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42. Command Arrangements
ANNEX A to DP 9/68(C) (Preliminary Draft (Continued)
In the event of a permanent Royal
Air Force presence being provided, there will be a requirement
to establish a small air operations staff in the headquarters of
Commander British Forces Hong Kong to discharge joint operational
responsibilities.
43. Personnel and Logistics.
In the event of a small permanent
fighter, helicopter, and RAF Regiment force being deployed in
Hong Kong, an increase of the order of 15 UK uniformed personnel
and 5 LEC will be necessary to make the unit administratively self-
sufficient. There may also be a requirement for a holding of
equipment and some additional weapons storage. A reserve of
weapons for operational aircraft, based on 5 days at sustained
rates of effort is likely to be required, together with provision
for training.
Air Movement from the United Kingdom
44. Until the Army Department studies in respect of the
possibility of continuation of the employment of Gurkhas in
Hong Kong and the possibility of introducing unaccompanied service
have been completed, it is not possible to estimate the likely
movement requirement of both passengers and freight, by air, from
the United Kingdom to Hong Kong. The air routes to be used are
the subject of a separate Air Force Department study (18).
COSTS
45. We envisage a costings Appendix which would show the costs for a garrison comprised of the following Army elements:
Note:
Not
a. A garrison of either 73, 6%, or 53 major units, all
British and accompanied or all British and unaccompanied,
less one battalion.
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