Major Units are regiment or battalion-sized with minor units being smaller, either company sized sub-units or platoons. All units within the service are either Regular or Army Reserve, or a combination with sub-units of each type.

About the Army; Formations, Divisions & Brigades The command structure is hierarchical with divisions and brigades responsible for administering groupings of smaller units. Major Units are regiment or battalion-sized with minor units being smaller, …

The command structure is hierarchical with divisions and brigades responsible for administering groupings of smaller units. Major Units are regiment or battalion-sized with minor units being smaller, either company sized sub-units or platoons.

The Infantry is at the heart of the Army. It is at the core of the Army’s Ground Close Combat capability. Our Infanteers are trained to out-think, outwit, outmanoeuvre, outfight, and outlast any adversary, anywhere.

The British Army garrisons these bases with soldiers who stand ready to support the UK’s response to crisis in the region. The British Army contributes troops to the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus under Operation TOSCA.

The Royal Armoured Corps provides the armour capability of the British Army. It combines speed, momentum, firepower and reconnaissance capabilities with armoured fighting vehicles such as the Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank and Jackal Fighting Vehicle.

Global Response: The First Division is the British Army's Global Response Division, with a diverse and highly capable force that can respond across the spectrum of operations from humanitarian assistance and disaster relief to security operations and warfighting.

The British Army protects the United Kingdom's interests at home and abroad, providing a safe and secure environment for all British citizens. Protecting the nation and its dependent territories will always be our first role.

The British Army is actively engaged in operational duties across the globe. The work we do ranges from peacekeeping to providing humanitarian aid, from enforcing anti-terrorism measures to helping combat the international drugs trade.

The Royal Regiment of Scotland (SCOTS) is the senior line infantry regiment and only Scottish line infantry of the British Army. We are a large Scottish regiment bound by our unified purpose to deliver a modern infantry fighting capability for the UK and its Defence capability for the UK and its Defence requirements around the world.