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3rd (United Kingdom) Division. We are the heart of the British Army’s Warfighting capability.

Bulford Camp, Wiltshire
Joined May 2012
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@3rdUKDivision
The Iron Division
3 years
As announced by UK Defence Secretary @BWallaceMP , the lead elements of @TheRoyalWelsh BG have arrived in Estonia 🇪🇪 on Op IRON SURGE Our commitment to @NATO remains unshakeable & we thank our allies in Poland 🇵🇱, Lithuania 🇱🇹 & Latvia 🇱🇻 for facilitating this move 🙏 #WeAreNATO
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The Iron Division
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Challenger 2 tanks from the Iron Division’s @ChurchillsOwn have arrived in Poland 🇵🇱 on Op HARFA Integrating with the 21st Podhale Rifles @Zelazna_Dywizja , they will support our allies at this crucial time, demonstrating our firm commitment to the collective security of Europe🤝
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The Iron Division
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#tanktuesday The King’s Royal Hussars (KRH) are in Poland 🇵🇱 alongside our @NATO allies on ex DEFENDER Europe 2022 A potent armoured force, the battlegroup includes two Challenger 2 Squadrons, a Danish 🇩🇰 Leopard Squadron & a @scots_guards anti-tank Company 💪 #WeAreNATO
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The Iron Division
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#tanktuesday The King’s Royal Hussars battlegroup have arrived in Poland 🇵🇱 for DEFENDER EUROPE 22 With nearly 9000 participants from 11 @NATO & partner nations, this large scale exercise will hone readiness over a wide area of operations💪🤝 #DefenderEurope #StrongerTogether
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The Iron Division
3 years
Moving ahead on Op IRON SURGE, @TheRoyalWelsh has left Poland 🇵🇱 & is heading to the Baltics to reinforce the @RoyalTankRegt @NATO eFP in Estonia 🇪🇪 A huge thank you 🙏 to our Polish allies for their efforts in facilitating our soldiers & equipment 🇬🇧 🤝 🇵🇱 #weareNATO
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The Iron Division
3 years
Today 3 (UK) Div’s new GOC, Maj Gen James Martin DSO OBE MC, arrived at the HQ. No stranger to the Iron Division, having previously commanded @1ArmdInf , he begins following his tenure as Commander @16AirAssltBCT , where he oversaw Op PITTING in Kabul. Welcome, General James!
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The Iron Division
7 years
3rd (UK) Division finds itself training side by side 82nd & 101st Airborne Divisions, 73 years today we fought together. #roadtowarfighter .
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The Iron Division
2 years
Iron Division soldiers from @ChurchillsOwn are deployed to Poland on Op HARFA They recently completed Ex BEAR alongside our Polish & US allies 🤝 With 4500 troops & 100s of vehicles, they further developed collective readiness & integration 💪 🇬🇧🇵🇱🇺🇸 #WeAreNATO #nied źwiedź22
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The Iron Division
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What an explosive half of Rugby for a British team @EnglandRugby ! Power, Aggression, Team Work- just what we at the @BritishArmy are all about. Follow the Iron Division, @1UKDivision & @6thUKDivision at the ACPD next week. #combatpower @neilsexton659 @field_army @ArmySgtMajor
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The Iron Division
2 years
Iron Division soldiers from @ChurchillsOwn are currently deployed to Poland on Op HARFA They recently had the honour of taking part in the Polish Armed Forces Day Parade, marching side by side with our @NATO allies 🇬🇧 🤝 🇵🇱 @Zelazna_Dywizja @Poland_MOD #StrongerTogether
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The Iron Division
3 years
Yesterday UK & Estonian PMs @BorisJohnson & @kajakallas were joined by @NATO Secretary General @jensstoltenberg at the eFP in Tapa 🇪🇪 We’re proud that Iron Division soldiers are playing a leading role & standing shoulder to shoulder with our NATO allies 🤝 #weareNATO
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The Iron Division
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#DDay76 -6 June 1944 the greatest land invasion began. Facing enemy fire, wading through sea & sand, loaded with kit, @3rdUKDivision was the first British formation to land at Sword Beach. We must always remember their bravery, many never coming home. #WeWillRememberThem
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The Iron Division
2 years
Iron Division soldiers are ready to deploy on operations in all conditions, anywhere around the world 🌎 In Estonia 🇪🇪 the King’s Royal Hussars led @NATO eFP Battlegroup have been practicing controlled aggression on the bayonet range ❄️ 💪 #WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether #ready
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The Iron Division
