Tuesday 15 March 2011

CHIEF OF THE GENERAL STAFF (CGS) BRIEFING TEAM

 - FAMILIES BRIEFING
TUESDAY 29th MARCH 2011, EVERGREEN ROOM, HIPSWELL LODGE AT 1830HRS

1.         CGS’s briefing team is due to visit the Garrison during the period 28 Mar 11 to 01 Apr 11 in order to talk to 4 Mech Bde soldiers.  It is intended that on 29 Mar 2011 they will give a briefing to all families within the Garrison and take questions.  The role of the CGS’s Briefing Team is to improve communications between those at the top of the Army and those at the ‘frontline’ – your families.  They give a presentation to families highlighting current issues across the army and this last about 60 minutes followed by an open forum discussion.  

2.         What is this briefing all about?  CGS’s Briefing Team ensures that the Army, our families and senior civil servants are updated about Army business.  They also play a crucial role in ensuring views and concerns expressed during visits are presented directly to CGS himself.  The Team produces an annual report summarising the issues raised during their visits, with comment on each issue by both expert staff officers and by CGS himself. 

3.         The programme for 29 Mar 2011 is as follows:

·         Arrive: 1815-1830 hrs.  There will be light refreshments available.

·         Briefing: 1830 to 1930hrs.  During this there will be a presentation – what the Army is doing now, and what is planned for the future, followed by an open forum where families will have their chance to raise any issue or concerns that will be fed back to CGS

·         Children:  Whilst the adults are listening to the presentation and taking part in the open forum the following facilities will be available for children:

§  0-8yrs Children’s Corner (Area within the Briefing Room with toys for parents to keep children near by)
§  8+ Activities lead by the Community Development Workers

·        Depart: 2000hrs + after open forum is finished.

4.         Could I ask that you publicise this widely in your unit and encourage as many of your families to attend as it is an excellent opportunity to get their concerns and issues raised with the head of the Army.  I hope that as many as possible will be able to make it to Hipswell Lodge in the Evergreen Room on Tuesday 29 Mar 2011 at 1830 hours.  Thank for your support.

{Original Signed}

N B V CAMPBELL
Maj
COS

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