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THE HEART OF ENGLAND'S INFANTRY
The Regiment has deployed on numerous operational tours since its formation in 2007, including:
- Op TELIC & SHADER (Iraq)
- Op HERRICK & TORAL (Afghanistan)
- Op ORBITAL (Ukraine)
- Op CABRIT (Estonia)
- Op TOSCA (Cyprus)
- Op TRENTON (South Sudan)
- Op FIRIC (Falkland Islands)
This makes the Mercian Regiment one of the most operationally experienced regiments in the British Army.
1ST BATTALION, THE MERCIAN REGIMENT
1 MERCIAN is the regular battalion of The Mercian Regiment, based in Bulford in Wiltshire, specialising in Armoured Infantry.
Ready to decisively engage the enemy in close quarter combat, soldiers in 1 MERCIAN are highly skilled with sophisticated weapon systems ranging from the SA80 A3 rifle through to the Warrior Armoured Infantry Fighting Vehicle with its 30mm cannon.
4TH BATTALION, THE MERCIAN REGIMENT
4 MERCIAN is the Army Reserve battalion of The Mercian Regiment. It is regionally based in 10 locations throughout the Midlands, with companies spread across the five counties that form Mercia.