BAtUS Service Community Official Guide - Method Publishing

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Foreword by
Colonel Jim Landon MBE
Commander BATUS
Welcome to BATUS, the Army's premier oversea training establishment.
BATUS delivers world class live fire and manoeuvre training as well as force on force
exercises using state of the art laser technology. In 2012 we celebrated 40 years of
British Army training here during which time we have evolved the training to ensure
that it remains fully relevant, modern and challenging. Much work has been done in
the recent past to achieve that and more will surely follow.
Whether the military member of your family has arrived here to work as a member
of the Prairie Staff, as part of the wider support staff or as a member of our wider
military community, they are part of the 'One Team' that is here to deliver training
support to the Field Army. It is without doubt a role that sometimes demands long
hours, always requires full commitment but provides a rewarding experience.
Working at BATUS is a privilege as it offers unparalleled professional experience,
education and training.
This Guide is published annually to provide a guide to living here and the
information that you need to find those important services that are here to assist you.
There are many clubs, services, organisations and activities and their details are in
here. I encourage you to find out about them and get involved if you can.
I hope that you will be able to take advantage of the opportunity of being in North
America to travel and see something of the continent.
There are opportunities to take part in sports and activities that may not be open to
you in Europe. There are chances to see some of the most spectacular scenery in the
world and enjoy the Canadian outdoors.
If you are reading this because you have just arrived, I would encourage you to take
up the offers of help and advice that you will have received. Whether they came from
Capt Andy Sudlow, the BATUS Welfare Officer, the MFRC or someone you met in the
CANEX, they are all meant earnestly. Everyone in the BATUS community arrived here
once and was glad of the assistance they received and are keen to help those who
follow them, so please don't hesitate to ask.
I hope that you will enjoy your time here in BATUS and I look forward to meeting you.
Jim Landon
Jim_LandonRRF@Hotmail.com
+1 403-594-4015
Photos:
Courtesy of City of Medicine Hat. Capt Andy Sudlow QDG and Cpl Russ Nolan RLC
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