Dec 11 Issue 43

desthe magazine for defenceider equipment and support

Tomahawk and Astute – a 21st century firepower display

Virtual warfare in focus See inside

Warrior Wildcat Daring packs Support takes Mapping out upgrade goes to sea a punch on a new look the future

des Steve Moore [email protected] [email protected] Ralph Dunn [email protected] Dick Naughton © Crown Copyright desider [email protected] 7155 7379 (0)207 +44 Fax: 1810. 7657 (0)20 Tel: +44 1NU WC1A London Holborn, High Street, Shun Tamura Advertising Distribution Manager: Editor: Deputy Relations: Public Head, Assistant expressed in in expressed Views omissions. or errors for accepted be can liability no accurate, is produced material all ensure to care inthose the While editor the takes defence industries. including MOD, the outside readers to available made be sponsor. and the can also equipment Copies capability relevant MOD project team before publication. before team project MOD relevant the by cleared be must advertorials for content All MOD. the or DE&S by endorsed necessarily not are advertised, Printing: Printing: from well-managed forests. Stewardship Councilcertified material post consumer waste andForest cent recycled andde-inked pulpfrom Silk 90gsmwhichcontains 50per This magazineisproduced onCocoon FEATURES 30 28 26 24 is distributed free of charge to DE&S employees employees DE&S to charge of free distributed is

It’s theArmyPlayStation generation Defence Secretary praises ‘dedicated people’ Kestrel reaches fullflight Warfare staff goto war communications inAfghanistan guaranteeing increased capacity andimproved qualityof backbone communications network –isnow complete, Project Kestrel –Information Systems andServices' reliable combat deployment havinghonedtheirsoldieringskillsinvirtual head to HelmandProvince onthelatest Operation Herrick Members oftheBritishArmy'sPlayStation generation than 40years. marking themost radical changeto itstraining for more Training System to afanfare oftrumpetsandapplause, The Royal Navyhasunveiled itsnew MaritimeComposite succeeding DrLiamFox his visionfor defence inhisfirst publicspeechsince most dedicated people inthepublicservice' asheoutlined New Defence Secretary PhilipHammondhaspraised 'the - 9352 30257 or 0117 9130257 0117 or 9130257 30257 -9352 - 9352 30537 or 0117 9130537 0117 or 9130537 30537 -9352 desider, – Ten Alps Publishing, 1 New Oxford Oxford 1New Publishing, –Ten Alps ider - 9352 34342 or 0117 9134342 0117 or 9134342 34342 -9352 :

and the products and services and services and the products

21 19 16 14 13 10 8 5 NEWS

Scout setssightsonthefuture US-UK co-operation ontheway Airfield support faces up to change Sub dismantlinggetspublicfeedback Warrior in£1billion upgrade passing her last period of intensive training intensive of period last her passing after fleet operational Navy's Royal the in place mark anothermilestone intheproject systems available vehicles, willbefitted withoneofthelatest sighting Scout, theArmy'snext generation ofmannedrecce Trade Co-operation Treaty comes into force test nationalprocesses before theUS-UKDefence Several Pathfinder projects have beenlaunched to DE&S andAirCommand military airfieldsisdelivered hasbeenlaunchedby A programme ofchangeto thewaysupportat destroyer 45 Type Daring raring to go has touched down ontheflightdeckof Wildcat, theRoyal Navy'snext generation helicopter, report Office Audit National latest the to response in Secretary, Defence new the says costs, equipment on agrip got has MOD The The MODis‘gettingagrip’ deemed asuccess byDE&Sorganisers decommissioned nuclear submarineshasbeen The first inaseriesof exhibitions ondismantling improvements of aseries among armour and cannon turrets, new with fitted be will Vehicles Fighting Infantry Warrior Army's The Wildcat makes first shiplandingatsea

designated target onamissile range complex evasive manoeuvres duringflightandhitits missile, oneoftwo fired onthetrial,demonstrated fired by A Tomahawk landattack missile ispictured being cover image 6 HMS Daring HMS HMS Astute HMS

is ready to take her her take to ready is

duringherlatest setoftrials.The

RFA Argus RFA

to to

Insider december 2011 Bernard Gray

Chief of Defence Materiel

‘I am impressed by the resourcefulness and inventiveness that staff have displayed in delivering what is required in challenging circumstances’

I took up the post of Chief seven teams from DE&S of Defence Materiel a little were congratulated by the less than one year ago. Minister for their significant During that time, I can contribution to defence. wholeheartedly say that Further reporting of both of the many events I have ceremonies can be found in attended, the two CDM this edition of desider. Commendation Ceremonies I know that as many of that I have had the privilege you prepare for a break from of presiding over have given work over the Christmas or Warrior upgrade is a £1 billion investment me some of the greatest New Year holiday period, you pleasure. will be thinking about the The Army’s Warrior vehicles are to get The November ceremony progress we are making on a £1 billion upgrade. in Main Building, at which The Materiel Strategy. The The Infantry Fighting Vehicles will be I handed Commendations current work to prepare a fitted with an improved turret and new to 15 individual winners submission to Ministers on stabilised 40mm cannon, enabling them to fire while on the move. and 20 teams, was a hugely Materiel Strategy remains They will also benefit from a new satisfying and enjoyable on track for a Christmas standard armour mounting system, event. As at the first event submission date and we will providing the flexibility to fit different in May, I was impressed by therefore look forward to types of armour and adapt to future protection technology. the variety of the successes a decision early in the New The Warrior Capability Sustainment achieved by both DE&S Year. Programme (WCSP) will extend the civilian and military staff As I have said before, vehicles’ service life to beyond 2040, alike and the resourcefulness both in this foreword and in ensuring that Warrior will continue to and inventiveness that staff town hall meetings with you, play an essential role in the future conduct of land operations. at all levels have displayed in I believe this is an exciting DE&S has signed a contract delivering what is required time and one that offers the with Lockheed Martin UK for the of them in challenging prospect of change that will demonstration and manufacture of the circumstances. benefit DE&S by addressing upgraded vehicles. The contract will create and sustain around 600 British Reading the brief some of the difficulties jobs across the country within Lockheed summaries of the work of that we face in our daily Martin UK and its supply chain. individuals and teams in work. Your input is and will The Prime Minister, the Defence DE&S made me – and I hope remain very important to this Secretary and the Chief of the General Staff have met soldiers who have used will make all of you – proud process and I will continue Warrior on operations and who are likely of your achievements and to keep you up to date with to benefit from the upgraded vehicle in the the work that you do in direct developments. I hope to hold future. support of our Armed Forces. a series of town halls when I Prime Minister David Cameron said: The CDM Commendations have more to tell you. “This shows the concrete benefits of the fundamental changes we have introduced complement the recent In the meantime, I would to modernise our Armed Forces and to success of DE&S project like to take this opportunity bring the future defence budget back teams at the recent special to thank you for your hard to balance. It means we are now able to awards ceremony run by work over the past year to ensure our soldiers have greater flexibility and firepower with these upgraded Peter Luff, the Minister for wish you a happy festive armoured vehicles. Defence Equipment, Support period and the opportunity to “Warrior has performed outstandingly and Technology. At that event take a well-earned break. well in Bosnia, Kosovo, Iraq and now news 5

How Warrior will boost UK industry

Lockheed Martin UK and supply chain locations which will benefit from the Warrior Programme are: Company Location Work Jobs Thales Optronics Glasgow Sights & situational awareness, Met sensor 50 Caterpillar Shrewsbury Engine modifications and integration support 10 Defence Support Group Telford Turret machining and WCSP integration 40 Meggitt Coventry Ammunition handling system 50 Ultra Electronics Cheltenham Electronic architecture and turret power management 160 Lockheed Martin INSYS Ampthill Design/programme office 160 Lockheed Martin UK STS Farnborough Training Sci Sys Bristol Man Machine Interface & Electronic architecture 10 Moog UK Reading Rotary Base Junction 10

Other UK suppliers with less than two per cent of the programme account for the remaining 110 jobs that will be created or sustained. These include Westwire in Swindon responsible for wiring harnesses, and both TKE in Northampton and MTL Group in Rotherham responsible for metal fabrication

‘Upgraded Warriors will give commanders and their soldiers greater flexibility and firepower’ Warrior upgrade is a £1 billion investment

Afghanistan, and this programme will designed to maximise the investment BAE Systems’ Anglo-French enable it to remain effective to the 2040s. made in Warrior vehicles to extend their joint venture with Nexter Systems – “It’s also good news for British lives into the 2040s. CTA International – has designed business: supporting the UK’s defence “The Warrior Capability Sustainment a revolutionary 40mm cannon and industry and providing 600 jobs from Programme will provide a highly capable ammunition. Farnborough to Glasgow.” vehicle to fulfil the British Army’s current BAE Systems will also continue to Defence Secretary Philip Hammond, and future requirements. It will also bring provide support to Warrior in the form added: “As a key step towards meeting our significant job opportunities for our team of maintenance, repair, upgrade and requirements for Future Force 2020, the of suppliers based here in the UK.” integration work. A £30 million armour upgraded Warriors will give commanders The upgraded Warriors will also and mobility upgrade it delivered earlier and their soldiers greater flexibility benefit from a new electronic architecture, this year for Afghan service follows many and firepower. This able to work with advancing technology. earlier upgrades. is fantastic news for the Army and it also represents a great boost to British industry – sustaining jobs, skills and capability within the UK’s armoured vehicle sector.” The Warrior has been in service with the British Army since 1989 and has distinguished itself on the battlefield throughout its extensive deployments. The upgraded Warriors are expected to enter service by 2020, with the first deliveries beginning in 2018. Alan McCormick, Vice President and Managing Director in Lockheed Martin UK’s Ampthill business, said: “We are delighted that the MOD has selected us to lead this critical upgrade effort Graphic: Lockheed Martin 6 news

NEWSREEL HMS Astute leaves King's Bay naval base, Georgia, to begin DE&S keeps her successful missile trials backing SMEs

The MOD awarded around 2,500 direct contracts to small and medium-sized enterprises during the 12 months to the end of March 2011, according to the latest figures. In the same period, about 3,550 direct contracts were awarded to large Astute shows off her businesses, valued at about £6,280 million. These figures are contracts administered cruise missile threat through the central system which excludes purchases made through the Government The Royal Navy’s latest DE&S Head of Submarine one new-model TLAM Block IV procurement card attack submarine, HMS Astute, Production Commodore Henry missile. Neither was equipped and miscellaneous successfully launched two cruise Parker said: “These successful with a warhead for these tests. transactions. missiles during trials of her trials are the result of a huge These trials continue our They also exclude precision strike capabilities while amount of work involving the successful use of this powerful subcontracts placed with SMEs by prime dived in waters off the USA. Submarine Production team, weapon system since it first contractors and Two Tomahawk Land Attack the Royal Navy, submarine entered service with the Navy 12 their supply chains, Missiles (TLAM), which carry builder BAE Systems Submarine years ago.” which are extensive conventional high explosive Solutions, the Tomahawk project Commanding officer of and include a high warheads, each flew about half proportion of SMEs. of their maximum range of more than 1,000 nautical miles. They demonstrated complex evasive Operational manoeuvres during flight and force levels hit their designated targets on a missile range. Around 109,000 HMS Astute is the first past and present of a class of seven nuclear- members of powered but conventionally- UK Forces have deployed to armed submarines that will Afghanistan since enter service with the fleet operations began in over the coming two decades, 2001, according to replacing older Trafalgar class provisional figures boats. Missile tests were part from Defence of lengthy and exhaustive trials Analytical Services that HMS Astute is undergoing, and Advice. Around 142,000 deployed to prepare her for operational to Iraq since 2003. service around the end of next Figures do not year. include supporting DE&S Director Submarines posts outside Rear Admiral Simon Lister Afghanistan or Iraq. said: “These very successful trials of HMS Astute’s ability to fire Tomahawk cruise missiles Members of HMS Astute's bombshop crew carry out checks on the Tornado accurately at targets on land 5.5-metre long 1,300kg TLAM missiles before they are loaded into the tubes. The launches were an important step towards proving the at huge distances are visible support submarine's weapons handling and launch system designed by Babcock evidence of the immensely The Tornado powerful capabilities these sorties flown from submarines will have. HMS team and the US Department of the 7,400 tonne submarine, the UK to Libya Astute has further complex trials Defense. These successes are a Commander Iain Breckenridge, during Operation Ellamy saw VC10 to undertake before she enters tribute to their efforts. said the trials proved that HMS and TriStar aircraft operational service towards the “HMS Astute has been Astute was a truly capable providing 170 end of 2012. engaged on intensive first-of-class submarine and that the UK hours of air tanker “HMS Astute and her sister trials and will be undertaking submarine service would be able support, according submarines will form one of the further trials through much of to provide this key UK strike to figures release in key elements of the UK’s future next year as she prepares for capability for many years to come. Parliament. maritime defence, as set out in operational service. The weapon was most recently last year’s Strategic Defence and “The submarine fired one used by the Navy to help enforce Security Review.” older-model TLAM Block III and UN action involving Libya. 10,000ways to a more buildsECuRE u.K.

THIS IS HOW LOCKHEED MARTIN U.K. Lockheed Martin has delivered critical programmes in the U.K. over many decades. Collaborating with defence and civilian government customers at more than a dozen facilities across the country, we are developing affordable solutions to answer some of our customers’ most complex problems. We and our suppliers represent over 10,000 individuals dedicated to delivering security and well-being to the U.K. Working collaboratively to strengthen the economy and defence of the U.K. is all a question of how. And it is the how that Lockheed Martin U.K. delivers.

lockheedmartin.co.uk

300-61848_10000Ways_DES.indd 1 9/7/11 2:05 PM 8 news NEWSREEL Plymouth public kicks off Clothing roll-out On current plans, sub dismantling debate all UK Forces personnel who require combat The first in a series of public clothing, including Picture: Andy Perryman reservists, are to exhibitions has taken place in be issued with the Plymouth as part of the public new multi-terrain consultation on the Submarine pattern uniform Dismantling Project (SDP). by the end of Around 400 people came to 2013. Peter Luff, Plymouth Guildhall to talk to the Minister for Defence Equipment, Support project team, ask questions and and Technology share their views. has said in a A wide range of residents Parliamentary reply from Plymouth and the that issue to cadets surrounding area attended the of the multi-terrain five-day event, from former pattern uniform is a submariners and dockyard decision for each of the services. Army workers to people with very little Cadets have been knowledge about submarines included within who had come to find out more. the last tranche of Some also joined in on the Army roll-out workshops in which people programme and could get together and discuss it is intended to the issues in more detail. issue Royal Marine Cadets with the new Mike Cushen, SDP Project uniforms after the Manager leading the team naval core roll- manning the exhibition, said: out programme is “We’ve had a cross-section of Above: Rear Admiral Simon Lister explains proposals for disposing of complete. There are people through the door so far defuelled nuclear submarines including those laid up at Rosyth and no plans to issue the which has helped us to get an Devonport, during public consultation in Plymouth. Consultation, which is new uniform to Air understanding of the range of being run by DE&S, closes on 17 February. Cadets. views in Plymouth about the project. “We have had some really who came to the exhibition in them into account as we develop Sortie figures interesting feedback and some Plymouth now feels they know our solutions.” From the start of issues raised which we hadn't enough about the project and the As desider went to press, Operation Ellamy previously heard so it has been a proposals for dismantling the the team was travelling up to until 27 October, valuable exercise. submarines to be able to submit Scotland for the next exhibition the RAF conducted “I am proud of the team who an informed response to the to be held in Dunfermline. approximately 2,990 have delivered the exhibition consultation. Further events are being held sorties, of which professionally and have clearly “The responses we receive in Saltash, Torpoint, St Mellion 2,060 were combat sorties, according and helpfully answered the will all be fed into our assessment and Edinburgh this month and to figures released questions and concerns of after the consultation closes in Linlithgow, opposite Rosyth in Parliament. The residents. I hope that everyone February so that we can take dockyard, in the New Year. Army and Royal Navy also conducted combat and other A five-year contract awarded to BAE Systems will air sorties during Contract keeps ship continue information services vital to successful operation the operation. of the surface fleet for the Royal Navy and Royal Fleet data on record Auxiliary in Portsmouth. The Configuration Accounting Service involves Olympic task management of a huge central information system, known as the Surface Ship Definition Database, which contains MOBILISATION of more than five million records relating to Royal Navy ships. reserve forces is The company’s engineers ensure all data, including being considered technical documents, design change guidance and spares as part of defence’s lists for each ship, are accurate, up to date and easily contribution to accessible. This information is required to co-ordinate support the Olympic maintenance, repairs and upgrades to the fleet. Games next year. Cdr Chris New, Head of Maritime Maintenance Support Armed Forces at Abbey Wood, said: “Configuration accounting is a key part Minister Nick of delivering maintenance and support to the surface fleet. Harvey says the “The knowledge and experience that the BAE Systems MOD will provide a team bring will ensure that key subject matter expertise will range of capabilities remain available within the maritime domain to support the to support other current, and future developments in surface ship support Government arrangements.” departments for The team also captures technical data from new ships the Olympic and under construction. Paralympic Games. BAES will continue to keep records relating The contract comes into effect this month and follows on to Royal Navy ships from a previous agreement. Delivering Aircraft Service Provision with the MoD...

6 aircraft types; AW109, Lynx, AW139, Apache AH Mk1, Sea King and AW101 Merlin 14 RN, Army and RAF bases across the UK 70,000 flying hours per year ...all day, everyday.

agustawestland.com

M-11-0123 13 bases advert (DSEI).indd 1 20/09/2011 10:48:57 10 news

NEWSREEL Spearfish Submarine reactor testing to end at Vulcan

upgrade Submarine reactor support work at the Vulcan “The Vulcan site will therefore not be required naval reactor test establishment in the north of to support reactor core prototyping activity when the Altran Praxis Scotland is to end in 2015. current series of PWR2 reactor core prototype tests of Bath has been The on-shore nuclear submarine reactor are complete in 2015. awarded a contract prototype at Dounreay in Caithness has supported in- “Options for the future of the site range from from BAE Systems service nuclear submarines and development of new placing the prototype facilities into care and Mission Systems to reactor core designs. maintenance while retaining the site’s strategic design and build the With the development of a submarine design, capabilities, to decommissioning the site and Safety Electronic powered by a new generation of nuclear propulsion returning it to Nuclear Decommissioning Authority Unit (SEU) for the systems known as the Pressurised Water Reactor 3 ownership.” Spearfish torpedo (PWR3), the work at Vulcan will end. He added that the MOD would work with the upgrade. This will “Confidence in the technology is such that it is not Department for Energy and Climate Change, the bring together now necessary to undertake reactor core prototyping Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, the Scottish all of Spearfish’s activities,” Minister for Defence Equipment, Support Environment Protection Agency and the Scottish safety control into and Technology Peter Luff announced in Parliament Government during the process. a single embedded on 2 November. The Vulcan site is leased by the MOD from the system, the SEU. “Instead the PWR3 reactor core design will be Nuclear Decommissioning Authority and operated This will enable supported through an extensive test and validation under a long-term partnering arrangement with easier introduction programme using computational modelling, analogy Rolls-Royce. DE&S’ Nuclear Propulsion team has of new performance from current reactor designs and testing of individual established a project to consider future options for upgrades to components and systems. the site. Spearfish, reduce through life cost, and maintain exceptional safety levels. ‘MOD has now got a grip On track

BMT Isis has completed a project on equipment costs’ for the MOD’s Ship Safety Management Office to develop New Defence Secretary and integrate Philip Hammond has said the legislation tracking MOD has now got a grip on the into the Naval Authority System. equipment programme and the The system is a books are being balanced. BMT-developed “The trend of vast cost web application increases has been halted,” he Balancing to manage safety said. the books: certification of “The 0.9 per cent overall Defence hazards for all Royal increase this year is still too Secretary Navy and Royal Philip Fleet Auxiliary much, but it is seven times lower than the last year of the previous Hammond, vessels. The seen third administration. database currently from left at a contains maritime “It was right to take tough Remembrance environment decisions in the Strategic Defence Service at legislation likely and Security Review to deal with Camp to impact on MOD an equipment programme that Bastion, shipping. was out of control. The Nimrod says the MRA4 was more than eight trend of Ramp off years late, almost £800 million increases over budget, and had seen the has been Removal of the halted take-off ramp unit cost of each aircraft soar by on the Queen 200 per cent; with no clear idea Elizabeth aircraft of when the capability would be carriers is expected delivered.” to be captured Mr Hammond was replying in a contract to the National Audit Office's amendment early next year with report into the MOD’s major further changes equipment projects, published arising from on 16 November. equipment they need. MOD had been hampered by decisions on the It highlighted a £466 million “Getting this right is key to a legacy of poor planning and carriers to be in-year cost increase in the 15 securing Britain’s defence for performance on some past captured in 2013, largest projects, around half of the future. The introduction projects. The resulting cuts and Minister for Defence which was due to delaying the of the Major Projects Review delays were not value for money. Equipment, Support and Technology Astute submarine project. Board is helping ensure our “But it is welcome news Peter Luff has said. Mr Hammond said: “Overall, biggest programmes remain on that the Department has finally This comes from much progress has been made, track. I intend to take a leading accepted that the financial the decision to fly but more work is needed to role in ensuring this agenda is position it is in is serious and the Carrier Variant achieve better value for the delivered.” is actively working towards of the Joint Strike taxpayer while providing Amyas Morse, head of the balancing its books in the longer Fighter. the Armed Forces with the National Audit Office, said the term.” precision on demand lock on to mbda solutions

DUAL MODE BRIMSTONE by MBDA

Ensuring operational needs are achieved on the modern battlefi eld demands precise, proportional effects. MBDA’s unique systems provide UK Armed Forces with their precision weapons of choice.

www.mbda-systems.com © MOD

BrimstoneUK_210x297_CA_uk.indd 1 08/11/11 17:15 Welfare Communications Everywhere WelComE (Welfare Communications Everywhere) - providing communication services to link entitled UK military personnel on operational duty with their families and friends back home.

All Military personnel serving in a Welfare entitled theatre of operations will be credited with an additional 1 hour and 15 minutes of telephone call time over the Christmas fortnight. 30 minutes extra courtesy of the MOD for the week commencing 18th December 2011 and another 45 minutes extra courtesy of Paradigm and Cable & Wireless for the week commencing 25th December 2011. Look out for... Our Christmas competition open to deployed personnel and family and friends, which will be launched in December... WIN... amazing experiences worth up to £300... please visit www.winwithwelcome.co.uk or www.facebook.com/winwithwelcome to enter!

WelComE Customer Contact Centre Opening hours: (UK) Mon - Fri 06:00 - 22:00 Telephone: 0800 4334 993** www.paradigmsecure.com/welcome 9182sr-p Nov 11 9182sr-p news 13

Welfare NEWSREEL Wildcat first touchdown Strategies available

THE DEFENCE shows project progress Logistics Sub- Communications Strategy (DLSS) and Defence Logistics The Royal Navy’s next- Information generation helicopter, Wildcat, Strategy (DLIS) have now been has landed on a ship at sea for the published. These first time. provide direction Everywhere The aircraft touched down for 2011-2012 to on the flight deck ofR FA Argus all involved in the off England’s south coast on 7 logistics process WelComE (Welfare Communications Everywhere) - providing communication November at the start of four and using logistics weeks of tough trials for air and information. DLSS services to link entitled UK military personnel on operational duty with their covers the Defence ground crew. Support Network, families and friends back home. Wildcat is the 21st century relationships with variant of the Lynx helicopter industry, collective which has served the Army and responsibility, Navy since the 1970s. logistics information The landing on RFA Argus systems and began four weeks of operating logistics coherence. DLIS sets out limit trials for the Wildcat, which information will lay the foundations for flying objectives of quality, the new helicopter when it enters processes, people, front line service. governance, exploit A team from AgustaWestland, Happy landings: for the Wildcat on the deck of RFA Argus and simplification. the Yeovil firm which builds the Both documents Lynx, experts from the Aircraft in a series of trials which will see to maintain, which means the are available on the Defence Intranet at Test and Evaluation Centre at Wildcat cleared to operate on all aircraft will have an even higher the ACDS (Log Ops) Boscombe Down, and Navy air classes of Royal Navy and RFA rate of availability than the home page. engineers and technicians have ships in all theatres of the world.” already-reliable Lynx. joined Argus for the trials. Wildcat has new sensors The first Wildcat is scheduled On the case “This marks a significant and kit – improved radar, to arrive at Yeovilton in January milestone in the life of Wildcat,” improved communications suite, 2013. Development said Lt Cdr Rob Taylor, more powerful engines, more Sixty-six Wildcats are being and sustainment Commanding Officer of 700 firepower, and a cockpit with four bought by the MOD, 38 for the of the Safety and Naval Air Squadron, the trials large display screens replacing Army Air Corps and 28 for the Environmental unit set up at Yeovilton to bring the older dials and screens. Fleet Air Arm. The Army variant Case Report for HMS Protector the new aircraft into service. At the same time, engineers is due to begin operations in will be carried out “The deck landing is the first should find the Wildcat easier 2014. by BMT Isis. The contract, following tender by DE&S' Minewarfare, Patrol and Hydrographic Firms team up in combat systems deal team, is for three years . The company Two of DE&S’ major industrial system acquisition programmes, value for money in combat system has also developed partners have signed a historic NCSISS will develop an enduring integration across the maritime a similar case for All Military personnel serving in a Welfare entitled theatre of operations will be credited agreement on co-operation to ‘best for enterprise’ solution for enterprise. the survey boat deliver combat system integration Portsdown, optimising combat “I am grateful to QinetiQ and James Cairn IV with an additional 1 hour and 15 minutes of telephone call time over the Christmas at Portsdown, Hampshire. systems integration and test BAES and my own team for the which will provide Agreement between BAE output for MOD. This will be hard work over a year which jointly HMS Protector with fortnight. 30 minutes extra courtesy of the MOD for the week commencing 18th Systems and QinetiQ will support achieved through: developed the vision and plans its shallow water the Director Ships’ Maritime for Portsdown. The agreement on hydrographic survey December 2011 and another 45 minutes extra courtesy of Paradigm and Cable & Combat Systems’ Naval Combat • review of current combat NCSISS will underpin development capability. HMS Systems Integration and Support system integration operating of a close working relationship Protector is the ice Wireless for the week commencing 25th December 2011. Services (NCSISS) Project. It models leading to: with the MOD with the joint aim of patrol ship deployed aims to secure cost effective • leaner, risk-based exploiting opportunities to deliver to the Antarctic. delivery and the long term future processes; combat system capability more of the facilities and expertise at • greater availability, effectively and more efficiently. Portsdown Technology Park. The accessibility and utilisation “It is a clear signpost for Teaming up two companies have previously of Portsdown to support MOD the rest of industry and sets the Selex Galileo Look out for... worked on integration and support requirements and potentially, UK direction for work with MOD in this and Systematic across the Navy’s surface fleet. defence export initiatives; crucial area of delivering maritime Our Christmas competition open to deployed personnel and family and friends, which will be have agreed a Currently, system integration • rationalisation of the existing war fighting capability. NCSISS partnership. launched in December... WIN... amazing experiences worth up to £300... please visit support is delivered through multitude of contracts. will be a novel contract which is This follows the multiple contracts which include about value for money and a vital two companies www.winwithwelcome.co.uk or www.facebook.com/winwithwelcome to enter! provision of the Shore Integration Portsdown has been the change in behaviours. being chosen to Facility and Maritime Integration MOD’s focus for Maritime Combat "It will draw on the world provide the UK Air Support Centre and the incumbent System Integration for decades. class experience and expertise Warfare Centre expertise. Dave Twitchin, head of vested in QinetiQ and BAES and I with an electronic In parallel with maintaining Maritime Combat Systems at am looking forward to all that this WelComE Customer Contact Centre warfare training support to operational vessels DE&S, said: “NCSISS is the first new approach heralds for MOD programme. Opening hours: (UK) Mon - Fri 06:00 - 22:00 and ongoing DE&S combat step towards delivering better and industry in the future.” Telephone: 0800 4334 993** www.paradigmsecure.com/welcome 9182sr-p Nov 11 9182sr-p 14 news

Daring – meet Diamond!

