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Royal Marines taking over Afghan duties

Discussion in 'Current Affairs, News and Analysis' started by Mad_Moriarty, Oct 7, 2006.

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  1. Mad_Moriarty

    Mad_Moriarty LE

    Royal Marines have begun taking over operations in part of Afghanistan, replacing 16 Air Assault Brigade, who are ending their six-month tour.

    Troops from 3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines, based in Devon and Arbroath, are part of a Nato force supporting the Afghan government in Helmand province.

    They have begun their mission in the country by joining 16 Air Assault Brigade on joint patrols.

    The phased handover to the Marines is taking place over several weeks. The newly arrived troops are expected to remain in the country for at least six months.
     
    Mad_Moriarty, Oct 7, 2006
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  2. PE4rocks

    PE4rocks LE

    Jolly good.
    Let's hope his Tonyness doesn't volunteer the country for another war that requires use of any sea-borne assests.

    Oh, and the Argies behave.
     
    PE4rocks, Oct 7, 2006
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  3. combatintman

    combatintman War Hero

    And NI doesn't kick off again
     
    combatintman, Oct 7, 2006
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  4. heythrop

    heythrop Old-Salt

    "I never knew an appeal to them for honour, courage, or loyalty, that they did not more than justify my highest expectations....."

    Good luck Royals

    Edited to correct a small misquote
     
    heythrop, Oct 7, 2006
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  5. Fatbadge

    Fatbadge LE

    Good luck Cabbagehats. Be safe

    :) Give 'em Hell.
     
    Fatbadge, Oct 7, 2006
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  6. Tartan_Terrier

    Tartan_Terrier LE

    Don't the Commando brigade have their own FACs?

    I know a bloke who's off to Afghanistan to act as an FAC for them, and it got me wondering.
     
    Tartan_Terrier, Oct 7, 2006
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  7. Sven

    Sven

    The Royals have some big boots to fill - which I'm sure they will
     
    Sven, Oct 7, 2006
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  8. Whistleblower

    Whistleblower Old-Salt

    Anyone know who is next after the Marines?
     
    Whistleblower, Oct 7, 2006
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  9. moving-target-survivor

    moving-target-survivor LE

    that'll be the TA again 8O
     
    moving-target-survivor, Oct 7, 2006
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  10. kennys-go-nad

    kennys-go-nad LE

    I know, but not telling on the open forum :wink:
     
    kennys-go-nad, Oct 7, 2006
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  11. moving-target-survivor

    moving-target-survivor LE

    oh, you must be hanging with the big kids yes? (I bet your spec-ops kits' gaffa-taped to fck isn't it?) :p :p
     
    moving-target-survivor, Oct 7, 2006
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  12. whitecity

    whitecity LE

    Yes.
     
    whitecity, Oct 7, 2006
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  13. Bondi-Babe-Magnet

    Bondi-Babe-Magnet Old-Salt

    -The Vikings. It's been well publicised.
     
    Bondi-Babe-Magnet, Oct 7, 2006
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  14. dan_man

    dan_man LE

    CCF, ACT and the ATC will be doing air support in their gliders.
     
    dan_man, Oct 7, 2006
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  16. freedomofspeech

    freedomofspeech Old-Salt

    i think you will find it is the R.L.C. heard some big wig talking about it last week.
     
    freedomofspeech, Oct 7, 2006
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