Concept

Joint rapid reaction force

Properties

Alt label
  • UK Joint rapid reaction force
SES ID
  • 11126
  • 53451
Notation
  • 11126
In scheme
Broader
Definition
  • British Armed Forces formation consisting of specialised units from all three armed services tasked with rapid deployment worldwide at short notice. The force is intended to be capable of mounting operations up to medium scale warfighting. It can be employed nationally, or multinationally under the auspices of NATO, the European Union, the United Nations or any other coalition.