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Six lucky cadets from W Company have just returned from a full day shooting the General Purpose Machine Gun with the local TA Pioneers.

SSgt Michael Sargent, Sgt Andi Allan, Cpl Jack Hale, LCpl Robert Potts and Cdts Jamie Daley and Jordan Harnett spent the morning being put through their paces on the "jimpy" by the NCOs of 100 Pioneer Squadron, Royal Logistics Corps.
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After a couple of hours honing their skills on the weapon, the lads were deemed safe and proficient enough to take to the firing point at Ponteland Ranges. Under the watchful eye of their TA mentors and Company Sergeant Major, SMI Peter Lawrence, team W Company were rapidly knocking chunks out of a cowering double Figure 11 target.
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With ammunition expended and paste pots running dry it was back to the Detachments with wide smiles and eager anticipation of the next shoot.

A great day for all the cadets and our thanks again to all at 100 Pioneer Squadron.
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Twelve cadets from W Company recently took part in Northumbria ACF's new cadet competition.

The competition, Northumbria Warrior, involved cadets from across the county battling it out during a timed route march, practical navigation, first aid and weapon handling on Otterburn Training Area.

Despite their valiant efforts the W Company team came in 4th place. Particular mention goes to Cdt L. Scott of Amble Detachment, who was the top individual on the shooting phase - a great achievement considering the experienced opposition.

Northumbria Warrior was in preparation for 15 Brigade's annual Colts Canter competition in early October. The W Company team will also be put through their paces at Annual Camp next month.

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Three W Company cadets have swept to victory in the regional shooting competition.

Corporals Craig Holman, Guy Renner-Thompson and Ross Holman came second overall against stiff competition from fellow army cadets, air cadets and sea cadets from across the north of England. The lads, all from Belford Detachment, proudly display their medals in the photo above.

It was double success for Cpl Guy Renner-Thompson, who was also the best individual shot in the competition.