From Deathly Hallows to Helmand (2008): Delivering RIAB with 3 Commando | PsyOps Radio, Marines & Real Ops

Send Tim a message about this episodeAuthentic British military & life stories from the 1970s–2010s: Germany postings, PsyOps/Int, Afghanistan, plus rugby, skiing, Mess life—told with humour, heart, and hard-won lessons. Subscribe for veterans’ stories, training insights, and on-the-ground ops.Ever wondered how a small team turns ideas into influence on the ground? In this episode we go from wrapping our final translation job—the Harry Potter: Deathly Hallows finale—to fielding RIAB (Radio in a Box) across Helmand, 2008 with 3 Commando Brigade. We embed with the factory, train at BFBS Chalfont, then fly into Camp Bastion to hand-deliver 14 RIAB systems—setting up and teaching live broadcasting at Lashkar Gah, Nad-e Ali, Kajaki and Musa Qala.Inside you’ll see how PsyOps radio really works: interpreters as presenters, soldiers as producers, playlists, health spots, jingles—and the moment locals start requesting songs. Expect dust, generators, antennas, and the odd sandstorm… plus a surprise galley meet with Ross Kemp. It’s practical, funny, and brutally honest about what succeeds (RIAB) and what fails (wishful FM partnerships).If you love real British Army stories, Afghanistan operations, Int & PsyOps, and life lived between briefings, helipads, rugby weekends, and family, this is for you. Come behind the wire and watch portable radio become a force multiplier—one village at a time.#MilitaryStories #PsyOps #Afghanistan #Helmand #3Commando #BritishArmy #RIAB #VeteransDiscover The Parallel Six series, Letters from Afghanistan and The Empty Return at https://timheale.uk. Discover Tim Heale’s books—including The Parallel Six series, Letters from Afghanistan and The Empty Return—along with his films and broadcasts. Visit https://timheale.uk and join Tim’s Despatch to keep in touch.https://timheale.ukSupport the show