AFM soldiers in live-fire training shoot

A live-fire air defence artillery training shoot was carried out this morning by the 1 Regiment of the army’s Air Defence & Support Company. The shoot was the culmination of a basic seven-week course of instruction on the ZPU 14.5mm anti-aircraft...

A live-fire air defence artillery training shoot was carried out this morning by the 1 Regiment of the army’s Air Defence & Support Company.

The shoot was the culmination of a basic seven-week course of instruction on the ZPU 14.5mm anti-aircraft machine-gun system for new soldiers stationed with the ADSC. The Unit’s Emergency Volunteer Reserve Force members also took part.

Capt. Christopher Attard said that some 50 soldiers took part including 16 reserves and six guests from other companies.

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