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TIMELINE

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Ser |
Month |
D-Day |
Event |
Remarks |
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(a) |
(b) |
(c ) |
(d) |
(e) |
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2003 |
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1 |
Nov |
D-29 MNP |
Idea born |
Research Concept |
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2 |
Dec |
D-28 MNP |
Research Concept |
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2004 |
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3 |
Jan |
D-27 MNP |
Research Concept |
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4 |
Feb |
D-26 MNP |
Prepare prelim instructions |
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5 |
Mar |
D-25 MNP |
Establish name & logo |
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6 |
Apr |
D-24 MNP |
Research : All areas |
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7 |
May |
D-23 MNP |
Approval from COs |
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8 |
Jun |
D-22 MNP |
Pre Instructions to DRM |
Via IPTRM |
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9 |
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Prep SAFA |
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10 |
Jul |
D-21 MNP |
Presentation to DRM |
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11 |
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Approval to proceed granted |
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12 |
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Bid for SAFA |
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13 |
Aug |
D-20 MNP |
Review : Equipment List |
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14 |
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Review : Stationary |
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15 |
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Review : Brochure |
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16 |
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Advertise for team |
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17 |
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Identify Patron x 2 |
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18 |
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Prep : Sports Lottery bid |
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19 |
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Prep : RMCF bid |
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20 |
Sep |
D-19 MNP |
Logo finalised |
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21 |
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Research : Comms |
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22 |
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Research : Website |
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23 |
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Research Final : Brochure |
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24 |
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Research : Fitness |
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25 |
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Approach Patron (tbc) |
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26 |
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Prep : Nuffield trust |
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27 |
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Submit : Sports Lottery |
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28 |
Oct |
D-18 MNP |
Equipment list complete |
Poss sources |
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29 |
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Review : Brochure |
Complete less team details |
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30 |
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Order stationary |
Letterhead/Envelope |
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31 |
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Sponsorship : Web Management |
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32 |
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Team selection |
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33 |
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Deadline : Delivery of stationary |
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34 |
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Review : Fitness |
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35 |
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Review : Website |
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36 |
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Register with RGS |
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37 |
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Coms conference |
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38 |
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Submit : Nuffield Trust bid |
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39 |
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Submit : RMCF bid |
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40 |
Nov |
D-17 MNP |
Open bank account |
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41 |
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Review : MoD Funding |
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42 |
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Review : Insurance |
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43 |
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Review : Corps Funding |
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44 |
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Research : Parafoil |
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45 |
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Launch Website |
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46 |
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Launch coms sponsorship |
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47 |
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SAFA meeting |
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48 |
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Nuffield meeting |
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49 |
Dec |
D-16 MNP |
Research : weather data |
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50 |
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Meet charity with concept |
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51 |
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