299 Para Sqn RE (@299parasqnre) 's Twitter Profile
299 Para Sqn RE

@299parasqnre

299 Parachute Squadron Royal Engineers (Reserve) of 23 Parachute Engineer Regiment. Providing airborne engineer and combat support to 16 Air Assault Brigade

ID: 797815364788912129

linkhttps://www.paradata.org.uk/unit/299-parachute-squadron-re-ta calendar_today13-11-2016 14:56:20

278 Tweet

863 Followers

60 Following

299 Para Sqn RE (@299parasqnre) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Two personnel recently attended Ex EAGLE POWDER in Val Thorens, France alongside 40 regular soldiers & officers. Skiing is one of 16 recognised AT activities available to Reservists. Through controlled exposure to risk; these activities provide a unique opportunity to develop.

Two personnel recently attended Ex EAGLE POWDER in Val Thorens, France alongside 40 regular soldiers & officers.

Skiing is one of 16 recognised AT activities available to  Reservists. Through controlled exposure to risk; these activities provide a unique opportunity to develop.
299 Para Sqn RE (@299parasqnre) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Last weekend the Sqn got together for their development weekend. The weekend gave members of the Sqn a chance to discuss future plans. In and amongst, plenty of PT was conduced including a circuit aptly named 'The 12 Gains/Pains of Christmas'. ๐Ÿ†Ž

Last weekend the Sqn got together for their development weekend.

The weekend gave members of the Sqn a chance to discuss future plans.

In and amongst, plenty of PT was conduced including a circuit aptly named 'The 12 Gains/Pains of Christmas'.

๐Ÿ†Ž
299 Para Sqn RE (@299parasqnre) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The Sqn fielded a team for the Army Sport North Team Cross Country Championships and achieved silver. This qualified them to compete in the '25 Army Cross Country Team and Individual Championships, where Cpl H was selected to join the Cross Country Team. well done lads ๐Ÿ‘ ๐Ÿฅˆ

The Sqn fielded a team for the Army Sport North Team Cross Country Championships and achieved silver.

This qualified them to compete in the '25 Army Cross Country Team and Individual Championships, where Cpl H was selected to join the  Cross Country Team.

well done lads ๐Ÿ‘ ๐Ÿฅˆ
299 Para Sqn RE (@299parasqnre) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A Day at the Ranges. 299 run a minimum of 6 days at the ranges each training year. This helps keep members of the Squadron refreshed and in date with their weapon handling skills. If you could see yourself using your free time for training such as this then drop us a message.

A Day at the Ranges.

299 run a minimum of 6 days at the ranges each training year. This helps keep members of the Squadron refreshed and in date with their weapon handling skills.

If you could see yourself using your free time for training such as this then drop us a message.
299 Para Sqn RE (@299parasqnre) 's Twitter Profile Photo

There are plenty of skills that our engineers have to say current in - year in and year out. A number training events are held each year to keep our Sappers current in all aspects of their role as airborne engineers. Send us a message if this is something you could commit to! ๐Ÿ†Ž

There are plenty of skills that our engineers have to say current in - year in and year out.
A number training events are held each year to keep our Sappers current in all aspects of their role as airborne engineers.

Send us a message if this is something you could commit to!
๐Ÿ†Ž
299 Para Sqn RE (@299parasqnre) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Newer members of the Squadron have recently returned from their initial Combat Intermediate Course at Gibraltar Barracks. Currently this is the first of three courses our engineers undertake. If this is appealing to you then we would encourage you to send us a message!

Newer members of the Squadron have recently returned from their initial Combat Intermediate Course at Gibraltar Barracks.

Currently this is the first of three courses our engineers undertake.

If this is appealing to you then we would encourage you to send us a message!
299 Para Sqn RE (@299parasqnre) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A few photos from the live firing that took place for the Squadron this weekend. "It's not just about hitting a target; it's about teamwork, communication and maintaining absolute control under pressure." ๐Ÿ’ช

299 Para Sqn RE (@299parasqnre) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Well done to the golf army team who have just won the Annual Foursomes Knockout Tournament. The tournament was started in 1952 by long standing member F. Love with the desire to maintain a high standard of golf at Burnham. Congrats to Cpl Greenwood from 299

Well done to the golf army team who have just won the Annual Foursomes Knockout Tournament.

The tournament was started in 1952 by long standing member F. Love with the desire to maintain a high standard of golf at Burnham.

Congrats to Cpl Greenwood from 299
299 Para Sqn RE (@299parasqnre) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Blue skies, brass flying, and bullseyes shooting... A couple of weeks back, the squadron kicked off the training year with an ACMT, followed by a day of pistol shooting under perfect skies. Sunshine, suncream, and solid shootingโ€”we canโ€™t ask for more at the ranges. ๐Ÿ”ซโ˜€๏ธ

Blue skies, brass flying, and bullseyes shooting...

A couple of weeks back, the squadron kicked off the training year with an ACMT, followed by a day of pistol shooting under perfect skies.

