Proper Olympic military planning is paramount
The man who is leading the Armed Forces contribution to the security of the Olympic Games has been explaining why it's so important that proper planning and exercising security scenarios are carried out prior to the games taking place. General Sir Nick Parker was talking as it was announced that Exercise Olympic Guardian will be held on land, sea and air between 2 and 10 May
The Army retains the Babcock Trophy
It was the Rugby Union match of the season at the weekend and the Army retained the Babcock Trophy, thanks to an impressive victory over the Royal Navy in front of a crowd of more than 65 thousand at Twickenham
Monday 30 April 2012
Friday 27 April 2012
Army Radio News - 27 Apr 12
The Defence Secretary announces how the UK will reduce troop numbers in Afghanistan by 500 this year
In a statement to the House of Commons Philip Hammond explained how the reduction would be managed
The Army prepare to take on the Navy in the annual grudge match
Army and Navy Team Captain's talk ahead of the game at Twickenham
Thursday 26 April 2012
Army Radio News - 26 Apr 12
Progress means security is no longer the number 1 priority for the people of Afghanistan
So says the outgoing Commander of Task Force Helmand for Op Herrick 15, Brigadier Patrick Sanders. He was speaking to Garrison FM at the MOD in London and says the incredible job that's been done and continues to be done by ISAF troops, has boosted the confidence of local afghans and the situation in the country is now very positive
British forces Battlebackers head to the Warrior Games in the United States
A team of British servicemen and women from the Help for Heroes supported Battle Back programme has flown out to the United States to take part as special guests in The Warrior Games. The UK Battle Back scheme uses Adaptive Adventure Training and sports rehabilitation to help seriously wounded Service personnel gain confidence and return to an active
So says the outgoing Commander of Task Force Helmand for Op Herrick 15, Brigadier Patrick Sanders. He was speaking to Garrison FM at the MOD in London and says the incredible job that's been done and continues to be done by ISAF troops, has boosted the confidence of local afghans and the situation in the country is now very positive
British forces Battlebackers head to the Warrior Games in the United States
A team of British servicemen and women from the Help for Heroes supported Battle Back programme has flown out to the United States to take part as special guests in The Warrior Games. The UK Battle Back scheme uses Adaptive Adventure Training and sports rehabilitation to help seriously wounded Service personnel gain confidence and return to an active
Wednesday 25 April 2012
Army Radio News - 25 Apr 12
The Prime Minister announces how the decision will be made on when and how to remove British troops from Afghanistan
The UK Government has already stated that the majority of its troops will have left Afghanistan by the end of 2014, Now David Cameron has announced on what basis the decisions will be made on which troops will leave, how the withdrawal will be staggered, and over what period the entire withdrawal will take place
An Army Officer prepares to run 5 marathons in 5 days to raise cash to help troops injured on operations
Some of us would struggle to run just one marathon, the well known comedian John Bishop did an amazing job recently when he completed 3 marathons in successive days to raise cash for Sport Relief, but now, a British Army officer has announced that he is to run 5 marathons in 5 days
The UK Government has already stated that the majority of its troops will have left Afghanistan by the end of 2014, Now David Cameron has announced on what basis the decisions will be made on which troops will leave, how the withdrawal will be staggered, and over what period the entire withdrawal will take place
An Army Officer prepares to run 5 marathons in 5 days to raise cash to help troops injured on operations
Some of us would struggle to run just one marathon, the well known comedian John Bishop did an amazing job recently when he completed 3 marathons in successive days to raise cash for Sport Relief, but now, a British Army officer has announced that he is to run 5 marathons in 5 days
Tuesday 24 April 2012
Army Radio News - 24 Apr 12
The Afghan National Army seizes explosives and other bomb-making equipment in Afghanistan
The Afghan soldiers were supported by UK soldiers from the Brigade Reconnaissance Force and they discovered the weapons cache in the Hyderabad area of Helmand province. Items seized included 250kg of explosives as well as a large number of pressure plates
An Army regiment prepares to deploy as the Airborne Task Force and for the Olympics
The regiment's C O has revealed to Garrison FM, the very challenging task list that his troops have to deal with over the next few months
The Afghan soldiers were supported by UK soldiers from the Brigade Reconnaissance Force and they discovered the weapons cache in the Hyderabad area of Helmand province. Items seized included 250kg of explosives as well as a large number of pressure plates
An Army regiment prepares to deploy as the Airborne Task Force and for the Olympics
The regiment's C O has revealed to Garrison FM, the very challenging task list that his troops have to deal with over the next few months
Monday 23 April 2012
Army Radio News - 23 Apr 12
Body Armour saves a British soldier's life in Afghanistan
The MOD has revealed that a British soldier serving in Afghanistan was recently saved from a Taliban bullet that hit his torso, by one of his standard issue body armour plates. The plate stopped the round completely, leaving the soldier with only a light bruise
3 Scots come home to a rapturous reception
Soldiers from 3rd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland have taken part in homecoming parades following their tour in Afghanistan. Over 2,000 people lined the streets of Inverness and parades also took place in Forfar, Kirkcaldy, Dundee and Perth
The MOD has revealed that a British soldier serving in Afghanistan was recently saved from a Taliban bullet that hit his torso, by one of his standard issue body armour plates. The plate stopped the round completely, leaving the soldier with only a light bruise
3 Scots come home to a rapturous reception
Soldiers from 3rd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland have taken part in homecoming parades following their tour in Afghanistan. Over 2,000 people lined the streets of Inverness and parades also took place in Forfar, Kirkcaldy, Dundee and Perth
Friday 20 April 2012
Army Radio News - 20 Apr 12
The UK will provide 70 million pounds a year to fund Afghan Security Forces after British Combat Operations end in Afghanistan in 2014
Defence Secretary Phillip Hammond made the announcment at a meeting of the NATO Foreign and Defence Ministers in Brussels
Would you want to ride across the Rocky mountains in America on a handbike?
