British Military Pictures Thread

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Exercise Wessex Thunder

(Photos from 22^nd June and released 5^th July)

The Royal Army of Oman on exercise with 2nd Battalion ‘The Parachute Regiment’ on Salisbury Plain. The Omani Western Frontier Regiment had spent two weeks on exercise with 2 Para, which concluded at the Military training village of Copehill Down – 22^nd June 2012

© MOD / Crown Copyright, 2011

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Ah...ha...is that a British SA-80 assault rifle I see before me?

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2 Scots BG Exercise Askari Thunder (Kenya)

Exercise Askari Thunder is a Collective Training Competence (CTC) level 3 battle group (BG) training event based in Kenya. It is set in a Joint Task Force deployment scenario in austere and expeditionary conditions lasting for up to 30 days. 2 Scots BG have deployed on Exercise Askari Thunder to achieve CTC level 3. In support of the exercise HQ 1 Mechanized Brigade staff and attached personnel were deployed to provide the HICON and EXCON from the 18th March-30th March 2012.


Photos Corporal Kellie Williams RLC

Thanks again to vor33 of mp.net for allowing me to post his pix at SDF!!

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2 Scots BG Exercise Askari Thunder (Kenya)

Exercise Askari Thunder is a Collective Training Competence (CTC) level 3 battle group (BG) training event based in Kenya. It is set in a Joint Task Force deployment scenario in austere and expeditionary conditions lasting for up to 30 days. 2 Scots BG have deployed on Exercise Askari Thunder to achieve CTC level 3. In support of the exercise HQ 1 Mechanized Brigade staff and attached personnel were deployed to provide the HICON and EXCON from the 18th March-30th March 2012.


Photos Corporal Kellie Williams RLC

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More of 2 Scots BG Exercise Askari Thunder (Kenya)

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HMS Ocean Docks In Greenwich For Security Role During London 2012 Olympic Games

A boat drifts near The HMS Ocean on July 15, 2012 in London, England. Britain's helicopter carrier HMS Ocean, the Royal Navy's largest ship is currently moored on the River Thames outside Greenwich where it will stay during the 2012 Olympic games.




People visit near the moored HMS Ocean on July 15, 2012 in London, England. Britain's helicopter carrier HMS Ocean, the Royal Navy's largest ship is currently moored on the River Thames outside Greenwich where it will stay during the 2012 Olympic games.




People visit near the moored HMS Ocean on July 15, 2012 in London, England. Britain's helicopter carrier HMS Ocean, the Royal Navy's largest ship is currently moored on the River Thames outside Greenwich where it will stay during the 2012 Olympic games.




People visit near the moored HMS Ocean on July 15, 2012 in London, England. Britain's helicopter carrier HMS Ocean, the Royal Navy's largest ship is currently moored on the River Thames outside Greenwich where it will stay during the 2012 Olympic games




The HMS Ocean is moored on July 15, 2012 in London, England. Britain's helicopter carrier HMS Ocean, the Royal Navy's largest ship is currently moored on the River Thames outside Greenwich where it will stay during the 2012 Olympic games.




The HMS Ocean is moored on July 15, 2012 in London, England. Britain's helicopter carrier HMS Ocean, the Royal Navy's largest ship is currently moored on the River Thames outside Greenwich where it will stay during the 2012 Olympic games.




The HMS Ocean is moored on July 15, 2012 in London, England. Britain's helicopter carrier HMS Ocean, the Royal Navy's largest ship is currently moored on the River Thames outside Greenwich where it will stay during the 2012 Olympic games.

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Is that Jack Russel terrier trying to poop on that rock?

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Afghanistan

British Soldiers from Burma Company, 3^rd Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment (3 Yorks) during apartnered operation with the Afghan National Army in Helmand Province, Southern Afghanistan , 18^th July 2012

Photos: Cpl Paul Morrison, Army Photographer ©MOD/Crown Copyright 2012

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HMS Ocean, a lovely ship alright. She will be useful for the London Olympics Security.

HMS Ocean Docks In Greenwich For Security Role During London 2012 Olympic Games



The HMS Ocean is moored on July 15, 2012 in London, England. Britain's helicopter carrier HMS Ocean, the Royal Navy's largest ship is currently moored on the River Thames outside Greenwich where it will stay during the 2012 Olympic games.


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please don't quote all the photos. That eats up bandwidth. thanks.

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Afghanistan - Brimstone disrupt 15kg bomb

British Soldiers of 36 Royal Engineer Regiment, 49 Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), have one of the most dangerous jobs in Afghanistan. Members of the squadron are part of the Brimstone call sign, a team which neutralises bombs. On a recent tasking, Brimstone disrupted a 15-kilo, radio-controlled device found outside a school in Shawquat. The Afghan National Army spotted the device on a search of the area and called in the aid of Brimstone. 26^th July 2012

Crown copyright.





