The unmistakable sound of the General-Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG) rattles through the hills of Otterburn, tearing through a belt of 7.62mm rounds.
Today, it’s in the hands of machine gunners from A Company (Norfolk), 1st Battalion, Royal Anglian Regiment, better known as the Vikings, who are conducting a live-firing exercise as part of a platoon attack.
These exercises are among the most dangerous training activities the British Army undertakes, with months of meticulous planning going into ensuring they are carried out with precision, discipline, and – above all – safety.
More: https://www.forcesnews.com/services/army/live-firing-keeping-soldiers-safe-when-rounds-start-flying
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