The 2nd Battalion

Paragliding in Cyprus

The 2nd Battalion is a Light Role battalion based with its families in Episkopi in Cyprus.

The 2nd Battalion (2 LANCS) is a Regular Army battalion, based with its families in Episkopi in Cyprus. 2 LANCS is a Light Role Battalion trained and equipped for fast, flexible operations, moving in a variety of transport including helicopters.  From August 2009 until November 2010, the 2nd Battalion is carrying out high intensity operations in Afghanistan as the Theatre Reserve Battalion. 

2 LANCS training in Cyprus 
As well as taking the opportunities that Cyprus offers for military training... 
The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment boxing team winning the Wars of the Roses match 
2 LANCS sends teams to compete in competitions away from the island.