| Commando Training |
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| WHAT DOES THE COURSE ENTAIL? |
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First of all volunteers will attend a 4 week Pre-All Arms Commando Course at RMB Chivenor. They will become part of Achnacarry Troop (Achnacarry is a place in Scotland near Spean Bridge where WW2 Commandos trained). This 4 week course is designed to develop volunteers both physically and mentally to enable them to pass the All Arms Commando Course at Lympstone. | |
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| PRE-ALL ARMS COMMANDO COURSE |
| During the 4 weeks at Chivenor, training will include the following: |
• Weapon Handling Tests
• Fitness Training
• Map Reading/Navigation
• Patrolling and Field Tactics
• Signals Training
• Preparation and Maintenance of personal equipment
• Mandatory passing out tests to proceed to Lympstone |
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| PASSING OUT TESTS |
30 Foot Rope
Climb a 30 foot rope wearing Full Fighting Order carrying your personal weapon, total weight around 35lb. |
Assault Course
Cover 12 obstacles wearing Full Fighting Order carrying your personal weapon in 5 minutes. |
200 Metre Carry
Wearing Full Fighting Order, carry a man and his equipment including weapon for 200m in under 90 seconds. |
Regain Rope
Demonstrate a "Full Regain" onto a rope over a static water tank wearing Full Fighting Order and carrying your personal weapon. |
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Page Updated: 12 May 2005 |
