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The evidence provided is endorsed as a true reflection of WOOD'S activities and performance duringthe appointment.

An experienced and highly effective XO, WOOD has proven his ability across the range of taskingARGUS has undertaken but most particularly during Op GRITROCK. I simply could not have wished lora more loyal, a more supportive or a more dependable XO alongside me to deal with the numerouschallenges we have faced over the past couple of months to prepare lor GFIITROCK, to deploy from theUK and to arrive in theatre and establish ourselves in support of the Ebola containment mission ashore.As the key member ol the command team, WOOD has been involved in all aspects of planning andexecution and has achieved allthat has been asked of him.

Very well liked by all elements onboard, WOOD has the respect and affection of the Ship's Companyand is very much the sounding board for any rumbles and grumbles and is well tuned in to the onboardrumour mill and has his finger very much on the RFA pulse. Additionally he has proven adept atdeputising for me on the Bridge to conduct aviation, pilotage and live firings and has mentored the NOand OOWS to a good standard.

I have been very pleased with the way WOOD has gripped the complicated issue of replenishing theship on station ofl West Africa lrom the DSCOM BO-RO, involving sourcing fenders, tugs, lifting gearand liaison with numerous MOD and commercial agencies to ensure all is in place for the arrival of theship from the UK.

Overall a very good appoiniment and thank you for your loyalty and support. BZI

WOOD is the consummate XO. He must however be cognisant of ihe quality andbreadth of experience of some of his peers and now needs to prove he is capable ofstepping up in the broader MOD environment to equip himself for promotion. Heunderstands 'the requirement for this and I recommend WOOD applies for ACSC or apost as SO1 and on successful completion of which he will be very well placed tocompete in this very competitive field.

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ln assuminq an "ownership" XO role in ARGUS, Chief OfficerWOOD has smoothty embraced theconsiderable system and manning complexities ol this un,que platform to produce a most competentoverall level ot pertormance. WOOD is an XO of considerable experience havjng pertormed the role inmost ship classes, however, this appointment has provided his first exposure to ARGUS.

As reflected in his applaisal evidence, he has been quick to establish his mark onboard having gainedearly and thorough tamiliarity with onboard organisational aspects to become fully engaged with hismany responsibilities. The XO role in ARGUS is a pivotal one with regard to ensuring harmony withinthe RFA,/PRN construct with the added challenge oi significant embarkations of pCRF and Squadronpersonnel. He has risen to this challenge with gusto and presented a dynamic and highty visiblemanagement approach. The vibrant and positive atmosphere onboard, as commenled on by severalvisitors, is very much testament to his management and motivational skills and he can take ltrong creditfor the overall high morale sustained onboard during a period of intense actjvity.

From a command perspective, I have valued his support and advice which has been constructive andwell considered throughout. He consistently meeis set deadlines, demonstrates a strong awareness ofthe overall command picture and has held regular conduct lor aviation serials as well as competenflyhandled pilotage and berthing operations. His background as a specialist Navigator has been of benefitin this respect and lurther highlighted by his command supervision of fleetwork activiiy lor long periodsin my absence.

ln summary, Shane WOOD has provided fully efiective and consistent executive support. He stands outin his pivotal management role as an approachable an'd visible focal point within the shipsorganisational structure and is very well placed to advance his ownershjp role in AFIGUS. I have nodoubt is tully equipped to deliver thls role and furtherhis career towards his command aspiration.

Having gained considerable experience as XO in a variety of ships andcircumstances, Chief Officer WOOD is now very favourably placed during futurepromotion board deliberations. He has gained shore post experience at SO2 leveland I believe that a further opportunity to showcase his talents in a role ashore wouldprovide a further boost to his promotion credentials. To that end I would suggest thathe would be well suited to the SRFAO to FOST position.

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I place WOOD comfortably in the titted' bracket given this strongperformance under pressure- He could easily handle additional responsibilityof Command and would be low risk for any temporary acting appointment.He would benefit from the 'manned model ship handling'course given hislong tenure with LSD(A) class - a course he would thrive at. I

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Combined with a determined and enthusiastic approach, always geared towards the achievement ofcommand aim and required end state, his extensive platfom knowledge has proved an integral element oftheprocess. Thig enabled him to readily assume a key leadership role within his areas of expertjse, whilstproviding unwaiveing support to CO and CEO throughouI His management ethos is based around anamenable, informative and approachable style, invariably drawing full support from his staff and meetingdifiicult challenges with resolve and pragmatism. Due to the nature ofthe busindss in the withdrawalfromservice of such a modern asset, such challenges have been frequent, requiring considerable analysis ofallfactors and extensive liaison with a plethora of influential external authorities. He has not been found wantingin meeting such challenges, with his preparation and delivery of a ship presentation to a 2+, four nation biddersconference representing a notable highlight.

