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Wirethe the Magazine of the Royal Corps of Signals Meet the Corps RSM August 2014 wireTHE www.royalsignals.mod.uk The Magazine of The Royal Corps of Signals Meet the Corps RSM WARRANT OFFICER CLASS ONE R J B LUKE ROYAL SIGNALS CORPS REGIMENTAL SERGEANT MAJOR Warrant Officer Class One (Corps Regimental Sergeant Major) Luke joined the Army in October 1991 and completed his basic training at 11 Signal Regiment in Catterick aged 18. After graduating from 8 Signal Regiment as a Telecommunication Operator (Radio Relay) he was sent to 1 (United Kingdom) Armoured Division Headquarters and Signal Regiment (Herford). During this posting he was employed as a crewman and then detachment commander on various Ptarmigan detachments within 201 Signal Squadron. In 1994 he completed his first operational tour in West Belfast, Northern Ireland and was promoted to Lance Corporal. In 1995 he saw operational experience under the IFOR banner in Bosnia and Former Republic of Yugoslavia as a Site Commander on a remote communications site. Successfully completing the Royal Signals Corporals Course and Class One in trade he was posted to 3 (United Kingdom) Armoured Division Headquarters and Signal Regiment as a detachment commander within 222 Signal Squadron. An eight month deployment to BATUS in Canada saw him promoted to Corporal and subsequently moving to 7 Armoured Brigade Headquarters and Signal Squadron (207) in Hohne, Germany. Whilst serving with 207 he was employed as the Troop Corporal and an armoured Radio Relay Detachment Commander for Bravo Troop. During this tour he enjoyed two successful deployments to Kosovo to provide communications in support of KFOR and successfully completed the All Arms Skill at Arms Course. In 2002 he was promoted to Sergeant and posted to 16 Signal Regiment in Elmpt where he was employed as a reconnaissance sergeant for 230 Signal Squadron. In 2005 and after 6 years in Germany he was to return once again to 3 (UK) Div HQ & Sig Regt and 222 Signal Squadron as a reconnaissance sergeant. After 2 years in post and a raft of military courses he was promoted to Staff Sergeant and moved 222 Signal Squadron to the newly reformed 22 Signal Regiment in Stafford. After a detachment to the Falkland Islands as the Unit Sergeant Major of Joint Communications Unit Falkland Islands, he was posted to 11 (Royal School of Signals) Signal Regiment and assumed the position of Squadron Sergeant Major, 3 (Harrogate) Squadron. In 2011 and following a rewarding and successful assignment, he was assigned to 20 Armoured Brigade Headquarters and Signal Squadron (200) as the Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant. During this time he was deployed on Op HERRICK 15 and provided key life support to Task Force Helmand Headquarters within Main Operating Base Lashkar Gah. After only 7 months in post he was selected for promotion to Warrant Officer Class One and then appointed as the Regimental Sergeant Major for 3 (UK) Div HQ & Sig Regt. A highlight of this tour was to deploy with the Regiment and its personnel on Op HERRICK 18. After successful selection on the Late Entry Commissioning Board in 2013, WO1 Luke was commissioned on 1 April 2014 and assumed the prestigious position of Corps Regimental Sergeant Major. WO1 (CRSM) Luke is 39 and is married to Polly. They have three children, Harrison (13), Poppy (8) and Daisy (3 months). A proud Cornishman he enjoys sailing, running, cycling and all things automotive. AUGUST 2014 Vol. 68 No: 4 The Magazine of the Royal Corps of Signals Established in 1920 Find us on The Wire Published bi-monthly Annual subscription £12.00 plus postage Editor: Mr Keith Pritchard Editor Deputy Editor: Ms J Burke Mr Keith Pritchard Tel: 01258 482817 All correspondence and material for publication in The Wire should be addressed to: The Wire, RHQ Royal Signals, Blandford Camp, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8RH Email: [email protected] Contributors Deadline for The Wire : 15th February for publication in the April. 15th April for publication in the June. 15th June for publication in the August. 15th August for publication in the October. 15th October for publication in the December. Accounts / Subscriptions 10th December for publication in the February. Mrs Jess Lawson To see The Wire on line or to refer to Guidelines for Contributors, go to: Tel: 01258 482087 http://www.army.mod.uk/signals/25070.aspx Subscribers All enquiries regarding subscriptions and changes of address of The Wire should be made to: 01258 482087 or 94371 2087 (mil) or [email protected]. Remittances should be made payable to Royal Signals Benevolent Fund CONTENTS Page August Edition News from Operations 2 News from Blandford 7 News from Training 11 News from Formations 20 Exercise CATTERICK CULMINATION Page 18 News from Regiments 23 News from Squadrons 82 Other Units 90 Race the Sun Page 56 Sport 99 Reunions 110 Last Post 110 Obituaries 