The Corps Today
HQ 3 Cdo Bde RM: Looking into the New Year, the HQ focuses on operationally resetting for future contingency operations. HQCF deployed on Ex Viking Warrior, a disaggregated CPX in RMB Stonehouse and Camp Viking, Norway. The activity was enabled by Comms Sqn (Ex Arctic Lightning) as part of the wider Winter Deployment. The deployment enabled personnel develop their skills over three days of alpine or Telemark skiing.
43 Cdo FP Gp RM: O Sqn assumed the operation lead ensuring that 24/7 nuclear security is provided. Those not on operations represented the Unit in AT and sport including basketball and Ex White Dagger 24, as well as canoeing and mountain biking in Cyprus. January saw preparations for Exercises Sure Shot and Heavy Hit in addition to conducting CQB training.
47 Cdo RG RM: Prior to Christmas leave, the LC courses completed their Final Exercise (FINEX) in Marchwood. The LC instructors prepared for four new courses, including the LC Officer Course, which includes two students from the RNLMC. After leave, both 539 RS and 4 RS deployed to Norway for Ex Aquila on WD25. For 539 RS, Ex Sawfly has begun, which involves a two week range package including Heavy Machine Guns day and night marksmanship.