“C” Company within the First Regiment is the special duties branch of the armed forces of Malta. “C” Company must be able to be battle-ready for duties outside Malta within 60 days if called upon. The company must also maintain readiness for issues of national security.

Ben Borg Cardona spent a day with “C” Company when soldiers were put though their paces during their four times yearly re-certification which is twice the established requirement

What does

Physical fitness test: two-mile run,two minutes constant push-ups,

two minutes constant sit-ups Battle fitness test: 12 miles with battle gear in three hours, simulative operation covert till last-minute

examples including fighting off an ambush and assaults.

Weapons classifications:tests for marksmanship from various distances.