In Pictures: Dragoons in Poland

It used to be fast horses that helped these multi-skilled soldiers cover the battlefield quickly, now it’s armoured vehicles.

C Squadron are currently attached to the US-led Battlegroup in Poland, as part of NATOs Enhanced Forward Presence (EFP).

The UK Armed Forces have a leading role in NATO’s Enhanced Forward Presence (EFP) in the Baltic States to enhance Euro-Atlantic security, reassure our Allies and deter our adversaries. This deployment is called Operation CABRIT.

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The Light Dragoons is a light cavalry regiment. It used to be fast horses that helped these multi-skilled soldiers cover the battlefield quickly — today it’s the Jackal 2 armoured vehicle.

Take a look at the images of them during training in Poland 👇

A soldier from C Squadron, Light Dragoons takes a well-earned rest.

Soldiers from C Squadron, Light Dragoons on a foot patrol in Poland.

A soldier gives a target indication to the rest of his section while under contact.

A soldier from C Squadron, Light Dragoons in the kneeling position as he looks into his sight.

A soldier takes aim while under contact.

Soldiers from C Squadron while on exercise in Poland.

A soldier from C Squadron, Light Dragoons checks his ear defence.

A soldier from C Squadron, Light Dragoons riding in the Jackal 2 (Reconnaissance Vehicle).

A soldier from C Squadron, Light Dragoons giving a briefing.

Soldiers from C Squadron, Light Dragoons share a moment during their training exercise.

Soldiers from C Squadron, Light Dragoons in a Jackal 2 (Reconnaissance Vehicle).

Soldiers from C Squadron, Light Dragoons in a Jackal 2 (Reconnaissance Vehicle).

A soldier from C Squadron, Light Dragoons in a Jackal 2 (Reconnaissance Vehicle) firing the Heavy Machine Gun.

Soldiers from C Squadron, Light Dragoons in a Jackal 2 (Reconnaissance Vehicle).

A soldier from C Squadron, Light Dragoons in a Jackal 2 (Reconnaissance Vehicle).

A soldier from C Squadron, Light Dragoons in a Jackal 2 (Reconnaissance Vehicle) manning the Grenade Machine Gun.

Soldiers from C Squadron, Light Dragoons in a Jackal 2 (Reconnaissance Vehicle).

A soldier from C Squadron, Light Dragoons in a Jackal 2 (Reconnaissance Vehicle) manning the Heavy Machine Gun.

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