Nov 25 - Five New RG Recruits Pass Out In Catterick
Five recruits from the Royal Gibraltar Regiment passed out at the Infantry Training Centre (ITC) in Catterick last week.
Private Abbaciano (20), Private Buist (18), Private Hicks (20), Private Holdsworth (17) and Private Mogotsi (23) have all successfully completed their 26 week Combat Infantryman Course.
All infantry soldiers in the British Army must complete the course which teaches the soldier a number of skills from war-fighting tactics through to ceremonial drill. It is designed to ensure that the newly qualified solider is fully prepared to join their chosen unit and is ready for operational deployment.
Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel Ivor Lopez attended the passing out parade, he said: “I am always immensely proud of our soldiers who have passed out from Catterick; the Combat Infantryman’s Course is a very demanding six months and during that period they develop into self-confident and disciplined individuals who are physically fit, well-motivated and equipped with the necessary skills and fighting qualities to take part in military operations.”
One recruit from this intake has done especially well with Private Hicks being awarded Best PT. The recruits will now return to Gibraltar where they will undergo driver training and take some well-earned leave.
