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The British Forces Germany (BFG) is the successor of the British Army of the Rhine (BAOR) and Royal Air Force Germany (RAFG), which were disbanded in 1994 after the end of the Cold War. The BFG is concentrated in North Rhine-Westphalia and Lower Saxony. The British Army is the land armed forces branch of the British Armed Forces. ...
Flag of the British Army File links The following pages link to this file: British Army Royal Air Force Royal Navy Military of the United Kingdom Structure of the British Army Territorial Army British Forces Germany British Army officer rank insignia British Army enlisted rank insignia List of British Army...
The British Army is the land armed forces branch of the British Armed Forces. ...
In the United Kingdom the Territorial Army is a part of the British Army composed of reserve units, or part-time soldiers. ...
This is a list of British Army regiments in the aftermath of the defence cuts of the Options for Change defence white paper in 1991. ...
At the top level, the structure of the British Army is headed by two main administrative top-level budgets - Land Command and the Adjutant-General. ...
This is a brief overview of some of the equipment in use by the modern British Army // Infantry weapons SA80 (Small Arms 1980s) assault rifle The standard issue rifle is now the L85A2, known popularly as the SA80. ...
The history of the British Army spans three centuries and numerous European, colonial and world wars. ...
// 1600-1699 1633 - The Royal Regiment of Foot (later the Royal Scots) is placed on the Scottish Establishment, later becoming the oldest infantry regiment in continious service in the British Army. ...
This is a list of senior officers of the British Army. ...
Origins From medieval times, devices such as pennants and shield patterns through to the full development of heraldry had been used to identify very senior ranks such as the monarch or other leaders of armies. ...
Enlisted ranks is not a term used in the British Army, and is only used in this articles title for the sake of consistency with rank listings in other countries; not least those of the United States. ...
There have been two formations named British Army of the Rhine (BAOR). ...
Royal Air Force Germany was a command of the Royal Air Force, consisting of those units based in Germany initially as part of the occupation following World War II and later as part of the RAFs commitment to the defense of Europe during the Cold War. ...
1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International year of the Family. ...
The Cold War was the protracted geopolitical, ideological, and economic struggle that emerged after World War II between the global superpowers of the Soviet Union and the United States, supported by their respective and emerging alliance partners. ...
North Rhine-Westphalia (German: Nordrhein-Westfalen, usually shortened to: NRW) is - in population and economic output - the largest Federal State of Germany. ...
With an area of 47,618 km and nearly eight million inhabitants, Lower Saxony (German Niedersachsen) lies in north-western Germany and is second in area and fourth in population among the countrys sixteen Bundesl nder (federal states). ...
The BFG is a considerably reduced entity compared to the BAOR, which had consisted of I Corps and its three divisions. British Forces Germany is now comprised of three main armoured brigades under the control of 1st (UK) Armoured Division, whose HQ is based at Herford near Bielefeld. In addition, there are garrison units located at Gütersloh, Hohne, Osnabrück, and Paderborn. The British I Corps has a long history, and was in existence as an active formation in the British Army for longer than any other corps. ...
History The 1 (United Kingdom) Armoured Division has existed in the British Army since 1809 when the Duke of Wellington formed it, in Portugal, from two British brigades and one Hanoverian brigade of the Kings German Legion. ...
Map of Germany showing Herford Herford is a town in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. ...
Bielefeld is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. ...
Gütersloh is a town in North Rhine-Westphalia, capital of the Gütersloh district. ...
Hohne is a town in Germany, to the north of Hannover. ...
Osnabrück is a city in Lower Saxony, Germany, some 80km NNE of Dortmund, 45km NE of Münster, and some 100km due West of Hanover. ...
Position of Paderborn in Germany Paderborn is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, capital of the district Paderborn. ...
The United Kingdom Support Command (Germany) has responsibility for all units, of all three services, on the continent which are not part of 1 (UK) Division. The British Forces Liaison Organisation (Germany) is responsible for negotiations and relations with German authorities. Since the closure of RAF Brüggen in 2002, the RAF's presence has consisted of RAF Nordhorn, a bombing and gunnery range. The Royal Air Force (often abbreviated to RAF) is the air force branch of the British Armed Forces. ...
RAF Nordhorn is a bombing and gunnery range in Germany used by the Royal Air Force and other NATO air forces. ...
