yomp

yomp
1. noun /jɒmp/
A long-distance march carrying full kit.
2. verb /jɒmp/
To make a strenuous long-distance march.

Whilst 3 Para and 45 Commando yomped across East Falkland, accompanied by the two Troops of Blues and Royals, 42 Commando were helicoptered forward to Mount Kent and 2 Para to Bluff Cove.

Syn: trek

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