{{Short description|Former combat support and combat service support command of the British Army}} {{Use dmy dates|date=April 2022}} {{Infobox military unit | unit_name = Force Troops Command | image = Force Troops Command logo.jpg | dates = 1 April 2014 – 1 August 2019 | branch = {{army|United Kingdom}} | role = Combat Service Support | size = 8 brigades and 1 group | command_structure = Field Army | garrison = Trenchard Lines, Upavon | battle_honours = <!-- Commander--> | commander1 = Major General James Bowder<ref>{{London Gazette|issue=62720|page=13064|date=23 July 2019}}</ref> | notable_commanders = <!-- Insignia --> | identification_symbol_3_label = <!-- Aircraft --> }}
'''Force Troops Command''' was a combat support and combat service support command of the British Army. Its headquarters was at Upavon, Wiltshire. It was formed in 2013 as a re-designation of the previous '''Headquarters Theatre Troops'''. Force Troops Command was renamed as 6th (United Kingdom) Division in August 2019.
==History== Previously, General Officer Commanding, Theatre Troops was a senior British Army officer responsible for the provision of Combat Support and Combat Service Support operations worldwide in support of the UK's Defence Strategy.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://reference.data.gov.uk/2011-09-30/doc/department/mod/post/1151649 |title=UK Government (Reference Data) |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150204130346/http://reference.data.gov.uk/2011-09-30/doc/department/mod/post/1151649 |archive-date=2015-02-04 |date=February 4, 2015 }}</ref> On formation in 2003 it included 1st Artillery Brigade; 7th Air Defence Brigade; Commander Royal Engineers (CRE) HQ RE Theatre Troops with 12th and 29th Engineer Brigades; 1st, 2nd, and 11th Signal Brigades; and two logistic brigades 102 Logistic Brigade in Germany and 101 Logistic Brigade in the United Kingdom which contained logistic units to support the two deployable divisions (1st Armoured Division in Germany and 3rd Mechanised Division in the United Kingdom). 104th Logistic Support Brigade with the specialist units needed to deploy a force overseas such as pioneers, movements and port units<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.army.mod.uk/structure/29319.aspx|title=104 Logistic Support Brigade|publisher=Ministry of Defence|accessdate=20 December 2014}}</ref> was also part of Theatre Troops. The final two components were 2 Medical Brigade and Commander, Equipment Support.<ref>Lt Col Richard Quinlan, R Signals, HQ Theatre Troops, in News From Formations, The Wire, April 2003, p.127</ref>
Theatre Troops became Force Troops Command under Army 2020 in 2013<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=FLWdCwAAQBAJ&pg=PA15|title=The British Army since 2000|first=James|last=Tanner|publisher=Osprey Publishing|year=2014|isbn=978-1782005933|page=15}}</ref> and reached Full Operating Capability (FOC) on 1 April 2014. 101 or 102 Logistic Brigades subsequently left Force Troops Command.<ref>[http://www.army.mod.uk/structure/28213.aspx Force Troops Command]</ref>
The Joint Ground-Based Air Defence Command, which was jointly controlled by RAF Air Command, was replaced by 7 Air Defence Group on 1 April 2019.<ref name=":0">{{cite web|url=https://www.army.mod.uk/umbraco/Surface/Download/Get/10550|title=Force Troops Command Handbook|website=British Army|page=7|accessdate=29 March 2019}}</ref>
Force Troops Command was renamed as 6th (United Kingdom) Division on 1 August 2019, with sub-units consisting of 1st Signal Brigade, 11th Signal Brigade, 1st Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance Brigade, 77th Brigade and the Specialised Infantry Group.<ref>{{cite news |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |title=Army sixth division focuses on cyber, electronic warfare, intelligence, information operations |url=https://www.scmagazineuk.com/army-sixth-division-focuses-cyber-electronic-warfare-intelligence-information-operations/article/1592634 |work=The Cyber Security Source |location=Twickenham |date=31 July 2019 |access-date=1 August 2019 |archive-date=3 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200803095638/https://www.scmagazineuk.com/army-sixth-division-focuses-cyber-electronic-warfare-intelligence-information-operations/article/1592634 |url-status=dead }}</ref> It will sit alongside restructured 1st UK Division and 3rd UK Division.<ref>{{cite news |last=Burgess |first=Sally |date=1 August 2019 |title=British Army to train cyber spies to combat hackers and digital propaganda |url=https://news.sky.com/story/british-army-to-train-cyber-spies-to-combat-hackers-and-digital-propaganda-11774552 |work=Sky News |location=London |access-date=1 August 2019 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Nicholls |first=Dominic |date=1 August 2019 |title=British Army to engage in social media warfare as new cyber division unveiled |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/07/31/british-army-engage-social-media-warfare-senior-soldier-announces/ |work=The Daily Telegraph |location=London |access-date=1 August 2019 }}</ref>
==Structure==
