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(3) Ground Forces Logistics

(a)

(b)

Requirement

(i) Force Reductions

Movements of troops, equipment and logistic stocks including the barracks or depot from which they are withdrawn.

(ii) POL

POL related training and exercises.

(iii) Chemical Weapons Destruction (CW)

Any activity at facilities or any movement related to the destruction of CW including locations.

Trends

Increased activity linked with arms reductions, inspections, monitoring of compliance.

(c)

Countries

Warsaw Pact.

e.

Rest of World

(1)

Military activity generally

main emphasis as

follows:

(a)

Afghanistan

-

Military activity

(b)

Iran

-

Military activity

Reconstruction activity

Major economic installations Life in cities post-war

Sub-Saharan Africa - Military activity

(c)

(a)

North Africa and Middle East especially Libya and Syria.

Military

(e)

Argentina Military activity.

Coverage of China is not required.

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