That is what a team of eight injured troops will do in June when they take part in a Race Across America 2012 for Help for Heroes.
Thursday 19 April 2012
Army Radio News - 19 Apr 12
New postcodes will help overseas military families access online goods and services
The MOD, the British Forces Post Office and Royal Mail have worked together to introduce UK-style postcodes for the 100,000 personnel and their families that serve overseas
Royal Engineers help Afghan people and the local economy
Royal Engineers in Afghanistan are hard at work building structures not only to assist the British Army and other ISAF troops, but also to assist local Afghans
The MOD, the British Forces Post Office and Royal Mail have worked together to introduce UK-style postcodes for the 100,000 personnel and their families that serve overseas
Royal Engineers help Afghan people and the local economy
Royal Engineers in Afghanistan are hard at work building structures not only to assist the British Army and other ISAF troops, but also to assist local Afghans
Wednesday 18 April 2012
Army Radio News - 18 Apr 12
The Foreign Secretary says UK forces will stay in Afghanistan til the job is done
William Hague has told the House of Commons that Britain's position on the timing of troop withdrawal from Afghanistan is unaffected by announcements by any other countries. He was responding to Australia's indication that it will pull its forces out of the country earlier than planned and he was quite catagoric that the UK's forces will remain in the country until their job has been properly completed
Exercise Joint Warrior takes place around the UK
The tri-Service, multinational military exercise, Exercise Joint Warrior has begun around the UK with a total of 8,000 UK and foreign personnel taking part. The exercise provides training for all three UK Armed Services, along with visiting forces from allied nations including the United States, Denmark, Norway, France, Canada, Germany and the Netherlands
William Hague has told the House of Commons that Britain's position on the timing of troop withdrawal from Afghanistan is unaffected by announcements by any other countries. He was responding to Australia's indication that it will pull its forces out of the country earlier than planned and he was quite catagoric that the UK's forces will remain in the country until their job has been properly completed
Exercise Joint Warrior takes place around the UK
The tri-Service, multinational military exercise, Exercise Joint Warrior has begun around the UK with a total of 8,000 UK and foreign personnel taking part. The exercise provides training for all three UK Armed Services, along with visiting forces from allied nations including the United States, Denmark, Norway, France, Canada, Germany and the Netherlands
Tuesday 17 April 2012
Army Radio News - 17 Apr 12
Afghan Troops hone their skills for transition
The ultimate aim for British troops in Afghanistan is to train and mentor Afghanistan's own security forces, so they are skilled and able to take over the responsibility for their country's security as soon as possible. Speaking to Garrison FM from Camp Bastion, Captain Dave Stanley says the Afghan security forces are developing their skills to a very high standard
Army v Navy Rugby Union is just over a week away
It's the big rugby union match of the season, the Army versus the Navy at Twickenham. The Army are currently the holders of the Babcock Trophy and will be looking to retain it at the big match on the 28th of this month
The ultimate aim for British troops in Afghanistan is to train and mentor Afghanistan's own security forces, so they are skilled and able to take over the responsibility for their country's security as soon as possible. Speaking to Garrison FM from Camp Bastion, Captain Dave Stanley says the Afghan security forces are developing their skills to a very high standard
Army v Navy Rugby Union is just over a week away
It's the big rugby union match of the season, the Army versus the Navy at Twickenham. The Army are currently the holders of the Babcock Trophy and will be looking to retain it at the big match on the 28th of this month
Monday 16 April 2012
Army Radio News - 16 Apr 12
An Army HR clerk receives her Afghanistan campaign medal
An Army human resources clerk who worked to bridge the gap between ISAF troops and Afghan women in Helmand Province has been presented with her Afghanistan campaign medal. Private Louise Haughton, deployed to Afghanistan with 35 Engineer Regiment as part of one of the Army's Female Engagement Teams
A senior Army medical officer says take care with DIY
Every year personnel are injured carrying out work related tasks, as well as household DIY, without taking the correct precautions. Now, an Army Medical Officer is warning you to take extra care when working with electrical equipment and power tools, on duty and off duty
An Army human resources clerk who worked to bridge the gap between ISAF troops and Afghan women in Helmand Province has been presented with her Afghanistan campaign medal. Private Louise Haughton, deployed to Afghanistan with 35 Engineer Regiment as part of one of the Army's Female Engagement Teams
A senior Army medical officer says take care with DIY
Every year personnel are injured carrying out work related tasks, as well as household DIY, without taking the correct precautions. Now, an Army Medical Officer is warning you to take extra care when working with electrical equipment and power tools, on duty and off duty
Friday 13 April 2012
Army Radio News - 13 Apr 12
6 Bt REME complete a successful BATUS tour
Lt Katie Ward from the Tidworth based regiment explained what they and other units from Northern Ireland and Germany achieved on the latest Winter Repair Programme in Canada
The AFF's Education & Childcare Specialist offers advice on the school admissions process
Lucy Scott explains what you can do if the application for your child is turned down
Lt Katie Ward from the Tidworth based regiment explained what they and other units from Northern Ireland and Germany achieved on the latest Winter Repair Programme in Canada
The AFF's Education & Childcare Specialist offers advice on the school admissions process
Lucy Scott explains what you can do if the application for your child is turned down
Thursday 12 April 2012
Army Radio News - 12 Apr 12
12 Mech Brigade takes command of Task Force Helmand
In a short ceremony at the Headquarters of Task Force Helmand in Lashkar Gah, Brigadier Patrick Sanders, Commander of 20 Armoured Brigade, formally handed over to Brigadier Doug Chalmers, Commander of 12 Mech Brigade, marking the start of Op Herrick 16
'Walking With The Wounded' Everest troops reach base camp
All the team members have been injured in the line of duty and are taking on the challenge as part of the charity "Walking with the Wounded", which aims to raise money to re-skill and re-train injured servicemen and women from the British Armed Forces
In a short ceremony at the Headquarters of Task Force Helmand in Lashkar Gah, Brigadier Patrick Sanders, Commander of 20 Armoured Brigade, formally handed over to Brigadier Doug Chalmers, Commander of 12 Mech Brigade, marking the start of Op Herrick 16
'Walking With The Wounded' Everest troops reach base camp
All the team members have been injured in the line of duty and are taking on the challenge as part of the charity "Walking with the Wounded", which aims to raise money to re-skill and re-train injured servicemen and women from the British Armed Forces
Wednesday 11 April 2012
Army Radio News - 11 Apr 12
An Army officer explains how success is measured in Afghanistan
How do you measure success in Afghanistan and how can we judge how well the Army's current work on the ground and its mentoring is succeeding? A British Army officer currently serving in Helmand province, puts it very simply
A veterans charity receives a record amount in its annual appeal
Poppyscotland is the leading charity supporting ex-Servicemen and women and their families in Scotland. Probably best known for running the Scottish Poppy Appeal, it works all year round to help veterans and their families receive the care and support they urgently need and is able to provide financial assistance to thousands of ex-Servicemen and women
How do you measure success in Afghanistan and how can we judge how well the Army's current work on the ground and its mentoring is succeeding? A British Army officer currently serving in Helmand province, puts it very simply
A veterans charity receives a record amount in its annual appeal
Poppyscotland is the leading charity supporting ex-Servicemen and women and their families in Scotland. Probably best known for running the Scottish Poppy Appeal, it works all year round to help veterans and their families receive the care and support they urgently need and is able to provide financial assistance to thousands of ex-Servicemen and women
Tuesday 10 April 2012
Army Radio News - 10 Apr 12
Troops from the British Army's Rapid Reaction Force take part in Exercise Eagles Flight 12
It has seen soldiers from 16 Air Assault Brigade parachuting and carrying out helicopter assaults and Rapid Air Landings on Salisbury Plain
The new location for HQ Support Command is confirmed
Aspire Defence has confirmed the location for the British Army's brand new Support Command Headquarters. The Army's HQ 2 Div in Edinburgh and 5 Div in Shrewsbury were disbanded on the 2nd of Apr and they followed the earlier disbandment of Aldershot's HQ 4 Div on the 3rd of Jan. Their Regional Force Brigades have now been re-subordinated to HQ Support Command
It has seen soldiers from 16 Air Assault Brigade parachuting and carrying out helicopter assaults and Rapid Air Landings on Salisbury Plain
The new location for HQ Support Command is confirmed
Aspire Defence has confirmed the location for the British Army's brand new Support Command Headquarters. The Army's HQ 2 Div in Edinburgh and 5 Div in Shrewsbury were disbanded on the 2nd of Apr and they followed the earlier disbandment of Aldershot's HQ 4 Div on the 3rd of Jan. Their Regional Force Brigades have now been re-subordinated to HQ Support Command
