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MRT press ups
fitness challenges have also been set via
the HRM software platform, allowing all
abilities and fitness levels to battle it out
for top spot. Once a winner is crowned,
the Regiment again recognises an indi-
viduals’ PT ownership and rewards the
triumph with varying prizes. Undoubt-
edly, This PT initiative is sort after by the
remaining members of QDG without
HRMs, and further funding will secure an
all-inclusive and ever-growing dominant
PT culture within the Regiment.
Amidst the rigorous training regimen of
QDG, a particular arduous training serial
is that of mental resilience training (MRT)
day. The day starts off with theory-based
Mental Skills Training package, followed
by a practical session and opportu-
nity to apply these skills, at Holkham
Beach during the depths of winter. This
LE officers heart rates
1st The Queen’s Dragoon Guards demanding session is designed not only
to enhance physical capabilities but also
to fortify mental resilience.
With the Commander of Field Army
recently releasing his intent and newly
written PT direction, QDG are aligned
to what Lt Gen M R Elviss CB MBE
wishes to harness and demand from the
modern-day war fighting soldier.
SSgt Parsons
LCpl Hegarty pass off parade 35
MRT leopard crawling
MRT man down
LCpl Hegarty passing AAPTI Cse 80
Healey saving his eyebrows – he won!