Former Paratrooper and member of the Special Forces Support Group (SFSG), David Radband describes his time in 'the factory', he explains how difficult the Taliban were to fight against, and candidly discusses what impact the extreme stress and pressure of the battlefield has had on his mental health since leaving the Army.

As a Section Commander with responsibility of 8 Afghan Special Forces Soldiers, David was awarded the Mention in Dispatches for his leadership and gallantry on the battlefield.