Confronted with varying degrees of staff shortages throughout the period, he has ilanaged availableresources imaginatively, frequently stepping beyond his personalTORS to achieve objectives. Drawing onprevious expeience and Spec(N) background, this was amply highlighted by the hands-on assistanceprovided to a short-staffed pilotage team during a difficult ha.bour entry conducted in marginal conditions. Alsorequircd to take a lead on two MAIB ship investigatlons, he has proved his ability to gather and analyseinfoamation, befoe a6curate articulation, allwithin the constraints oftight deadlines and heavy workload.

ln summary, Shane WOOD has provided a most valuable contdbution during a period of unusual activity. ln apivotal shipboard management role he has eflectively sustained good levels of exegjtive support and ,

performance which will undoubtedly bode well for his future development and paogress towards command.

With the bulk of his XO experience currently confined to the LSDA fold, albeit inhighly diverse theatres, he is now well placed to further demonstrate hispromotion suitability as he assumes command of LRGS towards ultimate sale /disposal. Alongside his existing XO duties, this task will require considerableattention to time management issues and development of a command approachin his liaisons with HODS and remaining ship staff. Beyond his currentappointment, further exposure to other classes of RFA will build on his recentWAVE class experience and he should additionally aspire to a high profile shorepost to further enhance his developing promotion credentials.

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Ihe Line Managerto assess the Job Holdels performance during the reporting period against the coreand functional competencies, ccmmentiig on ihe evidence provided by the Job Holder at section 4The Line Manager should use lhe competence famewo*s es a guide and the Terms Of Belerencerelevent to the pod.fhe line manager should also indicate lraining/course requirements the job holderneeds to address to maintain or enhance skill levels.Has the Job Holders s perlormance been satisfactory? Yes NoHas the JotJ l-lolders s penormance oeen sarElacrory iIf No have Restorinq Efticiency Procedures been started? Yes No

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'1 Wood contlnues to maintain a very high standard of performance and aftitude His

competencies and aptitude place him very highly amongst his peers and his drive and

determination, propelled by the obvious lact that he actually thoroughly enjoys his post,

conthue to justify high markings on his RFA'18

2- He has a very sound intellect which quickly and thoroughly acquires knowledge and

subject matter. This in depth broad based knowledge and experience portfiglio se es him

very well and adds significantly to his abilities He will doggedly maintain a topic and to a level

and depth not seen amongst many other XOs and ensure a proper and thoroughly competentconclusion. His acceptance of responsibility allied to an inquisitive nature and a positive thirstfor knowledge augurs well for future appointing and I continue to believe he would serve theRFAwell in a high profile shore appointrnent probably with the appropriate stafftraining prior.

3. He has been ever present and wholly reliable, providing good direction to his wellmotivated team, maintaining standards that I have set and proPerly mentorjng and guiding

the Deck officers under his charge.

4 During his tenure he has been instrumental in the maritime success of Operation Zest.

Thls operaton assigned at short notuce required a ship, notye t fully accepted into service tocarry provide and support an Embarked Military Force to the worlds remotest community'land via amphibious means (before the ship had beei trained in it) the equipment, material'personnel and support to 34 Field Squadron Royal Engineers to carry out a major repair to

the harbour There was no expectation of external assistance and required the ship tomaintain station for 5 weeks. Wood liaised, organised and oarried out this function to a veryhigh standard throughout causing very favourablecomment from the Joinl Force Commanderand my recommendation for a CinCFIeet Commendatron is attached.

5 I have written reports of a similar nature on this Officer before and he contlnues to provide

a first class performance. For his career I believe he needs to be placed elsewhere and thatprocess is in place Ior a tanker appointment in 2009. I also believe that if the RFA Servicecould cast forward sufficiently, we should plan a career progression for him to best place himMthin a Staff environment with the attendant pre-training. The RFA Service as a whole willbenefit and so will the individual.

6. Opportunities for shiphandling have been limited, however'that seen has been safely andcompetently cartied out. He must guard against unnecessarily overcomplicating the simple,to the detriment of intuitive reactions should a manoeuve go awry, but he thinks through therequirement and acts safely.

7. Overall a very positive report, boosted by my application for a CincFleet Commendation inway of his contibution to a quite unique operation of Tristan da Cunha.

