Navigation HOME WHAT WE DO WHO WE ARE EQUIPMENT PEOPLE NEWS & EVENTS DEPLOYMENTS CAREERS In this section: DEPLOYMENTS IRAQ THE BRITISH ARMY IN IRAQ The UK has a leading role in the 67-member Global Coalition committed to defeating Daesh. The coalition includes Iraq, European nations and the US. British troops are not in a combat role in Iraq but are on the ground with coalition partners providing training and equipment to Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) and Kurdish Security Forces (KSF). 4 RIFLES IN IRAQ PROGRESS OF THE MILITARY CAMPAIGN The British Army is using hard-won experience and skills from Afghanistan to help the ISF and KSF take the fight to Daesh. Iraqi and Kurdish forces are keen to build on recent operational successes and the training being delivered by UK troops has made a real difference on the ground. UK and coalition support for local forces has liberated Ramadi, Rutbah, Hit, Fallujah, Qayyarah and Mosul. The flow of foreign fighters has fallen by up to 90%. The UK has supported successful efforts to improve international coordination, through the UN and other bodies. At least 50 countries and the UN now pass fighter profiles to Interpol – a 400% increase over two years. According to the office of migration, more than 887,000 refugees have returned to their homes. TRAINING SUCCESS We’ve trained more than 25,000 Iraqi forces, including 6,600 Kurdish Peshmerga, in infantry, weapons maintenance, counter-IED, medical and engineering skills. This is already saving lives and contributing to successful operations. Following additional deployments, there are up to 1400 UK military and civilian personnel supporting counter-Daesh operations. Personnel from all services are manning crucial roles within the Global Coalition's headquarters throughout the Middle-East, including Baghdad, where there are UK advisors working alongside Iraqi military personnel in the Iraqi Operational Command. OPERATION FACTS 100 UK MILITARY PERSONNEL 25,000 IRAQI FORCES TRAINED 50% TERRITORY LOST BY DAESH 90% FALL IN FLOW OF FOREIGN FIGHTERS WHO'S DEPLOYED Scots Guards Since its formation more than 375 years ago, the Scots Guards has forged a reputation as one of the toughest fighting units in the British Army. As a mechanised regiment, it uses Mastiff and Jackal 2 armoured vehicles to engage enemy troops ACCESSIBILITY SECURITY POLICY PRIVACY AND COOKIES FREEDOM OF INFORMATION GET IN TOUCH Find the contacts you need for recruitment, media enquiries and more. GET IN TOUCH FOLLOW US https://www.facebook.com/britisharmy https://www.youtube.com/britisharmy https://www.instagram.com/britisharmy https://twitter.com/britisharmy https://www.linkedin.com/company/british-army © 2020 Crown Copyright BACK TO TOP We use cookies to personalise content and advertising, to provide social media features and to analyse our traffic. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners. If you would like an experience that is tailored to you, click ‘Accept All Cookies’. Alternatively, you can manage your Cookie Settings. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies