Eagle-eyed loggies have blasted their way into history after becoming the first all-female team to take part in the Corps Operational Shooting Competition.
The outfit – led by WO2 Jess Kilfoyle of 29 Regiment, RLC (pictured back row, third from right) – put in a strong performance at the five-day event in Pirbright to finish ninth of more than 30 regular teams.
The impressive showing means they qualify for the defence operational shooting event in the same camp this month.
WO2 Kilfoyle told Soldier she was over the moon with her team, the youngest member of which is aged just 19, adding that they had put in days of hard graft.
And she hoped their strong performance in serials such as section attacks and advance-to-contact drills would inspire other servicewomen.
“Accurate and rapid shooting is essential, wherever in the army you serve,” WO2 Kilfoyle added. “You’re firing at moving targets on the ranges and have to deal with simulated casualty extractions – all the while fatigued and under pressure. “I’m delighted with the team.”
