Royal Regiment of Scotland Readies For Major NATO Exercise

Troops from The Royal Regiment of Scotland have sharpened their warfare skills ready to support NATO. 

Sixty members of B Company, 4th Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland (4 SCOTS), recently took part in live fire and tactical training at Warcop Ranges in Cumbria. 

The training consisted of a battalion live fire range package, covering the Annual Combat Marksmanship Test, night and daytime attacks, culminating in a challenging company attack using night vision optics.  

4 SCOTS, a light mechanised infantry battalion, is preparing for imminent deployment to Romania for Exercise Steadfast Dart, a major NATO exercise in Eastern Europe.

Leading from the front, the UK is providing the largest contribution of forces with over 2,600 personnel and 730 vehicles deploying to NATO’s eastern flank.

During the pre-deployment training, the infantry soldiers became more competent in drills, movement on the ranges and applied weaponry knowledge whilst firing live ammunition.  

Second Lieutenant Simon Owtram, 4 SCOTS Platoon Commander, said:

“The aim of the training was to get the soldiers used to being in a tactical scenario firing live rounds and getting familiar with their surroundings on the range. 

“It builds confidence so they are competent to do what they are trained to do.

“The Highlanders enjoy it; it’s a good opportunity for them to use the weapons in the way they’re meant to be used.” 

With lows of minus one degree at Warcop, the weather added an extra challenge. Soldiers had to use mental resilience to get through the freezing temperatures and ensure their tactical skills stayed switched on.  

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