Royal artillery gunner special observer dispatch

Full text of history of the royal regiment of artillery see other formats. The more we know about enemy positions the better and, as a special observer, youll give us a clear picture. Visits were made to p company at aldershot, royal marines training at ctcrm lympstone and hereford, and input sought from brigadier later general sir michael wilkes, the then chief of staff 3rd armoured division, a royal artillery officer who had previously commanded 22 special air service regiment, this eventually led to a unique selection. The royal regiment of artillery is the artillery arm of the british army and has been in official service since 1716. If you want something like the paras in the artillery world theres 7 parachute regiment, royal horse artillery airborne gunners with light guns. At a recruiting meeting held in may 1915, lieutenant gay gave examples of the rates of pay for the lower ranks in the royal field artillery. As an artillery observer, your joint fires team is attached to the combat teams and amphibious ready element of the royal australian infantry corps or armoured squadrons of the royal australian armour corps. Royal artillery records of services the national archives. Today the royal regiment of artillery is combined with the royal horse artillery to form the royal artillery. As a gunner working on artillery command systems, you pass vital information from spy planes and special observers to soldiers who control artillery and rockets. Those present respectfully described it as a truly special moment.

Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The observer serves as the eyes of the guns, by sending target locations and if necessary corrections to the fall of shot, usually by radio. Ahh lucky someone asked i also had this job come up after my barb test to. So what i may do is go light gun and get some time under my belt first then maybe go for royal artillery gunner special observer. Gunner sta patrols special observer british army jobs. With a classic woven check pattern and tassel trim, this is the ultimate scarf for autumnwinter layering. With modern listening equipment it doesnt take long before your presence and location can be detected and then you can be taken out killed, most likely, though you could be captured and questioned and then killed. Troop 2526 battery 7 medium regiment these regimentsbatteriessquadrons fought in holland in the period september 1944 may 1945. Despite its name, the royal artillery is made up of a number of regiments. Both light cavalry and armoured cavalry crewmen can perform reconnaissance and forward observer roles similar to sta observers. Michael was an artillery officer of significant standing. This position requires both physical and mental toughness coupled with quick thinking and accuracy to ensure that the team is always at. So i left home for the training regiment, royal artillery, oswestry. An artillery light gunner is part of a combat team responsible for setting up, siting and firing mortars in support of ground operations.

At the beginning of 1939 the regular and ta strength of the royal artillery totalled about 105,000. A gunners story life in the 146th field regiment royal artillery the memoirs of gunner frank jefferson basic training began in december 1941 in whalley, lancs. Army gunners are trained in specialist fields to work with battle helicopters, tanks and infantry. Royal scottish artillery royal horse artillery field. Following this, two pairs of gunners would emerge from each underground patrol shelter to direct fire from 5 regiments guns. Theres one unit of them trained in recon, surveillance and calling in artillery. He dedicated some 32 years to the profession of arms, and throughout that time demonstrated true commitment to excellence and unwavering loyalty to nation, superiors and subordinates. Members of regiment royal artillery forces reunited. Jan 09, 2009 theres one unit of them trained in recon, surveillance and calling in artillery. A gunner s story life in the 146th field regiment royal artillery the memoirs of gunner frank jefferson basic training began in december 1941 in whalley, lancs. Unit profile of 473 special observation post battery of the royal artillery. British army, royal artillery, 80th field regiment, ww2.

Over 15 weeks, you do military training, sport and adventurous training. Alternatively, you may attempt the sta patrols course as an existing member of any other part of the british military. Royal artillery sergeants as seen above left, wear a small brass cannon above their three stripes which carries no additional meaning. Len found the requirements of being in a senior royal artillery regiment very demanding and a long haul. Is there any other information on gunner sta patrols special observer. A further reorganization of the royal artillery, involving alterations in the. A chevrolet fat field artillery tractor towing a 25pdr leads a column of other vehicles on a road during the 8th armys approach to azizia, south of tripoli, 27 january 1943.

Like you he joined the royal artillery and served from 49 51 and went to oswestry,rhyl, woolwich and hongkong sailed out on the dunera most of his service was as a driver, possibly because one of the driving instructors during training was a jim morrison from his home town kilwinning, ayrshire during some of his time in kowloon his. It was originally formed by officers at woolwich as a private club and only became an official, properly constituted regimental club in 1906, and has played with distinction in. Midge rpv qv mike target quick concentration by all guns of one regiment onto one target. Gunner george sanders of the 51st coast observer detachment. Complete phase 1, complete phase 2 ra gunner training, join 5 regiment ra, pass 473 selection, complete sta patrols course. These regimentsbatteriessquadrons fought in holland in the. Operator specialist vehicles royal australian engineers.

He said the men, gunners and drivers, would receive 1s. It has participated in every campaign in which the army has been involved. Learn more about the history of the royal artillery. These were numbered for every theatre of operations and the last despatch was. Full text of history of the royal regiment of artillery. All soldiers in the royal artillery start out at the rank of gunner and focus on developing their. The gunner above right has a deep shoulder title which will probably mean he is a territorial. British army military tactical recognition flash for sell. It is part of 5th regiment royal artillery, based at marne barracks in catterick, north yorkshire. The soldiers full substantive rank is given with any acting a, temporary t, or local l rank in brackets afterwards. On the 26th may 1716, two regular companies of field artillery were raised in woolwich, london now the home of royal artillery barracks. The royal artillery is responsible for supplying gun power to the army across all disciplines. May 06, 2012 artfoo artillery forward observation officer can be a dangerous job or at least it used to be. An army gunner is a military personnel member who operates an infantry support weapon an army gunner belongs to the british royal regiment of artillery.

