Commander Regional Forces (United Kingdom)
- Commander Regional Forces (United Kingdom)
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The Commander Regional Forces (CRF) had command over the Regenerative Divisions of the British Army i.e. those divisions that are not on full strength and would only be mobilised in a national emergency. The post was held by a Lieutenant General and was based at HQ Land Forces. The post holder was also Inspector-General of the Territorial Army.
Structure
Regional Forces was established in 2003, under the LANDmark reorganisation.[1] Commander Regional Forces is responsible for three regenerative Divisions (2nd Division, 4th Division and 5th Division), London District, and UK Support Command Germany.
In December 2009 it was announced that the responsibilities of the Commander Regional Forces (i.e. responsibility for support) would be subsumed within those of the Adjutant-General to the Forces who henceforth would take responsibility for both personnel and support.[2]
Recent Commanders
Recent Commanders of Regional Forces have been:[3]
- 2002-2004 Lieutenant General J Kiszely
- 2004-2007 Lieutenant General J McColl
- 2007-2009 Lieutenant General N Parker
- September 2009 - December 2009 Lieutenant General M Mans
References
Categories:
- British Army appointments
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