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to a UK battalion being rotated every 2 months. However, the provision of a battalion for SPEARHEAD duties will be affected and EAOK will have to find up to 3 battalions for this duty. The balance of 2 companies to meet the requirement would be met from the Gurkha battalion in Brunei (this is in accordance with the terms of our agreement with the Sultan, and the High Commissioner in Brunei has confirmed that he does not expect this to cause any problems).
3. Royal Air Force: There will be a reduction of 25% in
the WILLDX support capability available to l(R) Corps from No 18 Squadron khë. LACK's deployment plans would be affected.
(b) Training
Many national and NATu exercises already plemed to take place in the UK or overseas during this period will be seriously curtailed or cancelled. These include one major Naval exercise and 10 ry exercisus. Unit training will be disrupted. The training of all hi and NALU warships at Portland will be affected as a result of the reduction in MES; and the stoppage of training of specialised personnel for the kễ Hovercraft Unit will also lead to inability to complete important hovercraft trials. The reduction of HAY WESSEX in BACK will also affect training.
(c) Movements
25% of the available MF VC 10 effort will be absorbed by the rotation programme for the UK battalion during the month in which the change-over occurs. The movement of WLSDEX, bea King and Hovercraft by air would be a lengthy and expensive process. lovement by sea would take about four weeks.
(d) Ceremonial
Lisruption will be caused to the 'Fublic Duties' battalion roster. Planned ceremonial in brunei to celebrate The Queen's Birtuday Parade and the Sultan's Birthday will be curtailed.
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