Navigation HOME WHAT WE DO WHO WE ARE EQUIPMENT PEOPLE NEWS & EVENTS DEPLOYMENTS CAREERS In this section: EQUIPMENT PERSONAL EQUIPMENT PERSONAL EQUIPMENT With unrivalled operational experience, the British Army has developed an armoury of powerful and versatile weaponry, from grenades to heavy machine guns, supported by state-of-the-art body armour and personal load carrying equipment. PERSONAL ROLE RADIO PERSONAL CLOTHING COMBAT BODY ARMOUR PERSONAL ROLE RADIO OVERVIEW SPECIFICATIONS OVERVIEW The Personal Role Radio (PRR) is a small transmitter-receiver that allows infantry soldiers to communicate over short distances. Effective even through thick cover or the walls of buildings, PRR enables section commanders to react quickly and efficiently to rapidly changing situations, including contact with the enemy, greatly increasing the effectiveness of infantry fire teams. PRR is issued to every member of an eight-strong infantry section. The system is easy to use, is unobtrusive and comfortable to wear yet is rugged enough to sustain the harshest environments. The use of PRR has significantly enhanced combat effectiveness by providing all informed communications to front line soldiers, used alongside traditional methods based on shouting and hand signals. PERSONAL CLOTHING OVERVIEW CLOTHING FOR OPERATIONS PERSONAL CLOTHING SYSTEM PERSONAL LOAD CARRYING EQUIPMENT WATERPROOF SOCKS OVERVIEW The multi-terrain pattern (MTP) combat clothing is designed to blend with the range of environments such as woodland, jungle, compounds, crops, grassland and arid stone. This change to the British camouflage pattern was the first in 40 years. The latest camouflage design was developed after extensive laboratory tests and field evaluations, which included aerial and scientific photography to provide the right colours and brightness for the new pattern. Computer modelling was used to represent the deserts and mixed environments in Afghanistan. This multi-terrain pattern (MTP) has been phased in throughout all British Army corps and regiments based around the world and it replaces the previous Combat 95 uniform. COMBAT BODY ARMOUR OSPREY ASSAULT BODY ARMOUR VIRTUS VIRTUS SCALABLE TACTICAL VEST (STV) STV CONTINUED... THE VIRTUS HELMET OSPREY ASSAULT BODY ARMOUR Osprey assault body armour provides excellent ballistic protection, while improving the comfort of personnel in a combat role. The Osprey Assault body armour has all the stopping power of the original Osprey but is closer fitting. It includes improved rubber mouldings on the shoulders, designed to prevent heavy rucksacks and weapons from slipping. There are elastic draw-cords on the detachable ammunition pouches, giving troops a more accessible alternative to velcro and the protective breast plate is now carried in a pocket inside the armoured vest, making it less bulky and obstructive to movement. Small arms and support weapons Combat Vehicles Protected Patrol Vehicles Reconnaissance Vehicles 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