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Tirez à volonté !  
 Fire at will ! (GB) 
Couvrez-moi pendant que j’avance !  
 Cover me while I move forward ! 
Descendez-le ! (Tuez-le !)  
 Drop him ! 
Extinction des feux !  
 Lights out ! 
C’est bon, vous pouvez y aller112 !  
 Clear ! 
Sortez de là ! Montrez-vous !  
 Show yourselves ! 
Mettez votre casque !  
 Put your helmet on ! 
Dégagez, dégagez le passage !  
 Gangway, gangway there ! 
Les lieutenants des 1ère et 2ème sections au 
rapport !  
 Squad leaders ! Both teams ! 
Parez à transborder ! Préparez-vous à embarquer !  
 Stand by to go over the side ! 
 
Un ordre de conduite simplifié  
 a fragmentary order (FRAGO) 
Le protocole  
 protocol 
Saluer les couleurs  
 to salute the colors 
Envoyer les couleurs  
 to hoist the colors 
La relève de la garde  
 changing of the guard 
Le salut  
 salute 
Rendre le salut  
 to return salute 
Le défilé, la revue  
 march, parade 
Se mettre en rang  
 to fall into ranks 
Être au pas  
 to be in step 
De jeunes recrues marchent au pas cadencé  
 youthful (army) recruits march in cadence 
Se ranger par quatre  
 to form fours 
Être au garde à vous  
 to stand at attention 
La cérémonie des couleurs  
 Flag raising ceremony / Trooping the colours 
Cérémonie de prise de commandement 
 Assumption of Command Ceremony 
Futur commandant du CJTF-HOA (titre) 
Prospective Commander, CJTF-HOA  
Un défilé  
 a march-past / a parade 
La revue / le défilé du 14 juillet  
 the Bastille Day parade 
Un défilé aérien  
 a flypast113 (GB), a flyover (US) 
Défiler devant le général  
 to march past the general 
L’estrade des autorités 
 the saluting dais 
Passer les troupes en revue  
 to pass troops in review, to hold a review 
Les voitures des ministres étaient saluées au 
passage par la Garde républicaine 
 The Ministers were driven past the salutes of the 
Garde Républicaine. 
Lever des couleurs 
 raising of the colours 
Au drapeau !  
 Colours ! 
Décerner (une médaille)  
 to give, to award  
En rangs serrés  
 in serried ranks, in close array  
                                                          
112 Après avoir contrôlé un laissez-passer, ou fouillé un endroit. 
113 FLY-PAST AVRO LANCASTER 
On 4 May 09, a Lancaster aircraft from the UK will overfly Brunssum as part of the Memorial Day commemoration.  
Weather permitting, the flypast will occur at 1400 hours over the Lancaster memorial at Platanendreef 42 in 
Brunssum (near where the road from Nuth passes over the N276 to Sittard).  This will be a marvellous opportunity 
to see one of the 2 remaining flying Lancaster aircraft make a rare overflight in The Netherlands and all JFCB 
personnel are invited to watch the flypast.  The Dutch authorities have been informed of the flypast and there is 
likely to be significant interest from the local Dutch population.  Our DCOM will be in attendance and JFCB 
personnel are encouraged to attend this event in uniform.  
David R P. - Gp Capt UK AF
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Au pas  
 in step  
Se mettre au garde à vous  
 to come to attention  
Etre au garde-à-vous  
 to stand at attention  
La manœuvre à pied  
 marching practice 
Donner un ordre  
 to issue an order 
Recevoir un contrordre  
 to receive a counter command 
Sur les ordres du Général  
 on the orders of the General 
Agir sur l'ordre de qn  
 to act on sb's order 
C’est un ordre !  
 that's an order ! 
Pas de quartier ! 
 No quarters !114 
Les ordres sont les ordres  
 orders are orders 
À moins d’ordres contraires…  
 unless orders are issued to the contrary… 
Jusqu'à nouvel ordre  
 until further orders 
La rédaction des ordres doit être simple et l’écriture 
facilement lisible  
 the language of orders should be simple and the 
handwriting easily legible 
Rendez-vous, vous êtes cernés !  
 Give yourselves up, you're surrounded ! 
Les sous-officiers sont subordonnés au capitaine  
 the non-commissioned officers are under the 
captain’s orders 
Le capitaine n’admet pas que l’on discute ses ordres   the captain does not allow anyone to discuss his 
orders 
Saluez vos supérieurs  
 Salute your betters (GB) / your superiors (US) 
Une salve d'honneur  
 volleys 
Mourir au combat  
 to die in battle 
Tomber / mourir au champ d'honneur  
 to die in the field 
Liste des soldats tombés au champ d'honneur  
 roll of honour (GB), honor roll noun (US) 
Rendre les honneurs  
 to render honors 
Rendre les honneurs à  
 to honour 
Honneurs militaires  
 military honours 
Une salve de 21 coups de canon  
 a 21-gun salute 
Sonner du clairon  
 to sound the bugle ['bju:gl] 
La sonnerie du clairon  
 bugle call 
Battre la retraite / le rappel  
 to beat the retreat/the tattoo115 
Envoyer la sonnerie aux morts  
 to sound the last post 
Au son de l'hymne national  
 to the sound of the national anthem ['ænθ∂m] 
Le dépôt de gerbes au monument aux morts 
the laying of wreaths (“ceremony”)116 
 
 
 
 
                                                          
114 Quarter : merciful consideration of an opponent; specifically : the clemency of not killing a defeated enemy. 
115 Tattoo (on drum, bugle) = signal qui rappelle les soldats vers leurs quartiers. 
116 Obama participated in a wreath-laying ceremony honoring US troops at the Tomb of the Unknown Solider in 
Arlington National Cemetery.
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P A R A D E  P R E P A R A T I O N  
 
 
Uniform will be BDU with Combat Jacket and Gloves. 
Transportation by bus. 
 
The group of Off’s and NCO’s are called separately  ”guard”. 
I will have the function of  “Guard Commander"  NCO’s. 
 
