HAC Regiment

Soldiers on the Surveillance and Reconnaissance Patrols Course (SRPC) shown practicing the foundations of contact drills during continuation training. Speed, aggression & communication are key, whilst continuing to apply marksmanship principles and accurately fire at the targets.

The Surveillance and Reconnaissance Patrols Course (SRPC), is a two-phased arduous course. The next course starts on the 5th February, 2025. Contact us today to start your application.

Do you want to conduct training that will benefit your civilian and military careers? HAC soldiers selected as potential future leaders, continue their development training. Skills learnt increase confidence, experience gained in crisis and personnel management under pressure.

A soldier from 3 Squadron watches for and engages the target, as she participates in the recent marksmanship coaching qualification course. - Contact hac-recruiting-mailbox@mod.gov.uk to understand what we can offer, what you can learn, and begin your career as a soldier with us

STA Patrol soldiers from 1 (Special Op) Squadron hone their skills on the General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG), in preparation for firing the weapon on exercise next month, along with our other weapons: the Glock pistol, L129 Sharpshooter rifle and SA80 assault rifle.

Students hoping to start the next Surveillance & Reconnaissance Patrols Course (SRPC) in January conducted preparatory training at the weekend, including a 20km navigation exercise (carrying 20kg of kit) & fitness test. These events ensure candidates meet SRPC entry standards.

We recently bade a fond farewell to our esteemed Regimental Sergeant Major, WO1 Rob Heath. He leaves not only the HAC, but also the Army after 23 years of service. He has had a considerable and positive impact on Regimental life and capability!

Today at 13:00 hours, we celebrated the 75th birthday of The King, our Captain General, with a 62-round Royal gun salute at the Tower of London. 75 years ago on the 15th November, 1948, we also fired a Royal gun salute in honour of his birth. God Save The King!

We would like to wish His Majesty King Charles III, our Captain General, a very Happy 75th Birthday! The HAC will fire a 62-round Royal gun salute at the Tower of London to celebrate this occasion at 1300 hours today.

Our new Commanding Officer lead the regiment from Armoury House to join the Lord Mayor's parade to welcome London's 695th Lord Mayor, Alderman Professor Michael Mainelli. Get in touch to find out more about what we offer & how to join. DM us or contact the Regiment via our bio.

Every year the HAC takes part in the Lord Mayor's Show and Remembrance Sunday, parading at St. Paul's cathedral and in Islington. Soldiers across the HAC participate, including STA Patrol Soldiers, the Band, A Battery and their Light Guns, Signallers, and the Corps of Drums.

A patrol soldier is shown descending from Dent Du Géant, a granite spire in the French Alps at 4,013m. The HAC is currently conducting Alpine Mountaineering training as part of its Everest programme.

Happy 486th Birthday to the HAC! Incorporated by royal charter on the 25th August in 1537 by King Henry VIII. Our roles have included bowmen, pikemen, musketeers, infantry and artillery. Today, we are the British Army Reserve’s Intelligence, Surveillance + Reconnaissance Regiment

@MilRotors They’re both trying to spot the STA patrol.

@HACRegiment Isn't this soldier from New Zealnd judging by what I think is a kiwi on their left arm?

“See those soldiers?” “No” “Exactly - the next SRPC starts in January 2024" - Contact us now to understand what we can offer and what you can learn. Call 0207 448 0703, ping us via DM, or email stasrpc@armymail.mod.uk

We are honoured to announce that His Majesty King Charles III has adopted the role of Captain General of the Honourable Artillery Company, assuming the role previously held by his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II for a record 70 years. Long live the King!

STA Patrol soldiers extract through a built-up area under fire having located, observed and neutralised a high value target. Call 0207 448 0703, ping us via DM, or email stasrpc@armymail.mod.uk to understand what we can offer and begin your career as a Patrol Soldier.

A 1 (Special OP) Squadron patrol soldier clears through a building in a recent urban warfare exercise. - The current Surveillance & Reconnaissance Patrols Course (Reserve) is under way. Contact us to join. Call 0207 448 0703, ping us via DM, or email stasrpc@armymail.mod.uk

Reserve Soldiers on the Surveillance & Target Acquisition Patrols Course (SRPC) continued their training on Salisbury Plain this weekend, focusing on observation posts, patrolling, communications and close target reconnaissance. #recce #recon #surveillance #opportunities

Members of the HAC will be honoured to march in the procession celebrating the coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla. The marching detachment are nearing the end of an intensive week of rehearsals prior to representing the Regiment at the coronation.