ATEx 2011 – Short Report

62 Regiment Annual Training Exercise 2011 – Short report.

Brigade Assessments 2010

The Reserve Artillery Regiments contributed FOO teams, FDC and Battery Commander to Bde Assesments.

Update on last 25 Pdr. Shoot from the Garrison group

Apparently it was Irish 25 Pounders that were used in the film ‘A Bridge Too Far’ – the scene of the creeping barrage as Michael Caine led 30 Corps through the German lines.

ATEx 2010 – Short Report

62 Reserve Artillery Regiment – Annual Training Exercise 2010 – Artillery support for 2 Eastern Brigade Permanent Forces combined arms exercise.

Comdt. Ger Gibson appointed Regimental 2 I/C

Comdt. Gibson, BC 2 Bty has been appointed to the Regimental 2 I/C position of 62 Reserve Artillery Regiment. This position was left vacant by the retirement of Comdt. Dick Brady.

Historic 5 Bty 25 Pdr…fought in Normandy with the Canadians.

A great piece of history…and the 5 Bty Sgts Club was there to witness it.

Recruitment Video – populated by pers from 62 Reserve Artillery Regiment

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mIwKWiV_E4&NR=1

We’re taking application forms from people interested in joining our Regiment!

If you’re interested in joining 62 Reserve Artillery Regiment, we’re now accepting completed applications forms. Really, its best to drop into us on a Tuesday night and complete the forms with us. Remember to bring a copy of your long birth cert and two passport photos. Exers! If you have any family members interested in [...]

Artillery Quotes from History

“Ultima ratio regum” English: “The final argument of kings” – Louis XIV’s inscription on French artillery “Do not forget your dogs of war, your big guns, which are the most-to-be respected arguments of the rights of kings.” – Frederick II of Prussia “The artillery lends honor to that which would otherwise be a vulgar brawl.” [...]

Integration…Artillery style

62 Reserve Artillery Regiment went under op con to 2 FAR last week during the Arty Corps Shoot.