TNAG-2673-FCO40-3870-Hong-Kong-defence-issues-Internal-Security-Guide-(ISG)-1993 — Page 79

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'Force Standby' this is a warning order to the Police Force that a serious threat to law and order appears to be developing and that further mobilization is imminent. Normal duties and leave arrangements would continue, though station leave may be restricted by Regional Commanders. Equipment will be brought to a state of readiness and communications tested;

'Regional Mobilisation'

of

on the direction CP, Regional IS resourcs will be mobilised. One or more Regional Commanders, as necessary, will be instructed to mobilise a number of District IS Companies, Light Striking Forces (LSF), Internal Security Patrols (ISP) and/or Escort Companies; and

'Force Mobilisation (FORMOB)'- this requires the whole Force to mobilise into IS Normal Police duties will be

structure.

curtailed and all the majority available for

leave cancelled so that of Force members will be formation into IS Companies, Auxiliary Police Special Duty Companies will be tasked to guard 'Key Points' and to provide protection for police stations and other Government buildings.

LSFS & ISPS.

Stand-down

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The Force will then

When the threat or disturbances pass, the CP may order 'Cancel "FORMOB"* revert to 'Force Standby' and Auxiliary Police will normally demobilise, while remaining available for immediate call-out if necessary.

When the order 'Cancel "Force Standby"' is issued, the Police will move out of their Internal Security Structure and return

This latter order

to normal duties.

incorporates 'Cancel "Form CP's Reserve"'

Police Internal Security Structure

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The Police Internal Security Structure is designed to organise police manpower to give priority to tackling the threat to internal security. For this reason, Station and Court duties will function emergency basis only and routine patrolling be restricted and carried out by LSF and ISP below). Police manpower will be reorganised into the following units :

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