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Scenes at the Sangin Platoon House. British soldiers on patrol in Sangin, accompanied by Afghan and Canadian troops: they come under attack from indirect Taliban fire, and question a local man, Zaid Mohammed, who gives details about possible insurgents. Further scenes at the Platoon House.
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SHOTSHEET (copied, without amendment, from accompanying Defence Media Operations Centre computer disc):
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START 00:30:00 Troops living conditions in Sangin Platoon house. Soldiers sleeping on the floor and Long shot of mortar Position.
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01:54:00 British and Afghan Soldiers waiting to go out on patrol
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02:35:00 Patrol of Sangin town. Troops walking across open market place and narrow alleyways with soft hats on to show we are a friendly force. Canadian Light Armoured vehicles
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14:10:00 CONTACT!! Taliban weapon explodes near patrol troops take cover and put Ballistic helmets on then advance to assumed firing point
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19:00:00 Company Sergeant Major Piece to camera "That's a typical tactic." Shouting to snipers to watch 3 people "if they produce weapons take them out!" "Weapon fired could have been a WOMBAT" (old British anti-tank weapon).
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23:30:00 Empty street of Sangin
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25:24:00 Afghan and British troops question Zaid Mohammed about who fired at our troops and he willingly hands over information on the Taliban. Apparently his brother was a policeman in Sangin and they executed him so he has no love for the Taliban and he points out 2 Afghan local he believe to be Taliban.
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28:02:00 Sergeant Major warns advancing troops that suspected Taliban have moved away and to stand by for a second attack
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29:00:00 Zaid is questioned by WO2 Simon Bramwer of the Operational mentoring and Liaison Team with help from Afghan troops. Zaid offers Taliban Phone numbers and info on Taliban locations.
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34:20:00 Troops returning to base through streets and market place. Dead dog. Empty street scenes. Troops silhouetted by sun
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38:45:00 Zaid is questioned with more detail by OMLT WO2 back at camp.
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47:26:00 G.Vs around Sangin Platoon house of troops washing in river and resting once patrol complete.
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49:09:00 Pan L to R and back of Sangin Platoon House and view from Sanger of rickety old bridge with goats and people crossing. Canadian LAVs parked up.
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52:45:00 Soldiers on watch in Sangers.
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55:00:00 Soldiers patrolling the perimeter of the camp
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56:21:00 Ammo ready for use with hand drawn map of area for soldiers to use as a reference when fired upon. Empty shell casings on floor from previous fire fights.
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Mini-DV