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HONG KONG DEFENCE COSTS NEGOTIATIONS OCTOBER 1975
ADDITIONAL ROYAL NAVAL BRIEF
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THE ROLE OF THE ROYAL NAVY IN HONG KONG
1. The primary role of the naval forces in
Hong Kong is to assist in maintaining the authority
of the Hong Kong Government in Colony waters in
the face of armed Chinese gunboats which enjoy
free passage through Colony waters.
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Their secondary role is to sustain the
confidence of the people of the Colony in HMG's
intention to maintain the British position in
Hong Kong by:
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2. Providing patrols of Colony waters by
up to 2 patrol craft continuously on task
in support of the Marine Police and other
Government agencies.
b. Providing advice and assistance for
search and rescue and diving operations,
psychological operations, community relations
projects and aid to the civil power.
In addition Captain-in-Charge Hong Kong is
responsible to the Admiralty Board for providing
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