MODERN DAY

The Royal Yeomanry

As a reconnaissance regiment, the Royal Yeomanry operates in front of other friendly forces to gather intelligence on the enemy and the local environment, often at night and in poor weather conditions.

We use light armoured vehicles fitted with high-tech weaponry and the latest battlefield communications systems, along with surveillance optics to help see at night – although we're equally at home on foot.

Royal Yeomanry soldiers train and serve alongside their Regular Army counterparts, 1st The Queen’s Dragoon Guards. Together, we have been deployed on operations all over the world.

Squadron Locations

The Royal Yeomanry is comprised of:

REGIMENTAL HEADQUARTERS

Leicester

A (SHERWOOD RANGERS YEOMANRY) SQUADRON

Nottingham
B (STAFFORDSHIRE, WARWICKSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE) SQUADRON

Dudley
C (KENT AND SHARPSHOOTERS YEOMANRY) SQUADRON

Croydon
D (SHROPSHIRE YEOMANRY) SQUADRON

Telford
E (LEICESTERSHIRE AND DERBYSHIRE YEOMANRY) SQUADRON

Leicester
F (WESTMINSTER DRAGOONS) SQUADRON

London
CARDIFF TROOP, D SQUADRON

Cardiff

Roles

Driver

The driver is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the vehicle. They are experienced in the knowing the limitations of their vehicle, working with the commander to manoeuvre as a team.

Commander

The vehicle commander sits next to the driver and is in charge of the tactical employment of the vehicle crew.
Responsible for navigation, radio communication as well as manning the commanders GPMG.

Gunner

Atop the vehicle is the vehicle gunner. Operating either the GPMG, HMG or GMG, they are the primary eyes and ears for the vehicle crew. They require high levels of situational awareness which allows them to communicate important information to the commander.

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Combat Medic

The combat medics are integrated within the Squadron in order to provide an initial response to casualties.
They are one of the first responders to an incident before loading up the medical chain to regimental aid.