COMARRC ’ S INTRODUCTION
Since the last issue we have continued our drive to operate within the persisting COVID-19 environment . The Headquarters has been able to conduct numerous training activities and despite restrictions has been able to maintain a reasonably balanced and productive level of activity . Our successful commitment to Exercise DEFENDER 21 has allowed us to support a partner headquarters in a productive and safe manner , as well as exercise a large portion of our own staff . Closer to home our Corps troops have been able to exercise in advance of our Autumn programme , which is taking shape with Exercise STEADFAST LEDA 21 as the focus . Running alongside all of this is our ongoing drive to innovate and push the Headquarters forward , notably through Project LELANTOS . I am thrilled that , despite the current environment , we continue to be bold in our planning and subsequently our output . We hope that the summer break will coincide with an easing of restrictions and will allow all Staff and families to travel and visit the United Kingdom and , where applicable , to return home to see family and friends . As a look forward the International Day in September will , circumstances permitting , be an opportunity for us to welcome all those that have arrived during the pandemic and to enjoy the benefits of the rich multi-national community at the heart of ARRC .
Lieutenant General Sir Edward Smyth-Osbourne KCVO CBE Commander Allied Rapid Reaction Corps
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COLLECTIVE EFFORT IN TRYING TIMES
Throughout the early part of 2021 we have exploited the plethora of NATO exercises , mutual training support requests and many of the specialist events to further develop the team . This has seen elements of the HQ in varying numbers or in some cases as individuals , travelling across the alliance both receiving and imparting their collective and individual knowledge , skills and experience . That in itself is impressive , but in the middle of the current global pandemic ensuring that all activity is delivered in a COVID safe manner is truly humbling to witness .
The second half of the year is filled with potential for further collective and individual development . The promising opportunities presented by exercises , mutual training support , overseas staff rides and adventure training events really does make life here in the ARRC an exciting prospect , it is what we joined the military for . There is never a dull moment in the ARRC .
For myself it is with a heavy heart that I leave the HQ as we all go on summer stand-down . I have had a fantastic time here in the ARRC and for me it is the people , the life blood of the organisation that makes coming into work everyday a pleasure . I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all that you have done and continue to do . I would also like to extend my thanks to the wider ARRC family - your families , those at home who support us all when we are away enjoying the adventure of what it means to serve in the ARRC . Without them none of this would be possible . I would ask you all to remember one thing that I have learnt whilst serving here with the ARRC : Fortune Really Does Favour the Bold .
Command Sergeant Major Stuart Davison CSEL Allied Rapid Reaction Corps
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Left – Major Constantin Nicu MNC-SE .
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