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any, additional collection and assessment capability will be required to monitor

the threat in order to achieve timely warning. This study should be completed

by 1 Jul 91 in time to form a basis for the major review proposed in

paragraphs 42 and 43.

62. The COS are asked to note that the following studies have already been com-

missioned or refined as a result of this biennial review:

a.

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, to con-

firm the Scout minimum contingency force, 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

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currently the

responsibility of the RN may be transferred to HKG agencies.

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63. 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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