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Insider Picture: John Linton (www.lintonpix.com) september 2011 Bernard Gray Chief of Defence Materiel Now it’s all eyes on Rosyth ‘We will seek to debate with all interested parties what the best way forward will be for the organisation to thrive’

Dear Colleagues, all interested parties, the staff The holiday season has of DE&S, the Armed Forces, brought a steadier pace, and Main Building, Ministers, some welcome respite, in a industry, the Trades Unions very busy year. The tempo of and others what the best business may have slowed, way forward will be for the but we should not forget the organisation to thrive. large numbers of people from There are two allied DE&S who are in support of questions that the Materiel operations in Herrick and Strategy team and the board Ellamy and who are working are considering. The first is incredibly hard to secure our where DE&S should focus its campaign objectives. While efforts within our core tasks. many of us have had a well- Clearly, as we have been earned break our thanks, required by central defence and thoughts, should go to decisions to reduce our staffing Assembly of the first of theQueen Elizabeth class carriers was set to those not able to be with their levels and operating costs over begin at Rosyth this month. families this summer. the next few years, we will not The huge 8,000-tonne mid-section Although it has been quieter be able to conduct all of our of HMS Queen Elizabeth left Govan on in Abbey Wood and Main activities in the same in-depth 16 August for the 600-mile sea journey Building, there has also been way we do today. We will have by sea around the north of Scotland. an opportunity to take stock to prioritise, and those tasks Minister for International Security and think about the longer such as safety and programme Strategy, Gerald Howarth, said: “This marks an important milestone – the term. Maj-Gen Chris Deverell performance must be at the top start of the assembly phase of HMS and the Materiel Strategy team of our list. Queen Elizabeth. are making good progress on a Secondly, an absolutely “Excellent progress is being number of important questions. essential prerequisite for made on this project and it will form We aim to be able to come DE&S to be able to deliver what the cornerstone of the Royal Navy’s forward in the autumn with is asked of it in a stable and Future Force 2020. It is clear evidence that the UK shipbuilding industry has thoughts on the scope of DE&S affordable defence programme. the expertise and experience to deliver – ie should the organisation As I reported last time, the a project of this size and complexity.” seek to carry out all it is Three Month Exercise has now Steven Carroll, Queen Elizabeth currently tasked with, or could concluded, and has clearly class project director at BAE Systems, some of those tasks be more set down how much money said: “There’s a real sense of pride in the appropriately undertaken by we have to spend in buying yard and across the Carrier Alliance. others. The team is also looking and supporting equipment for Watching Lower Block 03 be towed down the Clyde gives us a chance to at the skills of the organisation, our Armed Forces over the reflect on the huge achievements of the and what systems and skills we next decade. Work is in hand past two years since we cut the first will need to succeed in future. between the Capability Area, steel on this first section.” Finally, they will offer their DE&S and the Finance staff Around 350 Govan-based workers thoughts on the structure of to make sure we bring the are to work in partnership at Babcock DE&S, that is, whether it should programme back into balance. to complete the outfitting and assembly remain as it is today, or should Finally, as we look forward phase of this section of the ship. As a member of the Aircraft we look at trading fund status to the autumn, the DSEi Carrier Alliance, DE&S is working or other potential models, exhibition will be an early with BAE Systems, Babcock and and what the advantages and highlight of our season. Thales to deliver the flagships. drawbacks of these would be. I am looking forward to With advanced construction I envisage that the team meeting many exhibitors and underway at six shipyards across will bring forward a series of international delegations at the UK, the Queen Elizabeth aircraft the show, and I hope I may see carrier programme is sustaining options in all of these areas, thousands of skilled jobs throughout and we will seek to debate with some of you there too. industry. news 5

NEWSREEL Now it’s all eyes on Rosyth Blast-off at DSEi

The latest land, On the move: the massive block of the maritime and Queen Elizabeth carrier is pictured air applications as it passes Newark Castle near Port of defence and Glasgow security products, technologies and Picture: Andrew Linnett services go on show at ExCeL in London this month. Defence and Security Equipment International from 13-16 September will see more than 1,300 exhibitors from 45 countries attending the event. MOD staff will be there, putting emphasis on the quality of UK Forces’ equipment and its potential for the export market. desider carries a supplement in this edition with details of the exhibition’s attractions, and Queen Elizabeth’s mid-section sets sail some of DE&S’ high profile equipment which on her way to assembly – and DE&S boasts good puts pedal to the floor in pursuit exportability. Leadership The departure of the is top notch mid-section from Govan was accompanied by The MOD is able more than 50 cyclists from to fulfil major members of the Aircraft reform and cutting Carrier Alliance. its budgets, a They will be tracing committee of MPs looking into the path of Lower Block department plans 03 on land in an attempt to across Whitehall ‘beat the block’ to its final has concluded. destination on the Forth. The Public Cyclists are raising Administration money for the Royal Navy Select Committee’s and the Royal Marines adviser has confidence that Charity. aims for defence reform are likely Left: they're off, on the to be realised, roundabout journey to recognising high Rosyth performance leadership – among other conditions – is at Further blocks are set the core. The report provides an to make the move independent perspective, to help Government A&P Group has been celebrating the end to develop of its work on HMS Queen Elizabeth at the transformation company’s Hebburn yard in Newcastle. And don’t forget programmes. The The company has been working on Prince of Wales! The committee will modules forming part of the flight deck and first completed unit conduct a progress hangar, worth £55 million to the Tyne yard of the second carrier report in a year’s The modules were due to be loaded onto is pictured after time. barges early this month for the journey to assembly Rosyth. 6 news NEWSREEL Tarian will net vehicles UK protects its interests The Government lifesaving protection has published a new strategy outlining how the UK will promote stability and prosperity in countries and regions where its interests are at stake. The MOD has joined other departments in the Building Stability Tarian will look to Overseas Strategy, provide protection setting out how the for logistic vehicles UK can enhance while reducing the its own security damage of minor and prosperity bumps and the cost by identifying, of logistics preventing and ending instability and conflict overseas, using our diplomatic, development, military and security tools, and drawing on Britain’s unique experience, relationships, reputation and DE&S Specialist and Logistic Unit and simultaneously “With a packed volume of values. It builds on Vehicles project team has working in partnership with 1.8 cubic metres compared to the National Security received a prototype solution of AmSafe, we have a good option 3.6 cubic metres for bar armour, Strategy, which the Tarian protection system, for the Support Vehicle. strategic logistics, either by air identified shaping which is manufactured by “A flexible mounting system or sea, is considerably more cost a stable world as a core Government AmSafe of Bridport in Dorset, has been developed that reduces effective too.” objective, and the fitted to a MAN SV HX58 in- the damage sustained during This news follows the Strategic Defence theatre entry standard. the inevitable minor knocks, and announcement earlier this year and Security Review, The contractor has also scrapes that occur through use. of a £2.6 million contract for which made a delivered final design and a We intend to assess these as a the Tarian Quickshield, which commitment to fitting instructions manualdevelopment option for Tarian is used to repair damaged areas tackle threats to our for the equipment of Support on Support Vehicle. of bar armour on many of the national security at source. The strategy Vehicles with the Tarian “This Tarian system could military vehicles employed on is available on-line protection system under a reduce the logistical burden Operation Herrick. at www.mod.gov.uk contract let last October. that exists through shipping The lightweight netting can Project manager Major replacement bar armour as be stowed in any vehicle and Put to the test Gareth East said: “Following well as providing increased can be fitted immediately to a user trials at the Combat Service sustainability for RPG damaged vehicle without any The first 2011 Support Trials and Development protection during long patrols. specialist tools. UK chance to see, experience and be part of the UK’s training and simulation/ Engage now in the future of DE&S evaluation and test community Staff across DE&S and industry colleagues where we will discuss the issues facing DE&S as a will be on 8 and 9 are encouraged to take part in an ‘Autumn of business, how we can improve its core capabilities November when Engagement’ to continue discussions on the future and performance as well as the options available to leading sectors and of DE&S. the organisation.” stakeholders meet The Materiel Strategy team will lead many Events planned for the Autumn of Engagement at the University events throughout September, October and include: of West of England November to publicise and test emerging issues • Workshops with staff, industry and other in Bristol. The affecting how the structure of the organisation stakeholders across defence two-day event is a should be transformed. • Floor plate and formal visits to operating result of the test Rachel Baguley, Head of the Materiel Strategy centres across DE&S and evaluation Team (Engagement), said: “Much of this year has • Regular open forum briefings at Abbey Wood community days been focussed on gathering data and, in consultation and briefings on other sites across the business. that DE&S’ Test and with the workforce and other stakeholders, Staff are also encouraged to continue to Evaluation team has analysing the business and its functions. email any questions or suggestions to the change arranged for the “We are now entering a stage where we will exchange mailbox DESCDM-MatStrat-Team@mod. past two years. be re-engaging fully with all stakeholders, both uk More info www. internally and externally, to discuss our findings and Teams can also request a meeting with adsgroup.org.uk/ options highlighted through this analysis. the Materiel Strategy team by contacting Jerry tset “Staff across the board will be asked to engage Richardson, DES CDM-MatStrat-1f, on Abbey Wood in a number of activities planned over the autumn 36951.

