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ANNEX A to DP 9/67(C)
(Preliminary Draft) (Concluded)
from the United Kingdom within 72 hours, including 24
hours warning time.
a.
The pre-stocking of unit equipment in Hong Kong to
the appropriate scales is conditional for the rapid
reinforcement of the colony from the United Kingdom.
Furthermore, the possible requirement for reinforcing
battalions to undertake operations on the border will
necessitate an increase in the War Maintenance Reserve
backing.
47. We also conclude that there is a requirement for a naval
presence of two frigates and five MCM vessels, together with
appropriate support facilities.
48. We finally conclude that there will be a continuing need
for the present Royal Air Force units in Hong Kong, including
the helicopters. After the withdrawal of our forces from
Malaysia and Singapore, there will be a requirement to provide
an operational air presence in the colony either through
rotation of Enits from the European Theatre, or by the presence
of a permanent fighter force, augmented periodically by training
detachments from the European Theatre. The final decision
on an operational air presence must await the results of a study
now being made by the Air Force Department.
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