The role of the infantry is to hold the ground and continue to take the fight forwards. Our soldiers come from the South-East of England including London, Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire, Middlesex, The Isle of Wight and the Channel Islands.
As an infantry regiment, we are trained in dismounted close combat or fighting on foot (1 PWRR) and we are at the forefront of the Army Reserves equipped with the very latest equipment (3 and 4 PWRR) both based in the South East.
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9 September 1992
Role
Light Role and Reservist Infantry
Specialism
Dismounted Close Combat
The Tigers are a flexible, fighting Regiment – we thrive and deliver excellence on complex, tough operations. We are forward looking, yet fiercely proud of our forebear Regiments whose fighting spirit, values and traditions thrive in today’s Regiment.
- Officer – a leader
- Infantry soldier – all Tigers are infantry soldiers first
- Mortar operator – trained in the use of the 81 mm mortar
- Sniper – trained to be lethal from up to a mile away
- Reconnaissance – the eyes and ears of the battalion
- Signals – adept at communications in the field
- Pioneer – trained in construction and demolition
Previous deployment:
- Operation Telic - Iraq - 1 and 2 PWRR with elements of 3 PWRR
- Operation Herrick – Afghanistan – 1 and 2 PWRR, elements of 3 PWRR
- Kosovo
We recruit from London and the South East. Our first 30 years have provided us with significant challenges, marked by operations where acts of bravery have been recognised publicly but where professional soldiering has been displayed throughout.
Close knit family Regiment which remembers the past but looks forward to the future. Comfortable with change displaying agility in the field.
1 PWRR
Episkopi, BFPO 53
3 PWRR, Battalion Headquarters and Headquarters Company
Leros Barracks, Sturry Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1HR
A Company, 3 PWRR
Army Reserve Centre, Sir Henry Brackenbury Road, Ashford TN23 3HX
B Company, 3 PWRR
Army Reserve Centre, 98 Dyke Road, Brighton BN1 5AS
C Company, 3 PWRR
Army Reserve Centre, Fort Clarence, St Margaret's St, Rochester ME1 3BG
4 PWRR Battalion Headquarters
Army Reserve Centre, Denmark House, Batts Hill, Redhill, RH1 1DS
A Company, 4 PWRR
Army Reserve Centre, Guildford Road, Farnham, GU9 9QB
B Company, 4 PWRR
Army Reserve Centre, Deansbrook Road, Edgware, HA8 9BA
C Company, 4 PWRR
Army Reserve Centre, Tudor Crescent, Portsmouth, PO6 2SR
D Company, 4 PWRR
Army Reserve Centre, Kilnmead, North Gate, Crawley, RH10 8BD
1 PWRR is a light role infantry Battalion based in Episkopi, Cyprus, moving to Woolwich, London in Summer 2026. The Battalion has had an exciting recent period, having deployed to Kosovo on operations and moved to Cyprus. The Battalion is currently at high readiness to deploy on short-notice regional operations, while also having regularly conducted deliberate operations and training across the Middle East and Northern Africa. On return to the UK, the Battalion will focus on light role infantry training for warfighting and prepare for global deployments in the future.
3 PWRR is a dynamic Army Reserve infantry battalion with a historic footprint across Kent and East Sussex, operating from locations in Canterbury, Rochester, Ashford, Brighton, and Eastbourne. As part of the renowned 20 Armoured Brigade - one of the British Army’s premier warfighting formations - we play a vital role in reinforcing regular units with highly trained personnel and specialist weapons capabilities. Our Headquarters in Canterbury is also home to the prestigious Regimental Band and Corps of Drums, preserving our rich heritage while inspiring the next generation of soldiers. Since 2022, our soldiers have deployed on operations and training exercises in Cyprus, Ethiopia, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Denmark, Estonia and delivered training to Ukrainian soldiers in the UK - demonstrating our global reach and operational readiness. Beyond our core military role, we champion personal development through a wide range of sports, adventurous training, and leadership opportunities.
4 PWRR is an Army Reserve infantry Battalion headquartered in Redhill. We have sub-units based in: Farnham (A Company), Edgware and Hornsey (B Company), Portsmouth and Southampton (C Company), and Crawley (D Company). We are a key part of the Regular Army within 11 Brigade, and the only Army Reserve Battalion to be in our Brigade’s order of battle. We are fully integrated alongside our Regular colleagues. We have deployed soldiers to Kenya, Belize, France, Italy, and Denmark for training, and are regularly deploying volunteers on current UK and international operations
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'Tigers' pounce as Strategic Reserve Force activated for Kosovo
Lieutenant Colonel Nick Zorab, Commanding Officer of the 1st Battalion The Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment and Commander of the Strategic Reserve Force Battlegroup addressed hundreds of his troops who sat eagerly in front of him having just touched down at Pristina in Kosovo.