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Editor Dino Carrara Visited RAF Leuchars to Hear How the RAF's Most Recent Front-Line Squadron to Be Equipped with the T
1(FIGHTER) SQUADRON’S NEW ERA Editor Dino Carrara visited RAF Leuchars to hear how the RAF’s most recent front-line squadron Above: The Officer Commanding 1(F) to be equipped Squadron, Wg Cdr Mark Flewin. RAF/MOD Crown Copyright 2012 - SAC Helen Rimmer with the Typhoon Left: RAF Leuchars’ two Typhoon units, 1(F) and 6 Squadrons, share the QRA has achieved a commitment at the base. Sometimes they also come together for deployments, such as the joint detachment to Exercise lot in a short Red Flag. These two Typhoons, one from each squadron, are shown over the space of time. HAS site used by 1(F) Sqn at Leuchars. Geoffrey Lee/Planefocus n September 15, 2012 the RAF’s 1(Fighter) Squadron re- from the facilities and ramp of the co-located unit. Then on January 7, However, it wasn’t long before the squadron was expanding its horizons Programme [TLP, run by ten NATO air forces and held at Albacete Air formed flying the Eurofighter Typhoon at RAF Leuchars in 2013 it moved to the hardened aircraft shelter (HAS) complex on the and taking part in an Advanced Tactical Leadership Course (ATLC) in Base in Spain] because of the number of assets that are available in Fife during the base’s airshow. The squadron’s last mount south-east corner of the airfield, previously used by the Tornado F3s November 2012 at Al Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates, whilst theatre and the diversity of air assets involved. Having a lot of aircraft in Owas the Harrier GR9 with which it flew its final sortie from of 111(F) Sqn. -
8347 Interserve AR 2011 Introduction 4 Ifc-P1 Tp.Indd
Interserve Plc 2011 Annual Report and Financial Statements Interserve Plc Every day, we’re planning, creating and managing the world around you. 2011 Annual Report and Financial2011 Statements INTERSERVE ANNUAL REPORT 2011 OVERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS Across the world, people wake to a new day. We help make it a great day. PROUD OF THE Every day people wake to put We help build and look after this their plans, dreams and goals world and we do this through the VALUE WE CREATE IN into action. lasting relationships our people have built with a range of partners PLANNING, CREATING, To make this happen they need the and clients worldwide to ensure we places around them – their schools, AND MANAGING THE create value for everyone involved. their workplace, hospitals, shops WORLD AROUND YOU and infrastructure – to function well, to support, inspire and add value to their lives. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS HEADLINE EPS* PROFIT BEFORE TAX FULL-YEAR DIVIDEND 49.3p £ 67.1m 19.0p + 15% + 5% + 6% VIEW 2011 ANNUAL REPORT ONLINE: HTTP://AR2011.INTERSERVE.COM INTERSERVE ANNUAL REPORT 2011 OVERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS Across the world, people wake to a new day. We help make it a great day. PROUD OF THE Every day people wake to put We help build and look after this their plans, dreams and goals world and we do this through the VALUE WE CREATE IN into action. lasting relationships our people have built with a range of partners PLANNING, CREATING, To make this happen they need the and clients worldwide to ensure we places around them – their schools, AND MANAGING THE create value for everyone involved. -
MOD Heritage Report 2011 to 2013
