Navigation HOME WHAT WE DO WHO WE ARE EQUIPMENT PEOPLE NEWS & EVENTS DEPLOYMENTS CAREERS Our People Corps, Regiments & Units Formations, Divisions & Brigades The Army Reserve Cadets Our Schools and Colleges Meet the Army Future of the Army Civil Service WHO WE ARE WE INSPIRE ORDINARY PEOPLE TO EXCEPTIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS Search for corps, regiment or units: Search SEE ALL CORPS, REGIMENTS AND UNITS WE ARE FORWARD-LOOKING AND READY FOR THE CHALLENGES OF THE FUTURE, BOTH AT HOME AND OVERSEAS. OUR PEOPLE - OUR GREATEST ASSET The Army is distinct from the RAF and Royal Navy in that our tasks are always delivered directly by soldiers through human interaction. They are our greatest asset. We are an inspirational employer who embraces diversity, inclusivity and contributes to society in everything we do. We are leaders in leadership with skills for life and the opportunity for all. We have to make life-critical decisions and take purposeful action in sometimes hostile, confusing and unclear situations that occasionally test us to the limit of human endurance. Our training, development and preparation is personally rewarding but also ensures we are united by common values and strong bonds and will do the right thing, even under the most difficult circumstances. OUR PEOPLE OUR COMMAND STRUCTURE The Army is distinct from the RAF and Royal Navy in that our tasks are always delivered directly by soldiers through human interaction. They are our greatest asset. HOW THE ARMY IS STRUCTURED COMMAND STRUCTURE CHIEF OF THE GENERAL STAFF The Chief of the General Staff is the head of the British Army. The post is immediately subordinate to The Chief of Defence Staff, the head of the British Armed Services. DEPUTY CHIEF OF THE GENERAL STAFF Responsible for representing the Army Top Level Budget (TLB) within Head Office and outwards to relevant TLBs and dependencies, provides oversight of the Army Operating Model and provides overall personnel policy direction as the Principal Personnel Officer. LEVELS OF COMMAND Within the British Army we have different levels of command made up of varying units. FIRE TEAM SECTION PLATOON/TROOP COMPANY/SQUADRON Left Right FIRE TEAM Three Private soldiers, commanded by a Lance Corporal, form a Fire Team. CONTAINS 4 INDIVIDUALS PERSONNEL 4 COMMANDED BY LANCE CORPORAL RANKS The rank system forms the backbone of the Army's structure and it defines a soldier or officer's role and degree of responsibility. RANKS The rank system forms the backbone of the Army's structure and it defines a soldier's or officer's role and degree of responsibility. The chief of the General Staff (CGS) is the head of the British Army. CGS commands an Army Staff which works out of the Army Headquarters in Andover and exercises command of the Army through two subordinate commands: The Field Army and Home Command. RANKS WHO WE ARE CORPS, REGIMENTS & UNITS THE ARMY RESERVES REALISE YOUR POTENTIAL CAREERS OUR SCHOOLS & COLLEGES THE ARMY CADETS Find out more about the Army cadets VISIT THE ARMY CADETS SITE THINKING OF JOINING? Find out more about the what its like to Join the Army. VISIT THE ARMY CAREERS SITE VIEW NEXT What We Do Equipment Careers 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