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Vehicle Platoon
18 Field Company

3 Armoured Close Support Battalion

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04 May 2016

18 FIELD COMPANY EXERCISE GREEN BULL (CT 1) 23 26 MAY 16 - ADMIN

INSTRUCTION
CHURCHILL REFERENCE: 32LN86
Introduction
1.
18 Field Company will conduct a CT1 Exercise during the period 23-26 May 16. This Ex will
provide the opportunity for those deploying on exercises in BATUS during 2016 and moving to
High Readiness (HR) in 2017 to be familiar with kit and equipment they may be required to use in a
tactical environment.
Aim
2. The aim of the exercise is to train individuals of 18 Field Company to Collective Training Level
1 in order for them to be prepared for upcoming deployments.
Execution
3.

General Outline. The exercise will be conducted in 6 phases as outlined below:

a.
Phase 1 Planning and Recce. Veh Pl Comd supported by E&G Pl Comd will lead
the planning and deployment of the Coy Gp assisted by instructors and Bn Training Wing
personnel.
b.
Phase 2 In Camp Training. CT1 training will take place on 23 May 16 in Barker
Barracks, Paderborn as outlined in Annex A.
c.
Phase 3 Deployment. Deploying personnel are to muster outside 18 Field Company
HQ, at 0745 on 24 Apr 16 for an exercise brief before full exercise deployment orders being
delivered. Further details can be found in Annex A. Exercising personnel will conduct a
series of training packages over the period 24 25 May 16 on Goldgrung Training Area.
These training packages will focus on Collective Training Objectives to level 1 (CT1).
d.
Phase 4 Recovery. Deploying personnel will recover to Barker Barracks 25 May 16,
on which a full exercise close down and vehicle handover procedure will be conducted.
e.
Phase 5 Navex. All deploying personnel will conduct a navigation exercise on
Goldgrung Training Area on 26 May 16.
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f.
Phase 6 Debrief and Dispersal. On completion of the exercise, there will be an
after action review of the training conducted at which selected personnel of the Company will
be required to give a back brief on a lesson they received.
CO-ORDINATING INSTRUCTIONS
4.

CHURCHILL. The CHURCHILL code for Ex GREEN BULL is 32LN86.

5. Main Event List. A main event list is at Annex A, detailing timings and locations for all
lessons and phases of the exercise.
6.

Personal Documentation. All deploying personnel are to be in procession of:

a.
MoD 90 ID Card. In date and undamaged. Personnel without an in date or
undamaged MoD 90 ID Card are to request a replacement or a F Ident 693 Temporary
Certificate of Service Identity from the admin office.
b.

Passport. Valid passport with an expiry date after 16 Oct 16.

c.
Driving Licence. In date Photocard driving licence and DVLA printout showing
vehicles you can drive and any penalties.
d.
FMT600. In date and annotated with the vehicles you can drive and an in date
Germany Matrix test.
SERVICE SUPPORT
7.

Kit List. A full kit list for Ex GREEN BULL can be found at Annex B to this Instruction.

Dress
8.
All deploying personnel will adhere to local standing order regarding dress, specifically when
outside. This includes the requirement for personnel to wear appropriate clothing to protect them
from the local climate.
9.
Medical. Owing to the factors such as climate and terrain, all personnel deploying on
exercise should be assessed as physically and medically fit prior to deployment.
a.
Individuals that are not MFD may be permitted to deploy subject to a Risk
Assessment, with medical, ROHT or chain of command input as indicated by the soldiers
Appendix 9. Personnel graded MND or P4 MLD are not to deploy.
(1) Personnel Graded P3 MLD. An Officer in the individuals CofC familiar with the
individuals limitations, role and proposed employment should undertake a documented
Risk Assessment, only involving the Medical Officer (MO) and Regional Occupational
Health Team (ROHT) as indicated by the Appendix 9 or if there is insufficient
information in the soldiers Appendix 9 to make a defensible decision. MOs are strongly
advised to resist any requests to upgrade personnel inappropriately for the purposes of
deployment.
(2) Personnel Graded P7 MLD. Personnel graded P7 MLD may only deploy in
exceptional circumstances and with the authorisation of a Military Consultant in
Occupational Medicine. There is to be evidence of a MRA, which must have been
discussed with SMO BFC.
Individuals who are not MFD are to, through their CoC, notify the Ex planning team at
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the earliest opportunity.

