Headquarters North West (United Kingdom) Explained

Headquarters North West was a regional point of command based in North West England. The command administered the reserve units based in its area and also provided the military support HQ for the police and civilian population in the area.

History

Under the Army 2020 Refine reorganisation, 42nd Infantry Brigade and Headquarters North West dropped its operational commitments and was reduced to a Colonel's command, becoming Headquarters North West.^{[2] [3]}

On 1 August 2024, the unit merged with Headquarters North East to form Headquarters North.^[4]

Structure

• Headquarters North West, at Fulwood Barracks, Preston^[5]
  • North West Officer Training Regiment (Army Reserve), at Fulwood Barracks, Preston^[6]
    • Liverpool University Officer' Training Corps (Army Reserve), in Liverpool
    • Manchester and Salford University Officers' Training Corps (Army Reserve), at University Barracks, Manchester^[7]
  • Headquarters North West Cadet Training Team, at Fulwood Barracks, Preston^{[8] [9]}
  • Cheshire Army Cadet Force, at Fox Barracks, Chester^[10]
  • Cumbria Army Cadet Force, at Carlisle Castle^[11]
  • Greater Manchester Army Cadet Force, in Bury^[12]
  • Isle of Man Army Cadet Force, in Douglas^[13]
  • Lancashire Army Cadet Force, at Fulwood Barracks, Preston^[14]
  • Merseyside Army Cadet Force, at Altcar Training Camp, Hightown^[15]

References

1. Web site: Military forces in the Lancashire-12 area. Lancashire County Council. 11 July 2020.
2. Web site: Headquarters North West Engagement Presentation. 22 March 2018. wwww.cbpartners.org.
3. Web site: British Army - Formations - Support Command - Joint Helicopter Command (JHC) - Armed Forces - a3a5. www.armedforces.co.uk. 2019-08-22.
4. Web site: Catterick marks the formation of the British Army’s Headquarters North. 3 August 2024.
5. News: "Fantastic news": Relief as Fulwood Barracks gets another 3-year stay of execution. Lancashire Post. 26 November 2021. 28 December 2021.
6. Web site: NOT YOUR AVERAGE UNIVERSITY SOCIETY. 2021-11-11. www.army.mod.uk. en-GB.
7. Web site: NOT YOUR AVERAGE UNIVERSITY SOCIETY. 2021-11-11. www.army.mod.uk. en-GB.
8. Web site: 7 December 2021. Freedom of Information (Act) request regarding current Army Cadet Training Teams (CTTs). 9 December 2021. What do they know?. Ministry of Defence.
9. Web site: 2017-08-01. Cheshire ACF Welcomes Next Generation of Instructors. 2021-11-07. North West Reserve Forces & Cadets Association. en-US.
10. Web site: Cheshire Army Cadets. 2021-04-29. Army Cadets UK. en-GB.
11. Web site: Cumbria Army Cadets. 2021-04-29. Army Cadets UK. en-GB.
12. Web site: Greater Manchester Army Cadets. 2021-04-29. Army Cadets UK. en-GB.
13. Web site: Isle Of Man Army Cadets. 2021-04-29. Army Cadets UK. en-GB.
14. Web site: Lancashire Army Cadets. 2021-04-29. Army Cadets UK. en-GB.
15. Web site: Merseyside Army Cadets. 2021-04-29. Army Cadets UK. en-GB.

External links

• Army 2020 Refine Order of Battle