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 deplyments
- 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.