British 5th Division
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The 5th Division is an administrative division of the British Army.
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The division is currently in charge of the majority of regiments in Wales, the West Midlands and South West England, with approximately 20'000 regular personel, 9'000 TA personel and around 5'000 civilians. It has its permanent headquarters at Shrewsbury in Shropshire, which is also the headquarters of the 143rd Brigade.
Unlike the 1st and 3rd Divisions of the British Army, the 5th Division does not operate as a single unit, but has administrative control over a wide range of regiments, training establishments and cadet corps.
Brigades
- 43rd (Wessex) Brigade (South West England)
- 143rd (West Midlands) Brigade
- 160th (Wales) Brigade
See also
External links
- 5th Division official website (http://www.army.mod.uk/5div/index.htm)