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NEWSREEL Deal backs Boomerang can DE&S teams Frazer-Nash and help return enemy MathWorks will provide electrical systems modelling support to surface ships and submarine fire – with interest teams for the next four years to June 2015. The companies Report: Hannah Swingler will provide mathematical Front line view . . . A new shot detection system modelling expertise on marine electrical called Boomerang is protecting power systems. They Captain George Shipman troops in Afghanistan against small may be asked to of 29 Commando Regiment arms fire. model anything from Royal Artillery said: “We’ve The acoustic system has been a proposed electrical had it here for about a introduced in patrol bases and power system checkpoints on the front line to alert for a new vessel, month and already we’ve through to individual used it on a number troops immediately to the source of components on of occasions where incoming fire. board existing in- checkpoints have been The system detects shots fired service platforms. at bases and, using a high tech engaged and it’s helped us display, indicates the location of the Sir Ian next to identify exactly where enemy firing point, allowing troops that firing point was. at seminar to rapidly return accurate fire or “Usually it would take move to safety. Sir Ian Andrews, Return to sender: us maybe ten seconds Lance Bombardier Dyron Yard formerly 2nd Boomerang's constituent to identify a firing point from 5 Regiment Royal Artillery Permanent Under- parts help seek out the using optics but the has been using Boomerang at his Secretary at the source of enemy small base in Helmand Province. “It MOD, will be the Boomerang speeds that up arms fire considerably.” triangulates the point where the next speaker in the enemy is firing from,” he said. “It Defence Academy's series of lunchtime gives you a range and bearing so seminars in the that you can put accurate fire on lecture theatre at that target and neutralise it.” Abbey Wood on 15 Minister for Defence Equipment September at 1pm. A Support and Technology, Peter Luff, seminar on support said: “Boomerang is an innovative to operations will piece of kit which is already proving follow the day after at 2pm. Bookings invaluable to those on the front line. and more info We are committed to researching, to admin.hq@ developing and delivering the very defenceacademy. latest in technology that will give mod.uk or tel 96161 our Forces the winning edge.” 4828. Bernard Gray, Chief of Defence Materiel, added: “From In harness concept through to delivery, the procurement of Boomerang has HMS Argyll is now been a team effort across the back on the front- department and industry and I line after her £20 million, year-long am pleased that this important refit. Nine months capability is now in theatre.” after emerging from Hundreds of the Boomerang her comprehensive Bowman backed in new support deal systems have been bought under makeover in Rosyth, a £20 million contract with Essex- the Devonport-based The £110 million Bowman Combat Information and Platform based Maxord Ballistics Limited Type 23 Duke Class sustainment programme contract for the Army's communication (MBL), which is the UK distributor frigate came through system has been awarded to General Dynamics UK. for Raytheon BBN Technologies her operational sea The company will deliver: who make the system. training. • Cost savings over the previous sustainment programme by integrating lessons learned during previous sustainment and Mike Stephens, Technical Phalanx fit upgrade programmes; Director for MBL, said: “We are very • The latest capability to the British Forces at a rapid pace; pleased to be part of a strong team Babcock is to set • Integrated in-service support and development activities to effort that has enabled Boomerang the first Phalanx 1B incrementally deliver the latest capability to the user as soon as it to be delivered to British troops on Close-In Weapon is ready; and the front line as quickly as possible. • Planned migration from the newly delivered BCIP 5.4 System to work on “MBL and Raytheon BBN a Type 45 destroyer capability to BCIP 5.5 within two years. Technologies are committed to this month, following “This contract ensures that the user gets the latest capability a first-of-class rapidly, easily and effectively, and that the UK maintains an providing the best support for installation in HMS important sovereign core capability and skills base,” said Andrew Boomerang to ensure Forces have Daring. Browne of General Dynamics UK. this lifesaving capability available night and day.” MAJOR CONFLICTS WORLDWIDE: 28 SOLDIERS IN ACTION: 530,000 ONE PARTNER FOR SECURITY SOLUTIONS SECURITY OF DEPLOYED FORCES. Wherever in the world, situations arise in which interventions inevitably have to be made and force has to be applied, all while trying to avoid collateral damage. Thousands of soldiers depend on the quality of their training and the reliability of their equipment. We are proud that partners around the globe have selected us for our outstanding capabilities to protect armed forces in these confl ict zones. www.cassidian.com DEFENDING WORLD SECURITY 10 news NEWSREEL Go-ahead sees Marines lockheedmartin.com/f35 Cobham seals future deal Cobham has been move in at Devonport awarded a £10 million four-year contract, with an New waterfront facilities are on MORETHAN AN AIRCRAFT, additional two one- their way for Devonport to provide vital year options, for support for Royal Marines preparing a flight inspection Victory loses a mast! to use landing craft for operations. service to the A FORCE FOR THE MOD. The contract The Defence Infrastructure UK’S covers calibration Organisation (DIO) has awarded the of navigation and £25 million contract to Debut Services landing aids at UK (South West) with work beginning military airfields next month. worldwide from the ECONOMIC GROWTH The facilities at Weston Mill Falklands Islands to Afghanistan. Lake will include two new buildings, Services are marina, jetty and slipway. delivered by One building will be a base HQ Cobham staff and for 10 (Landing Craft) Training aircraft under a Squadron and 539 Assault Squadron, flexible tasking as well as training rooms and arrangement. waterside facilities. The other will house landing craft and engineering Learn from workshops, with hard-standing for experience storing landing craft. Lt Col Paul Clark, Royal Marines, Lesley McNamara said: “Creating these new facilities (Partnering will allow the Royal Marines to train Support Group), and operate more efficiently in using Capt Chris Alcock (Hd Programme landing craft, cementing Devonport’s Support Function, position as a national centre of UK Military Flying excellence in this area.” Training System) The slipway and jetty will provide and Roger Vicker, landing craft launch and recovery Head of Commercial facilities and include a mobile craft at Ascent, will hoist capable of lifting landing craft present the next Learning From out of the water. Experience seminar Royal Marines will relocate from on 13 September sites at Turnchapel and Poole. at Abbey Wood Paul Nix of Debut said: “We have between 12.30pm– The tallest point of HMS Victory has been removed as part already proved our ability in providing 1.30. They will of the restoration work taking place on Nelson’s flagship in an offer within the required timescales explore benefits Portsmouth dockyard. and to budget forecast, enabling our of joint working Bell Rigging, sub-contractors for BAE Systems, oversaw the between MOD and client and customer to meet their work as a crane removed the central top mast section. requirements; we now look forward to industry. Bookings The ship’s three masts, bowsprit and rigging will all be continuing to work with DIO and the on the Abbey Wood dismantled in the coming weeks for maintenance. HMS Victory events booking still acts as flagship for the Commander-in-Chief Naval Home Royal Marines in delivering this hugely system. Command. important project.” Work should be finished by December 2012.

