Sitrep June 19th 2014

In this week's programme....(19 June) Iraq wants military help from America – but will they get it and what will it achieve? Sitrep speaks to the former head of the British Army General Sir Mike Jackson about Britain’s legacy in Iraq. Why the head of NATO has said ‘no’ to more defence cuts. And the art of the military tattoo. PRESENTER: Kate Gerbeau STUDIO GUEST: BFBS defence analyst Christopher Lee. OTHER INTERVIEWS: Professor Paul Rogers from the Department for Peace Studies at Bradford University on Iraq, Iran and Nato Former Chief of the General SGeneral Sir Mike Jackson discussing the crisis in Iraq BFBS reporter James Hirst interview with The NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen Lieutenant Colonel Mike Shervington, the Commanding Officer of 3 Para, explaining the difference between civilian tattoos and military tattoos You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and at 1830 (UK time) on BFBS (via webb, App & DAB in the UK and on FM in Scotland, Colchester, Salisbury Plain, Aldershot, Catterick & Blandford Forum) Sky Channel 0211 Alternatively listen again on the website …………………………………………………………………………………………………… THURSDAYS at 4:30 UK TIME on BFBS RADIO 2and at 6:30 UK TIME on BFBS & UK Bases