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ADVENTUROUS TRAINING
In addition to maintaining a demanding operational and training schedule, 4 RANGER has successfully participated in various adventurous training activities over the last year.
26 members from HQ and A Coy embarked on Alpine Ski expeditions to the picturesque town of Tignes in the French Alpes. The weeklong expeditions provided an exceptional opportunity for 19 individuals to experience skiing for the first time in one of the world’s premier ski destinations. By the end of the expedition, all 19 participants had successfully obtained the Ski Foundation One certificate.
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Additionally, seven other members of the expedition took on more challenging slopes, both on and off-piste, to further enhance their skiing abilities to earn the Ski Foundation Two qualification.
These expeditions were thoroughly enjoyed by all who took part and provided a distinctive
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opportunity to expose individuals to controlled risk while nurturing valuable skills such as teamwork, resilience, and leadership.
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Furthermore, members of the Battalion have actively participated in Ski competitions throughout
the year. Eight individuals represented the battalion at the Infantry Ski Championships, Exercise Frosted Blade, held in Val d ‘Isère. Four members of the SPS detachment also showcased their skills at the AGC ski championships. Notably, Private Allison achieved a commendable second-place finish in the female slalom event. Moreover, two members of G-Coy took time to participate in Ex Wyvern Caribbean Halo, a challenging 2-week trekking expedition through the St Lucian Jungle. The Battalion also aims to complete further AT this year, with mountain biking
and rock-climbing courses being planned.
The Ranger Tavern has now
fully bedded in since it’s official opening on the 1 Dec 21. By popular opinion the Cpls’ Mess was changed into “The Ranger Tavern” ran by our own cross departmental, mixed rank team who bring new ideas and support that we never had as a Mess.
The Tavern now provides a place to relax for all members
of the Bn and encourages a ‘one team’ mentality across all roles and ranks. We see it as a place
of history for 4 RANGER and
the antecedent regiments to be captured for future generations to look back on. We have already hosted guests of all natures and conducted events for unit and team cohesion. Guests have ranged from high-ranking General to international allies / partners and of course families, friends, and fellow British units. This has enabled networking across a plethora of groups enhancing operational success.
The events that have helped our success are monthly quiz competitions for all, family days, and Company smokers. We have been fortunate to host lectures, courses, and briefings. 100% of proceeds are used to put back into the Tavern to upgrade the area, support events and help the Battalion with PRI which has funded various Adventurous Training and Away Days. Including a trip to the Kings Coronation Concert.
A special thank you to Cpl Copeland and his team of hard- working bar staff, without which the Tavern would not be able to function to the capacity it does.
Notably, Private Allison achieved a commendable second-place finish in the female slalom event.
Rangers representing the Battalion on Ex FROSTED BLADE
First time skydivers take to the air