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MAGAZINE OF THE BRITISH ARMY r WWW.SOLDIERMAGAZINE.CO.UK r JANUARY 2010 r £3.50 SOLDIER BATTLE BEAST Warthog set to join pack on the prowl in the wilds of Helmand NEW RESPIRATOR REVEALED INSIDE: PIONEERS r BOB AINSWORTH r RATION PACKS r HITTING MISSION TO WALKING THE RIGHT RID WORLD HERRICK'S NOTES OF MINES HOUND Musician Army expertise Jackal creator returns to his helps veteran Nick Jones sold<a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 25" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=25">Purple haze: Soldiers from theQRL fight their wa</a> Purple haze: Soldiers from theQRL fight their wa<a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 64" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=64">DEFENCE DIRECTORYArmed Forces Christian Union: </a> DEFENCE DIRECTORYArmed Forces Christian Union: <a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 40" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=40"> Report: Stephen Tyler </a> Report: Stephen Tyler <a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 57" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=57">WHILE I agree wholeheartedly with many ofMr Rowl</a> WHILE I agree wholeheartedly with many ofMr Rowl<a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 61" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=61">A PERSONAL view from Julie McCarthy, ChiefExecut</a> A PERSONAL view from Julie McCarthy, ChiefExecut<a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 53" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=53">YOUR letters provide an insight into the issues a</a> YOUR letters provide an insight into the issues a<a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 44" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=44">Report: Cliff CaswellPicture: Mike WestonC </a> Report: Cliff CaswellPicture: Mike WestonC <a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 74" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=74">INJURED ON DUTY INTHE LAST 3 YEARS?YOU MAY BE E</a> INJURED ON DUTY INTHE LAST 3 YEARS?YOU MAY BE E<a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 100" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=100"></a> <a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 5" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=5">SOLDIEREst 1945 – incorporating the Territoria</a> SOLDIEREst 1945 – incorporating the Territoria<a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 89" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=89">Pushing the boundariesServices supporter Straus</a> Pushing the boundariesServices supporter Straus<a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 22" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=22"></a> <a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 69" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=69">ARMYsports LOTTERYRESULTS14 November 20091s</a> ARMYsports LOTTERYRESULTS14 November 20091s<a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 17" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=17">Picture: Andrew LinnettLifesaver: Spr Daniel Bo</a> Picture: Andrew LinnettLifesaver: Spr Daniel Bo<a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 42" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=42">42 JANUARY 2010 www.soldiermagazine.co.uk</a> 42 JANUARY 2010 www.soldiermagazine.co.uk<a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 46" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=46">2K Games www 2kgame com49 Games www 49game com</a> 2K Games www 2kgame com49 Games www 49game com<a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 81" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=81">Jock rock: After years of graft on the touring ci</a> Jock rock: After years of graft on the touring ci<a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 36" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=36"></a> <a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 7" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=7">THEinformerBRITISH TROOPS’ GLOBAL INTELLIGENCE</a> THEinformerBRITISH TROOPS’ GLOBAL INTELLIGENCE<a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 92" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=92">SAVE!ANDSUBSCRIBEFREE BINDER FOR ALLNEW SUBS</a> SAVE!ANDSUBSCRIBEFREE BINDER FOR ALLNEW SUBS<a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 38" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=38">Report: Cliff CaswellPicture: Graeme MainW </a> Report: Cliff CaswellPicture: Graeme MainW <a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 39" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=39">Device Doc: Sidney Alford has beenusing his life</a> Device Doc: Sidney Alford has beenusing his life<a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 28" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=28"></a> <a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 83" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=83">Back to Basra: More than 80 years after first dep</a> Back to Basra: More than 80 years after first dep<a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 76" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=76">movies REVIEWVIVACIOUS VIEWING FOR FILM FANS </a> movies REVIEWVIVACIOUS VIEWING FOR FILM FANS <a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 34" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=34"></a> <a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 45" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=45">Track change: Cpl Andy Crew (CAMUS)made his mark</a> Track change: Cpl Andy Crew (CAMUS)made his mark<a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 37" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=37">Report: Joe ClapsonT HA</a> Report: Joe ClapsonT HA<a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 3" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=3">SOLDIERinthisissue JANUARY 2010 Vol 66/123 Cav</a> SOLDIERinthisissue JANUARY 2010 Vol 66/123 Cav<a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 59" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=59">‘Time to stop drilling drill?’AT the risk of bei</a> ‘Time to stop drilling drill?’AT the risk of bei<a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 67" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=67">www.dragonsupplies.co.ukManufacturers of airborn</a> www.dragonsupplies.co.ukManufacturers of airborn<a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 94" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=94">Bedford To n - ed th January - 7. pCle</a> Bedford To n - ed th January - 7. pCle<a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 78" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=78">games REVIEWEQUIPPING YOU FOR THE VIRTUAL WORLD</a> games REVIEWEQUIPPING YOU FOR THE VIRTUAL WORLD<a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 31" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=31">Report: Joe ClapsonPictures: Steve DockS </a> Report: Joe ClapsonPictures: Steve DockS <a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 41" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=41"> Lou, pictured below, was part of a teamthat </a> Lou, pictured below, was part of a teamthat <a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 60" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=60">60 JANUARY 2010 www.soldiermagazine.co.uk</a> 60 JANUARY 2010 www.soldiermagazine.co.uk<a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 23" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=23">Compound clearer: TprDavid Parkes (QRL) puts his</a> Compound clearer: TprDavid Parkes (QRL) puts his<a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 50" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=50">Report: Cliff CaswellPictures: Graeme MainT </a> Report: Cliff CaswellPictures: Graeme MainT <a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 63" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=63">NO. 818 WIN £100</a> NO. 818 WIN £100<a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 54" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=54">Picture: Steve DockMissing memento: Soldier HQ </a> Picture: Steve DockMissing memento: Soldier HQ <a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 91" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=91">Win a place at the top tableT ABLE T</a> Win a place at the top tableT ABLE T<a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 84" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=84">top gear REVIEWBREAKING STUFF SO YOU DON’T HAVE</a> top gear REVIEWBREAKING STUFF SO YOU DON’T HAVE<a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 16" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=16">RESOLVEUDon’t Let Debt Destroy YouCan’t </a> RESOLVEUDon’t Let Debt Destroy YouCan’t <a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 75" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=75">soldier REVIEWSA FRESH SET OF NEW YEAR RELEASES</a> soldier REVIEWSA FRESH SET OF NEW YEAR RELEASES<a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 70" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=70">VISTA TIES3 Hayling Gardens, High Salvington, Wo</a> VISTA TIES3 Hayling Gardens, High Salvington, Wo<a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 18" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=18">NEWS IN BRIEFRESOLUTE soldiers from The Househo</a> NEWS IN BRIEFRESOLUTE soldiers from The Househo<a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 32" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=32"></a> <a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 97" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=97">Picture: Action Images/Andrew CouldridgeFrank’s</a> Picture: Action Images/Andrew CouldridgeFrank’s<a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 29" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=29">Report: Richard LongANEW beast will roam wild</a> Report: Richard LongANEW beast will roam wild<a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 27" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=27"> A one-time rallydriver with a life-long </a> A one-time rallydriver with a life-long <a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 62" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=62">62 JANUARY 2010 www.soldiermagazine.co.uk</a> 62 JANUARY 2010 www.soldiermagazine.co.uk<a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 73" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=73">www.soldiermagazine.co.uk JANUARY 2010 73</a> www.soldiermagazine.co.uk JANUARY 2010 73<a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 20" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=20">20 JANUARY 2010 www.soldiermagazine.co.uk</a> 20 JANUARY 2010 www.soldiermagazine.co.uk<a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 77" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=77">Dark destroyer: Christoph Waltz outshines Hollywo</a> Dark destroyer: Christoph Waltz outshines Hollywo<a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 93" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=93">Picture: Steve DockTeam riders: Maj Sam Little </a> Picture: Steve DockTeam riders: Maj Sam Little <a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 2" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=2"></a> <a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 87" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=87">SOLDIERSPORTTOP BILLINGBig stage: Se</a> SOLDIERSPORTTOP BILLINGBig stage: Se<a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 6" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=6"></a> <a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 58" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=58"></a> <a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 72" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=72">LOST MEDALS REPLACED IN RECORD TIME </a> LOST MEDALS REPLACED IN RECORD TIME <a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 26" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=26">Soldier meets the geniusbehind the legendary </a> Soldier meets the geniusbehind the legendary <a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 10" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=10">Picture: Cpl Rupert Frere, RLCMORE than 180 sol</a> Picture: Cpl Rupert Frere, RLCMORE than 180 sol<a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 68" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=68">SOLDIERclassifiedADVERTISEMENTSPEN