Left to right: Officer Preston Moss, Mr Mike Guy, Second Secretary and Vice Consul, Bahamas High Commission London and Officer Sanchez Davis at the passing out parade at Britannia Royal Navy College (Photo: Bahamas High Commission)
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A Royal Bahamas Defence officer was awarded Best International Cadet
at his graduation at Britannia Royal Naval College in Dartmouth UK.
Twenty- two year old Sanchez Davis was chosen among his peers as the top
international cadet. This title automatically puts Davis in the running
with other international colleagues from each entry this year to win an
opportunity to return to the UK in 2015 and receive the overall Best
International Cadet at the Lord High Admirals Ceremony.
A second
RBDF officer twenty-five year old Preston J Moss, who graduated as well,
received honourable mention during his training at Britannia Royal
Naval College. Both Bahamian officers, Davis and Moss completed training
and had their passing out parade on July 10th.
Head of the
institution, Captain Henry Duffy of Britannia Royal Naval College told
the audience at the passing out parade in Dartmouth that he is pleased
with the progress of the officers.
“The successful completion of
their initial training here on the banks of the River Dart marks their
formal transition from civilian to military officer. They have been
tested, stretched and assessed in a wide range of challenges. In this
sense, BRNC has prepared them well to continue this journey of
professional and personal development and to springboard them on their
way to a unique and very special career. It is a career that will, I
assure you, test them to the limits at times, but one that is always
wholly rewarding, exciting and respected,” said Captain Duffy.
Second Secretary and Vice Consul at The Bahamas High Commission London,
Mike Guy attended the graduation at Dartmouth and congratulated the
young men on their achievement.
“It is always rewarding to see young
Bahamians do well internationally. Officers Davis and Moss worked
extremely hard and for the duration of their training both of them stood
out on their own merit. We are extremely proud of the achievements of
these young men,” said Mr Guy. The officers completed three phases
of training including militarisation and marinisation; they were
required to take various exams, essays and conduct presentations.
Davis and Moss underwent aggressive sea training exercises that took
them on board the HMS Bulwark and HMS Illustrious. Their Royal Navy
training also involved submarine exercises and various military
operations. One of the highlights in their training was participating in
the commissioning of HMS Queen Elizabeth.
Before graduating,
officers Davis and Moss met with the Minister of National Security, The
Honourable Dr Bernard Nottage and Royal Bahamas Defence Force Commodore
Roderick Bowe during their visit to Dartmouth in April, to update the
officials on the progress of their Royal Navy training.
Davis and
Moss are now receiving training in the International Warfare Officers
Foundation Course from July 14th to October 31st, 2014. The course
trains students to be warfare officers as they learn more about
navigation, boat handling, rules of the road and seamanship. Davis and
Moss are the first from The Bahamas to participate in this course.
Minister of National Security, Dr Bernard Nottage and Commodore of The Royal Bahamas Defence Force Mr Roderick Bowe visiting Sanchez Davis and Preston Moss in April 2014 at Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, UK. (Photo: Bahamas High Commission)
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International Officer Cadets
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