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7 ‘TRANSPORT’ REGT RLC – ‘THE END OF THE ROAD’

WO2 (QMSI) WR Tanner RAPTC

T
he day I arrived at 7 Regt RLC in qualify for one of the redundancy tranches, lot of knowledge and experience that I will
Bielefeld on a crisp spring morning in unfortunately I kept missing the bracket, call upon in civilian life.
April 12 to the delight of taking over so after 22 years of fun and laughter with a
a Unit without a handover/takeover, a run great bunch of blokes I decided to forego I wish all Corps men/women the best of

down Gym and of course an equipment Veng and wearily pushed the NTT button. luck and if you’ve had half the laughs and
table all over the place, nothing new there After a day of dragging my knuckles along experiences that I’ve had then well done.
then I hear you say.
the loor I saw the opportunities opening I’ve met some really great characters and
out to me and a great weight lifted off my creatures in the Corps, the likes of Barry

It was straight into MST for the Regt’s shoulders, I could inally start to seriously Stoddart, Phil McGregor, Si Horrible, Neil
winter deployment on H17 so it was a busy map out my future.
McCallum, Russ Bailey, Carl Simmons,
but an interesting period, unfortunately Keith Jenns, Rob Nelson, Tony Davis,
they didn’t have a PID on H17 for me So you can see from the above why I Tony Richardson and Miles to name the

so I looked forward to a relaxing time on have called this years notes ‘The End of most prominent in my career, live long and
ROG..Not.
the Road’, its the closing of a chapter for prosper. However, I’ve got to mention the
7 Regt in Bielefeld and for me in the Army.
most important one, someone that has
It was just my luck, the Regt was also been like a rock to me, Shammass Khan,
preparing for a unit move to Kendrew Bks, I’ve got to say thank you to 7 Regt for thank you and I’m so looking forward to

Cottesmore so the ROG period was taken being very supportive and I wish them luck, working with you in Civvy Street.
up with recce’s, Gym kit movement, lots especially the AAPTIs when they move to
of ISO container packing and clean up in Cottesmore, they are going to need it, The Corps is deinitely now going in the
preparation for HQ BFG’s arrival from JHQ.
as well as a very good sense of humour. right direction, anyone joining the Corps

A really big thank you has to go to the now will see that they are far better placed
During the year long compiling of these ‘Corps’ for all it has done for me especially than anyone else in the Army, thank you
notes for this years MBS I was hoping to
the fantastic support, I really take away a
and good luck.

1 REGIMENT ARMY AIR CORPS (1 AAC)

SSgt (SSI) D Parish RAPTC
A
t present I’ve been with 1 AAC for a year now and the platform in which to support ground troops. With regards to the
Operational tempo is still rapid, the 2 lying Sqns 652 and sporting side of life the Regiment entered a team into the BA(G)

661 have alternated to and from Op HERRICK with 652 Inter Unit Athletics Championships where a hidden star emerged on
returning early February and 661 deploying again in May. The the day, Sgt Lloyd who won the Minor Units pole vault and discus
Commanding Oficer Lt Col Anderson left the Regiment November events, all who competed did well and had an enjoyable day. The
2012 and Lt Col Tedman took command. The new CO much like football team entered the six-a-side competition held at PRB, all

the old, regards physical development as a priority which obviously within the team gave their best in the fast and furious games and
makes my life a little easier. The Regiment have been deployed on dealt well with the hot conditions. The Regimental basketball team
operations in one form or another constantly for the past 10 years also participated in the BA(G) Inter-Unit Championships.
which is quite staggering, though on the return of 661 from Op

HERRICK there will be time to reset which will allow all within the As for me, Personally I’ve planned to compete in the Alpe D’huez
Regiment a chance to take part in some well deserved AT.
triathlon July 13 as many in the Corps have over the past few
years and have claimed its one not to be missed, “looking forward
Following the 2020 announcement 1 AAC are to amalgamate with 9 to the hills”. The year ahead will no doubt be busy with the usual

AAC and will return to the UK where they’ll be stationed at Yeovilton twists and turns to deal with. It’ll be good to get the soldiers back
mid 2014/15. The Regiment will begin the conversion to Wildcat to regular itness, sporting and AT activities upon their return.
(Lynx upgrade) summer 2013 giving a greater observation/ighting

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