Currently, British Forces Germany numbers about 55,000 people, although only 25,000 are actual serving personnel. The 1st Armoured Division is currently equipped with 300 Challenger 2 MBTs, 275 Warrior IFVs, 96 AS-90 Braveheart howitzers, 18 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems, over 1,000 other armoured personnel carriers, and 11 Gazelle and Lynx helicopters. The British Challenger 2 is the main battle tank currently in service in the armies of the United Kingdom and Oman. ...
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AS90 Braveheart The AS-90 (Braveheart) is an armoured fighting vehicle used by the British Army. ...
BM-13 Katyusha A Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) is a form of rocket artillery system which includes a reusable launcher. ...
The M113, one of the most common tracked APCs, on duty during the Vietnam War. ...
The Gazelle is a helicopter developed as part of an Anglo-French venture between the Westland and Aérospatiale companies in 1968. ...
The Westland Lynx is a helicopter designed by Westland and built at Westlands factory in Yeovil, first flying on 21 March 1971 as the Westland WG.13. ...
During the height of "The Troubles" in Northern Ireland, the IRA targeted the BFG and its personnel between 1988 and 1990. The attacks resulted in the deaths of 9 people, including three civilians, and many more wounded. The Troubles is a term used to describe two periods of violence in Ireland during the twentieth century. ...
Dieu et mon droit (Royal motto) (French for God and my right)2 Northern Irelands location within the UK Main language English Other recognised languages Irish, Ulster Scots Capital and largest city Belfast First Minister Office suspended Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Peter Hain MP Area - Total Ranked...
The West Cork Flying Column during the War of Independence. ...
1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
This article is about the year. ...
According the BBC, the BFG presence contributes 1.5 billion Euros annually to the German economy. The euro (plural euro, symbol: €; banking code: EUR) is the official currency of the European Union and single currency for over 300 million Europeans in the following twelve European Union member states: Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal and Spain; collectively also known as...
2005 is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
4th Armoured Brigade The Royal Corps of Signals (sometimes referred to incorrectly as the Royal Signal Corps and often known simply as the Royal Signals, R Signals or R Sigs) is one of the arms (combat support corps) of the British Army. ...
The 1st The Queens Dragoon Guards (the Welsh Cavalry) is an armoured dragoon regiment of the British Army, comprising troops from Wales, Herefordshire, and Shropshire. ...
The Royal Dragoon Guards is an armoured regiment of the British Army. ...
The Scots Guards are a regiment of the British Army and have a long and proud history stretching back hundreds of years. ...
The Duke of Wellingtons Regiment (officially, the Duke of Wellingtons Regiment (West Riding)) is an infantry regiment of the British Army, part of the Kings Division. ...
The Corps of Royal Engineers (RE), commonly known as the Sappers, is one of the corps of the British Army. ...
Ñ The Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers cap badge The Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME; usually pronounced phonetically as Reemee) is a corps of the British Army that has responsibility for the maintenance of all electrical and mechanical equipment. ...
The Royal Regiment of Artillery, generally known as the Royal Artillery (RA), is, despite its name, a corps of the British Army It is made up of a number of regiments. ...
The 7th Armoured Brigade is a unit of the British Army. ...
The Royal Corps of Signals (sometimes referred to incorrectly as the Royal Signal Corps and often known simply as the Royal Signals, R Signals or R Sigs) is one of the arms (combat support corps) of the British Army. ...
The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers and Greys) (RSDG) is a British armoured regiment formed on 2 July 1971 from the union of two famous regiments, the 3rd Carabiniers and the Royal Scots Greys. ...
The Royal Tank Regiment is a unit of the British Army (formerly the Tank Corps and Royal Tank Corps). ...
Official name The Highlanders (Seaforth, Gordons and Camerons) Colonel-in-Chief HRH the Duke of Edinburgh Deputy Colonel-in-Chief HRH the Prince of Wales Nicknames Motto Cuidich n Righ Marches Quick: The West Highland Laddie Description Infantry regiment Creation date 1994 Reason for creation Formed by the amalgamation ot...
The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers is an infantry regiment of the British Army, part of the Queens Division. ...
20th Armoured Brigade The Royal Corps of Signals (sometimes referred to incorrectly as the Royal Signal Corps and often known simply as the Royal Signals, R Signals or R Sigs) is one of the arms (combat support corps) of the British Army. ...
