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re recently approved the organisation of
KONG after resumption of civil government. Istitute the instructions in so far as they
into force with effect from the date of snt (1 May 1946).
The channel of command and responsibility for ice, -in-C ...L.F.S.B...., G.O.C. Land Forces
administrative responsibility as regards F. and Civil ffairs will remain unaltered.
ents.
The three local service commanders ocal inter-Service co-ordination will be ervice Committes consisting of the thres
r member of the Civil Administration will be o assist in the co-ordination of mattere itary interests are involved.
Forces has the responsibility for Galing with Chinese military authorities
an of the Committee, but this appointment will ¡ress Commander.
the Services and the Governor.
The Chairman
tee will act as its agent in dealing with an Inter-Service nature.
Erch of the local
re equal right of access to the Governor on 1 Service.
ts between the Services will be referred to
cerned (in the case of the Army C-in-C between Scrvice and Civil requirements, Deally, will be matter for consultation Chief and the Gover..or.
If these authorities
ent, the cucation will be referred to London. ation of Command is intended to meet
G KONG at the present time.
A revision of
ve 1.sirable when the situation in the
mal, or when the peace-time organisation
he Far East has ben finally decided.
ions are being sent by the .dmiralty and ir Commanders in HONG KONG.
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