"THE BARBARIANS"
A Regiment of the British Army, defending Gibraltar since 1939, in all major theatres since 1969. Part of the Queen's Division of Infantry
Facts & Figures
Active from
28 April 1939
Role
Light Role Infantry
Specialism
Defence Engagement
Our Skills
The Barbarians have a pedigree of working in partnership with other nations forces. At home we provide the UK with a Forward Mounting base in the Mediterranean.
- Security of Gibraltar
- Dismounted Close-Combat
- Mentoring and Training
- Peace Support Operations
- Force Protection
- Band and Corps of Drums
- Linguists
Current Deployment
Bahrain:
Supporting the Royal Navy's presence in the Middle East.
Past deployments:
- Partnering Moroccan Armed Forces
- Preparing Gambian UN Forces
Our People
Regulars and Reservists from Gibraltar and around the UK
LCpl Tal William Lamb, Physical Training Instructor
Pte Kyle Davis, Army Hockey champion
Cpl Ruth Fortuna, RG Band musician
Our Location
Get directions
Devil's Tower Camp - Gibraltar
The Rock of Gibraltar is an iconic British territory in the western Mediterranean.
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