‘Jocks’ from 2 SCOTS regiment take on training exercises ahead of their deployment on Op TORAL

In Pictures: How our troops prepare for Afghanistan

Before heading to Afghanistan, the soldiers from 2 SCOTS took part in their final exercise where they faced scenarios that they will likely face while deployed

Soldiers from 2 SCOTS, Royal Regiment of Scotland, are now in Kabul, Afghanistan as part of NATO’s Resolute Support Mission. Like any deployment, these soldiers were tested before heading out on operations.

The exercise, which was led by the experienced soldiers from the Mission Training and Mobilisation Centre (MTMC), was held on Stanford Training Area (STANTA) in Thetford and saw the ‘Jocks’ from 2 SCOTS establishing a replica of the operation to rehearse their role in the NATO mission.

Far from home, they were put through a series of scenarios similar to those they will face in Afghanistan. Everything from the daily life on camp, how they go out on patrols, how they would respond to incidents and how they would respond to being attacked.

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‘Jocks’ from 2 SCOTS take on training exercises ahead of their deployment on Op TORAL.

‘Jocks’ from 2 SCOTS sweep the camp after a suspected intruder (training exercise).

Lt Hamilton, a Platoon Commander from 2 SCOTS.

Following a tasking, the Platoon Commander and the section Cpl’s discuss the operation.

‘Jocks’ from 2 SCOTS in the back of a Foxhound.

Training exercises take place at different times throughout the day.

‘Jocks’ from 2 SCOTS take part in an exercise.

Key communication skills must be used.

‘Jocks’ from 2 SCOTS preparing for an exercise.

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