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size of the Hong Kong garrison of any continuing land force presence
in Singapore and Brunei.
ASSUMPTIONS
3.
It is assumed that after 1971:
a. One British battalion group will be stationed in
Singapore on accompanied service. It will be part of an
ANZUK land force.
b.
One Gurkha battalion will be stationed in Brunci on
accompanied service. The total cost of this battalion
will be met by the Sultan of Brunei.
C.
The Brigade of Gurkhas will remain in being in the
foreseeable future at a strength of 5 Battalions (3).
LAND FORCE LEVELS AND REINFORCEMENT REQUIREMENTS
FOR HONG KONG
Current Force Levels
4.
In an earlier study we agreed (4) that the recommended land
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4.
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