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ROYAL NAVAL ASSOCIATIONS BIENNIAL PARADE – SUNDAY 10 SEPTEMBER 2017 – PARADE ORDERS

Introduction

1. The Royal Naval Associations will be holding their Biennial Parade at the Cenotaph at Whitehall on Sunday 10 September 2017. Associations and individuals related to the Naval Service are cordially invited to march with their Shipmates and to parade their Standards with the RNA National Standard, RNA Area, RNA Branch Standards, Confederation of Naval Associations Standards and Guest Standards. The Royal Navy will be represented by two platoons of Trainees from HMS Sultan and HMS Collingwood, their Commanding Officers and the band from the RN Volunteer Band Association. It is anticipated that standards and marchers will parade from AFAFN/NVOZM (Belgium). Once again there will be marchers and a Standard from the Irish Naval Association.

Due to the higher level of security this year, following terrorist incidents in London, the Metropolitan Police have advised some changes to the Parade in order for it to be held safely. This will primarily mean a change to where the parade forms and returns.

The Parade is to form up in King Charles Street and is to dismiss in King Charles Street after a wreath laying ceremony at the Cenotaph. The Deputy Chaplain of the Fleet, The Rev Martyn Gough RN has agreed to officiate at the Service of Remembrance representing the Chaplain of the Fleet. The Second Sea Lord, Vice Admiral Jonathan

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Woodcock OBE will take the Review, accompanied by our National President, Vice Admiral John McAnally CB LVO, who will say a few words at the conclusion of the parade. Mrs Gill Molyneux and her daughter Bethany will be VIP guests, as will the Minister of State for the Armed Forces.

Parade

2. S/M Mick Kieran is responsible for the execution of the parade acting as the Parade Commander. He will be assisted in the Marching Section by S/M Dean Deakins and S/M Chris Smith (Type 42 Association). The Standards Marshall will be S/M Steve Susans. The Parade Programme, Orders and Route are contained within the annexes.

The Parade will be led by the Massed Bands of the Volunteer Band Association.

Manpower

3. RNA Central Office staff and the Metropolitan Police will be in attendance to co-ordinate and provide security and assistance during the event. The Central Office Staff are to wear ‘High Visibility ’ jackets and carry mobile telephones for communications during the event;

General Secretary Paul Quinn 07850 646755Deputy Gen Sec Andy Christie 07818 858189Asst Gen Sec Nigel Huxtable 07598 796102Band BCgt Rich Sharp 07780 745207Parade Cdr Mick Kieran 07593 573301Standards Steve Susans 07803 127174Sound Engineer Lyndon Ford 07789 934797

4. Programme of events – Timings

All coaches must park in Horse Guards Road. Minibuses and cars park in King Charles Street – Western End. Note a flight of steps from Horse Guards Road to King Charles Street.

0900 Central Office staff on site, GS meet with Met senior officer0900 Civil Service Club opens for coffee and toilets 0915 Parking for coaches and minibuses in Horse Guards Road (pass required

from Central Office). Minibus and cars may park in King Charles Street for those with mobility issues (Pass required).

0930 RNA LIBOR buses to be parked on Whitehall0945 All Vehicles to be parked in King Charles Street0950 King Charles Street closes to non-VIP vehicles 1010 Standard bearers brief by NCA1010 Police brief of safety numbers.1020 to 1035 VIPs dropped at King Charles Street, Eastern End. Cars wait in Whitehall

from 1020 until the Parade passes at 1035, when they can move into King Charles Street.

