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Adventure + Survival experiences, corporate team building and specialised shooting training delivered by former UK Pathfinders and Special Forces soldiers

Yorkshire, England
Joined March 2017
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So far, so good 👍🏻 Good driving skills are essential, as is good conduct whilst inside the vehicle with 'the boss' 🚘✔️
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Long hard days on the hills starting with DS led marches to check #stamina and #navigational ability then a series of individual marches over successive days and increasing distance until the final march #Endurance at 64 Kilometres carrying 55Ib and a weapon under 20 hours
As our advance force, Pathfinders are #FirstIn to operate independently behind enemy lines. The hills phase of selection sees candidates show their fitness by maintaining a 4km/h pace on marches across the Brecon Beacons as distance, load and navigational complexity increases…
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'The PF', Pathfinder Platoon, first in for the British Army's Global Response Force - 'we punch well above our weight'. - PF Troop Commander. @2PARA_HQ @3PARA 🆎
As our advance force, Pathfinders are #FirstIn to operate independently behind enemy lines. The hills phase of selection sees candidates show their fitness by maintaining a 4km/h pace on marches across the Brecon Beacons as distance, load and navigational complexity increases…
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My latest #podcast so thanks to the team for the chat it was great #operationmayhem #PF @TheParachuteReg
My latest podcast thanks for having me it was a pleasure to chat #teaandmedals @TheParachuteReg
Outstanding men of the fighting 3rd Battalion #respect @courage
Tonight on the 40th anniversary, @3PARA commemorated the costly battle of Mount Longdon. Veterans & serving came together to remember & celebrate the costly sacrifice & remarkable fighting spirit of a unique Battalion. #EveryManAnEmperor
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22 years ago today #OperationPalliser began in #SierraLeone a UK TaskForce consisting of #1PARA and supporting elements conducted a NEO to extract entitled personnel from the country who were at risk of slaughter from the #RUF rebel group @2PARA_HQ @3PARA @TheParachuteReg #PF
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Another superb student attending a training course in the #shoothouse all training is suitable for any level of experience from beginner to former service personnel we cater for all skill sets full details on the website #indoorrange #CQB @SteveHeaneyMC
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Tune into IGTV on Boxing day for the background and release date for Episode 1 of Pegasus Company🆎 🇬🇧 #UtrinqueParatus #AdUnumOmnes @Para_Training @TheParachuteReg @16AirAssltBCT
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This New Year @TheParachuteReg will give you an exclusive insight into what it takes to be selected for service in the United Kingdom's Airborne Forces within @16AirAssltBCT #UtrinqueParatus #AdUnumOmnes
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Our #giftvouchers are available in our website store and are ideal for that unique #ChristmasPresent valid for 12 months and used against any of our offerings superb for the #shoothouse experiences
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#Christmas gifts made easy great deals with @amazon on all formats you can also order signed copies from @thexplatoon website store #xplatoon #operationmayhem
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Another great few days in our #ShootHouse running training courses and activities for beginners of all ages #weaponhandling #shooting #CQB #rifle #pistol @SteveHeaneyMC @sigsauerinc
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Pathfinders reunion in London today. The Advance Force for @16AirAssltBCT. 350 members since the current unit formed in 1985. Over half have gone on to serve in Special Forces. #FirstIn #AdUnumOmnes
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Our #operator weapon handling training courses provide a unique insight into the skills and drills required to function at the highest levels. Full details of our courses are on the website @SteveHeaneyMC #rifle #pistol #realistic #certificate
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A few more images of our indoor #shoothouse range full details of this unique facility and training are available on our website #courses #events #corporateevents #xplatoon
Amazing #artwork added to our indoor training facility to enhance the experience for our attendees. Both the range and classroom spaces are superb areas in which to train and have fun #realism #training #activity #shoothouse #adventure