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FOREIGN NATION AND TO DETER CHINESE INTERFERENCE OR INTERVENTION

IN THE EVENT OF A DETERIORATING INTERNAL SECURITY SITUATION. TO

THIS END THE PRINCIPLE TASKS OF THE GARRISON ARE TO PROVIDE

INTERNAL SECURITY AND ANTI-ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT SUPPORT FOR THE HONG.

KONG GOVERNMENT.

2. IN THE EVENT OF A DETERIORATION IN THE INTERNAL SECURITY

SITUATION THE GARRISON'S DUTIES ARE TO INCLUDE THE PROTECTION OF

DESIGNATED KEY POINTS AND TO ENSURE THE MAINTENANCE AND PROTECTION

OF AN EFFECTIVE AIRHEAD FOR THE REINFORCEMENT OF HONG KONG UNDER

THE PROVISION OF JTP 30.

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