diff --git a/bin/git-create-new-tracking-branch b/bin/git-create-new-tracking-branch
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+#!/bin/sh
+
+set -e
+
+if [ "$#" -lt 1 ]; then
+  echo "Error: Not enough arguments."
+  exit l
+fi
+
+# Create a new branch including any additional arguments.
+git checkout -b "$@"
+
+# Push the branch to origin, bypassing any Git hooks.
+new_branch_name=$1
+git push --no-verify -u origin "${new_branch_name}:opd-${new_branch_name}"