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HONG KONG WITHDRAWAL PLAN

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ATTACHMENT TO CDS 7/87

CONSOLIDATED LIST OF STUDIES

1. The following studies have been identified as necessary to provide essential background information for the detailed planning of the withdrawal of the Hong Kong Garrison:

a.

Royal Navy

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(1) Future of the RN HK Squadron PC in the short term (post Mar 88) and the long term (post 91).

(2) Retention of an element of 3 RSRM until the

withdrawal of the last PC.

(3) Possible contract arrangements for the RN's small craft and ferry services.

(4) RN(CAPIC) staffing requirements.

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Army

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(1) Future of the Brigade of Gurkhas.

(2)

Separate studies for the supporting Arms and Services and various specialist units.

(3) Overseas training.

3 Command and staffing requirements for HQBF and

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HQ 48 Gurkha Inf Bde.

Royal Air Force

(1) Helicopter support and training requirements.

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