The MLRS is the British Army’s main ‘precision fire’ weapon system, able to engage targets at long ranges with extreme accuracy. Each battery has its own reconnaissance and command sections which control the MLRS movement and firing, as well as the delivery of ammunition. The 3 person MLRS detachment will often operate and move independently, as will the other elements of the of the battery, such as the two person ammunition crew.
Under the Army 2020 restructuring project the Regiment re-rolled to become a Depth Fires regiment equipped with the fearsome MLRS. It is now paired with its Regular Army counterpart, 26 Regiment Royal Artillery (RA), and trains hard to meet the next challenge, supporting both UK and NATO formations.
Active from:
1967
Role:
Divisional and Corps Deepfires
Specialism:
Precision Strike
Strike: Gunner Missile System Operators are trained to receive and process fire orders to enable the Multiple Launch Rocket System to fire rockets out to 84km.
Communications: Artillery Command Systems are the best of the best, ensuring the Artillery network of communications stays up and running. Working with the most up to date Radios and IT equipment
Logistics: Gunner Logistics ensure Artillery ammunition is in the right place at the right time to help strike the enemy.
Reservist serving with 101st (Northumbrian) Regiment Royal Artillery have deployed all over the world.
Some of the countries our Reserves have deployed to are:
- Germany
- Lithuania
- Czech Republic
- Iraq
- Afghanistan
- Cyprus
- South Africa
- Borneo
- France
- Switzerland
- United States of America
- Kenya
- The Balkans
Our Regimental Headquarters is based in Gateshead at Napier Armoury and we have four sub units located across the North East and Yorkshire:
- 203 (Elswick) Battery, Blyth.
- 204 (Tyneside Scottish) Battery, Kingston Park, including a Troop in Hexham.
- 205 (3rd Durham Volunteer Artillery) Battery, South Shields, including a Troop in Catterick.
- 269 (West Riding) Battery, Leeds
Where to Find Us
Telephone: 01912 395234
Email: [email protected]
Address: Napier Armoury, Alexandra Road, Gateshead, NE8 4HX