25 Training Regiment The Royal Logistic Corps

Leconfield

CO: Lt Col B Ekman • Adjt: Capt D Millington • RSM: WO1 T Rennie

The last four months have been a busy period for 25 Regiment RLC. The Regt has seen trainees and permanent staff undertake several sporting events, a comprehensive Adventurous Training package and participate in charity and Remembrance events.

Utilising every piece of cardio equipment in the main gym, Cpl Aitken headed up the Race the World (RTW) competition. 25 Regt embraced the frigid conditions and smashed through the distance, finishing in the top five of the competition.

Lt Main deployed with several trainees on Ex KNEES BEND, the RLC ski competition. With 80% of team members being complete ski novices, the team made huge leaps forward during the training week. They learnt the specific skills they needed to prepare for the racing, but more importantly, developed their ability to push through fear and embrace the challenges head on. A special mention must go to Pte Hancox, who received a CO’s Coin from CO 6 Regiment, Lt Col A Richardson, for her significant improvements throughout the race week, gaining over 40 positions from her first race to her last.

The Regt’s Rugby Union team has also achieved success in a recent fixture against 7 Regt RLC. The close-run game saw 25 Regt charge ahead in the closing stages. With several trainees playing their first full match, the experience of the coaching staff had clearly proved valuable. With the team now well-formed, preparations for upcoming fixtures are underway. Another highlight for the rugby team was the Rugby League World Cup. Soldiers from across the Regt were able to march out onto the pitch before the start of both the Men’s and Women’s final, a huge honour and a great experience for all involved.

Sport of all forms plays a huge part of the routine at 25 Regt.

During a recent visit by the new Commander DCLPA, Brig Daley, 25 Regt showcased the range of sports available to soldiers to highlight how important sport can be to their development. The Regt has been lucky enough to have soldiers selected for Corps and Army level sport in the last year. The efforts of the JNCO instructors to spot and nurture talent cannot be overstated.

Soldiers of 25 Regt took time to give thanks on Remembrance Sunday, being fortunate enough to take part in several Remembrance services. This included a parade through Beverley town centre, with all departments from across DST represented. Sgt Revill headed up the Poppy Appeal, taking a group of trainees to Leeds city centre where they raised £10,500 for a fantastic cause.