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“ In general, there has been no resort to force by UNEF, the mere presence of armed personnel on the spot being adequate to prevent incidents. On one occasion, however, when an armed infiltrator fired at a patrol in order to resist apprehension, United Nations troops had to take appropriate action in self-defense. ”

“ Equipment
28. Vehicles - A new vehicle establishment issued in December 1960 reduced the number of different makes of vehicles in the Force by 77 per cent and the quantity of holdings by 16 per cent. The establishment is being enforced concurrently with the receipt of new vehicles to replace those that are beyond economic repair. Most of the armored cars and scout cars have been returned to the contingents' respective countries and have been replaced by lighter vehicles with better cross-country performance. ”

“ In addition, the Royal Canadian Dragoons military band stationed in West Germany visited and entertained the contingents. A large UNEF talent show featuring thirty-five variety acts was also organized for the entertainment of the troops. Cinema shows were provided regularly to the extent of about 200 shows a week throughout the Gaza strip and outpost locations. The brass band and pipes and drums of the Indian Battalion have also been made available on various occasions for the entertainment and parades of the other contingents. ”

“ The Canadian Reconnaissance Squadron will rotate as a unit in February 1962, by RCAF scheduled flights.
9. Since the inception of the Force, the various contingents still participating have been rotated as follows:
Canada: four times; yearly rotation India: four times; yearly rotation Brazil: seven times; yearly basis with half the contingent rotating each six months Denmark: nine times; half-yearly rotation Norway: nine times; half-yearly rotation Sweden: nine times; half-yearly rotation Yugoslavia: nine times ”

“ Forty-five and one-half platoons are employed on the ADL and the IF, ten on guard and protective duties, and ten and one-half in reserve. It may be noted that, as a consequence of this readjustment, the Indian and Swedish Battalions now have no reserves. The total number officers and men employed on operational duties is thus approximately 2,700. The remainder consist of administrative and ancillary troops. The chart below shows the employment of platoons by contingent:
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“ Sector 1 (from the sea to Gaza-Beersheba road) - DANOR Battalion Battalion headquarters is located on Hill 88 approximately two kilometers east of Gaza. Four companies man twenty-three OPs along this twenty-kilometer sector of the Line and include in their task watching the seaward expansion of the ADL for possible violations of territorial waters. (2) Sector 2 (from Gaza-Beersheba road to Wadi Ghazza) - SWEDISH Battalion Battalion headquarters is in Gaza. ”

“ Buildings now leased in unit areas will then be surrendered.
Water supply
34. The supply of water to the ADL and IF platoon camps and outposts continues to be a problem. To reduce the transport and manpower required, storage tanks with a larger capacity are being constructed at each camp. Water is now being hauled by tanker truck rather than by small water trailers, thereby reducing the number of vehicles employed in this task. Wherever possible, central sources of water are being developed and used to supply several camps in an attempt to reduce hauling distance. ”

“ It is estimated on the basis of experience that $8.2 million of the $34.2 million now due on assessments will be collected by the end of 1961. Accordingly, unpaid assessments for all years at the end of 1961 are estimated to be $26 million, or 27.6 per cent of the total assessed, in comparison with 30 per cent not paid at the end of 1960. ”

“ Relations between the Force and the local population, generally speaking, are good, there having been only one incident worth mentioning, involving a clash between United Nations soldiers and local villagers. The case was thoroughly investigated by both Headquarters UNEF and the local administrative authorities and appropriate action was taken.
B. Financial Arrangements and Cost Estimates of the Force I. Action by the General Assembly at its fifteenth session 43. ”