Two of the Royal Navy's Type 45 destroyers – HMS Daring, above left, and HMS Diamond – are pictured double berthed in Devonport for the first time, although they have both already visited Plymouth separately. HMS Diamond, as the newest destroyer in the class, is under basic operational sea training. Plymouth has also hosted another of the Type 45 frigates – HMS Dragon – which conducted a boat transfer in the Sound.

Info system hits ground Daring is ready to roll running A hospital information after final test success system introduced to the front line this year reaches HMS Daring is ready to full operating capability by take her place in the Royal Ready to go: HMS Daring tests the end of next month. her 4.5in gun during final sea Logica has deployed Navy’s operational fleet after training the Whole Hospital overcoming her last test off the Information System south west. (WHIS) at the military The first of Britain’s new hospital in Camp Bastion. Type 45 destroyers is ready for Under the next phase its maiden deployment after a of the project the company and key MOD staff will final spell of intensive training integrate System C’s with the Plymouth-based Flag Medway software with Officer Sea Training (FOST) other medical applications organisation. already being used at HMS Daring will sail on Camp Bastion. operations in the New Year after This will enhance more than four years of trials, data recording to help management and tests and training which ended treatment of patients. with eight demanding weeks off WHIS is being used Devon and Cornwall where the across all stages of patient ship and all 180 men and women treatment from arrival aboard were tested to the limit. through to discharge. HMS Daring, the first of It replaces a paper- a class of six, has passed final based system which was inefficient and time training with flying colours consuming. after two months in the hands “WHIS is delivering of the team from FOST, training real benefit and the specialists in Devonport naval deployed clinical teams base, which prepares the entire have been very positive fleet for all eventualities when about the system,” said deployed around the globe. across the globe. HMS Daring came through Trevor Purches, the lead for medical IS in DE&S’ The ship left operational “Recent events in the her first stint with FOST in Application Services Team. sea training with a ‘very Mediterranean and Middle East spring 2010, during which “It has also improved satisfactory’ score from the demonstrate just how quickly lessons were learned about quality of data capture assessors – most ships generally a crisis can develop. Daring’s training Type 45s for front-line and real-time oversight pass the exacting workout with versatility, reach and punch deployments, Next year HMS of the hospital for local a ‘satisfactory’ mark. make her a very credible UK Daring, Dauntless and Diamond commanders and those Commanding officerasset – and one that I am proud are all due to make their maiden back in the UK.” Logica, the prime Captain Guy Robinson said: “I to command.” deployments. contractor, already now have absolute confidence works with the MOD on in my ship and her crew. its globally-deployed “I have seen them face the o Defender, the fifth Type 45 destroyer is set to head to sea for her second healthcare system. System challenges that may be expected stage trials early in the New Year, ahead of her handover to the Royal Navy C’s Medway software is of a warship which could be later in 2012. The ship embarked on her first sea trials this autumn, the used in more than 50 NHS asked to operate anywhere shortest trials period yet after lessons learned from build and in-service Trusts in the UK. support of previous Type 45 ships. news 15

NEWSREEL Boeing closes in on Abbey Wood PM boost for Boeing’s support to DE&S is C-17/Chinook veterans moving closer to Abbey Wood. for heavy lift Building 630 on the Bristol and even the The Government is Business Park has become the Apache, given investing up to £15 regional HQ for Boeing Defence its occasional million to improve UK. use as an early prosthetics services Its closeness to Abbey Wood gunship. for veterans who will allow it to focus support to Brig have lost a limb the Logistic Network Enabled Clacher while serving Capability (Log NEC) delivery complimented their country. The partnership and the rotorcraft Boeing on the Department of business with DE&S’ Helicopters developments Health will now Operating Centre. made in the introduce specialist The building was re-named short time rehabilitation Dakota House in a short ceremony since the centres for amputee attended by Jack Lopresti, MP signing of the veterans across for Filton and Bradley Stoke, Future Logistic Opening ceremony – from left: Brigadier Alan Clacher, the country. Prime Mike Kurth, managing director of Information Mike Kurth and Jack Lopresti in front of DE&S and Minister David Boeing Defence UK, and Brigadier Services Boeing Defence UK staff Cameron said: Alan Clacher, head of Log NEC. contract. But “Those brave people The name was chosen he reminded the senior party was shown can be confident following an internal competition. everyone that the real work was a presentation on the they will receive The Dakota was involved in just beginning. experimentation and simulation the same levels of development of a number of Following ribbon and lab that will be fully operational in access to prosthetic current platforms including ceremonial cake cutting, Dakota House this month. limbs and specialist care from the NHS as they do at Headley Court. Our service personnel make an extraordinary sacrifice for us all Portsmouth gearing up and we need to go the extra mile for them.”

Forum focus

To support the ‘personalisation’ approach to Learning from Experience (LfE) a discussion forum is being piloted for sharing experiences and lessons across the Project and Programme Management (PPM) community. The forum will enable DE&S PPM Practitioners to seek advice and ask questions from others who have relevant experience. The forum will be Panorama: Portsmouth will be home to the Queen Elizabeth class of aircraft carriers hosted on the BPD LfE MOSS hub and went active on 1 EARLY Preparations for and provided with additional dredging and shoreside December. Further dredging work are underway at shore services, including a large construction work costing more information can be Portsmouth to allow the first of increase in the electrical supply. than £100 million will start in found on the site. the two new Queen Elizabeth Initial Gate Approval to early 2014. aircraft carriers to be based proceed to competition for the Work should be complete there from 2016. work was received in October by the time the first carrier Close working Because of the size of the and will include completion completes sea-trials in mid-2016. ships – they will both be around of an Environmental Impact As well as jetty upgrading Ministers have 65,000 tonnes – dredging is Assessment, identifying any involving some demolition and agreed to a scoping study to see if a needed to deepen and widen the measures required to safeguard rebuilding, the shoreside works merger between approach to the naval base. the environment. will include reinforcing the the MOD Police and The channel is around 9.5 Pre-dredging survey work service supplies to the jetties. the Civil Nuclear metres deep which will need to is due to begin in January and This will involve laying Constabularly be deepened by around a metre. February to determine sea bed new pipes and cables inside the would benefit The first carrier will berth structure. Portsmouth base and the external the already close on Middle Slip Jetty, which Subject to planning consents connections, and some minor interoperatibility between the two. will need to be strengthened and approvals, it is intended internal road reconfiguration. 16 news

DVD set to showcase the best of Land equipment DVD12 will be the principal industry event in 2012 for demonstrating emerging conference programme. for Land equipment next year. capabilities in the Land sector. DVD brings together MOD and industry Taking place at Millbrook on 20-21 June Recognising the growing benefits of a and provides an excellent forum to exchange it will be sponsored by DE&S Director Land systems approach in the Land environment, ideas, review new technologies and promote Equipment, Major-General Carew Wilks. the main theme for DVD12 will be on innovation in both defence and industry. DVD will focus on Land equipment, systems integration and the development of DVD12 will continue the emphasis of systems and technologies, with practical a Land Open Systems Architecture (LOSA). previous years in supporting operations in demonstrations by exhibitors along with a It is planned to include a practical Afghanistan. conference/workshop programme. demonstration of LOSA at the event, Details are available from Hosam It has support from industry who will building on the work of soldier, vehicle and Mostafa at DESLECWG-COS or on 030 679 use DVD12 as one of their major events base architectures, and supported by a 32105. Airfield support faces

RAF support up to a new future staff refuel a VC10

Programme aims to make military airfields work more efficiently

Aircraft tow trucks are among thousands of items of support equipment covered by the change programme

A programme of change to the way on the 1,500 RAF staff who support the forward to rapid progress in ensuring support at military airfields is delivered equipment. the level of staff is right with the right has been launched by Air Command and The programme – Future Airfield skills and the right structure to meet the DE&S’ Air Commodities team. Support Engineering (FASE) – will look challenges of the future.” The changes aim to reduce annual to make support more efficient, getting With the support of Air Vice-Marshal running costs of ground support the balance right between operational Julian Young, Chief of Staff Support at equipment and airfield vehicles by around effectiveness, affordablity and value for Air Command, FASE was launched on 3 a quarter from the current figure of £110 money. It will reduce the logistic footprint November. The first stage is focused on million. and make life easier for support personnel. Air Command and will ‘right size’ people, At the moment there are more Gp Capt Tim Brandt, leader of the equipment and structure for 2014. than 4,400 types of equipment used on Air Commodities team, said: “This is Stage two will focus on DE&S and military airfields from jacks and pulleys an exciting opportunity to move from aims to optimise longer-term support to to hydraulic test rigs. There are also 6,300 support arrangements essentially meet requirements of Future Force 20. vehicles of more than 700 types, including unchanged from the Cold War to solutions As the programme develops, use of runway sweepers and snow clearers, with fully fit for the future.” Contractors on Deployed Operations and/ a combined value of £663 million. Gp Capt Steve Moody, FASE or Sponsored Reserves will be considered All of which places a heavy burden programme manager, added: “I look among other innovative support solutions. news 17

How partners help DE&S make front-line safer Science lab opens new window on the future World-class

A new laboratory which has in theatre. Funded by the Air already had a direct impact International Technology T&E on your on UK operations has opened Alliance (ITA), a collaborative its doors to show work which research alliance between continues to make troops safer. the MOD, US Army Research doorstep The Information Laboratory and industrial Superiority Experimentation and academic partners, the Laboratory (ISEL) began work project investigated linking last year at the Defence Science large numbers of distributed and Technology Laboratory’s data sources and has produced (Dstl) Porton Down site in software to automatically Land Wiltshire. integrate databases used ISEL is a commercially in theatre into a singularly neutral, Government-owned searchable platform. and operated building which ITA project lead Graham provides comprehensive Bent said: “We used ISEL support to users from DE&S, to demonstrate that this the Forces, industry and development would work academia. on representative military This includes secure networks. and flexible space in ten “The research showed Sea reconfigurable laboratories,that the concept should work, links to secure national and but we needed to present the international network links, evidence to reduce the risk and access to subject matter to procurement agencies experts from across Dstl, home like DE&S and others in to around 3,500 of the country's the MOD. ISEL represents leading scientists. a safe environment, free of The laboratory contributes commercial sensitivities, to activities ranging from where we can demonstrate that The Long Term Partnering Agreement military training to equipment our technology solutions work (LTPA) provides Test and Evaluation capability demonstration. in support of operations.” and Training Support Services to MOD. For instance a new Dstl information manager The majority of your costs are funded approach to data acquisition Graham Balmer added: has given much easier access “This laboratory is designed centrally by MOD, ensuring you receive to integrated databases with the future in mind. The exceptional value for money for all of helping with the fight against customisable nature of ISEL your evaluation requirements. Improvised Explosive Devices ensures that multiple functions in Afghanistan. can be catered for, and it can ISEL demonstrated adapt to emerging priorities, Evaluating military capabilities from concept how a conceptual piece of from support to operations that research would operate is saving lives right now, all the to disposal, the LTPA provides innovative test suitably on military networks way to cyber experimentation.” and evaluation of military and civil platforms, systems, weapons and components on land, at sea and in the air. To find out everything you need to know about the LTPA and how to make use of it, go to:

Dstl scientists help inform www.LTPA.co.uk those www.LTPA.co.uk is a QinetiQ registered domain name. delivering virtual battlefield training 18 news

Remus all set to up Diamond polishes a deal its game A contract to that won’t cost the earth upgrade the Royal Navy’s fleet of Remus 100 underwater Testing and calibration of vehicles has gone to navigation and landing aids at Hydroid. The upgrade will UK military airfields across the increase capabilities globe will now save up to 35 per for mine clearance cent on previous contract costs. and hydrographic The £10 million, four- operations. year contract announced in Improved sonar and September between ADATS acoustic positioning systems will be among – DE&S’ Air Defence and Air the upgrades with Traffic Systems team – and some of the fleet being Cobham Flight Inspection will equipped with inertial use a new Diamond DA-42 navigation systems as aircraft from next Easter. well. The aircraft will be used for The fleet of Remus precision work where a stable 100 vehicles has been in operation platform with long endurance is since 2006. The preferable to the higher speed of Brought to book: ADATS leader Gp Capt Richard James hands over the Royal Navy also uses the KingAir 200 aircraft. contract to Ron Raison, Director Cobham Flight Inspection, in front of the several Remus 600 The Diamond will save a aircraft type the company will be operating next year vehicles, which play third on operational costs while a primary role in burning only a quarter of the fuel Diamond’s engines produce reduction in trials work,” said mine reconnaissance of the King Air. comparatively low emission ADATS Flight Check Manager and also conduct hydrographic surveys Developed from a Mercedes figures. Sqn Ldr Simon Hamilton-Bing. and environmental engine and benefiting from A typical two-hour flight “Under the new contract assessments. carbon reduction measures check in a KingAir 200 produces Cobham will fly the bulk of imposed on car makers, the almost 1,600kg of CO2 while the ADATS core systems using the new aircraft produces a DA-42. Extra tasks and trials will more environmentally be charged accordingly.” friendly 212kg. It is a He added: “This contract saving of more than 400 structure has been considered tonnes of CO2 annually. the best option to maximise value “When the flight for money by giving Cobham checking contract came a large guaranteed volume of up for renewal, ADATS work without ADATS having Home of the had an ideal opportunity unutilised hours remaining at to re-baseline the flight the end of each year.” BATTLEFIELD MISSION checking requirement The contract will run until following airfieldOctober 2015 with options for closures and the another two years. Millbrook is an independent world-leading organisation specialising in the development, enhancement and research of military vehicles, as well as being home to the MoD Battlefield Mission

