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Equipment such as a
CVRT and BV206 were employed to provide realistic and challenging
stands. Eight stands were deployed, each with an estimated one hour
completion time. To add a little excitement and get the adrenaline
going, Sgt Dave Johnston of 125 Ration Sqn Wksp(V) headed up the enemy
with great enthusiasm. To introduce a competitive element two prizes
were up for grabs, Best Unit and Best Individual. The relay race
planned for the Sunday morning which would encompass all the skills
learnt from the previous day's training would determine the winners of
the best unit. The race comprised of a variation of TIRFOR Winch
pulls, basic vehicle faults and the old chestnut of changing the spare
wheel.
A composite team from 225 Med Regt and 32 Sig Regt LAD under the
leadership of Sgt Bissot was awarded with this year's Best Unit prize
and Cfn (X Factor) Sutherland of 6 SCOTS(V) won the Best Individual
prize. A special mention was also made to Pte Graham 153 Wksp Coy for
the most enthusiastic student, both individuals embraced the training
and displayed a positive attitude whatever the task.
All soldiers showed 100% commitment to completing the tasks,
displaying professionalism and enthusiasm throughout the weekend, it
was this level of commitment that made the exercise a success.
Thanks go to all the support staff, without their committed effort the
weekend would not have been the success it was. Particular, thanks
goes to W02 Dalrymple for his excellent CP skills in co-ordinating the
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