The Royal Regiment of Artillery

South Yorkshire & Midland Gunners

1 RHA is the senior Regiment in the Gunners. We are based in Tidworth, Wiltshire.We are organised into Fire Support Teams (FSTs) to FIND the enemy and our 3 x AS90 batteries provide the STRIKE. Our FSTs FIND the enemy on the battlefield in Warrier Observation Post Vehicles, using lasers and night vision equipment. Each gun Battery has 6 x AS90s. Once the enemy is found the FST coordinates guns, rockets, mortars attack helicopters and fast jets to STRIKE effects in support of actions by the infantry and tanks.

Liverpool & Manchester Gunners

3RHA is Based in Newcastle upon Tyne. The Regiment specialises in the light role with 105mm Light Guns used to support highly mobile Fire Support Teams to deliver accurate, lethal and timely effects. All of our Batteries are proven on the front line of combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan; our soldiers not only excel in their core artillery role but are also highly trained in the intergration and coordination of fast jets, attack helicopters, unmanned air systems and precision rocket systems. We also routinely undertake infantry taskings. Being in 3RHA is a life less ordinary: whether achieving success on operations or on the sports pitch, we have a strong team ethos and highly value the morale and welfare of our soldiers.

The North East Gunners

We are based in North Yorkshire.  We have Fire Support Teams who work with both Infantry and Cavalry. They identify enemy targets with modern surveillance equipment. The identified targets are then attacked using Light Guns from our Regiment, mortars from the Infantry, attack helicopters and fast jets. We are a highly adaptable Regiment that trains around the world and will deploy on a wide range of operations.  

The Yorkshire Gunners

Based in Catterick, North Yorkshire, 5th Regiment is the Army's Surveillance and Target Acquisition regiment consisting of 3 batteries who support the Amoured Infantry Brigades, 16 AA Bde and a Covert Surveillance Battery (4/73). Equipped with a range of technical surveillance capabillities, the Regiment operates thermal and infra-red cameras, battlefield RADAR's and acoustic sensors. Working closely with intelligence and reconnaissance forces the regiment is trained to aggressively hunt down and FIND the enemy.

The Airbourne Gunners

We are based in Colchester, Essex and form part of 16 Air Assault Brigade. We deploy alongside the Parachute Regiment: our elite soldiers are trained to parachute into battle with their guns. We are organised into Fire Support Teams (FSTs) to FIND the enemy and gun batteries, provide the firepower for the STRIKE. Our FSTs use portable GPS-lasers, thermal and night vision sights. Once the FSTs has identified the enemy location, our airbourne gunners provide the punch where needed across the battlefield. Guns, mortars, attack helicopters and fast jets are all coordinated by the FST to deliver a devasting STRIKE.

Lancashire & Cumbrian Gunners

Based on Thorney Island. We are the only Very Short Air Defence Unit (VSHORAD) unit in the Army, equiped with the Starstreak High Velocity Missile (HVM) System. They can provide 24hr protection from enemy attack from the air. There are currently 3 Batteries in Support of 3(UK) Division with the Stormer Self-Propelled HVM vehicle and 1 Parachute Trained Battery which provides a light role capability to 16 Air Assault Brigade with the shoulder launch and Lightweight Multiple Launcher Capabilities.

The RA's Training Support Regiment

14 Regiment has provided training support to the Royal Artillery from Larkhill since 1984 and is unique in this role. The Regiment is responsible for all Initial Trade Training (ITT) for the Royal Artillery providing driving and basic artillery skills to soldiers and officers. In addition, the Regiment Supports the Royal School of Artillery (RSA) courses. 14 Regiment provides unrivalled opportunities for soldiers and officers to better themselves professionally and personally. It has a great sporting history and reputation among the Gunners and conducts regular UK and overseas adventurous training exercises.

We are based in Thorney Island. We are an Air Defence Regiment currently operating Rapier FSC which will be replaced with Sky Sabre, a new equipment. The Regiment provides a constant air defence capability to Mount Pleasant Airfield on the Falkland Islands. The Regiment also operates the Land Enabled Air Picture Provision (LEAPP) which provides the land commander with Near Real Time Recognised Air Pictures. The new capability that Sky Sabre brings is a significant uplift and the processes and procedures are currently under development.

19th Regt RA is based in Larkhill, Wiltshire. We are organised into Fire Support Teams (FSTs) to FIND the enemy and our 3 x AS90 batteries provide the STRIKE. Our FSTs FIND the enemy on the battlefield in Warrior Observation Post Vehicles, using lasers and night vision equipment. Each gun Battery has 6 x AS90s. Once the enemy is found the FST coordinates guns, rockets, mortars, attack helicopters and fast jets to STRIKE effects in support of actions by the infantry and tanks.

26 Regt RA is based at Larkhill, Wiltshire and is the Precision Fires Regiment equipped with the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) and Exacter2. High payoff targets will be identified by FSTs across the battlefield, Specialist Ops, such as 4/73 Bty and other surveillance/target acquisition assets. GMLRS will engage static targets at range and Exactor has the capability to be remotely guided onto mobile targets.

We are based on the South West coast and enjoy the unique role of supporting the Royal Marines in the amphibious assault and arctic specialist roles. The Regiment includes members of all three services and all undertake the Commando Course to wear the coveted green beret. The Commando Gunners coordinate fire suppoort from aircraft, attack helicopters, Royal Naval ships, 81mm mortars and our own 105mm Light Guns. The Regiment trains and operates across the world and regularly serves onboard both Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary ships.

32 Regiment RA, are based in Larkhill, Wiltshire. The  Army's first armoured aviation regiment that operates Mini Unmanned Aerial Systems (MUAS) supporting the Reactionary Force and 16 Air Assault Brigade. Whether directly supporting Infantry, Armoured or Airbourne Units our specialist soldiers fly the desert Hawk 3 MUAS providing live imagery to derive intelligence, enabling decision making on the battlefield. 32 Regiment RA soldiers also provide intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance advice to the Battle Group and Brigade Headquarters.

47 Regiment RA is based in Larkhill, Wiltshire. We are equipped with Tactical Unmanned Air System (TUAS). WATCHKEEPER UAS (WK) is a strip launched unmanned aircraft with a range of 150kms, It is fitted with cameras for day and night observation which stream a real-time live video image of the battlefield to a Ground Control Station. The imagery that we produce provides decision support to commanders at all levels, from battle group to division. Tp Comd ensure that all imagery and information is intergrated effectively into the tatical decision making on the ground,

We are Her Majesty The Queen's ceremonial Saluting Battery and are stationed in Woolwhich, London. Known as The 'Troop' we are a mounted unit and all our soldiers are superb eqestrians trained to drive a team of six horses that pull the Great War 13 pounder guns, although you don't need riding experience to join us. We are an intergral part of the Household Troops. Our  duties include the firing of Royal Salutes in Hyde Park on Royal Anniversaries and State Occasions and providing a gun carriage and team of black horses for State and Military funerals. The Troop performs the duties of the Queen's Life Gaurd at Horse Guards for one month each year. Woolwich is home to 120 horses and 140 soldiers. The King's Troop men and women are all trained as fighting soldiers. its membbers have deployed on Operations to Iraq and Afghanistan.