In Pictures

Troops fire a mortar [Picture: Sergeant Will Craig]

UK troops on patrol in Garmsir [Picture: Sergeant Will Craig]

Preparing to clear a compound [Picture: Sergeant Will Craig]

Preparing to clear a compound [Picture: Sergeant Will Craig]

Waiting for clearance to move forward [Picture: Sergeant Will Craig]

Clearing the compound [Picture: Sergeant Will Craig]

Assembling the necessary parts of the bridge [Picture: Sergeant Will Craig]

The bridge under construction [Picture: Sergeant Will Craig]

The bridge is ready for use [Picture: Sergeant Will Craig]

The bridge is up and the troops return to camp [Picture: Sergeant Will Craig]