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impinge on the C2 of the Brunei Garrison.
It does however, reflect
in the administration and logistic support area, and an early decision
on its future is required.
ADMINISTRATIVE. BUDGETARY AND LOGISTIC SUPPORT
General.
19.
All administrative, budgetary and logistic support for the Brunei Garrison is currently provided for by BFHK. This support is provided
by the Staff and the relevant Arms and Services, on a functional basis, with the HQ providing when necessary, staff support, technical advice and assistance, materiel and manpower support and the Special
to Arm focal points. These functions will have to be inherited by the HQ assuming responsibility, but because of the considerable increase in geographical distances between the two, it will necessitate greater
self sufficiency by the Garrison. This will reduce movement of personnel and materiel and thus allow for the distance from its support base in
in the UK; but in consequence, minor establishment
enhancements and increased stock holdings will be required. The
proposed enhancements, outlined below and summarised in Appendix 2,
must be subject to detailed staffing between HQ BFHK and the nominated
HQ following the 1993 Biennial Review, in order that numbers can be
agreed for inclusion in MPT 96. Should the present agreement with the
Sultan not be extended beyond 1998, it is possible that some ad hoc
arrangements, rather than the full range of enhancements, might bridge
the gap between 1996 and 1998. Nevertheless, any increases to the
establishment should be paid for by the Sultan, and the FCO wil have
to negotiate this through the High Commission in Bandar Seri Begawan
in due course.
20. LSP in Brunei.
DMAO will need to reconsider some aspects of the
present support for LSP serving with the RBAF following decisions on
the future command and control of the Garrison.
Support Services.
21.
Postal. The Brunei Detachment 24 Postal and Courier Squadron RE
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