=== Formation === {| class="toccolours collapsible collapsed" style="width:100%; background:transparent;" !colspan= |Structure before Army 2020 |- |colspan="2" | * '''Headquarters, Theatre Troops''', at Trenchard Lines, Upavon<ref>{{Cite web|date=2007-06-11|title=HQ TH TPS Organisation|url=http://www.army.mod.uk/unitsandorgs/majorhq/hq_th_tps/organisation.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070611022241/http://www.army.mod.uk/unitsandorgs/majorhq/hq_th_tps/organisation.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2007-06-11|access-date=2021-03-23}}</ref> ** '''1st Military Intelligence Brigade''', at Chicksands Station<ref name=":02">Tanner, pp. 36, 91.</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2008-03-13|title=Organisation|url=http://www.army.mod.uk/unitsandorgs/divisions_brigades/1_mi_bde/organisation.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080313145341/http://www.army.mod.uk/unitsandorgs/divisions_brigades/1_mi_bde/organisation.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2008-03-13|access-date=2021-03-19}}</ref> *** 1st Military Intelligence Battalion, at Joint Headquarters Rheindahlen, Germany (supporting 1st (United Kingdom) Armoured Division) *** 2nd Military Intelligence Battalion, at AAC Netheravon (Intelligence Exploitation) *** 3rd Military Intelligence Battalion (TA), HQ in London (supporting HQ ARRC, Permanent Joint Headquarters, and Defence Intelligence Staff)<ref>{{Cite web|date=2006-01-03|title=Int Corps - 3 (V) MI Bn|url=http://www.army.mod.uk/3mibn/index.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060103002456/http://www.army.mod.uk/3mibn/index.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2006-01-03|access-date=2020-07-12}}</ref> *** 4th Military Intelligence Battalion, at Ward Barracks, Bulford Camp (supporting 3rd (United Kingdom) Mechanised Division) *** 5th Military Intelligence Battalion (TA), HQ in Edinburgh<ref name=":02" /> *** 15 Psychological Operations Group, at the Chicksands Station (Joint Tri-Services) ** '''1st (United Kingdom) Signal Brigade''', at Joint Headquarters Rheindahlen, Germany<ref>{{Cite web|date=2010-09-22|title=1 Signal Brigade - British Army Website|url=http://army.mod.uk/signals/organisation/9399.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100922194734/http://army.mod.uk/signals/organisation/9399.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=2010-09-22|access-date=2021-03-23}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web|date=2007-12-27|title=1 Signal Brigade - Headquarters|url=http://www.army.mod.uk/royalsignals/1sigbde/1signalbrigadeheadquarters.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071227181445/http://www.army.mod.uk/royalsignals/1sigbde/1signalbrigadeheadquarters.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2007-12-27|access-date=2021-03-23}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2007-12-27|title=1 Signal Brigade - Units|url=http://www.army.mod.uk/royalsignals/1sigbde/units.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071227181516/http://www.army.mod.uk/royalsignals/1sigbde/units.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2007-12-27|access-date=2021-03-23}}</ref> *** 7th (Allied Rapid Reaction Corps) Signal Regiment, Royal Corps of Signals, at Javelin Barracks, Niederkrüchten *** 16th Signal Regiment, Royal Corps of Signals, at Javelin Barracks, Niederkrüchten *** Allied Rapid Reaction Corps Support Battalion, Royal Logistic Corps, at Ripon Lines, Joint Headquarters Rheindahlen *** Royal Signals System Support Team (Germany)<ref name=":3" /> ** '''2nd (National Communications) Signal Brigade'''<ref>{{Cite web|title=Organisation|url=http://www.army.mod.uk/royalsignals/2sigbde/organisation.htm|archive-url=http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080108040014/http://www.army.mod.uk/royalsignals/2sigbde/organisation.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2008-01-08|access-date=2021-04-30|website=webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk}}</ref> *** 1 (Royal Buckinghamshire Yeomanry) Signal Squadron (Special Communications), Royal Corps of Signals (V), at John Howard Barracks, Bletchley<ref>{{Cite web|title=1 (Royal Buckinghamshire Yeomanry) Signal Squadron (Special Communications)|url=http://www.army.mod.uk/royalsignals/1sigsqn/index.htm|archive-url=http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080108131106/http://www.army.mod.uk/royalsignals/1sigsqn/index.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2008-01-08|access-date=2021-04-30|website=webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk}}</ref> *** 2 (City of Dundee) Signal Squadron, Royal Corps of Signals (V), in Dundee<ref>{{Cite web|title=2nd (City of Dundee) Signal Squadron (Volunteers)|url=http://www.army.mod.uk/royalsignals/2sigsqn/index.html|archive-url=http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080108130855/http://www.army.mod.uk/royalsignals/2sigsqn/index.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2008-01-08|access-date=2021-04-30|website=webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk}}</ref> *** 10th Signal Regiment, Royal Corps of Signals, at Basil Hill Barracks, Corsham<ref>{{Cite web|title=10 Signal Regiment - Regimental Headquarters|url=http://www.army.mod.uk/royalsignals/10sigregt/rhq.htm|archive-url=http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080109041212/http://www.army.mod.uk/royalsignals/10sigregt/rhq.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2008-01-09|access-date=2021-04-30|website=webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk}}</ref> *** 31st (City of London) Signal Regiment, Royal Corps of Signals (V), in London<ref>{{Cite web|title=History {{!