WHO WE ARE
The Mercian Regiment
The Heart of England's Infantry
Composed of two regular and one reserve battalion, The Mercian Regiment weaves the strength and agility of the light role, and 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
Light role and 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
Highly experienced regiment, Mercians are currently deployed in three overseas operations.
Previous deployments:
- Iraq
- Afghanistan
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; 2MERCIAN in Chester (Cyprus from 2018) and 4MERCIAN in the Midlands.
Mercian Regimental Headquarters
The Mercian Regiment
Being a Mercian really is belonging. Jack, 23
Our Role
The Mercian infantryman is at the heart of the action, providing the fighting element of the British Army's forces.
Ready to engage decisively 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 canon.
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 11 operational tours since its formation, making it one of the most operationally experienced.
Our Locations
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1st Battalion the Mercian Regiment
Bulford
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2nd Battalion the Mercian Regiment
Chester (Cyprus from 2018)
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4th Battalion the Mercian Regiment
Army Reserves Centres across the Midlands
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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