RAOC Gazette - page 173
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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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3 Base Ammunition Depot WE were sad to sec the departure of our CAO Lieutenant Colonel Manuel, who left us for Washington. We wish him and his wife all success in America and hope that he can cope with no Coronation Street and wierd American customs. Our new CAO, Lieutenant Colonel Allen has settled in nicely, he's enrolled at the Bruggen goif club and. most important of all, found his way around the depot. Other notable departures have been Sergeant Alan. Breden ACC who left us for civilian life. Staff Sergeant Joe Hoareau is still finding his way lo Antwerp (a note for the MTO at O D A : Make sure your snow- plough/gritter has got plenty of flashing lights on it!) and Corporal Jock Lynch will be missed by the scouts here, as he's been posted to RSA Larkhill. Vogelsang raised its head as was promised by Major Robin- son on his arrival. The unit spent a week there, to enable the men lo get away from ammunition and sport. After a leisurely trip by coach, (courtesy Richardson Tours) the chaps were shown around the camp, and made friends with ' The Hill * shortly afterwards. The days were made fairly long, starting with PT at 0600 hours (by popular request), and carrying on with various aspects of military training until about 2000 hours. The military training included Jungle and Assault Ranges, Field Craft with basha building, fighting/recce patrols, and the use of hand signals, The OC presents Sergeant Dennis Brown with his three stripes for valour at Vogelsang. The highlight I'm told, was a thirty two kilometre march which began at 2330 hours and carried on through the night On arrival at the destination, the weary marchers were given a nice surprise in the form of an additional five kilometres, The march was culminated by an LMG shoot, contrary to the rumours that the DS would stand in as targets. Overall, Vogel- sang 81 proved to be a success. It is hoped that next year's venture will be longer and include adventure training. On a more serious note, Sergeant Barry Taylor is con- gratulated on his recent award of the GOCs Commendation. The award was presented to him at a short ceremony in the Sergeants Mess by the Commandant. The sporting scene has been a little quiet recently with only the swimming team competing. They have just returned from Berlin with second overall in the BAOR Minor Units Competition- Apparently there are photographs being developed so a report will feature next month. Congratulations to W 2 Knoll, Lance Corporal Kinghan ACC and their wives on the recent births of baby girls. Also to Staff Sergeant Brien, Sergeant Brown, Corporal Evans, Lance Corporals Gordon and Singh on their recent promotions. We say farewell t o : Lieutenant Colonel Manuel, Captain Melia, Stan: Sergeant Hoareau, Sergeant Breden ACC, Corporals Keast, Lynch 229, Rumbelow, Pascoe, Privates Ash by, Brown 221 and Mart. — • We welcome; Lieutenant Colonel Allen, Lieutenant Manuel RPC (not on demotion). Corporals Ravenscroft (BATUS) Sullivan, Tipiady, Zycinski, Lance Corporals Biggs, Clarke and Private Wynn, (For RAOC Manning and Records, the RSM would like to see more 16 Para veterans before he leaves.) 4 Petroleum Depot HIGHLIGHT of ihe months activities was the great 'fish in 1 organised by our Chief Chemist Mr Ron Elliott Talk about a duck to water, Ron, who is also President of Munster Garrison Fishing Club organised a really big one this time. It fell on the same weekend as did about three hundred million gallons of rain. Tents, tables, forms and chairs were to be seen drifting around in a six acre field four feet deep in water. These items were being chased by six MSO duly fitted out with flippers, waders, Mae Wests and plastic buckets? Even with all this kit it was a failure. Next day saw the intrepid Rear Admiral Elliott, in full command of the RAOC Maritime MSO, venture forth with their rubber boats, rubber boots and rumour has it, the Pet Lab rubber doll. Finally to finish, this fisherman's tale a request. Anyone fishing or partaking of any form of water sport in the Ems area are asked to return any item marked with an arrow or part number to Mr Ron Elliott Next on the agenda. The Rheindahlen Allied March, four members of our unit attended, on again what must have been another weather record. They were our AO, Captain Barron, Captain Harris and WO I Pete Chatfield both of the Inspec- torate and last but not least Staff Sergeant Tony Biondic. The unit social event this month was in the form of a cricket match. A challenge was thrown out by the Staff Sergeants and above to the Sergeants and below. This meant that we at least won one match this season! An excellent buffet Bar-B-Que was laid on and prepared by Ronnie l a l a \ Moffat and Geordie ' a la carte' Symons. It is said that people came from miles around just to ' sniff it, 1 A great time was had by all. While I (Frank Jasper) have been sitting here writing this epic, complaints are coming in from Departments saying they've not had a mention. So from now on each department will get a month. This month it's accounts: Headed by The Mathematician of the Year, Sergeant Pete Wormley followed closely by John (NAAF1) Davey, only on temp loan, and Mrs Joan (Never been late yet) Gottwald, who is taking a course in languages, as she seems to be a bit vague when it comes to some of the MOD Jargon and soldiers slang. Departures: Corporal Ford. Lance Corporal Stevens, Sergeant Hopkinson REME. Arrivals: Sergeant Green REME, Privates Tomlinson and Gregan (ATT1. Congratulations to the Stevens, on the birth of their daughter, and also to Sergeant and Mrs Hopkins on the arrival of their daughter. Promotions: Congratulations to the following on their recent elevations: Lieutenant Colonel Chapman soon to depart for warmer climates. Corporal Dufton and Lance Corporals Vaughan and Laws. Management Services Unit BAOR THE dust has now settled after the ARU, the Officer Command- ing has landed and our lives resume the more even tenor that should apply in his haven of tranquillity. The Berlin detachments have returned to the fold and are in the throes of report-writing, except for SSM Jimmy McLarty (now minus plasterrast) who plans to go back to sort out the computer. It is nice to see the powers-that-be exercising their powers over financial expenditure in these days of economic stringency; for example there was a little old and broken putty in one of our windows that was allowing dampness to penetrate a little, Did PSA repair it? No, they knocked it all out and replaced it with a very attractive glass wall. Shades of Coventry Cathedral 1 The sporting scene has been rather quiet just lately; the golf course and running tracks have had a pounding but with no great success. Our latest study involves trying to amend the system so that work does not interfere with leisure pursuits. Could this be classed as a staff suggestion? 144 |
| Book number | R0250 |