Gurkha ARRC Support Battalion

23/05/2026

Proud to see personnel from the Battalion playing an instrumental role in enabling Exercise ARRCADE STRIKE, providing essential support to ensure this major NATO command post exercise ran effectively beneath central London.

Through force protection and real life support, alongside CIS support from 22 Sig Regt, our soldiers helped create the conditions for success, demonstrating teamwork and professionalism across the deployed force.

Well done to all involved!

Jai Gurkha ARRC Sp Bn!

23/05/2026

23/05/2026

17/05/2026

Mental Health Awareness Week

The Battalion Inclusion Council (BIC) hosted a successful Mental Health Awareness Day at Imjin Station Gymnasium on Fri 15 May, bringing together service personnel, civilian staff and families to focus on wellbeing, resilience and support.

From Pilates and “Grab a Brew” to informative wellbeing stands, the event encouraged positive conversations around mental health and highlighted the support available within our community.

A huge thank you to Gloucester Community Networking, Sgt Sandeep Gurung and everyone involved in making the day such a success.

15/05/2026

RHQ QGE Official Visit to Gurkha ARRC Sp Bn

The Battalion proudly hosted RHQ QGE for the unit’s official visit on 11-12 May 2026. The visit included exchanges on unit updates, official calls, a team bonding walk in the Cotswolds, and a social gathering with RHQ QGE, all QGE SPs and their HoDs serving within the Battalion.

A key highlight of the visit was the presentation of the Commandant of the Queen’s Gurkha Engineers Coin to the following outstanding QGE SPs for their exceptional performance in the Battalion:

1. LCpl Kushal Gurung
2. LCpl Suresh Tumbhapho Limbu

Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition.

14/05/2026

Winners of the AGC Triple Crown Challenge 2026!

RAO Dept from the Battalion claimed overall victory in one of the AGC Corps’ toughest and most fiercely contested competitions, AGC Triple Crown Challenge 2026. Through determination, resilience and outstanding teamwork across both the March & Shoot and Military Skills events, the team delivered an exceptional performance.

Military Skills Team
Sgt Rajan Thapa (Team Capt)
Sgt Sangam Gurung
Cpl Neeraj Gurung
Cpl Lakpa Ingnam

March & Shoot Team
Sgt Resham Gurung
Cpl Paras Gurung
Pte Sudip Karki (Team Capt)
Pte Riwaz Pradhan

This achievement reflects months of hard work, relentless training and true Gurkha spirit. A proud moment for the entire battalion.

All of one company!
Jai Gurkha ARRC Sp Bn!!

08/05/2026

Over the past month, 170 HQ Sqn successfully delivered Real Life Support and Force protection during Ex STEADFAST COBALT 26A, a NATO interoperability exercise focused on testing C4ISR systems and seamless integration between allied nations’ command, control, communications and IT capabilities, at Imjin Barracks.

Outstanding performance and professionalism during the exercise saw five members being formally recognised:

- Sgt Sandeep Gurung : DCOS Cyber Coin
- Cpl Nirajan Gurung : Exercise Director’s Token of Appreciation
- Pte Rabin Rana : Exercise Director’s Token of Appreciation
- Pte Yam Bahadur Thapa : DCOS Cyber Coin
- Rfn Padam Tamang : DCOS Cyber Coin

Shyabaas Guruji haru!
Jai GARRC Sp Bn!!

NATO Allied Rapid Reaction Corps

06/05/2026

14 members of the GARRC Sp Bn took part in Ex WYVERN ATLAS STRIKE 26 (20 Apr - 3 May), an adventure training expedition in Morocco’s Atlas Mountains.

Over ten demanding days, the team built resilience, teamwork, and cultural understanding in a challenging environment. In addition, five members of the expedition achieved their Summer Mountain Foundation qualification.

Our sincere thanks to the Moroccan Armed Forces for their outstanding support - an excellent example of Defence engagement.

Special mention to SSgt Kulbir Sapkota Pariyar, SQMS 170 Sqn for organising the expedition.

02/05/2026

Winner - Corps Operational Shooting Competition

Congratulations to the Gurkha ARRC Support Battalion Shooting Team on an outstanding performance at the Corps Operational Shooting Competition.

Competing against over 300 personnel across 41 teams from multiple corps, the team delivered exceptional results- securing 1st place overall alongside an impressive array of individual and team awards, most notably RLC and RE top shots.

Capt Tej Gurung - OIC
2Lt Lucas Murphy - Team Captain
Sgt Dhan Pun - Manager
Cpl Bikash Gurung - RCO
LCpl Samrat Gurung - Coach
LCpl Sujan Pun
LCpl Suresh Tumbapo (RE Top Shot)
Pte Sajan Ghale
Pte Sugeet Gurung
Pte Sajesh Karki (RLC Top Shot)
Pte Sangam Rai
Pte Milan Pandey
Pte Nitesh Rai
Pte Prallan Tamang
Pte Bibek Thapa Magar

This achievement reflects the professionalism, dedication, and relentless training of every team member and supporting staff. Your success has set the standard.

We wish the team every success as they prepare for the Defence Operational Shooting Competition.

Jai Gurkha ARRC Sp Bn!!!
NATO Allied Rapid Reaction Corps

01/05/2026

B3 Counterbalance 18T Hyster conversion course was successfully delivered, with three soldiers from the battalion completing the training to a high standard - enhancing unit capability and contributing to wider operational effectiveness.

A well-deserved mention to LCpl Subas Tamang (QM Dept) for planning, coordinating resources, and executing the course.

Shyabaas Guruji!!