1025 Parade musters and is briefed by Parade Commander.

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1025 Band marches onto Whitehall and takes up position North of Cenotaph.1035 Parade steps off, from King Charles Street1050 Parade formed at the Cenotaph, LIBOR buses in position.1055 2SL, NP, DCoF and VIPs escorted into position at the Cenotaph by GS.1100 Service at Cenotaph led by the Deputy Chaplain of the Fleet 1140 Parade steps off for review by Second Sea Lord1142 VIP party escorted to review position at the Eastern side of the Cenotaph.1150 Parade returns to King Charles Street1150 Parade addressed by Min(AF) and NP1150 2SL and NP sign the Joint Collaboration agreement and Charter.1155 Parade dismissed in King Charles Street 1156 Issue of Standard Bearers ‘Tots’ 1155 Bar opens in Civil Service Club – 2SL meets Shipmates. Sandwiches

and Chips provided by the RNA.1400 All vehicles to be clear of King Charles Street/Horse Guards Road

Security and First Aid

5. Security of the event is the responsibility of the RNA as event organisers and all participants. The Met Police will support the RNA and participants to deliver a safe event through delivering a co-ordinated policing plan around the event. S/M Soapy Watson will act as liaison with the Police at the King Charles Street entrance to assist in identifying personnel if required.

Safety numbers will march outboard of the parade to provide a visible deterrence. Central Office staff will lead and follow the parade. Safety numbers will be briefed by the Police at 1010 in KGS.

Drivers are to stay with coaches on Horse Guards Road and are to remain responsible for the security of their vehicles.

First Aid cover will be provided by Central Office staff; Mrs Hughes will carry a AED.

Dress

6. Rig for those participating will be Uniform 1B for serving and RNA rig with Medals or equivalent for shipmates.

VIPs

7. VIPs are invited to muster at the Eastern end of King Charles St by the security barriers 1035.

Parking

8. VIP Parking for official cars will be in King Charles Street for the duration of the event. RNA LIBOR buses will park on King Charles Street when not forming part of the parade or on Whitehall for the Service.

9. Parking for coaches will be on Horse Guards Road only. (Parking passes will be supplied by CO with this parade order). Drivers of coaches are to stay with their vehicles.

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Minibuses may be parked on Horse Guards Road, or to help those with mobility issues may be parked in King Charles Street.

Civil Service Club

10. The Civil Service Club (Great Scotland Yard) will be open for coffee and toilets from 0900 onwards ( Shipmates please note; there are no toilet facilities at the Cenotaph or on King Charles Street).

On completion of the parade the Civil Service Club will be open for refreshments. Standard Bearers may leave their kit at the Club for safe keeping until after the parade. The RNA will provide a sandwich and chips lunch.

11. This parade order is not to be posted in a public place or placed on a non-password protected website. The contents and information may be shared with those with a need to know - ie all naval veterans.

P Quinn OBEGeneral Secretary

Annexes:

A. Parade Programme.B. Map of WhitehallC. March Review.D. Parade March Order King Charles StreetE. Parade ‘Formed Up’ at Cenotaph

Enclosure:

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Distribution:

Min(AF)2SLCh of FDCh of FNPNChNCBCSgt SharpParade CommanderStandards MarshallMet PoliceCentral Office StaffConference of Naval Associations (all members)

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INACdr Van BusselMetropolitan Police

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Annex A

PROGRAMME OF EVENTS FOR ROYAL NAVAL ASSOCIATION BIENNIAL PARADE

Phase 1 – Formation of Parade

SERIAL TIME LOCATION EVENT ACTION00 0930 Whitehall LIBOR buses to be in position Drivers01 0950 King Charles

Street (KCS)KCS closes to non-VIP cars Police

03 1010 KCS Brief for standard bearers by NCA NCA05 1010 KCS Brief for safety numbers by Police Police07 1025 All personnel

involved in the Parade ‘Form up’ in King Charles Street as per Annex D

The parade is to muster under the guidance of the Parade CommanderWreath layers are to position themselves in the right hand file.

Distribute Orders of Service

Parade Commander

Sea Cadets

09 1025 KCS Band marches onto Whitehall takes up position.

Band

11 1030 Cenotaph Rig and test Sound System Lyndon Ford

13 1033 KCS Parade Commander informs Met Police Liaison Officer Parade ‘ready to Step-Off and march’.

Parade Commander

15 1034 KCS Police Confirm traffic free and secure area ready.

Police

17 1034 KGS Band ready Band19 1035 KGS Parade ‘Steps-Off’ marches North on the

West side of Whitehall and around the traffic lights to Cenotaph position.

