Ministry of Defence, Central Staff files
Falklands: CTF 317 signal to Commanders (1600Z) ("Personal from CINC to Commanders") [thinks Argentinians no longer believe they can defend the islands so plan diversionary attack to strengthen their negotiating position; suggests precautionary moves, including company presence on West Falkland] [declassified Oct 2017]
| Document type: | Declassified documents |
|---|---|
| Source: | DEFE68/630 f21 |
| Editorial comments: | CTF 317 = Admiral Fieldhouse, CINCFLEET; CTG 317.1 = Major General Moore (Commander Land Forces Falkland Islands - CLFFI); CTG 317.8 = Rear Admiral Woodward; CTG 317.0 = Commander Michael Clapp (COMAW); CTG 317.1.1 = Brigadier Julian Thompson (commanding 3 Commando Brigade), Land Deputy CINCFLEET = General Trant. The command structure for Operation Corporate can be seen here. |
| Importance ranking: | Major |
| Word count: | 1p |
| Themes: | Defence (Falklands) |
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