Each command at the parade will start with the warning command = “Guard !” 
For example: 
 
Guard - Attention 
Guard - Stand at ease 
Guard - Right /Left Dress (only heads turn, move till elbow distance) 
Guard - Eyes front 
Guard - Dismiss (turn right, start walking) 
 
Commands can be given by: 
Parade Commander = Gen Steltz 
Parade SM = CSM Oullette 
Guard Cdr  = OF4 (tbd) and me 
 
At the commands: Present Arms, Shoulder Arms, only the guard commanders and the colour 
parties will response. 
The guards (Off and NCO) remain in ‘Attention” position. 
 
General remarks: 
The gathering for the bus will be at 08.00.  
First a check if everybody is there, then departure by bus.  
With a little luck, coffee should be available during the training/rehearsal.  
If training goes well, it does not have to take as long as on the timetable. 
The parade itself will take about 2 hours, from 10.00 till 12.00. 
More details to be given by CSM Oullette. 
If you have any questions, please contact me. 
 
Thank you. 
 
Jos S. 
AOO OR-9 
RNLAF
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S E  P R É S E N T E R  E T  S ’ A D R E S S E R  À  
Q U E L Q U ’ U N  
 
Introduction Scheme 
 
La présentation  
 introduction 
Des marques extérieures de respect  
 military courtesy 
Usages et comportement en société  
 social customs and behaviour 
Se présenter (quelque part)  
 to report 
Ceci peut se faire en saluant et en se 
présentant réglementairement, ou de façon 
informelle selon les circonstances  
 this may be accomplished by means of a 
salute and a formal report, or in an informal 
manner as the situation requires 
Se mettre au garde-à-vous, saluer, puis 
donner distinctement son nom et son 
affectation  
 to come to attention, to salute, then to give 
one’s name and assignment clearly 
Se présenter à un colonel  
 to report to a colonel 
Avoir un entretien/rendez-vous avec 
quelqu’un, être reçu par quelqu’un  
 to have an office call with somebody 
Rectifier la position  
 to straighten up 
Des réunions en société  
 social functions 
Les présentations officielles  
 official introductions 
Prendre l’initiative de se présenter 
individuellement  
 to take the initiative in introducing oneself 
Une visite protocolaire  
 a formal call 
L’exercice de ses fonctions  
 the discharge of one’s duties 
S’acquitter de ses obligations sociales  
 to fulfil one’s social obligations 
Rendre visite à quelqu’un  
 to call on somebody 
L’officier à qui l’on rend visite  
 the officer upon whom the call is being made 
Au domicile de  
 at the quarters of 
Il est d’usage que l’officier fasse…  
 it is customary for the officer to do… 
Recevoir des visiteurs  
 to receive callers 
Rendre une visite de politesse qui nous a été 
faite  
 to return a social call made on us 
Une carte de visite  
 a calling card 
La personne au nom de laquelle l’invitation a 
été faite  
 the person in whose name the invitation is 
extended 
Des visiteurs de marque  
 distinguished visitors 
Je suis l’adjudant-chef…, mes respects / à 
vos ordres mon colonel !  
 (I am) Sergeant First Class …, reporting Sir ! 
/ reporting for duty ! 
Je suis un ancien élève de l’École Nationale 
des Sous-Officiers d’Active de l’Armée de 
Terre  
 I am a former student of the Army Regular 
NCO School.
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À ma sortie de… (école, université)  
 When I graduated from… 
Bonjour Mon Capitaine, je suis l’Adjudant-chef 
X, assistant de l’attaché de défense français à 
Djibouti  
 Good morning, sir. I am Warrant Officer 1 X, 
assistant to the French Defence Attaché in 
Djibouti 
Je suis le premier maître Guillemot, assistant 
de l’attaché naval à l’Ambassade de France à 
Washington  
 I am chief petty officer Guillemot, the 
assistant of the naval attaché at the French 
Embassy in Washington. 
Je suis le premier maître Duval, assistant de 
l’attaché de défense à l’Ambassade de 
France  
 I am CPO Duval, the assistant of the French 
defence attaché at the Embassy. 
 J’ai été promu / Je suis devenu officier en 
passant par l’E.M.I.A.  
 I was commissioned through the Army 
Combined Arms College. 
J’ai réussi le concours  
 I passed the competitive exam 
J’ai étudié à Saint-Cyr pendant 3 ans, puis j’ai 
intégré l’École d’application de l’infanterie à 
Montpellier  
 I studied at Saint-Cyr for three years. 
Afterwards, I joined the Infantry school in 
Montpellier. 
J’ai intégré l’École de l’air / l’École militaire de 
l’air / l’École du commissariat de l’air 
comme… 
 I entered EA / EMA / ECA as … 
- personnel navigant  
 an aircrew  
- mécanicien  
 an engineer 
- basier  
 a ground duties officer 
- contrôleur de circulation aérienne 
 an air traffic controller 
- officier infra 
 an estates officer 
- commissaire  
 an administrator, an administrative officer 
- officier HST (hygiène et sécurité du travail)  
 a station ground safety officer 
- officier de liaison  
 liaison officer 
J'appartiens à la promotion 2001  
 I belong to the [2001 entry] (GB) / [class of 
2001] (US) 
J’ai reçu mon brevet de pilote  
 I was awarded my pilot’s wings 
J’ai obtenu diverses qualifications  
 I was granted various ratings 
J’ai été affecté comme pilote de Mirage 
2000N à la 4ème escadre de chasse stationnée 
à Luxeuil  
 I was posted (GB) / assigned (US) as a 
Mirage 2000N pilot to the 4th Fighter Wing 
stationed at Luxeuil. 
J’ai été affecté à / au [unité]  
 I was appointed to [unit] 
Mon unité fait partie de  
 my unit is part of 
J’ai été chef de section pendant trois ans, puis 
j’ai été commandant en second d’un escadron 
au 12ème Régiment de Cuirassiers en 1994  
 I was a troop leader / a platoon leader for 
three years, then I became a squadron 2IC117 
within the 12th Armoured Regiment in 1994. 
Sa principale mission est de …  
 its main mission / task is to …  
Je commande (à) tout un bataillon  
 I am in command of a whole battalion 
Mon escadron a été envoyé au Tchad  
 My squadron [was engaged] / [saw action] in Chad 
                                                          
