RESERVE FORCES PLAY A KEY ROLE IN AFGHANISTAN – CAMPBELL

The news that medics from 612 Squadron at RAF Leuchars will be among the 1000 Scottish troops soon to be deployed in Afghanistan “underlines the extent to which reserve forces are contributing”, according to North East Fife MP and member of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee Sir Menzies Campbell.

“This announcement underlines the extent to which reserve forces are contributing to the effort in Afghanistan, and also points up the folly of the previous proposal from the government to cut the training hours of the Territorial Army”, said Sir Menzies.

“The public will want to be assured that both regulars and reservists alike are fully trained and properly equipped.

“The whole community will wish them godspeed and a safe return.”