15th-17th June 2012
This weekend the X-Ray Coy Advancement Board was held at Beckingham ATE. Following on from the Pre-Board in April, Luton submitted three candidates for assessment.MC2 Matthews pictured below (third left) completed his MC1 board, where he was tested in basic fieldcraft, map-reading, weapons training and drill. L/Cpl Ayers and L/Cpl Loveland, pictured left (centre and second from right), completed their Corporal's board, where they were tested in advanced fieldcraft, advanced map-reading, weapons training and drill. This is the first time that Luton has submitted any candidates for a Corporals board, and as another sign of the growing strength of the detachment. The scored were announced on Sunday afternoon, and awards were presented by the Area Office, Commander Eric Langley RN.
Of the forty-one MC1 candidates, MC2 Matthews came third highest on the board. This is a fantastic achievement and he is duely promoted to Lance Corporal. L/Cpls Ayers and Loveland were amongst the five successful Corporals candidates, and had their chevrons presented to them by the Area Officer. They are now the first Corporals in the detachment and are setting the trend for all those that follow. Congratulations and BZ to all candidates.