Sapper Magazine October 2016

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CONTENTS
Last Sapper 300 Events Shamal Storm 642 ACarmmeyl sC Cliommbps a ss 668801
Taking The Plunge 646
Iceland 682
Flying Rose 648
Redwings Rugby 684
5 November Kinloss 39 Engr Regt Op Bridled 650
Highland Clearence 685
Soft Landing 652
Oarsome Success 686
Op Shader Update 654
Sapper 300 in Dharan 687
Fancy A Change 656
Op Dynamo 688
BATUK 658
Northern Otters VC 690
Askari Pineapple 660
Cavendish Sapper 692
Transition 662
60 Seconds With 693
Anakonda 664
ARTICLES FOR SAPPER Thatʻs Racing 694
RSME Dive Team 666
Tennis, Golf and Athletics 696
Forgotten Footsteps 668
Corps Column 698
Sapper 300 Open Days 670
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By: Lt Lippert 58 Fd Sqn (EOD)
Ex Shamal Storm saw nearly 100 personnel from 33 and 101 Engineer Regiments (EOD) deploy to
southern Jordan to support the Vanguard Enabling Group test deploying, sustaining and recovering soldiers
for large-scale contingency operations. It was also an opportunity for us to understand how EOD&S should be
conducted in a context other than Ops Herrick and Telic where much of our experience comes from. Th e size, scale
and duration of the exercise not only allowed us to capitalise on the opportunity to better understand how operators
and search teams conduct their business through joint tasks, but also how they worked with key external partners
including military working dogs, Military Intelligence, REME, the infantry and surveillance assets. We were also fortunate to train with
three EOD teams from the US and meet delegations from Lithuania and Germany hosted by the Training Wing.
Training was notionally broken down into ‘crawl’, ‘walk’, and ‘run’ phases with early stages focusing on refreshing basic soldiering
skills. One of the most popular days consisted of patrols and section attacks in an area of vast sandy valleys overlooked by the King of
Jordan’s viewing platform. EOD and Search training was gradually incorporated across the weeks as the Training Wing’s plan for the
exercise was formed. An exercise organised by Squadron HQ saw the beginnings of Standard Operating Procedures development for
contingency operations and gave troops a window into what the remainder of the training would look like.
Th e Field Training Exercise was the culmination of all that we had learned over the exercise. We lived out of our vehicles in
the arduous conditions of the Arabian desert, conducted Squadron EOD and Search tasks, occupied compounds and fought off
ambushes and assaults.
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Th e Squadron’s heavy teams quickly became aware of how
cramped living out of MASTIFFs could be, but came up with
valuable and ingenious solutions to make their lives easier. Th e
Squadron’s light team’s fl exibility was particularly apparent and
it was able to use routes of its own choosing to tackle tasks from
unexpected directions. Th is included scaling a small mountain
on foot to complete the main eff ort of a search task when time
was tight, the road was blocked and the light was fading. Th e
light team, along with the US EOD contingent, also provided
EOD&S support to a 1 LANCS Company assault on a FIBUA
(Fighting in Built Up Areas) village in light vehicles. Th e rear
echelon may have abandoned us on occasion, but we were
reliably informed that they were glad to have us.
Ex Shamal Storm certainly left an impression on everyone that
participated in it. Th e vast training potential of six weeks in the
desert should never be underestimated and the opportunity to
work alongside key supporting elements was invaluable.
Ex Shamal Storm – Cultural Visits
Around the training every member of 29 EOD & Search Group
was entitled to a free trip to one of Jordan’s three most famous
attractions – the cliff side city of Petra, the stunning desert at Wadi
Rum, or the beaches on the Gulf of Aqaba. A welcome respite
from the demands of training in the desert heat, the visits allowed
the troops to experience Jordanian culture and gain a greater
appreciation for the history and people of the region. Of course,
they also provided an opportunity to don civvies and enjoy a well-
deserved day off . Organised and executed by the Vanguard Enabling
Group, the cultural visits were an excellent way to learn more about
Jordan past and present as it exists outside the training area.
Th e ancient Nabataean and Roman city of Petra, with its
massive temples carved directly into the stone sides of the
valley, was the best known of the proff ered visits. Perhaps most
well-known as the hiding place of the Holy Grail in the fi lm
‘Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade’, the ancient tombs and
temples at Petra were a stunning sight. Soldiers who elected to
take the visit to Petra were treated to a tour of the city, as well
as the opportunity to climb up to the mountain top monastery,
a massive building carved into the peak of the mountain with
dominating views of the surrounding valleys. For those willing
to negotiate a price, there were many camels and horses to ride.
