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Armed Forces - a3a3 - British Army - Formations - Structure of 3 (UK) Division - Equipment Totals - Mechanised Brigade Organisation

FORMATIONS

3 (UK) DIVISION


The 3rd (United Kingdom) 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) 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 (UK) Division or HQ 3 (UK) Division.

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. From 2008 onward, the Headquarters of 19 Light Brigade will probably be in Scotland with some units in Northern Ireland
(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) Div if necessary. Details of the organisation of 3 Cdo Bde are given in the Navy Section under Royal Marines.

101 Logistic Brigade

101 Logistic Brigade supports 3 (UK) Division and is prepared to deploy logistic force elements, including Brigade Headquarters, world-wide, in order to support the UK's military contribution to a national, NATO or a multi-national force.
 

 3 (UK) Division Mechanised Brigade Organisation.

3 (UK) Division Mechanised Brigade Organisation

Note: 
(1) Long-Range Anti-Tank Guided Weapons - Currently Striker/Swingfire.

Both brigades have 1 x armoured infantry battalion.