RAOC Gazette - page 282
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| Full title | RAOC Gazette |
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| Publication date | 1977 |
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| Early date | 1977 |
| Late date | 1977 |
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Northern Ireland HEADQUARTERS RAOC WO I DAVE BRUNT our FTOWO has had a sudden increase in octane rating as a result of his attendance at the POL Familiarization Course. We understand from Units he visits that he k inspects their jerricans with a renewed gravity' and experiences no difficulty in * crack- ing' their Civgas problems. This new ' additive' in his versatile role warrants, in our opinion, his being given a four star rating, which we trust, will not go to his head and lower his " flash point,' or more appropriately higher his * viscosity.' Ugh! What a centistroke. We welcome transferees Corporal Geordie Allen ex RMP and Private Brian Marsden ex Royal Signals into the Corps. The newcomers were presented with RAOC Northern Ireland ties by Lieutenant Colonel G< B. Berragan, AQMG Northern Ireland, who kindly performed this little ceremony on behalf of CRAOC. The winners of the Northern Ireland Safe Driving Competition. Transfers in Corporal Geordie Allan and Private Brian Marsden get their RAOC Northern Ireland ties. Congratulations to WOl Dave Longley and W02 Kevin Hartley on their promotions. All ranks in Northern Ireland wish our CRAOC, Lieu- tenant Colonel O'Dea, a speedy recovery to full health. Ably led by the hirsute Staff Griffiths (when not coaching his foaiball team to yet more * victories'!) our all-star team comprises Corporals Steve Warren and Pete Stankovic who is shortly to leave us for the worldly delights of West Moors, and Lance Corporal Graham Chambers who drives his large Honda in shirt-sleeves in order to obtain a few days bedded down in Palace Barracks. Our RPC detachment is shortly to leave us for ' home,* doubtless its members will review with nostalgia the parade of memories engendered by filling jerricans in the Summer rain (and the Autumn rain), and will pass on those tips which will en- able their replacements to carry on through the Winter rain and the Spring rain! North East District ORDNANCE DEPOT NORTHERN IRELAND WE emerge from a shoal of visitors and inspections, both great and small, to our latest ' piece de resistance *—the redoubtable achievement of our drivers in winning the Northern Ireland Safe and Skilled Driving Competition from a large entry. The drivers, W02 Crosland, Sergeant Abrams and Corporal Warner, were exercised in manoeuvring skill, roadcraft and knowledge of the highway code. Throughout the competition they were well supported by their navigartors CSM McCormick, Sergeant Kempster and Lance Corporal Hadley. Congratulations to all especially Corporal Warner who finished first in the Land Rover class* Draws for the hockey and football teams and a defeat by only four points at rugby would seem to indicate that we are starting to improve our sporting prowess. Encouraged by these results all three teams go forward into cup battles with con- fidence abounding. Congratulations to Captain Pettier and his wife Jackie on the birth of their son Thomas. We welcome Corporal Leech and Private McFarlane and Privates Johnson and Brampton RPC and wish them a pleasant tour. Farewell to Sergeant Laing and family who have left the greeneries of this fair isle for pastures new in Canada—some pasture! Our special feature this month comes from that centre of hard work, integrity and cheerful countenance, the POL Section. Although, unable to match the VSD's versifying talents (no time!) or the tea-drinking capacity of the rest of the Depot we can at least show an impressive list of blisters to awe the casual visitor. — BRIGADIER SMITH paid his first visit to the District since assuming the appoint- ment of Chief Ordnance Officer. Accom- panied by the CRAOC, Colonel Wisdom, he visited RAOC Units in the District in- cluding an evening visit to 50 Ordnance Support Battalion RAOC (V). The COO met officers and their wives at a drinks party in the District Officers Mess. Colonel David Wisdom retired on the 14th November after serving the Army for thirty five years in many varied appointments. In the last sixteen years he filled appointments as DADOS AAC, ADOS HQ Army Aviation, ADOS HQ 1 (BR) Corps, DD/DCA and finally CRAOC North East District. Colonel David will be missed not only for his guidance in every day work but for his and Monica's great contribution to the social and welfare activities that arise, whether military or civilian. David and Monica were first to visit or offer assistance and comfort to anyone who had sickness or any personal hardship thrust upon them. We wish them many years of happy retirement and trust that we shall continue to have their company at future Corps functions whenever they may be able to attend. Welcome to our new CRAOC Lieutenant Colonel Ian Hardie. We trust that he, his wife Jean and family will have a happy tour in Yorkshire, Welcome also to Major Peter Aggett who has taken over the duties of Major Bob Nesbitt, who has left us for Thatcham. Sorry to report that Lieutenant Colonel Bill Cochrane (Retd) is in hospital. Bill has now had the necessary operation to put things right and we trust that we shall see him fit and about again in the course of the next couple of weeks. 213 — |
| Book number | R0246 |