The armed cavalry and ranger forces of this size are called regiments or groups, not brigades. Commanders of brigades or regiments are one-star brigadier generals or colonels. Paratrooper from the st Airborne Brigade applying mouth-to-mouth resuscitation to an injured soldier who was airlifted by helicopter to the medical clearing station near Kontum, Vietnam. The rd Airborne Brigade was the first major United States Army ground formation deployed in Vietnam, serving from to and losing nearly 1, soldiers.
The rd is best known for the Battle of Dak To , where along with the Marines, it suffered heavy casualties against the North Vietnamese. When the rd returned to the U. A battalion in the U. Army is normally made up of three companies and to 1, soldiers, but can have up to five companies. An armored or air cavalry unit of similar size is called a squadron. A company in the U. Army is normally made up of three platoons, which means 60 to soldiers, but it can have more. An artillery unit is called a battery and an armored air cavalry is called a troop.
Leading a company, battery or troop is a Captain, 1st Lieutenant, or Major. The company in Vietnam that became infamous for the civilian massacre at My Lai in was the Charlie Company.
A 2nd lieutenant commands a platoon, which is comprised of three to four squads soldiers. A squad is commanded by a staff sergeant or sergeant. An immersive degree narrative, the series tells the epic story of the Vietnam War as it has never before been told on film. Mascot is an Indian Black Buck antelope.
Currently has two regular battalions with upcoming tours in Northern Ireland and probably also in the Balkans, using the Warrior armoured vehicle. The King's regiment Formed in , its soldiers are called Kingsmen and many recruits come from Liverpool and Manchester. The colonel in chief of the regiment was the Queen Mother, until her death in In the same year, the regiment's 1st battalion acquired Warrior vehicles and established itself in a new base in North Yorkshire.
The regiment's motto is "Difficulties be damned". The Royal Anglian regiment Formed in from the regiments of the East Anglian brigade, but has a history dating back to The regiment today has two battalions. The 1st battalion the Vikings are stationed in Pirbright, Surrey, specialising in a light mechanised role, and are equipped with Saxon personnel carriers. The 2nd battalion the Poachers are stationed in Chepstow, Gwent, and are a light role battalion specialising in jungle operations.
The Devonshire and Dorset regiment The county regiment of Devon and Dorset was formed in with the amalgamation of the Devonshire regiment and the Dorset regiment, which had forbears back to the 17th century. In recent years, the regiment has been heavily involved in operations in Bosnia and Northern Ireland. The Light infantry The Light Infantry was created from five regiments between and The regiment's 1st battalion is currently serving as armoured infantry in Paderborn, Germany, equipped with the Warrior vehicle.
The 2nd battalion is in Dhekelia, Cyprus for at least two years. The Prince of Wales's Own regiment of Yorkshire Founded in , this is the oldest line infantry regiment in the county, serving for over years in every major military campaign and operation. Nicknamed the Yorkies, reflecting their Yorkshire roots, it is a light role infantry battalion, with the capacity to switch between a war-fighting role and a humanitarian support role.
Currently based in Chester. The Green Howards have a link to the Scandinavian royal family dating back to , when Princess Alexandra of Denmark presented colours to the regiment.
The regimental motto is nemo nos impune Lacesset - no one molests us with impunity. Has one armoured division. However, it has spent much of the last years on garrison duty outside the UK. It now consists of the 1st battalion and the Kings and Cheshire regiment. It claims to be one of the most distinguished regiments of the British army.
Personnel wear the 'flash' of five black ribbons on the collar, which is worn by all serving Welshmen. The Royal regiment of Wales Among the oldest regiments in Wales, and one of the most decorated infantry regiments in Britain.
The 1st Battalion has just completed an month tour of public duties in London. The Prince of Wales is colonel-in-chief of the regiment. Since the 1st battalion has been deployed in Northern Ireland. In amalgamation with the Royal Scots was proposed but due to extensive campaigning the decision was reversed. Its motto is "Once a borderer, always a borderer".
It is the largest infantry regiment in the British army, with four battalions in operation. One is based in Canterbury and the other three are based in Northern Ireland. Its motto is "Faugh -a- ballagh" - clear the way. It has recently returned to England from Northern Ireland after a two-year tour. The regiment has gained battle honours, sixteen Victoria Crosses and one George Cross.
It was formed by the amalgamation of the Worcestershire regiment and the Sherwood foresters. Motto: "firm". The regiment has one regular battalion and two territorial companies. The Queen's Lancashire regiment The 1st battalion was the last British battalion to serve in Berlin between and Its motto is "Loyally I Serve". The regiment can trace its history back to Castleton's regiment, raised in in York. The Duke of Wellington's regiment In existence for nearly years, it is one of a handful of regiments that have not been disbanded or amalgamated.
