The Brigade of Gurkhas
We support the British Army worldwide across a range of skills.
The history of the service of the Brigade of Gurkhas to the British Crown goes back as far as 1815. Since then the Brigade has conducted itself with distinction during numerous conflicts worldwide. Prior to 1997 the Brigade's focus was in the Far East but following the handover of Hong Kong it moved to the UK which is now its base.
Major Gurkha units
- The Royal Gurkha Rifles
- The Queen's Gurkha Engineers
- Queen's Gurkha Signals
- The Queen's Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment
- Gurkha Staff and Personnel Support Company
- Band of the Brigade of Gurkhas
Sub-units
- Training Support Company (Warminster)
- Brigade Training team
- Nepali Language Wing
- Gurkha Company (Sittang) at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
- Gurkha Wing (Mandalay) at the Infantry Battle School
- Gurkha Company Catterick at the Infantry Training Centre Catterick
Brigade Association
Contact:
Brigade Secretary
Headquarters Brigade of Gurkhas
Robertson House
RMAS
CAMBERLEY
Surrey
GU15 4PQ
Telephone: 01276 412737
Fax: 01276 412694
Gurkha recruitment
The British Gurkha Camp in Pokhara is the focal point for all recruiting activities in Nepal. A very large number of interested individuals causes considerable competition for the relatively few places. The standards looked for are extremely high and the process is very demanding.
Selection of only the very best candidates and insistence on the highest standards is a direct reflection of the challenging circumstances in which British soldiers may find themselves. Final selection is determined by a number of physical and mental assessments, which demonstrate the potential of an individual to be trained as a soldier in the Brigade of Gurkhas.
History of the Brigade of Gurkhas
Gurkhas have served the British Crown for over 200 years. It is a rich heritage marked by excellence and sacrifice. The history of the Brigade from its inception during the early wars between the Honorable East India Company and city-state of Gorkha, through the early Afghan wars, the two World Wars, the almost continuous post-war conflicts to modern day Afghanistan are set out in the pages which can be found by navigating the top bar under history.
The Brigade of Gurkhas
Find us on Social Media
We have a vibrant social media community on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn and we provide easy online access to the Brigade’s two publications – “Parbate” and the annual “Kukri” journal.
Contact the Headquarters
The Headquarters Brigade of Gurkhas is located at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.
