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this is the level of engineer support: which is now planned to reduce
from regimental to squadron size in 1994. Reductions may also be
possible in the Defence Animal Support Unit (DASU) and communications
elements. Changes will also be evident in combat service support
elements. This will be particularly so with transport, as the new
Gurkha infantry battalion establishments are implemented and 28 Sqn
QOGTR moves to the UK in November 1993. A Tri-Service Logistic Review
of Hong Kong is to be conducted by MOD ACDS (L) from November 1993,
with completion by 1 April 1994, and implementation of its
recommendations as soon as practicable thereafter. This Review will
provide an efficient and cost-effective tri-Service outline plan on
which the detailed rundown of all aspects of logistic support for the
Garrison may be based.
14.
Ammunition, war maintenance reserves (WMR), and defence stores
held in Theatre are currently under review and are likely to be
substantially reduced, with resultant reductions in supporting
infrastructure.
A compensatory increase in the scales included in JTP
30 would ensure that sufficient equipment would be provided to support
operations in a crisis situation.
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15. The HQBF Manpower, Supporting Arms and Services Paper contains
full details of all proposed reductions in supporting Arms and
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HK 11261 J3 (0 & D) Manpower, Supporting Arms And Services (MSAS) Paper, dated 2 March 1993.
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SECRET UK EYES A
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