This chapter explores the contrasting experiences of soldiers as they transition from pre-deployment training to the realities of war in Afghanistan. It highlights their initial reactions to camp life, the crucial role of experienced leaders, and the strategic design of defense structures like Sangars in their forward operating base.
Mark Ormrod, award-winning author, coach, mentor, motivational speaker and sought-after ambassador, was born and raised in Plymouth, Devon and in 2001 realised his lifelong ambition of joining the Royal Marines.
On Christmas Eve 2007, whilst serving on operations in Afghanistan with 40 Commando Royal Marines, he was blown up by an Improvised Explosive Device, resulting in the traumatic amputation of both legs and his right arm and was twice pronounced dead.
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