Summary
The 1st Military Working Dog Regiment, Royal Army Veterinary Corps is a British Army animal unit.[2] It was responsible for providing trained dogs and handlers to support the main brigade of British troops deployed to Afghanistan in Operation Herrick. The regiment was formed on 26 March 2010, and its headquarters is located at St George's Barracks, North Luffenham.[3]
| 1st Military Working Dog Regiment, Royal Army Veterinary Corps | |
|---|---|
 A dog handler and dog from 103 Military Working Dog Squadron in Afghanistan during 2011 | |
| Active | 2010–current |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Branch |  British Army |
| Size | 4 Squadrons 400 personnel[1] |
| Regimental headquarters | St George's Barracks, North Luffenham |
| Motto(s) | Vires in Varietate - Strength in Diversity |
| Engagements | Iraq War War in Afghanistan |
| Website | Regimental webpage |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Lt Col C Budge |
Composition edit
The 1st Military Working Dog Regiment was established to command the Army's five military working dog support units. Until the regimental headquarters had been established these units were independent.[3] As part of forming the regiment, an additional 162 soldiers were assigned to the RAVC.[4] As of 2015 the regiment comprised 299 regular soldiers and up to 384 working dogs. At this time 350 reservists were being integrated into the regiment.[5]
As of 2011, the regiment comprised the following sub-units:[6]
- Regimental Headquarters St George's Barracks, North Luffenham.
- 101 Military Working Dog Squadron St George's Barracks, North Luffenham. (Nationally recruited Army Reserves)
- 102 Military Working Dog Squadron St George's Barracks, North Luffenham.
- 103 HQ & Support Military Working Dog Squadron St George's Barracks, North Luffenham.
- 104 Military Working Dog Squadron St George's Barracks, North Luffenham.
- 105 Military Working Dog Squadron St George's Barracks, North Luffenham.
- 106 Cyprus Military Working Dog Troop Episkopi, now re-rolled under 103 HQ & Support Squadron (2018)
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Army – Question for Ministry of Defence". p. 1. Archived from the original on 15 September 2020. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
- ^ "Army Medical Service". British Army. Retrieved 25 December 2016.
- ^ a b "Military working dogs parade as a newly formed regiment". British Army. Retrieved 25 December 2011.
- ^ Chesshyre, Robert (20 January 2011). "Dogs of war: sniffer dogs lead the way in Afghanistan". The Telegraph. Retrieved 25 December 2011.
- ^ "1st Military Working Dog Regiment". British Army. Retrieved 3 August 2015.
- ^ "1st Military Working Dog Regiment". British Army. Archived from the original on 28 December 2011. Retrieved 25 December 2011.
External links edit
- https://www.army.mod.uk/who-we-are/corps-regiments-and-units/army-medical-services/royal-army-veterinary-corps/1st-military-working-dog-regiment/
- https://www.army.mod.uk/who-we-are/corps-regiments-and-units/army-medical-services/royal-army-veterinary-corps/
- https://www.army.mod.uk/who-we-are/corps-regiments-and-units/army-medical-services/royal-army-veterinary-corps/defence-animal-training-regiment/