Coffee break time? Pop the kettle on, take a seat and deploy on operations around the world with the soldiers, sailors and airmen of the UK Armed Forces who are working 24/7 to help keep Britain safe. From UN Peacekeeping in Mali to protecting shipping lanes in the Gulf, the UK Armed Forces are deployed all over the globe. Find out what life’s really like on operations over a coffee break with those deployed and enjoy hearing some banter along the way. All before your next video call.
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episode 6: #6 UK | How do you prepare for a global pandemic? | Fancy a Brew?
Operation RESCRIPT is the codename for the military response to COVID-19 in the UK. It is the biggest ever homeland military operation in peacetime.
Join the commander of this historic operation, Lieutenant General Tyrone Urch as he talks with Lieutenant Jonathan, Lance Corporal Dirgha, Lieutenant Fabian and Flying Officer Eleanor as they discuss life on Operation RESCRIPT.
On 23 March 2020, the UK went into a national lockdown to suppress the threat of COVID-19. What most people don't know is that planning for the pandemic began a lot before this date under the name Operation RESCRIPT. From testing to driving ambulances to administering vaccines, the Armed Forces have played a crucial role in the UK's response to the pandemic.