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The British Army colours
Peter Padley
The British Army has a long and distinguished history, not to mention a very complicated hierarchy for the army Regiments and Corps. This section summarises the history and the functions of the different aspects of the modern British Army.
Army Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment
Combat Arms
Combat Arms are those who close with, assault and defeat the enemy.
Army Royal Armoured Corps
Small Arms, widely used by the army
Promotion in the army is one of the benefits
Bomb Disposal, one of the many army jobs.
Army
Infantry
The Guards Division
Line Infantry and Rifles
The Royal Regiment of Scotland
The Kings Division
The Queens Division
The Prince of Wales Division
The Parachute Regiment
The Brigade of Gurkhas
The Rifles
Army Special Forces (SAS)
Combat Support Arms
Combat Support Arms are those Regiments and Corps who give support to the Combat Arms in assisting them in engaging and defeating the enemy.
The Royal Regiment of Artillery
The Royal Engineers
Royal Corps of Signals
Intelligence Corps
Combat Services
The British Army Combat Services Corps provide the support required to ensure the Combat and Combat Support Arms are capable of fulfilling their role on operations. However, those serving with Combat Services Corps will be found working within Combat and Combat Support Arms units both on operations and in peacetime. These same specialists are to be found working amongst Special Forces, having completed the arduous training required to serve with such units so they can be an integral part of it, but performing their technical role(s) to the benefit of the unit concerned.
Royal Army Chaplains Department
Royal Logistic Corps
Army Medical Services
Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
Adjutant General’s Corps
Small Arms School Corps
Royal Army Physical Training Corps
Corps of Army Music
Basic Steps To Joining The British Armed Forces
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StewartThompson
4 months ago
1428 comments
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Assassin1595
4 months ago
6 comments
Can you join as an officer with an underactive thyroid needing medication every day
juwarasaikou2011
6 months ago
8 comments
Halo i am saikou from the Gambia West Africa i am very very interesting to be join in British army i like it very well and i am well confidence and will love see my reply.
larrylitwiniuk
6 months ago
2 comments
looking for records of ww2 british 8th army polish corps servicemen please provide link thankyou
PeterPadley
9 months ago
270 comments
Hi Vivienne,
Contact the Veterans Agency - you can Google them - and have a look round their site. If you have your grandfathers regimental number it will make things easier.
Hope this helps,
Peter
Vivienne
9 months ago
2 comments
Trying to find more about my grandfather Goerge Amos Stobbart, in the British Army in WW1, fought in France, have no other details, would love to know more.Vivienne
gerryk61
10 months ago
2 comments
I am trying to find a lost relative, he will 60 or 61 was born in London,he ended his service as a s/nco or of a higher rank. His auntie is needing to get in touch with him as his mother is poorly and is in hospital his name is Micheal Ryan i dont know which regiment he was in but his last known address is somewhere in the Midlands. He joined the army at the age of 18 i know its a long shot but if anyone could help it would be most helpfull.
expatrugby
11 months ago
12 comments
I served 12 years with 2nd regt RA, I now realise I should have stayed in the army. I didn't realise how much I would miss it, the bond between your comrades & buddies is as strong as family. I can guarantee, you'll find nothing like it in civey street. I haven't.
stewart517
about 1 year ago
2 comments
@joeyburnell.. firstly the army has everythiing to suit whatever your intrests are, think about what intrests you the most and pop down your nearest army careers office and they'll point you in the right direction, dont be afraid, they dont bite.
dreme
about 1 year ago
1750 comments
@ joeyburnell
Most of the info you require is on this site but I suggest you contact/visit your local AFCO.
MCZFOREVER
about 1 year ago
2 comments
I HAVE BEEN LONGING TO JOIN ARMY IN MY COUNTRY, BUT NEVER GOT THE OPPORTUNITY. I HOPE THIS OPPORUNITY WILL NOT SLIP FROM ME THIS TIME. I AM 36 YEARS OLD FROM NIGERIA
joeyburnell
about 1 year ago
2 comments
im 17 years old and a girl, im thinking of joining the army but dont know were to start can anyone help?
PeterPadley
about 1 year ago
270 comments
Hi Andy86, the best advice I can give you is to go along to your nearest Careers Office, RN (which includes the Royal Marines), Army or RAF. You can access a list of Careers Offices online. Phone and make an appointment so that you do not waste your time.
First impressions count - so wear appropriate clothing and have a tidy haircut.
All the best.
andy86
about 1 year ago
2 comments
i want to join the armed forces,i am 25 and worked in a demanding steel industry for 8 years but its a dead end and i want 2 better myself and be the best of my abilaty,i am intrested in driving machinary as i have drove many diffrent machines all my life,,i am also colour blind and want 2 know wat areas this will affect and what would b the best area 2 consider starting in? plz reply
adamcIOM
about 1 year ago
2 comments
id love to join the army but i dont think i have it in me =( everyone else does thought . im 17 fit , good at sport , fired guns like the magnum .357 - moisin nagant , colt 45 etc . what qualities are you looking for when people join ?? what do i need to be to ''be the best''