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FORMATIONS

3 (UK) MECHANISED DIVISION


The 3 (UK) Mechanised Division is the only operational (Ready) Division in the UK. The Division has a mix of capabilities encompassing Armoured and Wheeled elements in its three Brigades.

In the diagram we have shown 16 Air Assault Brigade as being part of 3 (UK) Mechanised Division purely as an example of how this formation might be deployed. 16 Air Assault Brigade is under the command of the Joint Helicopter Command (JHC). However, the JHC is not an Operational Headquarters and for operations, 16 Air Assault Brigade will probably be detached to under command of HQ Allied Rapid Reaction Corps, PJHQ, HQ 1 Division, HQ 3 Division.

3 (UK) Mechanised Division outline organisation

Notes:
(1) 1 Mechanised Brigade.
(2) 19 Light Brigade serves as the contingent NATO response force.
(3) Divisional Artillery Group Artillery Regiment with Multi Launch Rocket System (if allocated), UAVs, Close Support Artillery plus Rapier and HVM Air Defence systems when required.
(4) Army Air Corps Regiment with Lynx & Gazelle (from Joint Helicopter Command as required); The composition of this division allows the UK MoD to retain a balanced force for out of NATO area operations.

3 Commando Brigade (a Royal Naval formation) is available to support 3 (UK) Division if necessary.

101 LOGISTIC BRIGADE

101 Logistic Brigade supports 3rd Division and is prepared to deploy logistic force elements, including Brigade Headquarters, and a core group of 2 x RLC Regiments world-wide, in order to support the UK's military contribution to a national, NATO or a multi-national force.