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English: Pictured are troops from1 Lancs, part of the Vanguard Enabling Group deployed on Exercise Shamal Storm, Jordan.

1 Lancs convoy during a simulated attack and medivac of two patients whilst under fire. Exercise Shamal Storm 16 was an overseas training exercise in the Kingdom of Jordan by Force Troops Command (FTC). The Exercise assured the readiness of military capabilities held within Force Troops Command for current and future contingencies. The Army’s deployable forces are collectively called the Vanguard and are held at various stages of readiness to deploy on operations to deter aggression and protect UK interests. The exercise will assure the readiness of military capabilities held within Force Troops Command for current contingencies. The aim of the exercise is to assure and validate the Vanguard Enabling Group formed largely from 104 Logistic Support Brigade, assure EOD and Search capability. Trial and deployment by air of the Vanguard Field Hospital, improve interoperability and strengthen relationships with the Jordanian Armed Forces. Develop the synergies between the 10 specialist brigades within FT. The exercise saw 1605 British Troops and 314 vehicles deploying to Jordan. Units included, 17 Port & Maritime Regt RLC, 29 EOD&S group, 1 Military Working Dogs, FALCON Sqn, RTR, 33Field Hospital, RAMC and 1st Bn, The Duke of Lancaster’s Regt. The scale of the exercise increased in 2016 with 60% more troops deployed in comparison to 2015.

  • Organization: Army
  • Object Name: t063d189
  • Category: MOD
  • Supplemental Categories: Recon, Vehicles, Equipment, Exercises, Operations
  • Keywords: Support Vehicle, Man SV Truck, Transport, Engineering & Logistics Vehicles, Vehicle, Vallon Minehound VMR 3, Metal Detector, Mine Detection, Simulated Injury, PRC 117F, Aerial, Tactical Radio, Digital Comms, Bowman, Radio, Communications, RAF, Royal Air Force, 1 LANCS, 1st Bn The Duke of Lancaster Regiment, The King's Division, Smoke, 5.56mm, BFA, Blank Firing, Forward, Hand Grip, Attachment, L85A2, A2, SA80, Assault Rifle, Glock 17, Sidearm, Small Arms, Weapons, Eye Protection, Gloves, Clothing, SNCO, Man, Male, Soldier, Non-Identifiable, Personnel, VIRTUS Helmet, Helmet, Headwear, Pouch, Belt, Webbing, PLCE, Personal Load Carrying Equipment, Jordian, Exercise, desert, training, hot, Army, Regiments, Ex, Weather, Climate, Dry, Terrain, Environment, Landscape, Scenery, Rocky, Mountains, Mountainous, Barren, Arid, Sand, International Training, Action, Equipment, Gun, Firearm, SUSAT, Running, Scrub, Bush
  • Country: Jordan
Date 12:58:39:1
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Author Graeme Main
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