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Training (POPT) Simpson RN. It delivers Europa Pool is managed by Sgt Mor RG
Adventurous Training (AT) for the whole and Mr Harrold (Ex RN). It is the third and
of the BFG personnel; this also includes last of the 3 tier department that make up
all entitled dependants stationed on JPDU. This facility provides tranquil and
the rock. Although this facility is not a family orientated aqua and play activities
Joint Services AT Centre a small staff for all personnel employed within British
of ive personnel cater for the delivery Force Gibraltar, their families and entitled
of various water-based AT, AT courses/ friends through the summer season.
qualiications, the maintenance of water Sadly this facility under the Project Euston
vehicles and diving equipment and inally agreement will be handed over to the
the delivery of equipment/kit for various Government of Gibraltar (GoG) over the
land-based AT, both in Gibraltar or further next few years!
aield. Gun Wharf is fast becoming the
local clubs. Taekwondo sessions started venue of choice for visiting Expeds I would like to take this opportunity to
in May with sessions being put on for all from UK Based units. We have hosted acknowledge my predecessor (congrats
age groups and again have proven to be numerous Diving Expeditions this year, on the commissioning Sir) for an
very popular with the users. Box Exercise the total igure equating to 120 personnel outstanding/detailed HO/TO on my arrival
is our latest club uplift and has been an participating from all three services.
back in April 2012, by far the best I have
overnight success. Despite the inancial ever received, thank you.
constraints that Project Euston imposes
we secured £10,000 to purchase a new In closing, my tenure in BFG is far from
Beaver-Fit Apparatus (passionately driven over. I look forward to the next 21 months
by the QMSI, well done).
serving along side my Tri-service
counterparts and of course updating
Gun Wharf Adventurous Training and you on our achievements and
Outdoor Pursuits Centre is another changes in the next Mind, Body and
tier that makes up the Joint Physical Spirit publication.
Development Unit (JPDU), the facility
is managed by Petty Oficer Physical