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place in 1992. A number of studies will be conducted by

HQBFHK during 1989, based on the new Concept of Operations; these will provide the foundation of plans for the

progressive withdrawal of supporting arms and services related to the operational requirements of the reducing

garrison.

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Review of JTP 30. JTP 30 (10), is the contingency plan for the reinforcement of Hong Kong. The next review of JTP 30

is scheduled for March 1990; this date should not be revised

as this timescale will permit the incorporation of findings of studies conducted by HQBFHK in 1989. Thereafter, JTP 30 is to be reviewed biennially.

HELICOPTER SUPPORT

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CDS 7/87 envisaged

25. Wessex Force Level

the HKGFSD expanding in 1989 by the addition of 2 Aerospatiale Dauphin or similar helicopters. Given the availability of these aircraft, it was planned to reduce the Wessex Aircraft Establishment (AE) from 8 to 6 aircraft in that year.

However, the HKG discarded its initial plan and the procurement programme was delayed. In January 1989 HKG indicated that the Finance Committee had approved funds for the HKGFSD expansion programme and advised that firm orders for 8 helicopters would be placed. The HKG forecast that 3 should arrive in 1989/90 to replace the present Dauphins, with 3 further aircraft arriving in 1990 and one further helicopter in both 1991 and 1992. The HKG have advised that, by 1992, the HKGFSD will be able to provide all

Note:

10.

Joint Theatre Plan (JTP) 30 Reinforcement of Hong Kong.

Contingency Plan for

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