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The REAL Tartan Army

Edition 007

Promotions

The Royal Regiment of Scotland Regimental Headquarters The Castle Edinburgh • EH1 2YT

The following are congratulated on being selected for promotion:

Regt Lt Col

Late Entry Commissions

Lt Col J A J Calder

24852864 WO1 McNally 2 SCOTS 24755870 WO1 Law 4 SCOTS 24716971 WO1 Yarrick 7 SCOTS 24824140 WO1 Whyte GSUOTC 24755631 WO1 Green (into Army Medical Service) WO2s selected for promotion to WO1 25039191 WO2 Philbin to be RSM 4 SCOTS 24904461 WO2 West to be RSM 7 SCOTS 25012095 WO2 Garrick to be RSM 2 SCOTS 25006881 WO2 Goodall to be RSM GSUOTC

February 2011

Web Site:

www.army.mod.uk/infantry/regts/scots Regimental Charity:

www.justgiving.com/rhqscots Facebook:

‘The Royal Regiment of Scotland’

Battalions’ Overview 1 SCOTS Recovery from Op HERRICK 12 2 SCOTS Deployed on Op HERRICK 13 3 SCOTS – SLE

24824833 WO2 Mathieson to be RSM AUOTC

4 SCOTS MST for Op HERRICK 14

24788922 WO2 Beggs to be RSM HQ 2 Div

5 SCOTS Deployed on Op HERRICK 13

24788497 WO2 Stewart to be RSM BATUK

6 SCOTS Lead for Op HERRICK 14, 17, 19 7 SCOTS Lead for Op HERRICK 15, 18, 20

Operational Honours and Awards Congratulations to Captain Scott Mackenzie, 3 SCOTS, who has been awarded The Meritorious Service Medal.

Promotions continued: CSgts selected for promotion to WO2 25041027 24859775 24938154 25077955 25007553 24823247 25024307 24852167 25041177 25036870 24904930 24920439 24718715 24867250 24858229

CSgt SJ Burns CSgt WJ Craig CSgt SJ Dawson CSgt CH Docherty CSgt MJ Fairweather CSgt AH Gourdie CSgt KF Kyle A/WO2 MJ Longrigg CSgt MG Maclean CSgt RAK Millar A/WO2 C Moore A/WO2 KJ Petrie CSgt AW Pratt A/WO2 C Trousdale CSgt G Worrall

Obituaries Private Joseva Vatubua, 5 SCOTS, was killed whilst on operations in Afghanistan on Saturday 1 January 2011.

Our thoughts remain, always, with his family and friends.

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NEWSLETTER OF THE ROYAL REGIMENT OF SCOTLAND

Recruiting Support Team The Golden Lions Parachute Display Team was formed in 1969 and given valuable service to the Scottish Division, and latterly to the Royal Regiment of Scotland, enhancing the Regimental profile by flying the flag at KAPE and now Community Engagement activities. They still hold the record for the UK highest altitude landing at 4.084ft in the Cairngorms.

After considerable consultation it is with great sadness that we have to announce that they will return to

their units by 31 Mar 11 and will no longer exist.

This Regimental decision has not been an easy one to make and is inline with the removal of ‘black economy’ personnel to meet the requirements of Op ENTIRETY, and in the face of considerable financial cuts throughout the army.

They plan to complete their final jump in Feb 11, details of which can be obtained through the team on 94748 5521.

Benevolence and Welfare Welfare Grants Since the 1st April 2010 the Regimental Association has paid out the sum of £8,178 in 50 individual welfare cases. Many of these cases were supplemented by grants from the Army Benevolent Fund - The Soldiers Fund, Poppyscotland and the Royal British Legion.

If personnel belong to a particular trade or occupation, it is advisable to inform the SSAFA Caseworker of this fact. This will then make them eligible for respective trade trust funds which could augment grants from The Regimental Association. The procedure for applying for a welfare grant is listed at the front of the Regimental Diary and can be found on the Regimental website.

Personnel should note that the Army Benevolent Fund is UK wide and Poppyscotland covers only those resident in Scotland.

Applications for grants should

be supported by a SSAFA case workers report. Any queries on benevolence or welfare should be directed to Maj (Retd) Frank Morton at RHQ on 0131 310 5090.

Buying a House?

