Ex LOYAL LEDA, an HQ Allied Rapid Reaction Corps’ CREVAL exercise, has recently drawn to a close after HQ ARRC successfully achieved certification as NATO’s warfighting HQ. Recognised for their exceptional contributions to this effort, a number of Royal Logistic Corps and Queen’s Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment Chefs have been selected for COSARRC (Major General John Mead OBE) and 1 Signal Brigade Commander’s (Brigadier John Collyer) Coins.
1 (UK) Signal Brigade is responsible for providing Real Life Support to HQ ARRC; support clearly demonstrated whilst deployed on Ex LOYAL LEDA. Many logisticians from across the Brigade and the wider Field Army, were deployed for over three months in roles including: driving, catering, op hygiene and managing the supply chain. The RLC and QOGLR Chefs (including a number of reserves) deployed to both South Cerney and RAF Fairford in early September in order to sustain the exercise build and then, in November, the Primary Training Audience from HQ ARRC.
This is a regular Brigade commitment, however delivering catering support against the backdrop of COVID-19 was a new and complex challenge. The teams of chefs instigated a number of Force Health Protection measures, which were both novel and necessary to safely feed over 1,200 exercising troops. The agile thinking, commitment to excellence and long hours were recognised by all including the senior officers on the deployment and as such, a number of the Chefs were selected to receive awards in recognition of their efforts in delivering a first-class service amidst the impact of COVID-19 and an ever-changing exercise requirement.
Recipients of the COSARRC’s Coin:
Sergeant Chris Evans, 3 Medical Regiment
Private Pouraj Gurung, 30 Signal Regiment
Private Umit Rai, 22 Signal Regiment
Recipients of the 1 Signal Brigade Commander’s Coin:
Staff Sergeant Carl Hart, 22 Signal Regiment
Corporal Manoj Gurung, 30 Signal Regiment
RHQ The RLC congratulates all of the soldiers who received awards for their outstanding contributions.
Pte P Gurung with his COSARRC Coin Pte U Rai with his COSARRC Coin Sgt Evans with his COSARRC Coin Cpl M Gurung RLC with his 1 Sig Bde Comd Coin SSgt C Hart receiving his 1 Sig Bde Comd Coin
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Congratulations Broughy👏 a legend on and off the pitch, a true servant to the Corps! @RLC_FA
And finally, a year after completing his 24 years service. SSgt Nick Brough (retired👀) is presented with his leaving gift from the RLC Corps Manager, Capt Lee Davies!
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RHQ The RLC is delighted to announce that Her Majesty the Queen has graciously appointed Major (Retd) Harry Lomas MBE BEM FIH as the Honorary Colonel of 167 Catering Support Regiment RLC, with effect 1st March 2021.
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Some amazing footage from @NPASSouthWest showing the final moments of the #exeterbomb
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Here is the moment the #exeterbomb was detonated in #Exeter this evening filmed by NPAS 44. Our video is filmed in Infra Red with the white hot mode selected showing heat as white. A massive multi-agency operation with a successful zero casualty outcome ^GMO https://twitter.com/DC_Police/status/1365761058498105344
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