits are concerned with your appointment as A.3.L.O.
2* intelligence Area will be the coast of the
Arabian Peninsula, from the mouth of the ohatt al Arab to
the Command Boundary on the coast of Oman, (where latitude
22°B. cus^_ the coast line), and will include the Shaifchdoms
of Kuwait, Bahrain, Q,atar, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman,
Dubai, 'Jmm al ) v niwain, Has al Khaimah, Kalba*
-he liaison side of your work is of the utmost
importance. The maintenance of cordial relations with
the Political and Laval Authorities in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
is essential. You should exercise the utmost tact ana
diplomacy in discussing any matter of political or semi
political nature which may be brought to your notice.
/our dealings with local shaikhs, rulers or notables,
should normally be confined to courtesy calls. Any
important business should be conducted in the presence of
a representative of the Political Resident A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency. .
4* The same instructions are to be observed in
respect of any tours which you may wish to undertake with
a view to amplifying your personal knowledge of the district J
such tours will also require previous sanction from Air
Heauquarters, Iraq, a statement being embodied in your
request to the effect that the Resident, Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , or
his accredited representative has no objection to your
propo sals.
T’* -ou are at all times to keep Air Headquarters,
Iraq, informed of your impending movements and probable
periods of absence from your base: this is essential,
as your presence may be required at short notice either
to accompany service aircraft in any of their routine flights
in the Gulf, or to carry out liaison duties in this connectio
6. Your duties in respect of intelligence information
will include the following main points:-
(aj To study and record all available information on
Tribal matters in your district. This will require close
co-operation with the Political Authorities, and frequent
visits to the various areas to keep your records up to date.
(b) To keep Air Headquarters, Iraq, informed on
trioal matters, political or otherwise which might adversely
affect the safety of the Air Routes (civil and service^ to
the Bast.
(c) To follow the development of oil resources and
* / k ind red

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This file contains correspondence pertaining to the possible appointment of a Special Service Officer. The papers detail the officer's responsibilities and also provide an overview of the political and administrative context in which the appointment was being sought by the various correspondents including the Political Agent A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency. in Kuwait, the Political Resident A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency. in Bahrain, and various British military and political authorities in Iraq. The papers include descriptions of desirable qualities for an officer in the field, including intelligence gathering skills and language abilities.

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1 file (68 folios)
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The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front to the rear of the file.

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Foliation: the main foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1 and terminates at the inside back cover with 70; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located at the top right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio.

An additional foliation sequence is present in parallel between ff 2-68; these numbers are also written in pencil and circled, but are crossed through.

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