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WARFARE AND ROTARY TACTICS SYMPOSIUM 21

On Thursday 25 November, the Tactics and Training Team of 22 Sqn, Aviation Warfare Branch delivered the inaugural Warfare and Rotary Tactics Symposium at RAF Benson.

The aim of the Symposium was to impart a broad understanding of threat systems, capabilities and training events from military, industrial and academic organisations. Additionally, the intention was to inform the chain of command, bring the Qualified Warfare Instructor (Helicopter) (QWI(H)) and Crew Served Weapon Instructor (CSWI) fraternities together and provide a prestigious event whereby Comd JHC could reward those who have attained qualifications over the last year. Held in the Officers’ Mess, the Symposium commenced with an opening address from Comd JHC followed by the keynote speaker, Justin Bronc from RUSI. His focus was on the Russian Orbat and capabilities, notably their potent IADS and related GBAD systems. His sobering reflections resulted in some excellent forthright debate; exactly the outcome we had hoped for. The debate continued, following a study on Ukraine delivered by the inimitable Mr Foo Kennard and Air Survivability provided by Wg Cdr Chris Greenwood from Air-Cap. The afternoon included briefs on CounterUnmanned Air Systems and the AW149 helicopter as well as briefs on training systems, from Leonardo and Inzpire who had kindly sponsored the event along with Boeing and Military Leaders. In addition, Staffordshire University delivered a brief on the new Masters Degree programme associated with QWI(H) progression and Sqn Ldr John McFadden from 92 Sqn, ASWC, provided an excellent update on current threat and training.

The main part of the day concluded with a discussion on CSWI and QWI(H) Training, covering the progress that has been made over the last year and the many challenges that lie ahead. Over the course of the day, over 120 personnel attended the Symposium and, as always, the main value was in the enormous amount of conversation that took place in the side lines, the connections made and the beginning of new friendships. The day culminated with a black-tie event, which set the scene perfectly for Comd JHC to award QWI(H) and CSWI badges to our newly qualified graduates and the first Masters Degree scroll to Flt Lt (Ret’d) John Sweet, formerly of 22 Sqn.

Planning is already underway for WaRTS 22 which will take place 16-17th Nov 22. Building on the first symposium, the intention will be to have one open-source day followed by a higher classification day. If anyone is interested in speaking or simply attending, please contact Sqn Ldr Mike Gallagher, Flt Cdr TT.

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