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SAS selection Brecon Beacons deaths: Two inquiries ordered Brecon Beacons SAS selection deaths 'unacceptable'
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Military chiefs have been ordered to carry out two inquiries after the deaths of three reservists on an SAS selection march. The deaths of three reservists on an SAS selection march were unacceptable, the armed forces minister has said.
They will look at whether safety lessons have been learned and support given to the families of the dead men. Military chiefs have been ordered to carry out two inquiries after the deaths of three men on the Brecon Beacons in 2013.
A coroner concluded that L/Cpl Edward Maher, L/Cpl Craig Roberts and Cpl James Dunsby died as a result of neglect on the 16-mile march. L/Cpl Edward Maher, L/Cpl Craig Roberts and Cpl James Dunsby died as a result of neglect on the 16-mile march.
The test in the Brecon Beacons was on one of 2013's hottest days. The inquiries will see if safety lessons have been learned and look at support given to the men's families.
Armed Forces Minister Penny Mordaunt has also told the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to review the training needs of the reservist units who were involved. Armed Forces Minister Penny Mordaunt has now responded to a series of concerns raised by the coroner Louise Hunt at an inquest earlier this year.
The inquest heard had organisers strictly followed the MoD code of practice, the march would have been cancelled after two men - not among those who died - were withdrawn from the exercise due to heat sickness.
Cpl Dunsby, from Bath, L/Cpl Roberts, from Penrhyn Bay, Conwy, and L/Cpl Maher, of Winchester, Hampshire, were on course to complete the march within the allocated time but were found in three separate locations at different times.
The minister's response follows the inquest, which concluded in July.
All three men suffered the effects of hyperthermia - abnormally high body heat - and coroner Louise Hunt said a failure of basic medical care contributed to their deaths.
The minister has now responded to the series of concerns raised by Ms Hunt.
She has written to the coroner, saying "we fully recognise how important it is that we learn all possible lessons to ensure that deaths under similar circumstances in the future can be prevented".She has written to the coroner, saying "we fully recognise how important it is that we learn all possible lessons to ensure that deaths under similar circumstances in the future can be prevented".
Ms Mordaunt added: "We are also committed to supporting our servicemen and their families and we recognise fully that it is unacceptable to lose three soldiers in such circumstances".Ms Mordaunt added: "We are also committed to supporting our servicemen and their families and we recognise fully that it is unacceptable to lose three soldiers in such circumstances".
Cpl Dunsby, from Bath, L/Cpl Roberts, from Penrhyn Bay, Conwy, and L/Cpl Maher, of Winchester, Hampshire, were on course to complete the march within the allocated time but were found in three separate locations at different times.
All three men suffered the effects of hyperthermia - abnormally high body heat - and Ms Hunt said a failure of basic medical care contributed to their deaths.
Ms Mordaunt has also told the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to review the training needs of the reservist units who were involved in the march, which was carried out on one of 2013's hottest days.
The men's inquest heard had organisers strictly followed the MoD code of practice, the march would have been cancelled after two men - not among those who died - were withdrawn from the exercise due to heat sickness.
Hyperthermia