in a recent ceremony at Government House after the successful completion of an eight-month commissioning course.

Six cadets began the programme last October which culminated in a two-week exercise at the United States Marine Base located at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.

Second Lieutenant is the most junior of commissioned ranks. Subsequent promotions are to first lieutenant, captain, major and lieutenant colonel.

Royal Anglian Adjutant Capt. Henry Simpson conducted the course, which emphasised basic field craft, navigation and riot control as well as leadership and written and oral communication skills.

"This is the second year that the Bermuda Regiment has run this programme,'' Capt. Simpson explained. "It is tailored specifically to the kinds of situations they can be expected to face as officers here in Bermuda.

"They are each well prepared to lead a platoon of thirty soldiers.'' The successful second lieutenants are: Mr. John Burchall, Mr. Remy Colmet, Mr.

Vernon Hassell and Mr. Jeremy Wright.

Capt. Richard Doughty also received the Governor's commission after a broken leg prevented him from receiving the award in ceremonies held in March.

Eight long-serving non-commissioned officers were also presented with efficiency medals as well as first and second clasps.

The second clasp is awarded for 24 years service. It was presented to Warrant Officer First Class Herman Eve.

For 18 years service, Sgt. Henry Smith, Sgt. Maclaren Smith and Lcpl Melvin Lambert all received the first clasp.

The efficiency medal, which is presented to soldiers with 12 years service, was awarded to colour sergeants John Dasilva and Sharon Johnson, Sgt. Richard Addi and Cpl. Dorothy Nisbett.

NEWLY PROMOTED -- Royal Anglian Adjutant Capt. Henry Simpson (centre) stands with newly promoted second lieutenants (from left) Mr. Remy Colmet, Mr. Vernon Hassell, Mr. John Burchall and Mr. Jeremy Wright.