5th Regiment Royal Artillery
5th Regiment Royal Artillery is a regiment of the Royal Artillery in the British Army. It was formed in 1939 as 5th Regiment Royal Horse Artillery before being redesignated in 1958. It currently serves in the Surveillance and Target Acquisition role and is equipped with radars and acoustic sound ranging equipment; it also provides Special Observation Post teams.
| 5th Regiment Royal Horse Artillery 5th Regiment Royal Artillery | |
|---|---|
| Active | 25 November 1939 – present |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Role | Surveillance and Target Acquisition |
| Size | 6 Batteries 525 personnel |
| Part of | 1st Deep Reconnaissance Strike Brigade Combat Team |
| Garrison/HQ | Catterick Garrison |
| Nickname(s) | The Yorkshire Gunners |
| Equipment | MAMBA, LCMR, ASP |
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