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During World War 2, 4 Commando were quartered in Winchester and Alresford from around Christmas 1942 to April/May 1943 (Source: James Dunning - The Fighting Fourth - No. 4 Commando At War). Francis Sydney Patey (known as Frank) was billeted with Frank and Alice Gilmour at 173 Stanmore Lane Winchester during this time. 4 Commando HQ was at The Grange, St Cross, now a care home. Frank Gilmour served in the Police War Reserve of the Hampshire Constabulary from 3rd November 1941 to 31st December 1948.
Belgian Para-Commandos during a Mass Parachute Drop exercise using Belgian Air Force C130 transports in Portugal - 2012
Picked up a good haul of vintage Commando Comics at Vintage Nostalgia, very happy! I went through a whole suitcase and just picked out a handful by my favourite couple of illustrators, mostly Jose Maria Jorge and John Ridgway, but a couple by Denis McLoughlin and Gordon Livingstone too.
19 Mar 2012
Aursfjordbotn, Norway
A member of the British Royal Marines Commando, stands watch on a dock in the town of Aursfjordbotn, Norway, while Her Majesty’s Ship Bulwark applies maneuvering drills, during Exercise Cold Response.
Approximately 800 soldiers from the 1st Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment Battalion Group from Petawawa, Ontario, deployed on Exercise Cold Response 2012 in northern Norway...Exercise Cold Response is a Norwegian-led, invitational military exercise taking place from the 12th to the 21st of March with 16,000 participants from 14 nations..
Photo credit: Sgt Norm McLean Canadian Forces Combat Camera
© 2012 DND-MDN Canada
42 COMMANDO ROYAL MARINES L COMPANY ON PATROL IN NADI-E ALI NORTH, Forward Operational Base Folad, Afganistan, 1 May 2011.
Here a Royal Marine from L Coy can be seen having a laugh sharing a 'low five' with a young Afgan boy.
Images taken by LA(Phot) Hillhouse. BRITISH CROWN COPYRIGHT©2010
30 Commando Support Squadron who are the Brigade Reconnaissance Force take part in an operation in Helmand province Afghanistan.
30 Commando Royal Marines are embarked on their first operational tour since WW2.
An Afghan National Army Commando maintains security on top of a compound during an operation in Baraki Barak district, Logar province, Jan. 8. Afghan National Army Commandos complement counterinsurgency efforts and enable conditions for improved security, governance and development. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Kyle Wagoner/Released)
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Landscape shot of the Commando Memorial. The memorial is dedicated to the men during World War Two who trained for hazardous missions in this environment. Since then the monument has been associated with wars past and present.
Dedicated to the men of the British Commando Forces, formed in World War II, who trained and were based in the area.
Read more about my East Highland Way trip at ramblingman.org.uk/walks/east-highland-way/
Royal Marine Commandos are pictured during a Green Ops exercise conducted over a two day period in various areas around Woodbury Common and Tregantle Ranges in Devon.
Photographer: POA(Phot) Sean Clee
Active trip 2010
This exercise will take place in the provinces of West and East Flanders, Hainaut and Namur, Belgium
The purpose of the exercise, in collaboration with French soldiers from 35 (RAP Parachute Infantry Regiment) and the Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs, is training in the procedures and techniques for Non-combatant Evacuation Operations ( NEO).
Nearly 1,000 military Belgians, mostly from the 2nd Battalion of Commandos Flawinne and 3 Battalion Paratroopers Tielen, and 150 French soldiers, supported by 4 C-130, will participate in ACTIVE TRIP. They will travel mainly by foot or by using light wheeled vehicles
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Belgian airborne units are on alert, with 3 Parachute Battalion from Tielen and 2 Commandos from Flawinne, are about to help Belgian expatriates in the context of Exercise Active Trip.
Led by the Immediate Reaction Capability (IRC - Para-Commando Regiment), this exercise will also see the participation of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs. The recent security crisis born of the earthquake in Haiti has highlighted the importance of coordination between the FPS Foreign Affairs and Defense during such a crisis. To gain experience in the field, a team composed of staff from both departments will participate actively in the consolidation of expatriates (about 450 civilians), reception and sorting of these before their evacuation by road or by air on board four C-130 Defence Belgian and a French C-160.
