"The Northern Gunners" are the Royal Artillery’s Army Reserve unit in the North East of England, and the only Army Reserve unit to hold, maintain and train on the armoured tracked M270, Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS). The Army's only Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) Regiment. 101 Regiment, "The Northern Gunners" are the Royal Artillery's Army Reserve unit based in the North East of Engla
nd. The MLRS is the British Army's main 'precision fire' system, able to engage targets at long ranges with extreme precision. Each battery has its own reconnaissance and command sections which control the MLRS movement and firing, as well as the delivery of ammunition. The 3-man MLRS detachment will often be operating and moving independently, as will the other elements of the battery, such as the 2-man ammunition truck crews. This needs a certain quality of individual, as well as good training and good communications. There is no need for previous experience or particular skills or qualifications, just a willingness to learn. The British Army delivers some of the best training in the world, and much of the training you'll receive is recognised by civilian training organisations and employers. You will be taught basic soldiering skills, from map reading and field craft to weapon handling. Basic training, takes place on drill evenings in Army Reserve Centres, at weekends and over 2 week blocks at Army training establishments. When you complete your Basic training you will choose a role. The minimum commitment we ask of our reserve soldiers is 28 days’ training a year. This consists of a two-week exercise, once per year, with the rest of the training taking place on weekends through the year and drill nights on a Tuesday evening. You’ll be paid to attend training and will also be eligible for travel and some other expenses. Many reserve soldiers find they want to do much more than the minimum and there are plenty of opportunities. You will be given high quality training. You will operate equipment and work as a team, you will develop physically and mentally, so you can work alongside the regular army.