117 2IC = Second in command.
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J’ai pris le poste118 de …  
 I took the position of … 
- rédacteur B Ops  
 
 SO2 G3 ops 
- officier renseignement  
 
 G2 
- adjoint (au commandant) de compagnie 
 company XO 
- OSA  
 
 battalion XO 
- commandant en second  
 
 2IC [second in command] 
- chef de corps   
 CO [commanding officer] 
- chef d’état-major (adjoint) 
 
 (A)COS [(assistant) chief of staff] 
En 96, j’ai participé à l’opération “Restaurer la 
confiance” en Ex-Yougoslavie, en tant que 
commandant d’escadron  
 As a squadron commander, I participated in 
Operation Restore Confidence in Former 
Yugoslavia in 96. 
J’ai servi au cours de ces deux dernières 
années en qualité de… 
 I served for the past two years as… 
J’ai accompli vingt années de service actif à 
ce jour  
 By now, I have completed twenty years on 
active duty 
J’espère être promu au grade supérieur 
prochainement  
 I am confident I will be promoted in the close 
future 
J'ai été nommé sous-lieutenant [dans l’armée 
de l’air]  
 I was promoted to [Pilot officer] (GB) / 
[Second Lieutenant] (US) 
Excusez-moi, mais mon anglais n’est pas très 
bon … pourriez-vous parler lentement s’il 
vous plaît ?  
 Excuse me, my English is not so good, could 
you please speak slowly ? 
Le 1er septembre, cela fera dix ans qu’il est / 
sert dans la Marine  
 On Sept 1st he will have been / have served 
in the Navy for 10 years 
J'ai rejoint la base de …  
 I rejoined … Air Base 
Rallier le bord  
 to rejoin ship 
 
                                                          
118  G1 = Personnel ; G2 = renseignement ; G3 = opérations ; G4 = logistique ; G5 = civil-military liaison ; G6 = CIS. 
 
S1 = Personnel ; S2 = renseignement ; S3 = opérations ; S4 = logistique. 
 
SO1 = lieutenant-colonel rédacteur ; SO2 = commandant rédacteur ; SO3 = capitaine rédacteur.
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M O T I V A T I O N  
 
 
Ce métier si particulier, nous l’avons adopté 
par vocation peut-être, ou pour bien d’autres 
raisons plus ou moins personnelles  
 this so particular craft has been chosen as a 
vocation may be, or due to many other more 
or less personal reasons. 
Avoir la fibre militaire 
 to be a born soldier 
Des hommes animés par le désir de servir  
 Soldiers with a strong desire to serve. 
Des guerriers audacieux fatigués des tâches 
ennuyeuses de la vie militaire 
 Daring warriors with no patience for the 
tedious slog of soldiering 
Une frustration continue, refoulée 
Pent-up frustration 
On choisit de servir en tant que chef de 
groupe d’infanterie par goût de l’effort, car il 
nous 
apprend 
quotidiennement 
à 
nous 
dépasser et à nous remettre en question  
 we choose to serve as infantry section 
commander out of taste for effort, as it daily 
teaches 
us 
how 
to 
surpass/transcend 
ourselves and take a new look at ourselves. 
C’est également pour l’aventure, l’effort et le 
don de soi pour le succès du collectif  
 it is also for the adventure, for the effort and 
dedication required by any team success. 
Avoir le goût de l'ordre et de la discipline  
 to have a sense of order and discipline 
Il a apporté dynamisme et détermination à la 
mission colossale qui est la sienne depuis qu’il 
en a pris le commandement fin 2009 
 He has brought dynamism and focus to his 
enormous task since he took charge in late 
2009 
Je me suis engagé parce que je voulais faire 
le tour du monde  
 I enlisted because I wanted to travel around 
the world 
Je voulais devenir marin parce que mon père 
était dans la Marine et m’en a parlé  
 I wanted to become a sailor because my 
father was in the Navy and told me about it 
J’ai eu la chance d’être affecté(e) outremer  
 I was lucky enough to be assigned overseas 
J'aimerais faire carrière  
 I would like to make a career  
Je voudrais embarquer à bord d’un porte-
avions  
 I would like to embark aboard an aircraft 
carrier 
J’ai l’intention de rester dans la Marine aussi 
longtemps que possible / seulement quelques 
années  
 I intend to stay in the Navy as long as 
possible / only for a few years 
Je voudrais être affecté outre-mer ou sur une 
frégate de surveillance  
 I would like to be assigned overseas or on an 
escort frigate
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W R I T E  O U T  Y O U R  R E S U M E 
119
 
Rédigez votre C.V. 
 
 
 
Chief of the Air Staff 
 
Air Chief Marshal Sir Jock Stirrup KCB AFC ADC FRAeS FCMI 
RAF (appointed 01 August 2003) 
 
Air Chief Marshal Stirrup was educated at Merchant Taylors’ 
School, Northwood and the Royal Air Force College Cranwell, and was commissioned in 1970. 
After a tour as a Qualified Flying Instructor he served on loan with the Sultan of Oman’s Air 
Force, operating Strikemasters in the Dhofar War. Returning to the United Kingdom in 1975 he 
was posted to No 41(F) Squadron, flying Jaguars in the Fighter Reconnaissance role, before 
taking up an exchange appointment on RF-4C Phantoms in the United States. He then spent 
two years at Lossiemouth as a flight commander on the Jaguar Operational Conversion Unit, 
and subsequently attended the Joint Service Defence College in 1984. He commanded No 
II(AC) Squadron, flying Fighter Reconnaissance Jaguars from Royal Air Force Laarbruch, until 
1987 when he took up the post of Personal Staff Officer to the Chief of the Air Staff. He 
assumed command of Royal Air Force Marham in 1990, just in time for Operation GRANBY, 
and then attended the 1993 Course at the Royal College of Defence Studies. He completed No 
7 Higher Command and Staff Course at Camberley prior to becoming the Director of Air Force 
Plans and Programmes in 1994. He became Air Officer Commanding No 1 Group in April 1997 
and was appointed Assistant Chief of the Air Staff in August 1998. 
 