Royal Marine and Army Commandos practice amphibious beach landings on July 14, 2010, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. HMS Ark Royal, the nation's strike carrier, is leading an international task group during exercise Auriga 2010 a joint US-British amphibious exercise in Onslow Bay, off the coast of North Carolina. Exercise AURIGA is part of a series of training exercises that will build on the UK's ability to conduct small scale focused intervention operations anywhere in the world, delivering amphibious forces supported by air power from the Joint Harrier force.
Active trip 2010
This exercise will take place in the provinces of West and East Flanders, Hainaut and Namur, Belgium
The purpose of the exercise, in collaboration with French soldiers from 35 (RAP Parachute Infantry Regiment) and the Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs, is training in the procedures and techniques for Non-combatant Evacuation Operations ( NEO).
Nearly 1,000 military Belgians, mostly from the 2nd Battalion of Commandos Flawinne and 3 Battalion Paratroopers Tielen, and 150 French soldiers, supported by 4 C-130, will participate in ACTIVE TRIP. They will travel mainly by foot or by using light wheeled vehicles
Main Caption
Belgian airborne units are on alert, with 3 Parachute Battalion from Tielen and 2 Commandos from Flawinne, are about to help Belgian expatriates in the context of Exercise Active Trip.
Led by the Immediate Reaction Capability (IRC - Para-Commando Regiment), this exercise will also see the participation of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs. The recent security crisis born of the earthquake in Haiti has highlighted the importance of coordination between the FPS Foreign Affairs and Defense during such a crisis. To gain experience in the field, a team composed of staff from both departments will participate actively in the consolidation of expatriates (about 450 civilians), reception and sorting of these before their evacuation by road or by air on board four C-130 Defence Belgian and a French C-160.
Active trip 2010
This exercise will take place in the provinces of West and East Flanders, Hainaut and Namur, Belgium
The purpose of the exercise, in collaboration with French soldiers from 35 (RAP Parachute Infantry Regiment) and the Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs, is training in the procedures and techniques for Non-combatant Evacuation Operations ( NEO).
Nearly 1,000 military Belgians, mostly from the 2nd Battalion of Commandos Flawinne and 3 Battalion Paratroopers Tielen, and 150 French soldiers, supported by 4 C-130, will participate in ACTIVE TRIP. They will travel mainly by foot or by using light wheeled vehicles
Main Caption
Belgian airborne units are on alert, with 3 Parachute Battalion from Tielen and 2 Commandos from Flawinne, are about to help Belgian expatriates in the context of Exercise Active Trip.
Led by the Immediate Reaction Capability (IRC - Para-Commando Regiment), this exercise will also see the participation of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs. The recent security crisis born of the earthquake in Haiti has highlighted the importance of coordination between the FPS Foreign Affairs and Defense during such a crisis. To gain experience in the field, a team composed of staff from both departments will participate actively in the consolidation of expatriates (about 450 civilians), reception and sorting of these before their evacuation by road or by air on board four C-130 Defence Belgian and a French C-160.
The Jeepster Commando is an automobile which was first produced by Kaiser Jeep in 1966 to compete with the International Scout, Toyota Land Cruiser and Ford Bronco. ... After AMC's acquisition, the Jeepster Commando C101 (101" wheelbase) steadily grew in popularity.
Body style:2-door convertible pickup
Manufacturer:Kaiser-Jeep
Commandos from 2 Company, 1 Commando Regiment, pause before moving into a village for a shura during a Mission Rehearsal Exercise at the Cultana Range in South Australia.
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Commandos from 2 Company, 1 Commando Regiment, spent a month at Cultana Training Area, SA, to prepare for an overseas deployment in 2009.
The commandos conducted mission specific training before participating in the live mission rehearsal exercise (MRE).
The commando Force Element also included armoured crewmen from 1 Armoured Regiment and sappers from the Incident Response Regiment. The FE was supported by other enablers including a RAAF P3 Orion and Black Hawk helicopters of 171 Aviation Squadron.
