2nd Battalion - The Mercian Regiment
(Worcesters and Foresters)

2 Mercian is a light role infantry battalion, which can serve anywhere in the world. It

• is made up of several companies
• was formed on 1 September 2007
• was preceded by the 1st Battalion The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment
• is presently based in Belfast, Northern Ireland

Afganistan deployment complete

We are now deployed on Op HERRICK 10 to Helmand Province, Afghanistan, carrying out the role of the Operational Mentoring and Liaison Team Battle Group (OMLT BG). Look to the new link Op Herrick 10 for more information.

For those with access visit the 2 MERCIAN webpage on ArmyNet for more detailed information.

This is the third tour of Afghanistan that the Battalion has made in the last four years.

Drawing from the home counties of Worcestershire, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire, 2 Mercian are proud to serve their Queen and Country and can draw on a history that dates back to 1694.

The 2nd Battalion The Mercian Regiment remain true to their regimental motto:

Stand Firm, Strike Hard