Headquarters East (United Kingdom)
| Headquarters East | |
|---|---|
| Active | 2015—Present |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Branch |  British Army |
| Type | Regional Point of Command |
| Part of | Regional Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Chilwell |
Headquarters East is a regional point of command based in the East Midlands and East of England. The command administers the reserve units based in its area and also provides the military support HQ for the police and civilian population in the area.
History
[edit]Under Army 2020, 7th Armoured Brigade merged with 49 (East) Brigade on 13 February 2015.[1] The latter became "Headquarters East" which was the regional point of contact for the following counties: Lincolnshire, South Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Rutland, Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, and Cambridgeshire.[2][3][4] Under the Army 2020 Refine reorganisation, 7th Infantry Brigade and Headquarters East remained responsible for reserve units in the East Midlands and East of England.[5]
On 30 November 2021, the Future Soldier changes were announced, under which the unit will merge with Headquarters West Midlands to form a new headquarters at Kendrew Barracks.[6]
Structure
[edit]The following comes under the headquarters for administrative purposes:
- Headquarters East, Chetwynd Barracks, Chilwell
- Cambridge University Officers' Training Corps (Army Reserve), in Cambridge[7]
- East Midlands University Officers' Training Corps (Army Reserve), in Nottingham[8]
- 7th Infantry Brigade & Headquarters East Cadet Training Team, at Kendrew Barracks, Cottesmore[9]
- Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Army Cadet Force, in Hertford[10]
- Cambridgeshire Army Cadet Force, in Waterbeach[11]
- Essex Army Cadet Force, in Chelmsford[12]
- Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, and Rutland Army Cadet Force, in South Wigston[13]
- Lincolnshire Army Cadet Force, at Sobraon Barracks, Lincoln[14]
- Norfolk Army Cadet Force, in Dereham[15]
- Northamptonshire Army Cadet Force, in Northampton[16]
- Suffolk Army Cadet Force, in Ipswich[17]
References
[edit]- ^ "49 (East) Brigade Officially Disbanded". Forces TV. Archived from the original on 2 July 2015. Retrieved 2 May 2015.
- ^ Lockett, Sarah. "49 (East) Brigade Officially Disbanded". Forces Network. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
- ^ "49 Brigade history - British Army Website". 16 August 2016. Archived from the original on 16 August 2016. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
- ^ "7th Infantry Brigade and HQ East". www.army.mod.uk. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
- ^ "British Army - Formations - Support Command - Joint Helicopter Command (JHC) - Armed Forces - a3a5". www.armedforces.co.uk. Retrieved 22 August 2019.
- ^ "Future Soldier Guide" (PDF). Ministry of Defence. p. 48. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
- ^ "Cambridge UOTC". www.army.mod.uk. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
- ^ "East Midlands University Officers Training Corps". www.army.mod.uk. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
- ^ "Freedom of Information (Act) request regarding current Army Cadet Training Teams (CTTs)" (PDF). What do they know?. Ministry of Defence. 7 December 2021. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
- ^ "Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire Army Cadets". Army Cadets UK. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
- ^ "Cambridgeshire Army Cadets". Army Cadets UK. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
- ^ "Essex is host to just over 900 cadets and almost 200…". Army Cadets UK. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
- ^ "Leicestershire Northamptonshire and Rutland Army…". Army Cadets UK. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
- ^ "Lincolnshire Army Cadets". Army Cadets UK. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
- ^ "Norfolk Army Cadets". Army Cadets UK. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
- ^ "Nottinghamshire Army Cadets". Army Cadets UK. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
- ^ "Suffolk Army Cadets". Army Cadets UK. Retrieved 29 April 2021.