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16 Air Assault Brigade
Britain's Rapid Reaction Force
Introduction
After the S.A.S., 16 Brigade is the most high profile formation in the British Army but to date there has been no complete history of its operations and activities. The aim of this book is to produce a history of Britain's Elite Rapid Reaction Force 16 Air Assault Brigade.
Historical Narrative
It will provide a historical narrative of 16 Brigade's operations since its formation in 1999. It explains the innovative tactics and operational procedures used to move by air into battle.
Military Hardware
It covers military hardware, the Brigade has some of the UK's most advanced weapon systems, including Apache attack helicopters.
Elite Units and Personalities
It will include the elite combat units including the Parachute Regiment and Pathfinders. Key personalities from the Brigade will be examined together with a comprehensive analysis of how the Brigade has performed and how it is likely to evolve in coming years.
Future Operations
The Brigade is due to return to Afghanistan in 2008 so its public profile will remain high.
