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59. The COS are asked to note that if at any time the
situation or threat changes in a manner that is likely to justify a review of the above decisions or planning they will be advised accordingly.
60. The COS are advised to take note that the contingency plan for the reinforcement of Hong Kong (JTP 30) will be
reviewed in March 1990 and that the decision whether or not
to exercise JTP 30 via an in-theatre CPX in 1992, will in due
course be referred to them.
STUDIES
61. The COS are invited to endorse the requirement for a
DIS study of the factors likely to contribute to the
outbreak of violence in Hong Kong, and of what, if any, additional collection and assessment capability will be required to monitor the threat in order to achieve timely warning. This study should be completed by 1 July 1991 - in time to form a basis for the major review proposed in paragraphs 42 and 43.
62. The COS are asked to note that the following studies have already been commissioned or refined as a result of
this biennial review:
a.
Future RN Presence. A study, to be led by MOD Navy and completed by mid-1989, to determine the type(s) and number of vessels which could
that a RN
presence would remain in Hong Kong waters until
30 June 1997.
Redacted under FOI exemption section 27(1)
b. Helicopter Study. A study, to be led by HQBFHK and completed by the end of 1989, to review helicopter
crew and aircraft establishments, to confirm the Scout
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