He took up the appointment of Deputy Commander-in-Chief Strike Command in 2000. At the 
same time he assumed the additional roles of Commander of NATO’s Combined Air Operations 
Centre 9 and Director of the European Air Group. He spent the last few months of his tour, from 
September 2001 to January 2002, as UK National Contingent Commander and Senior British 
Military Advisor to CINCUSCENTCOM for Operation VERITAS, the UK’s contribution to the 
United States led Operation ENDURING FREEDOM in Afghanistan. Air Chief Marshal Stirrup 
was appointed KCB in the New Year Honours List 2002 and became Deputy Chief of the 
Defence Staff (Equipment Capability) in March 2002. He was appointed Chief of the Air Staff, 
on promotion, on 1 August 2003. 
 
Air Chief Marshal Stirrup is married with one son and enjoys golf, music, theatre and history. 
 
Last Updated: 26 Aug 04  
                                                          
119 A resume = a curriculum vitae 
Un résumé de carrière = a career brief, a biography
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Lieutenant General Jean-Paul PALOMEROS 
Deputy Chief of Staff  
French Air Force 
 
   Born on 13 august 1953 in Paris 
   Married, five children 
 
   French Air Force Academy in 1973 
   Fighter pilot’s wings in 1976 
 
1986 
 
Squadron commander, 2/12 « Picardie » Fighter 
Squadron, Cambrai AFB 
1988 
 
Chief of operations, deputy commander then 
commander, 30th fighter Wing, Reims AFB 
1992 
 
Royal Air Force Staff College, Bracknell, United 
Kingdom 
1993 
 
Assistant for “operations”, Air Defense and Air 
Operations Command, Taverny AFB 
1994 
 
Assistant for “Plans”, Air Defense and Air Operations 
Command, Taverny AFB 
1995 
 
Assistant to the Commander of the French 
elements, Allied Force Operation, Italy 
 
Air assistant to the commander of the UNPROFOR, 
Ex-Yougoslavia 
1996 
 
Base commander, Cazaux AFB 
1998 
 
Chief of the “General Plans and Studies” office, Air 
Force Headquarters, Paris 
2001 
 
Secretary general for “operational staff”, Joint Staff, 
Paris 
2002 
 
Chief of “Plans, Programs and Assessment” 
department, Joint Staff, Paris 
2 April 2005 
 
Deputy Chief of the Air Staff, Paris 
 
 
Promotion : 
 
2 avril 2005 
 
Lieutenant General 
 
 
Decorations and 
awards : 
 
Officier de la Légion d’Honneur 
 
Officier de l’Ordre National du Mérite 
 
Médaille de l’aéronautique 
 
Général de corps aérien Jean-Paul PALOMEROS 
Major général  
de l’armée de l’air 
 
   Né le 13 août 1953 à Paris 
   Marié et père de cinq enfants 
 
   Promotion 1973 « Capitaine Marchal » de l’École de l’air 
   Breveté pilote de chasse en 1976 
 
1986 
 
Commandant, E/C 02.012 « Picardie », Cambrai 
1988 
 
Chef des opérations, commandant en second puis 
commandant, 30ème Escadre de chasse, Reims 
1992 
 
Royal Air Force Staff College, Bracknell, Grande 
Bretagne 
1993 
 
Sous-chef 
d’état-major 
« opérations », 
Commandement 
air 
des 
forces 
de 
défense 
aérienne, Taverny  
1994 
 
Sous-chef « plans », Commandement de la défense 
aérienne et des opérations aériennes, Taverny 
1995 
 
Adjoint au Général commandant les éléments 
français, Opération « crécerelle », Italie 
 
Chef du bureau « air » et adjoint air au commandant 
de la FORPRONU, Sarajevo, Bosnie-Herzégovine 
1996 
 
Commandant la base aérienne 120, Cazaux 
1998 
 
Chef du bureau « études et plans généraux », Etat-
major de l’armée de l’air, Paris 
2001 
 
Secrétaire général des officiers de cohérence 
opérationnelle, Etat-major des armées, Paris 
2002 
 
Chef 
de 
la 
division 
« plans-programmes-
évaluation », Etat-major des armées, Paris 
2005 
 
Major général de l’armée de l’air, Paris  
 
 
Promotion : 
 
2 avril 2005 
 
Général de corps aérien 
 
 
Décorations : 
 
Officier de la Légion d’Honneur 
 
Officier de l’Ordre National du Mérite 
 
Médaille de l’aéronautique
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Chief Of Staff 
 
ROYAL AIR FORCE 
GROUP CAPTAIN D J BLORE MSc BSc MRAeS RAF 
 
Group Captain David Blore joined the Royal Air Force as a University Cadet 
in the Supply Branch in 1978. He read120 Nuclear Engineering at Manchester 
University and graduated in 1981 with 1st Class Honours. His first tour was 
at 30MU Sealand responsible for the provision of support to the Phantom 
and Tornado aircraft. A change of career direction followed in 1984 when he 
completed the Officer’s Movements Course and was subsequently posted to 
Brize Norton as a Duty Air Movements Officer with responsibility for all 
passenger and cargo handling aspects of VC10 and Tristar aircraft 
movements. 
A 4 months detachment in the Falkland Islands as OC Air Movements Flight 
was followed by 3 years in HQ RAF Germany as a staff officer in the 
Command Movements Branch. In 1989, he was promoted to squadron 
leader and joined an IT systems design team at the RAF Logistics 
Establishment. However, this appointment was curtailed121 with a 6 month 
tour in HQ British Forces Middle East where he had responsibility for tasking 
RAF C-130 aircraft and their associated air movements support organisation 
within the Arabian Peninsula during the first Gulf War. 
On return to the UK he completed a Masters degree in Transportation Studies at Cranfield Institute of 
Technology before moving to the Ministry of Defence in 1992. Half way through his tour, where he was 
responsible for the future policy and plans for personnel, air cargo handling equipment and IT of the air 
movements organisation in peace and crisis he was promoted to wing commander. A year at the RAF Staff 
College, where he received the British Aerospace Prize, preceded his appointment as OC United Kingdom 
Mobile Air Movements Squadron. Subsequently, he was selected as the first non-aircrew Personal Staff Officer 
to Commander-in-chief, Strike Command, serving 3 Commander-in-chiefs from December 1998 to August 2000, 
with promotion to group captain in 2000. Thereafter, he completed 2 years in HQ Defence Logistics 
Organisation, London firstly as the movements specialist but later as the logistics policy focus, before attending 
Royal College of Defence Studies in 2003. He completed a short tour as Assistant Director International in 
Directorate of Air Staff with responsibility for the development of RAF relationships with all other air forces prior 
to his appointment as Chief of Staff, European Air Group in September 2004. 
Group Captain Blore is a keen athlete and represents the Combined Services at cross country and the RAF on 
the road. He is Chairman of the Combined Services and RAF Athletics Associations. He is also a member of the 
editorial board for the RAF’s Air Power Review. He and his wife, Sharon, have 4 children: Charlotte (1987); 
James (1989); and, twins Thomas and Matthew (2001). 
 
