Hi Guys.

These pics ,might be useful for future reference,so here they be;)





Royal Marines from 40 Commando on patrol in the Sangin area of Afghanistan are pictured (left) with the newly introduced L129A1 or Sharpshooter 7.62mm rifle and (right) an SA80 assault rifle. Both Marines are wearing newly issued Mk7 helmets and Mk8 Osprey body armour and are dressed in Multi Terrain Pattern (MTP) camouflage.

Royal Marines from 40 Commando observe the area surrounding Sangin of Afghanistan with the newly introduced L129A1 or Sharpshooter 7.62mm rifle. Both Marines are wearing newly issued Mk7 helmets and Mk8 Osprey body armour and are dressed in Multi Terrain Pattern (MTP) camouflage.

Royal Marines from 40 Commando on patrol in the Sangin area of Afghanistan are pictured (left) with a General Purpose Machine Gun or GPMG and (right) the newly introduced L129A1 or Sharpshooter 7.62mm rifle. Both Marines are wearing newly issued Mk7 helmets and Mk8 Osprey body armour and are dressed in Multi Terrain Pattern (MTP) camouflage

It's kind of odd to see British military personnel with an AR-type weapon... now that both the US & UK are wearing MultiCam of some sort, and not to mention the fact the MK7 looks kind of similar to the ACH helmet at first glance, these new Afghanistan photos could get somewhat confusing!

Ben wrote:It's kind of odd to see British military personnel with an AR-type weapon... now that both the US & UK are wearing MultiCam of some sort, and not to mention the fact the MK7 looks kind of similar to the ACH helmet at first glance, these new Afghanistan photos could get somewhat confusing!

Very good point Ben, when I first saw these pic's ,at a glance I thought they WERE U.S. troops....which is fine by me ,as I personally prefer the new kit ,over the old dated kit that the UK forces have had to endure for far too long.....

I'm jealous though ,in my day it was Olive lightweight trousers,itchy shirts ,and wooly pullys....now look at the cool kit these guy's get to wear !!!!!

I am well impressed with the look of the new weapons too....welcome to the 21st century Britain.

Easy Gee wrote:Very good point Ben, when I first saw these pic's ,at a glance I thought they WERE U.S. troops....which is fine by me ,as I personally prefer the new kit ,over the old dated kit that the UK forces have had to endure for far too long.....

I'm jealous though ,in my day it was Olive lightweight trousers,itchy shirts ,and wooly pullys....now look at the cool kit these guy's get to wear !!!!!

I am well impressed with the look of the new weapons too....welcome to the 21st century Britain.

You could always re-enlist to get some new kit!
It is indeed interesting to see how far battlefield technology has come since the conflicts in the Middle East began back in 2001 and 2003, respectively. Many changes have definitely been for the better!

Ben wrote:

Easy Gee wrote:Very good point Ben, when I first saw these pic's ,at a glance I thought they WERE U.S. troops....which is fine by me ,as I personally prefer the new kit ,over the old dated kit that the UK forces have had to endure for far too long.....

I'm jealous though ,in my day it was Olive lightweight trousers,itchy shirts ,and wooly pullys....now look at the cool kit these guy's get to wear !!!!!

I am well impressed with the look of the new weapons too....welcome to the 21st century Britain.

You could always re-enlist to get some new kit!


It is indeed interesting to see how far battlefield technology has come since the conflicts in the Middle East began back in 2001 and 2003, respectively. Many changes have definitely been for the better!

:lol!:Ben,to be honest I'm too old,and unfit, I don't reckon I could even do the B.F.T ( Basic Fitness Test) now!!!

And your right ,it's amazing how far the kit ,has come since the early 90's,which is of the utmost importance for the guys and girls in the field right now

I miss the look of Early RMC (Royal Marines Commandos) in Afghanistan (2001-02 time period). Woodland DPM top, desert DPM pants, black combat boots, MK helmet with desert cover, and PLCE web gear. Very unique looking, IMO.

Mercenary25 wrote:I miss the look of Early RMC (Royal Marines Commandos) in Afghanistan (2001-02 time period). Woodland DPM top, desert DPM pants, black combat boots, MK helmet with desert cover, and PLCE web gear. Very unique looking, IMO.

Yeah good point Merc,the RM's did look the business back then,interestingly,a couple of my mates who live locally and "work" from the local base,do not wear MTP,and are still wearing Temperate DPM, I have yet to see any Armed Forces personnel wearing MTP in this country....DPM is not dead yet,that's for sure....

Here you go Merc.



Royal Marines from Lima Company, 42 Commando Royal Marines Group wait for orders to proceed during operations in the Helmand province of Southern Afghanistan to bring security to the surrounding areas

Some more Royal Marines from Lima Company, 42 Commando Royal Marines Group wait for orders to proceed during operations in the Helmand province of Southern Afghanistan to bring security to the surrounding areas.

Royal Marine,patrol in Afghanistan,good shot of SA80a2

Royal Marines from 42 Commando pictured during Operation Sond Chara, Helmand Province, Afghanistan, 2008. Note : the soldier with the dog is from the Royal Army Veterinary Corps (RAVC). RAVC soldiers are often attached to 3 Commando Brigade / 16 Air Assault Brigade elements in Afghanistan where they employ their highly-trained dogs to sniff out drugs and explosives.

Another 42 Commando RM shot,this time a sniper team in Afghanistan

A Royal Marine Commando demonstrates how the radios work to the local children,this is a cool shot ,as it shows the "hearts and minds" aspect of the war on terror

Mercenary25 wrote:

Cheers Merc,that's kind of freaky as I was just looking at these pic's,on google

Mercenary25 wrote:

Yep,there is something cool about mixing Temperate with Desert DPM, cool stuff mate

RM cool Desert camo M16

I've got some good photos on my home computer of Royal Marines that I'll have to dig up once I'm on it -- some of which are of the excellent camouflage mixing Merc was talking about.

Ben wrote:I've got some good photos on my home computer of Royal Marines that I'll have to dig up once I'm on it -- some of which are of the excellent camouflage mixing Merc was talking about.

Yeah,that would be cool,more the merrier,hopefully others will add their pic's too,apart from us 3

I think I have exhausted Google as it is, so maybe I will another source...cheers Mate

Lance Corporal Preece of 21 Engineer Regiment (21 Engr Regt) is attached to 40 Commando, Royal Marines for Operation HERRICK 12.

Troops from 40 Commando RM,having a bit of a laugh with ANA Soldiers.

Royal Marines in Afghanistan don't often have to call on their skills as an amphibious unit. But around Kajaki, their ability to operate on the water as well on the land makes them an especially useful force.Royal Marines cleared a Taliban base, consisting of 25 compounds, near the Kajaki hydroelectric dam, in an effort to help bring stability and power to Afghanistan.

Interesting that the ANA servicemen are wearing the Brit-issue DPM Goretex jackets.

Ben wrote:Interesting that the ANA servicemen are wearing the Brit-issue DPM Goretex jackets.

Yeah good point,maybe they swapped them for some good intel, or info on where the good places to go for a pint were

Looking at this pic again,it makes me wonder what their all talking about ?
" Osama, oh yes he's taken some time off,to go DIY shopping with his wife, they are going to be Painting the Kitchen soon,I hear he want's a nice neutral tone,to match the kitchen cupboards." ....Or something along those lines I would guess