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JTP 30 and JTP 68 should be subject to periodic review and
enhancement,
in order that reductions in Garrison manpower and
equipment may be balanced by an increased and enhanced
reinforcement capability (paragraphs 31 and 32).
o. A clear PR/PI strategy and plan should continue to be
developed to match the political situation and Garrison rundown
activity (paragraphs 33 to 35).
p.
A RN Task Force will be operating in the Far East and may be
used to assist the final withdrawal. Options and recommendations
for its composition, ability to take over Garrison operational
maritime and air support functions prior to the final withdrawal,
and the timing and form of its deployment to Hong Kong should now
be addressed in detail by the Naval Working Group and reported to
the HKSC for consideration in February 1994 (paragraphs 36 to
38).
q.
The RN patrol craft should continue operations in support of
the Garrison and HKG into 1997 (paragraph 38d).
I.
The principle that members of the Garrison will require to
deal directly with the PLA well in advance of the actual handover
should be clearly established (paragraph 40).
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