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h. 89).

Issues instructions on the carriage of arms and ammunition (paragraph

Promulgates Rules of Engagement and general instructions, including ROE, (in consultation with FCO) (paragraph 89).

1.

j. Arranges provision of map support (paragraph 52).

k.

Nominates legal staff.

1. Nominates a PR adviser to the JFC and processes requirement for PR cover (paragraph 40).

m. Promulgates medical advice obtained from the Defence Medical Directorate, and arranges medical support (paragraph 87).

n. Authorises powers of local purchase.

0.

Arranges reception and onward movement of servicemen and dependants and assists the Home Office with the reception of civilians at UK airports, airfields and ports (paragraphs 66 and 67).

115. Ministry of Defence (Navy Department).

a. Issues instructions for the deployment of naval forces.

b.

Arranges sailing of RFA as required.

116. Ministry of Defence (Army Department). MOD (Army Dept) issues instructions. for the deployment of Army forces.

117. Ministry of Defence (Air Force Department).

Advises AOCINCSTC through HQ 1 Gp (RAF) on request for diplomatic clearance in consultation where appropriate with the FCO (paragraph 55).

a.

b.

Arranges aviation fuel supplies (paragraph 83).

Issues instructions for the deployment of aircraft and supporting elements (paragraph 34-39).

C.

d.

Arranges charter of civil aircraft (paragraph 35).

Nominates RAF individual reinforcements for RAF Akrotiri and RAF Ascension (paragraph 82).

e.

118. Commander-in-Chief Fleet.

Assigns HM Ships and RFAS and, through Flag Officer Naval Air Command, RN Helicopters not already embarked (paragraphs 28 and 44).

a.

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