They are LRPVs (Long Range Patrol Vehicle).
Clicky
IMO a LRDG type of force doesnt hold ground. Instead they provide eyes on the ground over an extremly large area. They can conduct a variety of tasks "hearts and minds", raids, road blocks.
They are a force multiplier, they allow a small number of men and equipment to influence a large area allowing the normal formations to be concentrated in other places.
I think it is a bit of a gamble by the Brits as normally this task is done by elite troops. Can a standard regiment perform as well?
[ August 26, 2006, 01:02 AM: Message edited by: Wubbits ]