He supported UK operations in Afghanistan , the Balkans and the UN .
He oversaw relief efforts for both the tsunami in SE Asia and the earthquake in Pakistan , the build - up of UK forces in Op HERRICK and latterly the NEO from Beirut .
Supporting UK operations in Afghanistan , the Balkans and the UN , he oversaw relief efforts for both the tsunami in SE Asia and the earthquake in Pakistan , the build - up of UK forces in Op HERRICK and latterly the NEO from Beirut .