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Field Army Troops is a formation of the British Army under direct control of Headquarters, Field Army. Its purpose is to "centrally command high-demand, low-volume capabilities."

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2019 reorganisation

In 2019, under the Field Army Reorganisation Plan (FARP), the role of Deputy Commander, Field Army was expanded with the moving of several commands and formations (by 2021) coming under direct control of CFA. Those units included the following:[1]

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Future Soldier reorganisation

On 25 November 2021, the Future Soldier programme was announced, which is due to be completed by 2030 and will reorganise the British Army from bottom to top. The role of "Field Army Troops" has been described as follows: "Field Army Troops – will centrally command high-demand, low-volume capabilities."

Under the new programme, the name 'Field Army Troops' was re-established.

16 Air Assault Brigade Combat Team formerly came under Field Army Troops until 2023, when it was re-subordinated to the command of 1st (UK) Division, under Future Soldier.[11]

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Structure

Headquarters, Field Army Troops

Source:[12]

Footnotes

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