Army Radio News - 15 Jan 10

The 3 Rifles Battlegroup's More Than Half Way Through Its Tour Of Duty In Afghanistan

Troops have just completed a major push to boost security in Sangin by moving into smaller patrol bases amongst the population. The idea's to give them greater influence.

An Inquest Has Heard How A Hero Commando Was Killed By A "Million-To-One" Stray Bullet Fired Into His Camp In Afghanistan

Lt Aaron Lewis from the 29 Commando Regiment Royal Artillery, had been off duty and working out in the gym when the alarm was sounded. He was rushing to put on his helmet and body armour when he was shot in the head by a bullet, which had sailed over the 20ft high concrete walls of the base.

Bomb Disposal Experts In Afghanistan Are Being Given More Help.

A high tech robot's been delivered to the country to help them find and deactivate improvised explosive devices.

Education's The Key For Those Being Detained At Colchester's Military Corrective Training Centre

Regardless of whether they're leaving the Army, or resuming active service.
That's the message from the MCTC's Regimental Qartermaster Sergeant WO2 Phil Fulton who's been talking to Garrison FM.