Bermuda Regiment Hold Range Challenge
The Royal Bermuda Regiment triumphed in a joint services shoot-out on the firing range.
The RBR’s Sergeants’ Mess team beat Recruit Camp’s Section 2, the best of the rookie soldiers, in the falling plates competition after a reshoot because one plate failed to fall after being hit.
The Sergeants’ Mess beat a team from the Bermuda Police Service to go on to the final of a competition that also involved teams from HM Customs.
Rifle run: RBR recruits race to the firing line as part of the falling plates competition.
Sergeant Curtis Grant said: “Hats off to the recruits. They did well. Section 2 were worthy opponents.”
The competition was one of the last before the recruits end their two weeks of training with a drill display and open house for family and friends on Saturday afternoon.
Private Adam Courtenay, 28, said he had enjoyed his two weeks’ basic training.
Shoot-out: Soldiers take aim at small plates 100 metres away in the falling plates competition.
He added: “I wanted something to do and wanted to do something for my wife and children and Bermuda.
The graphic designer from Sandys said: “It’s been challenging some days, I’m not going to lie, but overall it’s been a good experience.
“But I’m looking forward to seeing my wife and son when I get home.”
Private Dajae Nesbitt, 20, added: “I’ve enjoyed it a lot – I’ve liked almost everything, really. I’m tired, but it’s almost over.
Home on the range: New recruits Dajae Nesbitt, Adam Courtenay and Kyle Furbert after shooting in the falling plates competition.
The Devonshire woman, a babysitter in civilian life, said: “I liked being on the range – I don’t like the marching and drill much, but I just got on with it.”
Private Kyle Furbert, 25, added: “I’ve really liked the fieldcraft and I enjoyed sleeping out in the woods. I liked the shooting as well.”
RBR Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel David Curley said: “I’m happy with the results from these volunteer recruits.
Top guns: Recruit Camp Section 2, who were pipped at the post by a team of Sergeants in the falling plates competition.
“I have done inspections on the drill square and their kit is starting to look very good. They’re very keen – they’re tired, but they’ve had long days.”
Col. Curley added: “We’re looking forward to having friends and family up to camp to have a look at our newest soldiers’ progress. We think they’ll be impressed.”
He said: “We are an open organisation and we want people to see that we look after our soldiers properly.”
Thank you to the (recruits) volunteers!
The Royal Bermuda Regiment services our country in times of need.
A service that needs to continue!