}} 31st (City of London) Signal Regiment (Volunteers)|url=http://www.army.mod.uk/royalsignals/31sigregt/history.htm|archive-url=http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080109041923/http://www.army.mod.uk/royalsignals/31sigregt/history.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2008-01-09|access-date=2021-04-30|website=webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk}}</ref> *** 32nd (Scottish) Signal Regiment, Royal Corps of Signals (V), in Glasgow<ref>{{Cite web|title=RHQ and Headquarters Squadron of 32 (Scottish) Signal Regiment|url=http://www.army.mod.uk/royalsignals/32sigregt/hqsqn/index.htm|archive-url=http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080109040332/http://www.army.mod.uk/royalsignals/32sigregt/hqsqn/index.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2008-01-09|access-date=2021-04-30|website=webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk}}</ref> *** 36th (Eastern) Signal Regiment, Royal Corps of Signals (V), in Ilford<ref>{{Cite web|title=Squadrons|url=http://www.army.mod.uk/royalsignals/36sigregt/squadrons/index.htm|archive-url=http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080109040239/http://www.army.mod.uk/royalsignals/36sigregt/squadrons/index.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2008-01-09|access-date=2021-04-30|website=webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk}}</ref> *** 37th Signal Regiment, Royal Corps of Signals (V), at Kohima House, Redditch<ref>{{Cite web|title=Contact Details|url=http://www.army.mod.uk/royalsignals/37sigregt/contact_details.htm|archive-url=http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080109041052/http://www.army.mod.uk/royalsignals/37sigregt/contact_details.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2008-01-09|access-date=2021-04-30|website=webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk}}</ref> *** 38th (City of Sheffield) Signal Regiment, Royal Corps of Signals (V), in Sheffield<ref>{{Cite web|title=38th Signal Regiment (Volunteers)|url=http://www.army.mod.uk/royalsignals/38sigregt/index.htm|archive-url=http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080108130843/http://www.army.mod.uk/royalsignals/38sigregt/index.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2008-01-08|access-date=2021-04-30|website=webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk}}</ref> *** 39th Signal Regiment (The Skinners), Royal Corps of Signals (V), in Bristol<ref>{{Cite web|title=39th (Skinners) Signal Regiment|url=http://www.army.mod.uk/royalsignals/39sigregt/index.htm|archive-url=http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080108131313/http://www.army.mod.uk/royalsignals/39sigregt/index.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2008-01-08|access-date=2021-04-30|website=webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk}}</ref> *** 40th (Ulster) Signal Regiment, Royal Corps of Signals (V), in Belfast<ref>{{Cite web|title=40 Signal Regiment - History|url=http://www.army.mod.uk/royalsignals/40sigregt/history.htm|archive-url=http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080109040121/http://www.army.mod.uk/royalsignals/40sigregt/history.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2008-01-09|access-date=2021-04-30|website=webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk}}</ref> *** 71st (City of London) Yeomanry Signal Regiment, Royal Corps of Signals (V), in Bexleyheath<ref>{{Cite web|title=Who Are 71st (Yeomanry) Signal Regiment|url=http://www.army.mod.uk/royalsignals/71sigregt/whoarewe.htm|archive-url=http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080109034903/http://www.army.mod.uk/royalsignals/71sigregt/whoarewe.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2008-01-09|access-date=2021-04-30|website=webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk}}</ref> *** Central Volunteer Headquarters, Royal Corps of Signals (V), at Basil Hill Barracks, Corsham<ref>{{Cite web|title=Central Volunteer Headquarters Royal Signals|url=http://www.army.mod.uk/royalsignals/ta/cvhq/index.htm|archive-url=http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080108131043/http://www.army.mod.uk/royalsignals/ta/cvhq/index.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2008-01-08|access-date=2021-04-30|website=webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk}}</ref> ** '''11th Signal Brigade''', at Venning Barracks, MoD Donnington<ref>{{Cite web|date=2010-09-23|title=11 Signal Brigade - British Army Website|url=http://army.mod.uk/signals/organisation/9390.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100923012358/http://army.mod.uk/signals/organisation/9390.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=2010-09-23|access-date=2021-03-23}}</ref> *** 2nd Signal Regiment, Royal Corps of Signals, at Imphal Barracks, York Garrison<ref>{{Cite web|date=2009-04-30|title=The British Army - 2 Signal Regiment|url=http://www.army.mod.uk/signals/organisation/7534.aspx|archive-url=http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20090430162830/http://www.army.mod.uk/signals/organisation/7534.