Category Archives: On Patrol

Happy Memories Of Army Dog B308 Paddy by Roy Oswick

Posted on July 8, 2015 by redcap2355

Happy Memories Of RMP Army Dog B308 Paddy   Hello readers, MP Guard Dog B308 Paddy here again. Just thought that I would bring you up to speed with the happenings around the kennels. Remember that when I left you … Continue reading →

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Army Life From A Guard Dog’s Point Of View

Posted on June 29, 2015 by redcap2355

Army Life From A Guard Dog’s Point Of View   Hi readers, I am Royal Military Police Guard Dog ‘B 308’ Paddy. Not a name that I would have chosen, but that’s the Army for you. I’ve been in service … Continue reading →

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It’s A Dog’s Life In The Army

Posted on June 19, 2015 by redcap2355

It’s A Dog’s Life In The Army   It was hot, in fact it was very hot. Tripolitania, June and the hottest summer for over a hundred years, or so we were told. So what was I doing  walking about … Continue reading →

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Redcaps summer camp to remember on Lantau Island

Posted on May 27, 2015 by redcap2355

Recaps on Lantau Island A Summer Camp To Remember   By Roy Oswick…. Contrary to popular belief amongst the vast majority of the British armed forces, the Royal Military Police, better known as Redcaps, do not have a privileged existence … Continue reading →

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Redcaps On Patrol in Cyprus (Traffic 1958/1961)

Posted on March 5, 2015 by redcap2355

Redcaps On Patrol in Cyprus  (Traffic 1958/1961) Can Money Buy You Everything? SOME PEOPLE DO THINK SO   Although Military Police in Cyprus during the EOKA Campaign were mainly involved in Anti Terrorist Operations they also had to carry out … Continue reading →

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What Goes Around Comes Around

Posted on February 17, 2015 by redcap2355

What Goes Around Comes Around   Talking over old times recently with another ex serviceman he related a tale of meeting a guy in the middle of the desert in Tripoli that lived in the same street as him in … Continue reading →

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Do You Know Who I Am?

Posted on February 6, 2015 by redcap2355

Do You Know Who I Am? By Roy Oswick…. How many times have we all suffered it?. You know, the ‘do you know who I am’ situation. During my military career I was often confronted with such comments, usually whilst … Continue reading →

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RMP Foot Patrol in East Belfast by Roy Oswick

Posted on January 24, 2015 by redcap2355

RMP Foot Patrol in East Belfast GOOD COMMUNICATION  A Lesson That I Never Forgot.   By Roy Oswick……. Cold, wet, fed up, and far from home, what a way to spend Christmas Eve. Foot patrol. East Belfast. Great. Just like … Continue reading →

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Human Rights? What Human Rights? By Roy Oswick

Posted on January 6, 2015 by redcap2355

Human Rights? What Human Rights? By Roy Oswick   When I read nowadays about the number of prisoners that appeal against sentences because they feel that their HUMAN RIGHTS have been offended I am always reminded of an incident many … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday from RMP Anti Vice

Posted on June 7, 2014 by redcap2355

Happy Birthday from RMP Anti Vice By Roy Oswick Shortly after the Independence of Cyprus was agreed troops stationed on the island were permitted to visit the towns and cities on the island and enjoy the new found hospitality of … Continue reading →

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