Page 22 - Bugle Spring 2024

3 RIFLES
JNCO CADRE
The seven week JNCO Cadre took place across June and July. From the very beginning, I knew that it would very physically and mentally draining.
First off, there were a bunch of physical fitness challenges to test our strength and endurance. Then, there were leadership tasks where we had to demonstrate our ability to lead a team. We were given different scenarios and had to make quick decisions and communicate effectively. We also had some military knowledge tests. We had
to study things like regulations, protocols, and procedures. Lastly, there were practical exercises where we had to put our skills to the test. We had to demonstrate proficiency in things like weapon handling, navigation, and tactical manoeuvres.
One of the most challenging aspects of
the course was the unforgiving weather. Rain, mud, and cold became constant companions. The wet conditions made everything more demanding, from physical training exercises to tactical simulations. But through it all, I learned the importance of mental fortitude and the ability to adapt to any situation.
Overall, it was a pretty good experience.
I put in the effort and managed to place 4th overall, which was an accomplishment. I’m hoping that in the new year I will promote and put these skills to practice.
LCpl Woollock
I’m hoping that in
the new year I will promote and put these skills to practice
Conducting fire team attacks on the JNCO Cadre
JNCO Cadre completed
Developing the future leaders of The Rifles
Patrolling through the Galloway Forest
Galloway Forest – a demanding environment, that pushed the Riflemen to their limits
The 3 RIFLES’ JNCO cadre aimed to provide the tools for Riflemen to develop into capable and confident NCOs. Based out of Barry Buddon camp and Galloway Forest training area, the cadre pushed the potential JNCOs to their limits, testing their physical and mental capabilities.
The course commenced in Barry Buddon, Scotland. Here the cadre staff taught a variety of lessons to the Riflemen, with a focus on navigation, physical and mental robustness as well as the orders process, section attacks and the roles and responsibilities as a LCpl both in camp and on exercise. Navigation exercises pushed them to sharpen their map-reading skills, and a variety of section PT competitions challenged their robustness and leadership skills. The time spent at Barry Buddon culminated in the formative exercise where students, under the watchful eye of their instructors, acted as a Section Commander
during Section Attacks and Recce Patrols. The Cadre then deployed to Galloway Forest which provided an austere training
area that pushed the Rifleman to their limits. This demanding environment provided a proving ground for the potential NCO’s. Here, the Riflemen moved into the final phase of the course and were tested on their ability to apply everything they had learned so far, including night operations and platoon-level actions. The highlight of Galloway Forest saw the platoons conduct raids with Rifleman leading skirmishing attacks over mountainous terrain.
The Cadre returned to Dreghorn Barracks and began the preparations for their pass-off. The day that the Riflemen had been waiting for finally came as their family and friends filled the stands around the parade square. The Bugle Major sounded the double as the Cadre doubled off the square to applause.
Capt Joe Coombs, 2IC B Coy
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