Page 269 - The History of the Royal Army Veterinary Corps 1962–2021

THE HISTORY OF THE ROYAL ARMY VETERINARY CORPS 1962 – 2021
once in a career moment, but still provide us with opportunities for some exciting tasks during our service career and make joining the military all worthwhile. The UK Training Team took advantage of the chance to visit and explore a number of wildlife centres, including the Nairobi National Park and the elephant and giraffe sanctuaries. Between courses, Cpl Gaz Instone RAVC and Cpl Cooper RAFP embarked on a long weekend to the Masai Mara wildlife park, which was an experience for both of them as they travelled there by road!
Hopefully, there will be a fourth phase, by means of a follow up trip to see how the Kenyan Defence Force Canine Regiment have grown and developed.”24
Pakistan – Operation HALLEX – 2014
In the spring 2020 issue of Chiron Calling, SSgt Lino Woolfe RAVC, gave readers an insight into being on Ops in Pakistan:
Op HALLEX was first generated for 1st Military Working Dog Regiment (RAVC) in the latter months of 2014 and has since produced two teams per year to
deliver Defence Engagement Arms Explosive Search (AES) Dog Training and handling to the Remount Veterinary Farrier Corps (RV&FC) of the Pakistan Army.
I was fortunate to deploy on Op HALLEX 18-2 as the SNCO at the start of 2019, and to be the continuity SNCO for the next deployment 19-1 at the end of August 2019, so spending a total of 6 months deployed. The first team to deploy on 18-2 was myself, Cpl Laura Simpson and LCpl Adam Divers, all from separate Sqns. This was the first time all the Regular Sqns had an active involvement in the Op HALLEX deployment.
When we landed, we were taken to the Diplomatic Enclave just outside of Islamabad. This is a secure area, where diplomats from all over the world, work and live within their Embassy communities. We were taken to the British High Commission living compound which is entirely separate from the British High Commission (BHC). From there we were shown our living accommo- dation and taken around the complex where we famil- iarised ourselves with the amenities available. The first week consisted of security briefs, collection of required equipment, vehicle familiarisation and meeting with the Army Dog School Commander. The Army Dog
LCpl Paul Duke RAVC training a Kenya Wildlife Service handler against ivory poaching, early 2001.
24 Chiron Calling Summer 2014.
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