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COMPANY TRAINING
exercise, we were given 10, six-digit grid references and tasked with collecting a stamp from each point. We set about in our groups working out a strategy to achieve the task within the two-hour time limit.’
‘All in all, the weekend was a brilliant combination of an introduction to weapons and army directed teaching as well as a chance to engage with other members of A company both socially and in a training/exercise capacity.’ OCdt Gardiner,
University of East Anglia,
A (Kimberley) Company
A COMPANY WEEKEND 4
‘Training for Mod A took place at Waterbeach Training Area taking the training to the next level, providing only our second ‘green weekend’ training with the OTC, as previous weekends
had been geared more towards basic soldiering administration and weapons training. The difference between living under a roof and living in the field was a huge culture shock to us all, but it was rewarding to know that everyone was up for it! The weekend allowed us to learn the basics of survival in the field, battlefield administration, harbour routine, and then moving onto section battle drills and pairs fire and manoeuvre. All in preparation for further training.’
OCdt Watson
University of East Anglia A (Kimberly) Company
A COMPANY WEEKEND 5
‘It was, for many, a first experience at multiple contacts and having to re-bomb ammunition — with plenty to get through. We then received our orders from our Pl Comd and deployed into our patrol harbour from which we conducted our Recce patrols to go and FIND the enemy.’
‘The training weekend culminated on Sunday morning in the final assault. A platoon attack implementing the newly learnt drills and drawing
on the feedback and experience of the training from the day before, as well as past weekends.’
‘The wet conditions underfoot, frequent
fence lines and pressure under fire combined
to make obstacle crossing an entertainingly challenging task; negotiating a particularly rotten bridge through smoke and shouts of orders and encouragement no doubt proved a highlight for directing staff and cadets alike.’
OCdt Wiseby,
Selwyn College, University of Cambridge,
A (Kimberley) Company
A COMPANY WEEKEND 6
‘After mastering the workings of the SA80
A2 assault rifle and having the opportunity to conduct blank firing during previous training weekends, OCdts undertook their first live firing exercise at Thetford Ranges in early February.’
‘Whilst not on the firing point, OCdts received Battlefield Casualty Drill (BCD) training
and were able to put the theory into practise during casualty simulation scenarios,
including: tourniquet and ECB application; and basic life support (BLS). ‘
JUO Kirk,
University of East Anglia,
A (Kimberly) Company
‘The BCDs were interesting and important to
do, as that knowledge could help us save someone in trouble. It also helped to move around, as the weather was fairly cold. There was a break in the middle of the first session, which allowed us to have a hot drink and, more importantly, have biscuits (we may have been a bit too excited about this).’
‘The weekend was a valuable experience
that has put everyone who attended in a better position for future weekends and ultimately ADX. ‘ OCdt Sherwood,
University of East Anglia,
A (Kimberly) Company
OCdts learn battlefield first aid
Shooting action shot
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