Royal artillery, grumpy old gunner tshirt, british army. The role of gunner special observer within 473 bty is a specialisation which candidates choose when joining the army. Despite the name, the unit actually comprises several regiments. The joint fires team controls all joint fires and effects in support of the combat team or squadron manoeuvre plan in close combat. During wwii, however, this was expanded to include special operations. A gunners story life in the 146th field regiment royal. The royal artillery archive is one of the oldest military archives with a wealth of information on the royal regiment from medals to warregimental diaries. The training is supposedly tough, but not quite leaning towards special forces. With the coming of peace the gunners reduced to 250,000 men and 365 batteries in 106 regiments. In the second world war over a million men were serving in over 960 gunner regiments. You join a sixman team that works ahead of friendly forces sometimes behind enemy lines. So its important that you fully understand the role of an sta observer. Bbc ww2 peoples war burma with the royal artillery.

This position requires both physical and mental toughness coupled with quick thinking and accuracy to ensure that the team is always at the right spot, at the right time, and on target. Catalogue description royal artillery records of services. The aims, quite simply, are the promotion of gunner welfare and comradeship. More recently a mission controller for an army unmanned air system uas may also perform this function, and some armies use special artillery patrols behind the enemys forward elements. The first regular companies of artillery men were raised in 1716, by royal warrant of george 1 and the name royal artillery came along four years later. Then you join 39 regiment, royal artillery, newcastle and are trained to look after, move and fire the multiple launch rocket system. Industrious poses are adopted for the camera at a royal artillery battery command post, 15 september 1942. The royal artillery provides the battlefield fire support and air defence for the british army in the field.

The royal regiment of artillery, is generally known as the royal artillery and is nicknamed the gunners. It was also quite common for the artillery regts of supporting divisions to be used in barrages to support the forward divisions. The royal engineer establishment consisting of royal engineers square and the south barracks was established around 1800 on the. But i put down for my job choices royal artillery light gun, rlc pioneer, royal artillery gunner special observer. The royal artillery park is located just across sackville street from the halifax citadel and was used over time to provide barracks, stores, officers quarters, a headquarters and mess for royal artillery personnel. Royal artillery classic check scarf comes with regiment logo embroidered on. You might also direct fire from artillery, attack helicopters, jets or missiles to destroy enemy targets. Despite its name, it is made up of sixteen regiments. The mainstay of the royal artillery throughout wwii was the 25pdr field gun. The royal regiment of artillery has operated in its existence everything from light cannon, to huge siege pieces, through to the end of the cold war and nuclear weapons, and now onto the realm of smart munitions and the mlrs. Gunner artillery command systems british army jobs. He dedicated some 32 years to the profession of arms, and throughout that time demonstrated true commitment to excellence and unwavering loyalty. Gunner george sanders of the 51st coast observer detachment royal artillery, no.

After a train journey from paddington station in london through the midlands and parts of england i had not seen before i arrived at oswestry, shropshire, at about midday. The royal regiment of artillery, more commonly known as the royal artillery, is the artillery arm of the british army. The royal regiment of artillery ra provides the battlefield fire support and air defence for the british army in the field. Anyone got more info on gunnersta patrols special observer. Their job is to march up to 100km ahead of the frontline deep into. The royal artillery cricket club was founded well before the end of the 18th century. He is wearing the 1917 soft cap and a leather bandolier. It was originally formed by officers at woolwich as a private club and only became an official, properly constituted regimental club in 1906, and has played with distinction in matches against the mcc read more. The royal regiment of artillery, commonly referred to as the royal artillery ra and colloquially known as the gunners, is the artillery arm of the british army. Also is there anyone who use to be or is in this reg. This means that the royal artillery answers directly to the reigning sovereign, and does this through the master gunner, st jamess park who is her majestys chief advisor on artillery matters. You also learn to drive a car and trailer and do a crosscountry driving course in a land rover. The royal regiment of artillery comprises thirteen regular army regiments, kings troop royal horse artillery and five army reserve regiments. Artfoo artillery forward observation officer can be a dangerous job or at least it used to be.

I would suggest that you look at the royal armoured corps. Welcome to forces reunited the place where you can find information and friends from regiment royal artillery we are the largest and fastest growing community of uk forces veterans on the web with over 500,000 members. In 1938, the royal artillery brigades were renamed regiments. The direct entry joining process for sta observer would be. There are only 3 roles that you could be streamed to vs the 11. The role of gunner special observer within 473 bty is a specialisation which. The 10th field regiment was now one of many regiments that made up the 2nd division whose. His parents were frederick george sanders from newport pagnell and edith mary panter who lived her early years in the family home in harrold road, lavendon. Its vital that everything you do is completely accurate, but youll need to think on your feet and act quickly, too.