Source : http://www.euroairgroup.org/cos_cv.htm 
 
                                                          
120 Il a étudié. 
121 A été écourtée.
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F O R M S  O F  A D D R E S S  
(Formules pour s'adresser à quelqu’un) 
 
 
 
 
1. Speaking about someone 
 
 
he's a colonel 
 
 
= il est colonel 
to be promoted to colonel  
= être promu colonel 
What is his rank ? He has the rank of colonel = Quel est son grade ? Il est colonel 
she's a lieutenant in the Army 
= elle est lieutenant dans l'armée de terre 
he's just a private 
 
 
= il est simple soldat 
Colonel Smith has arrived  
= le colonel Smith est arrivé 
 
L'anglais emploie l'article indéfini pour les noms de grades utilisés avec les verbes to be 
(être), to become (devenir), to make (faire) etc. 
 
Dans les expressions suivantes, « colonel » est pris comme exemple; les autres noms de 
grades s'utilisent de la même façon. 
 
il est colonel  
 
 
 
= 
he is a colonel 
il est colonel dans l'armée de terre 
= 
he is a colonel in the army 
devenir colonel 
 
 
 
= 
to become a colonel 
on l'a nommé colonel 
 
 
= 
he was made a colonel 
 
Mais avec le verbe « to promote » ou dans l'expression « the rank of … », l'anglais n'emploie 
pas l'article indéfini : 
 
être promu colonel  
= 
to be promoted colonel / to be promoted to colonel 
il a le grade de colonel 
= 
he has the rank of colonel 
 
L'anglais n'emploie pas non plus l'article défini lorsque le grade est suivi du nom propre : 
 
le colonel Jones est arrivé = 
Colonel Jones has arrived        [pas de « the »] 
le général Grunard   
=  
General Grunard 
 
Comparer : 
 
le colonel est arrivé  
= 
the colonel has arrived 
 
Noter que le mot « Colonel » prend une majuscule en anglais devant le nom propre, mais 
rarement dans les autres cas.
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2. Speaking to someone 
 
In the “armée de terre”, the “Mon” is short for “Monsieur” and is used to superior officers from 
lieutenant upwards, except for major. “Mon” is never prefixed to ranks in the marine nationale 
and never used to personnel of inferior rank in any of the three services, and to female 
personnel. 
 
Service personnel to superior officers : 
 
Yes, sir 
 
= 
oui, mon colonel (mon capitaine, mon lieutenant, etc.) 
Yes, sir !  
=  
à vos ordres ! 
Yes, ma'am 
= 
oui, colonel (capitaine, lieutenant, etc.) 
Reporting Sir ! / reporting for duty !  = Mes respects / à vos ordres mon colonel ! 
Good day to you, Sir ! (GB) / Good morning/afternoon, Sir ! (US) = Mes respects, mon 
capitaine/mon 
colonel ! 
 
 
Service personnel to someone of lower rank : 
 
yes, sergeant 
= 
oui, sergent 
  Address by rank (e.g.  “Gunnery Sergeant,” “Senior Chief”), not “sir/m’am.” 
 
 
En anglais comme en français, l'armée de terre et l'armée de l'air distinguent deux 
catégories : les officiers122, commissioned officers (GB) ou warrant officers (US), à partir du 
grade de Second Lieutenant / Pilot Officer, et tous les autres, à l'exception de 
Private/Aircraftman/Airman, non commissioned officers (the NCOs). 
 
 
Les abréviations sont utilisées uniquement par écrit et avec les noms propres, par ex.:  
 
Capt. Jones. 
 
 
S’adresser aux hommes = to address the men : 
“Soldats…!” = “Now men…!” 
“Bon travail, soldat…!” = “Good work, soldier…!” 
 
 
Monsieur l'ambassadeur / Madame l'ambassadrice (en s'adressant à lui/elle) = Ambassador 
 
‘pleased to meet you!’–‘likewise, I'm sure!’ = ‘enchanté!’—‘et moi de même!’ 
                                                          
122 Les officiers supérieurs = field officers.
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O N  T H E  P H O N E  
 
 
Filtrer des appels 
to screen the calls 
Les appels extérieurs doivent passer par le standard  
 External / Outside calls must [go through] / [go via] / 
[transfer via] the operator 
Avoir un double appel  
 to have call waiting 
La touche (étoile) 
the star key 
La touche # (dièse)  
 the hash key, the square button, the pound key (US) 
00 33 3 88 45 67 52 …  
say « Double “0”, triple “3”, double “8”,4,5,6,7,5,2 » 
Ça sonne  
 it / the number is ringing 
C’est occupé  
 it’s busy, it’s engaged 
C’est décroché  
 it’s off the hook 
Ça sonne toujours occupé  
 I keep getting an engaged tone 
Ça ne répond pas  
 there’s no answer 
« Vous êtes sur un répondeur téléphonique, veuillez 
s’il vous plaît laisser votre nom et votre numéro de 
téléphone, et je vous rappellerai dès que possible »  
 « This is an answering machine. Please leave name 
and number after the beep, and I’ll call you back (: I’ll 
return the call) as soon as possible » 
 
