Troops complete mission specific training at Otterburn
Over 600 troops descended on Otterburn Training Area, in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, to take part in a major exercise that will prepare them for deployment on operations. Soldiers from 1 (UK) Armoured Division, 1 Artillery Brigade and 3rd Regiment Royal Horse Artillery took part in a 12-day training exercise (Joint Fires Group to Arm Live Mission Specific Training) to ensure they are ready for their roles overseas. The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) maintains the training area at Otterburn, where the exercise provides mission specific training for three specific sets of troops: