In Platoon HQs that have 9 soldiers, the same structure would be adopted, providing an additional machine gun and designated marksman rifle. You have ended my four day long hunt! To clarify, I don’t think we should be finding a person in the turret, I’m saying that’s where they’d have to come from at four vehicles unless one lies on the floor. I suppose they might have a home defence role or be trained as medics or something, but they would be on a specific contract and would not be deployable. However I don’t think any future peer to peer (or near peer) conflict will allow us to stand up reserve units as reinforcements, we will go with what we have, they will fight. This would see infantry platoons switch from two calibres (5.56 mm and 7.62 mm) to a single one (6.8 mm) for rifles, machine guns and DMRs. This would truly maximise the boots on the ground and moreover at the same time the tanks in the open and moreover the overall agility, speed, deployability and so on because of smaller units sizes for both the infantry and the Bronegruppa Tank Units (which are complete seperate independent units) which then can assist them if the need arises. Carl Gustav could perform many of the roles that 51mm/60mm mortars were employed for and also do a better job of it than 40mm MV weapons. Infantry mass – do we have to give up on this concept ? The diagram illustrates this chain of command as at mid 2009. 1. Should we be looking to bring UAVs to company or even platoon-level? 1. Signals Platoon It is a genuine concern that the British Army lacks sufficient protected vehicles. Quartermaster’s Department UK, Navy Lists, 1888-1970. The Reconnaissance Platoon usually operates 6 vehicles, with each crewed by four soldiers, or 8 vehicles, with each crewed by 3 soldiers. In the back of the Warrior 510 are two benches, not individual seats. While it cant do indirect fire into dead ground the CG is very acccurate and very lethal which I think more than makes up for the reduced number of rounds plts will be able to carry for them. Or what is not getting done in the modular battalion ? Britain's SHAME: Thousands of soldiers quit the army as morale hits historic low MORE than 15,000 soldiers quit the British Army last … A division would consist of 2 Brigades and a CnC org (900) there would be 8 Divisions bringing the deployable combat force to 79.2k with an army HQ (4.5k) and Support division of 22.5k personnel inc. Army reserve backing this all up. The Parachute regiment The airborne regiment of the British army. fire missions, instead the mortar team is at his immediate disposal. The specialised infantry are acknowledged not to have a primary combat role and if these are left unchanged then the increase is 2050. Storage space is hardly ample; the wagons were designed for blokes to fight from, not live in. Nominally, an extra GPMG and DMR are proposed, but a light mortar or multi-role 40 mm AGL could be carried instead. HQ for direct fire support would also be nice (don’t forget those 10 man BAOR sections in their FV432 had a lot more of them). Find the contacts you need for recruitment, media enquiries and more. The size of this sub-unit must be sufficient to support the tracked vehicles of Armoured Infantry battalions, so a Detachment structure of 1 officer + 37 other ranks is proposed. 06 – Vehicle requirements There is also the fact that it’s not just about seating the troops but stowing all their personal kit and still having room for all the extra section kit and all the spare ammunition and stores and all the vehicle stores. The figures given for the number of soldiers carried, number of dismounts etc. Light Aid Detachment The chief of the General Staff (CGS) is the head of the British Army. Good points. 6 Javelins for dismounts might be enough if we had them fitted to Warrior turrets or RWS, but we don’t. The overall structure defined by sub-unit organisation reflects the fact that protected mobility is now needed more widely. The Bushmaster I believe is a 2 crew, 10 pax vehicle with some room for stores and kit. Operating in pairs, the No.2 will have a L129A1 DMR. If they are vehicle commanders of two of the four section vehicles then when they dismount their vehicle gunner will have double workload. Short answer: Ajax IFV has six seats (link at bottom). The UK is likely to do the same, but only a limited number of vehicles will get it – presumably Anti-tank and Reconnaissance platoons. These are: Phase 1 and 2 training for a Combat Medic is around 40 weeks, compared to 28 for an infantry soldier, and even then they are not allowed to practice unsupervised until they’ve completed their class one training (usually a year into their first posting). Vehicle tools, pegs for the troop shelter and bits like that that don’t live in the side or back bins usually go under the left bench, the right has the hydraulic ram for the back door under it and a big tray for the rations. Finally, a REME Detachment will provide