On the 15th anniversary of the Regiment’s formation yesterday, the 1st and 2nd Battalions of the The Mercian Regiment amalgamated, combining the best of both into a potent fighting force.

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On CO’s PT 1st Battalion, The Mercian Regiment test their mettle on the asslt course, the ultimate test of #Resilience , #Robustness and #Teamwork .

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1st Battalion, The Mercian Regiment B (Malta) Company continue their training, this time in the heart of Mercia in the Staffordshire moorlands. The troops have conducted a patrols competition over 25km, testing skills such as reconnaissance, attacks, and casualty management.

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A highlight of 1st Battalion, The Mercian Regiment’s patrols competition was the bayonet lane where each soldier’s grit, determination and aggression was tested. Every Mercian soldier must be ready for close combat as part of their job role.

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1st Battalion, The Mercian Regiment’s Commanding Officer’s physical training session is about building individual and collective resilience. Adapting to whatever may come, whilst being conditioned to discomfort, are key to warfighting.

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1st Battalion, The Mercian Regiment’s A ‘Grenadier’ Company were recently at the atmospheric Tregantle Fort, Cornwall practising Urban operations, and making use of simunition (paint) rounds for added realism.

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