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A busy period for @3rdUKDivision prior to our deployment to Ex WARFIGHTER 21.4 in the USA 🇺🇸. Final training serials☑️, COVID tests and isolation☑️ clearing departures☑️ - Let’s do this. @BritishArmy @LWC_UK @field_army @FdArmyComdSM @iiicorps_cg @ArmyCGS
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The Iron Division
3 years
Soldiers from @TheRoyalWelsh Battlegroup & @101_Log_Bde arrived in #Latvia 🇱🇻 yesterday & were visited by the UK ambassador, His Excellency @PaulBrummell 🇬🇧 The Op IRON SURGE convoy now heads to Estonia 🇪🇪 to strengthen the @NATO @RoyalTankRegt eFP #WeAreNATO
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The Iron Division
3 years
#MondayMotivation Want to know how heavy armour is being moved over huge distances on Op IRON SURGE? 19 Tank Transporter Squadron is using state of the art Heavy Equipment Transporters to take @TheRoyalWelsh Battlegroup to Estonia 🇪🇪 & strengthen the @NATO eFP 💪 #WeAreNATO
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The Iron Division
2 years
Yesterday we had the privilege of hosting Lt Gen Välimäki, Commander of the Finnish Army @Maavoimat , alongside CFA @field_army at our HQ in Bulford Gen Välimäki met soldiers from 1 DRS BCT & @TheIronFist who demonstrated the platforms & capabilities of the Iron Division 🇬🇧🤝🇫🇮
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The Iron Division
2 years
We recently had the privilege of welcoming members of the Ukrainian military & government for a capability demonstration on Salisbury Plain Hosted by Ministers @JSHeappey & Jeremy Quin, Iron Division soldiers demonstrated a range of equipment & options for military support 🇬🇧 🇺🇦
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The Iron Division
2 years
In Estonia, the King’s Royal Hussars led @NATO eFP have recently completed VERTS WARRIOR 🇪🇪 The ex provided the opportunity to train in winter conditions ❄️ alongside the newly arrived French company @armeedeterre & integrate them fully into the battlegroup 🤝 💪 #weareNATO
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The Iron Division
2 years
Today members of the Division came together to pay tribute and honour all those who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedoms. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.
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The Iron Division
2 years
Iron Division soldiers from @ChurchillsOwn recently had the privilege to host Polish PM @MorawieckiM & Defence Minister @mblaszczak on Ex BEAR Deployed to 🇵🇱 on Op HARFA, our soldiers are proud to stand alongside our @NATO allies to protect our collective security 🤝 #weareNATO
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The Iron Division
2 years
Yesterday the @RoyalTankRegt battlegroup returned home after an extended nine month deployment to Estonia They’ve been at the forefront of protecting our collective security on @NATO ’s eastern flank A fantastic job complete- they’ll now enjoy a well earned break #fearnaught
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The Iron Division
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The GOC wishing his outgoing Command Sergeant Major, WO1 Paul Carney, a fond fairwell as he takes over as Field Army Sergeant Major. We thank you for your enthusiasm, professionalism and humour in all your work-all the best. @BritishArmy @field_army @Proud_Sappers @IIICorps_CG
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The Iron Division
2 years
Before an operation can be executed, a rehearsal of concept (ROC) drill is carried out so that everyone knows their part in the plan On CERBERUS the GOC took the opportunity to reinforce his intent to the Brigade commanders of the Warfighting Division #StrongerTogether #CERB22
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The Iron Division
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#MondayMotivation In Estonia, @TheRoyalWelsh led eFP Battlegroup have deployed on their first major exercise since they arrived BOLD DRAGON will ensure the multinational @NATO force is fully integrated into the 1st Estonian Brigade 🤝 🇬🇧 🇫🇷 🇩🇰 🇪🇪 📸 @ComdUKeFP #WeAreNATO
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The Iron Division
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Iron Division soldiers from the King’s Royal Hussars battlegroup have arrived in Estonia Yesterday they were transfered authority from @TheRoyalWelsh & will lead the multinational @NATO Enhanced Forward Presence alongside our French, Danish & Estonian allies 🇬🇧🇫🇷🇩🇰🇪🇪 #WeAreNATO
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The Iron Division
3 years
#ICYMI An additional 900 🇬🇧 troops & almost 300 armoured vehicles have made the journey to Estonia 🇪🇪 to bolster the UK’s presence in the region Shortly @TheRoyalWelsh will take over from the @RoyalTankRegt as the lead Battlegroup of the Enhanced Forward Presence #WeAreNATO
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The Iron Division
3 years