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A GMLRS rocket is fired from the M270B1 vehicle on Operation Herrick. Dust and grit, along with extremes of heat and cold, make the operational environment difficult. Vehicles are on the firing point for much of the time supporting troops in contact as well as pre-planned operations. It is a testament to the skill of the operators and maintainers from 39 Regiment that they have never missed a fire mission

NEWSREEL New fire control ups the Charter is . . . five months early and signed DE&S Director missile game well under budget Weapons Alan Nicholl has signed the joint objectives new universal fire control for a maintenance and supply agency, contains 12 rockets, controlled by and incentives rocket launch system being used the Defence Support Group and the fire control computer, which charter for the in Afghanistan is now in service – my rockets team for their efforts.” integrates the vehicle and rocket- One Complex five months early and well under Air Commodore Mark launching operations. Weapons Sector budget. Roberts, Head of Capability Deep The fire control system in the strategy alongside Managed by DE&S’ Artillery Target Attack, added: “Guided MLRS launcher feeds target data his DGA and MBDA Systems team the Universal Fire MLRS coupled with the Universal directly into each rocket’s GPS- colleagues. The charter draws on Control System is a collaborative Fire Control System has given us controlled guidance mechanism. previous experience programme between the UK and an extremely precise all-weather The rockets are ‘tunable’, having through the Team the US to upgrade the current capability a tri-mode function (point CW initiative. Clive fire control system in Multiple “Combined with the M270B1 detonating/delay/airburst) Neville, the MOD’s Launch Rocket System (MRLS) launcher, GMLRS has become the depending on the target effect project lead, said: launchers. weapon of choice for land forces required, and the fire control “The charter sets As MLRS prime contractor, when long range (up to 70km) system feeds this information out what each party is seeking to Lockheed Martin Missiles and precision strike is required and into each individual rocket before achieve and allows Fire Control Systems of Dallas has already proved its effectivenss launch. us to understand supply the units, but most of in Operation Herrrick. The rockets can be fired and recognise that the fitting is carried out by the “The introduction of the individually or in ripples of two Governmental Defence Support Group. fire control system has ensured to 12. Accuracy is maintained and industrial The Lockheed Martin the long term future of this in all firing modes because the aspirations, contract was placed on behalf capability.” computer re-aims the launcher while fully complementary, of the UK by the US Precision The MLRS launcher unit between rounds. are not necessarily Fires Missile Systems Office at exactly the same.” Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. Steve Hunt, the Artillery Survival work Systems programme manager, said: “I acknowledge the support Work has begun on and priority that the Office has a new Royal Navy given the UK on the entire MLRS Sea Survival Centre programme. at Horsea Island, “The Universal Fire Control Portsmouth. The £2.4 million project System has been a very successful will replace one project, and third party sales of established in 1982 the system have already been where Royal Navy made to other nations wishing to personnel train in upgrade their MLRS launchers. ship abandonment “Thanks are also due to Nato’s and sea survival. 14 news

Planning for a multi-million pound three-and- a-half-year refit forHMS Vengeance has reached an important stage with submission of tender for Vengeance the work. Subject to MOD approvals the fourth and last Vanguard class Long Overhaul Period and overhaul Refuel (LOP(R)), to be undertaken by Babcock at Devonport, will include fittingVengeance with the latest reactor core, as used in the new Astute class – the submarines, fuelling the submarine for life. Updates and upgrades to weapons systems, as planning well as surveys, hull and structure preservation and overhaul of major components, systems and equipment are also being proposed. begins Babcock project manager Jonathan Benzie said: “Submitting the tender to the MOD is a significant milestone in the planning process. We have built in learning from experience from previous Vanguard class LOP(R)s, which will deliver further improvements in a number of areas, from the workscope itself to facility support requirements. “We will also be building on initiatives such as the industry day which proved successful on Vigilant, as an opportunity for early engagement with the supply chain on Vengeance.” The planning phase is being undertaken by a joint team involving DE&S, Babcock and Rolls- Royce. Work is currently expected to start next year, subject to approval, as HMS Vigilant leaves Devonport on completion of her LOP(R).

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DE&S teams up with industry to maintain focus on the front line

An extra 1,004 thermal imaging sights have been More provided to UK Forces supplies of within five months of the Light contract signature. Weight The Light Weight Thermal Thermal Imager (LWTI) Imager are is made by Qioptiq UK on the way of north Wales and is a to front line weapon-mounted thermal troops and imaging sight particularly those in effective in Afghanistan training. where low light and the need to operate in dark Right: buildings, caves and tunnels means such imaging technology is mission sights critical. enhance Jenny Prior, Karen capability Hawes and Peter Cross of the light from DE&S’ Dismounted machine gun Soldier Systems team and the SA80 negotiated the contract and support arrangements with the company. Troops on Operation Herrick and those training for Herrick 16 next spring are now using the extra sights. Support deal helps troops The sights keep up stocks on Operation Herrick and also for UK- based troops so they can keep the enemy in sight train as they might fight. LWTI has been very reliable; the few that have been returned from support from DE&S and Qioptiq UK is contracted to the outstanding support our theatre for repair have industry for battle-winning deliver 90 per cent availability dismounted warfighters have bullet or shrapnel holes, night vision equipment is to in peacetime and 95 per cent come to expect for some time to yet some have still been in continue with a new contract in operational usage; so far come.” working order. covering a further year of a availability has never been less highly successful programme. than 98 per cent. Dismounted Soldier Systems “The contract (DSS) team and Qioptiq UK have and strong completed contract award for relationship with Year 10 (2014/15) of contractor Qioptiq has allowed logistic support for CASE many spin-off (Contracting for Availability of benefits; in 2010 Surveillance, target acquisition for example DSS and night observation was able to bring Equipment). forward a four-year Under the £16.5 million ten- programme into a year contract originally signed in single year to equip 2004 Qioptiq UK is responsibile front line units with for repair and equipment/spares the Sniper Thermal replenishment, operational Image Capability surge, update of technical (STIC),” said a DSS publications, obsolescence team spokesman. management and post design “This enabled services. a significant The contract is on track to capability uplift to deliver savings of approximately British snipers in £10 million over its life Helmand. Delivering compared to supporting the the full programme Above: Qioptiq UK and same equipment through a more in a single year has meant that DSS staff at the award traditional arrangement. the Front Line Commands can of CASE Year 10. It currently covers around train as they fight without the 28,000 items of core and UOR need to fleet manage STIC. Left: Steve Rickard night vision equipment ranging “With the award of Year of Qioptiq UK hands from the Lucie night driving 10 of the CASE contract the over a thermal imager goggle through the Maxikite highly successful partnership to Staff Sergeant heavy weapon sight to the Light between DSS and Qioptiq UK Scott Creighton of Weight Thermal Imager. is set to continue to deliver Dismounted Soldier Systems team 16 news Advertisement Sea Kings keep up the anti-insurgency battle

