A woman from Hereford has become the first female soldier to pass one of the military's most gruelling courses.The three-and-a-half week course, at Catterick in North Yorkshire, comprises a series of tests including loaded marches and log and stretcher races.Her success follows that of Capt Rosie Wild, who in 2020 wasIt was Pte Carter's second attempt at the course after previously having to withdraw due to a foot injury.
"It sounded really tough, but I just wanted to give it a go and prove to myself that I could do it," she said.Maj Chris Braithwaite presented Pte Carter with a maroon beret after she passed the course "Physically I found it very challenging, but it's about showing that you can deliver when things get hard - I just kept telling myself that every step was a step closer to the end.Maj Chris Braithwaite, Officer Commanding Pegasus Company, said the course was "designed to test an individual's physical fitness, determination and mental robustness under stress".
He said he hoped the success of Pte Carter, who was recognised with a maroon beret, encouraged others to attempt the course.Marching 10 miles while carrying a 16kg backpack, in under one hour and 50 minutesCompleting an aerial assault course designed to test a candidate's ability to overcome fearFor the next stage of her training, Pte Carter will be sent for the Basic Parachute Course at RAF Brize Norton.
The 21-year-old is a combat medical technician, providing medical support to a specially-trained Army unit, 16 Air Assault Brigade Combat Team, which is equipped to deploy by parachute and helicopter.Follow BBC West Midlands on
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MarchersMedia What colour is the boathouse at Hereford?
Well done her 🇬🇧👏🇬🇧👏
She's the 1st female private solfier. Capt. Rosie Wild passed P Co. early in 2020. She was the 1st female soldier to successfully pass P Co.
Well done! 👍👍 👏👏
Is it the fact she’s female or that she is from the geographical area of Hereford?
Well done 👋👋👋
MargotLJParker I thought P-Coy was supposed to be tough?
wonder how much they lowered the bar
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