Twenty-five soldiers known as the RFMF Task Force Hawke’s Bay Assist will leave for New Zealand later this week as part of the Fiji Government’s assistance to New Zealand’s cyclone relief and recovery operations.
Commander Land Forces Colonel Onisivoro Covunisaqa today farewelled the platoon minus strength of the Land Forces Unit that departed QEB this afternoon for Blackrock Camp, Nadi.
Commanded by Lieutenant (Lt) Rawasoi and assisted by Sergeant (Sgt) Sorby, the platoon is mostly made up of engineer specialists from the Corp of Fiji Engineers.
Additionally, Contingent Commander Captain (Capt) Mikaele Masiwini and Warrant Officer Class 2 (WO 2) Jale Smith from the 3FIR will be heading this deployment.
