The Heart of England's Infantry
Composed of one regular and one reserve battalion, The Mercian Regiment utilises the devastating power and speed of the armoured role to fearsome effect on exercise and operations.
FACTS & FIGURES
ACTIVE FROM
1 September 2007
ROLE
Infantry
SPECIALISM
Armoured Infantry
our skills
Professional, determined, and fierce. Mercian soldiers are renowned for their professionalism and courage when deployed, and our reputation marks us out as one of the most effective and modern Infantry units in the British Army.
- Professional
- Determined
- Fit
- Skilled with weapon systems
- Adaptable
- Resourceful
- Courageous
- Work in close knit teams
Op Shader, Trenton, Falklands...
Previous deployments:
- Op TELIC 11 (Iraq)
- Op HERRICK 6, 10, 12, 14, 15 & 17 (Afghanistan)
- Op ORBITAL (Ukraine)
- Op CABRIT (Estonia)
- Op TOSCA (Cyprus)
- Op SHADER (Iraq)
- Op TRENTON (South Sudan)
- Op FIRIC (Falkland Islands)
- Op TORAL (Afghanistan)
- Op SERVAL (Mali)
Our Location
Mercian Regimental Headquarters
Based in Lichfield, the Regimental Headquarters of The Mercian Regiment administrates the Regiment and acts as a ‘home headquarters’ for the wider MERCIAN regimental family. When not deployed 1MERCIAN are based in Bulford, and 4MERCIAN in the Midlands.
Mercian Regimental Headquarters
The Mercian Regiment
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Our Role
The Mercian infantryman is at the heart of the action, providing the fighting element of the British Army's forces.
Ready to decisively engage the enemy in close quarter combat, Mercians are highly skilled with sophisticated weapon systems ranging from the SA80 A2 rifle through to the Warrior Armoured Infantry Fighting Vehicle with its 30mm cannon.
Professional, courageous and fiercely proud of our regiment, Mercians are highly regarded throughout the British Army and we are regularly called upon for operations both in peacetime and during armed conflict.
Through the years
Recruited from the five counties that formed the ancient kingdom of Mercia and known as The Heart of England’s Infantry, the regiment was formed on 1st September 2007. The Mercian Regiment has deployed on more than ten operational tours since its formation, making it one of the most operationally experienced.
Our Locations
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RHQ Mercian
Regimental Headquarters for the Mercian Regiment.
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1st Battalion the Mercian Regiment
Bulford
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4th Battalion the Mercian Regiment
4 Mercian ARC Wolverhampton
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4th Battalion the Mercian Regiment
4 Mercian ARC Burton-on-Trent, D Company
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4th Battalion the Mercian Regiment
4 Mercian, Ellesmere Port
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4th Battalion the Mercian Regiment
4 Mercian, HQ Company, Anti-Tank Platoon
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4th Battalion the Mercian Regiment
4 Mercian, Mansfield
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4th Battalion the Mercian Regiment
4 Mercian ARC Nottingham
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4th Battalion the Mercian Regiment
4 Mercian ARC Stockport
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4th Battalion the Mercian Regiment
4 Mercian D Company ARC Stoke-on-Trent
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4th Battalion the Mercian Regiment
4 Mercian ARC Widnes
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4th Battalion the Mercian Regiment
4 Mercian ARC Worcester
The Heart of England's Infantry
Explore our equipment
Warrior
L115A3 Long Range 'Sniper' Rifle
L129A1 Sharpshooter Rifle
81mm Mortar
General Purpose Machine Gun
Guided Weapons
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