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=2009-04-30|access-date=2021-04-14|website=webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk}}</ref> *** 14th Signal Regiment (Electronic Warfare), Royal Corps of Signals, at Cawdor Barracks, Brawdy<ref>{{Cite web|title=Location|url=http://www.army.mod.uk/royalsignals/14sigregt/location.htm|archive-url=http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080108152610/http://www.army.mod.uk/royalsignals/14sigregt/location.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2008-01-08|access-date=2021-04-30|website=webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk}}</ref> *** 30th Signal Regiment, Royal Corps of Signals, at Gamecock Barracks, Bramcote Station<ref>{{Cite web|title=30th Signal Regiment|url=http://www.army.mod.uk/royalsignals/30sigregt/index.htm|archive-url=http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080108040653/http://www.army.mod.uk/royalsignals/30sigregt/index.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2008-01-08|access-date=2021-04-30|website=webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk}}</ref> *** Unified Systems Support Organisation, at Venning Barracks, MoD Donnington *** '''12th Signal Group''' (V), at Beacon Barracks, Stafford<ref>{{Cite web|title=Royal Signals Units in the United Kingdom|url=http://www.army.mod.uk/royalsignals/uk.htm|archive-url=http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080108031428/http://www.army.mod.uk/royalsignals/uk.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2008-01-08|access-date=2021-04-30|website=webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk}}</ref> **** 33rd (Lancashire and Cheshire) Signal Regiment, Royal Corps of Signals (V), in Huyton, Liverpool<ref>{{Cite web|title=55 (Merseyside) HQ Signal Squadron|url=http://www.army.mod.uk/royalsignals/55sigsqn/index.htm|archive-url=http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080108145650/http://www.army.mod.uk/royalsignals/55sigsqn/index.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2008-01-08|access-date=2021-04-30|website=webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk}}</ref> **** 34th (Northern) Signal Regiment, Royal Corps of Signals (V), in Middlesbrough<ref>{{Cite web|title=Squadron Locations|url=http://www.army.mod.uk/royalsignals/34sigregt/contact_us/index.htm|archive-url=http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080109041641/http://www.army.mod.uk/royalsignals/34sigregt/contact_us/index.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2008-01-09|access-date=2021-04-30|website=webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk}}</ref> **** 35th (South Midland) Signal Regiment, Royal Corps of Signals (V), in Coventry<ref>{{Cite web|title=35 Signal Regiment - How to find us|url=http://www.army.mod.uk/royalsignals/35sigregt/regimental_organisation/index.htm|archive-url=http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080109040840/http://www.army.mod.uk/royalsignals/35sigregt/regimental_organisation/index.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2008-01-09|access-date=2021-04-30|website=webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk}}</ref> ** '''1st Reconnaissance Brigade''', at Trenchard Lines, Upavon ** '''1st Artillery Brigade''', at AAC Netheravon<ref name=":1">Tanner, pp. 47–52.</ref><ref>Staff Officer's Handbook 1999, Serial 68.</ref> *** 5th Regiment, Royal Artillery, at Marne Barracks, Catterick Garrison (Surveillance and Target Acquisition)<ref>{{Cite web|title=British Army units from 1945 on - 5th Regiment RA|url=http://british-army-units1945on.co.uk/royal-artillery/5th-regiment-ra.html|access-date=2021-03-23|website=british-army-units1945on.co.uk}}</ref> *** 32nd Regiment, Royal Artillery, at Roberts Barracks, Larkhill Garrison (Mini UAS)<ref>{{Cite web|title=British Army units from 1945 on - 32nd Regiment RA|url=http://british-army-units1945on.co.uk/royal-artillery/32nd-regiment-ra.html|access-date=2021-03-23|website=british-army-units1945on.co.uk}}</ref> *** 39th Regiment, Royal Artillery, at Albemarle Barracks, Stamfordham (MLRS and MUAs) – supporting 3 UK Division<ref>{{Cite web|date=2001-12-03|title=39th Regiment Royal Artillery|url=http://www.army.mod.uk/39regtra/index.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20011203130043/http://www.army.mod.uk/39regtra/index.html|archive-date=2001-12-03|access-date=2020-07-08}}</ref> *** Honourable Artillery Company (V), at Finsbury Barracks, City of London (Forward Observation Posts) *** 101st (Northumbrian) Regiment, Royal Artillery (V), HQ at Fenham Barracks, Newcastle upon Tyne (MLRS and MUAs)<ref>{{Cite web|date=2009-04-30|title=The British Army - 101 Regt RA(V)|url=http://www.army.mod.uk/artillery/units/101_regt_ra_v/default.aspx|archive-url=http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20090430171425/http://www.army.mod.uk/artillery/units/101_regt_ra_v/default.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=2009-04-30|access-date=2021-04-14|website=webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk}}</ref> *** Royal School of Artillery, at Stirling Barracks, Larkhill Garrison<ref name=":56">Mackinlay, p. 106.