1st Battalion

The 1st Battalion (1 LANCS for short) is a Regular battalion based, with its families, at Somme Barracks, Catterick. The battalion is currently preparing for an operational tour in Afghanistan.

2nd Battalion

The 2nd Battalion (2 LANCS) is also a Regular battalion, based with its families, at Weeton Barracks, Lancashire, near Blackpool. The battalion is currently training in Canada at the British Army Training Unit Suffield (BATUS) in Alberta.

4th Battalion

The 4th Battalion (4 LANCS) is the Regiment's Territorial battalion totalling over 500 men and women. It is based across the North West of England in four company and four detachment locations. The Battalion supports the Regular Army, both at home and abroad. In recent years, it has been very actively involved supporting operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. It has also supported United Nations peacekeeping duties in Cyprus. The battalion is again currently preparing to support 1 LANCS during their forthcoming Afghanistan tour.

The Regimental Band

The Regimental Band is based in Liverpool. It is made up of Territorial Army musicians. The Band plays at prestigious military events throughout the North West of England and wider afield, including overseas venues from time to time.

The Regimental Family

As the North West of England's Infantry Regiment we are very proud of our long and close association with the people of that great region. In recognition of these cherished links the Regiment has been honoured with been granted the 'Freedom' of 27 cities and towns in the North West. Alongside our community links, our many Cadet detachments and contingents, the Regimental Association Branches, and affiliated ships and allied regiments make up the rest of Duke of Lancaster's family.