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structures will be simplified by concentrating specialist functions, such as reconnaissance, into one Arm; but the manning of front line equipments will not be impaired. Notwithstanding these changes we will not, in advance of mutual and balanced force reductions, reduce the forces which we maintain in Germany in accordance with our Brussels Treaty obligations. The Berlin Brigade will be harmonised with the proposed new organisation.
51.
In the United Kingdom, the present Headquarters United Kingdom
Land Force (HQUKLF) and District structure will be maintained virtually
as at present, but economies will be made by extending the span of
command to give selected District headquarters the responsibility at
present exercised by the field force formation headquarters in the
United Kingdom. These District headquarters will therefore also become
formation. headquarters. The TAVR is to be maintained at its present
size and is to be more closely integrated with the Regular Army by in-
cluding TAVR units alongside Regular units as part of the new
District organisation. Our plans allow for a small proportionate
increase in the number of TAVR units earmarked for reinforcement of
BAOR.
Manpower economies are also being sought in Ministry of Defence
headquarters, and in the United Kingdom training organisation and
logistic base.
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52. The proposals will enable us to retain all existing regimental
identities in both the Royal Armoured Corps and in the Infantry;
man broadly the same major equipments within the Royal Artillery, but
with some reductions in the total number of regiments in line with the
new policy of maintaining larger regiments with more guns; and
similarly to reduce regiments of other Arms and Corps, such as the
Corps of Royal Engineers, without significant loss of operational
capability.
53. These changes in structure will enable better use to be made
of manpower throughout the Army and will make possible a
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