29 Regiment The Royal Logistic Corps

South Cerney

CO: Lt Col E Sedgwick • Adjt: Capt Z Marsden • RSM: WO1 S Goldsborough

Having recently returned from Ex CERBERUS, 29 Regiment RLC has continued to support Defence level operations across multiple continents alongside its continued commitment to equipping and training Ukraine’s Armed Forces. The Regt perseveres with its high-level of global commitments (496 SP deployed in 2022) by maintaining its commitment to five enduring operations in the early part of 2023. Additionally, the requirement to support postal and movements activities to firm bases, global exercises and operations is expected to endure.

Ex WINTER WOLF 22

A number of key personnel including the CO, 2IC and OpsO deployed on Ex WINTER WOLF 22 in the battle labs at Shrivenham, to further 104 Bde’s understanding of TEG capabilities and doctrine. Drawing from recent lessons learned from TEG deployments such as Op PITTING, Ex DEFENDER and Op INTERLINK, the outcomes of this analysis will help to update TEG doctrine and SOPs.

99 Squadron disbandment

Selected for disbandment under Future Soldier, 99 Sqn paraded for the last time on 9 Jan 23 under Maj K Vannerley and WO2 (SSM) S Stephenson. The disbandment sees its Postal Courier operatives moving to 80 Sqn and the Movement Controllers to 69 Sqn respectively. 99 Sqn formed in 1993 as part of 24 Transport and Movement Regiment. It was one of seven squadrons based in Catterick Barracks in Bielefeld, Germany. Originally a Postal Sqn, its personnel have deployed in support of operations and exercises across the world. In February 2014 the Sqn became part of 29 RLC based in Princess Royal Barracks, Gutersloh and was renamed as 99 PC & MC Sqn. In 2016, the Sqn made its final move to Duke of Gloucester Barracks, South Cerney where it became 99 Sqn RLC.

Community engagement

Personnel from across the Regt have taken part in numerous community engagement activities over the past quarter. 59 Sqn personnel assisted the annual Cirencester ‘Relay for Life’ event which raised over £41,000 for Cancer Research. SSgt J McNee and various members of Comms Troop oversaw a charity toy collection on behalf of The Family Haven, providing over 30 Christmas gifts for vulnerable children across Gloucestershire, whilst Sgt S Cotterell (59 Sqn) devoted a significant amount of her free time to support the ‘Max and George Trust’; a charity which trains and rehomes dogs from across Europe.

Ex CENTURION DEEP 22

On 27 Oct 22, 16 SP from 29 Regt departed for Malta for a week of SCUBA diving in the Mediterranean. The group embarked on a five-day course with Dive Deep Blue, starting with learning the basics of sub-aqua kit husbandry with the help of the instructors. Throughout the week the group advanced from 1m dives all the way up to a 20m deep dive on the fifth day.

The result of this progressive training saw all 16 SP awarded their BSAC Ocean Diver Qualification. A hugely successful trip which was enjoyed by all. 29 Regt looks forward to returning to

Dive Deep Blue in 2023 where more soldiers can begin their sub-aqua careers.

CO’s Shield

With several squadrons still in contention, the final events of the CO’s Shield event included a Biathlon race comprising of a 1km SkiErg followed by a 10-round shoot using a .22 biathlon rifle with penalty laps for each shot missed (there were many!) before concluding with a 2km run. A challenging yet enjoyable event with 55 HQ Sqn triumphing. The final event of the CO’s Shield was a five-mile cross-country race around the airfield and barracks with 99 Sqn prevailing. After collating the various scores from each event, alongside deployability and education statistics, the overall winner of the 2022 CO’s Shield was 55 HQ Sqn.