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MORTARS Sitrep as at 05 Oct 07
(Archive)
Mortar Update 5th October 2007
The Mortar Platoon begins its deployment today with the first 14
members flying to theatre. The grouping that was going south to
work with the Household Cavalry has been re-tasked at the last
minute and will now be going to support the Danish Battle Group
who are employed as Battle Group Centre - the role the Battalion
was originally to take. This group will be commanded by the
Mortar Platoon Commander, Captain Clive. The remaining 10
members of this group will be deploying nearer the middle of the
month and will also be supporting the Danish Battle Group. This
should make for a busy and interesting start to the tour for us,
we are due at some point to be re-tasked back to the Household
Cavalry, wait out for further details!!
The Postal address for those going to the Danish will be posted
as soon as I have the information.
The other half of the Platoon will be deploying at the middle of
the month and will be heading to support 40 Commando Royal
Marines, they will be going to Now Zad and Kajaki. This group
will be split into two sections; one commanded by Sgt Steele,
the other by LSgt Lees. They will have a very busy time during
the initial deployment as the Marines have already taken over
and are eagerly awaiting their arrival. Sgt Steele will be
updating this site on behalf of those going to work with the
Marines.
The postal address for those going to the Marines is:
Number Rank Name
Coldstream Guards Mortars
40 Cdo RM
BFPO 792
I am very proud of all of the hard work that the Platoon have
put into their training over the last year. I have every
confidence that they will perform to the highest standard, in
keeping with the finest traditions of the regiment.
I apologise that there is not a great deal of detail in this
initial briefing, however it is best only to post the facts and
not the speculations. As soon as the various elements arrive and
get settled in to their various roles we will keep you updated
at the first opportunity.
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