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APPENDIX 4 to ANNEX A to

DP 1776 (reliminary

Continued)

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(2) RM, Mountain and Arctic Warfare training in N. Norway.

Major NATO exercises in ACLANT and the Northern Region.

Operational training and exercises.

(3) Army. NATO exercises for the AMF(L) and the 6th Pield

Operational training and exercises.

Force.

(4)

RAF. War role training (of direct importance to the

operational effectiveness of the Alliance),

(5) Joint Service. An annual Contingency Communication

Exercise.

"Maintenance of Operational Status" includes air support for

Mobile Fleet Maintenance Units, deployed Groups and supply of

epares to HM Ships and RPAs; roulement of units on operational

tours eg N. Ireland, Belize, UNFICYP; supply of replacement

perts for deployed RAF aircraft.

d. Priority Four Special flights. Includes Natural Disaster

Relief overseas.

Priority Five Priority B Operational Training and Exercise

Kequirements.

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"Priority B" Training and releasc requirements,

of importance to all three Services include minor NATO Exercises

and other Treaty Exercises.

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