The MRE included a shura with a village elder role-played by a linguist from the School of Languages, and culminated in a simulated Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and fatality during a village clearance.
Alpha Company, 2 Commando Regiment, also conducted training at Cultana including fast roping and vehicle interdictions from the Black Hawks.
Scottish Lion readies 45 Commando for front line
More than 750 Royal Marines and supporting units, together with three warships and Sea King and Chinook helicopters, have waged war in and around Galloway Forest Park in a week-long exercise to prepare 45 Commando for front line duties.
The Arbroath-based Royal Marines are now the nation's 'Lead Commando Group', ready to deploy around the globe if required, having successfully completed Exercise Scottish Lion.
Fresh from taking part in one of the biggest war games exercises in Europe this year, Joint Warrior, 45 Commando were thrust immediately into Scottish Lion, which saw the entire unit - more than 750 troops - put ashore south of Stranraer.
Scottish Lion covered ground from the ranges of West Freugh in the west to the ruins of 16th century Edingham Castle, near Dalbeattie, more than 40 miles (64km) to the east.
Scottish Lion readies 45 Commando for front line
More than 750 Royal Marines and supporting units, together with three warships and Sea King and Chinook helicopters, have waged war in and around Galloway Forest Park in a week-long exercise to prepare 45 Commando for front line duties.
The Arbroath-based Royal Marines are now the nation's 'Lead Commando Group', ready to deploy around the globe if required, having successfully completed Exercise Scottish Lion.
Fresh from taking part in one of the biggest war games exercises in Europe this year, Joint Warrior, 45 Commando were thrust immediately into Scottish Lion, which saw the entire unit - more than 750 troops - put ashore south of Stranraer.
Scottish Lion covered ground from the ranges of West Freugh in the west to the ruins of 16th century Edingham Castle, near Dalbeattie, more than 40 miles (64km) to the east.
Royal Marine and Army Commandos practice amphibious beach landings on July 14, 2010, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. HMS Ark Royal, the nation's strike carrier, is leading an international task group during exercise Auriga 2010 a joint US-British amphibious exercise in Onslow Bay, off the coast of North Carolina. Exercise AURIGA is part of a series of training exercises that will build on the UK's ability to conduct small scale focused intervention operations anywhere in the world, delivering amphibious forces supported by air power from the Joint Harrier force.
Pictured is a patrol by PMT (Police Mentoring Troop) from Forward Operating Base (FOB) Jackson, Sangin.
Members of the patrol were carrying small wind up power radios, to give out to locals as a gift to them.
Routine ground domination patrols to provide security for the local people are conducted every day in Afghanistan. There is nothing extraordinary about these patrols but they are absolutely critical to the success of the mission. The Royal Marines of the 40 Commando, working in Sangin, carry out patrols like these to ensure the provision of security to the area and give the local people confidence in the ISAF mission.
This particular patrol left from Forward Operating Base Jackson in Sangin and headed to the outskirts of the District Centre. Once there, the Marines patrolled around compounds using the narrow network of alleyways. They proactively interact and engage with the people, getting to know them and gaining a better understanding of the local area and the needs of the people. This friendly approach helps to identify any issues that the locals have; issues that ISAF or the stability and reconstruction teams will point out to the District Governor so that they can be resolved.
From here the patrol moved through the adjacent fields and countryside, heading towards the Southern Checkpoint.
Sgt Sully O’Sullivan, 34, the troop Sgt who led the patrol said:
“Since the harvest has finished, moving through the fields is preferable to moving through the high walled areas, where you feel channelled. The presence of locals is also a good sign, especially when there are children around; apart from always being pleased to see you it means that the insurgents are less likely to attack.”
The Sothern Checkpoint is manned and run by the Afghan National Police. The patrol dropped into the checkpoint for a well-earned break and to get a de-brief from the Afghan Police Officers on any incidents or problems that had incurred during the day.
After a 20 minute chat, the patrol moved off in the direction of the Sangin Bazaar. They slowly patrolled through the stalls, interacting with shopkeepers, children and customers alike. After 3 hours and covering a distance of 3-4 km with no incidents, the patrol headed back to Forward Operating Base Jackson to rest up before their next patrol.
