HQ ARRC Conceptual Training - Afghanistan Update

25 June 2010. Headquarters Allied Rapid Reaction Corps (HQ ARRC) continued the conceptual and cultural training for the ARRC staff with Afghanistan operational updates and briefings from

Mrs Karyn McClusky, Maj Gen Richard Barrons and Maj Gen Nick Carter, in preparation for its forthcoming operational commitment to providing staff for the ISAF Joint Command (IJC) HQ in 2011.

On Tue 22 June 2010, after an operational up-date on G2 and G5 issues given by HQ ARRC subject matter experts, Mrs Karyn McClusky, London Metropolitan Police, briefed the audience on the challenges faced with the re-integration of warring elements in Afghanistan into Afghanistan society, providing an explanation of and up-date on the current efforts being conducted in theatre.

Her presentation was followed by one on the same topic from the military perspective by Maj Gen Richard L Barrons, a former Chief of Staff HQ ARRC, who examined the tasks from his persepective as Commander Force Reintegration Cell ISAF in Afghanistan.

On Fri 25 June 2010, Maj Gen Nick Carter, current Commander of Regional Command (South) provided a presentation on current developments, operations and challenges within Helmand province and conducted a question and answer session for the education of all HQ ARRC personnel.

"Despite the fact that we are currently moving the headquarters to Innsworth, Gloucester in the UK, it is imperative that we take the opportunities presented to listen and learn from the present commanders and leaders in Afghanistan and keep abreast of recent developments and initiatives. Our own staff updates and the excellent presentations maintain our currency and enhance our understanding of operations on which we will embark in the near future." commented Brigadier Paddy Allison, Chief of ARRC Trg and Security Force Assistance Branch.