مجموعة ٦/ ٩١ (٢) "المملكة العربية السعودية: سياسة حكومة بريطانيا. المساعدة لابن سعود (البعثة العسكرية البريطانية إلى المملكة العربية السعودية)" [و‎‎٦‎٢] (١٢٩/١٢٣)

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It has "been agreed between the various
Departments concerned that part of the assistance
which we wish to give to King Ihn Saud should take
the form of a Military Mission, which would he paid
for by KLG. The proposed organisation is attach'ed,
and is baled on the rather sketchy information we
have been able to extract from the Saudi Arabians.
They are not very clear what they want except that,
being strict Moslems, they v/ant a high proportion of
Sunni Moslem personnel in the Mission.
in this respect, about which I believe George Tangle
has already spoken to you. It means a commitment of
16 Indian Army officers and 25 IGR s. The head of
the Mission, GSQ I and the Qoiiimandant of the oTTice rs
s'cHooi would oe British. "
for King Ibn Saud and to‘meet his wishes in regard to
Sunni Moslems. Details in regard to rates of pay,
terms of service etc can be dealt with later, but v/e
would like to know whether the Commander-in-Chief
India would agree in principle to seconding Indian
Army officers for the purpose.
A further point also arises. We would want
to have a fair indication, before offering Ibn Saud
the mission, whether we are likely to be able to
supply Sunni Moslem officers for a reasonable tim e.-
In the light of impending constitutional changes in
India it occurs to me that we might in the near
future be confronted with a demand from the Indian
Government for the return of these officers and
other ranks. Gan you give me an indication on
this point ? 7e will, of course, if you think it
Naturally we must turn to you for assistance
We are most anxious to provide this mission
Colonel J.L. Garter, M.C.,
vVar Staff, India Office.
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