Defence Secretary John Healey travelled to Merville Barracks in Colchester to visit troops who will be on duty over Christmas. Mr Healey spoke to soldiers from 11 Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Search Regiment. The Defence Secretary got a demonstration of their kit, and he also asked them about their individual roles and what life is like on duty over the festive period.
The regiment is part of the Royal Logistics Corps and is the British Army’s specialist unit responsible for improvised explosive device and conventional munitions disposal. They are on call 24/7, 365 days a year.
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Source: Forces News
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