Triple Crown Challenge Cyprus 2022 By Lieutenant Emily Martindale


The Triple Crown Challenge Cyprus (TCCC) normally held every year, with this year being the first since the pandemic. Taking place on the 3rd March with teams from all over the island including all three services taking part in the event.


contend with! Imagine trying to hit a Fig.21 CQM target from 15 meters away in a 30mph cross wind, not an easy feat.


Visitors


As the organising Det we would like to thank the Corps Colonel, Colonel Whiting, and Corps Sergeant Major, Warrant Officer First Class Heron, for coming out to the event, even if the weather was horrendous! The Corps Sergeant Major joined a team from 1 Royal Anglian who most likely expected much better weather for the event.


Results


The event consisted of a 9-mile tab around RAF Akrotiri, pistol range and military skills stands. The pistol range consisted of a 34 round pistol shoot (HPS 64) which was taken from different distances. The military skills stands were, NATO flags, recognition of 20 NATO countries, why things are seen, spotting 10 hidden items, blindfolded rifle stripping and assembly, a Matt 3 stand which included a ‘casualty with a gunshot wound’.


Teams


Across the island we had entries from 2 YORKS, 1 Royal Anglian, CJPU, BFC and JSSU, which included all 3 services being represented. A total of 9 teams competing for the honour of the trophies for that year.


Weather


With the location, most would expect the weather to be too hot and too sunny for an event like this to take place, however Cyprus proved us all wrong! With 30 mph wind snapping targets in half mid shoot, to rain that physically hurt on impact. Cyprus gave the teams some arduous weather to


With 4 distinct categories up for grabs, the teams had lots of chances to win one of the prizes; best shot (individual), fastest march, best military skills stands and best overall. Best shot was awarded to Corporal Hillson from CJPU juniors with an impressive score of 57/64. Fastest march 1 Royal Anglian team 1 in a time of 1 hour 42 minutes. Best military skills were awarded to CJPU. The overall the winners of the event went to CJPU juniors, who had a total of 263 points, 1 Royal Anglian team 1 were only 3 points behind in second place with 260, third went to CJPU Masters team with 246 points.


Post


Upon competition of the race we celebrated the successes of the day with a BBQ which due to the previously described weather conditions had to occur indoors. The Corps Colonel had the opportunity to present the awards to the winning teams. This was followed by two commendations from DPers Admin to Sergeant Pearce and Lieutenant Kidson presented to them by the Corps Colonel. Lastly, she had the chance to promote Private Field to Lance Corporal after completion of Lance Corporal ALDP.


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