Royal Navy Sea Kings flying from Camp Bastion Objective have been successful in helping combat the Afghan Lynx engines Development insurgency land £40m support Millbrook’s Julian Bryan, head of special projects Rolls-Royce Gem and vehicle group, explains engines on Lynx why integrity in the test helicopters will be and development phase supported until they of military vehicles is so go out of service critical: by contracts worth around £40 million. DE&S’ Helicopter “The potential cost, in Engines team has human terms, of an agreed work with unreliable vehicle should Rolls-Royce and be reason enough for Serco on four key organisations to invest elements of support in test and development. – engine build and Unfortunately, time test at Yeovilton; pressures are often repair and overhaul; against comprehensive post-design services The Royal Navy’s Sea King a sophisticated defensive aids suite. testing, not least because and technical support; Mk7 Force has completed Force Commander Cdr Pat of the increasing culture and spares support to forward. of urgent operational 1,000 operational missions in Douglas said: “Able to search The key requirement (UOR). 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Two Lynx helicopters have been deployed on a Type 45 destroyer for the first time. The aircraft from 815 Naval Air Squadron at Yeovilton, along with five aircrew and 13 maintainers, joined HMS Dauntless for her summer trip to the United States. It is rare for any destroyer or frigate to carry more than one helicopter. The eight-week deployment saw the ship complete trials to be ready for all operations anywhere in the world. Lt Cdr Steve Hilson led the flight. “The unique problem we face is that the ship only has one flight deck and therefore one area to land, although we have room for Snug: after flying, both Dauntless' Lynx are folded and stowed in the hangar to protect them two helicopters in the hangar,” he said. from the elements and allow maintenance. “So to operate two successfully, there are times when the flight deck is out of involved with flying – they need to become these types of operations challenging.” action because of the helicopter on deck. instinctive. Operating in the middle of the During the deployment the ship Multi-aircraft operations from single spot ocean with nowhere else to go if there rendezvoused with Russian and French ships can be challenging if the procedures are serious problems with either the ships and also US ships where the Lynx are not properly understood by all those helicopter or ship are the things that make were able to practise landings. 22 personal protection

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nee length shorts protecting against ballistic threats have been delivered The long Kto troops in Afghanistan – the latest enhancement to the MOD’s £10 million pelvic protection system. The shorts, simply named Pelvic Protection Tier 3, will be issued to front line troops whose roles and the demand a greater level of protection on patrol such as those operating hand-held metal detectors to search for improvised explosive devices (IEDs). The kit, which is part of a three-tiered system of garments and body armour, was officially short of unveiled by DE&S’ Individual Capability Group for the first time during a Herrick 15 exercise held by 20 Brigade at Baden’s Clump on Salisbury Plain. Its delivery marks the culmination of a 15-month project to provide troops with a three- soldiers’ tiered pelvic protection system to mitigate the affects of IEDs encountered by dismounted close combat soldiers. Bought under a £2.8 million contract with Northern Ireland-based Hawk Protection, the protection Tier 3 shorts are designed to be worn over the previously issued Tier 1 ballistic underwear, and either over or under Tier 2 – a detachable piece of pelvic body armour designed to be clipped to a belt and worn as a protective pouch or codpiece. Phil Tulitt, Programme Manager for DE&S' Personal Combat Equipment team, briefed attending troops and media on the benefits of the Tier 3 protection. He said: “The use of IEDs in theatre poses a real threat to our troops on the front line. Working with our partners at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory and industry we have delivered a layered system of clothing and body armour that protects our troops from the fallout of these attacks and has also been designed with comfort and mobility in mind.” Also on display was the latest in combat clothing equipment including the redesigned multi-terrain pattern uniform made specifically to be worn with the body armour. Improvements include Velcro being used instead of buttons in the camouflage outer layers and redesigned pockets. New garments have also been introduced including a thermal shirt and windproof thermal smock. Waterproof bacteria-zapping socks to help keep soldiers’ feet dry when wading through streams and ditches were also showcased at the event. Warmer than conventional socks they are being made by Norfolk-based company SealSkinz as part of a £1.6 million contract. Minister for Defence, Equipment, Support and Technology Peter Luff, said: “Troops on operations already have world-renowned body armour but we continually seek to improve the personal protection available to them. “I’m delighted that the final phase of this pelvic protection system – already proving very effective on operations – has now been delivered to troops in Afghanistan. Along with the new Personal Clothing System, this will afford our troops greater protection, versatility and comfort on operations. “This investment in cutting-edge science and technology will benefit the long term welfare of our troops, demonstrating our commitment to providing them with the best possible kit on the front line.” personal protection 23

Far right: Tier 1, the ballistic underwear.

Right: Tier 3, ballistic knee length shorts designed to be worn under or over Tier 2

Below right and far right: Tier 2, known to the troops as the combat codpiece, designed to be clipped to a belt and worn as a protective pouch

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Far left: Private Scott Littleton demonstrates Tiers 2 and 3 during exercises on Salisbury Plain

Picture: Andrew Linnett 24 power saving Put DE&S, industry and the Armed Forces together to find ways of saving energy in front line bases and the result is . . .

PowerFOB: the Forward Operating Base set up PowerFOB in Cyprus

ore than 30 companies and Group (PTG), in collaboration with dependency on fossil fuels through a representatives from the MOD the Canadian Department of National series of scenarios in which fossil fuels Mand the Armed Forces took part Defence, contracted a consortium led become either unavailable or are in in the Power Forward Operating Base by BAE Systems Energy Solutions and limited supply to UK Forces. (PowerFOB) concept demonstration – Services to undertake PowerFOB on the These scenarios examined ways showing off a revolutionary new power- Mediterranean island. in which technology could be used saving approach at the MOD’s Episkopi The Defence Science and Technology to maintain capability in the face of training area in Cyprus. Research Programme has investigated ever-increasing fuel costs and supply DE&S Programmes and Technology the impact of reducing the operational limitations. PowerFOB, a key project within the wider FOBEX programme, exploited this research in the form of a capability concept demonstrator in None of it happens conjunction with British Forces Cyprus. without the help of The demonstration included the engineers! using commercially available energy management systems and modular storage systems as well as a range of alternative energy solutions provided by the consortium, some of whom have received funding through the MOD Centre for Defence Enterprise. The PowerFOB demonstration successfully validated a recent analysis which identified that a significant reduction in FOB energy consumption could be achieved by using a system that intelligently manages energy demand while incorporating energy storage power saving 25 and using a mix of conventional and alternative energy. PowerFOB was an opportunity for industry, the MOD and the end users of equipment to discuss the potential to create an open power architecture framework that will de-risk the Generic Base Architecture (GBA) project. GBA seeks to create common system standards for FOBs and develop thinking of them as a whole platform. Paul Johnson, FOBEX Programme Manager for PTG, highlighted the importance of the GBA project. “We can reduce our demand for fuel through intelligent power management coupled with modular storage, with renewables providing a back-up generation source for critical mission systems,” he said. “However, the definition and standardisation of a generic FOB power architecture is a key enabler for maximising FOB fuel efficiency.” Following the successful completion of PowerFOB, a panel chaired by Rob Eason, Head of PTG Technology Delivery and Head of Capability – Expeditionary Logistics and Support, Brigadier Jon Brittain, endorsed a recommendation to undertake an operational concept demonstrator at Camp Bastion. This would aim to confirm the findings of PowerFOB and inform opportunities for exploitation in support of Operation Herrick. Mr Eason said: “PowerFOB has demonstrated the immediate impact that intelligent power management, energy storage and the use of alternative energy solutions can offer to support current operations. The exploitation of these technologies will deliver real benefits to the end user while enabling a sustainable future.”

