Sierra Leone

Diego GarciaLiberia

Afghanistan

Iraq

Ascension Islands

Bosnia

GermanyGibraltar KosovoGeorgia

Northern Ireland

Kenya

Brunei

Canada

Cyprus

Falkland Islands

Nepal

Belize

Libya

Pakistan

Jamaica

When they went there, Why they are there, What they are doing and who is over there (regiments, troops).

Falkland Islands – In 1982, there was a war between the British and the Argentinians over the ownership of the Falkland Islands, Britain wants to keep control of the island and protect the population on it. after the war had finished, an RAF station base at Mount Pleasant in the East Falkland Islands was established in 1985 and then became fully operational in 1986 to prevent further conflict with Argentina (deterrence).

Cyprus – Cyprus has been an independent republic since the 1960s, Britain retains two areas of sovereign territory on the island which it uses as bases for more than 3,000 troops. The troops cover 98 square miles, it also gives a strategic point over the Mediterranean, the base also allows military aircrafts to land and refuel, the station which allows these to land is RAF Akrotiri. Of the 3,000 troops, this makes up the following regiments; 81 Sig Squadron, Royal Engineers, 16 Flight Army Air Corps and Joint Service Signals Unit, the engineers main role is to maintain weapons, aircrafts an other vehicles and also to build shelter and buildings for the base, the other regiments ensure that the base is safe and secure from enemy threats.

Brunei – British troops have been in Brunei since 1962, they were deployed solely to help prevent the conflict in the Brunei revolt, attacks on Seria (and Oil town). After the revolt had ended, troops have remained there to keep the peace between countries over the borders and also wanted to build a secure and stable Government to run the country.Currently, troops are training in Brunei in the Jungle, this can help in the future wars or peace keeping missions, it also allows the army to be highly trained covering a wide variety of conditions.The regiments involved Royal Ghurkha Rifles, British Garrison, Training Team Brunei (TTB) and 7 Flight Army Air Corps.

Ascension islands – The island is used to station troops and RAF aircrafts to ready themselves for an attack on the Falkland Islands, there are around 40 troops on the island, but are regularly linked back to the UK by the RAF Brize Norton and a Cargo Ship which visits every 6 weeks.The island was originally used to prevent the French from using it as an escape route.

Gibraltar – British troops first took Gibraltar base in 1704 until 1991 when the last of the British troops had left.Gibraltar base has been considered as an important military base in the Mediterranean, there are over 500 troops based at the base. The base has been said to be very well situated to observe shipping channels and can dominate the Western entrance to the Mediterranean in time of war.The regiments involved are Joint provost and a Security Unit, they were used to protect ‘The Rock’ (as its known as) from enemy attacks and a task units to prevent conflict in the sea around.

Nepal –The British Army headquarters is situated in Jawalakhel, Patan. The British Gurkhas Nepal (BGN) are responsible for the recruiting of the Gurkja soldiers to join the British Armed forces. British soldiers and generals also help train the Gurkhas to the required Army standards which they possibly already possess due to some of them already living in tough conditions. They are seen as a vital part of the Army as they are willing to carry out and operation and can work on their own in tough terrains.

Iraq – Iraq was invaded in 2003 after it was reported that Saddam Hussein, the president of Iraq at the time, was planning to use Weapons of Mass Destruction, as of 2008, there were 4,000 troops currently deployed there, these troops finished the war at the end of 2003 early 2004, but were kept in until 2009 due to peacekeeping and creating a consistent, stable Iraqi Government force. Late on in 2009 all troops were ordered out of Iraq.81 Sig Squadron was the main regiment involved as they were used in the war to help capture Saddam Hussein.

Northern Ireland – In 1969, British Troops were deployed to Northern Ireland, working to an operation called ‘Operation Banner’. This was organised in the wake of the Unionist attacks on Nationalist communities in Derry and Belfast and also to prevent further Loyalist attacks on the Catholic communities.The British troops helped support Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) and its successor the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI), in 2005 the number of British troops were reduced after a ‘Good Friday Agreement’ was signed in 1998, in 2005, the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) announced the end to armed conflict resulting a large recall of British troops. There is still a presence of British forces in Northern Ireland bases which are used to train the troops as it would in England. 1,500 still remain there today to show a presence of threat to any loyalists to help deter further attacks and the soldiers also undergo training there.

