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The 3rd 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 3rd 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
or HQ 6 Division.
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Notes:
(1) 1 Mechanised Brigade.
(2) 19 Brigade has re-roled to become a Light Brigade and is now
ready for deployment in this role, where it 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.
(5) 11 Light Brigade has been reformed to assume command of the
planned Operation Herrick deployment to Afghanistan in late 2009.
The Brigade headquarters is in Aldershot and the Brigade is formed
using units from existing formations. It is planned to disband 11
Light Brigade in 2010 on its return from Afghanistan.
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.
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