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was fore the reform proposals, is still low. In the worst case,
threats to the internal security and territorial integrity of Hong
Kong could occur simultaneously.
MILITARY PLANNING FACTORS
ROYAL HONG KONG POLICE (RHKP)
6.
The RHKP continues to be well-disciplined, well-trained and
capable. It is responsible for all Internal Security (IS) operations
in the Territory. As planned, it assumed responsibility for anti-
illegal immigration (II) duties on the Sino-Hong Kong border in April
1992, and for the reserve company commitment in October 1992. The
expansion of the Auxiliary Police Force is under way and this allowed
the RHKP to assume responsibility in time of crisis for the guarding
of all civilian Key Points (KP), less the airport, from December 1992.
The military remain responsible for securing the airport until the
Royal Hong Kong Regiment (The Volunteers) (RHKR (V)) disbands in
September 1995, when the RHKP will take over this task.
7. The RHKP is progressing well with taking over those areas of
specialist support previously provided by the military. The RHKP are
satisfied that
that by the end of 1994 they will possess sufficient
capability to meet all IS requirements up to and beyond 1997.
JIC(92) (N)50
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Hong Kong: Prospects For Stability Up To 1997, dated 18 December 1992.
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SECRET UK EYES A
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