IN PICTURES: Aggressive Marine patrols support Helmand healthcare

Royal Marines from Fire Support Troop, Charlie Company, 40 Commando Royal Marines, engaging insurgent positions on the frontline near Kajaki, Northern Helmand [Picture: LA (Phot) AJ MaCleod]

Royal Marines from Fire Support Troop, Charlie Company, 40 Commando Royal Marines, engaging insurgent positions on the frontline near Kajaki, Northern Helmand [Picture: LA (Phot) AJ MaCleod]

Royal Marines from Fire Support Troop, Charlie Company, 40 Commando Royal Marines, engaging insurgent positions on the frontline near Kajaki, Northern Helmand [Picture: LA (Phot) AJ MaCleod]

Royal Marines from Fire Support Troop, Charlie Company, 40 Commando Royal Marines, engaging insurgent positions on the frontline near Kajaki, Northern Helmand [Picture: LA (Phot) AJ MaCleod]

Royal Marines from Fire Support Troop, Charlie Company, 40 Commando Royal Marines, engaging insurgent positions on the frontline near Kajaki, Northern Helmand [Picture: LA (Phot) AJ MaCleod]

Royal Marines from Fire Support Troop, Charlie Company, 40 Commando Royal Marines, engaging insurgent positions on the frontline near Kajaki, Northern Helmand [Picture: LA (Phot) AJ MaCleod]

Royal Marines from Fire Support Troop, Charlie Company, 40 Commando Royal Marines, engaging insurgent positions on the frontline near Kajaki, Northern Helmand [Picture: LA (Phot) AJ MaCleod]

A member of the MEDCAP team of Battle Group North, working out of the Forward Operating Bases around Northern Helmand gives dental care to the locals [Picture: LA (Phot) AJ MaCleod]

A member of the MEDCAP team of Battle Group North, working out of the Forward Operating Bases around Northern Helmand gives dental care to the locals [Picture: LA (Phot) AJ MaCleod]

Members of the MEDCAP team of Battle Group North, working out of the Forward Operating Bases around Northern Helmand giving medical and dental care to the locals [Picture: LA (Phot) AJ MaCleod]

Royal Marines from Fire Support Troop, Charlie Company, 40 Commando Royal Marines, engaging insurgent positions on the frontline near Kajaki, Northern Helmand [Picture: LA (Phot) AJ MaCleod]

Royal Marines from Fire Support Troop, Charlie Company, 40 Commando Royal Marines, engaging insurgent positions on the frontline near Kajaki, Northern Helmand [Picture: LA (Phot) AJ MaCleod]