Defence Diary: 7 February 2012

Today, Tuesday 7 February
Repatriation to RAF Brize Norton of Lance Corporal Gajbahadur Gurung, from the Royal Gurkha Rifles, who was killed in Afghanistan on 27 January 2012.




Inquest in Rotherham into the death of Trooper James Leverett, from D (The Green Horse) Squadron, The Royal Dragoon Guards, who was killed in Afghanistan on 5 July 2010.




House of Commons Defence Committee Armed Forces Covenant Accommodation Inquiry. 




King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery move to new barracks at Napier Lines in Woolwich.




Chatham House Under 35s Forum - The Situation in Iran: Human Rights, Youth and the Media.

Tomorrow, Wednesday 8 February
Inquest in Plymouth into the death of Corporal Mark Palin, from 1st Battalion The Rifles, who was killed in Afghanistan on 18 July 2011.



House of Commons Defence Committee Operations in Libya report published.



Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) lecture: The UN's Response to the Arab Spring - One Year On.



RUSI Under 35s Forum: The UK's Cyber Security Strategy and Beyond.

Thursday 9 February
Inquest in Plymouth into the death of Sergeant Barry Weston, from 42 Commando Royal Marines, who was killed in Afghanistan on 30 August 2011.

TV programme of interest: 'Bullets, Boots and Bandages', BBC4, 2100hrs. Exploring how logistic support to the battlefield has changed over time. Episode 2 of 3.

TV programme of interest: 'Question Time', BBC1, 2235hrs. The Defence Secretary will be a panellist.

Monday 13 February
TV programme of interest - Royal Marines: Mission Afghanistan, Channel 5, 2100hrs. Episode 3 of 6.