An Cosantóir Dec 2014/Jan 2015 www.dfmagazine.ie
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2 BDE BIATHLON
PhotoS by CPL COLIN DELANy, 2 BDE HQ
P
hysical fitness and mental agility are ingrained in all
members of the Defence Forces. In the military, as in
sport and life, one competency is useless without the
other - a healthy balance is key.
On 30th October 2 Bde held the first ever Military Biathlon
Competition in Gormanston Camp, Co Meath. This high intensity
competition was designed to test teamwork, physical fitness,
marksmanship and composure. Competitors had to negotiate a
2km circuit three times. At each lap they had to fire five rounds, the
first lap from a standing position, the second lap from the kneeling
position before finishing the course with five shots from the lying
position. All competitors had the standard combat kit of a 14kg
backpack, helmet, combat vest and personal weapon.
The 7 Inf Bn took the honours in the Team Event, displaying the
physical fitness, marksmanship and tactics required to win the
inagural event. Pte McCabe, 27 Inf Bn won
the Individual Race and Tpr McCarthy, 2
Cav Sqn won the Over 40's category.
Well done to all who took part and
organised this challenging event.
RESultS
Category: Team
1st: 7 Inf Bn (I/C Cpl Finlay)
2nd: 28 Inf Bn (I/C Sgt Gillen)
3rd: 7 Inf Bn (I/C Sgt Meade)
4th: 2 Bde (I/C Comdt Carley)
5th: 2 Cav Sqn (I/C Cpl Scollard)
Category: Male/Individual
1st Pte Mc Cabe - 27 Inf Bn
2nd Pte Englishby - 27 Inf Bn
3rd Pte Harte - 27 Inf Bn
4th Pte O Donoghue - 6 Inf Bn
Category: O/40
1st Tpr Mc Carthy - 2 Cav Sqn (RDF)
2nd CQ Murphy D - McKee Bks
3rd Capt Ensor- 2 Bde CIS
