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Syndicate C3 at a Static Display
The nal display at Old Carter Barracks was Sustainment, delivered by 101 Logistics Brigade. An informative, and sometimes deliberately humorous, illustration of the deployed supply chain from port to ghting formation aptly demonstrated the complexity of the logistics support process. Also displayed were medical, provost, engineering and Military Working Dog capabilities to complete a diverse showing of combat service support.
The Close element of the LCPV saw the 1st Battalion of the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers (1RRF) and 1 Mercian, supported by the reserve 5th Battalion of the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers (5RRF), conduct an impressive display of urban operations. An armoured in ltration of Copehill Down village preceded a dismounted urban combat demonstration, during which the maritime and air students were able
to witness, at close quarters, rooms being cleared of enemy forces. Again,
the students enjoyed the opportunity to talk with the soldiers, including many reservists, to understand their roles, motivations and challenges.
Urban Operation Demonstration
and hardware. It was an impressive and well-executed attack that made the audience feel part of the action.
The CAMD was the perfect culmination to a busy and informative two days for the UK and international student cohort
The climax of the LCPV was an opportunity for students to get closer to heavy and light armoured vehicles of all variants, even some privately- owned legacy Soviet armour. This was achieved both in static displays and in the much-anticipated CAMD at Knighton Down. The CAMD simulated a company group attack on an enemy position, using armour, air and infantry capabilities to seize the objective. Live rounds and pyrotechnics effectively simulated the ferocity and volume of re from supporting artillery and an armoured attack. AH-64D Longbow Apache helicopters and a RAF Tornado GR4 also provided close air support and air interdiction to the attack, enabling ground forces to advance and successfully capture enemy infantry
“ of ACSC 20. The professionalism of the British Army was apparent
It was an
impressive
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throughout the LCPV and the glimpses of other services in supporting roles emphasised the need for integrated action. The
readying the British Army for Future
Force 2020 Re ne and subsequently Joint Force 2025. The LCPV set the bar of expectation very high for the subsequent air and maritime combat power visits and it more than delivered on its aim to show how land capability is deployed and employed in the contemporary operating environment.
Combined Arms Manoeuvre Demonstration
and well-executed
attack that made the enormity of the task to return the
audience feel part of the action.
British Army to contingency did ◆◆◆ not escape the onlookers, as did
Armoured in ltration of Copehill Down village