RAOC Gazette - page 7
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| Corps | RAOC |
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| Material type | Journals |
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| Full title | RAOC Gazette |
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| Publication date | 1978 |
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| Colour | No |
| Grey | No |
| Early date | 1978 |
| Late date | 1978 |
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HEWERS OF WOOD AND SQUIRTERS OF WATER AND it came to pass on the eighth day of November in the year 1977, that the Employment Training School was to train a multitude of firemen and trepidation filled the breasts of all the resident tribesmen, with but one exception, that being one FSOl Hill Harold who was filled with much joy—anticipating the arrival of ancient beasts from afar known as Green God- desses. And so on the ninth at an early hour which until the fateful day had been previously unknown to the Employment Training School, tribes came; one hundred and fifty seven members of the tribe known as Guardsmen from the land of Pirbright. Not but one hour and a half had passed when a Adjutant Training Battalion will ring ref for Tea Party and One wire Land Rover requested from 44 Squadron. Six more of the resident tribesmen found themselves per- forming wondrous feats with ladders and hoses, these converts were Staff Sergeant George Down, Sergeants Jack Leek, John Foey, Ron Hughes, Ced Warnes and Jim Brookman, to be known henceforth as FSO 4s. Strangest of all was that the Head Fireman and the Second in Command were seen to work on a Sunday. And so from that day to this, many tribes have visited our lands, tribes which include the Remy, The Aree, The Zignals, The Areayohsee and even Areseetee and these tribes have numbered some one thousand eight hundred. We have spread multitudes of water on the sacred area known as the Rugby Field, and many lovable rituals like PT have been long forgotten, all is sub- limated to the Green Goddesses and her water rituals. And more will follow. NEW ARMY UNIFORMS ON TRIAL, THE Army plan to conduct limited trials of improved parade uniforms in 1979. The trials being made at unit level have as their object, increased standardisation of uniform and the containment of the cost of maintaining the soldier's wardrobe. If the trials are successful, and if the finally selected design is approved at all levels throughout the Army, general issue would commence in 1982. It would take about six years fully to re-equip the Regular and Reserve Armies. ORDNANCE scroll was received bearing tidings of great joy for one Captain Brian Parratt, informing him of his elevation to Major. A further scroll was then despatched to the tribe called the Civilian Fire Brigade Union expressing our thanks for this elevation! Many other strange events transpired on this fateful day, the Chief known as Captain Mike Harris ceased to wage war with resident tribesmen for leaving vehicles in pastures not allocated to them, but instead withdrew to his office and produced many fine scrolls, under the direction of the now mighty Major Parratt One moon had passed when visitors from strange sound- ing places, like, Daley Mimr, Daley Xpress, Bebesee TV descended on the School. Much shuffling and jockeying took place for favourable positions and many were seen checking their best profiles- At this time the Chief, known as Lieu- tenant Colonel John Janes, returned from the place called the School of Ordnance where he had been involved in meditations known as Management Studies, however, with the departure of the tribes of the media, our Chief returned to his studies where he has maintained a low profile to this day. SERVICES SCRAPBOOK ORDNANCE SERVICES BERLIN are trying to build up a Scrap Book of the history of Ordnance Services in Berlin, including the former RASC elements of the Supply and POL Depots. Readers who have photographs or anecdotes of their time in Berlin, preferably before 1970 should send their con- tribution to: Major R. G. Shore RAOC, OIC Plans, Ordnance Services Berlin, British Forces Post Office 45. All contributions will be gratefully received and ack- nowledged. THE DGOS FITNESS CHALLENGE TO THE OVER FORTIES THE undermentioned have successfully completed the distance: Colonel E. G. Shephard, DSM (A) Bicester; Lieutenant Colonel C E. G. Hellis, ADP (UKLF); Staff Sergeant N. C. Coles, Ord- nance Squadron, Commando Logistic Regiment. CANNED STATISTICS A Sergeants Mess, RAOC, Somewhere in France MARCH 1919 TO MARCH 1920 The Brewers Monthly Bill. Francs March, 1919 ... 3174,50 April ...3145.05 May ...2455,95 17 June ... 2608.25 r> July ... 1729.00 I suppose this is their normal. Yes, not much diff. in this little lot New Pub must have opened in Calais. Some of 'em have come back. Weather is hot too; wonder what can be up. ... 1683.50 They must all be in love! Aug. »» Sept. ...3341.50 Who the Devil is the new arrival!! 79 Oct. ... 3903,20 He appears to be leading others astray! f* Nov. ... 3100.65 Saving for Xmas * Festering * I suppose. Dec. ... 3923.15 Thought as much. )» Jan. 1920 ... 2380.70 Ha! Resolutions for the New Year. Feb. „ ...4068.05 To Hell with Resolutions; we are all about ' Fini * and fed up. Total Francs 35,513.50 (Mouton, The Brewer, has an Auto- mobile now!) The Officer Commanding, on examining the accounts of the Sergeants Mess, added the above remarks. From the Carps GAZETTE April 1920 tt \. it .<** r~> k. it Roy&f Army Ordnance Corps - Mounted Band Parade. Uniform - Veepcut i$T7 {Flaying H&ndel's WaterWsic) And there came to pass many strange and unusual events including the arrival of one Private Anita Hunt a scribe who writes on scrolls in the manner known as shorthand the afore- mentioned lady brought great laughter to readers of the thing called the log with the following entries: For Major Clarett— Notes and other Remarks — 236 — |
| Book number | R0246a |