Thursday, 8 April 2010

Army Radio News - 08 Apr 10

The MOD Says Sorry For Causing Offence After An Outcry From A Religious Organisation

A Muslim group demanded an apology from the British Army after it emerged replica mosques were being used on a North Yorkshire Firing Range.

An Army spokesperson said it was never their intention for the structures to look like or replicate mosques, but to provide a setting similar to operational environments in which personnel could train.

A Month Into 1 Scots Tour Of Duty The Regiment's Settling Into The Routine Of Operations In Afghanistan

HQ has been set up at Camp Tombstone, a small camp within an Afghan National Army base close to Camp Bastion where their job's to mentor the ANA.

In Another Part Of Helmand 1 Scots Soldier's From 'B' Company Are Making Sure Afghan Youngsters Can Be Better Educated

Alongside the Afghan National Army, they've handed out exercise books to children in the Wishtun area.

Technology Developed To Protect Soldier's Against The Affects Of Chemical Weapons Agents Is Now Being Used Commercially

Trainer manufacturer Hi-Tec is now using the special waterproof coating thanks to an initiative from Defence Science and Technology Laboratories HQ at Porton Down in Wiltshire.

Soldier's Are Learning How To Capture Hearts And Minds

A class full at Colchester's Merville Barracks has been learning Pashto to help them communicate better with local Afghans.

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