Exercise Steele Tuff 2019
9 RQR held Exercise “Steele Tuff 2019” at Greenbank training area on 22/23 Nov in extremely hot and dry conditions. Our Patron Maj Gen John Pearn AO RFD, Peter Rogers DFC, Paul Brown and Bob Collins attended and Peter and Bob were accommodated overnight at BHQ training area.
There were 6 Sections competing and the exercises consisted of Section Tactics, live firing on a number of different ranges, a tactical load carrying exercise and a first aid and evacuation exercise based on an IED explosion. It was interesting to see the new live firing ranges which are fully automated and now contain moving targets as well as the usual standing targets. It is possible for targets to be simultaneously on the 100, 200, 300 metre ranges at the same time.
The winning Section was from A Coy, Caboolture and the presentation was made by Maj Gen Pearn. The venue for the presentation was in a bush clearing dining night venue with 9 RQR Colours on a stand behind the Head Table, a raised stand for presentations between the Head Table and 4 long tables set out for the assembled gathering. A generator set well back from the clearing provided lighting, although there were a couple of dim times. Porta-loos had been set up and the overall scenario was extremely pleasant.
9 RQR catering staff provided a three course meal with a choice of Steak or Chicken for the main course.
In addition to the “Steele Tuff” presentation, which was the first one, there were other end of year presentations made by 9RQR for best soldier, best NCO, best CSM, best shot etc, as well as a number of farewells and promotions and the usual toasts.
Overall it was an outstanding contest for the medallions for “Steele Tuff” as well as a magnificent field dinner which had taken a lot of thought and effort to set up.
There were 6 Sections competing and the exercises consisted of Section Tactics, live firing on a number of different ranges, a tactical load carrying exercise and a first aid and evacuation exercise based on an IED explosion. It was interesting to see the new live firing ranges which are fully automated and now contain moving targets as well as the usual standing targets. It is possible for targets to be simultaneously on the 100, 200, 300 metre ranges at the same time.
The winning Section was from A Coy, Caboolture and the presentation was made by Maj Gen Pearn. The venue for the presentation was in a bush clearing dining night venue with 9 RQR Colours on a stand behind the Head Table, a raised stand for presentations between the Head Table and 4 long tables set out for the assembled gathering. A generator set well back from the clearing provided lighting, although there were a couple of dim times. Porta-loos had been set up and the overall scenario was extremely pleasant.
9 RQR catering staff provided a three course meal with a choice of Steak or Chicken for the main course.
In addition to the “Steele Tuff” presentation, which was the first one, there were other end of year presentations made by 9RQR for best soldier, best NCO, best CSM, best shot etc, as well as a number of farewells and promotions and the usual toasts.
Overall it was an outstanding contest for the medallions for “Steele Tuff” as well as a magnificent field dinner which had taken a lot of thought and effort to set up.
A Section from 9 RQR being briefed before firing
Above and below. Treating the IED injuries
Clearing the Range at the end of the day. Soldiers in background picking up brass and rubbish.
From L. 2i/c 9RQR. Paul Brown, Maj Gen Pearn AO RFD, Peter Rogers DFC, Bob Collins, Capt Robson 9RQR
From L. 2i/c 9RQR. Paul Brown, Maj Gen Pearn AO RFD, Peter Rogers DFC, Bob Collins, Capt Robson 9RQR
Association members Paul Brown, Bob Collins, Maj Gen Pearn AO RFD, Peter Rogers DFC with winning Section 9 RQR after the presentation
Table of Remembrance at the Field Dinner
CO 9 RQR Lt Col Andrew Kirby, Brigade Commander and Maj Gen Pearn AO RFD at the Field Dinner. 9 RQR Colours in background.