Headquarters East (United Kingdom) Explained

Unit Name:	Headquarters East
Dates:	2015—Present
Garrison:	Chilwell
Country:	United Kingdom
Type:	Regional Point of Command
Command Structure:	Regional Command

Headquarters East is a regional point of command based in the East Midlands and East of England. The command administers the reserve units based in its area and also provides the military support HQ for the police and civilian population in the area.

History

Under Army 2020, 7th Armoured Brigade merged with 49 (East) Brigade on 13 February 2015.^[1] The latter became "Headquarters East" which was the regional point of contact for the following counties: Lincolnshire, South Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Rutland, Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, and Cambridgeshire.^{[2] [3] [4]} Under the Army 2020 Refine reorganisation, 7th Infantry Brigade and Headquarters East remained responsible for reserve units in the East Midlands and East of England.^[5]

On 30 November 2021, the Future Soldier changes were announced, under which the unit will merge with Headquarters West Midlands to form a new headquarters at Kendrew Barracks.^[6]

Structure

The following comes under the headquarters for administrative purposes:

• Headquarters East, Chetwynd Barracks, Chilwell
  • Cambridge University Officers' Training Corps (Army Reserve), in Cambridge^[7]
  • East Midlands University Officers' Training Corps (Army Reserve), in Nottingham^[8]
  • 7th Infantry Brigade & Headquarters East Cadet Training Team, at Kendrew Barracks, Cottesmore^[9]
  • Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Army Cadet Force, in Hertford^[10]
  • Cambridgeshire Army Cadet Force, in Waterbeach^[11]
  • Essex Army Cadet Force, in Chelmsford^[12]
  • Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, and Rutland Army Cadet Force, in South Wigston^[13]
  • Lincolnshire Army Cadet Force, at Sobraon Barracks, Lincoln^[14]
  • Norfolk Army Cadet Force, in Dereham^[15]
  • Northamptonshire Army Cadet Force, in Northampton^[16]
  • Suffolk Army Cadet Force, in Ipswich^[17]

External links

• Army 2020 Refine Order of Battle

Notes and References

1. Web site: 49 (East) Brigade Officially Disbanded. Forces TV. 2 May 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150702072150/http://forces.tv/82170245. 2 July 2015. dead.
2. Web site: Lockett. Sarah. 49 (East) Brigade Officially Disbanded. 2021-11-08. Forces Network. en.
3. Web site: 2016-08-16. 49 Brigade history - British Army Website. https://web.archive.org/web/20160816141247/http://www.army.mod.uk/structure/30010.aspx. dead. 2016-08-16. 2020-06-24.
4. Web site: 7th Infantry Brigade and HQ East. 2020-06-24. www.army.mod.uk. en-GB.
5. Web site: British Army - Formations - Support Command - Joint Helicopter Command (JHC) - Armed Forces - a3a5. www.armedforces.co.uk. 2019-08-22.
6. Web site: Future Soldier Guide. 48. Ministry of Defence. 3 August 2024.
7. Web site: Cambridge UOTC. 2021-11-11. www.army.mod.uk. en-GB.
8. Web site: East Midlands University Officers Training Corps. 2021-11-11. www.army.mod.uk. en-GB.
9. 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.
10. Web site: Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire Army Cadets. 2021-04-29. Army Cadets UK. en-GB.
11. Web site: Cambridgeshire Army Cadets. 2021-04-29. Army Cadets UK. en-GB.
12. Web site: Essex is host to just over 900 cadets and almost 200…. 2021-04-29. Army Cadets UK. en-GB.
13. Web site: Leicestershire Northamptonshire and Rutland Army…. 2021-04-29. Army Cadets UK. en-GB.
14. Web site: Lincolnshire Army Cadets. 2021-04-29. Army Cadets UK. en-GB.
15. Web site: Norfolk Army Cadets. 2021-04-29. Army Cadets UK. en-GB.
16. Web site: Nottinghamshire Army Cadets. 2021-04-29. Army Cadets UK. en-GB.
17. Web site: Suffolk Army Cadets. 2021-04-29. Army Cadets UK. en-GB.