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What’s great? A genuinely battle-grouped organisation working together. I hate to say synergy, but... perhaps ‘stronger as a team’.
We’re seeing it in the team formed for the 2nd rotation, too.
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We’re seeing it in the team formed for the 2nd rotation, too.
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It’s clear that the limiting factor in patrols isn’t going to be the endurance of our people. The old truism: our training needs to be tough so that our fighting is easy.
#FailLearnWin indeed. 4/
(Picture from training last year)
#FailLearnWin indeed. 4/
(Picture from training last year)
Other pictures illustrate the terrain.
@nicholadrummond et al will be interested in the utility of Jackal. All good so far.
Mobility will be even more important come the wet season and it is ideal for reconnaissance - our mission.
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@nicholadrummond et al will be interested in the utility of Jackal. All good so far.
Mobility will be even more important come the wet season and it is ideal for reconnaissance - our mission.
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Some fair stick earlier about poor photos/text/tweets. But the team have met Malians, got their perspective, and worked closely with our German 
allies.
Our role is to protect civilians and gather information for @UN_MINUSMA, so these conversations are critical stuff.
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allies.Our role is to protect civilians and gather information for @UN_MINUSMA, so these conversations are critical stuff.
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Is #innovation a dirty word? I don’t think so. In a new theatre you need to work to improve everything. There’s been:
New stowage mods
Water chillers
Work reducing engine temps
New TTPs
I could go on... low level improvement, incremental agains.
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New stowage modsWater chillersWork reducing engine tempsNew TTPsI could go on... low level improvement, incremental agains.
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Finally, on ‘agility’ - being able to change org, location and mission focus swiftly.
It’s what light forces in @1UKDivision offer: less lethal than armour, but cheaper and available for constant deployment in remote places like #Mali.
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It’s what light forces in @1UKDivision offer: less lethal than armour, but cheaper and available for constant deployment in remote places like #Mali.
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So thanks to the @LDLightCav (who you should follow) and B Company @RANGLIANs (likewise) for the info.
More to follow on this fascinating and demanding tour.
If you want more on the mission, there are some links below
More to follow on this fascinating and demanding tour.
If you want more on the mission, there are some links below
‘ @UN_MINUSMA story on the arrival of the Long Range Reconnaissance Group. https://minusma.unmissions.org/en/protection-civilians-minusma-receives-reinforcement-armed-forces-united-kingdom-gao
‘ @BritishArmy story:
The British Army has arrived in Mali: Here’s what you need to know about the deployment: https://medium.com/voices-of-the-armed-forces/the-british-army-has-arrived-in-mali-heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-deployment-b639c37a647e
The British Army has arrived in Mali: Here’s what you need to know about the deployment: https://medium.com/voices-of-the-armed-forces/the-british-army-has-arrived-in-mali-heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-deployment-b639c37a647e
And an insight into the task group and its training: https://medium.com/voices-of-the-armed-forces/british-troops-are-soon-deploying-to-mali-meet-their-commanding-officer-a5c117fb934c
