He said:
From last October (08) to April (09) this year, around 3,000 members of
the Naval Service provided over 30% of the UK forces deployed to Helmand,
including not only the Royal Marines of 3 Commando Brigade and the Harrier
jets of the Naval Strike Wing, but also Naval Air Squadron helicopters and
significant numbers of logistic, engineering, medical and HQ staff.
Reference
http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/files...09stanhope.pdf
Admittedly only c. 10% of their total strength.
Don't you just love spinning stats!!