repair and recovery services for all Battalion Armoured Vehicles. I am also a big advocate of platoons having their own medic and signaller. Culling BHQs may be good for the budget, but by nowhere near enough to justify trading such depth. With IFVs, MIVs and MRVPs, the British Army will have a range of vehicles that can each carry a full section or 9 soldiers. Regimental Administration Office SAAB has produced a lightweight version of the Carl Gustav 84 mm recoilless anti-tank weapon. Part of the RN as the Senior Service, the Royal Marines uses the same rank structure and insignia that the British Army has, save for the field marshal rank, and the RM initials for second lieutenants to lieutenant colonels to distinguish them from the Army itself. Hence a few questions. In actuality, I agree that Ajax IFV replacing Warrior is highly unlikely. For the rest of reserve infantry I would convert to “home defence force” non-deployable security force for the UK home base. With each Javelin vehicle requiring a driver and commander, this creates a headcount requirement of 1 officer + 31 other ranks. STRUCTURE AND ORGANIZATION. HQ Army Recruiting and Initial Training Command, The Directorate of Children and Young People, https://www.linkedin.com/company/british-army. Therefore, there may be a case to standardise all infantry battalions around a common structure with an identical headcount for each. ( Log Out /  05 – Weapon requirements Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. This will also be sufficient to sustain Mechanised Infantry Battalions and Light Role Protected Mobility Battalions. For all modern technology, gunning and commanding really require two people, else you have an ineffective platform. In the most recent issue of “Soldier” magazine, there is an item headed “New Warrior stays on track”, in which the proposed “new incarnation” of the vehicle receives quite a lot of praise , including the statement “On paper the platform looks impressive and offers a raft of refinements and upgrades over its long-serving predecessor.” These apparently include not only the new 40mm cannon but also enhanced mechanical underpinnings, beefed-up armour and better comfort for the crews. Eleven British armies were formed during the First World War. As I said in a previous comment, IFVs do require all THREE crew to be properly effective. Published 1 December 2015. The discussion has been first -rate too. British tanks had come a long way since the days of the Royal Tank Corps. I have proposed just what you suggest in your comment. Such a capability is definitely still needed and there is a strong case to re-instate the 51 mm exactly as it was. Every review mentions making increased use of the reserves which sets alarm bells ringing for me. I am not sure I would even attempt to provide reserve reinforcements to Warrior or Boxer based units. The Squad is the smallest section … They are not man-portable. Getting rid of minimi/ LMG was a mistake based on the assumption that medium to long range contacts will dominate future conflicts. British Armoured Regiment TO&E (aka TOE, Order of Battle or OrBat) Below is a schematic image of a late war British Armoured Regiment. Thinking about the need to operate from IFVs, Mechanised infantry vehicles (MIVs), from helicopters, and on foot, the first proposal is to standardise all Infantry Rifle Platoons around a common size that provides some degree of flexibility. If it’s not can we at least work round it by concentrating on fire and manoeuvre? In Northern Ireland, infantry platoons were often divided into multiples of 12 soldiers. British Army Records - The Army Museums Ogilby Trust is the only national organisation that represents, supports and promotes the regimental and corps museums of the British Army. Some would argue that the 40 mm low velocity grenade is a substitute for 51 mm mortars, but maximum range is 300-400 metres not 700-800 metres. No, I hesitated on the TA bit because it sounded derogatory, but note that I said enhance their professionalism, not that they were unprofessional. 2) Would it work for the role of the specialised infantry battalions? Whereas In a peer conflict you’re going to lose and need a lot of people very quickly and you’re probably going to find the army reserve faster than you’re going to find the regular reserve. New Zealand’s cavalry (which would be considered mechanised infantry in the British Army) do this, having 46 soldiers and six NZLAVs per Cav Tp. ( Log Out /  On each side behind the benches is a shelf for personal kit (actually designed as a rack for a couple of LAWs). There are two distinct tiers within the British Army’s rank structure - officers and other ranks. Indeed, I can see Warrior being used for the next ten, fifteen, even twenty years. Maybe Armoured Infantry on Warrior don’t need that due to their cannon, maybe Mech Infantry on a Boxer with 12.7mm HMG or 40mm GMG RWS don’t need these support weapons, but “general purpose Light role” do, even if their MRV-P ends up with a 7.62mm RWS, as these are not Armoured fighting vehicles but battle taxis with an MG for self defence. 