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September 2010

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[Elite / Special Forces] Colibri XLII

Carl Schulze deploys on exercise with Europe's Multinational Paratrooper force.

[UK Forces] COMMANDO RAJAH

Gordon Arthur reports from Brunei on the TAURUS '09 amphibious deployment.

[Exercises] COMMANDO STRIKE

Chris McGinley reports from California on Royal Marines Reserve mountain training.

[Survival] Surviving on the Move

Jason Polley looks at boots, clothing, packs, food... and blisters!

[Firearms] The Barrett .50cal

Greg Roberts begins a two-part study of the 12.7mm anti-materiel sniper weapon.

[Exercises] Gurkhas & Legionnaires

Richard Lucas went climbing with British and French Sappers in the French Alps.

[UK Forces] Mercians Battlegroup

Bob Morrison looks at the Infantry Section in Defence in part two of the series.

[Kit & Camo] Korean War Parka

'Q' delves into the origins of a rare combat jacket that 'Sniper John' has uncovered.

[Gear Tests] For Those On The Move

In Gormley's Gear this month Mike looks at: Helle Fjellbekk Knife, Sea to Summit Ultra-sil Dry Bags, Go Systems Ministove, Pacific Outdoor Uber Lite Sleeping Pad, High 5 Iso Gel and Rucksack Guides to Rock Climbing, Mountaineering and Mountain Walking.

[Security Industry] Afghanistan

David Rubens ponders on how there appears to be no end in sight for our military involvement.