We recently had the honour of hosting Commanding General @VCorps Lt Gen Kolasheski at our HQ The General met Iron Division soldiers & was given an overview of our capabilities & commitments as we deepen our interoperability with our closest allies 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 🤝 #weareNATO
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The Iron Division
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Today @TheRoyalWelsh assumed command as the lead Unit of the @NATO eFP in Estonia Taking over from the @RoyalTankRegt , the Battlegroup consists of forces from the UK 🇬🇧, France 🇫🇷, Denmark 🇩🇰 & Estonia 🇪🇪 working together to protect our collective security 🤝 #weareNATO
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The Iron Division
7 years
A pleasure to host - Secretary of State for Defence &Commander Field Army yesterday,a good chance to update them on the Warfighting Division
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The Iron Division
2 years
Today Iron Division soldiers from the @RoyalTankRegt battlegroup were awarded eFP Estonia medals in Tapa They return home soon after an extended nine month deployment on @NATO ’s eastern flank, working to protect our collective security Congratulations on a fantastic job 👏
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The Iron Division
3 years
The @TheRoyalWelsh Battlegroup have recently finished the live fire element of TALLIN DAWN Held at @NATO Forces Holding Base Sennelager 🇩🇪, this Combined Arms, realistic & challenging Ex serves as the final training event before deployment to Estonia on Op CABRIT 🇪🇪 #weareNATO
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The Iron Division
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On Tuesday the Iron Division had the pleasure of hosting @ArmyCGS , @field_army CFA, @COM_ARRC and other distinguished visitors on Ex IRON TITAN 23, where they saw the Division’s warfighting capabilities deployed at scale on the British Army’s largest training event of the year.
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The Iron Division
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#MondayMotivation In Estonia, the King’s Royal Hussars led eFP Battlegroup have deployed on their first major exercise since arriving 💪 BOLD HUSSAR will ensure the multinational @NATO force is fully integrated into the 1st Estonian Brigade @Kaitsevagi 🇬🇧 🇫🇷 🇩🇰 🇪🇪 #WeAreNATO
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The Iron Division
3 years
We’re proud to have Iron Division soldiers from the @RoyalTankRegt & @TheRoyalWelsh Battlegroups in Estonia 🇪🇪 standing shoulder to shoulder with our @NATO allies 💪 #StrongerTogether #WeAreNATO
@10DowningStreet
UK Prime Minister
3 years
📍Tapa Army Base, Estonia. 🇬🇧 has doubled its troop presence in 🇪🇪 in recent weeks. We are the largest contributor to NATO’s Enhanced Forward Presence in the Baltic states. As we support Ukraine, @NATO is shoring up its shared resilience, defending our people and values.
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The Iron Division
3 years
Last week we said goodbye to General Officer Commanding Maj Gen Mike Elviss MBE During his tenure as Commander Iron Division he ensured we were #ready for Operations during the pandemic & led us to outstanding results on Exs CERBERUS & WARFIGHTER 🙏 & good luck General Mike!
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The Iron Division
7 years
Happy 91st Birthday to our Commander-in-Chief: Her Majesty The Queen. #Queensbirthday @AlastairBruce_ #Queenat91
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The Iron Division
6 years
The @3rdUKDivision bids a fond farewell to the out going GOC Maj Gen Borton and welcomes the new GOC of the Iron Division Maj Gen Swift. @BritishArmy @12ArmdInfBde @1ArmdInf @TheIronFist @25CSEngrGp @101_Log_Bde @CO1RMP @1_brigade
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The Iron Division
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Soldiers from the QRH @ChurchillsOwn recently hosted the 1st Tank Battalion, 21st Podhale Rifles Brigade for a Challenger 2 familiarisation on Op HARFA A key opportunity for integration with our Polish allies as we provide support at this crucial time 🇬🇧🤝🇵🇱 #StrongerTogether
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The Iron Division
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As the division recovers to the UK, let’s look back on #Warfighter 21.4 Over March and April, @3rdUKDivision joined @USArmy and @armeedeterre on the largest warfighter exercise in #MCTP 35-year history. @3eDivision @iiicorps_cg @1stArmoredDiv @18airbornecorps
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The Iron Division
5 years
British and American soldiers are training together in @forthood , Texas on Ex #warfighter . The exercise went live today, after all the #hardwork in the build up to get to the start state. We’ll post updates as we continue @IIICorps_CG @FightingFirst @FORSCOM @BritishArmy @USArmy
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The Iron Division
7 years
The GOC says farewell to the out going Comd SM on promotion to Captain. Good luck for the future.