Aft er spending all day in the city ruins, the group was treated
to a traditional Jordanian evening meal at a nearby restaurant.
Th e food was both delicious and plentiful, and very welcome
following all the time climbing around in the sun.
Wadi Rum, known also as the Valley of the Moon, was the second
visit option. Th e desert valley was famous for its pink sand and as
the headquarters for Lawrence of Arabia during the First World War
Arab revolt; indeed, if the tour guides were to be believed the faces of
Lawrence and his ally Emir Faisal were carved by followers in a rock
conveniently close to a desert gift shop. Th e Wadi Rum trip aimed to
provide participants with a immersive Bedouin cultural experience
which involved driving around the pristine desert on the back of
ageing Toyotas, riding camels to watch the sun rise, and feasting at a
Bedouin tent encampment. Th e desert drive was easily the highlight,
and Wadi Rum itself possesses a breathtaking natural beauty. Th e
subsequent dinner was truly a feast, with lamb cooked in ovens
submerged in sand and a host of Jordanian foods to chose from.
Following dinner, those who opted to smoke sheesha in the open-air
enclosure were entertained with the at-times comical antics of three
Bedouin men dragging sappers and civilians alike into a dance circle
while speakers blasted alternatively Arab pop anthems and Pitbull.
Th e third option for cultural visits was a beach day at the
Movenpick Hotel in downtown Aqaba, a hotspot for expats and
Jordanians with a private beach-front and hotel pools. Th e beach
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day aff orded a welcome opportunity for troops
to kick back and relax on the sand and take in
some Levantine sun. Th ose who didn’t wish to
spend the entire day on the beach were also able
to explore the (comparatively) bustling port city
of Aqaba, the site of one of Lawrence of Arabia’s
biggest victories and one of Jordan’s biggest and
most important cities in its own right. Th e centre
of Aqaba provided a charming mix of classic
Middle Eastern bustle along with the reassuring
modernity of a majority city that was somewhat
absent from the camp itself. Charming alleyways
and boulevards off ered everything from fi ne
mezze cuisine to artisanal coff ee shops and
surprisingly aff ordable technology.
Th e Exercise cultural visits provided a
welcome opportunity to engage with Jordan, its
history, and its people in a relaxing and more-
oft en-than-not educational way. Universally,
the Jordanians were welcoming hosts regardless
of the visit chosen. In particular their delicious
food and eagerness to show their country at its
best made the trips all the better. For anyone
deploying on future exercises, Petra (one of the
Seven Wonders of the World) is vital to see if
you haven’t already. Wadi Rum and the Aqaba
beaches as well are both fun ways to experience
Jordan from somewhere other than the back of
a Mastiff . Between the three there is something
for everyone, and the cultural visits are an
opportunity well worth taking.
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Th e aim of the course was to prepare participants for an emergency evacuation of a
helicopter following a crash landing in water and was a necessary precursor to 503 STRE
carrying out future training on fi xed fuels infrastructure sites at sea. Accompanying 503
STRE were several other members of 65 Works Group who attended not only to obtain the
HUWET qualifi cation but also to gain a better insight into the capabilities of the fuels team.
Th e one-day course was run by the civilian company Maersk Training Group which specialises in safety training for the
oil and gas industry. 503 STRE members Cpl Woods and Spr Hawe acted as photographers for the day, having previously
completed similar training with their employers Bibby Off shore and Subsea 7 when working off shore in the North Sea. Th e
morning was spent covering the theory of not only the actual helicopter escape element of the course but also things such
as life raft procedures and sea survival.
Th e aft ernoon started with course members putting on survival gear and to my concern I found I had been given
respirator number 13. But once the banter had died down it was on with business, carrying out dry runs of the exercises
including exiting the helicopter cockpit and boarding a life raft . Th e fi nal part of the dry run exercises was practicing using
the two breathing systems; the re-breather and the compressed air system, and I can happily report that respirator 13 was
in fi ne working order. Dry run exercises successfully completed it was time to move in to the pool.
Th e fi nal part (and climax) of the course started with a simple evacuation but slowly became more complex, adding
additional problems to overcome such as removing windows and boarding life raft s. Arguably the most challenging part
of the course was boarding a life raft aft er evaluating the helicopter cabin, which as SSgt Drewery remarked was not made
easier as it was just aft er lunch. Th e aft ernoon quickly progressed on to more complex escape exercises, with a couple being
repeated due to Spr Samworth exiting via the wrong helicopter window and Capt Wilkins getting tangled in his seatbelt.