</ref> **** 14th Regiment Royal Artillery, at Stirling Barracks, Larkhill Garrison<ref name=":56" /> ** '''Joint Ground-Based Air Defence Headquarters''', at RAF High Wycombe *** 16th Regiment Royal Artillery, at St George's Barracks, North Luffenham (Air defence)<ref>{{Cite web|title=British Army units from 1945 on - 16th Regiment RA|url=http://british-army-units1945on.co.uk/royal-artillery/16th-regiment-ra.html|access-date=2021-03-23|website=british-army-units1945on.co.uk}}</ref> *** 22nd Regiment Royal Artillery, at Napier Barracks, Kirton in Lindsey (Air defence) ** '''8th Force Engineer Brigade''', at Trenchard Lines, Upavon *** Combat Information Systems (CIS) Troop, 8th Engineer Brigade, Royal Engineers (Army Reserve), at Aldershot Garrison<ref>{{Cite web|date=|title=HQ 8 Engr Bde CIS Tp|url=https://twitter.com/8engrcistp|access-date=2020-12-03|website=Twitter|language=en}}</ref> *** Central Volunteer Headquarters, Royal Engineers, at Gibraltar Barracks, Minley *** '''12 (Air Support) Engineer Group''', at Waterbeach Barracks, Waterbeach **** 20 Works Group (Air Support), Royal Engineers, at RAF Wittering<ref name=":103">{{Cite web|date=22 November 2018|title=Army, Question for Ministry of Defence — current Order of Battle by manpower and basing locations for the corps.|url=https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2018-11-22/194616|access-date=20 February 2021|website=United Kingdom Parliament — Written questions, answers, and statements|archive-date=26 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210226013531/https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2018-11-22/194616|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name=":542">{{Cite web|date=22 November 2018|title=Written Question for the Ministry of Defence regarding Army basing and personnel|url=https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2018-11-22/194616|access-date=18 February 2021|website=Parliamentary Replies|archive-date=26 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210226013531/https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2018-11-22/194616|url-status=dead}}</ref> (Hybrid) (Air, Aviation, and UAS tasks support.)<ref>{{Cite web|title=The British Army - 20 Works Group RE (Air Support)|url=http://www.army.mod.uk/royalengineers/units/35495.aspx|access-date=2017-09-25|website=www.army.mod.uk|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=<!--Not stated-->|date=1 January 2018|title=Royal Engineers Work Groups location 2018|url=https://www.army.mod.uk/umbraco/Surface/Download/Get/6848|access-date=15 August 2019|website=army.mod.uk|publisher=British Army}}</ref> ***** 510 Specialist Team (Airfields), Royal Engineers (Army Reserve)<ref name=":66">{{Cite web|date=6 July 2020|title=Information regarding locations of Army Reserve units|url=https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/664382/response/1596315/attach/3/20200706%20FOI05506%20Arbeely%20Response%20Letter%20ArmySec.pdf?cookie_passthrough=1|access-date=7 March 2021|website=What do they know?}}</ref><ref name=":67">Watson & Rinaldi, pp. 335–338. (RE Order of Battle Army 2020)</ref> **** 25th Engineer Regiment (Air Support), Royal Engineers, at Waterbeach Barracks, Cambridge<ref>{{Cite web|title=British Army units from 1945 on - 25 Regiment - 2 Div Regt|url=http://british-army-units1945on.co.uk/royal-engineers/regiments---major-units/25-regiment---2-div-regt.html|access-date=2021-03-25|website=british-army-units1945on.co.uk}}</ref> **** 39th Engineer Regiment (Air Support), Royal Engineers, at RAF Waterbeach<ref>{{Cite web|title=British Army units from 1945 on - 39 Regiment|url=http://british-army-units1945on.co.uk/royal-engineers/regiments---major-units/39-regiment.html|access-date=2021-03-25|website=british-army-units1945on.co.uk}}</ref> *** '''29 (Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Search) Engineer Group''', at Montgomery House, Aldershot Garrison<ref>{{Cite web|title=Corps of Royal Engineers|url=https://www.army.mod.uk/who-we-are/corps-regiments-and-units/corps-of-royal-engineers/|access-date=2020-09-08|website=www.army.mod.uk|language=en-GB}}</ref> **** Brigade Headquarters and Signal Troop, Royal Corps of Signals (V), at Seely House, Aldershot Garrison **** 29 (Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Search) Group Support Unit, at Carver Barracks, Wimbish<ref name=":103"/><ref name=":44">Army Secretariat, ''[https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/745772/2018-03121.pdf FOI(A) Request in relation to current British Army Garrisons/Installations with Garrison Sergeant Major] s'' (20 March 2018). assets.publishging.service.gov.uk. Retrieved 10 December 2020.</ref> **** 33rd Engineer Regiment (Explosive Ordnance Disposal), Royal Engineers, at Carver Barracks, Wimbish<ref name=":103" /><ref name=":542"/> **** 101st (City of London) Engineer Regiment (Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Search), Royal Engineers, (V) HQ in Catford<ref name=":103" /><ref name=":542" /> (EOD, Army Reserve) — paired with 33 Engineer Regiment<ref name=":59">{{Cite web|title=Written evidence - Ministry of Defence|url=http://data.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/committeeevidence.svc/evidencedocument/defence-committee/sdsr-2015-and-the-army/written/45999.html|access-date=2021-02-18|website=data.parliament.uk}}</ref> **** 11th Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Search Regiment, Royal Logistic Corps, at Vauxhall Barracks, Didcot<ref name=":103" /><ref name=":542" /> **** 1st Military Working Dog Regiment, Royal Army Veterinary Corps, at St George's Barracks, North Luffenham (Hybrid)<ref name=":103" /><ref name=":542" /> *** '''170 (Infrastructure Support) Engineer Group''', at Chetwynd Barracks, Chilwell<ref>{{Cite web|title=Royal Engineers - 170 (Infra Sp) Engr Gp (TA)|url=http://www.army.mod.uk/royalengineers/org/mwfv/index.htm|archive-url=http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080108044050/http://www.army.mod.uk/royalengineers/org/mwfv/index.