The 4th Battalion
The 4th Battalion the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment is the Infantry Territorial Army (TA) battalion of the North West of England.
The 4th Battalion (4 LANCS) is the Territorial Army Infantry unit in the North West of England. 4 LANCS is based in four company locations and four detachment locations, totalling more than 500 men and women.
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| A platoon of the 4th Battalion keeps its weapons serviceable on operations in Afghanistan, by checking their accuracy at Kabul ranges. |
The battalion supports the Regular Army, both at home and abroad. The battalion has been involved in operations in Iraq, Afghanistan and United Nations peacekeeping. The battalion provides assistance to civil authorities in times of crisis, such as floods and other disasters.
In 2009, the battalion provided a significant part of a United Nations Force (UNFICYP) in Nicosia, Cyprus, helping to lower tension between the Turkish controlled northern part of the island and the Republic of Cyprus. Now in 2010, the battalion is deploying troops on operations to Afghanistan.
4 LANCS on patrol in Kabul, Afghanistan.
UNFICYP - The UN in Cyprus
The 4th Battalion has served on operations in Cyprus.
In 2008-2009, 4 LANCS sent troops to join the monitoring force, keeping the peace in Nicosia in Cyprus.
UNFICYP - The UN Force in Cyprus website.