Troops, armed with blank-firing weapons and smoke grenades, stormed buildings and climbed walls to hunt for and destroy the enemies barricaded within.
Then to mark the end of the exercise, soldiers enjoyed a ‘Covid-secure’ Christmas brunch of soup, roast turkey – with all the trimmings in a Christmas roll – and mince pies.
Troops from 4 PWRR fire and manoeuvre towards the enemy position. Photo: Sgt Nick Johns RLC / MoD Crown
Among those tucking into their Christmas treat was, Lance Corporal Daniel Wimberley, from Portsmouth.
The 30-year-old landscape architect is part of C Company, based in Tudor Crescent, Cosham, and said he relished the challenge of being a junior leader.