Innovation Exposition
The Expeditionary Light Forces Exposition Scribe: Lt Harriet Burns (1 CS Bn REME)
All attendees seated and awaiting the opening brief delivered by GOC 1(UK) Division, Maj Gen Collins DSO OBE
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n Wed 10 Nov 21, 1 CS Bn REME hosted an Expeditionary Light Forces Exposition in Catterick Garrison. The Expeditionary Light Forces Exposition, delivered by 102 Log Brigade on behalf of 1(UK) Division, aimed to draw together ongoing innovation projects and the latest technology from industry with Light Forces innovation leads and members of the Field Army in a mini-Defence & Security Equipment International format that promoted discussion and enabled attendees to understand the capabilities available and already being trialled. For the Army, innovation is defined as ‘generating ideas and
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putting them into practice to overcome challenges and exploit opportunities’. The concept of the Expo sought to share innovation ideas and identify the opportunities, potential commitments in 2022, where ideas could be trialled. The exposition was delivered in three phases: An Innovation Symposium, Circulation of the exposition (including capability demonstrations) and finishing with an innovation back brief which gave attendees the chance to ask questions to specialists from military and civilian backgrounds. The day began with an opening brief delivered by GOC 1(UK) Division, Maj Gen Collins
Demonstrating the potential use of solar power
