The first full day of annual camp focused on range and weapon training.
First thing on Sunday (21st Aug) morning the 2-Star training group, known as 3 Platoon at camp, headed to the Electric Target Range (ETR) and completed their regular weapon handling tests under the watchful eye of SSI Cy Dilger. Once assessed as safe and competent with the weapon system they zeroed their weapons and completed the 2-Star assessment shoot. The Automated Marking System (AMS), which automatically plots the falls of each shot, was used to help coach the cadets to get their shots on target. Photos of the range, set on the spectacular Eden hills, feature on the photo gallery.
Meanwhile, back in camp, the 1-Star training cadets of 1- and 2 Platoons were carrying out their weapon handling tests before moving onto the DCCT (Dismounted Close Combat Trainer) range. The DCCT is a computerised range, which does everything the outdoor ranges do but in a more controlled environment. Several practice shoots were conducted to prepare these more junior cadets for live firing tomorrow.
The evening was spent doing administration in preparation for tomorrow's training, which will also be on the ranges and obstacle course.
All the cadets are in good spirits, but a few of the junior ones are obviously missing home a bit already. We're doing our best to keep the cadets
First thing on Sunday (21st Aug) morning the 2-Star training group, known as 3 Platoon at camp, headed to the Electric Target Range (ETR) and completed their regular weapon handling tests under the watchful eye of SSI Cy Dilger. Once assessed as safe and competent with the weapon system they zeroed their weapons and completed the 2-Star assessment shoot. The Automated Marking System (AMS), which automatically plots the falls of each shot, was used to help coach the cadets to get their shots on target. Photos of the range, set on the spectacular Eden hills, feature on the photo gallery.
Meanwhile, back in camp, the 1-Star training cadets of 1- and 2 Platoons were carrying out their weapon handling tests before moving onto the DCCT (Dismounted Close Combat Trainer) range. The DCCT is a computerised range, which does everything the outdoor ranges do but in a more controlled environment. Several practice shoots were conducted to prepare these more junior cadets for live firing tomorrow.
The evening was spent doing administration in preparation for tomorrow's training, which will also be on the ranges and obstacle course.
All the cadets are in good spirits, but a few of the junior ones are obviously missing home a bit already. We're doing our best to keep the cadets
