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The Light Dragoons are a formation reconnaissance regiment with a history in the reconnaissance role which dates back to the early eighteenth century. Currently based in Robertson Barracks Swanton Morley, Norfolk (formerly RAF Swanton Morley), they are commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Sam Plant MBE.
They are highly experienced operationally with fourteen tours of the Balkans during the 1990s. They have deployed twice to Iraq on Operation TELIC in 2003 and 2005.
C Squadron deployed on a six month operational tour of duty in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, on Operation HERRICK 5 with 3 Commando Brigade, Royal Marines.
In April 2007 the majority of the regiment including elements of HQ Squadron, B Squadron complete and specialists from D Squadron were deployed for a six month tour in Afghanistan with 12 Mechanised Brigade on Operation HERRICK 6.
The Light Dragoons recruit principally in the North East of England (Northumberland, Tyne and Wear and County Durham) and in South Yorkshire and have strong connections with these areas. For this important reason, the regiment is known as England’s Northern Cavalry.
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