British armed forces have been based in Germany for about 70 years, but the UK announced plans in 2010 to relocate all troops serving in the country by 2020. About 6,000 military personnel are currently deployed in Germany, but this is scheduled to be reduced to 4,400 troops by 2016.

Where are the British Army currently posted?

British army personnel are currently deployed in Somalia to support 4 organisations; the UN, the AU Mission in Somalia, the EU and direct support to the Somali National Army as part of international efforts to restore security and stability in the region.

Is the British army in Germany?

It was the largest concentration of British armed forces permanently stationed outside the United Kingdom. However, around 185 British Army personnel and 60 Ministry of Defence civilians will stay in Germany beyond 2020. The remaining presence in Germany is known as British Army Germany.

Does the British Army pay well?

The average annual salary for privates in the armed forces of the United Kingdom was just over 20.8 thousand British pounds in 2019/20, compared with approximately 123.1 thousand pounds for the rank of General.

How do I find out if someone was in the Army UK?

Other ways to find service recordsthe Commonwealth War Graves Commission website.the Armed Forces Memorial roll of honour.the National Archives for service records from 1913 to 1920 or service records before 1913.

What army bases are still open in Germany?

The sites being retained in Germany are the Barton Barracks, Ansbach; Pulaski Barracks, Kaiserslautern; Coleman Barracks, Mannheim; Weilimdorf Warehouse, Stuttgart and Amelia Earhart Center, Wiesbaden. In Belgium, the Army is holding on to the Daumerie Barracks, it said.

Is Army pay good UK?

The average annual salary for privates in the armed forces of the United Kingdom was just over 20.8 thousand British pounds in 2019/20, compared with approximately 123.1 thousand pounds for the rank of General.