PowerFOB results (against baseline fuel usage derived from FOB Catina): Right and above right: wind and solar power systems n Energy storage produced a provided one of the 22 per cent fuel saving: centrepieces of the demonstration. All systems were n Energy storage plus demand plugged into the PowerFOB grid management produced a 37 and tested for per cent fuel saving; energy efficiency, power output and compatability n Energy storage plus demand alongside other solutions. management plus renewables gave 40–50 per cent fuel Pictures by saving depending on mix of Pete Gowing renewables that were used. 26 collocation

The DE&S Collocation Collocation Project is well on track Project is fast approaching completion. The steady march of teams from sites around the UK to the south west completes by the end of this year, with elements of the Defence Fuels Group moving from West Moors, Dorset, and DE&S staff from the three Bath sites being the last to move and join their colleagues at Abbey Wood. Work will continue on the

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to the formal LondonLondon completion of Bath the project next March. Sarah Andondovver

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hat has been achieved? The Afghanistan. The benefit of the Government Property Unit, which project remains on track to Operations Centre providing a single seeks to further best practice in the use Wdeliver the predicted savings point of contact for operational of Government accommodation, has of £560 million over 25 years thereby logistic support cannot therefore be visited Abbey Wood as part of its Bristol maximising funds available to the front underestimated. PathfinderP roject and has recommended line. the site to other government departments DE&S Collocation has moved about The sites vacated as an excellent example of the use of 4,000 posts since 2007 bringing the total quality accommodation to which they number of DE&S personnel at Abbey Some of the accommodation should aspire. Wood up to around 10,000 by the close of vacated by DE&S staff is very poor, Enhancements to the facilities across the project. not environmentally efficient, costly the Abbey Wood site together with Collocating the ongoing the teams introduction of involved in the generic floor acquisition plates and IS and support has created a of equipment better working will improve environment the through life for many staff management and is far more of defence adaptable for capability today’s modern, and enable flexible ways of individuals to working. benefit from a broader What next? range of career opportunities in The Strategic a single location. Defence and DE&S Security Review Collocation has (SDSR) is leading also delivered a to further staff new integrated reductions in Operations Ensleigh in Bath, built to a design for DE&S, which Centre at Abbey World War Two means that the Wood, which was organisation will a complex and be consolidated highly technical on the Abbey sub-element of Wood South site the project. to maintain and not suited to modern, by September 2012. This will free up It had to integrate DE&S support flexible working. The buildings on the the accommodation at the Abbey Wood to operations which was previously at three Bath sites for example, were built as North site for Central TLB staff who will Andover, with single-storey offices dating back to World move there by March 2013 as part of the Maritime War Two. the Bath Accommodation Project, thus Operations DE&S vacation has allowed ensuring continued use of this modern, Centre already redevelopment of the sites at Andover, flexible accommodation by defence. at Abbey which is now occupied by Headquarters Much has changed since DE&S Wood. This Land Forces, and RAF Wyton, which will Collocation got underway in 2007. Wyton/Brampton/Bram involved become the new centre for the Defence Developments such as the PACE replicating Intelligence Services. programme and SDSR have meant that and enhancing The Caversfield site has been sold Collocation has been delivered against a the technical and the RAF Brampton and Bath sites constant background of change. side of the will also be offered for disposal over Many people have also seen Caversfieldversfie Centre and the next few years. Together, this has significant personal change through ABW the relocation enabled further rationalisation of the relocation to the south west and the of associated defence estate, delivery of upgraded adoption of new ways of working. LondonLondon expert staff. accommodation on fewer core sites and The success of the project has been This wider savings to defence. due in no small part to all staff who have support to embraced these changes and committed Bath operations is An example of best practice to making DE&S a more efficient and a complex and effective organisation. Andondovver difficult task As part of Collocation, we DE&S’ Materiel Strategy programme and crucial to have introduced a flexible working will present further challenges, but the success environment at Abbey Wood – a Collocation has ensured the organisation Yeovilteoviltonon of military significant cultural change for staff, is best placed to meet them and enable operations but one that is now being embraced as the organisation to build upon the Westst MooMoors such as second nature. The recently established successes already achieved. 28 industry view Affording Fleet Availability

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Type 26 Support chain combines sails into greener business with operations waters The Joint Support Chain − a The Type 26 Global vital part of DE&S supporting Combat Ship, which is currently in its operations on the front line − has been assessment phase and restructured. due into service after The changes follow a review of 2020, is likely to be the transformation activities and the need greenest warship ever to maintain momentum in a period of built. significant resource constraint. Current and A new operating centre has been forthcoming environmental created inside DE&S called Logistic legislation, anticipated Commodities and Services (LCS). changes in carbon The move structures the emissions legislation organisation to safeguard operational and predicted support while delivering, and reductions in energy potentially extending, the benefits availability provide a envisaged under the existing JSC number of challenges to the Type 26 team to transformation programme with identify measures that greater tempo and confidence. are affordable now and LCS has been created from the in the future. existing Joint Support Chain Services Dr Andrew Murrison, centre right, is pictured with Lt Col Struan In support, an (including British Forces Post Office Robertson, JAMES team leader, Toby Mills of Lockheed Martin initial environmental and the DSA), Logistic Commodities (left of the DE&S sign) and members of the team appraisal against and Provider Management Business the reference design indicates it conforms Units. to a number of key It will focus on developing DE&S asset management legislation and policy and delivering the most efficient requirements. business model for providing logistic This includes commodities and services to defence. earns seal of approval prevention of oil, The JSC will remain, and will sewage, garbage comprise the Defence Support A DE&S team based in Warminster has welcomed its local Member and air pollution of Parliament to show off improvements to management of defence along with non-use Chain Operations and Movements assets. of ozone-depleting (DSCOM), Logistics Network Enabled The JAMES team – Joint Asset Management and Engineering substances and other Capability (Log NEC) and Support Solutions – at Battlesbury Barracks hosted Westbury MP Dr Andrew environmentally Chain Management (SCM). It retains Murrison, a former Surgeon Commander who saw service in Iraq. hazardous materials. full responsibility for support to He was given a demonstration of the new defence asset The ship’s general operations while expanding to absorb management and engineering system and met members of the arrangement, oil the requirement-setting and policy- project team and supplier Lockheed Martin. outflow system, waste Dr Murrison said he would encourage senior members management system making responsibilities currently of Government in defence to visit the project to witness the and freshwater embedded wiin those teams that improvements DE&S is making in managing its assets. treatment systems would migrate to LCS, creating a true will all comply ‘decider-provider’ split. with current and Lt Gen Gary Coward, Chief of known forthcoming Materiel (Land), said: “I am absolutely future international clear that our overriding priority is standards. The hull anti-fouling paint to provide logistics support to our Hebrides stays in range system will also Armed Forces and, in particular, conform to demanding those on operations. standards. “I am confident that this proposal The future of the largest missile range in the UK has been The environmental is entirely consistent with meeting confirmed for at least the next five years. appraisal highlights that priority and that it offers the The Hebrides Range has the largest area for firing live the fact that use of additional potential to deliver rockets and missiles of any UK range. It provides a safe and non-renewable energy resources such as significant savings to defence.” secure environment for test and evaluation, and training for fuel, which contribute The new structure came into effect air, sea and ground launched weapons. to air pollution and on 1 August at an initial operating Established in the 1950s on the islands of Uist in the climate change, will capability with the target of reaching Outer Hebrides and including a radar station on St Kilda, have a key impact full operating capability by 1 February it is operated by QinetiQ under the Long Term Partnering on the project in the next year. Agreement and employs around 200 people. future. The Type 26 The LCS headquarters is at Following the Strategic Defence and Security Review last project will continue Abbey Wood, collocated with the JSC year, a feasibility study confirmed the need to sustain the site’s to strike a balance headquarters, as the two centres need vital long-term capability. between the Royal to work closely together. The MOD and QinetiQ will now be working together to Navy’s operational Major General Ian Copeland identify the most cost-effective methods for modernising the requirements, will continue as Director JSC and range. affordability and Neil Firth has been appointed as the A joint project team will look at equipment such as radars, ensuring the platform is resilient against new Director LCS following a pan- telemetry, data links and the trials control system, and estates, future environmental government competition. to determine what needs to be modernised or replaced. challenges. 36 news

