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k. Action should be taken to pre-empt the premature runout of

LEP where practicable; and to effect replacements as necessary

(paragraphs 23, 24 and 33).

1. A possible future

requirement to provide

employment

incentives for LEC should be noted (paragraphs 25 and 26).

m. All headquarters in Hong Kong should contract and be reduced

commensurate with the reduction of the Garrison

in size

(paragraphs 28, 30 and 31).

n.

In order to facilitate the rundown and withdrawal, CBF Hong

Kong should be given Full Command of all elements of BFHK early

in the drawdown period, and ideally from 1 April 1994 (paragraph

29).

0.

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 32 and 33).

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

developed to match the political situation and Garrison rundown

activity (paragraphs 34 to 36).

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