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SECRET UK EYES A LOCSEN

provide savings in manpower. Command and control of the Force will be exercised through a reduced but fully integrated Tri-Service HQBF

which must retain both the necessary expertise to ensure a smooth handover and the ability to place a forward tactical HQ in the field.

19.

Finally, the last elements of the Garrison and its equipment should depart by sea. This factor combined with the necessity for

secure international communications until the very end, together with

the requirement for helicopter support not tied to a land base, lead

to the conclusion that a CVS Group and LPD should be earmarked for the

final withdrawal.

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LOCSEN

UK EYES A

SECRET

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