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

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Active From

26 May 1716

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Role

Royal Artillery

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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.

Get directions

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.

  1. 1716

    26 May - Royal Warrant by King George I raises two regular companies of artillery.

  2. 1832

    King William IV gives to the Regiment the motto 'Ubique'.

  3. 1945

    Gunners reach their peak, with over a million soldiers in a thousand artillery regiments.

  4. 2002-2014

    The Royal Artillery in its many roles on operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.

  5. 2016

    26 May - Royal Review in the presence of HM The Queen to celebrate our 300th birthday.

  6. 2017

    Gunners still deployed around the world on operations providing Combat Support.

Units and Battalions

  • 1 RHA

    Assaye Barracks, Tidworth, Hants, SP9 7AB 01980 602352

  • 3 RHA

    Albermarle Barracks, Newcastle NE15 0RF 0191 2393335

  • 4 Regt RA

    Alanbrooke Barracks, Topcliffe, Thirsk, North Yorks, YO7 3EY 01845 595210

  • 5 Regt RA

    Marne Barracks, Catterick, Richmond, North Yorks, DL10 7NP 01748 875756

  • 7 Para Regt RHA

    Merville Barracks, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7UT 01206 815554

  • 12 Regt RA

    Baker Barracks, Thorney Island, Emsworth, Hampshire PO10 8DH 01243 388820

  • The King's Tp RHA

    King George VI Lines, Royal Artillery Barracks, Woolwich, SE18 4BB. Recruiting SNCO (Senior Non Commissioned Officer) 020 8781 4451

  • 14 Regt RA

    Royal Artillery Barracks, Larkhill, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP4 9HE 01980 845492

  • 16 Regt RA

    Baker Barracks, Thorney Island, PO10 8DH 01243 388845

  • 19 Regt RA

    Bhurtpore Barracks, Tidworth, Hampshire, SP9 7AS 01980 656510

  • 26 Regt RA

    Mansergh Barracks, Gutersloh, Germany, BFPO113 0049 5241842219

  • 29 Cdo Regt RA

    The Royal Citadel, Plymouth PL1 2PD 0175223 6156

  • 32 Regt RA

    Roberts Barracks, Larkhill, SP4 8QU 01980 845485

  • 47 Regt RA

    Horne Barracks, Larkhill, SP4 8QE 01980 842460

  • HAC

    Finsbury Barracks, City Road, London, EC1Y 2BQ 020 74480 714

  • 101 Regt RA

    Napier Armoury, Alexandra Road, Gateshead, NE8 4HX 0191 239 5213

  • 103 Regt RA

    Jubilee Barracks, Prescot Road, St Helens, WA10 3UB 01744 22255 Ext 6823

  • 104 Regt RA

    Raglan Barracks, Newport, South Wales, NP20 5XE 01633 242628

  • 105 Regt RA

    Artillery House, 301 Colinton Road, Edinburgh, EH13 0LA 0131 310 5411

  • 106 Regt RA

    Napier House, Baring Road, Grove Park London SE12 0BH 0208 860 4161

  • NRHQ RA

    Royal Artillery Barracks, Woolwich, London SE18 4BB 0208 7813012

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