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Negotiations between HMG and the Sultan of Muscat and Oman on establishment of the Field Force (Huqf Force): appointment of British officers, 1954

This file relates to the appointments and replacements of British officers for the Huqf Force. It contains correspondence relating to: Confirmation that J E A Baird has obtained a suitable Second in Command locally; details of the progress of recruitment for 200 men; confirmation that the appointments of Commander and Second in Command appeal is settled (1-2) Approval of Colonel Coriat as Commandant, and a request for him to come to Bahrain immediately.

FO 371/114679

Organisation of the Muscat and Oman Field Force (Huqf Force): supply of arms and equipment; recruitment of British officers, 1955

This file contains correspondence relating to: Sultan Saeed Bin Taimur's reaction to the mutiny within the Muscat and Oman Field Force (32) Major M F J Baines's visit to the Field Force at Ibri. He reports on: the organisation of the force; the proposed reorganisation; recruits; conditions of service for other ranks; welfare; equipment; transport; training; accommodation; and the situation at Nafun. He blames P R M Waterfield, the Administrative Commandant of the Sultan's Armed Forces (SAF) for the recent troubles.

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Negotiations between HMG and the Sultan of Muscat and Oman on establishment of the Field Force (Huqf Force): appointment of British officers, 1954

Organisation of the Muscat and Oman Field Force (Huqf Force): supply of arms and equipment; recruitment of British officers, 1955