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FROM BLUE LINE TO FRONT LINE
It was labelled the ‘year of change’ by the Commanding Officer in February 2019. And so it proved to be for 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards; a year in which they transitioned from
supporting the Household Division commitment on Public Duties to preparing for their first Battlegroup Overseas Training Exercise in 15 years. EX ASKARI STORM in September 2019 was identified as everyone’s Main Effort.
UK SOUTH BAWF - Event Winners
Number 3 Company on RFT(S)
Corps Football - Capt (MAA) K Haley RAPTC and his new No 2 (temporarily)
A clear and precise build up programme was designed and implemented with Physical Development, Sport and AT all firmly embedded. This ensured that my final year as part of the 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards was as varied as the 2 previous. Below are a series of photos which encapsulate some of what life as a Light Role Infantry Battalion was like through the eyes of the ‘Corps Bloke’:
Miami 2019
Sgt (SI) Tom Carlin successfully completed the PTI Class One Course in Sep before being posted to AFC Harrogate – The Commanding Officer, RSM, Sgt (SI) Tom Carlin & AAPTI Course Students
Number 1 Coy on Acclimatisation PT
1ST BATTALION COLDSTREAM GUARDS
SSgt (SSI) G Baily RAPTC
White Water Rafting at Savage Wilderness
1st Battalion Coldstream Guards Community Engagement Team