Delivery awareness Building Forces’ support on agenda Bonds between DE&S’ Trials, communities and the Evaluation Services Armed Forces are set to be and Targets team Farewell strengthened with the launch will be holding four of the Community Covenant seminars at the Holiday Inn, Filton, Bristol to the last Grant Scheme by the MOD. this month to improve Up to £30 million over four awareness of practices financial years has been set aside and resources available Type 22s to help communities undertake for delivering cost- projects that promote greater effective, on-time understanding between and fit for purpose the military and civilian capability to the front line. populations. Seminars will The grant scheme will draw on guidance and consider applications for expertise from across funding between £100 the MOD and industry. The final two Type 22 frigates and £250,000 for projects Speakers for the have been decommissioned as which promote greater Evaluation Days will be part of the Strategic Defence and understanding of the military principal sponsors of Security Review. the domain capability HMS Cornwall was the in the local community. and will present last to end her 23-year Royal Applications by 30 ‘the value of good Navy career in a ceremony at September should show a evaluation’. Devonport. demonstrable benefit to the Air Evaluation day, HMS Chatham and HMS Forces and civilian community. 19 Sep; Maritime day Campbeltown have already left The MOD will only pay for one- 21 Sep ; C4ISTAR day service while HMS Cornwall's 22 Sep; Weapons day decommissioning ceremony was off project costs. 29 Sep. preceded a few days earlier by A dignified goodbye: for Bids can only be submitted Details and HMS Cumberland, whose Royal HMS Cornwall, main from areas which already bookings to Gemma Navy service also spanned 23 picture, and, above, have a Community Covenant Hellard on 030 years. HMS Cumberland, at in place. Guidance on how to Devonport 679 31643 or The future of the ships has establish one is at www.mod. DESWpnsTEST- yet to be decided. uk/covenant [email protected] MSV Desider advert_Layout 1 10/08/2011 08:21 Page 1

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Your Say – the chance to make your opinions count

All DE&S staff are urged to complete the Completing it should take no more than next MOD Your Say Survey, which will take 15 minutes and the survey will be open place from 19 September to 12 October for four weeks to provide as much time as 2011. possible to participate. The survey is a chance to express views, All members of staff will be informed feelings and experiences of working for when the survey is available to complete. the MOD. The data collected will be used Any queries about the 2011 MOD Your corporately and by DE&S to identify areas Say Survey, contact the MOD Your Say team for improvement. takes less time to complete and is as user- at [email protected] This year’s survey includes a number friendly as possible in terms of its structure, or the DE&S focal point, Pauline Boardman, of improvements to ensure the survey navigation and question design. at [email protected] Engineers plot a new way forward

The route for DE&S marks an important step in civilian engineers to enabling civilian engineers professional registration and to be recognised and membership of the Institution rewarded for the professional of Mechanical Engineers has responsibilities they carry. been streamlined. “As Director Safety Left: Howard Howard Mathers, Director and Engineering, and Mathers Safety and Engineering, Engineering Skills Director and Stephen signed an agreement with my aim is to ensure we Tetlow sign Stephen Tetlow, IMechE chief invest in the professional up to the executive as the highlight of development of our engineers future the Professional Engineers’ so that through the practical Forum hosted by Mr Mathers application of high quality which attracted 185 engineers engineering knowledge and scientists from across and professionalism, DE&S DE&S. The new streamlined can effectively deliver to its process was launched on 1 customers.” August. The next Professional Presentations at the forum Engineers Forum is scheduled covered Project Talisman, for Monday 12 December. Project Curium MI-17, For further information on and Professionalism and the process contact Andrew Engineering. Spencer DESSESea-DevPtr@ Mr Mathers said: “I am mod.uk. Tel 030 67933338 delighted to agree this process or visit the Dii Engineering with the Institution, which Skills Director Website.

Industry joins the quest to keep base equipment up-to-date

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Alex heads for the hills in a good Left: some of cause the Corsham trailblazers An MOD policeman get set for heads to Africa in their south January to climb coast trek Mount Kilimanjaro. Sergeant Alex Robertson, 43, of Clyde naval base will tackle Africa’s highest Picture mountain to raise courtesy money for a cause Glenn Phillips, close to his heart – The Wiltshire Macmillan Cancer Times Support. “Having suffered from cancer myself I know first-hand the good work that Macmillan do and wanted to do something to say thank you,” said Alex, pictured below. “In August 2009 Corsham’s shufflers turn I was diagnosed with colon cancer and was away from into coastal trailblazers

Corsham’s Satcom Shufflers Report: Liz Tresidder WO Bruce Paterson, WO2 Paul put their best feet forward to Wright, SSgt Steve Pengelly from finish in the top ten of 500 teams 600 Signal Troop and Mr Kevin on a charity trek along the south Rosbotham from Serco, crossed coast. place finish being the highest for the line in 16 hours. Col Neil Fraser, Sqn Ldr a non-Gurkha team. They edged The Herrick Haggards – Wg work well over six- Gary Walker, Sqn Ldr Chris a couple of Gurkha teams out of Cdr Shaun McLaughlin, Sqn Ldr months undergoing Bagnall and Flt Lt JJ Johnson the top ten. Andy Main, Sqn Ldr Mark Brady, treatment. During of Information Systems and ISS fielded four teams in the Sqn Ldr Ian Pamplin and Capt that time Macmillan Services’ Networks team braved event, raising more than £8,000 Jason Phillips as team leader was there to give me wild weather to complete the for the charities. – faced the largest endurance support, providing help with things like 100km Trailwalker 2011 along the The Herrick Harriers – Capt challenge by walking the route in travel to and from my South Downs from Portsmouth Ross McLeod, Flt Lt James 23 hours. treatments.” to Brighton. Waller, Capt Steve Vaughan Support teams made a His MOD Police The event, now in its 30th and Mr Neil Ramsbottom from vital contribution including Lt colleagues and year, was originally run in Hong the core Herrick team, service Col Jim McKee, Wg Cdr Andy friends have donated Kong and is one of the biggest operations area, Atlas and 10 Stanley, Maj Jon Malcolm, Capt hundreds of pounds fundraising events of its kind, Signal Regiment – were close on Damo Althorpe, Capt Jim James towards his £5,000 target. raising cash for Oxfam and the the Shufflers’ tails and completed and daughter Pippa, Capt Billy Meanwhile Alex Gurkha Welfare Trust. the course in 14 hours. Wardrope, Flt Lt Jenny Hill, Flt Lt has been hitting The Shufflers completed the The Wanderers, including Jacquie Smith, WO2 Jamie Smith the local hills course in 13 hours, their ninth members of the Networks team and FS Chris Campbell. and mountains in preparation for the big climb. “The first few hills Mice have a ball but title bid gets were a struggle,” he said. “But pretty soon trapped in semi-final heartbreak I was getting used to it and managed to The DE&S Dangermice will be back again next year after tackle Ben Lomond. their first foray into organised basketball ended in the semi- “I’ve also been finals. spending time The team took part in the Civil Service's annual preparing in the gym tournament in Bristol, which attracted teams from other at MDP Headquarters departments from as far away as Scotland, Newcastle and at Faslane, trying to Plymouth. boost my fitness level The Dangermice overcame their inexperience to go for the trip.” undefeated through the group stages but their bid for a To help Alex’s place in the final was dashed by a single point. charity effort visit his The team was Richard Arckless (7), Alastair Bird (12), Just Giving website at Cat Bird (5), Chris Delaney (4), Abel Ferencz (10), Chris www.justgiving.com/ Lafrenais (11), Joey Lovejoy (14) and Mike Timothy (8), alex_robertson1600 managed by Steve Porteous. people news 39

