Chosen from 119 applicants,this batch of new recruits is the fourth of its kind. The reservists were chosen after a tough and thorough selection process.

The Emergency Volunteer Reserve Force (EVRF) is made up of young men and women who are willing to give up their time in order to assist the AFM in emergencies. Along with their monthly training obligations at weekends, the volunteers have to attend an annual eight-day camp that is usually held in October.

Following their oath of allegiance, kitting and introduction to the military environment and procedures, the EVRF recruits commenced their Basic Military Training at Luqa Barracks. EVRF basic training covers varied military topics, such as skill at arms, weapon drills, foot drill, physical training, map reading, radio procedure and basic first aid. Later on, these new recruits will start specialising in the weapons utilised by ADB: the Bofors L/70 40mm Anti Aircraft Gun and the ZPU-414.5mm Anti Aircraft Machine Gun. A key point to note is that all this would not be possible without the cooperation of the reservists’ employers, without which these volunteers would not be able to fulfil their training commitment – particularly the eight-day camp – which understandably requires a long absence from the normal place of work.

Understanding from employers is needed since these young men and women are giving up their time to assist the the AFM’s regular force in case of national emergencies.

The 2nd Regiment’s Air Defence Battery is tasked with the Light Anti-Aircraft defence of vulnerable targets such as Luqa Airport, and with Coastal Surveillance. It operates out of Luqa Airport and includes the Palace Tower Signal Station and its Coastal Surveillance Troop. The battery has two officers and 89 other ranks, and is under the command of Captain Martin C. Galea.

Chosen from 119 applicants,this batch of new recruits is the fourth of its kind. The reservists were chosen after a tough and thorough selection process.

The Emergency Volunteer Reserve Force (EVRF) is made up of young men and women who are willing to give up their time in order to assist the AFM in emergencies. Along with their monthly training obligations at weekends, the volunteers have to attend an annual eight-day camp that is usually held in October.

Following their oath of allegiance, kitting and introduction to the military environment and procedures, the EVRF recruits commenced their Basic Military Training at Luqa Barracks. EVRF basic training covers varied military topics, such as skill at arms, weapon drills, foot drill, physical training, map reading, radio procedure and basic first aid. Later on, these new recruits will start specialising in the weapons utilised by ADB: the Bofors L/70 40mm Anti Aircraft Gun and the ZPU-414.5mm Anti Aircraft Machine Gun. A key point to note is that all this would not be possible without the cooperation of the reservists’ employers, without which these volunteers would not be able to fulfil their training commitment – particularly the eight-day camp – which understandably requires a long absence from the normal place of work.

Understanding from employers is needed since these young men and women are giving up their time to assist the the AFM’s regular force in case of national emergencies.

The 2nd Regiment’s Air Defence Battery is tasked with the Light Anti-Aircraft defence of vulnerable targets such as Luqa Airport, and with Coastal Surveillance. It operates out of Luqa Airport and includes the Palace Tower Signal Station and its Coastal Surveillance Troop. The battery has two officers and 89 other ranks, and is under the command of Captain Martin C. Galea.