Yorks prove their worth

Reservists from 4th Battalion, The Royal Yorkshire Regiment deployed to Sennelager for a fortnight of live firing and field tactics.

Exercise Broadsword began with rifle and pistol shoots, including close-quarters drills using Simunition and platoon-level defensive serials.

It then ramped up with an urban and rural operations phase covering the likes of recce patrols, deliberate attacks and a raid.

CO Lt Col Ken Neilson said the annual training camp had showcased troops’ “commitment and capability”.