MOD Heritage Report 2011-2013 Heritage in the Ministry of Defence Cover photograph Barrow Clump, Crown Copyright CONTENTS Introduction 4 Profile of the MOD Historic Estate 5 Case Study: RAF Spadeadam 6 World Heritage Sites 7 Condition of the MOD Historic Estate 8 Scheduled Monuments 8 Listed Buildings 9 Case Study: Sandhurst 10 Heritage at Risk 11 Case Study: Otterburn 12 Estate Development and Rationalisation 13 Disposals 13 Strategy, Policy and Governance 14 Management Plans, Heritage Assessments 14 Historic Crashed Aircraft 15 Case Study: Operation Nightingale 16 Conclusion 17 Annex A: New Listed Building Designations 19 New Scheduled Monument Designations 20 Annex B: Heritage at Risk on the MOD Estate 21 Annex C: Monuments at Risk Progress Report 24 MOD Heritage Report 2011-13 3 Introduction 1. The MOD has the largest historic estate within Government and this report provides commentary on its size, diversity, condition and management. This 5th biennial report covers the financial years 11/12 and 12/13 and fulfils the requirement under the DCMS/ English Heritage (EH) Protocol for the Care of the Government Estate 2009 and Scottish Ministers Scottish Historic Environment Policy (SHEP). It summarises the work and issues arising in the past two years and progress achieved both in the UK and overseas. 2. As recognised in the 2011 English Heritage Biennial Conservation Report, the MOD has fully adopted the Protocol and the requirements outlined in the SHEP. The requirements for both standards have been embedded into MOD business and reflected within its strategies, policies, roles and responsibilities, governance, management systems and plans and finally data systems. -
Contract Number: ISSCCCCA/0034 SUPPLY of and SUPPORT to A
Contract Number: ISSCCCCA/0034 SUPPLY OF AND SUPPORT TO A TEMPEST RECEIVER FOR THE ECU (RP) TABLE OF CONTENTS SCHEDULE OF REQUIREMENTS. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT. GENERAL CONDITIONS. 1. DEFENCE CONDITIONS (DEFCONS) AND DEFENCE FORMS (DEFFORMS). SPECIAL CONDITIONS. 2. PERFORMANCE OF WORK UNDER THE CONTRACT. 3. DURATION OF THE CONTRACT AND DELIVERY TIMESCALES. 4. PRICE. 5. PAYMENT. 6. COMPLIANCE WITH THE ELECTRONIC TRANSACTIONS AGREEMENT. 7. TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS APPENDICES TO CONTRACT 1. DEFFORM 111 – Appendix to Contract TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT GENERAL CONDITIONS 1. DEFENCE CONDITIONS (DEFCONS) AND DEFENCE FORMS (DEFFORMS) The following Defence Conditions (DEFCONS) and Defence Forms (DEFFORMS) shall apply: DEFCON Edition Title 5J 07/08 Unique Identifiers Supply of Data for Hazardous Articles, Materials and 68 11/12 Substances 76 12/06 Contractor’s Personnel At Government Establishments 113 10/04 Diversion Orders 117 05/06 Supply of Documentation for NATO Codification Purposes 129J 07/08 The Use of the Electronic Business Delivery Form 501 04/04 Definitions And Interpretations. 502 06/08 Specifications Amendments To Contract (for the purpose of the Contract the 503 07/05 designated officer shall be the Authority’s Commercial Officer). 507 10/98 Delivery 509 09/97 Recovery Of Sums Due 513 06/10 Value Added Tax 515 10/04 Bankruptcy And Insolvency 516 04/12 Equality 518 11/12 Transfer 520 07/11 Corrupt Gifts And Payments Of Commission 521 04/12 Subcontracting To Supported Employment Businesses 522J 05/03 Payment under P2P Payment Of Bills Using The Bankers Automated Clearing 523 03/99 Service (BACS) System 524 10/98 Rejection Acceptance. -
Global Operating Environment
Global Operating Environment Assessing the Global Operating Environment easuring the “strength” of a military has stationed assets or permanent bases and Mforce—the extent to which that force can countries from which the U.S. has launched accomplish missions—requires examination of military operations in the past may provide the environments in which the force operates. needed support to future U.S. military opera- Aspects of one environment may facilitate mil- tions. The relationships and knowledge gained itary operations; aspects of another may work through any of these factors would undoubt- against them. A favorable operating environ- edly make future U.S. military operations in ment presents the U.S. military with obvious a region easier and help to ensure a positive advantages; an unfavorable operating envi- operating environment. ronment may limit the effect of U.S. military In addition to U.S. defense relations within power. The capabilities and assets of U.S. allies, a region, other criteria—including the quali- the strength of foes, the region’s geopolitical ty of the local infrastructure, the area’s po- environment, and the availability of forward litical stability, whether or not a country is facilities and logistics infrastructure all factor embroiled in any conflicts, and the degree to into whether an operating environment is one which a nation is economically free—should that can support U.S. military operations. also be considered. When assessing an operating environment, Then there are low-likelihood, high- one must pay particular attention to any U.S. consequence events that, although they occur treaty obligations in the region. -
