"It is fitting that the last edition of the Corps Journal should contain a tribute to the men and women, members of the Corps, who have served the Army with such conspicuous dedication and skill over the 114 years of our history.

The Royal Army Pay Corps has a reputation for excellence, second to none. The Corps has provided a diverse financial service worldwide without fuss or self advertisement - it is a measure of our success that the vast majority of soldiers receive this support with little or no effort on their part. The Corps has led the way in the acceptance and exploitation of new technology to the benefit of improved efficiency throughout personnel administration in the Army. No stranger to change, it has shown understanding and vision in facing the challenges arising from the formation of the Adjutant General's Corps and the reduction in the size of the Army. However, perhaps its most admirable quality in some ways has been its ability to integrate into every unit of the Army and at the same time retain a fierce loyalty and pride in the parent Corps.

Regimental pride is as great in the Royal Army Pay Corps as anywhere in the Army and stems from a justified self confidence in professional ability . I believe that the traditions of service and excellence that have evolved over the Corps history will endure and sustain those who serve on in the Army in a new even more demanding role. I hope and believe that the Regimental Spirit of present and past members of the Corps will survive and prosper through the medium of the Royal Army Pay Corps Association."