RAOC Gazette - page 171
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| Full title | RAOC Gazette |
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| Publication date | 1981 |
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| Early date | 1981 |
| Late date | 1981 |
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Royal Military College of Science Shrivenham DESPITE the departure of the 19&M ATOs Course lo Kineton on 16th June, Shrivenham and The Royal Oak Watchfield continue to flourish (although, in truth, the ' Oak's' profits have taken a dip!). The ATOs course went out in style, holding a mediaeval ban- quet in ' The Woodman ' Fernham. Come to think of it, they also had a farewell party in The Royal Oak and in the ! Despite this they did work hard as well as playing hard whilst at the College and entered fully into College life. Their liveliness, spirit and pleasantness did the Corps image proud and we wish them continued success at Kineton and beyond, On 10th July, DGOS and Mrs Brown visited the College to attend the Senior Degree Course's Graduation Day. The Corps had four graduands, Lieutenants Russell Abson, Josh Carins, Willi Hurst and Chris Owen. Chris Owen covered himself with glory by obtaining a very good degree and by winning a College Prize (the 'ShapIantT Prize for submitting the best project) as well as the RAOC Prize. All four departed during the following weekend to Chi 1 well, Munster T Fallingbostel and Plymouth (a brainy 'bootie*?) respectively. We hope the real world will not come as too much of a shock to them all after three full years in l Akademia, In fact, all Corps degree students passed their annual exams and so progress on to another year. Three of the second year degree students, Lieutenants Chris Walker, Frank Perks and Gary Saunders are spending the summer vacation (as well as grants from the Corps and the School of Ordnance) walking the Grand Canyon, Arizona. We look forward to a lengthy article in the Corps GAZETTE describing their adventures! Even so, it is still somewhat extreme evasive action by Chris Walker to avoid the teething problems of the new Walker baby who arrived in April; belated congratulations. Meanwhile, Lieutenant Ian Sturges has decided to spend his summer with DSCS, despite being told that he should do some- thing active during the break. The ' first years ' are doing their unit attachments, Iain Brant with the Commandos, Paul Dyer at BATUS, and Tony Noakes building a road around Middles- borough (any motorway cracks that appear in the future, and we will know who to blame!) On the Army Staff Course Division I, John Vickers has now taken up cricket after his star performances as the College's 1st XI goalkeeper during the winter. He may just be able to do a bit of studying sometime. On Division II, Major Tony Laceby and Major Tug Wilson continue to add tone to an otherwise rather vulgar lot. Tony managed, by fluke, to get four DS wickets for eighteen runs in the Inter College cricket final on 1st July, so helping Division II to a fortunate win against the Senior Common Room. His study of the ballistic behaviour of armour piercing shot is obviously having some benefit. It is rumoured that the Corps is represented by two officers on the Design of Information Systems Course. Major David Warnes and Major Andrew Simpson were last seen in May. Any one finding them please return to (Actually the golf course seems deserted since Andrew went missing). Lieutenant Colonel David Hourahane continues to be seen around the College (he says he is writing the * Hourahane Report' on ATO training), but he is hoping no doubt that AG9 will eventually give in, and post him here permanently. Lieutenant Colonel Roger Dace (DS Ammo 2) has gone on a ' hang gliding * course because all DS Ammos should be so trained in order to instruct ATO Courses properly. Lieutenant Colonel Kevin Goad (DS Ammo 1) having endured a round trip from Shrivenham to Glascoed to Leeds and back with twenty nine ASC Division I students on a twenty six seater green 1956 vintage RCT bus has been looking for W 2 Heads the Military Divisions Secretariat Chief Clerk who arranged the transport Lieutenant Colonel Bill Bewley (DS ADP 2) has programmed the RAOC Grey Book onto the College computer together with Officers * form' and can now tell who will be DGOS in the year 2011. W 2 Burton, the SAT, continues to run the stables and occasionally lecture on pyrotechnics, and WOl Bell continues to keep the Quartermaster (a Gunner) in check. Finally, Am- munition Branch's W02 (Sergeant Major Instructor of Gunnery no less) Trembath RA leaves the College for Ho line in July. Despite being a member of the Royal Regiment he is not a bad sort of chap really, and to acknowledge this (and to ensure that he buys a copy of the RAOC GAZETTE) he was presented with a wall plaque making him an honorary ATO to mark his two, glorious-for-him years, in our (RAOC) midst. DCOS with RAOC Craduands and members of RMCS Directing Staff at Shrivenham. The Officers are (from left to right) Lieutenant Colonel Dace {DS Ammo 2), Lieutenant Colonel Bewley (DS ADP 2 ) t Lieutenant Owen, Lieutenant Carins, DGOS, - Lieutenant Hurst, Lieutenant Abson, Lieutenant Colonel Goad (DS Ammo I ) , Lieutenant Colonel Hourahane (Ex DS Ammo 2). ASSOCIATION NEWS Derby THERE are a number of Ex Service Regimental Associations in Derby and it is hoped to form a successful branch of the Association. There are unlimited facilities available in the form of a hail-cum-meeting place, offering bar and snacks, music and a convivial atmosphere where either RAOC Association Members or potential members, can meet. There is no hard work attached to becoming a member of the Association* simply contact: Ron Brown, 42, Underhill Close. Derby, by letter please, in the first instance. Early indications are, that an Association Branch can be formed in the near future. Obviously an Executive Committee needs to be formed. But being a office holder can be fun, if the Association Branch is formed on the right lines in the first place. A Secretary has been found who is capable and is interested in the job. Ideas to date: Meet once a month? Game Evenings, Disco/ Dances, Outings. You name it, and it can be arranged. There's no problem about drinking and driving. The bus facilities are excellent in Derby, and cover the whole of the City and surrounding Districts. Please write to the address given indicating past Service particulars. R H Y M E REVIVAL Together with friends, Major (Ret'd) Brian Willis has started an organisation to re-establish quality rhyming, scanning verse. Printing and publishing facilities are all available —only the extent and quality of support need to be established. If you are interested in writing poetry or other- wise supporting this venture, please write (with- out commitment) but with s.a.e. please to: Mrs. J, Wood, Rat 2 : Midland Bank : Kineton : Warwicks. 142 — |
| Book number | R0250 |