The Royal Tank Regiment (RTR) is the oldest tank unit in the world, being formed by the British Army in 1916 during the First World War. Today, it is an armoured regiment equipped with Challenger 2 main battle tanks and structured under 12th Armoured Brigade Combat Team. Formerly known as the Tank Corps and the Royal Tank Corps, it …

Forged in the adversity of World War One, the Royal Tank Regiment (RTR) is the oldest tank unit in the world. Its arsenal includes the Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank, the Warrior Infantry Fighting Vehicle, and the Bulldog 2 Armoured Personnel Carrier.

Helping Royal Tank Regiment Veterans The Royal Tank Regiment Association was formed for the benefit of all serving members and Veterans who served in the Royal Tank Regiment or any of its antecedent Regiments.

The order of dress for all ranks is laid down in Regimental Standing Orders. It reflects the direction of the RTR Dress Committee expressed in the Dress Regulations held by the Adjutant.

The 3rd Royal Tank Regiment (3 RTR) was an armoured regiment of the British Army in existence from 1917 until 1992. It was part of the Royal Tank Regiment, itself part of the Royal Armoured Corps.

The 2nd Royal Tank Regiment (2 RTR) was an armoured regiment of the British Army. It was part of the Royal Tank Regiment, itself part of the Royal Armoured Corps and the 1st Mechanized Brigade.

The Royal Tank Regiment (RTR) is an armoured regiment of the British Army. It was formerly known as the Tank Corps and the Royal Tank Corps. It is part of the Royal Armoured Corps and is made up of two operational regiments, the 1st Royal Tank Regiment (1RTR) and the 2nd Royal Tank Regiment (2RTR). On 5 July 2012, it was announced that these two regiments would be amalgamated to form a single ...

Current Status The Regiment is equipped with Challenger 2 Tanks and based at Tidworth in Hampshire. It is part of the 12th Armoured Infantry Brigade. Unlike the other Armoured Regiments, the RTR has an integrated CBRN Reconnaissance Squadron operating the Fuchs reconnaissance vehicle. Following amalgamation, the Regiment comprises six Squadrons: AJAX – Challenger 2 Armoured

The 1st Royal Tank Regiment (1 RTR) is an armoured regiment of the British Army. It is part of the Royal Tank Regiment, itself part of the Royal Armoured Corps and operationally under 12th Mechanized Brigade. The regiment has four squadrons (A, D, G, and H) and a HQ squadron. It was originally formed as 1st (Light) Battalion, Royal Tank Corps in 1934. In 1993, it amalgamated with the 4th Royal ...

The 2nd Royal Tank Regiment (2 RTR) is an armoured regiment of the British Army. It is part of the Royal Tank Regiment, itself part of the Royal Armoured Corps and the 1st Mechanized Brigade. It primarily recruits from southern England while 1 RTR recruits from the north.[1] Founded as B Battalion, Tank Corps in 1917, the 2 RTR first saw action in World War I with the advent of tank technology ...