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Second to None
(The Coldstream Guards Newsletter)
February - March 2008
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More images from the Afghanistan Tour further down.
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Above Left: Seven Company at Windsor for the State Visit of the
President of France.
Above Right: Two Company return home to Windsor from
Afghanistan.
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ShinyCapstar YouTube Account!
Obviously, without not trying to be
outdone with all the technological advances, ShinyCapstar has
it's own 'YouTube' account for any Coldstream Videos that have
been created. If you haven't already seen the Regimental
Recruiting DVD you can watch it online on our 'YouTube' account
(it's brilliant!), all this plus clips from recent events and
functions, plus loads more to come! (you can also subscribe to the YouTube
account to be told when new videos are added) - the videos on
the YouTube Account have had over 10,000 views since Oct 06,
that is outstanding so more videos will be added on a regular
basis.
At the time of going to press, the ShinyCapstar
Channel has the following videos, with more to come:
The Regimental Recruiting Video.
The Coldstream Guards Op Telic Fun Run.
I'm a Coldstreamer's Wife, Get me out of Here
weekend.
Videos from the last Regimental Association Day.
A recent news video from Exercise African Thorn.
Plus lots more on the site and more due to be added!
If you have a video that you'd like to appear on our
channel, send it to us and we'll see if it's suitable to
hold pride and place on 'THE' Coldstream Video Channel!
Read More about the You Tube Account here!
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NUMBER TWO COMPANY |
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RETURN HOME TO WINDSOR |
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FROM AFGHANISTAN |
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Number Two Company arrive home from Afghanistan having travelled
via Cyprus and Germany
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Their Tour of Duty was spent serving with Right Flank, Scots
Guards in the Armoured Infantry Role
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ARE YOU AN EX-COLDSTREAMER?
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO RE-ENLIST AS A REGULAR SOLDIER, CONTACT:
WO2 John Sheard on 01753 755598
or visit your local careers office
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OPERATION HERRICK |
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AFGHANISTAN |
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A Commander
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A Machine Gunner
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The Mortar Platoon
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The Reconnaissance (Recce) Platoon
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The Medics
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The Sniper Platoon
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CLASS 2 & 3 DRUMMERS
COURSE |
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ARMY SCHOOL OF CEREMONIAL |
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CATERICK |
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Above: Coldstreamers under going training are Dmr Blackie (F
flute), Dmr Keenan (Bb flute), Dmr Harris and Dmr Henson (both
on Side Drum). All Pass Out on the 22 May 08.
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The course is run to train
drummers, flute players and buglers of the Infantry. Each course
is 18 weeks long and consists of music theory lessons, practical
music lessons and infantry skills such as first aid, weapon
handling, ranges and physical fitness keeping the course varied
and interesting.
During the first 6 weeks of the course the instructors will
lead, teach and train individuals to Class 3 standard of musical
ability. The next 12 weeks are taken up with instruction to
Class 2 standard. At the end of the course the instructors will
lead the trainees through the passing out parade, carrying out
the same tasks as the trainees on parade, in effect doing the
job they would be doing in their own Corps of Drums.
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Above: Outside Scotton Hall
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NUMBER 7 COMPANY |
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STATE VISIT BY THE
PRESIDENT OF FRANCE |
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WINDSOR |
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Members of Number Seven Company about to extend, to line the
Street for Her Majesty The Queen
and the President of France Outside Windsor Castle
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On the 26th March 2008 members of Number Seven Company lined the
route outside Windsor Castle for the State Visit by the
President of France. Seven Company are based in Woolwich but
will move to Wellington Barracks in the centre of London in two
years time.
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The Major General of the Household Division
Maj Gen W G Cubitt proving the route
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TRADES AND SPECIALISATIONS |
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Regimental Police
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The Provost Sergeant - Sergeant Ian Bacchus from Birmingham
The Coldstream Guards have their own Regimental Police. Normally
a Sergeant and four Lance Corporals form this small but none the
less important organisation. All Regimental Policemen have
attended the All Arms Unit Custody Course at the Military
Correctional Training Centre at Colchester.
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Lance Corporal Cook from Hartlepool checks on a Soldier under
sentence
Their duties include; Supervision and rehabilitation of Soldiers
under sentence, administration of Soldiers under sentence,
overseeing the day to day running of the Guardroom, maintaining
discipline within the barracks, controlling access of vehicles
into barracks and parking, controlling the issue of car passes,
controlling ID passes for contractors and civilians, liaison
between the Royal Military Police and the Civil Police and
liaising closely with the Regimental Sergeant Major.
On operations their duties may include: Close Protection for the
Commanding Officer, manning the Commanding Officers Rover Group,
Prisoner of War handling and route marking.
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The Regimental Newsletter
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1st Battalion Coldstream Guards
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