Ministry of Defence, Central Staff files
Falklands: CTF 317 signal to Commanders (1637Z) ("Exclusive for Commanders from CINC") [commends "speed and determination with which you have closed up to the enemy main position"; West Falkland token force "now important and urgent from political viewpoint as pressure on PM mounts for cease fire"; concern at plan to move 2SG and 1WG by sea to Bluff Cove overnight 5/6 Jun - risky, seeks further discussion] [declassified Oct 2017]
| Document type: | Declassified documents |
|---|---|
| Source: | DEFE68/630 f18 |
| Editorial comments: | CTF 317 = Admiral Fieldhouse, CINCFLEET; CTG 317.1 - Major General Moore (Commander Land Forces Falkland Islands - CLFFI or CLF); CTG 317.8 = Rear Admiral Woodward; CTG 317.0 = Commander Michael Clapp (COMAW); CTG 317.1.1 = Brigadier Julian Thompson (commanding 3 Commando Brigade),CTG 317.1.2 = Brigadier Tony Wilson (commanding 5 Brigade). CTF 317 also used on occasion by 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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