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Ex KOHIMA STRIKE
C Kohima Company, 4 MERCIAN conducted Exercise Kohima Strike. This was a training opportunity for the Junior Officers and Soldiers within the Company.
The day began with the arrival of CSgt Chadbourne from the Infantry Battle School, Brecon who delivered training up to section level to the JNCO’s and Pte Warriors.
The training was classroom based with interactive tasks.
Major Deepe Rawji delivered training to the Young Officers, and SNCOs covering G1, through to G7. The main focus being the development of Young Officers MS capabilities to support the development of JNCOs careers.
In the evening the Company mustered at Nottingham University at the historic Trent Building to attend the annual Company awards dinner. This evening was made even more special as it was the Company’s farewell to its longest serving member.
Sgt Neil Orton joined the Company
in 1993, and has served as a reservist
for 30 years including on operations. He has been a critical asset to the Company and Battalion through his outputs in
the recruiting and training spheres. His reputation, and work ethic will be missed by all. In gratitude for his dedicated service, Sgt Orton was presented the MERCIAN Eagle by Major Deepe Rawji.
The next award was presented to the best soldier in C Kohima Company. This year the award was presented by Major Deepe Rawji to Pte Alan Bulman for his exceptional soldiering skills, and representing the MERCIAN Regimental Ethos.
The evening was brought to a close
with the opportunity for members of
the Company to win prizes. A simple game of heads or tails, headed up by 2Lt James Payne gave much amusement to all of those who attended.
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