How can you join the british army from Ghana?
you have to be 18years with good qualification it has to be some thing you wish to do and u have to be ready to obey order.
What are the weakneses of the british army?
The British marched in single lines and announced themselves using drums and pipes. This made them easy targets, especially once colonists had observed the British troops methods and understood their weaknesses.
What gave the British army an advantage over the Continental Army as the war began?
that the brithish had more soldiers (5,ooo) an hired
How many soldiers in British army?
Today there are a Total of 2,475,967 soldiers in the Military. There is 507,158 soldiers in the army, 347,693 soldiers in the navy, 347,352 soldiers in the air force, 179,762 marines, and a total of 1,381,965 DODs
Why did the British army invade the South?
the south had alot of loyalists there so it was an easy target for them.
Can a dutch citizen join British Army?
No, The only people who are eligible to join the British Army are British Citizens, who are born in Britain. Citizens of Nepal can join the Brigade of Gurkha's. Commonwealth Citizens may join the British Army, if they meet all the elibility.
What is the leader of a British army called?
the leader of the British Army would be the supreme commander the reigning queen or king of Great Britain.
How can one join the British Army?
You cant join the British Army unless you are a citizen of either Britain or a commonwealth country. An American would have to live in the UK for 5 years and then apply for citizenship before joining the British Army.
Why do the british army need people to join?
Simply because a job in the army is more than just your average job.
You spend time on operations, peacekeeping, humanitarian aids and a wide variety of sport.
No day is the same in the British Army.
You get a huge amount of benefits such as renting a army flat for only £54 a month, free medical, dental care, less council tax £700 goes on your pension every year that doesn't count to your wages.
If you think that the army is for you, then apply!! You will never look back.
If you think you have what it takes to lead people, then why not become an officer in the army?
If your thinking of applying, then visit armyjobs.mod.uk
Are the uniforms of officers in the same as soldiers in the British army?
The combat uniforms are the same yes, the only difference being is rank insignia. However dress uniforms are varied by rank
What is the name of the head of the British Army?
The current Chief of the General Staff is General Sir Richard Dannatt. General Sir David Richards has been designated to succeed him in 2009.
Who warned the towns of concord and lexington about the british army?
How many men in a British Army platoon in World War 1?
A platoon has about 25-35 troops (there isn't really a set number, that's how many you see the most). A platoon sgt. and a platoon CO. There can be 4-6 men in a squad and 2-3 squads in a section and then 3-4 sections in a platoon. Every squad has a squad leader. This is how it is in the Marines.
Typically and ideally, there are 4 per fireteam, 3 fireteams per squad, 3 squads per platoon, add the platoon Sgt, Commander, and the Guide and 3 Squad Leaders and this comes to 42... and I am a Marine. Check your drill manual.
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Never mind the Marines and their overstrength platoons. According to FM 7-8 (Infantry Rifle Platoon and Squad), an infantry platoon in Infantry, Air Assault and Airborne divisions consists of:
Platoon Headquarters:
Platoon Leader (lieutenant)
Platoon Sergeant (sergeant first class, usually, and this is aside from the sergeants who command a section, and each fire team of say 4 would be lead by a corporal.
Platoon radioman (probably a specialist or a PFC)
Three rifle squads consisting of nine men each--one squad leader (sergeant), two fire team leaders (corporals), two riflemen, two automatic riflemen and two grenadiers
One weapons squad consisting of a squad leader (sergeant) plus two machinegunners, two assistant machinegunners, two antitank gunners and two assistant antitank gunners.
Total number of troops: 39.
A rifle platoon in a Ranger company contains 40 men--they drop the two antitank crews and replace them with three, three-man machinegun crews--gunner, assistant gunner and ammo bearer.
Army infantry platoons used to be a lot larger--they had 11-man rifle squads with two riflemen, one automatic rifleman and one grenadier plus the fire team leader in each fire team. This changed when the Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle came out--it won't hold an 11-man crew, so they had to change infantry doctrine to accommodate the equipment.
Given that, there's not really such a thing as a "standard" platoon outside the combat arms. I've been in 50-soldier platoons. I've been in 15-soldier platoons. It all depends on what unit you're in and how it's structured.
What was the nicknamed for the british army?
British soldiers were nicknamed "Tommies"- see the poem by Rudyard Kipling.
For it's Tommy this, an' Tommy that, an' "Chuck him out, the brute!"
But it's "Saviour of 'is country," when the guns begin to shoot;
When was the British army forced to flee Boston?
The British sent their troops to Boston in 1768 because the British customs agents ask for protection from the Townshend Act protesters. The troops camp in the center of the city as a show of great and mighty force.
Why do Gurkha's fight for the British army?
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How many helicopters are there in the british army?
The army uses several types of helicopters. When it comes to transporting troops, the army uses the UH-60 Blackhawk, which is a variant of the Jayhawk used by the coast guard. For air-to-ground defense, the army uses attack helicopters such as the AH-1 Cobra, or its replacement, AH-64 Apache.
What was the british army boots like in ww1?
During World War I, British Army boots were typically made of heavy leather, designed for durability and protection in harsh conditions. The standard issue was known as the "Brodie" boot, featuring a high ankle for support and a sturdy sole for trench and battlefield environments. However, these boots were often uncomfortable, leading to issues like trench foot among soldiers. Over time, improvements were made to enhance comfort and functionality, reflecting the challenges faced by troops.
Can a US citizen join the British Army?
There was a time when a person from any country could become a US citizen by serving in the US military. I don't know if this is still true or not. Check the web sites for the Army, Navy, and Air Force and/or call one of the recruitment offices which I am sure are listed on their web sites.
How large is the british army?
At the start of World War II in 1939, the British Army consisted of some thirty 'divisions' at varying levels of strength and nearly half as many independent battalions. Total number of men under arms, however, was barely 200,000, although this figure would rapidly increase due to ongoing training and the hasty formation of new units for which preparations had already begun.
When was British Army created?
There has been a military force in Britain for much longer than the legacy of the current British Army goes, but the Royal Army is descended from Oliver Cromwell's New Model Army, which was formed by the Parliamentarians during the English Civil War to fight the armies of the Royalists. Dates vary by source, but the year 1645 is often cited.