Brigade of Gurkhas
Brigade of Gurkhas is the collective name which refers to all the units in the British Army that are composed of Nepalese Gurkha soldiers. The brigade draws its heritage from Gurkha units that originally served in the British Indian Army prior to Indian independence, and prior to that served for the East India Company. The brigade includes infantry, engineering, signal, logistic and training and support units. They are known for their khukuri, a distinctive heavy knife with a curved blade, and have a reputation for being fierce and brave soldiers.
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| Brigade of Gurkhas | |
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| Active | 1815–present |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Type | Assault troops |
| Role | Land warfare Expeditionary warfare Airborne forces |
| Size | ~4090 |
| Garrison/HQ | Staff College, Camberley |
| Nickname(s) | ''The Gurkhas" |
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| Commander-in-Chief | Charles III |
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| Tactical Recognition Flash | |
The brigade celebrated 200 years of service in the British Army in 2015.
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