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Second to None
(The Coldstream Guards Newsletter)
Edition 10
June - July 07
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TRAINING |
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FOR OP HERRICK |
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Public order training including petrol bomb inoculation shown
above and below.
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DRIVER TRAINING
Driver Training at Aldershot Training Area
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In preparation for Operation HERRICK all drivers (from all the
companies not just the Transport Platoon) undergo driver
training. This includes familiarisation training on the new
Vector pictured above, left and below. The training included
cross country driving at Aldershot Training Area. The skills
that these drivers gain here will be vital in theatre.
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SUPPORT COMPANY
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The Mortar Platoon using the Fire Control Application and Mortar
Firing Data Computer.
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The Machine Gun Platoon, Anti Tank Platoon and No 1 Company
reacting to a base attack.
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The Sniper Platoon carryout last minute checks prior to a
Patrol.
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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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QUEENS BIRTHDAY PARADE |
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16 JUNE 2007 |
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NUMBER 7 COMPANY |
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It was the turn of Number 7 Company to provide the Escort for
the Queens Birthday Parade 2007. 2Lt Mills (Gap Year Officer)
had the gratifying role as the Ensign. Together with the usual
personalities from Number 7 Company WO1 Pete Carr performed the
duties of the Regimental Sergeant Major fulfilling a life long
ambition. WO2 Dave Waller performed the duties of the Senior
Sergeant.
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The Battalion played its part by providing 10 half companies of
street liners. They took a week out from their OP HERRICK
preparation and the transition from green to red was seamless.
The Battalion deployed on exercise the following week.
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ARE YOU AN EX-COLDSTREAMER?
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO RE-ENLIST AS A REGULAR SOLDIER, CONTACT:
WO2 Nigel Hicks on 01753 755598
or visit your local careers office
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THE CUSTOMARY QUEENS
GARDEN PARTY |
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FOR THE ESCORT FOR THE
QUEENS BIRTHDAY PARADE |
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NUMBER 7 COMPANY |
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HM The Queen meets Guardsman Will Smith from Falmouth, Cornwall.
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REGIMENTAL ASSOCIATION DAY
SATURDAY 7TH JULY 2007
NEWBY HALL, RIPPON
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This years annual Coldstream Guards Association gathering was
held at Newby Hall, Ripon.
The Past and the Present
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The Past and the Present. Mr Bryan Douglas & Mr Colin Westerman
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WO2 Dave Roffey RQMS
RHQ & WO1 (RSM) Paul Downes RSM All Arms Drill Wing
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Set in the beautiful grounds of Newby Hall it could not have
been better! The sun shone whilst the Regimental Band played.
A visit to the house and gardens was one of the main attractions
closely followed by the beer tent.
The RHQ PRI shop was open throughout the day.
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Horses for Courses
Just a FEW of the courses that are available to you whilst
serving in Battalion.
Sport Courses
Aug 07 Golf Intermediate
Aug 07 BSAC Sport Diver
Sep 07 Boxing ABAE Assistant Coach
Sep 07 Golf Skills Basic
Sep 07 Boxing ABAE Coach
Sep 07 Judo Skills
Sep 07 BSAC Ocean Diver
Oct 07 Volleyball Skills & English Volleyball Ass Level 1 Coach
Oct 07 Rugby Football League (RFL) Club Coach
Oct 07 Squash Skills
Nov 07 Rugby Football Union (RFU) Club Coach
Military Courses
Aug 07 Helicopter Handling Instructor Course
Sep 07 Team Medic Course
Sep 07 Patrol Language Course
Sep — Nov 07 Physical Training Instructors Course
Sep 07 Common Signaller Course
Sep 07 Helicopter Rigger Marshal Course
Oct 07 Lance Corporals Course
Oct — Nov 07 Lance Corporals Course
What's Going On — First Battalion
Aug 07 All Ranks Party
Aug 07 Pre Deployment Leave
Sep 07 Military Annual Training Tests
Autumn 07 — Spring 08 Tour of Afghanistan
What's Going On — 7 Company
Aug 07 All Ranks Party
Aug 07 Leave
Sep 07 Exercise at Otterburn Training Area
Sep 07 Adventure Training
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LCPL
DOBSON VC
Memorial Unveiled at High Spen, Gateshead
8 July 2007
During World War 1 the soldiers of High Spen were some of the
most decorated in the country giving the village the epithet of
“Village of Heroes”. Two High Spen residents who survived WW1
were awarded the Victoria Cross for Bravery, unique event for a
village of this, when only 16 VCs were awarded across the
country.
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Lance Corporal Frederick William Dobson of the Coldstream Guards
and Private Thomas Young of the DLI, were honoured for saving
lives, as between them they saved the lives of 10 injured men,
going out onto the battlefield to get them time after time.
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Amongst others the dedication service was represented by the
Coldstream Guards with WO1 P Downes, WO2 N Hicks, WO2 D Roffey,
Coldstream Guard recruits from Catterick, Sgt Bumby and LCpl
Bell from ACIO Sunderland, standard bearers from the
Middlesbrough and Ashington Branch, Amble ACF and Gdsm Graves (a
distant relative of LCpl Dobson VC).
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TRADES & SPECIALISTS
IN THE
COLDSTREAM GUARDS
Storeman
In order to complete the wide range of tasks given to the
infantry and be able to operate in a host of different
environments, Battalions have a large amount of specialist and
valuable equipment. As a storeman you would be required to
assist with the management and accounting of this equipment.
Storemen are required to be trustworthy and reliable.
You can become a storeman in the Coldstream Guards. There are
storemen employed in each of the Company Stores as well as the
Quartermasters Department. All storeman have attended the All
Arms Storeman Course at the Defence College of Logistics at
Deepcut. All storemen are trained in IT enabling them to use the
logistics information systems.
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The majority of those working in the various stores have CAT C
licences coupled with HAZMAT qualifications and forklift
operators licences. There are further opportunities to attend
specialist courses at the Defence College of Logistics at
Deepcut to manage unit spares, ammunition and rations.
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Interested in a life in the Coldstream Guards?
Ring CSgt Mack McWilliams on 07782 186661 to try one of our free
Look at Life Courses. |
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Second to None
The Regimental Newsletter
for the
1st Battalion Coldstream Guards
Produced by the Coldstream Guards Regimental Recruiting Team
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