Sunshine, suncream, and solid shootingโ€”we canโ€™t ask for more at the ranges. ๐Ÿ”ซโ˜€๏ธ
299 Para Sqn RE (@299parasqnre) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Last week, four of our Squadron members teamed up with their regular counterparts in Ripon for five days of intense road cycling. ๐Ÿ“ท๐Ÿ“ท The week offered a perfect blend of fitness, camaraderie, and challenge โ€” laying the groundwork for potential selection to the Corps cycling team

Last week, four of our Squadron members teamed up with their regular counterparts in Ripon for five days of intense road cycling. ๐Ÿ“ท๐Ÿ“ท
The week offered a perfect blend of fitness, camaraderie, and challenge โ€” laying the groundwork for potential selection to the Corps cycling team
299 Para Sqn RE (@299parasqnre) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Just an average Tuesday night getting hands on weapons and practising drills! #Ubique #royalengineers #airbornesappers #sappers #airborne #military #britisharmy #army #ArmyReserve #23parachuteregiment #23pararegiment

Just an average Tuesday night getting hands on weapons and practising drills!

#Ubique #royalengineers #airbornesappers #sappers #airborne #military #britisharmy #army #ArmyReserve #23parachuteregiment #23pararegiment
299 Para Sqn RE (@299parasqnre) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Last weekend, the Squadron made the most of the (unusual) glorious weather to carry out valuable training in North Yorkshire. Activities included refreshing essential skills around fire trenches and mortar pitsโ€”vital knowledge for operational effectiveness. #Ubique

Last weekend, the Squadron made the most of the (unusual) glorious weather to carry out valuable training in North Yorkshire.

Activities included refreshing essential skills around fire trenches and mortar pitsโ€”vital knowledge for operational effectiveness.

#Ubique
299 Para Sqn RE (@299parasqnre) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Our squadron triathlon participants put in a strong performance at the Army North Triathlon competition this month. SSgt R and Cpl B both delivered impressive results, with Cpl B taking Silver overall in the male competition. Well done to both. ๐Ÿšฒ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐ŸŠ๐Ÿฅˆ

Our squadron triathlon participants put in a strong performance at the Army North Triathlon competition this month.

SSgt R and Cpl B both delivered impressive results, with Cpl B taking Silver overall in the male competition. Well done to both.

๐Ÿšฒ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐ŸŠ๐Ÿฅˆ
299 Para Sqn RE (@299parasqnre) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Squadron Social โ€“ Duxford War Museum โœˆ๏ธ The Squadron took a well-earned break from training last weekend with a social visit to Duxford War Museum. A great day out exploring some incredible aircraft and military history.

Squadron Social โ€“ Duxford War Museum โœˆ๏ธ

The Squadron took a well-earned break from training last weekend with a social visit to Duxford War Museum. A great day out exploring some incredible aircraft and military history.
299 Para Sqn RE (@299parasqnre) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Last weekend, OC 299 completed the 'Montane Spine Challenger South' - a foot race along the Pennine Way from Edale (in the Peak District) to Hardraw (in the Yorkshire Dales), over 108 miles and 5,700 metres of ascent. Fitness is supremely important to all soldiers!

Last weekend, OC 299 completed the 'Montane Spine Challenger South' - a foot race along the Pennine Way from Edale (in the Peak District) to Hardraw (in the Yorkshire Dales), over 108 miles and 5,700 metres of ascent.

Fitness is supremely important to all soldiers!
299 Para Sqn RE (@299parasqnre) 's Twitter Profile Photo

In recognition of Reserves Day and Armed Forces Week, LCpl Walker was honoured with an invitation to 10 Downing Street for the Armed Forces Network Breakfast Reception, hosted by Minister for Veterans and People, Alistair Carns. ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง

In recognition of Reserves Day and Armed Forces Week, LCpl Walker was honoured with an invitation to 10 Downing Street for the Armed Forces Network Breakfast Reception, hosted by Minister for Veterans and People, Alistair Carns.

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง
299 Para Sqn RE (@299parasqnre) 's Twitter Profile Photo

๐ŸŠโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿšดโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ Sprint Distance Triathlon! Two of our soldiers proudly represented the Squadron at the Sprint Distance Triathlon Championships held at Ellerton Lake on 25th June. They demonstrated outstanding fitness, determination, and team spirit. A fantastic achievement โ€” well done!

๐ŸŠโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿšดโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ Sprint Distance Triathlon!

Two of our soldiers proudly represented the Squadron at the Sprint Distance Triathlon Championships held at Ellerton Lake on 25th June. They demonstrated outstanding fitness, determination, and team spirit. A fantastic achievement โ€” well done!
299 Para Sqn RE (@299parasqnre) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Exercise Eagle Speedstar- Members of 299 Parachute Squadron RE recently returned from Exercise Eagle Speedstar held in California. This was a regimental training expedition delivered by our regular counterparts at 23 Parachute Engineer Regiment.

Exercise Eagle Speedstar-
Members of 299 Parachute Squadron RE recently returned from Exercise Eagle Speedstar held in California. This was a regimental training expedition delivered by our regular counterparts at 23 Parachute Engineer Regiment.