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The Iron Division
3 years
The Challenger 2 tank is integral to the combat power of the @NATO Enhanced Forward Presence in Estonia 🇪🇪 On this #TankTuesday & #ICYMI here are some highlights from the recent @RoyalTankRegt deployment to Op CABRIT👇 #WeAreNATO
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The Iron Division
3 years
As WINTER CAMP draws to a close, Iron Division soldiers from the @RoyalTankRegt BG are testing ‘force on force’ scenarios with our French & Estonian @NATO allies 🇬🇧 🇪🇪 🇫🇷 A fantastic opportunity to deepen interoperability during the eFP’s largest ever winter Ex 🤝 #WeAreNATO
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The Iron Division
7 years
A pleasure to host Lt Gen Anderson, @USArmy Department Of The Army 🇺🇸 to the Iron Division HQ today. The Deputy Commanding General being ideally placed to brief him on the Division ahead of Ex Warfighter 18.4. 🇬🇧🇺🇸. @BritishArmy @DCG_3UKDiv @18airbornecorps @4thInfDiv
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The Iron Division
8 years
@4_RIFLES demonstrate new tactic on 3rd Division Operational Shooting Competition @BritishArmy @BFBSSalsplain
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The Iron Division
2 years
On this #TankTuesday here are some recent highlights of Iron Division Challenger 2 tanks in action: - @RoyalTankRegt tanks serving as part of the @TheRoyalWelsh led @NATO eFP battlegroup🇪🇪 on Ex BOLD DRAGON - @ChurchillsOwn deployed to Finland alongside JEF partners on Ex ARROW
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The Iron Division
11 months
@3rdUKDivsion where united in observing the Armistice silence, we remember all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice and have given their tomorrows for our today. #WeWillRememberThem #Remembrance
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The Iron Division
2 years
#MondayMotivation Iron Division soldiers from @NATO eFP battlegroup Estonia 🇪🇪 have been honing their artillery firepower capabilities on Ex TOMBS RAIDER Live firing AS90s, MLRS & Light Guns, troops practiced combined fire missions onto precise targets down range💥 #WeAreNATO
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The Iron Division
1 year
The Iron Division hosted the Land Combat Power Visit @field_army a display of the British Army’s land power. Over 200 British and international students from the Advance Command Staff College @DefAcUK observed the Army’s future organisation, capabilities and transformation.
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The Iron Division
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Iron Division soldiers from @ChurchillsOwn recently completed PUMA, a multinational ex involving over 2000 troops & 300 pieces of equipment Deployed to Poland on Op HARFA, they trained alongside our @NATO allies from the USA & the Visegrád Group 🤝 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 🇵🇱 🇭🇺 🇸🇰 🇨🇿 #weareNATO
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The Iron Division
3 years
Yesterday GOC 3rd (UK) Div, Maj Gen James Martin DSO OBE MC, inspected @4BnREME for their final mount on PRDC. A fantastic achievement that demonstrates the high standards of Iron Division soldiers. Well done & enjoy your return to Tidworth 👏
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The Iron Division
4 years
5 days until #Warfighter The IRON DIVISION has: Conducted 🧠training in 🇬🇧 ☑️ Integration with 🇺🇸&🇫🇷 ALLIES ☑️ Set up the HQ in Fort Hood Texas ☑️ & Finished planning and rehearsals ☑️ READY for WFX! @BritishArmy @iiicorps_cg @1stArmoredDiv @3eDivision @csttg @field_army @ArmyCGS
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The Iron Division
3 years
Iron Division Units have been busy training & operating alongside our #NATO allies in Europe. Let’s look at some current activity 🧵 👇 1. In #Estonia the eFP Battlegroup led by the @RoyalTankRegt have begun Ex WINTER CAMP- involving over 1400 soldiers from 🇬🇧 🇫🇷 & 🇪🇪 💪 🤝
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The Iron Division
5 years
#combatpower - The Iron Division delivering the good news at the Army Combat Power Demonstration. Really proud to host the Army and Combined Cadets for #STEM Day @Comd_Cadets @ArmyCadetsUK @BritishArmy @UrchTyrone
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British Army 🇬🇧
5 years
It's #combatpower time! The Army Combat Power Demonstration (ACPD) will be concentrating on the themes of #STEM #Industry and #GlobalBritain The Army remains a unique and persistent tool of British policy, take a look here:
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The Iron Division
5 years
A message from the soldiers of The Iron Division, from the @ChurchillsOwn Battlegroup, in Estonia. Happy New Year to everyone! @field_army @1ArmdInf @12ArmdInfBde @TheIronFist @101_Log_Bde @25CSEngrGp #HappyNewYear
