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efficient and effective organisation.
later.
These changes are detailed
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Gurkha Infantry Battalion. The Gurkha Infantry Battalion will be provided on the Arms Plot. The arms plot move of the battalion should, on the current cycle, take place in April 1994 and April 1996.
The resident battalion should then remain in Brunei during the final
period of the Hong Kong withdrawal. Its movements after that will be predicated on whether the present agreement is extended and the long term future of the Brigade of Gurkhas. With regards to the resident
battalion itself, no change to its establishment is envisaged and it should remain at 4 rifle company strength. However, it should be
noted that Gurkha battalions are to reduce in strength from the
current 865 down to 600 in line with the normal Type B units with
effect from 1995. Since there will be no LTC cover to pay for the 265
man increment after 1998 (ie after the Sultan stops funding the
battalion) some thought will have to be given to reducing the
battalion's strength well before 1998.
15. Brunei Signal Troop. The Brunei Signal Troop is provided for by
the Queen's Gurkha Signals as an independant sub unit and its task is to provide communication support for the Garrison. This arrangement
should continue, but is also predicated on the future of the Brigade
of Gurkhas. No enhancements are needed to the establishment to
maintain the level of support required.
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Brunei Transport Troop. The Brunei Transport Troop is provided
for by the Gurkha Transport Regiment, again as an independent sub
unit; and is tasked with transport support to the Garrison. This
arrangement should continue, and again, no change to its establishment
is needed to maintain the level of support required. Its future too
however, is predicated on that of the Brigade of Gurkhas.
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C Flight 660 Squadron AAC.
a.
C Flight provides operational and routine helicopter support
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