Paras take infantry masterclass at STANTA

From crossing rivers to setting ambushes, troops from 7th Parachute Regiment Royal Horse Artillery (7 Para RHA) have been sharpening their soldiering skills in a major training exercise. Exercise CYPHER BAYONET saw the Colchester-based gunners demonstrate their ability to perform as infantry soldiers as well as carrying out their core artillery role. The week-long training took place at Stanford Training Area (STANTA), in Norfolk, as soldiers practised manoeuvring across hostile countryside and living in the field for prolonged periods. As part of 16 Air Assault Brigade, the