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50 June 1997, and enable the HK patrol craft to cease operations
early enough to facilitate preparation for their final disposal.
The patrol craft would, in any event, have to be manned by
unaccompanied UK personnel from 1 October 1996, when the RN LEP
Division becomes non-operational.
e.
Land-based Operational Security. The presence of a NTF
would reduce the number of shore-based installations required to
the end. Consequently, there would be a reduced need for manning
and guarding such facilities, with as many functions
functions being
transferred afloat as soon as practicable.
The presence of a NTF would
f. Embarked Reserve Force.
provide the option of deploying an embarked force, which could
provide an immediate reserve for operations ashore if required.
g.
Presentational Aspects.
[[The Governor has stated his
requirement for the final withdrawal to be conducted with all due
ceremony. The presence of a NTF,
including a RM Band,
superimposed upon the remaining Garrison units, would contribute
significantly to achieving this.]]
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