9th-12th-Lancers - Year 2005 - Page 0036
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| Regiment | 9th/12th Lancers |
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| Year | 2005 |
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34 REGIMENTAL JOURNAL OF THE 9TH/12TH ROYAL LANCERS (PRINCE OF WALES’S) Intelligence Cell The start of the year saw Cpl “Tiny” Tylney and Tpr “Ned” Lander as the main stay’s of the Int cell/training wing, along with W02 “Dez” Henderson, However things were soon to change. W02 Henderson has handed his sports kit over to W02 Rathbone and made a dash for civi strasse; we wish him and his wife Steffi well in the future. We have a new Training Officer, Capt Josh Jacobs; who is now the pastiest looking man in NATO (a sun tan would do him wonders). Tpr Cooper was posted in from the Regimental Recruitment Team. The team was com- pleted with the additions of Tpr Wilson from the Officers Mess and adding a bit of laid back South African flair, LCpl “Ray” Nyambira from the SQMS department. The troop embarked on a busy period of training in preparation for deployment as the Regimental Int cell in Iraq. A bit of a change from training, librarian’s duties and map demands. Ned and Ray departed for an Int course in England, Tpr Wilson decided to accompany them to the UK only to find out he was- n’t on the course (maybe a good idea to check before you go next time!) Cpl “Danny” Hallas managed to get himself promoted and took over from Tiny who has now moved on to new pastures in com- mand troop; or should that be pastures revisited. With the ORBAT finally fixed, the team departed for Sennelager to engage in some intense 0PTAG training, the IO is counting his bruises from the riot training. The troop is now firmly located in Battle Group HQ in Iraq with the intelligence empire reinforced by the addition of Cpl Townend, the 10’s PA. We are currently planning all the James Bondesque missions for the Regt to undertake. Tpr Cooper has now been promoted from brew boy to chief filer, replacing Tpr Wilson who has moved on to become the L0 for the LEC’S. The Intelligence officer and the Int Sgt Major continue to keep the office going with their fast wit and humour, while the lads remain studious as ever, engrossed in the art oflink analysis and attempting to track the anarchic world of Southern Iraq. It just remains to wish Cpl Nyambira and his wife good luck as they are expecting their first child in the New Year. Catering Troop With a lull in demand for catering support the Catering Troop, in the early part of 2005, was able to programme initiatives that would see personnel undertake appropriate career courses and adventure training. By March 05, as the training cycle and catering commitments increased the focal point of the Troop became the undertaking of 0PTAG Training and the introduc- tion of Total Quality Management procedures in readiness for the operational deployment to Iraq. I’te’s Abdul Sambou and Albert Bispart found themselves in Bavaria undertaking a proficiency ski course, however it wasn’t long before Pte Sambou returned to Hohne nursing a twisted ankle. Nonetheless he enjoyed the experience promising never to return to a snow capped country. Meanwhile, and on promo- tion, LCpl Sean Bennett successfully completed the RLC Military proficiency course, whilst LCpl Emma Allen tempted Jamie Oliver with her culinary delights during her Chef Class One course held in Aldershot. The turn of April saw the troop provide catering support to the 60th Anniversary ofthe Liberation of Bergen/Belsen, a task that Pte Levy/s about to be rum ovefl was to test all elements of the logistic plan. Catering for approx- imately 750 members of the Jewish community and elements of the Royal Family, combined with a typically Kosher menu, was no easy feat that certainly transpired to be a success for all that attended. The construction of a field catering facility within the estate of the Regimental Restaurant gave Cpl Danny Kay the opportuni- ty to revive his culinary skills by providing real time insulated cuisine for elements of the Regiment undertaking the annual Firing Camp. Whilst the food proved to be popular, the Ration Stores are still struggling to develop further initiatives to reduce a mountain of pasta derivatives from lasagne to pasta shells. The move to undertake 0PTAG training in Sennelager saw the troop develop a logistic template that was to be adopted by all 7 Armoured Brigade units. Undertaking military training whilst also catering for the Regiment motivated and fostered a high degree of team spirit and interplay within the Troop and amongst other sub-units. The arrival of Pte Jodie Lewis on to the Public Order scene ensured the reputation of the Troop as a multi-skilled and disciplined body. Indeed her enthusiasm cer- tainly knocked others of their feet! Meanwhile Cpl Mick Buchan continues to express how busy he was in ‘Tin City’ only no one could ever find him; questions were being asked if he ever existed. Our return from summer leave saw the departure of Sgt Andy Savage on promotion to SSgt and the subsequent arrival of newly promoted Sgt Chris Wyatt and Pte Lee Campbell. Final preparations for the deployment on 0P TELIC 07 were com- pleted, which also saw the arrival of Pte Amy Dawson from The TA Light Infantry to bolster current manning shortfalls. A good days WO/K |
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