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little other capacity, beyond that already allocated for exercises, to meet the unexpected or for any Cyprus withdrawal. (see para 12). The adjusted key dates ray require further alteration as detailed planning progressos.
JOCAT CONSIDERATIONS
6.
General For the reasons shown at Annex C the withdrawals
from Malta, Oran, Masirah, the Caribbean and the South Atlantic and the reduction in Gibraltar, do not impinge on other withdrawala discussed in this paper, and are not further considered. Wa withdrawals or reductions for which co-ordinated planning should be considered at this stage are those from Brunoi, llong Kong, Singapore, Gan, Mauritius and Cyprus.
Brunei
First indications are that, as expected the Sultan of Brunei will oppose the withdrawal. of the Gurkha
battalion. This could cause the withdrawal to be postponed
until late 1976. However, as the redeployment of the battalion
is dependent on decisions concerning the Hong Kong gari.con Us
postponement would be administratively convenient, except for any airlift required, particularly as the Sultan pays the full
cost of the battalion while it is on his territory, Consultations
with the Sultan are planned for February 1975, and, until the outcome of these are known, detailed planning is impracticable.
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