Army Firepower - "shock and awe"
The Royal Artillery supplies the army's firepower and is as vital on the modern battlefield as it has ever been. The Royal Regiment of Artillery, also known as The Gunners, has lots of it.  We are responsible for 'shock and awe' on the battle field. We are a combat arm and work closely with tanks, infantry and attack helicopters.  We serve aboard ships from the Royal Navy, we also direct attack aircraft of the Royal Air Force to engage our targets.

Royal Artillery Team
It is important to view the Royal Artillery as a team. We find the enemy with unmanned air vehicles or radars.  We use digital communications to transmit information and orders.  Our soldiers deliver ammunition and equipment to the front line for our guns, rockets and missiles to hit the target.  All are in the Gunner family.

Current Operations
The Royal Artillery is a battle winner. Our current operations include Afghanistan, and the Falkland Islands where we man the Light Gun, Rapier FSC, the MLRS, UAVs and Radars as well as supply FSTs to the front line  We train at home and abroad; in Germany, Norway, Canada, America and Africa.  Fulfilling potential and ambition are central to our ethos.  Our Personal Development Centre allows soldiers to complement military skills with civilian qualifications anywhere in the world.  The opportunity for sport, and adventure training is only limited by your imagination.

History and Tradition
Once a Gunner always a Gunner. Regular and territorial, you will always be a valued and respected member of a family that enjoys life to the full. Visit the family forums at www.theraa.co.uk and chat with serving and past members of the Royal Artillery.

Royal Artillery guns and launchers are our colours. On parade, the Royal Horse Artillery takes precedence over every other regiment and corps in the Regular British Army; placed at the right of the line.
The Royal Artillery has been present at every campaign in which the British Army has fought.  We have one battle honour, Ubique ("Everywhere"), granted by William IV in 1833.  Its subsidiary motto is Quo Fas et Gloria Ducunt ("Where Right and Glory Lead").

Captain General and Master Gunner
Her Majesty the Queen is our Captain General and St Barbara the patron saint of Artillerymen.  We celebrate our saint's day on the 4th December.  We have our own prayer (The Royal Artillery Collect), musical marches and museum.

The Master Gunner is the head of the Regiment and our home, The Royal Artillery Barracks was Woolwich Arsenal for almost 300 years.  The Premiership Football Club Arsenal 'The Gunners' were formed in 1886 by a group of workers from the 'Royal Arsenal'.  There are two 32lb cast iron guns, from our museum on display outside Emirates Stadium, London.  Our new home is The Royal Artillery Barracks, Larkhill in Wiltshire.

Royal Artillery regiments and batteries carry a unique number, except Royal Horse Artillery batteries which bear letters.  Most batteries bear an honour title commemorating an exceptional act of service.  Royal Artillery regiments wear the Regimental Cap Badge on their beret, while Royal Horse Artillery regiments wear the Royal Cypher.
The comedians Spike Milligan and Sir Harry Secombe served as Gunners in World War II.  Other famous Gunners include Sir Edward Heath, Sir Denis Thatcher, actor Sir Anthony Hopkins and recently retired, England rugby player Josh Lewsey.  Current national sportsmen include Andrew Clark (British Telemark skiing) and Charlie Unwin (British modern pentathlon).