Air Accident Investigation Sector Loss of Separation
AAIS Case Reference: 06/2013 AIR ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION SECTOR PRELIMINARY SERIOUS INCIDENT INVESTIGATION REPORT LOSS OF SEPARATION UAEAF BAE Hawk Emirates Airlines Boeing 777 AIRPROX Category A – Risk of Collision 12th February 2013 General Civil Aviation Authority of United Arab Emirates Serious Incident Brief: GCAA AAI Report No.: 06/2013 Operator: 1. UAEAF 2. Emirates Airlines Aircraft Type and Registration: 1. BAE Hawk 2. Boeing B777-300 A6-EBD Date and Time (UTC): 12th February, 2013, 07:37:16 UTC Place of Occurrence: Inside Dubai Control Zone (CTR) near Dubai International Airport [OMDB] runway 12R Class of Airspace: Class D Type of Flight: 1. Military special mission exercise 2. Scheduled Passenger Transport (OMDB to LTBA) Persons on Board: 1. UAEAF Crew 2. Total 431 persons (3 flight crewmembers, 14 cabin crew and 414 passengers) Injuries: None Nature of Damage: No known damage to either Aircraft The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) was notified of the serious incident on 12th February 2013 and initiated the investigation. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Air Accident Investigation Sector (AAIS) of the GCAA is leading the investigation and will issue the Final Report. As the other party involved in this AIRPROX is from the Military, the UAEAF will also conduct an internal investigation separate to the GCAA AAIS. Notes: 1. All times in this Report are Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) 2. The word “Aircraft” in this Report refers to both aircraft involved in the serious incident 3. The word “Team” in this Report refers to the Investigation Team SERIOUS INCIDENT DRAFT PRELIMINARY REPORT No. 06/2013, Event Date 12th February 2013 Page 2 of 16 OBJECTIVE This Investigation is performed in accordance with the UAE Federal Act No 20 of 1991, promulgating the Civil Aviation Law, Chapter VII, Aircraft Accidents, Article 48, CAR Part III Chapter 3 and in conformity with Annex 13 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation. -
The Magazine of the Royal Corps of Signals UNITED KINGDOM SPECIAL FORCES
THE wire October 2013 www.royalsignals.mod.uk The Magazine of The Royal Corps of Signals UNITED KINGDOM SPECIAL FORCES 18 (uksf) signal regiment BY ST R E E IL N U G G TH special forces Communicator AN D The Special Forces Communicator Course is open to all male volunteers from any part of the Regular Armed Forces (RN, RM, Army and RAF) as well as TA Reservist candidates. Interested? Call: 94475 2537 / 0800 169 9864 Email: [email protected] UNITED KINGDOM SPECIAL FORCES AUGUST 2013 Vol. 67 No: 5 The Magazine of the Royal Corps of Signals Established in 1920 18 (uksf) signal regiment BY ST R E Find us on E IL N U G G TH special forces Communicator AN D 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]. -
Services Fast-Growing Services and Support Business Helps Fuel Boeing Growth