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The Iron Division
3 years
Iron Division soldiers from @FirstFusiliers recently deployed to India in a milestone event for Indo-UK military cooperation. First travelling to #Uttarakhand for Ex AJEYA WARRIOR they shared best practice & developed interoperability alongside the 1/11th Gorkha Rifles 🤝 🇬🇧 🇮🇳
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The Iron Division
3 years
Soldiers from the Iron Division have a huge amount of experience working alongside our @NATO allies We’ve trained & deployed together all over the world & our commitment to collective security remains unshakable #StrongerTogether #WeAreNATO
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The Iron Division
1 year
It has been a busy week for HQ IRON DIVISION. Staff preparing for Ex IRON TITAN and conducting Individual Training Requirements (ITRs). Visits from Brigadier General Lapointe OMM MMV MSM CD - GOC 1st Canadian Division and Major General Boswell DSD - Commander New Zealand Army.
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The Iron Division
5 years
We are on standby to support the UK’s response to the Coronavirus outbreak, if required. #InThisTogether A new Armed Forces COVID Support Force has been created, read some of the key facts below👇 Find out more about about the #COVIDSupportForce :
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The Iron Division
4 years
Interoperability and integration. Working with our close allies is always a pleasure. Here we see the Comd Team of @3rdUKDivision meeting @1BCT1CD in @forthood . The evolution of the Cavalry. It’s important to connect with and really understand our allies for operational success.
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The Iron Division
2 years
This week we welcomed Brigadier General Matthew Brown @USArmy to the HQ as our new Deputy Commanding General Demonstrating the commitment & solidarity between our nations, BG Brown will serve in the Iron Division for the next two years 🇬🇧 🤝 🇺🇸 #StrongerTogether
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The Iron Division
7 years
Pleasure to host Maj Gen Laubenthal, GOC 1st 🇩🇪Panzer Div recently, forging ahead with relationships that smooth the path to working with our key allies, great to watch the Germans alongside our Scots Guards. @BritishArmy @bundeswehrInfo
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The Iron Division
11 months
@3rdUKDivision “remains the heart” of the UK’s warfighting power, state-of-the-art equipment is key to how we fight. This week @HCav1660 showcased the AJAX; a digitised, tracked, medium weight armoured recce vehicle the core of British Army's deployable ISTAR capability!
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The Iron Division
3 years
Operation IRON SURGE is well underway, with the @TheRoyalWelsh Battlegroup moving to Estonia 🇪🇪 to strengthen the @RoyalTankRegt led @NATO enhanced Forward Presence @ComdUKeFP 💪 🤝 Find out more below 👇 #WeAreNATO #IRONSURGE #strongertogether
@BritishArmy
British Army 🇬🇧
3 years
🗣️"Alongside our NATO Allies, we are deploying troops and assets on land, sea and air to bolster European defences..." Defence Secretary Ben Wallace Troops and equipment have begun moving to Estonia as part of Ex Iron Surge. Read more: #WeAreNATO
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The Iron Division
2 years
The Brigade Headquarters of the Warfighting Division are set up and ready to go on exercise CERBERUS They’ll soon be put through their paces, testing their ability to command & control during high intensity warfighting operations 💪 #Cerberus #StrongerTogether
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@3rdUKDivision
The Iron Division
9 years
Exactly 71 years ago - @3rdUKDivision became the first division ashore on #DDay , landing at 'Sword Beach' #DDay71 http://t.co/WqAtj7TGsh
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The Iron Division
3 years
A real privilege to host CFA at our HQ in Bulford today. With a combination of multi-domain capabilities and first class soldiers, the Iron Division is ready to deploy and operate anywhere in the world. Thank you to all those who contributed to a fantastic event. @field_army
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The Iron Division
3 years
A pleasure to host DCOS @field_army , Maj Gen Thorpe, for the opening of the flagship Strength & Conditioning Centre on Bulford camp. Our people are our priority & this state of the art, fully solar powered, facility will help take functional fitness to the next level 💪 🏋🏽‍♂️
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The Iron Division
6 years
Exercise Specular 19 has been ongoing throughout the week. A busy time to exercise the Divisional HQ to test @12ArmdInfBde , @16AirAssltBde , @101_Log_Bde and @The_Black_Rats . Lots of other units involved - we’ll post throughout!
