AGC Central Reserve Headquarters (AGC CRHQ)
By Major Jonny Atterton – Officer Commanding AGC CRHQ
The AGC CRHQ consists of the National Reserve element of the Staff & Personnel Support Branch, Educational & Training Services and Army Legal Services. It administers and provides training to the national reserve elements for them to be at readiness and provide specialist cap badge support across Defence.
Change of Command Early summer saw the CRHQ bid farewell to Maj John Gardner AGC (ETS) as Officer Commanding. After two years at the helm he and his family depart Worthy Down for sunny climes in Nigeria. After completing their handover, Maj Jonny Atterton AGC (RMP) assumed command having previously worked on the 1st floor of the Corps HQ as Head of AGC recruiting.
Support to the Birmingham Commonwealth
Games 2022 Over the summer members of the AGC CRHQ gave up their time to assist with the military contribution to the support effort of the Commonwealth games. The individuals were mobilised and deployed in several roles from working in the central headquarters providing administrative support to being part of the venue assistance force enabling access to the stadiums for athletes and spectators. Operating out of nearby military camps the team were often out long hours supporting the games. The opportunity to be part of the event was worth the effort, including getting to meet several medal winners.
Annual Training
With the changes to the mandatory annual training for Army personnel the CRHQ have adapted to the new Initial Training Requirements (ITR). The new training gives greater flexibility to instructors to ensure that the training delivered is relevant, current and incorporates different learning styles and methods of delivery. Although some elements remain the same in general such as weapon handling, navigation,
and Battlefield First Aid areas that have undergone more significant change are the fitness assessments and education of areas such as Heat Illness and injury prevention along with a broadening of education and understanding on behaviours.
Ex BANTAMS
GOLD The annual CRHQ multi-activity adventurous training package was organised and run by the CRHQ CQMS, CSgt Mark Dugmore. The event which saw 20 members of the unit over a week take part in several activities across the south of England. Starting off with a trek over the South downs, the team started on the outskirts of Arundel before heading west over the rolling hills. With the sun out the participants made good time and even managed to stop for a well-earned rest at a local cycle café. Finishing the day at Manor Farm near Cocking, with tents pitched - the local farm providing the food for the BBQ gratefully prepared by members of the team. The next day, joined by the Corps Colonel the team continued finishing at South Harting. The following days included and intro to clay pigeon shooting at Bramley hosted by Maj Jason Wright AGC (RMP) and the Army Clay pigeon shooting team. Despite some good efforts from the novice firers it’s unlikely anyone from the CRHQ will be in the next Olympics! Finishing off the week on the water, the team were down at the Army water sports centre at Thorney Island partaking in a range of activities such as Stand- Up paddleboarding, windsurfing and dingy
8 AGC JOURNAL 2022
Huge success for the AGC Ladies Volleyball, winners of the Inter-Corps Championships held at Aldershot in Jan 23.
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