3. Levies. Captain Merrill has received notification from the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Muscat, that his recent request for proportional leave and a free passage to the U.K. on resignation, has been recommendede Captain Burton recently received notification of discharge and will leave the Force some time during July. The request for an additional three months' secondment of Flying Officer Ford from the R.A.F., Aden, at present Training Orficer to the Levy Force, has been turned down. Trips Inland. Several local trips inland were made by the geologists but no inhabitants were located outside the Duqun-Nafun area. 5. General. No major developments of tribal interest to report in the area. Situation calm and unchangede The Motor Transport Section has commenced a three months' M.I. course for Levy Force personnel. The first batch of twelve trainees will spend a month in workshops learning the rudiments of mechanics and a further two months' tuition will be given on driving and running repairse It is hoped to train sufficient personnel to drive the Levy Force's vehicles without having to call upon the Company for drivers. (Signed) S. GLENCROSS Representative, Muscat