Le téléphone sonne… = the phone rings … 
 
À qui ai-je l’honneur ?  
 Who’s talking, please ? / Who’s speaking, please ? 
Le Capitaine Jones est-il là ?  
 Is Captain Jones there / in ? 
J’aimerais parler avec …, s’il vous plaît  
 I’d like to speak to …, please 
Le Capitaine Jones est occupé !  
 Captain Jones is busy right now ! 
Le Capitaine Jones n’est pas là !  
 Captain Jones is out ! 
Passez-moi le poste 36 03, sil vous plaît  
 Put me through to extension 36 03, please 
 Connect me with / to extension 36 03, please 
Ne quittez pas !  
 Hold on ! / Hold the line ! 
Voulez-vous patienter ?  
 Would you like to hold ? 
J’attendrai, merci  
 I’ll hold, thank you 
Merci Madame !  
 Thank you Ma’am ! 
Voulez-vous laisser un message ?  
 Can I take a message ? / Would you like to leave a 
message ? 
Où puis-je joindre le Lieutenant Dark ?  
 Where can I reach Lieutenant Dark ? 
Vous pouvez le joindre au 340  
 You can reach him at 340. 
Son numéro de poste a changé, c’est le 312  
 his extension has changed to 312. 
Je suis navré(e), il est sur une autre ligne  
 I’m afraid he is on another line 
Est-ce qu’il peut me rappeler au … ?  
 Could he call me back on … ? 
Nous avons été coupés  
 We’ve been cut off 
Désolé de vous avoir dérangé  
 Sorry for disturbing 
Merci pour votre appel  
 Thank you for calling 
Merci beaucoup  
 Thank you very much indeed (GB) 
Mais je vous en prie  
 You are very welcome (GB) 
Bonjour Mon…, c’est le Sergent H., comment allez-
vous ? 
Hi, this is SGT H., how are you doing today, Sir ? 
Puis-je utiliser votre téléphone ? 
May I steal the phone from you ?
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L A  C O R R E S P O N D A N C E  M I L I T A I R E  
 
 
Military Correspondence 
 
 
“J'ai l'honneur de vous faire connaître que 
…”  
 “I beg to inform you …” 
“J'ai l'honneur de vous rendre compte de ce 
que …”  
 “I beg to report to you …” 
En réponse à votre lettre du 10 novembre  
 in reply to your letter dated November 10 
Au nom de tous les officiers et sous-officiers   on behalf of all the officers and NCOs 
Merci pour l’accueil chaleureux que vous 
m’avez réservé  
 thank you very much for the warm welcome 
extended to me 
Je serais heureux de vous rencontrer  
 I would welcome the opportunity of meeting 
you 
Je crois qu’un entretien nous serait des plus 
profitables à l’un comme à l’autre  
 I think a meeting would be very profitable to 
both of us 
Je vous serais reconnaissant de bien vouloir 
…  
 I would be grateful if you would … 
J’ai l’honneur de faire acte de candidature 
pour le poste de / pour le stage du mois de 
juin  
 I wish to apply for the position of / for the 
training session scheduled next June 
Je voudrais vous remercier  
 I would like to express my gratitude 
Je viens par cette lettre vous présenter mes 
excuses pour n’avoir pas honoré notre 
rendez-vous123 à …  
 I am writing to apologize for my failure to 
keep our appointment at … 
Veuillez accepter mes sincères 
condoléances en cette cruelle épreuve  
 Please accept my sincere condolences on 
this unhappy event 
J’ai eu la douleur d’apprendre …  
 I was shocked to hear of … 
« Nous sommes attristés par la mort de ce 
soldat courageux, et nos pensées vont à sa 
famille et ses proches, surtout en cette 
période de Fêtes », a déclaré le porte-parole 
de l'ISAF, le Capitaine de vaisseau Mark W., 
de la marine britannique. 
“We are saddened by this brave soldier’s 
death, and our deepest sympathies go to his 
family and loved ones, especially during this 
season” said Captain Mark W. Royal Navy, 
ISAF Spokesman. 
J’ai été très touché par votre lettre de 
sympathie à l’occasion de …  
I very much appreciated your kindness in 
writing to me on the occasion of … 
Permettez moi de vous envoyer mes 
souhaits de prompt rétablissement  
 Let me wish you a speedy recovery 
Au cas où le jour et l’heure ne vous 
conviendraient pas …  
 should the date and time prove 
inconvenient … 
Je vous prie de bien vouloir trouver ci-
joint le document relatif à …  
Please find enclosed the document 
dealing with … 
Ci-joint une lettre de recommandation  
 I enclose a letter of introduction 
J’ai bien reçu votre dernière demande  
 I acknowledge receipt of your latest 
request 
                                                          
123 Un rendez-vous = an appointment ≠ a rendez-vous / a date = un rendez-vous amoureux
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Si ce n’est pas votre domaine, alors 
veuillez m’en excuser. Toutefois, si vous 
pouviez me donner un point de contact, je 
vous en serais reconnaissant. 
I apologise if this is not your area, 
however if you could give me any pointers 
I’d be grateful. 
Si l’occasion se présente …  
 should the opportunity arise … 
Dans l’attente d’une réponse de votre part   I look forward to hearing from you soon
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We are very fortunate in the level of support available to call upon here in Brunssum. The UK 
Delegation and Support Unit (UKDSU) provides a well equipped British Medical Centre, a supply 
flight that provides not only Combat 95 etc but also a wide range of items from cash clothing. Our 
UPO is Tri-Service and provides excellent support. Within the UPO we have a hardworking RN 
element of POWTR Paulette K. and her sidekick WTR Matt B.. (PO K. has written to you 
separately). Finally the UKDSU provides access to education and resettlement, a library, Post 
Office, sport and AT, as well as administrating housing and accommodation for us all. 
 
I must warn you that there is a lot of legwork involved in your joining routine when you arrive: 
security procedures, ID cards, banks, driving licences, vehicle registering and so on. To guide 
you through it all, PO (AWT) Spider K. will be your Sponsor. His telephone number in the HQ is x 
3556. PO KELLY will in due course be in contact with you but do not hesitate to contact POWTR 
K. or myself if you have any questions before you arrive. Additionally I strongly recommend that 
you read the welcome pack that PO K. has sent to you and if you are able, access the UKDSU 
website: www.brunsummbrits.com. Likewise www.rnrefernce.mod.uk has a link to the 
overseas support unit (RNOSU), which gives good guidance for LFS drafts. 
 
