Regular Reserve

United Kingdom legislation

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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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