A 15-strong crew from the Type 45 Destroyer charity team (including members of the Royal Navy, BAE Systems and MBDA) have undertaken a three stage ‘row and cycle’ challenge to raise funds for the Solent Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre in Portsmouth – a local charity offering care and support to sufferers of the debilitating condition. The team, pictured left, rowed in four-man, coxed rowing boats from Stokes Bay, Gosport, across the Solent to Fishbourne on the Isle of Wight, then cycled the entire perimeter of the island – more than 65 miles – before rowing back to Stokes Bay all on the same day. Participant Cdr Steve Lynn said: “This was the team’s third annual charity challenge and we were determined to make it our best yet. “Thanks to the support of the Gosport Sea Cadets we benefited from first class rowing training in Portsmouth Harbour to prepare us for this event, and undertook cycling training over the South Downs which has terrain Saddles (and similar to that of the Isle of Wight. “We knew it would be a long, hard day, but we were spurred on by the thought of raising a substantial amount paddles) up DE&S staff of money for this worthwhile cause.” All money raised − more join industry than £3,000 so far − by the team will help fund continued and the provision of one of the Centre’s key facilities, the hyperbaric oxygen chamber, a pressurised services in pure oxygen environment, proven to speed up tissue the quest for repair and temporarily relieve many of the symptons charity cash experienced by multiple sclerosis sufferers.

Home of the BATTLEFIELD MISSION

Help for Heroes is £1,450 better off after nine members of Millbrook is an Information Systems and Services’ Deployable Support Group independent world-leading at Northwood cycled 120 miles from Birmingham to London organisation specialising in the along the Grand Union Canal towpath. But the two-day trip wasn't without its mishaps, including development, organiser Cpl Paul Nicholson plunging into the canal along enhancement and research with his bike after striking a ladder at head height across the of military vehicles, as well as being towpath. home to the MoD Cpl Nicholson was able to carry on after a quick rinse- Battlefield Mission out and encouragement from his team-mates. The company responsible for the obstruction subsequently made a generous donation to the team's fundraising, while Cpl Nicholson became the only member to complete the event as a triathlon, For further information: his trip into the canal qualifying him for the swimming phase. contact Bruce Lornie on The team cycled 70 miles on its first day to overnight +44 (0)1525 408476 accommodation at Milton Keynes' Territorial Army centre. The [email protected] second day involved around 40 miles to a finish at Harefield, www.millbrook.co.uk/military near Watford. Cpl Nicholson is pictured above with the cash, along with Brian Dubrie, Head of ISS’ Internal Services Provider. The team included Lt Cdr Ian Mills, FofS (IS) Paul Brannon, Cpl Andy Nicholson (event organiser), Cpl Chris Graham, Cpl Tom Cheetham, Cpl Steve Cowley, LCpl Andy Cridland, SAC(T) Paul Mace and Mr Pete Ford. 4040 people news

DSRA Divers get to grips with lottery a storm-lashed forest

Bomb disposal experts from Clyde’s MAY AND JUNE Northern Diving Group swapped oceans £10,000: James Waugh for forests when they helped the Forestry (Kentigern House), Susan Commission clear up woods at Puck’s Glen, Ramstead (Aldershot); near Dunoon. £5,000: Geraldine Garrott The Royal Navy team was called in after (Innsworth), Valerie several trees tumbled during storms, blocking Hudspeth (Abbey Wood); public walkways through the scenic site. £2,000: Tracey Lee (Dalton Divers used controlled explosions to Barracks), Ronald Clark (Germany); £1,000: Euan clear seven fallen trees, enabling Forestry Fraser (Andover), Jim Commission workers to get in to use their Watts (VT); £500: Alison chainsaws. Pitman (Corsham), Peter Left: working hard in Puck’s Glen Robinson (RAF Wittering); £300: Michael Gault (RAF Marham), Michael Adams (Portsmouth), Alastair Laird (Stirling), Lucy Bailey (Abbey Wood), Mark Newman (Whitehall), Christine Phillips (Warminster), Denis Devonport service brings Binder (Biceser), David Nutall (Abbey Wood); £200: Steven McPhail (DM Beith), Ian Kane (Portsmouth), Vinaychandra Vadgama memorial boards ‘home’ (Northwood), William Derries (RAF Boulmer), Linda Nelson (Glasgow), Huge memorial boards Alys Potter (Merville listing every Devonport-based Barracks), Malcolm Wilcox Royal Naval ship lost in the two (RAF Lossiemouth), Richard World Wars have been blessed Dennehy (Northolt), Stephen Radford (Exmouth), after rehousing at the naval base. Christopher Waters The impressive wooden (Cambridge), Christopher boards with gilt inscriptions, Meredith (Telford), James measuring about 30 feet by 10 Adams (Devon), Paul Weston (Main Building), feet, have been rededicated at a Rosemary Nicholson religious service staged at HMS (Gosport), Clare Gleeson Drake in the base by Royal Naval (Abbey Wood), Michael chaplain Stan Kennon. Parker (Warminster Road), Hazel Rozanski The boards were originally (RAF Henlow), Grayham housed in HMS Drake’s drill shed Southam (RAF Leuchars), and then moved to the South Yard Graham Philip (Essex), Alan heritage and museum area when Walkington (Abbey Wood), Y Youens (Landmarc), Brian the drill shed was converted into Hughes (RAF Lossiemouth); the Warrant Officers’ andS enior £100: James Gondelle Rates’ Mess. (Episkopi), Catherine The move therefore, Williams (RNAD Coulport), Lest we forget: memorial boards are now inside HMS Drake Katherine Baker (Andover), represents a return home and Michael Birch (Abbey will permit much easier access Wood), Nicholas Morris to the numerous Royal Naval of personnel day to day. “It’s helped us create a (Aldershot), Michael Bartlett associations and civilians who Warrant Officer Andystrong maritime atmosphere (Yeovilton), Alan Brunt (RAF Menwith Hill), James pay their respects following Lawson, mess president, said: “It and the comments from the mess Caldwell (Rheindahlen), remembrance services in the is really nice to see a lot of the members and the many visitors Karen Cash (Yeovil), Francis naval base church as well as memorabilia coming back into say how good it feels to have some Meechan (Bicester), being appreciated by hundreds the mess. of our heritage back around us.” James Gondelle (Episkopi), £100 Jennifer Woodham (Warminster), Simon Cook (Marlborough Barracks), Susan McDonald (Catterick Garrison), Jennifer Cross Base hosts summer fun (Bicester), John Oldfield (RAF Lossiemouth), Paul Clyde played host to dozens of Middleton (York), Paul Daly youngsters when King’s Camp ran their (London), Barry Coleman popular summer activities from the site (RAF Linton-on-Ouse), from July 25 to August 12. Mark Barwick (Salisbury), Between 60 to 70 children a week Sandra Harrison (DE&S), attended the camp taking part each day Robert Allen (Abbey Wood), in some of the 25 different sports on Richard Crabtree (QinetiQ), offer. Allan Howard (Tewkesbury), Steven Healing (Folkestone), Left: youngsters in the Sportsdrome Thomas Jackson (Glasgow), Gym, with (hands over ears) CPOPT Helen Senior (Upavon), Stephen O’Neil, Debbie Walker from John Lamb (Abbey Wood), Lockheed Martin, Joyce MacGinley from Mark Brokenshire (RAF Babcock and Gillian Brady, site manager Alconbury), Mark Miller for King’s Camp. (RAF Mildenhall). people news 41 Clyde – the base that makes Sally and Scott dreams come true make it to the top of Ben Nevis – with a bit of expert help

