This is an interesting series of photos that I have put together from an MP training exercise in Heggelia, May 10th 2000. Some from my platoon pretended to be angry locals, so that the MPs would have some training protecting an area, before going to Kosovo (KFOR). Let's see how this developed...
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Here's the gang of "locals", outside the MP HQ in Heggelia. It's May 10th, but it's still snowing...
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The MPs are starting to smell trouble...
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Some barrels have been moved... still in control?
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This is getting out of hand - let's call for backup! (Oh no, "someone" has cut the phone line...)
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There's someone down there too...
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A firetruck should keep them away...
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The Gang is on the other side, making trouble...
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MPs getting more offensive: "Trekk tilbake!"
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Make 'em wet!
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Someone (i.e. Holm) has gotten inside - let's get him!
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Check mate - the dog is the boss...
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