Following the CQB training exercise last night, Alpha Company, 1st Battalion RNZIR, applied their learned skills during a full-scale company patrol. The patrol allowed them to implement tactics practiced during previous training exercises in a real-world scenario.
Last night, soldiers from Alpha Company, 1st Battalion RNZIR, conducted Close Quarters Breaching (CQB) training. The exercise involved entering a compound from the ground floor, breaching and clearing rooms within the building, and simultaneously securing multiple floors.
This evening, the 1st Battalion, Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment successfully conducted a training exercise, demonstrating their operational readiness. This exercise showed what the regiment needs to improve for our next exercise and deployment.
Earlier this morning at aproximatley 0200 hours a section from Alpha Company 1RNZIR, began an assault on an enemy outpost. Prior to this reconnaissance of the compound was undertaken. The assault was a success with minor causalties including 3 unknown forces and 1 NZDF member.
Alpha Company Recon Platoon of 1RNZIR undertook a training exercise. They conducted surveillance and recon skills, improving intel gathering in tough environments while staying undetected.
This afternoon 1RNZIR updated their older gear for newer models in the R16, leaving behind the legacy of R6 and modernising with new Technology. Alongside this the Honorary Colonel of the Regiment visited the Regiment.
This evening, New Zealand Defence Force rallied for the Chief of Defence Force's Inspection. This inspection saw a great turnout of personnel, alongside the announcement of a future deployment.
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The 1st Battalion Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment conducted a Training Exercise at Tekapo Training Area consisting of range shooting, grenade training, fieldcraft, formations.
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🇳🇿 Today, Colonel Sir Logan_Windsor was awarded the New Zealand Armed Forces Award.
Colonel Sir Windsor has been serving within the New Zealand Defence Force since 2017.
Currently, he serves as the Honorary Colonel of the 1st Battalion, Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment.
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🇳🇿 Today, NZDF personnel took part in a parade at Porirua Military Camp.
A number of promotions were handed out, mainly from Private to Lance Corporal.
LtCol BenjaminMcKinnel congratulated those who received a promotion, encouraging them to continue their work.
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🇳🇿Today, the CDF presented deserving personnel with honours for their service in Yemen.
Among the recipients is Sapper mrb112, who is receiving the New Zealand Order of Merit for exceptional services to development and the NZDF at large.
Well done!
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🇳🇿 Moments ago, LtCol BenjaminMcKinnel announced the withdrawal of all New Zealand forces from Yemen.
He went on to thank all service personnel for their dedicated service throughout the deployment.
A list of those who will be receiving medals will be released on Sunday.
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🇳🇿 We are proud to unveil our NZMTP working & field dress uniforms.
These brand-new uniforms are the product of hard work by LTCOL BenjaminMckinnel. They were designed with practicality, and obviously style, in mind.
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🇳🇿 Yesterday, a number of junior NCOs took part in a signalling course at Tekapo Training Area.
Participants brushed up on crucial radio operation skills. The course was taught by Corporal AlfieWStoddard, who specialises in radio operations.
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🇳🇿 Earlier today, soldiers from the 5th/7th Battalion, RNZIR participated in a routine patrol, called Operation Black Quota, near FOB Starbeam in Yemen.
Key personnel were kidnapped by enemy forces earlier in the day, but retrieved by NZDF personnel during this patrol.
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