Special Reconnaissance Regiment
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The Special Reconnaissance Regiment (SRR) is a tier 1[8] special reconnaissance unit of the British Army. It was established on 6 April 2005 and is part of the United Kingdom Special Forces (UKSF).[1]
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Special Reconnaissance Regiment | |
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Active | 6 April 2005 – present[1] |
Country | United Kingdom |
Branch | British Army |
Type | Special forces |
Role | Special reconnaissance |
Size | 200-600 est.[2][3][4][5] |
Part of | United Kingdom Special Forces (UKSF) |
Garrison/HQ | Stirling Lines, Hereford, United Kingdom |
March | Argus |
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Commanders | |
Colonel-in-Chief | The Queen[7] |
Abbreviation | SRR |
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The regiment conducts a wide range of classified activities related to covert surveillance and reconnaissance. The SRR draws its personnel from existing units and can recruit male and female volunteers from any branch of the British Armed Forces.[9][10]