Over 200 service personnel from across the UK have tested their driving skills in tough off-road terrain.
The exercise tested the proficiency of its reservist soldiers using a variety of Land Rovers, motorcycles and trucks.
Exercise Mudmaster is run in partnership with the British Army Motorsports Association’s 4x4 Navigation Group.
The unique two-day military driving event has been run jointly with the Scottish Land Rover Owners Club since 1991.
Exercise Mudmaster is run in partnership with the British Army Motorsports Association’s 4x4 Navigation Group.
Exercise Mudmaster is run in partnership with the British Army Motorsports Association’s 4x4 Navigation Group.
154 (Scottish) Regiment Royal Logistic Corps held its annual driving competition, Exercise Mudmaster, at several locations across Central Scotland.
“This challenging competition gives our soldiers the chance to improve their expertise under demanding conditions and against the best teams from across the Army, the Royal Navy, and Royal Air Force, as well as Off-Road clubs from around the UK."
The exercise tested the proficiency of its reservist soldiers using a variety of Land Rovers, motorcycles and trucks. As well as a test of teamwork, the crews were judged on their road safety awareness and proficiency at off road driving and navigation.
Civilian and military drivers compete together
The unique two-day military driving event has been run jointly with the Scottish Land Rover Owners Club since 1991.
Mudmaster allows civilian drivers the chance to pit their wits against some of the best drivers in the Army in a challenging cross-country competition, run in partnership with the British Army Motorsports Association’s 4x4 Navigation Group.
“Our Reservists relish the opportunity to perform to the highest standards as both military drivers and navigators; this is particularly relevant as the Army seeks to double its lethality in the coming years."
Major Ray Watt, 154 (Scottish) Regiment RLC said: “This challenging competition gives our soldiers the chance to improve their expertise under demanding conditions and against the best teams from across the Army, the Royal Navy, and Royal Air Force, as well as Off-Road clubs from around the UK."
Building skills for operational readiness
The first Army drivers to cross the line were LCpl Marc Hood and Pte Callum Norrington, a joint 215 Multi-role Medical Regiment and 154 (Scottish) Regiment RLC team.
Major Watt added: “Our Reservists relish the opportunity to perform to the highest standards as both military drivers and navigators; this is particularly relevant as the Army seeks to double its lethality in the coming years.
"Improving mobility by skilled driving in all conditions and accurate navigation are key components in achieving that. We currently train to deliver logistic support to 1 UK Division on operations anywhere in the world.”
"I would recommend this event to any vocational driver in the Field Army. As well as the training value, I can honestly say it was a highlight of the year and hugely enjoyable."
Deputy Chief of Staff 102 Operational Sustainment Brigade, Major Sam Foster, said: "Exercise Mudmaster is an unrivalled opportunity to practise driving and navigation by day and night in the UK. The event is both impressive and demanding.
"I was tested more in this event than when I was driving cross country in both Poland and Oman, and I would recommend this event to any vocational driver in the Field Army. As well as the training value, I can honestly say it was a highlight of the year and hugely enjoyable."
As an Army Reserve Regiment, 154 (Scottish) Regiment Royal Logistic Corps is equipped with the latest MAN HX3 Support Vehicles. It recently deployed Reservists to Cyprus and Kenya, and supported the NHS with ambulance drivers and logistics specialists as part of the response to the Covid pandemic.
