British Military Current Events

[daftandbarmy]

Given their choice of photos, I'll just assume they're taking the piss....

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1656660137778741249

 

[FJAG]

Some pointers on battle group ops

A battlegroup commander’s perspective on battlegroup operations

In this article the Commanding Officer of the 2nd Battalion of The Rifles gives his reflections on command and fighting a battlegroup.

wavellroom.com

 

[daftandbarmy]

Some pointers on battle group ops

Clearly a Crap Hat destined for high command with a comment like this one:

"My challenge to the company commanders I led was to never lose more than a section (eight soldiers) in any fires contact."

More proof that the 'Black Mafia' hasn't changed much

 

[Halifax Tar]

Clearly a Crap Hat destined for high command with a comment like this one:

"My challenge to the company commanders I led was to never lose more than a section (eight soldiers) in any fires contact."

More proof that the 'Black Mafia' hasn't changed much

What's the "Black Mafia" ?

 

[OldSolduer]

What's the "Black Mafia" ?

I’ll take a stab at it:

Probably a reference to Rifle regiments as from a distance the uniform looks black.

Just a guess

 

[daftandbarmy]

What's the "Black Mafia" ?

Rifle Brigade Officers who are infamous for climbing their way to the top on the well stabbed backs of others, and the bodies of their troops.

Or so I’ve been led to believe.

 

[daftandbarmy]

On the balcony...

Death of Mel Parry - one of the SAS troops who famously stormed Iranian embassy to end six-day siege​

Mr Parry was among those involved in one of the SAS's most famous operations and was remembered as a "gentleman and an incredible soldier".

Death of Mel Parry - one of the SAS troops who famously stormed Iranian embassy to end six-day siege

Mr Parry was among those involved in one of the SAS's most famous operations and was remembered as a "gentleman and an incredible soldier".

news.sky.com

 

[daftandbarmy]

The Hatless Dancing Team must be busy

Machine guns among weapons lost by UK armed forces

Two pistols and nearly 2,000 rounds of ammunition also went missing over the past two years.

www.bbc.com