FCO 8/1939
Defence force of United Arab Emirates, 1972 Jan 01-1972 Dec 31
This file concerns the relationship between the UK and the UAE with regard to military matters. It contains correspondence and memoranda on:
The continuation of pension payments to a former soldier of the Trucial Oman Scouts (TOS) who was injured in action
The formation of the Union Defence Force (UDF), including the final costing of the TOS to the date of handover to the UAE; an assessment of the history and achievements of the TOS and its future as the UDF; the directive to the UDF Commander; and the Union Armed Forces Law No.