NOVEMBER 2015 | VOLUME 14, ISSUE 07 | BOEING.COM/FRONTIERS Frontiers Uncompromising services Fast-growing services and support business helps fuel Boeing growth NOVEMBER 2015 01 TABLE OF CONTENTS 06 LEADERSHIP MESSAGE 32 08 SNAPSHOT 09 QUOTABLES 10 WHAT WE DO 12 HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE 18 LEADERSHIP IN SERVICES Boeing’s customer service and support business is rapidly evolving and the company considers it a key area to accelerate growth. This package of stories details the varied and PHOTO: RICH RAU | BOEING expanding customer services and support provided by Boeing. 40 32 PRECISION PERFORMANCE The small Boeing team in St. Charles, Mo., that builds Joint Direct Attack Munition and Small Diameter Bomb hasn’t missed a beat as production rates have soared to the highest levels in nearly a decade. One of these products rolls off the assembly line roughly every six minutes. 36 DESERT BLOOM The Dubai Airshow this month brings the global aerospace community to the United Arab Emirates. Boeing has a strong, three-decades- long relationship with the UAE, which has transformed into a major aerospace hub. 40 SALUTE TO VETERANS PHOTO: BOB FERGUSON | BOEING About 22,000 self-declared veterans work for Boeing, bringing to their jobs not only the teamwork and specialized skills they learned in the military but also leadership, discipline 48 and diverse perspectives. Meet some of them in this tribute to Boeing veterans. 48 GETTING THEIR WINGS When a V-22 Osprey leaves the Boeing factory near Philadelphia, the next stop is at partner Bell Helicopter’s plant in Amarillo, Texas. There, the advanced tiltrotor aircraft are readied for delivery to customers following the addition of wings, empennage and rotors. -
Destination Marketing Plan 2015-2018
DESTINATION CORSHAM DESTINATION MARKETING PLAN 2015-2018 July 2015 Contents Executive Summary 3 1. Corsham Town Council’s Strategic Plan 4 2. Marketing Vision 6 3. Marketing Environment 7 4. Marketing Strategy 9 5. Target Markets 10 6. Visit Corsham – The Current Situation 15 7. Strategic and Infrastructure Areas for Discussion 20 8. Strategy Pyramid 22 9. Specific Opportunities and Realising Corsham’s Potential 24 10. Monitoring and Evaluation 28 11. Strategic Plan Objectives 28 12. Summary and Conclusion 29 Appendix 1 – Detailed Marketing Plan 2015-2018 30 Appendix 2 – Promotional Plan 2016 32 Appendix 3 – List of Figures 36 2 Executive Summary The aim of this document is to devise a plan to develop Corsham as a vibrant, dynamic visitor destination. Based on previous research, workshops facilitated by external consultants, and the desired results of the Town Council, efforts should be particularly concentrated on the following target groups: Mature Mainstreams (60+, retired) Experience Seekers (35-55, independent, couples, groups of same sex friends) Families Business Visitors To be able to attract these market groups to the area, the brand awareness of Corsham will need to be increased and built upon so that the town becomes recognisable for what it has to offer and its ‘personality’. Among the activities that will need to be undertaken to accomplish the targets set out in this marketing plan, are the following: Support the coordination and promotion of quality events in town that strengthen the local culture, arts and heritage, and promote leisure activities. Raise Corsham’s brand awareness in a variety of channels, increasing the visibility of the town. -
RUDLOE NO. 2, RUDLOE, BOX Travel Plan Inverness Terrace Limited
RUDLOE NO. 2, RUDLOE, BOX Travel Plan Inverness Terrace Limited November 2014 Quality Management Issue/revision Issue 1 Revision 1 Revision 2 Revision 3 Remarks Draft for client Draft for client Final review review Date 8 October 2014 10 November 2014 25 November 2014 Prepared by Lauren Day Lauren Day Lauren Day Signature Checked by Laura Hudson Laura Hudson Laura Hudson Signature Authorised by Richard Hutchings Richard Hutchings Richard Hutchings Signature Project number 70002977 70002977 70002977 Report number File reference S:\70002977 - S:\70002977 - S:\70002977 - Rudloe Manor, Rudloe Manor, Rudloe Manor, Corsham\C Corsham\C Corsham\C Documents\Report Documents\Report Documents\Report s\Travel s\Travel s\Travel Plan\Travel Plan\Travel Plan\Travel Plan.docx Plan.docx Plan.docx Project number: 70002977 Dated: November 2014 2 Revised: Rudloe No. 2, Rudloe, Box Travel Plan Inverness Terrace Limited November 2014 Client Inverness Terrace Limited Consultant WSP UK Mountbatten House Basingstoke RG21 4HJ UK Tel: +44 12 5631 8753 Fax: +44 1256 318 700 www.wspgroup.co.uk Registered Address WSP UK Limited 01383511 WSP House, 70 Chancery Lane, London, WC2A 1AF WSP Contacts Richard Hutchings Laura Hudson Lauren Day 3 Table of Contents 1 Introduction ............................................................................ 5 2 Policy and Guidance .............................................................. 8 3 Travel Plan Aims & Objectives ............................................ 11 4 Existing Conditions ............................................................. -