For further information: contact Bruce Lornie on +44 (0)1525 408476 [email protected] www.millbrook.co.uk/military The UK-led Anglo/American Role 3 hospital at Camp Bastion has opened its first magnetic Scanner resonance imaging (MRI) scanner centre. The advanced imaging machine will helps enhance the hospital’s ability to diagnose boost and care for personnel who have experienced a variety of injuries, including concussions, Bastion traumatic brain injury and other head injuries. news 19

HMS Kent has set sail from Rosyth after a year- long refit. The Type 23 frigate will now embark on a series of sea trials before returning to active service in the New Year. More than 295,000 hours and 15,000 litres of paint went into the refit. Improvements included: • Installation of Sonar 2087, a variable depth anti- submarine warfare system; • A new Command Kent System central to the ship’s fighting capability; • Large and small gun goes replacements; • Filters to protect air supplies against nuclear, Forth biological and chemical attack. David Winstanley, from Project Group Manager for DE&S at Rosyth, said: “The refit has been delivered on Rosyth time and to budget which is a testament to the strength and durability of the DE&S HMS Kent heads for the project team as well as Forth railway bridge en out partners at Babcock route from Rosyth and wider stakeholder Picture: Dave Cullen community.” DE&S and industry work towards treaty launch

The US-UK Defence Trade Co- treaty. Speaking at an event operation Treaty will come into Pathfinder soon after the tenth anniversary force at the end of next March. of 9/11, he said the date was The treaty, signed in 2007, projects “a stark reminder of why the aims to ensure the required relationship between our two technology reaches front line countries is so important and The International named to help troops quickly and unhindered why it is so vital to get the right Relations Group leads on implementation of the US- by previous problems with US pave the way equipment to our front line UK treaty. Sandra Eaton is export controls. troops as quickly as we can – Implementation Manager; It looks to guarantee free the treaty will help us in that Dr Simon Cholerton, movement of defence articles endeavour.” pictured above, has taken to an ‘approved community’ and Bowman with US projects DE&S’ International over as Management of cleared facilities where end being Osprey and Raptor. Relations Group leads on Board representative from Stephen French and use is limited to US and UK A seventh Pathfinder – the implementation and has Trevor Woolley continues government use without export sale of system spares to the US engaged in outreach activities to be the Treaty Principal. authorisation. Navy by Aish Technologies – with industrial stakeholders. The implementation And the UK is testing its was nominated by Aerospace UK industry has a vital role team is working with national processes before Defence and Securities (the in the operation of the treaty US counterparts, DE&S the treaty comes into force trade association representing – the treaty will only realise project teams, British to provide assurance that US UK industry’s views). its full potential if industry defence staff in the UK Embassy, Washington technology can be safeguarded In addition, the clearance embraces the treaty’s operating and cross-governmental and to identify areas where the process for membership of the framework. stakeholders. treaty will add value. ‘approved community’ is being The implementation team For more information on To help this, several tested at industrial facilities is working to ensure how what the treaty will mean, ‘Pathfinder’ projects have been owned by Aish Technologies companies plan to utilise contact: Sandra Eaton 030 launched. and MS Instruments. the treaty, the benefits they 679 30269, Harry Heywood UK Pathfinder projects are DE&S Chief of Staff Dr anticipate and any implications 030 679 80589 or Robin Mather 030 679 80868 Chinook, Apache, RivetJoint Simon Cholerton is backing the for business conduct. 20 news

The A400M airlifter has come through wet weather tests without affecting the aircraft’s Wet, wet, engines. The aircraft, the next generation transport plane for the RAF and other air forces worldwide, wet for the proved it could operate on wet runways and taxiways without water getting into the engines. During the tests at Istres, France, the aircraft new air travelled through troughs containing 2-6cm of water at speeds up to 90 knots in take-off and landing configurations, including operations with transport reverse thrust.

MSV Desider advert oct 2011 New Green_Layout 1 31/10/2011 10:03 Page 1

Agility Quality

. m a r s h l - c o Integrity w

Protected Workspaces Integrated Workspaces Deployable Workspaces Infrastructure Workspaces Ground Station Workspaces Customer Support

Marshall Specialist Vehicles Ltd

The Airport, Newmarket Road, Cambridge CB5 8RX Tel: +44 (0) 1223 373737 Fax: +44 (0) 1223 373147 [email protected] A Marshall Land Systems Company news 21 Orion will be the eagle eye of

Scout SV System improves

Scout, the Army’s next generation of ability manned reconnaissance vehicles, will be fitted with one of the latest sighting to track systems. Known as the Specialist Vehicle (SV), targets Scout will use Thales UK’s Orion sights, improving on current sights used on in all Scimitar, the vehicle Scout will replace. Orion is a fully stabilised, panoramic weathers sight that provides long-range surveillance, an essential requirement for the manned recce role. It features thermal imagers allowing Scout to conduct recce in all weathers and at night. Orion, above, will Orion also boasts automatic target boast automatic target detection and tracking, enabling the detection and tracking system to identify and monitor targets in all weathers and at independently. This will reduce fatigue, night important for hard-working crews who need to maintain concentration. The sight also features Wide Angle Surveillance and Detection, constantly scanning a wide arc and drawing crew attention to areas of interest. Even with the growing capabilities of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, the manned essential. Scout can loiter recce role provided by Scout will be for long periods and, being up close to the enemy, can expose ruses operate in harsh terrain where some in- and deceptions on the ground service wheeled and tracked vehicles which might deceive an ‘eye in cannot go. Combined with Orion’s the sky’. surveillance abilities, Scout SV will “Scout is a bigger vehicle provide some of the most capable ISTAR than its predecessor with platforms in the world.” better protection as a result,” Steve Rowbotham of prime contractor said Will Gaskell of DE&S’ General Dynamics UK said: “As well as Combat Tracks Group. being the best protected, most mobile and “With the latest power most fightable vehicles on the battlefield, pack, an extra pair of road Scout SV will provide that core ‘find’ wheels on each side and and ‘understand’ capability that no wide tracks, it has better other ground vehicle in the British Army cross-country mobility and can, thanks to its cutting-edge ISTAR Scout prototype, unveiled in September performance. This allows it to credentials.” Minister on Scouting mission Defence Minister Peter Luff has also visited Newbridge – the seen progress on the new £12 million company’s Edge UK facility – to learn facility for the Specialist Vehicle about the work the company is doing programme being built by General to support British small and medium- Dynamics UK in south Wales. sized enterprises (SMEs) in the The facility at Oakdale will feature defence sector. systems integration labs for testing Mr Luff said: “This is an and developing key elements of impressive company with a broad SV, garaging and delivery bays for range of industrial capability which development vehicles,and facilities for is clearly being put to best use on SV partner companies and customers. a wide range of MOD projects and Oakdale is the original location programmes. I am especially pleased of General Dynamics UK’s tactical to see the very close working with communication systems business small and medium-sized enterprises from where it delivers the Bowman through the Edge facilities and across programme for UK Forces. the wider supply chain throughout Peter Luff (second left) and Chief of Materiel (Land) Lieutenant The Minister for Defence the company’s business model and its General Gary Coward, (second from right) see progress on the Equipment, Support and Technology major programmes.” patented electronic architecture system for SV 22 cdm commendations ‘One of the tasks I most enjoy’

eing able to talk to staff who have done such Chief of Defence a fantastic job for DE&S is one of the things BChief of Defence Materiel Bernard Gray Materiel enjoys most about his job. Opening the ninth CDM awards ceremony in Bernard Gray MOD Main Building, Mr Gray said: “These are difficult and challenging times and, despite this, has paid tribute there are great achievements running through our organisation every day. Taking time to share these to the work of is important.” Mr Gray paid tribute to DE&S staff for their DE&S staff in his work in the continued support of Operation Herrick and for the significant effort required for Operation latest round of Ellamy in Libya within extremely challenging timelines. Dedication of DE&S staff, he said, had commendations. directly contributed to the success of this operation. My Gray presented certificates to the winners Katrina McCabe and chatted informally to guests at a lunch following the event. In his closing remarks, he reports from acknowledged the fantastic contribution by all Honoured: Mr Gray, front, centre, is pictured with the latest winners of Chief of Defence Materiel Commendations at Main Building on award winners, saying “their dedication and Friday, 18 November Main Building willingness to go above and beyond was of huge importance to defence and the UK. On behalf of the MOD and Defence Board, thank you and congratulations to you all.”

Mr Gray ended the event by leading a round of applause for Master of Ceremonies Jerry Richardson. After 12 years' service to DPA, DLO and DE&S awards events Mr Richardson is stepping down to start a new venture outside MOD. A number of customers also attended the day, paying tribute to the work of various teams and individuals. Among the successful team and individual awards, Director Information Systems and Services, Major General Tim Inshaw, said of the Corsham New Environment Team, that successful delivery of the new facility at Corsham had enabled ISS to adopt new ways of working making it more efficient and effective. Director Helicopters, Mr Adrian Baguley, congratulated the Helicopters Business Development Team for its work in seamlessly managing the collocation of staff from five sites onto three without disruption to support to operations. Director Submarines, Rear Admiral Simon Lister, paid tribute to Geoffrey Todd of the Strategic Weapons project team for his work with the British Embassy in Tokyo. He said Mr Todd’s expertise and leadership had Operation Ellamy featured strongly in Mr Gray's tributes to the hard work of DE&S staff. A VC10 been a key contributor to departs on an air-to-air refuelling sortie while, above, Typhoon and Tornado aircraft are pictured success. at Gioia del Colle air base in Italy cdm commendations 23 Commendation winners

Individuals • Mr Peter Coy – Combat Air Commercial Team • Mr Peter Abbotts – Combat Air Commercial Team • Mr Ian Hamblin – Combat Wheels Group • Cdr Cris Crossley – Surface Combatants • Maj Andy Elliott – Land Equipment Business Support Team • Mr Jason Purveur – Protected Mobility Team • SSgt Dan Williams – Battlefield Utilities Team • Mr Ian Buglass – Puma 2 Gazelle Team • Mr Wyn Thomas – Sea King Project Team • SSgt Simon Eckles – Defence General Munitions Team • Mr Christopher Sparks – Defence Munitions Bicester • Chief Technician Daren Carter-Sewell – Logistics Network Enabled Capability • Mr Karn Douch – Imagery and Geospatial Equipment Delivery Team • Mrs Melanie Hayden – ISTAR Honoured: Mr Gray, front, centre, is pictured with the latest winners of Chief of Defence Materiel Commendations at Main Building on Programme Support Function Friday, 18 November • Mr Geoffrey Todd – Strategic Weapons Project Team

Teams • Corsham New Environment Transition Director Commercial, Les Mosco, was delighted with the efforts of Team Mr Peter Abbotts and Mr Peter Coy. Both had been involved in major contract negotiations following the Strategic Defence and Security • Devonport Roundel and Joint MOD/ Review, achieving a highly successful outcome for defence. Babcock Combined Heat and Power Team Major General Paul Jaques congratulated Mr Jason Purveur for • Invigorating Engineering Support and his work in the design and delivery well within cost and time of the Training Team lifesaving Roll Over Drills Egress Trainers. • Test Equipment Team Brigadier Richard Toomey paid tribute to the Joint and Battlefield • JBTSE Mission Specific Training Tactical Trainers, Simulations and Synthetic Environments, Mission Specific Training, Tactical Engagement Simulation UOR Team for its role in Engagement Simulation UOR Team delivering vital and urgent improvements to instrumentation for • Panama Project Team Operation Herrick mission specific training on Salisbury Plain. • Helicopters Business Development Air Commodore Paul Higgins said the work of Staff Sergeant Collocation Team Simon Eckles in support of Operation Ellamy was first class, ensuring • FAST – Tornado Team that deploying forces had the munitions they needed. • FAST – Typhoon Team Rear Admiral Lister, congratulated the Invigorating Engineering Support and Training Team for its excellent work in the • Typhoon Systems Integration Team transformation of support to surface ships, outperforming against all • Military Working Dogs original targets. • Special Projects Search and Counter Mr Mosco paid tribute to the work of Mr Ian Hamblin for his Measures Team relentless work in managing complex commercial arrangements for • Operation Maintop Project Team delivering Counter-Improvised Explosive Device kit to Operation • Intelligence Coalition Systems – Herrick. Air Commodore Paul Higgins congratulated the Operation Skysiren Delivery Team Maintop team for successful delivery of the Air Traffic Management • Force Protection Electronic Counter Capability Upgrade Programme at Camp Bastion, adding that he had Measures Team personally seen the fruits of the their efforts in Afghanistan this year. • VC10 Project Team Commodore Christopher Forsey said that it was a great • Hercules Tristar Joint Propulsion pleasure to introduce the Skysiren Delivery Team award. The Support Team system represents a step change in capability and the roll-out of the programme has been highly successful, achieved within budget and • Strategic Weapons Project Team United ahead of schedule. Kingdom Software Facility • Contractors on Deployment Overtask Tranche 5 Acquisition awards: pages 40 and 41 • Project Phoenix Team 24 virtual warfare Preparing the Navy’s future warfighters DE&S is helping the Royal Navy revolutionise training of operations room staff. Tim Foreman joined a host of senior officers at the grand opening in Fareham

he Royal Navy has unveiled its new Maritime Composite Training System (MCTS) to a fanfare of trumpets and applause, Tmarking the most radical change to its training for more than 40 years. Senior naval officers, including Commander-in-Chief Fleet, Admiral Sir Trevor Soar, and Second Sea Lord, Vice- Admiral Charles Montgomery, witnessed the official opening of the new state-of- the-art warfare training facility. Based across two sites at Fareham and Plymouth, MCTS – first unveiled in desider in the summer – features banks of flat panel LCD screens faithfully replicating equipment used at sea. Screen test: personnel get to grips with MCTS at HMS Collingwood It is designed to ensure the next generation of Royal Navy sailors are among the best prepared in the world and allows crews to prepare for service on the latest Type 45 destroyers, as well as Type 23 frigates, Type 42 destroyers, assault ships and carriers. Guest of honour at the opening in the Cunningham Building at HMS Collingwood in Fareham on 20 October was former First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Jock Slater. Sir Jock, who toured the facility, said: “This is the most exciting move in the right direction. Forty years ago we thought we’d entered a new era

