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1st The Queen’s Dragoon Guards
Gymnasium
Introduction
2020 has been an interesting year for the gymnasium as we had Covid-19 affecting us all. As a department we have had a big influence in various areas such as physical development, a major regimental deployment, and event organisation for the unit.
Gym Reopening
It was important as a department to get the facility open as soon as it was safe to do so, as we could see it was starting to affect the soldiers mental and physical wellbeing. Due to the restrictions placed on gymnasiums it was challenging but rewarding task. As a department we ensured that we had all the rules and regulations in place so we can have a covid-19 safe facility.
As a teeth arms unit it’s important that keep
our physical fitness to a high standard
As soldiers it’s important that we have physical training facilities, as this aids our deployability, mental and physical health.
PNCO Cadre
As a department we delivered a successful Potential Non-Commission Officer course. As this is the first step to becoming a junior commander the course is designed to be testing, the soldiers are tested mentally and phys- ically. These include elements such as Role Fitness Test specifics which the soldiers need to be successful in to remain on the course. The physical training element is arduous, to see them develop as potential junior non-com- mission officers.
New Physical Training Instructors
As a teeth arms unit it’s important that we keep our physical fitness to a high standard. As a department it’s impor- tant that we have a constant flow of new instructors coming in so, we can ensure that we keep the unit phys- ically fit and ready for any task that arises. The newest member of our team is LCpl Pitt who has completed his 9 week All Arms Physical Training Instructor course at Aldershot.
Regimental Christmas Day
Even though we had an uncertain year with Covid changing the way we do things as a unit, we still had a good closing to the year with a bit of fun, before we sent everyone off on Christmas leave. The gym planned
The IR promises Arty investment
LCpl Pitt prays for divine intervention
And delivers