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Troop Leader Harry
Oct 13, 2006, 14:09 GMT
Britain's Prince Harry has become an Armoured Reconnaissance Troop Leader after completing his latest round of army training.
The 22-year-old royal army officer has spent four-and-a-half months learning about Scimitar tanks and armoured tactics.
Harry will shortly return to the Household Cavalry Combermere barracks in Windsor to take command of 12 soldiers.
A Ministry of Defence spokesman said: "Harry will take command of a troop of soldiers and vehicles and undertake routine exercises, training and sport. That's the normal routine for life in barracks."
Harry, who is third-in-line to the throne, is keen to use his new skills on the frontline in Afghanistan or Iraq.
However, army officials are reportedly reluctant to send the prince into a war zone.
No decision has been made yet, but the Ministry of Defence admitted there could be situations where it would be too dangerous for Harry to serve.
(C) BANG Media International
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