4/73 (Sphinx) Special Observation Post Battery RA
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4/73 (Sphinx) Special Observation Post Battery Royal Artillery is a Surveillance and Target Acquisition (STA) unit of the British Army. It fields the British Army with long-range STA Patrols which provide specialist surveillance, reconnaissance and joint fires in high-threat environments. It is part of 5th Regiment Royal Artillery and is based at Catterick Garrison in North Yorkshire.
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Active | 1982 – Present |
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Branch | ![]() |
Type | Artillery |
Role | STA Patrols |
Size | Battery |
Part of | 5th Regiment Royal Artillery |
Location | Catterick Garrison |
Nickname(s) | Sphinx Battery, STA Patrols, Special OP's, Special Observers. |
Motto(s) | Lateo |
Anniversaries | 4 (Sphinx) Battery Alexandria Day 1 July 73 (Sphinx) Battery Alexandria Day 10 June |
Battle honours | Ubique |
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