9th-12th-Lancers - Year 1985 - Page 0093
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| Regiment | 9th/12th Lancers |
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| Year | 1985 |
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The Form of Competition Rated on the basis of criteria such as resolution. willpower, physical performance, espil de corps and professionalism, the current competition is designed to determine the best reconnaissance patrol each year. Each participating unit, whether Dundcrwchr or Allied. enters a patrol learn consisting of a patrol commander (Subaltern or SNCO) a deputy patrol leader (Cpl) and 6 JNCOs/Soldiers with one substitute. The competition itself consists of 8 events or stations and this year’s BOESELAGER COM- PETITION was organized by Gebirgs Panzeraufklarungs-bataillon 8 (Moun- tain Armoured Reconnaissance Regiment 8) in Freyung Bavaria, near the Czech border. Each of the stations are designed to be both physically and mentally demanding and the teams must be superbly lit to compete in the competition which, is condensed into four hectic days. This year a total of nine nations (22 teams) were competing with the British Army being represented by ourselves and 13/181-1. Station 1 — Armoured Reconnaissance Patrol Course This is the most prestigious station carrying the most marks. The patrol, mounted in two armoured reconnais- sance vehicles, must carry out a mounted reconnaissance patrol over a distance of approximately 30kms. Emphasis is on fast tactical movement, good observation and accurate reporting. Station 1 — Night Orientation March The scenario states that the patrol must fight its way back on foot (approximately 25kms) through enemy territory to reach friendly forces In addition, special tasks such as Warsaw Pact AFV, aircraft, uniform and weapon identification, First Aid and Geneva Convention questions must be tackled. The event is carried out at night over mountainous and wooded terrain. THE 9TH/l2TH ROYAL LANCERS REGIMENTAL JOURNAL Station 3 -— Enemy Identification The patrol has to identify a selection of AFV’s, uniforms, rank insignia and weapons belonging to the Warsaw Pact Countries (Russian, Polish, Hungarian, Czech. East German and Rumanian), In addition the patrol leader and his deputy must evaluate a captured enemy map marked with Soviet tactical symbols, Station 4 -— Cross Country Run and Obstacle Course The patrol must negotiate a gruelling cross country course (approximately 3500111 iong) including natural and man-made obstacles and hand grenade throwing. Station 5 — Small Arms Live Firing The patrol is deployed as a combat outpost with SMG’s and fire in heats of 4 men. The event is designed as a snap shooting competition with multiple targets being presented at very short intervals, Station 6 — Swimming Acroaa Open Water Under Combat Conditions The patrol must cross a stretch of open water (against the clock) under Combat conditions pushing a canvas pack containing equipment and their personal weapons Station 1 — Skill Driving In a Combat Vehicle The deputy patrol leader in one vehicle must negotiate a 5km skill driving course over difficult terrain in- cluding a minefield lane and a bottle- neck. He must cross and climb various obstacles and accelerate and maintain his vehicle to a specified speed over a set distance Station a — Co-operation with Amy Aviation The patrol leader must carry out a helicopter flight to reconnoitre a route of march. an area and a defensive position for a Bundeswehr heavy armoured reconnaissance company. LCpl Kerr ncgntimes the wire entanglement during m: cross cnuntry obttuc course. 91 |
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