Headquarters Centre (United Kingdom)

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Headquarters Centre
Active2024—Present
CountryFlag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom
BranchFlag of the British Army.svg  British Army
TypeRegional Point of Command
Part of Regional Command
Garrison/HQ Kendrew Barracks

Headquarters Centre is a regional point of command based in Midlands of England. The command administers the reserve units based in its area and also provides the military support HQ for the police and civilian population in the area.

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History

In 2024, under the Future Soldier reforms, Headquarters East merged with Headquarters West Midlands to form Headquarters Centre at Kendrew Barracks. [1]

Structure

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