BRITISH ROYAL MARINES
IN AFGHANISTAN

By: Vulcan Platoon Leader



A 5 man Royal Marine Reconnaissance squad (recon) sets out on patrol along a river valley in eastern Afghanistan.




The squad leader is armed with a suppressed M16A2 with a red dot optical scope.




The counter sniper / weapon specialist is armed with the M82 Barrett .50 cal anti-material rifle.




The squad automatic weapon (SAW) Gunner is armed with the FN M249 Machine gun.




The RTO is armed with the standard issue British SA90 assault rifle.



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