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35 ENGINEER REGIMENT


WO2 (QMSI) M Arlow RAPTC

A
t the time of writing this article I have had the pleasure of 
serving with 35 Engineer Regiment for 9 months. Since 
returning from Afghanistan in early 2012 the Regiment has 
managed to maintain its ever present high tempo of commitments. 

Assistance to Op Olympics and various exercises has ensured 
that each of the Sub Units is continually living up to the Engineer 
motto of “Ubique”.


My irst role in post was to complete the organisation of the 
Regimental Annual Multi Activity Adventurous Training Exercise to 
Garmisch, Bavaria. The exercise was a great success with Sub 
Units rotating through Mountain Biking, Kayaking, Trekking and 

Climbing. It can safely be said that each and every participant 
made full use of the fantastic facilities on offer at the US Forces run 
Edelweiss Lodge & Resort.

The Regt hosted the RE (Winter) Games in January this year with 

all 3 Major RE Units sending their sporting elite and some not so 
elite to compete across the 6 Sports. The day was completed 
with each Unit competing in the Chain of Command event. A 10 
discipline itness challenge, that required the team members to 

be pushed physically as individuals and team members. With the


Capt Bostock-competing in the Mountain Bike Challenge-RE (Winter)Games 2013


scores totalled and competition inished for the day, 35 Engr Regt 
where announced the Winners. A mention should be made to the 
Oficials who gave up there time to assist and ensured that “Fair 

Play” was achieved at all times.

On a personal note, I have continued to represent the Corps at 
Hockey and managed to it in some fantastic AT experiences. I 
strongly believe that although the Army and Corps require our 

full commitment, we should not ignore the need for individual job 
satisfaction and a happy family life. It is a real pleasure to be 
working with a Unit that has struck such a ine balance.


Looking forward, the Regt are preparing for a busy period of 
training before deploying next year on Herrick 20.
Spr Entwistle-receiving the Chain of Command Trophy-RE (Winter) Games 2013




1st THE QUEEN’S DRAGOON GUARDS


SSgt (SSI) S Hughes RAPTC
“A
nd now the time is near, when 
we face the inal curtain”!


My time with the 1st The 
Queen’s Dragoon Guards (QDG) has inally 
come to an end and what a rollercoaster 
ride it has been. I have enjoyed the highs 

of sporting triumphs and the lows of such 
sad duties as OP Pabbay!

The QDG have been a great friend over 

the years, and in the last year alone we 
faced together that “Once in a lifetime 
opportunity” of the Op Olympics, so glad 
it only comes once per lifetime! We also 

celebrated the SSAFA Big Breakfast in 
true cavalry style with an adventurous 
run around the “sandy mile (more like 
22 miles)”. The SNCOs’ that took part 
obviously had recce’d the route and
Exercise Diamond Eagle Dropping over Empuriabrava Spain





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