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2008-01-08|access-date=2021-04-30|website=webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk}}</ref> **** 62 Works Group, Royal Engineers **** 63 Works Group, Royal Engineers **** 64 Works Group, Royal Engineers **** 65 Works Group, Royal Engineers (V) ** '''101st Logistic Brigade''', at Saint Omer Barracks, Aldershot Garrison<ref name=":752">{{Cite web|last=Garrison|first=Aldershot|date=Winter 2020|title=The Garrison: Aldershot Garrison, Home of the British Army, Issue #7: Winter 2020|url=https://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/html5/reader/production/default.aspx?pubname=&pubid=7606b2b7-60ea-41a9-9272-f39eb9dccc2d|access-date=18 March 2021|website=Aldershot Garrison}}</ref><ref name=":142">{{Cite web|author=Hannah Gurney|date=2 December 2014|title=101 Logistic Brigade Trebles in Size|url=https://www.forces.net/services/army/101-logistic-brigade-trebles-size|access-date=2020-07-29|website=Forces Network|language=en}}</ref> *** 101st Logistic Brigade Headquarters and 261 Signal Squadron, Royal Corps of Signals, at Saint Omer Barracks, Aldershot Garrison<ref name=":42">{{Cite web|title=British Army units from 1945 on - 260 to 262 Squadrons|url=http://british-army-units1945on.co.uk/royal-signals/squadrons-2/260-to-262-squadrons.html|access-date=2021-04-27|website=british-army-units1945on.co.uk}}</ref> *** 604 (Aldershot) Signal Troop, Royal Corps of Signals<ref name=":41">Watson & Rinaldi, p. 120.</ref> *** 661 Signal Troop, Royal Corps of Signals, at Aldershot Garrison *** 9th Regiment Royal Logistic Corps, at Buckley Barracks, Hullavington<ref name=":28">{{Cite web|title=British Army units from 1945 on - Regiments 1 to 10|url=http://british-army-units1945on.co.uk/royal-logistics-corps/regiments-1-to-10-2.html|access-date=2021-04-25|website=british-army-units1945on.co.uk}}</ref> *** 10th (Queen's Own Gurkha) Logistic Regiment, Royal Logistic Corps, at Roman Barracks, Colchester Garrison<ref name=":28" /> *** 27th Regiment, Royal Logistic Corps, at Travers Barracks, Aldershot Garrison<ref name=":29">{{Cite web|title=British Army units from 1945 on - Regiments 11 to 20|url=http://british-army-units1945on.co.uk/royal-logistics-corps/regiments-11-on-2.html|access-date=2021-04-25|website=british-army-units1945on.co.uk}}</ref> *** 225th (Scottish) Medical Regiment, Royal Army Medical Corps (V), in Edinburgh<ref name=":33">{{Cite web|date=2009-12-09|title=The British Army - 51 (Scottish) Brigade Territorial (Volunteer) Units|url=http://www.army.mod.uk/structure/15861.aspx|archive-url=http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20091209162411/http://www.army.mod.uk/structure/15861.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=2009-12-09|access-date=2021-04-26|website=webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk}}</ref> *** 4th General Support Medical Regiment, Royal Army Medical Corps, at Keogh Barracks, Aldershot Garrison<ref name=":45">{{Cite web|title=British Army units from 1945 on - Major Units|url=http://british-army-units1945on.co.uk/royal-army-medical-corps/major-units-3.html|access-date=2021-04-27|website=british-army-units1945on.co.uk}}</ref> *** 4th Regiment Royal Military Police, at Arnhem Barracks, Aldershot Garrison<ref>{{Cite web|title=British Army units from 1945 on - Major Units|url=http://british-army-units1945on.co.uk/royal-military-police/major-units-6.html|access-date=2021-04-27|website=british-army-units1945on.co.uk}}</ref> *** 101 Military Working Dog Support Unit, Royal Army Veterinary Corps, at Puckridge Barracks, Aldershot Garrison<ref>{{Cite web|title=Military Working Dogs Unit|url=http://www.rydon.co.uk/what-we-do/ministry-of-defence/case-studies/defence-case-studies/military-working-dogs-unit|access-date=2021-04-27|website=Rydon|language=en|archive-date=15 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210515083226/http://www.rydon.co.uk/what-we-do/ministry-of-defence/case-studies/defence-case-studies/military-working-dogs-unit|url-status=dead}}</ref> ** '''102nd Logistic Brigade''', at Princess Royal Barracks, Gütersloh *** 102nd Logistic Brigade Headquarters and 262 Signal Squadron, Royal Corps of Signals, at Princess Royal Barracks, Gütersloh<ref name=":422">{{Cite web|title=British Army units from 1945 on - 260 to 262 Squadrons|url=http://british-army-units1945on.co.uk/royal-signals/squadrons-2/260-to-262-squadrons.html|access-date=2021-04-27|website=british-army-units1945on.co.uk}}</ref> *** 6th Supply Regiment, Royal Logistic Corps, at Princess Royal Barracks, Gütersloh and Münster<ref name=":282">{{Cite web|title=British Army units from 1945 on - Regiments 1 to 10|url=http://british-army-units1945on.co.uk/royal-logistics-corps/regiments-1-to-10-2.html|access-date=2021-04-25|website=british-army-units1945on.co.uk}}</ref> *** 7th Regiment Royal Logistic Corps, at Catterick Barracks, Bielefeld<ref name=":282" /> *** 8th Regiment Royal Logistic Corps, at Marne Barracks, Catterick Garrison<ref name=":282" /> *** 5th General Support Medical Regiment, Royal Army Medical Corps, at Fulwood Barracks, Preston<ref>{{Cite web|title=Brigade Units|url=http://www.army.mod.uk/102brigade/units.htm|archive-url=http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080108034233/http://www.army.mod.uk/102brigade/units.