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INFANTRY TRAINING CENTRE – D COMPANY
The Infantry Training Centre continues to evolve to meet the needs of the Field Army.
A Trial for a refined and more operationally focused 10 Week BT Trial which will inform the Future Soldier Syllabus will be conducted in February. The Company are primed and ready for the challenge and the end state will see Riflemen delivered to Battalions in good order ready to join their platoons.
Regimental ethos underpins how the Company delivers the CIC and the JNCOs are outstanding. The small changes during the last quarter, supported by CO 1ITB, ensure the recruits feel a sense of identity once they are allocated to a Division. The beret Parade was a huge success with Riflemen and JNCOs from
3 RIFLES presenting Regimental head dress
to the newest members of the Regiment. The Platoons in D Company now train in their respective Divisions and the Pass Off parade in March will culminate with the double-off.
Sadly, we bid farewell to CSM Bolam as he transitions to civilian life, we wish him all the best for the future.
We continue with our sporting success: Lt Matt Scarsi has been selected for the Army Ski Team, Cpl Young continues to dominate the biathlon and Maj Youngs continues as the Infantry Enduro Team Manager.
Swift and Bold!
The Rifles and Infantry Mountain Bike Enduro Team preparing for the British National Enduro Series in Wales
ADVERTORIAL
Barnard Castle School trio awarded prestigious honours
Staff members at one of the North’s
leading Combined Cadet Forces (CCF) are celebrating a series of significant promotions made by the Ministry of Defence.
Caroline Connor, Luke Monument and Henry Fairwood have each been promoted to Lieutenant Colonel, Major and Captain, respectively, at Barnard Castle School’s CCF.
The trio possess 48 years’ collective service to the CCF as adult volunteers alongside their duties as teaching staff and Housemasters at the School. Barnard Castle School’s CCF has in
excess of 200 cadets across its Army and Royal Air Force sections, many of whom pursue military careers after they have finished School.
For Lt Col Connor, who is the contingent commander, the promotion coincides with her 20th anniversary of commissioned service
to the Combined Cadet Force. During this time, she has been awarded the Queen’s Diamond and Platinum Jubilee medals, a Lord- Lieutenant Certificate for Meritorious Service and a Cadet Forces Long Service Medal with first clasp.
In the last two years alone, we have seen several cadets recognised as Master and Lord- Lieutenant cadets
Major Monument and Captain Fairwood both received Lord-Lieutenant Certificates for Meritorious Service earlier this year too, for their outstanding commitment and invaluable contributions to the CCF.
Tony Jackson, Headmaster at Barnard Castle School, said: “Barney’s CCF has grown to become a popular co-curricular activity, which teaches young people important values and crucial life lessons. In the last two years alone, we have seen several cadets recognised as Master and Lord-Lieutenant cadets, as a direct result of their invaluable experiences at our School.
“I am delighted for all three of our staff, who devote a great deal of time and effort to solidifying our contingent’s position as one of our region’s leading units, and these latest achievements are fully deserved.”
Lt Col Connor added: “I have thoroughly enjoyed my time in the CCF, no more so than at Barney where it is a major part of School life and continues to thrive year-on-year.
“I am delighted to celebrate such a significant landmark in my career with this latest promotion alongside both Luke and Henry, whose commitment and loyal support of the contingent is second to none, for which I, and the wider School community, are very grateful.”
(L-R) Captain Fairwood, Lt Col Connor and Major Monument
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