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7th PARACHUTE REGIMENT ROYAL HORSE ARTILLERY

– THE AIRBORNE GUNNERS

SSgt (SSI) T Horton RAPTC

I
t has long been tradition that sport has been a major feature, desire to tie their colours to the mast of the 7 PARA RHA Boxing
fundamental to the morale of the soldiers. It engenders Squad, with the further desire to enter a team into the Army’s

competitive spirit and teamwork whilst underpinning a myriad
2013/14 season.
of qualities associated with and demanded of the Artilleryman,
from the greenest Gunner to the most seasoned veteran in the By the very nature of the sport, this requires complete commitment;
Regiment. One needs to look no further than 7 PARA RHA for the training that is conducted is extremely demanding. Those that

evidence of that, in spite of the Regimental and 16X Commitments expressed interest, had a cornucopia of incredible itness training
... current operational tempo, enthusiasm for sport and all that whilst learning new skills and the opportunity to showcase their
comes with these remains as healthy as ever.
skills on the enthusiastically awaited Regimental Boxing Night.

Sport offers an opportunity for all to participate and enjoy a The high standard of boxing and courage on display was a credit to
welcome break from the rigours of a busy Regimental programme. the boxers themselves and the tireless support they had received
The Regiment has enjoyed success in a diverse range of sports from the coaching staff. There were 9 contests that saw the boxers
and continues to succeed in a plethora of Endurance events.
competing for their respective Battery; courage, discipline and skill
demonstrated in spades throughout proceedings. The best boxer

The Regiment has not competed in the Army Boxing award would go to Gnr Cheqwin after a ine stoppage victory.
Championships since 2008 and the sporting ambition is to now
build a formidable team. Therefore, the interjection of Inter-Battery A gallant and deserving Lt Tyler collected the Most Courageous
Boxing Night was planned to select boxers who could potentially Trophy; awarded for the most heroic, pulsating and bruising

represent the Regiment in the Royal Artillery Championships encounter. Evidence if needed, that character ascendency is one
hosted at Larkhill. This is so the masochist types could express a
of the numerous reasons Boxing is valued in the British Army.

7 Para RHA Boxers

16 MEDICAL REGIMENT RAMC

Sgt (SI) BR Cordner RAPTC
I
was posted to 16 Medical Regiment Two regular Air Assault Medical Surgical
RAMC in late August 2012. On arrival, Groups, each of which can provide Role

I found that the majority of personnel
2 medical support and resuscitative
were tasked as part of the Op OLYMPICS surgery. In addition to the regular
security force, which gave me quality time squadrons, a Territorial Army squadron is
to adjust from the German lifestyle to UK permanently part of the Regiment, and is

and learn about the unit.
based in London, Cardiff, Glasgow and
Nottingham.
The Regiment provides dedicated medical
support to 16 Air Assault Brigade and will The TA squadron – 144 Parachute Medical

be called upon to support the complete Squadron – is fully integrated within the
spectrum of air assault operations. This Regiment and members deploy regularly
will include airmobile and parachute on operations and exercises. The majority
deployments along with dedicated of the professionals and skills of the Army
support to UKSF.
Medical Services can be found within the
Sgt (SI) Cordner RAPTC