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Approaching the finale of Recruit Camp 2012 the recruits are nearing the completion of their transition into military life. The two weeks of early morning physical training, weapon handling, drill lessons, and field craft lessons have had a profound effect on these young men and women. However, they still have 2 days to confirm that the transition has been successful. Intro to Formal Parade Beginning at 7:30am on 27 January the Recruits will be introduced to how a formal Regimental Parade...
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Nearly two weeks have passed since 85 recruits entered the gates of Warwick Camp from all walks of life. The grounds of the square were level for each recruit about to enter into an intense period of basic military training. The recruits all came with different expectations of the Camp, some to be confirmed while many were dispelled. Each of the recruits was assigned a section and began their transformation from individual civilians into a coherent team of young soldiers. ...
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Seven senior members of the Regiment have had their gun safety qualifications renewed during a two day course, held at Warwick Camp. The course instructor, Sergeant Major Instructor Gunnery (SMIG) WO2 Leon Holdridge from the Royal Artillery Depot in Larkhill, UK was flown out specifically to conduct the training.
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The Adjutant of the Bermuda Regiment, Captain Ben Beasley received the 2XV Plaque on behalf of the Bermuda Police Rugby Team following their victory over the President’s XV at the annual George Duckett Memorial match; he was also voted man of the match and scored one of the tries. George Duckett was a former Commissioner of Police who was assassinated in 1972. In 1973, the Police Rugby Section commenced an annual memorial game which is at present the longest running...
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In the constant effort to develop the infrastructure of Warwick Camp, the Regiment have set their Assault Pioneers the challenge of assisting in the build of a new element for their Assault Course. The Pioneers are the Regiment’s specialist engineers and are always to the fore in post-disaster recovery operations. They undergo extensive chainsaw training and are probably more akin to being armed with power tools instead of rifles. However, they are weapons experts in their own right and are...
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The newest members of the Bermuda Regiment began their third day of military training this morning with a rousing 0600 start. The cool, clear morning air over the parade square was, by 6:15am covered by what appeared to be a local cloud formation. It was, of course, the result of the 80 recruits and staff enjoying some high spirited physical exercise. After a half hour of opening their lungs and eyes they returned to their barrack rooms to shower and...
Read moreFor over a decade the Bermuda Regiment has used the easily recognisable green British Military uniform called “Combat Soldier ’95”. The Regiment has historically followed the UK uniform dress because our soldiers are most likely to operate with UK Forces, attend British training centres, follow British training doctrine, and to a lesser degree our Regimental traditions link us to UK Forces. However, the UK Ministry of Defence is in the process of transitioning its Service Personnel from Combat Soldier ’95 to...
Read moreThe Commanding Officer of the Bermuda Regiment would like to remind the public that the Regiment’s Annual 2 week Recruit Camp will begin on Sunday 15 Jan 2012. Recruits are reminded that in accordance with the “Recruit Camp General Instruction” that they were issued in October or November 2011 they are to: Be at Warwick Camp for a 7:45am start Be dressed in their Combat Uniform Have in their possession all the kit that they were issued and told to bring to...
Read more“We, the soldiers of the Bermuda Regiment can be proud of all we have achieved this year, as we have done every year. We are facing change, and we are embracing it, taking advantage of it, and will be a better Regiment for it” were two of the lines spoken by the Commanding Officer (CO) to his troops as they mustered for their annual end-of-year “Regimental Night” last Wednesday evening. The CO is correct about “change” at all levels -...
Read moreAttached is a thank you card from the family of the late LCpl Edness.
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Please see click here to see photos for the Conevening of the Legislature Parade 2011
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Members of the Bermuda Regiment emerged victoriously from the Inter-service Sport's Day hosted by the Bermuda Police Service. The day was full of strong challenges from H.M. Customs, Department of Corrections, Bermuda Fire and Rescue Services and a large contingent from the various Bermuda Police Departments. The Regiment started out strong in the various road races with the Adjutant, Captain Benjamin Beasley picking up the victory in the Store Hill Run (4.4miles) and the Training Warrant Officer, Warrant Officer Class...
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The Honours & Awards ceremony was held at Government house on 11 October 2011. Bermuda Regiment Commissions were presented to Major Joseph Carnegie, Major Martin Wyer and 2Lt Gordon Emmerson Bermuda Regiment Efficiency Medals were presented to CSgt. Alan Richardson, LCpl. Cherann Brangman, LCpl. Gary Dowling and Cpl. Janeek Providence.