Great Forces Deals provide free advice on the best mortgage deals and how to avoid pitfalls when buying property. More info at: http://greatforcesdeals.com/ edinburgharea/ and click the ‘Forces Home Buying’ tab at top of the home page.

Armed Forces Travel RHQ SCOTS and Armed Forces Travel have teamed up to provide some excellent deals for soldiers and their families. http://www.armedforcestravel. co.uk/

Regimental Sport Football Congratulations to 1 SCOTS who beat 1RRF 7-1 in The Infantry Football Cup at Dreghorn Barracks on 18 Jan, in particular to LCpl Quin who scored 5 goals. Their next match is against 1 PWRR in Germany.

Swimming 2Lt Marcus Roberts, 6 SCOTS, recently led the first Infantry team since 2007 to enter the Army Inter-Corps Swimming Championships. As well as leading a very successful Infantry team, he personally won 2 x gold medals (and setting 2 new Inter Corps times in the process) and Silver in the Mens’ 200 metres Individual medley. 2Lt Roberts is the Secretary of the Infantry Swimming team. Anyone in SCOTS who is interested in swimming for the Infantry should contact 2Lt Roberts on 0141 224 5436 or titchroberts89@hotmail.co.uk

Rugby Congratulations to 1 SCOTS Rugby Team who beat 19 Fd Regt RA 72 – 7 on 26 Jan in the final match of the First Round Pools of The Army Rugby Union Premiership (previously called The Army Cup).

1 SCOTS are now through to the Quarter Finals and their next match is at Dreghorn Barracks on 4 Feb against 2 RIFLES.

held in Rauris, Austria and 3 SCOTS sent a team of 8 competitors, 6 of whom who were new to Telemark skiing. After 5 days instruction, individuals were chosen to race either in the Championship or Development events. Throughout the second week those in the Championship competed in Giant Slalom GS, Sprint Classic (SC) and Classic; the latter two involving not only a GS descent but also jump and skate sections. Development races were held in the same disciplines but on easier ground and over shorter distances. For the first time this year the exercise also hosted an off piste Mountain Race involving an uphill section on skins followed by a descent. The team performed exceptionally well, winning 3 bronze medals, 1 silver and 1 gold; the latter a victory in the team mountain race, much to the irritation of the large Royal Marine contingent! The most prestigious award of the event, The Chairman’s Cup, was also awarded to the team for their display of sportsmanship, esprit de corps and effort on and off the slopes. Telemarking is a fantastic sport and should be attempted by any skier looking for a new challenge it tests even the most competent Alpiners and allows a different approach to skiing.

Regtl Adventure Trg

Ex TELEMARK HACKLE 2011 The 2011 British Army Telemark Championships were once again

Sgt Rodgers well on the way to his third place in the Mountain Race

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Community Engagement

The Golden Thread

As part of an ongoing project to cement ties between The Royal Regiment of Scotland and important bodies and institutions throughout Scotland, The Rt Hon Alex Fergusson MSP, Presiding Officer of The Scottish Parliament,

Lieutenant Colonel Viscount Chelsea (CO 7 SCOTS) was presented with the telescope of his ancestor Colonel Henry Cadogan at the Royal Highland Fusiliers’ Museum.

presented a Pipe Banner to The Royal Regiment of Scotland at Edinburgh Castle on St Andrew’s Day. The Pipe Banner was received by the Regtl Sec, Maj (Retd) C A Campbell.

In the background is the portrait of Colonel Charles ‘Charlie Boy’ Cother to whom the telescope was given following the death of Colonel Cadogan at the Battle of Vittoria in 1813. The full story is available on our facebook site.

Fundraising Officer Recruiting Update

Tartan Cassino Team Tartan Cassino, comprising 3 SCOTS soldiers, will cycle 1750 miles in just 14 days cycling an average of 125 miles per day. The team will set off in March from Monte Cassino in Italy to cycle to their finish at Edinburgh Castle. They are raising money for 4 charities – Help for Heroes, Erskine, The Black Watch Association, and our own Royal Regiment of Scotland Association. http://www.tartancassino.com/

Hearts and Heroes Challenge This event will take place on Sat 14 May across a stunning 29-mile section of the Southern Highland Way in the Scottish Borders, from St Mary’s Loch to Melrose. Last year the Regiment entered 16 teams into this event and helped it to raise £400k. The Charity raises money for veterans in Scotland, and this year also for Hearts and Balls (the rugby charity).