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The Iron Division
2 years
#TankTuesday Iron Division soldiers from @NATO eFP battlegroup Estonia 🇪🇪 are currently on ex DRAGON THUNDER ⚡️ They’ve been demonstrating their firepower capabilities in a series of live fire training scenarios, including with @RoyalTankRegt Challenger 2 tanks💥 #WeAreNATO
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The Iron Division
2 years
29 Enabling Group are in Germany on Exercise CERBERUS Their Port Task Group are based in Emden & have been busy receiving the Warfighting Division’s vehicles & equipment as part of the largest deployment of UK Forces to Europe in over a decade 🇬🇧🤝🇩🇪 #CERB22 #StrongerTogether
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The Iron Division
6 years
Our people are what makes the British Army unique. They have worked extremely hard to enable LCPV and here is the GOC thanking them before the final day #combatpower @royal_hussars @TheRoyalWelsh @101_Log_Bde @12ArmdInfBde @Force_Troops
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The Iron Division
3 years
Yesterday GOC 3 (UK) Div, Maj Gen James Martin, visited Iron Division soldiers from @TheRoyalWelsh & @RoyalTankRegt Battlegroups in Tapa, Estonia🇪🇪 We’re proud that our first-class men & women are working alongside our @NATO allies to ensure our collective security🤝 #weareNATO
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The Iron Division
6 years
It was a pleasure to host the new CGS, Gen Carleton-Smith CBE and the @ArmySgtMajor at @3rdUKDivision HQ yesterday. After the GOC delivered an update on the Division, CGS briefed the Headquarters staff and presented a CGS commendation to the Division XO. @BritishArmy
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The Iron Division
3 years
Fantastic to host @ArmyCGS at our HQ in Bulford today Our staff took the opportunity to brief him on the full range of Iron Division activities, from homeland support 🇬🇧 to overseas deployments & operations 🌎 And a huge 👏 to Maj Rob Fellows for receiving a CGS Commendation
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The Iron Division
6 years
Whilst exercising in @FtBraggNC @3rdUKDivision attempt to prepare for as many situations as possible. This includes wearing our CBRN suits in temperatures of 30 degrees. Everything becomes more difficult. #alwayslearning #hotandsweaty @BritishArmy
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The Iron Division
3 years
The Iron Division is currently on Ex SABER JUNCTION, a 4000 troop, 14 nation NATO exercise in Hohenfels 🇩🇪 Our HQ is providing a Divisional HICON for a 🇺🇸 Bde for the 1st time & @3_rifles are embedded & integrated with @2dCavalryRegt . Stay tuned for plenty more… #WeAreNATO
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The Iron Division
2 years
Iron Division soldiers from @TheRoyalWelsh & @RoyalTankRegt led battlegroups are taking part in Ex HEDGEHOG in Estonia 🇪🇪 Alongside our @NATO allies, they’ve been conducting force on force training in a realistic & challenging environment 💪 🤝 #WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether
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The Iron Division
2 years
🗣 “Winning matters. The way in which you have gone after this challenge has filled me with confidence” After announcing the end of Ex CERBERUS, Maj Gen Martin, GOC the Warfighting Division, addressed the HQ to reflect on their achievement & thank them for their hard work 👏
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The Iron Division
3 years
Shout out to the @USArmy ’s @3dUSCAV Regiment. During Exercise Warfighter 21.4, @3rdUKDivision had the privilege of working very closely with @iiicorps_cg ’s Cavalry who performed the role of Corps Reconnaissance.
