Arctic Adventures – Arctic Warfare Training is part of usual round of training for 3 Commando Brigade RM and this year’s package is Cetus 13.    The training is taking place at Asegarden Camp near Harstad, with members of 45 Commando RM, the Commando Logistic Regiment and the Commando Helicopter Force, displayed their ability to fight off an enemy while moving through the snow on skis and specialised vehicles.     Norwegian forces also led a simulated attack on the Marines, assisted by air support from Norwegian pilots in F-16 Fighter Aircraft.   Exercising in the harsh environment within the Arctic Circle, where temperatures can dip to -40°C, helps prepare the Marines for survival and fighting anywhere in the world.     Being part of the so called ‘High North’ region, which includes the three northernmost counties of Norway, the area itself is strategically important for the UK as Norway is the largest external supplier of energy to the UK (providing 37% of UK energy imports).   The Secretary of State for Defence (Phillip Hammond) visited the Royal Marines at Asegarden Camp and held talks with his Norwegian counterpart, the Norwegian Minister of Defence (Anne-Grete Strøm-Erichsen).