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49.

Summary Table. The Garrison Withdrawal Plan is summarised diagram-

matically, in relation to the Police Expansion plan, at Annex G. This table

reflects events which have occurred since the issue of CDS 7/87 as well as anti-

cipated variations in the future development of the Police Plan.

50. Studies. The following studies will be conducted during 1989:

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a. EOD Provision. HQBFHK is to conduct a study by mid 89 to identify the

elements and arrangements for provision of a properly composed EOD package

for the garrison.

b. Future RN Presence. A study to be led by MOD Navy and completed

by mid 1989, has been commissioned to determine the type(s) and number

of vessels which could

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that a RN presence would remain in Hong Kong waters until 30 Jun

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Helicopter Support.

CDS 7/87 tasked a helicopter force study

to be conducted by HQBFHK in 1989 to determine the optimum AE/IUR and

Wessex/Scout mixes. This study is likely to reflect the greater emphasis

placed on mobility by CBFHK's revised Concept of Operations. It is to

determine the garrison's peacetime helicopter flying tasks and operational

contingency requirements and to recommend the appropriate establishments

and the optimum mix of Wessex and Scouts for the rundown period post 1987.

To ensure the capability to operate 6 Wessex and 6 Scouts for an extended

period in a contingency situation, the study is to review crew and aircraft

establishments and to assess whether additional Wessex and Scout crews

should be included in JTP 30, the Hong Kong reinforcement plan.

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