UK Forces are deployed to Afghanistan in support of the UN authorised, NATO led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) mission and as part of the US-led Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF). UK operations in Afghanistan are being conducted under the name Operation HERRICK.
The Commando Memorial is dedicated to the men of the original British Commando Forces raised during World War II. Situated around a mile from Spean Bridge village, it overlooks the training areas of the Commando Training Depot established in 1942 at Achnacarry Castle. Unveiled in 1952 by the Queen Mother.
Soldiers of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, begin setting up tents which function as the brigade's command post in tactical environments during a command post training exercise, November 18, at Fort Drum, New York. This CPX is the second in a series of training events allowing the brigade staff to rehearse, execute and evaluate the collective training tasks essential to the brigade’s mission. Soldiers across the Commando brigade have spent months progressing from individual to collective mission essential tasks as they work toward brigade level certification at the Joint Readiness Training Center. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Paige Behringer)
I'm not sure what to do with these guys. They are obviously B.A but I'm not sure weather to have them be Weird War II German snow troopers or British Tactical Commandos or what.
For now they are Snow Commandos
Royal Marine Commandos are pictured during a Green Ops exercise conducted over a two day period in various areas around Woodbury Common and Tregantle Ranges in Devon.
Photographer: POA(Phot) Sean Clee
Active trip 2010
This exercise will take place in the provinces of West and East Flanders, Hainaut and Namur, Belgium
The purpose of the exercise, in collaboration with French soldiers from 35 (RAP Parachute Infantry Regiment) and the Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs, is training in the procedures and techniques for Non-combatant Evacuation Operations ( NEO).
Nearly 1,000 military Belgians, mostly from the 2nd Battalion of Commandos Flawinne and 3 Battalion Paratroopers Tielen, and 150 French soldiers, supported by 4 C-130, will participate in ACTIVE TRIP. They will travel mainly by foot or by using light wheeled vehicles
Main Caption
Belgian airborne units are on alert, with 3 Parachute Battalion from Tielen and 2 Commandos from Flawinne, are about to help Belgian expatriates in the context of Exercise Active Trip.
Led by the Immediate Reaction Capability (IRC - Para-Commando Regiment), this exercise will also see the participation of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs. The recent security crisis born of the earthquake in Haiti has highlighted the importance of coordination between the FPS Foreign Affairs and Defense during such a crisis. To gain experience in the field, a team composed of staff from both departments will participate actively in the consolidation of expatriates (about 450 civilians), reception and sorting of these before their evacuation by road or by air on board four C-130 Defence Belgian and a French C-160.
On route north for another climbing trip we called in to pay our respect at the Commando Memorial at Spean Bridge. Surely there can't be a better location in the UK for such an acknowledgement.
Royal Marine and Army Commandos practice amphibious beach landings on July 14, 2010, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. HMS Ark Royal, the nation's strike carrier, is leading an international task group during exercise Auriga 2010 a joint US-British amphibious exercise in Onslow Bay, off the coast of North Carolina. Exercise AURIGA is part of a series of training exercises that will build on the UK's ability to conduct small scale focused intervention operations anywhere in the world, delivering amphibious forces supported by air power from the Joint Harrier force.
Pictured is a patrol by PMT (Police Mentoring Troop) from Forward Operating Base (FOB) Jackson, Sangin.
Members of the patrol were carrying small wind up power radios, to give out to locals as a gift to them.
Routine ground domination patrols to provide security for the local people are conducted every day in Afghanistan. There is nothing extraordinary about these patrols but they are absolutely critical to the success of the mission. The Royal Marines of the 40 Commando, working in Sangin, carry out patrols like these to ensure the provision of security to the area and give the local people confidence in the ISAF mission.
This particular patrol left from Forward Operating Base Jackson in Sangin and headed to the outskirts of the District Centre. Once there, the Marines patrolled around compounds using the narrow network of alleyways. They proactively interact and engage with the people, getting to know them and gaining a better understanding of the local area and the needs of the people. This friendly approach helps to identify any issues that the locals have; issues that ISAF or the stability and reconstruction teams will point out to the District Governor so that they can be resolved.
