Some Warrior gear putting in some training time.💪🏻😉 'We punch well above our weight' : Pathfinders - Out on the ranges, troops practised fire and manoeuvre tactics by day and night in their RWMIK patrol vehicles, which are mounted with Heavy Machine Guns and Grenade Machine Guns. Soldiers also fired the potent, accurate NLAW anti-tank missile. A Pathfinders troop commander said: “Conducting reconnaissance missions in vehicles - which we refer to as ‘Mobo Ops’ – means we can operate deep into enemy territory to set the conditions for the main force. Firepower is always a last resort, but the weaponry we carry is much heavier than an enemy would be expecting recce troops to carry, so we can fight ourselves out of any situation. It also means that we can strike targets of opportunity when they are least expecting to be attacked.” After completing its primary reconnaissance role, Pathfinders are freed up as a strike force (Brigade Combat Team - BCT) to support 16 Air Assault Brigade missions, carrying out raids on high value targets or feints in support of larger attacks. A key role is identifying drop zones and landing zones where the main body of troops can be parachuted or landed by helicopter. Pathfinders work in small, self-sufficient patrols, either in vehicles or on foot. While operating without being spotted provides their best defence and troops need the firepower to get themselves out of trouble if identified. “Pathfinders have lived the Future Soldier concept since we began back in the Second World War - The unit is all about highly motivated soldiers who are ready to deploy quickly and independently to execute whatever mission is asked of them, which – by enabling others to do their mission – means we punch well above our weight.” - PF Troop Commander. (📷 @theparachuteregiment FB page) 📧Www.blackbeargear.ca #warriorassaultsystems #paras #britisharmy #blackbeargear #infantry #war #specialoperations #militarykit #pewpew #igmilitiacanada #igmilitia #armedcitizen #ukmade #fyp #fypage Reposted from @warriorassaultsystems https://www.instagram.com/p/CahddgqLh_p/?utm_medium=tumblr
