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we were taking equipment from 19 different units and a fleet from LTF. It’s not an exaggeration to say the team pulled off a blinder in ensuring the Battlegroup deployed out of barracks in good order, with the LTF team at Warminster praising us for our professional- ism and positive approach. We must also mention SSgt Guthrie and the catering team; the standard of food they prepared in the field was simply outstanding and every soldier appreciated the effort they put in. I will say that I am proud of our ingrained SCOTS DG cul- ture which makes us fight through and find solutions, an attitude which never diminishes.
Deployed onto Salisbury Plain, the QM team under Capt Taylor formed the ‘B Ech’ element of the CSS function and based themselves out of Rollestone Camp. In quite luxurious accommodation, resembling a Divisional Support Area, the QM gang were well catered for, but struggled with a poor television recep- tion and lack of choice at the hotplate!! Nonetheless the B Ech provided a vital rear link function for the Battlegroup, although there were a few mishaps along the way - RQMS McCall on an admin run found him- self lost in an exercise template and in a moment of uncharacteristic confusion, managed to get himself ‘bogged’ in a 9-seater minibus (much embarrassment and denial followed).
My Vehicle, My Troop, My Scran
As A2, the QM(T) team deployed with the Light Brigade Support Group (LBSG), in the Brigade Support Area. This was the first time in recent mem- ory SCOTS DG had deployed with a full Brigade CSS grouping in support and it is no exaggeration to say the deployment caused a level of confusion as pro- cesses were quickly developed and understood in real time. The QM(T), however, can rely on an excellent team and they conducted themselves with the utmost professionalism and willingness to learn, which drew praise directly from the Brigade Commander. Much to the frustration of the RQMS(T), Capt Chart ‘tinkered’ with alternative set ups for A2, however, the QM(T) eventually managed to impose his ideas and the set up was in the end a complete success. Special mention must go to Cpl Pearson, who stepped up to take on the responsibilities usually expected of a deployed RLC SSgt. In this capacity he was exceptional, working closely with the RQMS(T) Cha Lang, they managed seamless supplies, enabling 90% vehicle availability for SCOTS DG Battlegroup throughout the exercise - a remarkable achievement. SSgt Hallam worked tirelessly in the background conducting A2 security, the de-facto Troop Sergeant, and LCpl Gus Briandt ensured the set up was always well administered. The deployment was a superb team effort: we trialled new SOPs, lessons were learned and captured for the
Unconfirmed whether there are two Land Rovers diffy some of their CES. QM under investigation.
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