In 2010, the base was renamed Imjin Barracks and it became the home of Nato's Allied Rapid Reaction Corps (ARRC).

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During ARRC's evaluation in October, its former commander, General Sir Richard Shirreff, praised the force as "a 'premier league' organisation".

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About 150 military personnel from ARRC also took part in the training.

BBC: Athletes training at Imjin Barracks, Gloucester

Marathon runner Mike Tebulo and 400m runner Ambene Simukonda joined in the annual Allied Rapid Reaction Corps (ARRC) fitness test at Imjin Barracks.

BBC: Athletes training at Imjin Barracks, Gloucester

The ARRC has had its headquarters in Gloucestershire since August 2010.

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The ARRC is multinational in nature and comprises troops from the UK as well as such nations as Canada, Germany, Italy, Norway, Turkey, and the United States.

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While in Afghanistan, the soldiers were assigned to the Allied Rapid Reaction Corps (ARRC) Support Battalion and served in a variety of roles including providing infantry forces, searching for Improvised Explosive Devices, and working with the Afghan Security Forces.

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