Prince presents medals to soldiers for Iraq service
THE Prince of Wales has presented campaign medals to soldiers who have recently returned from Iraq during a visit to Fort George.
The Black Watch, 3rd Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland (3 SCOTS), have completed a six-month operational tour of Iraq, based at Al-asad airbase in western Al-anbar province.
Their two key responsibilities were to provide the main security force for the near 4,000-strong coalition camp and to provide training and mentoring for Iraqi security forces.
The training company taught their Iraqi partners in a range of areas, from security procedures, basic infantry tactics, life-saving first aid and communications to advanced weapon skills and basic improvised explosive device awareness.
The Prince, who is Royal Colonel of 3 SCOTS and known as the Duke of Rothesay in Scotland, presented medals and attended a reception at their base at Fort George near Inverness yesterday. During their tour, 3 SCOTS worked alongside other nations, gaining experience manning security positions and honing their skills as a quick reaction force.