The Regt have agreed to provide Regtl funds to cover registration fees for teams who wish to enter this year. Teams will raise money for The Regimental Welfare Fund. If you are interested, go through your Unit CoC, or via Maj (Retd) Frank Morton OBE at RHQ SCOTS for those at ‘E’. http://www.heartsandheroes.co.uk/

When selecting our future Officers at the thrice yearly Selection Boards, we look for Cadets who will fit into the

Discount on outdoor clothing giving all personnel a military discount of 15% on everything purchased, just enter the code MIL001 when you check out. http://www.outdoorsrock.co.uk/

Regiment, Cadets from the top third at Sandhurst (we can demand that), and Cadets who have the personality and character to lead our soldiers to the highest of standards. We ask for much, and we get it.

Following the Selection Board in Dec, the Regiment has taken 14 Officer Cadets from CC 102.

4 offrs are posted to 1 SCOTS and 3 SCOTS and 2 offrs are posted to 2 SCOTS, 4 SCOTS and 5 SCOTS.

Regimental Communications Facebook

Notices Outdoors Rock is an outdoor clothing company set up by 2 former Royal Scots. To show their support for their military friends, serving and non serving, they are

Officer recruiting remains buoyant, bucking the Army trend. We generally send about 25 Potential Officers each term to Sandhurst, with an expectation of accepting about 23 cadets into the Regiment each year. Competition therefore is tight, and is the way we would wish it.

The Regiment runs a Group site on facebook - The Royal Regiment of Scotland. This is for serving and retired members of The Royal Regiment of Scotland, our Antecedent Regiments, families and friends. It is updated regularly with news and events – apply to join the group if you are not already a member.

LinkedIn

The Regiment has started a group on LinkedIn for networking opportunities at The Royal Regiment of Scotland (SCOTS).

This is a useful site for second career opportunities.

EVENTS 2011

March 17 21 Mar – 3 Apr 25 28

Highland and Lowland Brigades’ Club Bonspiel Tartan Cassino, 3 SCOTS charity event http://www.tartancassino.com/ The Royal Regiment of Scotland Officers’ Annual Dinner at JSCSC Shrivenham 5th Anniversary of the formation of the Regiment

April 16 19 25 - 29

Highland and Lowland Brigades’ Club Golf Highland and Lowland Brigades’ Club Golf 2 SCOTS Homecoming Parades

May 5 12 18 and 19 21 – 22

Highland and Lowland Brigades’ Club Golf 5 SCOTS Canterbury Parade Highland and Lowland Brigades’ Club Golf 1 SCOTS Rugby 7’s Event, Edinburgh

June 1 16 17 18 20 - 23 24 25 26 29 30

Highland and Lowland Brigades’ Club Golf Armed Forces Day in Glasgow, including 2 SCOTS Homecoming Parade Highland and Lowland Brigades’ Club Cricket The Stirling Military Show, including 5 SCOTS Homecoming Parade 5 SCOTS Homecoming Parades Armed Forces Day, Leith, Edinburgh Armed Forces Day, Edinburgh and Armed Forces Day, Dumfries and Galloway Church Service, Edinburgh RSMs Conference, Edinburgh Rehearsal for Presentation of New Colours, Edinburgh

July 1 2 5 13 25 Jul – 14 Oct 31

Regtl Cocktail Party, RS Club, Edinburgh Presentation of New Colours, Edinburgh Highland and Lowland Brigades’ Club Cricket Highland and Lowland Brigades’ Club Golf Royal Guard Balmoral (5 SCOTS) Highland and Lowland Brigades’ Club Cricket

August 10 25

Highland and Lowland Brigades’ Club Golf Highland and Lowland Brigades’ Club Golf

September 9

Highland and Lowland Brigades’ Club Golf

October 8 and 9 15

Highland and Lowland Brigades’ Club Golf Highland and Lowland Brigades’ Club Golf

November 7 11

Opening of The Garden of Remembrance in Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh Opening of the Westminster Abbey Field of Remembrance

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More details available on facebook.

Date tbc. BBC 3 Documentary Series. 1 SCOTS participation in documentary on Afghan conflict from 2001 to the present day

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