Logistical support during operations. British soldiers play an important role in supporting Afghanistan security and development. Here, Corporal Harvey talks about the vital role of logistics for Operation Toral. | British Army

Before their deployment to Afghanistan on Op TORAL, 2nd Battalion, The Yorkshire Regiment (2 YORKS) conducted a traditional, military Drumhead Service on the grounds of historic Richmond Castle on 30 September 2019. The purpose of a Drumhead Service conducted in front of the regimental Honorary Colours, is to deliver to all personnel, a blessing ahead of deployment on operations to Afghanistan, to ensure that the Battalion is collectively in the best place to deal with upcoming operational commi

79K views · 4.5K reactions | With over 50% of the world's population living in built up areas training for Operations in Built Up Areas (OBUA) is an essential skill to develop. The Royal Wessex Yeomanry are the British Army's Armoured Reserve Regiment. Soldiers and Officers primarily train on the Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank. However, Exercise Wessex Breach was a chance to brush up on essential core skills. | British Army | Facebook

The British Army is struggling to fill its ranks, and the numbers are stark. New Ministry of Defence data shows that the number of recruits completing training has plummeted by nearly 40% since before the pandemic, painting a worrying picture of a force facing one of its toughest manpower challenges in years. Figures published on 10 November reveal that total intake across all Army training establishments dropped from 8,956 recruits in 2019/20 to just 5,560 in 2022/23, a 38% fall. Even more trou