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Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative) on Tuesday, 4 June 2013, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 6 June 2013. It was answered by Lord Robathan (Conservative) on Monday, 10 June 2013 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Military Exercises

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what assessment he has made of the recent Joint Warrior training exercises and their effect in preparing troops for combat; and if he will make a statement.

[158730]

Answer

The Joint Warrior tri-service and multinational exercises prepares UK forces for contingent operations through integration of participating air, land and maritime forces, and interoperability with our allies.

The most recent exercise saw the validation of UK's High Readiness Brigades and of the joint forces headquarters (the UK's standing joint operational contingent command); the preparation of UK mine warfare battle staff for operations in the Gulf; and the preparation of the UK Response Force Task Group for the annual Cougar deployment.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
158730; 564 c16W
Session
2013-14
Subjects
Military exercises
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk