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British Armed Forces (UK Military)
The British armed forces, also known as Her Majesty's Armed Forces, is the general sum up of all branches of the British Military. This includes the British Army, RAF, Royal Navy, Royal Marines and many more branches. They were originally formed in 1707 on lines with the British Army.
694 Questions
How many men in a infantry division?
Once again, ever since the reorganization of the military in the early years of WW2, there have been 28 troops in a platoon, 4 platoons in a company, 4 companies in a battalion, 4 battalions in a regiment and 4 regiments in a division. Thus, about 4x4x4x4x28=7168 troops PLUS a whole bunch of commissioned and non-commissioned officers, warrant officers and other administrative personnel including cooks, bottle washers and etc. The actual total varies from unit to unit, and units are seldom at full strength. The above describes the "Square Division" within the US Army prior to WW2 and also used in WW1. Just before WW1 began, the US Army down-sized their divisions so they could be more maneuverable on the field. The typical Infantry Division contained 15,000 men. There were 4 Companies (3 rifle and 1 heavy weapons) in each Battalion. 3 Battalions to each Regiment. 3 Regiments that made up the Infantry Division.
There were also 3 Artillery Battalions but soon, they added a 4th heavy artillery battalion. In addition, there were Engineering Battalion, Medical Battalion, Quatermaster, Ordnance Company, Signal Company, Recon Troop, Military Police, etc. Each Regiment had 1 Cannon Company and 1 Anti-Tank company and 1 Service Company. Link to simple Organizational charts of US ARMY Infantry Division: http://www.custermen.com/ItalyWW2/ArmyOrg/OrgChart/Charts.htm
What qualifications do you need to be a pilot in the RAF?
2 A-levels (at grade A-C) or 3 Highers or equivalent, plus 5 GCSEs/SCEs at Grade C/3 minimum or equivalent including English language and a grade B/2 in maths.
Realistically you'd need alot higher grades than these. Pilot is a very competitive job. Ideally you'd want a degree.
What is the value of a British Armed Forces Sixpence note?
The British Armed Forces Sixpence note was first issued in 1946 money and was used with various different designs over the next 20 years.
A British Armed Forces Sixpence note, in excellent condition, might fetch anything up to £5 GBP.
A reputable coin dealer will be able to more accurately identify the note and make a valuation.
What are the names of the raf fighter group 12 airfields used during World War 2?
RAF Fighter Command 1940
12 Group
Headquarters - RAF Watnall
Sector Airfields
RAF Digby.
RAF Duxford.
RAF Kirton-in-Lindsey.
RAF Wittering.
Fighter Airfields
RAF Coltishall.
RAF Leconfield.
RAF Tern Hill.
For more detail see http://www.raf.mod.uk/bob1940/12group.html John Woods
Can you become an officer in the British army if you're colourblind?
No, to be a warfare officer in the Royal Navy you must have CP (colour perception) level 2, which is normal colour vision. There are still careers available in the navy with CP3 and CP4 however.
What forms of drug testing do the British armed forces use?
They take a sample of the hair and they test for any drugs
How many Jews served in British military in World War 2?
Question: What population statistics are there about Jews living in the United Kingdom?
The following information about United Kingdom Jewry comes from the 2005 Annual Assessment by The Jewish People Policy Planning Institute (JPPPI) of the Jewish Agency for Israel.
Answer: Jewish Population
1970: 390,000
2005: 298,000
2020 Projected: 238,000
Percentage of Jewish population that attends Jewish Day School
60 percent
Percentage of Jewish population that marries out
40-45 percent
Percentage of Jewish population that has ever visited Israel
78 percent
Immigration to Israel (Aliyah) in 2004
363
Tourists to Israel in 2004
146,482
Violent Anti-Semitic Incidents in 2004
84
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Can you rejoin the army after discharge?
This is not a very easy question to answer, as it has many variables. That being said, as long as your disharge was under favorable conditions and you haven't gone and become a felon since your discharge and you still meet the requirements for enlistment, you can generally reenlist prior to disharge. Generally speaking, unless you left with a BCD or a dishonorable discharge, or some sort of medical or mental discharge disqualifying you from service and you haven't become an outlaw you should be in the clear.