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2008-01-08|access-date=2021-04-29|website=webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk}}</ref> *** 254th (City of Cambridge) Medical Regiment, Royal Army Medical Corps (V), in Cambridge<ref>{{Cite web|date=2009-12-09|title=The British Army - 254 Medical Regiment (Volunteers)|url=http://www.army.mod.uk/army-medical-services/10675.aspx|archive-url=http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20091209150938/http://www.army.mod.uk/army-medical-services/10675.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=2009-12-09|access-date=2021-04-27|website=webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk}}</ref> *** 5th Regiment Royal Military Police, at Princess Royal Barracks, Gütersloh<ref name=":452">{{Cite web|title=British Army units from 1945 on - Major Units|url=http://british-army-units1945on.co.uk/royal-army-medical-corps/major-units-3.html|access-date=2021-04-27|website=british-army-units1945on.co.uk}}</ref> *** 102 Military Working Dog Support Unit, Royal Army Veterinary Corps, in Sennelager ** '''104th Logistic Support Brigade''', at Prince William of Gloucester Barracks, Grantham *** 17th Port and Maritime Regiment, Royal Logistic Corps, at McMullen Barracks, Marchwood<ref name=":292">{{Cite web|title=British Army units from 1945 on - Regiments 11 to 20|url=http://british-army-units1945on.co.uk/royal-logistics-corps/regiments-11-on-2.html|access-date=2021-04-25|website=british-army-units1945on.co.uk}}</ref> *** 23rd Pioneer Regiment, Royal Logistic Corps, at Saint David's Barracks, Bicester Garrison<ref name=":292" /> *** 29th Postal, Courier, and Movements Regiment, Royal Logistic Corps, at Duke of Gloucester Barracks, South Cerney<ref name=":292" /> *** 88th Postal and Courier Regiment, Royal Logistic Corps (V), at Prince William of Gloucester Barracks, Grantham<ref>{{Cite web|date=2013-06-14|title=88 Postal and Courier Regiment - British Army Website|url=http://www.army.mod.uk/logistic/regiments/26029.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130614070742/http://www.army.mod.uk/logistic/regiments/26029.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=2013-06-14|access-date=2021-04-14}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2007-10-10|title=88th Postal and Courier Regiment, RLC (V) [UK]|url=http://www.regiments.org/regiments/uk/vols-tavr/corps/rlc88po.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071010050837/http://www.regiments.org/regiments/uk/vols-tavr/corps/rlc88po.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2007-10-10|access-date=2021-04-14}}</ref> *** Catering Support Regiment, Royal Logistic Corps (V), at Prince William of Gloucester Barracks, Grantham<ref name=":292" /> ** '''2nd Medical Brigade''', at Queen Elizabeth Barracks, Strensall *** Central Volunteer Headquarters, Army Medical Services (V) *** 22nd Field Hospital, Royal Army Medical Corps, at Keogh Barracks, Aldershot Garrison<ref name=":55">{{Cite web|title=British Army units from 1945 on - Major Units|url=http://british-army-units1945on.co.uk/royal-army-medical-corps/major-units-3.html|access-date=2021-04-29|website=british-army-units1945on.co.uk}}</ref> *** 34th Field Hospital, Royal Army Medical Corps, at Queen Elizabeth Barracks, Strensall<ref name=":55" /> *** 201st (Northern) Field Hospital, Royal Army Medical Corps (V), at Fenham Barracks, Newcastle upon Tyne *** 202nd (Midlands) Field Hospital, Royal Army Medical Corps (V), in Birmingham<ref>{{Cite web|title=202 Field Hospital|url=http://www.army.mod.uk/202fdhosp/index.htm|archive-url=http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080108035323/http://www.army.mod.uk/202fdhosp/index.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2008-01-08|access-date=2021-04-29|website=webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk}}</ref> *** 203rd (Welsh) Field Hospital, Royal Army Medical Corps (V), in Cardiff<ref>{{Cite web|title=HQ Squadron 203 (Welsh) Field Hospital (Volunteers)|url=http://www.army.mod.uk/203fdhosp/hq_sqn.htm|archive-url=http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080108143806/http://www.army.mod.uk/203fdhosp/hq_sqn.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2008-01-08|access-date=2021-04-29|website=webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk}}</ref> *** 204th (North Irish) Field Hospital, Royal Army Medical Corps (V), in Belfast<ref>{{Cite web|title=204 (North Irish) Field Hospital|url=http://www.army.mod.uk/204fdhosp/index.htm|archive-url=http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080108035349/http://www.army.mod.uk/204fdhosp/index.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2008-01-08|access-date=2021-04-29|website=webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk}}</ref> *** 205th (Scottish) Field Hospital, Royal Army Medical Corps (V), in Glasgow<ref>{{Cite web|title=205 Field Hospital|url=http://www.army.mod.uk/205fdhosp/index.htm|archive-url=http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080107231647/http://www.army.mod.uk/205fdhosp/index.