RISK ASSESMENTS
10. Lt Shelmerdine-Hare is to manage and collate all risks assessments for Ex GREEN BULL in
accordance with the Duty Holder Framework. These are be completed and reviewed NLT 20 May
16 and will be reviewed and updated throughout the Ex.
Motor Transport
11. 3 Bn REME MTWO is requested to coordinate all tpt requests involving 18 Fd personnel and
vehicles. He is to conduct and implement planning for the following movements:
a.
The movement of the main body onto Goldgrung Training Area on 24 May 16 and
recovery to Barker Barracks on 25 May 16.
(1) 2 x 9 seater minibuses
(2) 8 x SV
(3) 2 x LR TUM
b.

2 x 9 seater minibuses for 26 May 16 in support of navex on Goldgrung Training Area.

12. CSM Bysh is to ensure that individuals required to drive are within JSP 800 Vol 5 Part 3,
Scheme B criteria. All drivers are to complete an F/MT 109 prior to commencing driving tasks. All
drivers are to record their driving hours on a FMT 105 (Drivers Record Sheet).
{Original Signed}

AJ Warburton
Lieutenant
for OC
Annexes:
A.
B.
B.

Ex GREEN BULL MEL

Ex GREEN BULL Instructors
Ex GREEN BULL Kit and Equipment List

Distribution:
Action:
3 Armd CS Bn REME

Copy to:
Veh Pl Comd
E&G Pl Comd
MT
Comd Pl
CSM

OC 18 Fd Coy
2IC 18 Fd Coy

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Annex A to

18Fd/G7/161
Dated 04 May 16
Ser
(a)

Date
(b)

Time
(c)

Activity
(d)
Group
ALPHA

0745-0815

2
3

0830-0900
0905-0935

CAM NETS

4
5

0940-1010
1015-1045

SADCHAP

6
7
8

1050-1120
1125-1155
1200-1255

SITING AND
SETTING
UP OF LIGER

BRAVO

CHARLIE

MORNING PARADE/EXERCISE BRIEF

SITING AND
VEH PREP
SETTING
UP OF LIGER
STABLES PARADE
SITING AND
SETTING
CAM NETS
UP OF LIGER
VEH PREP

SADCHAP

STABLES PARADE
CAM NETS

STABLES PARADE
LUNCH

Chards

SADCHAP

CAM NETS

RADIOS

CONVOY DRILLS

12

1445-1515

RADIOS

CONVOY DRILLS

MARSHALLING

MAINTENANCE OF
FEPS

13

1520-1550

CONVOY DRILLS

MAINTENANCE OF
FEPS

BCDT

14

1555-1625

BCDT

KIT PACKING

15
16
17
18

1630-1700
1705-1735
1740-1800
1800-2359

MARSHALLING
MAINTENANCE OF
FEPS
BCDT

MARSHALLING
MAINTENANCE OF
FEPS

BCDT
KIT PACKING
KIT PACKING
RADIOS
EVENING MEAL
PACK KIT

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Lt
Warburton

VEH PREP

STABLES PARADE
KIT PACKING

VEH PREP

18 Fd Coy HQ
SADCHAP

1300-1330
1335-1405
1410-1440

MON

Lead
(f)

DELTA

SITING AND
SETTING
UP OF LIGER
MARSHALLING

9
10
11

Location
(e)

RADIOS
CONVOY DRILLS
Chards

Annex A to

18Fd/G7/161
Dated 04 May 16
Ser
(a)
1
2
3
4
5

Date
(b)

6
7
8

Time
(c)
0745-0800
0800-0900
0905-0955
1000
1100
1130-1215
1215-1300

TUE

LIGER ROUTINE
ACTIONS ON

PATROLLING

SADCHAP

PATROLLING

LIGER ROUTINE
ACTIONS ON
SLATE CARDS

1300-1345

22
23
24
25
26

WED

THU

1440-1525
1530-1630
1630-1700
17002200
00010600-0700
0700-0730
0800-1200
1200-1300
1300-1500
1500-1530
1530-1700
1700-1730
1730-1900
0800-1100
1330-1500

LIGER ROUTINE
ACTIONS ON
SLATE CARDS

LIGER ROUTINE
ACTIONS ON
CLOSE DOWN LIGER
MOVE TO NEW LIGER
OCCUPY NEW LIGER
NVG TRAINING
NIGHT CONVOYS
ADMINISTRATION
PC/SGT INSPECTIONS
MORNING SERIALS
LUNCH
WASHDOWN VEHICLES
MOVE TO CAMP

ROLLING REPLEN, POL AND CLOSE DOWN VEHICLES

DINNER
RIFLE CLEANING
NAV EX
EXERCISE DEBRIEF

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Lead
(f)
Lt Warburton
Lt Warburton
Veh Comds

