The MoD said that the issues in the report had no impact on the provision of essential equipment to frontline troops.

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At the time of the NAO report, the department said the issues had no impact on the provision of essential equipment to frontline troops.

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The Prince of Wales's Division Band, based in Tidworth, Wiltshire, will entertain frontline troops in June this year as part of the Queen's birthday parade.

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