Staff from some of Bermuda’s top businesses have been given a taste of army life in a tough corporate challenge.

Accountancy firm KPMG came out top after tackling a series of gruelling tests.

Brian Flynn, 25, from Warwick, who works in KPMG’s tax department, said: “It was a great time, a great event.

“The instructors did well to relate everything back to us and shared what they did — we got a good scope into the Regiment.”

Other teams taking part included runners-up Bowring Marsh, third-placed PwC and fourth-placed AIG. They were faced with a race around the Regiment assault course, a mini-obstacle course, and a crossfit challenge.

Tawana Tannock, an assistant vice-president in claims and compliance at Bowring Marsh, said: “It was awesome. The assault course was the best. It required physical work, stamina, teamwork and courage. It symbolised everything today was about, really.”

Anthony Fellowes, 32, from Pembroke, who works in IT with PwC, said: “Everyone on our team got through the obstacle course without penalties, which was great.”

While Adam Farrell, 36, an underwriter with AIG from Paget, said: “There were certainly some fears conquered — fear of heights particularly.

“They made it fun — there was a good variety of stuff going on and keeping us all thinking. The teamwork was good as well.”

Regiment Commanding Officer Lt Col Michael Foster-Brown, who presented the medals to the winners, said: “It’s all about spreading the word about what the Regiment is like. It shows the benefits employers gain from the Regiment service of their employees, like teamwork and self-confidence as well as planning. It helps to demystify the Regiment.”

Col Foster-Brown added: “This is an annual event and we have capacity to take more teams, so if any other companies want to join in, they’re very welcome.”

Training officer Major Martin Wyer, added: “We don’t hide what we do at Warwick Camp and we’re delighted when companies come to see how we operate. They love it when they come and get very competitive.”