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"Vasbyt"
"Vasbyt", that little Afrikaans word that captures the emotional, physical and psychological effort and strain a student experiences while completing this tough phase. Pushing oneself to the limit, and then still a little further is what Vasbyt is all about. How does one react when pushed so far, no-one knows until its done. In the process of doing the seemingly impossible, every student gains a tremendous amount of self confidence. Not only does Vasbyt give the student insight into himself, but it also prepares him for those long hot patrols in the operational area. It is a different student that comes out on the other side of a successfully completed Vasbyt excercise. Golf Company took the honours for the third year in a row, by winning the phase for 1985. |
"Vasbyt", daardie klein Afrikaanse woordjie wat die emosionele, fisiese en psigiese inspanning vang en 'n student ervarings terwyl die voltooiing van hierdie moeilike fase stam. Stoot hom tot die uiterste, en dan nog 'n bietjie verder is wat Vasbyt beteken. Hoe reageer 'n persoon wanneer hy te ver gedruk is, niemand weet tot sy dit gedoen het. |
"Vasbyt my maatjie, just a few more klicks..." |
Pre-Vasbyt kit inspection... |
38 km route march, full kit... |
38 km route march, full kit... |
Catch your breath on "vasbyt"... |
Hy vind die "vasbyt" 'n bietjie swaar... |
After a hard days work, a refreshing drink of water... |
Vaakseun, word wakker...! Dead tired... |
"Vasbyt" blisters a plenty... |
Bare foot inspection by medics... |
Die korporaal se "blikskottel, 'n blik weense worsies...!" |
Radio operator stands ready... |
Catch 'forty winks' while you can... |
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Medics close at hand during "Vasbyt"... |
Om 'n bivvy dak oor jou 'foxhole' te gooi... |
Slaap, terwyl jy kan... |
A bivvy, protection from the elements... |
"Vasbyt" route marches... |
Vasbyt Swartberge, Oudtshoorn May 1983... |
Vasbyt Swartberge, Oudtshoorn May 1983... |
Vasbyt G-Coy 1981... |
Kaart lesing, watter rigting nou...? |
Bivvy in the bush... |
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