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CONTENTS.

PREFACE.-LIST OF MESSAGES FROM SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE

PREPARATIONS FOR WAR

CHAPTER I.-GENERAL REVIEW OF SITUATION-

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(A.) Introductory Remarks and Strategic Considerations (B.) Topographical and Hydrographical Conditions

(C.) External Communications

(D.) Probable Forms of Attack

CHAPTER II-ORGANIZATION—

(A.) Headquarters and Divisions of Command (B.) Distribution of Troops and Armament

(C.) Internal Communications

(D.) Modes of meeting various Attacks

CHAPTER III-ACTION BY STAFF AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES-

General Review of Measures to be taken

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COLONIES NOTIFYING

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(A.)

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(B.)

Action by General Staff Officer

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(BB.)

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Intelligence Officer

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(C.)

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Deputy-Assistant Adjutant and Quarter-Master-General

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(D.)

Officer Commanding Royal Artillery

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(E.)

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Chief Engineer ..

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(EE.)

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O.C. Electric Lights

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(EEE.)

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Officer in charge of Telephones

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(F.)

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Brigade Signalling Officer

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(G.)

Officer Commanding Army Service Corps

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(H.)

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Principal Medical Officer..

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(J.)

Chief Ordnance Officer

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(K.)

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District Paymaster

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(L.)

Provost-Marshal

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(M.)

Censor

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CHAPTER IV.—INSTRUCTIONS TO COMMANDERS OF SECTIONS AND SUB-COMMANDS-

(1.) Instructions to Section Commanders

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O.C. Reserve

CHAPTER V.-ORDERS TO CORPS AT THE PRECAUTIONARY AND WAR Stages—

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(1.) Royal Garrison Artillery

(2.) Royal Engineers

(3.) British Infantry Battalion

(4.) No. 1 Indian Infantry Regiment

(5.) Orders for No. 2 Indian Infantry Battalion

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issued by Officer Commanding Mainland Section

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by O.C.H.K.S. Bu., R.G.A.

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(8.) Mobilization Orders by the Officer Commanding H.K.S. Battalion R.G.A. (9.) Hong Kong Volunteer Corps

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