A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE The Colonel RLC
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The new Museum situated at Worthy Down - outside of the wire - is an outstanding facility, which perfectly showcases our Corps’ unique heritage in a state of the art and interactive setting
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As I write we are less than a month away from the government further releasing Coronavirus restrictions, which will mark a significant waypoint on the roadmap back to getting back to something nearer to normal.There is much to look forward to for the Corps as we begin to resume events and activities that we have all missed out on for over a year. On 13th May our Colonel-in-Chief, HRH The Princess Royal, visited Worthy Down to open the new RLC Museum as its Patron. The new Museum situated at Worthy Down outside of the wire - is an outstanding facility, which perfectly showcases our Corps’ unique heritage in a state of the art and interactive setting. The facilities include a historic vehicle display, a mezzanine floor for temporary exhibitions and group activities, meeting facilities and a café and shop. It is something that everyone associated with the Corps can be very proud of and I urge all of you to visit as soon as possible and bring along your families and friends. The Corps’ regiments remain fully committed to operations and exercises and the past months have seen several noteworthy deployments. 27 Regiment and 20 Transport Squadron played a leading role in the funeral arrangements for HRH The Duke of Edinburgh in April. 27 Regiment commanded the Joint Concentration Area providing the Real-Life Support and co-ordination role for all military involvement in the funeral and 20 Transport Squadron led the transport plan. I have been inundated with praise from the other Corps involved, who could not speak highly enough of our soldiers and officers for their professionalism and forward leaning approach. 27 Regiment continues to support ceremonial commitments in London and Windsor as the resident Public Duties Company until July. 9 Regiment is currently deployed across multiple theatres supporting Op TORAL redeployment in Afghanistan and Oman and on Ex DEFENDER 21 in Greece; working with our US Allies as the HQ of the Theatre Enabling Group. 6 Regiment is mid-way through its tour on Op TOSCA in Cyprus supported by Reservists from 159, 158 and 150
Regiments and is making an excellent contribution to the UNFICYP force. I do hope that you have been receiving the monthly RHQ RLC Downreps, which are part of RHQ RLC’s concerted effort to communicate with you all better; particularly focussed on reaching the 40% of the Corps that sits outside our regiments. If you are not yet on the distribution list and would like to be added please contact the Corps Adjutant, Capt Jake Ardley. I am conscious that a large percentage of our trade groups serve in small detachments across the Army and we are working on how we can better use the Trade network to communicate better and further enhance pride, identity and ethos in line with the Corps Strategy. This edition of The Sustainer sees the return of the Head of Trade updates and our Corps Communications Team in RHQ is also supporting the Heads of Trade to introduce online trade forums and regular video updates via social media to further build the network and maximise reach. Over the past few months the RHQ team has been supporting Army HQ in informing the future structure of the Corps as part of Defence’s Integrated Review. This work is ongoing, and I intend to issue another Corps wide update towards the end of the summer explaining in more detail the implications for the Corps. The summer brings the inevitable churn to RHQ The RLC, with the handover of key appointments. Lt Col Ciaron Dyer hands over as COS to Lt Col Louise Stewart, Maj Jayne McCroary hands over as SO2 Pers to Maj Simon Robertson and Maj Jay Goodchild hands over as SO2 Trg Ops to Maj Jacqui Barlow. Thank you to you all for your steadfast commitment in supporting the Corps over the past two years and all the best for your future endeavours. The final word must to Corps Sergeant Major Broom, who hands over to Corps Sergeant Major Sutherland after three years in appointment. On behalf of the Corps, a huge thank you for your unstinting loyalty and selflessness.You leave an indelible legacy, we wish you all the very best for ICSC(L) and your future career in the Corps. Colonel J C West ADC
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