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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). | + | 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). |
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Revision as of 00:41, November 18, 2007
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).
| 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