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roulement battalion should be withdrawn by 30 June 1997 (planning

to proceed accordingly) (paragraph 15b).

f. Supporting Arms and Services should contract and reduce

progressively, commensurate with the continuing need to support

the reducing Garrison (paragraph 16).

g.

Every opportunity should be taken

ammunition,

early.

reduce holdings of

Compensating

WRS and defence stores

enhancements of JTP 30 should be made (paragraphs 17 and 18).

h. The Brigade of Gurkhas infrastructure should be withdrawn to

the UK between October 1994 and April 1995 (paragraphs 19 and

20).

i.

Command and control of BGN should be transferred to HQ UKLF

1 April 1995 (paragraphs 20 and 21).

j. The RAF Wessex support helicopter force should be retained

at an operational strength of 6 AE plus 2 IUR until 1997, with

its operational tasks in support of the remainder of the Garrison

being assumed by the helicopter force embarked with the NTF on

its arrival in theatre (paragraphs 24 and 41c).

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SECRET UK EYES A

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