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DGW (N)/DNOR(RG1) to advise on content of this Part of the Expanded Statement7

1.

GW ARMAMENT. Nil.

2.

GUN ARMAMENT

Although the decision to fit Bofors 57 mm L70 Gun and Sperry

SEA ARCHER ↑ Fire Control System with NCS1 or equivalent has now been

taken, a number of aspects still need clarification before this Part

of the NSR Expanded Statement can be completed (Appendix 1 refers).

DNOR (Surface Weapons Section) are discussing these aspects and CAPIC's

stated requirement for a secondary weapon system, with the authorities concerned.

WEAPON DIRECTION. Paragraph 2 above refers7.

3.

4.

ILLUMINAT ES,

a.

1.5" hand held rocket flares.

2 in/57mm Rockets (paragraph 2 refers)7.

5.

AMMUNITION

a.

b.

Stowage in built in SHIPCAT ↑ magazine for:

(1) 57mm surface ammunition (iaw paragraph 2).

(2) Outfit of small arms ammunition (iaw paragraph 6).

(3)

24 x Marine Sound Signals.

(4) 16 x Grenades (Explosive).

(5)

Demolition outfit (iaw paragraph 10).

Stowage in SHIPCAT 2 magazine locker for:

(1) Outfit of ships safety pyrotechnics.

(2) 24 x 1.5"

rocket flares.

or 57mm rockets (paragraph 2 refers)7.

(3) in no. 2 in

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