Regular Reserve
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January 2021 | Army Reserve trained strength reached 26,820 personnel, excluding recruits in training and non-deployable categories. |
December 2020 | Royal Yeomanry provided a composite squadron for a six-month armoured reconnaissance tour as part of Britain's forward presence in Estonia. |
2014 | Defence Reform Act introduced legislative changes including the name change, reforms in mobilisation arrangements, and employer compensation provisions. |
July 2013 | White Paper adopted most of the commission's recommendations, emphasizing operational and training opportunities for formed units and sub-units. |
October 2012 | Ministry of Defence officially announced the new name 'Army Reserve', replacing the previous 'Territorial Army'. |
2011 | The Army Volunteer Reserve was officially renamed and restructured as the Army Reserve, marking a significant reorganization of the British Army's reserve forces. |
2011 | The Army Reserve continued to play a significant role in military operations, with units being integrated more closely into the regular British Army's operational structure. |
2011 | A reversal of previous downsizing trends began, with a new target of 30,000 trained manpower set, focusing on resourcing, training, and equipment for formed units and sub-units. |
July 18 2011 | Government published the commission's report, promising £1.5 billion in funding over ten years to rebuild and support the Army Reserve. |
January 2011 | By this year, reservists had been decorated in Iraq and Afghanistan, with 27 having given their lives during operations. |
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