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Young Officers and OTC Cadets are addressed by Colonel Walton as he visits them in the field. (30th May)
the Tactical and Strategic levels. This very rewarding and in-depth experience was capped off by a tour of the UN Line, Nicosia International Airport and of Wayne’s Keep Cemetery, where a short memorial service was conducted. It also allowed for very positive interaction between the Officers and SNCOs, giving them a chance to develop together.
Throughout the 14-day camp Adventurous Training took on an important role. Troops were able to choose between scuba diving, parachuting, mountain biking or rock climbing. This was a wonderful package that was delivered by Captain Chris Hymas (PSAO F Coy) and allowed everyone to try something new that would be extremely difficult and costly to organise back in the UK. However, R & R not being far from any good soldier’s mind, there was even time for a brief stop at Nissi Beach as well as a night out in Paphos.
The final phase was a five-day FTX, which took place during
the second week of camp. Exercising troops deployed as a fully- formed Company, under the command of Major Watson (OC E Coy).
Gheluvelt Coy deploys from a landing craft into a beach assault on Cyrprus’ South Coast. (3rd June 2012)
Soldiers from 4 MERCIAN carry out searching drills on an exercising enemy casualty. (5th June 2012)
End of Exercise photo of Gheluvelt Coy in Paramali Village. (7th June 2012)
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