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Incoming:
embedded into the new “Mackenzie Building” which was oficially
• Capt (MAA) Tracey Dorée – OC Course Design Cell opened on Fri 15 June 2012 by General Sir Jeremy Mackenzie.

• Capt (MAA) Jason Murdoch – TCO
The newly refurbished Training Wing and associated landscape are
• SSgt (SSI) Jessey – 3 MERCIAN
due to oficially open in early June 2013. The Aldershot Garrison
• Sgt (SI) Bambury – PTI Class 1 Course
Oficers’ Mess and Warrant Oficers’ and Sergeants’ Mess came
• Sgt Conde RM – CTCRM
on line in April 2012. Myself and Capt (MAA) Ed Williams moved

• Sgt (SI) Goodchild – 4 LSR
in as soon as we practically could. At the time of going to press,
• Sgt (SI) Hunt – PTI Class 1 Course
the afore mentioned will have taken up post at the new Afghan
• Sgt (SI) Loader – ITC Catterick (P Coy)
National Army Oficer Academy in Kabul, Afghanistan. I would like
• Sgt (SI) Manderson – PTI Class 1 Course to personally thank him for the friendship, and the occasional Soiree

• Sgt (SI) Mayled – ATC (P)
in the local area whilst serving together at the ASPT. This state
• Sgt Ridsdel – RMAS (ASPT Chief Clerk) of the art accommodation is truly it for purpose, providing all the
• Sgt (SI) Shilton – JSATI
“living in” staff with practical, comfortable, en-suite living quarters.

Outgoing:
The Training Facilities at ASPT are also continuously improving
• Capt (MAA) Al Humes – HQ ITG
with the latest BeaverFit Outdoor/Indoor CrossFit Rigs, as well as
• Capt (MAA) Russ Reid – OC JSMTC Ballachulish all the accompanying, associated equipment. Our free weights,
• SSgt (SSI) Haniver – 39 Regt RA
CV equipment and itness training machines are also some of the
• Sgt (SI) Blackburn – 4 Regt RA
newest developments in the itness industry.

• Sgt (SI) Brant – ATG (A)
• Sgt (SI) Farrugia – PWRR
The ASPT is a truly fantastic place to work, and I personally feel
• Sgt (SI) Harden – ATG (A) Cyprus
the Commanding Oficer, and all ranks throughout the Chain of
• Sgt (SI) Horton – CTC RM
Command have adopted the right mix of work and social. During

• Sgt Jackson RM – CTC RM
my tenure to date, we, as a staff have embarked on numerous
• Sgt (SI) Morton – Civilian Life
Staff Training periods, these include: Clay Pigeon Shooting (I
• Sgt (SI) Murray – 3 MERCIAN
was shocking), various London trips, including exclusive Tower of
• Sgt (SI) Walsh – 21 Sig Regt
London Trip. Skiing Exped to Bavaria, Germany and numerous

• Miss Devereux – RMAS
Mountain Biking (mind the trees!) outings. Cyprus AT package is
also in the planning stages as I write these notes. Please enjoy
Not only do the Team, and delivery evolve but as does the the subsequent articles produced by the Team at ASPT. It will give
architecture. HQ ASPT, HQ RAPTC and the ASCB are now irmly
you a lavour what we do both in, and out of the ofice!

ASPT (UK) TEAM WINNERS AT PARAS’ 10

SSgt (SSI) A Jessey RAPTC

A
team of 4 were recruited from the ASPT for the
Aldershot Paras’ 10 tab that took place on 11 March
2013 in Aldershot on our beloved Training Area. The

team consisted of SSgt Jessey, Sgt Loader, Sgt Flanagan and
Sgt Manderson and the weight carried was 35 lbs.

The 10 mile route took the competitors up all the major hills

on Aldershot’s local training area and was also given an extra
kick due to the amount of rain that settled the few nights prior
to the event where water was waste deep adding extra ‘fun’.
The route was also the original Parachute Regiment 10 mile

tab conducted during ‘P’ Company.

The team’s average inish time was 1hr 29 mins allowing them
to claim the winning team trophy.
Sgt Gaz Loader, Sgt Martin Flanagan, SSgt Adrian Jessey
and Sgt Robert Manderson (Kneeling