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The '''British Army''' is the land branch of the [[British Armed Forces]], and has been a standing army since 1660, made up of [[cavalry]] and [[infantry]] regiments and corps of specialized troops such as artillery, engineers and medical personnel. It consists of the '''Regular Army''' (full-time serving personnel) and the '''Territorial Army''' (reservists). Members of the British Army were involved in "Shoot to Kill" operations in Ulster, disposing of known terrorists. | The '''British Army''' is the land branch of the [[British Armed Forces]], and has been a standing army since 1660, made up of [[cavalry]] and [[infantry]] regiments and corps of specialized troops such as artillery, engineers and medical personnel. It consists of the '''Regular Army''' (full-time serving personnel) and the '''Territorial Army''' (reservists). Members of the British Army were involved in "Shoot to Kill" operations in Ulster, disposing of known terrorists. | ||
Revision as of 14:43, July 18, 2017
The British Army is the land branch of the British Armed Forces, and has been a standing army since 1660, made up of cavalry and infantry regiments and corps of specialized troops such as artillery, engineers and medical personnel. It consists of the Regular Army (full-time serving personnel) and the Territorial Army (reservists). Members of the British Army were involved in "Shoot to Kill" operations in Ulster, disposing of known terrorists.
| Land Command | Officers | Soldiers |
|---|---|---|
| Field Army | 4,400 | 44,900 |
| Joint Helicopter Command | 1,400 | 10,800 |
| Commander Regional Forces | 1,400 | 11,100 |
| Land Support | 300 | 100 |
| Totals | 7,500 | 66,900 |
See also
References
- ↑ The British Army Armed Forces Accessed July 13, 2007