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49. The Army's logistic support has been progressively reduced since 1974 and there is no spare capacity to provide logistics for Priority Two operations other than those in which Land Forces
do not exceed a battalion group and the operation does not last
longer than about six months. The limited logistic support integral to a battalion group would probably be sufficient to permit
the formation to support itself for up to six months.
priority two operation require logistic support from other formations
they would be rendered non-operational.
Should a
50. The availability of UKLP infantry battalions and RM Commandos
together with their integral logistic support is therefore crucial
to the UK Capability to conduct increased numbers of Priority Two
Operations.
The Royal Air Force Air Transport Force
51. Nearly all potential additional commitments depend on airlift by the Air Transport Force both for the initial
deployment and for logistic support in theatre. However the
primary function of the ATP is to provide aircraft to meet the
United Kingdom deployment and reinforcement tasks to NATO in
a period of tension or war. Its composition is related to
this primary function.
52. Neither now nor in the future is the ATF likely to be able
to satisfy all bids for Service airlift, and there is always
likely to be a requirement for recourse to civil carriers to
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