In the spring of 2010, following a period of Mission Specific Training (MST), the Royal Dragoon Guards deployed on Op HERRICK 12 to Afghanistan in a variety of mounted and dismounted front-line roles.

B Squadron - currently deployed as the Protected Mobility Squadron on Mastiff Protected Mobility vehicle. This allows them to move infantry around the battlefield within Helmand Province and provide close fire support from the vehicle's Grenade Machine Guns and Heavy Machine Guns.

C Squadron - currently deployed as an Afghan National Police Partnering Squadron. Their role is to develop and partner with the Afghan National Police through both vehicle mounted and foot patrols.

D Squadron - deployed as a Brigade level asset on Viking Armoured Vehicle. They have a huge degree of flexibility and mobility and will be employed moving soldeirs around the battlefield and supporting them with the vehicle's mounted weapon systems.

Recce Troop - deployed on Ridgeback as the Force Protection Troop for the Headquarters of Regional Command (South) in order to provide protected mobility and freedom of movement for the Commanding General across his battlespace.