Royal Marines taking over Afghan duties

[Mad_Moriarty]

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.

 

[PE4rocks]

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.

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.

 

[combatintman]

And NI doesn't kick off again

 

[heythrop]

"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

 

[Fatbadge]

Royal Marines have begun taking over operations in part of Afghanistan

Good luck Cabbagehats. Be safe

Give 'em Hell.

 

[Tartan_Terrier]

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.

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.

 

[Sven]

The Royals have some big boots to fill - which I'm sure they will

 

[Whistleblower]

Anyone know who is next after the Marines?

 

[moving-target-survivor]

Anyone know who is next after the Marines?

that'll be the TA again

 

[kennys-go-nad]

I know, but not telling on the open forum

 

[moving-target-survivor]

oh, you must be hanging with the big kids yes? (I bet your spec-ops kits' gaffa-taped to fck isn't it?)

 

[whitecity]

Anyone know who is next after the Marines?

Yes.

 

[Bondi-Babe-Magnet]

Anyone know who is next after the Marines?

-The Vikings. It's been well publicised.

 

[dan_man]

Anyone know who is next after the Marines?

Yes.

CCF, ACT and the ATC will be doing air support in their gliders.

 

[freedomofspeech]

Anyone know who is next after the Marines?

Yes.

CCF, ACT and the ATC will be doing air support in their gliders.

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

 

[soprano54]

Don't the Commando brigade have their own FACs?

Yep!

 

[Whistleblower]

http://www.army.mod.uk/royalanglian/vikings/viking_updates.htm

Next time i will just google and find it myself rather than subject myself to all the smart arse answers.

 

[Bondi-Babe-Magnet]

I did say the Vikings didn't i.
I am Ex-hornhead and i wouldn't lie.

BBM

 

[fish-head]

The marines are here???

I wondered why the place smells better now. I thought it was the sh1t pit but alas it was 16AAB!