From previous experience, you may well be aware of the challenges, but also the immense 
awards, of working in this multinational environment. NATO however is changing. The Alliance 
has undergone a transformation that is both speeding up and changing the focus of what we do. 
I am sure that it will not be possible, before you join, for you to attend the 1- Week NATO 
SNCOs’ Orientation Course at Oberammergau, Germany. However we shall endeavour to get 
you on this course from Brunssum: you will find it highly enlightening and beneficial. 
 
In the meantime, we look forward to meeting you in December.
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L A  F I C H E  :  S S S  
 
STAFF SUMMARY SHEET (SSS) (JFCB 35 – 4) 
Subject: 
APP-11/ADATP-3 - GEOGRAPHIC POSITIONS IN MESSAGES 
Tasker Tracker reference :Tasker-1623 
 
1. 
Purpose:    To provide COS with a letter to answer Encl 1. 
2. 
Conclusion:    There are no inconsistencies within JFC Brunssum or ISAF regarding the reporting of 
 
geographic positions.  
3. 
Recommendation:    That COS approve and sign Encl 2. 
4. 
Background:    In Encl 1, SHAPE explained that a recent meeting pointed out inconsistencies in 
geographic reporting procedures in NATO publications.  
5. 
Discussion:   J2 Division sees no inconsistencies within JFC Brunssum or ISAF regarding the reporting 
of geographic positions.  Reporting procedures for the ISAF and NRF missions are promulgated in OPLANs 
30302 Rev 1 (ISAF) and 30463 (SFJW 06) in APPENDIX 1 TO ANNEX T - Geospatial Support: 
…the designated horizontal datum and grid for the [ISAF or MVFOR] operation are The World Geodetic 
System 1984 (WGS-84), and Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) grid / Military Grid Reference 
System (MGRS) respectively. 
This statement is in accordance with BI-SC Directive 80-4 "Position Referencing in NATO" and STANAG 2211 
"Geodetic Datums, Projections, Grids and Grid References." This STANAG provides a detailed explanation of 
how to correctly conduct position referencing.  We have not found UTM or MGRS to be “erroneous and 
inadequate” as asserted in Encl 1. 
6. 
This Staff Summary Sheet has been fully coordinated with J3 
 
J. H. 
OF-5, USA F 
DH J2 
 
Date of Signature ___________ 
 
ENCLOSURES:  1. 1000/SH-JOS/AK/2006-201893 SHAPE 16 FEB 07 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
IDENTIFICATION 
File Reference Number : 
      
Date : 
12 Mar 07 
Suspense Number : 
TT 1623 
Suspense Dates : 
12 Mar 07 
Action Official/ Author : 
Fritz 
Tel. Ext. : 
3021 
 
ROUTING 
 
ROUTE TO 
CODES 
SIGNATURE / RANK 
DATE 
ROUTE TO 
CODES 
SIGNATURE / RANK 
DATE 
1. DOS 
I 
      
      
5.              
           
      
      
2. DCOS OPS 
I 
      
      
6.              
           
      
      
3. COS 
AP/S 
      
      
7.              
           
      
      
4.              
           
      
      
8.              
           
      
      
CODES :     A = ACTION      I = INFORMATION      C = COORDINATION      AP = APPROVAL      S = SIGNATURE  
 
JFC HQ Brunssum  Form 3504
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(5)                   prend note de quelques informations fournies 
par P. Rycken concernant la réunion du 13 novembre du 
Groupe d'octroi des bourses de perfectionnement, à savoir : 
  
 
-                 l'ensemble du budget alloué aux bourses de 
perfectionnement a été équitablement réparti entre les 
agents ayant introduit une demande; 
-                 une refonte des règles relatives à l'octroi des 
bourses de perfectionnement est prévue pour 2004. 
  
(6)                   fixe la date de sa prochaine réunion au 
vendredi 6 février. 
  
Signé J-M. Valkenberg 
 
 
 
 (5)                   noted some information provided 
by P. Rycken about the Training Awards 
Committee 
meeting 
on 
13 
November, 
in 
particular: 
  
-                 all of the Staff Training Fund had 
been divided up equitably among the staff 
members who had submitted an application; 
-                 it was planned that the rules on 
training awards would be revised in 2004. 
  
 (6)                   scheduled the next meeting for 
Friday, 6 February. 
  
(Signed) J-M. Valkenberg 
 
 
 
 
 
Actions to be taken following the meeting on 6 February 2004 
  
Action 
Reference 
Subject 
Led by 
1 
IV(1) 
Send the Secretary General a letter about the road tax. 
Vice-Chairman 
2 
VI(6) 
Ask Human Resources to inform the staff about coverage of 
costs related to a stay for insurance holders placed in a medical 
rest home. 
Chairman 
3 
XII(6) 
Send the Secretary General a letter about granting additional 
steps. 
Chairman 
4 
XVI(5) 
Ask Executive Management for a financial contribution to the 
2004 St. Nicholas party. 
Chairman/ 
Treasurer 
  
 
Liste des mesures à prendre à la suite de la réunion du 6 février 2004 
  
Mesure 
Référence 
Objet 
Responsable 
1 
IV(1) 
Lettre au Secrétaire général concernant la taxe de circulation. 
Président 
délégué 
2 
VI(6) 
Demander aux Ressources humaines d'informer le personnel 
sur la prise en charge des frais de séjour lors d'un placement 
dans une maison de repos médicalisée. 
Président 
3 
XII(6) 
Lettre au Secrétaire général concernant l'octroi d'échelons 
supplémentaires. 
Président 
4 
XVI(5) 
Demander une contribution financière de la part de la Gestion 
exécutive pour la fête de Saint-Nicolas 2004. 
Président/ 
Trésorier
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Dear J., 
  
Back in Brussels, I would like to thank you for organizing a very instructive and interesting visit. It was an eye-
opener in many respects, in particular of course as regards our posture vis-a-vis Somalia, Puntland, and the 
PMPF. Djibouti, which so far I had just about located on the map, was also a fascinating experience. The 
inauguration party produced a strong impression that the mission is now a real team and ready to tackle the 
challenges ahead (or perhaps rather the remaining challenges after your difficult build-up). Please share my 
thanks with your team, in particular Natascha and Flavio, who seems to be a real asset for your mission. 
  
