| Headquarters North | |
|---|---|
| Active | 2024—Present |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Branch |  British Army |
| Type | Regional Point of Command |
| Part of | Regional Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Bourlon Barracks, Catterick Garrison |
Headquarters North is the British Army's Regional Point of Command (RPoC) for North West England, North East England and Yorkshire and the Humber. 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.
On 1 August 2024, Headquarters North East merged with Headquarters North West to form Headquarters North. [1] [2]
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Headquarters North West was a regional point of command based in North West England. The command administered the reserve units based in its area and also provided the military support HQ for the police and civilian population in the area.
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Headquarters North East was a regional point of command based in North East England and Yorkshire and the Humber. The command administered the reserve units based in its area and also provided the military support HQ for the police and civilian population in the area.
Headquarters South East is a regional point of command based in South East England. The command administers the reserve units based in its area and also provided the military support HQ for the police and civilian population in the area.
Headquarters West Midlands is a regional point of command based in West 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.
Headquarters East is a regional point of command based in the East Midlands and East 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.