Pictures: Pete Gowing virtual warfare 25 with the introduction of computers but miles apart but are connected by a fibre Collingwood, said: “Forty years ago the we’ve made a step-change now with optic link. At HMS Collingwood there Royal Navy achieved a step change in its MCTS. are three reconfigurable Warfare Team warfare training with the introduction of “It beats the old technology hands- Trainers and eight Electronic Classroom the Cook simulators. Since then we have down in preparing officers and ratings Trainers with a similar facility at developed far more complex ops rooms for the future. It’s a wonderful system.” Devonport in Plymouth consisting of two and our training has had to evolve to Local dignitaries, VIPS from foreign WTTs and one ECT. meet this challenge. navies, industry representatives and The MCTS contract will run until “Today, with MCTS, we have moved media also witnessed the unveiling of the 2018, during which BAE Systems Mission to the next stage, some would call it a new facility. Systems – prime contractor, systems training revolution and in our training The system will be used by around integrator and supplier of major elements delivery we now have the ability to train, 1,000 new trainees a year and will allow – will maintain the capability and support deliver and employ maritime effect in a existing personnel to maintain their the delivery of training. Work is already far better and a far more effective way warfare skills. in hand to consider training for sailors than we have ever done before." MCTS was procured by the Training, who will join the Queen Elizabeth Jeremy Tuck, BAE Systems Mission Stores and Boats team at DE&S and carriers later in the decade and the Type Systems, said: “We are delighted to replaces earlier training facilities. 26 Global Combat Ship after 2020. be delivering this important Royal Chief of Defence Materiel Bernard Commodore Tim Lowe, from the Navy programme and have used our Gray said: “This system represents the Maritime Warfare School at HMS experience in maritime operations to MOD’s commitment to delivering the best develop a cutting-edge, versatile training equipment for training and simulation environment for Royal Navy personnel to required by the modern Royal Navy. develop and practice their skills.” “With its ability to replicate all Other companies involved in the the current destroyers, frigates and programme include Aerosystems capital ships in the Fleet the Maritime International, Hewlett Packard, Composite Training System provides Flagship Training, MacDonald great flexibility.” Dettwiler and Associates, Serco and Training, Stores and Boats team Pennant. leader Mike Holstead added: “MCTS brings a step change in the way the Royal Navy does it surface fleet warfare training. It is flexible and reflects the modern Navy. For warfare personnel it offers cradle to grave training. “People will come in at the start of their service and will revisit MCTS again and again as they progress through their careers. “You can train people over and over again at minimal cost in comparison to training at sea with its weather vagaries and increased potential for equipment or asset failure.” The two MCTS sites are nearly 200

The most modern training for the most modern warship: warfare officers and staff will be trained on MCTS for a range of vessels, including Type 45 destroyer HMS Dragon 26 virtual warfare Simulation specialists help troops stay ahead of the game

embers of the British Army’s “A game only has to have enough code “With an exercise on Salisbury Plain PlayStation generation headed to behind it to make the on-screen soldiers it can be raining and muddy, the soldiers MHelmand Province on the latest and enemies do the things necessary for all wear green and they’ve got Afghans Operation Herrick deployment having the title’s storyline; a training system has driving about in brand new 4x4s – so honed their soldiering skills in virtual to be able to do anything,” he added. much so that it doesn’t look authentic,” he combat. “Our ‘soldiers’ are at the will of the added. “Put the training on a computer As part of their year-long screen and these things do look real: the preparations for Afghanistan, troops scenery looks real, the Afghans look real from 20th Armoured Brigade have been and there are beaten-up cars instead of immersed in cutting-edge simulation shiny vehicles. serials tailored to replicate real- “Of course, there are a whole life threats in theatre. lot of other things that aren’t The digital deployment real; you’re not tired because – delivered by training you haven’t just walked and simulation company ten miles and your knees NSC – saw each of don’t hurt when you’re the formation’s kneeling in a ditch.” battlegroups plugged In addition to into Joint Combat readying those who Operations Virtual will be patrolling Environment Helmand’s (JCOVE). streets and wadi The system systems, NSC was procured has exposed by DE&S’ 20th Armoured JBTSE team Brigade’s – Joint and commanders Battlefield and Trainers, headquarters Simulations staff to a and Synthetic synthetic Environments snapshot of – and originally the challenges introduced to of monitoring British Service missions from personnel in a forward 2007 as a means operating base. of training troops Replicating the in vehicle convoy hi-tech surveillance drills. Since then, equipment found in as shown to DE&S and around British staff in a high-profile bases in Afghanistan, demonstration at Abbey the training solutions Wood last year, JCOVE provider transformed the has developed to emulate Army’s Combined Arms Staff and test soldiers’ reactions on Trainer (CAST) at Sennelager foot patrols, Taliban ambushes in Germany into a high-octane and the ever-present threat of operations room. improvised explosive devices. Aimed at arming those who will be Using military simulator Virtual controlling intelligence assets in areas Battlespace 2 (VBS2), a spin-off from such as Lashkar Gah or Nad-e Ali with commercial game engines, the training operator and consequently you the tactics and technical know-how to hit is run on a network of laptop computers can’t have any areas of the map which are the ground running, NSC’s custom-built with those taking part communicating off limits. Base ISTAR (intelligence, surveillance, via headsets. It boasts console-quality “We also have to make sure that the target acquisition and reconnaissance) aesthetics and features authentic software’s weapons systems are realistic system allows users to control a wide weaponry, vehicles and Afghan-style – in a simulation you can’t suddenly range of sensor types to monitor a virtual terrain. acquire a super weapon that can take out operating environment which can be “This sort of training has its all of the enemy in one shot.” customised to feature specific threats limitations but soldiers, particularly Williams said the realism brought to and actions. those using JCOVE, really get involved the pre-deployment mix by NSC, which For DE&S the relationship between with it and don’t just sit there thinking also develops and delivers strategic and JBTSE and the company has been vital. ‘I’m playing a computer game’,” Chris operational war-gaming for the UK Joint “The programme has been providing Williams, NSC project manager, said. “It Services Command and Staff College vital and effective training for a number is far more realistic than any game on the and Land Warfare Centre, complemented of years, adapting almost monthly to market and is not there for entertainment traditional training methods. new challenges posed by operations and – it is there for training the troops. virtual warfare 27 Simulation specialists help troops stay ahead of the game Training in the virtual world continues to improve. Steve Tyler reports

the users about to undertake them,” said why soldiers go over things time and John Brookes, the team’s JCOVE project time again. When they are faced with manager. challenging circumstances their training “NSC have been at the forefront kicks in and they do the things they need of our understanding of the software, to do to save lives. regularly demonstrating in JCOVE new “If you want to test a soldier’s and innovative ways in which VBS2 can reaction to a vehicle blowing up and be exploited to deliver more effective and you are doing it ‘live’, it ends up being broad-ranging training. a very expensive exercise and can put “This relationship is vital in people at risk of injury. When you do it developing our understanding of training in a simulation you can do it 100 times with game-based technologies as the at no cost and troops still react in the MOD seeks to provide more, and more same way – you can feel the adrenalin go effective, training solutions to users, round the room. This type of training is delivering real capability and excellent being used, is useful and is saving lives.” value.” All of which helps save lives, whether preparing personnel for the sights and sounds of a patrol or rehearsing the reactions of those watching their backs in an ops room. “Training soldiers is all about giving them the drills to deal with any given situation,” Mr Williams said. “When something bad happens the first thing people do is panic, which is 28 communications Kestrel reaches full flight

roject Kestrel – Information DE&S’ project to improve the quality of Systems and Services’ reliable Pbackbone communications communications in Afghanistan is now network – is now complete, guaranteeing increased capacity and improved quality complete. Project Kestrel has impressed not of communications in Afghanistan. Operation Herrick is relying on just those who will use it in theatre systems like Kestrel which offers the users general applications like e-mail and more specialised applications including stores tracking tools. Created in response to a number of Urgent Operational Requirements, Kestrel is enhancing information systems Installation of Kestrel has improved assembled at Blandford, flown to Camp deployed in Helmand Province. the quality, reliability and capacity Bastion and delivered to sites by Combat New information services, such of communications because multiple Logistic Patrols. as video teleconferencing, need more satellite paths have been replaced by The installation team has delivered capacity and better quality from short, high bandwidth microwave and commissioned 22 Mobile the communications network than links. In partnership Joint Forces Communications Units (caravans ever before. Such services are being Communication and Information Systems fitted with microwave radios, various demanded not just at Task Force and in Bastion and the Global Operations communication equipments and Battle Group levels, but also at smaller Security Control Centre in Corsham masts) and additional supplementary and further forward operating bases. manage this network and sustain the installations to enable and support 30 Kestrel now provides a vast expansion Kestrel backbone in Helmand. sites across Helmand Province. of high bandwidth data communication Kestrel was installed by a team of Kestrel is available now for new services supporting, for example, civilian and military personnel drawn systems and services to use, with more intelligence, surveillance and medical from Information Systems and Services’ sites in Helmand able to access the full activities in Afghanistan. These life- Internal Services Provider team. The suite of services provided. Those who use saving services are now available at many equipment was procured by the ISS more demanding applications will find forward sites not previously supported. Networks Delivery Team, tested and them working faster and better. Kestrel provides better support at all levels, enabling services normally associated with brigade headquarters to be pushed down to Forward Operating Bases (FOB). The project has been so successful that it picked up two acquisition awards ‘The team demonstrated its tenacity and from Peter Luff, the Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology, at innovation to deliver successfully a highly his annual presentations towards the end of October. complex service in challenging circumstances’ “This has been an impressive and very successful project which has delivered an – Major-General Tim Inshaw, Head of important enhancement of capability to Operation Herrick,” said Major-General Information Systems and Services Tim Inshaw, Director of ISS. “The team demonstrated its tenacity and innovation to deliver successfully a highly complex service in challenging circumstances.” The initial concept for a backbone network for Helmand was based on the need to transmit ever increasing amounts of data reliably across theatre. Kestrel was designed to be capable of accepting a wide range of systems that could plug into it easily at different locations. Before Kestrel, in Afghanistan communications relied heavily on satellite links transmitting data via the UK. For example a telephone call from Bastion to a FOB may have been routed via the UK, potentially introducing errors and delays that may have caused a loss of this critical service. communications 29 Kestrel reaches full flight

‘The team demonstrated its tenacity and innovation to deliver successfully a highly complex service in challenging circumstances’ – Major-General Tim Inshaw, Head of Information Systems and Services 30 secretary of state Working together Civil servants have a huge part to play in the partnership with the Forces which will build the capabilities of the future, says the new Defence Secretary in his first public speech

he new Defence Secretary has praised ‘the most “We do so at a time when the threats dedicated people in the public service’ as he outlined to our national security and our national This vision for defence in his first public speech since interests are evolving fast – and by succeeding Dr Liam Fox. no means diminishing. And at a time Philip Hammond, formerly Transport Secretary, said when our Armed Forces, including a the MOD was one of the most important departments substantial number of reservists, remain of government and also one of the most complex and engaged in a dangerous and enduring challenging. mission in Afghanistan.” But he said: “I know I will be working with the bravest, Mr Hammond described the mission most selfless and professional people the country has in Afghanistan as vital to protect our to offer - the men and women of our Armed national security and the first focus of Forces. defence must be the delivery of success “And they are supported by some on operations. of the most dedicated people in the “The projection of military power is, public service, the most highly skilled after all, the raison d’être of the Armed workforces in British industry and some Forces and the MOD; everything else is a of the most committed people in the supporting role.” charitable sector.” The Defence Secretary said that Mr Hammond was addressing it was his firm belief that when the members of SSAFA, the Forces’ Government asks the men and women of charitable organisation, where he the Armed Forces to put themselves in outlined his thoughts on the role he will danger in pursuit of national security, the play in shaping future defence. Government owes it to them to make sure “We are dealing with the toughest they are properly supported and have the economic climate in a generation and the best tools we can give them to do the job: biggest budget deficit in our peacetime “In defence, we now have a clear history. Against that backdrop, in programme to deliver on this pledge,” he defence, we have also to deal with the said. legacy of an unaffordable equipment “The Armed Forces that will emerge programme and a decade of operations from the implementation of the Strategic at a continuously high tempo. Defence and Security Review will be

Libya – now the kit is on its way home

British military assets used in operations immensely proud that their hard work has over Libya began to head for home after Nato assured the liberty of the Libyan people. ended its mission on 31 October. “This is a job well done and we will be News of the decision came while Mr sending our crews home from tonight. I have Hammond was in Italy, enabling him to give given my personal thanks to some of the the go-ahead to the initial drawdown of aircrew and support personnel at Gioia del Tornado GR4 aircraft. Colle.” Remaining British air assets, including Nato’s announcement brings to a another 10 Tornado GR4s, two VC10 tankers, conclusion one of the most successful military two E-3D Sentry and one Sentinel surveillance campaigns that Nato and UK Forces have aircraft returned last month. HMS Liverpool conducted. also made her way back to UK waters. At its peak, the UK had 2,300 personnel, On his visit to meet British personnel 32 aircraft and four ships committed to the deployed on Operation Ellamy – as Britain’s operation. contribution to the campaign has been known The UK has flown more than 3,000 sorties, – Mr Hammond paid tribute to their work. more than 2,100 of which were strike sorties, He said: “Our Armed Forces can be successfully striking around 640 targets. secretary of state 31

formidable, flexible and adaptable, future if our national security demands programme that is affordable now and structured to defend the country and it,” he said. sustainable into the future. project power abroad, equipped with “I intend to be a strong and passionate “Unpicking the SDSR piece by piece is some of the best and most advanced advocate for our Armed Forces and simply not an option. The transformation technology in the world. the Ministry of Defence both within programme is essential to balance our Working together “This is not a vision of retrenchment, government and with the public. I will books and modernise our organisation. it is an ambitious programme of renewal advance the interests of defence and “I am clear that this is the only way after a decade of continuous operations national security at every opportunity.” to ensure success on operations and – a blueprint for a sustainable future as However, Mr Hammond said that the continued ability to project military one of the world’s most capable fighting first class Armed Forces depended on a power.” forces.” first class economy and there is no future Mr Hammond finished by reaffirming On the first anniversary of the for a big military supported by a small his belief that the men and women of publication of the Strategic Defence and economy. the Armed Forces are the greatest asset Security Review (SDSR), Mr Hammond “History is littered with examples defence has and that, during his tenure acknowledged that it had been a year of showing that to be a fast track way to a in office, the commitment to rebuild the difficult decisions, but outlined what his collapse in global influence and military Armed Forces Covenant will continue. approach to competing demands would capability,” he said. “This will mean all of us working be. He said that Future Force 2020, the together – Government at all levels “I am determined that we neither reshaping of the Armed Forces, must be working together with charities and compromise current operations nor built on firm foundations with a force the private sector – to look after our constrain future defence capability, structure that is fit for the challenges of serving personnel, their families, and our that we do not remove critical skills and future warfare and the real-world risks veterans. capabilities that are irrecoverable, and we are likely to face. “The Forces deserve no less than that we retain the ability to scale up in the He added that it must be a defence success.”