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The Iron Division
7 years
GOC 3rd (UK) Div welcomes GOC 1st (GER) Panzer Div to Bulford, interoperbility, strengthening ties and tanks were the order of the day.🇬🇧🇩🇪
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The Iron Division
3 years
Iron Division soldiers serving in Estonia are proud to work alongside our @NATO allies from France 🇫🇷 & Denmark 🇩🇰 The Enhanced Forward Presence recently held an interoperability day at Tapa Camp, showcasing vehicles & equipment to enhance our mutual understanding 🤝 #WeAreNATO
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The Iron Division
6 years
@3rdUKDivision said goodbye to the DCG, Brig Gen Crissman. After 2 years with the Div he will be missed. In true British style he was escorted from Picton Bks by the Pipe Major of @RoyalTankRegt whilst sat in Field Marshal Montgomery’s Rolls Royce with the road lined by @CO3DSR
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The Iron Division
2 years
As the main body prepares to deploy, 29 Enabling Group are in Germany, working alongside our allies on Ex CERBERUS Enhancing @NATO interoperability, they recently hosted @bundeswehrInfo & @CanadianArmy soldiers to learn more about their people & capabilities 🇬🇧🇩🇪🇨🇦 #WeAreNATO
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The Iron Division
5 years
Welcome to Bulford @TheIronFist ! In the Wiltshire sun, surrounded by family, friends and supporters of the Brigade, the GOC (& former 20X Comd) opened the new Headquarters after their move from Germany. @3rdUKDivision @field_army @Home_Command @BorisJohnson
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The Iron Division
2 years
Iron Division soldiers from @FirstFusiliers recently deployed to Germany with our @bundeswehrInfo allies on PANZER HACKLE Embedding with Jägerbataillon 91, troops trained in a realistic urban environment designed to further develop 🇬🇧-🇩🇪interoperability & military cooperation 🤝
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The Iron Division
2 years
To commemorate the 78th anniversary of the D-Day landings, GOC 3 (UK) Div led a delegation from the HQ and 3DSR to Normandy It was an honour to meet veterans and remember the courage and sacrifice of all those who fought to restore freedom on that day We will never forget them
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The Iron Division
11 months
The British Army’s largest training event of the year has concluded. A 6-week long exercise, involving 8000 troops; across the entire UK, Ex IRON TITAN exploited lessons learnt from the Ukrainian forces on the importance of supply, logistics and endurance
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The Iron Division
7 years
Teaching future Military leaders about Urban Operations today, food for thought as to how 🇬🇧troops fight now and in the future. @ComdtJSCSC
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The Iron Division
3 years
We are underway! The IRON Division is in Texas working with @iiicorps_cg @1stArmoredDiv and @3eDivision on #WARFIGHTER Preparing the headquarters for high intensity operations working alongside @USArmy and @armeedeterre Find out more below!👇🏽 #StrongerTogether #WeAreNATO
@BritishArmy
British Army 🇬🇧
3 years
🗣️"Working alongside our closest allies and leveraging our relative strengths makes us more lethal as a whole."- Maj Gen Mike Elvis MBE, GOC 3 (UK) Div Members of @3rdUKDivision are currently deployed to the United States on Ex Warfighter More info at:
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The Iron Division
2 years
Thousands of 🇬🇧 soldiers are joining our @NATO & JEF allies on exercises in Europe this summer 🤝 Iron Division soldiers are playing a key part: - The KRH on Ex DEFENDER 🇵🇱 - @TheRoyalWelsh & @RoyalTankRegt on Ex HEDGEHOG 🇪🇪 - @ChurchillsOwn on Ex ARROW 🇫🇮 #WeAreNATO #unity
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The Iron Division
4 years
@3rdUKDivision & @csttg congratulate @16AirAssltBde @TheIronFist @7thRats @1st_Aviation @101_Log_Bde on successfully validating on Ex CERBERUS. The largest training audience validated on one exercise in the UK. A huge well done, demonstrating professionalism at all levels.
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The Iron Division
2 years
While CERBERUS is validating our Brigade HQs for warfighting operations, it’s also looking to the future The Experimentation & Trials Group @YORKS_REGT are deployed on the exercise to examine pioneering new capabilities to transform the way we fight under Future Soldier #CERB22
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The Iron Division
5 years
GOC @3rdUKDivision attending a parade at Colleville-Montgomery ‘Monty’s Memorial’, surrounded by Veterans of the campaign. @CO3DSR @BritishArmy @DefenceHQ #Normandy75 #DDay75thAnniversary
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The Iron Division
3 years
Today at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month we gathered to honour all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. We will remember them. #RemembranceDay2021
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