Mercian Regiment Army Reserves

The 4th Battalion, The @MercianRegiment: At the Heart of England's Infantry. #StandFirmStrikeHard.

[Mercian Regiment Army Reserves @MercianReserves]

The Anti-Tank Pl has been practicing their gunner's skills tests over the last few days. Ptes James Cooling and Timothy Smith shown here operating the indoor trainer and Ptes Nik Connelly and Zack Whitehouse practising the load, target acquisition and unload drills. #BritishArmy

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🗣️"...we’re pleased that the Oxford Economics report has studied this area for the first time. It shows the real breadth of where and how we add value..."

Read more about the report: https://t.co/wpjFQGTBBQ

[Mercian Regiment Army Reserves @MercianReserves]

1812, seizing #Badajoz opened the route to Madrid and driving the #French occupation from #Spain

2Lt Magnus Khan (pictured) has raised the jacket for @Army4Mercian C Company

#MercianWarriors continue to raise a scarlet jacket every year in remembrance of Lt Macpherson's heroism

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Army Reservist Sgt Faye Shotten, @Army4Mercian talks about how the Army has spurred her on as a paramedic.

Read more https://t.co/rJmUT8BEEQ

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Reservist combat medic with ⁦@Army4Mercian⁩ talks about how the Army has spurred her on as a paramedic for ⁦@OFFICIALWMAS⁩ https://t.co/NL5IDRL6sq

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@TheIronFist @WMRFCA @east_mids_rfca @NorthWestRFCA @7thRats @ArmyintheNorth

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Soldiers from ⁦@Army4Mercian⁩ have been put through their paces on Exercise Saxon Shield ⬇️ https://t.co/iGqUJU6J0u

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Reservists from 4 Mercian have been on Exercise Saxon Shield. 👀

It's designed to make sure the reserves remain at a high standard of readiness to deploy with regular units.

We joined them out in Otterburn Training Area as they completed their live-firing tests.🎯

[Mercian Regiment Army Reserves @MercianReserves]

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#MercianConfidence #MercianWarrior #WarFighter 
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[Mercian Regiment Army Reserves @MercianReserves]

In addition to the core skills of physical fitness, shooting and communication your Mercian Warrior have been honing their navigation skill by day and night. Maintaining the high standards and proficiency we require to support our Regular counterparts.

[Mercian Regiment Army Reserves @MercianReserves]

All Reserve soldiers who successfully complete their  Mandatory Annual Training Tests and attend the minimum days required will then qualify for their annual tax free bounty. The tax free bounty ranges from £500 year one and rises to over £1800 from year 5 onwards.

[UK Land Operations @UKLandOps]

Don't miss out.... The Field Army Conference is on 25 Mar. We are focussing on Leadership as a Force Multiplier. To join us go onto our Defence Connect page and register now!

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[Mercian Regiment Army Reserves @MercianReserves]

Exercise SAXON SHIELD is essential training designed to maintain Reservist's currency and competency.

All training is designed to ensure we remain ready to support our Regular counterparts on operations and deployments.

#MercianWarrior #MercianConfidence #WarFighter

[Mercian Regiment Army Reserves @MercianReserves]

Your Mercian Warriors are currently deployed on Exercise SAXON SHIELD which is a 10 day exercise that will see soldiers and officers complete their Military Annual Training Tests in a tactical scenario.

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[Mercian Regiment Army Reserves @MercianReserves]

It's #TimeToTalk

Take time out to listen to each other, anytime, any day.

[British Army 🇬🇧 @BritishArmy]

Today is #TimeToTalk. General Sir Patrick Sanders speaks openly about his mental health struggles and encourages the entire Army to feel confident speaking about their experiences, concerns and struggles.

Find out more at: https://t.co/QeQrYD6Z7b

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We also have 2 soldiers from D Company, 1 soldier from B Company, and 1 officer from C Company, doing the full Role Fitness Test before they attend Brecon for PCBC and ITC for PJNCO.

All conducted outside ⛄️ and within COVID guidelines.

#StandFirmStrikeHard

[Mercian Regiment @MercianRegiment]

This weekend, your #MercianWarriors undertook essential recruit and pre course training.

3 of our @Army4Mercian recruits from C Company are conducting the second part of their Role Fitness Test Basic Training, to qualify them as trained soldiers.

[Mercian Regiment Army Reserves @MercianReserves]

This has enabled Mercian warriors from all five counties to stay active, engaged and ready to support UK operations at home and abroad. 

Thank you SSgt Henshaw! 

#MercianWarrior #MercianConfidence 
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[West Midland Reserve Forces & Cadets Association @WMRFCA]

Action, #adventure and being part of a fantastic team are just some of the benefits of joining the #ReserveForces.

Start your next challenge in 2021 with a part-time career in the @RNReserve, @RMRMerseyside, @BritishArmy or @RoyalAirForce Reserves👇

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