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SECRET UK EYES A
CONCLUSIONS
49. The conclusions of the 1993 Review of the Hong Kong Garrison
Outline Withdrawal Plan are:
The new concept of operations for BFHK requires a Garrison
minimum strength of two battalions (paragraphs 9 to 11).
a.
b.
The Second Gurkha Battalion should be withdrawn by October
1994 (paragraph 12a).
c.
Subject to confirmation in the 1995 Review, the last Gurkha
battalion should be withdrawn in December 1996 and the final UK
roulement battalion should be withdrawn by 30 June 1997 (planning
to proceed accordingly) (paragraph 12b).
d. Supporting Arms and Services should contract and reduce
progressively, commensurate with the continuing need to support
the reducing Garrison and as recommended by the Tri-Service
Logistic Review (paragraphs 13 and 15).
e.
Every opportunity should be taken to reduce holdings of
ammunition, WMR and defence stores early. Compensating
enhancements of JTP 30 should be made (paragraphs 14 and 15).
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SECRET UK EYES A
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