CO129-591-12 Military Administration- Civil affairs- directives to force commander and senior officials 24-2-1945 - 13-9-1945 — Page 118

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Civil Affairs.

The objects of the military administration of the Colony are two-

(a) Short-term The maintenance of law and order and the

prevention of disease and unrest.

The implementation of

this will require supplies of food, clothing, medical goods, etc., and of equipment for the maintenance or restoration of essential services; these will be shipped

as soon as possible.

(b) Long-term.

The restoration of the framework of the

administration of the Colony with a view to the

establishment of stable civil government, and the

rehabilitation of the social and economic life of the

Colony with a view to its future well-being and

prosperity.

In order to enable you to carry on the Military Administration

of Hong Kong, a Chief Civil Affairs Officer, Brigadier D.M.

MacDougall, has been appointed/te administer the civil population

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on your behalf and subject to your direction. He has been furnished with A staff of officers, rade available so far as possible by the Colonial Offics, from those who have knowledge of the Colony, the people and the language. This C.A. Unit is

intended to form the nucleus of the Staff of the Civil Government

of the Colony when it is established.

The 0.0.A.0. and a nucleus staff of kay officers are

proceeding by air with all possible speed. He will be in possession of directives on Civil Affairs Policy and on particular matters of importance. (e.g. Finance) of which he will give you

copies.

The remainder of the Civil Affairs Unit will follow as quickly

as jas. transport facilities can be made available.

fending the arrival of the 0.0.A.0., you will take such steps

as your resources permit :

(a) to maintain law and arder

(b)