RAOC Gazette - page 37
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| Corps | RAOC |
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| Full title | RAOC Gazette |
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| Publication date | 1980 |
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| Colour | Yes |
| Grey | No |
| Early date | 1980 |
| Late date | 1980 |
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Major (Mad Mike) Stacey leading the enemy function—aren't these young subalterns resilient nowadays! Welcomes go also to Privates Davenport and Evans, Crafts- man Deny and Lance Corporal Smith BS, who awaits his transfer to the RAPC. Lance Corporal Austin disappears on one of these all- singing-all-dancing seven month REME wonder courses, we know they have the technology but will they really rebuild him? The odd bottle of Herforder flowed during the last month and with this impressive list we hope to explain why, and of course offer our congratulations. A/Sergeant Dean became substantive, Corporal Walden became A/Sergeant, Corporal Roberts and Corporal Murray, became substantive and the follow- ing Privates were promoted Lance Corporals, Sayers, Braith- waite and Speed with Privates Tivinan and Bellerby becoming A/Lance Corporals. As good an excuse as any for some celebrations . . . well done. Congratulations are also due to Lance Corporals Rees and Munro on passing their Sup Clk B2-B1 courses and Privates Curzon and Conway for making the grade on the Sup Spec equivalent. Private Rawson also made it in his new trade, becoming a Sup Clk B3. It's been a busy month and no doubt there will be a few more before the end of the year . . . que sera sera! ambush. a third in the B Division and he and Staff Sergeant Tarkins came second in the afternoon Stableford Greensome. ORDNANCE COMPANY EXERCISE IRON BAND took a grip of the Company this month. It was designed primarily to test the junior NCOs and soldiers initiative, military skills and fitness. Intrepid pathfinders, Lieutenant Stein and WOl McGowan, found route cards rather boring and between them managed to discover most of North West Germany—the scenic routes were well used. Lieutenant Collins was blindfolded and held captive by a rather over-enthusiastic 5 Field Force Ordnance Com- pany, but all things being equal the same type of interrogation procedures were being carried out on their recce parties. The dawn attack on their position went in without a hitch, although a hasty withdrawal was called for to avoid dead men applying rugby tackles. The section competition was the highlight of the exercise and included helicopter drills, NBC, WT, FA, Ambush Drills and so on. Private Brown was awarded his half wings for helicopter dismounting drills without regard for the twenty foot of rope provided! The competition culminated in a com- bined initiative test and river crossing. It was certainly a sight to see, as the sections took to the water like ducks, harassed as they were by a massive enemy onslaught of blanks, thunder- flashes and smoke. The final day of wet live firing took place on the Bergen/Hohne ranges, but even the weather could not dampen spirits as the outcome of the competition depended on good results. The results did us credit, thanks to the tremendous effort, skill and enthusiasm of Corporal McDouall's section. Namely Lance Corporal Plunkett, Privates Brown 087, Kendrick, McCaffrey, Marshall and Miller. (Sorry that there just wasn't room for the full article.— Editor). Meanwhile, back at the ranch! Welcome to Second Lieu- tenant Simpson whose arrival coincided with an Officers Mess 87 SUPPLY DEPOT WE hosted the Royal Engineers on exercise in our location this month—much to Mrs Jackie Griffin's (our typist) pleasure. Since she was seen riding around the camp in some of their more unusual vehicles we have noticed that her own Toyota car is viewed with indifference. Congratulations to Corporal Anderson on promotion to Sergeant and Lance Corporal McGill to Corporal. Corporal McGill has been replaced by Private Greenwood who arrived and was promoted to Lance Corporal on the same day! We not only congratulate him on that, but heartily welcome him and his family to our fold; the remainder of us await eagerly the results of the recent Promotion Board. Brigadier Skinner visits 87 Supply Depot. 3rd Armoured Division HEADQUARTERS. A peaceful month as the icy blast of winter has given way to almost tropical climes. Major Bruce Boulton impatiently paces the corridors awaiting his move to Hereford, mean-; while W02 Danvers is busy organising the umpires for the forthcoming RAOC BAOR hockey championships. He will be off shortly to umpire in the Inter- national Hockey Festival to be held in Rheindahlen. We con- gratulate Lance Corporal Clarke on his recent marriage and welcome Private Seeney who has joined us on detachment. Sergeant Mac Lindley wrestles manfully with the problems of Combat Supplies whilst Sergeant Art Matthews continues to pound the streets in order to lose some pounds. River crossing 2 Armoured Division Ordnance Company style. AQ BRANCH. W02 Eddie Mayes has been wearing two caps this month as Chief Clerk and stand in Super Clerk. We con- gratulate Sergeant John Dixon on his recent promotion and offer best wishes to Lance Corporal Taff Jones who hopes to change his role in life shortly from Jones the Soldier to Jones the Fire. — 26 — |
| Book number | R0404 |