FORCE LEVELS
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THE HONG KONG GARRISON
ANNEX A
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. 1000 locally entered uniformed
personnel (LEP). Also one AAC squadron operating 8 Scout helicopters (including 2 in-use reserves).
2.
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).
4.
Overall numbers
Royal Navy 200 UK personnel, 300 LEP
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Army 3900 Gurkha, 1600 UK personnel, 1000 LEP
RAF
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240 UK personnel
Civilians
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140 UK based, 2550 locally entered.
COMMAND
5.
Overall command exercised by CBF Hong Kong. Single service
commands
Royal Navy: CAPIC Hong Kong, Army:
Gurkha Infantry Brigade, RAF: CRAF Hong Kong.
Commander 48,
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