Thread by @ArmdCavRDG

(1/6) In the new RDG organisation, The Black Horse Squadron will be the #AntiTank squadron.

The clue is in the name, but how will they be equipped, trained and employed? Read on…

@TheIronFist @3rdUKDivision @BritishArmy @RoyalArmdCorps
#Future #Soldier

(2/6) The Black Horse Squadron's main weapon will be the FGM 148 #Javelin - you've probably heard of it.

With optical and #thermal sights, It can lock onto and destroy #tanks up to 4km away, either in direct or ‘Top Attack’ mode.

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@armySWS1 @LockheedMartin

(3/6) They will also have the NLAW and LASM for closer quarters or in complex terrain.

With a range of 20-800m, NLAW can also #target the sides or top of enemy #tanks.

LASM is an unguided rocket, effective against lightly armoured vehicles or structures up to 200m.

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(4/6) The Anti-Tank sqn will initially operate a combination of armoured vehicle variants, while they await Ajax's arrival.

They will train together in barracks and on ranges, but will often deploy in #Combat Teams with #Infantry from @5Rifles and @FirstFusiliers

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(5/7) The Anti-Tank sqn will become the Regiment’s experts in studying and recognising enemy #vehicles (AFV rec).

They will also be the Regiment's specialists in #fighting in woods and forests (FIWAF), training the rest of the sqns when required.

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@IBSBrecon

(6/7) The Anti-Tank sqn will also contain the Regimental Pipes & Drums–our ceremonial #musicians.

#Combat soldiers first and foremost, they are our infantry dismounts. Completing the tough 6 mo course with @Corpsarmymusic, they are also qualified as a Piper/Drummer.

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(7/7) So that's a whistle-stop tour of The Black Horse Squadron, our Anti-Tank sqn.

Pop back tomorrow to hear what The Green Horse Squadron's speciality will be.

(hint - it will be familiar to the old & bold)