NAM.2012-12-69-1

Oral history interview with Cpl Amanda Giltrow, Royal Corps of Signals, conducted by Amy Cameron at Catterick Garrison, 12 Dec 2012. Interview conducted for the National Army Museum Unseen Enemy Exhibition (2013). Covers her service with 521 Explosive Ordnance Sqn, 11 Explosive Ordnance Regiment, Royal Logistic Corps, in Afghanistan in 2012, discussing her role as an Electronic Counter Measure Operator. Digital audio file, duration 1 hr 8 min 38 sec. Associated with Afghanistan (2001-2014). Interview covers her service with 521 Explosive Ordnance Sqn, 11 Explosive Ordnance Regiment, Royal Logistic Corps, in Afghanistan in 2012, discussing her role as an Electronic Counter Measure (ECM) Operator; her training; watching out for improvised explosive devices (IEDs); the mental strain of serving in Afghanistan; relations with local people and the cultural issues this involves and security searches of women and children at checkpoints.

HERRICK, Operation, 2002-14 (Afghanistan 2001-2021)