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The Bermuda Regiment will be holding a late enlistment night on 8 November 2011 at 6:00pm for all those who missed or were unable to attend on the 4th and 5th of October 2011. Enlistees are required to bring: valid passport; social security number; personal (your own) bank details and your blood group. VOLUNTEERS MAY ATTEND THE LATE ENLISTMENT NIGHT. Everyone does the same basic training in the Bermuda Regiment. However, once your 2 week camp is finished, your career is only limited...
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"An historic event of which all Bermuda can be proud....". So said Minister of National Security, the Hon. Wayne N.M. Perinchief CPM, JP, MP following his attendance at the Fortissimo Tattoo in Ottawa, Ontario in support of the Bermuda Regiment Band and Corps of Drums and the Bermuda Islands Pipe Band. The two well known Bermuda Bands joined a cast of Canadian military bands and pipes including the The Royal Canadian Artillery Band, The Band of the Queens Own Rifles of...
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Tattoo? Beating Retreat? Sunset? What does it all mean? The short answer is that it is the end of the day—ceremonially, and for the soldiers, anyway. These bygone military practices hearken back to when the foot soldiers would retire from battle as light faded, the lowering of the flags, and the closing of the camp gates and mounting of the guards to keep watch over the encampments during the night. Though each of these events is specific in and of...
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Earlier this afternoon, the Minister for National Security, Minister Wayne Perinchief, CPM, JP, MP and the Permanent Secretary for National Security, Major Marc Telemaque, LVO, ED, tacsc made an official visit to Warwick Camp. This was the first time that the Minister has been formally invited to Warwick Camp during a training camp. The visit coincided with the Bermuda Cadet Corps’ Annual two week camp. The Minister and Permanent Secretary were escorted by the Commanding Officer for the Bermuda Regiment, Lieutenant...
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Thirty soldiers of the Bermuda Regiment 2011 Junior Non Commission Officer Cadre have successfully completed the final exercise, tactics phase, after spending two weeks living and working in the field at Canadian Army Training Centre, Meaford, Ontario. This exercise was the culmination of six months lead-up training, and was designed to test the students’ military and leadership skills by putting them through a demanding training regimen consisting of field craft exercises, skill at arms, adventure training, command tasks, map reading...
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The Queen’s Birthday Parade was again well attended by residents and visitors who enjoy the annual Front Street ceremony. Although this year saw a reduced number of Service personnel on parade, it was still carried out to the high degree expected by the on-lookers. The Bermuda Regiment paraded two guards, and the Bermuda Police Service, Bermuda Cadet Corps, and the Bermuda Sea Cadets all entered one guard each. The Bermuda Regiment Band once again put on an impressive display of...
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The Warrant Officers' & Sergeants' Mess invites you to its 58th annual Fishing Tournament to be held on Sunday June 26th, 2011 weather permitting. It is a fun tournament that is open to all residents. This year's organizers have been putting a great deal of effort into the preparation and it is geared up to be an exciting event. The fish seem to be cooperating as well and all fishing enthusiasts should be able to walk away with a prize whether...
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Continuing the Memorandum of Understanding from 2010, between the Bermuda Regiment and the Bermuda Police Service, the Regiment will again this year augment the Bermuda Police Marine Section during the upcoming summer months. The joint operation began on May 24th with 4 soldiers attached to the Bermuda Police Marine Section in order to assist patrolling the local waters during the Bermuda Day holiday. Sergeant Major Patterson, Lance Corporal Brangman, Private Kyle, and Private Stovell were the members of Boat Troop...
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Bermudian Soldiers Continue to Shine on Final Phase The Bermuda Regiment has begun their final phase of their overseas camp, which includes some of the toughest elements the soldiers will have to face including confidence courses, unarmed combat, and capsize drills. The hot dry days and unseasonably cold nights are continuing to challenge the endurance of Bermuda’s soldiers at Camp Lejeune. However, the men and women have maintained their decorum and have met or exceeded the high standards set for them...
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"BERMUDA WARRIOR" OFF TO A FLYING START The Bermuda Regiment’s field training exercise, named "BERMUDA WARRIOR" began on Wednesday. To enhance their experience, the US Marines air lifted our soldiers into their Forward Operating Base.via a CH-53 helicopter. The exercise takes place in the fictitious country of Jackson Key where the capital city of "Combat" has been overrun by lawless gang members who are smuggling drugs, using firearms, and intimidating the local population. The Bermuda Regiment provide support from the nearby Forward...
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EXERCISE BERMUDA WARRIOR PRODUCING TOP RESULTS Members of the Bermuda Regiment have rappelled, crawled, navigated and secured their way to the end of the first phase of their overseas annual training camp.
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