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South West District was a district command of the British Army between 1967 and 1995.
South West District | |
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Active | 1967–1995 |
Country | ![]() |
Branch | ![]() |
Type | District Command |
Garrison/HQ | Bulford Camp |
The district was formed from 43rd (Wessex) Infantry Division as part of the Territorial Army Volunteer Reserve in 1967.[1] It had its headquarters at Bulford Camp, Wiltshire, and was placed under the command of HQ United Kingdom Land Forces in 1972.[2]
In 1984-85 the district controlled a number of individual units, including 94th Locating Regiment, Royal Artillery at Roberts Barracks, Larkhill; the Support Regiment RA; Headquarters 7 Regiment Army Air Corps; the UK contingent of the ACE Mobile Force; 1st Infantry Brigade at Tidworth; 43 Wessex Brigade in Exeter; and five planned companies of the Home Service Force.[3]
In 1992, Headquarters South West District controlled three of the Army's 20 training areas on Salisbury Plain.[4]
The district was disbanded on the formation of HQ Land Command in 1995.[5]
General officers commanding included:[6]
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