Know your Army: What military ranks are equivalent to 'private'?
Private is the lowest rank of trained soldiers in the British Army, although there are a number of equivalent ranks.
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Army Seventh generation soldier from one family begins Army career
Military service in the British Army in the Stewart/Cartwright family dates back to 1799, during the Napoleonic Wars.
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Weapons and Kit British Army close to being 'combat incapable' against high-end threats
A senior defence analyst has warned the UK may be left vulnerable by equipment shortcomings.
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Army Ex Cambrian Patrol: Army's Gruelling Challenge Returns
On average, only 5% of patrols taking part in Exercise Cambrian Patrol achieve the top award, with a third failing to finish.
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World Belize's new military band is tuning up – with help of Grenadier Guards
About 30 Army musicians are in the Central American country to help form and rehearse a Belize military band.
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Navy 'Exciting Times': How The Military World's Reacting To New Chief Of The Defence Staff
Royal Navy chief Admiral Sir Tony Radakin is set to take up the role on 30 November, replacing General Sir Nick Carter.
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Army Sandhurst training goes global in jungles of Belize
In their first-ever commissioning course conducted overseas, instructors have travelled to Belize to train cadets to become officers.
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Army Rugby legend Alun Wyn Jones dons Army fatigues to join troops on exercise
The Wales and Lions rugby captain spent time visiting troops on a live-firing range at the Castlemartin Training Area in Pembrokeshire.
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Army Know Your Army – Boats And Aircraft
A look at the different vessels and aircraft supporting the British Army.
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Royal Marines 'Once A Marine, Always A Marine': Tributes Paid To Major General Matthew Holmes
The former Commandant General Royal Marines, who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, has died at the age of 54.
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Cyprus Watch: UK's UN buffer zone mission – as you've never seen it before
United Nations soldiers have patrolled the buffer zone in Cyprus since 1974.
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Army Fuel Crisis: Military Tanker Drivers Take To Roads To Ease Shortages
Personnel will initially be focused on London and the South East, where the worst shortages remain.
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Army Fuel Shortages: Military Begin Deliveries On Monday
Almost 200 personnel will be deployed on 4 October to relieve pressure on petrol stations.
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Army Amphibious Bridge-Rigs Linking UK And Germany
The M3 bridging rigs can drive into water and join together to create platforms for troops.
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Scotland Duchess of Cornwall presents medals to 3 Rifles during Edinburgh visit
It was the Duchess's first visit to the regiment's Scottish-based battalion since replacing Prince Philip as the Rifles' Colonel-In-Chief.
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Army Stubbing It Out: British Army To Be Smoke-Free By End Of 2022
Vaping will be permitted in certain areas, but all tobacco products will be banned by 31 December of next year.