Some 31 soldiers marched onto the parade square in front of family and friends for their Passing Out parade at the Army Training Regiment Prince William of Gloucester Barracks. The reservists have completed their basic training in two stages. The first stage saw the soldiers’ complete six weekend courses before attending the two-week residential course at the barracks. The course has taught the soldiers everything they need to know to fulfil their role within the Army Reserve including military terminology, drill, shooting, physical fitness, weapon handling, first aid, field craft and map reading. MP Julian Brazier inspected the parade and presented a series of awards including the Champion Soldier, Best Shot and Champion Section. A former reservist himself the Minister continued: “I envy you, my time as a Territorial was for me the best experiences of my life. Many of my best friends were made doing exactly the sort of things that you’ve been doing over the past fortnight; getting wet and cold and miserable with other people, people who you build up bonds of comradeship with. And in your units you will be doing more and more of that.” He concluded by congratulating all the soldiers and thanking the soldiers, their families and the military trainers.
Posted on: Mon, 26 Jan 2015 12:03:49 +0000
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