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<p>Under the Army 2020 structure, the Royal Armoured Corps will be formed of 10 Regular
Regiments made up of three Armoured Regiments, three Armoured Cavalry Regiments and
three Light Cavalry Regiments with The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment continuing
to support public duties and ceremonial commitments; four Reserve Regiments and one
independent Regular squadron providing a Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear
Area, Survey and Reconnaissance capability. <br><br>The overall establishment of the
Royal Armoured Corps will be around 6,000.<br><br>The Armoured Regiments will continue
in their existing role as direct combat units and will continue to be equipped with
the Challenger 2 tank. From 2020, the Close Reconnaissance troop is planned to have
the Scout Specialist Vehicle (SV).<br><br>The Armoured Cavalry Regiments will continue
to provide a manned reconnaissance and surveillance capability. They will be equipped
with Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance (Tracked) and, from 2020, the Scout SV.<br><br>The
Light Cavalry Regiments will provide a highly mobile tactical reconnaissance capability
in both mounted and dismounted roles, mainly equipped with Jackal and Coyote vehicles.</p>
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