Thursday 5 April 2012
Army Radio News - 5 Apr 12
The MOD announces additional funding for the Combat Stress Helpline and changes to the Defence Medical Assessment Programme
The measures are part of a concerted effort to destigmatise issues surrounding mental health and promote awareness of the professional medical care and support that is available for troops
The Army explains the reasons for FAMCAS, the Families Continuous Attitude Survey
The Army wants to know how you feel about many aspects of Army life and it can only find that out by asking a cross section of Army families for their thoughts and comments
The measures are part of a concerted effort to destigmatise issues surrounding mental health and promote awareness of the professional medical care and support that is available for troops
The Army explains the reasons for FAMCAS, the Families Continuous Attitude Survey
The Army wants to know how you feel about many aspects of Army life and it can only find that out by asking a cross section of Army families for their thoughts and comments
Wednesday 4 April 2012
Army Radio News - 4 Apr 12
The Army warns, be careful on social networking websites
The Army recognises that the majority of service personnel and their families use these sites as a way of staying in contact with each other and making new friends. But it says, be wary about what you write, as certain information in the wrong hands could endanger the lives of personnel on operations
33 Armoured Engineer Squadron, reports back from theatre
Part of 26 Engineer Regiment, the Squadron's troops have been linking back to the UK, via Garrison FM, to update their families on how the tour is progressing
The Army recognises that the majority of service personnel and their families use these sites as a way of staying in contact with each other and making new friends. But it says, be wary about what you write, as certain information in the wrong hands could endanger the lives of personnel on operations
33 Armoured Engineer Squadron, reports back from theatre
Part of 26 Engineer Regiment, the Squadron's troops have been linking back to the UK, via Garrison FM, to update their families on how the tour is progressing
Tuesday 3 April 2012
Army Radio News - 3 Apr 12
The new Joint Forces Command achieves initial operating capability
The Joint Forces Command at Northwood has been established to ensure that a range of vital military capabilities, functions and organisations, such as medical services, training and education, intelligence, and cyber, are organised and managed effectively and efficiently to support success on operations
The KRH deploy to Afghanistan
The Kings Royal Hussars are about to head out to Afghanistan on Op Herrick. The majority of the Regiment are deploying to the Laskhar Gah district where they will assist the Afghan security forces in providing security within Laskhgar Gah and the surrounding areas
The Joint Forces Command at Northwood has been established to ensure that a range of vital military capabilities, functions and organisations, such as medical services, training and education, intelligence, and cyber, are organised and managed effectively and efficiently to support success on operations
The KRH deploy to Afghanistan
The Kings Royal Hussars are about to head out to Afghanistan on Op Herrick. The majority of the Regiment are deploying to the Laskhar Gah district where they will assist the Afghan security forces in providing security within Laskhgar Gah and the surrounding areas
Monday 2 April 2012
Army Radio News - 2 Apr 12
Services mark the 30th anniversary of the start of the Falklands War
Veterans of the war have paid their respects at Britain's National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire. A single candle was lit in the Arboretum's Millennium Chapel as part of the ceremony which will be left alight for 74 days; the length of the conflict
A housing and training centre for Service leavers at risk of homelessness has been officially opened at Catterick
The Beacon is a new thirty-one unit housing, training and support centre based near Catterick Garrison, providing specialist support to single homeless veterans from around the country. It was officially opened by Foreign Secretary William Hague
Veterans of the war have paid their respects at Britain's National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire. A single candle was lit in the Arboretum's Millennium Chapel as part of the ceremony which will be left alight for 74 days; the length of the conflict
A housing and training centre for Service leavers at risk of homelessness has been officially opened at Catterick
The Beacon is a new thirty-one unit housing, training and support centre based near Catterick Garrison, providing specialist support to single homeless veterans from around the country. It was officially opened by Foreign Secretary William Hague
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