From here the patrol moved through the adjacent fields and countryside, heading towards the Southern Checkpoint.
Sgt Sully O’Sullivan, 34, the troop Sgt who led the patrol said:
“Since the harvest has finished, moving through the fields is preferable to moving through the high walled areas, where you feel channelled. The presence of locals is also a good sign, especially when there are children around; apart from always being pleased to see you it means that the insurgents are less likely to attack.”
The Sothern Checkpoint is manned and run by the Afghan National Police. The patrol dropped into the checkpoint for a well-earned break and to get a de-brief from the Afghan Police Officers on any incidents or problems that had incurred during the day.
After a 20 minute chat, the patrol moved off in the direction of the Sangin Bazaar. They slowly patrolled through the stalls, interacting with shopkeepers, children and customers alike. After 3 hours and covering a distance of 3-4 km with no incidents, the patrol headed back to Forward Operating Base Jackson to rest up before their next patrol.
UK Forces are deployed to Afghanistan in support of the UN authorised, NATO led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) mission and as part of the US-led Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF). UK operations in Afghanistan are being conducted under the name Operation HERRICK.
Active trip 2010
This exercise will take place in the provinces of West and East Flanders, Hainaut and Namur, Belgium
The purpose of the exercise, in collaboration with French soldiers from 35 (RAP Parachute Infantry Regiment) and the Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs, is training in the procedures and techniques for Non-combatant Evacuation Operations ( NEO).
Nearly 1,000 military Belgians, mostly from the 2nd Battalion of Commandos Flawinne and 3 Battalion Paratroopers Tielen, and 150 French soldiers, supported by 4 C-130, will participate in ACTIVE TRIP. They will travel mainly by foot or by using light wheeled vehicles
Main Caption
Belgian airborne units are on alert, with 3 Parachute Battalion from Tielen and 2 Commandos from Flawinne, are about to help Belgian expatriates in the context of Exercise Active Trip.
Led by the Immediate Reaction Capability (IRC - Para-Commando Regiment), this exercise will also see the participation of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs. The recent security crisis born of the earthquake in Haiti has highlighted the importance of coordination between the FPS Foreign Affairs and Defense during such a crisis. To gain experience in the field, a team composed of staff from both departments will participate actively in the consolidation of expatriates (about 450 civilians), reception and sorting of these before their evacuation by road or by air on board four C-130 Defence Belgian and a French C-160.
Royal Marine and Army Commandos practice amphibious beach landings on July 14, 2010, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. HMS Ark Royal, the nation's strike carrier, is leading an international task group during exercise Auriga 2010 a joint US-British amphibious exercise in Onslow Bay, off the coast of North Carolina. Exercise AURIGA is part of a series of training exercises that will build on the UK's ability to conduct small scale focused intervention operations anywhere in the world, delivering amphibious forces supported by air power from the Joint Harrier force.
Pictured is a patrol by PMT (Police Mentoring Troop) from Forward Operating Base (FOB) Jackson, Sangin.
Members of the patrol were carrying small wind up power radios, to give out to locals as a gift to them.
Routine ground domination patrols to provide security for the local people are conducted every day in Afghanistan. There is nothing extraordinary about these patrols but they are absolutely critical to the success of the mission. The Royal Marines of the 40 Commando, working in Sangin, carry out patrols like these to ensure the provision of security to the area and give the local people confidence in the ISAF mission.
This particular patrol left from Forward Operating Base Jackson in Sangin and headed to the outskirts of the District Centre. Once there, the Marines patrolled around compounds using the narrow network of alleyways. They proactively interact and engage with the people, getting to know them and gaining a better understanding of the local area and the needs of the people. This friendly approach helps to identify any issues that the locals have; issues that ISAF or the stability and reconstruction teams will point out to the District Governor so that they can be resolved.
From here the patrol moved through the adjacent fields and countryside, heading towards the Southern Checkpoint.
Sgt Sully O’Sullivan, 34, the troop Sgt who led the patrol said:
“Since the harvest has finished, moving through the fields is preferable to moving through the high walled areas, where you feel channelled. The presence of locals is also a good sign, especially when there are children around; apart from always being pleased to see you it means that the insurgents are less likely to attack.”
