British Army
1st Battalion The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment Battlegroup have completed the first phase of their test exercise at the British Army Training Unit in Kenya (BATUK).
Phase one is known as Ex ASKARI WARRIOR where the north west infantry soldiers conduct live firing from weapon zeroing, through individual, pairs, fire team, section and platoon attacks by day and night. Live Fire Tactical Training (or LFTT for short) is the most valuable training an infantry soldier conducts.
Their next phase is called Ex ASKARI CENTURION and sees them progress up to Company live fire scenarios. Support Company will be attached and provide fire support using their sniper rifles, mortar, machine guns and anti-tank missile systems. Additionally, the Royal Artillery provide fire support, along with many supporting units. Opposing forces (OpFor) are being provided by the Light Dragoons and 4 LANCS amongst others
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British Army
1st Battalion The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment Battlegroup have completed the first phase of their test exercise at the British Army Training Unit in Kenya (BATUK).
Phase one is known as Ex ASKARI WARRIOR where the north west infantry soldiers conduct live firing from weapon zeroing, through individual, pairs, fire team, section and platoon attacks by day and night. Live Fire Tactical Training (or LFTT for short) is the most valuable training an infantry soldier conducts.
Their next phase is called Ex ASKARI CENTURION and sees them progress up to Company live fire scenarios. Support Company will be attached and provide fire support using their sniper rifles, mortar, machine guns and anti-tank missile systems. Additionally, the Royal Artillery provide fire support, along with many supporting units. Opposing forces (OpFor) are being provided by the Light Dragoons and 4 LANCS amongst others
Photo: British Army