111 RSA Reunion Weekend Page 102 FRONT COVER BACK COVER 2 (Catterick) Sqn, 11 (RSS) Sig Regt The Master with RHC IPs during the RSA deploying into Copehill Down village on Reunion Weekend Ex CATTERICK CULMINATION Authors alone are responsible for the content of their articles. The opinions expressed in the articles of this publication are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily reflect the policy and views, official or otherwise, of the Royal Corps of Signals or the Ministry of Defence. All articles and submissions are published at the discretion of the Editor. This publication may contain official information. It should be treated with discretion by the recipient. THE WIRE, AUGUSTPrinted 2014 by Holbrook Printers Ltd, Norway Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth © Crown Copyright 1 NEWS FROM OPERATIONS 1st (UNITED KINGDOM) ARMOURED DIVISION HEADQUARTERS AND SIGNAL REGIMENT JOINT FORCE CIS HQ KABUL COMMUNICATIONS UNIT COMD Col J Hill OC Maj N Pryce Jones RSM WO1 (RSM) Mears Settling In – by Lt Catherine Dawes, KBL ICS Tp OC Commander’s Foreword Kabul Communications Unit is a fearless band of J6 ninjas The Regiment has carried out a successful RiP with 21 Signal (and officers) working tirelessly to support UK comms across Regiment to make up the bulk of JFCIS(A). The standard of the chaotic capital. Whilst Bastion packs, the KCU are the handover, at all levels, has been extremely high and I preparing for the possibility of enduring points of presence, would like to thank those outgoing soldiers for their efforts supporting infrastructure in areas such as Quarga, dubbed on what was, for many, an extended tour. They have left us ‘Sandhurst in the Sand’. After an emotional journey delayed in a strong position to see out the operation effectively. by a total of 6 days, the last troops arrived safely just in time Meanwhile it is clear that MST and PDT are paying dividends for the national elections and an earthquake in the Hindu and that the Regiment has already integrated fully with Kush – both mercifully less eventful than anticipated. soldiers and airmen from other units to form a truly joint organisation. We remain spread to all corners of the UK There are four detachments led by four strong characters. HQ effort in Afghanistan, continuing to support a mix of staff and ISAF is headed by SSgt Wayne Topping who, aside from being force elements on the ground. Austerity is beginning to ‘bite’, the self-proclaimed ‘MOSS God’, navigates his way through conditions are less comfortable, and the drive to redeploy the dozens of starred staff officers on site by spinning dits means we are managing a less resilient network with slower about ‘that time in Northern Ireland’. It may be busy, but response times. There is plenty to do, and the impact of ICS there’s ice cream and no stag! Quarga is the choice for the on operations remains as clear as ever. Our Corps’ reputation more adventurous Signaller. Sgt Dolan and his team balance on operations remains high. rapid fault fixing with ranges, sangar casualty drills and living with Australians. Sgt Hamilton too has had his fair share of stag duty, sharing his spot with the Boss, Maj Nick Pryce- Jones, and his team of dubious experts and their bright ideas club- the NOC. Finally, at everyone’s favourite airport stop – KAIA – lives Sgt Copland and his crew whose will-power is challenged daily by the choice of Ben and Jerrys at three well stocked DFACs. Disciplinarian and coord-mastermind SSgt Tony ‘half a tour’ Richard arrived late after suspected man flu and has had his working area hazard-taped accordingly! The outlook is full of unknowns as we watch the drawdown of Op HERRICK, but fuelled with 48 core fibre, enthusiasm and ice cream. We look forward to an interesting and challenging tour. Watch this space. Lowering of the 21 Signal Regiment Flag Sig Cardwell raises the 1ADSR flag over JFCIS(A) HQ The KCU team 2 THE WIRE, AUGUST 2014 HELMAND ICS SIGNAL SQUARDON draw down was truly in full swing! The next few days were taken up by the RSOI programme; it was an introduction to OC Maj A Stannard Afghanistan with the latest up to date SOPS and TTPs. SSM WO2 (SSM) Scarcliff Instead of two days I can sum it up in about two minutes. CIS Troop – by LCpl Gardiner, Eng Sect The Law of Armed Conflict: “We all have the right to defend ourselves!” Following 9 months of STA courses and support to MST Padres' Introduction: “We don’t do marriages!” exercises, 1 (UK) ADSR finally deployed to Afghanistan for Local Culture Brief: “No Farting!” HERRICK 20 on 26 May. They suffered a long journey – buses Prisoner Handling: “No Selfies!” broke down, ferries were missed and planes diverted. None Environmental health: “There are no known cures the less, they finally got to a position where the Regiment for Rabies!”, “Camel Spiders are fast, don’t try and was ready for the handover from 21 Signal Regiment.
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