The Bulletin - June 2011 (v2) - ARRC - Nato
The Bulletin - June 2011 (v2) - ARRC - Nato The Bulletin - June 2011 (v2) - ARRC - Nato
Joint Service Signal Unit(Cheltenham) – Bravo troopBy Capt Mark PaveleyFirst a quick word on who we are. We are a mixtureof R SIGNALS and RAF personnel, predominantlycommunication system engineers. Throw in a healthydose of the gladiator trades of suppliers, generatorspecialists, one mover, one installation tech and anaerial erector and you get the whole-heartedengineering wonder that is Bravo Troop. Our mainroles are to support enduring overseas operationsand a multitude of UK tasks. The variety of workmakes for an incredibly interesting duty, full ofbespoke and unique equipment. Luckily much ofthe equipment can be readily compared to thatelsewhere in the R SIGNALS and RAF.Bravo Troop currently has 12 personnel deployed in support ofoperations within Afghanistan, these posts are permanent withpersonnel being replaced every 4 months from within the Troop.The technicians maintain and repair various communicationsequipment as well as maintaining environmental conditioningunits, power solutions and any other pieces of kit that allow thedetachment to remain operational.On operations personnel are generally accommodated in aDeployable Rapid Assembly Shelter (DRASH) tents that will sleepup to 10 personnel, although it can be a tight squeeze with all theirpersonal equipment, TV’s, play-stations and double beds!!In all cases the Bravo Troop technician is responsible for providingfirst line support and is monitoring millions of pounds worth ofextremely sophisticated equipment, sometimes in incredibly remote• Personnel White water rafting on the River Trywerynlocations. Thankfully it’s a challenge which keeps our technicians ontheir toes and provides the opportunity to experience a uniqueoperational tour.As the pictures show we have been busy even when not onoperations. Over the past few months we have conducted a varietyof training, personal development exercises and charity fundraisingin support of Help for Heroes and the Gloucestershire Air Ambulance.• Personnel build a satellite dish in Afghanistan• H4H road trip at the Selvino Pass10 ARRC The Bulletin | July and August 2011
Innsworth Station Summer FamiliesFete Saturday 6th AugustIt’s finally here ladies and gentlemen. The Innsworthsummer fete will provide an afternoon of entertainmentfor all ages at an excellent price. The event is beingheld on the barracks just in front of the briefing centre.So, what is on offer?You and your children will be entertainment by funfair rides,trampolines, a 60ft bouncy assault course, face painting, magiciansand much much more. The best bit is that all of this and a fantasticBBQ is included in your ticket price. That’s right for the amazingprice of just £4 per adult and £2.50 for 3–15 year olds you get all thisentertainment where all the rides are free all afternoon. There willalso be a wide variety of stalls selling beautiful local crafts, thirstquenching bar and of course the children favourite an ice cream stall.So what are you waiting for? Tickets are on sale now at the WelfareOffice and are selling like hot cakes. For more information popround to the welfare office or phone on 01452 730309 oremail: owscevents@hotmail.co.ukFollow us on Facebook and ARRC Net.July and August 2011 | ARRC The Bulletin 11
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Innsworth Station Summer FamiliesFete Saturday 6th AugustIt’s finally here ladies and gentlemen. <strong>The</strong> Innsworthsummer fete will provide an afternoon of entertainmentfor all ages at an excellent price. <strong>The</strong> event is beingheld on the barracks just in front of the briefing centre.So, what is on offer?You and your children will be entertainment by funfair rides,trampolines, a 60ft bouncy assault course, face painting, magiciansand much much more. <strong>The</strong> best bit is that all of this and a fantasticBBQ is included in your ticket price. That’s right for the amazingprice of just £4 per adult and £2.50 for 3–15 year olds you get all thisentertainment where all the rides are free all afternoon. <strong>The</strong>re willalso be a wide variety of stalls selling beautiful local crafts, thirstquenching bar and of course the children favourite an ice cream stall.So what are you waiting for? Tickets are on sale now at the WelfareOffice and are selling like hot cakes. For more information popround to the welfare office or phone on 01452 730309 oremail: owscevents@hotmail.co.ukFollow us on Facebook and <strong>ARRC</strong> Net.July and August <strong>2011</strong> | <strong>ARRC</strong> <strong>The</strong> <strong>Bulletin</strong> 11
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