Association for Joint Air Delivery Test and Evaluation Unit

Dear All JATE/JATEU/JADTEU Association Members

A combination of high operational tempo and significant tasking throughout 2011 has meant that we have been unable to hold an Association Reunion event this year. I know this will have been very disappointing to our Association members, but I also know that you all recognise the importance of our day-to-day outputs in support of operations. Nevertheless, I sincerely hope that we can find the time and space to host a JADTEU Association Reunion event in the 2nd Quarter of 2012; I will contact you all in early January with more details.

Best Regards
Lt Col Darren Crook
Commanding Officer Joint Air Delivery Test & Evaluation Unit.

Some Associations have been in existence for many years and are extremely active. Early in 1999 a Joint Air Transport Establishment (JATE) /Joint Air Transport Evaluation Unit (JATEU) /Joint Air Delivery Test and Evaluation Unit (JADTEU) committee was formed with the aim of determining the level of support amongst serving members for a JATE/JATEU/JADTEU Association and the initial response was overwhelming.

The majority of serving members joined and the search is on to find former members and invite them to enrol as members of the JATE/JATEU/JADTEU Association.

As part of their campaign to attract former members of JATE and JATEU to the Association, the JATE/JATEU/JADTEU Association Committee (JAC) placed advertisements in various military newspapers such as the Focus and Soldier. We also hope that those who are in contact with former JATE/JATEU/JADTEU members will contact them and spread the word.

We do not believe it will be necessary to levy an annual fee, however, there is a membership fee of £5 to cover the incidental expenses.

If you are a former member of JATE, JATEU or JADTEU and any of its ancestors we do hope that you will decide to join the JATE/JATEU/JADTEU Association as we are confident that you will enjoy the friendship and camaraderie that will be rekindled at our biennial reunions. A membership form can be obtained by contacting the Membership Secretary.

Meanwhile, if you should have any questions regarding Association Membership, please do not hesitate to contact the JAC Secretary,  +44(0)1993 896282 or the Membership Secretary on +44(0)1993 897843

Committee Meetings. As with many Associations we are always on the lookout for committee members and would welcome your assistance on the the JAC. The current committee members are:-
Chairman - Commanding Officer (CO) JADTEU
Association Secretary - Second in Command (2IC) JADTEU
Membership Secretary - Personal Assistant to CO JADTEU