It goes by the nickname of "dukes". As a light-role battalion it is generally used for operational tours. Since the 1st battalion has been stationed in Osnabruck in Germany as an armoured infantry battalion. The Staffordshire regiment Known as the Staffords. Formed in from a regiment founded in Currently based in Tidbury, near Salisbury, in Wiltshire, the regiment has men at its disposal, all trained to use rifles, and mortar, Warrior and Scimitar tanks as part of an armed infantry battalion.
Most recently, the Staffords fought in the Gulf war, and served in Kosovo. The Black Watch Formed in in the wake of the Jacobite rebellion, the Black Watch was raised to keep watch on the Scottish highlands. Currently based in Fallingbostel, Germany, the regiment functions as an armoured infantry battalion, using Warrior tanks and other combat and reconnaissance vehicles.
Claims to be Scotland's premier fighting infantry unit. Recently part of peacekeeping operations in Kosovo. The Highlanders The Highlanders are the newest British combat infantry battalion, formed in from five 18th-century Scottish battalions. Now based in Catterick, North Yorkshire, the the Highlanders act as the lead mechanised infantry battlegroup of 19 Mechanised brigade.
The regiment served in the Gulf war and has been part of peacekeeping operations in Northern Ireland and Kosovo. The men of the 1st battalion are usually engaged in a variety of duties from machine gun use to driving heavy vehicles. The 1st battalion has served within a peacekeeping unit deployed in Bosnia. The Parachute regiment The airborne regiment of the British army.
There are three regular battalions, 1, 2 and 3 Para. Each battalion is up to men strong. The Paras were formed after Winston Churchill put forward the idea to form 5, parachute troopers in and since then they have served in the second world war and the Falklands. Both 1 Para and 3 Para were deployed to Kosovo as the spearhead of Kfor, the Nato peacekeeping task force. Currently based at Aldershot, in Hampshire. The Royal Gurkha Rifles The men belonging to the 1st battalion of the Royal Gurkha Rifles are part of the Brigade of Gurkhas which comprise of engineers, signalmen and logistics teams as well as the rifles.
Originally from the Gorkha region of Nepal, Gurkha soldiers were integrated into the British army in after the British East India company noticed their fierce fighting skills in the British war with Nepal.
Today, they are still reckoned to be one of the toughest fighting forces around, and are known for their natural markesmanship. Recruitment for the Gurkhas is extremely tough and includes running up hills for 40 minutes carrying 70lbs of rocks in wicker baskets. The regiment motto is "Better to die than be a coward".
The Gurkhas were in the vanguard of the British army's Kosovan operation. Collective headquarters are in Netharovan, Wiltshire. The Royal Green Jackets Formed in Around 1, men serve in the two regular batallions today as premier infantrymen. Their motto, "Swift and bold" refers to their training on tactics and marksmanship.
It normally consists of a headquarters and three or more companies. Traditionally, most British regiments have had more than one battalion. But different battalions of the same regiment have seldom fought together.
A tactical grouping of battalions is called a brigade. Battalions are normally commanded by a lieutenant colonel. At present, the British Army has 47 regular and reserve infantry battalions. This is a formation consisting of three infantry battalions or three cavalry or armoured regiments. During the world wars a brigade numbered between 3, and 4, men. When forming part of a division, a brigade has no internal support. But when operating independently usually called a brigade group , it includes supporting reconnaissance, artillery, engineers, supply and transport.
A brigade is commanded by a major-general or brigadier. A division is made up of three infantry, cavalry or armoured brigades. Divisions are usually equipped to operate independently in the field, and have a full complement of supporting reconnaissance, artillery, engineers, medical, supply and transport troops.
During the World Wars, the average British division numbered around 16, men. Divisions are commanded by a lieutenant-general or major-general. The British Army currently has two deployable divisions. This is a tactical formation made up of two or three divisions and commanded by a lieutenant-general. Corps are normally identified by Roman numerals. An army is a formation consisting of two or more corps. They are commanded by a general or a field marshal. An army in the Second World War numbered about , men.
Eleven British armies were formed during the First World War. More than one army operating together is known as an army group. But what ranks are there in the British Army and how are they denoted? Since the 18th century, regiments have kept animals as mascots to work with them, bring luck and strengthen morale. Soldiers who fought on horseback were known as cavalry. Often dominating the battlefield, they performed a variety of roles, from smashing enemy formations to scouting and reconnoitring.
The regiment or corps is the key administrative component of the British Army. Each has its own long history, traditions and insignia.
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