During the Cold War, the regiment would often go on an annual exercise to Germany, training together with the Regular Army.
As Squadron Leader, Boris frequently outsmarted the Regular Army opposition on exercise by the simple expedient of playing as the Soviets would do in the event of war.
This on one memorable occasion in Germany led to the exercise being halted early to allow the Regular Army to regroup. The Sharpshooters led by Boris had completely broken through their lines and seized the bridge over the river well before they should have done so.