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RADC Event 2022
LCpl Atley Smith
After attending the RADC Event on 21st/22nd of December I have been given the privilege to share a soldier’s point
of view. The 2 days spent in Lichfield were as expected; a pleasure and I am delighted to express how much fun it was. The opportunity to reconnect with old colleagues and create new friends in the Corps is much appreciated.
Monday kicked off with sports activities, splitting the attending members into 4 teams: from ski machines and box jumps, to laps of the church and a hockey game the competitive side of all came to light. To the Officer I could hear wheezing across the gym, who will remain anonymous, I will forever remember you.
Following the morning of games, the winning team collected their well-deserved awards. However, I’m sure team ‘Cavity’
will be back in full force next year. After a rundown of the morning from Col Davies, we were sent to our rooms for a much-needed shower in preparation for the all-ranks function in the evening. We all made our way
Capt Rachel Rudman
My first RADC Event started early, I was lucky to drive up with Maj Verity Brown and LCpl May Fox who both shared experiences, information and let me pick their brains for knowledge and pearls of wisdom.
When we arrived we had time for some lunch before a very competitive sports event for the afternoon. This was a great way for me to meet people in my team and to break the ice as I find large groups quite daunting. The CDO(A) and I also reminisced the anniversary of my Commission to the Corps exactly a year ago. My team was great at cheering on each other and getting the job done quickly. From this we went straight into a briefing with the CDO(A). For me, this gave great insight into planning my career within the RADC.
The night finished with an all-ranks function, due to the sports afternoon I felt comfortable meeting fellow members of the RADC and catching up with the few I know.
The following day was hugely informative. From potential changes within the structure of AMS to innovative research undertaken by Lt Col Winship and Maj Verity Brown regarding Gender in RADC. These both gave a lot of food for thought. On reflection, my top parts to take away from the Event are:
1. A 5-minute short conversation has inspired me for my own career, thank
to the Sgt & WOs’ mess and were greeted by a buffet of amazing food and of course... beers. Some of the ‘dancing’ I both spectated and participated in should stay well within the evening. It didn’t take me long to eye up the pool table tucked away in the corner and we all made full use of it for the remainder of the evening. All in all, the 1st day of the event was a great experience and it was a brilliant way for everyone let their hair down and enjoy everyone’s company.
Safe to say, the following Tuesday 07:00 wake up was emotional. I’m sure many
were feeling the same. We all gathered
in the lecture theatre for a collection of presentations and updates for the Corps. I would like to take this opportunity to say a massive well done, and to thank you to all presenters. Especially Maj Brown’s and Lt Col Winship’s presentation and research. I found the morning very inciteful and on the whole, a great back and forth from those presenting and those listening. We were then all sent onto the parade square in preparation for the Corps photo. Finishing off
with an amazing church service with hymns prayers and remembering those who came before us.
I look forward to next year’s event and will forever have fond memories of this one.
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you Maj Colin.
2. RADC makes up 3% of the AMS
however of the five command posts available, three have been held by RADC members. This demonstrates the level of performance and aptitude of the RADC.
3. Although a small Corps, it is mighty. Having joined a year ago I definitely feel that I am surrounded by highly driven individuals that motivate me to be a contributing member of the team.
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