However despite these minor setbacks all participants performed well and by the end of the day all the required elements
had been successfully completed.
Overall the course was extremely well run, with all members of the course successfully gaining the HUWET
qualifi cation. Th e training not only educated participants on the safe evacuation of a submerged helicopter, but also
helped build confi dence in the team applicable to wider military operations.
In the future members of 503 STRE will utilise the qualifi cation to extend their training to new locations,
allowing training to occur on a larger selection of fuels infrastructure locations. Th is will help to expand the
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Ex Flying Rose 6-26 June saw the deployment of 50 members of 60 Headquarters & Support Squadron, 39 Engineer
Regiment to 165th Airlift Wing, Savannah, Georgia, USA. Th e aim of the exercise was to carry out various trade and
Combat Engineer tasks to improve the unit’s combat eff ectiveness while reinforcing the relationship between British
and American troops. Th e exercise consisted of six tasks; refurbishing a headquarters building, replacing a shingle
roof, removing over 300 trees, various plumbing and air-conditioning tasks (including replacing a fi re hydrant), and
upgrading 250ft of perimeter fence.
Although each task had its own problems they all shared the same basic challenge; high temperature and high humidity. Th is meant
working later in the day was harder and slower although this did not deter those on task; in fact it was the Sappers who suggested that
starting earlier in the day would allow them to achieve more when it was cooler and easier to breathe!
It was not just engineers who deployed but also our fantastic chef, LCpl Rai, who routinely worked in the dining facility but also
produced a superb BBQ hosted by the City of Savannah. Our mini-chief clerk Pte Nickson also deployed and was responsible for any
HR and admin issues as well as learning new skills assisting on the roofi ng task.
Th e Squadron worked very hard during the exercise and on the weekend of the 18 June was able to play hard. Everyone on the
exercise was given the opportunity to take part in various activities including kayaking in the swamps of Tybee Island, putting a few
rounds down the local indoor gun range, touring the local historical town of Savanah (which according to locals is the most haunted
town in the USA) or simply spending time down at the local beach. During our time in Savannah we visited the local Baseball team
the ‘Savannah Bananas’ during their fi rst ever game; we were very well hosted and even invited onto the pitch for a picture with the
team.
Commander 12 (Force Support) Engineer Group, Colonel Matt Quare, visited the exercise and aft er a short brief by the command
team he visited each site in turn, talking to all the troops. On the second day he shared breakfast with the corporals and at lunch
he ate with the lance corporals. His visit was rounded off with a presentation ceremony with various accolades being awarded to
members of both the UK and US forces and in true US fashion this was followed by steak and ribs for all. Troopy Craig Aitken was
presented with a ‘special gift ’ from the Fire Department aft er he assisted them with one of their training exercises …
Ex Flying Rose saw tradesmen and Combat Engineers carrying out tasks that they would not normally have the opportunity to do.
Despite this, both the Offi cer Commanding and Commander 12 Group agreed that the level of skill demonstrated was exceptional.
Th is exercise proves that when needed, the Corps can produce the goods on time and to a very high standard.
Spr Thompson – Offi ce Task…Being the fi rst construction exercise I had been on since arriving in 39 Engineer,
Exercise Flying Rose was a very good experience. I learnt a lot in my trade (Building and Structural Finisher) and broadened my
knowledge of others. It was a real help working with so many other trades as I could get a good sense of what they do and gave me
the wider picture.
During the fi rst day on site we were tasked with striping out an old offi ce, removing the plasterboard, suspended ceiling and
carpets. Th e wall insulation was also out by the end of the fi rst day. Th e start of the next day began with the Carpenters and Joiners
working to place the wall studs. Aft er this it was the turn of the Building & Structural Finishers to start fi tting the plasterboard.
Being an American site, the plasterboard (or “sheet-rock”) was placed horizontally instead of vertically, a change from the common
practice in the UK.
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Th e next stage of the build was the ‘tape and joining’ phase and this phase took longer than expected. Th e task was carried out by
the two B&SFs while the remainder of the team marked out the dimensions for the suspended celling. It was a good experience for
me and was probably the highlight of the task as it enabled me to improve my skills. Aft er the tape and joining was complete we then
painted the walls and installed the celling. Th is was a good part of the task because I got a sense of what the end product was going to
look like. Once the painting was fi nished the carpet and skirting boards were put in place; this went very smoothly and the task was
almost complete.
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