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===Training=== Women soldiers were required to pass annual skills tests to qualify for grades and pay increments.<ref name="Gamble-p152">Gamble p152</ref> If these tests were failed the Greenfinch concerned would be downgraded and suffer a drop in wages.<ref>Gamble p155</ref> They received regular "role specific" training which included: person and vehicle searching, map reading, first aid, signals, personal security and terrorist recognition; as well as regimental history, military etiquette, rank structure and dress regulations, and also fitness training.<ref name="Gamble-p152" /> They were advised to maintain a high degree of fitness.<ref name="Gamble-p152" /> Although not armed on duty Greenfinches were trained to fire a full range of weapons and taught how to make a weapon "safe" as part of the training on dealing with casualties.<ref name="Potter-p120" /> HQUDR ran a [[.22 Long Rifle|.22]] shooting competition.<ref name="Potter-p120" /> Some Greenfinches were issued with (or purchased) personal protection weapons (PPW's) if considered to be at high risk.<ref name="Potter-p120" />
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