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Digital photograph: A marine serving with Mortar Platoon, 40 Commando Royal Marine attached to the Black Watch Battle Group at Camp Dogwood takes an opportunity to have a field shower during a fire missions.Photographed by WO2 Giles Penfound, Army Media Operations, Iraq, Operation BRACKEN, 5 November 2004.From a CD entitled Iraq Conflict. Operation Telic, compiled by WO2 Penfound, for an exhibition at the NAM provisionally entitled Portrait (Project: Operation TELIC).Associated with 1st Battalion, The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) Battle Group, Iraq (2003-).The area occupied by the Marines consisted of a series of derelict buildings on what was a former chemical works located near Baghdad.Operation BRACKEN: The Multi National Division South East - MND(SE) - Divisional Reserve based on the 1st Battalion The Black Watch (The Royal Highland Regiment) Battle Group (1BW BG) was authorised by the British Prime Minister to conduct operations in the 24 Marine Expeditionary Unit (United States) area of operations South of Baghdad. The 1 BW BG consisted of Battle Group Headquarters (HQ), A, B, D and HQ Company as well as attachments from 40 Commando Royal Marines, B Squadron Queens Dragoon Guards and supported by a variety of Combat Support (Signals, Royal Engineers, Intelligence Corps) and Combat Service Support (Royal Logistic Corps, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers) elements. Date: 2004
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In this evocative image, a marine from the Mortar Platoon of 40 Commando Royal Marines takes a moment of respite during a fire mission in the heart of Iraq's conflict. Amidst the ruins of a former chemical works near Baghdad, the marine savors the luxury of a field shower, a simple yet precious comfort in the harsh desert environment. This photograph was taken during Operation BRACKEN in 2004, when the 1st Battalion, The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) Battle Group was deployed in the 24 Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) area of operations south of Baghdad. The Battle Group, consisting of Battle Group Headquarters, Companies A, B, D, and HQ, as well as attachments from 40 Commando Royal Marines, B Squadron Queens Dragoon Guards, and various combat support and combat service support elements, was authorized by the British Prime Minister to conduct operations in this region. The area was a series of derelict buildings, providing a stark contrast to the marine's pristine uniform and the modern equipment at his disposal. This poignant image, captured by WO2 Giles Penfound of Army Media Operations, offers a glimpse into the daily life of the soldiers serving in this challenging and complex mission.
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