1st Battalion – The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment

Based in Cyprus, 1st Battalion The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment is a Light Role Infantry Battalion, deploying to Cyprus as the Resident Infantry / Theatre Reserve Battalion every two years in six. The Battalion will return to the UK in 2024 and will be based at Weeton Barracks near Blackpool.

1st Battalion The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment is trained to fight on foot but able to operate in all terrains and against any challenge, our Kingsmen are the core of the Army’s Ground Close Combat capability.

Equipped with the full range of Infantry weapons, communications and surveillance equipment, 1st Battalion The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment are the Army’s most adaptable soldiers, ready and able to deploy by land, air or sea, anywhere in the world at a moment’s notice.