Thursday, July 4, 2013

Soldier Keeps Watch During Construction of Route Trident in Helmand, Afghanistan

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Soldier Keeps Watch During Construction of Route Trident in Helmand, Afghanistan
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A member of 9 Parachute Squadron 23 Engineer Regiment keeps watch during the construction of the next phase of Route Trident in Helmand, Afghanistan.


This particular phase of the major road building project has seen the engineers tackle a challenging piece of terrain known as the “Culvert of Doom” close to the Patrol base at Nahidullah.


The road is being solidly constructed using carpet-like membranes, tough plastic neo cells and high quality aggregates and stone, which should hold together well despite heavy vehicles and harsh weather conditions.

Local people themselves are being employed to carry out some of the work which brings welcome cash into the area’s economy. The route itself will enable trade and commerce for many years to come.


The engineers have heavily committed to an operation to build across the Loy Mandeh. In the clear phase, the combat engineers provided explosive breaching to enable 2 Scots to break into insurgent strongholds. Holding work included the reinforcing of compounds, and the construction of Sangers.


Route Trident is now being extended across the Mandeh. The terrain is harsh and challenging; requiring plenty of airborne initiative.
This image is available for non-commercial, high resolution download at www.defenceimages.mod.uk subject to terms and conditions. Search for image number 45152224.jpg

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Photographer: POA(Phot) Sean Clee

Image 45152224.jpg from www.defenceimages.mod.uk


Soldier Keeps Watch During Construction of Route Trident in Helmand, Afghanistan
cell membrane

Image by Defence Images

A member of 9 Parachute Squadron 23 Engineer Regiment keeps watch during the construction of the next phase of Route Trident in Helmand, Afghanistan.


This particular phase of the major road building project has seen the engineers tackle a challenging piece of terrain known as the “Culvert of Doom” close to the Patrol base at Nahidullah.


The road is being solidly constructed using carpet-like membranes, tough plastic neo cells and high quality aggregates and stone, which should hold together well despite heavy vehicles and harsh weather conditions.

Local people themselves are being employed to carry out some of the work which brings welcome cash into the area’s economy. The route itself will enable trade and commerce for many years to come.


The engineers have heavily committed to an operation to build across the Loy Mandeh. In the clear phase, the combat engineers provided explosive breaching to enable 2 Scots to break into insurgent strongholds. Holding work included the reinforcing of compounds, and the construction of Sangers.


Route Trident is now being extended across the Mandeh. The terrain is harsh and challenging; requiring plenty of airborne initiative.
This image is available for non-commercial, high resolution download at www.defenceimages.mod.uk subject to terms and conditions. Search for image number 45152216.jpg

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Photographer: POA(Phot) Sean Clee

Image 45152216.jpg from www.defenceimages.mod.uk


A member of 2 Scots keeps a watchful eye out for Taliban activity as members of 9 Parachute Squadron 23 Engineer Regiment construct the next phase of Route Trident. ..This phase has seen them tackle a challenging piece of terrain known as the “Culvert of
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Image by CSIS SEAP

A member of 2 Scots keeps a watchful eye out for Taliban activity as members of 9 Parachute Squadron 23 Engineer Regiment construct the next phase of Route Trident. .

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This phase has seen them tackle a challenging piece of terrain known as the “Culvert of Doom” close to the Patrol base Nahidullah..

.

The road is being solidly constructed using carpet-like membranes, tough plastic neo cells and high quality aggregates and stone, which should hold together well despite heavy vehicles and harsh weather conditions..

Local people themselves are being employed to carry out some of the work which brings welcome cash into the area’s economy..

.

The engineers have heavily committed to an operation to build across the Loy Mandeh. In the clear phase, the combat engineers provided explosive breaching to enable 2 Scots to break into insurgent strongholds. Holding work included the reinforcing of compounds, and the construction of Sangers. .

.

Route Trident is now being extended across the Mandeh. The terrain is harsh and challenging; plenty of airborne initiative has been required..
This image is available for non-commercial, high resolution download at www.defenceimages.mod.uk subject to terms and conditions. Search for image number 45152218.jpg.

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Photographer: POA(Phot) Sean Clee.

Image 45152218.jpg from www.defenceimages.mod.uk.



Soldier Keeps Watch During Construction of Route Trident in Helmand, Afghanistan

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