THE BRITISH ARMY’S MOST VERSATILE FORCE
The First Division is the British Army’s most versatile force – light, agile, lethal and expeditionary. Active and effective at home and overseas. Trusted by defence and the nation as a multi-talented workforce with unique capabilities.
Our role
First In: The First Division is the United Kingdom’s persistently engaged force, working with our partners throughout the world through our global hubs.
First Choice: The First Division is the United Kingdom’s and our Coalition Allies partner of choice – made up of a diverse and capable workforce, containing the Armies most specialist skills.
First Solution: The First Division is constantly ready – we ensure and enable the United Kingdom’s ‘Theatre Entry’ capability and directly contributes to the international coalition providing increased global security.
Our organisation
The Division has four light infantry Brigades, two Logistic Brigades a Medical Brigade and an Engineer Brigade:
- 1 Military Police Brigade (Andover)
- 2 Medical Brigade (Strensall)
- 4 Infantry Brigade and HQ North East (Catterick)
- 7 Infantry Brigade and HQ East (Chillwell)
- 8 Engineer Brigade (Minley)
- 11 Security Force Assistance Brigade (Aldershot)
- 51 Infantry Brigade and HQ Scotland (Stirling)
- 102 Logistic Brigade (Grantham)
Timeline
Locations
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Division Headquarters
Imphal Barracks, York
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1 Military Police Brigade
Marlborough Lines, Andover, Hampshire
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2nd Medical Brigade
Headquarters, Strensall, North Yorkshire
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HQ 4th Infantry Brigade and HQ North East
Peronne Lines, Catterick Garrison
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HQ 7th Infantry Brigade and HQ East
Chetwynd Barracks, Chilwell
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HQ 8 Engineer Brigade
Gibraltar Barracks, Minley, Hampshire
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11th Security Force Assistance Brigade
Taurus House, Aldershot
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HQ 51st Infantry Brigade and HQ Scotland
Forthside Barracks, Stirling
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HQ 102 Logistic Brigade
Prince William of Gloucester Barracks, Grantham
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HQ 104 Logistic Support Brigade
Headquarters, South Cerney, Gloucestershire