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22-12-20, 03:07 AM
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RN MERT Patches
I found these MERT patches in a series of photos of Royal Navy insignia, but I have no idea what MERT stands for, or what these badges are for. Can someone advise me and advise what time period these might be?
 Thank you, Terry 
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22-12-20, 03:40 AM
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Hello Terry
Medical Emergency Response Team https://gmic.co.uk/topic/68246-anyon...ia-collecting/ cordially Didier
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22-12-20, 05:42 AM
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Terry, I believe that the MERT patches were worn by British Forces (Army Navy & Air Force) during the Afghan period and possible they were worn in Gulf War 2 but not sure about that.
Here is my small collection. Jerry
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22-12-20, 08:24 AM
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MERT was a concept that began in the Balkans with IFOR when, although the kinetic threat was low, there was a significant mine strike risk in isolated and difficult to access areas. It expanded in Iraq post-2003/4 as the kinetic threat there grew but really came into its own in Afghan after 3 PARA's Helmand deployment in 2006 and the SNAFU at Kajaki Dam - when MoD finally agreed to fit winches to the non-SF Chinooks.
Absolutely stirling bunch of men and women without whom there would have been significantly more fatalities in our recent campaigns.
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22-12-20, 03:29 PM
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Thank you all very much for the replies! As always, very helpful!!!
Terry
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