The Queens Royal Hussars (QRH), sometimes clarified as The Queens Royal Hussars (The Queens Own and Royal Irish), is a United Kingdom armoured regiment formed on September, 1993 from The Queens Own Hussars and The Queens Royal Irish Hussars. ...
The Royal Regiment of Wales is an infantry regiment of the British Army. ...
The Light Infantry is an infantry regiment of the British Army, part of the Light Division. ...
HQ 102 Log Bde and 262 Signal Squadron are located in Princess Royal Barracks, Gütersloh (formerly RAF Gütersloh) Category: ...
The Royal Logistic Corps is a British Army corps that provides the logistical support for the Army. ...
The Royal Logistic Corps is a British Army corps that provides the logistical support for the Army. ...
The Royal Logistic Corps is a British Army corps that provides the logistical support for the Army. ...
The Royal Military Police (RMP) is the military police branch of the British Army. ...
The Army Medical Services is an umbrella organisation responsible for administering the four separate units responsible for supplying medical and nursing services in the British Army. ...
Garrison Units - 9th/12th Royal Lancers (Prince of Wales's)
- 1 Regiment, Army Air Corps
- A (29) Close Support Medical Squadron, Royal Army Medical Corps
- 12 Regiment, Royal Artillery
- 26 Regiment, Royal Artillery
- 2nd Battalion, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
- 3rd Battalion, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
- 28 Engineer Regiment
- 32 Engineer Regiment (The Assault Engineers)
- 35 Engineer Regiment
- 3rd Regiment, Royal Horse Artillery
- 1 General Support Regiment, Royal Logistic Corps
- 2 General Support Regiment, Royal Logistic Corps
- 16 Tank Transporter Regiment, Royal Logistic Corps
- 1st Regiment, Royal Military Police
- 110 Provost Company, Royal Military Police
- 111 Provost Company, Royal Military Police
- 115 Provost Company, Royal Military Police
- 1st (United Kingdom) Armoured Division Signal Regiment
The 9th/12th Royal Lancers (Prince of Waless) is an armoured regiment of the British Army. ...
The Army Air Corps is a vital component of the British Army. ...
The Army Medical Services is an umbrella organisation responsible for administering the four separate units responsible for supplying medical and nursing services in the British Army. ...
The Royal Regiment of Artillery, generally known as the Royal Artillery (RA), is, despite its name, a corps of the British Army It is made up of a number of regiments. ...
The Royal Regiment of Artillery, generally known as the Royal Artillery (RA), is, despite its name, a corps of the British Army It is made up of a number of regiments. ...
Ñ The Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers cap badge The Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME; usually pronounced phonetically as Reemee) is a corps of the British Army that has responsibility for the maintenance of all electrical and mechanical equipment. ...
Ñ The Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers cap badge The Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME; usually pronounced phonetically as Reemee) is a corps of the British Army that has responsibility for the maintenance of all electrical and mechanical equipment. ...
The Corps of Royal Engineers (RE), commonly known as the Sappers, is one of the corps of the British Army. ...
The Corps of Royal Engineers (RE), commonly known as the Sappers, is one of the corps of the British Army. ...
The Corps of Royal Engineers (RE), commonly known as the Sappers, is one of the corps of the British Army. ...
The Royal Regiment of Artillery, generally known as the Royal Artillery (RA), is, despite its name, a corps of the British Army It is made up of a number of regiments. ...
The Royal Logistic Corps is a British Army corps that provides the logistical support for the Army. ...
The Royal Logistic Corps is a British Army corps that provides the logistical support for the Army. ...
The Royal Logistic Corps is a British Army corps that provides the logistical support for the Army. ...
The Royal Military Police (RMP) is the military police branch of the British Army. ...
The Royal Military Police (RMP) is the military police branch of the British Army. ...
The Royal Military Police (RMP) is the military police branch of the British Army. ...
The Royal Military Police (RMP) is the military police branch of the British Army. ...
History The 1st Armoured Division was a regular division in the British Army at the outbreak of World War II. It had formerly been designated The Mobile Division. ...
References External links last verified on 9 March 2006 March 9 is the 68th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (69th in Leap years). ...
- BBC news: From occupiers and protectors to guests
- Official British Army site - Germany
- British Forces Germany website
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