USA 1992 Ex Trumpet Dance

In 1992 the battalion went to the United States for a four week exercise 'Trumpet Dance'.

The objective of this exercise was 'to confirm the operational effectiveness of 1 DERR as an airmobile battalion'

The battalion deployed to Washington State in the United States in March/April 1992 and were based at Fort Lewis. This exercise was the battalion’s main training event on 1992 and it effectively concluded their conversion to the airmobile role due to the opportunity it offered to deploy and fire MILAN.

This was the last overseas exercise carried out by the Regiment.

The battalion deployed 644 strong, including attachments.

The exercise was based in three military training centres, Fort Lewis, Bonneville Camp and Yakima Firing Centre.

 All phases of Infantry skills were tested. Whilst the companies conducted there training the band carried out a series of engagements throughout Washington State.

This culminated in a joint concert with the band of the 1st US Corps at the State Capitol. Olympia. In addition the Corps of Drums also participated in a major beating retreat and the at the 1st US Corps Anglo-American Band Concert