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OK I'm tossing in the towel here. I have searched high and low on the
net trying to find out informaiton about the British Military. Specifically the army, unit designations etc. If I were working with the american military it would be a lot easier, but I couldn't find enough information to work with here. I am far more familar with my own country's military than I am with Britain's. So if someone can answer these questions I would appreciate it. Does the UK have units in division sizes, or corp sized (a corp comprises mutliple divisions) And if so, what do they call them? For example here in the US, there are divisions like 101st Airborne (Screaming Eagles), 7th Cavalery (air Mobile infantry), 5th Armored (Heavy Tank Division) I know there are unit like the Welsh Guards but I have no clue how big that outfit is. I've searched the MOD website for information, but came up empty handed. I have to wonder if the lack of information is part of the post 911 security some countries have put into place. ANd if that is the case I can assure you, I am an author of Fan Fic, not a terrorist... ok I am a barbarian, but not a terrorist. MORE PILLAGING!!! - bob |
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ausfinbar
As I understand it.
england runs Regimental Units, Which are the same size as the US Units. With 2-3 British units to a division so they are about half the size of US divisional sizes. They dont designate them like the US does, some units are 'named' ,these are Colour Units, eg: queens guard, Black Watch, SAS, etc etc, but there are also just '1st Tank Regiment' and so on. This is all done on the Regimental designation not Division as the Brits dont seem to believe in Division size deployment in formation rather regimental. Cheers Finbar |
snipSo you are a member of the second boat dave Viking chief to Viking Warriors off shore the Scotish coast in 3 boats He say to them.,. The first boat will do the burning, the second boat will do the pillaging and robbing and the third... And a collective groan came from the 3rd boat and a small voice says... Not Rapine again! |
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~Calanor~
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The first two are helpful... the third..
but they still weren't enough.. so I winged it..on a WIP? I have on the
back burner for now.. while I finish a couple others...and help beta for
someone..
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I hope it helps... if not maybe put you on
the right track..
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According to army.mod.uk and nationmaster.com "its military structure
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it is divided into corps (administrative groupings by common function), and divisions and brigades (large formations, somewhat fluid in nature)" It is made up of five divisions (six if you include HQ Northern Ireland) each one comprising 3-6 brigades. Specialist units include 15(UK)Psychological Operations Group and the Special Forces. In terms of special forces the British have the SAS (Special Air Service), the SBS (Special Boat Service), 16 AAB (Air Assault Brigade, Pathfinder Platoon, the Parachute Regiment, and the No.47 Squadron (Special Forces flight) RAF. The SAS also serves as an anti Terrorism unit along with the SO19 Firearms unit of the Metropolitan Police. The unit nearest to Hogwarts would probably be the 52nd infantry brigade, currently based in Edinburgh Castle. Hope this helps! Balint D. Szoke Sources: Nationmaster Encyclopedia The British Army Website: British Ministry of Defence website: The Encyclopedia of the worlds special forces by Mike Ryan, Chris Man, and Alexander Stillwell copyright 2003. --- In snorkack@..., "bobmi357" <submitaccount@y...> wrote:
OK I'm tossing in the towel here. I have searched high and low on the |
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--- In snorkack@..., "magyareagle" <magyareagle@y...> wrote:
According to army.mod.uk and nationmaster.com "its military structureAfter I posted that request I stumbled onto the wikapedia site which did a decent job of detailing the organizational structure. There are two ready divisions, 1st armored and 2nd mechanized infantry which have core regiments, but can be augmented by adding additional regiments under the divisional commander. It sounds pretty unwieldy to me, but if it works for them, who am I to tell them they are wrong. The corp level units exist mostly on paper only. Corps are constructed as needed, built around an administrative regiment. Unlike the US, the UK has no standing corps, they have the structure of one and it can be activated in times of war, but in peace its mostly a toothless entity. This is all assuming that the wikapedia information is correct. I believe I have enough information to work with now. And I do appreciate everyone that replied. Finally, as an aside to whomever coded the MOD website. GET A CLUE! Just trying to find out basic information is like pulling teeth from a jellyfish! :) - Bob |
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ausfinbar
--- In snorkack@..., "Keith McComb" <kinsfire@g...> wrote:
As a VikingDont forget, Rape, THEN Pillage, THEN burn The last thing you want is to make a mistake and end up being caught in a compromising position with a burning Vase or some such Cheers Finbar |
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just a quick messeage to say that the Parachute Regiment in britan is
more likely known as the para's and most here consider them insane and only a step below an SAS soldier. the SAS is a unit that works undercover with identification unkown and in iraq stopped many journalist from taking there picture by hiding there faces. most regemints in the british army have there own regimental colors(flag). hope this helps |
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--- In snorkack@..., "ausfinbar" <diepunyhumans@h...> wrote:
--- In snorkack@..., "Keith McComb" <kinsfire@g...> wrote:As a Viking, Dont forget, Rape, THEN Pillage, THEN burn The last thing you want is to make a mistake and end up being caughtin a compromising position with a burning Vase or some such. < The problem is that No. 3 Longship is always late and the troops suffer from chronic exhaustion, so this keeps happening... <eg> Phil |
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nrnwood
I may be able to help
The UK military is a somewhat flexiable organisation. Basic structure Sections (Sect) - 4 sects = Platoons (Plt) - 4 Plt = Company (Coy) - normal;y 3 "rifle" coys per Bn, 1 Heavt Weapons, Headquarter and Quartermaters (Supply) = Battalion (Bns) - The basic unit, Size will vary with unit type and role. ie Infantry in a light role (ie non-mechanised) will be around 650 men. In a Mechanised role is goes upto 700+ as it get additional men to man the MCV's Regiment - has TWO meanings - ne is historical and is a "administrative) and refers to the historical structurte of multiple Bns with one for foreign service and one acting as the depot and home service Bns. The second is that Cavalry and Tank Bbs are called Regiments and have 3-4 "Sabre" Suadrons which are the fighting elements and Headquarters and Support Squadrons. Brigade = 2-4 Bns. Again depends on role. A Mech Bridage will be Infantry Heavy (2 x Infantry Bns, 1 x Tank Regt); Tank Heavy (1 x Infantry Bns, 2 x Tank Regt); Square (2 x Infantry Bns, 2 x Tank Regt); each Brigade will also have Headquarters, Supply and Artillery Units attached to it 2 - 3 Brigades = Division The Special Forces are a seperate organisation as are the Royal Marines Is this what you were after? If I can be of any further help - please email me directly Regards Nigel |
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