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| The Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment |
Supporting the ANAOA and the Afghan Army
Two platoon 3 PWRR are currently deployed on Op TORAL (Afghanistan) supporting
the training of the Afghan Army.
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| Members of 2 plt 3 PWRR |
We are currently working on a three week rotation that
includes Guard, QRF (Quick Reaction Force) and Force Protection for the Afghan
mentors. This involves deploying in the ANAOA. This was initially all located
in the classroom and other teaching spaces, however the Officer Cadets have
recently started field lessons and other exercises. Both the Tigers and The
Vikings (who we are deployed with) have really enjoyed the challenge of adapting
to the new locations and watching the Afghans progress in their field craft and
infantry skills.
Protection for Resolute Support Mentors in Kabul City
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| Providing over watch |
The platoon have also recently deployed to Kabul City to provide protection to
Resolute Support mentors who were guiding the Officer Cadets final exercise. This
was an important exercise for the Afghans as it represents the culmination of
their year-long training before they commission as Officers.
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| Tajbeg Palace |
A view of the Tajbeg Palace
Our platoon harbour is situated on one side of the many mountains that surround
Kabul and temperatures are steadily getting hotter – reaching highs of 36C.
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| An abandoned Russian tank |
The
view from the harbour is breath-taking, but the abandoned Russian tanks and the
heavily mortared Tajbeg Palace (it was the scene of some ferocious fighting
between the Russians and the Mujahedeen) also highlights, starkly, the decades
of war that have been part of the recent history of Afghanistan.
Additionally the platoon have also been providing vehicle
patrols through the city and running live ranges to assist other UK personnel.
R and R is almost over and so the last stage if this tour is now beginning.
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| Rehearsing casualty drills |
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| Working with military working dogs |