“I am determined that we neither compromise current operations nor constrain future defence capability, that we do not remove critical skills and capabilities that are irrecoverable, and that we retain the ability to scale up in the future if our national security demands it” Advertising FeAture

Achieving trust Across the value Chain

to durably bond the tape to the laminate. Today there are over 40 different types of seam tapes which are used for a specific laminate, production requirement or end use. GORE-SEAM® tape sealing machines are technically pre-set and evaluated in Gore laboratories to ensure quality production standards are uniform and seams are tested at factory level using a Suter Tester, testing 10 cm diameter of seam at a time.

Garment Design, Engineering & Testing Gore works very closely with garment manufacturers and military users to ensure every garment is fit for use. Quality control methods apply through the entire design process to help ensure the performance of every individual garment when being used for the purpose it is intended. Extensive pass or fail testing of garments, from stress testing to destruction to physiological testing of subjects in Gore’s laboratories all contribute to Gore’s quality control assurance.

Brand Licensing Factory Support Garments using Gore products are only manufactured by licensed garment “Our products do what we say they will as a coating for non-stick pans and stain- manufacturers. Not only must each do.” These are the words of Bob Gore, resistant clothing, was modified by Gore to manufacturer undergo a stringent licensing chairman of the Supervisory Board of create ePTFE at the inception of the company process, but each one is provided W. L. Gore & Associates Inc., referring to in 1958. With over 50 years’ expertise in the onsite support from Gore throughout the the trust placed in Gore products globally. manipulation of ePTFE and as the inventor of manufacturing process to ensure standards Garments manufactured with the world’s first breathable moisture barrier, are maintained to the highest degree. GORE-TEX® fabric are relied upon Gore’s knowledge and understanding of by military personnel across the world laminate technology can claim to be the best Product Promise based on their trusted performance in in the world. That long-term expertise comes Gore’s highly valued products provide an the field. Trusted performance comes into play right at the start of the value chain, to excellent return on investment. Best in from Gore’s total dedication to design ensure the highest level of quality assurance class performance and durability, even and manufacture integrity, which means for all end-products bearing the Gore name. under extreme conditions, are what soldiers managing and controlling the entire value expect and which Gore delivers through chain in the production of its products. GORE-SEAM® Tape Development development for the specific use and In order to ensure the product promise & Production stringent quality control procedures. of GORE-TEX® products, Gore has a Seams and fabric joints are critical points in a With a deep understanding of the robust set of quality control tools across garment which make the difference between a applications and usage of best in class the value chain. garment which is durably waterproof and one materials, constructions and technologies, which is not. When, the first outdoor collection the set of tools along the whole value chain Laminate Development & Production of waterproof, windproof and breathable and close partnerships with every party of the The famously durable, waterproof clothing was launched in the 1970s, seams chain helps Gore meet its high performance, and breathable qualities of were stitched and then glued together to “fit for use” principle, while standards are GORE-TEX® fabric have their provide a waterproof seal where the sewing continuously maintained and improved through fundamental basis in Gore’s, unique machine needle had punctured the fabric. To constant improvement and redevelopment. membrane technology based on ePTFE improve upon this, GORE-SEAM® tapes and (expanded polytetrafluoroethylene). The adhesives were developed along with seam For further information go to polymer PTFE, which was originally used sealing machines which use heat and pressure www.gore-workwear.co.uk. news 33

. . . while Front line joins DE&S in full house moving campaign forward boosts support chain DE&S’ second Airworthiness seminar Symposium at Abbey Wood examined current advice on ‘Forging the Links’ was airworthiness management. the theme of a seminar The day, attended by 175 in Bristol, organised by people on 6 October, was DE&S and the UK Council for Electronic Business aimed at DE&S airworthiness (UKCeB). professionals, but chief With capacity numbers, engineers from the Front this fifth annual seminar on Line Commands and Military 20 October, previously called Aviation Authority (MAA) the Support Engineering representatives also attended. Seminar, delivered a Air Marshal Kevin Leeson, stimulating session. Experienced practitioners Chief of Materiel (Air) and the and managers from MOD airworthiness lead for DE&S, and industry presented on gave the opening address. defence perspectives, across Air Vice-Marshal Stuart land, sea and air. Atha, Air Officer Commanding The seminar explored 1 Group, offered a perspective common ground and on his role as an Operational dependencies between support engineering and Duty Holder and his supply chain management expectations of how DE&S can that drive effective and support him in meeting his Above: 175 people attended the second Airworthiness Symposium at Abbey Wood efficient support through responsibilities. life. Below: a full house for the fifth annual support chain seminar Mr Stephen Evans-Howe, Key themes included the QinetiQ Safety Director, Total Support Force Vision, provided an industry view on a contractor view of work in deployed operations, how to deliver sustained safety how engineering can help culture changes in a large optimise supply chain organisation. performance, equipment Other speakers were Mr support at the platform John Allan, MAA Technical level, and a case study based Group Head of Regulation; Gp on support for Bowman. Capt Colin Hickman, Deputy John Stratton, Director Maritime Equipment at Head DE&S Airworthiness Babcock, provided a keynote Team (DAT); Wg Cdr William speech on how engineering Webber from the Release to and supply chain can Service Authority; Mr Bill together optimise support. Chrispin, Airseeker team Industry was further leader; Air Commodore represented by speakers Graham Farnell, Joint Combat from BAE Systems, Kellogg Brown and Root, and Aircraft team leader and Mr General Dynamics. Nick Barnett, Head of DAT. To view seminar Links to all the presentations visit the presentations can be found on UKCeB website – www. the DAT website. ukceb.org – reference Past Events Notes. 185x65LoricaAd_Layout 1 15/08/2011 10:13 Page 1

Your Survivability Partners Lorica Systems UK Ltd, The Airport, Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8RX Tel: +44 1223 373737 Email: [email protected]

www.loricasytemsuk.com © Crown Copyright/MOD 2010 34 news

Barcode scan trials spark early praise

Feedback from front line trials using handheld devices to read identification barcodes on items of military equipment has been positive. And it could see the MOD adopting UID – unique identification – a Nato standard for marking items in a globally unique way. UID has been adopted by various Nato nations, Towards including the USA, to improve tracking and accounting of items. While the MOD has not officially said a safer it will adopt UID, trials have been undertaken by HQ Land Forces Safety culture: UK Forces have made huge strides in embracing safety and Logistics Network Navy since World War Two. Above: HMS Sutherland spans the decades to Enabled Capability join HMS Belfast during a visit to the Pool of London in October (LogNEC) to look at its benefits. Trials have focussed on the The Royal Navy has embarked on a and contractors,” said a Navysafe Dismounted Close New new campaign to increase safety for spokesman. New mechanisms will Combat (DCC) equipment used campaign its personnel, DE&S civilians and all be developed to make it easier for by 4 Rifles during contractors who work with them. people to report incidents and for their deployment to looks to The Navy Safety Improvement subsequent management of lessons. Afghanistan and initial plan – called Navysafe – was launched “Some of the safety practices in feedback has been improve in October to improve safety in place for many of the civilian staff are positive. dockyards, ships and establishments, not currently matched by their naval Due to the use of by providing safety equipment and counterparts, and this can cause handheld devices that the safety read the UID mark improving the mindset of personnel. issues when working together,” the from a digital barcode, mindset One of the key aims is to improve spokesman added. the Unit Quartermaster safety culture throughout the Navy “With improving safety and his staff have much to stop damage to equipment and mindset and practices, the protocol less time checking people. Posters and leaflet campaigns differences will become less, stock. will help with awareness and ingrain allowing workflow between naval Accuracy of safety into personnel. and civilian personnel to become accounting has improved considerably “This new awareness of safety, smoother.” – the barcode and joined with a much simpler reporting The plan is expected to last up to handheld reader procedure will make the Royal Navy three years but regular updates will remove human error so a much safer place to work for naval be issued to inform of the changing the unit knows exactly personnel and also MOD civilians Royal Navy approach to safety. where each item is at any time. This improves the MOD’s adherence The Army will begin to bring to item tracking home nearly 20,000 troops based Army begins the move back home requirements of the in Germany from next month. International Traffic Around 1,800 troops will of the Army's personnel currently sold, Trenchard Barracks (Celle) in Arms Regulations be relocated to sites across the based in Germany to the UK by and Münster station will be (ITAR). This is vital to UK. In addition, Army units will 2015 and the remainder by 2020. handed back to the German the UK’s reputation in move from Cyprus while others It will save the MOD around authorities, and will enable the international defence will move location within the £250 million and it is thought closure of Rheindahlen. Troop trade. UK earlier than planned. This Forces currently in Germany will numbers in Cyprus will remain Once the final trial includes troops moving into contribute £650 million a year unchanged. findings have been former RAF bases at Cottesmore to the UK economy, as wages The Army takes over Kinloss published it is expected and Kinloss. are spent in the UK instead of earlier than the intended date the MOD will adopt The aim, announced as part Germany. of 2014/2015 and will see the UID. Support Chain of the Strategic Defence and These moves mean number of service personnel in Management will then Security Review, is to return half Waterbeach Barracks will be Scotland maintained. Three UK develop overarching divisional headquarters will be policy for UID and the n Full details at http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceNews/ replaced by a single headquarters MOD should realise DefencePolicyAndBusiness/FirstTrancheOfArmyUnitMovesConfirmed.htm in Aldershot. significant benefits. newss 35

n Silence descended on Abbey Wood on Armistice Day as hundreds of military and civilian staff paid their respects to fallen service personnel. Last Post, performed by 17-year-old Tom Beach, a pupil at Monkton Combe School in Bath, rang out through the site before a two- minute silence to remember those who have died in two World Wars as well as modern conflicts such as Iraq and Afghanistan. Led by Rev (Wg Cdr) Jonathan Beach, the service also paid tribute to troops who are still based in Afghanistan as well as their friends and families. Chief of Defence Materiel Bernard Gray said: “This was a fitting way in which the staff of DE&S could come together to remember those who have died in the service of their country. The service offered us the opportunity to reflect and be thankful for the sacrifices they have made.” Remembrance across

Plymouth commemorations coincided DE&S with the return of more than 1,000 city-based Royal Marines, Sappers and Gunners from 3 Commando Brigade who paraded to mark their return from a successful six-month tour of Afghanistan.

Staff and personnel from Clyde naval base gathered in Helensburgh for their commemorations with base commander Commodore Mike Wareham leading the Royal Navy contingent, left. Personnel from Clyde were also on hand in Glasgow where Captain Michael Tarr, Captain of HMS Nepture is pictured, right, at the Cenotaph

Military personnel have been commended for promoting road safety at the MOD's annual Defence roads get safer awards. Abingdon were runners up efforts. Road Safety is all This year’s winning team with achievements including about saving lives and all those was RAF Leeming for its robust organising a driver fatigue involved in these projects year-long safety campaign. campaign, child car safety and have done an exemplary job in Work included organising road crossing campaigns aimed promoting this ethos.” a Young Drivers’ Awareness at the station pre-school. Mike Moate, SO2 Defence Day, skid awareness training, They also raised more than Road Safety at DE&S, who winter vehicle inspections and £30,000 during a motorcycle organises the awards, added: motorcycle training as well as a safety awareness charity bike “This year was particularly campaign with local schools. ride between John O’Groats and noted for the extremely high More than 3,500 military Land’s End. standard of submission and and civilian staff are estimated Awards were presented by judges were impressed with to have benefited from the work Lt-Gen Gary Coward, Chief of the considerable effort and which has also seen a 42 per Materiel (Land) at DE&S. enthusiasm demonstrated to Lt-Gen Gary Coward presents RAF cent drop in road accidents at He said: “I am very improve road safety across Leeming with the winners' trophy the station. impressed by both teams’ defence.” 36 people news