PAL To ad</a> SOLDIERclassifiedADVERTISEMENTSPEN PAL To ad<a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 4" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=4"></a> <a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 80" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=80">music REVIEWTOP TUNES FOR THE TROOPS </a> music REVIEWTOP TUNES FOR THE TROOPS <a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 14" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=14"></a> <a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 88" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=88">Picture: Julian Herbert/Getty Images88 J</a> Picture: Julian Herbert/Getty Images88 J<a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 21" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=21">THE BIGGER PICTURETHE stunning star-filled night</a> THE BIGGER PICTURETHE stunning star-filled night<a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 99" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=99"></a> <a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 12" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=12">Building bridgesGOOD DRILLSA NURSERY school cl</a> Building bridgesGOOD DRILLSA NURSERY school cl<a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 66" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=66">SOLDIERweb WATCHwww.soldiermagazine.co.uk</a> SOLDIERweb WATCHwww.soldiermagazine.co.uk<a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 56" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=56">Out of pocket for taking on tenantsIHAVE recentl</a> Out of pocket for taking on tenantsIHAVE recentl<a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 9" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=9">Merlins cast spell on Herrick missionB </a> Merlins cast spell on Herrick missionB <a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 65" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=65">email member@fivegables.fsnet.co.ukRAMC Reunite</a> email member@fivegables.fsnet.co.ukRAMC Reunite<a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 51" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=51">it communicates with its handler in a series of </a> it communicates with its handler in a series of <a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 35" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=35">Picture: MoD/CrownClothing chiefs to bring new </a> Picture: MoD/CrownClothing chiefs to bring new <a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 52" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=52">52 JANUARY 2010 www.soldiermagazine.co.uk</a> 52 JANUARY 2010 www.soldiermagazine.co.uk<a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 47" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=47">Marve En er a nmen n erna ona www ma veMay </a> Marve En er a nmen n erna ona www ma veMay <a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 13" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=13">Picture: Crown CopyrightAN Army specialist has </a> Picture: Crown CopyrightAN Army specialist has <a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 86" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=86">86 JANUARY 2010 www.soldiermagazine.co.uk</a> 86 JANUARY 2010 www.soldiermagazine.co.uk<a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 90" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=90">SPORT SHORTSAN ARMY doctor temporarily abandone</a> SPORT SHORTSAN ARMY doctor temporarily abandone<a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 95" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=95">Nartey’s date with destinyOLYMPIC hopeful Tpr Em</a> Nartey’s date with destinyOLYMPIC hopeful Tpr Em<a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 19" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=19"></a> <a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 8" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=8">NEWS IN BRIEFTHE legal status of Fijian nationa</a> NEWS IN BRIEFTHE legal status of Fijian nationa<a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 11" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=11">Able Afghans to lead ops within a yearI NC</a> Able Afghans to lead ops within a yearI NC<a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 55" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=55">Picture: Sgt Keith Cotton, RLCHerrick heroes de</a> Picture: Sgt Keith Cotton, RLCHerrick heroes de<a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 82" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=82">books REVIEWRECONNOITRING READING FOR THE RANKS</a> books REVIEWRECONNOITRING READING FOR THE RANKS<a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 98" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=98">ﬁnalwordPrior to their deployment on Op</a> ﬁnalwordPrior to their deployment on Op<a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 30" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=30">BreatheeasyNEW GENERAL 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href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=96">Goal glut: Lt Emma Lee-Smith (AAC) was in scintil</a> Goal glut: Lt Emma Lee-Smith (AAC) was in scintil<a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 43" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=43">Report: Richard LongPictures: Graeme MainH AVIN</a> Report: Richard LongPictures: Graeme MainH AVIN<a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 79" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=79">Fighting talk: Modern Warfare 2 takes place in lo</a> Fighting talk: Modern Warfare 2 takes place in lo<a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 24" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=24"> Report: Richard Long </a> Report: Richard Long <a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 33" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=33">Interview: Joe ClapsonPicture: Steve DockT </a> Interview: Joe ClapsonPicture: Steve DockT <a title="SOLDIER JAN 2010_np.pdf page 1" href="http://viewer.zmags.co.uk/publication/247348e7?page=1">MAGAZINE OF THE BRITISH ARMY r WWW.SOLDIERMAGAZ</a> MAGAZINE OF THE BRITISH ARMY r WWW.SOLDIERMAGAZ