An innovative blend of simulations has been transforming training rooms into synthetic towns and cities to enable troops to evaluate and evolve their tactics for conducting operations in built-up areas. Headquarters staff from 1st Battalion, The Royal Welsh in Tidworth were among the latest personnel to plan and wargame urban missions using a QinetiQ-supplied cache… Read More
The 1st Battalion, The Royal Irish Regiment is to become part of the 16 Air Assault Brigade Combat Team. That’s the headline-grabber in the first round of rejigs to be delivered under the Army’s Future Soldier plan, which sets out the bold and ambitious vision for modernising the Army. In addition, 12th and 20th Armoured… Read More
The Allied Rapid Reaction Corps Support Battalion has been re-designated as part of the Brigade of Gurkhas and renamed accordingly. Now known as the Gurkha Allied Rapid Reaction Corps Support Battalion, the formation will continue to enable and provide force protection to HQ ARRC, the British-led NATO warfighting outfit. Speaking at a parade to mark… Read More
An all-female short-term training team from the British Army’s 16 Air Assault Brigade have helped boost the Jordanian Armed Forces’ (JAF) efforts to integrate women into their ranks. The British soldiers led a ten-day package covering topics such as counter-IED and battle casualty drills, PT and urban operations, with the experienced instructors swiftly overcoming cultural… Read More
Introduction Are there special kinds of watches made for the military, and specifically for Special Forces? There sure are! Keep reading to find out more! Military (or tactical) watches are essential for military personnel in general, and especially for those who with military watch straps are preparing to confront combat situations on the battlefield. These… Read More
Introduction The National Military Command Centre (NMCC) is a Pentagon command and communications centre for the National Command Authority (i.e. the President of the United States and the United States Secretary of Defence). Maintained by the Department of the Air Force as the “DoD Executive Agent” for NMCC logistical, budgetary, facility and systems support; the… Read More
Introduction A complete tactical outfit is important for the safety and efficient performance of our law enforcement and military personnel. While bulletproof jackets/combat armour are essential, tactical combat boots are also important safety gear. A lot of time and effort goes into the development of new boot technologies and materials, in an unending effort to… Read More
