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Ex Venerable Gauntlet
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Ex Venerable Gauntlet
Pictured is a Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank taking part in Exercise VENRABLE GAUNTLET.
Over 3000 personnel from 14 NATO countries took part in the UKs national validation exercise for the NATO Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (Land) 2017 (VJTF(L)17).
Each of the 14 troop contributing nations in attendance hadelements of the personnel and equipment they would deploy with the VJTF(L). Thisallowsthe NATO partners to test and demonstrate their interoperability and the unique capabilities they provide.
Artillery from Force Troop Command operated with Spanish artillery demonstrating their ability to fire on targets identified and co-ordinated by British and Norwegian reconnaissance patrols.
British, Danish and Polish infantry worked together to ensure that the Armoured, Mechanised and Light Role Battle Groups could communicate and operate together, supported by a multinational engineer group, reconnaissance patrols and attack helicopters.
The Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJTF) consists of around 20, 000 personnel and includes Land, Air, Maritime and Special Forces components.
The Land Component is known as the Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (Land) (VJTF(L)).
The VJTF is part of NATOs enhanced NATO Response Force (eNRF) which was agreed at the 2014 Wales NATO Summit when allies decided to enhance the previous NRF to strengthen the Alliances collective defence and ensure that NATO has the right forces in the right place at the right time
The British Army protects the United Kingdom's interests at home and abroad, providing a safe and secure environment in which all British citizens can live and prosper
Credit: MoD/Crown copyright 2016
Media ID 15229150
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This print captures the intensity and power of Exercise VENERABLE GAUNTLET, showcasing a Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank in action. The exercise brought together over 3000 personnel from 14 NATO countries for the UK's national validation exercise for the NATO Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (Land) 2017 (VJTF (L)17). Each participating nation showcased elements of their personnel and equipment that they would deploy with the VJTF (L), allowing them to test and demonstrate their interoperability and unique capabilities. The collaboration was evident as British, Danish, and Polish infantry worked seamlessly together to ensure effective communication and operation between Armoured, Mechanised, and Light Role Battle Groups. They were supported by a multinational engineer group, reconnaissance patrols, and attack helicopters. The exercise also highlighted the artillery prowess of Force Troop Command alongside Spanish artillery. Together, they demonstrated their ability to accurately fire on targets identified by British and Norwegian reconnaissance patrols. The Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJTF), consisting of approximately 20,000 personnel across Land, Air, Maritime, and Special Forces components played a crucial role in strengthening NATO's collective defense. As part of NATOs enhanced NATO Response Force (eNRF), established after the Wales NATO Summit in 2014 to ensure timely deployment of forces when needed most. Cpl Timothy Jones skillfully captured this momentous event through his lens; his photograph serves as a testament to the dedication and cooperation among allied nations towards maintaining global security.
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