1) What is the total manpower bill of the new proposed battalions compared with the current manpower liability in all infantry battalions? You wouldn’t task the Mortar No4 to act as CPO and lay and prep fuses and fire and correct all on his own as a matter of routine, would you? A tank is an armoured fighting vehicle designed for front-line combat and intended as an offensive weapon on a tactical and strategic level. The Quartermaster’s Platoon will be comprised of support staff whose job it is to manage and distribute material and other resources to each of the rifle companies. An important issue that has to be maintained are weapons then there are radios. It offers a range of new ammunition natures from anti-tank rounds to bunker-busting HE. Indeed, one was carried until the 51 mm was prematurely retired (because the ammunition went out of production). Personnel will primarily be drivers. So it looks as if the developments for the vehicle are at a pretty advanced stage, making a cancellation of the vehicle and its replacement by the Ajax IFV variant unlikely. I do think the reserves however have a huge role to play in defending airfields, HQ’s, dockyards, ammo dumps etc etc. Details you may find in these British Army lists include the following: Name; British Army Rank We can tailor our forces now for a sustained operation, such as we have done for Bosnia until the present I don’t think we need to radically change the div structure just refine the battlegroup concept to reflect the modularity aspect of the force but reataining the mass of the individual capability the heavy, medium and light bring when needed. As you say Marcus part time Medics would not know what the’re about compared to full time regular army medics, I was told this many a time in my time in the TA/Army reserve/ what ever it’s called this week, a large number of which tend to work in the NHS and Private Health Care and although my abilities to get the shine of my boot to dazzle the sun, the razor sharp creases in my trousers to cut the RSM’s eye balls is very poor, I did 12 years of medical training and working in A&E. This adds-up to 2 officers +14 other ranks. They will win, or loose. Those in IFVs or MIVs will have an RWS with a Javelin attachment so that it can be fired under armour. In this respect, the number 36 is important, because it allows a range of groupings: 3 x Rifle Sections with 10 soldiers each plus a Platoon HQ of 6 soldiers = 36 total, 3 x Rifle Sections of 9 soldiers each plus a Platoon HQ of 9 soldiers = 36 total, 2 x Rifle Sections of 12 soldiers each plus a Platoon HQ of 12 soldiers = 36 total. Beckett (eds. I see that you failed to include the Adjutant Generals Regimental Administration Office Platoon with around 20 personel. Ensuring that infantry units can be accommodated by their vehicles can also be a challenge. I think this ORBAT with this weapon allocation redresses the balance of infantrymen equipped to assault and those equipped to suppress as well as giving greater flexiblity and lethality by bridging the gap between it and support weapon platoons. Interesting article on a subject I personally know little about. I don’t understand what problem having a light, medium and heavy brigade in a division solves. A dedicated anti-armour team can provide overwatch and have a capability to bridge the section-level short-range NLAW and the Jav Platoon which is overworked and undergunned in the current ORBAT. Three platoons of 36 soldiers would need to be supported by a Company HQ comprised of the Company Commander, Company 2IC, CSM, CQMS, two storemen, two clerks, two radio operators, four drivers, and two runners. Different structures are all very well, but if we needed to deploy a substantial size force in a hurry, there is a risk that we might fail to achieve critical mass. Elle est l'une des six branches des Forces armées des États-Unis. This would imo truly increase flexibility, fighting power and would it make even more easier to re-role the units. While the British Army now has a force structure around which it can develop, it seems appropriate to ask what the desired 'end state' is for this concept. The motorised (Light) brigade would have MRVP/Bushmaster. This would give the heavy infantry battalions more fire power when dealing with more formidable foes. The command structure is hierarchical with divisions and brigades responsible for administering groupings of smaller units. The British army is set for major change over the next few years following a restructuring review known as Army 2020. 