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HONG KONG DEFENCE PLAI
SECTION VII
TOP SECRET.
MILITARY ACCOMODATION.
1.
The total force to be accomodated (including non-divisional und administrative units) after relief of present garrison is:
BT 17,000
IT 5,000
2.
The tactival disposition of an infantry division less one brigaüc in liong Kong and the low Territories will necessitate considerable modification of existing barracks and extensive construction of new permanent accomodation in the New Territories.
3.
During the initial stages approximately 50% of the Force will be accommodated in requisitioned ildings because:
4.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(a)
Consurable damage has been done to barracks and repairs must be undertaken befor: troops can be moved in.
Japanese prisoners-of-ar and internces are occupying two of the main barracks (Stanley and Sham Shui Po).
A large mumber of administrative units will be engaged on rehabilitation of the Colony but will be withdrawn when twir tas: is completed.
Units are split into detrohments for purposes of internal security anl guarding unoccupied civilian property.
3ummary of members of troops at present accommodated and
to be accommodated, when build up arrives, in requisitioned property and broracks is attachod.
NEW BARRACKS AND INSTALLATIONS “HICH VILL EVENTUALLY
BE REQUIRED IN ORDER TO RELEASE ALL REQUISITIONED PROPERTY:-
5.
(A)
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RB Dump RASC Cambor REE Workshops
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(11)
Infantry Brigade "orkshops
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Field Ambulance
British General Hospital
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NEW TERRITORIES
(1)
Standard Infantry Brigade Group
(4500)
(11)
Divisional Artillery less one
Field Regiment (3300)
(111)
Divisional Reconnaissance Regiment
(820)
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