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Jeremy Corbyn target practice film soldiers 'not sacked' Jeremy Corbyn target practice film soldiers 'not sacked'
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Soldiers filmed using a Jeremy Corbyn poster for target practice have been disciplined but not sacked.Soldiers filmed using a Jeremy Corbyn poster for target practice have been disciplined but not sacked.
The video showed servicemen from the Colchester-based Parachute Regiment in a shooting range, believed to be in Kabul, Afghanistan.The video showed servicemen from the Colchester-based Parachute Regiment in a shooting range, believed to be in Kabul, Afghanistan.
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) said the behaviour was "not fitting of the high standards we expect".The Ministry of Defence (MoD) said the behaviour was "not fitting of the high standards we expect".
When the footage was posted on social media, Mr Corbyn said he was shocked and called for an investigation.When the footage was posted on social media, Mr Corbyn said he was shocked and called for an investigation.
Labour has been asked for comment on the latest development.Labour has been asked for comment on the latest development.
'Not fitting'
The short clip showed four paratroopers in uniform firing before the camera panned to the target, a large portrait of the Labour leader.The short clip showed four paratroopers in uniform firing before the camera panned to the target, a large portrait of the Labour leader.
An investigation was launched into the incident in April.An investigation was launched into the incident in April.
The four soldiers seen firing, as well as the soldier filming, received reprimands with two being demoted, according to The Sun.The four soldiers seen firing, as well as the soldier filming, received reprimands with two being demoted, according to The Sun.
An MoD spokeswoman said: "The Army has carried out a thorough investigation into this incident and has implemented disciplinary action against the individuals found guilty of misconduct.An MoD spokeswoman said: "The Army has carried out a thorough investigation into this incident and has implemented disciplinary action against the individuals found guilty of misconduct.
"This behaviour was not fitting of the high standards we expect of our personnel, and we are always prepared to take action when our procedures are not adhered to correctly.""This behaviour was not fitting of the high standards we expect of our personnel, and we are always prepared to take action when our procedures are not adhered to correctly."
It is not known when the footage was filmed.It is not known when the footage was filmed.
It is believed the clip first circulated on Snapchat before being posted on Twitter.It is believed the clip first circulated on Snapchat before being posted on Twitter.