Portsmouth naval base has bid a fond farewell to its former Commander, Commodore Rob Thompson, and Tony takes extended a warm welcome to the new man in charge, Commodore Tony Radakin, pictured right. charge of Service and civilian personnel lined the route as Cdre Thompson was chauffeured out in a six-tonne Army Portsmouth cargo vehicle from Marchwood military port at Southampton which also comes under his command. The band of the Royal Marines School of Music gave him a musical send-off, playing outside the Naval Base Headquarters as he departed the building for the final time. After three years in post, Cdre Thompson, 53, is moving to Edinburgh to take up a new appointment. He said: “In Martin helps engineer a my short period as custodian of the naval base, the job has been as interesting, varied and as challenging secure Afghan future as I had expected. The pace of change quickens and the base A Royal Engineer has won a prestigious will be busier then award for his work developing the Afghan ever preparing for the National Security Forces (ANSF). arrival of the last two Lieutenant Colonel Martin Sturgeon, Type 45 destroyers pictured left, who now works at Abbey and the Queen Elizabeth class aircraft Wood in the MOD Portfolio, Programme carriers.” and Project Management Centre of Commissioned Excellence, developed a programme to co- in 1990, Commodore ordinate dozens of international agencies Radakin has served in responsible for recruiting and training a variety of ships as an members of the Afghan National Army Officer of the Watch, and Afghan National Police, as well as Navigating Officer and Operations Officer. managing more than 200 infrastructure Early service projects including building new police included countering stations. drug smuggling off He created the programme, which has Hong Kong and in the won plaudits from the head of the British Caribbean; protection Army and senior American generals, after duties in the Falklands recognising there was no existing system and the Iran/Iraq Tanker War; embargo for joint working in place. operations in the The ANSF Transformation Programme Adriatic following the was introduced in October 2010, and collapse of Yugoslavia; Martin, pictured brought all support involved in developing and command of with Becks and supporting ANSF under one central HMS Blazer and Buckingham of command. Southampton key stakeholder Lt Col Sturgeon’s work was recognised University Royal Navy the Ministry of Unit (1993-95). by the Association of Project Management Justice, receives (APM), who named the initiative He has had three his accolade operational tours in ‘Programme of The Year’. Iraq each of which APM is the professional body for was in command: as project management in the UK and it is a Commander in HMS What they said . . . the first time the MOD has won such an Norfolk imposing award, fighting off other high calibre security (2003-04); “It is through the incredible initiative and ashore as a Captain organisations and showing defence can creativity of leaders like Lt Col Sturgeon that the manage programmes to the highest in Umm Qasr with Afghan National Security Force has grown in quantity the Naval Transition and quality over the past two years. standards. Team training the “His efforts to build unity of effort in the “I would like to thank the APM for this Iraqi Navy (2006- recruiting, building and development of the Afghan award,” he said. “As a Royal Engineer, I am 07); and, latterly, Army and Police is a tremendous example of the trained to find solutions to problems, and as a Commodore, unique skills, experiences and capabilities our I am pleased that I could put my training commanding a international trainers bring to the mission” – Lt UK and US Task into action for such a worthwhile cause. Gen William Caldwell, American commander, Nato The Afghan National Security Forces are Force protecting Training Mission Afghanistan. Iraq’s offshore oil going from strength to strength. infrastructure and “The innovation and initiative demonstrated by “They represent the future of a country supporting transition Lt Col Sturgeon is a fine example of the British Army that I have become passionate about and I to Iraqi forces (2010- at its very best, and I am delighted that he has been feel proud that, in some small way, I may 11). recognised for his efforts” – Gen Sir Peter Wall, Chief have helped.” of UK General Staff. people news 37

Thank shoe Boxing clever: DE&S Chief of Staff Simon Cholerton, front left, hands over his shoebox to Chris very Roberts, south west manager for Samaritan's Purse much! Picture: Andrew Linnett

Generous DE&S staff have kicked Report: Hannah Swingler for their hard work and dedication in off the festive season early by donating organising such a successful fundraising thousands of shoeboxes stuffed with initiative. Christmas gifts to charity. and sweets which will then be delivered “The response to the Shoebox Appeal Teams from across Bristol and Bath to disadvantaged children living in has again been outstanding; we remain have donated more than 2,000 boxes in aid challenging conditions overseas. the largest contributor to this worthwhile of Operation Christmas Child – making This year the boxes are being sent to cause in the south west, and I am very them the biggest single contributor to the Belarus. proud to work in an organisation that can charity in the south west. DE&S Chief of Staff, Dr Simon respond to a charity in this way.” The initiative, which is run by Cholerton, who handed the boxes to the Julia Hurrell, who co-ordinates the international charity Samaritan’s Purse, charity at a special ceremony at Abbey appeal on-site for DE&S, said: “Due to the works by encouraging communities to Wood, said: “This is a wonderful charity current climate I am immensely grateful donate shoeboxes filled with school items, and I would like to thank all of those to everyone who has been so kind and hats and gloves, toys, games, toiletries involved with Operation Christmas Child generous in supporting the Shoebox Appeal. “This is the 12th year MOD has Members of the MOD Guard donated and more than 18,000 boxes have Service’s Yellow Watch at Clyde have been raising money for the Childrens’ Guards dig deep been sent abroad. The local community Hospice Association Scotland (CHAS). also benefits from our efforts with staff Steve Pursley, John McDermid, utilising local stores to purchase the items Elizabeth McArthur, Karen Kelly and in Clyde raffle required to fill their boxes.” Ruth Duff gathered 107 prizes from Chris Roberts of Samaritan’s Purse, more than 100 businesses before added: “These shoeboxes really do change their raffle in Clyde's civilian canteen. lives. Children who have received them in Steve Pursley said: “Robin House is such a great cause that everyone the past have said that it has made them really got behind what we were doing realise that the world is a decent place and dug deep to contribute. We’ve after all. For others it gave them a reason raised £2,000 for the hospice with to succeed so that they too could help money still coming in.” children like them in the future. Special guests at the draw were “I have been overwhelmed by the youngsters and carers from Robin response to this appeal by MOD staff. House. Last year Yellow Watch made £2,400 for CHAS and in 2009 raised Their generosity has, once again, been £1,089 for the BBC’s Children in Need outstanding and their donations will appeal. most certainly help change hundreds of children’s lives.” More information Right: MOD Guards with visitors from on Operation Christmas Child – www. CHAS’ Robin House operationchristmaschild.org.uk 38 people news

Geoff takes on unique Karen’s the Golden girl Venice challenge Archery Geoff Ellis ended an excellent year of work hits orienteering with a coveted title in target with Venice, his first visit to a unique event. top award The DES A worker at Clyde naval base Networks flight has been rewarded with a medal lieutenant led from marking her commitment to the third control archery in the UK. in the race which Karen Gold (pictured), attracted more than personal assistant to Flag Officer 5,000 runners last Scotland, Northern England and month before a Northern Ireland (FOSNNI), mistake cost him two has received the Archery GB minutes. President’s Medal. Fortunately Only 150 of the medals have he had built up a been cast with Karen just the third sufficient buffer person in Scotland to receive one. The award is given to those who have shown exceptional commitment to archery and have been produced to commemorate the Grand National Archery Society’s 150th anniversary. “It was a great honour to receive the medal,” said Karen. “To say I was dumbfounded is an understatement. Fencing “It was Neptune Archery Club’s Scottish Record Status Stafford Competition at the base. star After the competition was over it was announced that they had Keith a special presentation to give to someone. I had no idea it was me all set they were talking about!” Presenting Karen with her to keep medal was one of the most successful members of Clyde’s order Neptune Club, Cherry Lyne, who holds the flight world record in the Ladies Recurve under 50lbs at the category Triumph: Geoff Ellis Cherry said: “As club Olympics secretary Karen does all the before the error to usual things a secretary should be only 18 seconds do – paperwork, organising off the lead, time he Fencing official Keith Bowers will be keeping order at the competitions, day-to-day stuff. rapidly regained to Olympic Games in London next summer. But she has prevented the club cross the line in first Keith, above, of Maritime Combat Systems team at Abbey from being closed down twice, Wood, has been chosen by the London Official Committee of the place. doubled the club’s membership Olympic Games to referee at the fencing tournament. He then had to A double Bronze medallist for Scotland at the 2010 and promoted archery as a endure a 90-minute Commonwealth Fencing Championships, Keith, a Royal Navy healthy activity for all ages to wait to see if he Lieutenant, then qualified as an international referee at foil and several hundred participants. would hold onto top sabre and has represented Great Britain on numerous occasions. “Without her organisation, spot from the later His most recent highlight was officiating at the 2011 World fast thinking and use of contacts, starters. Student Games in Shenzhen, China, where he refereed the Neptune Archery would not women’s sabre team final. The final result “I am overjoyed to have been selected to referee at such a exist.” saw him win the prestigious event as the Olympics, especially in my home country,” Neptune Archery Club event by just 46 said Keith. has around 25 members and seconds after 64 “This is the culmination of ten years’ hard work which has regularly holds competitions that minutes of racing. been well worth the effort – I feel totally honoured to get this see participants come from all opportunity.” around the country. people news 39

Brian inspires his relay wonders to victory A team of RAF drivers, managed Ldr Darren Berris; Flt Lt Darren by a wing commander from Howe; Sgt Bill Brown; Cpl Chris Corsham-based Information Slator; ex-Chief Tech Aircraft Systems and Services, has driven Technician Ian Fletcher and Ed away with a prestigious relay race Fuller – defeated a record field for an unprecedented third time. of 62 other teams in an event The RAF Motorsports featuring cars from 1960s Hillman Association took the Birkett Race, Imps to current model BMWs and a six-hour relay in its 61st year, at Jaguars. Silverstone. “The Birkett plays to the The team was managed by strengths of an organisation like A massed start at Silverstone. Below right: Wg Cdr Brian Watson from ISS’ the MOD,” said Brian. “It requires Darren Howe's VW Below left: Brian Watson Operational Plans Team. Having careful planning, management captained one winning team and and execution with a dedicated helped manage another, he was support crew. Not unlike project best placed to focus on managing management, the planning and the race team this year. preparation are important in The Birkett at the end of ensuring successful delivery on the October is a treat for club racing day.” drivers. Teams of between four Brian's team also included six and six cars, many operating under time keepers, six mechanics and a handicap system, complete as two caterers, all helping to clinch many laps as possible in six hours. the title 27.54 seconds ahead of Wg Cdr Watson's team – Sqn their nearest rivals.

Team takes its Staff enjoy a taste teamwork back to school of Clyde HIE Life Commercial officers from DE&S Ships’ Surface Combatants in Abbey Wood took their Clyde ran its annual health teambuilding to Samuel White’s infant school and safety event – known as HIE- in nearby Hanham to give a neglected herb Life – at the end of October. garden and conservation area a makeover. For the first time the The team was led by Rob Bayliss who is a governor at the school. exhibition was set up in the site’s The project aimed to help the Neptune Building Supermess, schoolchildren exploit a fantastic resource with dozens of stalls from leading while for the team it was a modest companies in the health, safety contribution towards the Civil Service aim to and environmental sector and give 30,000 volunteering days per year thereby naval base departments on helping to turn the Civil Service into a ‘Civic display. Service’. The team’s plan saw Surface Combatant The exhibition was organised members donate plants while South by Sue Hill from Babcock’s Health Gloucestershire Council supplied compost and and Safety department and Anne chippings free and helped get good deals from MacDonald from the base’s Injury local nurseries. Free campaign. Despite rain the team, pictured below, Specialist event company worked into the evening to make sure the site Pro-x were also involved, lining Base workers stop at one of the stalls during the was ready for children the next day. From left: Rob Bayliss, Helen Jones, up companies to attend, with the exhibition at Clyde Keith Davies, Mark Green, Tim Kidner, Carole Faslane Flotilla’s Duncan Gow Gooding, Martyn Genner arranging the manpower to help set up the stalls. taking part was the base’s Regional “We started arrangements Occupational Health team. for the exhibition back in “Our stalls have been really popular,” July this year,” said Anne said Warrant Officer John Laird. “We MacDonald. “It looks like have brought along an indoor air quality our preparations have paid monitor, which shows how we can off as we have had around measure working environments to ensure 500 visitors over the past two they comply with regulations. days.” “On the environmental health side Sue Hill added: “The event we’ve also been demonstrating some of seems to grow each year and the equipment we use in the role of pest it is fantastic that we can get control, and with regards to occupational so many people involved and health we’ve seen interest in some of interested in attending.” the our first aid courses and health Among those departments promotions which we regularly run.” 40 people news

Winning teams . . . winning teams . . . winning teams . . . winning teams . . . winning teams . . . winning teams . . .

‘Acquisition is a team effort’

dedication and ethos of this joint contribution in project teams responsible for delivering equipment and Defence Minister Peter Luff buying kit for the front line support for our Armed Forces, have been recognised in the often in challenging conditions. praises DE&S teams for their ninth annual Minister for “In the current financial Defence, Equipment Support climate these conditions are best-in-class equipment and Technology Acquisition even more pronounced but all of Awards. you have demonstrated that we performance. Seven teams from across can meet those challenges and DE&S as well as a team from HQ achieve successful acquisition Hannah Swingler reports Joint Forces Support based in outcomes. Camp Bastion were presented “Ultimately I am passionate with the awards by Minister about getting the right (DEST) Peter Luff during equipment at the right time a ceremony at MOD Main and at reasonable cost to the Building. taxpayer and these awards Congratulating the teams reflect your dedication and at the formal presentation ethos; and your strong work to of the awards Mr Luff said: help me realise this vision.” “These awards recognise and Two of the winning teams reward good performance and were also given special awards demonstrate that we in the MOD – awarded to teams can deliver best-in-class project who have excelled management. in areas that hold “This year these awards specific relevance represent the full scope of MOD to the current acquisition, covering Urgent acquisition climate. Operational Requirements, These went to the support to operations, Project Kestrel team equipment and estates. (see page 28) for its “Acquisition is a team effort role in delivering and all of the winners here the project as a UOR today have demonstrated this. to theatre and the This is even more the case in Operation Herrick our department, where civilians Equipment Capability Branch and military work side by side for their contribution to to deliver the best possible operations. capabilities to our Armed Forces. “It is also a joint endeavour. We are in a partnership with industry; an industry that produces ideas, innovations and solutions that allow us to deliver capability to our serving personnel and I would like to acknowledge people news 41

Winning teams . . . winning teams . . . winning teams . . . winning teams . . . winning teams . . . winning teams . . .

