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3rd Regiment Royal Horse Artillery

Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS). Equipped with the state-of-the-art Multiple Launch Rocket System, firing the M31 Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) munition; 3 Regiment Royal Horse Artillery (3 RHA) provide precision fires to engage targets at long range and with extreme accuracy. The system provides pinpoint accuracy, delivering a high explosive warhead to its target with over twice the range of other artillery systems used by the British Army. The MLRS also represents the bulk of the Army's precision fires capability, with GPS guidance making it highly accurate at distances of up to 84 kilometres. The weapon system is manned by a small crew of three Gunners and is mounted on a tracked armoured launcher, which is highly robust and manoeuvrable.

Our Regiment

Active from:

1939

Role:

Divisional and Corps Deep Fires

Specialism:

Precision strike

As one of the British Army’s providers of precision strike munitions we support the 1st Deep Reconnaissance Strike Brigade Combat Team:

  • Fire Support Teams
  • Artillery Command Systems
  • Communications & Signals
  • Logistics
  • Joint Terminal Attack Controllers

Situated in the Northumberland countryside, Albemarle Barracks is the home of 3rd Regiment Royal Horse Artillery (3RHA). It is approximately 11 miles from Newcastle city centre.

The Regiment is known as The Liverpool and Manchester Gunners, yet has strong links to the Northeast, Scotland and various counties around the UK.

Gunner Daniel Burns 

"I’ve spent eight years in the Regiment and have deployed to places such as Canada, Kenya and Germany.

Despite the Regiment’s busy forecast of events, members of the Regiment have still maintained fantastic commitment to all sports and adventure training, with a number of individuals competing at Army level, and the Regiment constantly offering fantastic expeditions in the UK and abroad.

I work on the Gun Line as a Loader; this is a role that requires high professionalism and slick drills. 3rd Regiment Royal Horse Artillery are highly competent at providing Close Support Artillery, and it starts with competence at my level”. 

Lieutenant Karl Mackenzie, RHA 

“As a Troop Commander, I lead 25 soldiers who are experts in operating the L118 Light Gun.

In camp, I manage the soldier’s welfare, and equipment & vehicle care. In the field, I am a Command Post Officer (CPO), working in a small detachment to command artillery fire as per the intentions of Fire Support Teams (FSTs).

In addition to my job, there are plenty of opportunities to play sports and get away on Adventurous Training activities such as skiing or sailing.”

Where to Find Us

Telephone: 01912 393330

Email: [email protected] 

Address: Albemarle Barrack, Nr Harlow Hill, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne NE15 0RF