Troops of tomorrow invited to RBR assessment night
An opportunity to join a “dynamic and evolving organisation” will be offered tomorrow when the Royal Bermuda Regiment hosts an assessment night to find its next cohort of soldiers.
The event will take place at Warwick Camp from 6.30pm to 8.30pm as candidates are invited to sign up to a recruit camp planned for July 7 to 19.
An RBR spokeswoman said: “Our regiment welcomes and encourages participation by people from all walks of life, whether you’re a recent high school graduate or have years of life and professional experience under your belt.
“We pride ourselves on being a dynamic and evolving organisation where members can thrive and make connections with people they might not otherwise have the opportunity to meet.
“The RBR offers a training and working environment that is challenging and rewarding.
“It can provide support for continuing education in both personal and service-focused disciplines, while it also fosters the development of skills related to leadership, teamwork and resource management, among others.”
Enlistment is open to anyone aged from 18 to 52 who can legally reside in Bermuda.
Attendees of the assessment night will be invited to undergo a brief physical check by the regiment’s doctor and to take part in a personal fitness test.
They will also be asked a few questions in a short interview.
The regiment said its troops were often most visible when they performed ceremonial duties or in the aftermath of a major storm, when they played a key role in clean-up operations.
It added that “vast and varied” opportunities in the RBR also included clerical duties and logistics work as well as roles in the coastguard, medics section and regimental police.
The RBR said drills and exercises were typically held on evenings and weekends, and flexibility was offered where necessary.
Its spokeswoman urged: “Come along tomorrow, learn more about what we offer, and bring your sports attire.
“As our members will tell you, there is so much to gain from joining the regiment; what have you got to lose?”
• Register for the Royal Bermuda Regiment atbermudaregiment.bm/join-us; or call 707-0353 or e-mail jgmvanderpool@gov.bm for more information