The Army are investing £300,000 in a new innovative mode of transport for their troops in Afghanistan.
The army boffins have deided that the troops will benefit greatly by patrolling on pogo sticks. It is believed that the action of bouncing along will make it harder for Taliban fighters and militia to hide behind walls waiting to ambush our brave lads as they will be easily spotted by troops during the upward bounce.
Brigadier James Archiebald Spencer has given the go ahead for 5000 of the pogo sticks following trials at Catterick Garrison.
An insider said " they make the troops a much harder target for the Taliban snipers and they keep the lads fit.
The pogo sticks are to be fitted with large round plates on the bottom to prevent the pogo sticks sinking into the sand.
The pogo sticks have had a mixed reaction, although the parachute regiment are said to be eager to test the pogos ability in full attack against the Taliban.
A source said " The paras attacking the Taliban on pogo sticks will be an awesome sight! The devils won't know which way to run!"