Standard Bearers take up positions iaw Annex D

Parade Commander

Standards Marshall

21 1035 KCS – Eastern End (Whitehall)

VIP Party – Second Sea Lord, Mrs Molyneux and daughter, Deputy Chaplain of the Fleet, National President, Deputy National President and other VIPs arrive KCS entrance met by General Secretary.

Gen Sec

23 1050 Cenotaph Parade Formed at the Cenotaph as in Annex E. LIBOR buses move into position.

Parade Commander

25 1055 Cenotaph VIP Party escorted to the Cenotaph, positions as Annex E

Gen SecDNP

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SERIAL TIME LOCATION EVENT ACTION27 1100 Cenotaph Service Commences

VIP Wreaths laid (FC, NP)Other wreaths laid Last postReveillePoem by Bethany MolyneuxDedication of Minibuses2SL addresses ParadeNational Anthem

Parade CommanderCentral Office Staff

2SL

29 1135 Cenotaph Approximate time for service to complete31 1136 Cenotaph National Standards take up position in

Parade33 1137 Cenotaph Band takes up position at head of Parade Parade

Commander35 1138 Cenotaph Safety numbers and head and stern CO

staff take up positionParade Commander

37 1140orWhenready

Cenotaph Parade ‘Steps Off’The Order of march will be as follows;BandRNNational StandardOther StandardsMarchers CadetsLIBOR buses

National Council right turn and re-position for Review at Northern end of the Cenotaph

Parade follows route and loops South back to KCS. LIBOR buses follow parade into KCS.

Parade Commander

Drivers

NCh

39 After Parade in motion

Cenotaph Gen Sec leads VIP party to take up review positions at the Eastern Side of the Cenotaph under the White Ensign.

Gen Sec

41 O/C Cenotaph/KCS National Council joins Parade after LIBOR buses

NCh

43 O/C Whitehall VIPs follow Parade into KCS GS45 O/C KCS Min (AF) and National President

addresses ParadeLoudspeaker to be available

NPCentral Office Staff

47 O/C KCS NP and 2SL sign Collaboration agreement and Charter.

GS to provide table and pen

2SL/NP

GS49 O/C KCS Parade Dismissed

Standard Bearers totAGS

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SERIAL TIME LOCATION EVENT ACTION51 O/C KCS GS and Met Police confirm parade

completePoliceGS

53 1150 Refreshments available in Civil Service Club. Police and band invited to join.

Central Office Staff

53 1400 Horse Guards Rd

Vehicles to be clear All

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Annex B

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Coach Parking

Coach Parking

Parade Musters

Civil Service Club

Parade Route

Annex CParade Review

King Charles St

Cenotaph2SL

NP

GS

Standards

Main Parade Body

National

Council

RN

Min AFMrs MBethMrs D

COLL

SUL

Band

Women at War Memorial

Earl Haig Memorial

Direction of March

Direction of March

Direction of

March

NCh

DNPDCoF

Capt CoxCapt Russell

Annex D

Parade Order of March - King Charles Street

Staff No1 (Hi Viz)RN

RNA National Standard

Irish NA, ANAFN-NVOZM Standards

WRNS Standard RMA Standard, other Association National Standards

Area Standards

Branch Standards

Standards Marshall

(X) Wreath layers should be on right hand side of platoon

(Marching Section)

Staff No 2 (Hi Viz + AED)

RNA X

X

X

Sea Cadets

Annex E

Parade Formed Up at Whitehall - Cenotaph

Trafalgar Square

Band

Cenotaph

National Council incl NCh

Main Body

Standards

WRNSStandard

IrishStandard

Deputy CoF 2SLNational President

RMA Standard

National Standard

Foreign &

Commonwealth Office

GS DNP

RN

ANAFNINA

ANAFN/NVOZM Standard

Sea Cadets

Main Body

Min(AF), Mrs Molyneux +Bethany M, Mrs Drummond

Capt Russell

SUL COLL Capt Cox