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FUTURE PLANS.
The military plan is therefore based on the assumption
that a force of one division, less one Brigado Group, supported by Naval and Air Forces, vill bo available.
5.
DISPOSITION OF FIGHTING TROOPS.
The broad dispositions of this force will be as follows:
(a) One Infantry Brigado Group plus Divisional RECCE Regiment
and Divisional machino-gun battalion will be located in the New Territories. This Brigade Group will be responsible for controlling the Frontier and New Territories, excluding Kowloon, and will be roady at all times to be used offensively against any invaders.
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One Infantry Brigade Group less one Battalion will be responsible for the defence of Kowloon.
Ono Battalion of the above Brigade Group to be in reserve on the Island and prepared to assist the Divisional Dofence Battalion in maintaining law and order in Hong Kong in the ovent of civil disturbances.
The Divisional Defence Battalion to be responsible for the maintainance of law and order in Hong Kong.
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