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English: Royal Marines from 40 Commando on patrol in the Sangin area of Afghanistan are pictured (left) with the newly introduced L129A1 or Sharpshooter 7.62mm rifle and (right) an SA80 assault rifle.

Both Marines are wearing newly issued Mk7 helmets and Mk8 Osprey body armour and are dressed in Multi Terrain Pattern (MTP) camouflage.

  • Organization: Army
  • Object Name: HQUKTF-2010-073-141
  • Category: MOD
  • Supplemental Categories: Afghanistan, Royal Marines, Equipment, Weapons, Guns, Sharpshooter, Operations, Theatres
  • Keywords: Firearm, L129A1, Sharpshooter, Rifle, Gun, Weapon, Equipment, Herrick, Op, Afganistan, Afghanistan, Operation, Non-Identifiable, Personnel, Royal Marines, Royal Navy, MTP, Multi, Terrain, Pattern, Camouflage
  • Country: Afghanistan
Date Taken on 6 June 2010
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Author Cpl Barry Lloyd RLC
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