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OVERSEAS COMPOSITION OF THE 1993 COURSE
Note by DCDS (C)
INTRODUCTION
1. The allocation of overseas places on the 1993 RCDS course has
been subject to greater than usual debate as a result of the
major strategic shifts in Europe; the outcome of the Gulf
conflict; and the consequences of Options for Change. The'
preparation of this paper was preceded by an exercise aimed at
adjusting the regional distribution of the
representation at RCDS. The outcome of that exercise - which was
endorsed by DCDS (P&P) and me
is summarised here and has been
used as the template against which proposals for the 1993
allocation have been made.
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2. The other main change for 1993 is that because of the need to refurbish Seaford House, the course is being held in Empress State Building. It is hoped that the RCDS can return to Seaford
House in time for the 1994 course.
REGIONAL DISTRIBUTION OF OVERSEAS PLACES
3. Although the reduction in the size of the armed forces will
inevitably mean a smaller number of UK military students on RCDS,
I have concluded that for the time being at least, the number of
overseas students to be invited should remain at 38. It will
however be necessary to monitor the situation carefully to ensure
that a suitable balance remains between overseas and UK students
on the course.
4. The changes in the regional distribution of overseas places chiefly reflects the requirement to find additional places for Eastern Europe and South America. Other regions are also going
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