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 eight Brigades:
- 1st Military Police Brigade (Andover)
- 2nd Medical Brigade (Strensall)
- 4th Light Brigade Combat Team and HQ North East (Catterick)
- 7th Light Mechanised Brigade Combat Team and HQ East (Chillwell)
- 8 Engineer Brigade (Minley)
- 11th Security Force Assistance Brigade (Aldershot)
- 19th Light Brigade (York)
- 102 Operational Sustainment 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 102 Operational Sustainment Brigade
Prince William of Gloucester Barracks, Grantham