"ملف 28/1 K I دفاع حقل النفط ومصفاة التكرير" [و‎‎١‎١‎٣] (٦٨٤/٢٢٥)

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23, It has hoen decided to att ch 4 junior N.C.O.s from
the ’Iraq, Levies for a period of at least 6 months* These men
will he relieved at tiij expiration of this time by other ’Iraq
Levies, if necessary* The object is to train the local Defence
Police, and in particular to ;rain men who will later he
suitable as N*C*O* s. These U.G.Q.« s are also to he used for
supervisory duties under the direction of the ^rah ex-Levy
Officer now serving with this force. The questions of pay,
etc., have been agreed to by the BAIIRLIN Government (13.12*40).
These men are to he sent to BAXiEIN by air at the earliest
possible opportunity. The men should take with them full
equipment (less anti-gas respirator) and bedding. It is
advisable for the senior to be given the acting rank of
Sergeant on arrival (as 2nd-in-command to the Arab Officer).
The remaining three should be made acting Corporals. These
acting ranks need not affect the question of pay. The F,
Advsr. has agreed that the men should receive their present
rates of pay, plus 2S^, free accommodation and rations (.Action
by S.P.3.0, and O.C., ’Iraq Levies).
NECESSITY FOR EXTRA POLICE FOR THE BAHREIN DEPENCE POLICE,
24. At present, only 50 of the police are ’’regulars 1 ’.
50 or 60 are natoors who have been employed for some time with
the force and about 50 are natoors who have been employed only
recently. The final numbers actually required for this force
can only be judged after experience. It will probably be
between 120 - 150. In the meantime, ^regulars” should be
increased to 110 men. These should be given uniform, and
specially trained. The balance required*up to the present
total numbers employed*may be found from natoors, the best of
which can be enlisted in the force later, v/hen the establish
ment is increased. The Political advisor agreed but pointed
out the difficulties of obtaining suitable uniform locally.
He promised to do what he could to ensure that the force of 110
Defence Police was given uniform, including some form of warn
clothing for wear during the winter months. He agreed that
it was desirable for the D.0. to control enlistments and dis
charges in this force. It was agreed that in order to avoiu.
confusion and to discriminate between this force and the
’’metropolitan police”, the sx^ocial police force might be called,
in future, the ’’BAHREIN DEPENCE POLICE FORCE”. The D.O. is to
consider whether this is the most suitable title, and to inform
A. H. Q. of the final decision reached, in due course.
BLACIvOUT ARRANGEMENTS. r »
MANAMA AND LfJilARRAK. £ ^ ~ /I'l
25. The main object at the present time is to avoid an
excessive glow in the sky, and also to gradually educate the
townspeople in Blackout measures. 3.A.3.0. said he was satis
fied with the existing degree of preparation against the present
degree of risk and thought that the blackout might be intensi
fied gradually in the light of experience gained, and increased
later if the risk became enhanced. The day to day danger of
the Blackout to life and limb was mentioned. The D.O. is to
advise the Local civil authorities concerned on the general
measures to be adopted from time to time and is to refer
questions of policy to Air Headquarters for decision.
REFINERY XJD OILFIELDS AREA.
26, The 3.A.3.0, considered that the Blackout measures
already taken in the refinery and oilfields area were adequate.
Continued/.....
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