Abu Dhabi defence force

This file concerns the loan of British service personnel to forces in the UAE
It contains correspondence on:

• A request to the Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah for permission for an Abu Dhabi Defence Force (ADDF) patrol to pass through his territory
• Posting orders and amendments of several British loaned officers
• A request for information about Air Commodore James Wallace, who is being considered for appointment to the air wing of the ADDF
• An agreement for an amendment to the memorandum of understanding between the UK and Abu Dhabi concerning the provision of British loaned personnel, in light of the termination of the special treaty relationship
• The decision by the UAE to make no further requests for British loaned officers for service with the Union Defence Force (UDF), and for replacements for officers leaving at the end of their secondment period to be engaged on contract
• A decision announced by the Abu Dhabi Minister of Defence Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan that the ADDF will seek to fill vacant posts with contract officers, and a request to cancel the recently-agreed postings of two loaned officers
• A request for British officers for staff postings in the Abu Dhabi Ministry of Defence
• Discussions with the Under Secretary of the Abu Dhabi Ministry of Defence Sheikh Faisal Bin Sultan Al Qasimi on the subject of seconded officers for the ADDF
• A request from the ADDF for training assistance from Bahrain
• The relationship of the Commander of the ADDF Brigadier J R D Sharpe with the Abu Dhabi Ministry of Defence
• Details of candidates from the ADDF due to pass out from Mons Officer Cadet School
• A bill for an air journey undertaken in July 1971 at the request of Abu Dhabi