6th (United Kingdom) Division prepares and generates the Army’s Information Manoeuvre and Unconventional Warfare forces for both constant competition and warfighting, as well as routinely conducting operations below the threshold of armed conflict in the virtual and physical dimensions. (Image: UK MoD) 01 – Introduction. Company Headquarters This organisation was used in both the Sherman and Cromwell regiments of the Armoured Divisions and the independent tank brigades. I need to add a section on weapons. C FT with SC and three riflemen, D FT with 2IC, UGL, SS, LMG (ASM/NLAWs if appropriate). Given that kit is cheaper than people in the long run, do we need fire firepower to make up for lack of infantry mass ? These developments, L' United States Army (en français : « Armée de Terre des États-Unis ») [a] souvent abrégée en U.S. Army est l’armée de terre des États-Unis. Section commanders can step back without having to control 3 privates whilst planning his sections manouver. Her long reign was marked by the steady expansion and consolidation of the British Empire, rapid industrialisation and the enactment of liberal reforms by both Liberal and Conservative governments within … By the end of the period, the numbers had vastly increased. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Remember this guy? The other support company would have the assault pioneers and the 2-3 anti tank platoons. Radio operators, medics and anti-tank weapon operators would carry assault rifles with shorter barrels for reduced weight and increased convenience. This means wagons to have space for additional personnel and stores, are all properly crewed and that dismounted mass hits the desired 28 (plus crew 5×3=15 so 43 total). To be true general purpose infantry they would be trained to act together with the tank units which can transport them and then assist them in the fight, but this tank units would be a world for them own and would even in the case of an unit of IFV be an complete seperate unit which could and should also fight for its own if the need arises. Unless you seek to change the structure of Reserve TACOS call-up liability then keeping reserve battalions ‘paired’ to regular battalions is a good way of being able to generate an extra company of volunteers. From this structure the Army must routinely be able to reorganise for a range of other tasks and operations, at increased readiness. So while I have experience of this, and the food ol Gimpy, I have never carted them around In the field. With this in mind, the objective of this discussion is to consider what a universal battalion size ought to be. Guardsmen and women who get very basic training, plus drill. I think that keeping divisions how they are is the better system and that each of the divisions should be organised into independent battlegroups (with some of their own logistics included) that can be used to bolt onto a heavier or lighter formation as and when required or massed together such as the armored div for a major confrontation. I have always been rather sceptical that public duties require two battalions plus the incremental companies. I’ll add defence inflation here, everything costs a fortune and will cost more, all the time do more with less, how much will the reserves get? REME do not just fix vehicles, an Infantry Battalion has a huge amount of other equipment that REME have to support. The main issue is that the Army has a narrative of meritocracy, yet not the MS structure to support that claim. I must ask though… UK Infantry battalions have a Fire Support Company with five elements. The purpose of HQ SJC(UK), based in Aldershot, is to coordinate defence’s contribution to UK resilience operations in support of other government departments. At the RUSI Land Warfare Conference in June 2012, the army's Chief of the General Staff General Sir Peter Wall set out a significantly different army structure from that foreseen in the Strategic Defence and Security Review. Ok that’s a long post – so short range air defences, and infantry use of drones later !! The Army is controlled from the MoD via the following subsidiary headquarters and a number of smaller headquarters worldwide. There is, however, a great deal of uncertainty over the future of the British Army force structure. Thanks for the idea. Manage, administer and assure Service Complains and deliver and assure Army Individual Development - all in order to deliver the Army's personnel support. 