THE CHIEF OF THE ARMY STAFF VISITS 62ND MOUNTAIN LIGHT INFANTRY REGIMENT "ARAPILES"

Army General Fulgencio Coll Bucher, Chief of the Army Staff, has undertaken today, October 19th, his first institutional visit to Base “General Álvarez de Castro” and 62nd Mountain Light Infantry Regiment “Arapiles” in San Clemente de Sasebas (Figueras- Girona). This visit is included in the programme of periodic visits to different units carried out by the Chief of the Army Staff.  

Upon his arrival on the base, he was received by Colonel Gonzalo Sánchez Gamboa, Commander of the 62nd Mountain Light Infantry Regiment and the Base, and following the raising of the Spanish Flag, he began the day with a run accompanied by a numerous group of unit officers and troop, after which he had breakfast with them all.

He began this workday by receiving official honours, followed by a presentation on the current status of “Arapiles” Regiment, and later he headed for the unit instruction area where he observed a demonstration on climbing techniques and procedures. 

In the course of his visit, the Chief of the Army Staff highlighted the excellent work carried out by the unit on its recent mission in Afghanistan from November 2009 until March 2010, with a special mention for Private John Felipe Romero Meneses who was killed in this operation, which was accomplished thanks to strict and demanding preparation that in mountain units has an added value due to the changeable environment in which they deploy. 

The visit concluded with the signing of the unit’s guest book.