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THE HONG KONG GARRISON
ANNEX A TO ATTACHMENT TO COSSEC 1054/756 DATED 24 FEB 93
FORCE LEVELS
1. Land Element. Currently one UK infantry battalion + 2 Gurkha infantry battalions organised into 48 (Gurkha) Infantry Brigade; supported by Gurkha engineer, signal and transport regiments and the Hong Kong Military Service Corps (HKMSC) which consists of approximately. 1200 locally entered uniformed personnel (LEP). Also one AAC squadron operating 8 Scout helicopters (including 2 in-use reserves).
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Maritime Element. Currently 3 Peacock class patrol craft based at HMS TAMAR. Patrol craft and base are manned by a mixture of UK service personnel and some 300 LEP.
3. RAF Element. Currently one squadron operating 8 Wessex helicopters (including 2 in-use reserves).
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Overall numbers
Royal Navy - 200 UK personnel, 300 LEP
Army 3900 Gurkha, 1600 UK personnel, 1000 LEP RAF 240 UK personnel
Civilians
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140 UK based, 2550 locally entered.
COMMAND
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Overall command exercised by CBF Hong Kong. commands Royal Navy: CAPIC Hong Kong, Army: Gurkha Infantry Brigade, RAF: CRAF Hong Kong.
TASKS
Single service Commander 48,
6. To support the Hong Kong civil administration and police in the prevention of illegal immigration, the maintenance of law and order and dealing with national disasters and similar events, and to demonstrate HMG's sovereignty over Hong Kong. Police now have full control of border with China.
BRUNEI
7. An in-theatre acclimatised reserve for Hong Kong comprising one Gurkha battalion is stationed in Brunei at the request and full cost of the Sultan.
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