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● A ‘Vallon man’ on Operation Barma (using a metal detector to ensure a safe path) leads colleagues from X-Ray Coy on patrol
medical emergencies within the exercise scenarios.
The commandos also had use of a fleet of Afghan-specific vehicles, allowing them to familiarise themselves with the exact kit currently used in theatre. The Commanding Officer of
45 Cdo, Lt Col Oliver Lee, said: “This was an excellent week of realistic training. “As always, the Commando rose admirably to every challenge it faced. “We all drew great benefit from a tremendous training package.” The Stanford Training Area is used for both live firing and non- firing training for 350 days each year, with around 80,000 troops using the area annually.
In total some 43 square miles (124 sq km) is available for Service training, representing more than two per cent of the county of Norfolk.
● A Royal in the Ops Room monitors cameras which ring a Forward Operating Base
● Members of Mortar Troop, 45 Cdo, go through standard operating procedures with their weapon
● A Royal keeps his machine gun dry during a river crossing
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● Two commandos on patrol make contact with the ‘enemy’
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