UK EYES A
a.
b.
RN.
(1)
Global 88 Task Group Deployment?
- DD/FF participation in Ex STARFISH 88?
CVS Air Group participation in an IADS Ex?
Land Forces. 1988 FPDA LANDEX is currently programmed to take place in Australia/New Zealand.
C.
RM. present. in Brunei).
d.
e.
RAF.
(1)
Committed to Ex TEAMWORK 88 (NW Europe) at the (Ex CURRY TRAIL currently planned Apr/May 88
Australian Bi-Centennial Celebrations (Flying Events 8-16 Oct 88). No firm plans yet except participation in Ex FINCASTLE (Oct 88) by 2 Nimrods. Possible availability of route or schedule Hercules 'in theatre' (See Reference B).
(2) 2 (?) Tornados + Tristar support to IADS ADEX and ACMI (Thailand)?
JFHQ. Currently scheduled to Ex in Jun 88 (in Ascension [tbc]).
5. In addition to the above, it is relevant that CAS Malaysia has proposed the mounting of a BERSATU PADU type exercise in Malaysia in 1988. Furthermore, the Sultan of Brunei, impressed by Ex SAIF SAREEA, has suggested that the UK consider mounting a similar exercise in conjunction with the RBAF. This is a proposal which raises problems for the UK as it could imply a greater degree of commitment than is wished.
6. Bearing the above factors in mind, the following proposal is offered for consideration:
a.
b.
Switch LANDEX to Malaysia in Sep 88 (Ex BERSATU PADU 88)?
Operate Global 88 between Malaysian Peninsula and East Malaysia as part of Ex STARFISH in Sep 88 before Australian Fleet Review. (Timing of this aspect is critical. It should drive all other timings to permit maximisation of effort).
C.
Employ RAF assets in conjunction with Malaysian, Singaporean, RAAF F18As (deployed to Butterworth) and, possibly, Bruneian air assets.
ROW 47(16)2
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UK EYES A
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