News: Major exercise tests Olympics security preparations

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mod.uk 30 Apr '12, 3pm

News: Major exercise tests Olympics security preparations

The exercise will be played out in three phases - the first centred on Weymouth, the second in the airspace over London and surrounding counties, and the final phase on the Thames. For some time, community engagement work has been ongoing in affected areas to inform local residents of possible disturbances and to explain the reasons for the activity. In particular, there will be minimal low-flying by various military aircraft. This will be carried out at times which keep disturbances to the minimum possible. Standing Joint Commander (UK), General Sir Nick Parker, said: "I know that members of the Armed Forces are pleased to be able to make an appropriate contribution to the once-in-a-lifetime event that is London 2012. It's entirely proper that, as national institutions which serve our country, we are seen to be helping to make the London Olympics a resounding success." As...

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@wynnabbott » 02 May '12, 9pm
More on the @London2012 military defense exercise taking place in London [link] <-- play dead when they start shooting ;)
@wynnabbott » 02 May '12, 9pm
RT @JoBrodie: Re missiles in Blackheath - @ThetisMercurio Yes, Rapiers - see here [link]
@JoBrodie » 02 May '12, 9pm
Re missiles in Blackheath - @ThetisMercurio Yes, Rapiers - see here [link]
@75NRG » 02 May '12, 9am
More info on the military exercise "Olympic Guardian" can be read here: [link] follow @DefenceHQ for updates.
@njkobie » 02 May '12, 9am
Continue to find this terrifying & disgusting. rt @2012govuk Major exercise to test #London2012 security begins today [link]
@2012GovPress » 02 May '12, 9am
Exercise Olympic Guardian, to test security preparations for #London2012, begins today. Read the PN from @DefenceHQ: [link]
@2012govuk » 02 May '12, 9am
A major exercise to test #London2012 security preparations in the London and Weymouth areas begins today [link]
@GerardTubbSky » 01 May '12, 8pm
Hey @brianwhelanhack & @fieldproducer - duck. Here comes Operation Olympic Guardian: [link]
@PrincessofVP » 01 May '12, 8pm
@j0annepsi Ours rmust have been crims - starts tomorrow RT @RAFairman: Major Exercise test Olympics Security. [link]
@lnrmoss » 01 May '12, 4pm
Details of a major military and cilvilian exercise to test preparations for the Olympics in London 2012 [link]
@westywoot » 01 May '12, 3pm
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@EMETECHLONDON » 01 May '12, 3pm
Ministry of Defence: Major exercise tests Olympics security preparations [link]
@EyeEdinburgh » 01 May '12, 10am
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@_jade_howard » 30 Apr '12, 5pm
Major exercise tests involving #military and civilians as part of the #Olympics security preparations - [link]”
@correlatedrisk » 30 Apr '12, 4pm
More information on military security arrangements for London 2012 Olympics @DefenceHQ [link] | @BBCNews [link]
@RAFscopie » 30 Apr '12, 4pm
Exercise Olympic Guardian tests tri-service #Olympics security preparations [link] #RAFlive RT
@anthonykimber » 30 Apr '12, 4pm
Significant defence costs, presumably shared between MOD and Home Office. Future interest to #policecommissioners? [link]
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