Category Archives: Elite Units

Friday Foto

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Strikehold

Switzerland’s special forces, Armee Aufklaerung Detachment 10, do a capabilities show-and-tell for VIPs – including the Swiss Defence Minister. Note that these particular operators are wearing combat clothing from Claw Gear in the Swiss national camouflage pattern.  

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45 Commando train for rapid reaction duties

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Strikehold

More than 750 Royal Marines and supporting units, together with three warships and Sea King and Chinook helicopters, have waged war in and around Galloway Forest Park in a week-long exercise to prepare 45 Commando for front line duties. The … Continue reading →

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Friday Foto

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Strikehold

Irish Army Ranger Wing SAW-gunner source and photographer unknown

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Brit Paras build on urban combat skills

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Strikehold

Paratroopers from 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment (3 PARA) have been practising the urban combat skills they might need as part of the Army’s rapid reaction force. Exercise Bayonet Strike, which took place in Suffolk this week, has honed the … Continue reading →

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Allied air, land and sea forces combine for Exercise Joint Warrior

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Strikehold

A tri-Service and multinational military exercise, with a total of 8,000 personnel taking part, begins this week at locations around the UK. Exercise Joint Warrior is conducted in the spring and autumn of each year, and the first Joint Warrior … Continue reading →

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