A team of fourteen personnel from Clyde naval base has helped a disabled women’s dream come true by helping her scale the heights of Ben Nevis. Sally Hyder, who is restricted to a motorised wheelchair, had first attempted the mountain last year, but lack of support and equipment failure meant she put the attempt on hold. Enter ex-sailor Ronnie Irvine, the fundraising manager for charity Canine Partners, who approached old navy colleagues at Clyde to help her. The base’s physical training instructors took the lead, finding the manpower to make Sally’s dream a reality. Above: mission Petty Officer Physical Training accomplished Instructor (POPT) Richard Collins – Sally Hyder said: “The Royal Navy team arrived makes it to the at Kinlochleven and we carried out top of Ben Nevis, a quick walk-through of the site.” with a little help The next day at half-past three from her Clyde in the morning, Sally arrived at the entourage of bottom of Ben Nevis ready for her friends challenge. Under the watchful eye Left: Royal of Royal Marine mountaineering Marines from expert Sgt Rodger Palin, the team Fleet Protection soon set off on what would be Group with Scott a ten-hour journey to the top of Cunningham Britain’s highest mountain. and his guide “There was some particularly dog Travis boggy terrain along the way and an initial river crossing,” continued POPT Collins. “Once we reached the tourist path there was a chance for everyone to get a bit of a rest before the beginning of a particularly difficult zig-zag stretch that consisted of shale and boulders.” There was also a 50-metre Nine Royal Marines from Clyde’s Fleet “The Ben Nevis climb took seven hours to stretch of snow to negotiate, but Protection Group have helped raise more than complete – four hours up and three hours to get £10,000 for charity by helping a blind man scale back down.” Sally and her support team finally Ben Nevis. Because of the level of support received from reached the summit just over five Scott Cunningham became the first blind man the Royal Marines last year, the Travis Trek charity hours after setting off. to climb Britain’s highest mountain with his guide is now collecting money jointly, with half going After the celebrations died dog, Travis, and the Faslane Marines were with to Guide Dogs for the Blind and half to the Royal down it was time for the decent him every step of the way. Marines Charitable Trust Fund (RMCTF). with the team finally reaching the Colour Sergeant Bill Rodgers of Fleet “So far we have managed to raise £10,000 for bottom base camp in nine hours Protection Group’s S-Squadron explained: “Fleet each charity,” said Colour Sergeant Rodgers. “We Protection Group got involved around four years hope to collect over £25,000 from this year’s Travis and 59 minutes. ago when one of Scott’s friends who is an ex-Royal Trek Gala Ball, an event we will be holding on 24 “It was a hard climb, but Marine asked if we could support him on the West September at the Crowne Plaza, Glasgow.” entirely worth it,” said POPT Highland Way. A host of Scottish celebrities have already Collins. “We are glad that we “Our Commanding Officer and Regimental signed up for the Ball, including Ally McCoist and could help Sally achieve her Sergeant Major were happy for the unit to help the Glasgow Rangers management team. dream and complete what was an and since then we have supported Scott in all his Some of the Rangers first team players, Sky charity work and helped him raise £100,000 for Sports’ Jim White and golfer Peter Lawrie will amazing feat of endurance and Guide Dogs for the Blind. also be attending. perseverance.” 4242 people news

Skittled! Group racks up the cash for youngsters

Children with life-threatening illnesses have received an injection of cash from the skittlers of DE&S’ Diesel Engine Group. The group, within the Maritime Equipment Transformation team in Director Ships, raised £1,300 for Children’s Hospice South West which provides care for children from Charlton Farm in north Somerset, and Little Bridge House in north Devon. The group hosted the 61st annual MOD and industry skittles evening with representatives from throughout the maritime diesel community. The group's leader, Commander Jonathan Bolton, also raised £250 from running this year’s Bath half marathon. Pictured, left, are Commander Bolton and his technical lead Robert Wixey presenting money to Kate Fisher from the Children’s Hospice South West. Jim’s on the road to fame

Clyde names street after respected senior policeman

A senior MOD Policeman at Clyde has been honoured by having a road named after him. Chief Inspector Jim Gillen, 46, is a member of the base’s Traffic Management Committee and a well-known face at the military site going back to 1992 when he began as a police sergeant at Clyde. Since then Jim has moved around during his MOD Police career but always returning to the naval base where he is currently posted for the third time. Chief Inspector Jim Gillen, left, opens Gillen Way with base Executive Officer, Commander Ian Riches During that period he has built up a reputation for getting things done safely, am very honoured and it was Originally from Greenock, Over the years he has securely and to Clyde’s high a great privilege to officially Jim became an MOD Police also worked on a number of standards. open the road.” Officer in 1987 working on projects, including a revamp When his fellow Traffic The road, which runs past military escort duties before of military convoy escorts Committee members the base’s giant £120 million being seconded to the CID at and the establishment of proposed creating Gillen Road Neptune Building Supermess, Rosyth. community policing on the it was changed to reflect how is one of several new roads A qualified police trainer, MOD estate. they liked things done – the named in recent weeks. he has spent time seconded to He has also been Gillen Way! Others on the defence Greater Manchester Police and seconded to the Foreign and “It’s not everyone who gets estate reflect the history of the Princes Trust Volunteers Commonwealth Office as Head to have a road named after the occupants of Clyde with based at Anniesland College of International Policing – them,” said Chief Inspector names such as Churchill where he became project establishing and supporting Gillen. Road, Comacchio Crescent, manager for teams working policing missions in Iraq, “Usually you have to be Swiftsure Street and Trafalgar in Anniesland, Possil and Afghanistan, Bosnia, Kosovo, dead! But in all seriousness I Way. Springburn. Sierra Leone and Sudan. people news 43

Snowdon and journey's end for Hugh Hall Beith peak practice and Jim Lawrie, first and second left

Two staff from Defence Munitions at Beith scaled the heights of the Three Peaks Challenge as part of a nine-strong team of charity climbers. Factory and mechanical maintenance manager Jim Lawrie and Hugh Hall, electrical maintenance and calibration manager, set out to climb Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon inside 24 hours. The team completed Ben Nevis (1,344m) in four hours 50 mins but lost one of their colleagues, an oil rig worker, with an injured knee. They then made a six-hour journey to Scafell Pike (978m), setting off for the summit at 2am. Blistered feet cost another team member but the round trip was completed in four hours. The Beith duo and depleted teammates arrived at Snowdon (1,085m) just over an hour ahead of schedule. With four hours to complete the final leg the team arrived back at the start in three and a half hours, completing the challenge in 22 hours 20 minutes. Cash raised – possibly more than £3,000 – from the climb will go to the local branch of the Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Success at Ben Nevis, left and Scafell Pike, right

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:

2011DIN04-112: The Rocket Hand Fired Signal Distress Red No1 Mk1 (Jungle Buster) is now obsolescent and will no longer be provisioned. Holding units are to consume stores before the end of December or return them D2 to DM via the RAF F7477 process. Rocket Hand Fired Signal Distress Red L22A1 is the new store introduced into service as a direct replacement for the obsolescent Red No1 Mk1.

2011DIN04-102: The MOD is looking to reduce depot storage requirement and unnecessary line procurement costs. This DIN is to inform of a cleansing operation. Where a battery has not been demanded in the last three years, they are unavailable or that for all known military applications of the battery the equipment has been withdrawn or is itself obsolete the batteries are declared Supersession Code 70 (existing stock to be wasted out). In three months’ time the item will be declared Supersession Code 80 (existing stock to be disposed of).

2011DIN04-100: This DIN details the in-service support arrangements, admin and operational responsibilities for HMS Dauntless and HMS Diamond.

Further information and more details on the latest DINs see: http://defenceintranet.diiweb.r.mil.uk/DefenceIntranet/Library/CivilianAndJointService/AtoZ/DinsIndex2011.htm When the mission takes you to places where roads haven’t been built, INNOVATION drives forward.

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