5 SCOTS
The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, 5th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (5 SCOTS) is based at Howe Barracks in Canterbury. It is an air Assault Battalion and part of 16 Air Assault Brigade, Britain's Rapid Reaction Force.
5 SCOTS have recently returned from Afghanistan where they were serving as part of 16 Air Assault Brigade alongside 2 SCOTS, 4 SCOTS and The Parachute Regiment.
The Battalion is due to deploy to Kenya for training in Spring 2010.
5 SCOTS Jungle Training in Belize