Brimstone set to work




Dragon Runner bomb disposal robot is put to work




The area is checked for further devices




Dragon Runner bomb disposal robot is put to work

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I can only imagine the headaches in paper work for the officers who are assigned to all those neat combat field gadgets and robots, not to mention the maintenance that goes with it. Oh well, whatever it takes to keep these soldiers and civilians safe from IEDs.

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British Soldiers train for operations after Afghanistan

A fresh focus is being put on fighting in metropolitan areas as the British Army prepares for operations beyond Afghanistan. The Field Training Unit (FTU) has launched the Urban Operators Instructors Course to drill troops in skills and tactics for environments far removed from the dusty expanses of Helmand province.

In the two-week package at Copehill Down, Service personnel turn their hands to the alternative disciplines under the gaze of experienced assessors. 9^th August 2012




Soldiers attending the Urban Operators Instructors Course at Copehill Down [Picture: Steve Dock, Crown Copyright/MOD 2012]




The Urban Operators Instructors Course drills troops in skills and tactics for environments far removed from the dusty expanses of Helmand province [Picture: Steve Dock, Crown Copyright/MOD 2012]




During the Urban Operators Instructors Course one soldier was 'shot' as he walked across the town square [Picture: Steve Dock, Crown Copyright/MOD 2012]




Soldiers react speedily to deal with the 'casualty' during the Urban Operators Instructors Course[Picture: Steve Dock, Crown Copyright/MOD 2012]

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Afghanistan

British Soldiers from 6 Platoon, B Company, 1^st Battalion The Royal Welsh during a recent footpatrol in Helmand Province, Southern Afghanistan, 15^th August 2012 - MOD/Crown Copyright 2012

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Afghanistan

British Soldiers from 3^rd Battalion The Rifles (3Rifles) during operations with CP Jeker in Helmand Province, Southern Afghanistan – 24^th August 2012

Photos: Cpl Paul Morrison, Army Photographer ©MOD/Crown Copyright 2012

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Posed image of a soldier with the 2nd Battalion, The Royal Highland Fusiliers in Afghanistan wearing full combat dress.

Models the standard kit worn by a British serviceman, serving in Helmand Province Afghanistan.

KIT: (Top to bottom)

-Mark 7 Combat Helmet with Multi-Terrain Pattern (MTP) helmet cover.
-Helmet Mounted Night Vision System (HMNVS)
-ESS ballistic eye protection.
-MTP Under Body Armour Combat Shirt (UBACS)
-Mark4 Osprey Body Armour with medical pouch (left) ammunition pouch (right), admin pouch (front) and MTP cover.
-Personal Role Radio (PRR).
-SA80 A2 Small Arms Weapon System, with Advanced -Optical Gun Sight (ACOG) and Underslung Grenade Launcher (UGL).
-Tier 2 Pelvic Protection, Tier 1 pelvic protection worn underneath trousers.
-MTP trousers
-Black Hawk Knee Pads.
-LOWA combat boots.





Posed image of a soldier with the 2nd Battalion, The Royal Highland Fusiliers in Afghanistan wearing full combat dress.

Models the standard kit worn by a British serviceman, serving in Helmand Province Afghanistan.

KIT: (Top to bottom)

-Mark 7 Combat Helmet with Multi-Terrain Pattern (MTP) helmet cover.
-Helmet Mounted Night Vision System (HMNVS)
-ESS ballistic eye protection.
-MTP Under Body Armour Combat Shirt (UBACS)
-Mark4 Osprey Body Armour with medical pouch (left) ammunition pouch (right), admin pouch (front) and MTP cover.
-Personal Role Radio (PRR).
-SA80 A2 Small Arms Weapon System, with Advanced -Optical Gun Sight (ACOG) and Underslung Grenade Launcher (UGL).
-Tier 2 Pelvic Protection, Tier 1 pelvic protection worn underneath trousers.
-MTP trousers
-Black Hawk Knee Pads.
-LOWA combat boots.





Posed image of a soldier with the 2nd Battalion, The Royal Highland Fusiliers in Afghanistan wearing full combat dress.

Models the standard kit worn by a British serviceman, serving in Helmand Province Afghanistan.

KIT: (Top to bottom)

-Mark 7 Combat Helmet with Multi-Terrain Pattern (MTP) helmet cover.
-Helmet Mounted Night Vision System (HMNVS)
-ESS ballistic eye protection.
-MTP Under Body Armour Combat Shirt (UBACS)
-Mark4 Osprey Body Armour with medical pouch (left) ammunition pouch (right), admin pouch (front) and MTP cover.
-Personal Role Radio (PRR).
-SA80 A2 Small Arms Weapon System, with Advanced -Optical Gun Sight (ACOG) and Underslung Grenade Launcher (UGL).
-Tier 2 Pelvic Protection, Tier 1 pelvic protection worn underneath trousers.
-MTP trousers
-Black Hawk Knee Pads.
-LOWA combat boots.