ESTD - 1985 P.O.Box :- 16694, Dubai
ESTD - 1985 P.O.Box :- 16694, Dubai. U.A.E Email :- [email protected] Website:-www.nasseryoosuf.com Tel.:-04-2244117 Fax: - 04-2248707 1. P..O.. BOX 16694 ,, DUBAI - U..A..E.. C O M M U N I C A T I O N Tel : 04 – 2244117 Fax : 04 – 2248707 Mob : +00971-55 – 2789296 E-mail : [email protected] Website: www.nasseryoosuf.com O U R B A N K E R S Dubai Islamic Bank DUBAI – U.A.E. Emirates Islamic Bank Dubai,UAE Nearest Airport Dubai International Airport Sharjah International Airport Nearest Seaport Port Rashid, Dubai, U.A.E. Jebel Ali Sea Port, U.A.E. 2 YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT IN UAE & ACTIVITIES YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT IN UAE & ACTIVITIES We structured in 1985 to handle in the field of Earth work, Back filling, Interlock tiles fixing, Kerb stone fixing, Formation preparation, Sub Grade preparation, Sub base preparation & Road base preparation and Laying Asphalt for Roads, Traffic Parking, Airport Hangers, Airport Runways, Military Parade Ground & Other Parking areas in various projects in U.A.E. CLASSIFICATION OF WORK AS FOLLOWS. BACK FILLING. CUTTING & FILLING INTER LOCKING TILES FIXING. KERB STONE FIXING. FORMATION PREPARATION. (For Roads & Parking) SUB GRADE PREPARATION. (For Roads & Parking) SUB BASE PREPARATION. (For Roads & Parking) ROAD BASE PREPARATION. (For Roads & Parking) ASPHALT WORKS. (For Roads & Parking) 3 4 5 6 Performance of previous projects 7 1. 1987 Interlocking Paving. New Dubai Sewerage Treatment Plant Contract No. DS 51. with M/S. Al Naboodha. 2. 1988 Earthwork, Kerbstone Jumairah Beach Park and Interlocking Paving. with M/S. -
Ministry of Defence D3, Building 405 Corsham Wiltshire SN13 9NR
Ministry of Defence D3, Building 405 Corsham Wiltshire SN13 9NR United Kingdom Ref: FOI2020/10928 E-mail: [email protected] Mr Joe Smith request-695018- 2 November 2020 [email protected] Dear Mr Smith, Thank you for your email of 29 September 2020 requesting the following information: “1. the most recent technical drawings / mine abandonment plans of the following MOD sites; MOD Corsham Underground Site / Surface Workings Burlington Complex Underground Site / Surface Workings Tunnel Quarry Ammunition Depot Monkton Farleigh Tunnel & Ammunition Depot Eastlays Quarry Ridge Quarry Spring Quarry Westwood Quarry Royal Enfield Factory Drakelow Underground Facility Copenacre Storage Site RAF Rudloe Manor No10 HQ Monks Park Facility RAF Chilmark Storage Faciltiy 2. Any recent video survey footage of these mines” I am treating your correspondence as a request for information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA). A search for the information has now been completed within the Ministry of Defence (MOD), and I can confirm that some of the information in scope of your request is held. The information you have requested relating to the “Information held for MOD Corsham Underground site, Surface workings Burlington Complex underground site, Surface Workings Tunnel Quarry Ammunition Depot, Spring Quarry, No10 HQ” falls entirely within the scope of the qualified exemptions provided for at Section 26 (Defence) and Section 31 (Law Enforcement) of the FOIA and has been withheld. Section 26 and 31 are qualified exemptions and are subject to public interest testing which means that the information requested can only be withheld if the public interest in doing so outweighs the public interest in disclosure.