Best regards, 
  
H. 
  
PS I am only on a touch and go in my office to clear up the most necessary jobs and will then depart for my 
skiing holiday. We will talk over the telephone, as agreed, when I am back, during the week beginning 25 
February. 
Please note my new office telephone number: 
  
H. H. 
Civilian Operations Commander 
Civilian Planning and Conduct Capability Director
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L E T T E R  O F  R E F U S A L  
 
 
 
 
To : General xx 
Commander 
Component Command - xx 
 
 
_____ COMMON OPERATIONAL PICTURE 
 
Thank you for your letter of 2 Feb 07 outlining proposals for an expansion in the Common Operational Picture in 
____.  I agree that the maintenance of the highest possible level of Situational Awareness in an operational 
theatre is important.  However, there are considerations in this instance, which I believe are not completely 
conducive to a NATO-funded expansion programme. 
 
In consideration of the ____ operational necessity for the expansion of radar sensors in the North and West of 
____, our assessment of the current situation is that the degree of tactical air control requirements in the North 
and West is considerably lower than in the South and East.  Although the expansion of radar coverage within 
Regions North and West would certainly provide a great level of enhancement over the current situation, I 
assess that this currently falls above the threshold of what should be considered as the Minimum Military 
Requirement for conducting _____ operations in ____.   
 
Understandably, improving flight safety in ____ should always be a primary consideration and I appreciate your 
approach in suggesting enhancements.  Given the overall size of ____, we are breaking our assessment down 
by Regions and consider the potential overall value and benefit of radars in Regions North and West versus the 
overall ensuing cost.  Any additional input that you may wish to provide in order to inform our decision would be 
most welcome.  
 
I do not want this to seem as if I am closing the door on this issue, instead I offer you the opportunity to forward a 
detailed justification that would help us convince SHAPE as to why this requirement should be considered the 
Minimum Military Requirement.  Past experience has shown that highlighting the dangers of not including a 
capability vice listing its inherent benefits stands the greatest chance of success.   
 
I would also like to take the opportunity to mention that the NATO HQ-led Strategic Plan for the Normalisation of 
the ____ Aviation Sector in ____ deals with civil developments regarding additional radar sensors that may fit in 
the North and West of the country.  This is not NATO funded. However, if developed, it could also serve ____ 
purposes.
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E X E M P L E S  D ’ E M A I L S  
 
 
Décès - Fatal events 
 
ALCON: 
 
Following INCIDENT 02-0200, which resulted in six ANP fatalities. 
 
For Subordinated Commands: 
 
1. As a mark of respect to the personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice, flags are to be lowered to half mast124.  
2. All subordinated units in the AOO are directed to lower their flags. 
 
For BSG: 
 
Please, lower the flags in front of the 'Yellow building' for 24hrs.  
 
For all SNR's in HQ ISAF; 
 
It is requested your NSE's and NIC's lower their flags for 24hrs. 
 
Capt Jason E. 
OF2, USAF 
HQ ISAF CJ1 SO PERSONNEL 
x1228 
 
 
 
Désignation de personnel pour une cérémonie : 
 
FYI:   
Pete, I'd like you to work with Phil on the NCO's and their participation. 
Bottom line: we have the preponderance of the NCO's...so we get hit proportionally.  Watch team guys are a bit 
of a challenge...but I think we might be able to work it out. 
 
Steven P. A. 
COL, US Army 
 
 
 
Dear Sirs 
 
Please find attached nominations from this Division for Parade personnel to attend the COM's Change of 
Command Ceremony.  These names have been randomly selected by J1 on our behalf.  Branches are 
requested to review the list and advise the Office of the Div Head by ceasework today of any problems with 
these nominations. 
 
Parade rehearsal timings are to follow. 
 
Respectfully 
 
Phil C. 
 
 
                                                          
124 Mettre un drapeau en berne = to half-mast a flag
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The attached lists are the final listings (one for officers, one for ORs) for those who are nominated to be on the 
actual parade on Fri 26 Jan.  All Divs/Coords etc are required to double-check the listing and ensure that listed 
individuals are aware of their nomination, and also of the rehearsal requirements (circulated earlier).  All those 
on the parade must attend the briefing and rehearsals. 
 
COS has personally stated that there are to be no further changes, unless for emergency reasons (e.g. 
sickness).  Any requests for further changes will therefore be referred to Lt Gen Bovy. 
 
 
Nigel B. 
Wg Cdr, UK AF 
 
Out of office reply/assistant 
I am out of office until 07:00 28 Feb 2006. 
Your message has not been automatically forwarded. 
Please forward all important Email traffic to JFBS J3 Vollendorf M OR8. 
 
Regards 
 
CPO(AWT) Pete S  
OR 7 - Royal Navy 
 
 
 
I am out of the office on leave until 2 April. I will answer your mail when I return. If you have urgent needs, please 
contact  me on unclass (henry.hankins@act.nato.int) or on my cell (+1 757 217 7885). Best regards, Doug 
Doug H. (CDR – US Navy) 
 
 
 
For matters that cannot await my return to this office on January 16th, please contact either OMS Linda A. or 
RSO Mike L.. Thanks and Happy New Year, Paul 
 
 
 
Colonel Ronnie B. is out of office until Tuesday 10 Jan 12. Your email will not be read until this date. Your email 
has not been forwarded. Please contact the Assistant Defence Attaché, CPO Emma D., for assistance. 
 
 
 
Greetings, 
I will be out of the office Tuesday 24 April to Sunday 29 April. 
For inquiries related the CJTF-HOA Change of Command, please contact LT K. B.  
(K..B.@usafricom.mil; DSN ____). 
Thank you. 
 
Evacuation SOP 
Sirs, Ladies, Gentlemen, 
 
Please find attached the updated SOP for CJOC evacuation.   
 
The bottom line is that if you hear the evacuation alarm - you get out quickly and safely, via the nearest safe exit 
point.  Evacuation includes everyone, whether exercise or for real. 
 
If you have any questions regarding the information above, please do not hesitate to contact me. 
 
Regards 
CPO(AWT) Pete S., OR 7 - Royal Navy