Collective Counter-IED Trainer (CCT) UOR advice to operational commanders. The team three months beyond its planned out-of-service Acquisition Team works with a multitude of stakeholders and date. The team performed under extraordinary their relationship management with PJHQ, conditions; support contracts were about to The team’s objective was to acquire a Dstl and DE&S teams is integral to delivering expire, team members had moved on; and Collective Counter-IED training capability battle winning and life saving capabilities. contractors were already on site to begin to reinforce learning and confidence among This contribution to protecting UK people, dismantling the first aircraft. Nimrod went on personnel preparing for deployment on particularly from IEDs, is of the highest to make a valuable contribution to protect the Operation Herrick. They delivered the significance. Libyan civilian population. capability in record time, only five months from Capability Concept Demonstrator to Welfare Communications Team Apache Engineering and Logistics Team deployment. Vital IED-search training is now delivered in the UK and in-theatre, improving This team of only six provides welfare The team had to provide the in-service confidence in deployed personnel, improving communications services worldwide. The team support to Apache aircraft at short notice in IED search performance and leading to fewer manages a £48 million annual investment support of Operation Ellamy/Operation Unified injuries. programme and has halved the cost of calls to Protector. The project focused on means to UK landlines, providing an invaluable service provide support to Apache aircraft, which Project Hercules Management Team to deployed personnel. The team’s focus would enable them to deploy within hours of and dedication has seen the establishment being tasked; and follow up with the support The team was established to address a of wireless internet capability at Forward to allow them to operate from HMS Ocean problem with stock in depots and set up a Operating Areas, ensuring vital service delivery shortly after arrival, while making sure that pilot scheme to improve processes and collect to our personnel in the front line. this did not impact on Operation Herrick and data, dealing with problems and inaccuracies pre-deployment training. The success of in the stock management systems that Project Kestrel Team (special award for Apache over Libya, and the enduring success have been around for some time. The team, delivery of Urgent Operational Requirements) of the platform in Afghanistan is testimony to using innovative approaches with disposal their achievements. organisations and front-line commands, The team designs, acquires, deploys and achieved best value for defence; a recent audit installs communications and computer Cretheus Project Team confirmed the team’s approach contained networks to UK Forces on deployed much that represented best practice. The operations, notably to Afghanistan. The The team has mitigated the detrimental impact project has exceeded its target during its first provision of communication services, to onshore and offshore windfarms have on year, and has disposed of £355 million of assets Counter-IED and Force Protection, to name Forces’ radars and avoided potential difficulties no longer required in significant quantities or a few, is a vital component to the success of between the MOD, Scottish law and three other no longer fit-for-purpose, as well as recovering operations and the protection of people. The Government departments. Until Cretheus, no £28 million of ‘lost’ stock. The outcome is team has provided expansion of this network single body has had the specific responsibility an air domain inventory which is accurate, to sites not previously supported, especially for mitigating this effect on capabilities. The composed of only fit-for-purpose equipment, Forward Operating Bases. The team showed team advised energy companies of a new radar with a much lower footprint in value and outstanding initiative in bringing this project to opportunity which can mitigate wind farm volume. fruition, achieved considerable savings, while interference and if installed would remove MOD delivering in record time in extraordinary planning objections to a number of proposed Operation Herrick Equipment Capability conditions. developments. The team was instrumental in Branch (special award for contribution to convincing companies to fund the new radar, operations) Nimrod R1 Life Extension Team roughly £40 million, resulting in the MOD facing no financial risk, and reducing operational risk. The Branch staffs Urgent Statements of The team was tasked at short notice to Their skills and innovation in the contractual User Requirements, supports theatre in deliver in-service support to the Nimrod R1 work achieved 25 per cent saving on radar integrating UORs and manages scientific surveillance capability for Operation Ellamy for costs. DINs - released this month Defence Instructions and Notices (DINs) are defence-wide instructions, guidance and notices for military and civilian staff, containing up-to-the-minute information to help people carry out their duties. Some of the latest issued on Defence Equipment and Support are:

2011DIN04-157: This DIN outlines the collocation of logistic commodity teams (Defence Fuel and Food Services, Defence Clothing, Medical and General Supplies and Movement Support Services) from Ensleigh, Foxhill and West Moors at Abbey Wood from November 2011 with telephone contact details.

2011DIN04-150: The York Information Housing Centre allocates service families accommodation in the north east of England. The lease on Bacchus House in Osbaldwick has expired. DIO staff will relocate to Imphal Barracks, York.

2011DIN04-149: This DIN details new procedures for the Better Management Through Ashchurch (BETA) business process. It replaces the previous Joint Support Chain Requirements Change Process and will be used to request services provided by the Defence Support Group at Ashchurch.

2011DIN04-147: Following the sale of RFA Largs Bay to Australia units are advised that no mail should be sent to BFPO 446 and RFA Largs Bay should be removed from mailing lists.

Further information and more details on the latest DINs see: http://defenceintranet.diiweb.r.mil.uk/DefenceIntranet/Library/CivilianAndJointService/AtoZ/DinsIndex2011.htm 42 people news

Charity keeps civil servants in mind

The Civil Service Benevolent Fund – the charity for civil servants – has launched Health on your Mind, to raise awareness of mental health issues in the workplace. It highlights help available to staff and to managers in supporting them. It aims to lessen the stigma that still surrounds mental illness. It brings together Final organisations, including stretch: major mental health teams charities, who provide Clyde staff celebrate support to those in need. their By using the Civil are on the fundraising Service charity as a run channel, staff will be dummy run encouraged to seek help from a range of sources. Details at www.csbf.org. Staff at Clyde uk/healthonyourmind pounded the pavements to sweat their way to charity cash. Members of the Clyde Logistics DE&S keeps investing in Organisation held a sponsored 24-hour stretcher carry, with ten teams of five the future of engineering taking turns to lug a stretcher with a man- overboard dummy The number of students the length of the mentored by DE&S engineers naval base and back has passed the 300 mark. continuously. This year DE&S has CPO Caterer Dave Pitt said: sponsored ten school teams in “We wanted to do the Go4SET scheme, making something to raise it an exciting time for the money for the British organisation’s Engineering Limbless Ex-Service Skills Support team. Men’s Association Go4SET is a work-related and thought that a learning scheme for 12-14 year- 24-hour stretcher fun would be challenging. old, aimed at raising pupils’ “The man- awareness of the exciting future overboard dummy career opportunities in science, weighed around 15 engineering and technology stones, so you can (SET). imagine that after a Teams of six pupils from while it began to hurt! schools around Bath and Bristol “Probably our biggest challenge get a taste of real life application Go4SET mentors attend the launch event in Filton in October on the day was the of SET in a ten-week programme weather. We had working with ten DE&S-based thought, an opportunity to teach “I’d recommend any engineer everything in that mentors. One of the advantages kids a bit about engineering and supporting this scheme and in 24-hours period from of the scheme is that it brings hopefully impart to them some particular our young engineer driving rain and hail schools together and encourages enthusiasm for the subject. because it provides a chance to thunder.” them to share ideas. “Little did I know that they to put something back in to Teams from the base’s Career Mentors help pupils with would be teaching me a few society and as a bonus it is great Management Cell research into projects and give things and reminding me that evidence for a future IEng or and the Waterfront them the opportunity to see how positive thinking is the secret CEng application.” Manning Office, along some of these issues are tackled for success. The kids spent Go4SET offers a development with Babcock's Clyde in real life. most of their time thinking of opportunity for DE&S technical managing director David Diamond, deputy a million reasons why and how staff. Further information Mark Dixon also took director land systems with DE&S they could design their eco- from Rachel Dyer DESSESea- part. Around £3,000 Safety and Engineering, was one classroom rather than focussing [email protected], Tel 030679 has been raised with of last year’s mentors. He said: on a million reasons why and 36769, or the Engineering Skills more to come. “The Go4SET experience was, I how things wouldn’t work. Director Intranet site. people news 43

DSRA LOTTERY WINNERS – SEPTEMBER Blood team earns praise £10,000: Michael Prendergast (RAF Benson). £5,000: Allison Derrick (Foxhill). £2,000: Mark Beautement as ‘best of the best’ (Bath). £1,000: Benjamin Tasker (Wattisham DE&S’ Blood Supply Team has Airfield). £500: Lesley received a national award for Ledson (Liverpool). services to the front line. £300: Dennis Pink (Gosport), Sheila Purvis The four-strong team, based in (Edinburgh), Alison Birmingham and part of Foxhill’s Brooks (Gloucester), Medical and General Supplies, Ian Westwood (RAF were honoured at the Military Cranwell). £200: Linda and Civilian Health Partnership Mullen (RAF Henlow), Awards (MCHPA) for developing John Cotton new blood transportation boxes (Donnington), Michael Taylor (Portsmouth), Guy and monitoring devices to ensure Wesley (Marlborough a supply of blood and blood Barracks), Keith components to Afghanistan. Goodman (Dstl), Mark The annual awards – reported Shore (Shrewsbury), in November’s desider – attracted Norman Leitch more than 100 nominations from (Camberley), Peter Cook military and civilian medics. (Met Office), Isabella Gilroy (Craigiehall), During the last year, Noel Lavery (Keogh development of new transport Barracks), Paul boxes and monitoring devices Hearnden (Marlborough have allowed delivery of more Barracks). £100: Terry Martin Stevens of Birmingham NHS Blood and Transplant, left, and SSgt than 10,000 blood components, Pillinger (Fairford), Steven Matthews from DE&S' Blood Supply Team pack blood into a Golden Shirley Steele (RAF and the complex logistics chain Hour Box for shipment to Afghanistan can provide blood to wherever it Aldergrove), Neil Smith (Portsmouth), Lorna is needed in the world. Bain (RAF Lossiemouth), This system contributes and we are committed to are about honouring the best Philip Coulthard (RAF to high survival rates, and providing them with the health of the best, people who, often Spadeadam), Gary the technology is now being services that they deserve. ” in the most demanding of Cottrill (Main Building), reviewed by civilian helicopter Minister for Defence circumstances, are delivering John Jones (PPPA), emergency medical services in Personnel, Welfare and Veterans, exceptional healthcare.” David Amey (Bristol), the UK. Andrew Robathan, said: “Thanks UK Forces are the only Paul Good (Main Building), Alistair Andrew Brown, team leader to the excellence of our people organisation that now Gibbs (Abbey Wood), of Medical and General Supplies, working in partnership, the has a validated system for Christine Gilham (RAF said: “I am very proud of the Blood quality of care available to our transportation of blood Waddington), Tanya Supply Team and thrilled that Armed Forces – from emergency throughout the evacuation Thompson (Foxhill), their hard work and dedication life saving procedures on chain. Britain is the only nation Sharon Rawlings (Bath), to supporting the front line has operations to primary care at regularly shipping liquid D Gerrard (PPPA), Peter Williams (Melton been recognised in this way. Our home and overseas – is quite platelets to the battlefield. Mowbray). Armed Forces are exceptional remarkable. These awards Carrier cyclists smash their charity target

FUNDRAISERS from the Aircraft Carrier to represent everyone who put in so much Alliance, which includes DE&S staff, who effort to make the event a success.” took part in the cycling event ‘Beat the ‘Beat the Block’ saw 40 cyclists race Block’ have smashed their original target the 8,000-tonne section of aircraft carrier more than three times over – and received Queen Elizabeth as it was towed around the Royal recognition for their efforts. north of Scotland, from Govan where it was The dedicated group from Rosyth, constructed, to Rosyth where it will form Glasgow and Edinburgh originally hoped part of the first completed carrier. the 600-mile cycling challenge would raise The 600-mile journey was completed in as much as £10,000 for the Royal Navy and just five days, and the cyclists managed to Royal Marines charity. beat the block – but it was a close race. But so far – and there are still some Kirsty added: “The route was pretty donations coming in – the event has raised tough, some days the group covered more more than £35,000! than 120 miles and although the scenery Organiser Kirsty Noble said: “It’s was stunning, the hills – and the midges – Royal approval: the Princess Royal wonderful that we have managed to raise so were brutal!” congratulates organiser Kirsty Noble much for such a deserving charity and I’m The Aircraft Carrier Alliance is a unique of the Aircraft Carrier Alliance for the grateful to everyone who took part. partnering arrangement between DE&S, success of the Beat the Block event “It was a great surprise to be invited BAE Systems, Thales and Babcock to deliver to meet Princess Anne and a real honour the two Queen Elizabeth class carriers. 303mm in. Bleed 303mm in. 297mm Trim 297mm 277mm Live

This year, we’re honoured once again to

support the British Military Tournament;

a celebration of the skills, commitment

and dedication of the British Armed Forces.

Our support reflects our commitment and

dedication to the UK, with whom we’ve

shared close partnership for over 70 years.

Discover more at boeing.co.uk

190mm Live 210mm Trim

216mm Bleed

Job Number: BOEG_BDS_BMT_2404M Approved Client: Boeing Product: Boeing Defense Space & Security Date/Initials Date: 10/31/11 GCD: P. Serchuk File Name: BOEG_BDS_BMT_2404M Creative Director: P. Serchuk Output Printed at: 100% Art Director: J. Alexander Fonts: Helvetica Neue 65 Copy Writer: P. Serchuk Media: DEsider, Defence Focus, Defence Codex Print Producer: Account Executive: D. McAuliffe 3C Space/Color: Page — 4 Color — Bleed 50K Client: Boeing 50C Live: 190mm x 277mm 4C 41M Proof Reader: 41Y Trim: 210mm x 297mm Legal: Bleed: 216mm x303mm Traffic Manager: Jenna Gutter: 0 25 50 75 100 Digital Artist: Production Artist: D.Seymour Art Buyer: Retoucher: Vendor: Schawk

PUBLICATION NOTE: Guideline for general identification only. Do not use as insertion order. Material for this insertion is to be examined carefully upon receipt. If it is deficient or does not comply with your requirements, please contact: Print Production at 310-601-1485.

Frontline Communications Partners 1880 Century Park East, Suite 1011, Los Angeles, CA 90067

&OLHQW)5217/,1(-RE9HU$' /LYH &\DQ0DJHQWD