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2008-01-07|access-date=2021-04-29|website=webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk}}</ref> *** 207th (Manchester) Field Hospital, Royal Army Medical Corps (V), in Manchester<ref>{{Cite web|title=207 Field Hospital - Contact Us|url=http://www.army.mod.uk/207fdhosp/contact_us.htm|archive-url=http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080108055657/http://www.army.mod.uk/207fdhosp/contact_us.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2008-01-08|access-date=2021-04-29|website=webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk}}</ref> *** 208th (Liverpool) Field Hospital, Royal Army Medical Corps (V), in Liverpool<ref>{{Cite web|title=208 Field Hospital|url=http://www.army.mod.uk/208fdhosp/index.htm|archive-url=http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080108035249/http://www.army.mod.uk/208fdhosp/index.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2008-01-08|access-date=2021-04-29|website=webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk}}</ref> *** 212th (Yorkshire) Field Hospital, Royal Army Medical Corps (V), in Sheffield<ref>{{Cite web|title=212 Field Hospital|url=http://www.army.mod.uk/212fdhosp/index.htm|archive-url=http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080107231728/http://www.army.mod.uk/212fdhosp/index.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2008-01-07|access-date=2021-04-29|website=webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk}}</ref> *** 243rd (The Wessex) Field Hospital, Royal Army Medical Corps (V), in Keynsham, Bristol<ref>{{Cite web|title=243 Field Hospital|url=http://www.army.mod.uk/243fdhosp/index.htm|archive-url=http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080108035400/http://www.army.mod.uk/243fdhosp/index.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2008-01-08|access-date=2021-04-29|website=webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk}}</ref> *** 256th (City of London) Field Hospital, Royal Army Medical Corps (V), in London<ref>{{Cite web|title=256 Field Hospital|url=http://www.army.mod.uk/256fdhosp/index.htm|archive-url=http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080107235148/http://www.army.mod.uk/256fdhosp/index.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2008-01-07|access-date=2021-04-29|website=webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk}}</ref> *** 306th Field Hospital, Royal Army Medical Corps (V), at Queen Elizabeth Barracks, Strensall *** 335th Medical Evacuation Regiment, Royal Army Medical Corps (V), at Queen Elizabeth Barracks, Strensall<ref>{{Cite web|title=CVHQ - Home|url=http://www.army.mod.uk/2medbde/cvhq/index.htm|archive-url=http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080108035333/http://www.army.mod.uk/2medbde/cvhq/index.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2008-01-08|access-date=2021-04-29|website=webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk}}</ref> *** Army Medical Services Manpower Pool (V), at Queen Elizabeth Barracks, Strensall |}
=== Largest === Force Troops Command comprised nine ‘functional’ brigades. The various units included: The Intelligence and Surveillance Brigade which provided integrated intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities, drawing specifically on lessons from Afghanistan. 1st Artillery Brigade delivered both close support artillery and precision fires, as well as leading Air-Land Integration. The 8 Engineer Brigade commanded the close support engineer units, as well as Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Search, Force Support and Infrastructure Groups. The 77th Brigade was involved in conflict prevention and stabilisation through the projection of soft power.<ref>Major-General Tim Radford, 'Troops at the ready,' The British Army 2014, p.118-119</ref>
thumb|center|960px|Structure of the Force Troops Command 2018 (click image to enlarge)
==Commanders== Commanders have included:<ref name=commands>[http://www.gulabin.com/armynavy/pdf/Army%20Commands%201900-2011.pdf Army Commands] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150705211343/http://www.gulabin.com/armynavy/pdf/Army%20Commands%201900-2011.pdf |date=July 5, 2015 }}</ref><br /> '''General Officer Commanding, Theatre Troops''' *2001–2004 Major General James Shaw *2004–2006 Major General Tim Cross *2006–2008 Major General Hamish Rollo *2008–2011 Major General Bruce Brealey *2011–2013 Major General Shaun Burley '''General Officer Commanding, Force Troops Command''' *2013–2015 Major General Tim Radford *2015–2017 Major General Tyrone Urch *2017–2019 Major General Tom Copinger-Symes *July 2019–August 2019 Major General James Bowder
==Footnotes== {{reflist}}
== References ==
* {{Cite book|last=Heyman|first=Charles|title=The British Army: A Pocket Guide for 2012–2013|publisher=Pen & Sword Books|year=2011|isbn=978-1783032808|location=Barnsley, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom|oclc=854974646}} * {{Cite book|last=Tanner|first=Jim|title=The British Army since 2000|publisher=Osprey Publishing|year=2014|isbn=978-1782005933|location=Oxford, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland|oclc=944154544}}
==External links== *[https://www.army.mod.uk/who-we-are/formations-divisions-brigades/6th-united-kingdom-division/ 6th (United Kingdom) Division]
{{British Army Divisions}}
Category:Commands of the British Army Category:Military units and formations established in 2013 Category:Organisations based in Wiltshire Category:Army 2020 Category:Military units and formations disestablished in 2019