Day: 23 September 2011

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The Iron Fist ready to tackle Afghan transition

By Sharon Black

The British Army’s 20th Armoured Brigade (The Iron Fist) has completed a rigorous training period to thoroughly prepare for the challenges it now faces in preparing the Afghan National Security Forces for transition in Helmand province.

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Gunners develop Afghan Army skills

By Sharon Black

Commando Gunners from 29 Commando Regiment Royal Artillery have helped the Afghan National Army (ANA) develop patrolling, casualty-handling and searching skills to the extent that the ANA can now run checkpoints and carry out patrols on their own.