Afghanistan – The first British troops were deployed in 2001 after USA invaded due to terrorist threats from the Middle East, 8,000 troops are currently deployed fighting against the Taliban in Southern Province and in other areas of Afghan they are performing missions to keep peace.The troops are maintained in Camp Souter, Kabul and Camp Bastian. The 11th Infantry Brigade employs around 119,500 troops from 46 Nations, had taken over around 70% of Afghanistan where peacekeeping was essential to prevent any break outs of violence.

Libya – in 2011, Libya was seen to need help from outside forces to protect civilians against the threat of Colonel Gadhafi’s Leadership of the country, his forces were killing innocent people whilst rebel forces were fighting back, rebel forces overtook Gadhafi’s forces and killed him preventing British forces from invading. There are currently 12 advisors who will help dictate how the country will be lead in the future and put training in for the countries security, there is also 4 apaches which are mainly provided by the USA, these will help prevent further conflict (an act of deterrence).

Pakistan – In 2009, 24 British Instructors were sent to Pakistan along with 6 American Army personnel to provide training to the Pakistan Paramilitary Frontier Corps for 3 years.

Sierra Leone – The British Army were deployed to Sierra Leone, a former British colony on Operation Palliser in 1999 to aid the government in preventing violent uprisings by militiamen.

Belize – British troops have been based in Belize from the late 1940s until 1994, after Guatemala had claimed that the territory was there’s, after some border disputes between them both, the Belizean Government requested that British troops were called to help defend Belize. The troops were first deployed in Belize in 1940, but were then redeployed in 1981 to provide a defence force.

Canada – British troops were first deployed to Canada for training purposes in 1972. The regiments which have been deployed there are The British Army Training Unit Suffield and 29 (BATUS) Flight Army Air Corps.We are stationed at a training centre in the Alberta prairie which is provided for the use of British Army and Canadian Forces under agreement with the government of Canada.

Germany – 1st (UK) Armoured Division as part of British Forces Germany, British forces remained in Germany after the end of the Second World War. Forces declined considerably after the end of the Cold War, all troops will be pulled out after the Prime Minister announced cuts to Army spending.

Kenya – In 2010, troops from the British Army Training Unit were sent to Kenya; to train the Kenyan Security force The Army has a training centre in Kenya, under agreement with the Kenyan government. It provides training facilities for three infantry battalions per year.

Diego Garcia – This is part of the British territory in the Chagos Archipelago in the Indian Ocean, it has been a Military base since the island was leased to the US in the 1970’s, fewer than 50 troops will be stationed at any one time.

Bosnia and Croatia – 2,400 troops were to Bosnia and Croatia, the operation was made operational on 13th November 2011, troops were tasked to provide armed escort to Humanitarian aid Convoys. The core was provided by the 1st Battalion, the Cheshire regiment under lieutenant Colonel Bob Stewart. 45 warriors IFVs formed the main protection. All together, there are over 100 regiments, these include engineers, infantry, armoured units, Royal Corps of Transport, Royal Army Medical Corps etc.http://www.britains-smallwars.com/Bosnia/bosnia-units.html#army

Georgia – In 2008, British troops were deployed to Georgia to train alongside their army to exercise and learn new techniques from them, the regiments which underwent this training were the Army’s 4th battalion, which are also know as the Parachute regiment. They were also put through Georgian fitness regimes.Troops also help provide a strong line of soldiers to protect the Georgian Frontier.

Liberia – British troops have been deployed to Liberia to help clean up after the wars they have been in, deliver humanitarian aid and helping to rebuild the infrastructure of the country, other than this, the troops are training Liberian forces British standard technique and skills whilst they do the same for the British troops.

Kosovo – British troops were deployed to Kosovo in 2003 mainly for peacekeeping following the recent war there, we have around 1,130 troops currently deployed there to help with the tasks required to be completed. Some o f the regiments involved are 2 Rifles and a light infantry battalion, these cover over 50% of the current troop deployment, meaning they are very important to maintain order to the countries population.

Jamaica – The British Army are currently in Jamaica due to training reasons, a deal was agreed with the Jamaican forces, ‘Red stripe’, this means that a Jamaican regiment will be sent to Britain for British Army standard exercises, fitness and weapon practice whilst British regiments are sent to Jamaica for jungle training where new skills and techniques will be taught to the soldiers. We were deployed to Jamaica nearly 200 years ago (1816).