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The HQ and Depot was commanded by a British Lieutenant Colonel, as Commandant, with a British Depot Adjutant and a Hong Kong Chinese Corps Adjutant (both Majors), a British Depot Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM) and a Hong Kong Chinese Corps RSM (both WO1s) and a British Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant (RQMS) and Superintendent Clerk (ORQMS ...
Shek Kong Airfield. The Shek Kong Airfield (Chinese: 石崗機場, ICAO: VHSK, formerly RAF Sek Kong) is the sole airbase of the People's Liberation Army Air Force in the Hong Kong SAR, falling under the Southern Theater Command Air Force, and is located in Shek Kong, New Territories.
The following barracks existed in Hong Kong before 1997. [1] Argyle Street Camp, built as a refugee camp before World War II; Bowring Camp; Chamham Road Camp; Dodwell's Ridge Camp; Erskine Camp; Lyemoon Barracks; Little Sai Wan Camp; Murray Barracks; North Point Camp, built as a refugee camp before World War II; Sai Kung Camp; Shamshuipo ...
The older buildings and recreation facilities were inherited from the Hong Kong Military Service Corps. Many buildings in the base date to the 1930s, but some are as far back as the 1870s. A list of historic buildings at the naval facility: Navy, Army and Air Force Institutes; Lido - recreation facilities including a pool; Building # 31 - South ...
Situated at the northeast corner of Hong Kong Island overlooking the eastern approach to the Victoria Harbour, Lei Yue Mun occupied a strategic position. In 1885, the military decided to build a permanent infrastructure at Lei Yue Mun and later in 1889, the land was transferred to the War Department for the construction.
British Forces Overseas Hong Kong comprised the elements of the British Army, Royal Navy (including Royal Marines) and Royal Air Force stationed in British Hong Kong.The Governor of Hong Kong also assumed the position of the commander-in-chief of the forces and the Commander British Forces in Hong Kong took charge of the daily deployment of the troops.
People's Liberation Army Hong Kong Garrison headquarters. The Hong Kong Garrison reports to both the Southern Theater Command and Central Military Commission in Beijing, and informs Hong Kong Government of any actions within or around Hong Kong. Garrison Commanders. Lt. General Liu Zhenwu 1997–1999 (appointed 1994) Lt. General Xiong Ziren ...
Before then, it was the training and HQ depot of the Hong Kong Military Service Corps. The island was policed by Indian Sikhs, [citation needed] because traditionally they neither smoke nor drink alcohol. The Army Department Police (ADP), as they were known, saw continuous service on the island during the British era. They enjoyed field hockey ...