County Brochure Mansfield(6) - Flipbook - Page 8
MANSFIELD
RIFLEMEN
Warrant Officer Class 2 Dean Hood
Captain Jason Longmate
Infantry Engagement Team
Commander
C Company, 4 MERCIAN
Hometown: Mansfield
WO2 Dean Hood left school at 16 years
old. Having been influenced by the
legend Richard Sharpe he joined The
Royal Green Jackets in 2001. During the
last 20 years his role in the Regiment
has seen him deploy on numerous
operational tours and overseas
exercises such as: Northern Ireland,
Iraq, Afghanistan, Kenya, Canada, Saudi
Arabia, Kuwait and many more, most
recently returning from the Gambia.
Dean looks forward to educating young
Riflemen about the traditions and
leadership methods of The Rifles.
Hometown: Mansfield
Captain Jason Longmate is a former
Regular RIFLES Officer, now serving
with a Reserve unit in Mansfield. He
has maintained regimental links and
helps coordinate RIFLES activities
within his hometown. He served
with the regiment for over 27 years,
deploying on operations with 1, 3 and
7 RIFLES. Supporting local soldiers
on deployments, he has encouraged
members of his unit to deploy with 5
RIFLES on Op CABRIT and 2 RIFLES on
Op TOSCA. The Reserves offer fantastic
opportunities whilst allowing a degree
of flexibility and familiarity for those
leaving the Regular Army.