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Pl6c!: RfA LYME BAY THROUGHOTTT THE PREPARATION AND EXECUTION OF OPERATION .reST OFF THECOAST OF I'RISTAN DA CUNIIA

Date ofrction orpsiod coleredby tbe Citation OPERATION AST IE JANUARY 2008 -END MARCH 2008

How employed- EXECUTM OFF1CER RIA LYME BAY

As Executive Omcer RFA LYME BAY, Chief OfficEr Wood faced the challenge ofpreparing the ship,embarking the divercity of equipment, stores and personnel for a urdque, joint operation off the Tristan daCunha coast, designated OpeBtio[ Zest. As plannhg for the ope.ation began, the ship was not yet firl]yin se ice having been delivered from build in mid 2007 and handed over to Fleet itr November 2007. Theship had rmdergone only minimal traini[g in many evolutioN and was tasked before firll acceptance intoseryice and before completion of all Aials. The ship was not considered yct fit enough nor trainedsufficiently to take part in amphibious exercises, to conduct dock and clane ops or replenish at sea-

Withdrawn fiom Norwegia[ wate$ and recalled to Portland to prepare for Op ZEST. Wood wasinsbumental in liaising in a most efficient atrd dynamic manner with the dive$ity of agencies to ensurethat the different B?es and.equirements ofthe load were embarked and equipments, routines and theva ety ofehbarking forces would be properly htegrated. His innovative and very proactive liaison wilhport authorities during a prolonged atrd rcgularly and significa ly changing load pmcess ensl[ed that theship sailed on timq firlly readied for tie taslg including the amphibious assets necessary to emurc ship toshore movement oould be achieved once in tlrcatre.

During the Iong passage to Tristan Da Cunla and thrcughout Op ZEST, Wood was energetic, proactiveand a driving force behhd the maitirDe aspects ofthe operation. His eDcyclopaedic ktrowtedge oftheLSDA, associated systems and capabilities aided by his excellent work ethic atrd determi[atiotrsignificatrtl), r€duced the difEculties faced by Ship's Staff. He also ensured that the Embarked MtitaryForces, many ofwhoh xrerc not used to seagoing aDd lie ship to shore transfer ofpe$onnel, plan! storesatrd ancillary equipm€nts and their recovery, were firlly infomed and conectly trained.

He established and maintained a high work rate throughout the opeBtion and rose to the challenges ofoperating in the South Adantic. Once itr theatre, worked tirelessly to ensue that support was Fovided for5 continuous weeks off one of the \r,orld's remotest islands, despite the difficulty that the sea Conditionsand locatiotr paoduced.

In addition to the deha sofOp-ZEST, he mainlained his owII persotral high standards ofroutinemanagement atrd Ieadershjp oIRFA LYME BAY's Ship Slafl.

Wood has dorc qtEmely wel dDring this udque opdarion and I sEotrgty recornmed him for a CINC cotmendarion..

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During th€ period of this repori Wood has been primarily stood by a ship in the latterslages of build and Sea Trials leading to transfer into RFA Service.

Throughout this process Wood has been a statwart of the pro@ss_ He has anencyctopaedic knowledge of the ship, i8s systerns and the historicat process of huild. He isenergetic, enthusiastic and predominanfly cfieerful. He radiates energy and drive andenthuses those around him. He has been propsrly suppoatiad by good qualtg peoplethmughout who appreciale his self motiuation,

Wood is possessed of an extremely good inlellect and uses it well_ He contributespositi\,ely in all aoeas of the ships hlsinqss arx* b a williiqg partieipant in the school of netvid6aB and radioal tho ght. There afe tim€s whereby some of his planning and thoughlsare overcome by enthusiasrn ard ilhtstrab a toueh gf naivety and in€xperiBnce, hui thereh a wi ir8nes6 to take counBel wlhout resenkrent and move foMard. He doesnonethele.ss know atl that is goiflS on board and involv* himsotf moet fUlV. H6 is vcryli6nds .'jn, aijd iie has been advlsed that he may need to pull back, let others take ov6rai:,.i he wiil then havB to more propefly prioritise his time.

!'ia,'e=s;.naili he ;s ift the same $iate of expetiencgliftexperiErrqe a$ !f almoat for a firstse€goirig XO'r jot, I h€ve yet to see him operate a fully running ship and the next RFA 1Bwilleneornpass.that asFeet and test him during BOST anel Dre-eted Capabllity Tftirrirtg.He ha$ tlse advided that his cheerful dsrrreaiiour ar'rd frientlly atdtude may impact orihis

g afi{i dsa! eftoEtively lvi(hirr iho elisciplirrarytloatd Erld my co cern i-oay b€ uflfounded.

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Wood has spent oyer four years ia two ranks on ihe LSEA proiect and he needs to moveon. He wiil serve ihe RFA vreli in any capacity aM most-assured[y ims the potar-,iial for'iirilirr; adlEncerrtent. 6 l-lR are capabb of il a desrgned irack of piog;ss irom nereleadirg tG a tldure staff plaeemer* shouid be put in piace.

overall and as I have expecled from an Ofiicer I have been with dealing with for sometime, Wood has not disappointed in any area. Grealer experience will help him develop,

but there is no impediment within him to stifle that progress. The RFA SeMce will be atan advantage if they nurture his energy and intelligence and use it wisely, I doubt if man)others could keep up with him.

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