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(5)

Future of HKMSC.

(6)

33.

The Last 12 Months (including end of accompanied service; force structure, and support for final withdrawal).

(7) JTP 30.

Discussion.

b.

The Chairman asked to

what level the studies would be staffed within MOD. DO (FEW) replied that they would be staffed to 2* level. The Chairman suggested that the studies might, where relevant, be included as Annexes to the 1993 Review, with the salient points and recommendations appearing within the main text.

Framework. The Chairman outlined the probable framework of the 1993 Review and directed that its outline structure and contents should be circulated to the HKSC membership.

34. JSIS.

DGMSI asked whether JSIS would be retained at full strength until the final withdrawal in order to compensate for the loss of the RHKP SB capability. CBF stated that work was now in hand in HK to identify the means of filling the capability gap that will occur with the demise of the RHKP SB. Decisions on the withdrawal and future strength of the JSIS would be based upon the outcome of this work.

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ITEM 10 PROPOSAL TO HOLD A REINFORCEMENT EXERCISE IN 1995

35. The Chairman invited CBF to

to speak on

on the HQBF aspiration to hold a reinforcement exercise in 1995 as a follow-up to Exercise WINGED DRAGON 92. CBF stated that he wished simply to place a marker for an exercise in 1995/96.

36. Discussion. Col D Army Plans, representing ACDS (Prog), stated that an exercise in 1996 might be more feasible due to the heavy schedule of exercises already programmed for 1995. This was duly noted.

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ITEM 11

ANY OTHER BUSINESS

37. No matters were raised under Item 11.

ITEM 12 DATE OF NEXT MEETING

38. After some discussion it was agreed that the next HKSC meeting would be on Thu 18 Feb 93 in Historic Room 24 (MOD Main Building). Items proposed for inclusion in the agenda of the 18 Feb 93 HKSC meeting should be submitted to the Secretary (DCts FEW 2) by 4 Jan 93.

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