The Royal Artillery
In every battle for 300 years - Ubique
The Royal Artillery provides firepower to the British Army. We're responsible for finding the enemy using a variety of high-tech equipment and then when we need to, striking them using everything from explosive shells to advanced precision rockets.
Facts & Figures
Active From
26 May 1716
Role
Royal Artillery
Specialism
Hunt-Find-Strike
Our Skills
We specialise in a vast number of trade areas which makes the Gunners one of the most diverse units, with lots of opportunities. Many of the trades found across the Army can be followed in the Royal Artillery - they range from:
- Communicators
- Gun Operators
- Missile Operators
- Drone Operators and Pilots
- Mounted Horse Gunners
- Parachutists
- Commandos
- High Tech Target Surveillance Operators
Current Deployment
"Everywhere" - this is our motto.
Some of the countries we have a military presence are:
- Estonia
- Iraq
- Kenya
- Afghanistan.
Past deployments
- Cyprus
- Northern Ireland
Our People
Our family is as diverse as our equipment and capability. People from an array of cultures and social backgrounds operate our high tech equipment with professionalism.
The quality of a Gunner is achieved through investment in training and educating our soldiers; something we take great pride in.
Our Location
RHQ Royal Artillery, Larkhill Garrison
The heart of the Gunners is located in Larkhill on the edge of Salisbury Plain, having moved from our historic home of Woolwich. Our presence today stretches across the UK, from Scotland and the North East, to Plymouth and the South coast. There is also one unit in Germany due to move back to the UK soon. With the majority of our units in the South we offer great stability.
Royal Artillery Historical Society (RAHS)
The Royal Artillery Historical Society (RAHS) exists to encourage and promote an interest in the organisation, equipment and history of the Royal Artillery (RA) in particular and gunnery in general. Membership is open to all serving and retired, regular and reserve and volunteer ranks of the RA. Applications from others for affiliate membership of the society should be made in writing to the secretary and supported in writing by a full member. The subscription is £15 per year.
Chairman: Lt Col Jon Cresswell
Secretary: Lt Col Richard Clayton
Treasure: Mr Nigel Daniel
Society Address: The Secretary, Royal Artillery Historical Society, Royal Artillery Institution, Artillery House, Royal Artillery Barracks, Larkhill, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP4 8QT
Email: Richard.clayton312@gmail.com
We have been involved in almost every battle and operation the Army has fought in its 300 year history.
We are no longer granted battle honours, instead have the motto ‘Ubique’ which means “everywhere” and our colours are our guns. On parade our guns are right of the line, as the senior Regiment.
Units and Battalions
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1 RHA
Assaye Barracks, Tidworth, Hants, SP9 7AB 01980 602352
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3 RHA
Albermarle Barracks, Newcastle NE15 0RF 0191 2393335
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4 Regt RA
Alanbrooke Barracks, Topcliffe, Thirsk, North Yorks, YO7 3EY 01845 595210
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5 Regt RA
Marne Barracks, Catterick, Richmond, North Yorks, DL10 7NP 01748 875756
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7 Para Regt RHA
Merville Barracks, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7UT 01206 815554
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12 Regt RA
Baker Barracks, Thorney Island, Emsworth, Hampshire PO10 8DH 01243 388820
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The King's Tp RHA
King George VI Lines, Royal Artillery Barracks, Woolwich, SE18 4BB. Recruiting SNCO (Senior Non Commissioned Officer) 020 8781 4451
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14 Regt RA
Royal Artillery Barracks, Larkhill, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP4 9HE 01980 845492
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16 Regt RA
Baker Barracks, Thorney Island, PO10 8DH 01243 388845
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19 Regt RA
Bhurtpore Barracks, Tidworth, Hampshire, SP9 7AS 01980 656510
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26 Regt RA
Mansergh Barracks, Gutersloh, Germany, BFPO113 0049 5241842219
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29 Cdo Regt RA
The Royal Citadel, Plymouth PL1 2PD 0175223 6156
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32 Regt RA
Roberts Barracks, Larkhill, SP4 8QU 01980 845485
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47 Regt RA
Horne Barracks, Larkhill, SP4 8QE 01980 842460
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HAC
Finsbury Barracks, City Road, London, EC1Y 2BQ 020 74480 714
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101 Regt RA
Napier Armoury, Alexandra Road, Gateshead, NE8 4HX 0191 239 5213
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103 Regt RA
Jubilee Barracks, Prescot Road, St Helens, WA10 3UB 01744 22255 Ext 6823
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104 Regt RA
Raglan Barracks, Newport, South Wales, NP20 5XE 01633 242628
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105 Regt RA
Artillery House, 301 Colinton Road, Edinburgh, EH13 0LA 0131 310 5411
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106 Regt RA
Napier House, Baring Road, Grove Park London SE12 0BH 0208 860 4161
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NRHQ RA
Royal Artillery Barracks, Woolwich, London SE18 4BB 0208 7813012
Training to lead: Airborne gunners are put through their paces
Back in the saddle for amazing Grace
A soldier from The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery who suffered a broken neck when she risked her life to save others was remarkably back in the saddle for the accession day gun salute in The Green Park in London.
Royal Horse Artillery exercise in Norfolk
The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery have left the noise and confines of London behind and headed to the North Norfolk Coast for equestrian and military training