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SECRET UK EYES A

JTP 30 and JTP 68 should be subject to periodic review and

enhancement,

in order that reductions in Garrison manpower and

equipment may be balanced by an increased and enhanced

reinforcement capability (paragraphs 31 and 32).

o. A clear PR/PI strategy and plan should continue to be

developed to match the political situation and Garrison rundown

activity (paragraphs 33 to 35).

p.

A RN Task Force will be operating in the Far East and may be

used to assist the final withdrawal. Options and recommendations

for its composition, ability to take over Garrison operational

maritime and air support functions prior to the final withdrawal,

and the timing and form of its deployment to Hong Kong should now

be addressed in detail by the Naval Working Group and reported to

the HKSC for consideration in February 1994 (paragraphs 36 to

38).

q.

The RN patrol craft should continue operations in support of

the Garrison and HKG into 1997 (paragraph 38d).

I.

The principle that members of the Garrison will require to

deal directly with the PLA well in advance of the actual handover

should be clearly established (paragraph 40).

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SECRET UK EYES A

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