The Sothern Checkpoint is manned and run by the Afghan National Police. The patrol dropped into the checkpoint for a well-earned break and to get a de-brief from the Afghan Police Officers on any incidents or problems that had incurred during the day.
After a 20 minute chat, the patrol moved off in the direction of the Sangin Bazaar. They slowly patrolled through the stalls, interacting with shopkeepers, children and customers alike. After 3 hours and covering a distance of 3-4 km with no incidents, the patrol headed back to Forward Operating Base Jackson to rest up before their next patrol.
UK Forces are deployed to Afghanistan in support of the UN authorised, NATO led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) mission and as part of the US-led Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF). UK operations in Afghanistan are being conducted under the name Operation HERRICK.
Pictured is a patrol by PMT (Police Mentoring Troop) from Forward Operating Base (FOB) Jackson, Sangin.
Members of the patrol were carrying small wind up power radios, to give out to locals as a gift to them.
Routine ground domination patrols to provide security for the local people are conducted every day in Afghanistan. There is nothing extraordinary about these patrols but they are absolutely critical to the success of the mission. The Royal Marines of the 40 Commando, working in Sangin, carry out patrols like these to ensure the provision of security to the area and give the local people confidence in the ISAF mission.
This particular patrol left from Forward Operating Base Jackson in Sangin and headed to the outskirts of the District Centre. Once there, the Marines patrolled around compounds using the narrow network of alleyways. They proactively interact and engage with the people, getting to know them and gaining a better understanding of the local area and the needs of the people. This friendly approach helps to identify any issues that the locals have; issues that ISAF or the stability and reconstruction teams will point out to the District Governor so that they can be resolved.
From here the patrol moved through the adjacent fields and countryside, heading towards the Southern Checkpoint.
Sgt Sully O’Sullivan, 34, the troop Sgt who led the patrol said:
“Since the harvest has finished, moving through the fields is preferable to moving through the high walled areas, where you feel channelled. The presence of locals is also a good sign, especially when there are children around; apart from always being pleased to see you it means that the insurgents are less likely to attack.”
The Sothern Checkpoint is manned and run by the Afghan National Police. The patrol dropped into the checkpoint for a well-earned break and to get a de-brief from the Afghan Police Officers on any incidents or problems that had incurred during the day.
After a 20 minute chat, the patrol moved off in the direction of the Sangin Bazaar. They slowly patrolled through the stalls, interacting with shopkeepers, children and customers alike. After 3 hours and covering a distance of 3-4 km with no incidents, the patrol headed back to Forward Operating Base Jackson to rest up before their next patrol.
UK Forces are deployed to Afghanistan in support of the UN authorised, NATO led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) mission and as part of the US-led Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF). UK operations in Afghanistan are being conducted under the name Operation HERRICK.
Active trip 2010
This exercise will take place in the provinces of West and East Flanders, Hainaut and Namur, Belgium
The purpose of the exercise, in collaboration with French soldiers from 35 (RAP Parachute Infantry Regiment) and the Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs, is training in the procedures and techniques for Non-combatant Evacuation Operations ( NEO).
Nearly 1,000 military Belgians, mostly from the 2nd Battalion of Commandos Flawinne and 3 Battalion Paratroopers Tielen, and 150 French soldiers, supported by 4 C-130, will participate in ACTIVE TRIP. They will travel mainly by foot or by using light wheeled vehicles
Main Caption
Belgian airborne units are on alert, with 3 Parachute Battalion from Tielen and 2 Commandos from Flawinne, are about to help Belgian expatriates in the context of Exercise Active Trip.
Led by the Immediate Reaction Capability (IRC - Para-Commando Regiment), this exercise will also see the participation of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs. The recent security crisis born of the earthquake in Haiti has highlighted the importance of coordination between the FPS Foreign Affairs and Defense during such a crisis. To gain experience in the field, a team composed of staff from both departments will participate actively in the consolidation of expatriates (about 450 civilians), reception and sorting of these before their evacuation by road or by air on board four C-130 Defence Belgian and a French C-160.