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UPDATED FRAMEWORK OF THE 1993 REVIEW OF THE HONG KONG GARRISON OUTLINE WITHDRAWAL PLAN

1.

Introduction.

2.

Aim.

"The aim of this paper is to review the Hong Kong Garrison Outline Withdrawal Plan (CDS 7/87) as amended by the 1991 Review and the MOD policy paper 'The Rundown of the Hong Kong Garrison to 1997', with a view to making recommendations for defence policy decisions leading to the development of the Hong Kong Garrison Withdrawal Plan."

3.

Political Perspective.

4.

The Threat.

5. Military Planning Factors.

6.

a.

RHKP.

b.

BFHK Concept of Operations.

c.

Transfer of Assets to the PLA.

d.

Disposal of Military Equipment.

Key Issues For Review.

a.

Battalion Withdrawal Dates.

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