British troops have been honing their desert war-fighting skills in Oman, where they have been participating in Exercise Khanjar Oman, the first main training exercise of their four-month deployment to the country. The exercise, which took place from February 3 to 14, saw soldiers operate alongside the Royal Army of Oman in the Ras Madrakah joint training area.
The soldiers were tested on their ability to train and operate in arduous terrain, including desert plains, complex wadi systems, and mountains. The exercise also provided an opportunity to perfect key soldiering skills, such as soldiering in austere environments, working with partner forces, and learning battle-winning tactics to protect the British public from future threats.
Over half of the troops participating in the exercise were drawn from the 2nd Battalion The Royal Anglian Regiment, while smaller numbers were drawn from other units such as The Royal Logistics Corps, The Royal Engineers, The Royal Artillery, The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards, Taken from the 1st Battalion
More than half of the soldiers participating in the exercise were drawn from the 2nd Battalion of The Royal Anglian Regiment, with smaller numbers drawn from other units such as the Royal Logistic Corps, The Royal Artillery, The Royal Engineers, The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards, the 1st Battalion The Royal Anglian Regiment, and the Coastal Security Force. The 4th Light Brigade Combat Team delivered the first series of exercises for Exercise Desert Khanjar, which describes the two annual, four-month deployments of UK troops to the British Army’s Land Regional Hub in Duqm, Oman.
Exercise Khanjar Oman is the British Army’s foremost annual training and defense engagement event in the Gulf region, involving up to 1,000 British and 100 Omani soldiers. During deployment, British personnel undertake unit training, exercise with partners, and provide a front-line force capable of building regional security capabilities and responding to threats where they arise.
The exercise in Oman is essential for British troops to maintain their readiness and preparedness for future threats. The training they receive helps them to develop the necessary skills and capabilities to protect the British public and respond to threats where they arise. By working closely with their Omani counterparts, British troops are also able to build regional security capabilities and enhance cooperation between the two countries.
Source: Gov[Dot]UK
