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Mines and Booby Traps - a deadly threat to British soldiers Explosives and mines have long been a deadly threat to British soldiers, from car bombs and improvised grenades and rockets used by the Provisional IRA in Northern Ireland, to the recent tactics used by the Taliban. For the foreseeable future mines and IEDs will be an obstacle and a...

The Complete Guide To British Army Heavy Weapons INDIRECT FIRE WEAPONS Indirect fire weapons are those weapons that engage a target indirectly i.e. the barrel of the weapon does not point directly at the target. As such these types of weapons are typically less accurate than direct-fire weapons and are therefore not used to engage point targets. Moreover, they are...

17 most commonly used British Army vehicles Vehicles with enhanced armour are much more commonplace now with the increased threat from roadside IED and are likely to remain a feature of soldiers lives for the foreseeable future. Here a number of the commonly used vehicles. COYOTE TSV The Coyote tactical support vehicle is a 6x6 version of the Jackal 2...

Map reading is an interesting, useful skill to possess as a civilian, it can broaden your horizons and give you safe access to the countryside. Maps reach back through our nation's history and have always been important. As a soldier proficiency at map reading and navigation is absolutely essential, military units place great emphasis on it during training. It's Pass...

THE WEAPONS THAT THE BRITISH ARMY USES VIRTUS Virtus is the Roman god of honour and military prowess, therefore it’s no surprise that it is also the name for the new British Military body armour system that is being rolled out to many front line units. It has replaced the much heavier Osprey that has seen so much action over...

IN THE FIELD For all the technology at the military’s disposal, now or in the future, there will still be soldiers on the ground, living out of bergens. Living out of a bergen for long periods can wear you down and arduous training, insufficient rest and the same rations, all takes their toll. Therefore learning essential skills for fieldcraft and...

WHAT’S THE SOLDIERS POCKET BOOK ALL ABOUT? The Soldiers Pocket Book is all about keeping us at the top of our game it doesn’t presume to replace basic training, but is a reminder of the fundamentals that, unless practised regularly, can and do fade. It is also a pocket sized, take anywhere guide to shooting, first aid, personal security, vehicles...

Introduced by US soldiers during the Vietnam War the 'Woobie' or poncho liner is a highly valued piece of kit. During the cool tropical nights in the jungle, the woobie provided comfort and warmth to military troops. Made with two layers of nylon surrounding a polyester filling the army poncho liner is stitched along the sides and across ensuring a...

With the help of Survival Tech, Helikon Tex have bought back the classic design E & E pouch. Sporting an updated British Special Forces design this Escape and Evade pouch is bound to be a new favourite in the forces. Multicam Escape & Evasion Pouch Having been manufactured by Cordura; a brand with over 50 years experience in making high performance gear; you couldn't get more durable a pouch. Intended for carrying survival supplies...