Complex sentence: The garrison, of paramilitary Dhofar Gendarmerie and a "firqat" unit lost radio contact with Salalah, and a half company from the Desert Regiment was flown to the area.
Split into simpler sentences: The garrison, of paramilitary Dhofar Gendarmerie and a "firqat" unit, lost radio contact with Salalah. A half company from the Desert Regiment was flown to the area.