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

mid 1989, to determine the type(s) and number of vessels which could

that a RN presence

would remain in Hong Kong waters until 30 Jun 97.

b.

Helicopter Study. A study, to be led by HQBFHK and completed by the

end of 1989 to review helicopter crew and aircraft establishments and to

assess whether additional Wessex and Scout crews should be included in JTP

30, the Hong Kong reinforcement plan.

C.

Underwater Roles and Support Capabilities Study. A study, to be

undertaken during 1989 by HQBFHK, in conjunction with the HKG, to resolve

how and when underwater roles and support capabilities

responsibility of the RN may be transferred to HKG agencies.

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currently the

d. EOD Study. A study, to be led by HQBFHK, to identify the elements and arrangements for provision of a properly composed EOD package for the

Garrison. The study is to be completed so that an adequate E00 capability

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is available in Hong Kong by mid 1989 in advance of any public announ-

cement regarding the proposed timescale for withdrawal of the first bat-

talion.

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62. The COS are invited to endorse the recommendation that the term "Sovereign Force Hong Kong" should be discarded and that the garrison should retain the title "Hong Kong Garrison" until the final handover on 30 Jun 97.

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