BEAUCHAMP LODGE 1422 - The West Kent Military Lodge

Magnificent - Defence Animal Training Regiment

Author:
Mark Eyles-Thomas
PDProvGM West Kent, Member of Beauchamp Lodge No.1422
Date:
26 August 2022
Category:
Defence Animal Training Regiment

Defence Animal Training Regiment (DATR) - From the horses of the Household Cavalry to the military working dogs of the 1st Military Working Dog Regiment, the animals' military careers all begin at the DATR based in Melton Mowbray.

The DATR's Remount Barracks is a join service establishment and is made up of the Canine Training Squadron, the Veterinary Training Squadron and the Equine Training Squadron.

DATR Headquarters is responsible for the delivery of Army Military Working Dog Handler recruit and Reserve training along with the provision of annual Military Skills and Physical Training for all service personnel at the unit.

The unit is a joint service establishment with serving personnel from several Army regiments and the Royal Air Force Police.

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A photograph of the Defence Animal Training Regiment’s headquarters in Leicestershire

Princess Anne discusses animal well-being during a visit to the Defence Animal Training Regiment’s headquarters

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