UK: EOD experts put through their paces in urban operations training


Soldiers from 11 Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Search Regiment Royal Logistic Corps have been sharpening their warfighting skills during an intense urban operations exercise in Catterick Garrison.

521 EOD Squadron conducted a demanding series of training serials, including blank firing and building clearance drills, designed to prepare troops for real-world urban conflict scenarios.

The activity formed part of a Squadron-level Individual Training Requirement exercise, bringing together specialist skills across the unit to confirm operational readiness and strengthen team cohesion.

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Source: MOD UK News


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