British Armed Forces

[AIRBORNEJOCK]

Just a heads up, the U.S. had the Multi-Cam before the British had MTP. The U.S. had started to Issue the Multi-Cams in late 2009 early 2010. But the Multi-Cams have been around in the U.S. since about 2002-2003 when the
Army ACUs were being issued.

Cheers for that info.............

[AIRBORNEJOCK]

Some people apparently call the "HELMET, PARACHUTISTS, Light Weight" an M76 because it was issued in 1976 ...

Not that version identical helmet in shape but the current version started being isuued about 2000, Its still in service as a jump helmet until we get a helmet thats cleared to jump.

[albion]

A couple of examples of the 4.5 inch (115mm for all you non Imperialists ) main gun on the RN's Type 45 destroyer.

Picture 1 shows a barrel change on HMS DRAGON and gives a chance to see the substantial length of the thing when laid out along the ships deck.

Picture 2 shows HMS DIAMOND with her 4.5 at full elevation.



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[Macaca sylvanus]

Nice photos of 1RG, better than the ones in the local press anyway, Thanks vor033

[vor033]

Soldiers from 16 Air Assault Brigade are training to maintain their role as the British Army's Rapid Reaction Force.

More than 1600 troops are taking part in Exercise Joint Warrior in southwest Scotland. The training is a key step in maintaining the skills necessary for the Airborne Task Force (ABTF) role, which sees the Colchester-based 16 Air Assault Brigade ready to deploy anywhere in the world at five days notice.

The exercise scenario sees the area of West Freugh airfield representing part of an area disputed by two fictional nations named Pastonia and Dragonia, which are divided by economic and ethnic factors.

Learn more: http://www.army.mod.uk/news/23994.aspx

[AIRBORNEJOCK]

Nice exit fail by the 3rd bloke.

[flanker7]

Not easy exiting with all that sh1t strapped onto you, but I'm sure you know that very well

[vor033]

Brigade Advisory Group Clear the Shark’s Fin this morning the men and women of the Brigade Advisory Group moved out of Patrol Base Pimon for the start of Operation SHAFUQ. Operation SHAFUQ (meaning dawn in Pashto/Dari) is the Afghan Army’s first major mission of this spring and the essential foundations in suppressing any insurgent attempt at mounting an offensive over the summer

BRIMSTONE 96 was the call over the radio this morning as a patrol of Afghan Army soldiers found 3 explosive devices on a road outside an abandoned compound. Calling their Afghan Army comrades they moved forward to remove the threat. The Afghan Army Explosive Hazard Reduction Teams are advised by a 2 man team from the Airborne Troop of 49 Squadron, 33 Regiment Royal Engineers. Staff Sergeant Steve Limbrick (32 from Gloucester) and Corporal Neal Griffiths (29 from Basildon) known by their radio call sign of Brimstone 96 are doing the vital work of training Afghan Army bomb disposal in the most dangerous training environment in the world.

Crown Copyright: Photo by Corporal Andy Reddy RLC

[vor033]

Video package of the Afghan National Security Forces and their advisors from the British Army Grenadier Guards of 12th Platoon, Inkerman Company during Operation Shafuq in Nad 'Ali, Afghanistan. The ANSF led the mission, which was to eradicate poppy and clear insurgency, from planning to final execution. 04.26.2012

[vor033]

Grenadier Guards with 12th Platoon, Inkerman Company, patrol through Nad ‘Ali, Afghanistan during Operation Shafuq, April 19. The soldiers were in an advisory role to the Afghan National Security Forces during the five-day operation.

Sergeant Michael Fogg directs fire onto an enemy position in Nad â Ali, Afghanistan, April 19.

Grenadier John Attwood places his sights on an enemy target during a firefight in Nad ‘Ali, Afghanistan, April 19. Attwood is a member of the Grenadier Guards with the Inkerman Company, who supported Operation Shafuq as advisors.

Afghan National Police man tractors as they prepare to plow the poppy fields of Nad ‘Ali, Afghanistan during Operation Shafuq, April 22. The operation called for the Grenadier Guards of Inkerman Company to support the ANP and Afghan National Army in an advisory role.

A member of the Afghan National Police drives a tractor to the next poppy field during the poppy eradication phase of Operation Shafuq, April 22. The mission took place in the district of Nad ‘Ali and lasted for five days.

[Domppa]

Does anyone have some pics of 1 Royal Anglians from 2009-2010? Thanks.

[NovocastrianUK]

Which ever F-35 variant we get, I look forward to seeing them flying in formation with the Eurofighter.

[vor033]

Op SHAFUQ was an Afghan National Army planned and led operation to clear insurgents from the area north of Nad Ali in Helmand Province. It was supported by British soldiers from the Brigade Advisory Group.

[The Armchair Soldier]

With a flash of orange and an ear-splitting bang HMS Diamond has proved her fighting mettle by testing her missile system off the Outer Hebrides. The third of the Royal Navy's cutting edge Type-45 destroyers blasted her missile out of the silo at three times the speed of sound, obliterating the jet drone target out of the sky.

There's also an interesting video report on HMS Dauntless by the BBC here.

[vor033]

Queen Elizabeth II presents new colours to the 1st Battalion and No. 7 Company the Coldstream Guards at Windsor Castle, on May 3, 2012 in Windsor, England. Queen Elizabeth will celebrate her Diamond Jubilee a month from today.

Queen Elizabeth II inspects the guards during a ceremony to present new colours to the 1st Battalion and No. 7 Company the Coldstream Guards at Windsor Castle, on May 3, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Queen Elizabeth II inspects the guards during a ceremony to present new colours to the 1st Battalion and No. 7 Company the Coldstream Guards at Windsor Castle, on May 3, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Queen Elizabeth II inspects the guards during a ceremony to present new colours to the 1st Battalion and No. 7 Company the Coldstream Guards at Windsor Castle, on May 3, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh arrive to inspect the guards during a ceremony to present new colours to the 1st Battalion and No. 7 Company the Coldstream Guards at Windsor Castle, on May 3, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Queen Elizabeth II presents new colours to the 1st Battalion and No. 7 Company the Coldstream Guards at Windsor Castle, on May 3, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Members of the 1st Battalion and No. 7 Company the Coldstream Guards line up for inspection before being presented with their new colours by Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle, on May 3, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Members of the 1st Battalion and No. 7 Company the Coldstream Guards march past the Queen after being presented with their new colours by Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle, on May 3, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Members of the 1st Battalion and No. 7 Company the Coldstream Guards raise their bearskins as they give three cheers for Queen Elizabeth II after being presented with their new colours Windsor Castle, on May 3, 2012 in Windsor, England.

Members of the 1st Battalion and No. 7 Company the Coldstream Guards march after being presented with their new colours by Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle, on May 3, 2012 in Windsor, England.

An Warrent officer shouts orders as members of the 1st Battalion and No. 7 Company the Coldstream Guards line up for inspection by Queen Elizabeth II before being presented with their new colours at Windsor Castle, on May 3, 2012 in Windsor, England