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3 days developing a relationship with a dog and improving their handling skills. With training from permanent staff at 101 MWD (Res) Sqn and
disturbances by civilians and some late-night patrols, it was time
for the final attack. This was the biggest tactical challenge that a lot
final mission, including retrieval of a hostage and managing multiple casualties, everyone made it back to the FOB and successfully completed the attack. For me, this was the
most rewarding part of ACT: seeing the sections work well together
to achieve a mission and seeing smiling yet exhausted faces when End Ex was called.
I would highly recommend to anyone in 101 MWD (Res) Sqn to an effort to attend the ACT, it was an intense yet highly enjoyable 2 weeks where everyone developed, as Troop Commanders, dog handlers and as Soldiers.
also from the Training Wing, everyone was able to develop skills both as
From my perspective it was great to see the development not only in the handlers, but also in the dogs through the ACT
of the Sqn had come across in their time in the military, including
the Troop Commander. There was a very sleepless night for everyone the
a handler and
as a decoy.
From my
perspective it
was great to see
the development not only in the handlers, but also in the dogs through the ACT.
night before the attack, with orders at 0000 and departing the FOB at 0500. After an intense but successful
After 9 days of teaching phase, mixed with some sneaky in-direct fire (IDF) scenarios, everyone deployed out to the FOB. This part of the Exercise also followed a three-day rotation format, with each Section taking it in turns to do sentry, patrols and QRF. After a few nights with very broken sleep, thanks to several IDF strikes;
RAVC Reunion
Prices:
Serving RAVC Personnel - Free Association, Family & Friends - £5.00 Children under 7 - Free
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JUNE
25
Saturday 25th June 2022
Location:
๏ DATR Front Field.
Main Events:
๏ 1300 hrs - Annual General Meeting.
๏ 1400 hrs - RAVC Reunion Parade.
๏ 1500hrs - CVRO Fireside Chat.
๏ 1600hrs - Band The Connection. Other Activities & Provisions:
๏ Bouncy Castle & Games.
๏ Food & Refreshments.
๏ RAVC Raffle Draw.