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11. These dual requirements lead to the conclusion that a CVS Group together with an LPD should be in place by early June 1997 at the
latest.
Land
12. The residual force, once the third battalion has withdrawn, will
probably be centred on an unaccompanied battalion group. It will be supported by suitable logistic assets both to maintain the residual force and to continue the task of stores and equipment disposal. A limited engineer capability should also remain until the end for contingency tasks associated with MACP and MACM. It is considered that an enhanced Field Troop would be adequate.
13. It is also of note that the battalion group will be the only
source of readily available manpower and as such will carry out many
tasks of a routine and mundane nature for the Garrison, including
guard duties. As the Defence Estate is handed over, the necessity for
manpower should decrease, and the land
land element can gradually be
reduced. It is not possible at this early date to estimate whether, for example, a force as small as a company group would be sufficient
in the final days; or whether in view of the routine tasks mentioned
earlier a full battalion will be required.
Air
14.
As stated in Part Three of this Review, the RHKAAF is unlikely
to have the capacity to provide the necessary airlift for the
There will therefore be a requirement for integral helicopter support during the last 6 months. The precise level of this support can be decided at a later date.
Garrison.
15.
Such support by land based helicopters could only be given (if
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