Para medical officer receives safety award for reducing risk to troops in snow and sand

A medical officer attached to 2 Para HQ has been awarded the 2023 Army Individual Safety Award for his work with 6 Air Assault Brigade Combat Team in a number of challenging environments.

Major Chris Mawson received the award for his exceptional management of environmental safety and risk in diverse terrain including the mountains of Slovenia, the deserts of Morocco's deserts and the frozen landscapes of Norway.

16 Air Assault Brigade congratulated the medical officer serving with 2nd Battalion the Parachute Regiment for his outstanding contribution to ensuring the safety of troops during training exercises.

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His expertise in managing environmental safety and mitigating risks played a crucial role in preparing troops for various conditions, reflecting the needs of the Global Response Force (GRF)

The GRF was formed in 2023 to "get there first" - wherever "there" may be.

The force is always at high readiness and draws on capabilities from across defence in all domains and across all parts of the UK.  

16 Air Assault Brigade is renowned for its specialised training and versatility in deployment methods including parachute, helicopter and air-landing.

Held at high readiness, the Brigade is always ready to deploy worldwide for a full spectrum of missions, from non-combatant evacuation ops to warfighting.