Well done 40.

clipped from www.mod.uk Marines conduct first Afghan Amphibious Operation Royal Marines conducted the first ever amphibious operation in landlocked Afghanistan last night, Sunday 6 January 2008, by crossing the reservoir at Kajaki Dam to open up a new front against the enemy. "Reconnaissance patrols both by land and water were carried out to ensure that we could get men ashore and into position, but the key to the success of the operation was, as ever, the courage and skill of the Royal Marines who took part."

Is the MoD so desperate for recruits that it gives out such detailed tactical information as this?

Everyone knows what Bootnecks are, except the MoD and the Labour Party. Never, well not until the Falklands conflict, did embedded operators - journalists to you and me - accompany the Commandos in the field. From the footage available from Afghanistan, these interfering amateurs are a hindrance and an inconvenience to the lads doing their work. Or is that over the Governments head?