TNAG-2674-FCO40-3871-Hong-Kong-garrison-withdrawal-plan-1993 — Page 79

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SECRET UK EYES A

is still low. In the worst case, threats to the internal security and

territorial integrity of Hong Kong could occur simultaneously.

MILITARY PLANNING FACTORS

ROYAL HONG KONG POLICE (RHKP)

and

6. The RHKP continues to be well-disciplined, well-trained

capable. It is responsible for all Internal Security (IS) operations

in the Territory. As planned, it assumed responsibility for all anti-

illegal immigration (II) duties on the Sino-Hong Kong border in April

1992. The expansion of the Auxiliary Police Force is under way and

this allowed the RHKP to assume responsibility in time of crisis for

the guarding of all civilian Key Points (KP), less the airport, from

December 1992. The military remain responsible for securing the

airport until the Royal Hong Kong Regiment (The Volunteers) (RHKR (V))

disbands in September 1995, when the RHKP will take over this task.

7. The RHKP is progressing well with taking over those areas of

specialist support previously provided by the military. The RHKP are

satisfied that by the end of 1994 they will possess sufficient

capability to meet all IS requirements up to and beyond 1997.

8.

Consequently, there is no reason to

to retain specialist British

Army support capabilities, such as specialist dog units, search and

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JIC(92)(N)50

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Hong Kong: Prospects For Stability Up To 1997, dated 18 December 1992

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SECRET UK EYES A

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