These reductions
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SECRET UK EYES A
in capability should be compensated for by
increases to JTP 30.
The ending of
e. Cessation of Accompanied Service.
accompanied service in August 1996 (UK personnel) and November
1996 (Gurkha personnel) will allow the reduction of most
remaining support elements to the level required to support the
final (roulement) UK battalion group. However, an enhancement of
the Accommodation Services Unit (ASU) support, of up to one
platoon, probably will be required to administer the closure of
the estate and disposal of stores immediately after the departure
of the families in 1996.]]
WITHDRAWAL OF THE BRIGADE OF GURKHAS INFRASTRUCTURE
19. The 1991 Review outlined the requirement for the Brigade of
Gurkhas infrastructure to relocate to UK at about the time of the
withdrawal of the second Gurkha battalion. For budgetary reasons, the
move of this infrastructure is to be completed within financial year
1994/1995. This subject was addressed in a HQBF paper10 in September
1992.
10
20. HQ Brigade of Gurkhas (HQBG), Brigade of Gurkhas Manning and
Record Office (BGMRO), Regimental Pay Office Brigade of Gurkhas (RPO
10
HK 11204/2 J3 (0 & D) Withdrawal Of Brigade Of Gurkhas Infrastructure, dated 2 September 1992.
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SECRET UK EYES A
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