01 – Introduction See more ideas about army structure, army, military tactics. With a 7.62mm MG, 7.62mm DMR and 6’ shot 40mm GL in each section I would not want to follow the Yanks direction to an overly powerful 6.8mm AR for everyone. Part of a wider CRAM matrix? Sniper platoons use the .338 L115A3 rifle. Jed touched upon it earlier, rekindling Think Defence’s rather outlandish proposal to create a non-deployable ceremonial unit. For dismounted infantry, the US Army is looking at .338 (8.59 mm) medium weight machine guns to provide increased firepower and range. This structure also reflects the fact that most NATO IFVs accommodate a total of 9 soldiers, e.g. At the armoured end, I believe Boxer is designed to also carry all the kit required for an 8 man section, which does not mean extra seats / space for more stores is not a bad thing with 6 dismounts – which takes us right back round to mass of dismounts. If so, the Army Reserve has undergone an immeasurable transformation over the past ten years. ),The Oxford Illustrated History of the British Army . The UK has a problem with air defence. As noted above, there is no reason why other weapon types and combinations could not also be used. For light role battalions the ISTR company with the recon platoon, assault pioneers, sniper platoon, and hopefully a uav plankton. Technical Quartermaster’s Department 338 MMGs are going to make GPMG SF obsolete. Change ). Equally, it can be used for vehicles that have a larger carrying capacity than IFVs, e.g. more machine guns. The headquarters is commanded by a Brigadier, supported by a number of military and civilian staff. The British Army’s 2019 recruitment drive caused a stir when it launched with ads featuring ‘me me me millennials’, ‘class clowns’, ‘snowflakes’ and ‘phone zombies’. Oct 25, 2019 - WWII British Infantry Battalion TO&E diagram Aug 27, 2019 - Explore Evan Breton's board "Army structure" on Pinterest. Background. Anti-tank platoons usually have 6-8 dismounted Javelin ATGM launchers. So Rifle Sections of 9 soldiers would work well. @Jed In my fantasy army it’s the best allocation of resources. A Challenger 2 Regiment with three Squadrons of main battle tanks would have an all up total of 56 tanks when deployed for war. Maybe if you feel they have to, actual Infantry roled Guards Battalions could have more establised posts for SNCO’s and junior Officers, who could do rotations with these ceremonial Battalions. Why is it that everyone thinks being a Medic is something easily relegated to a part time role? Do MANPADS have a place in the future infantry battalion? If you’re looking to increase platoon strength without greatly increasing overall numbers I’d eliminate the support company and draw its manpower and vehicles down from battalion, possibly adding two dedicated support sections to a platoon. Lead by Commander Field Army, Lieutenant General Ivan Jones CB, Field Army is responsible for generating and preparing forces for current and contingency operations. The corps The army is principally divided into more than a dozen different corps, which are a collection of regiments or small groupings of soldiers that share a common area of specialist expertise, such as infantry, artillery, cavalry or even dentistry. Related data collections. 07 – Personnel summary. It is also suitable for Light Role battalions operating on foot. Are ~1,200 troops really needed?? Unfortunately, the third rifle platoon is not present in peacetime, but is furnished by the Army Reserve should a battalion deploy on operations. This option also ensures that each section within a platoon has a dedicated vehicle driver and gunner. This structure is ideal for counter insurgency operations where there is a focus on foot patrols and other dismounted operations. Many armies are adding Javelin mounts to their 12.7 mm remote weapon stations. Therefore, this exercise will commence by considering how platoons and rifle sections should be organised and how this determines overall rifle company size and structure. The post is immediately subordinate to The Chief of Defence Staff, the head of the British Armed Services. This is vital. The rank system forms the backbone of the Army's structure and it defines a soldier's or officer's role and degree of responsibility. In a pinch, sure, but routinely just five or six. Intelligence Cell If additional, they’ll require their own wagon with the necessary extra personnel as crew. This where I would fit the reserve infantry into the mix, sticking with 1 inf battalion providing 1 Coy on the 1 in 3 rotation to their twinned regular battalion for the regular “motorized” inf Battalions. It may be worth returning such weapons to infantry sections or having at least one in Platoon HQ. So while I like your idea of a standard, basic, modular structure, it seems very typically British in that it appears under-gunned compared to allied nations ? British Army Infantry Battalions are a hodgepodge of different unit sizes and structures. Deliver and assure specified non-financial conditions of service for the Army; advise, educate and audit the Army's approach to discipline, unit financial accounting and personal administration. Cramming ten blokes’ kit in is a nightmare. 3) What about the Royal Marines and the RAF Regiment, which tend to work at company group size? Remember, your recruiter will also be able to answer any questions you may have, and help you understand the paths you could take in the Army. - BBC's Learning Portal Major Units are regiment or battalion-sized with minor units being smaller, either company sized sub-units or platoons. In the UK. 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