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Business people join forces with TA

Businessmen and women from all over the region will swap their business suits for combats during an Armed Forces-style event in Catterick, North Yorkshire this weekend.

Driving a variety of Army vehicles, sleeping out in the open and solving problems in a military manner will gain them points in a teamwork competition.

They may also have to demonstrate their watermanship skills, turn their hand to being a vehicle mechanic and be able to cope with heights.

The 85 business people participating in Exercise “Executive Stretch” come from 24 companies, councils and health trusts, and will be cheered on by their employers as they complete a variety of stands.

The business people from Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, Durham, Cleveland and Yorkshire will learn leadership and many other skills as well as a lot about themselves as they tackle the tasks set for them by the 150 Transport Regiment, Royal Logistics Corps.

The Regiment is based in Hull and also has squadrons in Leeds and Doncaster.

They will be assisted by other TA units from the region as well the Royal Naval Reserve’s HMS Calliope and 609 Squadron of the Royal Auxiliary Air Force.

The Reserve Forces and Cadet Associations in the North of England and Yorkshire and the Humber sponsor this competition which is designed to introduce business people to the Reserve Forces.

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Ruth Mitchell .