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Urban training course opens at Copehill Down

As operations in Afghanistan draw down, soldiers are relearning urban warfare skills in a new course.

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BFBS Radio scoops top award for news and current affairs programme

BFBS’s Sitrep has won a Silver Sony Radio Academy Award for the Best News and Current Affairs Programme.

Sitrep is BFBS’s weekly in-depth defence and international affairs programme, presented by Kate Gerbeau, and broadcast to the Forces Community across the world, and on DAB Digital Radio in the UK.

Sitrep is a forum for debate - Government policy is examined in forensic detail by our own experienced defence analyst, Christopher Lee, and commented on by the top thinkers in the industry. Not only does Sitrep challenge ministers on the decisions they take – it also hears from senior front line commanders and servicemen and women. The Sitrep team is supported by BFBS news reporters in Afghanistan, Germany and Cyprus.

The Sony Radio Academy Awards are the UK’s most respected and coveted radio honours - judged by industry and media professionals.

Learn more about BFBS Radio by following the link on the right.

General Sir Nick Parker talks about the role of the Armed Forces in support of the police during the Olympic Games, from aboard HMS Ocean in The Thames.

Rapier on Exercise Olympic Guardian

Members of 16 Regt RA talk about their role with the Rapier mk2 and how it will be used to protect the air space above the London Olympic Games this summer.

Olympics shooting venue aired

Shooting Competition Manager for the Olympics Major Peter Underhill, of The Rifles, talks about Woolwich Barracks, the 2012 Olympic Games Shooting venue, as it hosts the International Shooting Sport Federation World Cup.

Military dog trio sniff out trouble

Military working dogs Flake, Trough and Vinco are providing vital protection to the UK, ISAF and Afghan troops at their base in the Nahr e-Saraj area of Helmand province, along with their handlers LCpl Mitchell and Pte Griffiths.

Award for Apache commander WO1 Lane

As WO1 Jonathan Lane, Army Air Corps, learns he is to receive a Mention in Despatches for brave actions whilst on operational duty as an Apache commander over Libya, he tells us the story behind those events last summer.

Top honour for brave Corporal

As Corporal Carl Taylor, 3 MERCIAN, learns he is to receive the Military Cross (one of the highest awards for bravery) he tells us the story behind the events in Afghanistan where he risked his life to save the lives of three Afghan children.

Award for brave Serjeant

As Serjeant Deacon Cutterham, 1 RIFLES, learns he is to receive the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross for saving the lives of his men during Operation HERRICK 14 in Afghanistan, he tells us the story behind those events last summer.

Brigade proves readiness to deploy

12th Mechanized Brigade troops have completed their final training exercise on Salisbury Plain, and demonstrated their readiness to the media, prior to their deployment to Afghanistan on Operation Herrick 16.

Airborne Taskforce proves readiness

The Airborne Task Force (ABTF) is currently on Exercise SECOND FLIGHT, at South Cerney, to ensure its readiness to deploy. The 1,500-strong ABTF, formed from 3 PARA with a number of supporting regiments and corps, is practising its call-out procedure.

Evolution of armoured vehicles

Armoured vehicles can be the difference between life or death for service personnel on the roads in Afghanistan. Since 2009 vehicles have improved. British Forces News looks at what has changed and speaks to a soldier whose vehicle recently hit an IED.

40 Regt RA lower flag for last time

At Thiepval Barracks in Northern Ireland 40 Regiment Royal Artillery, The Lowland Gunners, have marked the end of their 65 years of service to the crown. The regiment has been put into 'suspended animation' but troops hope to find homes with other units.

Army nurses train medics in Africa

British Army nurse Major Lynda Rickets, of QARANC, as a member of IMATT, has been helping soldiers in Sierra Leone prepare for operations in Somalia next year.

Ten years in Afghanistan

This MOD video shows footage compiled over the last ten years, and tells the history of operations in Afghanistan, explaining why we are there, what progress has been made, and how we are preparing to hand over control to the Afghans in 2015.

Brits and Afghans remember together

During the one day interlude between Armistice and Remembrance Sunday, Afghan and British soldiers set aside differences in nationality, creed, and language in a moment of common respect for those who have laid down their lives in search of peace.

Remembering sacrifice in Nad e-Ali

As soldiers attend the Armistice Day Service at FOB Shawqat, Nad e-Ali, 2Lt Ian Thornton, of 1PWRR, remembers his brother Lt John Thornton of 40 Commando, who died in 2008 in Kajaki. ISAF is currently preparing to hand over security to the Afghans.

Soldier hails progress on patrol

Security in Nad e-Ali has markedly improved. Pte Chris Allport, of 1 YORKS, feels he could don his sports kit and run through the villages around his patrol base without fear of attack. His unit has had virtually no contact since arriving in September.

Sierra Leone troops remember fallen

At a ceremony in Sierra Leone the International Military Assistance Team (IMATT) remembered the fallen. On Armistice Day, the gathering paid tribute to British troops who gave their lives helping Sierra Leone recover from one of Africa’s bloodiest wars.

Lynx Mk9 Alpha makes its mark

661 Squadron of 1 Army Air Corps are currently in Helmand on a four-month tour. So far, they have spent their time with the newest Lynx helicopter, the Mark 9 Alpha. They have been escorting Chinooks and Merlins and assisting the troops on the ground.

Afghanistan campaign is on track

Britain's campaign in Afghanistan is on track to achieve its aims by 2014. Brig Ed Davis, commander 3 Commando Brigade, which has just returned from a six-month tour, said central Helmand had seen a 45% drop in insurgent attacks. BFBS News reports

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Army Photographer Sgt Tom Robinson RLC (right) and Capt Johanna Timmerann (center) interviewing Capt Ciaron Dyer (left) during a IED clearence patrol.

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