RMP Close Protection Loadout

[Le.]

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On this page : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modern_...e_British_Army
I see that the HK417 is used by RMP CP. Do you have any sources or photos in situation?

[Snowdrop]

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G3 as well

[hapi]

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RMP have the same L85A2 as everyone else, they may get L119's when on CP work.

[Le.]

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I have a question,
Today, RMP use only L119? or they use other rifle?

[HitmanNo2]

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40mm on the streets of London. That's a first for me heh.

[Le.]

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Recent pix :
Army Reserve RMP Close Protection, Lord Mayor's Parade, November 2014 by 5DII, on Flickr
Army Reserve RMP Close Protection, Lord Mayor's Parade, November 2014 by 5DII, on Flickr

[Mikep81]

If they wear any BA its the issue stuff, it depends on where they are though. In Afghan they would while moving around but might not inside a FOB or compound.

No matter where they are the current threat assessment would dictate what PPE is used. Bare in mind that the threat assessment for the GOC of Afghanistan, for example, may be completely different to that of the troops on the ground. In a FOB the cp team may deem the threat high enough to warrant the principal wearing full PPE at all times. Of course generally the principal gets the final day and may tell you to fvck off. When it comes to close protection here is no set answer for what would be worn and when.

[Mikep81]

Has it come to mind that the topic is called 'RMP Close Protection Loadout' for a reason - as they're close protection officers. I think the idea may be that they are protecting a general for example - so he's not going to have protection on to the same level, as he's being protected? More likely to be covert body armour underneath clothing?

Not necessarily. Unless of course your just talking about this particular picture.

Quite often in hostile environments such as Iraq etc, the principal has the same level of protection as the team. Generally in places like Iraq etc the principal would wear the current issue body armour as well as having his own weapon, sometimes just a pistol but more often than not a rifle as well. If the threat is high enough to warrant the cp team wearing full battle rattle, then the team would request the principal do the same. It is highly unlikely that the principal would wear a covert vest when his protection detail is so overt, especially considering the low level of protection that covert vests offer compared to their overt counterparts.

[Abbadon101]

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If they wear any BA its the issue stuff, it depends on where they are though. In Afghan they would while moving around but might not inside a FOB or compound.

[aaron-hill09]

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i know this photo is a PR snap but they could have done it properly the fact that the high ranking officer has no head or body armour protection isn't right. Also the fella on the right with his soloman 4D GTX didnt think they where a pair of boots that would have the rsm's stamp of approval on

Has it come to mind that the topic is called 'RMP Close Protection Loadout' for a reason - as they're close protection officers. I think the idea may be that they are protecting a general for example - so he's not going to have protection on to the same level, as he's being protected? More likely to be covert body armour underneath clothing?

[Bourne killer]

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i know that they have mtp body armour on a certain aucttion site going really cheap as its buy it now for 70 they vary from that to around 150 dependent on pouches and quality. but an mtp body armour for 70 nots is a steel.

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a very recent image for you

i know this photo is a PR snap but they could have done it properly the fact that the high ranking officer has no head or body armour protection isn't right. Also the fella on the right with his soloman 4D GTX didnt think they where a pair of boots that would have the rsm's stamp of approval on

[gorilla]

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The Sig was a UOR and the glock is replacing it, that said RMP CP had the Sig a long time before it came into general use. As with most other specialist units i think the Sig will be around for some time to come.

[Snowdrop]

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Yes there is a RAF pre select, done at henlow and chicksands. Lots of phys, log carrying etc!

[Mikep81]

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Haven't HMV recently changed there side arms to glocks? Thought I saw something on the British army website.

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Sorry about the HMV bit auto correct on phones are terrible meant HMF

They have, but I don't think they've started the roll just yet, or have only very, very recently started. Snowdrop and Gorrilla are spot on. It's only the RMP that are eligible for the RMP CPU course. If my memory serves me, RAF and Navy (Including Marines) do a pre selection course which teaches the basics of CP before attending RMP CPU Longmoor for the full course.

[Bourne killer]

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Haven't HMV recently changed there side arms to glocks? Thought I saw something on the British army website.

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Sorry about the HMV bit auto correct on phones are terrible meant HMF