Headquarters North East (United Kingdom)

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Headquarters North East
Black Rat Patch .jpg
Active2015—2024
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 Catterick Garrison

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.

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History

Under Army 2020, 4th Infantry Brigade merged with 15th Infantry Brigade in 2015. The latter became "Headquarters North East", which was the point of contact for the counties of Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, North Yorkshire, East Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and South Yorkshire. [1] Under the Army 2020 Refine reorganisation, 4th Infantry Brigade and Headquarters North East remained responsible for reserve units in the north east of England. [2]

On 1 August 2024, the unit merged with Headquarters North West to form Headquarters North. [3]

Structure

Headquarters North East

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