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grades, where absolute numbers are greater, relatively low levels of
pay may aggravate the situation.
COMMAND AND CONTROL OF BFHK
28.
Consequent upon a HQBF rationalisation study conducted in early
1992, CBF directed that HQ Support Troops was to be disbanded and that
some of the units previously under its command were to be grouped with
HQ 48 Gurkha Infantry Brigade: which became HQ 48 Gurkha Infantry
Brigade and Hong Kong Garrison. Subsequently, in 1993, this HQ was
re-titled HQ 48 Gurkha Infantry Brigade and Land Forces Hong Kong, in
order accurately to reflect its present function as the Army Single
Service HQ in Hong Kong. For operational reasons and administrative
convenience, other Army units, such as QOGTR, were grouped directly
under HQBF. A further study (the 'Top Down Study') is being carried
out concurrently with the 1993 Review, and will complement its
conclusions. It will identify BFHK command and staff appointments and
functions that could be adjusted or removed in line with the overall
rundown of the Garrison. The 'Top Down Study' will propose a plan to
reduce the size of headquarters in Hong Kong, commensurate with the
reductions in overall Garrison numbers.
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HK 11751 J3 (0 & D) British Forces Command Structure, dated 8 June 1992.
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SECRET UK EYES A
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