Goldgrung TA

Dept heads

PATROLLING

LUNCH
SADCHAP

1350-1435

Location
(e)
18 Fd Coy HQ
Kaleidoscope
Parade Square

Goldgrung TA
Goldgrung TA

SLATE CARDS

PATROLLING
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21

Activity
(d)
MORNING PARADE/EXERCISE BRIEF
DEPLOYMENT ORDERS
FP/LOAD VEHICLES
DEPLOY TO GOLDGRUNG TRAINING AREA
DEPARTMENT BRIEFS
SLATE CARDS
SADCHAP

Goldgrung TA
Goldgrung TA

SADCHAP
Goldgrung TA
Goldgrung TA
Goldgrung TA
Goldgrung TA
Goldgrung TA
Goldgrung TA
Goldgrung TA
Goldgrung TA
Goldgrung TA
Goldgrung TA
Goldgrung TA
Barker
Barracks
Chards
Goldgrung TA
Kaleidoscope

Lt S-H
Lt Warburton

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1700-2200

COMPANY SMOKER

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18 Fd Coy Bar

Annex B to
18Fd/G7/161
Dated 04 May 16
EX GREEN BULL INSTRUCTORS
Ser
(a)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14

Lesson
(b)
KIT PACKING
SADCHAP
RADIOS
CONVOY DRILLS
CAM NETS
MARSHALLING
MAINTENANCE OF FEPS
SITING AND SETTING UP OF LIGER
BCDT
VEH PREP/STABLES PARADE
LIGER ROUTINE/ACTIONS ON
SLATE CARDS
SADCHAP
PATROLLING

Date
(c)
23-May-16
23-May-16
23-May-16
23-May-16
23-May-16
23-May-16
23-May-16
23-May-16
23-May-16
23-May-16
24-May-16
24-May-16
24-May-16
24-May-16

Instructor
(d)
TBC
SSgt Dillon
Comd Pl TBC
TBC
CSM Bysh
Lt Shelmerdine-Hare
Sgt McDaniel
ASM TBC
Cpl Cardwell TBC
MT TBC
CSM
Lt Warburton
SSgt Dillon
Lt Shelmerdine-Hare/Sgt Law TBC

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Lesson duration
(e)
30 mins
60 mins
30 mins
30 mins
60 mins
30 mins
30 mins
60 mins
30 mins
60 mins
45 mins
45 mins
45 mins
45 mins

Location
(f)
TBC
TBC
TBC
TBC
TBC
Parade square
TBC
TBC
TBC
MT
Goldgrung TA
Goldgrung TA
Goldgrung TA
Goldgrung TA

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18Fd/G7/161
Dated 04 May 16
Ex GREEN BULL 16 MINIMUM PACKING LIST
WEARING
PCS (MTP) jacket/ smock
PCS (MTP) trousers
Brown/green t-shirt
Boots
Helmet Mk6a or Mk 7 (MTP cover & scrimmed)
WEBBING
Blank magazines x 4
Mess Tins
Hexi Cooker/Jet boil
Lighter
Rifle Cleaning Kit (Waterproofed)
Water Bottle
Black Mug
KFS
AATAM (Commanders)
Cam Cream
24 Hr Rations
BERGEN
ALL ITEMS ARE TO BE INDIVIDUALLY WATERPROOFED AND INSIDE BERGAN LINER
Sleeping System (Sleeping Bag inside Bivi Bag)
Spare Combats (Trousers and Shirt)
Spare T-Shirts
Spare Socks, GoreTex Socks and Foot powder
Spare Underwear
Washing and Shaving Kit (must include razor and spare blades, toothbrush and toothpaste, soap,
flannel and towel)
Roll Mat (attached to front of bergan with bungees)
Boot Brush, Polish, Spare Laces and Housewife
Daysack (rolled under the lid of the Bergen)
Poncho
Bungees x 6
Tent Pegs
Leather Gloves
Any remaining rations
DAYSACK
Spare Ammunition
GoreTex Jacket + Trousers
Fleece/Softie Jacket
Contact Gloves
Spare 24hrs rations
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Notes:
- Section Commanders and 2ICs must ensure that they carry a TAM or orders book, a
waterproof map case, map marking kit, a patrol report writing kit (patrol report and coloured
pencils) and a silva compass each (essential see trg wing to sign for one).
- Each section will require enough issue green string to place out comms cord around their
section of the harbour area track plan and to their day and night sentry positions
- Each section is to ensure that they nominate 1 soldier per fire team to carry a stretcher in
their daysack. This is to be marked with white mine tape.
- FIGHT LIGHT! There is no need to be carrying extra food, iPods/iPads, hammocks, camp cots
etc in your bergan. Remember that your webbing is for fighting in - keep it light, do not pack
unnecessary kit into it!
THIS LIST IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE; BRING ANY ITEMS THAT YOU FEEL WILL ENABLE YOU TO
CONDUCT THIS TRAINING EFFECTIVELY.

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