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The Royal Armoured Corps

The regiments of the Household Cavalry and Royal Armoured Corps form the armoured capability of the British Army. These 16 Regiments are descendents of the famous cavalry regiments who rode into battle on horseback and of the Royal Tank Regiment who manned the first tanks during the Great War.

Today, these regiments deploy on operations in a variety of roles and are equipped with some of the most formidable fighting vehicles in the world. Their core specialist roles are armoured, brigade reconnaissance and chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear, as well as the ceremonial duties carried out by the regiments of the Household Cavalry.

The Royal Armoured Corps (RAC) soldier combines multi-tasking abilities with exceptional battle-proven equipment and represents modern soldiering at its most exciting.

Soldiers by vehicles on operations

Royal Armoured Corps Regiments

The 16 Regiments of the Household Cavalry and Royal Armoured Corps are descendants of the famous Cavalry Regiments who rode into battle on horseback as heavy or light horsemen; and of the Royal Tank Regiment who manned the first tanks during the Great War.


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