The motto of the Royal Air Force is "Per Ardua ad Astra", translated as "Through Struggle to the Stars" (or more literally through adversity). The RAF inherited the motto from its predecessor, the Royal Flying Corps.
How many british troops have been deployed to Afghanistan how many of them are now dead?
120 British troops have died in Afghanistan as of 13 Sept 2008
What promise did the british army make to African Americans?
Freedom which they got, and sometimes Land which they sometimes didn't. Many were settled in Canada, others in the Caribbean. This took place in both the revolutionary war and the war of 1812.
How many RAF aircraft losses in the battle of birtain?
I was not too sure if you wanted volume of planes or types of planes. I gave you a list of planes. I can tell you this it was in the thousands. They were turning out 400 planes a month and I think went on for four years. When you see how many planes are below you will see why there were so many planes. Fighting the Luftwaffe and the Japanese was no easy task and required many planes. Some of these plane types were in Australia too. I did not include all their planes.
Aircraft
Airspeed Oxford
Armstrong Whitworth Ensign
Armstrong Whitworth Albemarle
Armstrong Whitworth Siskin
Armstrong Whitworth Whitley
Avro Lancaster
Avro 621 Tutor
Avro Anson
Avro Manchester
Boulton Paul Defiant
Bristol Beaufighter
Bristol Beaufort
Bristol Blenheim
Curtiss P-36 Mohawk
Curtiss P-40 Tomahawk / Kittyhawk
de Havilland DH.82 Tiger Moth
de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito
Douglas A-20 Boston
Douglas Dakota
Fairey Firefly
Fairey Swordfish
Gloster Gladiator
Gloster / Armstrong Whitworth Meteor
Gloster Gauntlet
Handley Page Halifax
Hawker Fury (I & II)
Hawker Hurricane
Hawker Sea Fury / Fury
Hawker Sea Hurricane
Hawker Tempest
Hawker Typhoon
Martin Baltimore (A-30)
Saro Lerwick
Saro London
Short Stirling
Short Sunderland
Supermarine Seafire
Supermarine Spitfire
Supermarine Stranraer
Supermarine Walrus
Vickers Wellington
Westland Welkin
Westland Whirlwind
George Washington was commander in chief of the British Army?
George Washington was appointed commander-in-chief of the American revolutionary forces in 1775 by the Continental Congress.
Continental army
What is the legal age to join the raf?
Generally, 17.5 years old to apply,for kids its 13 years old to 22years old.
Is the military service compulsory in the UK for the young people?
No, there is no compulsory military service in the UK.
Why did The British shifted their military effort to the south?
The reason the British moved south was because the Continental Army won basically every battle. So anyway, the British moved south because they thought there would be Loyalists in the South to protect their land.
When was Training Group RAF created?
1st April 1918, it was their 90th anniversary this year. That was when the Royal Air Corps became the Royal Air Force, a separate branch of service. The US did not form their Air Force until 1947.
It was actually an amalgamation of the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Naval Air Service
How much money do the RAF earn?
the RAF live of the tax payers hard earned money the thieving beggar's. there's your bloody question answered.
What are five problems the British army faced in the first war?
They fought an offensive war.
They also fought against guerrilla warfare as opposed to conventional.
It took time for them to resupply and replace troops because they had to sail across the ocean.
10 Shillings British armed forces World War 2 bank note?
There were a few different issues of the Military 10/- note, some rarer than others. A 3rd issue (in mint, uncirculated condition*) is worth about £10. A 2nd issue is worth about £20.
* Many if not all of the notes available have had holes punched in and are stamped 'CANCELLED'.
What is the most dangerous thing in the world according to British army legend?
According to the British Army legend, the most dangerous thing in the world is a second lieutenant with a map and compass. Variations on this include almost any officer with a "map and a compass."
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Where was my dad stationed during national service in the UK?
Try searching ancestry.co.uk , the Imperial War museum archives and if he was unfortunate to become a casualty the Commonwealth War Graves Commision at CWGC.org . Anything else just ask!
